Articles from the September 14, 2023 edition
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2023 H-M-S Homecoming Court
Homecoming festivities at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn kick off next Monday and run through Friday, when the Hawks take on Kingsley-Pierson at Peterson Field at 7 p.m. Coronation is slated for Tuesday,...
Hartley council delays decision on pipeline easement
The Hartley City Council on Monday punted a decision on whether to allow a carbon dioxide pipeline company to build on city-owned land. City Attorney Brandon Krikke said he needs more time to review...
From vision to reality
A local landmark will forever serve as a testament to one woman's vision for historical preservation in Hartley. Connie Olhausen saw an opportunity when the late Betty Eeten's house hit the sale...
09/14/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Lea Ann Van Regenmorter, Sioux Center, Safety Regulations Violation. Adam Ray Koster, Paullina, No Proof of Insurance. Corey Joseph Mason, Sheldon, Minor in Possession, Tobacco. Kyler Bret Klaassen, Sheldon, Minor in Possession, Tobacco. C...
09/14/23: Community Calendar
Movie night at Neebel Park is Friday The Hartley Parks & Rec board will host a movie night at Neebel Park on Friday, Sept. 15 at dusk. The evening has been made possible by grant funds that allowed the board to purchase a projector large enough to ac...
09/14/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Drought worsens in eastern Iowa August saw another below normal rainfall month in Iowa, with preliminary data showing that the state received 3.25 inches of rain, 0.88 inches below normal. This marks...
Hartley council mulls changes to mowing fees
Hartley property owners who fail to maintain the length of grass and weeds in their yards may soon face a bigger bill. The city council on Monday agreed to investigate increasing the fee for property...
Ribbon cut at The Powder Coating Center in Hartley
Hartley Chamber of Commerce members gathered at The Powder Coating Center on Sept. 8 to cut the ribbon with new owner Matt Embrey. Embrey took over the business this summer after purchasing it from...
From Our Files
• Sept. 16, 1948 Gary, the 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Olhausen, Jr., was among those whose names were drawn for a ride on the Wonder Ship at the Clay County Fair. The pilot of the blimp was Ike Walton, of Ames. Work was started on a new b...
Barbara J. Schmidt Johnson, 91, Spencer
A memorial service for Barbara J. Schmidt Johnson was held Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the Warner Funeral Home in Everly. Interment was in the Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Barbara Jean Schmidt...
Robert L. 'Rob' Wynja, 71, Sheldon
A graveside service for Robert L. “Rob” Wynja was held Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at Baker Township Cemetery near Melvin. Rev. Al Honken officiated. A memorial gathering followed at Sanborn Funeral Home in Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted wit...
Something old, something new
There was a bit of the familiar as well as the unfamiliar when Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn hosted MMCRU on Sept. 8 in a Class A District 1 football matchup. The offense featured by H-M-S was very...
Lower times translate into higher finishes
Faster times are translating into improved individual and team finishes for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country program. That was evident at the Sibley-Ocheyedan Invitational on Sept. 5, where...
Third-set marathons
Marathon third-set wins last week gave Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn momentum in one volleyball match and prevented being swept in another. The Hawks won the third set at West Sioux, 28-26, to set up a 3-1...
