Articles from the October 5, 2023 edition
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The mighty, mighty Mavericks
They may be small in size, but that didn't stop Clay Central/Everly Elementary students from putting on a mighty display of school spirit last week. The Mavericks marked Homecoming with a parade,...
Trio honored for years of HCF service
Efforts of three longtime Hartley residents were celebrated Sunday during a special event at the community center. Howard Borchard, Duane Kolpin and Connie Olhausen were the toast of the town during...
CC/E board discusses options for small class sizes
The number of students at Clay Central/Everly Elementary gained the attention of school board members during their regular meeting Sept. 27. Superintendent Kevin Wood in August reported that 50...
10/05/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Scott Andrew Hanks, Aurora, Colo., Speeding. Tanner Robert Kluender, Royal, Speeding. Dakota McGehee, Hartley, Speeding. Jesus Cardenas Cervantes, Worthington, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Joel Andrew Witt, Paullina, No Proof of Ins...
10/05/23: Community Calendar
Hartley meat locker to hold open house this Saturday Nelson’s Locker, LLC, will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3-7 p.m. The event will mark a year and half of ownership under Josh and Jennifer Paskert. See the ad on Page 3 for c...
10/05/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Hartley native named ILCC Dean of Arts and Science Iowa Lakes Community College has named Julie Westerman as the new Dean of Arts and Science. Westerman brings a wealth of experience in academic...
Navigator CO2 asks Iowa regulators to pause its pipeline permit request
Navigator CO2 wants to suspend its pipeline permit process in Iowa until utility regulators in Illinois approve the project, according to a motion it filed in Iowa. The company wants to build a...
Local newspapers still play vital role
There's been a lot of hand-wringing in recent years about the death of local newspapers, those bastions of democracy and chroniclers of community. While the loss of any newspaper hurts the people...
Letters: Let's review simple arithmetic
To the editor: The difference between 33 and 32 is 1. Let’s call 1 a small number. When you put the word billion behind that small number, it becomes huge. A billion is a million thousands. Nine hundred ninety-nine compared to 1 is enormous. When t...
Bryan A. Brigham, 39, Archer
A memorial service for Bryan A. Brigham was held Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Ann Strait, Rebecca Strait, Randy Atkinson, Darrel Warnke, Jesse Warnke, Roxanne...
From Our Files
• Oct. 1, 1948 Students at Moneta High School voted for their carnival queen candidates. Those selected were Peggy Kriens, freshman; Delores Kriens, sophomore; Janet Bobolz, junior; and Marianne Meyer, senior. Each queen candidate had a campaign m...
Clay County Fair celebrates another successful year
With nine near perfect fall days the 2023 Clay County Fair was the ideal getaway location for thousands of fairgoers, Sept. 9-17. "If you create a memorable experience, they will come," Fair...
Running with determination
Cross country runners from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn achieved individual success and the Hawk boys were competitive as a team in two meets last week. George Vargas finished just out of the Top 10 in the...
Another opportunity lost
Prior to the overtime period in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's game on Sept. 29 at South O'Brien, Hawk coach Jay Eilers challenged his team to not take "no" for an answer and earn the win. The Hawks...
The opportunities were there
A missed opportunity late in the opening set proved costly for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn in a 3-0 home loss to George-Little Rock. The Mustangs swept the War Eagle Conference match on Sept. 26 by scores...
