Articles from the October 12, 2023 edition
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Bean harvest blitz
Dry conditions have area farmers wrapping up the soybean harvest and heading towards taller commodities. "It depends on what we get for rain in the next few days, but I think you'll see a decent...
Future Hartley rec trail in holding pattern
The Hartley City Council on Monday fielded an update on the proposed recreational trail on the south side of town. Dave Vander Broek, of the Hartley Recreational Trail Committee, gave a report on...
Absentee voting starts next week
Voters interested in voting absentee for the Nov. 7 city-school election may file requests for absentee ballots with their county's auditor's office. Voters wishing to receive a ballot by mail for...
10/12/23: Community Calendar
Food distribution at Trinity UCC The Food Bank of Iowa's mobile pantry program will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 18, starting at 4 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. The program...
2023 CC/E Student Lighthouse Committee
During the past few weeks, Clay Central/Everly 4-6 grade students have learned about the importance of using their voice, advocating for a cause, running for election, and what a good leader should...
10/12/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic John Anthony Bandomo, Albert City, Speeding. Reynaga Hernandez Margarito, Worthington, Minn., Illegal Pass. Jose Romero Ventura, Worthington, Minn., Invalid Driver’s License. Lucio Santos Ramos Ramos, Worthington, Minn., Following Too Close...
Gary W. Wolthuis, 83, Spencer
Gary William Wolthuis, 83, of Spencer, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Gary was the oldest of three children born to Gerhard and Bernice Wolthuis. He grew up on a farm and attended country school until fourth grade. He went on to finish...
From Our Files
• Oct. 8, 1948 Mrs. Marie Ramsey arrived home by train from Chicago after a 30-day visit in Germany. Most of the time was spent in Flensberg where she visited her aged mother, her stepfather, brothers and sisters and their families. It had been 34 y...
Playing with a lot of joy
A philosophy in sports says that competing is not fun unless you win. But Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's football proved that having fun while competing can lead to great results. Hosting Sibley-Ocheyedan...
The final tune-up
With the War Eagle Conference and state qualifying meets on the horizon, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country runners competed in the George-Little Rock/Central Lyon Invitational on Oct. 5. The meet...
Fast start, strong finish
A fast start and excellent serving against Harris-Lake Park helped Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's volleyball team get back into the win column on Oct. 3. The 25-17, 25-8, 25-13 victory at Lake Park was the...
