Articles from the October 21, 2021 edition
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H-M-S to explore old elementary school demo
An iconic building in Hartley might soon hit the dirt. The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school board on Monday agreed to investigate the demolition of the former elementary building. The decision came...
Write-in candidates announce campaigns
Editor's note: The version of this story that ran in the printed edition of the Sentinel-News stated that Glen Hammerstrom, of Hartley, was also running a write-in campaign for the H-M-S Director...
Special election will determine new D1 supe
Nov. 2 won't be the only time O'Brien County voters hit the polls this fall. A special election has been called to fill a vacancy left by ex-District 1 Supervisor Sherri Bootsma, who resigned Oct. 13...
Royal code of ordinances moves toward final approval
The City of Royal’s code of ordinances is nearing approval after the council accepted the final draft during its meeting on Oct. 13. The draft was finalized by Darren Bumgarner, a planner with Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission, b...
Pipeline project moving on to next step
Developers of a proposed carbon pipeline that would traverse Iowa are eyeing the next step in the process. The final informational meeting for Summit Carbon Solutions' Midwest Carbon Express pipeline...
10/21/21: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Tanner J. Young, Hartley, No Proof of Insurance; Seatbelt Violation. Nikolas Michael Lee, Greenfield, Minn., Speeding. Randy Demont Cates, Cherokee, Speeding. Heath William Koerselman, Ashton, Seatbelt Violation. Travis G. Cadman, B...
10/21/21: Community Calendar
Hartley firemen to canvass town for pancake feed The Hartley Firefighters’ Association will be holding its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 7. Prior to the event, the firefighters will be canvassing town and selling tickets on M...
10/21/21: Area Happenings & Events
NWI fishing report Offshore fishing for bass has been very good lately. The panfish/perch bite has been excellent. Most boat ramp docks are still in. Area lake levels are low, making launching and...
Barbara J. Nonneman, 87, Melvin
A funeral service for Barbara J. Nonneman was held Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. Pastor Judy Johnson officiated. Pallbearers were Jerry Helmers, Terry Langenfeld, Paul Heitritter, Gary Benz, Bruce Juber and Brad...
Darrell Strampe, 81, Lenexa, Kan.
Darrell Strampe, 81, of Lenexa, Kan. and formerly of Hartley, passed away at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kan. on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. Visitation will be held at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel from 10-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, with...
From Our Files
• Oct. 24, 1946 Approximately 90 guests, including Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church’s World War II veterans and their wives or friends, were entertained at a servicemen’s banquet which included a delicious turkey dinner. Gerald Philiph, who h...
XC runner is one of H-M-S's best
Running a 5K race is not for everyone, but for Madison Otto it has been an opportunity for success. The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country runner placed fifth at the War Eagle Conference meet on...
Pick 6's set tone for final regular season game
Akron-Westfield delivered the first blow, but Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn landed a knockout punch with three touchdowns in the final minute of the first quarter. The Hawks were in control the rest of the...
It finished just as it started
The 2021 regular season ended just as it started for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn volleyball team. The Hawks lost to Akron-Westfield in the opening match of the West Lyon tournament back in late August...
A successful day running through the prairie
A career accomplishment was achieved and several goals were realized by Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn runners during the 2021 War Eagle Conference cross country meet. Races were run on a course through the...
