Articles from the October 26, 2023 edition
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Lopping it off out of love
If there's such a thing as an emotional haircut, it took place last Friday at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. In front of a packed gymnasium, fourth grader Madilyn Steuben chopped off her hair for Locks of...
Navigator withdraws pipeline permit app in Iowa
One of three carbon dioxide pipeline companies that have sought to build in Iowa announced on Friday that it's canceling its proposal amid the "unpredictable nature of the regulatory and government...
It's full!
It's not a mirage – Hartley's pool has water in it. The never-opened new pool was filled after a replacement concrete deck was poured last week. The filling will allow local officials to inspect e...
Everly council withholds final ruling on alleged vicious dog
The Everly City Council on Monday punted a decision that would determine the fate of a local dog that supposedly bit a delivery driver in August. According to the incident report, Lori Adrian’s dog allegedly bit off-duty Clay County Deputy Tyler H...
10/26/23: Community Calendar
Everly firefighters to host breakfast this weekend The Everly Firefighter’s Association will hold its annual fall breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the fire station. A free will offering will be accepted. See the ad on Page 5 for more details. Firemen...
10/26/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Elliot Lawrence Scheaffer, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Heidi Marie Sargeant, Edina, Minn., Speeding. Harbi Noor Hajisufi, Mankato, Minn., Speeding; Failure to Use Child Restraint Device. Abby Prins, Sheldon, Minor in Possession, T...
10/26/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Students First ESA applications for 2023-24 closed; 18,893 apps OK'd The Iowa Department of Education last week announced that 18,893 Students First education savings accounts (ESAs) were approved by...
'Drop the whole thing'
As far as the Royal City Council is concerned, language in place designating Iowa Lakes Regional Water (ILRW) as the operator of the community’s water utility is all that is needed to govern the relationship. During the Oct. 11 council meeting, M...
Jeanenne M. (Buhrmann) Cullop, 73, Valley Center, Kan.
Jeanenne M. (Buhrmann) Cullop, 73, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 in Wichita, Kan. She was born in Hartley to Louis and Ada (Bethke) Buhrmann. She grew up on the family farm south of Hartley,...
Extravaganza wraps up fall season
Four groups of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School students displayed their talents during the indoor marching extravaganza on Oct. 17 in the high school gym. The show started with the pep calls and...
From Our Files
• Oct. 28, 1948 Grizzly Gus Grotefelt, Heavy Fritz Baumeister and Slim Alfred Schoelerman returned from Sheridan, Wyo. with three fine bucks. They killed their game in record time, guided by “Deadeye” Dick Theisen. The men were guests of Mrs. Emma Wi...
Remarks From the Reverend
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped...
'A play here and a play there'
After a three-year run in which it compiled a record of 23-9, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's football program suffered a drop-off in 2023. The Hawks' lone win during a 1-7 season came against...
Attitude wasn't enough
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's volleyball team had the right attitude entering their regional quarterfinal match against Hinton. Unfortunately for the Hawks, that was not enough to overcome the strengths...
Overcoming the obstacles
West Sioux won the first set but Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn had the last word in the opening round of the Class 2A regional volleyball tournament. H-M-S earned the 3-1 win by scores of 21-25, 25-20, 25-20...
Surging at the end
As a freshman, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country runner George Vargas came in 99th at the state qualifying meet. It's a sure bet he won't recall that day nearly as much as he will remember his...
'They ran their tails off'
Individual and team accomplishments added up for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn cross country runners at the Class 1A state qualifying meet on Oct. 19. In addition to having one runner earn a trip to state,...
