Articles from the November 5, 2020 edition
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No waiting here
Local voters sided with most of the state during Tuesday's general election when they overwhelmingly supported Republicans in the big-ticket federal races. Republican President Donald Trump,...
The bad kind of No. 1
O'Brien County was the winner of a dubious title last week. According to state public health data, the county on Friday had the highest two-week COVID-19 positivity rate in the Hawkeye State with...
Industrial park pipes nearing finish line
Eighth Avenue West in Hartley was abuzz with activity this week, but it wasn't because of an influx of traffic. The road was closed at the Highway 18 intersection so crews could connect water lines...
H-M-S High School students pick Trump, other Republicans
Students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School weren't exactly conflicted when they voted in a mock election last week. By an 80-20 margin, Republicans swept races for president, U.S. Senate and U.S....
11/05/20: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Alissa Ann Ladenthin, LeMars, Contempt. Aaron Michael Delgado, Minneapolis, Minn., Failure to Use Child Safety Restraint. Devin J. Hunt, Sutherland, Registration Violation. Mark Raymond Pruismann, Sioux Center, No Valid Driver’s Lic...
NHS chapter welcomes 9 new members
Nine students were inducted into the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn chapter of the National Honor Society on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The 2020 initiates are senior Emily Sindt and juniors Connor Dodd, Lydia...
S-N Editorial
The term "personal responsibility" is a loaded one. Everyone claims to possess this virtuous attribute, but it's often weaponized against people who apparently lack it. It seems many folks believe tha...
Letters: Pause and remember our veterans on Nov. 11
To the editor: Veterans Day has a long history in our great country. It was first established on May 13, 1938. This was a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter...
Over Morning Coffee
In January, our representatives and senators head to Washington to be sworn into office. The 117th Congress will be called to order, and the nation’s business will resume. The last session of the g...
Freaky Friday in Hartley
Ghouls, goblins, princesses, super heroes and other creatures invaded downtown Hartley last Friday afternoon as part of the Chamber of Commerce's annual trick-or-treating event. Local kids collected...
11/05/20: Community Calendar
Veterans Day ceremony, breakfast canceled American Legion Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post 288 will not be holding any Veterans Day programs in Hartley this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual free veterans breakfast hosted by the Hartley American...
11/05/20: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
All 18 community trout ponds now stocked The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at the last five community trout ponds recently as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that...
Mavericks celebrate Red Ribbon Week in style
Celebrating the nation's largest drug-abuse prevention campaign, Clay Central/Everly teachers and staff last week came together with their students to mark Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week was...
CC/E October Star Students
Clay Central/Everly recently celebrated the PBIS October Star Students. Star Students are chosen for exhibiting good behaviors within and outside of their classrooms with classmates, teachers and...
Meet a Maverick: Marlana Tewes
Marlana Tewes is familiar with the walls and halls that make up Clay Central/Everly Elementary, as she once walked them as a middle school student years ago. Tewes has found it hard to stay away. She...
Ronald B. Doran, 88, Spencer
Funeral services for Ronald B. Doran were held Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly. Pastor Dan Taylor officiated. Pallbearers were Cody Lammers, Tara Miller, Tonya Vitense, Jamie Rippy, Preston Black, Trevor Black, Colton Doran...
Joanne C. Hain, 82, Archer
A family celebration of life service for Joanne C. Hain will be held at Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Paullina, with Rev. Donald Meyer officiating. Casket bearers were Jason Gustafson, John Gustafson, Jason Kienast, Bray Gill, Dillon Hain and...
From Our Files
• Nov. 8, 1945 A group of businessmen and representatives from the American Legion Auxiliary and the United Service Women volunteered their services to make a canvass of Hartley for the eighth and final bond drive. Through their efforts, a total o...
A three-peat was not meant to be
Facing defending state champion West Hancock in the third round of the Class A playoffs, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks saw their postseason run end as West Hancock earned a 56-18 win Friday night...
H-M-S duo earns conference volleyball recognition
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn landed two players on the 2020 all-War Eagle Conference volleyball teams. Senior Taya Mason was named to the all-WEC second team. An honorable mention selection in 2019, Mason l...
Character does really count
Postseason athletic honors are often determined by a player's performance during competition. But at least one award focuses on contributions that cannot always be measured statistically. Olivia...
