Articles from the November 9, 2023 edition
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Contested city council elections decided Tuesday
There will be a couple of new faces when city councils in Everly and Hartley meet for the first time in 2024. In Hartley, Matt Dolphin received 162 votes while Greg Cotter tallied 151 to lock up the...
Valero donates $25K to local children's groups
Three Hartley-area programs were recent benefactors of generous contributions from Valero Renewables. The Hartley plant donated to the H-M-S Kids Backpack Program, Grace Fellowship Community...
Bird flu confirmed in Clay County
State officials last week confirmed the presence of bird flu in Clay County. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on...
Hartley pool to open next year
It may have taken more than a year longer than expected, but Hartley is going to have an open pool next spring. City Administrator Roxann Swanson reported that the new facility passed its recent...
H-M-S to host Veterans Day programs Friday
A member of the Iowa National Guard will provide the keynote address Friday, Nov. 10 during a Veterans Day program at the H-M-S Event Center in Hartley. The service kicks off at 9 a.m., and the...
11/09/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic David Jeffery Shelton, II, Hesperia, Calif., Speeding. Jeramy Ray Rendon, Jr., Bangs, Texas, Speeding. Pedro Molina, III, Laredo, Texas, Speeding. Reid Levi Eastvold, Hanska, Minn., Seatbelt Violation. Raymond John Atsma, Hospers, E...
Down it goes, sort of
The front still remains, but most of a problematic downtown Hartley building was removed last week. A crew from Schmillen Construction, Inc., of Marcus, removed the building on Nov. 2. It formerly...
11/09/23: Community Calendar
Legion Auxiliary hosting breakfast for vets Friday morning The Hartley American Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual thank you breakfast for local veterans and active servicemembers on Friday, Nov. 10 from 7:30-9 a.m. Spouses and guests are welcome...
11/09/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Pro Ag webinar series offers insight into new year Farmers and the ag industry will get an in-depth look into 2024 during this year's Pro Ag Outlook and Management Webinar Series, Nov.13-17. Five...
H-M-S lands 7 on all-district football team
Seven players from Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn were named to the 2023 Class A District 1 all-district football teams. Four of the players are repeat selections. Named to the first team from H-M-S are...
From Our Files
• Nov. 11, 1948 The Hartley FFA Chapter reported that 171 bushels per acre was the top corn yield in its test plot. The corn variety was Pfister 52. The commercial fertilizer applied on the highly-productive ground showed little or no increase in y...
Doris E. Gathman, 90, Hartley
A memorial service for Doris E. Gathman was held Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Grace Fellowship Church in Hartley, with Pastor Jamie Negus officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Timothy Mielke, Shanna Brandt, Nathan Rowe, Angela Wacker, Heather Rowe,...
Letters: Hwy. 18 crossing needed to avoid tragedy
To the editor: I can attest to the urgent need for a safe crossing for our children at the elementary school. Last Monday, I was picking up my grandchildren at the elementary school. As I turned into the drive, I was horrified as I watched a young...
S-N Editorial
Their sacrifice cannot be ignored Saturday marks our annual celebration of the men and women who so selflessly served the country as members of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is an important holiday, and one that every freedom-loving...
Iowa's opioid settlement funds
Iowa was recently involved in several lawsuits against pharmaceutical drug companies, drug distributor firms and giant pharmacy companies regarding opioids. Over time, these suits generated a number...
7 Habits are focus of CC/E student assembly
Clay Central/Everly Elementary's Student Lighthouse Committee put together an assembly last week for their fellow students. Committee members went over the Leader in Me 7 Habits and how to display...
