Articles from the December 9, 2021 edition
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Lettering on stone insets at either end of the south front will still read "Hartley Public School," but the longtime landmark on First Street Southeast is about to be "reinvented." The sale of the...
Hartley pool receives early Christmas present
Though it's not anywhere close to finished, Hartley's new pool made a big splash last week. City officials were notified that the pool received a $350,000 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant...
Pool can collection bin to close for winter
A successful can and bottle fundraiser in Hartley is closing up shop for the winter. Keith and Jackie Stoltz, who've volunteered their time running the donation bin located at the intersection of...
Navigator outlines pipeline plans in O'Brien County
The details of a proposed pipeline that would cross portions of both O'Brien and Clay counties became a little clearer last week. Representatives from the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) and Navigator CO2...
Anthony LaBruna enters District 3 race
Republicans in the new Iowa Senate District 3 will face a contested primary election ballot next June. Anthony LaBruna, of Storm Lake, announced his candidacy in the new district on Dec. 1. He most...
Candidate Q&A: Lemke v. Rowley
Voters in Clay and Osceola counties will have a rare opportunity Dec. 14 to cast a ballot in a contested state senate race. Republican Dave Rowley, of Spirit Lake, and Democrat Mark Lemke, also of...
12/09/21: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Hugo Rodolfo Mejia Arita, Chicago, Ill., No Valid Driver’s License; Speeding. Michael Schmit, Hospers, Use of Electronic Device. Devon Russell Hohbach, Sioux Falls, S.D., Minor in Possession. Gavin Thomas Strain, Thor, Minor in Pos...
Overmire wins special D1 supervisor election
As expected, Tim Overmire won the special O'Brien County District 1 Supervisor election on Tuesday. Overmire, a Republican from rural Hartley, was the lone candidate on the ballot. He received 117...
12/09/21: Community Calendar
Festival of Trees runs thru Dec. 23 This year’s Festival of Trees at the Hartley Public Library will be held now through Dec. 23. The event showcases decorated trees from local businesses and clubs. Those who visit the display during normal l...
12/09/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Donated deer hides benefit disabled veterans Hunters donated nearly 4,000 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was a slight decrease from the 2020-2021 season. The deer hides are...
Letters: Rep. Wills endorses Rowley in SD1
To the editor: Dave Rowley is a man of integrity and will be a voice protecting our rights and individual liberties in the Iowa Senate and I support him wholeheartedly. Dave has been a long-time advocate in the Iowa Great Lakes region and has lived...
It was a Winter Wonderland in Everly
There may not have been any real snow, but the Friends of the Everly Public Library were still able to host a beautiful holiday event Dec. 3 at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center. Christmas carols...
A Clay Raider Christmas in Royal
Sunday evening the Clay Raider 4-H'ers gathered for their annual club Christmas party. The club enjoyed an evening filled with a delicious dinner and white elephant gift exchange, followed by...
Mavericks make merry music
One of the most refreshing and nostalgic elements of the Christmas season is the beauty of holiday music. Nothing can bring a smile to a grownup's ear than hearing the cheer of Christmas sung by...
Sue H. Bernier, 85, Hartley
Sue Helen (Seidel) Bernier, daughter of Leonard and Helen (Tuel) Seidel, was born at the Minnie Calkins Maternity Home in Milford on Dec. 8, 1935. She grew up on her parents' farm along with her...
From Our Files
• Dec. 12, 1946 A quartette from Rust College in Mississippi entertained the Hartley student body for 45 minutes. They sang several songs including spirituals. Prof. Davis and Jerry McKinney told about their school between songs. The students e...
H-M-S Dance Attack places at state contest
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Dance Attack traveled to Des Moines on Dec. 1 to compete in the 46th annual Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association's dance competition. Two hundred forty-seven high school...
Fiesta Foods donates to H-M-S Giving Tree
The H-M-S Giving Tree recently landed a sizeable contribution from Fiesta Foods. The local grocery store held a casual Friday fundraiser, where employees could pay a donation to wear jeans or other...
The right start makes a big difference
Scoring the first eight points set the right tone for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn during a 68-48 boys' basketball win over visiting Trinity Christian on Dec. 3. Whether from inside or outside, the Hawks...
Second-half defense tames the Tigers
A strong second half was a key factor in Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn's 53-42 win over Trinity Christian on Dec. 3 in Hartley. It was the Hawk girls' first win of the season. H-M-S got off to a fast start,...
Pioneers crown 2 champions at wrestling invite
Okoboji/HMS crowned two champions, had a runner-up finisher and added three third place finishes during the Pioneers' annual wrestling invitational on Dec. 4 at Milford. First place finishers for...
Opening night success on the mats
The opening night of the 2021-22 wrestling season was a mostly successful one for Okoboji/H-M-S. In action on Dec. 2 at Graettinger, the Pioneers defeated Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire, 54-24, and were competitive in a 42-31 loss to Spencer. Th...
