Articles from the December 16, 2021 edition
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A problem of proximity
The location of a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline near Hartley is making some folks in eastern O'Brien County anxious. Concerns were raised about the line's route Dec. 1 during an informational...
Investing in more infrastructure
The Hartley City Council on Monday moved forward with plans to add to an existing infrastructure upgrade on the east side of town. Members unanimously approved a design services agreement with Bolton...
Rowley rolls in D1 race
A contested special election in Iowa Senate District 1 on Tuesday ended up nowhere close to competitive. Republican Dave Rowley defeated Democrat Mark Lemke with 75.6 percent of the vote. Both men...
Truck parking, weight limit language approved
As a follow-up to last month's discussion regarding ordinances regulating weight limits and truck parking, the Royal City Council on Dec. 8 agreed to language changes that address those issues. The co...
12/16/21: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Khader Mohamed Abdinour, Columbus, Ohio, Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle. Nora Lee Caraveo, Estherville, Defective Muffler System. Joe Edward Ripka, Hartley, Registration Violation. Andrea Lynne Lundberg, LeMars, Speeding. Heather S...
S-N Editorial
Property owners in northwest Iowa have been subjected to a tsunami of information this fall about a "new" kind of pipeline that would cut through many miles of farmland in the region. While these...
The Writer's Pen
My workday begins every morning when most people are settled in for a good night’s sleep. I usually wake up before my alarm goes off at 2 a.m. My morning begins with a shave and shower, then q...
O'Brien County Farm Bureau honored for excellence
The O'Brien County Farm Bureau has been designated a 2021 Outstanding County Farm Bureau by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF). Brett Peelen, county president, accepted the award at the 103rd...
12/16/21: Community Calendar
Festival of Trees runs thru Dec. 23 at Hartley library 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 d...
12/16/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
NCC programs rank in Top 20 of Best Associate Degrees Best Accredited Colleges (bestaccreditedcolleges.org) has ranked two of the programs at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon in their latest national Best Associate Degrees in higher...
The Batschelets: On a mission from God
In the Bible, God makes it clear as to what He requests of us: To help others, to give and not take, to be filled with and show grace, and to love. Some do this on a personal level by caring for...
From Our Files
• Dec. 19, 1946 While hunting in South Dakota, Ed Knaack shot a pheasant which was strictly out of the ordinary. On close examination it appeared to be a cross between a white leghorn chicken and a ring neck pheasant. W.J. Linder tendered his r...
A different kind of hurt
After building double-digit leads in each half, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn saw the momentum swing to Sioux Central over the final 12 minutes, setting the stage for their 68-63 come-from-behind win Dec. 6 in Hartley. The Hawks led throughout the first hal...
Okoboji/HMS splits duals at Sioux Center
By nearly identical scores, Okoboji/HMS split a double dual with Hinton and Sioux Center on Dec. 9 at Sioux Center. The Pioneers won the opener against Hinton, 46-30, but Sioux Center turned the table...
Consistent scoring leads to third-place finish
Okoboji/HMS had only one individual champion at the Bob Roethler Invitational, but a pair of runner-up finishers and two wrestlers who finished third helped lift the Pioneers to third place as a team Saturday at Emmetsburg. Nick Bronstad placed...
The Reason for the Season
This time of year, it is easy to be consumed with the wrapping paper, bows, Santa lists and sugary treats. Sometimes we become so distracted by the hustle and bustle of the season that we forget...
Holly jolly visitors stop in Royal
Royal Community Action hosted its annual Festival of Trees last Saturday morning at The Great Hall of Royal. Royal Fire Chief Matt Goyette safely brought Santa and Mrs. Claus to the event via the...
Royal Lions Club host annual Christmas party
Last Saturday evening the Royal Lions Club hosted its annual Christmas party at The Great Hall of Royal. A plated dinner catered by The Great Hall was served with guests enjoying cocktails,...
