Articles from the December 23, 2021 edition
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Welcome back!
Hartley is once again a one-Stoplight town. After months of hard work and anticipation, the Stoplight Lounge opened its doors to patrons on Monday night. Though they admitted to being a little...
Grossed out for a good cause
Zak Schnack knows how to earn $1,500 the hard way. The Hartley man just wrapped up a fundraising campaign fed by food challenges broadcast on his YouTube channel, Iowa Retro Gamer Dad. He admits it...
New postmaster takes reigns in Hartley
There's a new face greeting customers at the Hartley Post Office. Belinda Eppling, of Le Mars, took over the postmaster position on Dec. 4. She previously served the same role in Sanborn for four...
H-M-S board mulls uses for excess funds
With funds remaining from the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School District's facilities project, the question now is how to best use them for other purposes. The school board met virtually on Monday with...
12/23/21: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Jewell Lara Flores, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Shannon Kazumi Techur, Sheldon, Open Container, Passenger. Dakota James Allen Clark, Sheldon, Dark Window. Thaddeus Ryan Mertz, Humboldt, Minor in Possession. Jeremiah Timothy Hil...
Pedley's Ponderings
Kaity asked me what I wanted for Christmas a couple weeks ago. I told her new underwear, and I wasn’t joking. It’s funny how things change over time. I can’t remember the last time I ever really wanted anything for Christmas other than less debt....
The Writer's Pen
Anticipation simmered like apple cider on the back burner. The weeks before Christmas were filled with activities at school, church, home and the great outdoors. Our snow fort was frozen so hard that it would be spring before its walls would melt. Ou...
One for the record books
Folks in the Midwest can say they witnessed weather history on Dec. 15. The National Weather Service (NWS) declared the massive system that caused thunderstorms, tornados and high-speed winds a derech...
12/2321: Community Calendar
Blood drive is Dec. 29 in Hartley The next Hartley community blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 29, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hartley Community Center. New donors are especially needed. Appointments are required in order to donate blood....
12/23/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
Royal receives DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant More than $289,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 115 of Iowa's rural fire departments to aid their efforts in protecting...
Guests add to holiday spirit at high school concert
Guest performers added to the spirit of the season during the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School holiday concert on Dec. 12. Siblings of concert choir members joined in singing "Silent Night" during...
1 step forward, 2 steps back
Significant contributions from several players helped Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn defeat West Bend-Mallard, 66-55, in a non-conference girls' game on Dec. 13 in Hartley. Scoring leaders were Lydia Harders...
Dodd decides on Dordt
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn senior Connor Dodd is one of 29 players on the initial list of recruits who plan to join the Dordt Defender football program this fall. Dodd officially signed with Dordt on...
Just out of reach
Wrestling fans who like dual winners to be determined in the final matches were in luck on Dec. 16 at Rock Rapids, as three Siouxland Conference contests involving Okoboji/HMS, West Lyon and Central...
Not quite a sweep
A strong first half gave Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn a comfortable lead over visiting West Bend-Mallard, but the Hawks had to withstand the Wolverines' second-half comeback in order to earn a 66-45...
Pioneers finish 7th at Austin Roberts Memorial Tournament
The Okoboji/HMS wrestlers wrapped up the pre-holiday schedule at the Austin Roberts Memorial Tournament on Saturday. Seven individuals placed during the 15-team invitational at Spencer, and the Pioneers finished seventh as a team overall. H-M-S...
The Journey to Christmas
The Bible tells us that Mary and Joseph went on an incredible journey to get to the birth of Christ – one of the most important events in the history of the world. The journey for them was t...
From Our Files
• Dec. 26, 1946 Every boy and girl in Hartley who wasn’t “enjoying” chickenpox descended on the American Legion Hall to greet Santa Claus and his entertainment group. All agreed they had a very fine time and were looking forward to Santa’s return vis...
Valero presents $20K to local charities
Valero's Hartley ethanol plant recently distributed $20,000 to local charities from funds raised through the Valero Texas Open (VTO) and Valero Benefit for Children (BFC). This year the tournament...
Everly lights it up
The Everly Lighting Contest was started this year by Brandon Hansen and Ryan Nemmers. The goal of the contest was to bring joy this holiday season after the year of COVID-19. "And we feel it was a...
CC/E preschoolers enjoy winter program
The Clay Central Everly preschoolers kicked off winter break with a preschool program last Friday afternoon. Parents and guardians were invited to watch as the head preschool teacher read the class...
Sirens, lights and Santa
The Peterson Lions Club picked up Santa Claus and headed to Royal last Monday. They joined forces with the Royal Lions Club and canvassed the town handing out treats to all who were at their door....
HLC shares true meaning of Christmas
The youth at Hope Lutheran Church of Everly gathered last Sunday to perform two Christmas programs for the congregation. The first was performed by HLC's preschool and kindergartners as they acted in...
What do you want for Christmas?
CC/E SECOND GRADE Dear Santa, My name is Willow at school. I love Art. for Chrismas I would Like a LOL doll...please. Willow Dear Santa, I will be good. I really want some fidgets. I really like...
