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High spirits for 2023 H-M-S Homecoming
Rain might have dampened Friday's schedule, but school spirit still soared high last week for Homecoming at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. Friday's parade was shelved due to an ongoing rainstorm. However,...
Ballots set for local city, school board elections
Residents in Hartley and Everly will have choices to make when they hit the polls Nov. 7. Voters in both cities will be handed a contested ballot. In the City With a Heart, Greg Cotter, Matt Dolphin...
Not what it appears
The new paint scheme on Royal's water tower looks good from a distance, but close-up inspection indicates there may be problems. The recent paint job came under scrutiny during the city council...
New program could benefit school, cities
The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School is exploring implementation of a School Resource Officer program with the cooperation of two cities in the district. A draft 28E agreement with the City of...
09/28/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic James J. Wright, Plainfield, Ill., Speeding. Dewayne Dwayne Jackson, Archer, No Valid Driver’s License. Braden Layne Graff, Sioux City, Minor in Possession, Tobacco. Jeffrey Ross Maddux, Denver, Colo., Speeding. Andrew K. Portis,...
New royalty reigning at H-M-S
There's new royalty reigning over the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. Adam Schierholz and Kinsey Schirmer were named king and queen during coronation Tuesday night. The duo was...
City sells 3 of 4 lots in Everly
And then there was one. The Everly City Council on Monday approved the sale of three East Wilson Street lots, but a kerfuffle on the fourth property forced the council to hold the gavel on its sale....
Generator purchase approved by Royal council
The long process of purchasing a generator for Royal’s lift station took a major step forward when the city council on Sept. 13 accepted bids for the purchase and installation of the unit. Power Source submitted the low bid for a 50KW Cummins/Onan...
Buttoning things up
One phase of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School facilities project is wrapping up and others are progressing well. That's the word school board members received during their meeting on Monday. Joh...
09/21/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Cassandra Sue Steffens, Primghar, No Proof of Insurance. Margarito Hernandez Reynaga, Worthington, Minn., Passing Too Near Bridge. Jose R. De Leon Tavarez, Hartley, Improper Rear Lamps. Keith Scott Aills, Groesbeck, Texas, Failure to Use...
2023 H-M-S Homecoming Court
Homecoming festivities at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn kick off next Monday and run through Friday, when the Hawks take on Kingsley-Pierson at Peterson Field at 7 p.m. Coronation is slated for Tuesday,...
Hartley council delays decision on pipeline easement
The Hartley City Council on Monday punted a decision on whether to allow a carbon dioxide pipeline company to build on city-owned land. City Attorney Brandon Krikke said he needs more time to review...
From vision to reality
A local landmark will forever serve as a testament to one woman's vision for historical preservation in Hartley. Connie Olhausen saw an opportunity when the late Betty Eeten's house hit the sale...
09/14/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Lea Ann Van Regenmorter, Sioux Center, Safety Regulations Violation. Adam Ray Koster, Paullina, No Proof of Insurance. Corey Joseph Mason, Sheldon, Minor in Possession, Tobacco. Kyler Bret Klaassen, Sheldon, Minor in Possession, Tobacco....
Hartley council mulls changes to mowing fees
Hartley property owners who fail to maintain the length of grass and weeds in their yards may soon face a bigger bill. The city council on Monday agreed to investigate increasing the fee for property...
Governor swings through Hartley
Representatives from two local telecommunication companies had the ear of Gov. Kim Reynolds Aug. 30 in Hartley. Officials from Evertek and TCA hosted the two-term Republican governor at Savings Bank,...
The World's Greatest
Organizers of "The World's Greatest County Fair" are once again planning to give its slogan meaning. The Clay County Fair kicks off this Saturday and runs through Sept. 17. New Fair Manager Jerome Her...
Filing period now open for city council, school elections
Residents wishing to earn a spot on their local school boards and city councils have until mid-September to get their name on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. The filing period opened Aug. 28 and...
Hartley names new water superintendent
A familiar face is Hartley's new water superintendent. The city council on Aug. 31 agreed to hire Terry Hilbert for the open position during a special meeting. His wage was set at $31.25/hour....
09/07/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Christopher Hans Granter, Sheldon, Registration Violation. Sarah Elizabeth Buell, Archer, Following Too Close; Speeding. Erik Reyes Martinez, Sanborn, Trespass. Rosa Alicia Rodriguez Romero, South Sioux City, Neb., No Valid Driver’s Lic...
Iowa drought is now worst in a decade
Overall dryness in Iowa expanded last week amid unrelenting heat and a lack of rainfall and is now worse than it's been since March 2013, according to a Thursday report by the U.S. Drought Monitor....
Step by step
Progress took the form of demolition this week in downtown Hartley. A crew from Schmillen Construction tore down the garage in the back of 170 S Central Ave., on Tuesday. Across the street at the old...
CC/E supe discusses 23-24 enrollment numbers
Clay Central/Everly Superintendent Kevin Wood on Monday said school board members should start considering the current state of enrollment numbers. As of Aug. 28, 50 students were in grades K-6 at...
Ron DeSantis stops in Hartley
Valero Renewables' plant in Hartley played host to a VIP on Aug. 25. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, stopped by the facility as part of his 99-count...
The more involvement, the better the outcomes
Increased involvement in activities was stressed as Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School students returned to the classroom last week. The emphasis began during the orientation night for freshmen and...
