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 By Nick Pedley    News    September 28, 2023 

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,...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 28, 2023 

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...

 
 By Mike Petersen    News    September 28, 2023 

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...

 
 By Mike Petersen    News    September 28, 2023 

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,...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 21, 2023

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...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 21, 2023

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...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 14, 2023

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,...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 14, 2023

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...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 14, 2023

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....

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 14, 2023

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...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 7, 2023

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,...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 7, 2023

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...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 7, 2023

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...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    September 7, 2023

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...

 
 By Jared Strong    News    September 7, 2023

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....

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    August 31, 2023

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...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    August 31, 2023

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...

 
 By Nick Pedley    News    August 31, 2023

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...

 
 By Mike Petersen    News    August 31, 2023

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...

 

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