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Armed school staff debate sizzles at Eggs & Issues forum
Local lawmakers offered varying degrees of support for a bill that attempts to create a pathway for schools to arm staff members. Sen. Lynn Evans, Rep. Megan Jones, Sen. Dave Rowley and Rep. John...
Trail committee to seek easement for first leg
The Hartley City Council on Monday told members of the recreation trail committee that any future help from the city would come after the group obtains a construction easement for the first leg of...
H-M-S board approves contract settlement
The master contract for the 2024-25 school year was approved by the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School Board on Feb. 19, but terms of the agreement could be impacted by legislation under consideration in...
02/29/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Baldomero Navarrete Dominguez, Aurora, Ill., Speeding. Jason Lee Kirby, Sioux Falls, S.D., No Valid Driver’s License. Jeffrey David Heithus, Paullina, Speeding. Elizabeth A. Smith, Alton, Failure to Obey Stop Sign. Addisen Ann Reeves,...
Clay County Fair announces 2 Grandstand acts
The Clay County Fair this week announced two nights of Grandstand events as part of the SRG Concert Series for the 2024 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 7-15. • The Mavericks with special...
Weatherman starts tenure in Hartley
There's a new face leading operations of Hartley's utilities and infrastructure. Tony Weatherman began serving as the city's public works superintendent last week. He currently lives in Spirit Lake an...
Everly moves forward with more land sales
More city-owned property in Everly will soon be available to the highest bidder. The city council on Monday agreed to move forward with the sale of two lots on North Adams Street. An auction will be held at the next regular council meeting on March...
Grant Hegstad wins elite education award
A Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn alumnus landed a huge honor last week. Grant Hegstad, assistant principal at MOC-Floyd Valley High School, received the Milken Educator Award Feb. 15 during special ceremony...
02/22/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Brady Jon Earl Griffin, Everly, Trespass-2nd Offense. Kameron Dean Frerichs, Hawarden, No Proof of Insurance; Registration Violation. Melissa A. Skinner, Paullina, Speeding. Carleton Cecil Monroe, Orange City, Speeding. Elisha Gordon...
Instructional Support Levy to be extended 5 years
Extending a tax levy that generates nearly $400,000 is a priority for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School. During discussion on Monday, Superintendent Patrick Carlin recommended the board...
S-O to remain in Siouxland Conference
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will not have a new league foe in the War Eagle Conference next year. After hearing about conference affiliation survey results and much discussion, Sibley-Ocheyedan school boar...
Former pack still progressing towards opening
Despite hurdles over the past year, the new owner of Hartley's old packing plant has his eyes set on a spring ribbon cutting. Stephane Comtois, owner of Hartley Cold Services, said the business is...
Hartley hires new public works superintendent
The search for Hartley's next superintendent of public works is over. The city council on Monday hired Tony Weatherman, of Spirit Lake. He succeeds Curtis Conaway, who served the position for a short...
Royal charts FY25 budget
The Royal City Council on Tuesday crunched numbers to sketch out the town's budget for the coming fiscal year. Once the tally was totaled, FY25's budget was estimated at $449,200. That was $59,000...
Hartley council eyes old theater demo
With a little luck, downtown Hartley will have one less building later this year. City Administrator Roxann Swanson on Monday updated the council on demolition plans for the former Capitol Theatre....
Drought conditions improve with January snowfall
January's above-normal snowfall has improved drought conditions across the state, according to the latest water summary update by the Iowa DNR. January saw 1.97 inches of precipitation, more than...
02/15/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Michele Lynn Tapper, Granville, Speeding. Hilario Najera Aguilar, Sioux Falls, S.D., No Valid Driver’s License. Cameron Kenneth Korhonen, Foley, Minn., Speeding. Cecelia Katherine Hanson, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Alfredo Jimenez...
Sentinel-News wins 7 INA awards
The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News picked up seven awards Feb. 8 during the Iowa Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contests. The newspaper won first place in five categories: Best Ad...
Storm takes over at Hartley Community Center
There's a new face at the helm of the Hartley Community Center. Jessika Storm took over as manager of the local facility on Jan. 1. She previously served on its board of directors for three years and...
Full hearts and full stomachs
A new food pantry at Clay Central/Everly has seen steady use in its first year of operation. Elementary secretary Val Johnson started the service after realizing a need in the community. While a food...
Eyes on the future
Though a groundbreaking date is yet to be determined, the Hartley Community Daycare Center is still chomping at the bit for a new building. Director Kaity Pedley, board members and community leaders...
02/08/24: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Emily Kate Wolfe, Pella, Dark Windows. Gabriel Garcia Roman, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Bobby Goslett, Rake, Axle Weight Violation. Ross Lee Johannsen, Paullina, Seatbelt Violation. Javier Perez Escobar, Worthington, Minn., No...
Rural Sutherland man running for HD5 seat
Mike Schnoes, a native of Paullina and now a rural Sutherland resident, has tossed his hat for Iowa House District 5 into the proverbial ring. Schnoes has followed in the footsteps of his father and...
Rep. Megan Jones announces re-election bid
Rep. Megan Jones (R-Sioux Rapids) last week announced her campaign for re-election. "It is an honor to serve the people of Clay and Buena Vista Counties at the Capitol," she said in news release....
Iowa certified enrollment for 23-24 holds steady
The Iowa Department of Education last month announced 2023 fall certified enrollment numbers for public school districts, accredited nonpublic schools and certified participation in the Students First Education Savings Account program for the...