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11/02/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Richard Ardos, Sioux City, Speeding. Hayden Ryleigh Waldman, Sioux City, Speeding. Susan T. French, Walthill, Neb., Speeding. Joshua Michael Pyke, Madison, Wis., Speeding. Connor Duane Streeter, McCook Lake, S.D., Seatbelt Violation. Jaso...
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Giving out some green
Christmas came early for five Hartley non-profit organizations. The Hartley Community Foundation (HCF) raised a total of $34,535 during its Oct. 1 fundraiser. Attendees could give general donations...
Lopping it off out of love
If there's such a thing as an emotional haircut, it took place last Friday at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. In front of a packed gymnasium, fourth grader Madilyn Steuben chopped off her hair for Locks of...
Navigator withdraws pipeline permit app in Iowa
One of three carbon dioxide pipeline companies that have sought to build in Iowa announced on Friday that it's canceling its proposal amid the "unpredictable nature of the regulatory and government...
It's full!
It's not a mirage – Hartley's pool has water in it. The never-opened new pool was filled after a replacement concrete deck was poured last week. The filling will allow local officials to inspect...
Everly council withholds final ruling on alleged vicious dog
The Everly City Council on Monday punted a decision that would determine the fate of a local dog that supposedly bit a delivery driver in August. According to the incident report, Lori Adrian’s dog allegedly bit off-duty Clay County Deputy Tyler...
10/26/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Elliot Lawrence Scheaffer, Sheldon, Seatbelt Violation. Heidi Marie Sargeant, Edina, Minn., Speeding. Harbi Noor Hajisufi, Mankato, Minn., Speeding; Failure to Use Child Restraint Device. Abby Prins, Sheldon, Minor in Possession,...
'Drop the whole thing'
As far as the Royal City Council is concerned, language in place designating Iowa Lakes Regional Water (ILRW) as the operator of the community’s water utility is all that is needed to govern the relationship. During the Oct. 11 council meeting,...
Fresh pour at Hartley's pool
Activity was bustling this week at Hartley's never-opened new pool. Crews were busy pouring concrete on the deck. Work got underway Monday and was slated to continue throughout the week. "It feels rea...
Model discipline policy approved by H-M-S school board
A state-mandated policy to address threats or incidents of violence is now in effect at the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. Legislation signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds in May required th...
Agreements top Royal City Council agenda
One agreement was approved while action on two others was tabled by the Royal City Council on Oct. 11. Acceptance of the compliance agreement for the lift station generator project included authorization of a partial payment. Royal was awarded a...
Ocheyedan River again goes dry despite new state requirements
A segment of the Ocheyedan River in northwest Iowa has run dry again near the point where a rural water utility draws drinking water from the ground, according to the Iowa Department of Natural...
10/19/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Ethan Todd Faust, Paullina, Speeding. Jose Alonso Flores, Jr., Sanborn, No Proof of Insurance. Mohamed Fuad Mohamud, North Mankato, Minn., Dark Windows. Corey Joseph Mason, Sheldon, Speeding; Violation of Instruction Permit. Jacob David...
Ryan Haack resigns from H-M-S school board
This month's meeting of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School Board began with an announcement that one of its members was resigning. Board President Scott Vollink announced that Ryan Haack, of Sanborn, w...
Bean harvest blitz
Dry conditions have area farmers wrapping up the soybean harvest and heading towards taller commodities. "It depends on what we get for rain in the next few days, but I think you'll see a decent...
Future Hartley rec trail in holding pattern
The Hartley City Council on Monday fielded an update on the proposed recreational trail on the south side of town. Dave Vander Broek, of the Hartley Recreational Trail Committee, gave a report on...
Absentee voting starts next week
Voters interested in voting absentee for the Nov. 7 city-school election may file requests for absentee ballots with their county's auditor's office. Voters wishing to receive a ballot by mail for...
10/12/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic John Anthony Bandomo, Albert City, Speeding. Reynaga Hernandez Margarito, Worthington, Minn., Illegal Pass. Jose Romero Ventura, Worthington, Minn., Invalid Driver’s License. Lucio Santos Ramos Ramos, Worthington, Minn., Following Too C...
The mighty, mighty Mavericks
They may be small in size, but that didn't stop Clay Central/Everly Elementary students from putting on a mighty display of school spirit last week. The Mavericks marked Homecoming with a parade,...
Trio honored for years of HCF service
Efforts of three longtime Hartley residents were celebrated Sunday during a special event at the community center. Howard Borchard, Duane Kolpin and Connie Olhausen were the toast of the town during...
CC/E board discusses options for small class sizes
The number of students at Clay Central/Everly Elementary gained the attention of school board members during their regular meeting Sept. 27. Superintendent Kevin Wood in August reported that 50...
10/05/23: Crime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Scott Andrew Hanks, Aurora, Colo., Speeding. Tanner Robert Kluender, Royal, Speeding. Dakota McGehee, Hartley, Speeding. Jesus Cardenas Cervantes, Worthington, Minn., No Valid Driver’s License. Joel Andrew Witt, Paullina, No Proof of...
Navigator CO2 asks Iowa regulators to pause its pipeline permit request
Navigator CO2 wants to suspend its pipeline permit process in Iowa until utility regulators in Illinois approve the project, according to a motion it filed in Iowa. The company wants to build a...
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...
