The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

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 equipment and address any issues.

Hartley Water Superintendent Terry Hilbert was on site at the pool Tuesday afternoon. He said it was "too early to tell" if equipment was functioning at 100 percent, but he was pleased to see it filled with water.

"It's coming along," he said.

As visible above, fixtures like slides, umbrellas, ladders, basketball hoops and other items were attached following last...