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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 NUMBER 38, 155TH YEAR
Miss Emma Fall Vintage Market
Miss Emma in Washingon at 2565 220 Street is holding a Fall Vintage Market on Friday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 24 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vintage, antique, rustic and junk items available.
Bluegrass Night at the Opry
Enjoy an evening of Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, Comedy and down home entertainment with two of SE Iowa’s entertaining Bluegrass bands: Fine Line Bluegrass and The Bluegrass Blondies. Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the What Cheer Opera House.
2nd Annual Opera House Community Variety Show
The 2nd Annual Opera House Community Variety Show is looking for talent to perform in the Saturday, Oct. 1 show. Music, dance, comedy, band, magic and drama acts, both group and individual, are encouraged to sign up. The deadline is Friday, Sept. 23. For any questions or to sign up, please contact Joyce at 616-204-4748 or email her at joycehaase@ymgail.com
Cindy Atwood Memorial Quilt Show
The Cindy Atwood Memorial Quilt Show is Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hi-$ Auction building in Sigourney. Quilts quilted by Cindy will be on display for viewing at no charge. Anyone owning a quilt Cindy quilted and willing to display it, call Stephanie at 641-790-1933 before Friday, Sept. 23.
Keokuk County Historical Society Open House
The 40th annual Historical Society Open House will be held on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Keokuk County Historical Society building from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A quilt program will be held at 1:30 p.m., with quilters sharing their stories about their quilts.
The Stone House
The Stone House will be open 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 321 N. Shuffleton in Sigourney. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served after the program.
The 2016-2017 Sigourney School Board (from left to right) Board Secretary Susan Huls, Board Member Chuck Moore, Board Member Ruth Manchester, Board Member Justin Boender, Board Member Shellie Striegel, Board President Mark O’ Rourke, Board Member Anne Arduser, Superintendent Dave Harper, and Board Vice-President Denise Conrad.
Sigourney Schools holds first board meeting of 2016-2017 school year By CJ Eilers News Editor The first official school board meeting of the Sigourney’ Community School’s 2016-2017 school year took place on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Keokuk County Career Academy. The board began with their annual meeting agenda, which includes election of officers, place and setting of for meetings, committee assignments, electing a representatives and officiating the school’s repository of funds. Mark O’Rourke was elected President and Denise Conrad Vice-President of this year’s school board, with one nomination for Conrad as President. Board Secretary Susan Huls administered the Oath of Office to O’Rourke and Conrad, before also being re-elected as Board Secretary and Board Treasurer. The Board established that they will hold their regular meetings again on the second Wednesday of each month with the exception of the the third Wednesday in July. They will continue to meet at 6 p.m., with the only change being that the meetings will take place in the Keokuk County Career Academy at 909 E. Pleasant Valley Drive instead of inside the Home Ec. Room of the high school. The Board designated The News-Review in Sigourney as their official newspaper and Lynch Dallas, P.C. as their legal counsel. Finance committee will be headed by Anne Arduser, Chuck Moore, Mark O’Rourke;
Mark O’ Rourke and Denise Conrad were sworn in as President and Vice-President during the Sigourney School Board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Buildings and Grounds Committee by Anne Arduser, Justin Boender, Shellie Striegel; Negotiations Committee by Justin Boender, Ruth Manchester, Mark O’Rourke; Policy Committee by Denise Conrad, Chuck Moore, Shellie Striegel. Conrad was appointed to the Keokuk County Conference Board to meet in January, with Striegel as an alternate. For the Iowa Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly on November 16, SCHOOL BOARD to page 2
Peggy Yates and Patricia Grover accept the 2015 Star Awards on behalf of themselves and Don Yates and Pat Grover.
SADC accepting nominations for Sigourney Star Award By CJ Eilers News Editor The Sigourney Area Development Corporation (SADC) is seeking nominations for their annual Sigourney Star Award for a member of the community making a difference for others, in time for their winter raffle later this year. The Star Award was created in 2007 and has been awarded to 10 individuals and groups since its inception. The award is presented to a person or group of persons that are from the Sigourney area and “have provided outstanding and selfless service and leadership to community projects, community groups or individuals” according SADC. “We want to recognize their outstanding leadership and community, to give credit where credit is due,” Judy Frank, Administrative Assistant for SADC said. “They go above and beyond what is expected in the community.” Groups have been awarded or nominated in the past, includ-
ing organizations, couples, or all individuals involved in an event. Anyone is able to nominate another person for the award. The SADC Board of Directors, including non-voting members, rate the nominees to select the best possible candidate(s) available for the award. SADC Board Member Casey Thompson will present the winner a plaque at the SADC winter raffle on Friday, Nov. 11. A master plaque is also located in the SADC office on East Washington Street, with all the names from each year engraved to recognize past receipients For those who wish to nominate a person, stop in the office and fill out a form. The form is also available on their wesbsite, Sigourney. com. Completed forms must be submitted to SADC no later than noon on Friday, October 14. For more information, contact SADC at 641-622-2288 during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon, or email them at sadc@sigourney.com.
Wellman Fire Dept. Fundraiser
The Wellman Fire Dept. is hosting a pork burger meal fundraiser for Jim Seward, who has been off work due to a long hospital stay, surgery, and recuperation time. Sunday, Sept. 25 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wellman Fire Station. Free will donation, with all proceeds going to the Seward family. For more information or questions, contact Tracy Owens 319-461-5598, Gregg Nagel 319-930-0386, Jim Millice 319-4610846, or Merle Bontrager 319-330-2869. Continued on page 2
County repaves 300th St. east of Sigourney L to R: Nick Riley, Traer, 4th Vice President, Marv Trimble, Garrison, 1st Vice, Mark M Nees, Atlantic, Past President, Wendy Lensing, Executive Director, Bill Halleran, Sigourney, President,Jim Schutts, Belle Plaine, 2nd Vice President, Gene Evans, Osage, 3rd Vice,Brad Yeager, Past President
Halleran climbs ladder to President of Iowa Firefighter’s Association
In This Issue Church Calendar............ Pg. 5 Classifieds.................Pg. 6, 7 Milestones.......................... 3 Obituaries.......................... 3 Opinion/Editorial........... Pg. 4 Local....Pg. 2, 3, 4, 5,8, 9, 10,11,12 Records.............. Pg. 8,9,10,11 Sports.............. Pg. 14, 15, 16
Amie Van Patten Regional Editor For 214 years combined, the Halleran family has been fighting fires. Bill Halleran has dedicated himself to 26 of those years. Serving on the Riverside Volunteer Fire Department for nine years, Halleran moved to Sigourney in 1999 and became a member of the Sigourney Volunteer Fire Department. Ten years ago, Halleran was named Chief and since has worked very hard on maintaining a knowledgeable and well trained team of firefighters for the community as well as assisting with surrounding fire departments. Along with his dedicated team of fire fighters, Halleran has been able to apply for and receive grants, and purchase the equipment needed to help make sure that the department is well protected and trained in the use of the gear and equipment the department houses. During this time, Halleran also joined the Iowa Firefighters Association and campaigned for and was voted on the board. Previously serving as Vice-President, on September 11, Halleran took the pledge to
Bill Halleran being named President of the Iowa Firefighter’s Association serve as the Iowa Firefighter’s Board President for a one-year term. The Iowa Firefighters Association (I.F.A.) was organized in 1879. To date, there are approximately 15,500 volunteer and career firefighters from across Iowa that make up the membership organization that is dedicated to the improvement of Iowa’s Fire Service and
protection of the general public through legislation, better training, minimum standards for apparatus and equipment, fire prevention, public relations and information. Members receive a monthly issue of the Iowa Firefighter, benefits of State and Federal legislative lobbying, networking opportunities through annual convention and meetings and the chance to help improve the Iowa Fire Service. The Iowa Firefighter’s Board consists of 6 members and an Executive Director. Anyone in the State can campaign and run for these positions and the voting then takes place at the September Board Meeting. Once voted on, a candidate will start out as fifth Vice President and progressively move one slot annually through the ranks until serving as President, and then a year as Past President. During his term of presidency, Halleran will be handling emails and concerns, conducting meetings with legislators, as well as hosting the midyear banquet in April. While in office, Halleran is most concen HALLERAN to page 2
By CJ Eilers News Editor Road work began last week from the south of Highway 92 to 240th Street east of Sigourney down 300th Ave for about two miles. According to Keokuk County Engineer Andy McGuire, the road is being regraded, with bulldozers and excavators are taking the dirt being pushed to the sides of the by semis and trucks and repaving the road. “As time goes by, we get big trucks, big semis, they cut ruts in the road,” McGuire said. “This material shoves over, flattening the surface and making it steeper. Drainage has nowhere to go, so we’re taking that material and putting it back in the roadway to restore the shape the road was in. The county will also lay down rock on the road once that is completed. Weather dependent, the work is expected to be completed by the first part of October, according to McGuire.
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Marengo Civil War Band excites at Opera House
Walk To End Alzheimer’s
The Keokuk County Alzheimer’s Walk will be held on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. beginning at Sigourney High School and ends at Sigourney Health Care and Assisted Living. There is no fee to walk. For more information, contact Pam Schwenke at 641-660-1733.
Tween Movie Night
All 4th-8th graders are invited to the Sigourney Public Library for tween movie night on Friday, Sept. 30 beginning at 6 p.m.. The movie will be determined at a later date. Popcorn and soda will be provided. Feel free to bring any other snacks, beverages or pillows/ blankets.
Free Diabetes Education
There will be free Diabetes education at the Hedrick Community Center at 109 N Main in Hedrick on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. from September 27 to November 1. For more information contact Marilyn Waechter at Keokuk County Public Health to register at 641622-3575
Keota KeWash Trailhead Glow Run
All proceeds go to help raise money for the Keota KeWash Trailhead project. Saturday, Oct. 15. Register at getmeregistered.com/KeWashTrailheadGlowRun or contact Erin McGuire for a form at aemcguire@msn.com
James Moore and Friends Jam Fall/Winter
All dates will take place at Delta Neighbors Gas and Grill. Oct. 29-Halloween Party (costume contest) Nov. 12-Sports Night (wear your favorite team apparel)
Sigourney Lighted Christmas Parade
The Sigourney Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 26. If interested in being the parade, please contact Trisha Bookes at 641541-0679.
Bingo at Sigourney Health Care and Assisted Living
Bingo at Sigourney Health Care and Assisted Living is Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
Manor House Sing-a-long
Sing-A-Long at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney is every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The entire community is encouraged to attend.
Keokuk County Public Health
Keokuk County Public Health Immunization Clinic is the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free clinic for children without insurance or underinsured. Blood pressure checks are also available on a walk-in basis.
Food Pantry
Keokuk County Community Services food referrals are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Courthouse in Sigourney.
Toddler Story Time
Toddler story time is held Mondays at the Sigourney Public Library from 111:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. All children are welcome attend with their parents/ guardians, caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs and crafts. (Sept .19 and Sept. 26)
News-Review Deadlines
The News-Review deadline for all articles, classified ads and display advertisements is Friday at noon. To submit an article or news tips, email keokukconews@midamericapub.com or call 641-622-3110.
Residents Mary Lou Ballensky, Hilda Souer and Dorothy Fisher are instructed by Sieda Community Action/Program Specialist Regina Schultz.
Sigourney Health Care News
Sieda Community Action/Program Specialist Regina Schultz shared flower pressing and card making with residents and tenants
from Sigourney Health Care and Assisted Living. The ladies enjoyed painting, choosing pressed flowers and decorating there card.
SCHOOL BOARD from page 1 Manchester will represent Sigourney, with Conrad as an alternate. The district will use two local banks as their Official Depository of funds, selecting County Bank for the PPEL, SILO, debt service, nutrition funds, and MidwestONE Bank for general activity, management and trust funds. The Board adjourned their annual meeting and immediately began their regular meeting. Superintendent Dave Harper commented that most of the summer projects at the schools were completed before students arrived back and looked good. New computers are available through the partnership with Indian Hills, provided by Project Lead the Way. The board approved the hiring of Angela Snakenberg and Shelby Huffman as Special Education Associates for the elementary and high school at entry-level pay. The elementary will have a student teacher and will be assigned to Charlottee Claywell, with the position being covered by the Teacher Leadership and Committee (TLC) grant. The board approved Claywell as the Cooperating Teacher. Johnson Controls provided an estimate to the board for re-working the boiler system, which was improperly set up by the original installer. Estimate comes in at $12, 038 out of the PPEL fund. The board approved Johnson Controls to complete the work and turned over the matter of recouping
the cost of the original installer to legal aid. The district has contracted Casey Thompson to provide Athletic Trainer and Medical support for four varsity and two JV football games at $120 per game. Total Rehab has provided services last year for the district, but have discontinued their service in the area. Sigourney’s FFA Leadership Team will be taking a trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis, IN from October 18-21 with Mr. Driscoll. The board approved the out of state travel for the group. The district is applying for the Riverboat Grant out of Washington County to help fund the remodeling of the science rooms, construction of the all-weather track, an ice cream machine and a $2,5000 update to the school weight room. The school is seeking $20,000 and requires a Resolution of Support from the school district. The board approved the Resolution of Support for the grant. Superintendent Harper reported that the beginning of the school year ran smoothly and that the 2016 projects left on the agenda would be completed on time. The board took a look ahead at the 2017 fiscal year projects, including the all weather track. Superintendent Harper wishes to discuss having a committee formed to raise money for the project. With no reports from the principals or other directors, the meeting was adjourned.
HALLERAN from page 1 trated on recruitment and retention, cancer presumption and the Fireworks Bill. Halleran states, “The Fire Departments in Iowa are losing members rather rapidly. The Fire Service has changed dramatically and something needs addressed. We are meeting with our legislators to speak further on this.“ He hopes to help in developing incentives for firefighters who serve. One of these would be through the Length Of Service Award Program (LOSAP) that would help with putting money aside for firefighters when they retire. The hope would be that incentives would help to retain adequate and trained firefighters throughout the state. One difference between a career firefighter and a volunteer firefighter is the cancer law that protects them. With a career firefighter, the state of Iowa has cancer laws that protect them if they develop cancer that is tracked through baseline testing to their career as a fire fighter. As a volunteer, this is currently not an option. Fires are very toxic with plastics, poisons, and gasses that all add up and can harm you. It has become increasingly clear that the two routes of greatest concern for entry of carcinogens into the bodies of a firefighter are through the lungs: when firefighters do not wear or prematurely remove Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA), especially during
overhaul and dermal absorption, where toxicants are absorbed through the skin. Lastly, Halleran will continue to oppose the Fireworks bill that is being propositioned to the state that would allow local jurisdiction to dictate if they will allow fireworks locally. Fireworks are known to be a contributing factor to fires, and the risk associated with fireworks is substantial. Homes, wooded & grassy areas, and even automobiles have become engulfed in flames because of fireworks. Fireworks have also been one of the leading causes of serious injuries that require emergency treatment in a hospital ER. Not only have fireworks been an issue with fire and EMS, but also if fireworks were to become legal, the Fire Chief would have to be in control of doing on site inspections and issuing permits. With volunteer departments this poses to be a large problem with time constraints. Halleran is excited to serve as the Iowa Firefighter’s Board President for the 2016-2017 term and is looking forward to bringing issues to legislation that pertain to departments throughout Keokuk County and the state of Iowa and encourages citizens to follow their local fire departments and express any concerns or offer suggestions and most of all to encourage and support the men and women who serve.
Wellman Fire Department
Pork Burger Meal Fundraiser/Silent Auction
What Cheer Opera House presents
Live Auction at 7 p.m. with Dwight Duwa
Blue Grass Concert with Fine Line and Blue Grass Blondies
at the Wellman Fire Station
Saturday, Sept. 24
for Jim Seward Sunday, Sept. 25 - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Free Will Donations with ALL proceeds to go to Jim and his family to help with personal and medical expenses
For More Information, Or For Questions Call Tracy Owens at 319-461-5598
7:00 p.m. Free Will Offering www.whatcheeroperahouse.com
By CJ Eilers, News Editor For the 13th consecutive year, the Marengo Civil War Band performed their era-defining music at the What Cheer Opera House on Saturday, Sept. 17 to a welcoming, faithful crowd. The band, under the direction of Gary Huxford of Marengo, has been performing Civil War period music for 22 years, playing shows around Southeast and Central Iowa and neighboring states. Numbers included militaristic marches, morale-inspiring hymns, and other standards of the time. The band also dedicated a moment of their time to honor current and past service members with a medley of each branch’s songs, before closing out the two set performance with “Battle Hymn of the Republic” to a standing crowd. “My great grandfather was a foot solider in the Civil War, and I wanted to honor him with this group,” Huxford
The nine-piece Marengo Civil War Band, who has played at the What Cheer Opera House 13 years in a row, took the crowd back to the Civil War era with a selection of popular marches, hymns and ballads of the time. said. “I know he wasn’t a musician, and I’m no foot soldier, so this my way of honoring his memory.” The band was originally formed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Marengo Courthouse, which would feature an Abraham Lincoln impersonator, and Huxford was asked to put a group together to play Civil War music. Since its inception, the band,
consisting of former and current band instructors along with area musicians, strives to keep the music of that era alive and remembered. “History is important and repeats itself,” Huxford said. “The music lives on and most people know the tunes we play. The people here really enjoy it, and we’ve enjoyed coming back here every year.”
down tots, tailgate beans, tackle apple crisp Monday, September 26 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and ham, biscuit, applesauce Lunch: Chicken and noodles, whipped potatoes, green beans, apple slices, school made breadstick Tuesday, September 27 Breakfast: Long john, grapes Lunch: Walking taco (lettuce, cheese, salsa), refried beans, peaches, school made sunshine bar Wednesday, September 28 Breakfast: Combo bar, toast, oranges Lunch: Rib patty, bun, corn mac, baby carrots, pears
Lunch: Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, broccoli, whole grain hot rolls, fresh grapes
MENUS & CALENDARS Sigourney Senior Center Lunch Menu
Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, September 21: Roast pork loin, oven brown potatoes, broccoli and cheese sauce, tomato spoon salad, apple crisp, wheat dinner roll or bread/margarine Thursday, September 22: Baked chicken, Sweet potatoes, crispy creamy spinach, red mandarin orange gelatin, wheat dinner roll or bread/margarine Friday, September 23: Pulled roast pork, wheat hamburger bun, potatoes o’brien, green peas, ambrosia salad Monday, September 26: Pork and cabbage casserole, baked sweet potato, oatmeal raisin cookie, applesauce, wheat dinner roll or bread/margarine Tuesday, September 27: Chicken salad sandwich, potato salad, mixed green lettuce salad, yogurt salad dressing, diced cantaloupe, tapioca pudding Wednesday, September 28: Pot roast, boiled new potatoes, grilled onions, baby carrots, strawberries, vanilla ice cream, wheat dinner roll or bread/margarine Milk, Whole Wheat and Whole Grain Bread/Muffins and Margarine are offered with all meals. This menu provides a general balanced diet that meets the RDA’s/RIA’s for adults.
Keota Senior Center Lunch Menu
Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, September 21: Roast pork loin, oven brown potatoes, broccoli and cheese sauce, tomato spoon salad, apple crisp, wheat dinner roll or bread/margarine Friday, September 23: Pulled roast pork, wheat hamburger bun, potatoes o’brien, green peas, ambrosia salad Monday, September 26: Pork and cabbage casserole, baked sweet potato, oatmeal raisin cookie, applesauce, wheat dinner roll or bread/margarine Wednesday, September 28: Pot roast, boiled new potatoes, grilled onions, baby carrots, strawberries, vanilla ice cream, wheat dinner roll or bread/margarine
Sigourney CSD Breakfast and Lunch Menu
This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, September 21 Breakfast: Cheese omelet, toast, fresh fruit Lunch: Chicken fajita wrap (salsa, cheese), romaine salad, peaches, school made cinnamon roll Thursday, September 22 Breakfast: Sausage and cheese biscuit, banana Lunch: Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, gravy, baby carrots, oranges, school made whole wheat roll Friday, September 23 Breakfast: Defense donut holes, football fruit and yogurt parfait Lunch: Cheeseburger, bun, touch-
Keota Veteran’s Memorial Dedication DVD’s Are Now Available! $20 or $25 mailed
Available at Libertyville Savings Bank, County Line Mart and from Committee Members.
Keota CSD Breakfast and Lunch Menu
This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, September 21 Breakfast: Cheese omelet, whole grain toast, orange smiles, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, fresh baby carrots, blueberry oat muffin, pineapple tidbits Thursday, September 22 Breakfast: Whole grain pastry, fresh mixed fruit, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Chicken fajita, salsa and whole grain tortilla chips, refried beans, orange wedges Friday, September 23 Breakfast: Yogurt, whole grain chocolate chip muffin, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Cowboy cavatina, tossed salad with romaine, green beans, whole wheat roll and jelly (9-12), fresh banana Monday, September 26 Breakfast: Whole grain French toast stick, applesauce, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Baked chicken drumstick, savory rice, fresh broccoli, corn, oatmeal roll, sliced peaches Tuesday, September 27 Breakfast: Whole grain cinnamon roll, mixed fruit, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Pork rib on a bun, leaf lettuce and tomato, tri-tater, green beans, fresh kiwi, cookie (9-12) Wednesday, September 28 Breakfast: Whole grain cereal, string cheese, apples, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Lasagna, garden spinach salad, whole grain breadstick, apple wedges, marinara sauce (9-12)
Pekin CSD Breakfast & Lunch Menu
This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, September 21 Breakfast: Whole grain pancakes, sausage, fruit choice, orange juice Lunch: Cheesy ravioli, whole grain breadsticks, broccoli, pineapple Thursday, September 22 Breakfast: Egg wrap, whole grain toast, fruit choice, orange juice Lunch: Turkey fritter on school made bun, french fries, baby carrots, cinnamon apple slices Friday, September 23 Breakfast: Egg and cheese breakfast pizza, cinnamon buns, fruit choice, orange juice Lunch: Beef and bean burrito, refried beans, whole grain mexi rice, broccoli salad, mixed fruit Monday, September 26 Breakfast: Cheesy egg omelet, whole grain toast, fruit choice, orange juice Lunch: Fish portion, baked French fries, steamed carrots, diced pears Tuesday, September 27 Breakfast: Cereal choice, yogurt, fruit choice, grape juice
Wednesday, September 28 Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit choice, grape juice Lunch: Ham sandwich, whole grain chips, baked beans, fruit cups
English Valleys CSD Breakfast & Lunch Menu
This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, September 21 Breakfast: Pancake on a stick or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Meatball sub, celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, fresh banana, pears, milk Thursday, September 22 Breakfast: Bagel with toppings or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Cheese pizza, carrots, fresh melon, mixed fruit, milk Friday, September 23 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Corn dog, oven fries, corn, grapes, milk Monday, September 26 Breakfast: Whole grain muffin or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Hot dog on a bun, baked beans, cole slaw, pears, apple slices, milk Tuesday, September 27 Breakfast: Waffles with syrup or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Orange chicken, seasoned rice, broccoli normandi, mandarin oranges, pears, milk Wednesday, September 28 Breakfast: French toast with syrup or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, seasoned potato chunks, fresh fruit salad, orange wedges, milk
Tri-County CSD Breakfast & Lunch Menu
This menu is subject to change. Milk is served with each meal. Wednesday, September 21 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, Clementine, banana Lunch: Pork chopette, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, banana Thursday, September 22 Breakfast: French toast, egg omelet, grapes, apple juice Lunch: Chicken wrap, sun chips, red pepper strips, cucumbers, cauliflower, frozen fruit cups Friday, September 23 Breakfast: Ham, egg, cheese English muffin, apple, orange Lunch: Homecoming Holiday Lunch Monday, September 26 Breakfast: Happy shapes, toast, pears, apple juice Lunch: Popcorn chicken, California blend, pasta, sandwich, peaches Tuesday, September 27 Breakfast: Breakfast wrap, egg patty, applesauce, clementine Lunch: Mandarin orange chicken, peas, rice, mandarin oranges Wednesday, September 28 Breakfast: Toasted oat cereal, strawberry poptart, strawberries, orange juice Lunch: Taco salad, refried beans, Doritos, corn, banana
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Theresa Jeannette Grove
After 92 years of an abundant, rich life, Theresa Jeannette Grove passed away peacefully at Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City, IA, on Sept 16, 2016. A family Celebration of Life and burial will be held at the English River Church of the Brethren in South English, IA, at a later date. Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City is serving the family. Jeannette was born on April 7, 1924, in South English, IA, to Everett and Mildred (Coffman) Niswander at the family home. She attended school at South English, Centerville, and Des Moines North, where she graduated from high school. She received her degree in Secondary Education at the age of 57 from the University of Iowa. She married Leland Grove on November 15, 1942. Their involvement in farming and ministry led them to live in many different communities in Iowa: Green Island, Lennox, Libertyville, Curlew, Laurens, Washington, Keswick, and Sheldon. While being a minister and farmer’s wife, Jeannette worked as a librarian, proofreader for The Laurens Sun and Iowa Law Review, and school teacher. She volunteered and was very active in her communities: CWF (Christian Women’s Fellowship); Peacelinks; Meals on Wheels, and Village NW. She served as Sunday School teacher, camp dean and counselor; was elected District Moderator for Church of the Brethren; and volunteered with disaster relief in North Dakota and Missouri. She is survived by children Lynette (Bob) Ziegler, Castle Rock, CO; Phillip (Pam) Grove, Sheldon, IA; Linda Grove, Portland, OR; and Mary (Steve) Richardson, Rockwell City, IA; and 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Wayne (age 2); husband Leland (age 85); and granddaughter Nicole Schuett (age 40). Cards may be sent to Mary Richardson, 625 Richmond St., Rockwell City, IA 50579. Memorials will be given to Village NW, Sheldon, IA.
Cleo L. Sellers
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
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Cleo L. Sellers, 96, a former resident of Sigourney, Iowa, passed away on September 14, 2016. He had been living with his daughter Pamela until April when he became a resident of Brookdale Westlake Hills Nursing home in Austin,Texas. Cleo was born in Ollie, Iowa on the 21st of October,1919. He graduated from Delta High School and attended Iowa Success School in Ottumwa, Iowa. He married the love of his life, Jessie Kephart on December 31, 1938. They were married 66 years. They enjoyed bowling, golf, traveling, and especially ballroom dancing. Cleo began working for the United States Post office in 1941. During World War II, he worked at the fleet post office in San Francisco, California. After the war he returned to Sigourney as a city and rural mail carrier and retired in 1983 after 42 years. He enjoyed woodworking; stained glass and watching his great-grandchildren participate in their activities. He was an active member of the Sigourney Christian Church and served as an Elder, Deacon, and Trustee. Cleo was a very proud World War II Veteran and became a charter member of the World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a member of the NALC, American Legion, and Elks. Cleo was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jessie, his parents Lert and Ivy Sellers, and his sister, Eva Sellers Clark. Cleo is survived by daughters, Pamela (Gary) Hildebrand of Austin, TX, and Debra (David) Walker of Kansas. He had five grandchildren, Melanie (Kevin) Locke, Meleia (Dale) Cox, Michelle Hildebrand of Texas and Jeffrey and James Walker from Kansas. He was very proud of his great-grandchildren: Kristin, Kamryn, River, Allison, and Terry. Memorial donations may be given to Sigourney Christian Church, American Macular Degeneration Foundation, or the charity of your choice. There will be no funeral services but a Celebration of his Life will be held in August 2017. Cleo is being buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Sigourney. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service is caring for Cleo and his family.
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51st Annual Clubb Reunion The 51st annual Clubb reunion was held on Sunday, Sept. 4th, at the Legion Park in Sigourney with 55 in attendance. After a brief business meeting conducted by Charley L. Clubb and the reelection of current officers, a potluck lunch was enjoyed by all. The eldest male in attendance was Marvin Clubb of Sigourney and the eldest woman was Betty Conkity of Harper. The youngest member was Jaycee Clubb, 7 months old. Charley L. and Doris Clubb of Independence, MO came the farthest and Rose Buehnemann came the shortest distance. Those attending were: Marvin Clubb, Mary Clubb, Donna Jean Husband, Mildred Mather, Jim and Charlotte Deitrich, Herb, Justin and Elaina Clubb, Diane Clubb, Roselynn Buehnemann, Todd, Carter, Calli and Cass McCoid, Steve and Jasmine Clubb and family,
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Melissa Gillim and Travis Brubaker and Anna Lou Cochrane of Sigourney; Kathy, Isaac Muenzenmeye and Rosa and Terry and Janet Nelson of Marshalltown; Charley and Doris Clubb of Independence, MO; Jeff and Mareah Simpson, Hannah and Emma and Emma of Newton; Betty J. Conkity, Mary Jane Hammes, Keith and Kathleen Bruns and Calvin and Donna Clubb of Clubb of Harper; Jane Bruns of North English; Kenneth and Janice Middlekauff of Williamsburg; John, Erika, Dayton, Dulaney, Kyler and Jayca Clubb of What Cheer; Bob and Lynn Van Maaren of Monroe; Kay, Mary, Nancy and Hailee Mather of Ottumwa; Bryan Bruns of Rutledge, MO; and Tyler Gillum of Pekin. The 2017 reunion will be held on Sunday, Sept. 3rd at the Legion Park in Sigourney.
Fogle 65th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fogle of Sigourney will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Lois Lowry and Kenneth Fogle were married September 29, 1951 at the Methodist Church in What Cheer with the Rev. Ronald Jenings officiating. The couple has four
daughters, Paulette (Robert) Wehr of Sigourney, Brenda Long of Pella, Crystal Fogel of Overland Park, KS and DeAnne Brinning of Olathe, Kansas. They also have 6 grandchildren, 2 deceased, and 12 great grandchildren. Cards may be sent to 705 S. Shuffleton Street Sigourney, IA 52591.
Doug and Debi Flanders
Schattner Wedding
Doug and Debi Flanders of Sigourney wish to announce the wedding of their daughter Mindy to Lynn Schattner of Racine, Wisconsin. The couple was united in marriage last September at Park Farm Winery in Bankston. Mindy and Lynn will be celebrating their one-year anniversary on September 26th. The couple currently resides in Carlisle.
Members of Sigourney’s “Swag” Dance Team lead the Walk in September 9, 2012.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns September 25 By CJ Eilers News Editor This year’s Keokuk County Alzheimer’s Walk will take place starting at 4 p.m. at Sigourney High School and ends at Sigourney Health Care with live entertainment, games, prizes, and the satisfaction of everyone knowing they’re making a difference. For Pam Schwenke, who has organized the run since 2009, the choice to start this county’s walk came after her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimers and Dementia. Two weeks before the first walk, her mom passed away, yet that did not deter Schwenke to keep going. “Although it was a very sad time, it was also a rewarding time as well,” Schwenke said. “It was only our first year, and we had 400 participants. My heart is extremely passionate for the Walk.” Each year, the Alzeheimer’s Walk raises over $5,000, with the money going to the Alzheimer’s Association. What’s unique about the Keokuk County Walk is that they do not charge a fee to walk and people can sign up the day of the Walk. Instead, the main fundraiser is selling paper purple converse shoes that are around in several businesses in the county, which are sold prior to the walk. The goal for The Walk is to sell 1,000 of
The family of Almeta Stein wishes to express their deep appreciation to those who offered support, comforting messages of sympathy, flowers and memorials (U of I Children’s Hospital Dance Marathon). In addition, we wish to thank Sigourney Care Staff, Keokuk County Health Center staff and Jeff, Shirley and Carolyn Holm. Your kindness means so much!
Alzheimer’s Walk organizer Pam Schwenke celebrates the first year of the Walk in 2009. the shoes and place them on stakes that will line the walk route. Flowers and t-shirts are also sold, and anyone wearing a t-shirt will be provided a meal at the end of the race at Sigourney Health Care. “I think people enjoy the fact that our Walk is unique from other walks,”
Schwenke said. “We just want everyone to sign the registry so we can get a count of how many people took part and where they are from.” The walk will be lead by the area Boy Scouts, with the Sigourney High School Band providing the afternoon entertainment. At Sigourney Health Care, the Sigourney United Methodist Youth Group and Lancaster Youth Groups will be providing games, while high school students and Jeff and Nancy Beal will perform in the parking lot. There will also be a Silent Auction held in the Assisted Living. The Walk will provide shuttle rides back to the high school. Schwenke was inspired to create the Walk for her mother, but has enjoyed watching the event grow in the community over the last eight years. She feels her mother would have been extremely happy about the Walk and how it’s raised awareness for the disease. “She would do anything for me and would be working right along beside me to help in any way she could,” Schwenke said. “Unfortunately, there are so many families that have gone or are going thru the Alzheimer’s experience. I feel this is the one thing I can do to help make people aware of the cause.” For more information, contact Pam Schwenke at (641) 660-1733 or email her at sigourney.bom@imgcares.com.
I want to thank everyone who sent me a birthday card for my 55th Birthday! Nicholas Heisdorffer
Sept. 22: Amy Molyneux; Brandt Molyneux; Denise Kitzman; Valerie Hartwig Sept. 23: Cayle Kitzman; Claire Snakenberg; Neil Stein; Rachel Shakelford Sept. 24: Jerry Fox; Mary Lewis; Tony Hauschild Sept. 25: Quintin Bringman Sept. 26: Brooke Glenn; Carrie Jean Mercer; Jack McKain; Taylor Otte Sept. 27: Abby Thomas; Alyxandrea Steil; Charlize Sors; Hiroko Bostic; Jerad Lally; Julia Sors; Kim Stek Sept. 28: Phyllis Nicholson; Rusty DeBoef Sept. 29: Anya Hageman; Ezra Faye Striegel; Mendy McAdams Sept. 30: Ginger Grubb; Mallory Hauschild Oct. 1: Gracen Michael Lust; Rick Thomas Oct. 2: Haley Kitzman; T. C. Mandity Oct. 3: Arlene McKain; Cody VanPatten; Huey Dao; Jade McAdams; Mark Moore; Peter Hoogendorp Oct. 4: Bill Miller; Charles Hartwig; Zach Thomas Oct. 5: Ami Clubb; Briar Roland; Gage Riffel; John Kerger; Mike Striegel; Nathan Michael DeBoef Oct. 6: Sara Elizabeth DeBoef Oct. 7: Adam Bos Rauch; Dawn Streigel; Jasmine Becket; Kenneth Headley; Pat Costello Oct. 8: Bonnie Miller; Riley Kerger; Roma Neitzel; Roy Dunham
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By Hilda Souer Earlier I told some about my years as a member of the Warren Winners and Blue Ribbon Farmers 4-H clubs as well as some about my speech at the annual county 4-H banquet held at Memorial Hall in Sigourney. Then, it was probably the following year that my graduation from high school took place, but I still was a member of 4-H. A “climax” to my years as a 4-H club member was being selected to attend the National 4-H Congress held in the Windy City of Chicago. This gave me the chance to meet many new people – from the first moment of beginning the trip via train from Ottumwa, as my “seatmate” was also going to that year’s 4-H Congress. There were 24 from Iowa that year. In remembering back to that time in the BIG windy city of Chicago the delegates stayed in a large hotel, enjoyed banquets, being served by waiters, who carried large trays on a shoulder and serving all
of the many delegates and those involved in different ways. One idea I learned and tried a few times was to make “cream puffs swans.” Whenever I made them, I have a vision of seeing them on the large trays being carried by the waiters. To make them, you make a cream puff in the usual manner, saving some of the dough that you will put in a container and place in a cookie sheet in an S shape to be placed at one end of the cream puff after its been filled with vanilla pudding. Yes, the waiters served other meals that also had other unique foods to see but these swans caught my eye. No long, or a few months after this trip, I served as assistant 4-H leader of our Warren Winners 4-H Club. I also attended two different colleges, but did lose some of my credits when I chose to transfer to another and larger college – thus I didn’t graduate, but learned more and met new people, made new friends that also were former true blue 4-H’ers!!
To The Editor, Every four years, during the national election cycle, the two major parties “square off ” against each other; with the ‘signature issue’ usually being abortion. The Elephantines “trumpet” pro-life, while the Demo(n)crat donky/jackasses “bray” pro-choice. Actually, the opposite of ‘pro-life’ is ‘pro-death’, not pro-choice. But in order to keep the myth of “lifeless fetuses” afloat, the word ‘choice’ is substituted; as “death” would indicate that something which once was alive has been destroyed. But one good lie always demands another; and so behind the ‘doublespeak of ‘pro-choice’ is the standard feminist mantra of ‘it’s my body!” And so it is; but the fetus’ body is its own possession; it is not the “chattel property” of mothers or medical professionals to dispose of because of ‘inconvenience.’ Statistics reveal that the overwhelming majority of aborted fetuses are illegitimately conceived; primarily in secular college dorms and public high school one-night stands. The only ‘right’ that mothers actually have is to protect their own bodies from pregnancy; which is “no big deal” in this modern era of multiple birth control devices. It stands to reason that 90%
of fetuses are illegitimately conceived because the “guilty pair” are too calloused and indifferent to prevent the ultimate conception in the first place. And “adding sin unto sin”, the fornication/adultery subculture of Baby Boomers and Millenials has added that illegal trafficking of fetal body parts to their already-sordid lifestyles. Modern computer technology has irrevocably shown that life does, indeed, begin at conception; and so the term “infanticide” has deceitfully been incorporated into the abortion narrative to ‘soft peddle’ the more definitive term of “murder.” By divine decree, the shedding of innocent blood is an abomination that God hates. As such, the hands of the ever-complicit medical profession are just as bloody as those of the procreators of the fetal victims. Wendell E. Carr Ottumwa
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Coming to the EV History Center… He flew the last mission of World War II On Sunday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m., the EV History Center will be greatly honored to host Captain Jerry Yellin as he tells the story of his life and his outstanding service to our nation during World War II. In 1942, two months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Jerry Yellin volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps on his 18th birthday. Jerry graduated from Luke Air Field as a fighter pilot in August of 1943. He spent the remainder of the war flying P-40, P-47, and P-51 combat missions in the Pacific with the 78th Fighter Squadron. Captain Yellin participated in the first land-based fighter mission over Japan on April 7, 1945. He also has the unique distinction of having flown the final combat mission of World War II on August 14, 1945 – the day the war ended. On that mission, his wingman, Phillip Schlamberg, was the last man killed in combat during WWII. After the war, Jerry went on to write about his experiences during World War II and is the author of numerous books including Of War and Weddings, The Blackened Canteen, The Resilient Warrior, and The Letter. Jerry is currently working on a feature fi lm about his life titled “The Last Man Standing.” Th is doc-
Captain Jerry Yellin umentary will explore Jerry’s experiences coming to terms with the War and his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The EV History Center is located at 108 N. Main Street in North English, and all are invited to attend this event at no charge. Donations are accepted.
Tales of the Ancient Sportsman By Burdell Hensley Humble pie is hard on the digestive system and I have a bad case of heartburn. Wednesday I took a group of 48 baseball fans to St. Louis for the Cardinal-Cub game and I was confident that I would see a Cardinal win. After all, we had our best pitcher on the mound and we had been hitting pretty well. There was ample reason to back my hopes. I was given ample warning that my day may be a disaster when we boarded the bus. I was greeted by a sea of blue, Cub blue. Yikes! The only blue that I am real tolerant of is Griswold Tiger blue and this old Tiger is still stirred by that blue. My red hat on that bus looked like a red button on a blue sport coat. My worst fears were realized when a rinky-dink Cub pitcher shut us out and our pitcher had an off day. The result was a 7-0 Cub win. The goal of every tour director is to bring his people home happy and I scored about 80 percent on that deal. But I am grateful for the few Cardinal fans that joined me. Misery is lessened when it is shared. What a beautiful night it was for Friday night football. I was at Pella Christian for the Eagles game with the I-35 Roadrunners and the game started with a gorgeous sunset in the west. The Eagles have not been tested this season and this game was not a test as well as the Eagles rambled to a 49-0 win. But there was concern early in the game. David Kacmaryinski had passed to Levi Jungling for an 84 yard scoring play and then he intercepted a Roadrunner pass and took it to the seven yard line. From there Kac scored on a keeper for a 14-0 PC lead. On the next series Kac was ejected for a helmet to helmet hit. It was totally unintentional, but in the speed of the play the two helmets came together and by rule an ejection had to be made. Now the Eagles were without their quarterback and their defensive leader for the next three quarters. No problem! Jungling was moved into the quarterback slot and he literally drove the Roadrunners dizzy. After running for 194 yards and three touchdowns in 12 carries the Roadrunners were convinced that Jungling was more difficult to catch than Wiley Coyote. In other area games, the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets picked up another win with a 32-29 thriller over Davis County while Pekin escaped with a 21-20 win over North Mahaska. I know that coach Stubbs may not be into moral victories, but this game would fit the bill. A great effort by the Warhawks and I predict that some wins are just around the corner. Tuesday night I covered the Pella Christian-Norwalk Volleyball match at PC and it was a battle between two pretty good Little Hawkeye Conference teams. PC won the first game 25-22 and then they struggled to solve some of the adjustments that the Warriors made. Norwalk took the next three games and the match. Saturday morning I went out to Nelson Pioneer Farm for their Fall Festival and I was impressed by all that was there. They were picking corn
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cards now. No use crying over spilt milk, so we will see what happened in our yesterdays. 100 years ago: Sept. 28, 1916 – Major League Baseball rule changes for next year will outlaw the spitball or By Burdell Hensley any other foreign substance on the Columnist baseball. like we used to with a two row pick75 years ago: Sept. 26, 1941 – What er and doing some threshing with a Cheer topped Thornburg 3-1 in a steam engine thresher. I also found game called by darkness after four chair caning, rope making, butter innings in the Rose Hill Sectional. churning and lots of other pioneer Dale Elliott pitched the win. In other crafts and entertainment. games, Cedar beat Barnes City 6-3 I hustled home in time for the and Eddyville belted Deep River 9-0. Hawkeye game and that was a dis- Sept. 27 – Osky shows improvement appointment. But as I watched the in a 12-0 win over Albia. Don Bown game unfold, it became clear to me scored both Indian touchdowns. that North Dakota State could prob- Sept. 27- The Rose Hill Baseball Secably play in the Big 10 and do quite tional continued with Moravia upwell. The Bison are a very good foot- setting What Cheer, Rathbun beatball team. ing Lacey 2-0, Eddyville thumping The parity in college football was Keswick 10-3 and Cedar dropping on display this weekend as Georgia Hamilton 7-5. Sept. 29 – Cedar won State came within an eyelash of up- the sectional title by beating Rathsetting Wisconsin in Madison and bun 3-2. Ralph Scharff pitched a Central Michigan hammered Illinois three-hitter and drove in two runs at Illinois. I’m sure there were other with a double and a single. Sept. 29 upsets as well, but those are the ones – New Sharon blanks Hedrick 22-0. that stand out to me. Johnson ran for one TD and passed Sunday we attended the Jim Brady to Fay Beadle for another. Judd Bond Trio concert at Pella Christian. We ran for the third score. had a table there to represent our 50 years ago: Sept. 27, 1966 – Edtour business and it was good to see dyville scored twice in the bottom of so many old friends. The concert the seventh to nip North Mahaska in was phenomenal and that is always softball. The two runs scored on sinthe norm for concerts promoted by gles by Peg Davis and Jane Newell and Tom and Cindy Drost. The Drost’s a double by Karen Katko. NM was led always bring in the top groups in by a double and a single by Judy TerpSouthern Gospel and the groups stra and two singles each by Linda that come in rave about the Pella Reed, Doreen Dunwoody and CarChristian facility. olyn LaRue. Oct. 1 – North Mahaska The closet cleaning continues and whipped Pleasantville 25-13 at homethe Ancient-ess took a car load of coming. Rick Smith and Roger Vander discards to the New Hope thrift store Beek led the offense while Jim Bond Saturday morning. That is only the and Pat Reed starred on defense. beginning and we haven’t even got25 years ago: Sept. 28, 1991 – A ten to the basement yet. I’m not sure field goal by Rob Burns with one how I am going to protect my 10,000 second on the clock gave Pella a baseball cards that are in boxes down 17-14 win over No. 4 ranked Grinthere. I have some pretty valuable nell. Sept. 30 – English Valleys holds stuff, but not as valuable as what went off Tri-County for an 18-12 win. to the Griswold city dump in 1965. Tri-County tied the score in the After my dad died, mom moved fourth quarter with a pair of TD’s by into a trailer from our big house and Travis Molyneux, but Pat Newmiller she pitched things before I could get ran 44 yards to seal the win for the there to rescue them. Gone were my Bears. Sept. 30 – Chris Coffman ran Mickey Mantle, Duke Snider, Willie for 317 yards and four touchdowns Mays, Stan Musial, Roy Campanella, as Sigourney blasted BGM 48-0. Yogi Berra, Ted Williams cards and Have a great week and let’s get many others. Oh, if I only had thoseT:3.75”those combines humming.
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Bethel United Methodist Church
Pastor Nick Needham 319-329-6070 Located 6 miles east of Sigourney on Hwy. 92 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m.
The Church Of Living Water
Shane Jarr, Pastor 13 North Main St., Hedrick Sunday School -9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship -10:40 a.m.; Evening Services - 7 p.m. Bible Study Wednesdays - 6 p.m.
Delta Christian Church
Worship: Sunday at 9 a.m.
Delta United Methodist Church
Vince Homan, Pastor Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School for Elementary age children is at 9:30-10:15 a.m.
English River Church of the Brethren
Diana Lovett, Pastor 29252 137th St., South English 319-667-5235 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church
308 N. Jefferson St. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Bible Study, Wed. 6:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church 215 N Jefferson St, Sigourney Rev. Jim Stout 641-622-2247 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.
Gibson Presbyterian Church
Hans Cornelder, Pastor Worship, 10 to 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Youth Group: Second Sunday of the month at 5 p.m.
Grace Family Church
Rev. Dar Eckley, Pastor 23536 Hwy. 78, Box 64, Ollie Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m; Sunday school-10:15 a.m. RocKnowledge Youth Group is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Hedrick First Christian
Pastor John Lewis 206 Park St. Hedrick Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Gathering for Worship, 10:45 a.m.
Farson Baptist Church
Jerry Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
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Hedrick-Martinsburg United Methodist Church
Tim Schoepf, Pastor 203 N. Spring St., Hedrick 641-653-4477 Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish
Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-636-3883 109 N. Lincoln St., Keota Saturday Night Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church, LCMS
Rev. Richard Meyer 315 W. Kelly Street Office: 319-668-2999 Sunday worship at 11 a.m.; Communion: 1st and 3rd Sundays
Keswick and Webster Methodist Church Circuit
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Charles Klink 641-455-4284 Webster: Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Worship service: 10:30 a.m. Keswick: Sunday worship at 9:15 a.m. Communion is on the 1st Sunday of the month for both churches
Lancaster Christian Church
Dirk Alspach 22934 W. County Rd. V5G 641-224-2255 Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 7-12 grade.
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New Life Fellowship
Denny Eden, Pastoral Care 319-430-2677 Hwy. 22 South, Keswick 319-738-3851 Sunday Services: 10 a.m.; Wednesday Teaching: 7 p.m.; Evening of Praise: every third; Saturday of the month at 7 p.m.
Ollie Baptist Church
Gary Reeves, Pastor 641-667-2841 208 South 3rd St Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays: 9 a.m. Sewing and Quilting
Prairie View United Methodist Church
Pastor, Dave Peterson 27131 Highway 78, Ollie Wednesday, Sept. 21 6:30 p.m. Church meetings; 7:30 p.m. Finance & Church Council Saturday, Sept. 24 TBA UMW SE District Annual Meeting at Burlington First UMC Sunday, Sept. 25 9 a.m. Sunday Worship, followed by fellowship; 10:30 AM Sunday School Tuesday, Sept. 27 9 a.m. Bible Study Sunday, Oct. 2 9 a.m. Sunday Worship w/Communion, followed by fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School
Richland United Methodist Church
Tim Schoepf, Pastor 106 W. South St., Richland Phone: 319-456-2251 Worship Times: Adult Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.
Sigourney United Methodist Church
St. Joseph
Rev. David Brownfield 235 11th St. Wellman Sunday Mass at 8 a.m.
Ss. Joseph and Cabrini
Rev. Robert Striegel St. Joseph, 1174 Reed St., East Pleasant Plain and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 308 W. Main, Richland Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Sacrament of Penance 8 a.m. Sunday
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
415 E. Pleasant Valley, Sigourney Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-622-3426 Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.
Sigourney Christian Church
David D. Welch, Pastor 308 S. Jefferson, 641-622-2151 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service: 10:45 a.m. Elder Gathering 1st Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.; Board meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. CWF meet immediately following; Sisters meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Shannon Pascual, Pastor Website: sigourneyumc.com Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
United Church of Deep River
319-664-3653 Every Sunday: Inspiration time, 10 a.m.; Worship, 9 a.m.; 1st Sunday of the month: Communion; 2nd Saturday of the month: Parish Council; Last Thursday of the month is the UCW meeting.
What Cheer Baptist Church
Pastor DJ Danner 641-660-9948 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Study is on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday evening services, 6:30 p.m.
What Cheer United Methodist Church
Rev. Vince Homan Sunday School, 9:30; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Youth Group, Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Sigourney Church of Christ
Billy Claywell, Pastor 615 South Jefferson 641-622-3708, 641-622-3582 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship with Communion Service at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service at 6:30 p.m.
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What Cheer Christian Church
Larry Naylor, Pastor Worship: Sundays 10:30 a.m.
What Cheer Hilltop Chapel
John and Pat DeBoef, Pastors 506 E Briney St. Phone: 641-634-2839 Sunday: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Worship; 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Children’s Church on lower level.
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A quilt by Cindy Atwood that will be on display
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Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Cindy Atwood loved to sew and in the 1980’s when Marie Atwood showed her how to piece quilts, she decided to purchase her own machine. Quilting became a passion and
Cindy began quilting for others. In honor of Cindy’s birthday, daughter-in-law Stephanie Atwood is hosting a quilt show on Sept. 24 from 10 to 3 p.m. that will display quilting done by Cindy. This event will be held at the Hi $ Auction building and is a free event for all.
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KEOKUK COUNTY ABSTRACT CO. 100 S. Main St. Sigourney, IA 641-622-3321 DAY & BORDwEll ABSTRACTS Abstracts of title in Keokuk & washington Counties 114 w. washington St., Ste. 1 P.O. Box 303 Sigourney, IA 641-622-2600 319-863-9200 FAX 319-653-4797
CARE FACILITIES MANOR HOUSE CARE CENTER DEER VIEw MANOR Assisted living, Intermediate and Skilled Care Facility 1212 S. Stuart St. Sigourney, IA 641-622-2142
INTERNET SERVICES Cloudburst9 wireless Internet High Speed wireless Internet that does not require a landline. Call 877-528-2727 or locally call Andy Conrad at 319-461-0108
MEDICAL SERVICES KEOKUK COUNTY MEDICAl ClINIC Robert Castro., M.D. lucia Obradovich, M.D.
Sam Mikota, DNP, FNP-C Brian Murphy, ARNP, FNP-C 23019 Hwy. 149 (lower level) Sigourney, IA 641-622-1170 PEDIATRIC & YOUNG ADUlT ClINIC Ronda Dennis-Smithart, MD, FAAP Christine Doyle, ARNP, CPNP 1417 A Avenue East, Suite 100 Oskaloosa, IA 52577 641.673.7537 www.pyaclinic.com We Treat Your Kids Like Our Kids!
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Farrowing Technician
VMC Management is looking for a Farrowing Technician for a 1,250 head breed to wean swine farm located near Keswick. Responsibilities include feeding sows, processing piglets, and assisting the farrowing manager in daily tasks. Previous swine experience is preferred and rotational weekends are required. Call Ed at 319-461-6958 for more information.
Farrowing Technician
VMC Management is looking for a full time Farrowing Technician at a 2,600 sow breed to wean swine farm near Webster. Responsibilities include feeding sows, processing pigs and assisting the farrowing manager with daily tasks. Previous swine experience is preferred and rotational weekends are required. We offer competitive salary, benefits and bonuses. Please call Yuriy at 319461-4668 for more details.
Pekin Community School District is seeking a:
Grounds Keeper
Duties include: Mowing and Landscaping, Snow Removal, Outside Buildings Cleaning and Maintenance, Marking and Maintaining Competition Fields, Sub Bus Driver, Assist the Transportation Director as needed. Applicants will be required to have a CDL with School Bus Endorsement. 35 hours per week with benefits package. Wage and benefits will be discussed during interview.
Application can be found at pekincsd.org, submit to the District Office by October 3, 2016. Anticipated start date is November 1, 2016. Please contact Dave Harper for questions regarding the position. Pekin CSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FULL TIME WEEKEND PACKAGE PARAMEDIC Minimum of two years experience. 12 hour shifts with 12 hours on-call. Provides advance emergency care in pre-hospital setting. Applicant must be certified in the State of Iowa, Iowa drivers and Chauffeurs license. Must be ACLS, BLS and PALS certified. Certification PHTLS preferred. Hospital based ambulance service experience preferred. Looking for an outgoing individual that can work without supervision. Sign on Bonus of $4,500 for a commitment of three years OR Relocation allowance available.
FULL TIME PARAMEDIC Minimum of two years experience. 12 hour shifts with 12 hours on-call. Provides advance emergency care in pre-hospital setting. Applicant must be certified in the State of Iowa, Iowa drivers and Chauffeurs license. Must be ACLS, BLS and PALS certified. Certification PHTLS preferred. Hospital based ambulance service experience preferred. Looking for an outgoing individual that can work without supervision. Sign on Bonus of $4,500 for a commitment of three year OR Relocation allowance available.
PRN PARAMEDIC Minimum of two years experience. Provides advance emergency care in pre-hospital setting. Applicant must be certified in the State of Iowa, Iowa drivers and Chauffeurs license. Must be ACLS, BLS and PALS certified. Certification PHTLS preferred. Hospital based ambulance service experience preferred. Looking for an outgoing individual that can work without supervision.
PRN EMT Variable schedule to include Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays and On-Call. Shifts will be 12-hour or 24-hour dependent upon need. Current BLS, Iowa EMS certification, Iowa drivers and Chauffeurs license required.
FULL TIME DIRECT CARE WORKER 40 hours per week, 3pm to 11pm and includes every other weekend. Will provide direct and indirect care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. Will assist patients with ADL’s, provide personal cares, comfort and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in State of Iowa. BLS certification required. Sign on Bonus of $1,000 for a commitment of one year.
PART TIME PHLEBOTOMIST
PEST CONTROL
A 3rd Generation Family Business using the latest technology to solve all of your pest problems!
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Rauch Enterprises Darin Rauch
Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing
641-660-3173 Van Dee Bins
319-310-4105 or 641-595-4105 Deep River
Authorized Dealer for:
Bins We handle Sukup Floors, Drying Needs and Moving Existing Bins “Over 40 Years Experience”
Call for ANY KIND of New or Used Bin Repair
Atwood Electric, Inc. Our Commitment To You:
• Quality • Integrity • Service 23124 Hwy. 149 P.O. Box 311 Sigourney, IA 52591
641-622-3626 800-247-0214 Fax: 641-622-2438
Ridgeway Hardware
What Cheer • 641-634-2080
Plumbing & Electric Supplies HOURS M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon Closed Sunday
What Cheer Fire Department Jeremy Bolinger, Chief Chris Terrell, Assistant Chief Travis Acord, 2nd Assistant Mike Armstrong, Secretary/ Treasurer and Training Officer
EMERGENCY: 911 Non-Emergency: 641-634-2361
“Your Full Service Florist”
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Seeking a part time phlebotomist to obtain and prepare blood, urine and other specimens for analysis. Performs point-of-care laboratory tests. High School graduate or equivalent. A minimum of 1 year phlebotomy experience is required. Must be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. Understands that errors may have serious consequences for patients. Must maintain a valid drivers’ license. Hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 24 hours per week.
FULL TIME REGISTERED NURSE Full time RN position available, includes 2 night shifts (7pm to 7am) and one Emergency Room RN shift (10am to 10pm) per week and with a Saturday shift every other week. ER experience is a plus. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and authorized by the State of Iowa to practice nursing. BLS, ACLS and PALS training required or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment. TNCC training required or after 6 months of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
For more information, contact:
Annette Shafranek, Human Resources/Payroll Professional
(641) 622-1153
Applications may be picked up at:
23019 Highway 149 • Sigourney, Iowa 52591 Keokuk County Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.
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Help Wanted: Custom Farming Operation Looking for fall help. $15-25 per hour. Class A CDL preferred. 319-461-4000. SK33-6 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Local Hopper Drivers Wanted: PT or FT – day, night, weekend or combination of shifts available. Home daily/nightly. Receive differential pay for night shift, paid overtime and bonus pay for holidays. Work with local feed mills, ethanol plants and local farmers. Must have Class A CDL, good driving record and pre-employment drug screen. Please call 319-2405305 if interested. MAP38-3 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Company Drivers Wanted: Oberg Freight Company, GOOD STEADY FREIGHT, EXCELLENT HOME TIME, CONSISTANT REGIONAL MILES, NO TOUCH VAN FREIGHT, VETERANS WELCOME. ASK US ABOUT OUR SIGN ON BONUS. CONTACT: Oberg Freight Company, Fort Dodge, IA, 1-888-739-5220 ext 2, www.obergfreight.com MAP38 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The City of Aplington has an opening for a full-time police officer. Send resume by 09-30-16 to: Police Chief, Box 21, Aplington, IA 50604. Must meet I.L.E.A. minimum hiring standards and pass required tests. MAP36-3 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FULL-TIME PROTEIN TRANSPORT IN ELDORA: Class CDL-A Tanker Endorsement. Earn up to $45,000 or more a year. Home almost every night and very few weekends. PreDrug Test. Call Dave at the office (641)868-2049 or (641)485-5867. MAP35-4 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lab tech: MT or MLT, ASCP or equivalent, progressive southeast Nebraska hospital, phlebotomy skills required. Competitive pay scale, excellent benefits. Apply: www.jchc.us. Info: HR (402) 729-6850. (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Caring Full or Part-time RN/LPN’s needed! Work close to home. Provide one-on-one pediatric skilled care. Call Heartland Home Care, Inc. EOE 1-319-339-8600 www.hhciowa. com (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Class A CDL Drivers/Tankers. Great Pay, Home Weekends, and Benefits! Potential of $60,000 plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915 Ext 16 www.qlf.com (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– All new equipment. Home Every Week. Full Benefits. FT/PT, Weekends/Seasonal. Packwood, IA. LOWEST TURNOVER RATE IN THE INDUSTRY! 1-800-247-1081, (319) 695-3601, www.dickeytransport.com (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Owner Operators, Lease and Company Drivers Wanted! Sign On Bonus, Mid-States Freight Lanes, Consistent Home Time, No Northeast. Www.Drive4Red.com or 877-8115902, CDL A Required (INCN) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Seasonal Help Wanted
Manure hauling using dragline near Keswick. Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Please call Dan at 319-325-7796 for more details
WANTED
Truck Driver To Haul Local Grain
Knowledge of grain handling equipment a plus, Class A CDL.
Huffman Feed & Supply
641-637-4181 Huffman Feed & Su
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FOR SALE For Sale: 2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 119,663 miles, 7 passenger. Nearly new tires. Estate car. Considering offers. 641-636-2316. SK37-3* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale: 2005 Ford Taurus SE 4 door, 135,000 miles, needs work. $1,200 OBO. 641-622-3110. SK31tfn* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale: For Sale: Used Club Car golf carts. Don Bermel, 641-6600732. SK18tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sale on Green Mountain Grills, up to $100 off. AR15 rifles, S&W Shield. Lowest price on firearm transfers and commissions. Myles Miller Refrigeration. 641-622-2643 www.millergunsandgrills.com SK36-8 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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FARMLAND AUCTION * 152 Acres M/L • 2 Tracts *
Saturday, November 5 - 10:00 A.M. Auction will be conducted on site
Land generally located at north edge and 1/2 mile west of Pekin, IA (Auction Signs Posted)
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DAVIS COUNTY, IA REAL ESTATE & FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION
SALE TO BE HELD AT THE FARM: 27807 EBONY AVE. • BLOOMFIELD, IOWA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10TH AT 11:00 A.M.
• Tract #1 - 73 Acres m/l - CSR283 - Tillable 71.45 acres • Tract #2 - 79 Acres m/l - CSR277 - Tillable 78.74 acres
HOME & 32 ACRES± Selling a brick constructed, 1,904 sq. ft., 3 bedroom home with 11⁄2 baths on 32 acres± of land located in Section 35 of Fabius Township, Davis County, Iowa.
For more information including maps, contact the auction company or visit our website at hedrickdepot.net
Fred McCreery Descendants
(Harold Smith,Connie Gambell and Others, Owners)
Public Showing: Thurs., Sept. 29th • 4:00 - 5:30 PM
DEPOT: 641-653-2258
CELL: 641-777-6459
A P PA N O O S E C O U N T Y, I A TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH @ 1:00 P.M.
391 ACRES±
(SUBJECT TO SURVEY)
8 TRACTS
ALSO SELLING TRACTORS, FARM MACHINERY & FARM SUPPORT ITEMS!
SALE TO BE HELD AT THE MANHATTAN STEAKHOUSE, CENTRAL PARK BALLROOM, 24256 IA-5, CENTERVILLE, IA
Detailed list online!
MARK & DANIELLE WIEGAND ATTORNEY: Rick Lynch • Lynch Law Office 207 S. Washington St. • Bloomfield, IA 52537 • Phone: 641-664-3188 CALL FOR A DETAILED BROCHURE OR VISIT US ONLINE @:
www.sullivanauctioneers.com
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT OUR NATIONAL REP:
JOHN PROBASCO (641) 856-7355
SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.sullivanauctioneers.com • IL License #444000107
LAND AUCTION
Saturday, September 24 - 10:00 AM LAND IS LOCATED IN SECTION 32 OF PLEASANT TOWNSHIP, SECTION 15 OF SHARON TOWNSHIP AND SECTION 14 OF CHARITON TOWNSHIP, ALL IN APPANOOSE COUNTY, IOWA.
Land represents superb row crop, excellent hunting and outstanding recreational areas as close to the waters of Lake Rathbun as one can get!
130 ACRES M/L
Sale to be conducted at the farm SECTION 2, HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP,
WAPELLO COUNTY, IOWA Located just southwest of Hedrick, Iowa on the Wapello-Keokuk Road. This outstanding farm is nearly 100% tillable, with an average Corn Suitability Rate (CSR) of 86.
CALL FOR A DETAILED BROCHURE OR VISIT US ONLINE @:
www.sullivanauctioneers.com
LARRY DRAKE, DOROTHY DRAKE, CONNIE P. DRAKE TRUST & LEO PAPAS – SELLERS
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT OUR NATIONAL REP:
JOHN PROBASCO (641) 856-7355
SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.sullivanauctioneers.com • IL License #444000107
FARMLAND AUCTION
We will offer for auction the following Farmland located 4 miles South of Sigourney, IA on Hwy 149, then 2 miles West on G48 to the NE corner of the town of Hayesville, IA
Friday – Oct 14, 2016 - 10:00am
124 ACRES M/L KEOKUK CO – WEST LANCASTER TWP - SECT 28 Auction to be conducted on Site
TRACT I – 71 ACRES M/L: Subject to Survey Non-Highly Erodible Land (NHEL). No improvements. TRACT II – 59 ACRES M/L: Non-Highly Erodible Land. (NHEL). No building improvements. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: These two tracts of highly productive farmland will be sold choice, with the buyer’s privilege. This land will sell with new owner assuming farming rights in 2017. TERMS: 20% down day of sale, balance in cash upon delivery of a Court Officer Deed, accompanied by Abstract of Title showing merchantable title. Real estate taxes will be pro-rated to possession date, possession given upon settlement. For further particulars or an appointment to inspect the property,
please call the auction company: 641-682-5465. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over any advertising.
MARY HERMAN ESTATE, OWNER
Linda Bolin & Janet Van Buskirk, Executors
Box & Box, Attorneys
JIM KOSMAN, ROGER CLINGAN & TODD CARROLL – AUCTIONEERS
AL MARTIN REAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO., INC. 307 Church Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 Phone: 641-682-5465
Website: www.almartinauction.net
This 124 acres m/l Tract of land features 114.68 tillable acres and a CSR2 of 69.8. It is located on the NE corner of the town of Hayesville. The soils consist mostly of Hedrick, Ladoga & Gavin with a variety of other soils. The farm lies gently rolling with part of it being tiled & terraced & the SW portion of this farm being within the town of Hayesville. The non-tillable acres include the old RR bed, drainage ditch & road easements. The corn base is 50.5 acres with a yield of 115 bu/ac & the bean base is 50.5 acres with a yield of 46 bu/ acre. TERMS: 15% down day of auction with balance due on or before November 14, 2016, at which time the deed & abstract will be delivered. POSSESSION: On Farmland: Following the harvest of the 2016 crop, subject to the Tenants’ rights which end March 1, 2017. CLOSING: On or before November 14, 2016. TAXES: Prorated to date of closing. All announcements day of auction take precedence over all previous ads.
BARB HARRIS: owner Attorney: Kandie Gelner, 920 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Auctioneer: Dwight Duwa 319-646-6775 / 319-330-6023 Web: duwasauction.com
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GARAGE SALE Garage Sale: 906 S. Cherry St., Sigourney; Friday, Sept. 23 - 4 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 24 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. most items 1/2 price: Girl’s clothes, 0-3T; women’s clothes, S-4X; some Nascar clothes; baby and children’s toys; housewares; loveseat. SK38* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Garage Sale: 321 S. Main; Friday 12-7; Saturday 8-2: Holiday decorations; Bud holiday steins; Coke miscellaneous; children’s books; VHS tapes-DVD; toys; lots miscellaneous. SK38* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Multi-Family Garage Sale: 302 S. Jefferson; Thursday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Bikes, garden hose holder; ceiling fans; slalom water ski and case; knee board; life vests; Mercruiser propeller and much miscellaneous. SK38* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Garage Sale: 304 NW Baker Dr., Keota; Thursday and Friday, 9-5; Saturday 8-12: Girl’s (teen) clothes and blue jeans; men’s cowboy hats; dishes and miscellaneous; pillows; bedding; glass from 1957 Chevy. SK38 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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105 South Green, Keota
641-636-3107 Dean Redlinger
FOR RENT For Rent: Small two bedroom home. 641-622-2528. SK38-2* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartment For Rent: Very nice. Washer and dryer furnished. No pets. Call Brian anytime, 641-5212307. SK38tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartments For Rent: Senior living and non senior living. 1 bedroom $415; 2 bedroom $465. E&J Rentals LLC, Keota, 319-521-7754. SK37-2 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WANTED GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217. (INCN) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Sigourney City Council Minutes Sigourney City Council Minutes The following are summarized minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 7, 2016. The Sigourney City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 with Mayor Glandon presiding and the following Council members answering roll call: McLaughlin, Schultz, Morlan, Bender and Conrad. Others present were: Brandy Stangl, Sigourney Community Schools; CJ Eilers, The News Review; Don Northup, Director of Public Works I; Allan Glandon, Police Chief and Angie Alderson, City Clerk. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Morlan moved, seconded by Conrad, to approve the tentative agenda. Roll call vote was Ayes: 5. Conrad moved, seconded by McLaughlin, to approve the following items on the consent agenda: minutes from the August 17, 2016 regular Council meeting; Council accounts payable claims totaling $94,683.49; Doug A. Glandon to attend the Iowa Association of Housing Officials Fall Conference for Certification and Recertification in Waterloo, Iowa on October 5-7, 2016 at a cost of $250.00 and to use the City’s credit card for registration, hotel accommodations and meals; Sherrie Casper and Amy Hammes to attend the Fall 2016 User Group Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa on October 19th at a total cost of $170.00; Sherrie Casper to attend the OSHA 300 Log Illness and Injury Recordkeeping and Reporting Class in Ankeny, Iowa on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at a cost of $149.00; Resolution No. 2016-09-01 re temporary street closing for the Sigourney Elementary School 3rd Annual Color Run on Friday, October 7th, 2016; Resolution No. 2016-09-02 re: temporary street
closings for a Model A Tour (Car Show) on October 1, 2016; Resolution No. 2016-09-03 re: Sigourney High School Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally on Friday, September 23rd, 2016; Resolution No. 2016-09-04 re: application for the purpose of receiving benefits from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation for the Memorial Hall; Tax Exemption Application for Richard and Ann Kerkove at 617 South Jefferson Street (Resolution No. 2016-09-05); and the credit card report. Roll call vote was Ayes: 5. Schultz moved, seconded by Morlan, to approve the following item on the consent agenda: minutes from the August 31, 2016 special Council meeting. Upon the roll being called, the following voted Ayes: McLaughlin, Schultz, Morlan and Bender. Nays: None. Abstain: Conrad. Motion approved. Schultz moved, seconded by Bender, to award the bid for the tornado siren project to RC Systems in the amount of $66,725.00. Roll call vote was Ayes: 5. McLaughlin moved, seconded by Morlan, to approve Resolution No. 2016-09-06 re: Depository Resolution. Roll call vote was Ayes: 5. The September 21st, 2016 regular Council meeting will be held at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 6:26 p.m. The full and complete minutes are available at the Sigourney City Clerk’s office upon request. Douglas L. Glandon, Mayor ATTEST: Angela K. Alderson, Sigourney City Clerk CITY OF SIGOURNEY September 7th, 2016 Claims Access Systems - Copier Lease & IT Care $885.37
Acco - Supplies $732.22 Ahlers Cooney Attorneys - Professional Services $13,878.41 All American Pest Control - Services $35.00 Atwood Electric, Inc. - Services $545.28 Blake Schroeder - WCD Refund $77.93 Card Center - Postage & Supplies $317.02 City of Sigourney - WCD Refunds $425.59 Design House - Bindery $35.00 Electric Pump - Repairs $33,165.00 Eldon Stutsman, Inc. - Salt Bulk $3,027.20 Elliot Equipment - Supplies $204.27 French-Reneker-Associates, Inc. Engineering Services $1,100.00 Greenleys, Corp - Supplies $289.45 Hickenbottom Inc. - Materials $795.15 Ideal Ready Mix - Supplies $30.00 IMWCA - Work Comp Installment $1,333.00 Jetco., Inc. - Supplies $4,611.77 John Wehr - Professional Services $160.00 Mitchell Kelley - WCD Refund $11.78 Mike Crippen - Refund $3.85 Municipal Supply, Inc. - Supplies $411.50 Raycom Corporation - Services $11,180.30 Renner Construction Labor and Material $18,737.44 Roger Redden- State Farm $125.00 WCD Refund Samantha Mikota - WCD Refund $109.70 Sigourney Cleaners - Memorial Hall $34.50 Sigourney Tree Care Stump Removal $300.00 Sinclair Tractor - Supplies $98.95 Trans Iowa Equipment - Parts $146.37 The Thread Shop - Decals $300.00 Windstream - Police Phone $137.55 US Postal Service - Envelopes $1,143.25 Verizon - Cell Phones $295.64 $94,683.49 S38
Country artist Jake McVey right at home for Sigourney show By CJ Eilers News Editor Country musician Jake McVey wasn’t raised under the lights of Nashville, but rather on the farmlands of Iowa. Thursday night, he returned to his roots in Southeast Iowa for a concert at Clubby’s in Sigourney. McVey picked up a guitar at age 9, knowing from a young age he wished to make it as an artist. After high school graduation, he moved to Arizona to learn guitar crafting at the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. Eight years ago, he took to the stage and soon made it a full time job. He used the very guitars he constructed early in his career and used what he calls “good old Iowa work ethics” to get him gigs. “When I first started out, I was playing smaller bars, like The Clubbhouse,” McVey said. “I’ve been
Jake McVey breaks out into a crowd-stirring solo during his first set at Clubby’s on Thursday, Sept. 15. lucky to have such great Iowa support and love playing for folks.” Since buying his first tour bus, McVey has played hundreds of shows across the country each year, including at Clubby’s four or five times in his career. Deb Clubb and McVey go far back, and even after several charting country hits, opening for Dierks Bentley and Jason Aldean, he still finds the time between tour dates to play at smaller venues like Clubby’s. McVey and his band ripped
through a crowd pleasing set of his own material, including his current single “Backseat” and instantly recognizable classics from George Strait and a hilarious take on Willie Nelson. He even happily attempted an Eric Church request from an eager young audience member. “It’s like a family. It’s your roots, where you come from,” McVey said. “These shows stick with you for years. I’ve known Deb for years and my girlfriend lived near here. It really is like coming home to me.”
Public hearings to be held October 3, vacating two roads By CJ Eilers News Editor The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors meet on Monday, Sept. 19 and discussed vacating two separate roads from county ownership and maintenance. The first portion of road “right of way in the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter lying south of the centerline of 295th Street, except the north 40 feet.” The second road to be vacated is the “road right of way of all
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VACATING COUNTY ROAD NOTICE OF HEARING RESOLUTION WHEREAS: The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors, acting under the authority of Iowa Code Chapter 306, proposes to close a highway and will consider abandoning highway easement rights, described as follows: A PORTION OF ROAD RECORD NO. 20 AS ESTABLISHED IN BOOK “B” PAGE 171 OF THE KEOKUK COUNTY ROAD RECORDS IN THE COUNTY ENGINEERS OFFICE. Section 20 & 21, Township 76N, Range 10W, Lafayette Township, 300th Avenue BEING LOCATED WITHIN SECTIONS 20 & 21, TOWNSHIP 76 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN, KEOKUK COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN ON ROAD VACATION PLAT EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO WHICH BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT PART OF 300TH AVENUE FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 200TH STREET NORTH APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 190TH STREET. SAID PARCEL IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. A hearing on the proposed road closure and vacation of highway easement rights will be held in the Board Room, Keokuk County Courthouse, 101 South Main, Sigourney IA 52591 at 9:10 AM on October 3, 2016, in accordance with the Code of Iowa. As authorized by Iowa Code Section 306.14 Objections — claims for damages any person occupying a homestead on land adjacent to that part of the road proposed to be closed, or who owns land which will be landlocked by the proposed road closure shall have the right to file, in writing, a claim for damages at any time on or before the date and time fixed for the hearing. Passed and approved this 19th day of September,2016. Michael Berg, Chairman, Keokuk County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Christy Bates Keokuk County Auditor S38
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that part of 300TH Avenue from the north right of way line of 200th Street north approximately 1 mile to the south right of way line of 190th Street. After discussion with Keokuk County Engineer Andrew McGuire, the Board approved both roads to vacated. As reported last week, the Board also discussed the final approval of easements for the property surrounding the 150th Ave Bridge in Washington Township and approved the easements.
Public Notice IOWA BOARD OF PHARMACY VS. COURTNEY HOUSE, RESPONDENT In the Matter of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Decision, and Order Docket No. 2015-201 / DIA No. 16PHB004 LEGAL NOTICE Because the Respondent cannot be personally served, notice is given pursuant to the provisions of section 17A.12 of the 2015 Iowa Code and 657 IAC 35.5(1), that the Iowa Board of Pharmacy has Revoked the pharmacy technician registration issued to Courtney House effective August 30, 2016. If Respondent seeks reinstatement of her registration, the burden will be placed on her to show that the basis for the revocation no longer exists and that it is in the public interest for her registration to be reinstated. Respondent shall pay a $75 fee to the Board for conducting the disciplinary hearing. In addition, the executive director of the Board may bill Respondent for any witness fees and expenses or transcript costs associated with this disciplinary hearing. S38-3
Keokuk County Board Proceedings KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors met in special session, Monday, September 12, 2016 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members were present. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes and motion carried. Discussion of proposal procedures for Keokuk County certificate of purchase at tax sale designated #2012167 (south 106’ of Lot 8 of Block 1 of King’s Addition to City of What Cheer aka 105 West Briney Street) was held. No formal action was made. Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the minutes of September 6, 2016 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Met with Engineer McGuire regarding Keokuk County Highway Department as follows: discussed lessening the width of 300th Avenue in Clear Creek township; the final landowner stopped in and signed the settlement for easement acquisition for bridge replacement Project BROS-CO54(104)—8J-54 on 150th Avenue over Coal Creek in Washington Township and invited Supervisors to a safety meeting and retirement party for John Hackert on September 30, 2016. Hadley moved, Berg seconded to approve the hire of Rachel Snyder as Treasurer’s Clerk, annual salary of $31,161, with start date of September 19, 2016. All ayes and motion carried. Various board and committee reports were held. Wood participated in a Pathfinders conference call. Hadley attended a 911 meeting. Berg attended a Decat meeting. Berg and Hadley attended the Wapello Rural Water Hazmat workshop last week. Discussion of old/new business and public comment was held. Don and Lou Lorenz entered to discuss the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) activity on their property in Keokuk and Mahaska Counties. Berg informed of plans to visit each Keokuk County School District to discuss county government. Keokuk County Librarians are requesting to visit with the Board on December 5, 2016 regarding the library budget. On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. The above and foregoing information is a summary of the minutes taken at the above indicated meeting. The full and complete set of minutes are recorded and available at the office of the Keokuk County Auditor. SK38
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Members of Stick To It 4-H have been selling pumpkins grow by David and Kay Witte for many years during the 41st Annual Keokuk County Craft Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Grandpa’s Toolbox out of Oskaloosa creates children’s wooden toys, including this barn and fence set on display at the 41st Annual Keokuk County Craft Festival at the Expo fairgrounds.
41st Annual Keokuk County Craft Festival By CJ Eilers News Editor Craftsman, woodworkers, photographers and other vendors gathered at the Keokuk County Expo fairgrounds for the 41st Annual Keokuk County Craft Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17. to show off crafts each had spent countless hours working on. The annual festival brings these artists from across Iowa inside the exhibit halls of the Expo. Leroy Clark, who started his business Grandpa’s Tool Box after retiring from farming out of Mahaska County 20 years ago, is in his eighth year of displaying his work at the Craft Festival. Clark specializes in wooden children’s toys, treasure chests, children’s furniture and doll furniture, producing all of his craft in his basement. “It was a hobby of mine for years,
but when I moved on from farming, I made it a business,” Clark said. “I started by making toys for my grandkids, and it started from there. “People would bring him patterns from magazines, etc, and he would make wood artwork from them,” Carolyn Clark, Leroy’s wife said. “The finish has to be particular for him, but he enjoys it very much.” Another vendor present was Frank Mertz of Webster, who started his side project, English River Decoy Works, around eight to ten years ago. For three years, Mertz has shown and sold duck carvings, but has been carving for more than ten years. Mertz said the hobby came after attending a single carving class, when he was pushed to begin carving at that very first class. “Ducks have always been an interest of mine,” Mertz said. “I set up
Frank Mertz of Webster shows off his hawk craving, which he worked on all winter. shop in my own house and starting carving them. It’s more of a thing to do, rather than a business, but it takes
hours to carve these ducks properly.” In addition to showing his carvings, Mertz also showed his wife Susan’s
pyrography works; burned brilliant images into wood. More than woodwork was exhibited, with quilts, jewelry, photography, health care products and clothing lining the halls. Just outside the Expo buildings near the Highway was the Stick To It 4-H Club, selling pumpkins and other fall produce from the farm of David and Kay Witte. Gail Weber, Stick To It Leader, has made it a tradition for the 4-H club to do the picking at the farm and later the selling. Proceeds from selling the pumpkins go the Stick To It, which they plan to donate to the Lord’s Pantry and use to better the community. “The kids and I enjoy selling these pumpkins each year since when I was first began leading Stick To It,” Weber said. “It’s a great way for us to raise money to give back to our community.”
Tri-County School Board Minutes Tri-County Community School District August 31, 2016 Special Meeting Minutes The Tri-County Community School District Board of Education regular board meeting was held on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the Tri-County Schools Central Office at 3003 Hwy 22, Thornburg, Iowa. Board members present: Regina Garber, Ryan Hulls, Mary McCammant, Chad McKain, Matthew Steinke. Also present: Superintendent Dennis Phelps, Board Secretary Shelly Koehn, Principal Harrold. Visitors: Harry Heiligenthal, IASB; June Williams; Amie Van Patten, News review; Daniel Meyer. Opening, Roll Call, & Reading of Mission Statement by Garber. The special meeting of the Tri-County Community School Board of Directors was called to order by President Steinke at 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Motion to open the special meeting by Garber; second by McCammant. Motion carried 5/0. The following members answered roll call: Regina Garber, Ryan Hull, Mary McCammant, Chad McKain, Matthew Steinke. Reading of Mission Statement by Garber. 1. Motion to approve agenda with the amendment to add Sydney Davis for Head Volleyball Coach and Aaron Coghlan as Assistant JH Football Coach and Assistant HS Football Coach by Garber; second by Hull. Motion carried 5/0. 2. Board Work Session with Harry Heiligenthal, IASB. 3. Motion to approve the consent items of: June 20, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes; Special Election results; Summary listing of bills; Resignation of Wade Maxwell from Assistant Softball and Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coaching; Staff Hiring: Daniel Meyer introduced himself to the Board. Daniel Meyer as Maintenance Director. Mr. Harrold spoke on 1-1 special education staff requirements. Kylie Davis as Associate, Melissa Roorda as Associate, Sydney Davis as Head Volleyball Coach, Aaron Coghlan as Assistant JH Football and Assistant HS Football coach by Garber; second by McKain. Motion carried 5/0. 4. Communications and Reports: Superintendent Report: Facilities update: Meyer reported on Kitchen floor/remodeling project, HS Hallway and Entrance Hallway refinishing flooring/painting/baseboard/corner guard projects, Elementary building tuck-point project, Band room remolding project. Mr. Phelps reported on: SAI meeting, first day of school flag rising, meeting with 7-12 student body and Elementary student body, climate and culture of the District. Principal Report: first couple of months, Leadership team, Monsanto group clean-up day, positive feedback from staff, first week of school, GPAEA Curriculum Director meeting report, SICL AD/Principal meeting report, Curriculum series materials, School wide behavior expectation model, TAG program, School handbooks. 5. Old Business: Mr. Phelps spoke on increasing Bus Driver Physical Reimbursements from $95.00 to $120.00. Motion to approve Bus Driver Physical Reimbursement increase to $120.00 maximum by Hull; second by McKain. Motion carried 5/0. 6. New Business: Mr. Phelps spoke on increasing Elementary lunch prices from $2.25 to $2.30. Motion to approve increasing Elementary lunch prices $0.05 by Hull; second by McCammant. Motion carried 5/0. Mr. Phelps spoke on updating the Key Fob System. Motion to approve moving forward on getting quotes for a new key fob system by Garber; second by McKain. Motion carried 5/0. Mr. Phelps spoke on the need for an additional teacher in both 1st grade and Elementary Special Education. Motion to approve addition of 1st grade teacher/special education teacher by Garber; second by Hull. Motion carried 5/0. Motion to approve Jennifer Eubank as 1st grade teacher/special education teacher by Hull; second by McCammant. Motion carried 5/0. Mr. Phelps spoke on the position and increasing June Williams’ salary from $10.18 to $10.90 per hour, paid holidays, and 11 professional development increased days. Mr. Phelps would like to give it a few months as trial. Hull would like to have it on the agenda in 90 days to re-evaluate a trial period. Motion to approve the modification of June Williams’ contract to Part-Time Secretary/Associate with an increase in salary to $10.90 and increase days by McKain; second by Garber. Motion carried 5/0. Mr. Phelps spoke on late filing open enrollments. Motion to deny late file open enrollment of Mariah Seaton by Hull; second by Garber. Motion carried 5/0. 7. Next board meeting: Monday, September 19, 2016 Regular meeting and Organizational Meeting, Senior Class Trip, Student Handbooks. Motion to adjourn at 7:54 P.M. by Garber; second by McKain. Motion carried 5/0. TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
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August 31, 2016 OPERATING FUND 10 ALL AMERICAN TERMITE & PEST CO, PEST CONTROL $74.00 ALL AMERICAN TERMITE & PEST CO PEST CONTROL $285.00 ALLIANT ENERGY 7-2016 ELECTRIC $3,676.70 ANDRE, SHELLY REIMBURSE TLC 7-2016 $15.00 AXMEAR FABRICATING SERVICES INC UPS WATER SAMPLE $12.54 AXMEAR FABRICATING SERVICES INC DECK SCREWS FOR CHAIRS $75.00 AXMEAR FABRICATING SERVICES INC DRILL HOLES IN STEEL $112.50 BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY VEHICLE OIL/FILTERS $311.12 BMI EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC SPECIAL EDUCATION BOOKS $86.20 BMI EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES $258.14 CASEY’S GENERAL STORE, INC. 7-2016 VEHICLE FUEL $279.44 COX SANITATION & RECYCLING,INC 7-2016 DUMPED CONTAINERS $34.00 COX SANITATION & RECYCLING,INC 8-2016 DUMPED CONTAINERS $102.00 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC Reading/Math workbooks $693.28 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC 1st grade Ready Common Core workbooks $103.99 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC, K Reading Instruction Common Core $232.96 DELL ACCOUNT SERVER SOFTWARE $229.15 DOBBINS, MAT, 7-2016 MOWING$1,200.00 ECS LEARNING SYSTEMS Reading/Math workbooks $59.92 FARMER’S LUMBER COMPANY CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES $99.12 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA TLC Meeting in Des Moines $483.84 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA POSTAGE REFILL $500.00 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC HS SCIENCE SUPPLIES $695.02 GENE TISHBUS PARTS/REPAIR LABOR $2,481.66 GREAT PRAIRIE AEAexplicit instruction class $115.00 H & M FARM & HOME SUPPLY COMAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $84.96 HOGLUND BUS AND TRUCK CO. BUS PARTS $193.22 INDIAN HILLS BOOKSTORE, Public Speaking Course Book for 12th gra $2,245.60 INDIAN HILLS BOOKSTORE, For ICN Composition I College Course $422.00 INDIAN HILLS BOOKSTORE,Course Textbook for Comp I ICN Class. R $832.50 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARD ONLINE POLICY SUBSCRIPTION $700.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK 7-2016 ICN $243.31 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES,16-17 NPDES FEE $340.00 Iowa School Finance Information Service 16-7 DUES $945.25 Iowa School Finance Information Service BACKGROUND CHECKS $186.00 ISEATLC, Leverage Training $875.00 JAMIE, MAXWELL REIMBURSE TLC 7-2016 $14.95 Kabel Business Services-flex 16-17 ANNUAL FEE $200.00 Kabel Business Services-flex JULY 2016 FLEX PARTICIPANTS $13.95 Kabel Business Services-flex FLEX 8-2016 $13.95 KEOKUK COUNTY AUDITOR SPECIAL ELECTIONS FEE $738.73 KERRI TEGTMEIER REIMBURSEMENT FOR 7-2016 $14.95 Key Cooperative WEIGHT ROOM PROPANE $676.82 KIRKPATRICK, PAULA REIMBURSE TLC 7-2016 $14.95 Lynch Dallas, P.C. 7-2016 LEGAL FEELS $1,219.50 MCGRAW-HILL, WORKBOOKS $1,577.30 Mid-America Publishing Corp 7-2016 LEGALS $191.13 MULTI-COUNTY OIL CO INC BUS FUEL $167.60 NASCOHS, SCIENCE SUPPLIES $423.64 NASCO, 7100190-sketchbooks $60.60 OPEN ROAD DRIVING SCHOOL, 16/17 DRIVER’S ED $836.00 OSKALOOSA GLASS & MILLWORK INC, BUS WINDOW/DOOR GLASS $248.00 PAPER CORPORATION, THE PAPER CORP., PAPER $1,952.76 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, POSTAGE METER LEASE $131.00
POWESHIEK WATER ASSN., 7-2016 WATER $241.25 PREMIERCOPIER/PRINTER, OVERAGE FEE $331.51 QUILL CORPORATION, SUPPLIES $788.49 REALLY GOOD STUFF, INC, ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM SUPPLIES $81.63 RIDGEWAY TRUSTWORTHY HARDWARE, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $256.98 SCHOLASTIC, INC., WEEKLY READERS/ SPIN MAGAZINES $827.61 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA, 16 -17 HARROLD DUES $524.00 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA, PRINCIPAL INSTITUTE $105.00 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA, SUPERINTENDENT SAl 16-17 DUES $524.00 SCHOOL BUS SALES CO., BUS PARTS $33.05 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES $600.87 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC, PLANNERS $1,287.74 SCHROEDER’S SERVICE STATION, INC., VEHICLE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS $90.00 SCHROEDER’S SERVICE STATION, INC., VEHICLE SERVICING $54.00 SCHROEDER’S SERVICE STATION, INC., VEHICLE PARTS $44.30 SCHROEDER’S SERVICE STATION, INC., VEHICLE OIL $17.50 SCHROEDER’S SERVICE STATION, INC., VEHICLE REPAIRS $220.00 SCHROEDER’S SERVICE STATION, INC., VEHICLE PARTS $453.63 SHELLEY KRUMM, PREMIUM REFUND $31.33 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY, PAINT $139.48 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY, PAINT $129.28 SIGOURNEY BODY SHOP INC, BUS WINDOW INSTALL LABOR $171.00 SIGOURNEY CSD, 16-17 QTR 1 SHARING TRANSPORTATION $4,597.70 SIGOURNEY CSD, 16-17 QTR 1 SHARING LIBRARIAN $3,538.78 SIMPLEXGrinnell, FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE $320.00 SIMPLEXGrinnell, ANNUAL INSPECTION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM $1,080.00 SIMPLIFIED ONLINE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, 16-17 WEBHOSTING $941.00 SINCLAIR TRACTOR, BUS OIL FILTERS $55.98 SINCLAIR TRACTOR, BUS ANTIFREEZE $38.94 SINCLAIR TRACTOR, BUS OIL $57.45 SINCLAIR TRACTOR, FAN BELTS $9.99 SINCLAIR TRACTOR, FAN BELTS $5.18 TRUE VALUE-BROOKLYN, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES $2,082.20 VOWAC PUBLISHING CO INC, WORKBOOKS $2,930.20 WEST MUSIC COMPANY, VOCAL MUSIC SUPPLIES $61.10 Windstream, 7-2016 PHONE $427.99 MANAGEMENT 22 SU Insurance, PREMIUM INSTALLMENT 1 $4,448.75 SU Insurance, PREMIUM INSTALLMENT 2 $4,448.75 $8,897.50 SAVE 33 CDW GOVERNMENT INC, ADMIN LAPTOP $1,814.44 ABATEMENT SPECIALTIES, LLC, ABATEMENT OF KITCHEN $4,850.00 AXMEAR FABRICATING SERVICES INC, STEEL TRIM $709.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC, SWITCH FOR HS $2,697.86 CP-DBS,LLC DBA PAYSCHOOLS, PAY SCHOOL 16/17 $500.00 DELL ACCOUNT, SERVER $4,501.64 EICHER DESIGN BUILD, LLC, REPAIR ELEM. GABLES $9,900.00 EICHER DESIGN BUILD, LLC, REPAIR ELEM. GABLES $3,895.00 FILEWAVE USA, INC, REMOTE SOFTWARE $2,100.00 GEORGE BOITNOTT CONSTRUCTION INC, MULTI-FLOW PUMPING $1,858.50 HUBERT KITCHEN, SHELVING $1,154.00 KARL CHEVROLET, SUBURBAN $41,609.79 Kitzman Construction LLC, KITCHEN FLOOR/SEAL $9,725.00 POLISHMAXX, POLISH HS HALLWAYS $9,672.00 POLISHMAXX, POLISH HS HALLWAYS $9,672.00 PRO COLOR PAINTING, KITCHEN PAINTING $1,040.00 RICHWELL CARPET & CABINET CENTER, INSTALL VINYL BASE $5,471.33
SIGOURNEY TV AND APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER FOR BAND ROOM $649.00 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC, 16-17 SOFTWARE $7,450.00 UPDEGRAFF, JOSIAH, HS HALLWAY MUDDING PROJECT $2,000.00 VAN’S ELECTRIC & CONSTRUCTION, INC, SHOP ELECTRICAL $2,585.00 $123,854.56 PPEL 36 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE, COPIER/PRINTER LEASE $1,050.00 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE, COPIER/PRINTER LEASE $1,050.00 $2,100.00 NUTRITION 61 HUBERT, KITCHEN SUPPLIES $801.08 $801. 08 ACTIVITY 21 DANNCO, INC., FOOTBALL JERSEYS $4,530.00 ELITE SPORT, FFA FUN RUN T-SHIRTS $434.00 ENGLISH VALLEYS CSD, 8/22/16 EV VB Tournament $70.00 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA, FAIR 2016 SUPPLIES $1,366.14 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA, FAIR 2016 SUPPLIES $2,520.04 GTM SPORTSWEAR, CHEER JACKETS $124.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION, Membership dues $25.00 JOSTENS INC, YEARBOOKS 2016 $5,475.07 KEOKUK COUNTY FAIR, FAIR 2016 SUPPLIES $985.53 SCOTT EDMUNDSON, IHSBCA Dues 2016-17 $60.00 STEINKE, NATALIE, FFA CANDY REIMBURSEMENT $109.86 TRI-COUNTY GEN FUND, REIMB. OFFICIAL KOEHN $55.00 VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS, midriff $167.40 $15,922.04 TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 8/30/2016 End FY 2016 OPERATING FUND 10 ALLIANT ENERGY, 6-2016 ELECTRIC $2,728.68 CASEY’S GENERAL STORE, INC., 6-2016 VEHICLE FUEL $102.10 COX SANITATION & RECYCLING,INC, JUNE 2016 DUMPED CONTAINERS $34.00 DENISE BLACK, DOT, PHYSICAL REIMBURSEMENT $95.00 DOBBINS, MAT, JUNE 2016 MOW $900.00 GATEWAY CENTER, TLC CONFERENCE ROOM $244.16 GENE TISH, BUS PARTS $229.23 GENE TISH, BUS REPAIR/INSPECTIONS LABOR $225.00 GENE TISH, BUS PARTS $503.75 GENE TISH, BUS REPAIR/INSPECTIONS LABOR $175.00 GENE TISH, BUS INSPECTIONS LABOR $200.00 GREAT PRAIRIE AEA, TLC PD INSERVICES $225.00 GREAT PRAIRIE AEA, PD INSERVICE $80.00 GREAT PRAIRIE AEA, TLC PD $50.00 Kabel Business Services-flex, JUNE 2016 PARTICIPATION $23.00 KERRI TEGTMEIER, SPED LUNCH COM. SCHOOL $15.52 Lynch Dallas, P. C. LEGAL FEES $660.00 Lynch Dallas, P.C. LEGAL FEES $1,089.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp, JUNE 2016 LEGALS $187.23 MULTI-COUNTY OIL CO INC, BUS FUEL $392.22 OGDEN OIL COMPANY, BUS FUEL $59.68 PELLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, 15/16 SPED FINAL LEVEL 1 $13,325.40 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, POSTAGE METER LEASE $131.00 POWESHIEK WATER ASSN., 6-2016 WATER $619.25 SCHOOL BUS SALES CO., BUS PARTS $76.20 SDE TIRE & SERVICE Inc., ANTIFREEZE VEHICLES $20.00 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY, PAINT $69.74 SIGOURNEY BODY SHOP INC, VEHICLE PARTS $404.00 SIGOURNEY BODY SHOP INC, VEHICLE REPAIRS $600.00 SIGOURNEY BODY SHOP INC, BUS WINDOW INSTALL $171.00 SIGOURNEY CSD, 15/16 SPED FINAL LEVEL 1 $12,663.10 SIGOURNEY CSD, 15/16 SPED FINAL LEVEL 3 $5,807.20
TC ACTIVITY MODEL, UN HOTEL $356.16 REIMBURSE ACTIVITY FUND TRUE VALUE-BROOKLYN, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $924.79 UNITED STATES TREASURY, $352.13 FEDERAL TAX DEPOSIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/WATER, WATER SAMPLE TESTING $103.00 VERMILLION, MIKE OR MELANIE, 15/16 NON-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION $837.79 WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, 15/16 SPED LEVEL $9,301.64 3 TUITION Windstream, 6-2016 PHONE $215.73 $54,196.70 NUTRITION 61 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA, $85.00 FOOD SERVICE TRAINING FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA, FOOD SERVICE TRAINING $40.00 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA, FOOD SERVICE TRAINING $157.55 HOTEL $282.55 PPEL 36 HILLYARD/DES MOINES INC, $3,145.00 GYM FLOOR RECOAT $3,145.00 SAVE 33 COMBUSTION CONTROL COMPANY INC, $1,048.25 BOILER REPAIR COMBUSTION CONTROL COMPANY INC, BOILER REPAIR $897.50 PRO COLOR PAINTING, $6,066.90 2016 HALLWAY PAINTING $8,012.65 MANAGEMENT 22 IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, $461.74 QTR 2 2016 UI 107158 $461. 74 ACTIVITY 21 ASPi SOLUTIONS, INC., $75.00 QUICKSTATS BASEBALL DANNCO, INC., D1 Pro Game BASEBALLS $129.90 DANNCO, INC., SHIPPING $14.50 EASH, SETH, 6-17-16 BB OFFICIAL $110.00 EDMUNDSON, BEN, 6-20-16 JH BB OFFICIAL $30.00 GARDEN GATE, THE, GRAD FLOWERS $68.75 GARDEN GATE, THE, GRAD FLOWERS $50.00 GARDEN GATE, THE, GRAD FLOWERS $91.00 GTM SPORTSWEAR, CHEER JACKETS $124.00 HEMSLEY, ROSS, 6-20-16 JH SB OFFICIAL $55.00 Kevin Caldwell, 6-20-16 BB OFFICIAL $110.00 Kevin Caldwell, 6-22-16 SB OFFICIAL $90.00 KURT KEMP, 6-22-16 BB OFFICIAL $110.00 LAWRENCE SCHLABACH, 6-22-16 SB OFFICIAL $90.00 LAWRENCE SCHLABACH, 6-20-16 SB OFFICIAL $90.00 RICHARD CRAIG, 6-17-16 BB OFFICIAL $110.00 RICHARD CRAIG, 6-20-16 BB OFFICIAL $110.00 RYAN MORGAN, 6-27-16 SB OFFICIAL $90.00 SHEMANSKI, DAVE, 6-22-16 BB OFFICIAL $110.00 SHETTLER, BRAD, 6-20-16 SB OFFICIAL $90.00 SOUTHEAST DISTRICT FFA, FFA LEADER COLT CONFERENCE 2016 $25.00 STEVE ROHACH, 6-24-16 SB OFFICIAL $90.00 STEVE ROHACH, 6-17-16 SB OFFICIAL $90.00 Steve Schmidt, 6-27-16 BB OFFICIAL $110.00 Terry Curtis, 6-27-16 BB OFFICIAL $110.00 TRI-COUNTY GEN FUND, OFFICIAL PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT $220.00 VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS, shell top $127.95 VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS, lettering $36.00 VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS, skirt $12.00 VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS, shipping $14.50 WILLIAMS, LANE, 6-20-16 JH BB OFFICIAL $30.00 WITZENBURG, BOB, 6-24-16 SB OFFICIAL $90.00 WITZENBURG, BOB, 6-17-16 SB OFFICIAL $90.00 ZACH TREMMEL, 6-27-16 SB OFFICIAL $90.00 $2,883.60 SK38
Probate No. ESPR037976 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Keokuk County IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEULAH M. BUCHER, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Beulah M. Bucher, Deceased, who died on or about May 3, 2016: You are hereby notified that on September 1, 2016, the last will and testaments of Beulah M. Bucher, deceased, bearing date of December 30, 2011, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Richard G. Bucher and Michael V. Bucher was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated September 2, 2016. Date of second publication: September 14, 2016. Richard G. Bucher and Michael V. Bucher Executor of the Estate 2909 143rd Avenue Court West Milan, IL 61264 and 2664 Clearview Street Ottumwa, IA 52501, respectively Elaine F. Gray, #AT0002411 Attorney for the Executor Fehseke & Gray Law Offices 1023 Avenue G Fort Madison, IA 52627 S37-2
Public Notice VACATING COUNTY ROAD NOTICE OF HEARING RESOLUTION WHEREAS: The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors, acting under the authority of Iowa Code Chapter 306, proposes to close a highway and will consider abandoning highway easement rights, described as follows: A PORTION OF ROAD RECORD NO. 627 AS ESTABLISHED IN BOOK “1” PAGE 56 OF THE KEOKUK COUNTY ROAD RECORDS IN THE COUNTY ENGINEERS OFFICE. Section 11, Township 74N, Range 12W, Steady Run Township, 295th Street BEING LOCATED WITHIN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 74 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPLE MERIDIAN, KEOKUK COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN ON ROAD VACATION PLAT EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO WHICH BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF 295TH STREET, EXCEPT THE NORTH 40 FEET THEREOF AND EXCLUDING AUDITOR’S PARCEL A. SAID PARCEL IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. A hearing on the proposed road closure and vacation of highway easement rights will be held in the Board Room, Keokuk County Courthouse, 101 South Main, Sigourney IA 52591 at 9:00 AM on October 3, 2016, in accordance with the Code of Iowa. As authorized by Iowa Code Section 306.14 Objections — claims for damages any person occupying a homestead on land adjacent to that part of the road proposed to be closed, or who owns land which will be landlocked by the proposed road closure shall have the right to file, in writing, a claim for damages at any time on or before the date and time fixed for the hearing. Passed and approved this 19th day of September, 2016. Michael Berg, Chairman, Keokuk County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Christy Bates, Keokuk County Auditor S38
Keswick City Council Minutes KESWICK CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 6th, 2016 The Keswick City Council met in a NONregular scheduled meeting Tuesday September 6th, 2016 at 7 o’clock p.m. in the city hall with Mayor Janet Wade presiding and the following council persons present: Sowers, Krumm and Clubb. Absent: Sieren and Zittergruen. Nate Clubb made a motion that the agenda be approved as presented. Motion seconded by David Krumm. Motion carried. All ayes. Greg Sowers made a motion that the minutes of the last meeting August 1st, 2016 be approved as read. Motion seconded by David Krumm. Motion carried. All ayes. Nate Clubb made a motion that the following claims be paid as presented. Motion seconded by Greg Sowers. Motion carried. All ayes. Brandee Harper (Salary ck#1540) $604.80 Tim Garrett (Salary ck#1541) $172.80 Denise Fry (Meters ck#1542) $115.78 Wastemanagement (Sanitation ck#1543) $1,689.74 Wapello Rural Water(ck#1544) $1,372.50 Alliant Energy (street$442.68/park$81.32/c. hall$66.15/sign$24.14/shed $45.12 ck#1545) $659.41 Modern Coop (ck#1546) $29.60 RUSS (136 at $43.83 ck#1547) $5,960.88 IPERS (ck#1548) $153.86 Mid America Pub (minutes ck#1549) $31.49 Keystone Lab (ck#1550) $122.00 Marcia Clubb (5 Mowing & 2 VP(4th offense) & 2 Pedersen(1st offense) ck#1551) $263.00 Creative Technologies/El Dorado, (Water billing forms ck#1552) $484.00 Garden & Associates (28% done Design Phase#34534 ck#1553) $14,168.00 Blake Johnston (2015-209hrs@$15:Snow50hrs/ Street45hrs/Park32hrs/General45hrs/ Water37hrs ck#1554) $2,708.64 Blake Johnston (Battery for Backhoe) $286.70/Christmas Lights$63.87/ Bolts for plow$121.72 ck#1555) $472.29 Lights Insurance(Adding Shelter @ Ballpark to policy #3006 ck#1556) $18.00 Multi Cty Oil(Summer LP fill City hall$306.20/ Shed$127.50 ck#1557) $433.70 Iowa Assoc of Municipal Utilities(Insurance dues for membership ck#1558) $305.00 David Krumm made a motion to approve the financial report as presented. Motion seconded by Greg Sowers. Motion carried. All ayes. Nate Clubb made Resolution #130 to approve the city’s FY16 Street Finance Report. Resolution seconded by Greg Sowers. Roll call vote. All ayes David Krumm made Resolution #131 to approve the city’s FY16 Finance Report. Resolution seconded by Nate Clubb. Roll call vote. All ayes Communications were read and reports were given. There being no further business to be discussed, Nate Clubb made a motion to adjourn. Motion seconded by Greg Sowers. Motion carried. All ayes. S38
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10 Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Tri-County welcomes new school year, board members and teachers By CJ Eilers News Editor Tri-County Community schools held their first official meeting of the 2016-2017 school year, swearing in board officers and discussing the first few weeks back in class for students. The Board opened with the retiring of the 2015-16 Board of Educa-
tion and approving the minutes of the August 31 Work Session Meeting, which introduced and prepared new board members Mary McCammant, Ryan Hull and Chad McKain. The board moved to adjourn the meeting, concluding the 2015-16 Board. Board Secretary Shelley Koehn, acknowledging the Board had a
quorum, called the regular meeting to order. Elections for Board President and Vice-President immediately proceeded, with Matthew Steinke voted as President and Regina Garber voted as Vice-President and both sworn in under Oath of Office. Board Secretary Shelley Koehn and Board Treasurer Stacy Kolars were appointed following
Hedrick City Council Minutes September 12, 2016 The Hedrick City Council met in regular session on Monday, September 12, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library, with Mayor Crawford presiding. The September meeting was held on the second Monday of the month due to the Labor Day Holiday. Council present: Jeremy Greiner, Kathryn Cernic, Mike Mefford, Travis Bunnell and Cory Frye. Others present: Jane Glick, Mark Glick, Teresa Brain, Clark Brain, Marty Sieren, C. J. Eilers, Judy Short, Sheri Dehne, Carla Poe, Marshall Dias, Danell Lundin and Bob McReynolds. Greiner made a motion to approve the agenda. Mefford seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Bunnell made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Frye seconded. Roll call – all ayes, with Cernic abstaining due to her absence. Motion carried. Bunnell made a motion to approve the Clerk’s Financial Report and to introduce Resolution #18-2016, transferring $10,738.23 from the Sewer Hauling Account to the General Fund for sewer expenses. Frye seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Bunnell made a motion to approve the employee’s time cards. Mefford seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. These bills were presented for payment: GENERAL Salaries, Net salaries & insurance $4,433.58 AFLAC, Clerk Insurance 31.20 IPERS, General IPERS 878.42 EFTPS, General Fed., FICA, Med. 1,312.34 Windstream, Telephone bills 396.16 Alliant Energy, General electric bills 3,126.06 MidAmerican Energy, Gas bills 56.41 David Arduser, Mowing 705.00 Bob Arendt, Zoning Admin. Fees 100.00 Jennifer Carriker, City Hall work/Library books 133.92 Robin Keith, Comm. Center maintenance 200.00 Baker & Taylor, Library books/DVD’s 362.36 DEMCO, Library supplies 252.18 U. S. Post Office, Library postage 20.11 U. S. Post Office, Bill postage/stamps 331.56 Linda Davis, Library salary 54.38 First Responders, Monthly protection 200.00 Fire Department, Monthly donation 200.00 Mid-American Publishing, Publication fees 149.87 Elliott Oil Company, Vehicles 151.52 Sonny’s Sales & Service, Vehicle repairs 351.41 ICAP, Bond insurance 425.00 Wex Bank, Vehicles 183.59 Bailey Office Equipment, Copier supplies 42.00 John N. Wehr Law Office, Legal services 1,882.24 IMWCA, Workers’ comp. installment 665.00 Royal Portable Toilets, RAGBRAI 1,937.52 Mobile Locksmith & Alarm, Comm. Center doors 232.03 Waste Management, Garbage fees (spring clean-up) 8,112.71 Douds Stone, Street supplies 1,798.11 Fremont Country Store, Supplies 36.87 Summit Companies, Annual fire ext. service 265.70 O’Reilly Auto Parts, Vehicle supplies 232.03 John Deere Financial, Vehicle supplies 92.25 Vision Ag, Supplies 75.00
Spears Construction, Street maintenance 108.00 Midiowa Consulting, Rental inspections 1,845.00 Menards, Supplies 533.59 General Total $ 31,913.12 WATER Salary, Net salaries & insurance $ 1,065.15 IPERS, Water IPERS 208.69 EFTPS, Water Fed., FICA, Med. 306.86 Windstream, Water telephone 68.05 Alliant Energy, Water electric 31.19 United Parcel Service, Water sample postage 9.08 Dustin Crawford, Water permit 50.00 Wapello Rural Water, Water usage 10,290.70 Elliott Oil, Bulk fuel for generator 162.35 Bailey Office Equipment, Signature stamp 21.50 U. S. Cellular, Water Dept. cell. phone charges 66.88 Hickenbottom, Inc., Water supplies 484.48 State Hygienic Laboratory, Water analysis 12.50 Plumb Supply, Water supplies 39.81 Water Total $12,817.24 SEWER Windstream, Sewer telephone/internet $ 150.86 Alliant Energy, Sewer electric 3,438.76 Richards Water Management, Sewer contract 1,800.00 Ryan Vogel, Sewer maintenance 14,550.00 Neebz Graphix, Street signs 42.80 Renata Richards, Printer 73.71 Wapello Rural Water, Sewer usage 76.21 Elliott Oil, Bulk fuel 295.66 State Hygienic Laboratory, Sewer analysis 1,266.50 Wayne Davis Trucking, Hauling fees 756.53 Gullett Fence Co., Key pad installation 450.00 Hach Company, Sewer supplies 514.67 USA Blue Book, Sewer supplies 107.55 Iowa Pump Works, Sewer maintenance 6,498.11 Ottumwa Water & Hydro, Sewer analysis 620.00 State Chemical Solutions, Sewer drain maintenance 153.00 Sewer Total $30,794.36 CIVIC CENTER Tommy Smith, Brunch supplies $ 9.90 La Verne Cavin, Computer supplies 42.17 Civic Center Total $ 52.07 RECEIPTS General Fund $28,197.14 Road Use Fund $10,448.23 Water Fund $11,515.71 Sewer Fund $23,574.29 Civic Center Fund $ 425.00 Total $74,160.37 Total in Hi Fi’s, Reserves, etc. $191,374.73 Greiner made a motion to pay all of the bills. Frye seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Marshall Dias talked with the Council about the need for repair of the sidewalks in front of the property he recently purchased at 124 N. Main Street. He also stated that the curb and gutter need repaired. He asked about any funding the City may have for repairing the sidewalks in front of the building. The Clerk will check into grants for helping to pay for this. Marty Sieren addressed the Council about
the street in front of his property on Fifth Street. Due to the damage to the street, rock needs to put there to repair it. The Mayor and Public Works Director will look at this area to see what needs to be done. Clark & Teresa Brain and Mark & Jane Glick were present to ask about the mobile home that is going to be placed in between their properties on the Highway 149 side. They were concerned about the present condition of the home, what year it was, etc. Danell Lundin, owner of the mobile home, stated that the proper foundation will be installed as well as new floors and siding. Carla Poe talked with the Council about the need to drain water on Lake Street. She has a sump pump that runs a lot. The Council talked about making a trench on Lake Street so that it drains better and would be mower friendly. The Mayor and the Public Works Director will look at this area to see what the best options are. Greiner made a motion to hold off on a computer maintenance agreement for City Offices and the Library at this time. Frye seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Mefford introduced Resolution #16-2016, approving the Annual Street Financial Report. Greiner seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Bunnell introduced Resolution #17-2016, adding a street light at the corner of South and East Streets. Frye seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Greiner made a motion to have the Mayor and City Clerk look into purchasing a sign for the newly designated park “Hutton Park”. Bunnell seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Jeremy Greiner had checked into an outdoor security camera system on line and found a system for $983. Frye made a motion to purchase this system. Mefford seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. The Council talked about what project they would like to have considered for a grant from the Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation. The Council will get estimates for a shelter at the Ball Diamonds and report at the October meeting. The Mayor mentioned that there are a couple of other areas that have drainage problems that need to be repaired. These would be on Park Street and S. Main Street. These will be checked into and repaired as soon as possible. The Council considered some estimates from Iowa Pump Works for the Sewer Lift Station to repair or replace a pump. Cernic made a motion to go with Estimate #6885 to repair a lift station pump for $5,522.77, with a one year warranty. Mefford seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Greiner made a motion to purchase a fuel barrel for the City Shop. Frye seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. The Council would like the CityAttorney to keep us updated, as he has been, on the dog related incidences and to continue to move forward on these. Greiner made a motion to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Frye seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Robert Crawford, Mayor Ann Spilman, City Clerk S38
the election of a Board President to preside over the meeting. The Board scheduled their meetings for the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. inside the Tri-County Central Office. Lynch Dallas Law Firm was chosen as legal counsel for Tri-County, with the official paper being The News-Review. TruBank will act as the school’s depository for their activities fund, while County Bank will be the school’s depository for all other funds, including the general fund and PPEL. Board Treasurer Stacy Kolars reported that Tri-County’s revenue overall was up by 13.6 percent, and many other areas of the financial report appeared satisfactory. Despite new renovations to the school, Kolars said the district’s PPEL fund is healthy, but expenditures were up in the summer months with necessary maintenance, custodial and overtime expenses. The addition of seven new students to Tri-County will bring additional funding next school year. Following the financial report, the Board approved the hiring of Amy Leer as a Bus Driver and Linda Hockey as a one-on-one Special Education Associate. Senior class sponsor Amie Van Patten presented the planned senior class trip to the Board. The class had chosen to take their trip to the Wisconsin Dells on May 7. The seniors will be staying at Kalahari Resort/Indoor Waterpark, and will attend events such as a Buddy
Holly show, tour The Dells, go on a wildlife expedition, eat at Buffalo Phil’s one day and check out the rides and activities at Knuckleheads. 24 seniors have expressed interest in attending the trip. A fundraiser Van Patten held at her business, Neighbors Gas and Grill, has covered most of the expenses for the trip. The senior class still has pop can fundraiser planned, with the money possibly going to their commencement. The trip was approved later in the meeting. Five new staff members were asked to attend the board meeting and each introduced themselves: Aaron Coghlan, who is teaching Health/ PE; Morgan Dietrich, who is teaching high school Agriculture and is the FFA sponsor; Jennifer Eubanks, who is teaching 1st grade and Special Education; Maria Sanchez, who came from Spain to teach Spanish and Andy Thomas, a Tri-County graduate teaching general junior high education. Tri-County Principal Clay Harrold and Guidance Counselor Linda Bayliss reported that college classes are well underway, with 13 students in Composition and 14 in Public Speaking, for example. Indian Hills approached Bayliss and Steinke about offering the same classes as they have done in the past, but do so with Albia Schools via the ICN room. Bayliss explained that 23 credits is the limit a student can take a semester while in high school.
Nursing and Career Academy students will also share the ICN room for college classes. Principal Harrold reported that the start of the school year has started off well, with students adjusting well to his system and stated that no major issues had occurred. One student at the very beginning had difficulty with the dress code, but otherwise Harrold said behavior and tardiness have yet to be an issue. Superintendent Dennis Phelps discussed updating door security at Tri-County in the near future, placing it as a non-action item. Phelps and Harrold wished to have a keycard system put into place, with readers at the lower elementary building, south doors, weight room, locker room and the doors to the playground. One keycard would be able to open any of these doors. Estimates were pinned close to $18,000. Mary McCammant volunteered to represent Tri-County on the Keokuk County Conference Board. The Board chose to table the decision of choosing a delegate for the Iowa Association of School Boards until the next meeting on Monday, Oct. 17. The Board approved the senior trip discussed earlier. Superintendent Phelps asked the new members of the Board if there was anything they wished to discuss at the end of the meeting. With no questions being asked, the Board adjourned.
Thousands of books, movies and miscellaneous items lined the tables in the Sigourney Public Library conference room on Friday, Sept. 16.
Friends of Sigourney Library hold Annual Book Sale Friends of Sigourney Public Library held their annual book sale Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17. Both hardback and paperback
books, children’s books, movies and cake pans were available for purchase, all going to towards the Sigourney Public Library
Tri-County Schools band and choir teacher (and self proclaimed nerd) Melanie Tygart checks out a book at the sale.
A walk a day keeps the doctor away.
And the vet!
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The main street of What Cheer going north and south
Life Through A Lens: A Historical Perspective What Cheer: Coal Mines and Pottery Amie Van Patten Regional Editor This is the sixth installment of our weekly look at the various towns in Keokuk County and the surrounding areas. We will look at the unique history of the towns, as well as compare and contrast the then and now for each town. This will be a collaborative effort from all of us here at The News-Review and Keota Eagle. We hope it will provide a great insight into the towns that make up our communities. First known as Petersburg, named by Peter Britton, who came to America in 1855 as one of the area’s first settlers, Britton plotted 14 acres, according to the beginning of a history book being compiled on What Cheer. Later, in 1864, a man named Joseph Andrews opened a store in the corner of the mill in the spring and began to organize a post office and mail route. Andrews knew of an old English greeting, “What cheer” so he decided to name both the post office and the town based on that. Even though Britton agreed that there should be only one name, he insisted that names should be Petersburg. After convening a meeting of the citizens, no decision was reached on the name. Andrews wanted to call the town What Cheer, and What Cheer it remains, as there were many towns by the name of Petersburg already. In the 1870s coal interest peaked in Keokuk County with seams found up to 7 feet thick. The Starr Coal Company was one of the first to work in the area and shaft a mine. Over the years, the railroads demand for more coal was heard, and larger money interests bought coal rights. The first railroad to come through town was the Burlington Northern in 1880, with Chicago and Northwestern coming three years later. Both railroads established depots in What Cheer. By
the time that these railroads were estab- business. On June 16, 1912 the busilished, there were 11 mines producing ness opened. The plant was turning out coal and selling it to railroads. 18-inch sewer pipe, making the town The town of 250 was quickly grow- famous for its clay-producing center. ing because of the influx of coalmines In 1931, the What Cheer Lion’s Club in the area. People came from all over, along with the Clay Products, joined including other countries. By the end together to make a bathing beach at of the 1800s, What Cheer had grown the Clay Products. Will Walker Jr, held to over 3,700 people. By 1883, What a certificate as swimming instructor Cheer was the largest mining town in and held certificate as lifeguard. Town the state. It had 12 mines with over Local Laverne Schultz, fired boilers at 5000 ton going out daily. This operation What Cheer Clay Products and stated, employed about 1400 miners. In 1889, “ A job at the Clay Products was not an an approximate 5000 people were living easy job. In those days everything was in the town of What Cheer. By 1914, done by hand and you had to move fast the number of coalmines was down to and efficient in order to perform your three. When the coal supply ran out, the job and make sure that it was done cormines dwindled and miners moved to rectly. We had fun though. A fellow I other areas. worked with and I just loved to tease In 1889, the local newspaper reported one another. I always tried to be one up that the opening day of the What Cheer on him. And those days of working and fair, October 2, people poured in from loading the kill drawer would keep any every direction. Entertainment includ- man in shape” ed horse and bicycle races. Over the The What Cheer frog originated by years, livestock and floral shows as well Johnnie Nelson and became the adveras talent contests, rodeos, circus acts tisement of the What Cheer Clay Prodand more have been the form of enter- ucts Company. These frogs can still be tainment for families to enjoy. found circulating today and have be Since that fair, harness racing and fig- come collector’s items. ure 8 races have become the means of In 1947, workers went on strike deentertainment during the family fair as manding a raise from 86 cents to 93 well as carnival rides, games and treats. cents per hour. A new wage agreement Currently, the Collectors’ Paradise was in place and the business survived Flea Market is the largest event held at the war years, depression and in 1956, the Keokuk County fairgrounds with a new kiln was constructed. However, vendors set up throughout the grounds. in 1964, the plant had been shut down. There are also six concession stands A development committee was formed that are run by volunteer organizations to see what could be done about the throughout the community in order to reopening of the plant, but it didn’t reraise funds for their organization. open. In 1964, the plant was purchased In August of 1890, one of the great- and later resold in 1971. Families est fires in Iowa history left 30 fami- moved from the area for new jobs while lies homeless and caused over 200,000 others stayed and commuted to find dollars in damage. Beginning in the new work. Famous Clothing Store, the fire spread In 1908, there was a movement in quickly. The Fire boys worked heroical- What Cheer to provide regular evening ly, but in spite of their hard work, 48 res- concerts during the summer. This led idences and businesses were burned as to the building of the bandstand built well as homes and barns. In August of in 1909. In 1941, the former bandstand 1892, another fire broke out in the drug was replaced with a brick bandstand store burning 11 buildings with a loss of that still stands today. 50,000 dollars. In 1896, the post office One of the most known bands and six other businesses were demol- throughout What Cheer is James ished. Dalziel and the What Cheer Band In 1902, townsmen decided there was known as the “Scotch” band. James and 50 lb. bags $ 50 value in the clay that lay around the Mary Dalziel had eight children. Com............. sack town of What Cheer. A sample was sent ing from Scotland, music was a part of to England and returned. It was made the Dalziel family. Both John and Rob40 bushel tote $ 00 into a beautiful ware and in 1909, eight ert Dalziel were excellent musicians and bushel more barrels of clay were sent off. Mr. played with the Ringling Brothers CirBoult, of England, said that What Cheer cus. At the age of 20, James enlisted in We Also Have . . . clay was suitable for any type of ware. the English Army and joined the Queen • Clover Government analysis showed that there Victoria’s Army Band. When returning was little difference between home clay home to What Cheer, he helped teach • Turnips and that from China. On Sept. 22, 1911, many in the community how to play. • Winter Radishes What Cheer Pottery was ready for busi- Many of these men joined the “Scotch” • Other Seeds ness. What Cheer Clay Products was band and played at the Keokuk County incorporated for the making of sewer Fair for many years. They also would pipe, pottery, pressed brick, firebrick play in the bandstand on Saturday eveand other clay products. The Grudgnig’s nings. brother’s farm of 160 acres was sold and Today, in addition to its unique name, in October of 1911, the Commercial What Cheer is best known for its OpSigourney BR13-IA-64300-OTTU0-MTPL0-NONE-NONE.pdf, BR13, TBD..., IA, 6.43 x 4.5, PDF, BMXJRSB2YI, Q Club hosted an event with over 200 in era House and antique flea market. The attendance to present the new thriving Opera House, completed in 1893, built
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by the Masonic Lodge, was constructed when the coal-mining town was thriving, according to a brochure on the building’s history. Patrons took a train from as far away as 40 miles to see performances at the venue. The Opera House also served as a community rallying point in the past. Holding more than 500 people today, the building was almost a lost artifact. Opera house president Larry Nicholson and a group of community members paid a contractor five hundred dollars to leave the building standing after the building had become abandoned when the Masonic Lodge built a new temple and abandoned its quarters. After the 1965 centennial, work began on the Opera House. In July of 1956, Keswick Independent, Gibson independent and Thornburg consolidated to join schools in which is today Tri-County Community Schools. The Class of 1957 was the first to graduate from Tri County. Through history many businesses and churches came and went throughout the area. Today What Cheer is home to the What Cheer Christian Church, United Methodist Church, What Cheer Baptist Church and Hilltop Chapel. What Cheer also houses Ogden Oil, Ridgeway Hardware, What Cheer Potters, and Thomas Grocery. What Cheer is also home to the Keokuk County Freedom Rock. To find out about the history throughout What Cheer, you may visit the Brick School Museum. Be sure to follow us next week when we have our eighth installment of this series on Ollie.
Sigourney announced their 2016 Homecoming Court on Friday, Sept. 16. Back row: Aaron Michel, Tanner Bos, Ben Appleget and Avery Moore. Front row: Kendall Streigle, Sarina Gretter, Allison Schroeder and Lindsey Wheeldon.
Homecoming week kicks off in Sigourney By CJ Eilers, News Editor Mama Mia! Mama Mia! Sigourney High School celebrates their Homecoming Week with “A Night At The Stadium,” a Queen inspired theme. Each day, the students will dress up for the following “Killer Queen” themes: Freddie Mercury Mustache Monday “Best Friend” Twin Tuesday “Under Pressure” PJ Day Wednesday “We Will Rock You” Spirit/ Gameshirt Thursday “We Are the Champions” Friday Friday will also mark the Homecoming parade down Pleasant Valley Drive to the square, featuring the Sigourney marching band, cheer-
leaders, and Cobra football team beginning at 2 pm. The cheerleaers will also lead a Community Pep Rally after the parade at the bandshell located on the southwest corner of the square. Local businesses are encouraraged to decorate their windows to show school spirit, and may take part in both the parade and rally. All of this leads up to The Cobras matchup against Van Buren Friday night at 7 p.m. For businesses that wish to sign up for the parade, contact Shannon Greiner at shannon.greiner@sigourneyschools.com or call the high school at 641-622-2010 by Friday at noon.
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Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Kathleen Holeman to open 2016-17 Performing and Visual Arts concert series Jazz vocalist and pianist Kathleen Holeman will open the Indian Hills Community College 2016-2017 Performing and Visual Arts concert series on Monday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in St. John Auditorium on the Indian Hills Ottumwa Campus. Holeman will be bringing along her quartet of renowned Kansas City sidemen, including guitarist Rod Fleeman, bassist James Albright, and drummer Sam Wiseman. The concert is free
and open to the public. Holeman is one of the most active freelance singers in the Kansas City area and throughout the Midwest performing in concert halls, nightclubs, churches, and private events as a solo act and as a leader of various musical ensembles. She has been a featured artist at numerous jazz festivals including the Topeka Jazz Festival and the Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival in St. Joseph, Mo., and as a
guest soloist with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra, and the St. Joseph Symphony. Holeman was also the pianist for the ghost bands of Benny Goodman and Harry James. She has released several recordings of popular jazz standards and original material. In addition to her concert performance at Indian Hills, Holeman will be presenting clinics for IHCC vocal and instrumental students.
Delta Days 2016 Kid Games Prizes awarded were: 1st=$1, 2nd=$.50 and 3rd = $.25 11-12 Year Olds Straight Leg Race Caitlyn Smith Nicole Clarahan Erin Dawson Backward Race Nicole Clarahan Caitlyn Smith Erin Dawson Crab Race Erin Dawson Nicole Clarahan Caitlyn Smith 1-Legged Sack Race Erin Dawson Nicole Clarahan Caitlyn Smith 3-Legged Sack Race 1. Evan Dawson and Cade Streigle 2. Erin Dawson and Caitlyn Smith Nicole Clarahan and Rosemary Wheel Barrow Race 1. Nicole Clarahan and Jackson 2. Evan Dawson & Cade Streigle 3. Erin Dawson & Caitlyn Smith 10 - 9 Year Olds Straight Leg Race 1.Kimberly Clarahan 2. Candace 3. Lily Randall Backward Race 1.Kimberly Clarahan 2. Dakota Printz 3. Candace
Crab Race Dakota Printz Kimberly Clarahan Candace 1-Legged Sack Race Kimberly Clarahan Candace Lily Randall 3-Legged Sack Race 1. Kimberly Clarahan and Lily Randall 2. Janelle Carriker and Candace 3. Dakota Printz and Jadyn Smith Wheel Barrow Race 1. Dakota Printz and Braxton Milford 2. Janelle Carriker and Candace 3. Kimberely Clarahan and Lily Randall 8-7-6 Year Olds
3-Legged Sack Race Jadyn H and Kimberely Clarahan Madison Clarahan and Loralie Wheel Barrow Race Karma Coble and Lorali Madison Clarahan and Jadyn 5-4-3 Year Olds Straight Leg Race Abby Davis Kennick Reed Keagan Bennett
Straight Leg Race Abby Davis Keagan Bennett Kennick Reed 1-Legged Sack Race Keagan Bennett Kennick Reed Abby Davis
Backward Race Jadyn H. Karma Cable Madison Clarahan
3-Legged Sack Race 1. Kennick Reed and Madison Clarahan 2. Abby Davis and Karma Coble
1-Legged Sack Race Loralie Jadyn H. Karma Coble
Residents of Sigourney Health Care were treated to the music of Howard Linder of Sigourney and his musician friends on Thursday, Sept. 15. Also joining him was Keokuk County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mick Berg. The group played a pleasing medley of Folk/Americana tunes while listening residents enjoyed ice cream.
Backward Race Abby Davis Keagan Bennett Kennick Reed
Straight Leg Race Jadyn H Lorali Madison Clarahan
Crab Race 1. Jaydn H. 2. Lorali 3. Karma Coble
Music rings through Sigourney Health Care
Long Straight Leg Race Abby Davvis Kennick Reed June Rice directed the races. Helpers were April Davis, Donita Clarahan, Donna Green, Amanda Streigle, Ami Van Patten and other parents.
Delta Days Parade entries and results Delta Days started with a beautiful day and 19 registered runners for the annual Delta Covered Bridge Run. The winners were-12 and under 1 mile, Evan Dawson. 12 and under 2 mile, Emma Witzenberg. 5K Female Bonnie Barnhart. 5K Male Paul Montgomery. Paul’s parents helped with the run. The Delta Parade- Color GuardUS flag carried by Gary Joe VanPatten and the Iowa flag by Nancy VanPatten. Michael Berg sang the National Anthem. The Sigourney Marching Band under the direction of Jessica Meier. Pat Walker driving Sopia Berg “Little Miss Keokuk County Fair and Kash Stuart Little Mr. Keokuk County Fair. Delta Kids Club “Safari-Never play cards with a Cheetah”, driven by their organizer Maggie Goldman 1962 Red Thunderbird owned and driven by Mike Kerr with his oldest granddaughter Laci Droll of North Liberty. Gran Marshalls Larry and Jill Hartwig-Longtime Delta residents and supporters of Delta Day, driven by Babe Hauschild. Larry’s tractor driven by grandson Joe and Shelbie Goldman and Kennick. Keokuk County fair queen Abbey Hartwig driven by Steve McAdams. Little Mr. Delta Aven Chitwood and little Miss Delta Brylee Star Thompson driven by Gary Sterling. Delta Community Fire Dept. vehicles driven by Tony Ingle, Justin Kleinschmidt and Jimmie Carey. Rodney and Jennbifer Hart driving a 1950 Dodge Business Coupe. Gary and Sandy VanPatten driving a 1974 Corvette convertible.
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Neighbors Gas & Grill advertising Kids afternoon activities in the Park, driven by Mark Hammes. Larry and Marilyn Schroeder driving 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero The Keokuk County Democratic Party with a large Donkey. Randall Schultz candidate for Keokuk County Supervisor. Quintin and Warren driving the McAdams Ranger. The Keokuk County Republicans. Sigourney Fire Dept. driven by Cody Young. Larry Hartwigs 3 tractors driven by grandsons Justin and Bentley Clarahan 1947 Farmall “H”, David Coble 1937 John Deere A” and Larry Hartwig III 1936 John Deere “A” Leon Streigle’s Tractors- Cole Streigle driving 1958-720, Frosty Streigle driving 1949-B, Leon Streigle driving 1954. Leon has driven 16 years in the WMT Tractor Ride. Brian Nimtz driving his 1954 John Deere. Ed Molyneux driving his 53 WD Allis Chalmers. Tractor has been in family 63years. 1947 John Deere driven by Pat and Stacia Hammes. IH “H originally owned by Charles and Wilda Denny now owned by Beverly Heisdorrfer and driven by Charles and Wildas greatgreat-grandson Degan Shipley. Steve Buehneman with granddaughter Jada Shipley driving the “C”. A 1937 unstyled John Deere “B” driven by Vickie Buehneman. Don and Coleen Davis driving a 1958 Nash Metro convertible. Delta Methodist Church Float promoting “National Back to Church Sunday” Sept. 18. Evan Dawson riding a 4-Wheeler.
Meridith Wheldon driving her dad’s 1974 Dart Sport “Orange Peel”. Tandem Bicycle ridden by Shirley ad Carolyn Holm. Janielle Carriker, Caitlin Smith, Candice Horn And Rosemary Williams walking. Bb ad Tony Pitsch driving a 1951 Chevy. Sigourney Public Library driven by Austin with passengers- Amanda, Sandy, Alan, Nathan, Patrick, Kimi and Madison. Greg Rasplicka- Bug Man Pest Control. Keokuk County Implement driven by sales gal Brittany Peiffer. Hal Coliver and Nancy West of West Chester “South” Justin Bringman with his 23 Figure * car. What Cheer Fire Dept. unit 2 driven by Travis Acord. Elizabeth Peterson and Beatrice Mango driving a golf cart. Carol Ann Huffman driving a Chey Impalla Convertible’ Team of horses driven by Ethan Bair of Keswick. Elmer Gordan with 24G figure 8 car. Chuck and Barry Denny driving a ranger with June Rice, puling the Delta Covered Bridge replica built to scale by Mary Jane Goll. Followed by a tractor arriving for the annual Delta Tractor Pull. Raffle winner Christine Edmondson Chicken Bingo winners Joe Goldman, Jessie Maxwell, and Gloria Strohman. There were many- many children for face painting, caricature painting, Tom The Terrific Balloon Man, and Kids Games
Marvin D. Copeland of Hedrick, whose family has been on their farm since 1864
Heritage Farm Awards
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Century and Heritage Farm families during a ceremony at the State Fair again this year. To qualify, a family must have owned at least 40 acres for 100 years or more in the case of Century Farms and 150 years or more for a Heritage Farm. This year 320 Century Farms and 103 Heritage Farms were recognized. This year was the 40-year anniversary of the Century Farms program and the 10-year anniversary of the Heritage Farms program. “Being able to recognize these farm families is one of my favorite days of the year. This award is a tremendous celebration of the families who have cared for the land and raised the crops and livestock that
helped build our state and feed the world. To own a farm for 100 or 150 years is a testament to the values of land stewardship, hard work, patience, dedication and perseverance that are found in Iowa’s farm families,” Northey said. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has partnered with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation since 1976 to recognize families that have owned and worked a farm for 100 years or more. Including this year’s recipients, more than 19,000 farms from across the state have been recognized. The Heritage Farm program was started in 2006, on the 30th anniversary of the Century Farm program and now 940 farms have been recognized.
The 2016 Century and Heritage Farms Program ceremony was held at the Iowa State Fair in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion on Thursday, August 18. Craig Hill, President of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, or Joe Heinrich, Vice President of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation joined Northey to recognize all award recipients. “The program acknowledges the deep roots of Iowa agriculture and the special bond that exists between Iowa families and the land they farm,” Northey said. “The Iowa State Fair is a celebration of Iowa and Iowa agriculture, so it’s a great place to recognize the Century Farm and Heritage Farm recipients.”
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Gordon and Sheila Horras of Keota, whose family has been on their farm since 1855.
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District Football Scores 9/16 1A- District 4: Louisa-Muscatine 19 def. Columbus Comm., Columbus Junction 14 Wapello 56 def. Van Buren Comm. 20 Wilton 35 def. Highland, Riverside 18 A- District 6: Lynnville-Sully 53 def. Cardinal, Eldon 0 New London 28 def. Montezuma 22 Winfield-Mt. Union 17 def. Danville 0 8-Man- District 4: Midland, Wyoming 76 def. Easton Valley 12 WACO, Wayland 36 def. Springville 28 Iowa Valley vs. Marengo (ND) 8-Man- District 5 Colo-Nesco 78 def. Melcher-Dallas 28 H-L-V, Victor 77 def. Meskwaki Settlement School 14 Moravia 58 def. Seymour 6
Tri-County continues to struggle as season rolls along Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor TWIN CEDARS–The Trojans have had a hard time this year putting up points, and stopping their opponents from doing the same. That remained the case on Friday a week after a somewhat inspired performance from the Trojans. Twin Cedars laid it on Tri-County early and often and the final score ended up being a lopsided 62-8 in favor of Twin-Cedars. You have to be able to learn from these sort of games and find small things to build around. Tri-County continues to not take care of the football, and when you are turning the ball over that doesn’t bode well for your chances at a victory. Tri-County drops to 1-4 with the loss and will host Seymour this week in Thornburg. The Trojans hope that they can right the ship and turn things around before the season runs out on them.
Avery Moore looking for some running room behind Tanner Bos and Mac Conrad.
SK gives Regina all they can handle in a great football game
Pekin’s Eckley with the tackle of Cole Spoelstra.
Pekin Edges NM in End Zone By RD KEEP The Sun PEKIN—Friday’s contest between two first-year head coaches, one seeking his first home win, the other his first road victory. Brent “Bud” Blakely, a former Pekin Panther, was able to secure the win with the swat of a hand for a 22-21 win. North Mahaska’s Cass Stubbs is still seeking his first road victory. North Mahaska made the end of each half exciting, but the dramatics in the final two minutes was the difference between winning and losing. Trailing 21-14 with 2 minutes 54 seconds to play, the visiting Warhawks took over at their own 15-yard line. Pekin had stuffed North Mahaska’s running game so junior Ben Sherburne used the aerial attack to move down the gridiron. Sherburne went 4-for-6 on the drive hitting senior Brandt Fleener on an 8-yard toss with 56.6 seconds to play. Stubbs considered the kick, but made the decision to go for two versus a possible game-tying kick. That is where the hand of fate doomed the Warhawks. Fleener became the target for the conversion, but junior Ben Eckley made a leap and with an outstretched paw caught just enough of the ball to fall harmlessly to the turf. Without timeouts, Pekin was able to take a knee to earn the win. North Mahaska had a chance to regain possession of the ball, but
Pekin QB Comstock with the throw. on the ensuing onside kick, former Warhawk Levi Long fell on the ball. “I am so proud of the way these guys battled and moved the ball down the field the way they did,” said Stubbs. “We got ourselves down and these guys stepped up that kid just made a great play.” On the other side of the ball, Pekin’s sophomore quarterback Caleb Comstock, who started his first varsity game, kneeled twice to clinch his first win. Comstock had taken over from Trever Northup, who lined up at running back after quarterbacking the Panthers the first three games of the season. “I thought Caleb did a great job coming into the game with the guy he replaced staring across at him,” said Blakely. “He did what we asked
Lone Tree dismantles EV 81-0 Weekly staff college football picks on the gridiron Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor LONE TREE–To say English Valleys football has had a rough season would be a bit of an understatement. The Bears have just not been able to put their hat on anything this season as they continue to be fodder for opponents. They have struggled, but the effort and desire is still there. Nothing has translated on the field though, and to give up three quarters plus of a hundred points is just plain not good. Lone Tree is supposed to be a powerhouse having only moved to 8 man football very recently, so they were playing a team that is very good having been an eleven man team before recently, but still to give up that many points and not be able to score really stings the Bears. EV is now 0-4 on the season and things don’t seem to be getting any easier anytime soon. Next up for EV is a tough Waco-Wayland team that has already throttled Tri-County this season. EV will continue to search for answers in the hopes of getting a few wins before the season runs out.
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Jr. High football kicks off vs. Oskaloosa Tuesday, September 13 Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor KEOTA–The seventh and eighth grade boys from Keota and Sigourney started their Jr. High season last week with seventh losing a tight one to Oskaloosa 24-28, and eighth grade winning 18-6. Cade Molyneux led the way for SK with two rushing touchdowns in the seventh grade game. Cade Striegle added another rushing touchdown. Levi Crawford and Bo Schmidt as well as Molyneux converted two-point conversions for SK as well. Coach Lee Crawford on the seventh graders play; “I thought we played well for the first time this
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group got to play together as one coming out of fifth and sixth grade tackle. This was a tough opener vs. a 3A school.” Eighth grade was led by Luke Hammen at quarterback with three touchdown passes to Brady Puwa, Sam Sieren and Wyatt Sieren. The eighth graders came out on top with a strong passing game and relentless defense. Coach Allan Sellers on his eighth graders performance; “I felt our guys have come a long ways in improving from last years 4-2 team. This was a good opening win over a 3A school with a lot of big players. We look forward to improving for our next opponent EBF on September 29.”
him to do.” Northup fit into his new role just fine collecting a pair of touchdowns gaining 66 yards on 13 carries. He was also a force on defense. He picked off Sherburne and returned the ball 25 yards to the house to score the Panthers’ final points. North Mahaska took advantage of a muffed punt return and Dakota Readshaw fell on it at the Pekin 23-yard line. Spoelstra would dive in from the 3-yard line for the score and Jacob Sampson added the extra point. Penalties and miscues again took its toll on both teams. Pekin was flagged 13 times for 87 yards while the Warhawks had nine fouls for 55 yards. North Mahaska collected two fumbles and turned the ball over just once on Northup’s touchdown interception. “Ben was making good decisions tonight, that just got away from him,” said Stubbs. I thought our defense made some great plays tonight. “It was tough,” said Blakely. “We had to scratch and claw and get up again every time we got knocked down. Each time the kids were able to do it.” North Mahaska (1-3, 0-2) returns home Friday for the annual homecoming contest facing New London. New London shook up the Class A, District 6 after the Tigers edged Montezuma, 28-22, to go 2-0 in the district. Pekin (2-2, 1-1) will face Cardinal, who is seeking to rebound after their first loss of the season at No. 7 Lynnville-Sully. NM 7 Pekin 0
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Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor IOWA CITY–The final score of 50-28 really doesn’t do this game justice. The Cobras walked into the lion’s den carrying a big stick and gave the great beast all it could handle. Unless you have been living under a rock for the past decade the level of excellence and standard of success that Marv Cook and the Regina program have come to expect is second to known in the state of Iowa. That Regina coaching staff had its hands full Friday, September 16 against Sigourney-Keota trying to figure out the Cobras. More specifically they were trying to figure out how to stop Avery Moore. The scoring began early and it continued often throughout this game. Avery Moore took the third SK play from scrimmage 83 yards for a touchdown run less than a min and a half into the game. Regina quarterback Michael Conlon marched his team right down the field capping their drive off with a 27-yard touchdown pass to make the game 7-6 in favor of Regina. The second quarter started with a Regina touchdown about three minutes in on a quarterback sneak from the goal line to put Regina up 14-6. Then after an SK turnover Regina was poised to extend their lead when they fumbled inside the five going in. SK recovered, but two plays later they were stopped in the end zone for a safety making it a 16-6 game with five minutes left in the half. With just under 1:45 left in the half Moore struck again this time from 54 yards out on some fancy footwork used along the sidelines. Luke Greiner added the 2-point conversion to make the score 16-14 Regina. Conlon threw his second touchdown pass of the night with only 4 seconds remaining in the half hitting Jacob Phillips from 15 yards out to extend the Regina 22-14 after the missed extra point. The second half was the Isaac Vollstedt show as Regina leaned heavily on their big running back. “All the screens that they ran in the first half seemed to soften up our defense in the middle and opened those lanes for him to run through in the second half ”, Said head coach of SK Jared Jensen about his defense and their effort on stopping Vollstedt. After Vollstedt went in from 9 yards out to put Regina up 29-14. Then on a Sigourney-Keota punt attempt Avery Moore handled a bad snap and was able to squeak past the return team and find open space once again rumbling for a 69-yard touchdown run. Then later on in the third quarter Greiner hit Moore for a 77-yard touchdown pass and run, emphasis on the run, making the score 29-28 pending the point after attempt. SK decided to go for two, but Greiner
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Avery Moore with a game for the ages on Friday night, accounting for 375 yards and four touchdowns. was unable to cross the goal line, thus making it a 29-28 game with five minutes to play in the fourth. SK trailed 36-28 after another Vollstedt rushing touchdown to end the third. That lead was extended to 4228, that’s when Greiner led SK down the field hitting Moore on a long pass play setting SK up inside the red zone with around five minutes to play. They were unable to punch it in when three straight plays netted them negative yardage, and SK seemed to run out of steam at the end. Moore had a night for the ages against one of the best defenses in 1A football. Moore accounted for 238 rushing yards on 18 carries. He also had three receptions for 105 yards. Avery had three rushing touchdowns, and one receiving touchdowns. With the 32 yards added in the kick return game Avery accounted for an amazing 375 yards in total. Luke Greiner added 122 yards through the air with a touchdown pass to Avery Moore. Greiner had a lot more rushing yards then the nine he ended up with, but lost roughly 25 to 30 on the Cobras final possession when things somewhat unraveled. Noah Boender led the Cobras with 13.5 tackles, and Cooper Greiner delivered a textbook clean, but utterly vicious, hit on Regina’s QB as well. Alec Schuster had nine tackles before having to leave the game with a leg injury. The Cobras also lost Carson Crawford early on in this one and that really hurt the change of pace that they had established between their various running backs. Coach Jensen had a lot of good things to say about his team after such a hard-fought game; “I and the Cobra family are so proud of how these guys played. They played to win for three and a half quarters and laid it all out showing their true character.” Next up for SK will be a home game against Van Buren.
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Football Avery Moore, Sigourney-Keota Will Flanegin, Tommy Stout, Tristan Bell and Nick Ives all had good times at EV.
Summer Barthelman had a good showing at EV as well.
Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor NORTH ENGLISH- The Savage boys cross country team had a very good showing at North English’s Knoll Ridge Country Club. The girls also had some very good individual performances, but no team results though. Tyler Crawford continues to get stronger and faster as the year goes on as he
Graff (44th 27:19) all were very good and made their school proud with their performance. Sigourney has had a good season and looks to continue it at BGM on Monday, September 19. Coach Harter’s team looks to take that next stride and get a number one finish at BGM or shortly there after to really make their end of the season push.
Sigourney cross country boys take second at EV came in eleventh with a time of 18:49. Crawford has had a good year and has steadily finished higher and higher each meet. Tommy Stout (19th 19:28), Tristan Bell (20th 19:31), Will Flanegin (21st 19:32), Paul Montgomery (25th 19:53), Dawson Webster (27th 20:08) and Nick Ives (34th 20:36) each made fantastic times and helped bring second place to the Savages.
Tipton was the only school to beat Sigourney. The Savages topped Wilton, Montezuma and Wapello as well as a handful of other teams. The girls had a few runners in this meet, but not enough to register a girls team result. However, there were three girls who were very impressive. Summer Barthelman (13th 23:50), Paige Thompson (22nd 24:26) and Lainey
English Valleys XC hangs tough with stiff competition at Lynnville-Sully Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor SULLY- Both EV boys and girls varsity faced off against some of the areas finest cross country athletes on Thursday, September 15 at Lynnville-Sully. The girls took tenth place overall, and the boys finished 13th. The boys were led by Jacob Glandon (20:47) who finished 33rd. Charlie Axmear (21:11) had a good finish as well bringing in 41st, and Thomas Glandon posted a (22:07) to
put him in 57th. Sage Coffman, Tanner Mihal and Clayton Morrison all posted decent times and ran well. There were three girls who finish in the top 50 against the competitive field at Sully. Hannah Greene (24:34) kicked it into gear and stormed into 14th place. Brooke Coffman (27:27) and Isabel Schneider (27:49) pulled in 41st and 46th respectfully. Isabella Fisher, who had a good race, also finished in the top 75 in the large field, and Hannah Post ran a fine race as well.
Shane Reed dominates one EV cross country girls person best shot tourney at have great showing at home Sigourney golf course Sunday Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor NORTH ENGLISH- English Valleys played host to several teams on Tuesday, September 13. Knoll Ridge Country Club was the site for a well-run and competitive cross country meet. Tipton came away from North English with the overall victory on the boy’s side as well as the girls, but EV had a good showing, especially the girls. Varsity girls finished fourth overall with Hannah Greene (24:04)
finishing 18th. Isabel Schneider took 21st, Brooke Coffman 23rd, Isabella Fisher 27th and Hannah Post 66th. The girls had an excellent showing and were able to finish in the top half at the meet. The varsity boys came in tenth with Jacob Glandon taking 23rd and Charlie Axmear finishing 26th. Other boys who ran well and finished in decent times were Thomas Glandon, Sage Coffman, Tanner Mihal and Clayton Morrison.
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Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor SIGOURNEY- Shane Reed of Sigourney ran away with the one person best shot tourney held at Sigourney on Sunday, September 18. Reed shot a seven under 63 beating
out Matthew Ehret who shot a 65. One-person best shot is the player getting two shots on each stroke in a round of 18 holes. Reed topped some local golfers from Sigourney and the surrounding area including yours truly with relative ease.
Pekin XC takes first in boys, second in girls at Lynnville-Sully Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor SULLY- Pekin pride is running strong with the cross country team this season. Pekin once again had an overall team effort from both the boys and girls varsity squads that resulted in another fantastic finish for the Panthers at Diamond Trail Golf Course in Sully. The boys beat out CMB, Eddyville, Pella Christian amongst others in this event. Pekin won by a margin of 45 points over runner-up CMB. Ryan Millikin (2nd) and Malcolm Myers (3rd) continued to post great times coming in at 17:42 and 17:59 respectively. Chris Ellens from PCM was the only runner to top the two elite Panther runners. Colten Glosser finished in the top ten at number nine with a 19:02. Sam Roth was 11th at 19:20, and Cameron Little took 21st with a 20:07 time. Tanner Conger (44th) and Jayden Denny (49) also helped bring home the victo-
ry for the Pekin boys at Lynnville-Sully. The girls were oh-so-close yet again to winning another meet, but fell just short of CMB by 21 points. Shea Dahlstrom (2nd) continues her outstanding success posting a time of 21:51, only 10 seconds behind first place. Remi Duwa took ninth with a 23:26 and Emilee Linder soared into 11th place. Mackenzie Martin (16th), Zoey Wright (17th), Hunter Lock (20th) and Kelly Myers (22nd) all ran good times and excellent races. Ayren Essary came in an impressive 37th. Jordyn Earnest, Kodi Dailey and Kira Smith came in 59th, 60th and 61st. Kaylee Haile and Shannon Saeger were 78th and 79th respectively. Also, Tara Kielkopf and Makenne Myers finished 89 and 90. Katie Jones did a great job finishing ahead of a handful of runners as well. Pekin has had an amazing season thus far, and they will look to continue their success Monday at Albia.
Avery once again was dazzling, only this time against one of the most dominant football teams in Iowa history, the Regina Regals out of Iowa City. Moore made mincemeat of the stout Regal defense to the tune of 18 carriers for 238 yards and three rushing touchdowns. He also had three receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown. With his 32 kick return yards added in he accounted for an astonishing 375 total yards and four touchdowns, including a scramble of 70 yards on a botched punt snap that he turned into six points. Moore also had 6.5 tackles on defense and punted the ball three times for SK for 144yards, averaging 48 yards a punt. This may very well be one of the truly dominant performances that we may see all year in 1A football from a single player. To achieve what he did against a tremendous opponent such as Regina makes his winning of this award a no brainer.
Cross Country Shea Dahlstrom, Pekin
Shea has been one of the most dominant runners this season so far, and shows no signs of letting up. This past week Dahlstrom finished in second place with a time 21:51, a mere ten seconds behind the first place winner at Lynnville-Sully. Shea was also outstanding at St. Louis and has constantly finished in the top five at meets. She has helped the Pekin Panthers girls cross country team with her outstanding leadership all season and continues to make her mark in cross country.
Volleyball
Myrissa Garber, Tri-County Myrissa Garber played a huge role in Tri-County getting two wins this past week with her leadership and outstanding play on the court. Tri-County had one win on the year headed into this week, but now are playing very good volleyball at the right time of the year. Garber plays a direct role in the Trojans recent success with her 42 assists on the week, 24 of which came against EV on Thursday. She also had ten kills and 13 digs. She put the ball into play for the most part at around a .90% rate on her serves as well. Myrissa Garber is your volleyball athlete of the week due to her great work ethic and team leadership as well.
Bowling Scores League: Pinbusters week 5 1.Team 4 (Brenda) 29-6 2. Mannor House 24-11 3. Guttter Buddies 21-14 4. Cassesns’ Country 21-14 5. The Misfits 16-19 6. PPME 14-21 7. Scared Splitless 13-22 8. BYE 2-33 Men: Scratch Game-Jamie Pascual Sr. 222 Scratch Series- Tom Pietsch 561 Women: Scratch Game- Becky Crawford 162 Scratch Series-
Becky Crawford 444 League: Lady Strikers 1. Sigourney BP 21-7 2. Keokuk County Bowl 17-11 3. Alderson Tractor 13-15 4. 7 C’s Winery 13-15 5. Garden Gate 11-17 6. C&D Trucking 9-19 Individual Scratch Series: 1. Morgan Pilcher 510, 2. Kandy Bird 508, Trisha Brooks 502. Individual Scratch Game: 1. Carrie Grover 192, 2. Beverly Muntz 189, 3. Kandy Bird 181
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Both teams played well and played to win.
EV and Tri-County go the distance in volleyball Thursday Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor NORTH ENGLISH–The Tri-County Trojans outlasted the English Valleys Bears in a hard fought volleyball matchup on Thursday, September 15 at EV. The Trojans took the match in five games 3-2 to get a big win for Tri-County on the backend of the season. The bears had several players really play well including Audrey Grove who attacked the net all night. Alyson Warwick and Morgan Bruns also played big up front. Grace Conrad led the Bears in assists, and Maleah Ackerman also had a good showing. Head coach Becky Becker of EV said the following about her teams performance Thursday; “Of course the loss was disappointing; I firmly believe we could have won. But our overall play was the best and most consistent of the season. We have to continue working on transitioning quicker, and reading better on defense, but I was extremely pleased with how in sync we played, and with how much better our decision making was.” Myrissa Garber, who dished out 24, led Tri-County in assists. Michaela Lundy had 12 kills on the match out of 32 attempts, and Katlyn Little showed great effort with 12 digs. Tri-County head coach Sydney Davis said the following regarding her teams play; “I think the team
finally started to play volleyball like we know how to. We did a great job of finding the open spots and seeing the floor. We also did a great job of moving our feet on defense, talking and making EV set up their offense. This was Tri-County’s second win of the season as they continue to grow as a team. While EV continues to fight through a tough stretch of games and make a run at improvement this season.
Michaela Lundy attempts the kill at North Mahaska Saturday.
Sigourney continues to find themselves this season.
Sigourney and Tri-County participate at North Mahaska volleyball tourney Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor NEW SHARON–Sigourney and Tri-County are two teams in similar situations. They both have had tough seasons thus far and both are trying to build for the future and both teams have been playing better volleyball as of late. Sigourney has a younger team and is really getting their young athletes some valuable experience for the future. Tri-County is trying to finish strong behind some really tough senior leaders they possess. Micheala Lundy ended the day with 3 blocks, 6 kills and Megan Edmundson had 2 blocks. Emma Miover played libero this weekend and ended the day with 20 digs. Myrissa Garber led the team with 11 assists. The two teams met in the tournament, both missing several key players, but Tri-County was victorious
2-0 vs. Sigourney. Tri-County lost their other two games to Grinnell and North Mahaska 0-2. The two teams will face off again this upcoming Tuesday night and it should be a good contest between two teams attempting to get some conference wins under their belts before the conference tournament comes around the corner. This tournament wasn’t measured for either team on wins and loses but on improvement, which both had glimpses of from time to time in this tournament on Saturday, September 17. Both teams had their struggles as well, and both were missing some key players. Both Sigourney and Tri-County will continue to navigate the rest of the season hoping to get different results and work hard towards improving their records. Next up for Tri-County will be a
matchup against Keota. For Sigourney their next game will be another tough one against and Iowa Valley
team who they lost to on Saturday in this tourney. Both teams play Monday, September 19.
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Sigourney falls 0-3 Tri-County wins in three to Belle Plaine at home sets vs. Keota volleyball Lundy with the kill attempt.
Kearstan Schmidt with the attack.
Pekin loses to Wapello in straight sets at home Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor PEKIN–The Panthers had a rough go of it against Wapello in volleyball on Thursday, September 15 at Pekin. It wasn’t through a lack of effort that Pekin fell, but they were just unable to string together enough points to really strike close in this matchup. The first set was a back and forth one which saw Pekin come with a few points on several occasions before falling. Sets two and three were all Wapello however and the Panthers now find
themselves 6-7 on the season. The Pekin Panthers that stuck out statistically in this one are; Whitney Johnson with 13 digs, Kaitlyn Conger with four kills and Haley Gambell led the team with three aces. Pekin will head to Moravia on Monday for a quad meerting their between Moravia, Cardinal and Van Buren. The Panthers continue to fight through the season and make a push for the post season.
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Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor SIGOURNEY–The Savages were swept three games to none against the Belle Plaine Plainsman on Thursday, September 15. The Lady Savages were able to make a run in each of the games, even coming within a few points of Belle Plaine in the third set, but they were unable to win a set and sent the home fans home without a win on this particular night. Sigourney continues to improve
this season and really played competitive in this match. They just couldn’t get over the hump and struggled in several crucial moments in the third set However, the fact that set number three was so close despite Belle Plaine leading 2-0 after the first two was a great sign for head coach Chris Carter’s squad. Sigourney will continue to look for improvements as the season rolls along.
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EV is foiled in volleyball by Iowa Valley Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor MARENGO–English Valleys fell victim to the Tigers of Iowa Valley on September 12. The Bears had a hard time getting much going against a very talented Tigers volleyball squad,
as they were swept 3 games to nothing at Iowa Valley. The Bears did have 33 digs as a team, and did a good job of putting their serves in play, but the shear talent of Iowa Valley was too much to handle. Junior Sydney Olson had three kills and five digs to lead the way for EV, while Mallory Hester put together three assists and three digs.
English Valleys Iowa Valley
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Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor THORNBURG–Tri-County continues to play well as of late winning yet another SICL game against Keota. Coach Sydney Davis has really got the Trojans playing their best volleyball at the right time as they now have won three games in a week’s time. The Trojans only had two wins all of last season, and they now have four this year doubling that number already. Myrissa Garber continued her outstanding play distributing the
ball around. Kearstan Schmidt had some good timely serves that helped rally in the third game, Katlyn Little and Michaela Lundy attacked the net throughout, and Nikayla Dowd played all out hitting the deck several times in an effort to dig shots. The Tri-County Trojans had good contributions from all and have really played good team volleyball of late. They will have a matchup against Sigourney on Tuesday night for their next game, and look to continue their winning ways.
The Trojans are riding a bit of a hot streak, winning three in the past week.
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