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September Calendar
Library Events
Tuesday, September 27: 2 p.m. Cooking Club - a new club that is starting at the library. We will discuss recipes at the first meeting and when the group meets again they will bring in what they decided to make to share with the rest of the club. Each meeting will have a theme or what recipes the group will look through. Wednesday, September 28: 1:30 p.m. Early Dismissal Movie Day - “Zootopia”. This program is for all ages. The program will be over by 3:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church blood drive
On Thursday September 22, the Holy Trinity church will host a blood drive form 2:45-7:30pm at 109 N. Lincoln Street
Fall Vintage Market
Including vintage, antique, rustic and junk Friday September 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday September 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at 2565 220th Street (on county road G36) Washington
Cindy Atwood Memorial Quilt Show
Quilts done by Cindy will be on display for viewing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 24 at the Hi-$ Auction building in Sigourney. Anyone who owns a quilt made by Cindy willing to display, call Stephanie before Friday September 23 at 641-790-1933
Over 40 Keokuk County firefighters attended training in Keota on September 14
Preparing for call 101 Amie Van Patten Regional Editor December 22, 1999. Just a normal day for most of us. In fact, most probably do not even remember what they were doing that day. That was not the case for a Keokuk Fire Chief Mark Wessler. That is a day that forever replays in the back of his mind. The day that a normal structural fire turned deadly and took the lives of three children that occupied the home and three of his men. Wessler was planning on taking the holiday season off. He said his intentions were to even go get his wife a real Christmas present, not a gift on December 24 from the local gas station shelf. His intention was to go get payroll, get checks sent out and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and go on his way. Until that call came in. His men were working a motor vehicle accident. When he walked in to the office, he heard dispatch go off with a structural fire with three chil-
dren trapped inside. He explains how dispatch was pretty shaken up from the call. He got into his car and heard the shift man say that they were going to stop at the hospital and pick up a fire fighter that was there from the first call and go to the scene. Wessler then told dispatch he would pick her up and to the scene they went. Wessler got emotional as he told the rest of his recollection of that day as forty- five volunteer local fire department men sat and listened at the Keota Fire Department during county wide training on September 14. That blaze on Dec. 22, 1999, was among the deadliest in Iowa history, prompting sweeping changes in the way fire departments around the world train. Although the town looked like any other town during the Christmas holiday, instead of worrying about last minute shopping, there were six funerals being planned and that was something that Wessler said he still thinks about every day.
A fire that began when a stove had been left on led to a structural fire. It was a scene that his men worked on daily. Wessler explained that in Keokuk, they average between four to six fires daily. He felt that his men were trained and knew exactly how to do their job. But fire does not discriminate. What can be a routine situation can be deadly. He further talked about how you can do the same routine 100 times but on time 101, that same fire can end in a different way. Wessler went on and explained that in life you have to crawl before you walk, walk before you run, and when you get older you stop running so fast and go back to walking. Then is when he feels he truly learned what he needed to know about being a fire fighter. When he quit running and walked. He said if he could go back and start his career as a fire fighter over, there are many things that he would change. CALL 101 to page 2
Photo of the week
Three year old Matthew Peiffer is the son of Brittany and Chris Peiffer and grandson of Nadine Osweiler of Keota. In July of 2015, Chris took this photo of him and submitted it to a local magazine in which it was chosen as the cover. At the time, Matthew was two and is shown with his best friend, Bailey, a springer/brittany spaniel sitting on the snout of the International Harvester corn head, belonging to his great uncles Tom and Patrick Peiffer of Harper. Matthew’s shirt even says locally grown! These two have been best buds from the day one. As you can tell they don’t take staying clean too lightly.
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.
Keokuk County Historical Society Open House
The 40th Annual Historical Society open house will be September 25 at the KCHS building on the corner of East and Elm street in Sigourney from 1 to 4 p.m. The Stone House will be open from 3 to 4 p.m. at 321 N. Shuffle ton also
Wellman Fire Department Fundraiser for Jim Seward
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Abby Schulte
Freshman Class Senator
Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Abby Schulte has a passion for the world of politics. That became apparent when she helped get presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to visit Keota High School last year. Abby is continuing with government at Simpson college, where she is currently a freshman. The student government association of Simpson college works to advocate for students, improve residence life on campus, and allocate funding for different student organizations, and capital improvement projects. Each class elects one president and four senators. Abby ran for senator and won. To campaign for the election, Abby had to hang up posters around campus and go
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around and talk to students about why she felt she was qualified for the position. “I’m very honored to have been elected and excited to get to work helping make Simpson the best it can be!” Schulte says.
The youth will present their trip at the United Church of Faith September 25 at 4 p.m
Keota youth make their mark in Nashville Amie Van Patten Regional Editor While most kids spend the summer poolside or relaxing, thirteen Keota area youth took off for Nashville, TN to lend a helping hand during a six day mission trip from July 23 to July 29. Accompanied by four adults, these teens were able to help prepare and serve at a location that serves over 18,000 meals a week. They also helped at the the school, painted, did repair jobs, went to nursing homes and helped the mentally and physically challenged. The group along with Pastor Mark, a local Nash-
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ville Pastor, also went into a housing development that Pastor Mark volunteers at Monday thru Friday to meet with children and engage in activities and play games such as wiffle ball. Pastor Mark goes to this development and follows these children and even gets college students to volunteer with tutoring to help them excel. With his help, many of those students have been able to be placed on the honor roll. If you would like to hear more about the mission, you can join these youth at the United Church of Faith on September 25 at 4 p.m. as they present information about their experience on the trip.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Community
September Continued from front work for an extended time due to a long hospital stay, surgery, and recuperation time on September 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wellman Fire station. This is a free will donation and proceeds go to Jim and his family.
Free Diabetes Education
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 Sept 23. For any questions or to sign up, please contact Joyce at 616-204-4748 or email her at joycehaase@gmail.com
Youth Plus After Prom Breakfast
Free will donation breakfast serving pancakes, eggs, sausage and muffins on Sunday October 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lagos Acres. Proceeds help make after prom possible.
Red Cross Blood Drive
If you are interested in helping with a Red Cross blood drive on December 20 contact Melanie Saresky at 319-461-1372
Bingo
Bingo is held every Friday at the Keokuk Care Center at 1 pm
KCSD Board Meeting
The Keota School Board meets the second Thursday of each month, typically at 6:30 p.m.
Keota VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary meets the third Tuesday of each month, typically at the VFW building.
Keota Unlimited
Keota Unlimited meets the second Monday of each month in the Libertyville Savings Bank conference room at 7 p.m.
Keokuk County Supervisors
The Keokuk County Supervisors meet weekly on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at the Keokuk County Courthouse boardroom.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meetings for AA (open) are held in the Wellman Municipal Building basement every Thursday at 8 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Support
Alzheimer’s Support Group meetings are held the first Monday of each month at the Presbyterian Church in Washington at 6:30 p.m.
Keota Eagle Deadlines
The Keota Eagle deadline for all content and advertisements is Friday at noon. Submissions can be dropped off at the office, mailed to P.O. Box 18 Keota, Iowa 52248, or emailed to keotanews@midamericapub.com.
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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 Watcher at Keokuk County Public Health to register at 641-622-3575
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Dedication Video Completed
The Keota Veteran’s Memorial Dedication ceremony video has been completed and is now available through members of the committee, at Libertyville Savings Bank, and County Line Mart. CALL 101 from front On December 4, just 18 days before the deadly fire that took his men, he walked into work and one of his men told him of the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. fire that claimed the lives of six firefighters on December 3. He recalls a simple response of, “That is too bad,” and continuing with his day. It never occurred that just weeks later, his department would experience the same tragedy. “My life changed that day. Not only my life, but my family’s life.” Now Wessler talks to departments in hope that they will never have to experience what he has since that day, or what the families of the deadly Massachusetts fire did. “I hope that you never have to go to the door of a wife or mother or husband or family member to tell them that they have lost a loved one”.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, fire departments need to ensure that adequate staff are available to respond to emergency incidents, ensure that departments are trained in defensive search, that there is always communication through radios and face-to-face communication, as well as ensure that there is accountability for all personnel working a scene, make sure that all fire fighters wear and use all devices involved and needed during fighting and ensure that departments are using a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) and keeping that team in position. Wessler explained that in order to operate to the best of their ability, departments need to train. Whether they have been on a department a day or a decade, the risks remain. Departments need to pull together
especially in small towns. He asked how many are available on an average day at 11:30 a.m. when a call goes out. In smaller towns where career fire departments are not available, those numbers continue to go down. He continues to explain that departments need to learn to operate on the same guidelines as surrounding departments so that when mutual aid is called, the call will carry out proficiently. He ended the evening with telling the men he hoped they would take one or two things away from the evening that would stick in their minds, other than the wonderful meal of pork loin that was provided. To make sure that the county departments are working together because at the end of the day- every department has one thing in common, they are working to protect the people.
Multiple Garage Sales In Keota Will Have Maps Available
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 Music Boosters Birthday Calendar
The Keota Eagle
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I want to thank everyone who sent me a birthday card for my 55th Birthday! Nicholas Heisdorffer
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
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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)
Jacob and Lily Flynn
Wilson Memorial Library Summer Reading Winners Jacob and Lily Flynn were the winners of the drawing held by the Wilson Memorial Library for their summer reading program, “On your Mark, Get Set, Read.” Over the course of the
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summer the students participating read over 200 books and 13,000 minutes! Having won the drawing held by the library Jacob and Lily will each be receiving a Kindle Fire tablet.
Youth Plus After Prom Breakfast at Lagos Acres, Keota
Sunday, Oct. 2 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
Serving Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage and Muffins
FREE WILL OFFERING Proceeds help make After Prom party possible
Wellman Fire Department
Pork Burger Meal Fundraiser/Silent Auction Live Auction at 7 p.m. with Dwight Duwa
for Jim Seward Sunday, Sept. 25 - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Wellman Fire Station
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
September 21 to September 28 September 21- Bryan Casper, Maitland Sieren, M/M Kevin Adrian, M/M Devin Sanders September 22- Xen Stoner, Robyn Vogel, M/M Devin Sanders September 23- Mike Sullivan, Scott Brees, John Mather, Chad Ryan, Todd Vittetoe September 24- Zach Sieren, Todd Clarahan, Abby Purkeypile, Jeremy Geil, Ethan Weber September 25- Jill Bader, Avery Conrad, Jack Buesing September 26- Melinda Eakins, M/M Steven Nolte, M/M Patrick Vogel September 28- Lucas Snedigar, M/M Daniel Clarahan, M/M Jeff Hookham, M/M Larry Lyle, M/M, Andrew Shafer
Goodwin Senior Dining Menu
September 21-September 28 September 21- Scalloped potatoes and ham, tomato spoon salad, fruit, monster cookie bar September 22- Swedish meatballs, noodles, chop salad, baked apples September 23- Potato crusted fish, crispy cube potatoes, California blend, fruit September 26- Soft shell taco, rice, bean salad, strawberries and ice cream September 27- Pepper steak, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, green beans, butterscotch pudding September 28- Roast Pork, cheesy potatoes, Italian vegetables, apricots
Church Services Bethel United Methodist Church
Pastor Nick Needham 319-329-6020 6 miles East of Sigourney on Highway 92. Website: thebethelumc.org Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Alive at Five every first and third Sunday at 5 p.m.
Holy Trinity Parish
109 N Lincoln St. Pastor Rev. Charles Fladung - 641622-3426 Email - fladungc@diodav.org Deacon Jim Striegel – 641-634-2896 Bookkeeping – Bulletins – Secretary Kara Sobaski – 319-461-4501 Email – kmdotski@hotmail.com Parish Office Phone – 641-6363883 Office hours are - Wednesday & Friday from 9 - 11 a.m. Bulletin deadline is Wednesday at 9 a.m. For ease in relaying messages for bulletin, send via email to: stmarysgrnyia@telecom.net. On Saturdays before the start of the 4 p.m. Mass, at either Saint Mary or Holy Trinity, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 3 – 3:30 p.m.
United Church of Faith
Pastor Michael Druhl 201 North Ellis Street, PO Box 208 Keota, IA 52248-0208 (641)636-3825 keotaucf@cloudburst9.net - email www.keotaucf.org - webpage Keota UCF – face book page Sunday Worship Service - 9 a.m. Youth Sunday School – 9:15-10 a.m. Wednesday, September 21–Worship committee meeting @ 7 p.m. Sunday, September 25–Liturgist: Jeff Sprouse Usher: Larry Sanders Greeters: Holly & Nick Beinhart & Cheri & Scott Westendorf Candle Lighters: Holly & Nick Beinhart Musician: Jane Edwards & Janie Westendorf CYM Mission Trip presentation @ 4 p.m.
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.;
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.
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. 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 Sun, August 14 9 a.m. Sunday Worship w/Communion, followed by fellowship Tuesday, August 16 9 a.m. Bible Study Sunday, August 21 9 a.m. Sunday Worship followed by fellowship
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.
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
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Coming to the EV History Center… He flew the last mission of World War II On Sunday, September 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 film about his life titled “The Last Man Standing.” This documentary 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.
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Summer Surge in Automated Phone Scam Calls; Requests for Fake Tax Payments Using iTunes Gift Cards The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to stay vigilant against an increase of IRS impersonation scams in the form of automated calls and new tactics from scammers demanding tax payments on iTunes and other gift cards. The IRS has seen an increase in “robo-calls” where scammers leave urgent callback requests through the phone telling taxpayers to call back to settle their “tax bill.” These fake calls generally claim to be the last warning before legal action is taken. Once the victim calls back, the scammers may threaten to arrest, deport or revoke the driver’s license of the victim if they don’t agree to pay. “It used to be that most of these bogus calls would come from a live-person. Scammers are evolving and using more and more automated calls in an effort to reach the largest number of victims possible,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “Taxpayers should remain alert for this summer surge of phone scams, and watch for clear warning signs as these scammers change tactics.” In the latest trend, IRS impersonators are demanding payments on
iTunes and other gift cards. The IRS reminds taxpayers that any request to settle a tax bill by putting money on any form of gift card is a clear indication of a scam. Some examples of the varied tactics seen this year are: Demanding payment for a “Federal Student Tax.” See IR-2016-81. Demanding immediate tax payment for taxes owed on an iTunes or other type of gift card Soliciting W-2 information from payroll and human resources professionals. See IR-2016-34. “Verifying” tax return information over the phone. See IR-2016-40. Pretending to be from the tax preparation industry. See IR-201628 Since these bogus calls can take many forms and scammers are constantly changing their strategies, knowing the telltale signs is the best way to avoid becoming a victim. The IRS will never: Call to demand immediate payment over the phone, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill. Threaten to immediately bring in
local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe. Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money and you don’t owe taxes, here’s what you should do: Do not give out any information. Hang up immediately. Contact TIGTA to report the call. Use their “IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting” web page or call 800366-4484. Report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Use the “FTC Complaint Assistant” on FTC.gov. Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” in the notes. If you think you might owe taxes, call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040.
Some Antibiotics in Animal Feed Will Require Veterinary Feed Directive Beginning Jan. 1
In an effort to protect human and animal health from the rise of antibiotic resistance, the Food and Drug Administration has issued new guidelines that will regulate medically important antibiotic use in animal feed. Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, veterinary oversight will be required when using medically important antibiotics for treatment, prevention and control through Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD). Antibiotics classified as non-medically important are not affected by the VFD.
Complete information on the Veterinary Feed Directive (AS 0011) is available online through the Extension Store. “The VFD ensures that the veterinarian and producer are using antibiotics that are medically important for therapeutic purposes, and that they are necessary and warranted,” said Chris Rademacher, ISU Extension and Outreach swine veterinarian. “Producers who want to continue to use a VFD drug must have a VFD from a licensed veterinarian
that they have a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship with. This will promote more veterinary-producer interactions that will guide the decisions to use medically important antibiotics for mass medication (feed or water).” Producers are required to keep their VFDs on file for two years. In addition, veterinarians and feed manufacturers who do not abide by the VFD regulations could face fines or the revocation of their licenses.
The Dutch Creek Flyers held a meeting September 11. There were 17 members in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 5 by Ted Greiner. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bryce Greiner. We had a lot of new members at this meeting which was fun. We did a short 20 question fair version activity to give everyone a chance to meet. This was our first meeting of the new year so we had a lot of business to take care of. We started by electing officers for the year. Cooper Sieren was elected
as club president. Bailey Sieren was elected as club vice president. Greta Sieren was elected as club secretary. Carmen Sieren was elected as club reporter. We had a lot of great candidates and it was a tight race for many of the offices. We discussed community service for the year. We agreed to do roadside cleanup, canned food drive, mitten/hat drive and possibly assisting with the Kewash Trailhead. There were a more community service ideas, but we decided to discuss those at our next meeting. We came
up with activity ideas and decided as a club that we would like to do a tour of a farm or some ag related place. Record books and award applications are due into leaders by Sept. 25. We decided as a club to try to meet the first Sunday of each month around 5 when possible. Our next meeting will be held at Bailey and Hunter Sierens home on Oct. 2 at 5. We will be having a fun evening of Ag Olympics, hayrack ride and food!!! Cooper and Carmen Sieren will be giving presentations.
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4-H Happy New Year Party Planned Washington County 4-H is ready to ring in the new 4-H year with their Happy New Year Party! Each new 4-H year begins in September. This year Washington County has set an enrollment goal of 400 members. To help 4-H families through the online enrollment process, the Extension Office will be open from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Sept 19 for a New Year Party. In addition to enrollment assistance, staff will be available to answer other 4-H questions. Light snacks and prize drawings will also be a part of the event. Come, enjoy each other, and get ex-
cited about the new year. Those wanting more information about 4-H and any new members are also welcome to this open house at Extension Office on Sept 19 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. to learn more about what 4-H has to offer youth of Washington County. Contact the Washington County Extension Office with any questions 319-6534811. Follow “Washington County 4-H – Iowa” on Facebook for up to date information on 4-H events and other youth programs from Washington County Extension and Outreach.
4-H Youth Committee Members Look to Expand for New Year The 4-H mission says “4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences.” 4-H in Washington County cannot be what it is today without the many different types of volunteers. The 4-H Youth Committee is one type of volunteer position. This 18 member adult group meets monthly to review and plan 4-H and youth events for the county. Although it is not a requirement, members often were 4-H members themselves and want to stay involved as adults. “4-H was a vital part of my life growing up and I had many great experiences that helped me become who I am today. I want give that same opportunity to current 4-H’ers and make sure they have the most positive 4-H experience they can,” says Jodi Ebert about her time on youth committee. “Being involved Youth Committee allows me to have a voice and play an active role in 4-H today as an adult.” This group is invaluable to the 4-H program as they are often the
key people at events to help with registrations, set up, meal preparation, time keeping, and supervision of groups. This group also evaluates the rule book, supports leaders, recruits new members, and creates partnerships with businesses in the community. Washington County 4-H is in need of adults who want to positively impact the program by using their strong marketing skills, event planning skills, community connections, or interest in youth development. Current 4-H Youth Committee members include Kerri Bell, Suzanne Black, John Carter, Lisa Clark, Brandi Dawson, Jodi Ebert, Andy Eichelberger, Tabitha Hahn, John Palmer, Matthew Pemberton, Christal Quigley, Brent Schneider, Brian Sieren, Cody Smith, Nicole Stoutner, Tad Tebockhorst, Julie Vogel, and Verlin Yoder The 4-H Youth Committee is currently looking for new members to start in January of 2017 for a three year term. If interested in being a part of this group, please contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811.
4-H Record Book Deadline Washington County 4-H’ers are reminded 4-H record books need turned in to 4-H club leaders soon. They must evaluate and nominate all record book award winners to the Extension Office by October 1. All members are eligible to apply for the CBI Bank and Trust 4-H Participation Awards and intermediates and seniors are eligible for up to three project awards. The special award applications for leadership and citizenship are also due to the Washington County Extension Office by October 1.
4-H Adult Award Nominations Due Washington County 4-H would like to recognize those volunteers who have had a large impact on 4-H this year and in the past. These adult awards will be presented at the 4-H Award Family Fun Night November 12. Five awards will be given out: Friend of 4-H, Partner in 4-H, 4-H Volunteer of the Year, 4-H Alumni, and 4-H Family of the Year. Nominations for these awards can come from anyone in Washington County or a part of the 4-H program; this includes those involved in 4-H or others who simply have witnessed the volunteer in action. For descriptions of these awards and nomination forms visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/page/ adult-award-nomination-forms or stop by the Extension Office on the fairgrounds. Nominations are due to the Washington County Extension Office by October 1.
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August Minutes Call to order: 1:30 PM August 28th Pledge: Connor Strand Roll Call: 19 members, 2 leaders, 1 guest Secretary Report: Raigan Sprouse Motion To Approve Minutes: Logan Treasurer Report: Logan Sieren Savings: $824.42 Checking $719.27 County Council: Fair Reports, Leadership Development, County Council applications, feedback for the fair New Business: Record books due September 16th, sign up to host a meeting County News and opportunites: Jayme Sieren Record books Leadership Development Recreation Committee: Lauren Sieren Pumpkin decorating
Motion to decorate pumpkins: Frankie 2nd: Shae Motion to adjourn the meeting: Shae 2nd: Frankie
County Council: Erin Chalupa Fair Wrap up: Need recycling boxes and trash cans, more electricity in the poultry and rabbit barn
September Minutes Call to order: 1:30 PM September 11th Pledge: Aubrey Campbell Roll Call: Best thing about the school year Secretary Report: Raigan Sprouse Treasurer Report: Logan Sieren Savings: $824.42 -Checking: $719.27
New Business: Register for 4-H, Record books due, apply for awards, sign up for meetings County News: Need Record books Recreation Committee: Soup Kitchen Serving Idea Adjourn Meeting: Motion-Addison Sprouse 2nd- Frankie 4H pledge: Frankie
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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 877-811-5902, CDL A Required (INCN) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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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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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.
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PART TIME PHLEBOTOMIST 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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September 1 through September 17 Citations Issued: 6 Myers, Hollie D: Keeping an aggressive animal Myers, Hollie D: Vicious dog Myers, Hollie D: Dog at large Cave, Travis M: Domestic Abuse with injury Conway, Mary C: Speed/ alternative enforcement Frederick, Alan W: Speed/ alternative enforcement
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Keota City Council Minutes get more information on them since they have never been videoed. Slaubaugh asked a safer grate or structure be looked into for some of the storm drains in town. Shrock explained how some the expenses may be covered in the project if they are not directly related to watershed and soil preservation. Conrad informed them there is an issue at 203 West Washington Avenue with an excessive amount of water being drained into the basement, this started about the time the water main project was completed. Gwinnup will contact the property owner to get more detail on the situation. They will be back at a later council meeting with more detailed options and information. Kevin Slaubaugh presented the following report for the public works department. The handrail in front of Lyle Insurance was installed. He is still trying to work on getting a contractor to get a design for the front of city hall, so it may be bid fairly. John Henderson will discuss the concrete project in front of the fire station at the next fire department meeting and get back with Slaubaugh on how the trucks will be handled. Mayor Cansler donated the screen for the windows at the pool house; Frederick installed the screen to help prevent mice from entering. Seals for the doors at the pool house will be installed once the material arrives. There are only a few poles left to paint. Three different businesses have been contacted to get quotes on lining the pool; only one has submitted a quote. Motion was made by Greiner to approve the public works department report, Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Conrad to go into closed session to discuss the letter submitted to the council concerning Officer Conrad’s job performance (Iowa Code 21.5.1.i) per Officer Conrad’s request, Greiner seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting went into closed session at 7:59 and was recorded; those in attendance for this session were Davis, Conrad, Westendorf, Greiner, Mayor Cansler, Officer Conrad and Osweiler. Motion was made by Davis to go back into open session at 9:15, Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. The council and mayor addressed how to respond the submitted letter. Mayor Cansler will address this letter with the city attorney to ensure the city is taking proper action. If there are any comments or concerns with any city employee, please forward them on to the mayor or attend a council meeting to have them addressed. Officer Conrad submitted the following report for the police department. He issued four citations: two speeding, one keeping dangerous animal (Staffordshire terrier) and one domestic assault abuse causing injury. He had twentythree complaints/service calls: vandalism, family/children, other criminal violations, suspicion, seven assist & service, attempt to locate, civil dispute, two misc. complaints, two animal, traffic violation, parking, domestic abuse and three harassment. Davis inquired about the status
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 The Keota City Council met on September 6, 2016, at city hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Anthony Cansler. Council members answering roll call were Davis, Greiner, Westendorf and Conrad. City employees present were Slaubaugh, Conrad and Osweiler. Council member Hill was unable to attend. Dan Flynn; Ebenezer Essien, Jill Kramer, two minors, Aaron Gwinnup, HR Green; and Isaac Shrock, HR Green; were also in attendance. Motion was made by Davis to approve the agenda, Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Conrad, seconded by Davis to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Dan Flynn presented a letter that addressed his concerns with the police department. The council reviewed the letter and asked Officer Conrad if he would like to go into closed session to discuss this letter. Officer Conrad agreed to go into closed session to discuss this letter. Osweiler ask that closed session be held during the police department report, to allow all other items on the agenda to be addressed first. Flynn was informed he would not be allowed in closed session and would have to leave. Ebenezer Essien and Jill Kramer recently purchased the 506 East Park Avenue property. They explained how the current garbage and recycling system is not working and would like to opt out of it and go to a dumpster and four large recycling containers that would be contracted directly from Cox Sanitation and Recycling. The council ask that Osweiler contact Cox and to see if the city’s rate would be reduced if they granted this exception from the city’s contracted service agreement. Kramer also inquired about how the snow removal is handled in the alley that runs along the back this property. Slaubaugh informed them that it has been contracted independently by the property owner in the past. Essien would like to city to push this alley and he would than purchase another piece of equipment to remove the rest of the snow; this would save him some expense. Slaubaugh said would go through the alley with the v-plow and then Essien would be responsible for the remaining snow. The exemption to the garbage and recycling will be on the next agenda; when an answer is obtained from Cox Sanitation and Recycling. Aaron Gwinnup and Isaac Shrock, HR Green, gave an update on the water shed project on the north field. The landowner and tenant approved the single berm along the south edge that will hold no more than a ten year rain. They looked at the existing lines we have in place and are going to work on an option to use them in order to cut some costs. As of right now there are two viable options, but more work on these options will need to be done before they are presented; majority of the expense for the project will be in materials. It was suggested that the existing lines be videoed in order to
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of an alternative enforcement ticket; he is still working on how to address it. He has been very busy but plans to take time off this fall. The conference he attended went well and he learned a lot. Motion was made by Conrad, seconded by Westendorf to approve the police department’s report. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Davis to approve certificate of tax levy for KOCOK-042900, Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Davis to approve certificate of tax levy for 212 North Davis Street, Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Conrad to approve certificate of tax levy for 302 West Broadway Avenue, Davis seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Westendorf to approve F.Billger’s building permit with the stipulation that the city has access and is not liable for any damages for any utility work that may be to constructed under the back nine feet of the structure, Conrad seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Osweiler informed the council a draft for the WCRF fall grant has been done and sent out for review. Davis informed the council of an Alliant Energy grant that could help with the lining of the pool. The August financial report was tabled until the next council meeting due to not all statements received. Motion was made by Westendorf to approve the payment of bills listed below, Davis seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Osweiler ask that she be given the afternoon of the 15th off. The council approved this requested. She also informed them that the annual clerk fall conference is the 20th of October and Slaubaugh has his annual fall water conference October 18th and 19th. Larry Sanders submitted a letter requesting that a bench be purchased in Darrelle Baughman’s name and placed outside the VFW; the VFW will reimburse the city for the bench. The council approved this request. Windstream will not compensate the city in any way for the moving of their lines. Mayor Cansler ask that this item be on the next agenda for discussion and approval. Motion was made by Westendorf seconded by Greiner to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:01 P.M. The next regular scheduled council meeting will be on September 19, 2016, in city hall at 7 p.m. MAYOR ANTHONY CANSLER ATTEST: CITY CLERK NIKI OSWEILER CITY OF KEOTA SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING FOR PERIOD AUGUST 16, 2016 -SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 UNITED STATES POST OFFICE, $227.28 UTL. BILLS & 2 ROLLS STAMPS
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Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor KEOTA- The Eagles fell in three straight sets to Iowa Valley on Thursday, September 15 at home. The Tigers are a very disciplined and athletic team who has had much success this season. Keota continues to find themselves as a team and push through the hard times. The second game was close as Keota drew within a couple points on several different occasions, but ultimately fell 25-17 in what would be their closest set. Keota hasn’t played near the amount of games this year either that a team like Iowa Valley has, and that was evident in how the Tigers were able to bounce back from mistakes quicker, as Keota struggled with that. Keota continues to try and find themselves this season and hope this upcoming week will help them do just that with a couple of wins. Iowa Valley Keota
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SK gives Regina all they can handle in a great football gameLuke Greiner fighting for extra yards against Regina Friday.
SK gives Regina all they can handle in a great football game Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor IOWA CITY- The final score of 5028 really doesn’t do this game justice. The Cobras walked into the lion’s den caring 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 bog 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
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 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.”
Avery Moore went off to the tune of 375 total yards and four touchdowns Friday night. pending the point after attempt. SK decided to go for two, but Greiner 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.
Keota has another good showing by Klein and company Monday night Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor BROOKLYN- Keota ran another good meet on Monday September 19 with Turner Klein continuing his dominance. Klein took second place at the meet finishing very strong. No official time was posted before the deadline for this article for any of the Keota Eagle runners. Logan Sieren continued his excellent running with a finishing spot of 25th place. Jason Ree made huge improvements from the last meet
finishing in the early 40’s at BGM. Laurie Amos brought home 30th place with yet again a good time well under what she had averaged to this point. Her continued improvements have been very refreshing and fun to see for Coach McClenahan. Keota continues to shine on the individual side of things since they don’t have enough boys or girls to compete in team play, but that hasn’t stopped them from running hard and competing at every single meet.
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Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor THORNBURG- The Eagles fell in three straight sets to the Trojans of Tri-County on Monday, September 19. Games number one and three were relatively close throughout, and even with Keota holding leads for much of both sets before failing to finish strong in both. Game two was a blowout so to speak, but it was nice to see them come back from that and play competitive in the last game. Erin Chalupa showed good leadership with several kills, Brianna Duwa was diving after every ball she could possibly get to, and Grace McHugh attacked the net very well, but it just
wasn’t enough for Keota to stage off a up and coming Tri-County squad. Next up for Keota is a home match against EV.
Addison Sprouse, Jillian Schulte and teamates celebrate a point on Monday.
Keota brings small numbers, but places well individually at EV XC meet Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor NORTH ENGLISH- Keota only took four runners with them to a meet hosted by English Valleys schools at Knoll Ridge Country Club on Tuesday, September 13. However, the three that they took, two boys and one girl runner, all placed very well and made improvements individually. On the boys side Turner Klein was magnificient as always taking third place with a time of 18:14. Logan Sieren continues to finish in the upper-echelon in competition coming in at 29th. His time of 20:16 is not his best, but it wasn’t a far drop off by any means whatsoever. Sieren continues to put in impressive times and finish in the upper half of the Keota Eagles season. Jason Ree had a good showing coming in 62nd with a time of 23:05. He has seen vast improvements as the season has rolled on. Laurie Amos had an excellent time and finish (27:06) (40th). Her time of just over 27 minutes is almost four whole minutes faster than her time at Keota last week! A very impressive jump for Laurie who has shown steady improvement throughout the year. She will look to continue to set the bar for Eagles cross country as the lone girl varsity runner, as she has done a terrific job thus far this season.
Laurie Amos had a great time at EV.
Turner Klein continues to run well this year.
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