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BC-IG board discusses whole grade sharing agreement during work session ❚ by DEB LOGER Approximately 40 patrons of the Battle Creek-Ida Grove and Odecolt-Arthur school districts attended a work session of the BC-IG School Board at the BCIG Elementary gym Oct. 4. Also present were Northwest AEA Chief Administrator Dr. Tim Grieves, O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy, BC-IG Elementary Principal Alan Henderson, O-A/ BC-IG High School Principal Pat Miller and O-A Elementary/O-A/ BC-IG Middle School Principal Doug Mogensen.

The general feeling at the conclusion of the work session could be summed up as somewhat pessimistic about the future of O-A/BC-IG. One of the action items on the Oct. 11 joint board meeting was for the boards to vote on the intent to whole grade share in 2016-17, followed by agreement negotiations (see next week’s Courier for information on this meeting).

Superintendent Kenealy noted the administrators were preparing documentation on the various scenarios, including information on what can be offered for students, how to staff it and inancial information.

“We will have some of the ‘what if?’ scenarios available for the boards to review during those discussions,” he said.

Superintendent Kenealy opened the work session, highlighting three expectations and guidelines.

He asked that the boards “come prepared to discuss, deliberate and make decisions that are in the best interest of the students and the district, that they arrive at each meeting ready to contribute and to listen respectfully and to keep the focus on what is in the best interest of the students we serve and the district.”

Kenealy provided 22 points for being an effective board member, highlighting the following: have the ability and willingness to make decisions and do so in a democratic process, be able to communicate well with others, wait on making personal decisions until all of the evidence is in and the board discussion is over (come with an open mind), strive to foster unity and harmony among the board, share responsibility for board decisions, accept and evaluate criticism and advice objectively and listen to the constituents of the district but as individuals respect the corporate authority and responsibility of the board.

Dr. Grieves explained the process of a work session and gave individuals a chance to address the board. O-A/BC-IG seniors Vandy Mosier and Bailey Knop stated they were speaking on behalf of the student body.

“We won’t have the class opportunities we have at O-A/BCIG. We are friends and we want to be able to graduate with the kids we’ve gone to school with for six years,” said Mosier.

Knop said, “I have a brother in eighth grade and am speaking for the middle school students.

Homecoming night, we all ran to the victory bell, and it would be nice if there were one at the middle school in Odebolt. The eighth grade football team, eighth and seventh grade volleyball teams and all the students have built a relationship through school and sports. The middle school students have a strong connection to each other, and breaking that up will hurt the middle schoolers, as well as the high schoolers.”

“We want to be together.

Something else to think about is that the districts have spent a lot of money on new jerseys and paint, and it’s going to cost a lot to change all that,” said the seniors. (continued on page 2)

O-A board agrees reorganiza on is end goal, wants WGS to con nue ❚ by BETHANY JONES

The Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Board met Sept. 22 to discuss the whole grade sharing agreement with Odebolt-Arthur.

Their vote ended the current whole grade sharing agreement, but, following that vote, they agreed to create a new agreement.

Following that meeting, the Odebolt-Arthur School Board met in a work session on Oct. 3 to discuss the future of the districts, hear comments from the public and discuss the goals and timelines they would like to establish. It was established, by the end of the meeting, that each board member

supports reorganization in the near future and wants to continue a whole grade sharing agreement until another vote can be brought before the communities.

Jeff Herzberg, chief administrator from Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, was present to assist the board with the work session.

Before the board began any discussion, the loor was opened to public comments and concerns.

Community members from all four towns offered thoughts and opinions on what the board should do. Students from the high school also spoke to plead their case of keeping the districts together.

The main concerns from the audience were: • The districts need each other to continue offering quality education and programs for the students.

• There shouldn’t be a need to look for another district to share with.

• Students may be able to be friends outside of the separate districts, but having daily interaction creates the best relationships. Students feel that their voice wasn’t heard during the vote, and they hope they are being heard now to continue WGS (continued on page 3)

State theatre: The Holstein State Theatre has recently completed several major projects bringing the renovation process closer to being completed. (Photo submitted)

State Theatre closes in on opening day The State Theatre in Holstein is nearing opening day, with just inal touches left to inish the massive project started in July 2015.

The bigger projects completed recently include new air conditioning and furnace units installed by Johnson Propane.

The paneling was installed in front of the stage, and carpet was laid in the theatre itself and down the aisles. Andy Boeckman covered and painted the roof in September.

The theatre has surpassed its initial goal for fund-raising, but donations are still needed

to complete the project. One larger piece still needed to complete the project is point-ofsale systems for selling tickets and concession items. Online donations can be made at www. holsteinstatetheatre.com or mailed to Holstein Development Authority, P.O. Box 578, Holstein, Iowa 51025. The theatre also recently installed a phone system, and its new number is 712-3686226.

Opening day could come as soon as Nov. 4. The organization is looking at movie options and scheduling. Movies would be shown throughout the weekend,

including two possible showings on a Friday night, three showings on Saturdays and possibly one or two showings on Sundays.

The group plans on showing different movies every weekend and hopes to have a show during the week of classic movies based on a monthly theme.

The group is asking for anyone who wishes to volunteer for the theatre when it opens, whether taking tickets or working concessions, to stop by the theatre on Oct. 22 so a calendar schedule can be created. More information will be posted on the meeting when it becomes available.

Countywide law funding draws IG council’s attention ❚ by MIKE THORNHILL

The Ida Grove City Council discussed the funding formula for countywide law Oct. 3.

Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman met with the council to discuss the current five-year countywide law agreement,

which expires next June 30. The agreement automatically renews unless any of the parties (cities or county) in the agreement want to make changes. In the past, the main item brought up for change is the funding formula.

“It usually comes down to cost and how those costs are shared,” noted Harriman. “We now have the opportunity to make adjustments to the formula if we want to. I just want it to be equitable for all. In my opinion, countywide law serves us well and it saves money.”

Harriman explained that, un-

der the Code of Iowa for unified law enforcement, there are three ways the countywide law funding formula can be set up.

The first is by population. If a city has 30 percent of the population, it pays 30 percent of the cost. The second is by usage.

Harriman noted he is not a big fan of usage, because it changes year to year.

When asked about usage, Harriman noted his department “stays busy in Ida Grove,” but issues more citations in the rural areas due to more vehicular (continued on page 3)

Holstein council discusses problems with Internet, cable, phone service ❚ by DEB LOGER

Harvest party: BC-IG preschoolers participated in a harvest party Oct. 7 at Moorehead Park in Ida Grove. Students enjoyed a hayride and a variety of activities in the Ida County Conservation Center. The kids were divided in groups and visited centers where they learned about spiders, heard a Halloween story, made a necklace and ate some snacks. The first group of youngsters taking a hayride around the park were, from left: Megan Zimmerman, Jacob Zimmerman, Jax Reitz, Israel Muniz, Timi Wunschel, Avery Schabel, Colt Blackmore, Kaydee Frank, Grayce Connick, Julia Clausen, Jenny Clausen and Tamie Blackmore. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Long Lines representative Bill Gaukel attended the Oct. 3 Holstein City Council meeting to address the poor service in Holstein.

Gaukel began by apologizing for not being able to broadcast the meeting on the local cable channel. “We have had numerous complaints with the quality of our cable TV, Internet and phone services since our digital upgrade. This is not how we like to do business. We are identifying problem areas and working on getting the signal issues resolved. It is our hope to have the problems resolved by the end of next week. Our product isn’t advertising for us

very well. We pride ourselves on our services and want you to know our rural customers are very important to us.”

“I had 59 drops the other day.

I work from home and need Internet service to do my reports to the state. I’m paying you $155 a month and want to know what you’re going to do for me. When the Internet service drops, it goes to my phone and I’m paying $150 in over data charges. Holstein customers on fixed incomes who budget have to decide, do I have cable, phone and Internet or food or medicine?” said councilman Rod Regennitter.

“We will address your situation and others. You are our customer, (continued on page 12)

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The Department of Education timeline was reviewed by Grieves.

“The Department of Education deadline for the boards to sign an agreement is Feb. 1. Boards need that time in order to determine a deadline to terminate teachers and other staff. I’m suggesting you accelerate the timeline and let all the communities know before Thanksgiving what’s going to happen,” said Grieves.

“You’ve been whole grade sharing for eight years and were discussing it four years prior.

That agreement has worked well for the students, inancially, and for the communities. What’s going to happen down the road?

Personally, I don’t think it will take long to come to a decision on a whole grade sharing agreement.

It won’t take long to ind out if everyone can come together,” said Kenealy.

“You need to consider your options and to consider the unintended consequences. The longer you wait, the harder it will be. The board redid the current whole grade sharing agreement May 11, 2015. If we don’t come up with an agreement, things will certainly look different,” said Grieves.

“The 150 students you send to Odebolt will need a place in 201718. If not in Odebolt, how are you going to accommodate them with both of your buildings already full? How do you staff them, and what about the potential of open enrollment? As of today (Oct. 4), there are 35 open enrollment requests from O-A to come to BCIG. Not all of them are high school students; there are middle school and elementary students on those requests. All the material and equipment for the middle school is at Odebolt; how do we provide programs for them? It’s going to be very costly,” said Kenealy.

When asked what their thoughts were, the following comments were made: “I wouldn’t two-way share,” said Tony Bennett.

“I’m concerned about our facilities and what we’d put on hold and where we’d go from here?” said Crystal Endrulat.

Stephanie Konradi said, “I have reservations about sending our students back there. I don’t think they (our students) are a priority to them (O-A board).”

Jeff Rasmussen said, “Whole grade sharing hasn’t taken us to where we want to be.”

“We asked them to join us in a facilities’ study and they ignored that. I think we do what we need to get our buildings up where they should be. We weren’t leaving O-A out of our plans. We wanted to invest in your town and community and have a top middle school facility,” said Ryan Goodman.

“I don’t want to see this end; 320 people voted with us. I have friends and people that I truly love in that community. This is very painful and tragic. It didn’t have to be this way. I would like to keep this relationship alive,” said Goodman.

Konradi said, “It takes time

for healing, and I think it starts with the boards. Before the vote, I spent a lot of time explaining what was factual and what was false rumors. The ‘vote no or lose local control’ signs on trailers fed the rumor mill. Everything that was said in the communities, to the board and social media--do you see that changing next year enough to see us get together?”

“I don’t know; the trust was lost. Are they (O-A board) sincere? I wasn’t at Monday’s meeting (Oct. 3). I want to see their faces and see if they really want this to work,” commented Crystal Endrulat.

“You have to be accountable for your behaviors. You have to be sincere in your understanding of what went wrong. If you aren’t willing to admit your part and be an adult, it’s hard to forget,” said Goodman.

Bennett asked Kenealy what’s going to be the magic number.

“Hypothetically speaking, if we go the route you’re recommending and it fails 450 to 440 in a year, are you going to ask us to give it one more try?”

One comment made was that it has to change over there (Odebolt) and that the board would need to get Battle Creek and Ida Grove voters to sign a petition again for a reorganization vote.

“The O-A board needs to be honest with the public and state what’s truth and what’s not,” said Bennett.

Code language determines the board makeup, stated Grieves, when questioned about board configurations.

“If this falls apart, there’s going to be a lot of planning,” said Myra Meek.

“What academically would the kids lose if you don’t whole grade share?” asked Grieves. The response was there wouldn’t be any advanced placement classes.

Board secretary Kathy Leonard stated her recommendation to the board is to continue to have the shared middle school at Odebolt and the shared high school at Ida Grove, but to put benchmarks or timelines in the new 28E agreement. “Put benchmarks into the agreement, so everyone (board members, voters, teachers, students, staff ) know up front that, if reorganization doesn’t pass, what will happen.”

“It’s worth the risk,” said Grieves. “What is best for the kids is your goal.”

“Everything is contingent on something else,” said Bennett.

“We were looking for a permanent partner, and they don’t want to be our permanent partner.”

“It isn’t that they said no. It was the process the no individuals subverted it. The flyer mailed out to the O-A patrons right before the vote still had inaccurate information on it. It’s very hard to get to the next step. There were 320 O-A voters that cast yes votes. It’s so hard to get past the way this thing went. I hope those individuals keep fighting, while we’re trying to figure it out, commented Goodman.

Watch next week’s Courier for minutes from O-A’s second work session Sunday, Oct. 9.

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Supervisors approve matrix for new confinement, permits The Ida County Board of Supervisors approved the matrix scoring for a new three-unit hog confinement near Galva on Oct. 3.

Following the recommendation from Ida County Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Sohm, the supervisors voted to approve the matrix scoring sheet for Granite Farms VI, LLC, to be located in Section four of Galva Township. The new swine finisher confinement will consist of three units containing a total of 7,490 head.

This is the second matrix returned to the county by the new establishment. The original submitted at the end of August had points from a waiver from the nearest property. However, the Department of Natural Resources noted they were unable to accept the points from the waiver, so a new matrix sheet was submitted on Sept. 6 without the waiver.

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Highway 20 Associa on to meet The U. S. 20 Corridor Association will meet this Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Iowa State Bank basement meeting room in Sac City.

Engineer Jeff Williams to discuss a meeting with MidAmerican Energy and M.A. Mortenson Company regarding road conditions following the wind down of the wind tower project.

The supervisors toured the roads with Williams following the meeting.

The following were approved: utility permits for NIPCO in Griggs Township and Logan Township; utility permit for MidAmerican Energy; county right-of-way permit for ditch cleaning on Carriage Avenue and 110th Street; Angela Lamb and Lori Gosch as part-time dispatchers at $16.44 per hour and Dennis Roeder to the board of adjustment for a five-year term ending in 2021.

The supervisors tabled discussion on concrete crushing.

The board met with Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman to discuss the jail and promotional process within his department. He would

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(continued from front page) “You (BC-IG board) have such a hard job, and O-A as well. This is all about community, from the family on the west edge of Battle Creek to the family on the east side of Odebolt. That’s our community.

These are our kids; these are all your kids. Remember, your actions show students an example on how to work through problems,” said Eric Wells, a teacher in Ida Grove.

“It’s a tough decision you made two weeks ago,” said Susie Maass.

“I’m a teacher at O-A/BC-IG High School, and two of my kids have gone through this agreement, and they were very well prepared for college. I’m worried that you say we can make things it, but, at what cost? You need to look at the budget; are you going to be able to offer the advanced placement courses? Odebolt-Arthur is part of us; they are still our kids. They are our future. Sure, you can make things it, but it’s not always for the best. What programs will be cut to make it it?”

Grieves said, “Keep the students irst, then the families and staff.”

“You have some high-stake decisions to make. Everyone needs to contribute and be respectful. Listen to each other and keep the focus on what’s best for the students. Park the old stuff outside the building. The school building is like a microcosm of the community and, as a school board, you need to make good decisions.

Remember, you were elected because your patrons trusted you to be a good leader and to make their decisions,” said Kenealy.

Grieves reviewed six whole grade sharing agreements between Denison/Schleswig (one-way for more than 20 years), MMC-RU (two-way), G-H/S-C (two-way), Alta-Aurelia (twoway), Ar-We-Va/Carroll (one-way for four years) and O-A/BC-IG (two-way). Denison and MMC-RU districts pay 100 percent of the education costs in their shared agreements. The others are all prorated. The agreements range from one year, three years to ive years, and A-A just approved a 10year agreement, as they wanted stability while they work toward reorganization.

“Whole grade sharing is not a forever agreement, while reorganization is permanent.

Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto and Charter Oak-Ute are considering a whole grade sharing agreement that will de initely be one-way with the high school in Mapleton.

They are undecided about sending the sixth through eighth graders to the school in Anthon, due to distance,” said Grieves.

Grieves stated the state will not force schools to reorganize, but they won’t approve any reorganization if the two districts have less than 300 total students.

Larger districts give schools more options for classes. Declining enrollment leads to declining inances, which means you can’t provide the programs you want to provide. When you don’t whole grade share, you have to downsize.

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more about — (continued from front page) and eventually to reorganize into one district.

• Was the vote done in the best interest of the students or for advancing personal agendas?

• Best case scenario for the communities was to reorganize to one district to offer the best classes and education for the students as well as giving a secure outlook for faculty for the future.

• We need a board that is open and honest with all parts of discussions in moving forward with BC-IG so that the communities can start to repair the damage already done.

• Praise was given to Superintendent Terry Kenealy for his hard work and dedication for putting the interest of the districts irst and foremost.

• Two wrongs don’t make a right. Our community voted not to reorganize. But, now the BC-IG board is voting to not continue to WGS. How do we ix this?

• The ‘no’ vote was never meant to mean the community of Odebolt didn’t want to continue to WGS. They want to continue the WGS agreement. It was a ‘no’ vote to reorganize. There were other fears and concerns.

• There is frustration that the boards are going backwards, instead of moving forward, with the ending of the current WGS agreement.

“While I can appreciate looking at the bottom line, what price can you put on the education of our youth? These students are our future. Wouldn’t we want to offer them a quality and wellrounded education so that they may be productive members of the communities in which they grow up in?” noted Trish Winger.

Following public comments, the board began discussion on sharing and timelines on when things have to happen.

“We have a major issue to deal with, and that’s the reality that we are faced with; the reorganization vote failed, so that’s not going to happen. And, then, the whole grade sharing agreement was terminated by the BC-IG board. So, we have this school year left of sharing. And, we don’t know what 2017-18 school year is going to look like,” stated Kenealy.

He continued, “We have to notify the public before Oct. 31 that we are entering into negotiations with BC-IG to create a new agreement for sharing in order for the full

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. . . O-A board timeline to work. A new WGS agreement has to be in place by Feb. 1, 2017, to take effect for the 2017-18 school year. After that, we get into the nitty-gritty of what the agreement should look like. What can we come to agreement on? It’s really important, especially when we are dealing with something so important, so high stakes, that you do so with an open mind. And really think these things through.”

While it may seem like things are uncertain, there are options ahead for the O-A board. A new whole grade sharing agreement with BC-IG can be created that continues what the original stood for, including a two-way share.

Another option is a one-way share, either with BC-IG or another district close to O-A. However, that option is under the same timeline as stands currently. In order for it to be in effect by next school year, the agreement would have to be inalized by Feb. 1. And, the inal option is for O-A to stand alone as a single district.

Pat Hoe ling noted that, “We aren’t against WGS. It was just the reorganization. There were parts that we thought needed to be changed.”

“What I would like to see done is discussion on the lier. Since a lot of information on the liers was false, I’d like to discuss them. We as a board need to note if they are false and note as a whole board the correct information. Once we get that corrected, I feel we need to come together as a board to unite our community to get a vote to pass for reorganization in the next six to eight months,” noted Brad Lundell.

He continued, “And, with that, we would need to create a one-year whole grade sharing agreement with BC-IG, written exactly as it was, so that things can continue on and we as a board can make the commitment to convince the public that this is our best option (reorganization).”

Joey Hoe ling added, “I think, in addition to that, we need to have a discussion as a joint board about what ive years out looks like. And, what does 10 years out look like?

I think if we came together and develop a ive-year or 10-year plan, so people can look forward, some of those fears would go away.”

Stacy Raasch agreed, “I agree with that. I think that, after having a discussion with a BC-IG board member, that we need to really

look at the bigger picture. I mean, if our kids are going to that school, we need to be willing to commit money to a project to improve the building. We want to show our communities that we want all of the buildings to strive if we head toward reorganization.”

Discussion was held on property values and the TIF process with the new wind towers in the process of being completed. Kenealy talked about a document that was created by business manager Kathy Leonard that described how taxes rated following whole grade sharing and reorganization in both the BC-IG and O-A districts.

Herzberg asked the board members about their thoughts on reorganization as a inal goal, if another WGS agreement is put into place.

Raasch answered, “I don’t think anyone on this board would say they are not for WGS. I personally don’t think any one of us want to walk away from them (BC-IG). To me, looking at other districts is the very last resort. I think a timeline showing a commitment to them shows them that we want to be together and that we want to work towards a common goal for the betterment of our kids.”

Lundell added that he would like to see the 2018-19 school year be the goal for being reorganized.

Raasch agreed with that timeline, as well as Joey Hoe ling, noting that he thought it was “reasonable.”

Pat Hoe ling simply agreed by saying, “yep,” after being asked by Herzberg if he agreed to that.

Kenealy noted that, “This only works if the board is all in agreement; it won’t work if there is disagreement amongst the board. I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching these last couple of weeks. I didn’t come here to see this thing fall apart. There are too many good things going on here.

The kids truly bene it with this. I saw a lot of interesting things last week at homecoming. And, there is nothing more exciting than inally seeing the football team and students rushing to the victory bell after the win.”

In inal notes before the closing of the meeting, it was once again repeated that the inal goal for the entire O-A board is to continue with a whole grade sharing agreement for the next school year and propose another vote to reorganize for the 2018-19 school year.

U.S. 20 road construc on update Road construction work for the expansion of U.S. 20 in Ida and Sac counties will require closing the roadway to traffic between Ida County Road M-25 (near Galva) and U.S. 71 (near Early) from 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, until late fall 2018, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s

District 3 Office.

Motorists will be directed around the work zone on a signed detour using Ida County Road M-25, Ida/Sac County Road D-15 and U.S. 71.

C.J. Moyna and Sons Inc. was awarded the $45,778,318 road construction project.

The Iowa DOT reminds

motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

Odebolt council sets trick-or-trea ng, approves permits The Odebolt City Council set trick-or-treating hours and approved building permits during its meeting Oct. 3.

Trick-or-treating was set on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Persons interested in having trick-ortreaters stop at their homes should leave on a light.

The following building permits were approved: Ron Meieramended current building permit to extend east on new building on Main Street, Gary Gehrke-privacy fence, Nathan Lucht-chain link fence and Odebolt Lumber-replace existing concrete in front of of ice.

Carol Raasch asked the city to make a formal motion to show support for the Rural Legacy Project group itinerary to submit to magazines for tourism in Odebolt.

Raasch explained what they have on the itinerary for an all day tour in Odebolt. The council approved the request.

Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure was present and gave an update on of icers and clari ied a report.

The Sac County law enforcement report was available.

The council discussed one

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nuisance abatement letter and deadline that went out.

Concerns were discussed about a building zoned business being used as a residence. City Clerk Christy Hoe ling will ask the city attorney how to proceed.

Hometown Pride/Odebolt Betterment Committee (OBC) update: Hoe ling reported two, six-foot lighted trees and two, ive-foot lighted nutcrackers were purchased for the square at Christmas time. Linda Godbersen is working on decorations for the pots.

A motion was approved for the city to purchase the lighted snowman for downtown, using the city credit card and then OBC reimbursing the city.

The investment policy renewal and identity theft policy renewal resolutions were approved.

The council approved increasing the deposit for signing up for services on rental properties from $50 to $75.

Delinquent water bills were discussed in length. Shut offs will be done if payments are not made.

Superintendent of Utilities Bill Tysor reported the asbestos should be removed next week. He will then contact a person to tear down the buildings.

The council asked the city clerk to check with the city attorney on accepting a late bid.

Mohr reported on memorials for the pool and reported the city is selling pickled herring for a pool fund-raiser.

Memorials were received for the pool were from Thomas and Diane Gardalen in memory of Todd Gronemeyer, and Ranell and Kathy Drake in memory of Leora Bettin.

Tony and Sandy Host provided a donation match for the Rural Legacy Project.

The following memorials were received for the library: Ron and Joyce Bettin in memory of Leora Bettin, Barb and Ron Bloom in memory of Roger Mickelson, Donna Buehler in memory of Mae Rabe Christian, and in memory of Bridget Klus—Barbara Peltan, Robert Kinsey III, Carl and Elizabeth Thompson, Bob and Marilyn Williams and Corrine Down.

Scholarship award: Alex Conover was recently awarded a $2,000 Christian Brothers Scholarship through the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement. Conover is the son of Burdette and Sharon Conover of Holstein. He is a senior at Iowa State University, majoring in animal science. His activities include serving as the president of Block and Bridle’s swine interest group, co-chair of Bacon Expo and is involved in Pork Fellows. He was elected to serve as the 2015 Iowa Pork Youth Ambassador and was chosen for the #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team through the National Pork Board. He is also a member of the ISU Meats judging team. (Photo submitted)

more about — (continued from front page) traffic and drug issues.

The third option is by any other formula agreed upon by the parties to the agreement, which is what Ida County has in place.

The current formula is a combination of population and usage.

Under the current agreement (the dollar amount listed is for the current fiscal year), the county pays 43 percent ($554,871); Ida Grove, 27.3 percent ($210,335); Holstein, 16.3 percent ($210,335); Battle Creek, 7.5 percent ($96,780); Galva, 3.3 percent ($42,584) and Arthur, 2.6 percent ($33,551).

Harriman said, if any of the parties to the agreement want to make changes, they should do so before December, so changes in the funding formula can be taken into account when drafting budgets for the next fiscal year.

Ida Grove Mayor Morris Hurd laid out several reasons why he believes Ida Grove’s percentage share should go down.

“I think our percentage should go down quite a bit,” said Hurd.

“There have been some big changes in the county since 2011 (the last time the formula was discussed), and more are coming.

“There is great wealth in the rural areas of the county that needs patrolling to protect that wealth (new farm buildings, equipment, etc.). The average farm is about 160 acres, and, if it sells for $7,000 an acre, that is $1.12 million, and it often sells for more than that. There is no such thing as a poor farmer anymore.

“There will also be a big windfall in property taxes coming from the wind turbines. The county will get all of that money and the cities won’t receive anything.

“Also, as a city resident, I pay for countywide law through my city property taxes and my county taxes, which amounts to double taxation. People who live in the rural areas only pay through their county taxes.”

Councilman Jeff Buehler noted he didn’t agree with Hurd’s assessment that that there are “a lot of wealthy farmers.” He did think there may be an issue with double taxation.

Harriman agreed with Buehler’s assessment as it related to farmers.

Harriman added it was his opinion that the county has done well in past funding agreements and the county could take on a greater share of the funding costs.

Harriman said one option might be for the county to take on the full cost of operating the jail, which currently runs approximately $73,000 per year.

“According to Iowa law, the operation of the jail is the county’s responsibility and not a city function,” noted Harriman. “Osceola County is the only other county in the state that has countywide law, and their county pays all of

. . . Ida Grove council the cost of the jail.”

The countywide law commission is slated to meet Oct. 20 to begin discussions on possible changes to the countywide law funding agreement.

Mark Brenner met with the council regarding his plan to place a 1940s style neon sign containing the name of his business, Brenner Motor Sports, on a downtown building at the corner of Second and Taylor Streets. The building is part of the downtown revitalization program.

Brenner said he didn’t like the sign that was designed for his building through the revitalization program, so he hired an outside designer to come up with a neon design. Brenner said the design was “shot down” by the state because of concerns it would have an adverse effect to an historic property, both physically and visually.

To get Brenner’s design approved, the city council would have to say the sign would not have an adverse effect and explain its reasoning. The process would have to go mitigation with the state, which could take several months and delay the entire revitalization program.

The other option would be to wait until the revitalization program is closed out, and then Brenner could work with the city through an easement process.

To avoid any further delays in the revitalization work, the council will work with Brenner, once the project is complete. In the meantime, a subcommittee of the council will develop an ordinance outlining what type of signage is allowed on businesses.

Rec center director Chelsea Gross and water superintendent Lon Schluter brought a proposal to the council to replaster the city outdoor swimming pool. Due to deterioration of the pool floor, algae began growing in the pool this summer. The rough floor has also caused some minor injuries to the feet of swimmers.

Schluter noted he received four separate proposals to work on the pool. Only one involved stripping out the old plaster and recoating it. The others, which were more expensive, only called for patching the existing plaster.

Sonseeker of Wyoming, Mich., said the cost to strip and replaster the pool would be $84,659.

The work would be done next spring, before pool opens.

The council approved the work, pending whether or not the city would have to hire an engineer to review the project because it is more than $50,000. City clerk Edie Ball will also have to check to see if the city would have to get an official bid since Sonseeker’s offer was only a proposal.

The council, in conjunction with the rec center, will explore options for paying for the work.

In other business • Mayor Hurd reported he met with Kim Triggs of Godbersen-

Smith about work on Moorehead Avenue next to Cenex. The current island divider is to be removed and the avenue widened in the area of Cenex. Triggs said the work probably wouldn’t be done until next spring.

• The council okayed the new position of deputy city clerk, which upgrades the payroll clerk position to also include working on other city projects. The wage has not been determined. The position will be advertised.

• John Keim II met with council relating to a semi tractor his neighbor leaves running late at night while parked on the neighbor’s property.

Peter Goldsmith, city attorney, noted the city has an ordinance against semis parking on city streets and in alleys, but it can’t prohibit parking on private property. He added the city has a general code about disturbing the peace with excess or loud noises.

Councilman Doug Clough told Keim the council creates ordinances, but it is up to the sheriff ’s department to enforce those ordinances. The council agreed it would be best if Keim would show the video evidence he has to the sheriff ’s department.

• Ball reported the order has been sent for the new city hall telephone system. The system can’t be installed until asbestos in the city hall basement is contained. The city received a bid of $5,000, which was approved, to contain the asbestos.

• Clough updated the council on the King Theatre project and the community meeting that was held Thursday, Oct. 6. Work on the roof is expected to begin this week.

• Ball said the issue with submitting events to the city for uploading on the city website had been fixed.

• The council’s street committee will meet to review plans to bring city curb ramps and sidewalk crossings into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. • The Northwest Iowa League of Cities meeting will be at the Ida Grove Country Club Oct. 20.

• Ball noted she contacted TriState Paving to let them know how much money the city has for work on the airport runway.

As of Monday, she hadn’t heard back from the firm as to how much work could be done on the runway.

• The council okayed the brand manual, which lays out how the city will conduct itself and the images the city will use in its marketing campaign.

• The city clerk’s office issued building permits to Jack and Ruby Rupp to add a 10x12 shed on a concrete pad in their backyard at 502 Circle Dr. and to Douglas Schau for a 36x48 Morton building next to an existing shed at 803½ Seventh St. • The council’s next meeting is Monday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.

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Ida Grove Rec Center

Harvest time: Neighboring farmers pitched in to help each other during threshing time.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Youth volleyball practices are currently going on. The gym will be utilized for practices most evenings during the week through October. Please plan accordingly.

All itness classes are offered with a paid membership.

Yoga is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor.

Step aerobics are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor.

Water aerobics are held Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor.

Out of the Past Forty years ago The future of Battle Creek’s Hartley Memorial Hospital hangs on response to a public fund drive aimed at raising $50,000 to cover hospital operating expenses. The hospital closed as of midnight Saturday, Oct. 9, and fund drive results as of the same day were about $10,000 in pledges. The hospital’s license is still valid and can be reopened if enough money is collected. The only concern left on the table is attracting patients to keep occupancy above the 50 percent level.

A chemical spill last week killed fish in a five-mile stretch of the Maple River south and west of Ida Grove. The main chemical involved was ammonia. The ammonia entered the Odebolt Creek from a storm sewer and then went into the river. The kill was discovered by Ida Grove residents.

Thirty years ago The Ida County Board of Review met last Wednesday to approve lowering Ida County agricultural valuations by 3 percent. The state had ordered

farmland valuations increased by 6 percent on Ida County; however, the local board decided on a 6 percent decrease earlier this year, based on information from two studies.

School board action Monday night will bring a new program on chemical abuse education to students at the Battle Creek school. The nine-week program will be offered at the sixth grade and ninth grade levels as part of the health studies class. The program is aimed at prevention of drug abuse through education and stresses the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco and drugs and has already been approved for the G-H district.

Twenty years ago The Ida Grove City Council targeted loitering problems with juveniles during its meeting Monday and considered improvements for a new housing addition in Zobel’s Addition.

Complaints were heard from residents about kids being out past curfew, shouting obscenities at vehicles, playing football in the streets and hanging out in the

currently taking registration forms for our three-year-old to 12-year-old gymnastics program. If interested in registering, registration will run throughout October.

Massage therapy: Licensed therapist Danielle Nelson is offering massages at Lohff-Schumann. To set up an appointment contact her at 810-623-8029.

Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee.

Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime.

Money collected will be put towards new equipment.

Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes: admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which

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downtown area and the parking lot behind Pizza Ranch.

The Holstein City Council discussed the Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center construction and the possible purchase of water meter reading equipment during its meeting Monday. City Clerk Dave Ehler told the council curb and gutter work for the street to the center is scheduled to be done in October with the street scheduled to be poured Oct. 26.

Ten years ago BC-IG school board continues reviewing numbers, figures and administrative recommendations on whole grade sharing during its meeting Monday. The board set a special work session to try and pinpoint a final decision and counteroffer for Odebolt-Arthur.

The Ida County Board of Supervisors approved financial assistance for Platinum Ethanol LLC Tuesday by passing Resolution 06-52 on a split vote. Supervisors Bob Paulsrud and Jerry Ralson approved the financial package while supervisor Joe Cronin voted nay.

now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream.

If interested contact Bagenstos.

Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials.

Fitness schedule Sept. 6-Oct. 14 Monday—5:45-6:30 a.m. Outdoor class (Barb); 9-9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45-10:30 a.m.

Retired but Not Tired (Libby) Tuesday—5:45-6:30 a.m. Fitness Mix (Mel); 5:30-6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Wednesday—5:45-6:30 a.m.

Weights (Mel) Thursday—5:45-6:30 a.m.

Spinning with weights (Barb); 9-9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45-10:30 a.m. Retired But Not Tired (Libby); 5:30-6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Friday—5:45-6:30 a.m.

Kickboxing (Libby)

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by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Youth dodge ball tournament: We will be hosting a third through ifth grade dodge ball tournament Sunday, Oct. 23 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Grades sixth through eighth tournament on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. Teams of six can be of mixed ages and gender. Registration forms and fee are due Oct. 15.

Adult dance: As an extension of our youth dance program Tina Mason has decided to offer classes for adults as well as a form of exercise starting Oct. 4. Classes will be Tuesdays from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. If interested, contact LohffSchumann.

Youth dance: We are currently taking registration forms for our three-year-old to 17-year-old dance program. Styles include ballet, tap, clogging and jazz. If interested in registering, registration will run throughout October.

Youth gymnastics: We are

Toning class is Monday-Thursday at 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays are HIIT/Tabata at 5:30 p.m. Jen Conover is the instructor.

AM Mix is Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Conover is the instructor.

Zumba/Pound/Tabata is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor.

Spinning will start on Oct. 21. Classes are held every Friday at 5:30 a.m. Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor.

Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

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Letter to the Editor To the editor: “Inaction may be safe, but it builds nothing.� Dave Freudenthal Here goes: I recently wrote a letter that I have emailed to the O-A school board members. I want to share this letter publically. The letter is lengthy, but heartfelt.

To whom it may concern: I want to express my opinion publically regarding the O-A/BCIG special vote. I believe we have a unique perspective; we moved into the district last fall. We came from the district that was solicited by Joey Hoe ling to determine if whole grade sharing is a possibility. Honestly, why would you consider one way whole grade sharing with another district when your fear-mongering campaign was “to keep the school, to keep local control and a sense of community?� I can certainly tell you what will be lost. You will be in a position that you proclaim you aren’t interested in: no local control, no voice and an inferior education.

While the opposition to the consolidation has several reasons for voting no, there is not one mention of what is best for the children. The “reasons� are: 1. Taxation a. I have attended meetings that have mentioned that taxes wouldn’t increase. My question to the O-A board: If another WGS contract is refuted, how will the communities support and generate revenue to support its own K-12 program?

What programs and services are you giving up to keep O-A together?

2. Obligation a. Of course, as a consolidated school district, you will be obligated to support the school. The point of consolidation is to spread expenses between all communities within the district. You will still have representation by your board members.

3. Excessive spending a. While I can appreciate looking at the bottom line, what price can you put on the education of our youth? These students are our future; wouldn’t we want to offer them a quality (and well-rounded) education so they may be productive members of the communities in which they grow up?

4. Unfair and inadequate representation a. As reported in the Ida County Courier on Sept. 14, a compromise was reached by 10 of the board members. One of the board members reported that “the only reason she voted for the compromise was she was in severe back pain and just wanted it done.� Is that considered to be adequate representation? b. I may be wrong, but board representation is based upon census. What is the community

of Odebolt doing to bring new business? Community, according to Oxford Dictionary is: “a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common; a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals.� Surely the Oxford Dictionary must be mistaken, because the de inition makes no mention of a school. Schools don’t make up a community; the businesses and people that live here do. c. If the boards cannot resolve their issues, what is the next course of action? I think the board needs a fresh perspective to see the opportunities that are available to the district.

5. Loss of identity and a sense of community pride and involvement. a. Someone please tell me how this vote has improved community pride and involvement. From what I’ve seen, this has divided the community. The only involvement I’ve seen so far is that of spreading fear and intentionally spreading rumors. Is that the community that you speak of? b. For a community to continue growing, new families need to come to our community. Our current educational issues are well-known, and documented, throughout the Midwest. The instability in our district will not bring new families to our community; no one wants to move into this situation.

6. No additional funding a. As mentioned previously, I can understand the concern about funding. I certainly am not opposed to maintaining a grade sharing contract. Obviously, the current contract has been mutually bene icial for both districts. I can certainly see the BC-IG side of ending the current contract effective July 1. Why would you continue a working agreement when one side has shown that they cannot be trusted? For the O-A board to mention the need to build trust between the districts, that’s the pot calling the kettle black.

What disciplinary action has been enacted due to the unscrupulous action of our O-A board member? As mentioned in the Ida County Courier, “There is a protocol for board members. Unless the school board votes to give you authority, you don’t have authority to talk to another board� a quote from Mr. Kenealy. This action itself is not representative of the O-A communities as a whole. If no disciplinary action is incurred, what does that teach our board and our children? The message you are sending to our board, community and children is that noncompliance with rules and regulations is ok.

The biggest impact so far is how are the students responding to

this issue? Has anyone noticed a difference in their children since the vote? We have a freshman, a middle schooler and an elementary student.

I have seen a change in their morale since the vote. I believe that most of the students are, at least in part, concerned about the future of the district. I would guess that even our educators are concerned about the uncertainty of their jobs after July 1.

While I understand that the student body isn’t eligible to vote for what they believe in, I think it’s unconscionable to not consider their opinion. The walk-out that occurred at the high school after the vote should speak volumes to the communities involved.

I wholeheartedly believe that the vote was purely one of emotion. My vote was one of emotion as well. My vote was yes, because I want what is in the best interest of not only my children, but for every child within the community. As I mentioned earlier, my family has been through a couple of school districts prior to moving to Odebolt. The district to the east of us has less to offer our children than BC-IG does. While we were there, the district was talking about the inancial responsibility entailed in maintaining three separate schools, maintenance and transportation. While you may think the grass is greener on the other side, I can assure you, it isn’t. Each school district in the Midwest has their own issues; and most of them are more legitimate than pride and fear mongering.

Hypothetically, if another whole grade sharing contract is passed, what will happen when whole grade sharing ends? As a parent to a freshman, I will not stand for a wait and see mentality. Why send our children to school together for the next three years only to separate them after 2019?

I normally don’t offer much of my opinions but I felt compelled to write this. I make no apologies for my opinion. I do hope that our communities, currently divided, can make amends. I pray for unity for our communities (Odebolt, Arthur, Battle Creek and Ida Grove) and students, strength to begin the healing process and forgiveness for those who need it most.

I would like to thank Brad Lundell for actually representing the 43 percent of our community that does want to go forward with the consolidation. It’s refreshing to know that Brad, an elected of icial, is willing to represent our community, not his personal opinion. Thank you for doing what is right for the students and representing the 321 yes votes in the community.

Trish Winger Odebolt

Pumpkin carving, Halloween hike is this week The Ida County Conservation Board’s 19th annual Halloween hike and pumpkin carving contest is scheduled for this Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15 at Moorehead Park in Ida Grove.

Carving contest The pumpkin-carving contest is for kids and adults and runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at the shop area (former conservation board of ice) at Moorehead Park.

There will also be a camp ire from 6 to 7:30 p.m. where participating carvers can roast hotdogs and marshmallows when they inish carving. Hotdogs and marshmallows will be available for a free will donation.

The pumpkins carved during the contest will be used to line the trail for the Halloween hike the following evening. Those wishing to keep their pumpkin can pick them up on the trail Sunday after the hike.

Please bring your own carving tools (no knives). Pumpkins will be provided or bring your own.

Halloween hike The Halloween hike is slated for Saturday, Oct. 15 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Moorehead Park. This year’s theme is “Creatures of the Night.�

The hike will start and end at the conservation education center. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. Reservations are not required. A free will donation is being accepted at the gate as people enter

the hike area.

The hike will start at the conservation center and follow the Pleasant Valley Trail toward the Grant Center Country School with a detour to the Stagecoach Inn. A mown path from the inn will lead back to the conservation center. The trail will be lit with jack-o-lanterns and luminaries.

Along the trail, hikers will be treated to skits, trick-or-treat stations, camp ires, s’mores and Stagecoach Inn tours. Hayrides around

the park will leave from the conservation center.

In conjunction with the hike, the Ida County Historical Society will hold a fund-raiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Grant Center School in Moorehead Park.

Trick-or-treaters and current and past fourth grade students are invited to bring their parents out to tour the school. The purpose of the fund-raiser is to cover costs associated with repairing the joists and beams under the building.

Ida County Conservation Board’s

19th Annual

PUMPKIN CARVING & HALLOWEEN HIKE

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT PUMPKIN CARVING

October 14 • 5:00 - 7:00 pm Shop Building • Moorehead Park , Ida Grove Pumpkins provided • Door prizes Campfire • 6:00 - 7:30 pm F ILL

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October 15 • 5:30 - 9:00 pm Starts at Conservation Education Center Moorehead Park , Ida Grove

Trick or treating, hay rides, skits, snacks, campfire, lit trail, s’mores, Stagecoach Inn tours, night hikes & more!

Sole 2 Soul’s itness center in Galva recently partnered up with Soles4Souls, a Nashville based nonpro it organization, to collect gently used shoes to help disadvantaged people across the United States and the world. The month-long shoe drive in September netted 300 pairs of shoes from residents of Galva and surrounding communities. All sizes, shapes, colors and styles of shoes were received.

On Oct. 4, local Soles4Souls ambassador Anne Johnson, owner of Sole 2 Soul, delivered 20 boxes and oversized bags of shoes and a monetary donation to a Sheldon warehouse facility where the shoes will be processed for delivery. “I am amazed and overwhelmed at the wonderful response we have had to this shoe drive for the past three years,� said Johnson. “I am thankful to everyone who donated shoes and am especially humbled by the support we received from Horn Memorial Hospital employees in Ida Grove to help less fortunate souls during this 2016 harvest season.�

Shoe drive: Anne Johnson, owner of Sole 2 Soul Fitness Center in Galva, recently delivered 300 pairs of shoes to a warehouse in Sheldon where the shoes will be processed for delivery. (Photo submitted)

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Simply Said party: Rhonda Summerfeld will lead a Simply Said crafting night at The Meeting Place Thursday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Participants 14 and older will design and paint a 10x12 board with a Thanksgiving or Christmas theme. To register, contact Summerfeld at 712-830-1837 or Anne Johnson at 712-282-4426

by Oct. 21. There is a fee for the class.

Funky wall art canvas class: Ceil Triggs’ next Funky Wall Art canvas class will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Participants 12 and older will cut, arrange and attach materials onto an 11x14 canvas. There is a fee for the class, and RSVPs are needed by Nov. 5 to 282-4426.

Freezer meal workshop: Lauri

Hummelgard’s next Tastefully Simple freezer meal workshop will be held at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. There is a fee. For more information, call Sole 2 Soul.

Vendor show: On Saturday, Oct. 15, there will be a vendor show at The Meeting Place in Galva from 9 a.m. to noon. Stop in and visit with six ladies who will be offering Rodan and Fields, LuLaRoe clothing, Lipsense and SeneGence Cosmetics, Advocare, Stella and Dot and Little for Sew Long.

Watercolor painting class: Marilyn Vashti Koth of Galva will share her artistic talents with the public at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Step aerobics/yoga: Sole 2 Soul’s next eight-week session of step aerobics and yoga starts on Monday, Oct. 24. These 60-minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers.

Class dates are Oct. 24, Nov. 1, 7, 14, 21, 28 and Dec. 5 and 12. Call 282-4426 to sign up or stop in at the itness center.

Permit to carry class: The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice will be offering a permit to carry class in Galva on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. at The Meeting Place. The class will last approximately three hours, for ages 21 and older. There is a fee for the class.

Wine bottle painting class: Cassandra Vogt will be at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. to teach a wine bottle painting class. Participants 14 and older can choose to paint and decorate one to three wine bottles. For information on the cost or to sign up, call 282-4426.

Registrations and payments are needed by Nov. 21.

The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event.

Call 282-4426 for information.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Veterans’ Day tribute coming Nov. 9 to Ida County The Ida County Courier and Holstein Advance will be featuring a Veterans’ Day Tribute for living and deceased veterans for publication Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Persons interested in honoring a veteran must submit a photo and the following information (veteran’s name, branch of service/unit, location, spouse, children, siblings, date

of service) by Friday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m.

Photo/bio submission may be sent to Ida County Courier/ Holstein Advance, 214 Main St., P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445, or email to idacourier@ frontiernet.net with subject line “Veterans’ Day Tribute.”

There will be no charge to submit a photo and biography.

Births Drew and Katie Bresnahan of West Des Moines are the parents of a daughter, Avery Elizabeth, born Sept.

14, 2016, at Methodist West, West Des Moines. Avery weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz.

Grandparents are John and Kathy Kallin and Ron and Carol Bresnahan, all of Ida Grove.

Great-grandparents are Dorothy Keane of Sioux City, and Theresa Bresnahan and Josie Hampton, both of Ida Grove.

Galva American Legion Auxiliary considering fund-raiser The Galva American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting Sept. 20 at the Galva Legion Hall, followed by an Ida County American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Our meeting was called to order by President Jan Schaffer with the usual formalities.

Roll call was taken, and minutes were read and approved.

Treasurer Sharon Haake gave the treasurer’s report. Schaffer gave her president’s report.

Jan and Lyle Schaffer attended the National American Legion Auxiliary meeting held in Cincinnati, Ohio. The weather was unpredictable, but the meeting was interesting. They were able to sightsee and took a riverboat cruise with lots of members from other states. Our new slogan is “ALA Pride.”

Our Ida County American Legion Auxiliary has a heart fund, and we gave money to the proj-

Class of 1956: The Holstein class of 1956 celebrated its 60th reunion on Oct. 1. Pictured are Carol Breyfogle Kolberg, Andra Ewoldt Hintz, Mary McBride Wiese, Jim Bienlien, Deanna Goettsch Nelson, Stephen Curtis, Clark Conover, Roger Clausen, Dean Hammer, Don Gerber and DeWitt Gries. Mary Kruse Rohlk also attended the reunion. (Photo submitted)

Mobile Food Pantry Oct. 20 The Community Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Arthur Community Building Thursday, Oct. 20, at 4:30 p.m. Free food will be available for residents of Holstein, Galva, Ida Grove, Arthur, Odebolt, Battle Creek and Kiron.

Please bring your own containers for food. Laundry baskets work great.

For food deliveries, contact Jim and Marne Barker at 6754741 by Oct. 14.

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Correspondence was read.

Thank yous were read from the families of Ralph Kalin and Betty Frank, thanking us for our assistance at the funerals.

Thank yous were read from our honored World War II veterans France Wanberg, Clifford Schmidt and Lester Vohs. Jenna Wiese expressed her thanks for the opportunities we provided for her throughout her high school years and the scholarship she received from the Galva American Legion Auxiliary.

We contributed to the USO, and our poppy order was decided on. We will take care of our Auxiliary obligations. We need to have a fund-raiser. Our president suggested having an omelet supper a little later in the season.

The outside wall is going to get siding on it, and other plans

are under consideration at this time. Our next big project is to raise money to get a furnace and air conditioning unit.

Community service report was given, and Marlene Jorgensen gave a report on clipping and sending coupons to the overseas military commissaries to help our military personnel. We gave to the projects of the Sioux Falls and Omaha Veterans Administration medical facilities.

We received two awards. The certificates were for Department-Children and Youth and for our chaplain’s report by the Department of Iowa Chaplain.

There being no other business, the meeting adjourned.

Our next meeting is Oct. 18 with our hosts Sharon and Les Haake, Joyce and Dale Doescher and Lisa and Jeff Naslund.

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Kidzone Child Care Center’s annual Halloween party is Saturday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ida Grove Community Building. There will be games, clowns, a magician and more is planned.

Raffle tickets are three for $1 or 18 for $5. Cost is $10 per family with a meal included.

Pie contest: Willow Dale Wellness Village, owned and operated by ABCM Corporation, celebrated National Assisted Living Week with many events, including a pie contest and a family picnic. A total of 16 pies were entered in the pie contest. Pie contest winners were (bottom photo) Barb Franzkowiak, first place, and Ida County Fair queen Grace German, second place. Pat Shever won third place.

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Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries Museum tour: Tenants from Golden Horizon in Ida Grove toured the Cole Museum in Storm Lake. (Photo submitted)

Odebolt Library Several books and DVDs were added to the Odebolt Public Library’s circulation in September.

New hardcover books include: “Always A Cowboy #2” by Linda L. Miller, “Crash and Burn” by Fern Michaels, “Frost Line” by Linda Howard, “The Jealous Kind” by James L. Burke, “Liar’s Key” by Carla Neggers, “Rushing Waters”

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by T. Davis Bunn, “Downfall” by J.A. Jance, “Pirate” by Clive Cussler, “Razor Girl” by Carl Hiassen, “Humor Around Horses” by Stu Campbell and “Cold Wind” by C.J. Box. Large print books added to the library’s circulation last month include: “Damaged” by Lisa Scot-

toline, “The Matchmakers of Minnow Bay” by Kelly Harms, “Badlands” by C.J. Box and “Downfall”

by J.A. Jance.

The paperback book, “What She Knew” by Gilly Macmillan, is available for patrons to check out.

Two Stu Campbell books, “A Young Cowboy’s Adventures #1” and “Honey #2,” are available for young adults.

New DVDs available for patrons to check out are: “Heroes (season one),” “Me Before You,” “The Huntsman: Winter’s War,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Angry Birds Movie,” “Now You See Me 2,” “Captain America: Civil War” and “Lark Rise to Candleford.”

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An anniversary on this page is $5 for a photo and short description (this will not advertise an open house or card shower).

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Ida Grove Chamber News The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce met at Remer Realty on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The meeting was called to order by JD Parks, president. The following of icers and directors were present: Parks, Dan Remer, Grant Patera, Patti Haack, Ryan Goodman and Danika Hinkeldey.

Minutes from the meeting on Sept. 13 were approved.

There were three bills to approve since the last meeting: MidAmerica Publishing, $12 – Chamber coffee ads; U.S. Cellular, $43.63, and Selections, $4 (supplies for the trail run).

Financial reports for September were not available.

Parks talked about: Chamber coffee: The next Chamber coffee is Oct. 20 at North Star Credit Union. Remer, Brenner and Hinkeldey will take care of getting supplies.

Bus-eum: The Ida Grove Public Library recently hosted the Bus-eum Exhibit, forgotten stories of how Iowans got to be us. Trace’s Center for History and Culture presented the program that examines how the Midwest developed in ways from other regions, how Iowa’s settlement distinguished it from its neighbors and what both blesses and burdens the state today. Here, the public hears some of the stories during the presentation. (Photo submitted)

Redhead Express, second me at Clausen Center

by Christine Wiese The Redhead Express, together with their brothers, The Walker Boys, showcased their maturing musicality on the group’s return to Holstein’s Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 1.

It’s been six years since the seven siblings irst appeared on this stage, and subtle changes were discernible. Back then, their show was a pleasant experience, on the order of savoring homecranked vanilla ice cream-sweet and refreshing. But (wow) now, it’s more like digging into a loaded banana split, complete with extra toppings.

It appears that, as the young people have grown up, they have started developing their own talents and styles. The family is no longer a homogeneous equation;

rather, it is becoming a heterogeneous combination of slightly disparate parts.

Nowhere was this more apparent than in their eclectic play list.

Songs ranged from the strong performance of “Stand By Your Man,” an intense rendition on the bass of “Amazing Grace” and a masterful inger-picking demonstration of “Banjo Styles.” These were juxtaposed among such happy surprises as “Lean On Me,” “Hallelujah” and a wildly comic “Good Enough For Now.” All in all, it was a delightful turn of events.

Conversely, there were some aspects of the act that haven’t changed, and thank goodness for that. The family entourage still reveres its roots and steadfastly retains its respect for the armed forces. It may be safe to say that the most moving part

of the evening was when they asked the vets in the audience to stand and then dedicated two songs to them. “I’m Proud To Be An American” and “God Bless The USA” were sung to show their gratitude to those who serve in defense of our nation. These contemporary paeans of praise are especially relevant during these days of divisive political rhetoric.

We need to be reminded of how blessed we are to be living in this country.

Special mention should also be made of The Redhead Express’s own compositions. “Roots,” “Ridin’ Bikes” and “See What I See” spoke directly to the audiencesome of whom did, indeed, “close their eyes and remember.”

It was a grand show, given by gracious folks. We were glad to have them back.

Simply Said Holiday project party scheduled for Nov. 17 in Galva Simply Said designer Rhonda Sommerfeld will return to The Meeting Place in Galva on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. for another fun ladies out evening.

Participants ages 14 and older will follow step-by-step instructions and learn how to paint a 10x12 board, apply a Thanksgiving or Christmas themed vinyl saying and decorate it to take home.

All boards, paints, brushes and supplies will be provided, but participants are asked to bring along extra silk lowers or unique items to decorate their projects like this example: Eight holiday vinyl choices are available: • There is Always, Always, Al-

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ways Something to be Thankful For • Jingle All the Way • Joy to the World • Be Merry • Give Thanks • Merry Christmas • For Unto Us a Child is Born • Give Thanks Unto the Lord for He is Good This make-and-take class would be a fun project for teens, 4-H clubs, Girl Scouts, church youth groups or a friend’s birthday celebration, and the boards make great birthday and Christmas gifts.

There is a fee for the class, and registrations are due by Oct. 21.

To register, contact Sommerfeld at 712-830-1837 or local event

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coordinator Anne Johnson at 712282-4426. Checks can be mailed to Rhonda Sommerfeld at 11176 Velvet Ave., Lake City, Iowa, 51449, or dropped off at Sole 2 Soul in Galva.

Holiday/Chamber bucks: The date for the holiday shopping event has been set for Nov. 20.

Businesses wanting to participate are to email the Chamber and let them know of any deals or activities they are hosting that day. The Chamber is looking into familyfriendly activities for that day. The amount of Chamber Bucks to sell was discussed and tabled for next meeting.

Annual meeting/awards committee: Save-the-date cards for the annual meeting will be mailed in the next week or two, to be followed by formal invitations to be mailed early in December. The Country Club has been booked for the meeting, as well as Best of Barb’s catering for the meal.

Halloween Parade: Bags and glow sticks have been ordered for the parade. Some prizes have been gathered from local businesses.

The bags will be stuffed at the work meeting scheduled for Oct. 18.

Old business Theatre discussion: Ryan Goodman invited the Chamber members to the planning meeting Oct. 6. He also discussed the theatre’s need for additional funds to complete the repairs needed on the building before winter.

Open positions and of icer positions: Several new of icer positions were voted on, with duties starting effective Jan. 1 and serving two-year terms: Remer, president; Haack, vice president; Parks, treasurer, and secretary was tabled until the next meeting.

Next work will be Tuesday, Oct. 18, at noon.

Next monthly meeting is Nov. 1 at noon at Remer Realty.

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HMH new dermatology clinic provider Horn Memorial is pleased to announce the addition of Indy Chabra, MD, PhD, to its medical staff. Dr. Chabra currently has a dermatology practice at Midlands Clinic, PC in Dakota Dunes, S.D. He also offers rural outreach services at various locations in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Dr. Chabra specializes in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology care and will be accepting new patients at Horn Memorial Hospital’s outpatient clinic.

Dr. Chabra completed his medical internship and residency training in dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. His training spanned complex medical dermatology, psoriasis management, transplant dermatology, Mohs surgery and cosmetic dermatology,

Dr. Indy Chabra including lasers, peels and injectables.

Prior to residency, Dr. Chabra obtained his undergraduate education at Stanford University and then completed a combined MD/ PhD program at State University of New York. He was awarded

a PhD in molecular microbiology and genetics for research on gene therapy. He received his MD degree with top honors and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

Dr. Chabra enjoys a special interest in the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer and is committed to providing his patients with the latest advances in Dermatology.

He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Midlands Clinic, P.C. is a combined medical practice of dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and general surgery, located in Dakota Dunes, S.D. Call 712-364-3311 to schedule your appointment at Horn Memorial Hospital.

UMC pork chop dinner in Holstein The United Methodist Church in Holstein is sponsoring a broasted pork chop dinner Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Heritage Bank, United Bank of Iowa in Holstein and Community Bank. Carryouts are $12.

The deadline for an at home delivery order is at noon on Oct. 26.

Call 712-368-2678.

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Paws to Read: The Ida Grove Public Library hosted the first Paws to Read after school program on Sept. 28. Children gather at the library to enjoy stories and interact with Loger Comfort Shelties, owned by Steve and Deb Loger of Odebolt. They will return to the library on Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. for the next Paws to Read program.

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SPORTS Falcons battle third straight unbeaten team

Raptors lose,remain in playoff conten on Algona Garrigan handed Ridge View a 32-6 district football setback in Holstein Friday.

The win kept Garrigan on top of the district standings with a perfect 5-0 record. Ridge View slipped to third in the district standings with a 3-2 record. South O’Brien is second with a 4-1 record. The top two teams advance to the state football playoffs.

With two games to go, Ridge View is not out of the running for a playoff spot. The Raptors play at Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union (1-4/1-6) this Friday and closeout the regular season by hosting South O’Brien Oct. 21.

“If we can play with the energy and passion that we played with Friday for the next two weeks, good things will happen for us,” noted Raptor coach Jeff DeHaan. “The nice thing is Sioux Central got beat Friday, so right now we hold our own cards. If we win out the next two weeks we are in the playoffs.

We have to play the next two weeks like it is the playoffs because if we lose one of the games were done.”

The Raptors will be favored to win this week’s game against M-MC/R-U, but DeHaan noted his club can’t go into the game unprepared.

“It looks like it (playoff spot) will come down to the South O’Brien game, but we can’t look past MM-C/R-U,” said DeHaan. “They like to spread the ball out offensively.

They like to run and throw the ball and they have a nice defense. We’ve got something to play for, so we will have to come prepared to play.”

Garrigan showed why it is undefeated this season on the opening drive of Friday’s game. After receiving the opening kickoff the Golden Bears ran more than seven minutes off the clock and scored on a oneyard run and two-point run to go

up 8-0 at the 4:53 mark of the irst quarter.

After going on a methodical drive to open the game, Garrigan showed it can also score quickly by putting six points on the board on a 65yard run and a 31-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. Both PAT attempts failed. The Golden Bears were up 20-0 at halftime.

The Raptors regrouped at halftime and put together a 72-yard drive to open the second half that burned nearly eight minutes off the game clock. Jake Kliegl scored on a one-yard carry to get the Raptors on the board at 20-6 with 4:05 to play in the third quarter. The touchdown was the irst against Garrigan in district play this season.

Ridge View had an opportunity to draw closer when it forced Garrigan to punt on its next possession. The Golden Bears attempted a fake punt that fell short of the irst down marker, which gave Ridge View possession of the ball at its own 46-yard line. The Raptors got to Garrigan’s 13-yard line, but lost the ball on downs with 13 seconds to play in the third quarter.

Garrigan put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter on touchdown passes of 28 and 11 yards.

“Garrigan has a good team,” noted DeHaan. “I thought our kids played extremely hard. Our defense held them to 172 yards rushing, which is well below their average of more than 300 yards per game. A couple of our turnovers led to points for them in short yardage situations.”

Garrigan inished with 252 total yards (172 rushing and 80 passing). Ridge View had 177 total yards (182 passing and minus ive rushing). Ridge View also had four turnovers, while Garrigan didn’t

Brick wall: An Algona Garrigan running back runs into Ridge View defensive lineman Ezra Miller at the line of scrimmage for no gain in Friday’s district game in Holstein. Garrigan won the game 32-6.

(Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) have any.

Stats RV AG First downs 13 6 Rushes/yds. 21- -5 33-172 Pass yds.

182 80 Pass/Att/Int 19-32-2 4-11-0 Total yards 177 252 Fum. lost 2 0 Penalties 5-55 5-39 Punts/ave.

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AG 8 12 0 12 —32 Ridge View individual stats Passing: Wingert (19-32-2, 182 yds.).

Receiving: Nava (2-52 yds.), Mitchell (6-49 yds.), McGuire (5-41 yds.), Wunschel (4-21 yds.), Wandrey (1-11 yds.).

Rushing: McGuire (2-10 yds.), Kliegl (2-3 yds, 1 TD).

Tackles: Mentzer (8.5), Miller (7), Wunschel (6).

Takeaways: None

Tackle: Ridge View’s Colton Wunschel (87) and Jake Mitchell (partially hidden) gang up to tackle an Algona Garrigan player Friday. The Golden Bears beat the Raptors 32-6. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

State parks peak season winding down Another busy year in Iowa’s state parks will be coming to an end and soon staff will be preparing for the irst freezing temperatures of the fall.

State parks will begin winterizing their facilities in mid-October, including shutting off water in the campgrounds and closing shower

houses. Once the water is turned off, the campground dump station is also closed.

Campers can check the status of water availability in a particular park by going to iowadnr.gov/ Places-to-Go/State-Parks-RecAreas/Closure-Information. The page is updated regularly by park

staff.

If campers have any questions about water or other facilities during the time of their stay, they should contact the park directly.

“We have a number of fall campers who visit our parks after the water is off and they will need to use the RV dump facilities at Iowa

rest areas to dump their trailers or motor homes,” said Todd Coffelt, chief of State Parks for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Iowa state park campgrounds are open all year long. A list of rest areas with RV facilities is available at iowadot.gov/maintenance/restareas.html.

O-A/BC-IG’s bid Friday to knockoff an unbeaten team for the second consecutive week came down to the inal 12 seconds of the game.

AHSTW was able to intercept a pass in the end zone with just seconds to play to preserve its 17-12 win over the Falcons in Avoca.

“The last three teams we’ve played were unbeaten when we met,” noted Falcon coach Larry Allen. “We played very well in the irst half of our loss to Lo-Ma; we played a full game in beating Missouri Valley and we de initely played a full game against AHSTW. “Against AHSTW both teams stepped up and limited what the other team wanted to do. We just made too many mistakes. On the pass to the end zone at the end, the AHSTW player made a nice break on the ball and just out jumped us for the ball.

“Defensively, we did a pretty good job of eliminating the big play, as the Vikings have consistently scored on big plays this season. The defensive plan was to try and force them to drive the ball for extended periods of time, and for the most part, we did a good job of that.”

All of the scoring in Friday’s game came in the irst half.

AHSTW scored on a two-yard run and PAT kick with 2:40 to play in the irst quarter.

O-A/BC-IG responded quickly to the score by getting on the board with 56 seconds to play in the irst quarter. The touchdown came on a 30-yard pass from quarterback Kaden Ladwig to Dylan Wunschel.

The try for two points failed.

The Falcons took a 12-7 lead at 6:07 of the second quarter on Ladwig’s two-yard run. The two-point attempt was no good.

AHSTW went up 14-12 on a 41yard pick six and PAT kick with 3:33 to play before halftime. AHSTW added an 18-yard ield goal as time expired in the irst half.

Allen noted other than the inal drive of the game, the Falcons didn’t have a lot of opportunities to score in the second half. The coach added scoring chances throughout the game were limited.

“AHSTW had a couple of bad snaps on punts that gave us opportunities, but we just couldn’t ind the end zone,” said Allen. “We also had ive interceptions and we didn’t get any turnovers the other way to offset our turnovers.”

O-A/BC-IG’s inal drive started when AHSTW had a high snap on a punt. The punter took a knee at the AHSTW 45-yard line. The Falcons got one irst down and then had the pass intercepted in the end zone to end the game.

“AHSTW is a very athletic team,” noted Allen. “We knew we would have to force them to throw the ball and we did make them throw 18 times, which is good.

“For our part, we didn’t run the ball as well as we needed to, which forced us to throw the ball 28 times.

At times we did very well (throwing) and at other times we didn’t have the time to throw it, which resulted in us forcing things a few times and that beat us.”

O-A/BC-IG ran the ball 26 times for 43 yards. The aerial game produced 162 yards on 13 of 28 pass completions by Ladwig. Dylan Wunschel caught eight passes for

102 yards and one touchdown.

This week the Falcons (1-6/1-4) close out the home portion of their schedule with a game against AdairCasey-Guthrie Center (0-7/0-5).

Friday’s game has been designated senior night for the football, crosscountry and cheerleading teams.

“They have been struggling to put points on the board this season,” noted Allen. “And as well as we’ve been playing the past three weeks we feel we have an opportunity to win. We need to come out fast and play with some excitement.”

The Falcons close out the 2016 season with a game at Treynor Friday, Oct. 21.

Stats OABCIG AHSTW First downs 13 12 Rushes/yds. 26-43 38-166 Pass yds.

162 117 Pass/Att/Int 13-28-5 9-18-0 Total yards 205 283 Fum. lost 0 0 Penalties 9-80 16-109 Punts/ave.

3-38.0 4-34.5 Scoring by quarters OABCIG 6 6 0 0 —12 AHSTW 7 10 0 0 —17 O-A/BC-IG individual stats Rushing: Devitt (19-53, yds.).

Passing: Ladwig (13-28-5, 162 yds., 1 TD).

Receiving: Wunschel (8-102 yds., 1 TD), Cranston (2-24 yds.), Endrulat (1-15 yds.), Bumann (1-11 yds.), Schwade (1-10 yds.).

Tackles: Bumann (11), Endrulat (10), Grote (8), McKibbin (7), Roeder (6), Clausen (5), Wunschel, (5).

Takeaways: None

FOOTBALL STANDINGS Team Lo-Ma AHSTW Mo. Valley Tri-Center IKMM OABCIG Treynor ACGC*

1A DISTRICT 7 Dist.

All PD 5-0 6-1 14.8 5-0 7-0 13.4 3-2 5-2 .80 3-2 4-3 .20 2-3 3-4 2.6 1-4 1-6 -4.6 1-4 1-6 -10.2 0-5 0-7 -17

*ACGC=Adair-Casey-Guthrie Center

District 7 scores AHSTW 17, OABCIG 12 IKM-M 47, at ACGC 6 Lo-Ma 51, Mo. Valley 10 Tri-Center 36, Treynor 0 Oct. 14 games ACGC at OABCIG AHSTW at Logan-Magnolia Mo. Valley at Tri-Center Treynor at IKM-Manning A DISTRICT 2 Team Dist.

Bishop Garr.

5-0 So. O’Brien 4-1 Ridge View 3-2 HMS 3-2 Sioux Central 2-3 North Union 2-3 MMCRU 1-4 St. Edmond 0-5

All PD 7-0 17 4-3 8.2 4-3 4.6 3-4 -1.6 3-4 -1.6 3-4 -5.2 1-6 -11.2 1-6 -10.2

District 2 scores Garrigan 32, Ridge View 6 North Union 22, St. Ed 12 H-M-S 12, Sioux Central 3 So. O’Brien 41, MMCRU 6 Oct. 7 games H-M-S at Garrigan North Union at So. O’Brien Ridge View at MMCRU St. Ed. at Sioux Central *PD is the average point difference in scores from district games. The top two teams in each district qualify for the playoffs.

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Muckenhirn: Zach Muckenhirn, the grandson of Rev. Donald and Judy Winterrowd of Ida Grove, recently wrapped up his first minor league baseball season. The Winterrowds, along with Zach’s parents (Keith and Kimberly Muckenhirn) and other grandparents (Frank and Marlene Muckenhirn) attended one of Zach’s games in Aberdeen, Md., this summer. From left, Frank and Marlene Muckenhirn, Zach, Judy Winterrowd, Keith and Kimberly Muckenhirn and Don Winterrowd. (Photo submitted)

Muckenhirn wraps up minor league season Zach Muckenhirn, the grandson of the Rev. Donald and Judy Winterrowd of Ida Grove, recently wrapped up his irst season with Aberdeen, Md., in the York/Penn class A minor league baseball system.

Muckenhirn is the son of Keith and Kimberly Muckenhirn of Delano, Minn. Kimberly is the daughter of Don and Judy Winterrowd. Keith Muckenhirn is a 1981 graduate of Battle Creek High School and the son of Frank and Marlene Muckenhirn, who operated the former Duke and Min’s Restaurant in Battle Creek from 1977 to 1981.

Zach Muckenhirn, a 6’1,” 190-pound left hand pitcher, was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball (MLB) team in the 11th round of the annual MLB draft June 13. He was assigned to the Aberdeen team where he posted a 5-2 record with

a 2.43 ERA. At the conclusion of the minor league season in September, Muckenhirn was invited to the Florida fall instructional league in Sarasota, Fla., which concludes Oct. 13. In the instructional league, pitchers are limited to two innings of work and around 30 pitches per game.

Muckenhirn was drafted after completing his junior season at the University of North Dakota.

He caught the attention of MLB scouts last spring, when he pitched a complete-game 1-0 shutout against the University of Southern California (USC). He followed that performance with eight shutout innings against Alabama.

The baseball program at UND was eliminated following this past spring season, and Muckenhirn was free to transfer to another college without having to sit out.

However, he decided to turn pro

after visiting several colleges, including Alabama, Kentucky and Auburn.

Muckenhirn, the 331st pick in the draft, had 99 strikeouts in 92 and two-thirds innings at North Dakota this year. He had a 3.59 ERA and earned all-conference second team honors.

In high school, Muckenhirn was a National Merit Scholar and a three-year starter for Delano High School, which earned him a scholarship to play baseball at North Dakota. While at North Dakota, Muckenhirn was a double major in math and computer science.

As part of his contract with the Orioles, the team will pay for Muckenhirn to inish college and earn a degree, which he plans to pursue after the instructional league is inished. He will return to the Orioles’ spring training camp in February.

Siouxland Christian claimed a 3-0 conference volleyball win over O-A/BC-IG in Sioux City Oct. 4.

Scores were 25-16, 25-16, 25-10.

“We came out slow after not playing for more than a week,” noted Falcon coach Holly Nuetzman. “Our inconsistent passing was our biggest downfall. It was hard to set up an attack because we were usually chasing down our irst passes. We have some work to do before going out to take on another conference opponent Monday (Oct. 10).”

The match was the only match last week for O-A/BC-IG, which saw its record drop to 5-19 overall and to 2-5 in the WVC. O-A/BC-IG stats Serves—93%, 1 aces (Carrie Miller, 1 ace). Set assists—16 (Sarah Petersen, 11). Hitting— .016 kill ef iciency, 17 kills (Summit Nielsen, 6 kills Bethany Rehse, 6 kills;). Blocks—3 (Miller, 2; Nielsen, 1). Digs—52 (Nielsen, 12; Petersen, 8; Riley Snyder, 7; Jordyn Fredericks, 7).

Falcon volleyball: O-A/BC-IG’s Jordyn Fredericks goes to the floor to keep the ball in play during a recent match. Keeping an eye on the action is Calli Wareham (14). Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Local area fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff.

Water temperatures in the Black Hawk District are in the mid to low 60’s. Bass, bluegill and crappie ishing is fair to good in most area lakes. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District Of ice at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com.

Black Hawk Lake—Water level is about eight inches over the crest of the spillway.

Bluegill - Good: Bluegill ishing is good just about everywhere on the lake. Town Bay, around the handicap dock, near the inlet bridge and

Cross-country state qualifying Co-ed state qualifying crosscountry meets are slated for Thursday, Oct. 20. O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View will compete in the class 1A meet in Holstein starting at 4 p.m.

The top three teams and top 15 individuals from each district in both boys’ and girls’ competition will qualify for the state meet to be held at Lakeside Golf Course, Kennedy Park, north of Fort Dodge on Saturday, Oct. 29.

the outlet are producing ish. Use a small hook tipped with a worm suspended from a bobber ished about two feet deep near shore.

Walleye - Fair: Fish the rock piles in the east basin and near Cottonwood Point. The shoreline just west of Ice House Point also holds ish. Some have had luck with crankbaits ished ive to seven feet deep.

Largemouth bass - Good: Anglers have had luck ishing the north side of Ice House Point. Fish drop offs and brush piles in three to four feet of water. Use grey crankbaits, green plastic worms and spinner baits. There is a 15-inch minimum length limit for largemouth bass on Black Hawk Lake.

Black crappie - Fair: There is a good population of black crappie.

Fish are eight to 10 inches. Use live minnows below a bobber or small tube jigs tipped with power bait.

Black Hawk pits—Black crappie - Fair: Black crappie are being picked up on minnows ished in areas along shore and in areas with contour and structure ive to 10 feet deep.

Bluegill - Fair: Drift in deeper

areas or ish near shore with a small black jig tipped with bait suspended below a bobber.

Moorehead Park pond—Bluegill - Fair: Use a small jig tipped with bait ished below a bobber.

Fish are six to eight inches.

Storm Lake—The dredge is in operation in the northeast portion of the lake. Boaters should use extreme caution in this area and must maintain a 100-foot distance from the dredge, booster pump and all dredge pipes at all times. Storm Lake has a daily limit of three walleye and all 17 to 22-inch walleye must be released; no more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day.

Walleye - Fair: Cooler temperatures means increased feeding activity. Use crankbaits, leeches or minnows and a slip bobber. Drift in the dredge cuts and ish near shore in morning and evenings to ind ish.

Channel cat ish - Fair: Storm Lake has a good cat ish population; target cat ish from shore using stink bait or cut bait ished off the bottom.

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Boys and girls varsity, junior varsity and middle school teams from the WVC schools will compete in the meet, which gets underway at 10 a.m.

The meet schedule is high school girls at 10 a.m.; high school boys at 10:30 a.m. and middle school at 11 a.m.

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Ryen leads na on in punt return average Swing: Ridge View’s Beth Pickhinke takes a swing at the volleyball during the Raptors’ 3-1 conference victory over West Monona in Schaller Thursday. Keeping an eye on the play is Harlee Wagoner (13).

(Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Raptors hold off West Monona Ridge View topped West Monona 3-1 in a tightly contested conference volleyball match in Schaller Thursday.

After taking the irst two games by

scores of 25-19, 25-12, Ridge View fell in the third game 24-26 and then held on for a 27-25 decision in the inal game.

No other information was available at press time.

Ridge View improved to 17-6 overall and to 6-1 in the WVC.

Trevor Ryen, Iowa State’s junior wide receiver from Ida Grove, entered last weekend’s game at Oklahoma State as the nation’s leader in punt return average.

Ryen was averaging 22.3 yards on seven returns. Four of them have gone at least 25 yards, with a long of 55.

Ryen was also a force against Baylor Oct. 1, catching ive passes for a teamhigh 75 yards as Iowa State nearly upset the nationally-ranked Bears.

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Robert F. Croxell Jan. 7, 1927 – Oct. 2, 2016 HOLSTEIN – Services for Robert F. Croxell, 89, of Holstein were Oct. 7, 2016, at St. John Lutheran Church in Cushing, with the Rev. Melba E. Smith of iciating. Burial was in the Cushing Cemetery at Cushing, with military rites conducted

by American Legion F. Roger Baumann Post #624 of Cushing.

Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

Robert died Oct. 2 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee.

Robert F. Croxell was born Jan. 7, 1927, to Harold and Mary (Haden) Croxell. He graduated from Correctionville High School in 1944 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the South Paci ic until he was honorably discharged in 1946.

After returning home from the Navy, he worked as a truck driver and farm laborer in the Cushing area.

He married Joan M. Kuhlken at St. John Lutheran Church in Cushing Feb. 24, 1951. To this union, two children were born, Michael and Mark.

Bob and Joan worked on various farms until 1958, when they moved to Holstein, where Bob managed the Ellerbusch farms for the next 30 years. In March 1988, due to health reasons, he retired to their home in Holstein.

He enjoyed ishing in Canada with his sons and grandsons, gardening, playing cribbage with friends

Jeffrey Dean Kolb April 27, 1960 – Sept. 29, 2016

and family and especially loved farming. He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Cushing and served many years on the council.

He was an honorary, 60-year member of the American Legion at Cushing and a longtime member of the Ida County Soil Conservation Board.

Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan of Holstein; two sons, Michael (Kerry Dexter) of West Chicago, Ill., and Mark (Leslie Zillis) of Ef ingham, Ill.; two grandsons, Jeffrey (Christine) Croxell and great-granddaughter, Willa, of Maryville, Ill. and Drew Croxell of Carterville, Ill. Also surviving are his step-grandson, Kevin (Heidi) Dexter; two step-great-grandsons, Zachary and Ryan of Mountain Lake, N.J.; a sister, Ruth Croxell Durham of Correctionville; a brother-in-law, Erasmo (Annie) Garza of Phelan, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Donna Dietz of Kansas City, Mo., and Catherine, Kuhlken of Jackson, Calif. and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mary Croxell Samuelson; his parents-in-law, Henry and Olga Kuhlken; two sisters, Beverly Garza and Geraldine Croxell and three brothers-inlaw, Henry G. Kuhlken, Norbert Dietz and Charles Durham.

Memorials may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church in Cushing, American Legion F. Roger Baumann Post #624 at Cushing or Holstein Fire and Ambulance.

Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

Patricia D. Johnson Oct. 4, 1932 – Oct. 4, 2016 IDA GROVE – Services for Patricia D. Johnson, 84, of Ida Grove were Oct. 10, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Chad Lierman of iciated, with burial in the Ida Grove Cemetery in Ida Grove. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

She died Oct. 4 at Odebolt Specialty Care in Odebolt.

Patricia D. Johnson, daughter of Gail and Elsie May (Galbraith) Hendricks was born Oct. 4, 1932, in Sac City. She was baptized at United Methodist Church in Sac City.

Pat attended school in Sac City, and she worked in a cannery while acting as a caregiver for her extended family. She met the love of her life, Duane Johnson, at a dance at the Lakewood Ballroom in Lake View. The couple was married May 2, 1954, in the Methodist Church in Sac City.

They made their home on the family farm outside of Battle Creek. They were blessed with two sons, Darrell and Darwin. The family moved when Duane took a job with Georgia Paci ic Box Company and moved to Fullerton, Calif.

While in California, the couple welcomed a daughter, Debra. After making their home in California for seven years, the family decided to move back to Ida Grove, where Duane started working at Midwest Industries.

Pat loved traveling to see her family, making two memorable trips to Okinawa, Japan. She

enjoyed dancing, gardening, playing cards with friends, babysitting her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, baking her famous laxseed bread, hosting tea time, taking yearly ishing trips to Minnesota and Sundays at the family cottage on Black Hawk Lake in Lake View. She truly treasured her family time and considered her pets to be family, too.

Pat belonged to the First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove and was active in American Legion Auxiliary.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Darrell (Maggie) Johnson of Holstein; Darwin (Carol) Johnson of Arthur and Debra (Daryl) Reeves of Devil’s Elbow, Mo. Also surviving are her six grandchildren: Jeromy and special friend, Keisha, Johnson; Michael Walker; Allie Walker (Rawley Butler); Bridget Johnson; Dalton Reeves and Dailey (Trent) Wise.

Additional survivors include ive greatgrandchildren: Seanicee Johnson, Daysha Johnson, Anessa Johnson, Ashlyn Johnson and Benelli Wise; a brother-in-law, Melvin (Juanita) Johnson of Holstein; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Petersen of McKinleyville, Calif., and Erlynne Hendricks of Le Mars; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Gail and Elsie May Hendricks; her stepfather, Dave Spangle; her loving husband, Duane P. Johnson; two brothers, Lloyd and Lowell Hendricks; a sister, Lois McCready; and her beloved pets, Jack and Ramsey.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – A gathering for Jeffrey Dean Kolb, 56, of Colorado Springs, Colo., was Oct. 4, 2016, at Southside Johnny’s in Colorado Springs, Colo. Arrangements were by The Springs Funeral Services in Colorado Springs, Colo.

He died Sept. 29.

Born in Ida Grove April 27, 1960, Jeffrey Dean Kolb grew up working on his family farm in Holstein. He graduated from Holstein High School in 1979, where he played football, basketball and track, and then attended Morningside College in Sioux City to play football.

Barbara Ann Milner July 17, 1947 - Oct. 6, 2016 ARTHUR - Services for Barbara Ann Milner, 69, of Arthur were Oct. 11, 2016, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Richard D. Ball officiated, with burial at St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery in Odebolt.

ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements.

She died Oct. 6 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, losing her courageous battle with cancer.

Barbara Ann Milner was born July 17, 1947, in Denison to Lloyd Emmett and Catherine Marie (Henkelman) Fineran. She was baptized and confirmed as a Catholic.

She attended school in Odebolt and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1965. She then attended beauty school in Sioux City.

On Sept. 28, 1980, Barbara married Jack P. Milner in Council Bluffs. After her children were a little older, she went back to college at Des Moines Area Community College and graduated with an associate’s degree in accounting.

Barb worked for many years as a bookkeeper and tax preparer. In 2007, she and her daughterin-law, Brenda, bought Aunt B’s Café in Arthur.

Working regularly, you might remember her as your favorite hostess, always with a bright smile and a kind word for all who came through the door.

Barb had a deep love for her children, grandchildren and all of her large family. It was also not odd to see the neighborhood children or even kids she had just met fall in love with her, due to her kind heart and giving disposition.

Barb enjoyed giving her knitted projects as gifts, tending her flower garden, caring for her fish pond and caring for any stray animal that crossed her path.

HOLSTEIN – Services for Earl C. Heilman, 79, of Holstein were Oct. 11, 2016, at United Methodist Church in Holstein with the Rev. Doresa K. Collogan of iciating. Burial was in the Cushing Cemetery in Cushing.

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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Richard Salcido, Pastor 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Sunday – 8 a.m. worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday school & Bible class 10:30 a.m. worship

~ Battle Creek ~ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Kevin Freese 600 3RD ST. - 712-365-4938 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. fellowship 10:40 a.m. Sunday school

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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Randy Cormeny, Interim STORY AVE. - 712-365-4328 Sunday – 10:25 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. worship

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ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Homes “caring for families of this area since 1908” Joshua & Christie Van Houten

SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Kristin Boysen 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Paul Egger, Pastor 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Sunday – 9 a.m. Bible class 10 a.m. worship

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Military rites were by American Legion DesselSchmidt Post #225 at Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

Earl died Oct. 5 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Richard Ball 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 Saturday – 5 p.m. confessions; 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Shari O’Bannon, CRE 321 MAIN ST.- 712-364-3829 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Bible study 10:30 a.m. worship, followed by fellowship coffee

She delighted in the Christmas season. She would prepare projects and games for her family Christmas getaway, and she never failed to supply a variety of Christmas treats, including several types of fudge and her famous peanut butter balls.

Her love for both her family and cooking was evident in the green book, a cookbook that Barb put together containing treasured recipes and family pictures, histories and stories.

She was also extremely fond of going on adventures. Whether it was visiting Freedom Rocks with her husband, traveling with her daughter to Ireland, San Francisco, Key West or Cape Cod, or taking her nieces, nephews and grandchildren on assorted trips, Barb was always up for new experiences.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Jack Milner of Arthur; and her children: Scott (Sandi) Milner of Council Bluffs, Barbara (Kirk) Milner Murray of Mesquite, Texas, Steve Mace of Eugene, Ore., Greg (Brenda) Mace of Kiron, Chris (Jerri) Mace of Sioux City and Tomi (Joel) Germar of Northglenn, Colo.

Also surviving are 13 grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren, with another on the way; four brothers: Keith (Deb) Fineran, Kenneth (Sandie) Fineran, Bob (Leah) Fineran and Randy (Pippa) Fineran; two sisters: Sandi Grote and Carolyn (Stan) Mortensen; several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Barb was preceded in death by parents, Emmett and Catherine; two brothers, Jim and John Fineran; her husband, Tom Germar; and a sister, Lois Fineran.

Memorials in Barb’s honor will be contributed to the oncology departments of Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City or Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.

Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Earl C. Heilman

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Chad Lierman, Pastor 312 MAIN ST. - 712-364-2412 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. worship

He moved to Colorado in his early 20s, where he raised his two children. He loved to go back to his lake house in Okoboji and spend summers there with his parents and family.

He enjoyed boating, grilling on his patio, attending his daughter’s track meets, watching football, ishing and golf. Jeff was hard working and dedicated to providing for his family. He worked in agricultural and chemical sales.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Jean Kolb; a daughter, Chandler Ardell Kolb; a son, Cameron Dean Kolb; a daughter-in-law, Jamie Marie Kolb and his beloved Chihuahua, Pade.

Condolences can be made at The Springs Funeral Services, Colorado Springs, Colorado, www.tsfs.co.

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OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC Father Richard Ball 513 MUELLER ST. - 712-368-4755 Sunday – 9 a.m. Mass

UNITED METHODIST Dori Collogan, Pastor 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Chris Schroder, Pastor 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion

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(continued from front page) and we need you,” said Gaukel. “A letter has been sent to all of our customers in Holstein and Ida Grove addressing the issues. We are working on it.”

The Long Lines franchise agreement was discussed.

Mayor Connie Ludvigson and councilperson Bonnie Stevenson met with Gaukel Sept. 14 to discuss poor service and the expired franchise agreement.

Gaukel will provide examples of agreements they have with other communities. The utilities committee will review the existing agreement, along with the samples, and come back to the council with their recommendation.

Ida County Economic Development representative Rita Frahm and Frank Forneris, VT Industries project manager, met with the council to discuss VT’s proposed expansion project.

Forneris told the council they would be adding 82,000 square feet to the northwest corner of the current VT building. Cost for the new construction and renovation work, which will be phased in over three to four years, is estimated at $21 million and will eventually provide 60 new positions.

Frahm told the council she is working with Forneris on various Iowa Economic Development Authority incentives. Frahm stated this would be a good time for Holstein to update its strategic plan and to address housing needs.

The council reviewed two options from attorney Joe Heidenreich for Don Breyfogle’s hazardous building at 125 N. Main St. Heidenreich noted the city would incur serious expenses with either option.

Deputy Administrator Kay Hanson noted a third option is to gather more information and wait until funds are available to proceed.

Option one: Under Chapter 145: Titled Unsafe Buildings, the council can do the following: “First they must determine if the owner’s property is unsafe pursuant to 145.01. From the copies of letters that you have sent me, they have obviously already determined this. Then, the council may enter an order or resolution that the building must be repaired, removed or destroyed. The council must then send a notice of said order or resolution to the owner and/or lienholder of the property. The notice has to state that they have 20 days to object to the notice, or the city will carry out the order,” said Heidenreich.

Heidenreich said, “If the city determines the repair, removal or destruction can be done for $500 or less, the city employees can do the work. When the cost is more than $500, you have to get bids from a private contractor to do the work. The city has to pay for the work, and then the council can pass a resolution assessing the costs against the real estate. This assessment has to be certified through the county auditor for collection in the same manner as property tax. In Don Breyfogle’s case, you have already sent a letter on March 10, 2016, which gives him notice that the council finds the building unsafe.”

Under option two, the city can elect to file a petition in Ida County District Court under Iowa Code 657.A. The petition asks the

court for relief from the nuisance or unsafe property by appointing a receiver to fix the problem. The steps that have to be taken and the costs incurred will be real similar to what the city would do under their own city code.

If the city doesn’t choose to use Chapter 657.A Sections 2-10, there is a provision in Chapter 657.A 10A, which allows the city to actually take title to the property and clean it up.

Following discussion, the council elected to have Hanson, councilman Danny Gebers and Holstein American Legion representative Burdette Conover talk to Breyfogle about the unsafe building.

A resolution was approved for a 28E agreement with Ida County regarding unpaid parking ticket collection. Under the agreement, after 30 days, if a parking ticket were not paid, the vehicle information would be turned over to the Ida County Treasurer’s Office. They would not issue a vehicle license renewal for that vehicle until the parking ticket is paid. A $5 fee would be retained

by Ida County and the collected fine of $25 would be paid to the City of Holstein. If approved by the council, it will be submitted to the Ida County Supervisors for consideration and then filed with the State of Iowa.

Hanson reported some of the temporary Highway 20 construction workers have received parking tickets.

Regennitter told Hanson the workers could park on one of his grass lots. After a brief discussion, the council advised Hanson and city staff to work with the construction workers and avoid fining them for parking violations.

Pool manager Donna Bremer presented the summer 2016 pool report. Attendance totaled 7,100, with 113 participants in summer swim lessons, with a total income of $14,270 from daily admissions, season tickets, lessons, rentals and concessions.

Bremer reported there were no serious accidents or incidents during the 2016 seasons and that the pool was inspected Aug. 9. The following violations were discussed: deck has cracked and uneven concrete—holes and seams need to be filled in, two items were missing from the First Aid kit, an updated written policy for handling accidental fecal release incidents needs to be added and the northwest ladder in the deep end was loose.

The last three items were dealt with immediately.

The following items were discussed, although it was unsure whether violations existed: Ed Sohm, Ida County Environmental Health Coordinator thought a schematic drawing of the pool circulation system was required.

(Bremer said her understanding was that all valves, piping and flow are labeled, so no diagram is needed). Sohm thought the handicap accessible chair needed to be folded up and moved back out of the way and covered when not in use. (Bremer didn’t think the chair could be folded up or moved, but a cover could be provided.)

Items to be considered for repair, replacement or purchase in 2017 include: inspect and continue deck patching, finish painting boys’ room, purchase heavy duty brace kit for stair steps, check bath house water heater, consider option for repair

of power cord/grounded plug for remote vacuum, purchase workplace radio and speakers and consider timeline for plastering and painting shell and other major renovations.

The council approved the necessary legalities to hire Bremer as the 2017 pool manager and approved retroactive wage increases for pool employees Tara Redenius and Evan Leuschen.

Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman reviewed the current Ida County Public Safety and Communication Commissions 28E agreement, which expires June 30, 2017.

Harriman told the council Ida County’s countywide law system has been existence since 1976. He said, “There are three formulas allowed by law: population, usage or any other formula.

Holstein’s current percentage is 16.3 percent. For 2016-17, your cost is $210,335.

If you want changes, this is the time to address them.”

According to Harriman, the number of patrol hours per community is pretty close to the current percentages for the 28E agreement. He noted drug arrests are up and that he is looking at purchasing another drug dog.

Cost of the dog and training is approximately $11,000.

Harriman told the council there were 254 arrests made between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, which compares to 123 arrests for the same time period in 2015. In the same period, there were 261 bookings this year, compared to 132 in 2015.

Mayor Connie Ludvigson reviewed committee assignments and board appointments.

Updated committee assignments are: finance and claims—James Doxtad and Bonnie Stevenson, pool and parks—Rodney Regennitter and Danny Gebers, utilities (water, sewer, cable TV)— Mary Gross and Gebers, streets and alleys (trees)—Regennitter and Doxtad, administration and personnel—Gross and Stevenson, East Ridge Lot Sales/Fouts 1st Addition promotion—Doxtad and Stevenson, mayor protem— Doxtad and alternate—Gross.

Ludvigson noted Jim Breyfogle and Joni Hanson agreed to another term on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Christine Wiese agreed to another term on the Holstein Board of Adjustment.

Dick Brosamle was present to ask, if he removed a sidewalk on property he purchased at 408 Altona St., does he have to replace it? He was told city code requires property owners to replace sidewalks if they are taken out. Brosamle also asked if he was required to remove snow from the sidewalk in question, as it doesn’t connect with any other sidewalks. Councilman Rod Regennitter responded that city code requires removal of snow or ice within a 48-hour period and volunteered to keep the sidewalk clear for Brosamle.

In other business, the council approved pay request number four ($236,665) to L&L Builders for the city maintenance shop; renewal of Backdraft Bar and Grill’s Class C liquor license, outdoor sales and Sunday sales and Holstein Super Market’s Class C beer permit and Sunday sales and discussed the need for updating the strategic action plan and future housing.

Councilmembers Gross and Doxtad were absent.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove

CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL OCTOBER 3, 2016 Mayor Morris Hurd called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Scott Tomlinson, Paul Cates, Ryan Goodman, Doug Clough, and Jeff Buehler.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

The Council reviewed the price quotes for replacing the outdoor pool plaster: Sunseeker, Wyoming, MI, $84,569.00; Mid-America Pool Renovation, Grandview, MO, $89,650.00; Encore Finishes, Everett, WA, $110,000.00; and Atlantis Pool Plastering, Texas, $97,600.00.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve moving forward with Sunseeker for re-plastering the pool for $84,659.00, subject to review of State of Iowa bidding procedures as it applies to repair and maintenance work, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve the consent agenda consisting of the claims list, City Clerk’s report, financial reports, the September 14th and 19th Minutes, and a liquor license renewal for Murray Jewelers, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Clough to approve $5,000.00 for August Enterprises to provide maintenance of asbestos pipe insulation

within City Hall, second by Council Member Buehler. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Buehler to revise the Payroll Clerk position to Deputy Clerk with wage to be later determined, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Clough to approve the City of Ida Grove Brand Manual, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Clough to adjourn, second by Council Member Buehler. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. /s/ Morris C. Hurd, Mayor Attest: /s/ Edith Ann Ball, City Clerk

Judging team: Paige Whitney of Ida Grove and Alex Conover of Holstein are members of the 2016 Iowa State undergraduate meat judging team. (Photo submitted)

Whitney, Conover begin fall season on Iowa State meat judging team Paige Whitney, Alex Conover and the 2016 Iowa State undergraduate meat judging team finished fourth overall and won the processed meat division at the Hormel National Barrow Show Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest.

This competition, held at the Hormel Research and

Development Facility in Austin, Minn., on Saturday, Sept. 10, marks the beginning of the fall judging season for the Iowa State teams. Whitney was the high individual, alternate division.

At the contest, Whitney and Conover, who are both majoring in animal science, and the rest of the competitors did a visual

inspection of both fresh and processed products; answered questions on five classes; described processed meat defects and wrote a keep/cull scenario.

The team is coached by Dr. Sherry Olsen, lecturer in animal science; Alex Conover, senior in animal science, and Carl Frame, senior in animal science.

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IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STANLEY R. REIFF, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009257 NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION To All Persons Interested in the Estate of STANLEY R. REIFF, Deceased, who died on or about July 10, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 27th day of September, 2016, the last will and testament of STANLEY R. REIFF, deceased, bearing date of the 3rd day of March, 2003, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of the 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.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2016.

Kent Reiff, Proponent Kristal L. Phillips #AT0006248 Attorney for estate WIBE & PHILLIPS 427 West Main Street P.O. Box 100 Cherokee, Iowa 51012-0100 Date of second publication 19th day of October, 2016

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CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 Mayor Morris C. Hurd called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Paul Cates, Ryan Goodman, Jeff Buehler, Scott Tomlinson, and Doug Clough.

Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote, motion carried.

Mayor Hurd opened the King Theatre roof bids. RL Craft, Denison, bid $39,860.00; Pierce Roofing, Odebolt, bid $33,823.40; and TC Roofing, Harlan, bid $28,074.00. Motion

by Council Member Clough to approve the $28,074.00 bid from TC Roofing, Harlan, Iowa, second by Council Member Buehler. On a unanimous vote, motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Clough to approve paying Downtown Revitalization Pay Application #8 $49,086.12 to Cornerstone Contractors, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote, motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to amend personnel polices to allow vacation pay when employee provides a two-week notice of resignation, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote, motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Buehler to retract the request for proposal on the West Access project, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote, motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to adjourn, second by Council Member Tomlinson.

On a unanimous vote, motion carried. /s/ Morris C. Hurd, Mayor Attest: /s/ Edith Ann Ball, City Clerk

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TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: STANLEY R. REIFF IRREVOCABLE TRUST To all persons regarding Stanley R. Reiff, deceased, who died on or about the 10th day of July, 2016: You are hereby notified that Kent Reiff is the trustee of the STANLEY R. REIFF IRREVOCABLE TRUST, dated the 3rd day of March, 2003.

Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Ida County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2016.

STANLEY R. REIFF IRREVOCABLE TRUST Kent Reiff 510 NE 43rd Court Ankeny, Iowa 50021 Attorney for Trustee Kristal L. Phillips 427 West Main Street P.O. Box 100 Cherokee, Iowa 51012-0100 Date of second publication 19th day of October, 2016.

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Arthur

October 3, 2016 Mayor Randy Fineran called the Arthur City Council meeting to order with the following council members answering roll call: Billy Carnine, Jeff Gann, Kristy Rosemeyer, and Chris Schuett.

Guests: Kelly Evans, Pat Bell, Wade Harriman.

Motion by Rosemeyer second by Schuett to approve the Consent Agenda: Receipts, Expenditures and Minutes. All Ayes. Motion carried.

BILLS PRESENTED: Pat Bell – wages $463.32 Baker & Taylor – books 87.98 Pat Bell – reimburse DVDs 30.00 Mid-America Publishing – minutes & claims 81.99 IDOT – snow plow blade 64.14 Mid-America Publishing – minutes 81.78 Laura Fineran – wages 138.77 Anita Brandt – wages 97.00 Paul Arbegast – wages 1,784.36 – Reimburse mileage 30.48 King Construction – lagoon project 51,715.15 I&S Group – Engineering Fees – lagoon project 8,445.85 – operator services 375.00 WC Rural Water – monthly bill 1,462.50 – loan payment 565.89 MidAmerican Energy – utilities 834.73 Sac Co. Mutual Telephone – phone bill 169.17 Wunschel’s Service – fuel 39.35 Simmering Cory – administrative – fees lagoon project 6,000.00 City of Arthur/Library – water bill 19.00 Noteboom – mower belt 24.52 Bomgaars – marking paint 24.72 Sioux City Foundry – snowplow blade 424.25 Municipal Supply – curb stop parts 674.47 Selections – toner & paper 86.97 USTI – admin. & bill support, billing cards 648.00 Hallett Materials – cold patch 701.80 Iowa State Extension – clerk class 65.00 Iowa League of Cities – budget

class 40.00 Maguire Iron – water tower cleaning 1,400.00 O’Halloran International – truck repair 53.34 Fed. Fire – 4 pairs of gloves 139.80 RECEIPT SUMMARY – General – $4,057.03; Sewer – 60,262.24; Water – 3,246.88; Road Use –2,410.91; Trust & Agency – 412.03; Debt Service – 60.26; Emergency – 84.20; Local Option Tax – 1,426.43; TIF – $75.47.

DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY – General – $3,614.13; Water – 4,552.86; Sewer – 66,626.78; Road Use – $1,863.79.

LIBRARY REPORT – Head Librarian Pat Bell talked with the council about the summer reading program. Ms. Bell told the council they are planning a Halloween Party on the Saturday before Halloween. She also told the council it is Arthur’s turn to host the Ida County Librarians’ Meeting to be held on November 7. Pat also told the council the library will be helping with the upcoming soup supper with the Arthur EMR. She also told the council Amanda Mumm resigned from the board and Rebecca Barnum has agreed to fill the library board seat.

LAGOON PROJECT – Kelly Evans of I&S Group talked with the council about the lagoon project, stating that the contractor should start transferring water into the new cell. Mr. Evans will also talk with the contractor about repairing the field entrance.

SHERIFF’S REPORT – Sheriff Harriman talked with the council about renewing the Ida County Public Safety 28E Agreement for five years.

WATER PROJECT – Possible approval to proceed with a planning and design loan for a Preliminary Engineering Report–Kelly Evans talked with the council about working with the USDA to replace the city’s water mains and water tower. He stated a Preliminary Engineering Report has to be completed to verify how much grant dollars would be available from the USDA. Following discussion, motion by Gann second by Carnine to table this. All ayes. Motion carried.

COUNCIL MEMBER RESIGNATION, OPEN COUNCIL SEAT, INTENT TO APPOINT TO

FILL VACANCY - The council read Keith Fineran’s resignation letter. Motion by Gann second by Rosemeyer to accept Fineran’s resignation. Ayes: Gann, Rosemeyer. Nays: Carnine, Schuett. Following discussion with the Iowa League of Cities, the resignation is official when submitted. The council intends to appoint someone to fill the vacant seat at the November council meeting.

APPROVE REPAIR WORK ON SNOW PLOW – Maintenance Supervisor Arbegast told the council the frame is broken on the snow plow. He has taken it to Miller to reinforce the cracked frame of the truck and reinforcement iron from the truck to the plow blade and replace hydraulic hoses.

MAINTENANCE REPORT – Arbegast reported he had an American Steel visit as part of the lagoon project; trimmed trees in the park, worked on the dump, drained the water tower prior to the cleaning/inspection by Maguire Iron, flushed hydrants, replaced two water service lines, replaced the belt on the lawn mower and placed asphalt on some streets, had an ICAP appraisal.

MAYOR’S COMMENTS/CONCERNS – Mayor Fineran talked with the council about the possibility of adding relining manholes and repairing sewer lines in the budget. It was decided to get a price quote from Sewer Rehab of Cherokee to be able to see how much the city could have done per year.

BUILDING PERMITS – The council discussed the three building permit applications: following discussion, the application to replace front steps and to asphalt a driveway was approved but the accessory building application was denied, due to lack of available lot space.

IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: •Delinquent Utility Accounts •Peddler’s Permits There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Gann, second by Schuett.

Mayor Randy Fineran ATTEST: City Clerk Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

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Marching band places at compe on The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School marching band participated in the annual Carroll Band Days Oct. 1. The judged parade competition was held in Carroll and thousands of spectators line the streets to watch the annual tradition.

High school and middle school bands are judged on marching precision, showmanship and music presentation. The O-A/BCIG High School band placed third in the class 2A division.

Loynachans in concert New friend: The Voluntary Preschool Program in Schleswig welcomed a new friend to its classroom.

Miss Pat visited the students bringing a bag of adventures in the form of books. Miss Pat will be coming twice a month to share her enthusiasm for reading with Mrs. Gustafsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class. (Photo submitted)

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41st annual wine, bier contest The Schleswig Wine and Bier Club will sponsor its 41st annual wine and bier contest, open to all amateur wine and beer makers, on Oct. 1516 at the Ida Grove Golf and Country Club. There are 18 wine classes and 34 beer classes, plus subdivisions.

New this year will be a contest among area beer clubs. Six or seven have indicated they will participate in entering one stout-style beer to be judged Saturday, Oct. 15, at 4 p.m.

Brew pub beers will be judged in a special judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seminar at 7 p.m.,

Saturday. Phil Rickert from Santa Fe, N.M., will be the host. A wine seminar for wine judges and those interested in wine will be held at the same time.

Amateur wine and beer maker entries will be accepted, starting at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct.16. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Entries will close one hour before the event starts.

Last year, the club had 43 brew pub beers from Des Moines, Boone, Ankeny, Glenwood, Omaha, Neb., Woodbine, Sioux City and Sioux Falls,

S.D. Ribbons will be awarded, according to points given by the judges. Grand champion and reserve grand champion will be awarded to the best wine makers and the best bier makers. A potluck dinner will follow the awards.

For additional information, contact Don Thompson, secretary, Schleswig Wine and Bier Club, Inc., 208 S. 11th St., Dunlap, Iowa 51529, or e-mail tommytee@iowatelecom.net or call 712-643-5333 and leave a message.

The Loynachans will present a free concert Saturday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Odebolt United Methodist Church. A free will offering will be taken.

The Loynachans were established in 1998 and sing southern and contemporary Southern Gospel music. The trio has been spreading the good news of Jesus Christ at churches, nursing homes, prisons, homeless shelters, picnics, ice cream socials and other venues in Alaska, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

ANP tour: O-A/BC-IG High School students Ethan Zobel and Kenny Hausman attended a tour of the American Natural Processorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plant in Cherokee on Oct. 6. This facility provides organic processing of oils, flour and meal from soybeans, canola, sunflower, safflower and flax seeds and is the only plant in the world that manufactures 100 percent organic soy lecithin for retail sale. Lecithin is an emulsifier, a food additive used to prevent oil and water from separating, in order to stabilize processed foods, such as chocolate. Sam Jennett, an engineer with ANP, led students through the facility, which is organic, chemical free and able to process a variety of oilseeds into food grade meal or flour and oil through extrusion and expelling methods and physical refinement. (Photo submitted)

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Buddy Holly Experience to showcase at Donna Reed Theatre The Donna Reed Theatre in Denison will showcase the Buddy Holly Experience on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. The show is presented by Billy McGuigan and The Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts.

Rave On! re-invents the ordinary tribute show, featuring Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere Buddy Holly interpreter, Billy McGuigan, who is a dead-ringer

for the legendary rocker. Backed by the rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rave On band, their incredible musicianship helps ignite the stage and breathe new life into the music of Buddy Holly.

In this rock and roll tour-de-force, audiences will experience all the thrills of a Buddy Holly concert reimagined, including top hits like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peggy Sueâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rave On.â&#x20AC;? But,

thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all the audience will get.

McGuigan also celebrates the birth of an era and pays homage to his fellow rockers: Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper.

Reserved seating tickets are on sale at The Donna Reed Museum, 1305 Broadway in Denison, or by calling 712-263-3334.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Myth of Separa on of Church and Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coming to Holstein Faith Lutheran Church in Holstein is sponsoring the program â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Myth of Separation of Church and Stateâ&#x20AC;? on Sunday, Oct. 30. The program and prayer start at 6:30 p.m.

Fellowship and refreshments will follow at 7:30 p.m.

Col. John Eidsmoe, Esq. is a constitutional attorney, theologian, historian, author and globally renowned speaker. The retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel is an ordained minister, a frequent lecturer at churches

and universities worldwide and has written 12 books.

He has successfully litigated court cases involving First Amendment religious freedom, championed the right to study the Bible in public schools and served on the Ten Commandments Legal Defense Team.

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From the Ida County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Log Thursday, Sept. 29 Of icers received 15 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops and one alarm call.

1:31 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 1:37 p.m.: Assistance requested, call referred to appropriate agency 2:17 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 800 block of Fourth Street 2:51 p.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 200 block of West County Road 3:27 p.m.: Accident reported with injuries in the 6100 block of 130th Street 4:37 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 900 block of Fifth Street for fall 7:10 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 8:37 p.m.: Road hazard reported in the 500 block of Main Street Friday, Sept. 30 Of icers received 37 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and one 911 transfer.

5:58 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 near Eagle Avenue 8:51 a.m.: Health and safety check requested 9:29 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Elm Street 9:36 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of First Street 9:37 a.m.: Jail activity 9:43 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 9:58 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Valley View Drive 10:02 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 10:04 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 10:25 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Center Street 10:51 a.m.: Domestic disturbance reported in the 500

block of Willow Street 10:53 a.m.: Animal complaint from the 1200 block of Union Avenue 11:34 a.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 4800 block of 240th Street 5:10 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 5:29 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 800 block of Second Street 5:49 p.m.: Health and safety check requested 6:14 p.m.: Reckless drivingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; speeding reported in the 100 block of King Street 6:27 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of First Street 6:54 p.m.: Jail activity 7:32 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 7:41 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Elm Street 7:54 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 8:01 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 300 block of First Avenue 8:03 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 600 block of Walnut Street 8:20 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 9:17 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 11:21 p.m.: Missing juvenile reported from the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 11:31 p.m.: Assisted motorist in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive Saturday, Oct. 1 Of icers received 38 calls for service. Among the calls were 18 traf ic stops, two 911 transfers and one abandoned 911 call 1:51 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 200 block of Seventh Street 5:51 a.m.: Fight in progress reported in the 200 block of

Second Street 7:08 a.m.: Assisted outside agency 10:44 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Good Samaritan Community 11:37 a.m.: Report of theft/ shoplifting from the 700 block of Elm Street 11:48 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:13 p.m.: Medical transport 2:01 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 600 block of Quimby Street 2:10 p.m.: Vacation watch requested 3:02 p.m.: Reckless drivingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; speeding reported on Highway 20 near Market Avenue 3:31 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at Holstein Good Samaritan Community 6:13 p.m.: Controlled burn reported on Indian Avenue 6:46 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:37 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:45 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:04 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of Second Street 11:08 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 700 block of Second Street Sunday, Oct. 2 Of icers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and one 911 wrong number.

12:34 a.m.: Assault reported in the 400 block of First Street, arrest made 9:16 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 10:37 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Keystone Avenue 11:08 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Kiel Street 11:14 a.m.: Civil paper service

in the 100 block of Maple Street 12:26 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 2:50 p.m.: Controlled burn reported on Alpine Avenue 3:25 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 59 7:42 p.m.: Report of reckless drivingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;speeding on Highway 175 7:45 p.m.: Report of reckless drivingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;speeding on Highway 175 7:52 p.m.: Jail activity 9 p.m.: Report of reckless drivingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;speeding on Highway 20 near Carriage Avenue Monday, Oct. 3 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, one health and safety check and two calls for jail activity.

12:56 a.m.: Report of downed signs/trees/wires on Highway 20 near Landmark Avenue 4:24 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 300 block of Fourth Street 9:04 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of Main Street 9:38 a.m.: Report of fraud/ scam in the 500 block of Elm Street 9:39 a.m.: Non-medical transport 9:57 a.m.: Accident reported in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue, damages only 10:11 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 near Noble Avenue 10:43 a.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 500 block of Maple Street 11:31 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 600 block of Morningside Street for unresponsive, not breathing 1:24 p.m.: Extra attention requested 2:07 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:35 p.m.: Brush/grass ire reported on Marshall Avenue

near 120th Street 4:18 p.m.: Assisted with urinalysis testing 4:19 p.m.: Report of reckless drivingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;speeding in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 5:53 p.m.: Accident reported with animal in the 500 block of Chestnut Street 5:58 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 4800 block of 230th Street 6 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:51 p.m.: Warrant check in the 400 block of Minnesota Street, arrest made Tuesday, Oct. 4 Of icers received 37 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops, one alarm call and one call for jail activity.

2:17 a.m.: Report of trespassing in the 2200 block of Brady Avenue 2:27 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Main Street 2:27 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Main Street 7:14 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 300 block of Seventh Street 7:50 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 8:16 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 8:38 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Quimby Street 8:47 a.m.: Accident with injuries reported on Highway 175 near Orchard Avenue 8:58 a.m.: Assistance requested in the 4800 block of 230th Street 9:11 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Sixth Street 11:06 a.m.: Report of reckless drivingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;speeding in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:15 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:52 p.m.: Non-medical transport 1:11 p.m.: Report of reckless drivingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;speeding in the 100 block of Second Street

1:44 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Main Street 1:52 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 2:15 p.m.: Accident reported on Jasper Avenue near 260th Street, damages only 3:50 p.m.: Assisted with committal 4:46 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 5:29 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:35 p.m.: Animal complaint on Court Street 8:07 p.m.: Welfare check, call cancelled 9:13 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 200 block of East Street Wednesday, Oct. 5 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops, one call for jail activity, one 911 wrong number and one alarm test.

2:36 a.m.: Emergency transport 7:11 a.m.: Report of an abandoned vehicle in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 8:31 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Highway 175 9:02 a.m.: Animal complaint on Highway 175 9:06 a.m.: Non-medical transport 10:19 a.m.: Non-medical transport 1:16 p.m.: Report of property lost from the 1900 block of 640th Street 1:40 p.m.: Animal complaint from Keystone Avenue 4:30 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 6:51 p.m.: Welfare check requested 6:55 p.m.: Warrant check in the 400 block of Moorehead Street, arrest made 11:35 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of First Avenue

Holstein Chamber Spotlight Rasmus Realty and Auction Company prides themselves on being â&#x20AC;&#x153;a family owned and operated business with strong family beliefs and values that we apply to our daily business and handling of our clients.â&#x20AC;?

They truly care about each and every one of their clients. Joyce states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We strive to make the process of selling or purchasing a home or property as stress free as possible for you.â&#x20AC;?

The agents are excited to see the

progress in the renovation of the theatre in Holstein. They are a part of the city of Cherokeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Facade Grant giving their building (and much of downtown) a facelift.

You can hear the Rasmus Realty Deal of the Day every morning on KCHE. In this spot, you hear one of their staff highlight a property listing followed by a question about the listing.

Rasmus Realty has had a very active year in Holstein area real estate this past year and is thankful

to all the sellers and buyers they had the privilege to work for and with.

Whether you think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the market or not, stop in and see the team at Rasmus Realty or visit their home on the web. www.rasmusrealty.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We offer our expertise in helping people ind the homes of their dreams, a commercial property or farmland.

We also offer free market analysis for those who want to know what their property is worth.â&#x20AC;?

Holstein Fire Department: The Holstein Fire Department hosted Galva-Holstein first graders at the fire station Oct. 5. The firemen gave the students a tour of the station, demonstrated how they use various equipment, gave a ride on the fire truck and served grilled burgers. (Photo submitted)

Ida County Economic Development discusses workshops Ida County Economic Development Corporation (ICEDC) met Sept. 8 for its quarterly meeting at First State Bank in Ida Grove.

Eight individuals representing four of the communities in the county were present: Duane Pearson, Clay Miller, Chris Nichols, Randy Hustedt, Henry Jessen, Klint Cork and Trudy Johannsen.

Minutes and inancials were approved.

Rita Frahm, Ida County Economic Development director, updated the board on individuals/companies within the county that are utilizing

RLF (revolving loan funds) for their business start-ups.

Discussion moved to new business. ICEDC collaborates to bring workshops and initiatives that will add value to our existing businesses. From recruiting new employees to adding value to your business through learning opportunities:theGoogleworkshop, Home Base Iowa initiative, Employer/Educator Summit, Ruan Job Fair and proposed economic impact analysis for Ida County.

ICEDC is also actively pursuing an application with the USDA REDLG

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IdaCounty.org or follow the ICEDC Facebook page.

Judge visit: The Ida County Democrats hosted a gathering with Patty Judge and Kim Weaver on Monday, Oct. 3, at the Old Town Vineyard and Winery in Ida Grove. Judge is currently running for the U.S. Senate against Republican Chuck Grassley. Weaver is running for the seat in Congress currently held by Republican Steve King. (Photo submitted)

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â&#x20AC;˘ $12 starting wage â&#x20AC;˘ Shift differential of $2 (2nd Shift) â&#x20AC;˘ Paid weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Health Insurance/401k â&#x20AC;˘ Holiday Pay â&#x20AC;˘ $1000 sign on bonus REQUIREMENTS: â&#x20AC;˘ Must be 18 years of age â&#x20AC;˘ Able to lift up to 50 lbs â&#x20AC;˘ Read and understand English â&#x20AC;˘ Pass a background check *Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required This is your chance in becoming a Full Time Employee at Midwest Industries

Apply at: 122 E State Hwy 175 Ida Grove, IA 51445 712-364-4896

For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our website at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our o ce located at Midwest Industries.

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Company paid life insurance Paid holidays Company paid long term disability Dental insurance available

Physical & Drug Screen required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Apply in person Simonsen Industries, Inc. Highway 31 East, Quimby, IA EOE

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Golden Horizons of Ida Grove would like to send a thank you to everyone who supported our grill-out at Food Pride. Thank you, also, for Roger Bumannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grilling skills & the help of the Food Pride crew. Your generosity allows us to continue to be an active & vital community.

41-1t/cra THANK YOU: I would like to say a big thank you to Pronto for the TV I won. It was a great surprise to have my name drawn.

Kandi Ehrig* 41-1t/cra THANK YOU: Special THANKS to everyone who made my birthday so special!

The cards, phone calls, singing messages, visits, gifts, hugs & greetings along the way were awesome! It really was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;happy birthday!!â&#x20AC;? Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessings to each of you!

Lucille Mason 41-1t/cra*

For or SSale le FOR SALE: Water heater, home furnaces, LB White heaters, Infra-Red Tube Shop heaters. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740.

41-1tfc/cra STEEL BUILDINGS: ASTRO BUILDINGS-Highest quality, commercial, suburban and farm structures since 1969. Custom design. Financing available! Design your building at www.AstroBuildings. com/iacass. Call 800/822-7876 today!

41-1t/cra(INCN)* FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-3652560.

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QUITTING LIVESTOCK: FOR SALE: Assorted size livestock steel gates & panels. Petersen, cattle, hog concrete water tank. Ph. 712-371-9134.

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Reall Estate Re FOR SALE: Three-bedroom, 1-½-bath, ranchstyle home in Ida Grove. Many updates. Serious inquiries only. Ph. 712-870-2125.

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THANK YOU: Thanks to my family & Ron coming to see me for three weeks. Thanks to all my friends, neighbors, relatives for all the phone calls, card, ďŹ&#x201A;owers & gifts. Bless all the doctors & great nurses.

Marilyn Roeder 41-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you to Murray Jewelers for my gift certiďŹ cate from their 68-year anniversary open house.

Norma Railsback 41-1t/cra* THANK YOU: THANK YOU to Murray Jewelers for the gift certiďŹ cate I won during your anniversary celebration.

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Wanted WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE: GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin & Gretsch guitars. Fender ampliďŹ&#x201A;iers, also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217.

41-1t/cra(INCN)* LOOKING FOR FARM GROUND: Young, beginner farmer looking for farm ground to help get started. Will travel, very eager & willing to work with anyone. Call 712-210-4180.

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Forr Rent ATTENTION NEW TENANTS: First month free with one-year lease (for new tenants). Ground-ďŹ&#x201A;oor apartments available. Ida Grove Apartments. Ph. 712-364-2571.

41-1t/cra FOR RENT: Apartment in Ida Grove, above Hillside. Single-bedroom. No pets.

Appliances furnished. $450/month, utilities included. Deposit required.

Ph. 712-371-2449.

39-tfc/cra FOR RENT: Four-bedroom, 1-½-bath home in Holstein. One-car attached garage. Stove, refrigerator, washer & dryer provided. Close to school.

References required & will be checked. No smoking/no pets. $600 deposit/$600 month. Call 712-7901887 or 712-592-9735. 38-tfc/cra FOR RENT: In Galva. Four-bedroom, onebath, one-level home with garage.

Appliances included. $600/mo. Call 712-790-1887 or 712-592-9735.

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DOSE GARAGE SALE: Three-day. Downtown Ida Grove.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 8-5. Friday, Oct. 14, 8-5. Saturday, Oct. 15, 8-12.

Christmas Room is ready-lots of nice items & more added each sale until all is out. We have about everything you need for Christmas decorating.

Also, check out your other houseware needs: bedding, crafts, tools, books & movies, furniture, knick knacks, kitchenware, clothing & a lot more!

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SAVE THE DATE: October 20, 9 a.m. Chamber Coffee at North Star Community Credit Union, Ida Grove. Come support our local businesses. Coffee & cookies provided. Everyone welcome. 41-1t NOTICE: Old Man Winter is coming. Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling. 712365-4740.

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Help lp Want W nted HELP WANTED: Looking for carpentry construction worker. Experience a plus, but willing to train. Ph. 712-369-0681.

13-tfc HELP WANTED: Class A CDL drivers/tankers. Great pay, home weekends & beneďŹ ts!

Potential of $60,000-plus per year!

Contact Tony 608-935-0915, ext.

16. www.qlf.com. 41-1t/cra(INCN)* TRUCK DRIVERS: Owner operators, lease & 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.

41-1t/cra(INCN)* DRIVERS: Sign-on bonus! Vacation, 401k, newer tractors, paper logs. Great pay/beneďŹ ts!

CDL-A, OTR. Universetruck.com. 866-958-7825.

38-4t/cra* HELP WANTED: 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 & bonus pay for holidays. Work with local feed mills, ethanol plants & local farmers. Must have Class A CDL, good driving record & preemployment drug screen. Please call 319-240-5305 if interested.

39-3t/cra*BB GENERAL MANAGER: Commercial web press/mailing operation, southeastern South Dakota, salary negotiable with beneďŹ ts. Send rĂŠsumĂŠ to P.O. Box J, Parkston, S.D. 57366.

41-1t/cra(INCN)* HELP WANTED: FT & PT help wanted: Flexible, evening, part-time openings in feed production in Century Nutritionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ida Grove feed mill. Duties include feed mixing & pelleting, clean-up, truck loading/unloading & other duties.

This is a new shift for Century, & it is expected that the work day would be afternoon or evenings to about 9-10:00 p.m. FT would start around 1-2 p.m. and PT would start around 4-6 p.m. It is expected that this position would mostly be mixing & pelleting feed. There would be a $1/hr. pay differential for the evening shift. Pay for this shift starts at $14/ hour to start, & up to $14.50/hour after 90 days, upon a successful review. Merit raises will occur thereafter. To apply, please stop at our ofďŹ ce at: 201 Jacobs Ave., Ida Grove, Iowa. Or call 712-364-2224, or email your resume to: ofďŹ ce@ centurynutritioninc.com. 40-4t/cra HELP WANTED: Dependable adult or teen. Variety of hours. Nights & weekends. We are willing to work around other work or sports activities. Starting wages at $9 for adults & $8.50 for teens. Apply in person at Pronto, Ida Grove. See Janelle between 8 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 40-2t/cra HELP WANTED: ISI is looking for part-time, overnight help in Ida Grove. New base wage of $9.25 after successful 90-day eval. $500 sign-on bonus after 6 months.

Call 712-365-4339 for details or stop in 651 1st Street in Battle Creek for application.

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HELP WANTED: PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS. $10.50 starting wage. Paid weekly.

Health insurance/401k. Holiday pay. REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years of age, able to lift up to 50 lbs., read & understand English & pass a background check. *Post-offer, preemployment drug screen required.

This is your chance in becoming a full-time employee at Midwest Industries. Apply at Employment Connections, 122 E. State Hwy. 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445. Ph. 712-364-4896. For this & other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our web-site at www.ecijobs.com, or stop by our ofďŹ ce located at Midwest Industries.

41-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Callow Construction is hiring fulltime laborers. Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license required. Starting pay $12/hr. Call 641-590-0218.

40-2t/cra*BB FULL-TIME HELP WANTED: Construction operator or laborer.

Help build & maintain over 700 miles of road & many structures in Ida County. Ability of obtaining a Class A CDL is required; capable of operating heavy construction equipment & construction experience is preferred, but willing to train. Ida County offers excellent beneďŹ ts; a pre-employment physical & drug screen required before employment. Applications can be found at the Ida County Engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce, 1703 West Sixth St., Ida Grove, IA 51445.

41-2t/cra DRIVERS: $5,000 orientation completion bonus!

DEDICATED, no-touch reefer openings! 2,300 miles per week guaranteed (more miles available)! CDL-A, 1-yr. exp. Call: 855-252-0630.

41-5t/cra* HELP WANTED: The Holstein Country Club is seeking a year-round, full-time clubhouse manager. This is a salaried position that includes vacation time & beneďŹ ts. If interested, contact Nathan Johnson for further details.

Ph. 712-899-7232.

40-3t/crags MORE MONTH THAN MONEY? Sioux City Journal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIGNON BONUS-Carriers wanted for available routes in Ida Grove. Great for senior citizens to pay extra bills, to set up a college fund, to make a car or insurance payment or to supplement income. Call today, start tomorrow. If interested, call Dan at 712-293-4253 or Kevin at 712-2295522.

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Pets NOTICE: 8th Street Grooming & Boarding.

Grooming available for small & medium-sized breeds. Boarding available for all sizes of well behaved, housebroke family dogs. Open Mon., Tues., & Fri. by appointment for grooming. Ph. 712-342-9012. Becky Pigott, 703 8th St., Correctionville, IA 51016.

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The candidate must be able to work well with others and on their own. Customer relations and blueprint reading is a must. Being able to use Excel, Word and being familiar with construction would be very helpful.

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Notic tices NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 68 years. Ph. 712-364-2822.

NOTICE: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank ďŹ lled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek.

32-tfc/cra NOTICE: Ida County Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License will be closed October 18 for training. Sorry for any inconvenience. 40-2t/cra NOTICE: We have A.O. Smith water heaters on hand, gas & electric. Install a gas water heater today & save big dollars starting today. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740. 28-tfc/cra NOTICE: Call today to get your furnace & water heater cleaned & checked.

Call Propane Hank @ 712-3654740. www.propanehank.com.

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Somerset Apartments in Holstein-offers one bedroom apartments for persons 55 years of age or older or persons with a disability. Utilities included and rent is based on 30% of gross annual income. Laundry room and off street parking available.

Please call 877.521.8750 or visit oakleafpm.com Equal Housing Opportunity

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? For conďŹ dential help, medical care, anonymous pregnancy test, guidance or counseling, etc., call Birthright at 1-800-550-4900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 10864.

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Special Education Vehicle Driver Schleswig Community Schools is taking applications for special education driver for the 2016-17 school year. î &#x2030;is person will be responsible for transporting special education students on a daily basis. î &#x2030;is position requires a chauďŹ&#x20AC;eurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a driver authorization. î &#x2030;e district will train and assist the right applicant with the licensure and authorization process.

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Art club: The O-A/BC-IG High School art club donated and installed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Put-In-Cupsâ&#x20AC;? that spell out the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;Falconsâ&#x20AC;? on the north side of the high school track. Put-In-Cups are small square shapes that snap into the chain link fence. The art club members followed a template to get the final design. The design was finished in time for the annual homecoming celebrations last week. (Photo submitted)

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Breyfogle awarded: Ridge View sixth grader Jake Breyfogleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design-a-decal sticker was recently chosen as part of the Iowa State Education Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contest. (Photo submitted)

RV Middle schooler wins decal contest Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) members around the state have used ISEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student-designed stickers to celebrate student achievement and good work for more than 30 years. Now in its 32nd year, the popular Design-a-Decal program helps give statewide recognition to young art students when their winning designs are printed on stickers and educators use them to give positive feedback to their students.

With encouraging messages like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dab to the Topâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thumbs Up,â&#x20AC;? the stickers get used on everything from homework assignments, to papers and projects. Students competed in three, grade-level categories: elementary (K- ifth);

junior high/middle school (sixtheighth); and high school (ninth12). The 24 winning designs are printed in full color on sheets of one-inch square stickers, and each design is featured twice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very proud of Ridge View sixth grader Jake Breyfogle and his design â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fan-tastic,â&#x20AC;? submitted by his teacher, Jeanne Bell from Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary,â&#x20AC;? said Tammy Wawro, president of the ISEA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design was used on our decal sheet, and it is terri ic.â&#x20AC;?

The students who created the designs used on the decal sheets receive two plaques from the ISEAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one they keep and one to be displayed at their school.

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The Battle Creek Fire Department, Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and Ed Sohm, Ida County emergency management director, were called in to provide security in the area to evacuate residents of a nearby apartment. There were no injuries in the incident. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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‘What is your game plan?’ summit at Jefferson More than 200 employers, educators, workforce and economic development professionals, government of icials and students are expected to come together from around the state for the upcoming Employer Educator Summit, Thursday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson.

Last year’s summit in Templeton proved to be successful in turnout and inspiration for attendees

to bridge the workforce gap by engaging students with early initiatives to prepare them for the diverse workforce.

This year’s summit in Jefferson will be a continuation of those efforts, highlighting successes from the past year and showcasing innovative programs throughout the state. The Employer Educator Summit agenda will feature a number of speakers and round table discussion, all the while playing up this year’s theme of

creating a “Game Plan” for our future workforce.

Registration is requested at www.westerniowaadvantage. com/summit or by calling 515523-1262.

The Employer Educator Summit is hosted by IowaWORKS – Western Iowa and Western Iowa Advantage and is sponsored by the Employer’s Council of Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Black Hills Energy, Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy.

veteran’s day tribute Special visitors: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School Falcon Cheerleaders made a special visit to Morningside Healthcare Community on Friday, Sept. 30, as part of the homecoming festivities. Pictured is DeLoris Stewart, Ida Grove, with her great-granddaughter, Madison Schiernbeck, who is a member of the cheerleading squad. Also pictured is the Falcon mascot. (Photo submitted)

COMING TO THE IDA COUNTY COURIER AND HOLSTEIN ADVANCE Veteran’s Name Branch of Service (unit) Location Spouse Children Siblings Date of Service

Falcon bands: The O-A/BC-IG High School and Middle School marching bands performed separately and jointly during halftime activities of the Sept. 30 homecoming game. Here, the two bands join together for the final selection of the halftime show. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

In honor of veterans, living and deceased, please send us your photos and information provided in the sample above. There will be NO charge to submit your photo and bio.

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Morningside picnic: Morningside Healthcare Community hosted its annual family picnic on Oct. 7 at Ida Grove Skate Palace. The residents and family members, staff and volunteers enjoyed a supper of smoked ham or barbecue beef, green bean casserole, baked beans, pea salad, potato salad, fluff salad and several dessert options. Jonathan May performed for the guests with his magic show and comedy.

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Ida County Historical Society Grant School-Donation Fund-raiser

Donations are requested to cover reconstruction costs of the Grant School loor/ building support system. The 1884 School’s loor joists deteriorated due to age and 2013 looding. A signi icant dropping of the loor signaled need for immediate repairs, in order to safely continue the 34 year tradition of “Country School Days!” This enormous cost is a severe burden for the Historical Society, who depend totally on donations for all maintenance on our seven buildings.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Angela Weber, quit claim deed to Walter Rehse III, 5.35 acres in the southeast corner of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4, Section 23, T-88-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Craig Ehlers, warranty deed to Imperial Development Company, parcel A of Lot 5, Fouts First Addition, Holstein.

Brent and Leigh Meyer, warranty deed to Amberia Vogt and Darren Miller, .66 acres in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4, Section 27, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County.

Marianne Helming and Billy Gass and James Roeder and Mary Coats, warranty deed to Harlan Roeder, SE 1/4, Section 12, T-89-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County.

Harlan and Betty Roeder and James Roeder and Mary Coats, the south 95 acres of the SE 1/4, Section 12, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County.

BP Goodenow, L.L.C., quit claim deed to Trey Riessen, part of the NE 1/4 NE 1/4, Section 35, T-87-B, R-41-W, Ida County.

Linda Kepford, warranty deed to Jan Wunschel, NW 1/4 and the W 1/2 NE 1/4, Section 32, T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception,

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Kyle Terry, warranty deed to Scott and Rebecca Niemeier, Lot 7, Block 2, Kastnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Addition, Holstein.

Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court office, information is only provided electronically.

The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office. Traffic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov.

Traffic charges Speeding Maria Castellanos, Storm Lake; Zachary Labombard, Chesaning, Mich.; Samantha Boese, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Dawn Hobbs, Sioux City; Thomas Elliott, Holstein; Jeffrey Agan, Manilla; Isaac Buffington, Milford; Kevin Wherry, North Liberty; Romero Brown, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Andrea Bryceson, Pisgah.

Other Cain Pizano, Storm Lake, contemptâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;failure to pay fine.

Thomas Elliott, Holstein,

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Jesse Grove, Battle Creek, seat belt.

Joaquin Lucas, Fremont, Neb., no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

Luann Kafer, Waterloo, no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

Luann Kafer, Waterloo, unsafe passing.

Juan Gomez, Webster City, driving while license under suspension.

Criminal Michael Gray, Onawa, public intoxication, third or subsequent offense, two years prison suspended, two years probation, $625 fine suspended.

Michael Gray, Onawa, assault, 14 days in jail, $65.

Edwin Hedberg, Holstein, possession of drug paraphernalia, $65.

James Chavis, Nashua, contemptâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;failure to pay fine (possession of a controlled substance), 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered.

Judgments and Liens Against Sherry Schleimer, in favor of MM Finance d/b/a EZ Money Check Cashing.

Depu es make drug, OWI, warrant, mi mus arrests The Ida County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office has released information on five arrests made during the past week.

On Oct. 2, Alisha Mirene Hinrickson, 31, of Manilla was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine first offense; operating while intoxicated first offense and unlawful possession of prescription drugs. The charges were filed following an incident in Ida Grove. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held on a $1,000 bond.

Also arrested during this incident was Ashlee Ann

Launderville, 28, of Manilla. She was charged with possession of methamphetamine third offense, unlawful possession of prescription medication and possession of drug paraphernalia.

She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held on a $5,000 bond.

On Oct. 2, Bryon Eugene Hare, 45, of Battle Creek was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated first offense following a traffic stop in Ida Grove after receiving two citizen complaints. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day

after appearing before the magistrate.

On Oct. 4, Kerry Wade Rabbass, 54, of Holstein was arrested on an outstanding Woodbury County warrant. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Woodbury County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.

On Oct. 5, Susan Lynn Kruckenberg, 60, of Early was arrested on an outstanding overdue two-day mittimus. The original conviction against her was for possession of marijuana.

She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held.

Law enforcement lunch: The O-A/BC-IG High School leadership club sponsored the second annual law enforcement appreciation lunch at the high school Thursday. Nineteen officers from county and state agencies attended the lunch. According to Iowa State Patrol Chief Mike Van Berkum, O-A/BC-IG is the only school in Iowa that promotes such an event. The event was started last year by a group of O-A/BC-IG students who wanted to provide an opportunity for positive interaction between students and officers. It also allows students to learn more about careers in law enforcement. Officers stayed all three lunch periods, allowing them to meet with all students. O-A/BC-IG High School Principal Pat Miller noted many positive comments were received from both students and officers. In addition to officers from the Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, state agencies represented were Iowa State Patrol (including patrolmen, public relations officers and State Patrol pilots), Division of Criminal Investigation and the State Fire Marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arson Investigation Office. Here, state patrol officers, John Farley, far right, and Ian Willis have lunch with three students. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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For the third consecutive year, the Iowa Department of Transportationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of!ice of Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) was tops in the nation for safety enforcement as determined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The agency also received an honorable mention for safety enforcement improvement.

These awards were presented to MVE Chief David Lorenzen at the fall Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conference Sept. 19 in

SheriďŹ&#x20AC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x20AC;ice to host permit to carry class The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of!ice is hosting a permit to carry class on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Ida Grove Recreational Center. Registered participants must be over the age of 21 and bring photo identi!ication.

To register, call 712-364-3146.

There is a fee for the class.

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Little Rock, Ark. Iowa was presented with the Safety Enforcement Award.

The award recognizes the most productive and focused safety enforcement programs in !iscal year 2015 in terms of cost ef!iciency, traf!ic enforcement and data quality. Speci!ically noted where Iowa MVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: â&#x20AC;˘ Average cost per vehicle inspection. â&#x20AC;˘ Ef!iciency of the operation. â&#x20AC;˘ Quality of reporting traf!ic enforcement violations.

The Safety Enforcement Improvement Honorable Mention recognizes the states with the greatest improvements to their safety enforcement programs.

Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino III said of the awards, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This shows the incredible work accomplished by our motor vehicle enforcement staff. Thank you so much for your work each day focused on improving safety, mobility and the economics of the state of Iowa.â&#x20AC;?

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