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Vol. 41, No. 43 Ida Grove, Iowa

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BC-IG board digs in heels in spite of experts’ recommendations ❚ by DEB LOGER

Six local school of icials urged the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Board, at an Oct. 18 work session, to support a two-way whole grade sharing (WGS) agreement with the Odebolt-Arthur School District. Despite this administrative advice, four members of the BC-IG board stated they would only consider a one-way, shared agreement, with benchmarks for a consolidation vote with O-A. A ifth BC-IG board member said she would support a two-way sharing agreement. This follows a Sept. 13 vote in which O-A School District patrons voted against reorganization. The BC-IG board followed this action with a board vote to stop the current sharing agreement with O-A and create a new agreement. Later, the O-A board indicated it wants a two-way sharing agreement and would support another reorganization vote. Since that time, these administrators emphasized what would happen if the BC-IG board does not renew its current WGS agreement with O-A. They spoke at the work session in support of twoway sharing. Northwest Arrowhead Education Agency (AEA) Chief Administrator Dr. Tim Grieves, O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy, principals Pat Miller, Alan Henderson and Doug Mogensen and shared business manager Kathy Leonard recommended the O-A and BC-IG school boards re-write a two-way share WGS agreement during a joint work session Oct. 18 in Ida Grove. Approximately 50 administrators, board members and patrons were in attendance. All of the administrators recommended a two-way WGS for 2017-18 that would include benchmarks and a reorganization

vote next year. The benchmarks would state, if the consolidation vote failed, the districts would go their separate ways. BC-IG board members who stated they would only consider a one-way shared agreement with benchmarks for a consolidation vote were Stephanie Konradi, Tony Bennett, Ryan Goodman and Jeff Rasmussen. A one-way share would send all high school students to Ida Grove for classes, and each district would have its own middle school. A couple board members said the BC-IG patrons who they’ve talked to were not in favor of a two-way share. BC-IG board member Danika Hinkeldey stated, “I’m willing to ight one more time for our kids, teachers, administrators and communities. I would support a two-way sharing agreement with costs split 50/50 and a commitment from the O-A board.” BC-IG members Crystal Endrulat and Myra Meek made no de initive comments. After multiple proddings by O-A board member Brad Lundell, fellow board members Joey Hoe ling and Pat Hoe ling agreed they were in favor of a two-way share with benchmarks, new proration formulas and that they would support a reorganization vote. Pat Hoe ling stated he preferred a 60/40 split. Lundell, Ryan Schroeder, Stacy Raasch and Joey Hoe ling said they would support a 50/50 split in WGS costs. Kenealy/Leonard recommendation According to Leonard, these numbers are based on four assumptions: state aid stays at 2 percent, there is no enrollment growth, Instructional Support Levies for both schools stay the same and open enrollment

Pumpkin decorating: Josiah Ladwig and other Second graders from BC-IG elementary decorated pumpkins which are on display at Ida Grove Food Pride.

numbers from O-A stay the same as of Oct. 18. These numbers also do not re lect costs for portables, heating/cooling, technology, textbooks and furniture. • Keep the current WGS agreement but make it a oneyear agreement with benchmarks in place to state reorganization election would happen no later than September 2017. If the reorganization election fails, the districts would be separate, effective July 2018. • Finish combined facilities committee/architect work on the Odebolt and high school buildings. The estimates done for the Odebolt building and the high school building in Ida Grove could be used for potential bond issues, even if the districts split effective FY 18-19. The extended year of WGS would not put the BC-IG project on hold for another year. • O-A reimburse BC-IG for the cost of one additional shuttle going to O-A to transport BC-IG students (this would help offset the difference in the number of middle schools students versus high school students in WGS). • Change in funding proration. (Current proration based on certi ied enrollment October 2016 will be: 67 percent BC-IG/33 percent O-A.) Change to 60/40 split would be an additional cost to O-A of $129,152 Change to 60/40 split would reduce expenditures to BC-IG $43,525 Or, Change to 50/50 split would be an additional cost to O-A of $288,340 (continued on page 3)

State Theatre ready for opening night The lights are on, the screen is ready and the popcorn is popped. The State Theatre in Holstein is ready to open the doors and see the seats full the weekend of Nov. 4-6 with its irst movie “Kubo and the Two Strings.” Throughout November, the theatre will host classic movies on Mondays and Tuesdays. On Sunday, Nov. 6 they will kick off the November classics with “M*A*S*H.” You can ind all movie announcements by calling the theatre at 712-368-6226. Following a volunteer meeting on Oct. 22, the theatre became fully staffed with community members who will be taking tickets and selling concessions. After the meeting, volunteers enjoyed a Halloween movie to kick off the opening of the theatre. The theatre is managed by Alyssa Dreeszen, who studied cinema in college. In December, a concert to bene it the theatre will be held at the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts in Holstein. Concert pianist Richard Steinbach and local performers Christina Kjar-Hanson and Katie Pacza will be performing. Information on this fund-raiser, movie announcements and other information about the theatre can be found online at www. holsteinstatetheatre.com and on their Facebook page, Holstein State Theatre.

Marshmallow roast: The Ida County Conservation Board hosted its annual Halloween hike at Moorehead Park Oct. 15. One of the more popular stops on the hike was the marshmallow and hot dog roast station, sponsored by the conservation board. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Trick or treat coming Oct. 31 Area communities have set times for trick or treating on Oct. 31. Ida Grove The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce set Monday, Oct. 31, at 5:30 p.m. for its annual Halloween Parade. Trick or treating in Ida Grove will follow from 6 to 8 p.m. at houses with porch lights on. The Halloween Parade will start at 5:30 p.m. at Godbersen Park, downtown Ida Grove. Kids will walk from Godbersen Park down the block towards Remer Realty, cross the street and walk back up towards United Bank of Iowa. Goodie bags will be handed out at the end of the parade. Morningside Healthcare Community will have its Haunted Hallway for trick or treaters from 6 to 8 p.m.

Holstein Holstein’s annual Pumpkin Parade, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, is Monday, Oct. 31. A group photo will be taken by Douglas Schoolhouse at 4:20 p.m. The parade will follow from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children are invited to trick or treat at the Good Samaritan Society from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Char Mac Assisted Living will host trick or treating and glow stick bracelets from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Trick or treating in Holstein is from 6 to 8 p.m. at houses with the porch lights on. Battle Creek Battle Creek’s trick or treating is Monday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Willow Dale Wellness Village welcomes children and their parents to

stop and trick or treat from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 31. Galva Galva’s trick or treating is Monday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Trick or treaters are reminded to only go to houses that have a porch light on. Arthur Arthur’s trick or treating is Monday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Arthur Library is planning a Halloween party at the library Saturday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. Odebolt Odebolt’s trick or treating is Monday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Trick or treaters are reminded to only go to houses that have a porch light on. Odebolt Specialty Care will host open trick or treating Oct. 31 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Supervisor races highlight election ballot General election polls will be open next Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Republican Creston Schubert of Galva is seeking election to the District 1 supervisor seat. Seeking the District 2 seat are incumbent Bob Paulsrud of Danbury and Raymond Drey of Ida Grove. Drey is the Republican candidate, while Paulsrud is running as an independent.

District 1 Creston Schubert Creston Schubert, 65, of Galva said, “I am running for county supervisor in District 1. I am running for this of ice because I have the knowledge and experience to handle the many issues that will arise in the future for District 1. I have worked on multi-million dollar budgets and have served on employee payroll

contract negotiation committees. I have knowledge of rural health care issues and of the problems of special needs adults and children. “With the growth of wind energy in the county and the completion of Highway 20, I feel the future of District 1 is bright, with additional business and jobs likely. However, all this growth will bring with it problems that need to be faced; I (continued on page 2)

Bob Paulsrud

Raymond Drey

Creston Schubert

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(continued from front page) feel I have the experience to make appropriate decisions when these problems arise. “District 1 already has one of the best schools in the nation and, with your vote, I hope to be a part of making our area not only one of the best places to live in Iowa, but in the nation. I will do my best to answer all questions and concerns and would honored to be your supervisor.” Schubert’s quali ications for this of ice include: he is a graduate from UNI with a degree in business management, he is a lifelong Republican having served on the county central committee and he farms and own lands in District 1, where he lives and was raised. He has been married for 38 years with four children and 11 grandchildren. “I served 15 years on the GalvaHolstein School Board, three years as president, when the two new schools were built. I served three terms on the Horn Memorial Hospital board, when two new doctors were recruited and the Horn Clinic was expanded. I am serving my ninth year on the NW AEA Board, where I have dealt with school reorganization issues, and I am serving my eighth year on the Galva City Council. I have also served on various other boards: ISI, fair, Farm Bureau, HCC and the G-H Foundation,” said Schubert. District 2 Bob Paulsrud District2incumbentsupervisorBob Paulsrud, 62, of Danbury is running as an independent candidate. “Being an Ida County supervisor has been a great learning experience. I am seeking re-election to continue building on the strengths of Ida County. Understanding the many facets of county government is very important, and I believe my experience will best serve Ida County taxpayers. “The board of supervisors has taken a conservative position and created a tax-friendly environment for business opportunities and agriculture, which is being noticed by entrepreneurs. “During the past 10 years, we have seen signi icant investment in ethanol production, wind energy, livestock and, most importantly, we are very blessed to have excellent manufacturing companies that have been a mainstay to our economy. I want to be sure the current projects get completed and building on what we have established. “I believe my 20 years of experience is a valuable asset to being a supervisor.” Paulsrud said, “During the last 24 months, wind energy has created a great deal of discussion, both pro and con. As a supervisor, I have been a strong supporter of agriculture and manufacturing and, when the opportunity for wind energy developed, I felt it was another dimension for economic growth in our county. “In an agricultural community,

livestock has been very important, and I see wind energy as another value-added resource for our landowners. Why shouldn’t they be given the opportunity to expand their income, if given the chance? Wind towers will give our local landowners more than an additional $1 million per year of income. That is pretty signi icant. These 134 wind towers will add $17 million over the next 10 years to our tax base. “It will give us the relief we need to ix our secondary road issues and not just patch. The board of supervisors will be able to maintain our county highways, gravel roads and bridges without increasing your taxes. M31 north and south of Arthur will be one of our irst projects. The initial surveying has been completed and, hopefully, if plans develop, 2019 is our target date. “The dollars this project has generated to our local economy has been excellent. Supply businesses, fuel, food, motels and other businesses have greatly bene ited. It has been exciting to be a part of this development, and I want to be a supervisor in District 2 to continue these projects. “Secondary roads are always a topic for discussion, and the in lux of tax dollars will play a major role in improvements and maintenance. In the last several years, we lost more than 150 years of experience in secondary roads. This was very critical as these people provided a valuable service to our county, and it did create some growing pains. It takes time to develop the skills we lost and, while that doesn’t happen overnight, experience is a good teacher. “On Aug. 1, we hired a new engineer, and I have been very encouraged with the way Jeff is learning about our projects and implementing his management style. I encourage you to stop by the of ice or give him a call if you have projects you want to speak about or concerns that need to be addressed. Our gravel roads in the wind farm area will have more than 30,000 tons of new limestone rock that are of no cost to the county.” Paulsrud continued, “The development of Highway 20 to fourlanes has been realized, and the board of supervisors, along with the engineer, have been very involved in this process. There are some inconveniences with road detours, etc., but, when inished, it will add value to Ida County. I have been very supportive of the Holstein Travel Center, new motel and business development south of Holstein. “The board of supervisors is part of a Rural Economic Development Grant, which has been submitted. We committed $100,000 in a revolving fund to develop a spec building in the commercial subdivision of Holstein. Our plan is to have this replicated in other Ida County communities. I will continue to work with local city governments where county dollars

21st Annual

Novemberfest

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Veterans’ Memorial Hall, Holstein, IA

Sunday, November 13 • 5-7 pm Pork Loin Supper with all the trimmings 5th Annual Holiday Auction: 6:30 pm Ticket Sales: $10/Adult • $10/All Carry-outs $

5/Children ages 5-12 (at door only) • (4 & under Free)

Tickets also available at the door November 13 We will be offering meal delivery to the homebound Please call the Church office 712-368-2228 if no one has contacted you. Tickets available at: Heritage Bank, NA, UBI, Community Bank, St. Paul Lutheran Church, VT Industries, Lohff-Schumann Comm. Center, Char-Mac, The Ridge, Good Samaritan Society, Stevenson Hardware.

can be used. “There is discussion about a west access in Ida Grove, where they city has purchased land. The board of supervisors has already committed to building the road needed to connect with city development. Galva has also bene ited from the Quad County ethanol plant in housing development and a population increase. Quad County processes 12.5 million bushels of corn per year and created 40 jobs. “The Flint Hills ethanol plant in Arthur processes more than 40 million bushels of corn and created 60 jobs. These two businesses provide a real advantage to our corn producers, and the board of supervisors has provided support in establishing these opportunities. “During my time as an Ida County supervisor, I have worked to develop a strong public health system, working with Horn Memorial Hospital and their administration. Recently, we have partnered with them to handle our death investigations, which will be a cost savings. “Public safety remains very important, and Ida County has a strong working relationship with the cities in an ef icient, countywide law program. Our department and facilities are very updated and ef icient. “In 2009, a one-cent local option sales tax was voted on and passed. The board of supervisors committed to using our share toward county tax relief, which meant reducing our taxasking for rural basic by $290,290. I will continue to spend your tax dollars wisely and ef iciently. With all of the development and new businesses, the city governments are also going to be able to bene it from this decision. “I feel Ida County is in a very good economic position, and I look forward to building toward the future. It has been a blessing to raise my family here. Recently, my daughter, son-inlaw and three grandchildren moved to Ida County after living in Kansas City for 15 years. They wanted to be a part of this smaller rural community, school system and the bene its Ida County has to offer. I believe this is the environment we are creating and building in Ida County. “I have worked very hard to keep services to the public in Ida County. One example of that would be moving the drivers’ license to the treasurer’s of ice in 2002, when the DOT no longer administered that service. We updated our jail facilities so we could meet Iowa Code and not have to transfer prisoners to another county. Working to keep Ida Services Inc. as a viable service for our clients and meeting mental health challenges has been very important. Working with our veterans’ director, we have gotten $269,200 to more than 670 Ida County vets to assist with their needs. These are only a few examples of how I have worked for Ida County residents and will continue to do so. “I have been a lifelong resident

of Ida County, married to Teresa for 41 years, raised four children and been so fortunate to be a part of this community. I am committed to making Ida County a great place to live, work and enjoy.” Paulsrud graduated from Maple Valley in 1972 and from Iowa State University in 1976, with an ag business degree, minor in economics. He has worked in the agricultural ield, Iowa State University State Extension, Paulsrud Auction Company, raises purebred Angus cattle and is a ield representative for Dunlap Livestock Auction. Paulsrud serves on the Iowa Angus Board, Ida County 4-H Foundation, Ida County Fair superintendent, Ida County Board of Health, Ida Services Inc. board, Mid-Sioux Opportunity, public safety and is a member of the Arthur Evangelical Free Church. “Ida County is the greatest place on earth to live and raise a family,” exclaimed Paulsrud. Raymond Drey Raymond Drey, 76, of rural Ida Grove is the Republican candidate for the District 2 supervisor seat. “My wife, Susan, and I celebrated our 55th year anniversary in June, 2016. We have four children, 15 grandchildren and ive greatgrandchildren, plus four step-greatgrandchildren. I have been a farmer most of my life. I retired three years ago and our son, Mark, took over the farm operation. In the spring, I drive a fertilizer truck for Roger Frank at CPS

and, in the fall, I help Mark with the harvest. “I’m seeking election to the seat to bring a knowledgeable, common sense approach to governing. We need to seek ways to invest new business and industry to Ida County and to work with city governments to make Ida County a place that people would be happy to move into and call home. “Also, to see that the people we hire are quali ied and knowledgeable to do their job and work together as a team. We need a mission statement to keep all employees, as well as the supervisors, working for the common good of the people that elect us. “All employees should be trained to do the job assigned to them; they should also know what is included in their job description: detailed job descriptions of the job they are to undertake and be trained to those jobs effectively. “I also would make sure we work within our budget. Priorities that need attention irst, such as our need for ixing our roads, bridges and culverts, so that people feel safe when driving on them. “We need to meet with all employees as often as is needed, to keep informed of what is happening in each department. “I have always been able to work jointly and cordially with others in all aspects of getting along.” Drey lists his quali ications as follows: past of icer or member of

Ida Grove School Board (15 years), Ida Grove Ambulance and irst responder (six years), Ida County Fair Board (three years), closing in on 50 years as a Farm Bureau member, irst compensation board member and many years as board member negotiator team. “Presently, I am one of two board members serving Ida County on the North West REC board of directors. I have been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since moving to Ida County. I have served on the church council, church cluster committee and am presently a cantor, lector lay minister, sacristan, member of K.C.s (in fact, was Grand Knight at Danbury before helping to start our local chapter in Ida Grove). I was charter grand knight for our local chapter. I am also a member of Garrigan Assembly Fourth Degree Council, member of honor guard, taught 21 years of CCD to mostly ninth graders before retiring in 1991. Started teaching ninth grade PREP classes three years ago and hope to continue into the future.” Drey closed saying, “I again thank all who voted for me in the primary election and hope for your continued support in the general election Nov. 8. I invite all Democrats, independents, those not af iliated with any party to support me in the upcoming election as an of icial of District 2 and, with your input, which I will always be open to, we can change and improve Ida County.”

Pumpkin carving: Ann Holst of Ida Grove and her granddaughter, Emma Holst, work together on carving a pumpkin during the Ida County Conservation Board’s pumpkin carving contest Oct. 14. (Courier photo by Amy Forbes)

Ida Grove Fire Department

Halloween Dance w/ music by Jam'n Audio Service

Saturday, October 29 • 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Skate Palace

Grand Prize Drawing - $ 300 I.G. Bucks and prizes for best costumes (need not be present to win)

Tickets: $ 8 Proceeds will go towards new equipment

Veterans Day Never Forgotten Veterans are invited to a FREE MEAL! Served by O-A/BC-IG Foods and Cuisine students

Ida Grove Rec Center

November 11 • Serving 12-1 pm Please RSVP by November 1 Call O-A/BC-IG high school 364-3371 or email anielsen@oabcig.org

Battle Creek Presbyterian Church

36th Annual Harvest Turkey Dinner Saturday, November 12 Adults and Carryouts $9 • Children $6 • Age 5 & under Free Day of Dinner - Adults $10 • Children $6 • Carryouts $10

5 - 7 pm

Check out our web page! www.idacountycourier.com • 712-364-3131

Tickets sold at most area First State Banks & FSB Plus in Mapleton

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

more aboutâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; (continued from front page) Change to 50/50 split would reduce expenditures for BC-IG $144,073 â&#x20AC;˘ All operational sharing incentive positions change to a 50/50 split This recommendation is what is best for students, families, staff and administration. This supports what the administration and business manager have recommended as what is best inancially for both districts. Our recommendation keeps the Odebolt building open and full, does not create overcrowding in either of the BC-IG buildings and allows the district to continue with the program offerings currently in place. It shows that O-A is willing to pay additional WGS money to help keep the middle school program in their building. We are very concerned with what the plans are to house and educate the middle school students in BC-IG and still provide a quality educational program at that level. Also, currently we do not have the space needed for the middle school sports. With portables at the high school, the middle school students would be interacting with high school students either for lunch, art, music, etc. Logistically, there is no way to avoid that. On a personal level, we are also concerned about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;domino effectâ&#x20AC;? if the districts separate; will the operational sharing positions continue? Both districts have igured that additional funding into their projections until the operational sharing incentives sunset. WGS dissolved (Effective FY 2017-18) BC-IG: To maintain a healthy spending authority reserve balance at the 12 percent goal that has been established, there will have to be an estimated $150,000 in reductions in FY19, $300,000 in reductions in FY20, $155,000 in reductions in FY21 and $160,000 in reductions in FY22. This is a total estimated reduction over the next ive years of $765,000. Without the 54 open enrollments from O-A, the BC-IG district unspent budget authority will drop to $58,000 in FY20 and will go negative in FY21. The only way to offset this trend is to freeze or reduce general fund expenditures starting in

FY19. Open enrollments are not guaranteed from year to year. O-A: To maintain a healthy spending authority reserve balance at the 12 percent goal that has been established, there will have to be an estimated $400,000 in reductions in FY18 and FY19, $325,000 in reductions in FY20, $150,000 in reductions in FY21 and $120,000 in reductions in FY22. This is a total estimated reduction over the next ive years of $1,395,000. Without cutting $400,000 starting in FY18, unspent budget authority will drop to $66,919 in FY19 and go negative in FY20. Financial projections One-way share high school BC-IG: To maintain a healthy spending authority reserve balance at the 12 percent goal that has been established, there would be an estimated $150,000 in reductions in FY19, FY20, FY21 and FY22. This is a total estimated reduction over the next ive years of $450,000. O-A: To maintain a healthy spending authority reserve balance at the 12 percent goal that has been established, there will have to be reductions of $330,000 for FY18 and FY19, $325,000 for FY20 and FY21 and $45,000 reduction in FY22. This is a total estimated reduction over the next ive years of $1,355,000. Principalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; presentation Miller, Henderson and Mogensen highlighted the following concerns with a one-way share: Staf ing concerns (open enrollment will be an issue): licensure of current middle school staff determines where they can teach, increased preps (do we want a large number of staff members teaching ive or six preps?), retaining staff, support staff and would we be able to hire additional staff? What would the arrangement be for sixth through eighth? Sixth-eighth at the elementary and seventh and eighth at high school, all middle school at the elementary, all middle school at the high school? Concern about cost to create space with portables, furniture, library books, technology and smart boards. Off campus classrooms: Need to be sure to meet federal regulations and ire code. Would need to igure out how to handle:

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lunch, recess, special education, title services, of ice staff, specials (PE, art, music, library, counseling, technology). Also, hiring issues, inding people who would come into the situation, inding people who are properly endorsed; middle school teachers in six portables to teach core subjects plus special education; one math teacher with three sections of math in seventh gradeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;seventh grade math, prealgebra (high school) and three sections of math in eighth gradeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; eighth grade math, pre-algebra and algebra (high school); science; language arts; social studies; reading; where do we teach things such as technology, TAG and atrisk? and P.E. congestion. Space considerations â&#x20AC;˘ Sixth grade at elementary would cause preschool to have a morning/afternoon session. One room would teach a.m./p.m. and one room would teach a.m./ special education until 1:30 p.m.; still no space for Talented And Gifted (TAG) (sharing music room), using the stage for atrisk and Title I in closets, not classrooms, and no space for ELL. â&#x20AC;˘ Seventh and eighth at high school. Largest number of students we have had in building since prior to my time is the irst year of sharing, which was just at 300. Possibility of 306 without open enrollment (currently 36 for HS/MS) and where do we teach specials? â&#x20AC;˘ Numbers concern with sixtheighth at the high school. Possible student population of 364 without open enrollment (612), need six classrooms (portables), ive teachers teach core subjects (would need to hire one reading teacher), subject areas outside of the core that have to be offered according to Chapter 12 in a middle school setting are art, family consumer science, music, health and tech and still need to buy furniture, library books and classroom technology. â&#x20AC;˘ Portable concerns: bathrooms for pods, rainy days, phone/ communication, where to place pods, cost, technology (plus cost of technology), PE and specials. Technology concerns Teacher computers for those who change districts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; teacher devices were purchased with building funds based on the building teachers currently reside

IG Council approves airport paving project, discusses bridge repairs â?&#x161; by BETHANY JONES

A bid from Tri-State Paving was approved for the runway rehab project at the airport totaling $48,510 during the Oct. 17 Ida Grove City Council meeting. The project is set to begin in the spring. Tri-State also submitted a quote for the alley near Barnes Street, off of Seventh Street that goes south across from the Lutheran Church. Their recommendation is to put a fourinch lift of asphalt the width of the alley down to where it ends. The bid was $29,298. Gerrod Sholty agreed with the bid and noted it would be the best option. There are road use funds available to cover the cost of the project. However, following a motion to approve the alley bid by Jeff Buehler, with a second by Ryan Goodman, the project was denied unanimously by the council. Concerns regarding other alley paving projects and the cost of the bid were discussed before the vote. The council members said they feel at this time the city needs to evaluate all alley projects and look inancially at what can be completed over the course of the next few years. The transportation committee met with Calhoun Burns, engineers on the bridge inspections. The engineers reviewed the report and recommended repairs to the deck of the bridge on Moorehead Avenue with a probable cost of $495,000. These repairs would extend the lifespan of the bridge an estimated 20 years. A full bridge replacement is estimated to cost $2,000,000.

In other discussion of the transportation committee, the Washington Avenue bridge is showing signs of cracking, leaching and delamination but is not as bad as the Moorehead Avenue bridge. The inance committee met with Michelle Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly from Iowa Interactive to discuss their payport for online payments. City Clerk Edie Ball was directed to move forward with Data Technologies to see how the city can integrate the system into the accounting program the city uses. Hurd discussed county-wide law and gave an update on the Northwest Iowa League meeting to be held in Ida Grove. The tree removal list was discussed and approved. The list consists of 26 trees that are marked with a blue letter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;?. The discussion was tabled until next meeting. The council would like the city crew to look at the list and remove trees that the city crew can handle. Payment application number nine was approved for $19,796 for the downtown revitalization project.

The project progress is nearing completion for this phase. Other business â&#x20AC;˘ Moorehead Avenue construction work will not begin this fall. Work should begin next spring. â&#x20AC;˘ There has been no response from Verizon on installing a new antenna on the water tower. â&#x20AC;˘ The asbestos abatement is complete on the King Theatre. The next steps include roof work which should have begun last week. The board is awaiting drawings from the architect. â&#x20AC;˘ The asbestos in the city hall basement has not yet been covered. There is no date as to when the contractor will be back to wrap the asbestos so that new Frontier Communications equipment can be installed. â&#x20AC;˘ The council approved a payment to Tri-State Drywall for $19,100 for outside wall repair to 402 Second St. â&#x20AC;˘ A building permit was approved for Kevin and Traci Cronin to add a roof onto a dog kennel. The council will meet Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.

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in, Chromebooks for students that move districts, BC-IG would need to purchase approximately 150 more devices; Google Dashboard/ domain control of email/drive, etc. (currently all controlled under one domain/dashboard and expenses to set up a new domain, move accounts if possible) and technology costs to set up in a pod situation. â&#x20AC;˘ Other technology programs used by staff/studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;costs to add site licensing as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;programâ&#x20AC;? would move to a new building and some programs are shared costs to move/split them up; other projects that are impacted for next year if dollars changeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;lab upgrades at the BC-IG Elementary and the PC lab at the high school and WiFi upgrades through ERateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;BC-IG Elementary, O-A and high school. Part of this is paid for through ERate, but some funds are committed from the district. â&#x20AC;˘ Computer and copier upgrades (replacement cycle)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;BC-IG Elementary copier #2, high school library copier; staff machines, etc. â&#x20AC;˘ Busing concerns if middle school athletics are shared and practices held at O-A; transporting students to O-A for practices and games, two-shuttle minimum (roughly $20,000). â&#x20AC;˘ O-A middle school concernsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; staf ing (staff available but have not taught certain core subjects), have to teach core subjects and exploratories, not certain that staff members will want to remain employed by O-A, space will be available and athletics. Administrator comments â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to talk about our kids,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Grieves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was dejected over last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting (Oct. 11). You need to think about the kids. The communities are suffering. The only people that can ix it are the people here. There are four communities trying to work on this. They need to work as a team to do it. Think about the position you have. Try to do what is best for the kids and staff. A young

mother said it best, when she commented her son is an Odebolt Falcon, but they might have to go to Galva-Holstein. I want you to think of this, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the enemy of great is good.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Dr. Grieves, Superintendent Kenealy and Leonardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation included information on the following: Current reality - Option 1: No sharing agreement for 201718â&#x20AC;&#x201D; inancial projections for â&#x20AC;&#x153;on your ownâ&#x20AC;? scenario and academic and activity implications. Option 2: Renew â&#x20AC;&#x153;two way sharing agreementâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D; inancial projections with current proration formula and inancial projections with revised proration formula 50/50 split, 60/40 split. Option 3: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One way sharing agreementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; inancial projections with 100 percent per pupil cost, academic and activity implications, what about seventh and eighth grade activities and length of agreement. Look for other sharing partners. Memorandum of understanding - What could be included? Support for WGS until reorganized, term limit on a WGS agreement - one year, 100 percent board support for a new reorganization vote in a year, joint facilities committee - plans inished by March (at the latest), joint academic program task force, all operational sharing positions shared 50/50, share teachers as needed, transportation for open enrollment students -inter-district agreement Obstacles to reaching an agreement: Frustration over the last election, frustration with each other, patience - want commitment and long-term stability, facility needs - desire to get facility needs addressed, what kind of facilities are needed, what facility improvements will patrons be willing to pay for, timeline and special election (April 4, June 27 or Sept. 12). Comments Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disagree that BC-IG can be a darn good school system on

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Windowsill Ida Clara Smith: First white child born in Ida County, July 19, 1856, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smith. Childhood plagued by Indians. Family later moved to Colorado where she saw Indians attack her mother while she was held at knife point.

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Out of the Past Forty years ago A bond issue to build a new courthouse will probably overshadow all other local contests in Ida County at the Nov. 2 general election. If voters approve the bond issue, county of icials would be authorized to spend $1,485,000 for a new courthouse. The county has $700,000 of the total project price on hand. Ida Grove city of icials and the county board of supervisors will continue planning for a west access road to the town, although construction of the project is at least two years away and could be as far as ive years in the future. The west access road plans, originally a direct north extension of Rohwer Street, were interrupted by Co-opâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purchase of the former Crawford Elevator property and its plans to expand grain-handling operations there. Thirty years ago A race for the Ida County recorder will highlight the general election next Tuesday. Ida County voters will also cast ballots for a county supervisor, county treasurer and county attorney in three uncontested races. In the race for county recorder, Democrat

Jim Clausen of Holstein will face Republican Lucille Ruser of Ida Grove. The Galva-Holstein school district called for a freeze in base salary Monday night during contract negotiations with the Galva-Holstein Education Association. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counterproposal came during the second round of negotiations in the high school media center. The parties tentatively set Nov. 13 as the next closed bargaining session. Twenty years ago The Ida Grove City Council approved to proceed with extensions to South Main Street and Valley View Drive in the proposed Zobelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition on Monday. At the last meeting, developer Milt Zobel requested the city extend the street and do utility work in the additions, which has 11 lots. The Sac County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department has apprehended four male juveniles, responsible for approximately $4,000 in damages in the Odebolt and St. Martin Catholic Cemeteries, south of Odebolt. The juveniles, whose ages range from 13 to 16, tipped over 19 headstones and grave markers

Thursday evening, Oct. 3. Several board members of the Odebolt Cemetery Association met with Sac County Deputy Keith Flink to discuss community service and restitution. Ten years ago The BC-IG School Board approved hiring Art Witten of Ida Grove to ill a high school science vacancy for the reminder of the year and continued whole grade sharing discussions Monday. The board followed the special meeting with a workshop or informal discussion on whole grade sharing. No action was taken during the more than hour and a half discussion. A handout distributed Monday target the plan for the 2009-10 school year. The board noted it intends to take a vote at the November meeting on what counterproposal it will offer Odebolt-Arthur. Three local cross-country runners, two from G-H and one from BC-IG quali ied for the state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge. Running for BC-IG is Pete Hofmann, a junior, who placed fourth at the district meet. Representing G-H, senior Caleb Egger and sophomore Jayde Boyle earned trips to state.

Halloween concert: The Galva-Holstein Lower Elementary hosted a Halloween concert Oct. 17. Here, kindergartners sing one of the three songs they performed. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Holiday cookie walk and vendor fair: Our annual cookie walk and vendor fair will be Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Holstein American Legion hall. We are currently searching for vendors of all kinds to participate. If interested, contact us as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Youth dodge ball tournament: We will be hosting a a sixth through eighth grade dodge ball tournament on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. Teams of six can be of mixed ages and gender. Registration forms are available and due back Friday, Oct. 28. Third through sixth basketball: Youth basketball practice will begin mid-November. Registration forms are available and due back Friday, Oct. 28. Adult dance: As an extension of our youth dance program Tina Mason is offering dance classes for adults as well as a form of exercise. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. If interested, contact Lohff-Schumann. 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 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

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Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Yoga: Join us for a four-week yoga session at Sole 2 Soul on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and enjoy 50 minutes of relaxation before the holidays arrive. AFAA Certi ied Trainer Barb Gebers will teach yoga to all ages and itness levels. Class dates are Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30. Sole 2 Soul has several yoga mats or you can bring your own. There is a fee. Sign up soon, as this class will ill quickly. Sole to Soul gift ideas: If you are searching for the perfect gift, why not give the gift of itness and wellness this year? Sole 2 Soul gift certi icates, memberships, shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase.

Step aerobics/yoga: An eightweek step aerobics and yoga session started Oct. 24. These 60minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers. Class dates are Nov. 1, 7, 14, 21, 28 and Dec. 5 and 12. Permit to carry class: The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Funky wall art canvas class: Ceil Triggsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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. 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. 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.

Letter to the Editor To the editor: Need a nanny in Boston? Need a nurse in Dallas? Need a lineman in Seattle? Americans love to employ Iowa farm kids. Businesses love hard-working, dedicated people with those core farm values like honesty, determination and loyalty. And Ida County is at the pinnacle of Iowa farm â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;productsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I am supporting Robert C. Paulsrud for District 2, Ida County supervisor. Bob represents the best Ida County has produced. Born and raised here his entire life, Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm values are at the very center of his every thought, decision and action. When I think about how I would approach a problem and work through it, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m con ident that Bob would use those same methods and apply those same values to

arrive at the best decision. Bob is hard-working: he owns and manages two successful businesses. A frantic schedule would be the norm and then consider his volunteer work in church, 4-H and public service boards plus the commitment to his supervisor position the last 20 years. There is no question Bob is dedicated to the betterment of Ida County. And dedication; you can begin with Teresa, his wife of 41 years, father of four, grandfather of seven, we all know and love the commitment and dedication it takes to raise a family. Those family values, those Christian values can be seen replicated over and over and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reassuring. Honesty, determination and loyalty: just look at the decisions

Bob has helped produce in his tenure as supervisor. Bob has been determined to move Ida County ahead with sound economic decisions like the ethanol industry and the revolving loan fund for businesses, all creating Ida County jobs and strengthening Ida Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax base. There is no question that Bob is loyal to us and determined to keep us moving forward. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m supporting Robert C. Paulsrud for District 2, Ida County supervisor. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kind of man that America values, Iowa values and Ida County values. I encourage you to consider all the things Bob brings to the table when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to make a decision for Ida County. Cary K. Conover Holstein

To the editor: The rural residents of Ida County should have gotten to vote to let MidAmerican Energy build their electricity factory in Ida County. Instead, our elected of icials decided and allowed them to build just so they could get the money and make their jobs easier. Your economic development came at a huge cost, Bob; eastern and southern Ida County has lost all of its scenic and natural beauty forever. Our property values have

dropped and our beautiful views are gone forever. Maybe for more economic development, you could bring in a nuclear waste dump to Ida County, Bob. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure you could get some willing landowners, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask their neighbor what their concerns were, just like they did with the wind towers. Maybe you could legalize prostitution in Ida County, Bob; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already living in a red light district. This spring, our mailman had on

the back of his dirty 4x4 Jeep, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dirt Roads Suck.â&#x20AC;? Maybe, while you are putting up campaign signs, you could see some of the roads you are in charge of maintaining. We came up with an idea at the feed store the other day. You ought to give out mouth guards as campaign tokens for driving on our rough and washboard roads and, when we smile, it would say (Vote for Bob). Vote for Ray Drey. Mason Fleenor Ida Grove

Odebolt council holds special session The Odebolt City Council met in special session Oct. 18 to discuss a tile line and snow removal bids. Bill Wallace Sr. was present to explain a request for the city to change a tile line around property he owns. Following discussion, the

council told Wallace they will look at the area before making a decision. Snow removal bids were opened. Councilman Lee Hemerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion to approve the snow removal bid from Hemerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plumbing died for a lack of a second.

Following a phone conference with city attorney Joe Heidenreich, the council voted to contact both contractors and give them until noon on Oct. 21 to submit a new bid to city hall that includes the cost for one full snow removal.

Freedom Rock: Ames Construction moved in the Ida County Freedom Rock Oct. 18. It is located by CharMac in Holstein. It will be painted in early 2017. If anyone would like to make a donation, the Holstein American Legion would appreciate it. The Freedom Rock is a way to thank the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veterans and to honor their service to the U.S.A. The artist, Ray Sorensen II, was inspired by the movie, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saving Private Ryan,â&#x20AC;? as well as wanting to give veterans a unique recognition. The project started in 2013 and will continue for the next few summers. To date, Sorensen has painted rocks in 55 Iowa counties. Sorensen and his family will travel the state until a Freedom Rock is placed in each county. (Photo submitted)

Highway 20 Associa on hears construc on update The U.S. Highway 20 Corridor Association met Oct. 14 at Iowa State Bank in Sac City. President Shirley Phillips called the meeting to order and gave the welcome. The minutes of the July 8 meeting were approved. Treasurer Sharon Irwin presented the treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report. The balance on hand as of Oct. 14 is $15,987. The report was accepted and iled for audit. Irwin reported we have the same number of memberships as this time last year. Ann Trimble-Ray reported that we had a delegation make presentations to the Department of Transportation (DOT) commissioner at Sioux City in August. Correctionville Mayor Nathan Heilman and Ida County Economic Development representative Rita Frahm reported on developments in their areas with the coming of Highway 20 as a four-lane. Several people from the Sioux City area also presented at that meeting. Bob Singer said he plans to attend the November commission meeting. DOT District 3 Planner Dakin Schultz updated us on current work being done on Highway 20. Section 1: East of Moville to Minnesota Avenue: The westbound lane paving is complete; they are working on the shoulders and then signing/marking needs to be done. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, bids will be received for the grading

and paving of the eastbound lanes. This will be the last major bid for the completion of Highway 20. Section 2: Minnesota Avenue to Correctionville: Grading is done and the contractor hopes to pave the westbound lanes yet this month. They hope to get off the detour before winter. The contractor will work on the eastbound bridge over the winter. Section 4. The contractor hopes to have the grading done yet this year on the eastbound lanes. Section 5. There will be a detour at the east junction of Highway 20 and 59 next year. County road M25 was paved at Highway 20 in order to be open for the detour of Section Six from Early to M25. Both bridges are almost complete west of M25. Section 6. Work is being done on the detour around Schaller for this section. This detour work was a little behind schedule, but contractors told DOT it would be ready for the detour, which began Oct. 17. Section 6. Adams Avenue to Early was let Sept. 20. The detour started on Monday, Oct. 17. The contractor is going to leave the current Highway 20 for local traf ic during the winter and work around it. Work is already beginning on this section. C.J. Moyna and Sons has the contract for this section. The contractor will work on grading as long as the

weather allows. They will start on the Boyer River bridges yet this fall and through the winter as much as possible. The DOT Commission traveled through the project in August and was surprised at the amount of work that has already been completed. Status updates can be found at www.iowadot.gov/US20, and you can sign up for emails and text messages. Lawton and Moville have been discussed by the District 3 of ice, but no action is being taken at this time. A question was raised about Highway 71 north of Early. Dakin reported that is on the DOT radar, but nothing would be done while the detour is in place for the next two years. Meetings for 2017 were reported. They will be Jan. 3 at Early, April 7 is open, July 14 will be the annual meeting at Sioux City and Oct. 13 is open. Phillips reported on the Historic U.S. Route 20 Association. â&#x20AC;˘Historic Highway 20 runs from Boston, Mass., to Newport, Ore., a distance of 3,365 miles. â&#x20AC;˘Information is available at www.historicUS20.com. â&#x20AC;˘Historic U.S. 20 route signs can be ordered. Small signs are $25 and large signs can be purchased for $100. Sharon Ann Irwin Secretary

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Holstein Community Chest fund drive underway Fall is here, and it is that time again to conduct the annual Holstein Community Chest Fund Drive. Through the generous support of many Holstein area citizens and business donors, $7,949 was raised last year, and $9,520 was disbursed to many worthwhile organizations. Following are the organizations that bene ited from the Holstein Community Chest last year: Holstein Fire and Ambulance Department, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, G-H Music Parents, Hol-

stein community Easter egg hunt, transient fund, congregate meals, Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA), Ridge View After Prom, Kinderfest, Ridge View Dance Squad, Holstein swimming pool, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer theatre, Holstein community food basket for families in need, G-H Scholarship Fund, Holstein Heritage Foundation, Holstein Good Samaritan Auxiliary and State Theatre. Consider making a donation again this year. The community is

stronger because of your generous giving. Your donations qualify as charitable donations for income tax purposes. Any amount you give is appreciated. Donations may be mailed to or dropped off at Community Bank, Heritage Bank, United Bank of Iowa or city hall. If there are any questions concerning this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fund drive, contact any of the board members: Ramona Schuett, Allen Fitch, Christine Wiese, Karla Henderson, Lynette Henry or Kiley Todd.

Signet Chapter recognizes four Master Masons

ADK month: October is designated as Alpha Delta Kappa Month. Area members are, front from leftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dallas Pullen and Michaela Engel. Seated from leftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Becky Halbur, Twyla Godbersen, Judy Jepsen, Alycia Sporrer and Lisa Kies. Standing from leftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Marsha Phillips, Twyla Wilken, Nancy Handley, Marilyn Buehler, Irene Thayer, Judy Miller, Linda Johnson, Julie Brown, Pippa Fineran, Diane Schulte and Kari Mahler. Amanda Miller took the picture. Melody Baker, LeAnn Boeckman, Helen Brown, Kelli Fineran, Renee Friedricksen, Kara Kraft, Darlene Owens, Kristen Poen, Heather Spetman, Taryn Unger, Penny Wicker, Jill Wunschel and Cynthia Wuebker are also members. (Photo submitted)

Alpha Delta Kappa Month celebrates women educators Alpha Delta Kappa is an International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators. ADK promotes the recognition of outstanding educators, the highest standards of education and educational and charitable projects locally and worldwide. The sorority was chartered in 1947 with international headquarters located in Kansas City, Mo. Presently, there are chapters in every state and several countries. Iowa XI chapter was organized in 1961.

Altruistic service given by the local chapter includes: providing treats to the teacher lounges during the month of October, wearing of the ADK shirts and pin, supplying needy children with Valentines for their giving, contributing to the local food pantry, making a basket of supplies for new teachers and giving two scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing an education degree. The North Central Regional ADK theme for 2016-17 is: Patchwork of Possibilities.

Major goals of Alpha Delta Kappa are to give recognition to outstanding women educators, to build a fraternal fellowship among educators, adding to their effectiveness in promoting of excellence in education, to promote high standards in education and to assist in strengthening the status and advancement of the teaching profession. XI Chapter is 32 members strong, from schools of East Sac, O-A/BC-IG and Carroll community.

Master Masons attending the Oct. 3 meeting of Signet Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star, at the Carroll Masonic Temple were given special recognition. Presented formally were Tom Tipton, Bill Dreessen, Kevin Brown and Leslie Duff. Each told when and where they were initiated into the Masonic organization, and all were given gifts of appreciation. Worthy Matron Claudia Reed presided at the meeting. As Halloween

was being celebrated, she shared several facts about that event in her welcome. The chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fruitcake sale will begin in late October. The one-pound, pre-sliced cakes will be offered for sale, with net proceeds going toward scholarships for Carroll and Kuemper High School graduates. Several members planned to attend the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wings of Friendshipâ&#x20AC;? session of the Iowa Grand Chapter Oct.

Prohibi on book signing at IG Library Iowa author Linda McCann will be hosting a book signing and presentation at the Ida Grove Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. McCannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prohibition in Eastern Iowa,â&#x20AC;? looks at the 13year-time span during prohibition through the eyes of eastern Iowa

townspeople. It goes from farmers who grew corn used to make illegal liquor, to bootleggers who traf icked it and the gangsters who sold it. McCann spoke with children of bootleggers and moonshiners to discuss why Iowans chose to break the law to sell illegal alcohol.

Republican event: Ida County Republicans gathered Oct. 15 for a meal at the Legion Hall in Holstein and to hear from Steve Scheffler, president of the Faith and Freedom Coalition of Iowa; Chris Hupke, county operations director for the Trump campaign in Iowa (at left); Matt Meiners from the Steve King campaign, and from individuals running for state and local offices. (Photo submitted)

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From murders and gun ights, the book dives into the past and how prohibition impacted Iowa. The public is welcome.

Fire/Ambulance dance Saturday in Holstein The Holstein Fire and Ambulance Service is hosting a soup and sandwich supper and dance on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Memorial Hall in Holstein. Soup and sandwiches will begin being served at 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the Borderâ&#x20AC;? will be playing dance music from 7 p.m. to midnight.

IG firemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dance is Oct. 29 The annual Ida Grove iremenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Halloween dance is this Saturday, Oct. 29, at Skate Palace from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Costumes are encouraged but not required. There will be a grand prize drawing for $300 in Ida Grove Bucks, which may be spent at any Chamber business in Ida Grove. You do not need to be present to win. There will also be $300 in prize money for best costume and best coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s costume. Jamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Audio Service will provide music. Tickets to the dance are $8 per person. Tickets were inserted in the Oct. 18 Reminder. Ticket stubs may be mailed to Ida Grove Fire Department, P.O. Box 214, Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445. Proceeds from the dance will go toward the purchase of new equipment.

20-23 at the Meadows Hotel and Convention Center in Altoona. Closing remarks by Worthy Patron Joe Reed and the worthy matron were related to Halloween. Lunch was served before the meeting by Virginia Jensen and Nina Aking, with a Halloween table setting. The next meeting is Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and will feature election of of icers for 2017. A Thanksgiving potluck supper will be served at 6 p.m.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Dead 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; showing in IG St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove is showing the movie, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Dead 2â&#x20AC;? Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:15 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. at the church. A free will donation will be taken.

Quilt presentation: Bonnie Van Houten of Battle Creek loves to create quilts and present them to family and church members. On Oct. 14, Van Houten presented a quilt to Leroy Bond of Ida Grove on behalf of the Battle Creek Presbyterian Church. Van Houten and Jane Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Tool made the quilt. Bond is a Vietnam veteran. He was with the 25th Division and saw heavy combat. On hand for the presentation were, from leftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bond, Ida Grove American Legion Post 61 Commander Steve Wilkins and Van Houten. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

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Join us! Trick-or-Treat All little ghosts and goblins are invited to trick-or-treat at Willow Dale Wellness Village on

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Ida Grove Public Library Wednesday, November 9 â&#x20AC;˘ 6:30 pm Prohibition was the 13 year time-frame when it was illegal to manufacture, transport, or sell liquor in the U.S. So, why did Iowa farmers choose to break the law? Linda spoke with children of bootleggers and moonshiners. There were murders in Iowa over liquor, and also gunfights. Whatever went on in the nation went on in Iowa. Linda will be signing and selling her book a er the presenta on. Free-will dona ons accepted at the door.

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Odebolt’s Rural Legacy commi ee seeking history stories Odebolt and the surrounding communities have several unique stories in their historical past to share with the rest of the world. At the Iowa Rural Schools Museum in Odebolt, many visitors have had questions about a number of pieces of our history that no other part of Iowa has. Now that the Iowa Rural Schools Museum is developed and the Peterson Pioneer Home is well underway in its renewal, the Rural Legacy Project Steering Committee is turning its attention to inding out about as much of the particular stories from the Odebolt community and its renowned history as it can. Sadly, some of these oral histories are lost to us with the folks

who have passed on. This is the reason why the committee wants to move to preserve the chapters that remain in your memories. The committee is particularly interested in any oral stories, photos, articles, letters or memoirs that concern: the Wheeler/Adams Ranch, the Brookmont/Cook Ranch and the Cracker Jack/popcorn enterprise. The committee will be glad to visit with folks and interview in person in order to get any memories recorded. You may think that your piece of the puzzle doesn’t add too much to the picture, but it is amazing how every little part of information does help to lesh out the more complete story of our community. You may say that, “every-

one knows this,” but we ind that some folks we have spoken to know a part, but not the whole, of the picture. As the committee develops an itinerary of things for visitors to do and see here in Odebolt and surrounding area, it is inding these pieces of information that lead to more questions about how things used to be in our storied past. Help to ill in the blanks with more and more interesting tidbits that could very well be ones that only you know. Call or write to Carol Raasch, Deb Reinhart or Jack Bensley (Odebolt numbers and addresses) and help us build a more complete historical photograph of our community.

Grant 4-Hers welcome new member

Poster winner: Ridge View seventh grader Destiny Rojas recently received recognition from the Sac County Soil and Water Conservation after her poster was named, not only the county winner but also the regional winner, on the benefits that trees provide. Rojas’ poster was one of 800 submitted in a region of 16 counties in Iowa. (Photo submitted)

The Grant 4-Hers Club met on Oct. 2 at the Ida County Extension Of ice. President Ethan Zobel called the meeting to order with ive members answering roll call. The roll call question was, “What are you going to be for Halloween?” President Zobel welcomed new member Darian Hannel to the Grant 4-Hers. Zobel led the Pledge of the Allegiance. Dylan Ehrig gave the secretary’s report. In committee reports, we discussed National 4-H week. We also discussed a committee for ixing up the exhibit hall bathroom. In old business, we discussed the Halloween Hike and how we were setting up pumpkins. Then, we discussed record books due Oct. 3, and we discussed the skating party Oct. 8. In new business, we discussed the planned club citizenship project. Sophia Van Houten motioned to adjourn the meeting. Kamryn Larson seconded. Van Houten led the 4-H pledge. Zobel provided snacks and talked to us about one of his projects he made. The next meeting is on Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Extension of ice in Ida Grove. Dylan Ehrig Secretary

CRMC hos ng health fair, movie screening Nov. 2 Cherokee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) will be hosting a pair of free events, open to the public, on Wednesday, Nov. 2. From 4:306:45 p.m., various departments from CRMC, Cherokee Regional Clinic, CRMC Hospice and Public Health will be holding a health fair at the CRMC Wellness Center. The health fair will consist of a variety of booths and health screenings operated by CRMC medical professionals. Some of the screenings that will be available include: free blood pressure checks, free blood glucose screenings and free body mass indexing. The public will also have the opportunity to learn more about the services Cherokee Regional Medical Center has to offer. Flu shots will also be available for ages three years and older, for a fee. Flu shots are Medicare covered. All Medicare clients must bring their Medicare and Social Security cards. In addition, high dose lu shots (recommended for ages

BC Auxiliary to host free soup supper for military The Battle Creek American Legion Auxiliary is honoring all veterans and their families, deceased veterans’ families and those currently serving in the military and their families with a free soup supper. On Nov. 5, from to 5 to 7:30 p.m., members of the Legion Auxiliary will serve soup, sandwiches, bars and refreshments at the Battle Creek Community Center.

65 and above) will be available for a fee. Following the health fair, Cherokee Regional Medical Center Hospice is holding a free, community screening of the documentary, “Being Mortal,” at 7 p.m. in the CRMC irst loor conference room. After the screening, the audience can participate in a guided conversation on how to take concrete steps to identify and communicate wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences. “Being Mortal” delves into the hopes of patients and families fac-

ing terminal illness. The ilm investigates the practice of caring for the dying and explores the relationships between patients and their doctors. The ilm also underscores the importance of people planning ahead and talking with family members about end-of-life decisions. Again, both events are free and open to the public. However, you must pre-register for the “Being Mortal” documentary ilm screening, as space is limited. Call 712225-3368, ext. 200, to RSVP byMonday, Oct. 31.

Ribbon cutting: The Holstein Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Rehabd. in Holstein Oct. 7. Owner Amy Conover cuts the ribbon. (Photo submitted)

Grant school: The Ida County Historical Society held a freewill offering fund-raiser open house (above) at Grant Center School in Moorehead Park as part of the annual Halloween hike Oct. 15. The Society is trying to raise funds to offset the $4,000 cost associated with replacing floor joists and beams in the schoolhouse. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Badgers 4-H discuss fund-raiser, to work concessions stands The Battle Badgers 4-H Club met Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. at Community Bank in Holstein. Beth Meyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. Kinzey Dutler called the meeting to order, with 20 members present answering to the roll call of “favorite thing about fall.” The treasurer and secretary reports were given and approved. All members have membership dues, so please get that to Madeline Else soon. All irst-year members do not have any dues. Discussion included the inal decision for our window design and billboard message for National 4-H Week. Don’t forget to

re-enroll in 4-H online by Nov. 1. If you have any questions, please contact Peggy or the Extension of ice. Reminder: send thank yous to trophy donors, if you haven’t done so. Also, pick up all state fair projects at the Extension of ice. New business included discussion on fund-raiser ideas for the next 4-H year. As a club, we decided to continue the fund-raiser at Pizza Ranch and also to start a new fund-raiser this year of working the concessions stands at Ridge View sporting events. Meyer led the 4-H pledge. Following the meeting, the club painted the windows and set up a

display for National 4-H Week at the Community Bank. The next meeting will be held Nov. 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove following the awards banquet. The awards banquet begins at 4 p.m. The hosts are Ben Todd, Madeline Else and Emerson Else. Beth Meyer Secretary

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SPORTS O-A/BC-IG qualifies three runners for state cross-country meet

South O’Brien dashes Raptors’ playoﬀ bid South O’Brien defeated Ridge View 42-8 in district football play Friday in Holstein. The loss in the inal regular season game kept Ridge View from advancing to the state playoffs. With the victory, South O’Brien moves onto the playoffs, which get underway this Friday. There was a lot riding on the outcome of Friday’s game as the winner would place second in the district standings and qualify for the playoffs. Ridge View coach Jeff DeHaan said South O’Brien’s physical style of play made the difference in the contest. “They were more physical up front than we were and we weren’t making tackles when we needed to,” said DeHaan. “We were in the right place most of the game; we just didn’t make the plays. It was just one of those games; too bad it had to be in this game.” South O’Brien had 100 more total yards on offense than Ridge View (288-188), but the main factor on offense was South O’Brien’s ability to control the ball. They ran 62 offensive plays compared to 38 for Ridge View. Ridge View ran the ball for 61 yards and threw for 126 yards. South O’Brien gained 275 yards on the ground and 13 through the air. “Give credit to South O’Brien; we had to stop their run game and we didn’t do that,” said DeHaan. “We also needed to stop them on irst and second downs and that didn’t happen. The irst time we got a three and out came with about six minutes to play in the second quarter. “When you can’t get off the ield (defensively) and you turn the ball over four times, that is a receipe for disaster.” South O’Brien took a 14-0 lead in the irst quarter on touchdown runs of one and eight yards. The irst score came on a ive-play, 27yard drive after South O’Brien intercepted a Raptor pass on Ridge

View’s irst possession of the game. The second score came after a 64yard drive. The advantage increased to 27-0 at halftime on touchdown runs of nine and two yards. The two yard score was set up when South O’Brien intercepted a Raptor pass at Ridge View’s 27-yard line and returned it to the two. South O’Brien took the second half kickoff and drove 70 yards for six points. The touchdown came on a two yard run. The run for two points made the score 35-0 with 7:54 to play in the third period. Ridge View got on the board with 10:15 to play in the game when quarterback Tyler Wingert threw a 31-yard scoring strike to Jake Mitchell. Wingert ran for the twopoint conversion. South O’Brien’s inal score came on a 12-yard run with 6:17 to play in the game. Ridge View put together a scoring threat late in the game, but South O’Brien put an end to the effort by intercepting a Raptor pass in the end zone with 1:40 to go. Ridge View ended the season with a 5-4 record overall and 4-3 in the district. DeHaan said his club came a long way this season. “For as many kids as we had to start the year who had never played varsity football, we did well,” said DeHaan. “We didn’t reach our goal of making the playoffs, but we had a good year. I’d like to thank our seniors for their hard work; it is really appreciated.” Stats RV SO First downs 6 15 Rushes/yds. 16-61 56-275 Pass yds. 126 13 Pass/Att/Int 9-22-3 2-6-0 Total yards 188 288 Fum. lost 1 0 Penalties 6-45 6-45 Punts/ave. 3-30 2-22 Scoring by quarters RV 7 0 7 0 —8

0 0 0 0 —42 Ridge View individual stats Passing: Wingert (9-22-3, 126 yds., 1 TD). Receiving: Mitchell (3-57 yds.), Nava (1-29 yds.), Wunschel (1-18 yds.), Franken (3-18 yds.), Wandrey (1-4 yds.). Rushing: Wingert (11-44 yds.), Wandrey (5-17 yds.). Tackles: Kliegl (10), Wingert (9), Mentzer (8). Takeaways: None

FOOTBALL STANDINGS 1A DISTRICT 7 Team Dist. All Lo-Ma 7-0 8-1 AHSTW 6-1 8-1 IKMM 4-3 5-4 Mo. Valley 4-3 6-3 OABCIG 3-4 3-6 Tri-Center 3-4 4-5 Treynor 1-6 1-8 ACGC* 0-7 0-9

PD 15.4 9.5 6.7 .57 1.5 -4.7 -12.1 -17

*ACGC=Adair-Casey-Guthrie Center

District 7 scores OABCIG 36, Treynor 7 Lo-Ma 68, ACGC 22 AHSTW 37, Mo. Valley 15 IKM-M 48, Tri-Center 21

A DISTRICT 2 Team Dist. All Bishop Garr. 7-0 9-0 So. O’Brien 6-1 6-3 Ridge View 4-3 5-4 HMS 4-3 4-5 North Union 3-4 4-5 Sioux Central 2-5 3-6 St. Edmond 1-6 2-7 MMCRU 1-6 1-8

PD 17 10.4 2.8 -2.7 -5.4 -1.7 -9.5 -10.8

District 2 scores So. O’Brien 42, Ridge View 8 Gar-

rigan 40, St. Ed. 7 H-M-S 30, MMCRU 24 No. Union 17, S. Central 14 *PD is the average point difference in scores from district games. The top two teams in each district qualify for the playoffs.

Wiese: Ridge View freshman Katlyn Wiese will be running in this Saturday’s class 1A state cross-country meet after placing third at the state qualifying meet in Holstein Oct. 20. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Ridge View’s Wiese to run at state meet Ridge View freshman Katlyn Wiese quali ied for this Saturday’s state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge by placing third at the class 1A state qualifying meet in Holstein Thursday. Wiese placed third out of 123 runners with a time of 20:27. She is the only Raptor runner to place among the top 15 runners at the qualifying meet, which is the criterion for advancing to the state meet. The state meet is this Saturday, Oct. 29 at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course located in Kennedy Park two miles north of the Fort Dodge airport. The class 1A girls’ state run is slated for 2 p.m. Admission to the state meet is free, but there is a $10 parking fee. Senior Jon Pickhinke came close to qualifying for state. He placed 17th in the boys’ race with a time of 17:44, which was 16 seconds off the state qualifying pace. Ridge View’s placings in the girls’ race were Wiese, third, 20:27; Rachel Kenny, 27th, 22:39; Abbi Hansen, 33rd, 23:05; Macy Wunschel, 37th, 23:10; Jill Galvin, 43rd, 23:34; Jordan Groethe, 54th, 24:26 and Sierra Deck, 55th, 24:27. Ridge View placed ifth as a team with 118 points. The top three teams advanced to state. Placing in the boys’ race were Pickhinke, 17th, 17:44; Andres Carbajal, 69th, 19:47; Andrew Snyder, 98th, 20:20 and Jaden Droegmiller, 138th, 24:08. The Raptors didn’t have enough runners to compete as a team.

O-A/BC-IG quali ied two girls and one boy for the state crosscountry meet in Fort Dodge this Saturday. The runners made it to state based on their placings at the class 1A state qualifying meet in Holstein Thursday. Girls advancing to the state meet are sophomores Madison Schiernbeck and Alyssa Mason. Schiernbeck placed irst at the state qualifying meet for the second year in a row. Last year she placed eighth at the state meet. This will be Mason’s irst time to run at state. Senior Devon Fritz quali ied on the boys’ side. This will be the second time Fritz will run at state. As a sophomore he was part of the boys’ team that placed ninth at state. Individual runners advance to state by placing among the top 15 runners at the state qualifying meet. Schiernbeck was irst and Mason was 10th out of 123 girls. Fritz placed 12th out of 149 boys. The state meet is this Saturday, Oct. 29 at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course located in Kennedy Park two miles north of the Fort Dodge airport. The class 1A girls’ state run is slated for 2 p.m. The 1A boys will run at 2:30 p.m. Admission to the state meet is free, but there is a $10 parking fee. As a team, the O-A/BC-IG boys placed sixth out of 20 teams at the state qualifying meet with 164 points. The top three teams, Boyer Valley (66 points), Remsen St. Mary’s (106) and Trinity Christian (112) advanced to state. The Falcon girls’ team was sixth with 160 points. MV-A-O and Fort Dodge St. Edmond tied for irst with 64 points. St. Ed’s was awarded the team title based on the placing of their sixth runner. Alta-Aurelia was third with 90 points.

Group effort: Several Ridge View players converge on an opposing ball carrier. Among the players in on the play are Juan Nava (2), Jack Mentzer (61), Jake Mitchell (3), Ezra Miller (75) and Caden Wandrey (8). Ridge View’s season ended Friday with a 42-8 loss to South O’Brien. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Individual boys’ placing at the qualifying meet were Devon Fritz, 12th, 17:21; Stephen Stangl, 39th, 18:32; Grant Conover, 45th, 18:53; Kade Hare, 46th, 18:53; Dylan Hemer, 47th, 18:54; Ty Warnke, 48th, 18:56 and Darian Hannel, 52nd, 19:09. O-A/BC-IG placings in the girls’ race were Madison Schiernbeck, irst, 20:09; Alyssa Mason, 10th, 20:59; Kirsten Dausel, 60th, 24:36; Kelsey Dausel, 63rd, 24:49; Hannah Veit, 65th, 24:55; Brooklyn Hoffman, 88th, 26:25 and Sarah Cotton, 93rd, 26:47.

Falcon girls: O-A/BC-IG’s Madison Schiernbeck, left, and Alyssa Mason qualified for the class 1A state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge this Saturday by placing in the top 15 at the state qualifying meet in Holstein Oct. 20. Schiernbeck was first, while Mason placed 10th. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

IG five-man best shot golf Results from the Ida Grove golf club’s ive-man best shot tournament Oct. 9 were: First—Leitz, Ransom, Bruck, Koch, Bernholtz, 58. Second—Schmidt, Van Peursem, Warden, Lacey, Marksbury, 58. Third—Brown, Brown, Brown,

Fritz: O-A/BC-IG senior Devon Fritz earned a place in this Saturday’s class 1A state crosscountry meet by placing 12th at the state qualifying meet in Holstein Oct. 20. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Brown, Brown, 60. Hole prize winners were: Hole one—closest to the pin in two shots, Jared Koch; hole ive— closest to the pin in one shot, Ryan Bernholtz; hole seven—long drive in the fairway, Jared Koch and hole nine—long putt, Duane Wilson.

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Pheasant season begins Oct. 29 Iowa’s pheasant hunting tradition will begin another chapter on Oct. 29, when nearly 60,000 hunters will pursue ringnecks during the season opening weekend in fields across the state. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual August roadside survey predicts Iowa pheasant hunters can expect to have good hunting this fall and likely more company in the field. The optimistic mood is a natural outcome of five consecutive years of higher population surveys and hunter harvests. The survey found an average of 21 pheasants per 30-mile route statewide, with higher counts coming from counties crossing the state diagonally from northwest to southeast. The statewide average in 2015 was 24 pheasants per route. “At this point, it appears much of our corn and beans will be out of the fields by the opener, which will concentrate birds to grass areas and make hunters happy. If we have good weather, I think we could see a bump in hunter numbers and birds harvested,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist for the Iowa DNR. Iowa’s pheasant population could sustain a harvest of 500,000 roosters, but it will not reach that level until there are

90,000 hunters in the field. In 2015, some 55,000 hunters harvested 270,000 Iowa roosters. Hunters can read the August roadside survey, review hunting regulations, buy a license and find a place to hunt online at www.iowadnr.gov/hunting Regulations covering pheasant hunting are unchanged from last year – there is a limit of three roosters per day, 12 roosters in possession and hunters are required to wear one piece of solid blaze orange clothing. If hunting public land, be sure to check if steel shot is required. If cleaning the birds in the field, be sure to leave the head fully feathered and wing or leg attached while transporting the bird home. Quail Iowa’s quail population is at its highest since 1989 after experiencing increases again across south central and southwest Iowa this year. “This is the best opportunity we’ve had to hunt quail in 27 years,” Bogenschutz said. “For anyone who has ever had an interest in quail or who hasn’t hunted quail recently, this is the year to go.” In 1989, 80,000 hunters harvested 400,000 quail. In 2015, 10,000 hunters shot 28,000 quail. Quail population information

is also included in the August roadside survey for hunters wanting to give quail hunting a try. Quail season begins Oct. 29. Tips for a safe hunt • Iowa law requires hunters to wear at least one of the following articles of visible, external apparel with at least 50 percent of its surface area solid blaze orange: hat, cap, vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, shirt or coveralls. • Hunters should stay in communication with each other and to stay in a straight line while pushing a field. • Discuss the hunting plan that spells out how the hunt will take place, each person’s role in the hunt and where each person will be at all times. • Know exactly where standers will be located, especially when hunting standing corn or tall switch grass to avoid having the standers get shot by the pushers as they near the end of the field and the birds begin to flush. • Make sure to unload the gun when crossing a fence or other obstacle to avoid it accidentally discharging. • Properly identify the target and what is beyond it especially if hunting in fields that still have standing corn. • If hunting with a dog, never lay a loaded gun against a fence. Hunting dogs are usually excited to be in the field and could knock the gun over causing it to discharge.

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Rivals: Ridge View’s Jordan Grothe (137) and O-A/BC-IG’s Kirsten Dausel (123) and Hannah Veit compete in the class 1A state qualifying meet in Holstein Oct. 20. Grothe placed 54th, Dausel was 60th and Veit was 65th. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Manson-Northwest Webster defeated O-A/BC-IG 3-0 in a irst round regional volleyball tournament match in Ida Grove Oct. 18. Game scores were 25-19, 25-19, 25-19. “We didn’t play our best match,” noted coach Holly Nuetzman. “We were very capable of taking home the win, it just wasn’t our night. “I’m so proud of the progress these girls have made this year and am excited for what they bring to the future of the program. I want to thank the seniors for their hard work and dedication over the years, they will be missed.” O-A/BC-IG ends the year with a 6-21 record. O-A/BC-IG stats Serves—98%, 4 aces (Carrie Miller, 2 aces). Set assists—26 (Abbi Ullrich, 10; Sarah Petersen, 9). Hitting—.149 kill ef iciency, 28 kills (Summit Nielsen, 9 kills; Bethany Rehse, 7 kills). Blocks—2 (Rehse, 1; Miller, 1). Digs—66 (Bailey Ullrich, 20; Kylee Weber, 10).

run by Ryan Bumann, which came with 6:32 to play in the second half. “We were able to find some things offensively in the second half that Treynor didn’t adjust to and just kept at it,” said Allen. “We weren’t diversified offensively in the second half, but we did have some success. “In the third quarter we came out and played with more emotion and excitement. In the first quarter we didn’t have the level of intensity we needed. The fourth quarter we wore them down and were able to do more things on offense with Chase Devitt running the ball and we threw the ball enough in the second half to keep them off balance.” Devitt ran for 184 yards and one touchdown on 31 carries. Ladwig threw for 123 yards on 10 of 18 passes. He threw for two touchdowns and had one pass intercepted. Wunschel caught five passes for 75 yard and scored two touchdowns. The Falcons began to take control of the game late in the third quarter, when Ladwig scored on a five yard run with 1:27 to go in the quarter. Adam Grote kicked the PAT to give the Falcons a 15-0 lead. O-A/BC-IG broke the game open with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to go up 36-0. The scores came on a one-yard run by Chase Devitt, a 28-yard pass from Ladwig to Wunschel and a 19-yard run by Grote. Bumann ran for two points following Devitt’s score and Grote added the PAT kick after his run to the end zone. The try for two points on the scoring pass failed. Treynor avoided the shutout on an eight-yard run and PAT

kick with 30 seconds left in the game. Allen noted turnovers played a part in the fourth quarter run. “In the fourth quarter, Treynor was marching and had a turnover, which we ended up scoring off of. On the ensuing kickoff, a hard kicked ball on the ground bounced off one of their players and we were able to recover it. It was kind of like an onside kick without it being an intentional onside kick. Treynor had a couple of drives where we forced fumbles. It was great to see the defense step up,” said Allen. O-A/BC-IG recovered four Treynor fumbles and intercepted two passes. Wunschel picked up three of the fumbles and had one interception. Stats OABCIG Trey First downs 17 12 Rushes/yds. 40-223 30-137 Pass yds. 123 83 Pass/Att/Int 10-18-1 6-15-2 Total yards 346 220 Fum. lost 0 4 Penalties 3-15 1-5 Punts/ave. 2-37.5 2-33.5 Scoring by quarters OABCIG 0 8 7 21 —36 Treynor 0 0 7 0 —7 O-A/BC-IG individual stats Rushing: Devitt (31-184, yds., 1 TD), Grote (4-25 yds., 1 TD). Passing: Ladwig (10-18-1, 123 yds., 2 TD). Receiving: Wunschel (5-75 yds., 2 TD), Schwade (3-33 yds.), Devitt (2-15 yds.). Tackles: Bumann (11), Endrulat (10), Grote (8), McKibbin (7), Roeder (6), Clausen (5), Wunschel, (5). Takeaways: Wunschel (3 fum. rec., 1 int.), Roeder (1 fum. rec.), Schwade (1 int.).

Teamwork: O-A/BC-IG’s Summit Nielsen (11) and Kylee Weber team up to defend an attack by a MansonNorthwest Webster hitter during M-NW 3-0 victory in the first round of the regional volleyball tournament Oct. 18. O-A/BC-IG finished the season with a 6-21 record. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Raptor volleyball Ridge View received a irst round regional volleyball tournament bye. The Raptors played MansonNorthwest Webster in a second round match Monday, Oct. 24. The winner of the Oct. 24 match advanced to the regional semi inal in Orange City this Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.

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Serve receive: O-A/BC-IG’s Sarah Petersen is in position to receive a serve from Manson-Northwest Webster during the first round of the regional volleyball tournament Oct. 18. M-NW won 3-0 to bring the curtain down on O-A/BC-IG’s season. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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Falcon trio: O-A/BC-IG cross-country runners from left, Dylan Hemer, Grant Conover and Kade Hare run together near the finish line of the class 1A state qualifying meet in Holstein Thursday. Their placings in the race were Conover, 45th, Hare, 46th and Hemer, 47th. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Raptor runner: Ridge View’s Andres Carbajal closed out his junior cross-country season with a 69th place showing at the state qualifying meet in Holstein Oct. 20. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

O-A/BC-IG scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to secure a 36-7 district football win on the road over Treynor Friday. After a 0-5 start to the season, the Falcons won three of their final four games to finish the season with a 3-6 record overall and 3-4 in the district. “We wanted to end the season as positive as possible,” noted Falcon coach Larry Allen. “Down the second half of the season, at all levels, the kids really stepped up and played a lot better. They had more fun and they played with more emotion than earlier in the season. “I was impressed with how hard the kids worked this season. It would have been easy to not give a great effort the way the season started. They kept working and they kept fighting and that was a big thing. I’m real excited about what the offseason and next season will bring. “We will miss our seniors. They have been tremendous ambassadors for the program. They are great leaders and are great kids. But I’m also excited about who we have coming back.” Allen noted even though it took a while to get untracked against Treynor, the Falcons had success moving the ball on the ground and through the air. The Falcons tallied 223 yards rushing and 123 yards passing. “In the first quarter, we had a couple of fourth downs that we weren’t able to convert,” noted Allen. “If we had done that we would have got off to a better start on the scoreboard.” The Falcons were up 8-0 at halftime on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Kaden Ladwig to Dylan Wunschel and two-point

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Jeff Scott Bottjen Feb. 10, 1966 – Oct. 16, 2016 IDA GROVE - Services for Jeff Bottjen, 50, of Ida Grove were Oct. 21, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard D. Ball of iciated, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Ida Grove. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. He died Oct. 16 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. Jeffrey Scott Bottjen was born Feb. 10, 1966, in Le Mars to Neal and Mary Bottjen. He grew up in Kingsley and was proud, big brother to Jason and Jackie. After high school, he attended Iowa State University, where his love of the Cyclones began. He met his future wife, Colleen Sullivan, and they married July 8, 1988. Jeffrey Bottjen walked a little taller that day. His greatest pride and joy were his three children, Jake, Courtney and Cassidy.

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For 28 years, he worked tirelessly to bring home the bacon, and his co-workers became his second family. His loves in life were sitting on a porch with friends, quoting movies, adding stamps to his passport, tailgating and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones. Left to cherish every memory he gave us are his wife, Colleen Bottjen of Ida Grove, and his children, Jake Bottjen of Urbandale, Courtney Bottjen of Des Moines and Cassidy Bottjen of Ames. Also surviving are his parents, Mary (Gary) Hunwardsen of Kingsley; a brother, Jason (Linda) Bottjen of Garden Grove; a sister, Jackie (Craig) Larsen of Bondurant; numerous extended family and friends. Jeffery was preceded in death by his father, Neal Bottjen; his paternal grandparents, Albert and Arline Bottjen; and his maternal grandparents, Ivan and Ileta Earnest. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Betty J. Newman Dec. 6, 1934 – Oct. 13, 2016 IRON RIVER, MICH. – Services for Betty J. Newman, 81, of Iron River, Mich., formerly of Battle Creek, were Oct. 22, 2016, at ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek. The Rev. Randy Cormeny officiated, with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek was in charge of arrangements. She died Oct. 13 at Iron River Care Center in Iron River, Mich. Born Dec. 6, 1934, in Battle Creek, Betty was the daughter of Frank and Effel (Koch) Hein. She grew up outside Battle Creek and attended school there. On Feb. 1, 1953, Betty married Leland Newman in Sioux City. The couple spent their early years working at the Woodbury County Home, outside of Sioux City, before moving to Battle Creek. There, Betty worked as a nurses’ aide, and enjoyed gardening and raising animals on the family farm.

She spent her free time crocheting, including designing her own patterns. Survivors left to cherish their happy memories of Betty include her nieces, Romanza (Matt) Petersen of Anthon, Helen (Dwight) Jenkins of Hornick, Jeanette (Mike) Swenson of Bellevue, Neb., Carol (Jerry) Koenigs of Mapleton, LaDonna Bethke of Sioux Falls, S.D., Sandi (David) Bertsch of Iron River, Mich., Tina (Doug) Herold of Casselton, N.D., Linda (Scott) Beverson of Eden Prairie, Minn., Pam (Bart) Eisfelder of Evanston, Ill., Melissa (Loren) Mammenga of Little Rock, Iowa, and Faith (Dan) Brotherson of Odebolt; her nephews, Marc (Michelle) Hein of Sioux City and Mike (Judy) Hein of Morris, Minn., and two brothers-in-law, Dick Harris and Gilbert Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leland; four sisters, Evelyn (Virgil) Bruhn, Phyllis (Gilbert) Davis, Irene (Dick) Harris and Ellen May Hein; one brother, Herb (Rose) Hein, and a niece, Nicole Davis. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

DANBURY – Services for Eugene Joseph Moser, 94, of Danbury were Oct. 25, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Danbury. The Rev. Dan Greving of iciated. Military Rites were by Carlson-Frum #336

Betty M. Nelson IDA GROVE – Services for Betty M. Nelson, 88, of Ida Grove were Oct. 25, 2016, at Faith Community Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Michael Nelson of iciated, with burial the Ida Grove Cemetery in Ida Grove.

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~ 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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Kristin Boysen 300 CRAWFORD ST. - 712-282-4361 Sunday – 10:30 a.m. worship

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Randy Cormeny 602 5TH ST. - 712-365-4477 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship 8:30 a.m. education hour

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

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH HIGHWAY 175 & M31 - 712-367-2472 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. worship 6 p.m. prayer meeting

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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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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

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date. He died Oct. 20, 2016, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

and potential utility service disconnection in the spring. Heating assistance dollars for both federally-funded programs are limited and LIHEAP applications will be accepted at community action agencies on a irst come/ irst served basis. Utility customers may contact their local utility company or the Iowa Utilities Board Customer Service staff toll-free at 1-877565-4450, or by email customer@ iub.iowa.gov, for assistance.

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head of household under LIHEAP or the weatherization assistance program, shall not be disconnected from natural gas or electric service during the winter moratorium, which runs from Nov. 1 through April 1, 2017. While quali ied applicants cannot be disconnected during the moratorium, the board urges all LIHEAP certi ied customers to continue paying toward their energy bills through the winter to avoid accumulating high debt

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Norman H. Beckman HOLSTEIN – Services for Norman H. Beckman, 85, of Holstein, formerly of Arthur, were Oct. 24, 2016, at Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Mark Aurand of iciated, with burial

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Marilyn M. Nailor BATTLE CREEK - Services for Marilyn M. Nailor, 89, of Battle Creek were Oct. 22, 2016, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Kevin J. Freese of iciated, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery

of American Legion at Danbury. Burial will be at a later date. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. He died Oct. 21 at his Danbury home.

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ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Matthew Martens, Interim Minister 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 Sunday – 8:15 a.m. worship 9:20 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. coffee hour 10:30 a.m. worship Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

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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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL OCTOBER 17, 2016 Mayor Morris Hurd called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. with the following members present: Scott Tomlinson, Jeff Buehler, Ryan Goodman, Paul Cates and Doug Clough. Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Motion by Council Member Buehler to approve the consent agenda, second by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Mayor Hurd reported for Attorney Goldsmith that he has written a letter to Verizon for leasing tower space, and he has not heard any response.

Motion by Council Member Buehler to approve Tri-State Paving to do the airport runway rehabilitation for $48,510.00, second by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote motion carried. The airport rehab. will done in the spring. Motion by Council Member Buehler to approve paving the alley located off of 7th Street across from the Lutheran Church with a 4” lift, second by Council Member Goodman. The motion failed unanimously as all Council Members voted nay. Motion by Council Member Buehler to approve Downtown Revitalization Payment Application #9 for $19,796.95 to Cornerstone Commercial Contractors, second by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote motion carried. The Council reviewed Calhoun-Burns and

Associates noting, in the next two years, Moorehead Avenue Bridge deck will need to be replaced for approximately $500,000. This would extend the life of the bridge another 20-years. Funding for deck replacement would not be available. Generally, bridges have to have weight limit posting before receiving funding. Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve paying Tri-State Drywall Co. $19,100.00 for the east wall at 402 2nd Street, second by Council Member Tomlinson. 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 7:20 p.m. /s/ Morris C. Hurd, Mayor Attest: /s/ Edith Ann Ball, City Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE SCHOOLS’ OCTOBER 2016 VENDOR REPORT GENERAL FUND #10: Vendor Name, Description Check Total 3screens.com, Instructional Supplies 725.00 AGI Parts, Technology Support 692.50 Barnes & Noble Inc., Instructional Supplies 202.09 BC-IG Athletic Boosters/Falcon Box, Reimbursement 225.00 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 4,643.34 Bomgaars, General Supplies 380.92 Butler, Kalin, Reimbursement 110.40 Carroll Chamber of Commerce, Entry Fees 25.00 CE Solutions, Contracted Service 198.00 Centerpoint Energy Services, Inc., Natural Gas 271.86 Central Iowa Distributing Inc., District Maintenance Supplies 1,434.82 City of Battle Creek, Water & Sewer/BC Bldgs. 30.50 City of Ida Grove, Water & Sewer/IG Bldgs. 561.19 DHS Cashier 1st Fl., State Portion Medicaid 214.34 Diamond Vogel Paint, Maintenance Supplies 404.01 Echo Group, Inc., Electrical Supplies/Maint. 947.69 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Maint. Supplies 35.75 Franck & Sextro, P.L.C., Legal Services 240.00 Frontier Communications, Phone Service 1,146.28 Goodenow, Susan, Contracted Service 10,650.15 Hanson Auto Supply, Repair Parts 64.80 Hemer Plumbing and Heating, Contracted Service 127.36 IASBO, Dues/Registration 178.00 IASCO, Ind. Art Supplies 48.38 Ida County Auditor, Election Expense 2,185.16 Ida County Courier-Reminder, Inc., Advertising/Legal Notices, 449.69 Ida County Sanitation, Inc., Garbage Collection Services 1,037.92 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., General Supplies 1,526.52 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 1,368.60 Ink Technologies, LLC, Ofﬁce Supplies 502.65 Iowa Assoc. of School Boards, Dues/Registrations 336.00 Iowa Communications Network, Long Distance/ICN/Internet 1,072.47 Iowa Division of Labor Services, Contracted Services 120.00 Iowa High School Music Assoc., Dues/Registrations 105.00 Iowa High School Speech Assoc., Dues/Registrations 135.00 Iowa Music Educators Association, Music Fees 105.00 Iowa School Counselor Association, Registration Fees 125.00 Iowa School Finance Information, Consulting Services 10,270.00 James Body & Glass, Contracted Service 7,380.00 John Deere Financial, Tractor Repairs/Parts 159.11 Johnson Propane, Inc., General Supplies 351.02 Johnson, Faith, Contracted Services 3,550.05 Kelsey’s Funny Farm, Field Trip 255.00 Laminator.com, Instructional Supplies 55.78 Lutzie 43 Foundation, Contracted Service 3,000.00 Lyrics2learn, Instructional Supplies 150.00 Mach 3 Enterprises, Contracted Service 500.00 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Maint. Supplies 199.05 Matheson Tri Gas, Inc., General Supplies 325.92 Menards, General Supplies 306.47 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity & Nat. Gas 10,309.75 Midwest Technology Products, General Supplies 38.34 Mile2 Tire & Lube, Tires & Repairs 15.00 Morningside College, Registration 150.00 Newquist-Wells, April Elaine, Contracted Service 264.00 Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C., Auditing 2,480.00 Northwest AEA, Copies/Regist./ Gen. Supplies 5,320.67 Oaktree Products, Instructional Supplies 86.60 Odebolt-Arthur Comm. School, Misc. Reimbursements 18,242.64 Oriental Trading, General Supplies 24.91 Paper Corporation, The, Supplies 4,626.22 Phonak, Inc., Special Ed. Equipment 4,490.49

Positive Promotions, Inc., General Supplies 527.77 Postmaster Battle Creek, Postage 85.01 Postmaster Ida Grove, Postage 255.90 Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, Duplicating/Printing 508.32 Pronto-Phillips 66, General Supplies 3,512.27 Quill Corporation, General Supplies 79.95 Rainbow Resource Center, Instructional Supplies 1,275.82 Rasmussen Mechanical Services, Contracted Service 1,485.05 Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Supplies 332.81 Really Good Stuff, Inc., Instructional Supplies 433.41 Regional West Medical Center, DOT Physicals 393.95 Reis Auto Parts and Service, Bus/Auto Service 2,894.79 Renaissance Learning, Instructional Supplies 4,300.00 Rutten Vacuum Center, Maint. Supplies 455.76 Schau Towing & Salvage, Inc., Towing Service 600.00 Schiernbeck, Wanda, Reimbursement 30.00 School Specialty Inc., District Supplies 1,203.20 Selections, General Supplies 11.86 Sherwin Williams Company, Maintenance Supplies 53.46 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Miscellaneous Supplies 13.44 Something Unique, General Supplies 841.50 Staley, Julie , Reimbursement 234.40 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Contracted Service 3.78 United States Cellular, Cellular Phone Service 78.45 Ward’s Natural Science, Science Supplies 32.02 Fund Total 124,490.33 DONATION ACCOUNT FUND #12: Amazon, Instructional Supplies 43.59 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 290.87 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 147.43 Fund Total 481.89 ACTIVITY FUND #21: Amazon, Instructional Supplies 297.69 Barringer, Dale, Official 60.00 BC-IG Athletic Boosters/Falcon Box, Reimbursement 80.00 BC-IG C.S.D.-Hot Lunch Fund, Reimbursement of Expenses 62.10 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 2,399.31 Bomgaars, General Supplies 41.96 Chizek, Travis, Reimbursement 100.00 Collins, Shawn, Official 75.00 De Vary, David, Athletic Official 110.00 Decker Sporting Goods, Athletic Equipment 41.00 Demoulin Brothers & Company, Band Supplies 475.79 Diamond Vogel Paint, Maintenance Supplies 93.75 Ehlers, Chris, Official 75.00 Enyart, Kathy, Registration Fees 287.50 Fancy Threads, Athletic Clothing 838.55 Flower Shoppe, The, General Supplies 88.50 Graphic Edge, Screen Printing 997.54 H & H Sports Center, Golf Car 34.50 Hedden, Mike, Official 75.00 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., General Supplies 267.76 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 605.48 Iowa Association of Agricultural, Registration Fees - FFS 225.00 Iowa Basketball Coaches’ Assn., Dues/Registration 90.00 Iowa H.S. Golf Coaches Assn., Dues/Fees 45.00 Iowa HS Athletic Directors’, Dues, Registration 245.00 Iowa Scale Company, Scale Certification 92.00 ISU Extension, Registration Fees 10.00 Kohn, Jeff, Athletic Official 75.00 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Maint. Supplies 23.80 Maple Valley/Anthon Oto Community, Tuition/Entry Fees 180.00 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 591.70 Mittag, Tessa, Teacher Reimbursement 57.89 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 108.00 Muzic Mystro, DJ Services 350.00 National FFA Organization, FFA Dress Clothes, Supplies, 680.00 Neff Motivation, Inc., Motivational Decals 419.10 O Thirty-Two Design Group, Spirit Shirts 3,333.90 Omaha Symphony, Performance Fees 480.00 Pepsi-Cola, Pop 2,790.71 Pioneer Manufacturing Company, Athletic Field Paint 932.00 Ploeger, Lance, Athletic Official 75.00 Puttmann, Todd, Athletic Official 110.00 Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Supplies 247.01

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Ricklefs, Dustin, Athletic Official 75.00 Ricklefs, Dwayne, Athletic Official 75.00 Sadler, Todd, Sports Official 75.00 Schiernbeck, Wanda, Reimbursement 78.00 Schoonhoven, Marlin, Athletic Official 110.00 Selections, General Supplies 88.46 Something Unique, General Supplies 115.91 Subway, Supplies 96.00 Tegrootenhuis, Marly, Athletic Official 110.00 Tiefenthaler Quality Meats, Meat and Supplies 163.82 Trophies Plus, Inc., Athletic Awards 46.00 Trost, Steven, Athletic Official 75.00 Uptown Sporting Goods, P.E. Supplies 366.00 Western Christian High School, Entry Fees 100.00 Whiteing, Devlun, Athletic Official 75.00 Woodbury Central Community School District, Entry Fees 60.00 X Grain Sportswear, Coed Athletics Supplies 1,260.00 Fund Total 21,236.73 MANAGEMENT FUND #22: Hoffman Agency, Add 2016 Suburban 421.00 SU Insurance Company, Equipment Breakdown Insurance 20,710.50 Fund Total 21,131.50 SAVE FUND #33: Badding Construction Company, Contracted Service 127,991.36 FRK Architects, Contracted Services 10,170.48 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Project Supplies 994.09 Fund Total 139,155.93 PPEL FUND #36: Bomgaars, General Supplies 161.85 Carroll Glass Co., Maint. Supplies 40,000.00 CDW-Government Inc., Computer Supplies 1,855.00 D. Vaudt Company, Classroom Supplies 250.00 Electronic Engineering, Contracted Service 668.47 Hemer Plumbing and Heating, Contracted Service 103.91 K & K Mobile Storage Inc., Contracted Service 5,050.00 Leo’s Kitchen, Maintenance Supplies 4,465.00 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Maint. Supplies 542.71 Mapleton Rooter, Purchased Services 3,150.00 Rex Chevrolet, 2016 Suburban 45,565.00 Unite Private Networks, LLC, Tech Service 1,588.00 Walsh Door and Hardware Co., Contracted Service 53,527.77 Fund Total 156,927.71 NUTRITION FUND #61: BC-IG C.S.D.- General Fund, Hot Lunch Payroll Expense 11,775.35 Hiland Dairy, Dairy ProductsNutrition 2,631.36 Keck, Inc., Storage Fees/ Commodities 2,303.43 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 9,617.65 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 33.80 Rapids Wholesale Equipment, General Supplies 43.88 Rogers Pest Control LLC, Contracted Service 123.00 Sara Lee Bakery Group/ Earthgrains, Hot Lunch Bread Products 909.01 Strachan Sales, Inc., Equipment Repair Parts 782.25 Fund Total 28,219.73

SUMMARY OF THE OCTOBER 11, 2016, REGULAR JOINT BOARD MEETING OF THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board and the OdeboltArthur (O-A) Community School District Board met in regular joint session October 11, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gymnasium at the BC-IG Elementary in Ida Grove. The meeting was moved to the gym due to the anticipated number of patrons attending. The BC-IG board meeting was called to order by Stephanie Konradi, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Stephanie Konradi, present; Tony Bennett, present; Danika Hinkeldey, absent; Myra Meek, present; Crystal Endrulat, present; Ryan Goodman, present, and Jeff Rasmussen, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. The O-A board meeting was called to order by Joey Hoefling, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Joey Hoefling, present; Pat Hoefling, present; Brad Lundell, present; Stacy Raasch, present, and Ryan Schroeder, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Endrulat to approve the agenda as presented, and the motion carried 6-0 for BC-IG. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by P. Hoefling to approve the agenda as presented, and the motion carried 5-0 for O-A. The boards took a short recess to take board photographs. The Curriculum Report was given by Ashley Becker and Lisa Henderson on behalf of the BC-IG preschool and KEY programs. Mistaya Hoefling presented a report for Carrie Gordon, O-A preschool teacher, who was unable to attend the meeting. Konradi welcomed visitors. There were approximately 75 patrons in attendance. Danika Hinkeldey arrived at 6:40 p.m. and participated in the remainder of the meeting. Eight people spoke during the public forum portion of the meeting. The public forum ended at 7:23 p.m.

It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Goodman to approve the consent agenda for BC-IG. The consent agenda consisted of board minutes; claims totaling $565,428.97; contract approvals for Patricia Winterrowd, Head MS Girls Track Coach, Judy Fells, HS Musical Accompanist, and Allyson Iversen, HS para educator; overnight/out-of-state field trips for O-A/BC-IG FFA to National Conference in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 19–22, Fine Arts Trip to Omaha, Neb., Oct. 26, Robotics Tournament in Omaha Neb., Jan. 28, and TAG trip to Omaha, Neb., Nov. 2, and four open enrollment requests. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to approve the consent agenda for O-A, consisting of board minutes and claims totaling $116,394.11and contract approvals for Tyler Johnson, Assistant MS Boys Track. The motion carried 5-0. Terry Kenealy, shared superintendent, reported that certified enrollment for both districts was close to being completed. It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Goodman to approve the state-mandated $.10 increase in school lunch prices for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by P. Hoefling to approve the state-mandated $.10 increase in school lunch prices for the OdeboltArthur School District. The motion carried 5-0. Lundell stated the district has been trying to keep prices as low as allowed by law. Discussion was held on the combined facilities study committee which will meet Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the BC-IG Elementary School. Board members were asked to submit names of those community members interested in serving on the committee to Kenealy or Leonard, so letters can be sent. Kenealy stated the goal would be to have plans ready to present in March. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Hinkeldey to approve the FY16-17 Early Graduation Requests from Youme Thomas and Brenna Neville upon successful completion of graduation requirements. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by

Bennett to approve the Resolution of Intent to Negotiate a Whole Grade Sharing Agreement with the Odebolt-Arthur School Board and direct the Board Secretary to post notice and to notify the media per Chapter 21 of the Iowa Code. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to approve the Resolution of Intent to Negotiate a Whole Grade Sharing Agreement with the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Board and direct the Board Secretary to post notice and to notify the media per Chapter 21 of the Iowa Code. The motion carried 5-0. At approximately 7:30 p.m., discussion began on the process of negotiating a new whole grade sharing agreement. Dr. Tim Grieves, chief administrator for Northwest AEA, facilitated the discussion. Pat Miller, Alan Henderson and Doug Mogensen presented information on class offerings at the Middle School and High School currently and prior to 2009-2010, when the districts started whole grade sharing. Grieves and Kenealy presented Power Points on the process for negotiations, possible scenarios and timelines based on feedback from the work sessions. The discussion ended at 8:48 p.m. Discussion items included IASB convention in November, and board members were asked to let Kathy know if they will be attending the IASB convention and if lodging is needed. The next regular joint board meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 14 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in Odebolt. The boards tentatively set Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. for a joint work session. The session will be held in the BC-IG Elementary Gymnasium in Ida Grove. There being no further business before the BC-IG board, it was moved by Bennett and seconded by Endrulat to adjourn. The motion carried 7-0, and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Board was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. There being no further business before the O-A board, it was moved by Lundell and seconded by P. Hoeﬂing to adjourn. The motion carried 5-0, and the Odebolt-Arthur Board was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary Kathy A. Leonard, O-A Board Secretary

PRIVATE TRUST FUND #81: Iowa Lakes Community College, FFA Scholarship 250.00 Iowa State University, FFA Scholarship 750.00 Morningside College, FFA Scholarship 500.00 Western Iowa Tech Community Co., FFA Scholarship 250.00 Fund Total 1,750.00 AGENCY FUND #91: BC-IG C.S.D. Activity Account, Reimbursement of Expenses 7,400.00 BC-IG C.S.D.- General Fund, Hot Lunch Payroll Expense 24,137.00 BC-IG C.S.D.-Hot Lunch Fund, Reimbursement of Expenses 16,694.58 Odebolt-Arthur Comm. School, Misc. Reimbursements 23,803.57 Fund Total 72,035.15 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS 565,428.97 September Payroll Wages 397,778.69 FICA 24,213.31 Medicare 5,662.81 IPERS 35,521.68 Insurance 47,796.85 TOTAL PAYROLL $510,973.34

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PO BOX 57, 115 MAIN STREET BATTLE CREEK IA 51006

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(b)

Total actual

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(d)

Revenues and Other Financing Sources

Greetings movie go-ers. The State Theatre in Holstein would like to announce its first two films opening the weekend of Friday, Nov. 4: “Kubo and the Two String” and our first classic, “M*A*S*H” (1970). For more information on advance ticket sales and volunteering opportunities, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page. Show times “Kubo and the Two Strings”— Friday at 7 and 9:20 p.m., Saturday at 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 4:30 p.m. “M*A*S*H”—Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. “Kubo and the Two Strings” (one weekend only): Young Kubo’s (Art Parkinson) peaceful existence comes crashing down

when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey) to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King (Ralph Fiennes) and other gods and monsters to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. Runtime: 101 minutes. Rating: PG (for thematic elements, scary images, action and peril) “M*A*S*H’—(one weekend only): Based on the novel by Richard Hooker, “M*A*S*H” follows a group of Mobile Army Surgical Hospital officers at they

perform surgery and pass the time just miles from the front lines of the Korean Conflict. Led by Captains Hawkeye Pierce (Donald Sutherland) and Trapper John McIntyre (Elliott Gould), they add to the chaos and hilarity of the situation. MASH became the third most popular film of 1970 after “Love Story” and “Airport” and it was nominated for five Academy Awards, including best picture and best director. Runtime: 116 minutes. Rating: PG (adult situations/ language, violence) Coming soon: “Keeping Up With The Joneses,” “Inferno,” “Trolls,” “Dr. Strange.” Classics: “The Red Badge of Courage,” “Kelly’s Heroes” and “Full Metal Jacket.”

Taxes levied on property

122,685

123,704

Less: Uncollected property taxes-levy year Net current property taxes

0 122,685

0 123,704

Delinquent property taxes

TIF revenues

Other city taxes

62,852

63,581

Licenses and permits

1,145

1,425

Use of money and property

5,414

5,655

307,141

119,323

19,117

214,237

233,354

424,655

19,347

500

Intergovernmental Charges for fees and service Special assessments Miscellaneous Other financing sources

56,511

56,454

594,212

214,237

808,449

795,297

Public safety

400,798

401,282

Public works

122,923

82,037

42,302

49,441

Community and economic development

10,211

17,357

General government

26,508

23,017

1,294

2,296

14,160

618,196

589,590

187,551

244,115

618,196

187,551

805,747

833,705

56,511

56,454

674,707

187,551

862,258

890,159

Total revenues and other sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses

Health and social services Culture and recreation

Debt service Capital projects Total governmental activities expenditures Business type activities Total ALL expenditures Other financing uses, including transfers out Total ALL expenditures/And other financing uses Excess revenues and other sources over (under) Expenditures/And other financing uses Beginning fund balance July 1, 2015 Ending fund balance June 30, 2016 Note - These balances do not include held in Pension Trust Funds;

-80,495

26,686

-53,809

-94,862

374,114 293,619

180,206 206,892

554,320 500,511

518,683 423,821

held in non-budgeted internal service funds;

held in Private Purpose Trust Funds and

held in agency funds which were not budgeted and are not available for city operations. Indebtedness at June 30, 2016 General obligation debt

Religious freedom expert to speak in Holstein Internationally renowned expert on religious liberties Col. John Eidsmoe, Esq., will speak at Faith Lutheran Church AALC in Holstein at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. Eidsmoe, a constitutional attorney and theologian, will

discuss “The Myth of Separation of Church and State” and will answer questions following his talk. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served immediately following at the church located at 113 N. Main

St. in Holstein. Eidsmoe is a retired U.S. Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel, historian, professor and author of many books on religious liberties and the role of faith in shaping civilizations for millennia.

Revenue debt TIF Revenue debt

$0 Other long-term debt

$198,000 Short-term debt

$26,572 General Obligation Debt Limit

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PUBLIC NOTICE Commissioner of Elections NOTI CE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given to the eligible electors and qualified voters of the County oflda, State oflowa, that the General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The polls will open at 7:00 AM and close al 9:00 PM. The names of each precinct and the location of each polling place in Ida County will be as follows: #1Ward 1, City of Ida Grove: Ida Grove Rec Center Mtg. Room West, 311 Barnes St., Ida Grove IA #2Ward 2, City of Ida Grove: Ida Grove Rec Center Mtg. Room East, 311 Barnes St., Ida Grove IA #3Ward 3, City of Ida Grove & Corwin Twp.: Ida Grove Rec Center Sr. Room, 311 Barnes St., Ida Grove IA #4City of Arthur; Blaine, Hayes & Silver Creek Twps.: Community Center, 224 S Main St., Arthur IA #5City of Galva & Galva Twp.: Galva City Hall, 116 S. Main, Galva IA #6City of Holslein; Grlggs & Douglas Twps.: Lohff Schumann Comm. Room, 301 Lohff Schumann Dr, Holstein IA #7City of Battle Creek; Maple, Garfield, Grant, Battle & Logan Twps.: Comm. Building, 115 S Main, Battle Creek IA The polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle. For further information, please contact the County Auditor’s Office at 364-2626. A public demonstration of the Voting Equipment to be used in this election began at 9:00 am on Thursday, Sept 29th in the Lower Level of the Courthouse, Ida Grove, Iowa, as published in the Ida County Reminder on Sept. 27, 2016.

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OTHER COUNTY CANDIDATES ON BALLOT: Supervisor District 1 (Precincts 5 & 6) - Creston Schubert (Rep) Supervisor District 2 (Precincts 4 & 7) - Raymond Drey (Rep) and Robert C. Paulsrud (Nom By Pet) OTHER TOWNSHIP CANDIDATES ON BALLOTS: BATTLE TOWNSHIP BLAINE TOWNSHIP Trustees - Cary K. Conover Trustees - Dale Ullrich Clerk Vacancy - Melissa Butcher Kurt Duitsman DOUGLAS TOWNSHIP GALVA TOWNSHIP Trustees - Keith Leonard Trustees - No Candidates Jerry Andresen Trustee Vacancy - No Candidate Clerk Vacancy - No Candidate GRIGGS TOWNSHIP HAYES TOWNSHIP Trustee - Dennis R. Leonard Trustee - Donavan Davenport Kent Dittmer Cordell Knudsen MAPLE TOWNSHIP SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP Trustees - Ronald Riessen Trustees - David Riessen Clerk Vacancy - No Candidate Lyle D. Schaffer

CORWIN TOWNSHIP Trustees - Dennis Sykes GARFIELD TOWNSHIP Trustees - Kyle McBride Ted Paulsrud LOGAN TOWNSHIP Trustee - Danny Hoffman Laurie E. Jones Dated at Ida Grove, Iowa; th this 26 day of October, 2016. /s/ Lorna Steenbock Commissioner of Elections

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Oct. 13 Of icers received 27 calls for service. Among the calls were 10 traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and one 911 transfer. 7:50 a.m.: Animal complaint from the 200 block of Noll Street 8:16 a.m.: Animal complaint from the 2200 block of Highway 59 8:30 a.m.: Animal complaint from the 5900 block of 260th Street 9:48 a.m.: Road hazard reported on Highway 175 10:21 a.m.: Accident reported, damages only, on Highway 175 10:37 a.m.: Emergency transport 11:21 a.m.: Road closure reported on Market Avenue near 310th Street 12:41 p.m.: Suspicious person reported in the 300 block of Railroad Street 2:04 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 2:29 p.m.: Domestic disturbance reported in the 5900 block of 260th Street 6:16 p.m.: Warrant check in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 6:49 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at Willow Dale Wellness Village for fall 8:06 p.m.: Warrant check in the 500 block of Sixth Street–arrest made 8:54 p.m.: Drug offenses in the 500 block of Sixth Street–arrest made Friday, Oct. 14 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops, one alarm, one 911 wrong number and one abandoned 911 call. 8:30 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 500 block of Maple Street for fall 9:48 a.m.: Emergency transport 10:06 a.m.: Fraud reported from the 200 block of Altona Street 12:11 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:36 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 2:03 p.m.: Fraud reported from the 600 block of Taylor Street 3:16 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 3:19 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Quimby Street 4:52 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 5:50 p.m.: Animal complaint on Keystone Avenue near 220th Street 6:06 p.m.: Emergency transport 6:33 p.m.: Warrant check in the 500 block of Court Street 7:37 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 175 near Eagle Avenue 8:34 p.m.: Parking complaint in the 400 block of Third Street 9:01 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive Saturday, Oct. 15 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops and one call to talk to an of icer. 12:13 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of King Street 1:06 a.m.: K-9 search in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:42 a.m.: Accident reported with animal involved on Market Avenue near 130th Street

9:09 a.m.: Welfare check 9:40 a.m.: Animal complaint from the 400 block of Burns Street 11:05 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Second Street 11:09 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Davenport Street 11:23 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 1:05 p.m.: Report of reckless driving–speeding on Highway 175 near Quail Avenue 1:51 p.m.: Warrant check in the 600 block of Burns Street 2:03 p.m.: Report of property recovered, returned, found 3:48 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:22 p.m.: Report of theft/ larceny/shoplifting from the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:31 p.m.: Jail activity–booking and prints 7:17 p.m.: Jail activity– booking and prints 10:02 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 400 block of Moorehead Street 10:19 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported from the 600 block of Second Street Sunday, Oct. 16 Of icers received 33 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and three calls for welfare checks. 4:18 a.m.: Jail activity-booking and prints 8:59 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 9:56 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Eagle Avenue near 140th Street 10:21 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 175 10:52 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Davenport Street 12:23 p.m.: Criminal mischief reported in the 5400 block of 100th Street 12:34 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:27 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 600 block of Walnut Street 4:33 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:13 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported at the Holstein Travel Center 8:11 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 8:37 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Davenport Street 8:46 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Second Street 8:59 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 10:57 p.m.: Extra attention requested 11:31 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 175 Monday, Oct. 17 Of icers received 25 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, three welfare checks and one 911 transfer. 5:55 a.m.: Accident reported with animal involvement on Highway 59 near 290th Street 8:18 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Highway 59 8:34 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:33 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 1:08 p.m.: Missing juvenile 1:45 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of

Third Street 1:51 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of First Street 2:58 p.m.: Emergency transport 3:50 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:51 p.m.: Report of reckless driving–speeding reported on Highway 20 4:06 p.m.: Warrant served with Monona County in the 400 block of Moorehead Street–arrest made 5:26 p.m.: Accident reported, damages only, in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 6:01 p.m.: Emergency transport 8:38 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:53 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 200 block of Jasper Avenue 10:38 p.m.: Report of open door/window in the 100 block of Main Street 11:04 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported to 400 block of Moorehead Street Tuesday, Oct. 18 Of icers received 22 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, three abandoned 911 calls, one 911 wrong number and one 911 transfer. 1:43 a.m.: Animal complaint from the 400 block of Court Street 9:30 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of King Street for fall 11:18 a.m.: Traf ic control on Highway 20 11:22 a.m.: Road closure notice on Faith Avenue near 220th Street 1:33 p.m.: Sex offender registry 2:25 p.m.: Welfare check 2:48 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 100 block of La Casa Court 3:46 p.m.: Welfare check 7:02 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 8:14 p.m.: Emergency transport 9:20 p.m.: Criminal mischief reported in the 2100 block of Keystone Avenue 10:19 p.m.: Welfare check Wednesday, Oct. 19 Of icers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops, two alarms and two welfare checks. 8:24 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 8:36 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Second Street 10:23 a.m.: Warrant check in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:50 a.m.: Road closure on Eagle Avenue near 190th Street 12:52 p.m.: Accident reported, damages only, on German Avenue near 270th Street 3 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Second Street 3:10 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Hamburg Street 4:17 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 5:51 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 6:09 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:14 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:47 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 200 block of Court Street 9:51 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer.

RVMS choir: The Ridge View Middle School choir opened the annual fall vocal concert Oct. 20 at the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein. The seventh and eighth graders sang “It’s Time” and “Coming Home.” Other groups performing were the high school select choir, high school concert choir and the combined choirs. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Holstein Chamber News The Holstein Chamber of Commerce met Oct. 13 at Boulders Inn and Suites with 15 members present. President Sheryl Leonard called the meeting to order at noon. Secretary Teresa Hunt made a correction to the minutes in regards to Lori Leonard–Reyman’s help with the new Holstein brochure. She would like to know more details on what the Chamber is wanting for the brochure, the timeline and what budget will be available. Once that is determined, LeonardReyman will check her schedule and see if she is available to help. The minutes and treasurer’s report were approved. In old business, Hunt reported a meeting is scheduled with Cook Law Firm about the Channel Brite Lights. The welcome committee will meet soon. Any business wanting to include items in the welcome bags, please get the items to Community Bank as soon as possible. Hunt said the FFA from Ridge View High School is willing to help with the trash receptacles along the walking trail. The Holstein branding committee met on Oct. 19 at 8:30 a.m. at city hall. Persons interested in being on the committee or with an idea were encouraged to attend. The Holstein appreciation committee gave an update; a survey will be mailed to addresses in the 51025 zip code. Surveys are to be returned by Dec. 3. The Pumpkin Parade will be Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. with downtown businesses. A group photo in front of the Douglas Country School will take place at 4:20 p.m. Children are encouraged to go out to Good Samaritan Society for trick or treating from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

United Bank of Iowa will host Chamber Coffee on Nov. 3. In new business, Katie Tesch’s Ridge View marketing class did a presentation on the Google workshop that was held recently. The students are willing to visit businesses the afternoons of Oct. 21 and Oct. 26. These are businesses that would like help in verifying their business with Google. Contact Rita Frahm at 712-364-3181 to schedule an appointment. Kathy Vollmar gave an update on Save the State. Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. will be a volunteer sign-up night. The irst movie will be “Kubo and the Two Strings.” It is a children/ family movie and will be showing Nov. 4-5-6. The State Theatre will show current movies on Friday-Sunday and older, classic movies on Mondays and Tuesdays. They will be hosting an omelet brunch on Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holstein Legion, followed by a concert at the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts. The phone number for the State Theatre is 712-368-6226. Leonard presented an e-mail recommending that Hunt be compensated for her work with Chamber. Rita Frahm made a motion to accept the recommendation, but Hunt declined the offer, stating that everyone serves on the Chamber in a volunteer capacity. Marlo Schoer made a recommendation that Chamber members make a donation to the Santa Store that Hunt facilitates on the Chamber’s behalf at Christmas time. Hunt stated that she would accept donations for the Santa Store but does not want to be inancially compensated for her responsibilities as secretary/

treasurer. Leonard presented some possible ideas for a Christmas promotion and tree lighting ceremony for Dec. 3. It was noted that the Kiwanis would host its Toys for Tots soup and sandwich luncheon that day. The Chamber will host a free movie with two showings that day. Jamee Dittmer of Designs by Jamee said she would continue to sponsor the holiday scavenger hunt. It was suggested that Faith Lutheran could possibly have its Live Nativity at the LohffSchumann Memorial Community Center (LSMCC) and the Chamber could host a tree lighting event in the front of LSMCC. The scavenger hunt sheets could be turned in at LSMCC during the tree lighting, and refreshments would be served in the community room afterwards. Watch for further details and times. In other business, Ryan Lacona of Ruan Logistics updated the Chamber on the job fair that is being held on Oct. 28 from 3-6 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at Boulders Inn in Holstein. Currently, 12 businesses will be present for visits by community and area members who are searching for a job. KKIA will have a remote broadcast. It was noted that the Travel Center is now open. The Travel Center is open 24 hours, and Hardees is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Simon Fuller was introduced as the new KCHE sales representative for our area. Fuller is a familiar face to many Holstein businesses as he has worked in our area in the past for KCHE. Teresa Hunt Secretary

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Jack Milner and family would like to express their appreciation for the many acts of kindness & sympathy received during Barb’s recent illness & passing. We would like to thank each & every person who sent a card or flowers, made a memorial donation, attended the service or offered their assistance. We would especially like to thank Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Services & everyone at St. Martin’s Church for their help with the final arrangements. 43-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you for everything you did for Kris’ memorial, whether you brought food, flowers, thoughts, prayers or hugs. It meant a lot. Family of Kris Werner 43-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you, my neighbors, Steve & Jerry, & to Cheryl & Kay for mowing my lawn all summer. Thanks, also, for clearing my garden on both the 15th & 16th. Lawn looks very nice. Ray Sample 43-1t/cra* THANK YOU: The Arthur Emergency Medical Responders & the Arthur Library Board want to thank everyone who attended, donated & helped in any way to support us with our soup supper. Thank you to the Arthur Library Board for the use of the building. Thanks, also, to our families & everyone else for their help. Thanks again. The Arthur Emergency Medical Responders & The Arthur Library Board 43-1t/cra

THANK YOU: The tenants & staff of Golden Horizons Assisted Living would like to express our thanks to Mason Fleenor for grilling rib eye steaks. The meal was delicious! 43-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thank you for ﬂowers, cards, food brought in & all the good thoughts sent my way. Whatever you did, it brightened my days during my unexpected hospital “vacation.” It was all greatly appreciated. Mary Gross 43-1t/cra*

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. 7-tfc/cra

Wanted 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. 40-4t/cra

For Sale FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-3652560. 12-tfc/crags FOR SALE: Water heater, home furnaces, LB White heaters, Infra-Red Tube Shop heaters. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740. 41-tfc/cra FOR SALE: Fleetwood pool table with quarter slot. 7’9” long x 4’8-½” wide. Five cue sticks & crutch with hanging wallholder, balls & rack, $600. Ph. 712-269-4274. 42-2t/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! 43-1t/cra(INCN)* TRACTOR FOR SALE: Late ‘70’s International 1066 Hydrostat drive w/loader bucket & snow blade. Can see at bus barn or call Marc Fowler @ 712-830-5337. Submit bid to: Superintendent Jon Wiebers, 519 E. Maple St., Holstein, IA, 51025, 712-368-4353. Minimum bid of $5,000. 43-1t/cra

Events NOTICE: RE emporium will be open Thursday & Friday, Oct. 27 & 28, & Halloween evening, Monday,Oct. 31, 5–8. Lots of new items, lots of decorations for Halloween, fall & Christmas. Sales on all of our BBQ sauces, Bloody Mary mixes, salsa & seasonings. Green Mountain grills are also on sale, $50 off, & the bags of cooking pellets are on sale for $12 per bag. Stop in & check us out or call anytime to set up an appointment. 712-365-4767 or 712-369-1751. 43-1t/cra NOTICE: Old Man Winter is coming. Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling. 712365-4740. 41-tfc/cra

NOTICE: The Horn Gift Gallery invites you to their “Holiday Sneak Preview.” Be one of the ﬁrst to shop Horn Gift Gallery’s Christmas merchandise on Friday, Oct. 28, from 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in the Hospital Conference Center in Ida Grove. Enjoy coffee and cookies while you browse! 42-2t/cra NOTICE: Battle Creek American Legion Auxiliary is honoring all veterans & their families, deceased veterans’ families & those currently serving in the military & their families with a FREE Soup Supper at the Battle Creek Community Center, Saturday, Nov. 5. Serving from 5-7:30 p.m. Meal includes soup, sandwiches, bars & refreshments. 43-2t/cra*

Help lp Want W nted HELP WANTED: Bartender. Experience a plus, but will train. Flexible hours. Must be 21 & a TAKE-CHARGE PERSON. Hillside. Days/nights. Pick up application at Hillside, or see Randy. Call 712-371-2449. 43-tfc/cra 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 & benefits! Potential of $60,000-plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915, ext. 16. www.qlf.com. 43-1t/cra(INCN)* HELP WANTED: Cook at G-H Upper Elem. In Galva. Approx. 7 hrs. a day. IPERS/EOE. Questions? Contact Shirley @ 712368-4353. Send your résumé/letter of application to: Superintendent Jon Wiebers, 519 E. Maple, Holstein, IA, 51025. 712-368-4353. 43-1t/cra DRIVERS: Sign-on bonus! Vacation, 401k, newer tractors, paper logs. Great pay/benefits! CDL-A, OTR. Universetruck.com. 866-958-7825. 43-4t/cra* NOTICE OF VACANCY: The BC-IG Community School District has the following vacancy for the 2016-2017 school year, start date October 31, 2016. HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATE at the O-A/BC-IG High School in Ida Grove. Hours-8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Those qualified & interested in the position should submit a completed O-A/BC-IG application, letter of interest & qualifications to the building principal, Mr. Patrick Miller, 900 John Montgomery Drive, Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445. Applications are available at any district office or on the school website www.oabcig. org. O-A & BC-IG Community School Districts are Equal Opportunity providers & employers. 43-2t/crags HELP WANTED: FT & PT help wanted: Flexible, evening, part-time openings in feed production in Century Nutrition’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 office at: 201 Jacobs Ave., Ida Grove, Iowa. Or call 712-364-2224, or email your resume to: office@ centurynutritioninc.com. 40-4t/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*

POSITION AVAILABLE: Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove is seeking a Full-time Health Unit Coordinator on the Med/Surg unit. Must possess clerical experience & be proficient in MS Word & Excel. Benefits available. Apply by October 30 on our web site www. hornmemorialhospital.org. EEO. 42-2t/cra HELP WANTED: The City of Ida Grove is seeking an energetic individual for a full-time Deputy Clerk. The ideal candidate must have outstanding customer service skills, perform general accounting, prepare payroll & provide financial reports & statistical reports. In addition, assist the City Clerk, Mayor, City Council & various boards and commissions. Duties include overseeing the City Clerk’s office in the absence of the City Clerk. Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in accounting, office procedures & practices and be a team player. The position is 40 hours per week & has excellent benefits. Applications & complete job description for this position may be obtained at City Hall, 403 Main Street, Ida Grove, IA, 51445. Applications accepted until Oct. 31, 2016. EOE. 42-2t/cra CDL-A DRIVERS: Midwest regional dry van company or O/OPS home every weekend! 2,500 miles/week, no-touch freight. Newer trucks w/APUs, scanners & pre-pass plus! Be home Thanksgiving & Chritmas! Fremont Contract Carriers, 866-641-6914 or visit www.fcc-inc.com. 43-1t/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. 43-1t/cra(INCN)* 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 office located at Midwest Industries. 43-1t/cra

Motor Vehi Vehicles les FOR SALE: 1998 White Ford Econoline E150 van. Six-cylinder, with a handicap lift. Call 712-364-3575. 43-1t/cra*

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NOTICE: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank ﬁlled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek. 32-tfc/cra NOTICE: The Ida CountyAuditor’s Ofﬁce will not be accepting passport applications from October 31-November 7. Sorry for the inconvenience. 43-2t/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: IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 & the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H Johnson, 1-800-535-5727. 43-1t/cra(INCN)* NOTICE: Call today to get your furnace & water heater cleaned & checked. Call Propane Hank @ 712-3654740. www.propanehank.com. 41-tfc/cra

Forr Rent 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. 41-tfc/cra FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. Two-bedroom, onebath apartments. One furnished, one unfurnished. Ph. 712-371-2577. 43-tfc/cra

NOTICE: Call SUNSET TRAVEL for: airline tickets, cruises, tours, complete vacation packages, hotels, cars & any travel that you need. Also have travel gift certiﬁcates. Call 712-3652550 or email sunsettvl@hotmail. com for information or to schedule an appointment. 42-2t PREGNANT? NEED HELP? For conﬁdential 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. 43-1t/cra NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 68 years. Ph. 712-364-2822.

Garage ge Sale S le DOSE GARAGE SALE: Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, October 27, 8-5. Friday, October 28, 8-5. Lots more Christmas items inlots of new in package. Also additions in household, bedding, books, tools, crafts & lots of misc. stuff! 43-1t/crags

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O-A/BC-IG to present â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Guys and Dollsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as fall musical The O-A/BC-IG ine arts department has begun rehearsing this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fall musical, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guys and Dolls.â&#x20AC;? The show will open on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. and have a second showing on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the high school in Ida Grove. The musical is under the direction of Kari Ann Jurgenson, with Jacob Pedersen and Ann Holst as assistant directors. Set in Damon Runyonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to ind the cash to set up the biggest craps games in town, while the authorities breath down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been engaged for 14 years. Detroit turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straightlaced missionary, Sarah Brown, as the result. Guys and Dolls takes viewers from the heart of Times Square to the

cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but, eventually, everyone ends up right where they belong. Cast for the show includes: Gage Thoreson as Angie the Ox; Grant Conover as Benny Southstreet; Daltyn Swanger as Big Julie; Austin Lindner as Billy Floyd the Crapshooter; Sequoia Dobbs as Calvin (Mission Band); Andrew Mace as Harry the Horse; Jarrett Bumann as Jimmy Moran, the Crapshooter; Rhett Ketelsen as Lt. Brannigan; Caspian Carlmark as Micky Donovan and Stephen Stangl as Nathan Detroit. Also, Aedan Hickey as Nicely Nicely; Dallas Hare as Rusty Charlie; Ethan Ernst as Sky Masterson; Carrie Miller as Adelaide; Emma Enrulat as Agatha (Mission Band); Courtney Peters as Arvida Abernathy; Marzia Shivers as General Cartwight; Jenna Henderson as Martha (Mission Band); Sydney Bauer as Mimi and Alyssa Mason as Sarah Brown.

Cast also includes Vandy Mosier as a waitress; Bree Henningsen, Mally Sangpanjun and Grace Holmes as Adelaideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entourage; Amanda Gunderson, Sarah Bergman, Sarah Petersen, Corin Bower and Lindsey Kruse as members of the Misson Band; Grace Holmes, Jillian Ludwig, Taylor Oldham, Ryder Cranston and Alyssa Henderson as Runyons; Josie Wulf, Autumn Schreiber, Madison Schiernbeck, Abigail Bender, Kirsten Dausel and Kelsey Dausel as Bushel and a Peck dancers and Riley Snyder, Elyssa Freese, Sydney Bauer, Cameron Webb, Lizzie Williams and Anna Van Dusen as Take Back Your Mink dancers. Guys and Dolls is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI. Instructions for purchasing tickets will be in the November school newsletter.

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RV marke ng class presents Google workshop The Ridge View High School marketing class recently gave a presentation on Google Business and the data that they have collected on Holstein businesses. Following is the data: Why should your business be veri ied? • You can connect with your customers when they Google your business. • You can manage your business information from anywhere. Hours, location, pictures, address, phone number, website and even reviews. • Google controls 67.6 percent of the U.S. search engine market. • Four in ive consumers use a

search engine to search for local businesses. Research shows that businesses with complete listings are twice as likely to be considered reputable by customers. • Updated business listings can help generate economic value up to $300k a year for a small city. The marketing class’ research: • The class searched 44 businesses in Holstein from a list on the Holstein Chamber of Commerce website—address, phone number, hours, photo, map, website, reviews. • Eight businesses are veri ied with Google. *Thirty-six businesses are not veri ied. The class was able to ind

parts of the information, however, the information was not veri ied and incomplete. Next steps: Marketing students were willing to visit businesses who would like some help verifying their business Oct. 21 and 26. Businesses needed to gather photos, website, business contact information, email, etc. to be able to post a complete business listing. Businesses veri ied were Boulders Inn and Suites, Heritage Bank, KCHe 92.1 and 1440 AM, State Farm Insurance-Adam Henderson (only Ida Grove of ice), Stevenson Studios, Vollmar Motors and Christina Kjar Photography.

Seventh team: Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School mock trial teams will compete in regional competition Nov. 1 in Council Bluffs. Members of the seventh grade team are, Aidan Bower, Nick Larson, Jaxson Claussen, Jackson Godbersen, Mary Carlson and Alexis Ulrich. Back row—Talented And Gifted (TAG) teacher Melissa Jensen, Nainoa O’Brien, Melissa Hewitt, Anna Mogensen, Caleigh Loger and attorney Peter Goldsmith. (Photo submitted)

Google workshop: Members of the Ridge View High School marketing class presented a Google workshop to members of the Holstein Chamber of Commerce Oct. 13. The marketing class will be working with members of other local businesses to assist in getting the businesses online to enhance marketing and assist with connecting with consumers. (Photo by Ida County Economic Development)

Ridge View plans for Red Ribbon Week Eighth team: Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School mock trial teams will compete in regional competition Nov. 1 in Council Bluffs. Members of the eighth grade team are, front from left—Truman Clark, Elle Schroeder, Kylee Dausel, Emma Schirrmacher, Joie Matthies and Zach Dunker. Back row—Talented And Gifted (TAG) teacher Melissa Jensen, Lillian Hoffman, Anna Winterrowd, Eric Sibenaller, Trust Wells and attorney Peter Goldsmith. (Photo submitted)

O-A/BC-IGMS mock trial teams prepare for contest The O-A/BC-IG Middle School Mock Trial teams will travel on Tuesday, Nov. 1, to Council Bluffs to compete at Iowa Western Community College in the 2016 Iowa Middle School Mock Trial Program. Twenty students in the Talented And Gifted program (TAG) are participating in mock trial this year. The middle school has two teams competing. The seventh grade TAG students competing are: Aidan Bower, Mary Carlson, Jackson Godbersen, Melissa Hewitt, Nick Larson, Jaxson Claussen, Caleigh Loger, Anna Mogensen, Nainoa O’Brien and Alexis Ulrich. The eighth grade TAG students competing are: Trust Wells, Emma

Schirrmacher, Anna Winterrowd, Truman Clark, Elle Schroeder, Zach Dunker, Joie Matthies, Eric Sibenaller, Lillian Hoffman and Kylee Dausel. Attorney Peter Goldsmith of Boerner and Goldsmith Law Firm in Ida Grove has contributed his time and expertise to partner in coaching the students. Melissa Jensen is the TAG teacher. This year’s case, the Estate of Alejandro Desa ios versus The Storm Chase, LLC, is a civil case where the Estate of Alejandro Desa ios is prosecuting the defendant for negligence in their extreme obstacle race, causing the death of Alejandro Desa ios. The plaintiff has to prove the defense

is at fault by more than 50 percent to recover damages. The O-A/BCIGMS mock trial teams have been preparing since the beginning of school and are excited to compete. Mock trial is designed to introduce students to the U.S. legal system by providing a challenging, academic competition. In mock trial, students play the roles of attorneys and witnesses as they prepare and present both sides of a hypothetical legal problem. Participants are given a hands-on opportunity to examine the legal process and current legal issues. Mock trial also helps students develop important critical thinking skills.

OAK ecumenical choir Nov. 20 St. Martin Catholic Church will host the Odebolt-ArthurKiron (OAK) nondenominational Thanksgiving service on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Kay Bloyer will be conducting the community choir and all are invited to participate. Rehearsals will be Sunday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m., one-hour before service. Contact Bloyer at 712-2691979 to sign up/questions/info on choir.

West Access annexa on reviewed The Ida Grove Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, Oct. 25, to discuss and review a petition of annexation of the land for the West Access project. Due to printing schedules, minutes of the meeting will be in the Nov. 2 edition of the Ida County Courier.

Galva-Holstein and SchallerCrestland Elementary schools will be participating in Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-28. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, students and faculty are asked to dress in red. Bruce Arant, the author/illustrator of “Simpson’s Sheep Won’t Go to Sleep,” will be presenting during an assembly. The schedule for the day will be as follows: G-H Lower Elementary in Holstein–8:30 to 9:05 a.m., students will be working on picture book illustrating in the

activity room. G-H Upper Elementary in Galva– 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., students will have an illustration workshop in the Galva gym. Each student needs to bring two pencils and two blank sheets of paper and either a clipboard or book for a writing surface. Schaller Upper Elementary– 12:15 to 1 p.m., grades three through ive will have an illustration workshop in the Schaller library. Each student needs to come prepared with two pencils and two

blank pieces of paper. Students will be asked to sit on the loor, so please come prepared with a book or clipboard to write on. Schaller Lower Elementary–1 to 1:35 p.m., grades kindergarten through second will have a picture book illustrating group in the Schaller library. Schaller fourth grade–1:45 to 2:45 p.m., students in fourth grade will be participating in a writer’s workshop in the Schaller library. Students are asked to bring paper and pencils.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Leah Drews, quit claim deed to Richard Drews, Lot 9, Block 8, Schmidt’s Third Addition, Holstein. Richard Drews, warranty deed to Richard and Marian Brosamle, Lot 9, Block 8, Schmidt’s Third Addition, Holstein. Imperial Development, quit claim deed to DGOG Holstein, parcel A of Lot 5, Fouts First Addition, Holstein. Jonathan and Heidi Rydberg, warranty deed to Steven Doyen, 10.46 acres in the NW ½ NWfr ¼, Section 30, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Alex McMullen, Sioux City; Humberto Terrones, Hampton; Denise Jennett, Lakeside; Matthew Rasco, Hornick; Logan Brown, Storm Lake; Gary Feller, Omaha, Neb.; Kevin Woodford, Holstein; Gail Boston, Omaha, Neb.; Justin Frank, Ida Grove; Nancy Osborn, Harlan; Jade Carstensen, Odebolt. Other Sisangviane Mekdara, Sergeant Bluff, expired driver’s license. Humberto Terrones, Hampton, no valid driver’s license.

Jason Hallenbeck, Ida Grove, seat belt. Teresa Heilman, Ida Grove, passing contrary to highway markings or signs. Criminal Mary Loges, Council Bluffs, contempt—failure to pay ine (driving while barred), 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered. John Rothkehl Jr., Sheldon, operate a vehicle without owner’s consent, two years prison, $625 ine suspended. Kayla Traylor, Ida Grove, contempt—failure to pay ine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered. James Anderson, Battle Creek, domestic abuse assault (second offense), two years prison suspended, two years probation, $625. Sandra Bendixen, Ida Grove, violation of a no contact order, seven days in jail, $65 ine suspended. OWI Jeffrey Largent, Cherokee, OWI, two days in jail, $1,250. Judgments and Liens Against Tasha Malone, in favor of General Service Bureau. Against Marilyn Kuehl, in favor of Midland Funding. Against Raen Schechinger, in favor of Erin Leonard. Against James Doxtad, in favor Emily Vollmar. Against Emily Vollmar, in favor of James Doxtad. Dissolution of Marriage James Doxtad and Emily Vollmar, decree or inal support.

Roll off: A blade from a wind turbine rolled off a truck carrying the blade in the area of 270th and Harvest Ave. Thursday. (Courier photo by Roger Rector)

Sac County Annual Manufacturing Day is Oct. 26 On Oct. 18, the Sac County Supervisors signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 26, Manufacturing Day in Sac County. Manufacturing Day is an annual event where manufacturers open their doors to showcase the potential of modern manufacturing and foster interest in manufacturing careers. The mission is to empower manufacturers to improve the public perception of manufacturing careers and the sector’s value to the economic health of the U.S. by connecting them to business improvement, community resources, and nextgeneration workers. There are often many misperceptions about manufacturing environments. Manufacturing Day addresses misperceptions by allowing the manufacturers to open their doors

and show, in a coordinated effort, what 21st century manufacturing is all about. Sac Economic and Tourism Development invited the school districts that either have a school or a community in Sac County to tour local manufacturers. On Oct. 26, 196 students and teachers from East Sac County Middle and High School, Ridge View Middle School and O-A/BC-IG High School will tour the following manufacturers in Sac County: Lundell Plastics Corporation in Odebolt, VT Industries in Sac City, Western Iowa Energy, Inc. in Wall Lake, and Evapco Inc. in Lake View. A representative from Iowa State Extension and Outreach, DMACC and Iowa WORKS will also be touring these manufacturers that day. In support of Manufacturing Day the following businesses have

Free screenings of ‘Being Mortal’ coming Nov. 2 Cherokee Regional Medical Center (CMRC) Hospice is holding a free, community screening of the documentary “Being Mortal” on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the CRMC irst loor conference room. After the screening, audience members can participate in a guided conversation on how to take concrete steps to identify and communicate wishes about end-oflife goals and preferences. Burgess Hospice is holding a free, community screening of “Being Mortal” on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. at the Onawa Community Center. Light refreshments will be served. After the screening, audience members can participate in a guided conversation on how to

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Depu es make warrant, drug arrests On Oct. 13, Mary Frances Loges, 50, of Council Bluffs was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original conviction against her was for driving on a barred license and theft in the ifth degree. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held on a $600 bond. On Oct. 13, Kenneth Daniel Mefferd, 59, of Battle Creek was arrested and charged with two counts of delivery of methamphetamine, both class C felonies; one count of delivery of marijuana, a class D felony and

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sponsored a free boxed lunch from Subway in Sac City for students and teachers: Western Iowa Energy, Evapco, Lundell Plastics, Westside State Bank (Wall Lake), Farmers State Bank (Lake View), United Bank of Iowa (Sac City, Odebolt, Arthur, Ida Grove, Holstein and Galva) and Iowa State Bank (Sac City, Lake View and Odebolt). By working together during and after Manufacturing Day, manufacturers will begin to address the skilled labor shortage they face, connect with future generations, take charge of the public image of manufacturing and

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