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November Calendar

Library Events for November

Early Out Movie Day “Peanuts Movie” - Wed., Nov. 23 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Library CLOSED - Thurs., Nov. 24; Fri., Nov. 25 & Sat., Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving

Keokuk County Historical Society Hours

Closed for Thanksgiving November 23 and 24. Closed for Christmas will be December 22, 28, and 29. Regular hours will resume after New Year’s Day. If there is no school or school is delayed, the KCHS will be closed.

Please call (641-622-3005) to be sure we are open on winter inclement weather days. Regular hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Thanksgiving Mass

Holy Trinity will be holding a Thanksgiving Mass at 7 p.m. on Wednesday November 23

Holy Trinity Blood Drive

The Holy Trinity Catholic Church social action committee will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, November 29 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the Parish Center located at 109 N. Lincoln Street

Holiday Market

A holiday market will be held at Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tour of Homes

The annual tour of homes will be held on Dec. 3 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. For more information contact Jeri Sieren at 319-330-8310

Speech Soup Supper and Festival of Trees

The soup supper and festival of trees will be on Dec. 3 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lagos Acres.

Classical Music at Clear Creek

The Southeast Iowa Chamber Orchestra will be performing at Clear Creek St. Peter and Paul Church on December 4 at 2 p.m.

The church is located at 30832 242nd Street Harper.

Hospice Tree of Memories

The Keokuk County Hospice will be holding a lighting ceremony on Wednesday Dec. 7 in the Keokuk County Courthouse Rotunda at 6:30 p.m. To remember a loved one contact Keokuk County Hospice Auxillary.

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Classifieds 4 Eagle’s Wing 8 Local News 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 Opinion/ Editorial 3 Public Notices 5, 6 Sports 9, 10

Keota Eagles Advocates sign complete at Keota School

The Keota Eagle Advocates sign has been completed in front of the school, giving a nice fresh school spirit look to all who enter

Klein Re-Elected

House Majority Assistant Leader This week, Rep. Jarad Klein (R-Keota) was re-elected by fellow House Republicans as a House Majority Assistant Leader.

“I am honored and humbled to be elected by my peers to serve as an Assistant Leader for our caucus,” said Rep. Klein. “I am excited for the upcoming session where House Republicans will continue to create job opportunities, reduce burdensome regulations on Iowa businesses, and balance the budget by spending less than the state collects.

I would also like to thank my constituents in House District 78 for the honor of representing them in my caucus and in the Iowa House.”

Rep. Klein was just elected to serve his fourth term in the Iowa House. He has served as an Assistant Leader since 2013.

No Shave November raises $100 for KeWash trail

Libertyville Savings Bank donated $100 to Keota unlimited for the KeWash project in exchange for staff participating in No Shave November. Pictured are Josh Smith, Elementary principal, Nathan Carlson, High School principal, Colby Deao, Libertyville Savings Bank, Brian, Shifflett, Robyn Morgan, Libertyville Savings Bank, Michael Jacobsen, Melinda Eakins, Keota Community Visioning and Keota Unlimited, Dan Stout Jarad Klein (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) When not serving in the Legislature, Klein is a family farmer and small business owner in Keota, where he lives with his wife, Rachel. Jarad and Rachel have four children.

Council discusses annexation and tree removal

Amie Van Patten Regional Editor During the regular council meeting on November 21, the city council discussed the annexation for the addresses of 2030, 2034, and 2038 North Keokuk- Washington road.

Due to voluntary annexation by Cindy Detweiler, this annexation would force land owners to join the city and become a part of city property rather than county, due to an island being created with properties that were non-conjoining. The resolution will be sent by the Board of Supervisors to property owners giving them 15 days to respond. Under the annexation, property owners would not be required at this time to tie into the city sewer. However, in the event their septic was to go bad, they would then have to connect. Mark Tinnes was there on the 76 Township behalf. Vision Ag and Cindy Detweiler have signed their paperwork and once the city receives the resolution from the Washington County Supervisors, a letter will be sent to all interested parties.

Robert Michael, City Attorney, was present for a question and answer session pertaining to a council meeting earlier in the year that the council went into closed session.

Michael was able to answer questions that the council had about legal proceedings, how to proceed in the future, and the closed ses-

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sion codes and violations. After discussion, a role call vote was taken to approve the payment of attorney fees accrued. Davis made the motion, seconded by Greiner.

Ayes were made by Hill, Greiner and Davis; while Westendorf and Conrad abstained from voting due to conflict of interest.

During the public works report, Kevin Slaubaugh informed the city that the Alliant building will be torn down soon. Trees on West Keokuk and North Ellis need to come down and property owners have been sent letters. In the event that the owners do not take care of the trees, the city will look into taking them down, which would result in being assessed on the property owner’s property taxes.

The council tabled approving Resolution 2016-24: A resolution accepting the voluntary agreement and consent for demolition and clearing of 206 S Ellis due to still waiting on bids for the completion of the project.

The city discussed changing to the 2015 International property maintenance code and city clerk Osweiler will have the reading of the ordinance at the next council meeting.

The council rescheduled Slaubaugh and Frederick employee evaluation date to December 17 at 6:30 p.m.

The council approved the newsletter and payment of bills. The next city council meeting will be held on December 5.

Keota Tour of Homes: Craig and Robin Hansen Along the tour of homes stops this year, is the home of Craig and Robin Hansen. The Hansen family built their log home three years ago on 58 acres of timber pasture in Dutch Creek Township, Washington County at 1294 275th Street with a beautiful five acre pond. Their setting has been referred to as “Dutch Creek Park and Recreation” by friend and neighbor Traci Waterhouse.

All of the Hansen family members will be assisting with home decorating in some way. Daughter Bethany, has decorated trees, and has made indoor floral and outdoor arrangements. Their grandchildren, Mila (8) and Trax (4) have decorated the “Kids and Grandkids” tree in their favorite colors for this year, while oldest grandsons, Tristan (16) and Cecil (15) have helped with the outside lighting and decorations. Daughter, Carrie and their mothers-in-law will be on hand for the tour and will utilize the two kitchens to prepare the goodies.

Their son Andy will put the finishing touches on any of the log home and outdoor decorating needs. Friend and neighbor, Kathy Brinning, is offering her expertise and decorations to accent our home.

The Hansen home is decorated in a traditional Christmas style with trees, wreaths and garland that give the log home in the country a Currier & Ives atmosphere. On display will be ceramic Christmas ornaments painted by Robin for Craig’s grandmother, a ceramic nativity hand painted by Robin given to her mother as a Christmas gift in 1980, and handmade quilts of ladies in the Keota area that were purchased at auctions or won in a raffle. The family has always observed Christmas with each side of the family, one on Christmas Eve and the oth-

The home of Craig and Robin Hansen is decorated in a traditional style er on Christmas Day for almost 40 years. Now they celebrate Christmas at their home.

Robin states, “We will be offering Christmas goodies during the Tour

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of Homes. Bring the family and enjoy Horse Drawn Wagon Rides around our property until dark. Come see why we retire to our vacation home each night. Merry Christmas!”

Visit Your Friendly Co-op 641-636-3748 or 641-636-3439

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Washington County Blood Drives for the month of December

Washington, IA - Washington Noon Kiwanis Club will host a community blood drive from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Thursday, December 15 at United Presbyterian Church, inside the Fellowship Hall.

Washington, IA - Hy-Vee will host a community blood drive from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 26 at 528 Highway 1, inside the MVRBC Hemobile (parked in the Hy-Vee parking lot).

Bingo

Bingo is held every Friday at the Keota Health Care Center at 1 p.m.

KCSD Board Meeting

The Keota School Board meets the second Thursday of each month, typically at 6:30 p.m.

Keota VFW Auxiliary

The VFW Auxiliary meets the third Tuesday of each month, typically at the VFW building.

Keota Unlimited

Keota Unlimited meets the second Monday of each month in the Libertyville Savings Bank conference room at 7 p.m.

Keokuk County Supervisors

The Keokuk County Supervisors meet weekly on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at the Keokuk County Courthouse boardroom.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Meetings for AA (open) are held in the Wellman Municipal Building basement every Thursday at 8 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Support

Alzheimer’s Support Group meetings are held the first Monday of each month at the Presbyterian Church in Washington at 6:30 p.m.

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MENUS AND CALENDARS Church Services Bethel United Methodist Church

Pastor Nick Needham 319-329-6020 6 miles East of Sigourney on Highway 92.

Website: thebethelumc.org Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

Worship at 10:30 a.m.

Alive at Five every first and third Sunday at 5 p.m.

Holy Trinity Parish

109 N Lincoln St. Pastor Rev. Charles Fladung 641-622-3426 Email - fladungc@diodav.org Deacon Jim Striegel – 641-634-2896 Bookkeeping – Bulletins – Secretary Kara Sobaski – 319-461-4501 Email – kmdotski@hotmail.com Parish Office Phone – 641-6363883 Office hours are - Wednesday & Friday from 9 - 11 a.m.

Bulletin deadline is Wednesday at 9 a.m. For ease in relaying messages for bulletin, send via email to: stmarysgrnyia@telecom.net.

Service is at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays

United Church of Faith

Pastor Michael Druhl 201 North Ellis Street, PO Box 208 Keota, IA 52248-0208 (641)636-3825 keotaucf@cloudburst9.net - email www.keotaucf.org - webpage Keota UCF – face book page Sunday Worship Service - 9 a.m.

Youth Sunday School – 9:15-10 a.m.

(3 year olds thru Kindergarten) Church office will be closed on Thursday (Thanksgiving ) and Friday this week.

Sunday, November 27 - Liturgist: Cherie Westendorf Usher: Margie Brinning Greeters: Sharon & Denny Lyle & Rita Dill & Joan Brees Candle Lighters: Sharon & Denny Lyle Musicians: Jane Edwards & Janie Westendorf Sunday, November 27 – Advent Party @ 4 p.m. Meet to go to KHCC for caroling.

Monday, November 28 - Food orders are due @ Keota Eagle Foods Wednesday, November 30 – Kids Club

Grace Family Church

Rev. Dar Eckley, Pastor 23536 Hwy. 78, Box 64, Ollie Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m; Sunday school-10:15 a.m.

RocKnowledge Youth Group is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Holy Trinity Catholic Parish

Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-636-3883 109 N. Lincoln St., Keota Saturday Night Mass: 5 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Ollie Baptist Church

Gary Reeves, Pastor 641-667-2841 208 South 3rd St Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays: 9 a.m. Sewing and Quilting

Prairie View United Methodist Church

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Pastor, Dave Peterson 27131 Highway 78, Ollie Sun, August 14 9 a.m. Sunday Worship w/ Communion, followed by fellowship Tuesday, August 16 9 a.m. Bible Study Sunday, August 21 9 a.m. Sunday Worship followed by fellowship

Richland United Methodist Church

Tim Schoepf, Pastor 106 W. South St., Richland Phone: 319-456-2251 Worship Times: Adult Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph

Rev. David Brownfield 235 11th St. Wellman Sunday Mass at 8 a.m.

Ss. Joseph and Cabrini

Rev. Robert Striegel St. Joseph, 1174 Reed St., East Pleasant Plain and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 308 W. Main, Richland Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Sacrament of Penance 8 a.m. Sunday

Keota Senior Center Lunch Menu

Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, November 23: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, poultry gravy, broccoli cuts, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine, pumpkin pie, skim milk, dressing Friday, November 25: Closed for thanksgiving Monday, November 28: Chili with beans, confetti coleslaw, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine, five cup salad with yogurt, skim milk Wednesday, November 30: Roast pork loin in gravy, baked potato, sour cream, sautéed zucchini, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine, orange wedges, skim milk Milk, Whole Wheat and Whole Grain Bread/Muffins and Margarine are offered with all meals. This menu provides a general balanced diet that meets the RDA’s/RIA’s for adults.

Keota CSD Breakfast and Lunch Menu

This menu is subject to change.

Wednesday, November 23 Breakfast: Whole grain cereal, string cheese, apples, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Chili, whole grain corn chips, cauliflower and cucumbers, cinnamon roll, orange smilies Thursday, November 24 Breakfast: No school Lunch: No school Friday, November 25 Breakfast: No school Lunch: No school Monday, November 28 Breakfast: No school Lunch: No school Tuesday, November 29 Breakfast: Whole grain pancakes, peaches, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Chicken pattie, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, whole wheat roll and jelly (9-12), orange wedges Wednesday, November 30 Breakfast: Cheese omelet, whole grain toast, orange smiles, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Taco burger on a bun, leaf lettuce and tomatoes, refried beans, black beans and corn salsa, whole grain corn tortilla chips (9-12), sliced pears

Goodwin Senior Dining Menu

November 23-November 29 November 23 Roast turkey, sweet potatoes, sage dressing, cranberry relish, pumpkin pie November 24 Closed for Thanksgiving November 25 Closed for Thanksgiving November 28 Salmon Loaf, creamed potatoes and peas, fruit dessert

Keota Music Boosters Birthday Calendar

November 16- November 30 November 16-Shaun Greiner, Sharon Hahn, M/M Randy Flander, M/M Peyton Simien November 17- Carol Gretter, Tim Flynn, Cayla Wickencamp November 18- Roger Beinhart, Ainsley Jeffries November 19- Lexus, Detweiler, Pam Luers, Amy Berg, Chad Sieren, Crystial Wright, M/M Ed Hahn, M/M Lester Wehr November 20- Debbie Witzman, Robin White, M/M Dick Morrison November 22- Brooke Beinhart, Steve Dill, Ron Merz, M/M Michael Gearhart November 23- Kade Greiner, Luann Cave, Caden Clarahan, Carlee Sexton, Zane Snediger November 24- Sarah Greiner, Dick Morrison, Joel Pieffer, Vickie Altenhofen November 25- Josh Carr, Neil Clarahan, Addison Purkeypile, Esther Snakenberg November 26- Matthew Clarahan, Amy Green, Carson Friese, McKenzie Greiner, M/M Brent Greiner, M/M Michael Sprouse November 27- Madelyn Baetsle, Owen Morris, Brittany Baumert, M/M Lonnie Hahn November 28- Chelsea Fagen, Holly Flynn, Wesley Greiner, Mary Miller, Chase Berg November 29- Brooke Donald, M/M Randy Radloff

Ryan Sieren, Chris Heisdorffer and John Conway (WCRF board)

Keota Volunteer Fire Department receives Riverboat grant

Amie Van Patten Regional Editor The Keota Volunteer Fire Department received a grant in the amount of $19,850 from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation. Keota applied for the grant to help with the purchase of Breathing Apparatuses.

Chief Ryan Sieren states, “The

Foundation grant will match our local Fire Department 50 percent for the replacement of six breathing apparatuses. This is one of the most used pieces of equipment of the firefighter’s gear.”

Ryan Sieren and Chris Heisdorffer were present to receive the grant during the award ceremony.

Keokuk County 4-H Awards Night to Be Held The Keokuk County 4-H Program and the Keokuk County 4-H Youth Council will host their annual 4-H Awards Night on Saturday, December 3, 6 p.m. at the Keokuk County Exposition Hall located on the Expo Fair Grounds in Sigourney. All Keokuk County 4-H’ers and family members, club leaders, Expo supertendents, Expo Fair Board, and 4-H supporters are invited and encouraged to attend.

The evening will begin with a potluck meal at 6 p.m., with the Awards Program to follow at 6:30 p.m. This is an evening to acknowledge and honor the hard work and efforts that

our 4-H’ers, club leaders, and 4-H supporters put towards the Keokuk County 4-H Program.

This evening is organized by the Keokuk County Extension Staff, and the Keokuk County 4-H Youth County Council. Please bring a covered dish to share. Desserts will be provided by County Youth Council members. Pulled pork sandwiches will be provided by Andy Hinnah and Mycogen Seeds.

For more information about the Keokuk County 4-H Awards Night, contact the Keokuk County Extension Office at 641-622-2680.

Keota participates in Leadership Conference Students from FFA chapters across Iowa attended the Discovery, 212o and 360° Leadership Conferences.

These conferences are an activity of the National FFA Organization made possible by title sponsor Syngenta as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

Lexi Black, Frankie Johnson, Jaime Schulte and Jill Schulte, members of the Keota FFA Chapter attended the event November 12, 2016 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.

Discovery – a program offered specifically for 7th and 8th grade students and focuses on shifting the leadership focus from “me” to “we” while utilizing the FFA Mission.

Participants learned about emotional growth, opportunities in agriculture, and how to become a servant leader.

212° - the temperature at which water boils – focuses on taking students to the boiling point of leadership. At 211° water is extremely hot, but just one more degree gets us to the next level. The one-day 212o Leadership Conference is focused on student development and helps FFA members become aware of all aspects of personal growth.

FFA members attended sessions on finding their passions and core virtues, decision-making, character,

Left to right: Jill Schulte, Jaime Schulte, Lexi Black, Frankie Johnson and building connections. Students leave this experience with a personal plan for self-improvement.

360° - takes students full circle in terms of chapter leadership. The one-day 360° conference is focused on the importance of vision and how to become a visionary leader.

Students spent their time in sessions understanding the importance of having a vision for their chapter, setting goals, recruiting followers, being persistent, and tracking success. Students leave this conference

with the necessary understanding and skills to be a person of influence in their chapters and communities.

This school year, more than 7,500 students across the nation will participate in a 212o or 360o Leadership Conference. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 649,355 student members who belong to one of 7,859 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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Clear Creek Heritage Association Presents . . .

Classical Music Concert at Clear Creek Sunday, December 4 - 2:00 p.m.

at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Clear Creek • 30832 242nd St., Harper (6 Miles SE of Harper; 6 Miles SW of Keota • Look For The Steeple)

Come Hear This Classical Music Concert Presented By The Southeast Iowa Symphony Chamber Orchestra Conducted/Directed by Robert McConnell

Donations Welcome ClearCreekHeritageAssociation.org

For More Information Call 319-461-3281

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Never Too Late Age of The Geek

By Travis Fischer 2016 is definitely the year of unexpected things. The Cubs won the world series, that… other thing happened (we’ll get back to that next week), but most exciting for me is the news that “Young Justice” will be getting a third season.

“Young Justice,” for those that don’t know, was an animated series from Warner Bros. Animation that centered around a team of DC Comics sidekicks. It easily ranks among the best super hero shows that Warner Bros. has produced, and that’s no small feat.

By all accounts, “Young Justice” should not have worked. Half the cast consisted of obscure characters that even few comic fans would recognize and the show didn’t adapt any pre-established incarnation of the Teen Titans or Young Justice from the comic books. Instead of adapting a particular era of continuity from the DC comics, the show mixed and matched characters and histories in a way that made them familiar, but distinct.

Abandoning the episodic, continuity-free style of other shows of its time, “Young Justice” felt like a return to the older “Justice League Unlimited” series, with character driven episodes, a heavy emphasis on continuity, and an overarching story. Ironically, for being a show about teenage super heroes, “Young Justice” is probably the most mature series Warner Bros. Animation has ever made, with characters growing up, making hard decision, and occasionally dying for the cause.

The show took big risks and they paid off in big ways for fans of good super hero drama.

Unfortunately, it didn’t pay off for the toy executives that funded the show and it was canceled after two seasons.

“Young Justice” was funded based

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on a toy deal with Mattel and while the show itself generated critical acclaim, that acclaim didn’t translate into action figure sales. When Mattel canceled the toy line, the show went with it. Like so many other great shows, “Young Justice” ended before its time.

This is not uncommon. The animation landscape is littered with great shows that got cut down in their prime, often on cliffhangers that will forever go unresolved.

Since 2013, it seemed like “Young Justice” would join the ranks of “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Wolverine and the X-Men.” In spite of this grim reality a surprisingly persistent fanbase has been pestering showrunner Greg Weisman about a third season. Much like how Joss Whedon to this day still fields questions about “Firefly” coming back, Weisman has the somber task of shooting down the hopes of fans looking for a chance that “Young Justice” could see a revival. I’ve seen it in person.

The sad reality is that no amount of fan petitions and internet chatter is going to bring back a show that didn’t turn a profit.

Or is it?

Earlier this year, “Young Justice” made it to Netflix and Weisman changed his tune, hinting that fans should take the opportunity to rewatch it. Since then rumors have circulated about Netflix funding the much desired continuation.

The petitions came back, the internet chatter increased, and finally, two weeks ago, Warner Bros. Animation announced that “Young Jus-

tice” was coming back.”

This does not happen. For a show to get canceled as a financial failure, only to be revived three years later, is unprecedented as far as I know.

It’s not confirmed that Netflix will be financially backing the new season, but that appears to be the most likely scenario. If so, that’s something of a game changer.

Since the 80s, the animation industry has been heavily tied to the toy industry. Toy lines weren’t created to profit off of cartoons, cartoons were created to advertise for toy lines. This practice is still prevalent today, though to a lesser degree. The fact remains though that, in many cases, the number of people watching a show doesn’t matter when it comes to deciding if the show will continue. The only viewers that matter are the ones that also go out and buy into the toy line.

Netflix obviously doesn’t have that interest. Their financial model is to throw money at popular things to convince as many people as possible to stay subscribed for another month. For Warner Bros., this makes “Young Justice” a much easier sell. They know they have a rabid fanbase that will go to great lengths to watch the show. That’s exactly the kind of thing Netflix is looking for.

Who would have thought that undying fandom and pointless internet petitions could actually get something done?

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and wants a second season of ABC’s “Sonic the Hedgehog.” It’s only been 22 years.

There’s still time for a revival, right?

Washington County Riverboat Fall 2016 Grants 1 Ainsworth Community Together.......................................Frames, Electrical, & Plumbing................................ $4,589 2 Keota Volunteer Fire Department ......................................Breathing Apparatus Replacement .........................$19,850 3 Washington Athletic Boosters ............................................Softball Scoreboard Improvement ......................... $12,000 4 Sigourney Community Schools ..........................................Weight Room Equipmen ........................................... $6,125 5 City of Brighton.....................................................................Cemetery Refurbishment ...........................................$7,770 6 Washington County Genealogical Society .......................Book Preservation ...................................................... $2,361 7 Richland Community Club .................................................Kitchen Facilities in Shelter .................................... $27,000 8 Kalona Historical Society ....................................................Kalona Streetscape Project ...................................... $35,000 9 Church of St. Mary ...............................................................Roof For Church ..........................................................$7,850 10 Riverside Ball Association .................................................Batting Cage Replacement ........................................ $6,957 11 HACAP .................................................................................Freezer and Cooler Replacement............................$60,000 12 Mid-Prairie Community Schools .....................................Eyes on iPads .............................................................$40,236 13 Ainsworth Community Church .......................................Infrastructure Update .............................................. $32,319 14 Columbus Community Medical Facilities Assoc. Ambulance Expansion ..........................Phase 2 ........................................................................ $10,000 15 Wellman Heritage Society .................................................Museum Roof Replacement .......................................$7,350 16 Winfield Community Development Group ...................Community Pool ......................................................$50,000 17 Community Foundation of Wash County ......................Endowed Funds Transfer........................................... $8,700 18 City of Kalona ......................................................................Community Center Exercise Equip ..................... $100,000 19 St Joseph &Cabrini Church ...............................................Masonry Repair .......................................................... $5,300 20 Washington Community Schools ....................................Stewart Playground Renovation .............................$50,000 21 Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity ...................................Home Ownership in Riverside ............................... $10,000 22 Wellman Chamber .............................................................Portable Gas Grill ...................................................... $4,000 23 Eastern Iowa Honor Flight ................................................Honor Flight .............................................................. $10,000 24 Washington County Extension ........................................Women in Ag Conference .........................................$4,000 25 Highland Community Schools .........................................MacBook’s..................................................................$50,000 26 Washington Economic Development Group .................Regional Recreation & Trail Plan ...........................$30,000 27 Washington County Conservation ..................................Kiwi Ave Enhancement Project .............................. $27,846 28 Tri-Rivers Conservation Foundation ..............................Bike Trails .................................................................. $35,000 29 City of Keota ........................................................................Kewash Trailhead .....................................................$50,000 30 Keokuk County ...................................................................Lake Belva Deer Trail ............................................... $82,436

From the mouth of Babes

What food do you look forward to having on Thanksgiving?

Mark Van Wyngarden, Financial Officer, and Portia Bisgard, Closing Specialist from Farm Credit Services of America, present Michele Sieren with a $1,000 check to the the extension office’s Pick a Better Snack Program.

Farm Credit Services of America donates to Keokuk County Pick a Better Snack Program Mark Van Wyngarden, Financial Officer and Portia Bisgard, Closing Specialist from Farm Credit Services of America presented Keokuk County 4-H/Youth Educator Michele Sieren with a check for the amount of $1,000 to go towards the costs of the Keokuk County Extension and Outreach’s Pick a Better Snack Program.

The Pick a Better Snack program is designed to motivate and encourage young children to make healthier food choices and to become

more physically active. For the past 6 years, Keokuk County Extension and Outreach staff have delivered the Pick a Better Snack Program to youth in schools across Keokuk County. Currently the program is being delivered in Sigourney and Keota Schools, and will be delivered to youth at Tri-County Schools in the spring of 2017.

“Our program is very fortunate to have sponsors like Farm Credit Services of America. Our staff wouldn’t

be able to deliver this program without the support of funds from area organizations and businesses,” states Michele Sieren of Keokuk County Extension and Outreach. “We do this for our youth, helping them make better choices for their future.”

The 2016 – 2017 Pick a Better Snack Program sponsors include Farm Credit Services of America, Libertyville Savings Bank, and Keokuk County Extension and Outreach.

For more information about the Pick a Better Snack Program, to become a sponsor, and/or have it delivered to a school near you please contact the Keokuk County Extension Office @ 641-622-2680.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran.

Direct inquiries to Ross Wilburn, 515-294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu.

Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Kindergarten Zachary Flynn-Turkey Samuel Luerkins- Lots of pie Kyleigh Kavitz- spaghetti Dante Nava- nuggets First Grade Keegan Clark- turkey Ella Greiner- peach pie Rheal White- stuffing Elyse Lyle- mashed potatoes and gravy Karley Greiner- pumpkin pie Halle Heisdorffer- turkey Second Grade Liam Starbuck- Turkey Tucker Sprouse- bread rolls Blake Peterson- stuffing Emily Conger- turkey Maya Dalton- turkey Third Grade Emily Moeller- turkey Dakota Dodd- Grandma’s pumpkin pie Lillian Erhart- turkey

Melissa Fagen

Skyler Pringle- ham Fourth Grade Dylan Weber- stuffing Ava Greiner- Turkey and pumpkin pie Caden Clarahan- Turkey Jax Weber- Grandma’s apple pie, because it is the BEST! Sixth Grade Annadell Tusing- potatoes and pumpkin pie Macie McDonald- oreo fluff Jocelyn Purkeypile- ham with pineapple juice on it

Hills Bank and Trust Company Announces the Following Promotion:

Melissa Fagen was recently promoted from Credit Officer to First Vice President, Credit Administration in the Hills office located at 131 Main Street. Melissa is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and has been with the bank since 2014. She is the daughter of Phil and Lisa Heisdorffer of Keota.

She and her husband Ryan currently live in Keota.

Riverside 4H Club minutes The Riverside 4-H Club met on November 13, 2016 at the Keokuk County Extension Office. The meeting was called to order by President Jacob Bombei at 7 p.m. Our roll call was given by Secretary Brandt Molyneux, asking what the member’s favorite food is was at Thanksgiving.

The Treasurer’s Report was given by Hayley Abell.

Old Business Discussed We discussed the ISU Beef Blast Workshop that is going to be held December 3 at Iowa State University.

We have no members going.

New Business Discussed Awards Night will be held at the Keokuk County Expo Hall on December 3, 2016 at 6 p.m. in Sigourney. Pulled pork sandwiches will be provided by Andy Hinnah and Mycogen Seeds. Drinks and table service will also be provided. All families are asked to bring a covered dish or two to share. 4-H County Council members will provide desserts.

Our next meeting/Christmas party will be held December 11, 2016 at

Riverside 4-H Club the Keokuk County Extension Office. Each member is asked to bring a gift under the price of $10 for a gift exchange. The club activity, “Save Sammy” was presented by Riverside 4-H Leaders, Kristin Woods and Amber Thompson.

Installation of Officers for the 2016-2017 4-H year were also inducted into their new officer posi-

tions. New Officers are: President Jacob Bombei, Vice President Nolan Wehr, Secretary Brandt Molyneux, Treasure Hayley Abell, and Reporter Mackenzie Sieren.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. by President Jacob Bombei.

Respectfully Submitted, Mackenzie Sieren-Riverside 4-H Club Reporter

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CARDS OF THANKS Thank you all so much for being a part of celebrating my 90th birthday! I appreciate the open house at the church, the love, kindness and thoughtfulness shown to me by my family, church family, friends, neighbors and everyone for food, visits, cards, flowers, gifts, smiles and hugs, phone calls and friendship extended to me as we celebrated my 90th birthday. I am still receiving Happy Birthday wishes. Each memory is very special to me. Wilma Wright.

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Privatized Medicaid provides mixed results for service providers It’s been over seven months since the rollout of Iowa’s privatized Medicaid program. Governor Terry Branstad set the program in motion last year, signing over the state’s administration of Medicaid services to three Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) with the expectation that privatized service would cost less than the state managed system.

Originally scheduled to transition in January, the rollout was delayed for four months to give the MCOs time to adequately build their network of providers. Since April, Iowa’s Medicaid recipients have had their benefits managed by one of the three MCOs; Amerigroup Iowa, Inc., AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa, Inc., or UnitedHealthCare Plan of the River Valley, Inc. The switch from state run to privatized Medicaid has been a controversial decision, with many Iowa providers protesting the added administrative cost of dealing with three different for-profit companies to receive Medicaid reimbursements. Denied claims or incomplete payments are commonly heard complaints from healthcare providers that deal with the for-profit companies.

“We continue to struggle with managed care organizations paying the correct amounts,” said Jeanene Chipp, Business Office Manager at Franklin General Hospital. “We have some patient accounts that have been corrected three times because the MCOs are paying incorrectly.”

Chipp cites lack of communication between the hospital the MCOs as a real issue. Inaccurate information about patients and doctors within the three MCO systems has proven difficult to correct, resulting in paperwork being sent to the wrong hospital or claims being denied in spite of being correctly filled out.

“As an example, Dr. Lauffer is set up in some MCO systems as still being at her previous practice in

Rockford,” said Chipp. “If one of her patients sees another provider from Franklin Medical Center, their claim is denied because it doesn’t register that provider is in the same network as Dr. Lauffer, now practicing in Hampton. We have been trying for months to get the problem corrected with no success.”

With three MCOs each having their own standards for paperwork, large medical providers have seen their administrative workload increase as they juggle multiple versions of forms.

“There are definitely extra costs associated with the new system,” said Kim Price, CEO of Franklin General Hospital. “The thing that we’re battling most is the aggravation of dealing with three different payers, each having their own contracts, applications, and procedures.

It’s frustrating for us and it’s very confusing for our patients.”

Price says that the loss of locally based case managers is a concern for patients as well as hospitals. Loss of personalized service may result in complications that could have serious effect for the most vulnerable.

“There is so much time being spent on the problems with implementation of the system that there isn’t enough time to actually assign case workers to those clients who need managed care,” said Price.

“The main benefit to the consumer is almost completely lacking with the MCOs, so not only did some of these people lose parts or all of the team they have been relying on for continuity of care, but those roles are not being filled. Rather than being seen less as a result of their managed care, they may actually be visiting the clinic and ER more.”

Questions about the cost effectiveness of managed care also continue to rise as the MCOs report financial losses since taking on the responsibility of managing the state’s Medicaid system.

“The Iowa MCOs are already

reporting losing millions of dollars, prompting them to request, and receive, $33 million additional state funds,” said Scott McIntyre, Vice President of Communications for the Iowa Hospital Association.

“Similar scenarios have played out in other states, where having endured the trauma of switching to a privatized system, they are all but forced to give into the MCOs demands rather than switch back.”

Franklin General Hospital isn’t the only entity having issues with the MCOs. Back in July, ABCM Corporation reported that MCOs had failed to pay $3.3 million in Medicaid reimbursements.

ABCM Corporation has declined to comment further on the matter.

On the other hand, Russell Wood, the Community Services Director for Franklin County, has been very vocal about his opposition to the privatization of Medicaid. Before the transition, Medicaid services were managed by county providers, who provided local case management for Medicaid recipients. Franklin County is part of Central Iowa Case Management, a conglomeration of area counties sharing resources to provide Medicaid services.

The loss of Medicaid reimbursements cut off a large source of funding for county services, effecting services they provide for both Medicaid recipients and other county residents.

Ironically, when the transition to MCOs was delayed for four months after it was determined they weren’t prepared for their January 1 roll out, it was Central Iowa Case Management that had to fill in the gap.

Providing these services was a challenge since, in anticipation of losing their funding, Central Iowa Case Management lost half of their staff. Twelve people left to work for the various MCOs in December of 2015, leaving the county services undermanned when they needed to fill in the gap between January

and April.

“We had huge caseloads,” said Wood.

As of September, while the majority of AmeriHeath and UnitedHealthCare’s claims have been paid, Amerigroup had paid only $857 out of $32,500 worth of claims. In total, Central Iowa Case Management is owed $37,843 for services provided to the MCOs. These are expenses that will likely be absorbed by county budgets.

“When certain people in Des Moines say that we are saving money, I would ask how much of that money is being paid by the tax payers,” said Wood.

However, not every Medicaid provider is reporting problems with working with the MCOs. While large scale providers are struggling with missing payments, smaller scale providers that accept Medicaid say that things have been more or less the same.

“It’s really working better for me,” said Jay Hickman, owner of Hickman Chiropractic. “I’m in network with one of them and they treat me better than old Medicaid did. It seems these guys process quicker.”

Hickman has signed on with Amerigroup, but will accept patients on AmeriHealth as well. Because he’s not contracted with them, AmeriHealth only pays two thirds of the claim and Hickman absorbs the rest. Of the three MCOs, Hickman doesn’t accept UnitedHealthcare, having had negative experiences with them in the past.

Likewise, Koenen & Collins Chiropractic also says that the transition has gone well.

“The transition into it took time and was a little inconvenient, but since April the transition has actually been smooth for us,” said Pam Koenen, office manager at Koenen & Collins Chiropractic.

With a little more than a quarter of their patients using Medicaid in one form or another, Koenen & Collins

NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF THE INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Public notice is hereby given to the qualified voters in the Indian Hills Community College District, that a special election in and for said district will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 for the Public Measure Question. Polls will be open at Noon and close at 8:00 p.m.

Electors living in the Keota School District will be voting at the Libertyville Savings Bank – North Door Entrance, Keota.

Electors living in the Pekin School District have three (3) polling places as follows: Voters in Locust Grove Township, Polk Township and the City of Packwood; all located in Jefferson County will be voting at the Ollie Community Center, Ollie, Iowa. Also voters in Jackson Township, East Lancaster Township, City of Ollie, Steady Run Township, and the City of Martinsburg, all located in Keokuk County will be voting at the Ollie Community Hall, Ollie, Iowa.

Voters in Black Hawk Township located in Jefferson County and Clay Township located in Washington County, will be voting at the City Hall, Richland, Iowa. Also voters in Clear Creek Township, Richland Township, and the City of Richland, all located in Keokuk County, will be voting at the Richland City Hall, Richland, Iowa.

Voters in Benton Township, and the City of Hedrick, located in Keokuk County will be voting at City Hall, Hedrick, Iowa. Also voting at the Hedrick City Hall will be voters in the Competine Township,

Dahlonega Township, Highland Township, and Pleasant Township, all located in Wapello County.

Electors living in the Sigourney School District will be voting at the Keokuk County Expo Hall, Sigourney.

Electors living in the Tri County School District will be voting at the Thornburg City Hall, Thornburg.

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 by telephone at (641) 622-2320 or email auditor@keokukcountyia.com

To be qualified to vote, every elector must be registered to vote as required by Chapter 48A, Code of Iowa 2015. This notice is given pursuant to the provision of Sec. 49.53 and 49.73 Code of Iowa 2015.

Sample ballots will be posted in each precinct.

Christy Bates

Keokuk County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections

is contracted with all three MCOs and report that the new system has been working just as effectively as the previous one.

“I can’t say it’s that much different for the pharmacy,” said Wendal Speake, co-owner of Korner-Whipple Pharmacy. “There was a little lag in the beginning, but in the pharmacy business there’s always four to six weeks of delay. Quite honestly, I was surprised it went as smoothly as it did.”

Korner-Whipple provides Medicaid services to all three MCOs, but they do not deal with them directly.

The pharmacy is part of a group that deals with the bulk purchasing and distribution of pharmaceuticals.

Medicaid claims are passed from Korner-Whipple to this third party group for processing.

If there is one criticism that Speake has about privatized Medicaid, it’s that the MCOs no longer pay for over-the-counter medication. Common items like Tylenol or iron supplements were covered by Medicaid under the state run system, however the MCO’s only cover prescription medication.

“What was a covered item has now become an extra expense,” says Speake.

Third party billing is also used at the Sheffield Care center. With about half of their residents on Medicaid, the care center contracted with a billing service to do the administrative work.

“I think things are going pretty well for us,” said Chris Ruger, administrator at the Sheffield Care Center.

Ruger says that at first there were communication issues, but the kinks are starting to get worked out.

“They seem to have that sorted now,” said Ruger. “It’s been a lot better.”

Not every Medicaid provider is directly attached to the healthcare industry either. The Hampton-Dumont School District provides services to students that qualify for Medicaid, such as para-educators and special transportation. Medicaid reimbursements supplement the district’s special education fund.

While the school district does have a staff member for managing Medicaid claims, the school also sends those claims through a third party company.

“The billing company will check it over to make sure everything is in alignment,” said district nurse Ann Bobst.

Keokuk County Board Proceedings KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 14, 2016 The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors met in special session, Monday, November 14, 2016 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members were present.

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes and motion carried.

Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the minutes of November 7, 2016 as submitted.

All ayes and motion carried.

Various board and committee reports were held. Wood attended Pathfinders and RUSS meetings. Berg attended the Regional Mental Health meeting. Hadley had no meetings to attend last week.

Discussion of old/new business and public comment was held. The various board and committee resolutions were reviewed for Board of Supervisor member appointment and alternate thereof, as well as the official holiday resolution for calendar year 2017. Formal action of said resolutions will take place in December.

Steve McAdams entered to request half a load of rip/rap to place around the culvert he reconstructed and was directed to report said matter to the Engineer’s Office. Discussion arose regarding the un-incorporation of Mount Union.

Deke Wood commented it is not final unless it is approved at the State level. Drew Sanders, Assessor entered to inquire about the ID badge system and where the Supervisors were on additional credit cards due to payment arrangement of tracking system. It was suggested to use the current credit card since a decision has not been made on said matter to date.

Met with Emergency Management Coordinator Smith regarding purchase of software for ID system. The hazmat fund will purchase the software in the amount of $2,715.60 as previously approved.

On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.

The above and foregoing information is a summary of the minutes taken at the above indicated meeting. The full and complete set of minutes are recorded and available at the office of the Keokuk County Auditor.

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The school accepts Medicaid benefits from all three providers and hasn’t reported any issue with receiving payments for services since the transition.

“It has not affected our ability to claim,” said H-D Superintendent Todd Lettow. “Fortunately they’re still paying schools.”

While not every Medicaid service provider is reporting issue, many still have troubles. In a survey of more than 400 providers from this summer, nine out of ten reported that privatized Medicaid had increased their administrative expenses and two thirds reported that they are not getting paid on time and aren’t being reimbursed the full amount when they are paid.

It’s impossible to tell if these problems are due to the rough start-up of the program or if this will be an ongoing issue, but with Governor Branstad in office backed by a Republican controlled legislature Medicaid administration is unlikely to return to state control.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF REAL ESTATE CONTRACT TO: Michael Aery, address and whereabouts unknown, and Angela Aery, address and whereabouts unknown You and each of you are hereby notified: (1) The written contract dated October 19, 2012, and executed by Donald F. Bermel and Margaret A. Bermel as vendors, and Michael Aery and Angela Aery as vendees, recorded October 19, 2012; in the office of the Keokuk County Recorder, recorded as document reference number 2012-1652, for the sale of the following described real estate: Lot Three in Block Sixteen, Original Plat, City of Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa.

Recorded as document reference number 2012-1652 of the Recorders office of Keokuk County of Iowa has not been complied with in the following particulars: (a) Contract Payment due July 10, 2016 425.00 (b) Contract Payment due August 10, 2016 425.00 (c) Contract Payment due September 10, 2016 425.00 (d) Contract Payment due October 10, 2016 425.00 (e) Contract Payment due November 10, 2016 425.00 (f) Property taxes due September 2016 398.00 Total $2,523.00 (2) The contract shall stand forfeited unless the parties in default, within 30 days after the completed service of this notice, shall perform the terms and conditions in default, and in addition pay the reasonable costs of serving this notice.

(3) The amount of attorney fees claimed by the Vendors pursuant to Section 656.7 of the Code of Iowa is $50.00. Payment of the attorney fees is not required to comply with this notice in order to prevent forfeiture.

Donald F. Bermel and Margaret A. Bermel Vendors By /s/ John N. Wehr John N. Wehr, Attorney ICIS PIN No: AT0008299 116 E. Washington St, P.O. Box 245, Sigourney, IA 52591 K47-3

Public Notice

LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ORDINANCE Ordinance #45 An ordinance establishing a Local Option Sales tax applicable to transactions within the incorporated areas of Keota, Keswick, Martinsburg, Ollie, and Sigourney of Keokuk County.

WHEREAS, the cities of Keota, Keswick, Martinsburg, Ollie, and Sigourney in Keokuk County, Iowa, have complied with the statutory and electoral requirements to impose and collect local option sales tax upon transactions within their respective incorporated areas thereof pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 422B which further requires that the Keokuk County Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance to implement the same, the Board of Supervisors determines that it is appropriate to do so, and hereby adopts and enacts the following LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ORDINANCE upon the first consideration thereof after suspending the statutory requirement that the ordinance be considered and voted upon for passage at two meetings of the Board of Supervisors prior thereto by a recorded vote of the majority of that Board, to-wit: SECTION 1: TITLE This ordinance shall be entitled LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ORDINANCE. SECTION 2: PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to implement the local option sales tax approved by the voters of the cities of Keota, Keswick, Martinsburg, Ollie, and Sigourney in Keokuk County, Iowa.

The local sales and services tax herein is imposed on transactions occurring on or after July 1, 2017 until further changed and/ or repealed within the incorporated city limits of Keota, Keswick, Martinsburg, Ollie,and Sigourney in Keokuk County, Iowa. All persons required to collect state gross receipts taxes shall collect the tax pursuant to Iowa Code section 422B.8 for local option sales and services tax.

All applicable provisions of the appropriate sections of Iowa Code Chapter 422, Division IV are adopted and incorporated as a part hereof by this reference.

SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY CLAUSE If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affective the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provisions or part thereof not adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall be in effective after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

FIRST READING OF LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ORDINANCE, WAIVER OR SECOND AND THIRD READINGS AND APPROVAL THEREOF: Motion to approve by Michael C. Hadley, Second by Daryl Wood, on the 15th day of November, 2016.

AYES: Michael Berg, Michael C. Hadley, Daryl K. Wood.

NAYS: None.

Approved by the Keokuk County Board of Supervisors on this 15th day of November, 2016.

Michael Berg, Chairman Keokuk County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Christy Bates Keokuk County Auditor SK47

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Pictured (left to right): Cathy Rich (WCRF board), Erin McGuire, Todd Vittetoe, Melinda Eakins, John Conway (WCRF board), Tom Hahn, Sarah Lyle and Denny Lyle. Not pictured Scott Flynn, Marilyn Sieren and Sky Hahn.

The 4-Hers who receive Project Awards have been committed this past year to that specific project area. They become an expert by not only completing a project exhibited at the county and many times state fair – but have also taken the opportunity to give some sort of public speech on that topic, and also been involved with some leadership and teaching others as well. Project Award Winners include Grady Yeggy, Sydney Cuddeback, Amanda Pfeifer, Peyton Cuddeback, Christina Brinning, David Hora, Lauren Sieren, Erin Chalupa, Ellie Bell, Sophie Bell, Sydney Black, Morgan Brinning, Lona Farrier, Riley Hahn and Logan Sieren.

4-H Awards & Family Fun Night Held The Washington County 4-H & Youth Committee along with the Washington County 4-H County Council held its annual 4-H Awards & Family Fun Night on Saturday, November 12, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The event is held to recognize 4-H’ers and volunteers for their hard work throughout the year.

4-H Volunteers were awarded for their dedication and contributions to the Washington County 4-H Program. Donna Palmer was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award for her commitment as a past leader, sewing project volunteer and most recently for her dedication to the open class exhibits and school house improvement projects. CBI Bank and Trust was awarded the Friend of 4-H Award for their sponsorship of the new Participant of Merit and Participant of Excellence Awards. Receiving the Partner in 4-H was Washington County Pork Producers after being a dedicated supporter of the swine project area and donation of pork burgers for the 4-H Ragbrai food stand. The 4-H Family of the Year was presented to the Bill, Kathy and Jodi Ebert as they step into many volunteer roles and fulfill needs on a weekly basis. The Washington County 4-H program runs smoothly and can grow to do so much with dedicated and caring volunteers, so it is deserving they get a portion of the Awards Night.

Washington County Special Awards were also announced

during the evening. Intermediate and senior 4-H’ers had the opportunity to apply and interview for these prestigious awards Jack Carter of the Jackson Jets earned the Senior Achievement and Leadership Award for his work on ELITE Project Team, State 4-H Council and commitment to personal growth. Lindsey Palmer of the Limecreek Limelights also earned a Livestock Leadership Award for her leadership in hosting rabbit workshops and mentoring clover kids in the rabbit project.

Two Intermediate Citizenship Awards are given as the top honor each year to 7th-9th grade 4-H members committed to serving others. David Hora of the Jackson Jets and Ellie Todd of the Green Acres 4-H Club earned these honors.

These members promote 4-H in a positive way, are actively involved in the 4-H program, and have demonstrated skills in citizenship, leadership, and community service.

The Green Acres 4-H Club received the Community Service Award for their schoolhouse improvement painting project. Members were present to receive the $50 award that goes towards their next community service project.

4-H’ers were recognized individually for Outstanding Record Books, Honorable Mention, Participant of Merit/Excellence and Project Awards. First year members were given a certificate and seal, marking one year of membership in 4-H. Clubs were also awarded with a certificate if they donated to the 4-H’ers

Local volunteers installed the Christmas trees on Broadway Avenue Thursday. Pictured is Sue McDonald and Marilyn Sieren The other volunteers that helped with this project are Denny Lyle, Brandon Lyle, Charlie Sieren and Todd Vittetoe. The Christmas trees were purchased by Keota Unlimited

for 4-H campaign.

Current seniors were recognized for the involvement in the Washington County 4-H program and thanked for their hard work over the years. This program wishes these seniors the best of luck this year and hope 4-H continues to play an important role in their lives.

4-H’ers and families enjoyed a potluck supper with presentation of awards. Hamburgers were donated and grilled by the Washington County Cattlemen. County Council hosted a haunted house in the hog barn after the awards ceremony.

The 4-H Awards & Family Fun night was a success with standing room only and over 225 people in attendance.

For more information on how to get involved with the 4-H program as a member, volunteer, or sponsor, please contact Amy at the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811. Follow “Washington County 4-H – Iowa” on Facebook to see many photos of the Awards & Family Fun Night event and other details of upcoming 4-H events and youth programs.

Keota Community Visioning committee receives $50,000 for the Kewash Trailhead

Amie Van Patten Regional Editor The holidays are being celebrated all around Keota and the Keota Visioning Committee has already received one of the greatest gifts of all. The Keota Visioning Committee was one of thirty recipients of the 2016 Washington County Riverboat Foundation grants. They gathered on Wednesday, November 16, to be awarded.

Committee chair Denny Lyle says, “The Washington County Riverboat Foundation grant is a tremendous opportunity to continue construction on the Kewash Trailhead in Keota. We will be able to add site amenities such as a picnic shelter and lighting.”

According to the grant application, the Kewash Trailhead will provide a safe and inviting entrance to the trail, which will encourage more people to utilize the trail. There are

Iowa school board members focus on state penny, funding inequities and local decision-making More than 200 delegates from the Iowa Association of School Board’s (IASB) member school districts, area education agencies (AEAs) and community colleges gathered at the annual Delegate Assembly on Nov. 16 to determine the platform for the 2017 legislative session.

Members of the IASB Delegate Assembly reinforced their strong support for the extension of the State Penny for School Infrastructure. Delegates emphasized that districts count on these critical SAVE (Secure an Advanced Vision for Education) funds for safety, accessibility, modernization, and 21st century technology.

Delegates stressed the need to resolve long-standing inequities in the school funding formula and emphasized local decision-making and flexibility.

“IASB delegates understand the need for local decision-making and flexibility to maximize resources.”

IASB President-elect, Chair of the Legislative Resolutions Committee and Pella Community School Board President Joan Corbin said. “Schools need flexibility from burdensome restrictions, for increased efficiency when managing school budgets.”

IASB’s Delegate Assembly is a vital link connecting school board members and legislative issues. The resolutions’ process allows each school board the opportunity to suggest priorities for the platform, then vote on the final platform and priorities.

To see the full list of beliefs, resolutions and legislative priorities for the 2017 legislative session, please visit the Iowa Association of School Boards website at www.ia-sb.org.

many physical and emotional benefits associated with walking, hiking and biking as well as spending time outdoors. In addition to local trail users, the trailhead will draw bicyclists and runners to the community. In turn, this could have a positive economic impact on the businesses in Keota as well as West Chester and Washington. In addition, the trees and planting will have a positive impact on the air and water quality.

Keokuk County Board Proceedings KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 15, 2016 The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors met in special session, Tuesday, November 14, 2016 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members were present.

Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes and motion carried.

Those present proceeded to canvass the November 8, 2016 Keokuk County General Election.

Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the appointment of Kristen E. Tool, Deputy Recorder, effective November 15, 2016 and ending December 31, 2018. All ayes and motion carried.

Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the first reading of the Local Option Sales Tax Ordinance as submitted and waive the second and third readings. All ayes and the motion carried. The local option sales tax public measure was passed by Keota, Keswick, Martinsburg, Ollie and Sigourney. Harper, Kinross and North English (part being in Keokuk County) did not pass said public measure.

On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

The above and foregoing information is a summary of the minutes taken at the above indicated meeting. The full and complete set of minutes are recorded and available at the office of the Keokuk County Auditor.

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Keota School Board Minutes Keota School District Board of Education Meeting Keota Elementary School Media Center Keota, IA 52248 November 10, 2016 6:30 P.M. President Billie Kindred called the meeting to order and read the mission statement.

Board members present: Billie Kindred, Pat Hammen, Jim Tinnes, Aaron Sieren Board members absent: Scott Flynn Also present: Dennis Phelps, Cherie Westendorf, Nathan Carlson, Josh Smith Pat Hammen moved to adopt the agenda as written. Seconded by Jim Tinnes. Motion carried 4-0, Flynn absent.

Consent Items Jim Tinnes moved to approve the following consent items.

Minutes The minutes of the October 13, 2016 meeting.

Finance Report Business Manager Westendorf submitted a current financial report of the district.

Payment of Bills The bills as listed for November 10, 2016 and prepaid bills; Open Enrollment None at this time.

Fundraising Requests Golf Program – selling miniature basketball hoops – to raise funds for golf supplies.

Cheerleaders – selling scarves – for cheerleader supplies, socks and uniforms.

Cross Country – coupon book – to raise funds for cross country uniforms.

Girls Youth Sports – clothing sales – to raise funds for sports programs.

Personnel Hiring/Resignations None at this time The consent items were seconded by Pat Hammen. Motion carried 4-0, Flynn absent.

Communications and Reports Student Reports/Programs/Celebrations 5th/6th grade Teacher Rod Hill reported to the board about the 6th grade field trip to the State Capitol building in Des Moines. The field trip was enjoyed by the students and teacher.

Mr. Hill also updated the board about the Math programs for the 5th and 6th grades.

Drama program director Jane Edwards and student Jacob Moeller presented to the board about the Fall Play. They had 2 – 1 act plays this year, Blind Date and Driving Me Crazy. The plays were enjoyed by many.

Community/Public Participation Request Sheila Horras, from the Eagle Advocates, updated the board on the Keota Eagle decal project for the cafeteria windows. The project should be completed next week.

Non-Action Items Unspent Authorized Budget (Unspent Balance) Report Business Manager Westendorf reported that the 2015-2016 preliminary Unspent Authorized Budget was $997,419.00. The UAB at the end of the 2014-2015 school year was $783,369.00.

2016-2017 Certified Enrollment Report Superintendent Phelps reported that the 2016-2017 certified enrollment was 349.00 students compared to the 2015-2016 certified enrollment of 321.90. This is an increase of 27.10 students total for the 2016-2017 school year.

The certified enrollment number is what the district’s 2017-2018 budget will be based on.

Door and Building Security Superintendent Phelps reported to the board that the district’s WCRF grant application was not approved for the Door and Building Security project. Mr. Phelps also reported that he received an additional quote from ITS. The board will discuss all the possible project and quotes at the next regular board meeting.

Old Business Action on: IASB Assembly Delegate No board members were able to attend the IASB convention as a delegate.

New Business Action On: SBRC Application for Modified Supplemental Amount for Increased Enrollment Pat Hammen moved to approve the SBRC application for Modified Supplemental Amount for Increased Enrollment in the Fiscal Year 2017 for $179,808.50. Seconded by Aaron Sieren. Motion carried 4-0, Flynn absent.

Action On: 1st Reading for Board Policy 210.2 “Regular Meeting” Aaron Sieren moved to approve the 1st reading of board policy 210.2 as presented.

Seconded by Jim Tinnes. Motion carried 4-0, Flynn absent.

Administrative Reports Superintendent Report Superintendent Phelps reported that he held the November meeting of the SICL Superintendents at his house in Grinnell with help from his wife, Jan. He also attended the GPAEA Superintendent Meeting in November. He will attend the IASB Convention on Thursday, November 17th.

Secondary Principal Report Principal Nathan Carlson reported that the Peer Helpers group had dress up days to promote Red Ribbon Week. Cross Country runner, Turner Klein, was the SICL XC champion and qualified for the State Cross Country meet. The SK Cobra Football team made the playoffs but lost to Pella Christian in the first round. The Student Council had their annual highway clean up on November 5th. The Fall Play was held on November 3rd and 5th. The FFA group had their annual Soup Supper on November 10th.

8th Grade students attended the Indian Hills Career Day in Ottumwa.

Elementary Principal/Curriculum Report Principal Josh Smith reported that a Curriculum Network meeting was held on October 24th. The FAST certification was completed on time, thank you to Ms. Miller and Mrs. Smit for their help with this. MAP testing is almost complete for the district.

He also reported that Elementary ParentTeacher conferences were held on October 25th and 27th, with an attendance rate of 97%.

The teachers had positive feedback for the Peer Observations that were held in the elementary.

The high school Peer Helpers recognized the elementary students for their participation during Red Ribbon Week. The elementary students celebrated Halloween with a Reading Relay, a costume parade and classroom parties.

Activities Director Report Activities Director Rod Hill reported the Keota Fall Sports teams all had good seasons.

The Winter Sports Seasons have begun and everyone is looking forward to a successful year. He also reported that the Elementary Winter Music program will be held on December 1st and the Jr./Sr. High School Winter Music program will be held on December 15th. The FFA fruit sales ended on November 8th, the product should be deliver the 1st week of December.

Items/Topics for Next Board Agenda The next School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 8th in the Elementary Media Center at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

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PUMPKIN PATCH TOUR 140.00 CAPPER AUTO CENTER INC., TRANSPORTATION PARTS/SERVICES 4.88 CENTER POINT ENERGY SERVICES, RETAIL, LLC, NATURAL GAS 330.94 CITY OF KEOTA, WATER AND SEWAGE 672.96 CONRAD, ANGELA , PROFESSIONAL DEV FEES 63.59 COX SANITATION & RECYCLING, IN, GARBAGE COLLECTION 440.00 CUSTOM IMPRESSIONS, SUPPLIES 234.20 DES MOINES IRON AND SUPPLY, INSTR. SUPPLIES 19.87 FARMERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, FUEL/SUPPLIES 2,707.56 FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 206.50 FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS, TEXTBOOKS 2,856.70 GE MONEYBANK/AMAZON, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 45.51 GREAT PRAIRIE AEA, PROFESSIONAL DEV FEES 180.00 GREINER, ERICA, REIMB. FOR PK SUPPLIES 237.97 HART, COLLEEN, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 50.00 HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT, LODGING 319.20 HOLLAND, MICHAEL, RAIBER & SITTIG PLC, LEGAL FEES 22.00 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY, TEXTBOOKS 2,950.00 INDIAN HILLS COMM. COLLEGE, CONCURRENT CLASSES/ TEXTBOOKS 75.00 INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES/ COMPUTERS HARDWARE 867.39 IOWA ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS, IASB CONFERENCE FEE 367.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FINANCIAL DIVISION, TELEPHONE/INTERNET (497.28) IOWA DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, BACKGROUND CHECK 26.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION, ENTRY FEE 140.00 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES, STUDENT OF THE WEEK SIGNS 66.45 IOWA TELECOM, WINDSTREAM, TELEPHONE 650.71 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS, INC., AP CHECKS 457.42 JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCATION, MEMBERSHIP FEE 60.00 KEOTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLINVESTMENT, REIMB FOR APRONS 94.00 KEOTA EAGLE FOODS, SUPPLIES 119.63 KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 3,567.50 TUITION FOR CLASSES MACKIN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, LIBRARY BOOKS 70.90 MARCO, INC., OFFICE METER READS/OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,884.04 MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORPORATION, ADVERTISING 284.53 MID-IOWA SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT CONSORTIUM, MEMBERSHIP FEES 1,796.00 MID-PRAIRIE COMMUNITY SCH. DIS, SHARING AGREEMENT 6,643.20 PITNEY BOWES, RENTAL 229.50 PRAIRIE MEADOWS,SPEECH HOTEL 106.40 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA, HS PRINCIPAL MEMBERSHIP FEE 500.00 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC., INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 198.62 SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR COMPANY, REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 366.78 SEIS HEALTH CARE PLAN, HEALTH INSURANCE 31,638.26 SIGOURNEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, OPEN ENROLLMENT 30,411.72 STAPLES, SUPPLIES 252.42

STEVENS, DONNA, REIMB FOR 26.50 CLASSROOM SUPPLIES SUPPLYWORKS, KITCHEN/CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 885.54 TEACHING STRATEGIES, 344.85 ASSESSMENT TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC, MEDICAID BILLING SERVICES 291.89 TRUEVALUE COMMERCIAL SUPPLY, 1,090.40 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES WASHINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, REIMB FOR STUDENT MEALS 20,304.90 WESTENDORF, CHERIE, MILEAGE 82.32 Total: 119,941.46 Fund: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AMELON, ALYSSA, REIMB FOR FFA TRAVEL/FFA SUPPLIES 301.52 COUNTY LINE MART, LLC, SUPPLIES 133.76 DEJONG GREENHOUSE, INC., SUPPLIES 31.40 DERLEIN SCALE, INC., SCALE CHECK 70.00 GRAPHIC EDGE, UNIFORMS/TSHIRTS 814.67 GTM SPORTSWEAR, 500.00 XC UNIFORMS IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION (I.G.C.A.), DUES & FEES 75.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASS’N, DISTRICT ENTRY FEES 50.00 JACOBSEN, MICHAEL, REIMB FOR STUD CO SUPPLIES 11.56 KEOTA ATHLETIC BOOSTERS, REIMB FOR SERVPRO WORK 600.70 KEOTA EAGLE FOODS, SUPPLIES 175.66 KEOTA ELEMENTARY SOCIAL FUND, REIMB. FOR CONCESSION SUPPLIES 63.80 MISC. ON MAIN, ACTIVITY SUPPLIES 712.40 NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION, NATIONAL CONVENTION FEES 214.00 ROHACH, STEVE, OFFICIAL 120.00 RSCHOOL TODAY, ACTIVITY SCHEDULER 250.00 WASHINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, REIMB FOR STUDENT MEALS 105.00 WITZENBURG, BOB, OFFICIAL 120.00 Total: 4,349.47 Fund: 22 MANAGEMENT FUND LYLE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., INSURANCE PREMIUMS 1,987.00 Total: 1,987.00 Fund: 33 LOCAL OPTION SALES AND SERVICES TAX FUND AAA MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, IN, REPAIR SERVICES/ MAINTENANCE 6,263.91 AAO INC. dba SQUARE ONE, JH GYM ROOF 89,570.84 RAPIDS WHOLESALE, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 1,500.00 Total: 97,334.75 Fund: 36 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES/ COMPUTERS HARDWARE 3,500.00 Total: 3,500.00 Fund: 61 SCHOOL NUTRITION ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY, PURCHASED FOOD 1,843.27 EARTHGRAINS BAKING COMPANIES, INC., 188.04 PURCHASED FOOD KEOTA EAGLE FOODS, SUPPLIES 0.79 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., PURCHASED FOOD 4,647.62 PAPER THERMOMETER COMPANY INC., KITCHEN SUPPLIES 172.68 RAPIDS WHOLESALE, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 265.39 REV TRAK, FEES FOR ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM 34.04 SEIS HEALTH CARE PLAN, HEALTH INSURANCE 3,109.78 Total: 10,261.61 K47

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Washington SWCD and Gerot family offer scholarship

Jane Edwards, Director of Bands at Keota, plays piano with directors from other SICL schools.

Jarrod Keller from Keota High School plays his french horn during the SICL Honor Band Festival on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

SICL Honor Band perform at HLV

By CJ Eilers News Editor 25 Students from English Valleys, Keota, Sigourney and Tri-County represented their schools in the South Iowa Cedar League Honor Band Festival on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at HLV Community Schools.

The band performed works ranging from traditional concert pieces to The Avengers Theme under the direction of guest conductor Leon Kuehner, a former band director at Hampton-Dumont High School. Area band directors also took to the stage to perform several pieces for their students and audience.

Band directors from each school in SICL meet in September to select interested students for the ensemble who best represent their school and achieve

the right instrumentation for an ensemble. The directors selected music for the evening, which Tri-County band director Melanie Tygart identified as “difficult, technical pieces.”

“I am very proud of how our students and the honor band performed, especially with two pieces that were extremely difficult,” Tygart said. “[SICL Honor Band] shows that our region has some great talent, and showcased that through their performance.”

English Valleys: Grace Conrad (1st Flute), Maria Van Dee (2nd Flute), Jeffrey Montgomery (1st Trumpet), Emma Van Voltenburg (2nd Trumpet), Eric Rodby (Euphonium), Jacquelyn Barney (Tuba), Elizabeth Barney (3rd Clarinet), Charlie Axmear (1st Trombone), John Fisher (2nd Trom-

bone), Andrew Fisher (1st Alto Saxophone) Lyla Klett (1st Alto Saxophone), Isabel Schneider (Percussion).

Keota: Anna Ackerman-Axume (3rd Clarinet), Jarrod Keller (1st French Horn).

Sigourney: Sydney Striegel (1st Flute), Khloe Snakenberg (Tuba) Sarina Gretter (1st Clarinet), Abbey Danowsky (2nd French Horn), Tanner Bos (2nd Trombone), Savannah Atwood (Timpani), Gregory Gott (Mallets). Brooke Donald (French Horn) was selected, but unable to attend.

Tri-County: Abbey Hartwig (1st Trumpet), Jennifer Steen (2nd Trumpet), Avery Roorda (3rd Clarinet), Natalie Steinke (2nd Alto Saxophone).

McKenzie Hammes (Trombone) was also selected, but unable to attend.

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Seniors Cardona, Bianca Marie * Chalupa, Erin Renae Conrad, Avery Douglas Johnson, Madeline Marie McClelland, Baylei Anna * Sprouse, Raigan Paige * Stout, Cole Jaren Swanson, Kaylin Mae Swanstrom, Elise Hoyt Tinnes, Kylea Elizabeth May Uphold, Jace Michael Woltering, Mallory Jo Juniors Ackerman-Axume, Anna Amos, Laurie Ione Baker, Martin Paul Black, Alexis Marie * Conrad, Riley Lindan Greiner, Luke Joseph McHugh, Grace Maxine

Moeller, Jacob John Sieren, Logan James Sieren, Olivia Rose Sophmores Amos, David Odin Clemens, Jordan Marie Daing, June Welt Adto Dalton, Bergen Christine Duwa, Brianna Sue Hyman, Matthew James Imhoff, Lauren Alise * Johnson, Franchesca Morgan Moeller, Justin David * Schulte, Jillian Danielle Sprouse, Addison Taylor Strand, Kolton Gerard Sypherd, Tristan Lee Walker, Jolee Tamay Waterhouse, James Austin Baumert, Bailey Paige Freshmen

Beatty, MiKayla Mae Boer, Jaydin LeeAnn Conrad, Taylor Katherine Dalton, Trinity Lane Duwa, Anna Elizabeth Heldman, Aaliyah Paige Johnson, Jeremiah Ernest LeRoy Keller, Jarrod Matthew McClelland, Tristin Alan * Schulte, Jaime Rae Sieren, Lauren Kay Sieren, Ty Jarret * Stout, Jaren (J.D.) Daniel Swanson, Addison Jo Swanstrom, Joseph Adam Verstraete, Nolan Zachary Waterhouse, Tyler David Wilson, Kendall Lane High School Requirement (Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12) 3.2000 GPA * Denotes 4.0000 GPA or higher

2016-2017 Keota Jr-Sr High School Qtr. 1 Junior High Honor Roll

Junior High Clarahan, Patrick Michael Duwa, Brady Alan Greiner, Bryce Michael Hahn, Riley Alan Hammen, Lukas Patrick Imhoff, Lindsey Marie Jaeger, Jenna Margaret Johnson, Maxwell (Max) Coady Kindred, Chase Michael Litty, Vincent Collen Lee

McNurlen, Callie Elizabeth Minard, Paige Nichole Morataya, Joshua Isaiah Purkeypile, Alexia Marie Ross, Ashlyn Marie Sieren, Bailey Jo Sieren, Wyatt James Sprouse, Carson Drew * Weber, Sky Echo Woltering, Conner Joseph Clarahan, Colten Allen

The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District and the Dean Gerot Family are co-sponsoring the district’s annual scholarship. Applications must be returned to the Washington Soil & Water District

by February 27, 2017. The scholarships will be presented to Iowa high school seniors to be used for their first year of education on the college level while pursuing programs of study in any field of agriculture or natural resources. The application chosen by the Washington Soil

& Water District will be awarded a $1000 scholarship and then submitted to the CDI Regional Director. Regional winners will each receive $600. Three scholarships will be awarded on the state level in the amounts of $4000, $3000, and $2000. Seniors living in Washington County may request additional information and an application form by contacting their high school guidance office or the Washington Soil & Water Conservation District at 319-653-6654.

KEOTA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL – CALENDAR DECEMBER 2016 1 Elementary Winter Fine Arts Night – HS Gym - 6:30 PM 1 S/K W @ Sig. vs EV/BGM/HLV – 6 PM 2 FFA Mtg – Ag. Ed. Rm. – 7:30 AM 2 JH W @ Pekin – 4:15 PM 2 BB Quad @ Tri-County – V(G) & JV(B) @ 6 PM & V(B) & JV(G) @ 7:30 PM 3 EagleRock Cookie Walk 3 V W @ Wapello Tourn. – 10 AM 3 Speech Dept: “Soup Supper & Festival of Trees” @ Lagos Acres Co. Club -

4:30-7:30 PM 5 JH (G) BB vs Tri-County (1 game) – 4:15 PM 6 Student Council Mtg - EA - Mr. Jacobsen’s Rm 6 JH W @ Iowa Valley – 4:15 PM 6 S/K W @ PCM – 5:30 PM 6 BB Quad vs Iowa Valley – V(G) & JV(B) @ 6 PM & V(B) & JV(G) @ 7:30 7 Dismiss @ 1 PM – PD Mtgs.

7 Bowling @ Washington – 3:30 PM 7 JH & HS Parent-Teacher Conferences – HS Lib. – 4-8 PM 8 JH (G) BB vs Iowa Valley (1 game) – 4:15 PM 8 School Board Mtg. – Elem. Lib. – 6:30 PM 9 JH W @ Sigourney – 4:15 PM 9 Athletic Booster Club members – “Chili Supper” – Cafeteria – 4:30-6 PM 9 BB vs Sigourney – 6 PM 10 ACT Testing Day 10 S/K W @ Mt. Vernon – 10 AM 10 JV W @ Marion – 9 AM 10 Bowling @ Oskaloosa – 12:30 PM 10 BB Quad vs WACO – V(G) & JV(B) @ 6 PM & V(B) & JV(G) @ 7:30 PM 12 JH (G) BB @ Sigourney (1 game) – 4:15 PM 13 JH (G) BB @ Iowa Valley (1 game) – 4:15 PM 13 JH W @ Oskaloosa – 4:15 PM 13 BB @ English Valleys – 6 PM 13 S/K W @ Tri. Co/Montezuma, L/S, & SE Warren - 6 PM 15 JH & HS Winter Fine Arts Night – HS Gym – 7:30 PM 16 BB Quad vs Lynnville/Sully – V(G) & JV(B) @ 6 PM & V(B) & JV(G) @ 7:30 PM 17 FFA Work Day – Ag. Ed. Rm. 17 S/K W @ Iowa City Regina – 9 AM 17 JV W @ Wilton - 10 AM 19 JH (G) BB vs English Valleys (1 game) – 4:15 PM 19 JH W @ Lynnville/Sully – 4:15 PM 19 JH (B) BB @ PCM (Prairie City) - 4:30 PM 20 BB Quad @ BGM (Brooklyn) – V(G) & JV(B) @ 6 PM & V(B) & JV(G) @ 7:30 PM 22 Out @ 1 PM (Vacation) 22-Jan. 2 VACATION – No Classes Jan. 3, 2017 CLASSES RESUME – 8:15 AM

Detweiler, Dakota Ray Garman, Grant Jeffery Gutierrez, Rochelle Anne Jackson, Makenzie Lynn Kindred, Taylor Reese Sheetz, AJ Westendorf, Anthony Ryan Jr. High Requirement (Gr. 7 & 8) 3.0000 GPA * Denotes 4.0000 GPA

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NOTE TO READERS

by Angela Conrad, The Eagle’s Wing Adviser The Eagle’s Wing staff made a tremendous error in judgment this week, and thanks to our readers we learned a tough lesson.

As adviser of The Eagle’s Wing, I want to apologize to anyone we unintentionally upset with the printing of a student’s answer to the Question of the Week in the Nov. 16, 2016 issue. This student’s answer was not intended to be serious or literal, and this student did not realize the impact his attempt at humor would have on our potential readers. Fortunately, this has been a good learning experience for our student journalists. They now recognize the tremendous impact their words have on people.

The Eagle’s Wing staff wants our readers to know that The Keota Eagle is not responsible for the makeup or editorial content expressed in The Eagle’s Wing.

This is a student written newspaper and we believe it is a valuable learning tool for the students as they grow in their education.

We never meant to offend the wonderful people of this community, nor hurt the reputation of this newspaper. We realize the seriousness and importance of this matter; therefore, The Eagle’s Wing staff decided to forego the original page we had prepared for this week’s publication in order to issue this apology to our readers.

We believe we do a lot of positive work at The Eagle’s Wing by informing the community of all the great things our students and teachers do here at Keota Jr./Sr. High School. We believe we have a lot to be proud of, and I hope our future good work will show our resolve to promote a positive image for our community and our school. Once again, we sincerely apologize.

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Flag Football Grade K-1 Team: Vikings Coach: Jeremy Krumm Sponsor: Caseys general Store 1. Easton Krumm 2. Ryker VanDenHeuvel 3. Cooper Vermillion 4. Nolan Randall 5. Easton Mercer 6. Henry Molyneux 7. Cotter Dietrich 8. Owen Mather 9. Dayne Chittick 10. Sully Stanley 11. Griffin Hall

Team: Bears Coach: Mark Haines Sponsor: County Bank 1. Eli Haines 2. Aiden Greiner 3. Tyson Osweiler 4. Aspen Galindo 5. Ryker Vos 6. Levi Myers 7. Braden Hemsley 8. Paxton Wehr 9. Gram Mitchell 10. Easton Olsen 11. Drew Meiners

Bears K-1 coached by Mark Haines. (Photo submitted by Cassidy Mitchell)

K-1 coached by Jeremy Krumm. (Photo submitted by Cassidy Mitchell)

Team: Ravens Coach: Chuck Moore Sponsor: DJ Davis Trucking 1. Cooper Moore 2. Graham Moore 3. Lance Walden 4. Brynn Clarahan 5. Blake Brown 6. Aathan Kitzman 7. Landon Fisch 8. Carson Davis 9. Jacob Brissee 10. Nalin Hardwick 11. Collyns O’Rourke 12. Jordan TremRavens K-1 coached by Chuck Moore. (Photo submitted by Cassidy mel Mitchell)

Team: Packers Coach: Steve Menke Sponsor: Arnold Motor Supply 1. Keaton Leathers 2. Ralden Kerkove 3. Levi Jaeger 4. Dillion Menke 5. Carson Kerr 6. Nash Baker 7. Hunter Sellers 8. Cody Silvers 9. Cael Silvers 10. Blake Baker 11. Brayden Sines 12. Levi Ruffin

Packers K-1 coached by Steve Menke. (Photo submitted by Cassidy Mitchell)

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Team: Cowboys Coach: Josh Power, Jeff Foleman Sponsor: Midwest One Bank 1. Lincoln Power 2. Caden Meyer 3. Landon Crow 4. Kenneth Moore 5. Kaen Kopp 6. Cain Weber 7. Christian Lisk

Cowboys 2nd-4th grade coached by Josh Power and Jeff Foleman.

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Seahawks 2nd-4th grade coached by Erik Strand. (Photo submitted by Cassidy Mitchell)

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Steelers 2nd-4th grade coached by Jason McKay. (Photo submitted by Cassidy Mitchell)

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Packers 2nd-4th grade coached by Tony Jones. (Photo submitted by Cassidy Mitchell)

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