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Clarksville man raises questions about accident site, flood mitigation

Briefly. Thanksgiving Dinner to be held at Dike United Methodist Church DIKE — Community and area friends are invited to share a free Thanksgiving dinner at the Dike United Methodist Church in Dike. Serving dinner on November 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Dinner will be turkey, potatoes and gravy, vegetables, dessert and beverage.

P’burg United Methodist Church to host ‘Fantastique’ concert

Women’s Auxiliary to send gifts to active military personnel

PARKERSBURG — The Women’s Auxiliary of Parkersburg will again be sending gifts to active military personnel. If you have a loved one in active military of any kind and would like a gift sent to them, please call their name with complete full address to Sharon at 319-4335318 by Dec. 5.

Gospel concert set for New Hartford

Cathy Hoffert and Becky Gage of Cresco and Dave Merry of Waterloo will be performing at the monthly concert at the community center in New Hartford, Tuesday, Nov. 29. Cathy and Becky sing all over northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. They sing country gospel and hymns. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served immediately following. Questions? Call Ray Hemmer at 277-4848. Please note there will be no concert in December, but will commence again in January.

Dike Public Library hosting annual book basket auction Dike Public Library’s annual fundraiser, “The Book Basket Auction” is underway. Stop by the library to see all the baskets or check the Web site to see photos. There are two ways to win a basket. The library posted bid sheets next to each basket and you can use your name or library number to place a bid. The library is also again offering the “Buy Now” option, which allows bidders to take the basket home immediately for a specified bid. The auction ends at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 23.

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In this week’s issue Obituaries ....................page 3 Opinion ........................page 4 Aplington News ..........page 5 Church News...............page 9 Records ..................... page 10 Classifieds.......... pages 14-16 Sports ...................page 17-20

Aplington-Parkersburg dancers who will perform at the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl Jan. 1 include, Abby Decker, Emily Klinkenborg, Kayleigh Walker, Ellie Wolff, Samantha Lester and Sidney Schneiderman.

A-P dancers set to perform in Citrus Bowl Fundraiser set for next Tuesday By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News-Review PARKERSBURG — A group of Aplington-Parkersburg High School dancers will never forget the first day of 2017. Six APHS dance team members, Abby Decker, Emily Klinkenborg, Samantha Lester, Sidney Schneiderman, Kayleigh Walker and Ellie Wolff, will celebrate the new year in Orlando, performing at halftime of the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. Dance Team coach Erin Good said the girls were selected to perform in the event during a camp this summer in Des Moines. “We went to MA Dance Camp this July,” she said. “You get ribbons while you are there and those who get white ribbons have the opportunity to do the Macy’s (Thanksgiving) Day Parade, the Citrus Bowl or something in Chicago. Last year we did the Macy’s (Thanksgiving) Day Parade and they’d done the Florida trip the year before so we decided to go back.” In addition to the six who chose to go, three other A-P dancers, Kylie Fobian, Allie Nicolaus, Sadie Wessels, were selected but chose not to go to Florida. “They just have to work really hard,” Good said of the selection process. “They have to be dedicated at camp – I think all the girls are dedicated, they

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PARKERSBURG — A Christmas Concert, ‘Fantastique’ will be Sunday, December 11 at 3 p.m. at the Parkersburg United Methodist Church. This concert will feature piano duets by Anna Mae Schnucker and Amy Truax. They will be assisted by Pam Hart, Susan Sivola, Aaron Ellermann, Stan Thompson, Chris Schnucker, Ben Schlamp and Kelsie Tingle. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall following the concert.

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go down there and learn a lot – but you just have to be focused and pick up routines quickly.” Good said MA Dance staff judge the girls throughout the camp. Girls are awarded either green or white ribbons during the sessions. In addition to their white ribbons, Klinkenborg and Nicolaus received Honor Roll awards as the top performers among those who received white ribbons. The A-P girls attending the Citrus Bowl will be part of a show with more than 500 girls from across the nation performing a pom routine at halftime of the game. They will receive a video of the routine before they go and will put it together during four days of practice before the event. They will not have a chance to practice the routine on the game field before they perform. “(Organizers) are really specific when they’re out on the (practice) football field, you’re on the 50-yard line, you’re on the 40, so everyone knows where they’re supposed to be, and they practice their entrances and exits repeatedly,” Good said. The performance on a football field is different than the gyms that the team traditionally performs in, though Good said the techniques involved are the same. “Their spacing and kind of how they’re placed out there is fairly different,” she said. “But they’re amazing kids. They’re definitely up to the challenge.” Good said sending the girls to the

Citrus Bowl brings back fond memories from her high school days when she and Elicia Luhring attended the game, which was then known as the CompUSA Florida Citrus Bowl, in 1998, as All-American dancers. “We went down in 1998 as All-American cheerleaders and performed, and the people that ran it then are still the same people that run it now,” she said. “I got to enjoy it on a whole different level,” she added. “To see the girls succeed at something amazing and get this opportunity … I’m proud of them. They are some of the hardest working kids. All my girls are hard working and I have amazing parents to work with. We also have a very supportive community and the administration here is so supportive.” In addition to performing at the game, the girls will have a day at both Universal Studios and Walt Disney World. They’ll also have social events and get to attend the game. A fund-raiser is set for Dec. 6 to help the girls raise money for the trip. The girls will host a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the high school commons before and during A-P’s game against Dike-New Hartford. In addition to preparing for their Citrus Bowl performance, the six girls going to Orlando and the rest of their teammates are preparing for the state dance competition next Thursday (Dec. 1) in Des Moines. A preview of that event will be printed in next week’s Eclipse News-Review.

By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News-Review ALLISON — Questions from a Clarksville resident led to lively discussion at Tuesday morning’s Butler County Board of Supervisors meeting. Jim Norton approached Supervisors with questions about why a bridge east of Clarksville where a fatal automobile accident recently occurred cannot be removed and also about why the bike path through Clarksville cannot be lowered to reduce flooding problems in the city. Norton said water backs up at the bike trail, which is located on an abandoned railroad right of way, causes water to back up through the city. “Why couldn’t that bike trail be started at both ends and lowered six or eight feet real nice and put back real nice at not a real lot of expense, probably covered by the state or the Corps of Engineers … I don’t know who,” he said. “It’s a real simple thing … and you could get an awful lot of volume of water taken care of which comes running across that whole thing west of Clarksville on C-33.” County Conservation Director Mike Miner did not argue with Norton’s point that lowering the bike trail would help mitigate the flooding issue. At this point, however, he said the reason steps to mitigate the issue, including lowering the bike trail, is a simple matter of money. “Right now the only money that’s guaranteed is to put it back the way it was,” he said. “There’s no money coming from the state or Corps of Engineers to do any mitigation right now.” Miner added, however, that the Conservation Board is in partnership with the City of Clarksville and Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Nordmeyer to see what can be done. He said the bike trail is not the only issue – that there are several issues compounding the problem. “We did lower it in ’08; we did not raise it as rumored, we lowered it a couple of feet … there were no culverts or bridges taken out,” Miner said. “We do want to do something this time if there’s mitigation money available. If there’s no money available, there’s no way we can afford to rip up pavement and do something different.” Miner said the City of Clarksville is working with the University of Iowa to come up with a mitigation plan. “Everybody can be a professional hydrologist after a flood and come up with all their ideas, but we need a professional to come in and look at it,” he said. “The City of Clarksville is working with a professional to have them come in and look at all the things from bridges to the bike trail to see what can be done. Right now we’re not doing anything to repair the bike trail until after that’s done.” Regarding the bridge, county offi-

cials told Norton that there had been discussions with the owner of the property where the accident occurred about the potential to move the driveway. The accident Norton referred to occurred on Oct. 27 and claimed the lives of 41-year-old Jeffrey DeWitt of Shell Rock and 28-year-old Andrew Bakker of Waverly. A third man was injured in the accident. Iowa State Patrol officials said the pickup truck the three were in was eastbound on C-33 when it drifted off the roadway into the south ditch and struck the culvert. Supervisors approved an easement agreement with Landus Cooperative for property in Bristow along the bike trail. Miner said part of the property that Landus uses is considered Butler County property. He said with the bike trail expansion the Conservation Board wanted a clear division of who owns what property and what property Landus can use. Miner added that Landus plans to build a fence between the two properties to alleviate any safety concerns. “They are able to still use what they need to keep their operations going and we have something on paper,” he said. Miner said the agreement has been in the works for a couple of years and the sides came to an agreement recently. Miner said the county had wanted a 99-year agreement for $74,000 for six areas, some of which Landus is going to abandon, though the length of the contract is for just 10 years. “The price that we wanted we got, it’s just that instead of a 99-year lease they wanted to do 10,” he said. Lyle Huisinga of rural Parkersburg met with the supervisors about an upcoming expansion of his fertilizer plant, Huisinga Fertilizer. Huisinga said he plans to add another tank to the plant and was told he should speak to the supervisors before proceeding. Supervisors directed him to speak to Zoning Administrator Mitch Nordmeyer, who will determine what, if any, action that needs to be taken before construction can begin. Supervisors also approved a contract with Ricoh for copier services. The $5,255 contract is for four years and is the same as a previous contract. Following a recess, Supervisors canvassed results of the Tuesday, Nov. 8 general election. No major changes were noted, making results of the election official. IN OTHER BUSINESS, SUPERVISORS: • Accepted the Weed Commissioner’s Annual Report; • Approved new Family Farm Applications for 2016; • Approved a Utility Permit for Century Link to repair a phone service line along Westbrook Street east of Parkersburg.

Aplington Community Thanksgiving is blessing for more than those who attend By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News-Review APLINGTON — Several years ago, a group of Aplington residents saw a need for their community. As others celebrated Thanksgiving with family and friends, some local residents had no place to go. Now four years later, what started as a way to serve those in need has become a blessing to those who organize it. “A couple of people in our church were talking and they didn’t have plans for Thanksgiving, and they had heard of other towns doing this, putting on a dinner or whatever, so they decided to do it,” event co-coordinator Gaylene Harken said. “They did it that year and we’ve averaged anywhere between 40-45 people that come since.” The idea, Harken said, was to provide a respite for those who might be alone.

“We don’t want anybody to be alone if they don’t want to be alone,” she said. “This an opportunity that they don’t have to spend Thanksgiving alone, be it that they’re widowed or their family is out of town or away … whatever the reason at least they can do it with us.” “Who likes to spend Thanksgiving alone?,” she said. The free event is put on at and by the Aplington Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Harken said those who organize the event on are not looking for credit, only to reach out to others. Since it started, the dinner has quickly become more than a time to sit down and have a meal. It has become an event where friendships are made. “When you give, and this is certainly our case, you receive more back,” she said. “We feel like it’s a bigger gift to us – we’re receiving their friendship.

We’ve sat down and we just visit with them for a good hour. We’ve made some new friendships … it’s definitely a feel-good thing and it is good to do something for other people, but when you do that usually you’re blessed more for yourself. And I think that’s how our church has felt doing this. The church has been blessed and those people that are giving are blessed more by giving.” The menu for the event is traditional, including turkey and stuffing as well as ham and homemade pies. Though a pair of families coordinate the event, Harken said others have taken the time to contribute to the meal, including making the ever-popular pies. “It really is a church thing,” she said. Food for the meal comes from donations from church members. Cooking begins early Thanksgiving morning, though turkey and pies are done ahead

Aplington Evangelical Presbyterian Church will host the community Thanksgiving meal beginning at 11 a.m. (John Jensen/Eclipse News-Review photo) of time. “We’re there at 8:00 Thanksgiving morning to get it started,” she said. Harken said being part of this has also made Thanksgiving Day even

more special for her, as her family has traditionally celebrated it on a different day of the week so that their large family can be together.

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Thanksgiving from page 1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now we do something on Thanksgiving; this is our new family,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to this every year. This is our new tradition that we get to spend it at church and with these community people. The dinner is one of several in the area Thursday. First Congregational Church at Parkersburg will host a din-

ner beginning at 11 a.m. while Dikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church will have a dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Aplington meal will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RSVP was requested last week, so please call the church, 319-347-5569, to see if dinners are available.

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D-NH students complete EverFI program DIKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nineteen Dike-New Hartford students recently completed the EverFI program that Peoples Savings Bank provides to the students. Pictured are teacher Diane Harms and Tiffany Asche from Peoples Savings Bank along with students who participated in the program. Participating students (some not pictured) included: Alayna Kollasch, Blake Hamilton, Broden Coulter, Dakota Hoeppner, Destiny Stone, Elizabeth Vose, Gunner Smith, Hanna Euchner, Isabella Dietrich, Josie Mulder, Katie Camarata, Madison Lavenz, Mallory Laube, Trent Johnson, Trevor Dumler, Connor Blough, Elizabeth Gaffey, Hayes Michaelsen, Mackinley Hagen. Peoples Savings Bank has partnered with EverFi, Inc. to bring the program to Dike-New Hartford students at no cost to the schools or the taxpayer. The eight-hour web-based program uses

the latest in new media technology to bring complex financial concepts to life for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital generation. The platform uniquely tracks the progress and performance of every student and provides students who successfully complete the course with certification in financial literacy, a valuable mark of distinction on college applications and resumes. In 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) highlighted EverFiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schools-based financial education programs in a new report on Advancing K-12 Financial Education: A Guide for Policymakers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;EverFi strives to help todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generation prepare for a lifetime of challenging financial decisionsâ&#x20AC;?, said EverFi CEO and Founder, Tom Davidson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are grateful for our partnership with Peoples Savings Bank which provides students with the critical skills they need to be savvy, responsible consumers.â&#x20AC;?

s e t o N n o c l a F Eiklenborg celebrates 80th birthday Sylvia Eiklenborg celebrated her 80th birthday Nov. 18. Her family would like to help her celebrate with a

card shower. Please send cards to 1304 Nash Street, Aplington, IA 50604.

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Baileys to welcome newest addition Wallace Russell Bailey was born on September 4, 2016, at Covenant Medical Center Waterloo. He weighed 6 pounds and was 18.25 inches long. Wally is the son of Andrew and Staci Bailey of Parkersburg. He is the grandson of Mark and Leanne Bai-

ley of Nora Springs and Steve and Sandy Sessler of Parkersburg; and great-grandson of Norm Baily of Nora Springs, Mary and Glenn Sorbo of Mason City, Larry and Cathy Phearman of Rock Falls and Imogene Spree of Parkersburg.

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Wednesday, November 23 Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 25 Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 28 Junior High Wrestling at Hudson, 4:15 p.m. Third- and fourth-grade concert (HS Auditorium), 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 29 Eighth- and seventh-grade boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball at BMAP (Waterloo), 4:15 p.m. Eighth- and seventh-grade girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball vs. BMAP, 4:15 p.m. Freshman boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball at West Marshall, 5 p.m. JV girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball at Columbus Catholic, 6:15 p.m. JV boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball at West Marshall, 6:15 p.m. Varsity girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball at Columbus Catholic, 7:45 p.m. Varsity boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball at

West Marshall, 7:45 p.m. Thursday, December 1 Junior High wrestling at Aplington-Parkersburg, 4 p.m. Eighth- and seventh-grade boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball vs. Hudson (@ New Hartford), 4:15 p.m. Eighth- and seventh-grade girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball vs. Hudson (@ Dike), 4:15 p.m. Freshman boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball at Charles City, 5 p.m. JV boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball at Charles City, 6:15 p.m. JV/Varsity Wrestling Triangular (with GRNT) at Sumner-Fredericksburg, 6:30 p.m. Varsity boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball at Charles City, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, December 3 Varsity wrestling at West Delaware Tournament, 11 a.m. Varsity girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball vs. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (@ Wartburg College, Waverly), 5:30 p.m.

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Briefly. Dike Public Library hosting annual book basket auction Dike Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fundraiser, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Book Basket Auctionâ&#x20AC;? is underway. Stop by the library to see all the baskets or check the Web site to see photos. There are two ways to win a basket. The library posted bid sheets next to each basket and you can use your name or library number to place a bid. The library is also again offering the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buy Nowâ&#x20AC;? option, which allows bidders to take the basket home immediately for a specified bid. The auction ends at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 23.

After-Prom meeting set for Dec. 11 Junior parents will have an After Prom meeting on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the High School Commons.

Free Thanksgiving dinner planned PARKERSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A free Thanksgiving dinner is planned for Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving Day) at the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg. Doors open at 11 and serving starts at noon. First come, first served and the event is limited to the first 250 people.

Parkersburg Chamber plans holiday events The Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce has announced several upcoming events in association with the holiday season. The Shop Local Campaign 12/14/16 will be held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 14, with $1,416 given away in chamber bucks. A total of 12 lucky winners will be drawn Dec. 14 at noon at the Parkersburg Veterinary Office. Santa Claus will come to town Dec. 3 (note corrected date) to meet local children at 10:30 a.m. Story Time will be at the Library at 10 a.m.

Recognizing the impact of community foundations Butler County Community Foundation celebrates national effort to highlight local impact of philanthropy During the week of November 1218, 2016, the Butler County Community Foundation joined more than 780 community foundations across America celebrating Community Foundation Week. For more than 25 years, the effort has raised awareness about the increasingly important role of these philanthropic organizations in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges. Community foundations are independent, public entities that steward philanthropic resources from institutional and individual donors to local nonprofits. Since its establishment in 2005, the Butler County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA), has granted nearly $1 million to nonprofit projects impacting nearly every aspect of life in Butler County communities, including art and culture, education, environment, health, historic preservation, human service, and general community betterment. In 2016 alone, the local committee members awarded 33 grants totaling over $108,000 to projects in these areas. Members of the Butler County Community Foundation governing committee are Lisa Schmitz, Chair, John Backer, Diane Buss, Rusty Eddy, Virgil Goodrich, Patty Hummel, Mardee Johnson, Jeff Kolb, Ex-Officio, Jerry Orr, and Jade Pecha.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community foundations impact lives, solve problems, and improve futures,â&#x20AC;? said Kaye Englin, CFNEIA President and CEO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Butler County Community Foundation is connecting generous, community-minded people to nonprofits who are at the heart of doing good in Butler County, and is making grants to innovative and effective local projects crucial to creating stronger communities.â&#x20AC;? As an affiliate of CFNEIA, the Butler County Community Foundation offers unique tax benefits to making gifts that impact the local community forever. Gifts to endowed funds with the Butler County Community Foundation supporting Iowa charitable causes are eligible for the Endow Iowa 25 percent state tax credit in addition to federal tax credits. The Butler County Community Foundation currently holds nearly $650,000 in assets. These dollars are invested and professionally managed to achieve long-term growth by balancing principal protection with distributions to support local nonprofit organizations. Making an endowed gift with the Community Foundation means it will last forever. Community foundations represent one of the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy. Every state in the United States is home to at least one community foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;large and small, urban and ruralâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;working to advance solutions on a wide range of social issues. Community Foundation Week, created in 1989 by former president George H.W. Bush, recognizes the work of community foundations throughout America and their collaborative approach to working with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to address community problems. More information on the Butler County Community Foundation can be found at www.butlerccf.org.

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Neymeyer to celebrate 90th birthday Genevieve Neymeyer will be celebrating he 90th birthday on November 18th. Please help her celebrate by sending

her birthday wishes to Gen Neymeyer 12521, 335th St., Aplington, IA 50604.

The Jr. Parents would like to thank the following for their generosity in donating towards the 2017 After Prom Festivities: A-P Appliance, Coe College, Drake University, Iowa State University, Buena Vista University, Life 101.9 Radio, Montage, Everts Construction, Dennis Muller- Fern Feed and Seed, New Directions Counseling, Sinclair Elevator, Highview Animal Hospital, Wood Vision Clinic, Lawler and Swanson, Campbell Mellema Insurance, Truax Insurance, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home.

I would like to thank everyone for the cards, phone calls and personal greeting I received for my 80th birthday. God Bless, Norma Burman

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Cheap Seats TEN YEARS AGO November 22, 2006 The Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new owner of G & G Industries, which is located one mile east of Parkersburg, last week. Parkersburg Economic Development DIrector Virgil Goodrich cut the ribbon while owner Keith Wilson and Chamber President Norma Junker held the ends. The Butler County Visions of Well Being group is once again coordinating the Butler County Christmas Cheer Program. The program matches Butler County families in need of Christmas gift assistance with a sponsor. There are a large number of families still in need of a sponsor. Jason S. Johnson was worn in as Butler County Sheriff by Board of Supervisors Chairman Ken Oldenburger last week. Johnson was elected in the Nov. 7 election. Debra Prier, CMC, City Clerk of Aplington, has been accepted as a member in the Master Municipal Clerk Program in the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. The Academy is the professional body of municipal clerks who have continued their level of educational development.

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November 20, 1996 Jim and Sue Zierath have announced the opening of a new business in Parkersburg called “The Household Store & More.” The business is located in the former “Lil Store” building east of Bach Insurance on Coates Street. The A-P Falcons tore apart the Columbus Junction Wildcats 35-7 last Friday night to advance to the state championship game Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the UNI-Dome. The Falcon defense dominated the Wildcats all game long, allowing just one first down, that coming with 9:39 left in the game. The Wildcats managed only 40 yards of offense and all-state running back Jason Payne managed just 30 yards on nine carries. Two students from Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School were selected to the 1996 North Central Iowa Junior High/Middle School Honor Band Festival that was held Saturday, Nov. 16 in Hampton. Students from throughout north central Iowa were nominated by local instructors, with only a handful from each school selection. Selected from Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School were Luke Thompson and Paul Hubbard.

THIRTY YEARS AGO November 19, 1986 Anna Nevenhoven was the grand prize winner of the Senior Citizen pie baking contest. Her prize-winning pie was a ground cherry apple pie. Other prize winners were Henrietta Luhring, 2 blues; Dorothy Mason, 1 blue, 1 white; Alberta Sluiter, 2 reds; Lena Aukes, 2 reds; Henrietta Aswegen, 2 whites; and Frieda Donaldson, white. The 1986 Butler County 4-H Awards program was held Sunday afternoon at the REC meeting room in Allison. The 4-H Awards Program is held to recognize the accomplishments of 4-H members and to recognize those 4-H’ers who have done outstanding work in their 4-H projects. It also recognized leaders receiving Awards of Clover for their years of service. KWWL-TV farm director Dale Hansen was master of ceremonies for the awards program. There will be a men’s and women’s alumnio basketball game on Dec. 20 for all interested alumni of the New Hartford School. Contact Mark Parker at New Hartford School for more information.

FORTY YEARS AGO November 24, 1976 Mansel and Pat Ocheltree have shared their good fortune with the Parkersburg community by matching community pledges up to $250,000 for the purpose of construction a building for the health care and community betterment in Parkersburg. In order that all mail is delivered in time for Christmas, you are encouraged to mail all packages before Dec. 3, 1976 and cards and letters before Dec. 10, 1976. The County Extension Council elections were completed in Grundy County last week with six new members elected and one member re-elected for terms of two years. New members elected were Mrs. Francis Peterson in Beaver Township, Jim Seeman in Clay, Larry Oster in Fairfield, Mrs. Ernest Bernard in German, Jim Matens in Lincoln, Rex Meyers in Palermo and Royce Harms of Shiloh was re-elected. Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce members welcomed Amanda Kramer to business during “Flowers by Amandas” open house held last Friday. Sometime early Saturday morning, thieves entered Polly’s Cafe in Parkersburg and walked away with more than $120. Entrance was made through the back in the alley. Parkersburg Police and the Butler County Sheriff’s Department are investigating.

FIFTY YEARS AGO November 23, 1966 A will was filed Tuesday morning, November 22, in the estate of Elizabeth L. Kothe, at the clerk’s office in the Butler County Courthouse. Mrs. Kothe left in her will a major share of the estate to the building of Kothe Memorial Library for the town of Parkersburg. Indications are from the papers of guardianship that the estate will be worth approximately $126,000. After special bequests and the costs of the estate are handled, there will be an estimated $100,000 for the purpose of building the Kothe Memorial Library. Lester Mennen, Parkersburg, recently purchased an Aberdeen-Angus bull from Dick Christians and son, Parkersburg. Two new buildings are being added to the business area south of the highway. West of Palmers Super Market, the Simon Bros. opened this past month a car wash. On the Guggisberg property to the south of his Pontiac garage, a new building is being erected for the Parkersburg liquor store, which will be moved from downtown.

By JOHN JENSEN Eclipse News Review Thanksgiving was once my favorite holiday all year. It featured the family element of Christmas without the long lead-up and expectations that Christmas has become. In other words, Thanksgiving was the perfect holiday. I say that in the past tense because ... well ... things change over time. My perfect Thanksgiving involves three elements — family, food and football. The family goes without saying, and obviously Thanksgiving is one of those holidays where eating right just doesn’t seem that important. As for the football … it’s as much a Thanksgiving tradition as the Macy’s Parade in New York City. Our Thanksgivings growing up were very traditional and almost always followed the same routine. Mom and I would watch the Thanksgiving parades (the one where they showed several different parades) as Dad got the turkey ready. Once the bird was in the oven, Dad usually took the dog bird hunting for a couple of hours while Mom migrated to the kitchen to prepare the rest of the meal. My job was to stay out of the way until about a half hour before dinner, which was good because it was one of the few chances we got to see the Detroit Lions and Barry Sanders. I suspect our dinner was a lot like yours. It featured turkey, dressing, potatoes and gravy, squash, turnip (which I usually passed on), sweet potatoes, rolls and some sort of cranberry dish. For dessert we had sherbet cups and usually some sort of pie. Nearly everything was homemade, though we eventually convinced Dad to use store-bought turkey gravy because his tended to be really thin and a little short on taste. Our Thanksgivings were really small – usually just Mom, Dad and I – as the rest of our family lived on the East Coast and was too far away to travel for the day. Once or twice we had one of my parents’ friends over who might not have had anyone to be with, though I only recall that once or twice. Thanksgiving changed dramatically when Mom and Dad retired to Florida in the late 1990s. For the most part it became a day just like any other, including my need to work because of Friday newspapers (when I worked for dailies) and special sections that were often due within a day or two of the holiday. For the most part I tried to ignore the holiday, though I would occasionally have Thanksgiving with a friends’ family and once even accepted an invitation from nearly total strangers. That wasn’t the same as being with family. Yes, it was nice to have something to look forward to on the holiday, but after dinner I was still alone … chronically single and waiting for the day to pass. Things changed again last year, when Lynnette and I started dating. We met early in the year, and a few months into the relationship I started thinking about the holidays ... about having someone to be with again. Just thinking about that now gives me chills. As excited as I was a year ago, I was also pretty nervous. There would be new people, new places and new traditions. While my parents live in Florida and my extended family still lives in New England, Lynnette’s parents live here in the Cedar Valley, so there was no question of where we would go. I met Lynnette’s parents fairly early in our relationship and was fairly comfortable around them and had met her brother Troy (who lives in California) during the summer. Another couple, who are close friends of her parents, also joined us for dinner, as did Troy’s best friend, Tony, who lives a couple of hours away and has other family in the area. Like Mom and I would, Lynnette and I watched the parades together Thanksgiving morning. I don’t recall what it was, but Lynnette fixed something that we brought to her parents’ house to be part of the dinner. That’s when I got just a peek at the Thanksgiving football games ... ust enough to fill that part of the tradition. Dinner was great. It turns out Tony and I have some interests in common and both he and her brother are very special people, as is the other couple that joined us. Lynnette’s parents are extremely special, too. They have accepted me as part of their family in a way that’s really hard for me to put into words. The love and friendship they have shown me is second only to that shown me by Lynnette and my own mom and dad. This year Lynnette and I were tabbed to bring dessert to the dinner, meaning that I get to dust off my pie-making skills for the first time since I was a teenager. Back then Mom and I would make apple pies together. I actually offered to make Lynnette a homemade apple pie more than a year ago, but have never done it. I won’t be doing apple pie this time either, though a pumpkin pie seems to be in my future. I’m actually looking forward to making it. Remember that thing I said at the beginning of this column about things changing over time? Sometimes they change for the better. After years of being away from loved ones on Thanksgiving ... sometimes sitting in the dark feeling very, very alone ... I have something to look forward to again. And I could not be happier about it. Here’s hoping your family Thanksgiving is as fulfilling and enjoyable as mine will be. :-)

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Being Thankful This column is being written on Veteran’s Day (because my schedule next week is rather chaotic!) although it will come out Thanksgiving Week. I do not have a lot of military service in my background. My mother’s grandfather served in the army in Sweden. I guess it was the custom back then to give soldiers different last names when they left the service. (At least this was what Mom told us!) They didn’t have to keep that name but my great-grandfather did, so we really know nothing about his family before entering the service. Mom’s brother was a star gymnast in Minneapolis before joining the Marines. Sadly, he contracted spinal meningitis in boot camp in California and died. My father has no military presence in his heritage. I was raised Brethren and this religion did not believe in war of any kind. I admire and thank all who have served or are currently serving this great country. I stand when the flag is presented. I can sing the National Anthem and get tears in my eyes at what others have sacrificed for me. I absolutely do not understand what athletes who kneel or sit down (or whatever else they do) while the anthem is being played are thinking. Have they fought for this county? Are they being paid (and very well I might add!) to ENTERTAIN us on Sunday afternoons? Sometimes I just wonder what they are thinking. I’m sure these are not the role models I want my grandkids to look up to. I think it’s great to see coaches taking a stand in support of the flag and this great country. I’m sure there’s NO ONE in this great country who agrees with all of the decisions that are made but that was probably true back in the 1700’s too. When I visit the cemetery where Mom was laid to rest I walk around and look at all the military graves and say a THANK YOU for their service. Some I knew, some I didn’t but I am still grateful for what they did. With Thanksgiving upon us, I hope we can all look ahead to pulling this country back together. Are changes needed? YES! Is Trump the one to get this done? No crystal ball in my office, but he was the person elected and deserves a chance. I am thankful for so many things this year; family, faith, health, friends and a job I enjoy and work hard at. May we all take time to be thankful for what we have and be willing to share with those who are in need! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Buckling up could save your giblets Parkersburg This Thanksgiving, law enforcement agencies from across the state, including here in Parkersburg and Butler County, will ramp up patrols and be on the lookout for seat belt violations. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, during the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday, 341 vehicle occupants were killed nationwide in traffic crashes. Fifty percent of those fatalities were not wearing seat belts in Iowa¨ five people were killed over the 2015 holiday. NHTSA reports that wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of a fatal injury by 45 percent. Ejection from a vehicle is one of the most dangerous incidents that can happen to a person

in a crash. Eighty percent of passenger vehicle occupants totally ejected from vehicles were killed, only one percent of the belted occupants were totally ejected during a crash. Who is more likely to not wear a seat belt? In fatal crashes males are more likely to be unbuckled (53 percent), than females (40 percent) and drivers aged 13–15 and 25–34 accounted for 59 percent of the fatalities in 2014. (NHTSA) Wearing your seat belt is the single most effective way to save your life and the lives of your loved ones in the event of a crash. Failing to buckle up is dangerous and against the law, even on the city streets of Parkersburg. Remember residents, Click it or Ticket.

Cy-Hawk Wreath making Social scheduled for December 1, 2016 Fun for all ages! Join Program Director Shari Sell-Bakker and CYC Andrea Traeger for a hands-on night creating fun sports rivalry décor. Each participant will take home one wreath, either ISU Cyclones or Iowa Hawkeyes inclined, just in time for the ISU-Iowa Mens Basketball game. Wreaths will also make a perfect Christmas gift if you choose to make yours for someone else! Join us Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Grundy Center Community Center, 705 F Avenue, Grundy Center. Cost for the program is $15 or $10 and 5 cans of food to donate to Operation Threshold

in Grundy Center (bring cans to class, we will make one large donation together). All craft materials will be provided for each participant to take home one wreath. Participants are welcome to bring their own decorative accents for pieces as well. Pre-registration is required so that appropriate supplies for the class are available. Please call 319-824-6939 or e-mail Shari at sellbakk@iastate.edu to register with your name and team choice (if you area house divided, you may choose to make a half and half wreath).

Butler County Community Foundation Grant Applications due December 31 Grant applications can now be submitted to the Butler County Community Foundation for its 2016 grant cycle. The deadline to submit applications is midnight (CST) December 31, 2016. Grants are awarded to projects in the following areas: art and culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation and human service. The online grant application may be found on the Community Foundation’s website at www.butlerccf.org. Grant recipients will be announced in March 2017. Completed applications

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Maple Manor Wednesday November 23 - MMV: This morning we begin with exercising. After we finish with that, we will work on different parts of our body! We will do some brain aerobics@ This afternoon our bible study group will get together at 1! After we finish with our study we will have social hour. Later this evening we will have some little visitors! Pet visits will be up at 6:30 p.m.! Assisted Living: Our morning eat and greet will be from 7:30-9 and then we will off shopping in Iowa Falls at 12:24! Home Delivered Meals: Smothered Pork Chop, Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Cabbage, and Cherry Orchard Bar. Thursday November 24 - MMV: Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! The Macy’s Day Parade will be on all morning! After breakfast we will be exercising! When we are done with this, we will be learning about the history of Thanksgiving. It’s always important to understand what we are celebrating! At 1, our travel club will

be out and about for anyone that is interested! After that is our snack and social hour. At 3:30 we will be working on a Thanksgiving Craft! Assisted Living: Happy Thanksgiving from everyone! Home Delivered Meals: Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast, and Orange Sherbet Gelatin Sald. Friday November 25 -MMV: Happy Birthday to Berdena! This morning music will help us get motivated to work on our muscles! At 10:45 we will see what old Ripley’s Believe it or Not is up to! At 2 we will have bingo! After Bingo we will have our snack and social hour. Assisted Living: Social Hour Tea Time at 3 p.m. Home Delivered Meals: Breaded Fish Filet, Hash brown Casserole, Broccoli Slaw, and Pineapple Cake. Saturday November 26 - MMV: At 1 we will listen to some Sentimental Sing-A-Long! It’s great to hear songs from other decades! At 2 we will be watching some Carol Barnet. We all absolutely love these movies! Thanks

Lisa for letting us see them! Then we will move on to our social hour. Lawrence Welk will also be available at 7 p.m. Assisted Living: Ice cream social begins at 5:30 p.m. Home Delivered Meals: Cheeseburger, Calico Beans, and Smores Pudding. Sunday November 27 - MMV: We will have Coffee and Fellowship at 3:15 p.m. After that we will be joined by First Reformed Church of Aplington for worship at 4:00pm. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to help us! This evening at 7:30 p.m. we will be enjoying Sunday Night Football for those that would be interested! Home Delivered Meals: Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Pea’s, and Cream Pie. Monday November 28 - MMV: We will start out with exercise at 10:30. After we finish that up, we will check in with Homer Larsen. His lessons are some of our favorites!! At 2 we will work on our coloring skills with a friendly contest! After we

work up an appetite, we will all gather around for our social time!! Assisted Living: Today at 1:30 p.m. we will be playing bingo! Come on down! Home Delivered Meals: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Boiled Potatoes, Green and Gold Beans, Fresh Baked Vegetable Bread, and Chocolate Chip Cake. Tuesday November 29 - MMV: This morning Katie will be here for 1:1 music time! We will be working on our exercise at 10:30! At 10:45 we will read from our daily devotions. At 1 p.m. we will be in the kitchen making our very own personal pizzas! At 2 p.m. we will read from our Family Stories book. It’s always uplifting to hear good things! Assisted Living: The Butler County Foot Clinic will be here and we will gather for our Bible Study at 5:30 p.m. Home Delivered Meals: Beef Brisket, Hash brown Casserole, Spinach, and Fruit Crisp.

Mark your calendars Christmas Open House on Friday, December 2 from 10 – 3 p.m. Snacks, Cider, Drawing for an Afghan and a Vintage Book Page Ornament are for all to enjoy. Also take time to sign up or renew your Friends membership with a chance to win one of three gift baskets. We will be closed Thursday, November 24, Friday, November 25, and Saturday, November 26 for Thanksgiving. We wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. New books: From This Day Forward by Lauraine Snelling, A Sister’s Wish by Shelley Shepard Gray, The Devoted by Suzanne Woods Fisher, Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet Evanovich, Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf, Because I’m Watching by Christina Dodd, Liar’s Key by Carla Neggers, The Kid by Ron Hansen Calendar of events: Wednesday, November 30: Story Time: 10 a.m. – Theme: Hey Diddle Diddle

Thursday, December 1: Expanding Explorations & Story Hour: 10:30 – 12 Friday, December 2: Christmas Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 7: Story Time: 10 a.m. – Theme: Tree Time – Christmas Wednesday, December 7: Tool Time: Afterschool until 3 p.m. – Theme: Carnival of Games Thursday, December 8: Expanding Explorations & Story Hour: 10:30 – 12 Wednesday, December 16: Story Time: 10 a.m. – Theme: The man in the Red Suit Thursday, December 15: Expanding Explorations & Story Hour: 10:30 – 12 Library Hours: Monday: 10 – 5 Tuesday: 10 – 7 Wednesday: 10 – 5 Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Phone: 347-2432 Web: www.aplington.lib.ia.us

The Expanding Explorations Group enjoyed a discussion about Pilgrim’s with a guest speaker and then enjoyed an early Thanksgiving feast!

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Aplington Women’s Club meets The Aplington Women’s Club met Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Aplington Community Building. Kay, our treasurer, told us that monetary donations were dispersed as follows: $500 to Dollars for Scholars (five $100 scholarships); $200 to Butler County Visions of Well Being (Christmas Cheer); and $200 to AP2DC for their upcoming March trip. Also, two books were donated to the Aplington library in memory of our members Henrietta Nevenhoven and Sylvia Meyer.

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After our business meeting, we were treated to a very good presentation and visit with Erv Mellema. Erv and all of us talked about gratitude and about Thanksgiving memories of years gone by. After this. We all enjoyed refreshments prepared by Marty Weber. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 13 (our Christmas party) at 1:30 p.m. All visitors are welcome. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy

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Grundy County Wellness Fair Set for January 7

Timothy Christian Harvest Supper raises nearly $12,000 WELLSBURG — The Harvest (formally known as the Hostess) Supper has been a longstanding tradition for Timothy Christian School. This is the only fundraising event that is held at the school. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, more than 200 guests gathered for a catered meal provided by Peppercorn Pantry. A volunteer group of students in grades K-8, under the direction of Marissia Wessels, provided musical entertainment with a Thanksgiving

theme. Principal Janna Voss reported on the blessings of this year as well as the needs. Updated technology has been at the top of the list. The school is currently raising money to provide Chromebook laptops for every student. Anyone interested in contributing to this effort may call the school at 641-869-3679. After the program, guests were allowed to tour the school. Many commented on the many improvements in the building

that have been made in recent years. The Harvest Supper is an annual event occurring the second week in November. Next year’s date will be advertised and all are welcome to call for reservations. Next up for Timothy Christian fundraisers is the Cookie Walk on Friday, Dec. 2 at the United Reformed Church in Wellsburg from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Bakery boxes are provided and customers make their cookie choices and pay by the pound.

GRUNDY CENTER – Today’s health guidelines often mention the advice to ‘Know Your Numbers’. The annual Grundy County Wellness Fair sponsored by the Grundy Center Wellness Committee will give community members a chance to learn their ley numbers for good health, in addition to a variety of health and safety information. The morning also offers fun, family physical activity opportunities including the Pink Nose, Warm Toes 5k and Walk With a Doc events. The 2017 Wellness Fair will take place at Grundy County Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 7, beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. In addition to low-cost blood screenings, there will be free blood pressure checks, free hearing screening, and exhibits and demonstrations from area organizations that focus on health and wellness. A free healthy breakfast provided by the Grundy County Farm Bureau will be available in the hospital’s East J Café. “We’re offering a convenient way for local residents to start the New Year with information about their health,” says Crystal Petersen, Wellness Committee member. “Access to routine health screenings can provide the information necessary for people to focus on lifestyle changes that help improve health, or confirm that personal efforts to improve health are indeed working,” says Petersen. For more information on the Grundy County Wellness Fair, contact Crystal Petersen at Grundy County Memorial Hospital, 319-824-4154 or Andrew Peters, director of the Grundy Family YMCA at 319-825-6210. More details are available at grundycountyhospital. org.

National Thanksgiving turkey hails from Iowa This Thanksgiving, the state of Iowa will be represented in the spotlight of the nation’s historic holiday tradition as President Obama pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey. This year, the National Thanksgiving Turkey hails from the state of Iowa. Through nearly seven decades, the President has received a turkey from the National Turkey Federation during Thanksgiving week. As part of the

White House event, recent custom has the president “pardoning” the turkey, after noting the significance of a time of thanks for the nation’s many blessings, and the opening of the holiday season. The Iowa Turkey Federation hosts a “send-off” from the family farm the morning of Friday, November 18. “We highlight the family aspect of turkey farming, and celebrate with this

fun, turkey-centered tradition,” Gretta Irwin, Executive Director of Iowa Turkey Federation said. Since 1947, the National Turkey Federation presents the National Thanksgiving Turkey to the President for Thanksgiving. This year’s turkey hails from Iowa at the choice of National Turkey Federation Chairman, John Reicks. The Iowa Turkey Federation is

The Brown Bag Book Club book selection for November/December is: Faith Bass Darling’s Last Garage Sale by Lynda Rutledge. Discussion will be at noon on Dec. 12…all are welcomed to attend! Amazon book description: “On the last day of the millennium, sassy Faith Bass Darling, the richest old lady in Bass, Texas, decides to have a garage sale. With help from a couple of neighborhood boys, Faith lugs her priceless Louis XV elephant clock, countless Tiffany lamps, and everything else in her nineteenthcentury mansion out onto her long, sloping lawn. Why is a recluse of twenty years suddenly selling off her dearest possessions? Because God told her to. As the townspeople grab up five generations of heirlooms, everyone drawn to the sale--including Faith›s long-lost daughter--finds that the antiques not only hold family secrets but also inspire some of life›s most important questions: Do our possessions possess us? What are we without our memories? Is there life after death or second chances here on earth? And is Faith really selling that Tiffany lamp for $1?” Save the dates! We have two programs at the beginning of December. Our Christmas Open House, Christmas Story Time and Santa’s visit are all on Saturday, Dec. 3rd. Snacks, crafts, and fun for all! On Monday, Dec. 5, we have a special Pajama Story Time with guest author Nancy Adams from Marshalltown. Nancy will join us at 6:30 pm and read her book, The Transatlantic Bunny. All are welcomed to attend; children must have an adult accompany them, thanks! Reminder: the Friends of the Parkersburg Library are selling beautiful Christmas Cacti for a fundraiser. They are large, healthy plants and loaded

with buds. We still have plenty to choose from—these would make great hostess gifts for Thanksgiving, or an early Christmas gift. Stop in and get yours today! New Fiction: Something In Between by Melissa de la Cruz, High Heat by Richard Castle, The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by David Rosenfelt, Tangled Webs by Irene Hannon, A Lowcountry Christmas by Mary Alice Monroe,. New Non-Fiction: Waiting to Begin: A Memoir by Patricia O’Donnell. New DVDs: Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Christmas, PAW Patrol: Pups Save Christmas, Shopkins: Chef Club, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Nine Lives, Bad Moms. Calendar of Events: Nov. 23, 30 Wednesday Morning Story Time 10-11 am Nov. 28 Clothes Closet 6-7:30 pm Nov. 23 Library closing at 5:30 pm Nov. 24 Library closed for Thanksgiving Day Dec. 3 Christmas Open House 10 am-1 pm Dec. 3 Christmas Story Time 1010:30 am Dec. 3 Santa’s Visit 10:30 am Dec. 5 Special Pajama Story Time with guest author, 6:30 pm Library Hours: Monday 10-8 Tuesday 10-5:30 Wednesday 10-8 Thursday 10-5:30 Friday 10-5:30 Saturday 10-1 Website: http://www.parkersburg.lib. ia.us Email: library@parkersburg.lib.ia.us Phone: 319-346-2442

proud to take part in this tradition, the sixth occasion for Iowa to supply the National Thanksgiving Turkey. Prior presentations from Iowan’s have been to Presidents Johnson, Ford, Reagan, and Bush, and now to Obama. The tradition began with the first presentation by the National Turkey Federation to President Truman.

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4-H Awards Little Clover Certificates: Sydney Lovrien, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Draven Capper, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Hayden Chesnut, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Erin Aissen, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Tacey Chesnut, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Madeline Sterken, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Kyler Grummitt, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Dillon Eberline, BCYR; Sage Menne, BCYR; Liam Wessels, BCYR; Nicholas Carlson, Albion Go-Getters; Gage Johnson, Albion Go-Getters; Kamie Helmke, Albion Dandy Dozen; Audre Oldenburger, Albion Dandy Dozen; Sedona Oldenburger, Albion Dandy Dozen; Autumn Wilson, Albion Dandy Dozen; Briley Junker, Albion Dandy Dozen; Dawson Barnett, East Butler Ramblers; Tommy Barnett, East Butler Ramblers; Savannah Hummel, East Butler Ramblers; Wyatt Jensen, East Butler Ramblers; Weston Jensen, East Butler Ramblers; Capri Clark, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Addy Johnson, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Eve Jordan, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Paige Kampman, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Madeline Meyer, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Natalie Dezarn, Shell Rock Rockets; Grant Shultz, Greene Golden Eagles; Erika Brinkman, Greene Golden Eagles. 4-H Leader Recognition: 5-Year: Stacey Leerhoff, Alan Leerhoff 10-Year: Ruth Seehusen, Sharon Schipper 15-Year: Sandy Ruby, Wandy Epley 25-Year: Randy Kolder 35-Year: Dennis Schipper, Lucille Leerhoff 45-Year: Duane Johnson County Fair Herdsmanship Awards: BEEF: Monroe Clever Clovers: McKenna Brouwer; Madison Johnson; Kaitlyn Mohwinkle; Kasidy Mohwinkle; Kinsey Mohwinkle; Jake Wolff; Ellie Wolff; Josie Oldenburger; Keiven Oldenburger; Libby Jansssen DAIRY: Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Emily Doty GOATS: Jackson Lucky Clovers: Emma Wedeking POULTRY: Jackson Lucky Clovers: Emma Wedeking HORSE: AP FFA: Hailey Finch, Korrigan Hippen, Gabbi Kampman, Josie Oldenburger. RABBITS: Nashua-Plainfield FFA: Lane Leerhoff

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Outstanding Intermediate Recordkeeping Award: Justine Grummitt, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Janet Borchardt, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Liberty Epley, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Beth Homeister, BCYR; Cailey Reyna, BCYR; Melu Shafer, BCYR; Luke Edeker, Albion Go-Getters; Brayden Feckers, Albion Go-Getters; Joshua Haan, Albion Go-Getters; Kolbi Rice, Albion Go-Getters; Britney Gibson, Albion Dandy Dozen; Megan Johnson, Albion Dandy Dozen; Seyann Luhring, Albion Dandy Dozen; Carter Leerhoff, East Butler Ramblers; Missy Aswegen, Monroe Clever Clovers; Karter Faust, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Cassidy Staudt, Cold-

water/Dayton Busy Gophers; Nadia Treichel, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Kelton Kluiter, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Katrina Miller, Shell Rock Rockets; Isabella Mohn, Shell Rock Rockets; LizBeth DeGroote, Shell Rock Rockets; Mattie Janssen, Shell Rock Rockets; Alex Shultz, Greene Golden Eagles; Justin Hanson, Greene Golden Eagles; Ray Seidel, Greene Golden Eagles Outstanding Senior Recordkeeping Awards: Courtney Reyna, BCYR; Christine Reyna, BCYR; Tristan Easton, Albion Go-Getters; Andrew Haan, Albion Go-Getters; McKenzie Feckers, Albion Dandy Dozen; Melanie Johnson, Albion Dandy Dozen; Kassi Rice, Albion Dandy Dozen; David Eisentrager, Monroe Clever Clovers; Brandon Cooley, Monroe Clever Clovers; Sarah Goodrich, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Makayla Holub, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Kayla Jacobs, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Emily Leerhoff, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Miranda Vance, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Macy Janssen, Shell Rock Rockets; James Seehusen, Greene Golden Eagles; Clay Shultz, Greene Golden Eagles; Andrew Morton, Greene Golden Eagles; Emy Osterbuhr, Greene Golden Eagles; Addyson Clark, Greene Golden Eagles; Carly Strauser, Jefferson Livewires Junior Spirit Awards: Alexis Brinkman, Greene Golden Eagles; Carlee Doty, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Lydia Kluiter, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Rylee Westendorf, Shell Rock Rockets; Casey Leerhoff, East Butler Ramblers; Madison Cooley, Monroe Clever Clovers; Hannah Buttjer, Albion Dandy Dozen; Emma Wedeking, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Blayne Luhring, Albion Go-Getters Intermediate Spirit Awards: Justine Grummitt, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Rainy Kock, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Mattie Janssen, Shell Rock Rockets; Carter Leerhoff, East Butler Ramblers; Noah Oldenburger, Monroe Clever Clovers; Seyann Luhring, Albion Dandy Dozen; Eryn Lindell, Greene Golden Eagles Senior Spirit Awards: Addyson Clark, Greene Golden Eagles; Makayla Holub, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Taylor Salge, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers;

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Five-Year Member Awards: Ainsley Lovrien, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Alysha Fox, BCYR; Beth Homeister, BCYR; Cailey Reyna, BCYR; Carter Leerhoff, East Butler Ramblers; Cassidy Staudt, Coldwater/ Dayton Busy Gophers; Daylene Ritter, Greene Golden Eagles; Eryn Lindell, Greene Golden Eagles; Hannah Finch, Monroe Clever Clovers; Jaima White, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Janet Borchardt, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Jared Brouwer, Monroe Clever Clovers; Justin Hanson, Greene Golden Eagles; Karter Faust, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Kolbi Rice, Albion Go-Getters; Liberty Epley, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Luke Edeker, Albion Go-Getters; Megan Johnson, Albion Dandy Dozen; Molly Benning, Monroe Clever Clovers; Nadia Treichel, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Noah Oldenburger, Monroe Clever Clovers; Rainy Kock, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Ray Seidel, Greene Golden Eagles

I Dare You Award: David Eisentrager, , Monroe Clever Clovers; McKenzie Feckers, , Albion Dandy Dozen Historian Awards: Javin Faust, Albion Go-Getters; Emily Leerhoff, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Carlee Doty, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Addy Johnson (L. C.), Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Nadia Treichel, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Cassidy Staudt, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Dawson Clark, Greene Golden Eagles; Justin Hanson, Greene Golden Eagles; Hayden Chesnut (L.C.), Jackson Lucky Clovers; Tacey Chesnut (L.C.), Jackson Lucky Clovers; Emma Wedeking, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Toby Arkulari, Jefferson Livewires; Madison Johnson, Monroe Clever Clovers; Isabella Mohn, Shell Rock Rockets; LizBeth DeGroote, Shell Rock Rockets Secretary Awards: Emily Leerhoff, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Courtney Reyna, BCYR; Dawson Barnett (L.C.), East Butler Ramblers; Ray Seidel, Greene Golden Eagles; Rachel Borchardt, Jackson Lucky Clovers; Madison Johnson, Monroe Clever Clovers Treasurer Award: Britney Gibson, Albion Dandy Dozen; Tristan Easton, Albion Go-Getters; Emily Doty, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Brynn Salge, Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers; Donnie Kielman, East Butler Ramblers; Alex Shultz, Greene Golden Eagles; Emma Wedeking, Jackson

Nine-Year Member Awards: Austin Janssen, Jefferson Livewires; Christine Reyna, BCYR; Ellie Uhlenhopp, Monroe Clever Clovers; Isabel Derdzinski, Greene Golden Eagles; James Seehusen, Greene Golden Eagles; Katelynn Johnson, East Butler Ramblers; Kayla Jacobs, Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Sydney Rule, Monroe Clever Clovers Club Community Service Awards: Albion Clubs Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers East Butler Ramblers Greene Golden Eagles Jackson Lucky Clovers 4Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ers for 4-H Campaign (Clubs giving $3.00 or more per member): Albion Dandy Dozen Albion Go-Getters Butler BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Butler County Young Riders Coldwater/Dayton Busy Gophers East Butler Ramblers Greene Golden Eagles Jackson Lucky Clovers Jefferson Livewires Monroe Clever Clovers Shell Rock Rockets

2015-2016 Butler County 4-H Council receives awards The Butler County 4-H Council is composed of 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ers in their intermediate and senior years of 4-H work. At the recently held 2016 Butler County 4-H Awards Program, the 2015-2016 Council were awarded County Council certificates. Those receiving member certificates were: Collin Johnson, Clay Shultz, Addyson Clark, Emily Leerhoff, Sarah Goodrich, Addie Gibson, David Eisentrager, Sydney Rule,

Kayla Jacobs, Kassi Rice, Abbie Wix, Tristan Easton and James Seehusen. This group of young adults help serve as a great resource for the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program. They offer ideas and assist with making decisions for the 4-H program, help with workshops and officer trainings, and other countywide activities and they serve as youth representatives on the Youth Advisory Committee.

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Church Services PARKERSBURG BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 701 3RD AVE 319-346-2028 Handicap Accessible www.bethelparkersburg Facebook: Bethel Parkersburg Wednesday, November 23 6:30 p.m. - Choir Sunday, November 27 9 a.m. --- Worship 10 a.m. --- Coffee/Fellowship 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School (all ages)/Confirmation Class

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Joseph Romeo 501 4th Street P.O. Box 668 319-346-1208 cbcpburg@gmail.com www.calvaryparkersburg.com *Like us on FaceBook* 9 a.m. - Sunday School 10:15 a.m. - Morning Worship FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Matthew Brooks 234-2071 SUNDAY: 11:00 AM Worship Service Communion first Sunday of each month www.faithparkersburg.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 401 3rd Street Parkersburg, IA 50665 Shepherding Pastor: Mark Eggleston Web site: firstcongregationalparkersburg.com Email: fccpburg@gmail.com FIND US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER @congochurch Wednesday, Nov. 23 No AWANA or GLOW Thanksgiving Break 7 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve service Thursday, Nov. 24 Noon - Free Thanksgiving Meal Friday, Nov. 25 Church Office Closed Sunday, Nov. 27 8:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service 9:15 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:45 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service No REACHms - Thanksgiving Break Monday, Nov. 28 6:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. - Ladies Bible Study Tuesday, Nov. 29 9:00 a.m. - Ladies Bible Study Wednesday, Nov. 30 6:20 p.m. - AWANA 7 p.m. - Missions Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. - GLOWhs HOLY FAMILY PARISH Rev. David Kucera, Pastor www.holyfamilycatholicparish.com Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - St. Patrick, Parkersburg Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - St. Gabriel, Reinbeck Tuesday: 5:15 p.m. - St. Patrick,

Parkersburg Wednesday: Check bulletin for time Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - St. Gabriel, Reinbeck Friday: 7:30 a.m. - St. Patrick, Parkersburg HOPE REFORMED CHURCH 611 4th St. 319-346-1575 HopeInParkersburg.org Pastor John White Wednesday, November 23 7 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve Service Sunday, November 27 9 a.m. - Sunday School 10 a.m. - Worship (Live Webcast of Service) Camp Hope Wednesday, November 30 6:30 p.m. - JUMP PARKERSBURG CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor Rus Boersma 807 Grant St., Parkersburg (Handicapped Accessible) Live streaming of Sunday services at: www.parkersburg-crc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. - Sunday School 6 p.m. Evening Worship Wednesday: 9 a.m. - Prayer Time 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. - Life Plus and Young Peoples Society 1:30 p.m. - Sunshine Circle (1st & 3rd Wednesday) PARKERSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse (Handicap Accessible) 319-346-1076 Sunday 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service 11:30 - Fellowship Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Bible Study at the church Thursday 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study at Sue T’s house (812 4th St.)

PEACE LUTHERAN FELLOWSHIP Peace Lutheran Fellowship S.A.W.C. of the ELCA Meeting At Parkersburg Civic Center Thursday: 9:30 a.m. Cafe Chat at 3 C’s. Public Welcome Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship www.peacelutheranfellowship.com THE STUDENT CONNECTION 729 11th St. Aplington, IA (the old Amvet Hall) Wednesdays: 3:30pm-5:30pm Early Herd (for any 6th grade student) 6:30pm-8:15pm Herd (for any 7-8th grade student) Sundays: 6:00pm-8:30pm One-Eighty (for any High School student) Youth Director: Adam Dohrn, 319404-1582, adamnicholas@hotmail. com

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BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Elton LaBree 1003 Nash St. Aplington, IA 50604 www.aplingtonbaptistchurch.org facebook.com/ AplingtonBaptistChurch 319-347-2311 - Church ”Imperfect People Sharing the Perfect Savior” SUNDAY 9:15 a.m. - Worship Service 10:15 a.m. - Fellowship 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School

1:30 p.m. - Women of the Word Everyone Welcome! HITESVILLE GOSPEL HALL 17527 260th Street, Aplington A Non-Denominational Church SUNDAY: 10:00 AM Sunday School and Ministry of Word 11:00 AM Worship Service 7:00 PM Gospel Service WEDNESDAY 7:30 PM Prayer meeting and Bible Study

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Small Group Bible Studies (Call office for information) WEDNESDAY 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Early Herd (StuCo Center) 6:20 p.m. - AWANA 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. - Herd (StuCo Center) APLINGTON EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Michael McLane Wednesday, November 23 6:30 a.m. - Bible Study No Early Herd No Awana No The Herd 7 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve Service Thursday, November 24 11 a.m. - Thanksgiving Meal Sunday, November 27 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service Hanging of the Greens 10:30 a.m. - Fellowship following worship service 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School 6:00 p.m. - 180 Tuesday, November 29 6:30 a.m. - Prayer for Church BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Pastor Scott Summers www.bethelreformedchurch.org Wednesday, November 23 Folding bulletins/newsletters, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 27 Morning Worship Service: 9 a.m. Tape Ministry: Keith/Virginia Kalkwarf Infant/Toddler Nursery: Jim/Belva Schipper Praise Team: #2 (Jimmy Meyer) Fellowship Hosts: #8 (Kevin and Barb Harms) Information Center Host: Josh Peters Fellowship Time: 10:05 a.m. Sunday School: 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, November 29 Walk Away The Pounds: 7-8 a.m. FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Brett Vander Berg 905 Caldwell St. Aplington, IA 50604 (319) 347-2444 frcsecretary@iowatelecom.net Sunday, November 27 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School - Offering – Benevolent - Greeters – Mark/Edie DeBoer - Coffee – Jim/Cookie Ridder - Music - LuDean Johnson - Nursery – Rhonda/Megan Reisinger Wednesday, November 30

NEW HARTFORD UNITED METHODIST Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse (Handicap Accessible) 319-983-2322 Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Worship Sunday school is 9:15 during worship service. 10:00 a.m. - Fellowship Thursday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at the Church Library

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OTHER AREA CHURCHES AUSTINVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Jonathan Spronk - Pastor WEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Meeting 4:00 p.m. - Early Herd 6:20 p.m. AWANA 6:30 p.m. - 7th & 8th Grade Herd THURSDAY 2nd & 4th - 7:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Worship service 10:45 AM Coffee & Fellowship Time 11:00 AM Sunday School for all ages 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. - 180 meets at Stu-Co Center PLEASANT VALLEY CHURCH 20957 150th St. 2 miles west of IA-14 Rural Holland/Parkersburg (Fully accessible facility) Rev. Rick Vollema 319-346-1090 www.pleasantvalleyonline.org Sunday: 9AM Worship Groups: 10:30AM Tuesdays: 6:45PM – Ladies Bible Study gathering WASHINGTON REFORMED CHURCH 28182 Birch Ave, Ackley Rev. Jack D. Ritsema Phone # 641-847-2817 Sunday services: Sunday School, 9:00am Morning Worship, 10:00am Evening Worship, 7:00pm

2016 Football Contest continues this week The annual Parkersburg Eclipse News-Review/Clarksville Star/Butler County Tribune-Journal football contest continues with a slate of high school, college and NFL games. The contest will run for 11 consecutive weeks during the football season. This week, Nov. 16-17, featured college games for the third straight week. This week there was one perfect entry, Tim Petroelje of Byron Center,

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Reasons for Having Faith ... The Problem of Pain Part Six of a Seven-Part Series If God exists, why doesn’t He get rid of all pain and suffering? He certainly could perform miracle after miracle, nipping each eruption of pain, suffering, and evil in the bud. Or He could do a major miracle and get rid of it all in one fell swoop. If God is not all-loving or is not all-powerful, it stands to reason there’s pain and suffering; He either doesn’t care or can’t do anything about it if He does care. But if God is all-loving and all-powerful, why is this such a hurting world? That’s the traditional way of expressing the problem of pain and suffering. Sometimes when people face tragedy or suffering they wonder if they’re being punished. The reality is that pain and suffering is the common experience of all people of all time, both good and bad. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble…” (John 16:33) If you study the great characters of the Bible you’ll find that they all faced much grief and suffering, many times the result of doing the right thing and being obedient to God. It has been estimated that something like 90% of the pain and suffering in this world is due to people hurting people. Think of war and the uncounted numbers who flee from war, displaced, hungry, and homeless. Think of the selfishness that results in economic injustices. Think of the robberies, murders, and rapes. Think of the hurt we cause each other in our relationships, particularly those nearest to us and those we love the most. God gets blamed for a lot that’s not His fault! If God controlled all human behavior we would be puppets, not people. The freedom to do loving acts toward one another and to please God only have meaning if we have the option to not do loving acts and to do evil. Evil, pain, and suffering are the price of having free choice. Yes, suffering is also caused by earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. Such natural disasters are even called acts of God, but God can’t be blamed for all the harm they cause. The Bible indicates that this is a fallen world, that because of the free choice of people to turn away from their Creator creation itself has been profoundly affected in negative ways. Pain and suffering are an unavoidable part of the human condition, but we have a God-given choice as to whether it will make us bitter or better. It can drive us from God or to God. We often can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond to it. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)

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“It only takes a spark – to get a fire going. And soon all those around – can warm up to its glowing. That’s how it is with God’s love – once you experience it. You want to sing – it’s fresh like spring – you want to pass it on.” God has poured His love out upon us! Not even sparing His own Son, He has reached out to all humankind with His love and an invitation to join Him in a relationship. Once we accept His invitation, then we as His followers have no choice but to share His love with others. I was so encouraged the other day. Our breakfast for the homeless lasts from 6:30-8:00. Afterwards, we ask those who would like to stick around and help us clean up. We usually have 5 or 6 that do. Well, while we were cleaning, I looked over in the corner of our large room and here were 4 of our men who come to the Kingdom Men study and a young lady was sitting with them. They were taking her through Ephesians 2 and speaking from the scriptures. They were sharing God’s love with her. They were passing it on. One of the goals of a discipleship study is this – to see them passing it on. And this is what was happening. There are so many all around us who are searching for answers; for the good news. We as God’s followers must hold His flame high in the midst of the darkness and pass on the flame. Together, we can shine brightly for Him. Won’t you please join me in this?

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Monday, May 30: Monday, November 7: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and received reports of five controlled burns. â&#x20AC;˘ 9:26 a.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 31300 block of 270th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 11:05 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 300th St. and Sinclair Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 12:43 p.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 1100 block of Highway 57. â&#x20AC;˘ 1:20 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 21500 block of 310th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 2:48 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 600 block of Main St. â&#x20AC;˘ 6:55 p.m.: Officers arrested Michelle Marie Johnson, 42, of Waverly, in the 500 block of N. Kelly St., Shell Rock, on the charge of operating while intoxicated. â&#x20AC;˘ 8:25 p.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 100 block of E. Greene St. â&#x20AC;˘ 9:54 p.m.: Officers performed a business door check. â&#x20AC;˘ 10:04 p.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 200 block of Cemetery St. Tuesday, November 8: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with two medical calls, assisted to motorists, and received a report of seven controlled burns. â&#x20AC;˘ 12:05 a.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 200 block of Cemetery St. â&#x20AC;˘ 8:51 a.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 20200 block of 190th St., Allison. â&#x20AC;˘ 9:03 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of Washington St. â&#x20AC;˘ 1:58 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a structure fire in the 30400 block of Butler Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 2:20 p.m.: Officers received a theft report near the intersection of 220th St. and Highway 14. â&#x20AC;˘ 2:34 p.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 1100 block of Highway 57. â&#x20AC;˘ 4:31 p.m.: Officers received a harassment report in the 15500 block of 265th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 5:57 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 400 block of N. 5th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 6:17 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the

intersection of Highway 3 and Vintage Lane. â&#x20AC;˘ 10:37 p.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 600 block of 1st St. Wednesday, November 9: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed three traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, assisted a motorist, and received a report of five controlled burns. â&#x20AC;˘ 1:42 p.m.: Officers received a burglary report in the 300 block of 3rd St., Allison. â&#x20AC;˘ 2:31 p.m.: Officers received an identity theft report in the 400 block of 4th St., Parkersburg. â&#x20AC;˘ 4:12 p.m.: Officers were called to a personal injury accident near the intersection of 190th St. and Willow Ave., Clarksville. â&#x20AC;˘ 4:45 p.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 300 block of 6th St., Allison. â&#x20AC;˘ 7:06 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Trapper Road and Union Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 11:11 p.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 300 block of N. Main St. Thursday, November 10: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with two medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of two controlled burns. â&#x20AC;˘ 9:40 a.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a vehicle fire near the intersection of Jay Ave. and West Brook St., Aplington. â&#x20AC;˘ 3:18 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel with a grass/field fire in the 31300 block of Butler Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 5:28 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 21800 block of 180th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 5:50 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 120th St. and Highway 14. â&#x20AC;˘ 6:20 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 245th St. and Highway 14. â&#x20AC;˘ 8:26 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 175th St. and Highway 188. â&#x20AC;˘ 11:09 p.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 400 block of N. Main St. Friday, November 11: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed six traffic stops, assisted a motorist, and received a report of three controlled burns.

â&#x20AC;˘ 7:04 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 23100 block of 265th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 8:14 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 15700 block of Keith St. â&#x20AC;˘ 8:47 p.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 15500 block of 265th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 10:27 p.m.: Officers received a harassment report. Saturday, November 12: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with three medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of six controlled burns. â&#x20AC;˘ 10:01 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Glen Hall Road and Highway 3. â&#x20AC;˘ 10:19 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 195th St. and Highway 188. Sunday, November 13: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed three traffic stops, assisted with two medical calls, and received a report of two controlled burns. â&#x20AC;˘ 4:47 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 600 block of Nash St. â&#x20AC;˘ 5:31 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 1100 block of Mason Way. â&#x20AC;˘ 9:11 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Glen Hall Road and Highway 3. Monday, November 14: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed two traffic stops prior to 9:09 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 5:39 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 160th St. and Highway 188. â&#x20AC;˘ 6:30 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 170th St. and Grand Ave. Monday, November 14: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with a medical call, assisted a motorist, and received reports of four controlled burns. â&#x20AC;˘ 9:14 a.m.: Officers received a fraud report in the 200 block of S. Cherry St. â&#x20AC;˘ 10:49 a.m.: Officers received a missing person report in the 100 block of S. Railroad St. â&#x20AC;˘ 7:28 p.m.: Officers were called to a car-deer property damage accident in the 400 block of 6th St., Allison. â&#x20AC;˘ 11:04 p.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 33300 block of High-

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way 57. Tuesday, November 15: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed two traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, and received a report of a controlled burn. â&#x20AC;˘ 12:16 a.m.: Officers received a report of suspicious activity in the 200 block of E. Grove St. â&#x20AC;˘ 5:39 p.m.: Officers were called to a car-deer property damage accident in the 1100 block of Mason Way. â&#x20AC;˘ 6:07 p.m.: Officers were called to a car-deer property damage accident near the intersection of Beaver Valley St. and Willow Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 6:26 p.m.: Officers transported a subject. â&#x20AC;˘ 7:04 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 30100 block of Superior Road. Wednesday, November 16: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed five traffic stops, assisted with two medical calls, assisted a motorist, and received a report of three controlled burns. â&#x20AC;˘ 12:45 a.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 700 block of N. 1st St. â&#x20AC;˘ 4:26 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and Evergreen Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 3:02 p.m.: Officers received a burglary report in the 600 block of N. Johnson St. â&#x20AC;˘ 6:26 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 500 block of Bickford St. â&#x20AC;˘ 7:05 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of 180th St. and Packard Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 9:38 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 220th St. and Highway 14. â&#x20AC;˘ 9:52 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 20300 block of Highway 188. Thursday, November 17: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with five medical calls, and received a report of five controlled burns. â&#x20AC;˘ 12:53 a.m.: Officers performed a business door check in the 600 block of 1st St. â&#x20AC;˘ 7:20 a.m.: Officers received a theft report in the 23700 block of Forest Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ 9:34 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 17300 block of 110th St. â&#x20AC;˘ 10:02 a.m.: Officers received a

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Public Notice OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF APLINGTON Wednesday,November 9,2016 Minutes Jason Mehmen called the meeting to order. Also present were Council members Meyer,Jacobs,Tenney, Hanson, and Orr . There were no public comments A motion by Meyer, seconded by Hanson, to approve the consent agenda, which includes the agenda,minutes of the October 12 meeting,financial reports ending October 31, and a list of claims as presented, carried unanimously. Blake Hovenga reported on the Waste Water Treatment Facility Valves will be installed in the outlet structure and electrical controls will be shipped to the site to finish up. Some equipment needs to be installed before the new aerators, generator and controls can be installed. Project is moving towards completion. The old PTO will be put out for sealed bids. Jeff Ridder informed the Council that tires on the dump truck will need retread and mounted. The public works department also asked the Council for purchase of a printer copier. The Council approved purchase. The Mayor and Police Chief introduced their recommendation for the full time police officer. A motion by Jacobs,seconded by Meyer,to approve Ben Baskerville as a full time police officer at a starting salary of $40,000.00,carried with a roll call vote of all ayes. The Public Hearing on the deed completing vacation of alley was opened. There being no objections it was closed. A motion by Meyer, seconded by Tenney, to approve Resolution No. 480-16 approving deed completing vacation of alley,carried with a roll call vote of all ayes. Dennis Jungling,Farm Bureau Insurance Agent,introduced options for the employee health insurance plans. Due to the discontinuation of the current plan, a motion by Orr, seconded by Jacobs, to approve the EnhancedBlue Gold 1000HMO plan and include changes in the BASE plan, carried unanimously. The Council discussed increases in the electric rates. An 11% on the electric only has been proposed. The Council also tabled an amendment to the parking and snow ordinance. A special meeting will be held on November 21 at 6 p.m. to approve the 1st reading of the proposed electric rate increase as well as going over recommendations for other amendments. Maggie Burger,Speer Financial,delivered the annual TIF and Debt Outstanding Report to the Council. Don Moore, Ryken Engineering, told the Council that IDNR will be coming next week to inspect the new water tower. Brent Standsbury, Maguire Iron,informed the Council of items yet to be completed. A motion by Meyer, seconded by Tenney, to approve pay request #10 in the amount of $8075.00 to Maguire Iron, carried unanimously. There being no further business,a motion by Jacobs, seconded by Meyer,to adjourn, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Deb Prier,City Clerk Jason Mehmen, Mayor Revenues ending October 2016 General Fund.................................$103408.18 Road Use Tax ..................................$11213.82 Employee Benefits...........................$32265.62 Local Option Sales Tax ......................$5187.92 Emergency levy .................................$2659.76 Street Sp. Assts. ..................................$412.00 Debt Service ....................................$36632.14 Capital Projects .............................$145077.56 Water ...............................................$15318.46 Utility Deposit Fund .............................$600.00 Sewer ..............................................$11208.14 Electric .............................................$54820.13 TOTAL ...........................................$418803.73 Check Register- Publications Check Issue Dates 10/15/2016 - 11/11/2016 Payee, Description .............................. Amount BUTLER COUNTY SOLID WASTE, DisposalFee ..................................................$3,666 00 C.J.COOPER & ASSOCIATES.INC., DRUG SCREEN ..............................................$35.00 CAROMEMBER SERVICE(city), fuel - police dept (reserve)..................................$1,822 26 CITY SANITARY SERVICE, monthly service .... ........................................................$2,940.00 DEVRIES, VERNON, SPRAY AT CEMETERY.. ...........................................................$500.00 HEARTLAND ASPHALT INC, approved street work ..............................................$80,339.95 HOLIDAY INN CONFERENCE CENTER, CLERK'S CONF stay .........................$192.26 HUISMAN TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR, STall

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Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom Caps Recipe created by The Lemon Bowl on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Servings: 24

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced Kosher salt Ground black pepper 1 Brie round (8 ounces) 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup pomegranate arils 1/4 cup shelled pistachios Crackers or toasted bread Heat oven to 350 F. In large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 8-10 minutes, or until deep golden brown, stirring frequently.

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All-NICL East volleyball team features 4 Wolverines, 2 Falcons By JAKE RYDER Eclipse News-Review Twin sisters Sydney Petersen and Baylee Petersen led a quartet of DikeNew Hartford volleyball players selected to the North Iowa Cedar League All-East Conference Teams, released following the Iowa state volleyball tournament last Friday. The Petersen sisters were both named to the first team. Wolverines freshman Morgan Weber was named to the second team and Madison Lavenz achieved honorable mention status. Aplington-Parkersburg’s Kaitlyn Mohwinkle was a second-team selection and Falcons senior Dani Johnson was picked as an honorable mention. Sydney Petersen, a junior, led the team with 4.69 digs per set in conference play while Baylee Petersen, also

a junior, had a Wolverines-best 3.96 kills per set against NICL East competition and also had a team-high 19 aces in Dike-New Hartford’s eight conference games. Weber had 2.77 kills per set for the Wolverines, while Lavenz averaged 1.92 kills per set in conference play with 14 ace serves. Mohwinkle did a little bit of everything for the Falcons in conference play this season, leading the team with 2.77 kills per set, putting down seven ace serves, digging up 1.43 hits per set and was tied for third on the team with nine total blocks against NICL foes. Johnson had 37 total blocks for the Falcons against conference opposition, the second highest block total of all players in the NICL East. She also averaged 2.13 kills per set. The NICL East featured five-state

Sydney Petersen Baylee Petersen qualifying teams: Class 3A champions Dike-New Hartford, 3A runner-up Union, 2A runner-up Waterloo Columbus, 1A runner-up Hudson and 2A qualifier Sumner-Fredericksburg.

Hudson’s Kylie DeBerg was named NICL East Player of the Year while Union’s Brian Jesse earned Coach of the Year distinction.

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Wolverines’ Johnson leads 2A District 3 football team A-P gets four secondteam nods By JAKE RYDER Eclipse News-Review Dike-New Hartford senior running back Trent Johnson was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player for Class 2A District 3, one of eight firstteam all-district selections for the Wolverines. Joining Johnson on the first team were offensive linemen Ben Latusek and Chase Arends, utility player Nick Durnin, defensive lineman Reeve Wheat, defensive back Jaxson Foster, defensive utility player Clayton Mapel and kicker Jackson Lage. Roland-Story’s Calvin Bright was the defensive MVP and Roland-Story coach Aaron Stensland was awarded coach of the year. While on the offensive line, Latusek and Arends helped clear the way for Johnson to pound out a state-leading 2,922 rushing yards, becoming Iowa’s all-time leading career rusher in the process. Latusek added a team-leading 21 solo tackles for loss on the defensive side of the ball with 11 sacks. Durnin provided a solid dual threat behind Johnson with 448 yards rushing and 381 receiving yards and eight total touchdowns. Durnin also led the team in tackles with 84.5 stops, with

five solo tackles for loss. Wheat’s 17 solo tackles for loss was second only to Latusek, with six sacks and 53.5 total tackles. Foster contributed 20 total tackles and added two interceptions for the Wolverines. Mapel had a team-best four INTs and was also the team’s leading receiver, hauling in 29 catches for 394 yards and five touchdowns. As the team’s kicker, Lage made 3-of-8 field goals with a long of 48 yards and made 55-of-58 (94.8 percent) of his PAT attempts. Wolverines that received second-team honors included offensive lineman Ethan Huntington, defensive lineman Ethan Weichers, linebacker Jake Landphair and defensive back Tanner Smith. Aplington-Parkersburg’s Sam Thorn was a second-team all-district pick at running back, along with offensive lineman Grady Brungard, defensive lineman Miles Grandon and linebacker Hunter Maitland. Thorn rushed for 1,125 yards and 16 touchdowns for the Falcons behind Brungard and the offensive line’s blocking. Brungard added 32.5 tackles on the defensive side, while Grandon had three solo tackles for loss and 33 total tackles. Maitland was tied for the team lead in tackles with 48 stops for A-P.

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Hartford; Punter: Dru Bolliver, East Marshall.

Offense Quarterback: Brett Staton, Roland-Story; Running backs: Blake Coughenour, CMB, Trent Johnson, Dike-New Hartford; Caleb Schlatter, Roland-Story. Receivers: Brady Kemp, CMB; Austin Hobbs, Roland-Story; Beau Coberly, West Marshall. Offensive line: Will Clapper, CMB; Ben Latusek, Dike-New Hartford; Quinton Lake, South Hardin; Chase Arends, Dike-New Hartford; Dylan Rivers, Roland-Story; Garek Hurd, Roland-Story. Utility: Hunter McWhirter, CMB; Nick Durnin, DikeNew Hartford; Kevin Rewoldt, South Hardin.

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Referendum to reinstate Iowa Beef Checkoff to be held Nov. 30 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association today reminded eligible beef producers of the November 30th referendum on whether the refundable $.50 per head Iowa beef checkoff should be reinstated. Any individual, firm, corporation, partnership or association that has owned or acquired cattle during year prior to the referendum (December 1, 2015 – November 30, 2016) is an “Eligible Beef Producer” for the purposes of this referendum. A person shall not be considered a producer if: 1) the person’s only share in the proceeds of a sale of cattle or beef is a sales commission, handling fee, or other service fee; or 2) the person acquired ownership of cattle to facilitate the transfer of ownership of such cattle from the seller to a third party; resold such cattle no later than ten days from the date on which the person acquired ownership; and cer-

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Second team (A-P and D-NH players only) Offense Running backs: Sam Thorn, Aplington-Parkersburg. Offensive line: Grady Brungard, Aplington-Parkersburg; Ethan Huntington, Dike-New Hartford. Defense Defensive line: Ethan Weichers, Dike-New Hartford; Miles Grandon, Aplington-Parkersburg. Linebackers: Hunter Maitland, Aplington-Parkersburg; Jake Landphair, Dike-New Hartford. Defensive backs: Tanner Smith, Dike-New Hartford.

Dike-New Hartford cheerleaders earned fifth place in the Timeout Cheer Division at the Iowa Cheerleading Championships on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Des Moines.

Dike-New Hartford cheerleading teams place at state event After cheering on Dike-New Hartford football to the state semi-finals, Dike-New Hartford High School’s cheerleaders competed in the Iowa Cheerleading Championships in Des Moines on Saturday, Nov. 5. In all, 28 cheerleaders participat-

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Sports Mohwinkle plays in IGCA Senior All-Star Classic Volleyball event hosts 32 best seniors in Iowa By JAKE RYDER Eclipse News-Review Aplington-Parkersburg senior Kaitlyn Mohwinkle participated in the Iowa Girls Coaches Association’s Senior All-Star Volleyball Classic, held over two days on Nov. 18-19 in Carroll, Iowa. Mohwinkle was one of 32 seniors statewide, across all five classifications, invited to play in the event. Since the seniors are also chosen by position to fill four teams, that gives Mohwinkle the distinction of being considered one of the four best senior right-side hitters in the state. An estimated 2,000 seniors played volleyball in Iowa this year. The event included team practices, an honors luncheon and two matches at Carroll Kuemper High School featuring the 32 selected athletes. Mohwinkle signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball at Division II school Winona State University on Nov. 9 after committing to the school in April. The Warriors are currently ranked No. 6 in the nation in

D-II volleyball in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association poll and recently qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. Mohwinkle plans to major in education while on the Winona campus. In her senior season with the A-P Falcons, Mohwinkle led the team with 259 kills (3.20 per set), sporting a .916 serving efficiency (207-of-226) with 18 ace serves. She also contributed 100 digs and 39 total blocks, 25 of them solo. The Falcons finished their season 12-17. Kaitlyn Mohwinkle IGCA Senior All-Star Volleyball Classic Roster Allison Timmermans, Unity Christian; Abby Stephenson, Nevada; Hannah Lockin, West Des Moines Valley; Erika Feenstra, Western Christian; Becca Pagel, Sumner-Fredericksburg; Abby Tiarks, Treynor; Libby Ryan, Mount Vernon; Megan Hudson, Union; Kaitlyn Mohwinkle, Aplington-Parkersburg; Emily Plock, Southeast Polk; Kaitlyn Volesky, Mount Vernon; Ellie Anderson, Linn-Mar; Kylee Macke, Ankeny Centennial; Kylie DeBerg, Hudson; Emily McGowan, Linn-Mar; Alyssa Ballenger, Ankeny; Jaydlin Seehase,

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Johnson, Latusek lead Wolverines all-state football quartet Mapel, Durnin named to second team By JAKE RYDER Eclipse News-Review Trent Johnson will end his football career as a three-time all-state selection, one of four Dike-New Hartford players selected to the Class 2A AllState football team chosen by the Iowa Newspaper Association. Johnson, Iowa’s new all-time leading career rusher and a Grand View University wrestling commit, has been a first-team pick all three seasons. Joining him on the first team is Ben Latusek at defensive lineman. Nick Durnin was a second-team selection at linebacker and Clayton Mapel earned second-team honors at defensive back. Latusek was also a part of Dike-New Hartford’s offensive line, that helped Johnson to a remarkable 2,922 rushing yards in his senior season. Johnson scored 40 rushing touchdowns with an average of 8.6 yards per tote. On the defensive line, Latusek had a team-leading 21 solo tackles for loss and sacked opposing quarterbacks 11 times with 52.5 total tackles. Durnin led the team in tackles with 84.5 stops and had five solo tackles for loss. He also contributed offensively, achieving his yards on the ground and through the air with 448 yards rushing and 381 receiving yards, scoring four times in each discipline. Mapel, meanwhile, had a team-best four interceptions as the Wolverines’ big-play defensive back. He was also

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the team’s leading receiver, catching 29 passes for 394 yards and five touchdowns. Mount Vernon senior lineman Tristan Wirfs was selected as the Class 2A team captain. Other first-team selections in Dike-New Hartford’s 2A-3 district included Roland-Story’s Calvin Bright on the defensive line and West Marshall’s Ross Randall at defensive back.

Esteves, sr., Estherville-LC; Will Clapper, so. CMB; Trent Garver, jr., Albia; Dylan Hilsbrands, sr., BH/RV; James Snodgrass, sr., PCM. Quarterback: Drew Adams, jr., Mount Vernon. Backs: Caleb Schlatter, sr., Roland-Story; Jacob Schaefer, sr., BH/RV; Blake Coughenour, sr., CMB. Kicker: Terrhyn Jacoby, jr., Mid-Prairie.

Class 2A All-State football team First team Offense Tight end/wide receiver: Luke Greiner, sr., PCM; Shane Solberg, sr., BH/RV; Dakota Jaeschke, sr., Southeast Valley. Linemen: Tristan Wirfs, sr., Mount Vernon; Ben Lingenfelter, sr., Cherokee; Ethan Lappe, sr., North Fayette Valley; Carter Brehm, jr., Union; Ethan Thomas, sr., PCM. Quarterback: Brett Moser, sr., BH/ RV. Backs: Trent Johnson, sr., DikeNew Hartford; Isaiah Vaughn, sr., Union; Spencer Cuvelier, sr., Crestwood. Kicker: Kyle Derner, jr., Carroll Kuemper. Utility: Kody Case, sr., South Central Calhoun. Defense Linemen: Levi Duwa, sr., Mid-Prairie; Michael Ahrendsen, sr., Union; Ben Latusek, sr., Dike-New Hartford; Calvin Bright, sr., Roland-Story. Linebackers: Derek Greiner, sr., Williamsburg; Austin Roozeboom, jr., BH/RV; Brock Hadachek, sr., Union; Jack Cochrane, sr., Mount Vernon. Backs: Mitch Van Beek, sr., Central Lyon/GLR; Zach Lester, jr., Clear Lake; Ross Randall, sr., West Marshall. Punter: Chase Netusil, sr. Carroll Kuemper. Utility: Josh Fenske, jr., New Hampton. Captain: Tristan Wirfs, Mount Vernon. Second team

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Offense Tight end/wide receiver: Philip Cain, jr., Sheldon; Jacob Schaefer, sr., Carroll Kuemper; Cale Snedden, jr., Mount Vernon. Linemen: Giovani

Defense Linemen: Spencer Daufeldt, so., West Liberty; Josh Guenther, sr., North Fayette Valley; Clayton Kraus, jr., Monticello; Clayton Welch, sr., PCM. Linebackers: Nick Durnin, sr. Dike-New Hartford; Robert Sheridan, sr., Estherville-LC; Thad Bohbot, sr., Underwood; Chris Jermeland, jr., Forest City. Backs: Mitchell Snitker, jr., Waukon; Clayton Mapel, sr., Dike-New Hartford; Dylan Stech, sr., Union. Punter: Sam Stelken, sr., Dyersville Beckman. Third team Offense Tight end/wide receiver: Kobe Lutjens, sr., BH/RV; Trey Valentine, sr., Cherokee; Braeden Hoyer, so., Northeast. Linemen: Dylan Rivers, sr., Roland-Story; Luke Butikofer, sr., North Fayette Valley; Cam Pfaffle, sr., New Hampton; Ben Subbert, jr., Williamsburg; Ryan Van Marel, jr., Sheldon. Quarterback: Sheldon Speers, sr., PCM. Backs: Ricky Vargas, sr., Mid-Prairie; Wes Cummings, so., PCM; Jason Wardenburg, sr., Williamsburg. Kicker: Ben Palmer, sr., Dyersville Beckman. Defense Linemen: Garek Hurd, jr., Roland-Story; Dylan Larson, sr., North Fayette Valley; Chase Stutes, so., Central Lee; Michael Mohr, jr., Carroll Kuemper. Linebackers: Jacob Cleveringa, sr., Sioux Center; Jaydon Baker, sr., Central Lyon/GLR; Dane Butler, sr., South Hardin; Sam Moore, sr., Mount Vernon. Backs: Brett Staton, sr., Roland-Story; Tate Hovden, sr., North Fayette Valley; Beau Coberly, jr., West Marshall. Punter: Jeff Tratchel, jr., Albia.