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Vol. 41, No. 48 Ida Grove, Iowa

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Holiday activities planned for area communities The countdown to Christmas is on and area communities plan to observe the holiday with various activities. Ida Grove Earl and Stacy Krayenhagen are hosting Santa’s Parlor at 500 Washington St. in Ida Grove. For a free will donation that will be presented to the “Long Live the King” theatre restoration project, the whole family is invited to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in a relaxed environment and there may be a surprise visit from Santa’s favorite elf, “Jingles.” Santa’s Parlor hours are Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23 from

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Ida County Historical Society’s Christmas Open House is Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, from 1-4 p.m. at the Moorehead House Museum in Ida Grove. Members and volunteers are decorating the house. There will be a Christmas memories’ theme throughout the house. In celebration of the event, Renee Fritz’s and Sheryl Barnes’s piano and vocal students will be performing both days. In addition, Dixie Brueck will be playing Christmas carols. There will be self-guided tours, story reading for the children

and refreshments. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the history, nostalgia and joy of the season. The Ida County Conservation Board, in conjunction with Ida County Extension, is hosting its third annual Conservation Christmas at the Conservation Education Center on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. At 11:45 a.m. ,there will be a Saw-Whet owl encounter. The event will include treats, drinks, games and many photo opportunities, and a new story walk will be on the trail. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and games. (continued on page 2)

Ball fields, countywide law discussion top Ida Grove council mee ng Members of the Ida Grove Kiwanis Foundation were present to discuss the future of the new ball ields located north of the high school during the Ida Grove City Council’s Nov. 21 meeting. Tony Bennett, representing the Kiwanis, noted the group would like to see a playground built, lighting for the back ield and more picnic tables and bleachers

installed at the complex. The project has currently cost the foundation $1.3 million. “We are looking for a commitment from the city to help inish this project,” said Bennett. “I’m not here asking for a check for $150,000. But, what we are looking for is a multi-year commitment, so that we know, when we are going out to raise money or if we

Tree of Lights: Horn Hospice held its annual Tree of Lights lighting ceremony at Horn Memorial Hospital Nov. 20. The tree, which will be lit through the end of December, is located in the Horn Physicians Clinic parking lot. Proceeds from the sale of lights goes to support the services provided by Hospice. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

are going to go borrow money, we have some certainity of how it’s going to be paid.” Mayor Morris Hurd noted the city now owns the property, giving it inal say on what projects should be completed. “Now that the city owns the property, we should decide what needs to be done. Our problem is that our reserves really are low at the present time. And, we don’t know when it’s going to get better. My predecessor had smooth sailing, doing routine things. But, for some reason, after I got to be mayor, we had all kinds of big projects. Air handling equipment at the rec center, upgrading of the wastewater treatment plant, two bridges and the purchase of the farmland for the West Access project. “And, now we ind out we have a few big projects to look forward to in the near future. There is a new well to dig, and a report from our bridge inspectors tells us that major repairs are needed on the Moorehead Avenue bridge. I just think we are really going to have inancial problems in the foreseeable future,” Hurd continued. “I understand that bills come up, but I think it’s high time the city show support for the rec program,” Bennett responded. “The Kiwanis didn’t charge you to use the ields before they were given to you. The same goes for the Catholic Church, the Legion and the school systems, who all let you use their property for the summer rec program.” Councilman Doug Clough noted that making a decision without research wouldn’t be a fair way to go into this. He said he felt that having a discussion with the council or the inance committee to go over the budget and the upcoming projects irst and then looking at what the city can give inancially would be the best option for both parties involved. Councilman Ryan Goodman added his support, “We have things (continued on page 3)

Santa and Mrs. Claus: Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped in Ida Grove Nov. 20 during the Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce’s holiday event to visit with children. Here, from left, Malia Lansink and Brylie Lansink talk with Santa about what they want for Christmas. (Courier Photo by Mike Thornhill)

Sheriﬀ’s oﬀice releases September, October sta s cs The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice released statistics for September and October at the Ida County Public Safety and Communication Commission meeting Nov. 15 in Holstein. Patrol hours totaled 1,212 hours in September and 1,102 hours in October. September patrol hours by district were: Ida Grove—289.5, Holstein—190, Battle Creek—117, Galva—105, Arthur—105, rural— 346.5 and other 58. October patrol hours were: Ida Grove—290, Holstein—198, Battle Creek—117, Galva—103, Arthur—106, rural— 277.5 and other—10.5. During September, 41 hours were spent on special investigations, 40 hours in the of ice, 124 hours in training/meetings, 54 hours of

Elroy and Barb Koch of Kiron have dedicated many years to the Orphan Grain Train. Earlier this year, failing health made it necessary for Elroy Koch to step down as the local Orphan Grain Train manager, a position he held for 22 years. During those years, Barb served as his warehouse assistant. She continues to help sort and box clothes every Tuesday from 8 to 11 a.m. in Ida Grove (except for holidays). Rev. Ray S. Wilke and Clayton Andrews founded the Orphan Grain Train nearly 25 years ago in Norfolk, Neb. The men started the ministry after Rev. Wilke visited Latvia and Russia in 1992 and saw the need for spiritual and humanitarian aid in the former Soviet Union. Barb said, “Elroy became

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in October. September monetary losses due to theft, burglary or criminal mischief totaled $12,609. October monetary losses totaled $2,270. A total of 234 citations were issued in September as follows: Arthur—one, Battle Creek—four, Holstein—six, Ida Grove—21 and rural—202. In October, a total of 291 citations were issued with 10 in Battle Creek, 30 in Galva, seven in Holstein, 15 in Ida Grove and 229 in the rural areas. A total of 31 inmates (26 males and ive females) were booked into the Ida County Jail in September for 31 misdemeanors. In October, 30 inmates (20 males and 10 females) were booked into the jail for two (continued on page 3)

Kiron couple dedicates lives to others in need

Finally, a cure for the ‘Common Cold’ garage!

Holstein State Theatre

vacation were used and 18 hours of comp time were used. In October, 39 hours were spent on special investigations, 28 hours in the of ice, 22 hours in training/ meetings, 94 hours of vacation were used and 23 hours of comp time were used. Of icers served 89 civil papers, investigated four accidents, conducted 890 premise checks, assisted ive motorists and one citizen and investigated 882 complaints in September. In October, of icers served 54 civil papers, investigated four accidents and 891 complaints, conducted 739 premise checks and assisted two motorists and three citizens. Deputies logged 18,129 miles in September and 16,646 miles

involved in the Orphan Grain Train through the Luther Laymen’s League. The irst Orphan Grain Train in Ida County actually started in a garage in Battle Creek with Elroy, the three Rossow brothers, Floyd and Bob Wilcke, Pastor Winterrowd and Minard Petersen.” Petersen said, “This is our third location. When we out grew the garage in Battle Creek, we moved into a building in downtown Ida Grove. In the early days, we used a converted bread truck. Herman Jensen was bene icial in getting us this old service station and the rollers. We moved here in July, 2001.” Barb said, “Elroy was a farmer and a trucker. In those early days, we hauled grain but, when that didn’t work, we started collecting

clothing. When we were younger, we’d truck clothes to disaster sights in the U.S. Elroy also participated in Operation Hay Lift, where area farmers would donate hay bales, and we’d truck them to Nebraska as drought relief for farmers. We also drove semi-loads of clothes to disaster areas in the United States, such as looding at Grand Forks, Oklahoma (tornadoes) and El Paso for a mission in Mexico.” Some of the places clothing and medical supplies gathered at the Ida Grove Orphan Grain Train have been shipped to include: Lithuania, Latvia, the Baltics, Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, Kazakhstan, Baku, Estonia, Belarus, India and Kenya. “It’s a way of life,” said Barb Koch. “We do this on Tuesday mornings with the same group. (continued on page 3)

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• December 11 - 9:30 am Sunday School Christmas Program • December 21 - 6 pm Service of the Longest Night ht • December 24 - 5 pm Christmas Eve Worship - A Service of Lessons, Carols and Candlelight

• December 25 - 9:30 am Christmas Day Worship

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(continued from front page) The Ida Grove Kiwanis Club is hosting a Christmas Ball at Skate Palace Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 5 p.m. There will be a prime rib dinner by Sizzlin J and entertainment by “Odds and Ends.” There will be auctions, raf les, door prizes and games for adults. Tickets are $200 for a sponsorship, $100 per family, $50 per individual and $85 per couple. Proceeds will go to the Ida Grove athletic ield complex, youth soccer, scholarships, free dictionaries, backpack program, Toys for Kids and many other Kiwanis programs. Contact any Kiwanis member for tickets or to donate auction items. Holstein Holstein is hosting its “Light Up Your Local Community this Holiday Season” Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-4. In addition to a variety of events, local businesses will be running holiday specials this weekend. On Friday, Dec. 2, at 5:30 p.m., there will be a hot cocoa 5K walk/ run hosted by Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center. The walk/run, sponsored by Holstein Electric, starts at the Corner Haus 101, located on Main Street. On Saturday, Dec. 3, an open house will be held at the city maintenance shop from 9 to 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served. The holiday cookie walk and vendor fair at the Holstein American Legion Hall runs from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday. The annual Kiwanis soup and sandwich luncheon, including a visit from Santa, is slated from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at the American Legion Hall. Faith Lutheran Church will host a live nativity from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday. Faith Lutheran Church is located at 113 North Main St. in Holstein. There will be a free movie at the State Theatre, with showings at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Saturday. Also, on Saturday at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center, there will be caroling and refreshments from 5 to 5:30 p.m.; a live nativity program at 5:30 p.m. and the tree lighting at 6 p.m. Drawings for the Holstein Business Bingo will be held after the tree lighting. Cards must be turned in at this event to win up to $100 in Holstein Chamber Bucks. On Sunday, Dec. 4, an omelet brunch to bene it the State Theatre will be held at Holstein American Legion Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. The Richard Steinbach State Theatre Concert fund-raiser is slated for 3 p.m. at the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students. Odebolt Odebolt’s Christmas party is Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the community center. All ages are invited to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event also includes barbecued beef and pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, cookies and a soft drink, coffee or milk. A 4-H club will be providing crafts and prizes for the kids. Drawings for various prizes (turkeys, beef certi icates and 50 $20 Santa Bucks) will be held. There will also be drawings for children’s prizes, including the grand prize for a boys’ bike and a girls’ bike. To be eligible for the grand prize drawings of 12 $50 Santa Bucks’ you must bring a non-perishable food item or make a cash donation to the Sac County food pantry. The drawings for the $50 Santa Bucks will be at 1 p.m. You must be present to win. A live nativity will be held at approximately 12:50 p.m. The Iowa Rural Schools Museum and Petersen House Museum in Odebolt will be open Dec. 3 Battle Creek Battle Creek’s Christmas Festival is Sunday, Dec. 4.

There will be a vendor craft fair at the former Battle Creek School building gym from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa will be visiting the fair. Drawings from sign ups during the fair will be held at 2 p.m. Tae Kwon Do demonstrations will be held in the school activity room at 1:15 p.m. Drawings for four $50 bills, Battle Creek Ladies’ Cookbook and ISI Cookbook will be at 2 p.m. The St. John’s Lutheran Church looring replacement committee will have a soup and sandwich lunch at the school from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several downtown Battle Creek businesses will have open houses on Sunday, Dec. 4. The RE Emporium open house is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Inn at Battle Creek open house is 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Schmidt Insurance open house is from 2 to 4 p.m.; and the Battle Creek Library open house is from noon to 3 p.m. Drawings and beverages will be served at many of the open houses. Willow Dale Wellness Village is hosting its annual Christmas Open House Sunday, Dec. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. Santa will be available to visit with children. There will be chance tables, drawings for turkeys and hams and a bake sale. Arthur Plans for the Arthur Community Christmas were not inalized as of press time. Galva St. John’s Lutheran Church will host its 15th annual cookie walk Saturday, Dec. 3, in the church basement from 8:30 to 10 a.m. or until the cookies are gone. Proceeds go to the Ladies’ Aide Society for mission work. Free coffee and cider will be offered. In case of inclement weather, the cookie walk will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 10, the GEDC will host its annual Pancake Day with Santa at the Galva Fire Station. The event begins at 11 a.m. Santa will join the event at 12:30 p.m. There will be a holiday vendor show at The Meeting Place in Galva Saturday, Dec. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. Schleswig A craft show, bake sale and luncheon will be held during Schleswig’s annual Santa Claus Day Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Schleswig Community Building. Santa will arrive at midmorning. There will be approximately 40 exhibitors at the craft fair held upstairs in the community building. Items on display include toys, jewelry, clothing, wooden items, stepping stones, lorals, lighted yard art, deer antler wreaths, soaps and lotions. The local 4-H club will sponsor a bake sale, and the United Church of Christ will serve lunch beginning at 9 a.m.

Hospice memorial service: Several area residents attended the annual Horn Hospice Tree of Lights lighting ceremony and program at Horn Memorial Hospital Nov. 20. Pastor Richard Salcido led the lighting ceremony. Proceeds from the sale of lights go to support the services provided by Hospice. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

ICCC seeking approval for $29.5 million bond The Iowa Central Community College (ICCC) District Board of Directors noti ies electors in the Odebolt-Arthur School District of a special election on Tuesday, Dec. 6, asking voters to consider the question of issuing bonds not to exceed $29.5 million. The polling place for the Odebolt-Arthur School District is at the Odebolt Fire Station. Polls are open from noon to 8 p.m. During the past year, ICCC has celebrated 50 years of providing service to its region. In December, ICCC will bring to a close the celebration by asking local constituents for their help in building for the future. Voters in Iowa Central’s service region will be asked to approve a $29.5 million bond issue on Dec. 6. The bond referendum will support the Iowa Central Campus Master Plan that is used by Iowa Central’s administrators to plan for future growth of the college. For the past 50 years, Iowa Central provided students the opportunity to earn a degree, transfer to a fouryear college or enter the workforce. They have helped many students that did not inish school earn their GED. Iowa Central has become an important center for economic development by providing jobspeci ic training for employees. Despite the growing importance of Iowa Central, state funding for

the college has declined while our history of enrollment has increased. Since its founding in 1966, community colleges have seen a signi icant shift in revenue sources. Iowa Central is funded through state appropriations, local property tax and some federal funding, but the majority of funding comes through student tuition and fees. In 2016, student tuition and fees accounted for 62 percent of revenue. The amount of state general aid received by Iowa Central is less than what the regent universities, private colleges and public schools receive. The community college system does not receive infrastructure funds through state appropriations like public schools and regent universities. Under current state law, issuing general obligation bonds or revenue bonds are the primary funding mechanism for community colleges to inance new construction and major renovations. ICCC must improve its aging infrastructure that was built in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s to be competitive in recruiting students to attend Iowa Central Community College. After thorough discussions and research, the following projects have been identi ied as necessary improvements to retain exceptional facilities for their students and

area citizens for the next 50 years: safety—$3 million; career academies—$5 million, student services center—$9 million; more classroom space—$1.5 million; a new elevator in the Chelesvig Center in Webster City—$500,000; remodel Decker Auditorium— $4 million; general update—$5 million and reserve—$1.5 million. Iowa Central is an important source of economic growth for these communities. The college hopes to continue to help produce

a skilled and educated workforce for this region. The affordability and quality of education is key as to provide students educational opportunities to better their success, lives and prosper the region. The above investment in the future of Iowa Central will be minimal burden on taxpayers. For the average homeowner, the bond issue will cost approximately $1.04 per month, based on a home valued at $100,000.

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Horn construction: Construction work on Horn Memorial Hospital’s expansion project continues. Recently, workers began erecting the metal framework on the west side of the current hospital. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

more about â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (continued from front page) coming off of the books. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just say no. I think the things listed are needed. We have a lot of kids up there, and they end up playing in the dirt because there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anything to do. The playgrounds are needed.â&#x20AC;? It was agreed among the council and the mayor to look at setting up meetings to discuss the upcoming budgets and create a list of projects that need to be done and to get back to the Kiwanis with a decision at a later date. The council also discussed the countywide law agreement. Hurd

. . . ball fields, countywide law noted he would like to see the percentages changed to help the city inancially. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every ive years, the countywide contract has to be renewed between the ive cities in the county. The commission would like to get this agreement completed by the end of the winter, before everyone starts their budgeting process,â&#x20AC;? noted Hurd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The commission is going to meet in Ida Grove on Dec. 20 to inalize the agreement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are only two things we really can discuss here tonight. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see our proportion come down. We really are getting beat

up with all of these expensive projects. The county is getting all of the windmill funds, and we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any of that. And, we have all these projects. Right now, we pay 27 percent of the cost, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see that come down,â&#x20AC;? Hurd continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s totally irrational, the way itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set up. And, how does one decide, is it by the number of calls from within the city limits from each of the entities listed in the agreement?â&#x20AC;? Hurd asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, I just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that law enforcement is where we cut corners inancially,â&#x20AC;? Goodman

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(continued from front page) felonies and 28 misdemeanors. There were 882 calls for service in September and 891 calls for service in October. Calls for service through the end of October totaled 8,159 up from the 7,838 calls from the same time period a year ago. September Complaints called in September two or more times were as follows: Arthur had a total of 21 complaints with ive for traf ic stops, four for civil processes and two each for medical-fall and talk to an of icer. In Battle Creek there were 44 complaints with 12 for civil processes; four each for medicalsick and talk to an of icer; three each for fraud and traf ic stops and two each for domestic situations medical-breathing, medical-fall and warrant checks. Galva had 18 complaints with three for suspicious situations. In Holstein there were 78 calls for service with 13 for civil processes; eight for traf ic stops; ive for medical-falls; four each for fraud and warrant checks; three each for medical-sick, parking, suspicious situations, traf ic control, talk to an of icer and unlock doors and two each for animal calls, ire department alarms, ire department structures, road hazards and welfare checks. In Ida Grove there were 245 calls for service with 42 for civil processes; 26 for traf ic stops; 20 for emergency transfers; 14 for suspicious situations; 11 for talk to an of icer; 10 for unlock doors; nine for fraud; eight for warrant checks; seven each for motor vehicle assistance and medicalsick and six each for assistance and health and safety. Also, ive each for extra patrols and reckless driving; four each for warrants, alarm and medicaltransfers; three each for alarm testing, medical-breathing and probation checks and two each for property damage accidents abandoned 911 calls, 911 wrong number, civil situations, domestic situations, harassment, hit and run property damage, thefts, threats and trespassing. In the rural area there were 476 complaints with 186 for

traf ic stops; 29 for phone calls; 23 for jail; 16 each for motor vehicle assistance, animal call and warrants; 14 each for 911 abandoned calls, extra patrols and suspicious situations; 13 for 911 transfer calls; 12 for talk to an of icer; 10 for jail booking, prints, PBT testing, etc. and eight each for 911 wrong numbers, reckless driving and road hazards. Also, seven each for assistance, civil processes and road closures; six for health and safety; ive each for fraud and warrant checks; four for urinalysis Department of Human Services; three each for assist other agency, thefts and unlock doors and two each for animal property damage accidents, property damage accidents, accident unknown, medical-chest, medical-sick, property recovered and Sex Offender Registry. October In October a total of 891 complaints were called in with two or more as follows: In Arthur there were seven complaints with two for talk to an of icer. There were 51 complaints in Battle Creek with 11 for traf ic stops; ive for suspicious situations; four each for animal calls and civil processes; three each for medicalfall and talk to an of icer and two each for drugs, fraud and medicalsick. In Galva there were 28 complaints with 21 traf ic stops; three for civil processes and two for talk to an of icer. In Holstein there were 90 complaints with 22 for civil processes; 14 for traf ic stops; seven for talk to an of icer; four each for medical-sick, suspicious situations and unlock doors; three each for 911 abandoned calls, traf ic control and welfare checks and two each for motor vehicle assistance, medical-breathing, open doors, parking and thefts. Ida Grove had 213 complaints with 24 each with emergency medical transfers and traf ic stops; 22 each civil processes and talk to an of icer; 16 for suspicious situations; 10 for animal calls; eight for unlocking doors and six each for civil situations and medical-sick. Also, ive each for alarms,

medical-falls and welfare checks; four each for property damage accidents, harassment, traf ic control and warrant checks; three each for alarm testing, health and safety checks, medical transfers and reckless driving and two each for 911 wrong numbers, assistance, criminal, extra patrols, fraud, suspended revoked denied/ no driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and vacation. In the rural area there were 502 complaints with 219 for traf ic stops; 27 for phone calls; 20 for 911 abandoned calls; 16 for animal calls; 15 for health and safety checks; 14 for motor vehicle assistance; 13 for reckless driving; 12 for 911 transfer calls; 11 each for jail booking/prints, PBTs, etc. and warrants; 10 each for warrants and talk to an of icer; nine for jail and eight for road hazards; seven each for property damage accidents, ire department controlled burns, suspicious situations and transfers and six for property damage animal accidents. Also, ive each for OWIs and road closures; four each for 911 wrong numbers, assistance, assist other agency, criminal, urinalysis for Department of Human Services and unlock doors; three each for K9 searches, thefts and warrant checks and two each for ire department vehicle ire, property found, property recovered, Sex Offender Registry and stolen vehicles.

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(continued from front page) It makes you happy to do things like this. Elroy and I have talked about the Orphan Grain Train at many meetings, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been so blessed to have youth groups come in with donations and to help sort clothes. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Orphan Grain Train is a 501c3 nonpro it, Christian, volunteer network that shares personal and material resources with needy people in America and around the world. Grain Train volunteers gather donations of clothing, medical supplies, food, Christian literature and other aid to meet real needs. Since 1992, Orphan Grain Trainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 22 regional locations have delivered more than 10 million meals and 2,505 shipments of humanitarian aid to needy people in 25 states and 64 countries on ive continents.

An additional 330 semi-loads of hay and forage products were delivered in 2002-03 to droughtstricken farmers in the Midwest during Operation Hay and Grain Lift. In 2014, Orphan Grain Train built a mobile chapel with help from a grant funded by LCMS Disaster Relief division for St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church in Pilger, Neb., after their church as demolished by a F4 tornado. The mission of Orphan Grain Train is dependent upon volunteers that have given numerous years of service for the sake of others. Since 1992, more than 3.5 million hours have been volunteered. Orphan Grain Train is also open by appointment. For information on donating clothing, supplies, money or volunteering, contact Jerry or Sharon Irwin of Early at 712-273-5575 or iowaw@ogt.org.

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responded. He said he remembers Hurd voting against increases a couple of years ago, but, that last year, there was a signi icant increase to the agreement. Councilman Jeff Buehler discussed the reapportioning of the jail costs, that it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be cutting corners, just changing who pays for the cost of the jail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, I agree that the county should have to pay for that. But, if we determine that we can set up our own police department, and we can do that at any time, even in the middle of this ive-year agreement. We just have to give them a 90-day notice. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just saying thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an option,â&#x20AC;? said Hurd. The rest of the council disagreed, noting countywide law is working, and there is no reason to go down the road of thinking the city needs an independent department. Discussion was held on the vagrant currently living in town. Citizen Verdean â&#x20AC;&#x153;Curlyâ&#x20AC;? Kruse was present to bring concerns to the council regarding the vagrant allegedly stealing pop cans from the donation bin in the Dollar General parking lot next to Kruseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The can cages are being stolen from by the vagrant living in town. Two weeks ago, you talked about it. Are you going to do anything about it?,â&#x20AC;? Kruse asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve said you talked to the sheriff; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve talked to the sheriff. Have you read the city ordinance, mayor? You should.â&#x20AC;? Hurd responded that he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet read those ordinances, though City Clerk Edie Ball noted the ordinances were included in the last meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s packet. Kruse also noted he has concerns with the city website, adding that nothing new has been added since May, except for the library events. An update was given on the King Theatre project. Scott Flagg with the Department of Natural Resources stopped to check on project paperwork and reviewed

the outside of the building. The group will need to request an extension on the project with a date of early spring. According to councilman Doug Clough, the theatre board met last Wednesday to discuss being added to the historical registry. However, the group indicated it felt that the timeline for applying for the registry would push the project back. Additionaly, there are terms that require fees that would offset the cost of the tax credit, not making the registry inancially worth it. Discussion was held on all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles using the levee in town. Hurd would like to see something done, as this is the second time the council has been addressed on the issue. The council agreed that a discussion needs to be held on the ordinances and the ines that can be issued for driving on the levee. They also said signs need to be posted in the areas that are being driven. Other business â&#x20AC;˘ The iscal year 2016 annual urban renewal report was approved. This report provides inancial information on the tax incremental inancing (TIF) that is used to pay city debt. â&#x20AC;˘ A payment of $182,727 was approved to Godbersen-Smith Construction for work on the Fifth and Seventh Street bridges. â&#x20AC;˘ The iscal year 2016 annual inancial report was approved. â&#x20AC;˘ The council approved the hiring of Heather Sweeden at $15.76 for the deputy clerk position. Once she has completed a clerk institute, she will receive an extra $1 per hour. â&#x20AC;˘ The auditors were in town Nov. 21 through Nov. 23. Their report should be available at the next meeting. â&#x20AC;˘ A window on a business on Second Street had an interior window break. The grant administrator noted they already paid for the window and would

not pay for the replacement. The contractor with the contractor Cornerstone has offered to install the window at no charge if someone pays for the window. The council discussed checking on different options for insurance and warranty. â&#x20AC;˘ Well number seven stopped pumping early last week, due to a submersible pump breakdown. Lon Schulter with the city water department contacted Sergeants Drilling to pull the pump. The replacement costs could run from $8,000 to $15,000. Normally, pumps last around six to 10 years; this pump was last replaced eight years ago. Well number eight has been providing water for the community. â&#x20AC;˘ A building permit was approved for Keith and Christine Krager to add of ice space onto an existing building.

BC-IG Elementary presents â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Elflandiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary irst through third grade students will present the mini musical, â&#x20AC;&#x153;El landia,â&#x20AC;? by John Jacobson and John Higgins Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. at O-A/ BC-IG High School. The ifth grade band will also perform during the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert. Renee Fritz directs the musical and Benjamin Mauritz directs the band. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome to El landia. Elves are busy making toys for Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yearly trip round the world to bring presents to all the deserving humans on the planet. But reports the elves have heard arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very encouraging. Many humans are grumpy and stressed at holiday time, others are downright sour when they wake up from a nap. Discover what the elves learn about humans when Santa shows up with a real living sample.â&#x20AC;?

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Out of the Past Forty years ago The Hartley Memorial-Willow Dale board of trustees, busy trying to keep the hospital open, had another problem dropped in their laps last week. This one concerns the Willow Dale nursing home. Herman Meyer, president of the board of Maple Valley Projects, handed the hospital board an ultimatum at its regular meeting Nov. 23. He told the board that stockholders of Maple Valley, which owns the building, have decided it was time they got a return on their investment and proposed the corporation to raise rent from $4,250 a month to $6,000, an additional $21,000 a year. The possibility of salary increases for elected county of icials apparently will have to wait until Miriam Hartley, a member of the Ida County Compensation board, comes back from vacation. As the ifth member of the board, her vote could break a two to two tie among the other board members deciding the salaries of Ida County elected of icials. Two board members decided those of icials should receive raises and the other two would like the salaries to remain the same. Thirty years ago The Ida Grove City Council

discussed replacing the city’s current phone system Monday night during its regular meeting. Councilmen also discussed a request from the Ida Grove Fire Department to burn down vacant homes in town, which the city had planned to demolish with the use of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Holstein City Council was informed at its regular meeting Monday that Phase I of the water project, the well ield, is near completion. Phase II of the water project is 98 percent completed. The water tower is scheduled for construction beginning Dec. 15 and should be completed by Feb. 17. Twenty years ago The Ida County Board of Supervisors approved an advertisement for the county engineer position presented by Gary Johnson, Ida County assistant engineer. The ad will be placed in the Des Moines Register and the Omaha World Herald for one week. Ida County Public Health Administrator Jan Rupert appeared before the supervisors to discuss concerns regarding her budget as she is currently short-staffed. The Ida County Compensation Board approved a proposal of 4

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director We will be running a punch card special throughout December. Call the rec center for information on the cost of punch cards. Punch cards never expire. Mark your calendars for Thursday, Dec. 22. We will be showing the movie, “Home Alone,” in the gym on the big screen. The cost is $2 per person and four and under are free. The show will start at 7 p.m. and concessions will be available by the King Theatre Committee. All itness classes are offered with a paid membership. Yoga is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor. Step aerobics are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and

her at 810-623-8029. Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and nonmembers will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes: admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at

to 5 percent raises Monday for the county’s elected of icials. The proposal now goes to the Ida County Board of Supervisors, who have inal say on the increases. The supervisors may only approve or lower the proposals. If lowered, all the salaries must be lowered by the same percentage. Ten years ago The Ida County Compensation Board approved 4 percent acrossthe-board raises for Ida County’s elected of icials Monday during its annual meeting at the courthouse. The compensation board’s recommendation now goes to the board of supervisors who, according to Iowa Code, have the authority to approve them or equally decrease them, but cannot increase the recommendations. The Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission heard updates on arrests and bookings during its Nov. 21 meeting in Battle Creek. Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman gave updated county booking and arrest numbers. Harriman said increasing workload is cutting into patrol hours, so cities may need to consider the cost of hiring additional staff at the sheriff’s department.

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 600,000 head on Nov. 1, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Cattle on Feed report. This was up 5 percent from Oct. 1, but down 6 percent from Nov. 1, 2015. Iowa feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head had 505,000 head on feed, up 7 percent from last month but unchanged from last year. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in all Iowa feedlots totaled 1,105,000 head, up 6 percent from last month, but down 3 percent from last year. Placements of cattle and calves in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during October totaled 129,000 head, an increase of 63 percent from last month, but down 17 percent from last year.

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Feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head placed 91,000 head, up 30 percent from last month and up 11 percent from last year. Placements for all feedlots in Iowa totaled 220,000 head, up 48 percent from last month but down 8 percent from last year. Marketings of fed cattle from Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during October totaled 96,000 head, up 10 percent from last month, but down 15 percent from last year. Feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head marketed 54,000 head, down 42 percent from last month and down 36 percent from last year. Marketings for all feedlots in Iowa were 150,000 head, down 17 percent from last month and down 24 percent from last year. Other disappearance from all feedlots in Iowa

totaled 5,000 head. U.S. cattle on feed Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.7 million head on Nov. 1. The inventory was 1 percent below Nov. 1, 2015. Placements in feedlots during October totaled 2.17 million head, 5 percent below 2015. Net placements were 2.11 million head. During October, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 610,000 head, 600-699 pounds were 525,000 head, 700-799 pounds were 471,000 head, and 800 pounds and greater were 565,000 head. Marketings of fed cattle during October totaled 1.71 million head, 5 percent above 2015. Other disappearance totaled 57,000 head during October, 24 percent below 2015.

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Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Hot cocoa 5K walk/run: We will be hosting a Hot Cocoa 5K on Friday, Dec. 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the new coffee/cocoa shop, The CornerHaus 101 located on Main Street in Holstein. Holstein Electric is sponsoring the event and providing each registered runner with a hooded sweatshirt and a cocoa/coffee mug after the event. To register, contact LohffSchumann. Holiday cookie walk and vendor fair: Our annual cookie walk and vendor fair will be Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Holstein American Legion Hall. We are searching for vendors of all kinds to participate. If interested, contact us soon as possible to reserve a spot. Massage therapy: Licensed therapist Danielle Nelson offers massages at Lohff-Schumann. To set up an appointment contact

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Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Wine bottle painting class: Cassandra Vogt will be at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. to teach a wine bottle painting class. Participants 14 and older can choose to paint and decorate one to three wine bottles. For information on the cost or to sign up, call 282-4426. Jewelry design class: ‘Designs by Celia’ owner, Ceil Triggs, will be at The Meeting Place on Wednesday, Dec. 7 to teach a jewelry making class at 6:30 p.m. Participants ages 10 and older will hand craft a single strand necklace and a pair of earrings or three bracelets. All glass beads, semi-precious stones and supplies are provided. Call (712) 282-4426 to register by Nov. 30. Santa pancake breakfast: Members of the Galva Economic Development Corporation will be hosting their annual Santa pancake breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 10. Serving starts at 11 a.m. and Santa Claus arrives bearing gifts at 12:30 p.m. A free will offering will be received for the breakfast. Holiday vendor show: Make plans to come to Galva on Saturday Dec. 10. Seven ladies have gone together

and will be holding a vendor show at The Meeting Place from noon to 4 p.m. Grab some friends and shop locally for Rodan and Fields, Lipsense and SeneGence Cosmetics, Little for Sew Long, Advocare, LuLaRue Clothing, Scentsy and Keep Collective. Sole to Soul gift ideas: If you are searching for the perfect gift, why not give the gift of itness and wellness this year. Sole 2 Soul gift certi icates, memberships, shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase. Save the date: Javier Tuel owner of the Tuel Shed Training of West Des Moines will be teaming up with Sole 2 Soul to offer a sevenweek program called “Shaping Souls” on Friday, Jan. 6, at The Meeting Place. The Shaping Souls program will consist of daily livestreamed workouts, nutritional guidance, exercise tips and weekly motivational talks. All this information plus more will be posted daily on the Shaping Souls Facebook page to assist participants in reaching their 2017 health and wellness goals while also helping to renew their spirits. On Jan. 6 and 7, the TST team will be at The Meeting Place in Galva for initial assessments. More information coming next week.

Save the date: Susan Dierson will be teaching a wine making 101 class at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. for individuals age 21 and older. More information coming after the holidays. Save the date: Creative Spirits will be hosting a paint-by-number “Paint Who You Love” class at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. If you always wanted to learn how to paint, but can’t draw a stick person, this class is something to consider. More information coming in January. Save the date: Donna Bremer’s next four-week quilting class will begin on Thursday, March 2. Bremer will teach a spring or Easter themed quilting project. Sign up will begin in January. Save the date: Marilyn Koth’s spring watercolor painting class will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, April 25 at 1 p.m. More information coming in January. Step aerobics/yoga: An eightweek step aerobics and yoga session started Oct. 24. These 60minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers. Class dates are Dec. 5 and 12. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

I am currently on a mission to become more high tech and less fat. I’m at a crossroads of insecurity on this goal. Thanksgiving just got over with, and the pressure of buying just the right Christmas high-tech gadget looms. At least that’s what all the Sunday ads proclaim. I admit that I’m really struggling with being fat, not becoming fat….I like the process, just not the result. I relish eating relish trays– complete with ranch dressing– but am smitten with being it again. I have myself convinced that I can eat my way to thinness through protein and iber. I made a vegetable stew last week, and I knew it needed a bit of something extra. Once I determined that was two handfuls of Ruf les Cheddar and Sour Cream chips thrown in, I eat bowl after bowl without reservation. You would think that lentils, carrots, onions and black beans would keep those tasty chips from hanging on too long to become fatty deposits. The internet tells me this is how high- iber diets work. I suspect that the internet may be deceiving at times. My brother, Mike, tells me that I could lose 10 pounds of ugly fat just by cutting my head off. I endure his lattery because he

means well. That’s also a lie; he means to make me so angry that I reach for a readily available bald joke. That’s how he knows he’s hit my jugular. Mike doesn’t keep chips around as a condiment nor wholesome breakfasts like king-sized Kit Kats or Pepperoni Hot Pockets, which Mary’s 17-year-old daughter’s metabolism allows and is sustained by. Mike also does a leg and shoulder work out three times a week followed by running; I don’t tell him that it’s unattractive for old people to work out. I care about his feelings. Yeah, I know I’m 52 and not a kid either and to stop eating like one. On a trip to see my daughter at her St. Joe residence, I lamented that I’d gained weight and felt, well, ick. She looked me up and down and then thoughtfully observed, “I guess I don’t think of you as either thin or fat; you’re just my dad.” If this is how she is going to try to make me feel better, I’m going to pull an Ernest Hemingway and end it all after publishing many best sellers. Lucky for me, I still have to publish a best seller. I get where my daughter is coming from; I could never think of my mother as a girl. Now that my daughter has determined that my appearance isn’t important

because I’m ‘just a dad,’ I regret minimizing my mother’s life role. I have also become resolute in my desire to resemble something similar to a male as was rumored before. And, this is where my goal for more high tech comes into play. Years ago, when I would tread on the treadmill, I would read a book or watch TV to pass the time. I once watched Brendan Fraser in “The Mummy” while running and one of the most hideous parts sent me careening into drywall and dislocating my shoulder. My savings cannot stand another emergency room and general contractor bill. I need to focus while on the belt-of-imminentdisaster. To that end, I’ve resorted to purchasing a high tech Bluetooth headphone system that links into my computer tablet. That’s a fancy way of saying that I will have the ability to listen to audio books without cords or the need to turn pages. I will walk into our rec center, put on a set of headphones and ignore all the stares of people who’ve noticed I’ve lost hair and gotten wider since I last graced that facility. With any luck, I will remember to pack those headphones for my next trip to visit my well-intentioned daughter.

Crop harvest virtually complete Harvest activities were virtually completed during the week ending Nov. 20 according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork. Although parts of northwest Iowa received snow, activities for the state during the week included harvesting, baling corn stalks, tiling, terracing, hauling and spreading manure and anhydrous application. Topsoil moisture levels rated 3 percent very short, 14 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 2 percent very short, 9 percent short, 81 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus. Ninety-eight percent of the

corn crop for grain has been harvested, two days ahead of the fiveyear average. Moisture content of all corn for grain being harvested in Iowa was 16 percent. Southwest and south central Iowa were still lagging slightly behind with approximately 8 percent of the corn crop and 5 percent of the soybean crop remaining to be harvested. Grain movement from farm to

elevator was rated 51 percent moderate to heavy, down four percentage points from the previous week. Off-farm grain storage availability was rated 63 percent adequate to surplus. Onfarm grain storage availability was rated 58 percent adequate to surplus. Livestock conditions were described as good and many fields have cows out in the corn stalks.

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Holiday open house: Thrivent Financial held an open house at its office in The Mall in Ida Grove during Ida Grove’s annual holiday event Nov. 20. Here, Thrivent Financial agent Jerilyn Ekstrom, right, finger prints Jaxon Snyder with the help of Jaxon’s mom Jodi Snyder. (Courier photo by Amy Forbes)

Letter to the Editor To the editor: On Nov. 16, I forwarded the whole grade sharing agreement document that each school board approved on Monday, Nov. 14, to the school district’s attorney Rick Franck, Dr. Tim Grieves at Northwest AEA and Dr. Jeff Herzberg at Prairie Lakes AEA for their review. In addition, Franck started the process of incorporating the agreed-to components into a formal whole grade sharing document, along with a separate memorandum of understanding. In reviewing the documents that I forwarded to them and in checking with Iowa Code, Franck determined that, following a failed referendum, school districts must wait at least six months to ‘ ile a petition’ to vote again on the question, not wait at least six months to ‘vote again.’ What that means is that the Northwest AEA and the Prairie Lakes AEA cannot accept a petition from Odebolt-Arthur and from Battle Creek-Ida Grove until Monday, March 13, 2017. Based on that information, it will not be possible to hold a

special election on the question of reorganization on April 4, 2017. The AEA boards need around 60 days from the time the petition is legally submitted to address the petition, post notice of a public hearing in accordance with Iowa Code, accept protests or receive petitions to move land out of one or both districts and to then hold the public hearing and make its inal decision. Following the AEA Boards’ decision, the county auditors need time to schedule a special election and create a ballot. At this time, the AEA chief administrators and the AEA attorneys are working to determine if there will be enough time to accept the petition on March 13 and hold a special election on June 27. They know that they can accept the petition, schedule a hearing and conduct the hearing in plenty of time for a June special election but, if the inal decision gets delayed, the AEA boards might have to move the

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Swim meet Swimmers from Ida Grove earned placings while competing with the Denison Stingray swim club. Results from the Carroll Invitational Nov. 16 were: Sophia Van Houten (girls 10 year-old)—50 freestyle, ninth, :48:23; 100-yard freestyle, fourth, 1:59.44. Kadon Miller—(boys 11 yearold)—50 freestyle, ifth, :34.45; 100 freestyle, sixth, 1:30.24.

election to Sept. 12, 2017. They will get back to us on that. I feel just awful about this development. It is apparent that I needed to have asked for clari ication on the six-month rule two months ago, so that we all had better information to work with. A lot of individuals have worked very hard, very quickly to collect signatures in both school districts, and we now know that they didn’t have to push to get this done so quickly. I apologize for that. The petition signatures currently collected are still viable, and new ones can still be collected up to March 13, prior to their being turned in to the AEA chief administrators. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Again, I am deeply sorry for this error. If you have questions or need additional information, let me know. Terry Kenealy O-A/BC-IG superintendent

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Live Nativity, Tree Lighting, Christmas Caroling, Hotdog & S’more Roasting and Hayrides Caroling & Refreshments: 5 - 5:30 pm Live Nativity Program: 5:30 pm Tree Lighting: 6 pm

Saturday, December 3 City Maintenance Shop Open House • 9 - 11 am Refreshments served 420 North Main Street Holiday Cookie Walk & Vendor Fair • 9 am - Noon Cookies sold at $5 per pound Holstein American Legion Hall Kiwanis Soup/Sandwich Luncheon & Santa Visit • 11 am - 1 pm Free-will donation KCHE Toy Giveaway coupons given to children from Santa Holstein American Legion Hall

Drawing for winner of the Holstein Business Bingo will take place after the Tree Lighting - cards must be turned in at this event for a chance to win up to $100 in Holstein Chamber Bucks.

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Sunday, December 4 State Theatre Omelet Brunch • 9 am - 1 pm $ 10 adults, $5 children 10 & under Holstein American Legion Hall

Live Nativity • 11 am - 1 pm Faith Lutheran Church

Richard Steinbach State Theatre Concert Fund-raiser • 3 pm $ 20 adults, $10 students Rosemary Clausen Center

Free Christmas Movie • 1:30 & 3:30 pm Holstein State Theatre

Local Businesses will also be running Holiday Specials this weekend.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Danbury Tour of Homes scheduled Danbury Ambulance Service members are invited into people’s homes via 9-1-1 throughout the year. While they don’t get the opportunity to oooh and aaaah at the decor, they do get to see quick layouts of each home while paying attention to their patients. The Danbury ambulance members are encouraging the public to visit ive select homes on Sunday, Dec. 4, from noon until 5 p.m. during their tour of homes. EMTs Julie and Jason Hamann and Sherry and Bob Welte will be opening their homes for all to enjoy, as will Martha and Leo Uhl, Susie and Randy Sohm and Carol and Mike Weber. For $20, visitors can see all ive

homes. Vistors can pay at Danbury Catholic School, where the public will receive everything needed for the tour. Also, from noon until 5 p.m., a craft and vendor fair will be held in Danbury Catholic School’s gym. A wide variety of items will be for sale, from clothing to household items and decor and even food. Admission to the fair is free. The “Gifting Tree” will also be at the craft fair. This tree is full of gift certi icates to be purchased at a discount. Keep them or gift them to someone else. The public can also make a tabletop Christmas tree. Just $25 and around half an hour will give

everyone the supplies and tutorial needed to make a tree and take it home. For $35, the committee will make the tree for you. Trees can be viewed at Janet’s Beauty Shop, Colbert’s Market, First State Bank and Valley Bank and Trust, all in Danbury, and at Hometown Variety in Mapleton. Tickets for the tour are also available at those locations. No pre-registration is needed. Proceeds from the tour of homes, gifting tree and makeand-take Christmas tree will help Danbury Ambulance Service. If you have questions or want to either join the craft/vendor fair or donate gift certi icates, call or text Megan at 712-840-0228.

Pre-game meal in Mapleton Thanksgiving fun: Members of the Battle Creek Women’s Club did watercolor, colored pencil and/or crayon pictures for the Thanksgiving holiday, under the direction of Donna Georgpoulos Nov. 17 at the Battle Creek Community Building. (Photo submitted)

BC Women’s Club members paint, color The Battle Creek Women’s Club met on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Battle Creek Community Building to create their own colorful pheasant or turkey. Under the direction of Donna Georgopoulos, 18 members did watercolor, colored pencil and/or crayon pictures for the Thanksgiving holiday. The business meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and the club collect. A few holiday jokes were shared by hand puppet Pearl Peacock. Roll call was something each member was thankful for. The secretary’s minutes from the October meeting, recorded by secretary Sharon Forthum, were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given by treasurer Bonnie Spotts and iled for audit. Monetary donations for the town Christmas celebration at Willow Dale on Dec. 4 and to the Battle Creek Ambulance were approved. Two bills were presented and ap-

proved for payment. In old business, the members discussed and approved the order of lowers for the town planters for 2017. The ive benches in Annie Laurie Park were water sealed on Oct. 23 by Sharon Forthum, Sue Schultz, Marcella Segebart and Dixie Brueck, after which fall silks were placed in the main street planters. Jean Wilcke showed the two new extension cords that she purchased, with ID tags that request they remain in the community building. An update from the Battle Creek Sign Committee was given. In new business, the bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 26, for the library was discussed. Members were to deliver their items the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 25. The Battle Creek Lions Club pancake breakfast was also held on Nov. 26, and members were encouraged to support that fund-raiser.

An update on the repairs suggested for the community building was given by Spotts and Brueck. New steps on the west side of the building have been installed and the kitchen cupboard has been ixed. The members approved donating one Battle Creek 150th cookbook for a door prize at the craft fair on Dec. 4 in the former school gym. Phyllis Groth will offer cookbooks for sale at her craft fair table. Members approved welcoming a few ISI consumers to paint or color at the January and March meetings. A Christmas luncheon will be Thursday, Dec. 15, at The Inn. Reservations will be required by Dec. 10. Volunteers signed up to participate in a skit after the luncheon and before the brief business meeting. Hostesses Spotts, Phyllis Christie and Wilcke served apple cake dessert, nuts, mints and coffee from a Thanksgiving décor table.

OSC December calendar fills up with holiday visits The Odebolt Specialty Care Auxiliary met Nov. 17. Junith Comstock called the meeting to order and thanked Ellen Fineran for the treats. Eleven members answered roll call. Alice Pudenz was a guest. Pudenz has joined the auxiliary. Comstock called for the secretary report. Shirley Scanlan gave the report in the absence of Ruth Wulf. The treasurer’s report was given by Renae Babcock. Comstock had a bill for $9.94 for candy bars for bingo. The reports were approved. Comstock called for staff reports. Jill Grote gave her report and

administrator Nancy Snyder’s report. The soup luncheon celebrating the home’s 51 st anniversary and getting the bronze award was poorly attended. The veterans’ coffee sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary in the assisted living dining room was well attended. The residents loved visiting with the people that came in. Grote said the assisted living residents try to attend as many of the home’s activities as possible. Sonia Snyder reported the December calendar is filling up. The fire department is coming on Dec. 3 with treats and Santa. Cowboy Jim is coming on Dec. 5.

Kevin Anderson is coming Nov. 30. The resident staff party is Dec. 22 at 2:30 p.m. The Halloween party was well attended, and the residents loved seeing all the kids. On Nov. 16, the Catholic Ladies’ Society was here and played bingo with treats for prizes. Residents love bingo and like the treats for a change from dimes. The home will do a tree of names again this year. Anyone can take a name of a resident and buy them a gift. Old business: Dues are due and are $1. Please pay as soon as possible. Jim VanScoy is coming on Jan. 11 to entertain. by Shirley Scanlan

First State Bank of Battle Creek, Danbury, Ida Grove, Mapleton and Odebolt is sponsoring a pre-game meal Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto High School in Mapleton, prior to the MV-AO versus O-A/BC-IG basketball games. Taverns, hot dogs, coneys, chips, bars and drink will be served for $3 for adults and $2 for students. Proceeds go to after-prom committees and school activities.

Ba le Badgers discuss Christmas purchases The Battle Badgers 4-H Club met Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. at the Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Kinzey Dutler called the meeting to order, with 17 members present answering to the roll call: “favorite winter activity.” Emerson Else led the pledge of allegiance. The treasurer and secretary reports were given and approved. We discussed old business of membership dues. New business included the date we want to do our Pizza Ranch fund-raiser. As a group we decided March 20, a no-school day, would work the best for everyone. Every year, for the Mid-Sioux families, we have to decide on an amount to spend per family. It was properly moved and seconded to spend $100 per each single parent family. Our next meeting will be held on Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at Community Bank. Each family is responsible for 12 goodie bags. At our December meeting, we will wrap and prepare the boxes for the surrounding businesses. Then, following our meeting, we will go to Storm Lake to go shopping for Mid-Sioux families. The 4-H pledge was led by Madeline Else.

Christmas memories: The Ida County Historical Society is ready for the Moorehead Museum Christmas Open House, on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4, from 1-4 p.m. Historical Society members and volunteers have been busy decorating the house. The Ida Red Hat Mamas decorated the upstairs bedroom with signature red hats. Here, Emily and Keegan Hoaglund, of Ida Grove, put finishing touches to the décor. The theme of this year’s event is, “Christmas Memories.” Renee Fritz’s and Sheryl Barnes’s piano and vocal students will be performing both days, filling the house with Christmas carols sure to bring back many Christmas memories. There will be self-guided tours and refreshments. Come and enjoy the history, nostalgia and joy of the season. (Photo submitted)

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Blackwood Gospel to perform in IG The Blackwood Gospel Quartet of Knoxville, Tenn., will hold a Christmas concert at Faith Community Church in Ida Grove on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be taken. The original Blackwood Brothers Quartet was formed in 1934 in the hills of Mississippi. From 1940-50, they lived in Shenandoah, Iowa, and sang regularly on

radio station KMA. Their dedication and effort to spread the gospel in song has left a great heritage and blessed the lives of many people. Since those early days, the quartet has been headquartered in Memphis and Knoxville, Tenn. The group has won countless awards, sang thousands of concerts and appeared on many television shows.

United Methodist Church at Danbury to host smorgasbord Turkey trot: Approximately 30 people participated in the fifth annual Ida Grove Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, organized by Becky Michaelsen. The entry fee for the 5K run/walk was at least three nonperishable food items that were donated to the Ida County Food Pantry. Homemade pumpkins pies, made by Marianne Carlson, went to Joel Groth of Fort Dodge (most accurate prediction of finish time) and to Mandi Hare of Ida Grove (crossed the finish line first). (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

HMH announces new telephone survey for pa ent care evalua on Horn Memorial Hospital (HMH) in Ida Grove has announced a change in its patient satisfaction survey process. Effective Jan. 1, 2017, surveys will be conducted by HealthStream Research, Inc., a nationally-recognized healthcare improvement irm. HMH will utilize a suite of perception surveys to monitor patient care delivered by employees and providers. The partnership with HealthStream will allow HMH staff to evaluate patient experiences on a year-round, day-to-day basis.

HealthStream Research conducts telephone interviews with randomly selected patients shortly after an outpatient visit or an inpatient stay. Patients who choose to participate will provide con idential responses, ranging from topics such as staff communication to the cleanliness and quietness of the hospital environment. HMH CEO Chris Nichols encourages patients to participate in the survey. “We use the patient survey feedback to guide us in our ongo-

ing efforts to provide outstanding medical care in a patient-centered manner,” he noted. “Switching to a phone methodology will allow us to be in touch with our patients more quickly than the mail surveys we’ve used in the past.” HealthStream Research will place con idential calls to randomly selected patients on behalf of HMH between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. All calls are made from the Laurel, Md., Interviewing Center. The phone number that will show on caller ID is 615-

846-8410. “We have always had outstanding participation with our mailed survey,” Nichols said. “We hope that these brief telephone interviews will make it even easier for more patients to provide feedback about their experience at HMH.”

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Plans are underway for the Danbury United Methodist Smorgasbord Dinner to be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Dana Hall in Danbury. Serving will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and, as in the past, carryout dinners will be available. All carry out orders must call 712893-2372 before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday or 712-883-2489 after 2:30 p.m. to ensure a pick-up time. Carry out dinners are to be picked up at the double doors on the west side of the church at

the scheduled time. The menu for this year’s dinner includes chicken, baked ham, swedish meatballs, potato casserole, assorted salads, dinner rolls and homemade desserts. Ticket pre-sales are $10 per adult and all carry out dinners, and $5 for children ages five to 10. Tickets can be purchased prior to the dinner at Colbert’s Market or from any member of the church. Ticket sales at the door increase to $11 for adults and $6 for children.

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Ida High Achievers learn about trapping The Ida High Achievers met Nov. 13. The meeting was called to order by Lexi Phillips. Jaxon Smit led the pledge. Roll call was: name an animal that can be trapped. Fifteen members answered roll call. The secretary’s report and treasurer’s report were given and approved.

Old business included discussion about the 4-H awards program and the Ida High Achievers harvest activity. New business included discussion about the poultry workshop Nov. 19 in Webster City. There will also be a Holstein Chamber of Commerce community service hayride on Dec. 3. We

have decided to not participate in the hayride this year. The next meeting will be on Dec. 11 with a program on citizenship. There was then a program on trapping led by Braden Miller and Carson and Jaxon Smit. The 4-H pledge was led by Braden Miller. The meeting was then adjourned.

Give blood, get socks from LifeServe Any blood donor who makes a lifesaving gift during December can receive a pair of festive holiday socks. Every time a LifeServer gives blood, up to three hospital patients’ lives are saved and the donor earns online store reward points. Between Dec. 1-31, holiday socks will be available in the online

store for just 100 points–the same amount a regular donation earns. Show off your commitment to saving lives with festive holiday socks. Earn those reward points at an upcoming blood drive in your community. Ida Grove community blood drive, Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 10

a.m.–4 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 7th St. Ridge View High School blood drive, Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at Ridge View High School, 519 E Maple, Holstein. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org, or call 800-287-4903.

Ridge View talent: Ridge View High School students took to the stage Nov. 22 to showcase their talents. Students performed musical numbers, comedy and even a dramatic reading of Dr. Seuss. Here, Katrina VanNorman performs a musical number with her guitar. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

Anthon United Methodist Church is sponsoring an area Christmas celebration, featuring “The Gospel Side of Elvis” starring the Blackwood Quartet, Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Anthon Community Center.

Admission is 10 per person. Advance tickets can be purchased at the church. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. A free will offering will be taken during the concert.

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Greetings, movie go-ers. Coming to the State Theatre in Holstein this Friday, Dec. 2, “Doctor Strange” (science- iction, fantasy), starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rachel McAdams. The irst classic in our “Holiday Favorites” theme for December is “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989), starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo and Randy Quaid. For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page. Showtimes “Doctor Strange”—Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 and 9:20 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 and 4:30 p.m. A disgraced former surgeon named Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) becomes a powerful sorcerer under the tutelage of a mystic known as the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton). Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelsen and Chiwetel Ejiofor co-star in this entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Runtime: 130 minutes. Rating: PG-13 (for sci- i violence and ac-

tion throughout and an intense crash sequence). “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” Saturday, Dec. 3, at 9:20 p.m., special late show; Sunday, Dec. 4; Monday, Dec. 5, and Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. This is the third in the “National Lampoon” series about the Griswold family. In this sequel, the Griswolds must deal with a holi-

day with their in-laws. Best seen on the big screen without the TV commercial breaks. Runtime: 97 minutes. Rating: PG-13. December new releases: “Doctor Strange,” “Fantastic Beasts” and “Where to Find Them,” “Moana,” “Of ice Christmas Party.” December classics: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “Elf,” “A Christmas Story.”

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Dry manure applicator cer fica on workshops Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will offer manure applicator certi ication workshops for dry/solid manure operators on six different dates and locations in February. These workshops meet manure applicator certi ication requirements for both con inement site manure

applicators and commercial manure applicators who primarily apply dry or solid manure. “The information in this workshop will bene it not only those needing certi ication, but anyone using dry or solid sources of manure as a nutrient resource,” says Dan Andersen, assistant professor in agriculture and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University and coordinator

of the manure applicator certi ication program. The workshops are free to attend and open to all. Applicators will be required to submit certi ication forms and fees to the Iowa DNR to meet manure applicator certi ication requirements. Please register for the Buena Vista County workshop Feb. 22, at 1 p.m., by calling 712-732-5056.

New report knocks the stuﬀing out of ‘food vs. fuel’ turkeys

Raptor awards: The Ridge View High School volleyball banquet/award night was held Nov. 14. Players earning awards for their contributions to the team during the 2016 season include, front from left, Madeline Else, WVC honorable mention/team hustle award; Maddie Grieme, WVC honorable mention/team spirit award and Madeline Mitchell, WVC second team/ team MVP. Back row from left, Gracie Chance, coach’s award; Harlee Wagoner, WVC first team/offensive MVP; Hallie Mentzer WVC second team/defensive MVP; Kinzey Wunschel, JVR MVP and Emerson Else JV MVP. (Photo submitted)

Local area fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. For more information about lakes and rivers in this area call the Black Hawk District Of ice in Lake View at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com. Black Hawk Lake—Water temperature is around 50 degrees. Water level is about ive inches over the crest of the spillway. Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill can be caught anywhere, but the best luck may be in Town Bay, the loating dock, near the inlet bridge and the outlet. Use a small hook tipped with a worm suspended from a

bobber ished about two feet deep near shore. Largemouth bass - Fair: Fish areas with rock and structure along shore, such as the north side of Ice House Point. Use crankbaits, plastics and spinner baits. There is a 15-inch minimum length limit for largemouth bass on Black Hawk Lake. Black crappie - Fair: Fish are eight to 10 inches. Use live minnows below a bobber or a small tube jig. Try Town Bay, Ice House Point and near the inlet bridge. Walleye - Fair: Look for walleye along the east shoreline and around the outlet. Try also near the rock piles in the east basin. Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) —There is a daily lim-

it of three walleye at Storm Lake and all 17 to 22-inch walleye must be released; and no more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. River ishing for walleye has recently been productive. Some small water bodies and marshes have skim ice. As the open water season comes to an end and ice ishing begins, more reports will become available as we receive them.

Millions of Americans preparing for Thanksgiving this week are undoubtedly noticing that dinner will cost less than it did a year ago. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, overall grocery prices are roughly 2 percent lower than at this time last year, and prices speci ically for poultry products—like turkey—are down 1.5 percent compared to last fall. Meanwhile, the amount of corn used for fuel ethanol is primed to set a new record in 2016, up roughly 3 percent percent from last year. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), which released an independent analysis Nov. 16 on the impact of ethanol on food prices, says the current collision of falling food prices and record ethanol production should end the contrived “food vs. fuel” debate once and for all. The new statistical analysis, conducted by Informa Economics IEG, retrospectively examined the effect of ethanol expansion on food prices, concluding that “…retail food prices were not impacted in any demonstrable way by expansion of U.S. grain ethanol production under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) over the past decade.” In fact, the study inds that food price in lation has actually slowed during the “ethanol era.” The analysis shows that growth in food prices slowed considerably

after passage of the RFS2, with prices for groceries advancing at roughly half the rate seen prior to the program’s adoption. “Prior to the passage of RFS2, food away from home [e.g., restaurants] grew at an average of 3.4 percent, versus 3.2 percent for food at home [e.g., groceries]. After RFS2, food away from home grew at 2.6 percent, versus 1.8 percent for food at home,” the study found. “The increase in the food [consumer price index] actually decelerated as the usage of corn in ethanol production increased dramatically.” The study also examines the impact of ethanol on corn prices and in turn the impact of corn prices on retail food items. While the authors conclude that corn prices were positively impacted by ethanol expansion, higher corn prices did not necessarily translate into higher consumer food prices. “Statistical analysis shows that the link between corn prices and overall food prices has been weak,” according to the report, adding that changes in food prices are primarily driven by “…the costs of transforming farm products to retail grocery products, along with transportation and distribution at various levels of the supply chain.” The analysis shows that only 19 percent of consumer spending on food pays for the value of the farm

commodities, with the remaining 81 percent paying for “…post-farmgate activities (e.g., transportation, processing, marketing).” Other factors that drive farm commodity and retail food prices were examined, with Informa concluding that core in lationary pressures, weather events (e.g., looding and droughts), exchange rates, and energy prices all impacted commodity and food prices over the past decade. In fact, from 2009-14, the impact of crude oil prices on consumer food price in lation was nearly nine times greater than the impact of corn prices. “The U.S. ethanol industry is set to produce a record volume of high octane renewable fuel this year,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen “And at the same time, consumers are spending considerably less on food today than they did a year ago. Today’s lower food prices continue a trend of deceleration in food in lation rates that began nearly 10 years ago when the RFS2 was adopted. “As the new Informa report clearly demonstrates, there is no discernible link between ethanol production and retail food prices — here in the U.S. or globally. It’s time to put an end to the ridiculous ‘food vs. fuel’ myth that has been propagated for far too long by self-interested opponents of biofuels and the RFS.”

Don’t wait to purchase shotgun deer season licenses Hunters planning to participate in Iowa’s shotgun deer season are encouraged to purchase their licenses ahead of time to avoid long lines at the retailer. The DNR expects around 70,000 hunters to participate in the irst shotgun season and as of Nov. 22, 26 percent of the licenses have been sold. Iowa’s irst shotgun deer season begins Dec. 3. Register your harvest Successful hunters are reminded to report their deer harvest by midnight the day after the deer is recovered. Accurately reporting the har-

vest is an important part of Iowa’s deer management program and plays a vital role in managing deer populations and future hunting opportunities. Law requires reporting the harvest. Hunters will be checked for compliance. For hunters with Internet access, the online harvest reporting is the easiest way to register the deer. Hunters can report their deer online at www.iowadnr.gov, by calling the toll free reporting number 1-800-771-4692, or at any license vendor. The hunter whose name is on the tag should report the deer.

Kindergarten through second grade bike winners: As part of fire prevention week activities in October, the Ida Grove Fire Department presented bikes to students in each BC-IG Elementary grade level. The bikes were presented Nov. 22. Winners in the kindergarten through second grade were, from left, Camryn Ludwig and Bodi Eason (kindergarten), Jaylyn Blackman and Isaiah Uken (first grade) and Riley Lund and Drake Ernst (second grade). Presenting the bikes was Devlun Whiteing of the fire department. (Courier photo by Amy Forbes)

Program donates deer meat to Food Bank of Iowa Have an extra deer at the end of the hunt? Maybe you bought an extra tag, to hunt longer? Consider donating to Iowa’s HUSH program. HUSH (Help Us Stop Hunger) works with 81 participating lockers to provide high quality meat to needy Iowans, through the Food Bank of Iowa. Field dressed deer are skinned, de-boned and ground into twopound packages…then distributed to local needy families. Hunters, who pay a dollar surcharge with each deer tag purchase, fund the

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program. HUSH has provided meat from 66,300 deer to those who need it—nearly 3,400 last year. Processors receive $75 for their end of the work. The Food Bank of Iowa picks up $5, as it oversees distribution. Each locker will accept whole deer, asking the hunter to ill out a Hunter HUSH card. There is no fee paid at the locker. A list of participating lockers is available in the Iowa Hunting Regulations and online at www.iowahush.com.

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Ridge View High dance team: The 2016-17 Ridge View High School dance team includes, front from left, Yesenia DeLaO, Mercedes Juelfs, Ashley Kestel, Lexi Phillips and Destiny Van Beek. Second row from left, Beth Meyer, Kennedy Mason, Renae Wiese, Brittney Vincent, Macy Wunschel and Julie Wood. Back row from left, coach Roxy Dutler, Abbi Hansen, Sierra Deck, Kate Kofmehl, Kylie Humlicek and Katie Brinkman. (Photo submitted)

The Alternative by Fritz Groszkruger Legalized theft The prosperity of everyone in a culture is dependent on their ability to keep what they earn. Every drop that they can’t keep reduces incentive to excel in some way; and that is more destructive to the common good than anything else. During the farm crisis of the ‘80s, I had an acquaintance whose business failed because of the sour economy. (The primary reason for that farm crisis was our boycott of trade with the Soviets. The Soviet Union meddled in the affairs of Afghanistan, so the United States blocked farmers from selling to their Soviet customers to punish them for, ironically, doing the same thing our government continues to do today. Their socialist system couldn’t support such excess. There are lessons here that are relevant to us today.) My acquaintance easily quali ied for bankruptcy “protection,” but he is not a thief, so anything he could spare with years of hard work and a frugal lifestyle went toward paying those to which he owed money. I have great admiration for this man for recognizing and acting as if morality was more important than legality. With this being an election year, it becomes increasingly evident that earning has become an anachronism and wealth acquired through legal theft is broadly accepted. There is a lot of talk about welfare cheats or illegal immigrants getting bene its only citizens are entitled to steal, but the really big lapses in moral behavior get lost in the stack of stuff. I’ll cite two examples. Back to the Volkswagen emissions scandal we go again,

because I owned four of them back when we drove with the windows down and could ix them ourselves. Within a year of their election, each Bush president had their illegal EPA cut nitrogen oxide emissions standards in half. The Bushes are an oil family and good friends with the Saudis. Diesel engines are a third more ef icient than gasoline engines but they emit more nitrogen oxides. Today’s diesel emissions standards for new cars are 90 percent lower than the average car on the road, making them nearly impossible to achieve. In other words, the oil industry has legislated $20 billion out of the pockets of consumers and into their own. I ask, who is the villain that affects United States consumers the most? The propaganda demonizing VW is sophisticated and funded with great incentive. The EPA is a tool of theft and should be eliminated. Another alarmingly accepted legal practice is bankruptcy and the legal structure of corporations shielding decision makers from accountability. Unlike the simplistic views of leftists like Bernie Sanders, I don’t blame the corporations for their shenanigans as much as I blame the legal structure that enables them. My old friend was one individual, not an army of executives and lawyers beholden to stockholders. Individuals abide by moral standards while groups dilute or ignore them as the ends justifying the means. A letter in The Wall Street Journal from a retired pilot pointed out some facts regarding the bankruptcy of Delta Airlines that should have us rise from our complacent bottoms. The Pension Bene it Guaranty

Corporation is a federal agency that is supposed to furnish (the actual language is vague enough that you need to look it up yourself if interested) a safety net for employees expecting a pension. Delta pilots will receive 16 percent of their expected pensions from taxpayers. Delta will pay nothing. Since bankruptcy, Delta purchased Northwest Airlines for $2.6 billion, offered Japan Airlines $1 billion in inancial aid, updated its leet of jets and expanded its employee base. But, their retired employees and creditors get stiffed. All government agencies that either sti le ef iciency or reward failure should be eliminated, not reformed, eliminated. If their function was replaced by private insurance paid for by potential bene iciaries in the sectors covered, the costs would be re lected in prices. Competition with no subsidies would produce the best value for consumers. Legal contracts, without the theft of bankruptcy, would reduce uncertainty and promote more prudent investment. Whatever innovation lost by increased accountability (no bankruptcy protection) would be outweighed by more solid inancial decision-making. Law that protects individuals from the aggression of others is all that is needed for a civil and prosperous society. Laws that pretend to plan, regulate or incentivize will always be used by the well-connected to perpetrate the aggression that the law was originally intended to address. Please comment on this column through a letter to the paper, email at 4selfgovernment@gmail. com, or visit my blog: www. alternativebyfritz.com.

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Con inement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a twohour workshop offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in January or February 2017. These workshops are offered in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. There is no fee to attend the workshops, but applicators will need to pay certi ication fees to complete certi ication requirements. “Iowa law requires con inement site manure applicators to attend two hours of continuing education each year of their three-year certi ication period, or take and pass an exam once every three years,” said Dan Andersen, assistant professor of agriculture and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University and coordinator of the manure applicator certi ication program. A total of 63 counties will participate in the con inement site manure applicator workshops. In addition, a series of six dry/solid

manure applicator certi ication meetings will be held in February. Area dates are as follows: Buena Vista County Extension Of ice— Jan. 6, at 1:30 p.m., call 712-7325056; Cherokee County Extension Of ice—Jan. 20, at 1:30 p.m., call 712-225-6196 or Sac County Extension Of ice—Feb. 3, at 1:30 p.m., call 712-662-7131. The workshops serve as initial certi ication for those applicators who are not currently certi ied, recerti ication for those renewing licenses and continuing education for those applicators in their second or third year of their license. Due to uniform certi ication deadlines, applicators are encouraged to attend workshops prior to March 1 to avoid being assessed a late fee for those who are re-certifying. Those unable to attend one of the workshops need to schedule time with their ISU Extension and Outreach county of ice to watch the training DVD. Due to scheduling con licts, many of ices will no longer accept walkin appointments to watch these

Plan for holiday visits with older adults A visit from family and friends during the holidays can make life better for older adults in care facilities. Barbara Dunn Swanson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, suggests planning ahead to make the most of these visits. Swanson, who specializes in family life issues, offers the following tips for safe and healthy visits with older friends and relatives. Start by planning ahead “As you begin to plan your visit, call the facility and check the visiting hours before you contact your older friend or relative,” Swanson said. “That way you will ensure that you’ll have enough time to visit with your loved one without interfering with medical treatments or other activities. This also gives your loved one time to anticipate and look forward to your visit. “If you are planning to visit someone in specialized care, call ahead to make sure you understand visiting hours and regulations. They may differ from those in the rest of the facility,” Swanson added. Bring children “Children add a special kind of cheer to care centers and hospitals, so certainly bring them along. But check with the facility first to make sure children are allowed and under

what conditions,” Swanson said. Prepare children for the visit by explaining what they might see and answering their questions. Encourage them to bring a favorite toy or book. Older loved ones may enjoy the experience of watching young children play, Swanson said. Share the gift of fellowship “Your visit is the best gift you can give someone in a care facility. During your time together, you can tell your loved one stories, read a humorous book aloud or share photographs of past holidays,” Swanson said. Remember to sit close. Offer a hug or to hold hands. Touch has a tremendous impact on the physical and emotional need to feel connected to others. “Pay attention and take cues from the person you’re visiting about how long to stay. If you leave too early, you may not hear their concerns or the visit may be forgotten. If the visit is too long, your loved one may become tired,” Swanson said. Limit the number of people who are visiting at one time. Some individuals may become more confused or anxious with large numbers of visitors at the same time. “A visit to the care facility is a wonderful gift, but when possible, plan a day ‘out’ suited to your loved one’s interests, health and strength, and your

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ability to handle his or her needs. If the excursion is well planned, your loved one may be able to enjoy a day away,” Swanson said. She suggests that those who want to bring a gift for their loved one consider the following: a large, colorful calendar to help the person keep a sense of time; music the person would enjoy; personal toiletries, tissues or a decorative tissue holder; books or magazines in large print; flowers or a new plant; stamps and cards with pre-addressed envelopes; a gift certificate to the hair salon; specialized clothing, or socks or slippers with non-skid surfaces; a largeface or talking clock; a puzzle or craft supplies. The care facility staff may have suggestions on gifts as well. Always check with staff before bringing food. If it’s okay to bring food, choose appropriate and health conscious snacks. Stay home if not feeling well Care center residents and hospital patients can be at higher risk for infection. If children are sick or not feeling well, don’t bring them along for the visit. “Likewise, if you have a cold or the flu, stay home,” Swanson said. “ In these instances, a phone call is a better way to let your loved one know you care. If possible, you can set up a later time to visit when you are well.”

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DVDs, but do offer scheduled dates and times to provide this training. Those who can’t attend training during one of the scheduled reshow dates at their county extension of ice will be charged a fee to view the training at their convenience. If attending the workshops or watching the two-hour training DVD is not convenient, con inement site manure applicators may contact their local DNR ield of ice to schedule an appointment to take the certi ication exam to meet certi ication requirements. Applicators now have another option, online certi ication, and applicators can take their training online at DNR MAC eLearning site at https://elearning-dnr.iowa. gov/. The applicator will need to sign-in and get an A&A account. Contact any ISU Extension and Outreach county of ice for more information about the Manure Applicator Certi ication Program or visit http://www.agronext. iastate.edu/immag/mac.html.

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Robotics: The O-A/BC-IG High School robotics team “Radical Impact” traveled to Centerville on Nov. 19 for its first VEX tournament of the season. Participating in the event were, from left, Hunter Maass, Amanda Gunderson and Ellie Diersen. (Photo submitted)

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Dictionary presentation: The Holstein Kiwanis club presented dictionaries to the Galva-Holstein third grade class Nov. 16. After they were handed out the group played “Stump the Teacher.” The students were divided into five groups and they picked out a hard word. The teachers had to guess the meaning of the word. It was a tie. Members who helped distribute the dictionaries were Keith Carstens, Harry Oakley, Adam Struck, Susan Endrulat and Sylvia Carstens. (Photo submitted)

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O-A/BC-IG robotics team starts season in Centerville The O-A/BC-IG robotics team “Radical Impact” made the fourand-one-half hour trip across the state to Centerville to compete in its irst VEX robotics tournament of the season. The team played in 10 qualifying matches throughout the day and, at the end of qualifying rounds ,stood in eighth place (out of 16 teams). The team then competed in the inals. The team won a nail-biting best two out of three matches with their alliance in the quarter inals, which allowed them to advance to the semi inal round. Team Radical Impact, along with their alliance, was unable to advance against the dominating opposing teams from Council Bluffs in the semi inal round. The

United Bank of Iowa, Ida Grove, Iowa, has submitted an application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for consent to relocate the Office in Glidden from the current location at 121 Idaho Street, Glidden, Iowa, to 425 E 9th Street, Glidden, Iowa. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located at 1100 Walnut St., Suite 2100, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Comments by interested parties must be received by appropriate Regional Director not later than December 15, 2016. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file in the Regional Office and are available public inspection during the regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Council Bluff alliance ended up winning the entire tournament. Coach Susan Maass was proud of her team members as they problem solved throughout the day with friction, stressed motors and strategy. “The kids only have a few minutes between matches to make adjustments on their robots before they have to compete in the next round of matches. They learn quickly how to work as a team to improve their robot, discuss strategies and ix any major mechanical issues that might arise during the competition.” If the public is interested in this season’s events, they can be found online by searching for VEX robotics “Starstruck.” Their next competition will be in Council Bluffs on Dec. 10.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MINNIE ANN RANNEY, DECEASED Case No. ESPR009229 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MINNIE ANN RANNEY, Deceased, who died on or about April 26, 2016: You are hereby notified that on August 24, 2016, the last will and testament of Minnie Ann Ranney, deceased, bearing date of January 15, 2016, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Hans Patrick Greenwald, III was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 17th day of November, 2016. Hans Patrick Greenwald, III Executor of the estate 2867 Harvest Avenue Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 Thaddeus Cosgrove Attorney for the Executor 607 W. 2nd St. Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 30th day of November, 2016

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PRSCILLA M. BRESNAHAN, DECEASED. Case No. ESPR009270 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Priscilla M. Bresnahan, Deceased, who died on or about November 15, 2016: You are hereby notified that on November 21, 2016, the last will and testament of Priscilla M. Bresnahan, deceased, bearing date of July 14, 2015, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Dennis Bresnahan was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 21st day of November, 2016. Dennis Bresnahan Executor of the estate 6108 240th Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Laurel L. Boerner ICIS PIN No.: AT0001050 Attorney for the executor Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 7th day of December, 2016

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY M. NELSON, DECEASED Case No. ESPR009269 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Betty M. Nelson, Deceased, who died on or about October 22, 2016: You are hereby notified that on November 21, 2016, the last will and testament of Betty M. Nelson, deceased, bearing date of February 28, 2012, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Pamela Cornelison, Michael Nelson and Terry Nelson were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 21st day of November, 2016. Pamela Cornelison 2301 SW Oralabor Rd., Lot 6 Ankeny, IA 50023 Michael Nelson 2584 Scheaffer Rd. Elisabethtown, PA 17022 Terry Nelson 2000 Midwood St., Apt. 2106 Franklin, TN 37067 EXECUTORS Laurel L. Boerner ICIS PIN No.: AT0001050 Attorney for the executors Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 7th day of December, 2016

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR IDA COUNTY STATE OF IOWA Ida County Iowa District Court IDA COUNTY Case #: EQCV015417 Civil #: 16-000495 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VS. STEPHEN, DONNA ET AL Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of

this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Described Below to satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK SEVENTEEN (17), FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IDA GROVE , IDA COUNTY, IOWA. Property Address: 506 BURNS ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 12/16/2016 Sale Time 10:00 a.m. Place of Sale IDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 401 MOOREHEAD ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445

This sale not subject to Redemption. Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review speciﬁc provislons of the law and ﬁle appropriate notice, if acceptable. Judgment Amount $39,498.96 Costs $3,203.85 Accruing Costs PLUS Interest $2,804.71 Sheriff’s Fees Pending Attorney

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CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Mayor Morris Hurd called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: Jeff Buehler, Ryan Goodman, Paul Cates, Scott Tomlinson, and Doug Clough. Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Motion by Council Member Buehler to approve the consent agenda consisting of the claims list, City Clerk’s report, ﬁnancial reports, the October 17th minutes, and ﬁnancial reports from the Fire Department, Rec Center, and Li-

brary, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Mayor Hurd reported the 28-E Agreement for Countywide Law is up for renewal and Sheriff Harriman hopes to have it ﬁnalized this month. The City of Ida Grove pays 27% toward law enforcement in Ida Grove. It was noted it would be appropriate to have the jail budget included in the County budget and take it out of the 28-E Agreement. Motion by Council Member Buehler to approve paying Godbersen-Smith Construction Partial Payment #12, totaling $182,717.59, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve the FY2016 Annual Financial Report,

second by Council Member Buehler. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve the FY2016 Annual Urban Renewal Report, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Motion by Council Member Cates to approve promoting Heather Sweeden to Deputy Clerk, paying $15.76 per hour, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Motion by Council Member Clough to resign, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. /s/ Morris C. Hurd, Mayor Attest: /s/ Edith Ann Ball, City Clerk

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Obituary To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Dorothy M. Wittrock Dec. 5, 1927 – Nov. 20, 2016 HOLSTEIN – Private family services for Dorothy M. Wittrock, 88, of Holstein were at Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein was in charge of arrangements. She died Nov. 20 at Unity Point Health–St. Luke’s in Sioux City. Dorothy Mae Lenz Wittrock was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Silver Township, Cherokee County, to Oscar and Ella Andresen Lenz. She attended Silver No. 6 country school. Dorothy and Robert Wittrock were married June 12, 1945, at the Methodist parsonage in Cherokee. They were married for 56 years. To this union, six children were born: Karen Ann, Sandra Kay, Linda Sue, Robert William, Richard Lee and Diane Delores.

Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and canning many fruits and vegetables. She enjoyed garden club, was a hugger clown and was a member of Knit Wits. She was a member of U.M.W. and United Methodist Church in Holstein. She was employed by Holstein Elementary School, V.T.I. and Holstein Good Samaritan Society, cleaned many homes and enjoyed babysitting. She is survived by her children: Karen Gibbins of Kansas City, Mo, Linda Reincke (Leslie) of Denison, Robert Jr. (Luann) Wittrock of Cherokee, Richard (Wilma) Wittrock of Rockwell City and Diane (David) Scott of Holstein. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; an infant daughter, Sandra Kay; and two brothers, James Lenz and Wayne Lenz. On-line condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

Iowans can eat healthy and stick to a tight grocery budget. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s “Spend Smart. Eat Smart.” has been helping families do so for more than seven years, and a newly designed website makes it even easier. “Our website has a brand new design that is modern and simple to navigate,” said Christine Hradek, human sciences specialist. “Whether your goal is to eat healthier, plan your family’s meals

or save money at the grocery store, you can ind tools to make it easier on ‘Spend Smart. Eat Smart.,’” Hradek said. The website is home to more than 150 recipes that are inexpensive and easy to prepare. How-to videos feature recipes, kitchen organization tips and basic food preparation techniques. The website also includes strategies for saving money in each part of the grocery store, as well as meal planning templates and

resources. “Managing a household is dif icult enough. Our goal with ‘Spend Smart. Eat Smart.’ is to make meal-planning, cooking and shopping easier,” Hradek said. Visit “Spend Smart. Eat Smart.” at spendsmart.extension.iastate. edu. Iowans also can stay in touch through the blog, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. “Spend Smart. Eat Smart.” is maintained by Human Sciences Extension and Outreach.

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Pink Walk: Crystal Endrulat, radiology director at Horn Memorial Hospital recently accepted a $5,000 check from the 2016 Ida County Pink Walk. This was the sixth year for the event, which has raised a total of $37,500 for Horn Memorial Hospital in support of breast health. On hand for the donation were, from left, Lorna Steenbock, Linda Ausborn, Crystal Endrulat and Judy Andresen. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Pond management videos available Iowa pond owners have available to them a series of three video lectures designed to provide pond management strategies. Developed by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the videos, in conjunction with other fisheries

publications, provide a basis for pond owners to understand and manage their ponds effectively. The videos are hosted by D. Allen Pattillo, fisheries specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Videos include: Intro Guide to Pond Management

(FA 0011), Aquatic Plant Management (FA 0012) and Fish Stcoking Guide for Iowa Ponds (FA 0013). Additional ISU Extension and Outreach ponds and fisheries publications can be found through the Extension Store.

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

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

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Editors note: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the full sheriff log was not available. Calls from Tuesday, Nov. 22 after 12 p.m. will be published in the Dec. 7 edition of the Courier and the Advance. Thursday, Nov. 17 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, two calls for jail activity and one 911 transfer. 1:05 a.m.: Criminal mischief reported in the 700 block of Main Street 8:12 a.m.: Accident reported with unknown injuries on Maple Street 9:15 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Highway 175 2:04 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 5100 block of Highway 175 2:21 p.m.: Report of scam/ fraud from the 500 block of Sixth Street 3:34 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:49 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 5:35 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 6:55 p.m.: Accident reported with animal involvement on Highway 175 7:02 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 7:07 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 1400 block of Alpine Avenue for traumatic injury 7:57 p.m.: Report of reckless driving—speeding from Industrial Park 8:46 p.m.: Warrant check in the 5200 block of 205th Street 8:53 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of La Casa Court Friday, Nov. 18 Of icers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, one call for jail activity and one welfare check. 3:05 a.m.: Parking complaint from the 100 block of Second Street 3:05 a.m.: Parking complaint from the 100 block of Second Street 3:53 a.m.: Emergency transport 10:11 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported to the 400 block of Moorehead Street 10:47 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 6300 block of 190th Street 11 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 2:53 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:52 p.m.: Report of theft/ shoplifting from the 400 block of Walnut Street

5:38 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 7:12 p.m.: Warrant check in the 5200 block of 205th Street, arrest made 7:36 p.m.: Accident reported with animal involvement on Highway 175 8:29 p.m.: Emergency transport Saturday, Nov. 19 Of icers received 16 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops and one call for jail activity. 10:05 a.m.: Report of theft in the ifth degree, bad check 10:15 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Alpine Avenue 11:53 a.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street, arrest made 2:37 p.m.: Accident reported on Highway 20, damages only 3:08 p.m.: Report of reckless driving—speeding in the 500 block of Elm Street 5:07 p.m: Suspicious person/ activity reported to the 400 block of Moorehead Street 8:12 p.m.: Warrant check in the 100 block of Buena Vista Street 9:53 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of King Street Sunday, Nov. 20 Of icers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops and one call for information. 2:07 a.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street, arrest made 12:47 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:31 p.m.: Emergency transport 1:50 p.m.: Warrant check in the 600 block of Walnut Street 1:55 p.m.: Warrant check in the 500 block of Walnut Street 6:42 p.m.: Emergency transport 9:24 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:55 p.m.: Report of vandalism in the 200 block of Court Street Monday, Nov. 21 Of icers received 37 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, two calls for jail activity, one abandoned 911 call and one 911 wrong number. 3:52 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 600 block of First Street 9:27 a.m.: Assisted outside agency 10:16 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:44 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer

10:53 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Char-Mac of Holstein for traumatic injury 11:06 a.m.: Warrant check in the 100 block of Main Street 11:12 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Highway 175 11:18 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 11:19 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Highway 175 11:25 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5700 block of Highway 175 11:32 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 12:16 p.m.: Warrant check in the 500 block of Willow Street 12:26 p.m.: Warrant check in the 600 block of Walnut Street 12:58 p.m.: Traf ic control requested for funeral 1:29 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 1:36 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Burns Street 1:42 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 1:45 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 1:48 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Taylor Street 1:53 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 2:51 p.m.: Criminal mischief reported in the 700 block of Main Street 3:45 p.m.: Report of reckless driving—speeding on Highway 20 3:51 p.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 100 block of Warran Street 4:44 p.m.: Warrant check in the 500 block of Taylor Street 5:58 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Dodge Avenue 6:10 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency 9:41 p.m.: Warrant check in the 600 block of Walnut Street Tuesday, Nov. 22 Of icers received seven calls for service. Among the calls included one traf ic stop and one animal complaint. 3:06 a.m.: Accident reported with animal involvement in the 900 block of Highway 175 9:40 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Sparky’s in Arthur 10:13 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 10:35 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 6300 block of 190th Street 12:21 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 400 block of Moorehead Street

Third through fifth grade bike winners: As part of fire prevention week activities in October, the Ida Grove Fire Department presented bikes to students in each BC-IG Elementary grade level. The bikes were presented Nov. 22. Winners in the third through fifth grade were, from left, Will Schirrmacher (third), Blake Corbin (fourth), Glenda Jimenez (fifth) and Kyli Traylor (third). Presenting the bikes was Devlun Whiteing of the fire department. (Courier photo by Amy Forbes)

Preschool/Key bike winners: As part of fire prevention week activities in October, the Ida Grove Fire Department presented bikes to students in each BC-IG Elementary grade level. The bikes were presented Nov. 22. Winners in the preschool/Key level were Mia Quail and Peyton Collins. Presenting the bikes was Devlun Whiteing of the fire department. (Courier photo by Amy Forbes)

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Estate of Joyce Fraser, court officer deed to Benjamin VanHouten, a parcel of land out of Lot D of the SE ¼ SW ¼, Section 26, T-89-N, R-40-W, Ida County. Linda and Mark O’Tool, warranty deed to Isaac and Aubrey Schmidt, Lots 11 and 12, Block 30, Fourth Addition, Ida Grove. Arnold Grell Family Partnership, warranty deed to Bruce Lundt and Mark Lundt, SW ¼, Section 35, T-89-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Hatie Susie, warranty deed to Vernon Susie, N 1/2NE ¼, Section 32, T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Jerald and Ellen Steuk, warranty deed to Pamela Steuk, Lot 9, Block 15, Ida Grove. Floyd and Arlis Renze, warranty deed to Fred and JoAnn Renze, a parcel of land in the northeast corner of the NW ¼, Section 1, T-87-N, R-40-W, Ida County. Fred and JoAnn Renze, warranty deed to Floyd and Arlis Renze, a tract of land in the NE ¼ NWfr ¼, Section 1, T-87-N, R-40-W, Ida County. J. Wesley Graham trust, court officer deed to Delayne and Anne Johnson, SE ¼, Section 1, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court office, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office. Traffic and

other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traffic charges Speeding Jaime Perez, Storm Lake; Jacob Brown, Mapleton; Jose R. Gomez, Schaller; Kelsie Cedeno, Ida Grove; Bradley Moyer, South Otselic, N.Y.; Megan Klasi, North Sioux City, S.D.; Mark Witt, Altoona; David Bray, Pewaukee, Wis.; Kathleen Blocher, Des Moines; Dale Schrauth, Arthur; Steven Watts, Sac City; Richard Peterson, Waverly. Other Issac Scales, Ida Grove, driving while license under suspension. Brandon Ward, Battle Creek, driving while license under suspension. Thomas Durand, Wahpeton, N.D., maximum group axle weight violation (two charges). Kelsie Cedeno, Ida Grove, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. Shawna Bradley, Holstein, seat belt. Criminal Andrea Wempe, Breda, contempt—failure to pay fine (possession of methamphetamine) 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered. OWI Andrea Wempe, Breda, contempt—failure to pay fine (OWI) 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered. Judgments and Liens Against Cory Bumann, in favor

of Alexis Bumann. Against Gary Pollard, in favor of Spencer Child Support Recovery Unit. Against Brent and Rochelle Poller, in favor of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. Against Jamie Salcido, in favor of Credit Management Services. Dissolution of Marriage Hermelinda Solis and Pascual Huerta, court decree— dissolution. Alexis Bumann and Cory Bumann, decree or final support order.

ISP inves gates accident The Iowa State Patrol has released a minimal crash report on an accident that occurred Nov. 24 at 10:10 p.m. Shawn Stephen Monroy, 31, of Ida Grove and Marcus Alan Kelly, 30, of Harlan were in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 59 and the Six Mile Road in Crawford County. According to the report, Monroy was northbound on Highway 59 and Kelly was southbound on Highway 59. For an unknown reason, Kelly crossed the centerline after coming out of a left hand curve. Monroy wasn’t able to take evasive action and the vehicles collided. Crawford County Rescue transported both men to Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison for treatment of injuries. Monroy was driving a 1996 Chevrolet pickup and Kelly was driving a 2005 Ford Taurus.

Problems from opioid drug abuse con nue to grow The United States Drug Enforcement Administration released the 2016 National Heroin Threat Assessment Summary-Updated June 28. The report outlines the expanding public health crisis afflicting America due to the use and abuse of heroin and other opioid drugs. Some key facts: The number of people reporting current heroin use nearly tripled between 2007 (161,000) and 2014 (435,000). Deaths due to synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl and its analogues, increased 79 percent from 2013 to 2014.

Deaths involving heroin more than tripled between 2010 (3,036) and 2014 (10,574) – a rate faster than other illicit drugs, New to this year’s summary is information on a recent phenomenon—fentanyl disguised as prescription pills— something allegedly responsible for the death of 19 people in Florida and California during the first quarter of 2016. Motivated by enormous profit potential, traffickers are exploiting high consumer demand for illicit prescription painkillers, tranquilizers and sedatives

by producing inexpensive counterfeits containing fentanyl that can be sold on the street. The number of users, treatment admissions, overdose deaths and seizures from traffickers all increased over those reported in last year’s summary. In addition, heroin was the greatest drug threat reported by 45 percent (up from 38 percent last year and 7 percent in 2007) of state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies responding to the 2016 National Drug Threat Survey, an annual survey of a representative national sample of 2,761 agencies. And while the heroin threat is particularly high in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest areas of the United States, law enforcement agencies in cities across the country report seizing larger than usual quantities of heroin. National Seizure System data shows an 80 percent increase in heroin seizures in the past five years, from 3,733 kilograms in 2011 to 6,722 kilograms in 2015. Many users of Controlled Prescription Drugs (CPDs) become addicted to opioid medications originally prescribed for a legitimate medical purpose. The reason an individual shifts from one opiate to another vary, but today’s heroin is higher in purity, less expensive and can be easier to obtain than illegal CPDs.

Poster winners: As part of fire prevention week activities in October, the Ida Grove Fire Department held a poster contest for BC-IG Elementary students. Awards were handed out Nov. 22. Third-place award winners were, front from left, Glenda Jimenez, Jasmine Grimes and Ben Hofmeister. Second place went to, second row from left, Kenai Nielsen, Emma Segebart and Sam Reiling. First-place awards went to, back row from left, Natalie Burk, Caitlyn Ulrich and Sadie Schirrmacher. Schirrmacher was also the overall winner. Presenting the awards was Devlun Whiteing of the fire department. (Courier photo by Amy Forbes)

Deputies make warrant, indecent exposure, public intoxication arrests The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on seven arrests made during the past two weeks. On Nov. 13, Joshua Michael Mefferd, 35, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $300 bond. On Nov. 14, Ryan Franklin Holm, 36, of Harlan was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. The original conviction against him was for burglary in the third degree. He was booked into the Ida County Jail and later released after posting $5,000 bond. On Nov. 15, Andrea Renee Gloede, 45, of Odebolt was arrested and charged with driving on a barred license following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she was held overnight. She was released the following day after posting $2,000 bond. On Nov. 17, Amanda Marie

Palmer, 36, of Ida Grove was arrested and charged with indecent exposure and disseminating obscene material to a minor. The charges were filed following a threeweek investigation. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held. On Nov. 18, Janet Sue Schmidt, 50, of Holstein was arrested on an outstanding overdue sevenday mittimus. The original conviction against her was for operating while intoxicated second offense. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held. On Nov. 19, Amanda Doris Clark, 26 of Ida Grove was arrested and charged with public intoxication after deputies responded to a citizen complaint in rural Ida County. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she was held overnight. On Nov. 20, Andrea Theresa Wempe, 21, of Breda was

arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original convictions against her were for operating while intoxicated first offense, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was transported to the Ida County jail and released on Nov. 22.

Vandalism, fraud cases reported The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on three property crimes reported during the past week. On Nov. 20, Heather Lynn Stephen of Ida Grove reported $300 damage to a front door with double pane glass. On Nov. 21, Kara Gaskins of Ida Grove reported $500 vandalism to a keyed vehicle. On Nov. 21, Felisha Payne of Ida Grove reported an impersonation fraud case involving a $600 Direct TV bill.

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