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November Calendar
Library Events for December
Library Christmas Program - Sat., Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. We will do a craft or two, read a holiday book, decorated cookies, and Santa/Mrs. Claus will be here for photos. “Old Files” - Tues., Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. “Downton Abbey” - Tues., Dec. 6 at 2 p.m LEGO Club - Tues., Dec. 13 at 3:45 p.m. Cooking Club - Tues., Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. LIBRARY CLOSED - Dec. 23, 24, 26 – Christmas Kids’ Craft Days - Tues., Dec. 27 & Thurs., Dec. 29 at 10 am Christmas Break Movie Days Tues., Dec. 27 (“Finding Dory”) & Thurs., Dec. 29 (“The BFG”) at 2 p.m. LIBRARY CLOSED - Dec. 30, 31 & Jan. 2 – New Years
Left to right:Lauren Imhoff, Kylea Tinnes, and Frankie Johnson with the high school donations.
Food drive yields large results Amie Van Patten Regional Editor The Keota student council was able to bless the United Church of Faith with a large donation this year. After holding a contest throughout the month of November, the students were able to deliv-
er a large abundance of food for the food pantry. Mr. Jacobsen, student council leader reports, “I am very proud of my council and all of the students here at Keota”. He said that the church reported that this was the largest donation they remember
that the school has ever donated, with the elementary alone donating over 1000 items. Members of the student council were able to deliver the items on November 23. The food will be of great help to people throughout the Keota community.
Keokuk County Historical Society Hours Closed for Christmas will be December 22nd, 28th, and 29th. Regular hours will resume after New Year’s Day. If there is no school or school is delayed, the KCHS will be closed. Please call (641-622-3005) to be sure we are open on winter inclement weather days. Regular hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Holiday Market A holiday market will be held at Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tour of Homes
The annual tour of homes will be held on Dec. 3 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. For more information contact Jeri Sieren at 319-330-8310
Speech Soup Supper and Festival of Trees The soup supper and festival of trees will be on Dec. 3 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lagos Acres.
Classical Music at Clear Creek The Southeast Iowa Chamber Orchestra will be performing at Clear Creek St. Peter and Paul Church on December 4 at 2 p.m. The church is located at 30832 242nd Street Harper
Hospice Tree of Memories The Keokuk County Hospice will be holding a lighting ceremony on Wednesday Dec. 7 in the Keokuk County Courthouse Rotunda at 6:30 p.m. To remember a loved one contact Keokuk County Hospice Auxillary. Continued on page 2
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With five trees and much more decor, this home features many natural elements throughout the home as well.
Keota Tour of Homes:
Brett Romoser and Darren Hoffmann
Sally Snow with the UCF Mission group, Lauren Imhoff, Lindsey Imhoff, Kylea Tinnes, Frankie Johnson, and Crystial Wright with all the donations from Elem and Jr/Senior high schools that was donated to the United Church of Faith.
Conrad receives patent Amie Van Patten Regional Editor When Keota Police Chief Doug Conrad originally began developing the evac-strap to save time in active shooter situations, he had one thing in mind. Saving lives. In today’s world there are police shootings, terrorist attacks, and ambushes occurring all over the nation. When one officer is injured and others come to aid, they are left unprotected while they try to get the other to safety. That is where Conrad’s invention comes to use. With the use of this product, the time that it takes to move an injured person is cut in more than half, and puts less strain on those moving the injured officer as well. With this product being used and tested in various locations around the world, Conrad sent in for a patent. Being the 9,451,799 patent, Conrad just hopes that his product will help save lives and protect those it is intended for. Hopes are that with a patent, that this will provide a low cost, easily implemented product that will be implemented in body armor for both law officers and military personnel and eventually even fire and EMS staff and provide rapid evacuation of injured persons from hostile environments. Protective Specialty Specialist Devin S had this to say regarding the device, “After speaking with Doug Conrad in April I informed him of my current job and the type of work that I do. Doug was very adamant about getting this evacuation strap in theater as he reassured me it would benefit members downrange... The strap is so easy to install onto your gear that instructions were not even looked at. Once the strap was attached to my rig, it stayed securely in place with no faults for the remainder of my short stay in the Country two more months. In that time we conducted four full intensity drills including Medical evacuations. Of these drills there is not a single instance of equipment failure. More so, as training went on most of the evacuations were Flawless without
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Along the stops of the tour of homes this year is the Hoffmann-Romoser house. Brett and Darren moved to Keota this year and bought the home at 302 E Lafayette Ave. The property has passed between three families over the last 120 years, the Nelsons, the Romines and Don Laing and Scott Railsback. Since moving in in April, Darren and Brett have been researching the history of the property and have enjoyed learning about the history of these families and the Keota community. “We hope that some of the guests on the Tour have stories or even pictures to share of the former owners,” says Darren, hoping to add more to their knowledge of the home. This house is an interesting mix of styles, having first been built in 1895, with a major addition and renovation in the 1970s and another addition in the 1990s. The original part of the house is classic Victorian. The addition is a more open chalet style with a loft and a large family room.
Brett and Darren have been hard at work renovating and updating the house, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture. They are starting to implement Craftsman and Prairie School designs throughout the house, hoping these turn-ofthe century styles will help to bring the two halves of this home together. Darren is a professor at the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa and Brett does construction and design and also works at the Well in Wellman. Both Darren and Brett are gardeners, so you can expect to see lots of natural elements in the Christmas decorations. Brett’s skills in construction and interiors mean there will be no shortage of architectural elements, large trees and lots of lights. Darren says “a work in progress at the moment, so we hope the folks on the tour will enjoy seeing how far we’ve come over the last six months and have fun imagining where the house might take us.”
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The fireplace features a painting from Brett’s great-great grandmother.
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November Calendar
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
The Knights of Columbus in Harper will be having their fish fry on Friday, December 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Lagos Acres Annual Meeting will be held on December 12 at 7 p.m.
Washington County Blood Drives for the month of December Washington, IA - Washington Noon Kiwanis Club will host a community
blood drive from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Thursday, December 15 at United Presbyterian Church, inside the Fellowship Hall. Washington, IA - Hy-Vee will host a community blood drive from 3 pm to 6:30 pm on Monday, December 26 at 528 Highway 1, inside the MVRBC Hemobile (parked in the Hy-Vee parking lot).
Keota Unlimited
Alzheimer’s Support
Keota Unlimited meets the second Monday of each month in the Libertyville Savings Bank conference room at 7 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Support Group meetings are held the first Monday of each month at the Presbyterian Church in Washington at 6:30 p.m.
Keokuk County Supervisors
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Bingo
The Keokuk County Supervisors meet weekly on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at the Keokuk County Courthouse boardroom.
The Keota Eagle deadline for all content and advertisements is Friday at noon. The Keota office is open on Wednesdays. Submissions can be dropped off at the office, mailed to P.O. Box 18 Keota, Iowa 52248, or emailed to keotanews@midamericapub.com.
Bingo is held every Friday at the Keota Health Care Center at 1 pm
KCSD Board Meeting The Keota School Board meets the second Thursday of each month, typically at 6:30 p.m.
Keota VFW Auxiliary The VFW Auxiliary meets the third Tuesday of each month, typically at the VFW building.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings for AA (open) are held in the Wellman Municipal Building basement every Thursday at 8 p.m.
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Keota gearing up for the Holidays Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Homeowners around Keota are gearing up for the Annual Tour of Homes event. This event is set to take place on December 3 from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.. with four homes featured this year. Gene and Lisa Brenneman, Craig and Robin Hansen, Brian and Shannon Greiner, and Brett Romoser and Darren Hoffman are busy setting their homes up with holiday décor to reflect their own style, whether themed or family tradition, these homes are sure to please. Tickets are available at Lyle Insurance, Libertyville Savings Bank, Schmitty’s and Just My Style.
Many more events will be taking place that day to get the community in the holiday spirit including the Christmas Market at the Holy Trinity Parish Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. including over twenty vendors and others selling Christmas décor and presents for all of those on your list. There will also be lunch available. After the tour of Homes, the Keota High School Speech department will be hosting a Soup Supper at Lagos Acres from 4:30 to 7 p.m. featuring delicious soups and a display of Christmas trees. Make sure that you plan to get into the holiday spirit by making plans to join in on all of the festive fun in Keota on December 3.
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MENUS AND CALENDARS Church Services Bethel United Methodist Church
Pastor Nick Needham 319-329-6020 6 miles East of Sigourney on Highway 92. Website: thebethelumc.org Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Alive at Five every first and third Sunday at 5 p.m.
Holy Trinity Parish
Southeast Iowa Beginning Young Farmer Group to Meet on Dec. 7 Washington County Extension and Outreach will be hosting a Beginning Young Farmers meeting on Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office. The meeting will focus on current ag market conditions for crops, livestock and farmland values and what to expect going forward. Dr. Chad Hart, Extension Crops Marketing Economist, Dr. Lee Schultz, and Dr.
Wendong Zhang, Extension Economist specializing in farmland values will be joining the group. A light meal will be provided at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to all young farmers from Southeast Iowa. There is no charge for the event, but please RSVP to the Washington County Extension Office at 319653-4811 or nadrian@iastate.edu by noon on Dec. 7.
Christmas Project Underway
Plans are underway for the Ecumenical Christmas project to be held December 3. Angels with a child’s age, gender, size or gift request can be picked up at the United Church of Faith or Holy Trinity Parish. The wrapped gifts need to be returned by December 1. If you wish to donate nonperishable food items, they can be left at the United Church of Faith or ordered at Keota Eagle Foods and we will pick them up. Monetary donations can be given to Cindy Messenger at the United Church of Faith. Our community is very generous in helping with this project and we are so grateful. Questions can be directed to Vicki Fagen at 641-636-3410.
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109 N Lincoln St. Pastor Rev. Charles Fladung 641-622-3426 Email - fladungc@diodav.org Deacon Jim Striegel – 641-634-2896 Bookkeeping – Bulletins – Secretary Kara Sobaski – 319-461-4501 Email – kmdotski@hotmail.com Parish Office Phone – 641-636-3883 Office hours are - Wednesday & Friday from 9 - 11 a.m. Bulletin deadline is Wednesday at 9 a.m. For ease in relaying messages for bulletin, send via email to: stmarysgrnyia@telecom.net. Service is at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays
United Church of Faith
Pastor Michael Druhl 201 North Ellis Street, PO Box 208 Keota, IA 52248-0208 (641)636-3825 keotaucf@cloudburst9.net - email www.keotaucf.org - webpage Keota UCF – facebook page Sunday Worship Service - 9 a.m. Youth Sunday School – 9:15-10 a.m. (3 year olds thru Kindergarten) Church office will be closed on Thursday (Thanksgiving) and Friday this week. Wednesday, November 30 - Kids Club Saturday, December 3 – Ecumenical Christmas Project (9 a.m.) Sunday, December 4 - Liturgist: Angie Carr Usher: Denny Lyle Greeters: Joy & Trent Lyle Candle Lighters: Joy & Trent Lyle Musician: Angie Carr Wednesday, December 7 – Administrative Session meeting @ 7 p.m.
Grace Family Church
Rev. Dar Eckley, Pastor 23536 Hwy. 78, Box 64, Ollie Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m; Sunday school-10:15 a.m. RocKnowledge Youth Group is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish
Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-636-3883 109 N. Lincoln St., Keota Saturday Night Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Ollie Baptist Church
Gary Reeves, Pastor 641-667-2841 208 South 3rd St Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays: 9 a.m. Sewing and Quilting
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Pastor, Dave Peterson 27131 Highway 78, Ollie Sun, August 14 9 a.m. Sunday Worship w/ Communion, followed by fellowship
Tuesday, August 16 9 a.m. Bible Study Sunday, August 21 9 a.m. Sunday Worship followed by fellowship
Richland United Methodist Church
Tim Schoepf, Pastor 106 W. South St., Richland Phone: 319-456-2251 Worship Times: Adult Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph
Rev. David Brownfield 235 11th St. Wellman Sunday Mass at 8 a.m.
Ss. Joseph and Cabrini
Rev. Robert Striegel St. Joseph, 1174 Reed St., East Pleasant Plain and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 308 W. Main, Richland Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Sacrament of Penance 8 a.m. Sunday
Goodwin Senior Dining Menu
November 30- December 6 November 30: Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, brussel sprouts, apple salad December 1: Church Chicken Casserole, Tomato spoon salad, cherry do-dads December 2: Sweet and Sour Meatballs, rice, California blend vegetables, fruit December 5: Beef Stew, tossed green salad, corn bread with honey, apple sauce December 6: Ham Balls, Sour cream mashed potatoes, green beans, peach crisp
Keota Music Boosters Birthday Calendar
November 30-December 6 November 30 - Andrea Hahn, Andrew Streigel, M/M Aaron Lyle, M/M Bill Miller December 1 - David Anderson, Brian Dahlquist, Turner Klein, Norma Richardson, M/M Larry Fagen, M/M Eric Berg December 2 - Keary Quigley, Suzan Greiner, Abby Buesing, Blake Taul December 3 - Allana Berg, Gavin Bird, M/M Kevin Greiner December 4 - Andrew Hahn, Kelsey Streigel, M/M Jim Flynn December 5 - Ashly Barta, Becky Wickencamp December 6 - Lori Dickey
Keota Senior Center Lunch Menu
Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, November 30: Roast pork loin in gravy, baked potato, sour cream, sautéed zucchini, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine, orange wedges, skim milk Friday, December 2: Beef Shepherd’s Pie, mixed green leaf salad, dressing, fruit crisp Monday, December 5: Roast beef, brown gravy, oven browned potatoes, lima beans, manadarin oranges Wednesday, December 7: Roast pork loin, brown gravy, candied sweet potatoes, broccoli cuts, fruit crisp Milk, Whole Wheat and Whole Grain Bread/Muffins and Margarine are offered with all meals. This menu provides a general balanced diet that meets the RDA’s/RIA’s for adults.
Keota CSD Breakfast and Lunch Menu
This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, November 30 Breakfast: Cheese omelet, whole grain toast, orange smiles, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Taco burger on a bun, leaf lettuce and tomatoes, refried beans, black beans and corn salsa, whole grain corn tortilla chips (9-12), sliced pears Thursday, December 1 Breakfast: Whole grain pastry, fresh mixed fruit, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Italian pasta bake, green pepper strips and baby carrots, whole wheat bread and jelly (9-12), applesauce, cookie Friday, December 2 Breakfast: Yogurt, whole grain chocolate chip muffin, pears, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Pizza, tossed salad with romaine, garlic bread stick with marinara sauce, fresh banana Monday, December 5 Breakfast: Whole grain French toast stick, applesauce, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Soft shell taco, romaine and tomato, corn, salsa and whole grain tortilla chips (9-12), apple wedges Tuesday, December 6 Breakfast: Whole grain cinnamon roll, mixed fruit, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Turkey and cheese sub, lettuce and tomato, oven fries, sliced peaches, graham snacks (9-12) Wednesday, December 7 Breakfast: Whole grain cereal, string cheese, apples, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: BBQ beef on a bun, sweet potato puffs, baked beans, orange smilies, oatmeal cookie
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The City of Keota will be taking sealed bids for the mowing and maintenance of the Keota Municipal Cemetery that will take place in 2017. Interested parties must be at least 18 years of age, responsible for purchasing their own equipment and must carry insurance for any damages they may cause. This is contracted labor; therefore, the city is not responsible for any liability concerning the interested party or their equipment. All bids must be sealed and submitted to the city clerk by December 2, 2016, at 4 p.m. Bids will be opened at the December 5, 2016, council meeting and the contract will be awarded at December 19, 2016, council meeting.
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Flynn Law Office, PLC, is looking for a part-time paralegal/legal assistant. Candidates should have education and/or experience in handling estate planning, probate and real estate matters as well as assisting in the preparation of income tax returns. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong technical, computer and organizational skills; and demonstrate attention to detail, self-motivation and communication skills. Submit resume, cover letter and references to:
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Annexation Correction During the regular council meeting on November 21, the council discussed the annexation for the addresses of 2030, 2034, 2038 North Keokuk-Washington Rd. The annexation is voluntary by some land owners and would force another landowner into the City limits, due to an island being formed,
Iowa law does not allow for an island to be formed within the City Limits. A resolution will be sent by the Washington County Board of Supervisors to the City of Keota. Under the annexation, property owners would not be required to tie into the city sewer at this time. However, in the event their septic
system would go bad, they would then have to connect. Two property owners have signed Voluntary Annexation Applications at this time. There are a couple of more steps to complete before the annexation is complete, letters will be sent to all interested parties as these steps are addressed.
ficers to disarm himself. At that time, the decision was made to deploy less lethal tools and tactics to subdue the subject before he harmed himself or others. The subject was then transported to the Keokuk County Health Center for mental evaluation. The Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Sigourney Police, Keota Police, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Highway Patrol and Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Keota Chief of Police assists Keokuk County On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 7:11 am the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a subject outside a residence in Richland, Iowa whom did not have permission to be there. When law enforcement arrived it was determined the subject was suffering from mental distress and possibly under the influence of methamphetamine. The subject was displaying a knife and would not allow officers to approach. He refused multiple requests from of-
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Green Earns 4-H Distinguished Service Award Amy Green, Washington County 4-H/Youth Coordinator, received the 4-H Distinguished Service Award at State 4-H YouthFEST Conference in Ames on November 15. This recognition is given to only three 4-H staff in the state of Iowa. The award was presented by the State 4-H Youth Development Program Leader, John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas. In the past five years, under the direction of Amy Green, Washington County 4-H has reached new audiences and shared many
programs offered for the first time. Green’s perspective is not to simply maintain the program’s rich heritage, but rather to reach more youth in the county and then invite them into the Washington County 4-H family through programs which offer fulfillment, growth and excitement. “We know her love for what she does professionally is contagious,” said Kathy Ebert, Washington County Extensin Council Chairman, “She is very deserving of this award.”
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF REAL ESTATE CONTRACT TO: Michael Aery, address and whereabouts unknown, and Angela Aery, address and whereabouts unknown You and each of you are hereby notified: (1) The written contract dated October 19, 2012, and executed by Donald F. Bermel and Margaret A. Bermel as vendors, and Michael Aery and Angela Aery as vendees, recorded October 19, 2012; in the office of the Keokuk County Recorder, recorded as document reference number 2012-1652, for the sale of the following described real estate: Lot Three in Block Sixteen, Original Plat, City of Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa. Recorded as document reference number 2012-1652 of the Recorders office of Keokuk County of Iowa has not been complied with in the following particulars: (a) Contract Payment due July 10, 2016 425.00 (b) Contract Payment due August 10, 2016 425.00 (c) Contract Payment due September 10, 2016 425.00 (d) Contract Payment due October 10, 2016 425.00 (e) Contract Payment due November 10, 2016 425.00 (f) Property taxes due September 2016 398.00 Total $2,523.00 (2) The contract shall stand forfeited unless the parties in default, within 30 days after the completed service of this notice, shall perform the terms and conditions in default, and in addition pay the reasonable costs of serving this notice. (3) The amount of attorney fees claimed by the Vendors pursuant to Section 656.7 of the Code of Iowa is $50.00. Payment of the attorney fees is not required to comply with this notice in order to prevent forfeiture. Donald F. Bermel and Margaret A. Bermel Vendors By /s/ John N. Wehr John N. Wehr, Attorney ICIS PIN No: AT0008299 116 E. Washington St, P.O. Box 245, Sigourney, IA 52591 K47-3
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Each grade has a basket on display.
Keota PTO starting holidays off strong Amie Van Patten Regional Editor The silent auction fundraiser is getting large results at the Libertyville Savings bank. Baskets are lining the tables and many items are popular among residents. The Iowa State basket seems to be taking the lead with others trailing right behind. If you have not had a chance to see the baskets, they will be available and on display at Libertyville Savings Bank until December 1,
then will be at the Elementary Winter Concert that night. Bidding ends Dec 3 at the Speech Department Soup Supper at 7:00 pm. Basket themes range from Chocolate Lovers to Hawkeye and Cyclone Fans to Christmas Eve to A Basket of Faith. The baskets are stuffed full of amazing goodies. The proceeds from the PTO fundraiser benefit the school so that when items are needed for classrooms, teachers can ask for those items.
The Iowa State basket is taking the lead, with the other baskets trailing right behind.
NOVEMBER 21, 2016 The Keota City Council met on November 21, 2016, at city hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Anthony Cansler. Council members answering roll call were Davis, Greiner, Hill and Conrad. Westendorf arrived after roll call was taken. City employees present were Slaubaugh, Conrad and Osweiler. Robert Michael, city attorney; Marilyn Sieren, 76 Township Trustee; Bob Romoser, 76 Township Trustee; Scott Sieren, 76 Township Trustee; Mark Tinnes, 76 Township Trustee; Kathy Ewald; Cort Winegard; Colleen Winegard; John Butters, The Washington Evening Journal; and Amie Van Patten, The Keota Eagle; were also in attendance. Motion was made by Davis to approve the agenda, Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Hill, seconded by Greiner to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mark Tinnes, 76 Township Trustee, asked about who would be responsible for the fire protection expense once these three properties were in city limits. The council said the city would be responsible for that expense but would be getting the property taxes from those properties in return. Questions were asked about how long this process will take. The city is anticipating this will be completed at the start of next year, pending there are no other issues. A waiver of consultation was signed by the 76 Trustees. The city is still waiting on the Washington County Board of Supervisors response. Motion was made by Davis to pay the legal costs to FKG&C, Greiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”-Hill, Davis & Greiner; “Nays”-None; and “Abstain”-Westendorf and Conrad. Westendorf and Conrad abstained due to a conflict of interest. Motion passed with a majority vote. Osweiler will send the check to Robert Michael, city attorney, so he may send it with the city response. Robert Michael, city attorney, explained that by paying for these legal fees this does not guarantee that no legal action may be taken against the city. He said this would benefit the city if there are more legal expenses in the future, but this does not rule out any penalties that
could be assessed to members per Iowa Code 21.6. The council and mayor asked questions about what the correct steps are for closed session and for more details on what could be done if this issue is taken to court. Michael answered all these questions and advised them to follow the code as it states and if they are unsure to table the item until an answer is received from a legal advisor. If this is taken to court, than there is no guarantee on the result pending on what the case is based on and outcome sought after. Slaubaugh presented the following public works report. He spoke with Colleen and Cort Winegard about the demolition of 206 South Ellis. Winegards ask that the demolition be pushed back until the 1st of next year. Slaubaugh has given the contractors until December 5th to submit bids. He ordered street paint from the state to redo the lines next spring. There was a stop sign broken off at the corner of North Baker and Keokuk Avenue over the weekend. The owner of the nuisance tree on North Ellis is trying to work with Alliant for some help with taking it down; they will keep the city updated on the process. The owner of the tree on West Keokuk has not corresponded with the city; he will try to contract them to see if they do have a plan of action before the city takes it down and assesses them the cost. Motion was made by Greiner to approve the public works report, Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Cort and Colleen Winegard asked if they could take out the sidewalk in front of 206 South Ellis when the house is being taken down. The mayor said that the city likes to keep a sidewalk on at least one side of the street and the other side of South Ellis does not have a sidewalk. If they would like to have it discussed more than they could ask for it be an action item on the next agenda. Kathy Ewald asked for the council to consider putting a paver at the Veterans Memorial in memory of Officer Douglas Paul Bell that was killed on duty in 1976. She has spoken with D.Hobscheidt about the expense and it will be around $100. The council liked this idea and will have Osweiler contact him to get this finalized and ready for them to approve. There was no need to hold a closed session for employee performance.
Officer Conrad submitted the following report for the police department. He issued no citations. He had ten complaints/service calls: theft, three vandalism, other criminal violation, fire, three animal and traffic violation. He has been working on three open investigations and trying to use his vacation time. Councilmen Conrad asked about the theft service call. Officer Conrad said a county deputy reviewed tape of traffic in that area and forwarded the information on it him; he is still working on it. Motion was made by Westendorf, seconded by Hill to approve the police department’s report. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution 2016-24 was tabled until the council meeting due to the bid due date not being until December 5th. The council reviewed the summary of changes from the 2009 IPM Code to the 2015 IPM Code. They ask for an ordinance be drafted to make the change. The ordinance will be reviewed by the council at the next council meeting. Motion was made by Davis to have Slaubaugh and Frederick employee evaluations on December 19th at 6:30 p.m. in city hall, Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Osweiler presented the winter newsletter. Motion was made by Conrad to approve the newsletter, Davis seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Conrad to approve the payment of bills listed below, Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Osweiler asked for November 23rd off. The council agreed to this request, but ask that she post it. Conrad spoke with the owner of 403 South Hamilton about his garage. The owner has braced it and plans on fixing it in the spring. This was written down and signed by the owner and himself. He reviewed the rental inspections corrections at 111 North Davis and signed off on them. He reviewed the building permit at 507 East Centennial and determined a permit was not needed due to it being a portable shed. Motion was made by Hill seconded by Westendorf to adjourn. Motion carried unani-
mously. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 P.M. The next regular scheduled council meeting will be on December 5, 2016, in city hall at 6:30 p.m. There will be employee evaluations for Conrad and Osweiler at the start of the meeting with anticipated closed session, the rest of the meeting is anticipated to start at 7 p.m. R ANTHONY CANSLER ATTEST: CITY CLERK NIKI OSWEILER CITY OF KEOTA NOVEMBER 21, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING FOR PERIOD NOVEMBER 8, 2016 -NOVEMBER 21, 2016 BAUGHMAN, MELINDA, PAYROLL $126.06 BYERS, NANCY, PAYROLL $204.96 CONRAD, DOUGLAS L., PAYROLL $1,719.88 FREDERICK, CRAIG, PAYROLL $1,140.31 HAMMES, TOMISHA, PAYROLL $758.73 OSWEILER, NICOLE, PAYROLL $1,096.69 SLAUBAUGH, KEVIN L., PAYROLL $1,280.12 AFLAC, $325.54 CONRAD AND FREDERICK INSURANCE $13,119.90 B & L CONCRETE INC. CONCRETE WORK IN FRONT OF CITY $1,500.00 BEAN & BEAN REPLACE FOUNDATION ON STONE $6,306.60 BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD DECEMBER HEALTH INSURANCE FOR $24.27 DALTON MARINE UTL. DEP REFUND $959.20 HAWKINS, INC. WATER CHEMICALS $275.00 IOWA RURAL WATER ASSN. 2017 DUES FOR MEMBERSHIP $15.00 PESTICIDE BUREAU - IDALS SLAUBAUGH PESTICIDE LICENSE 20 $49.78 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN FOLDERS AND WHITE OUT $237.76 WINDSTREAM OCT PHONE AND FAX ALL DEPT $16.59 LIBERTYVILLE SAVINGS BANK Deposit Slips $4.15 LIBERTYVILLE SAVINGS BANK ACH FEE FOR AUTO W/DRAW NOV $1,408.20 EFPT-AUTO W/DRAW 1ST HALF NOV SS/MED/FED W/HOLD $30,568.74 TOTAL K48
Keokuk County Board Proceedings KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 21, 2016 The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session, Monday, November 21, 2016 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members were present. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes and motion carried. Discussion regarding proposed disposition terms, conditions and details for sale of county owned real estate located at the SW corner of Highway 21 and County Road G13 (120th Street) approximately 2 miles east of Gibson and 5 miles north of What Cheer was held. No decision was made today. Met with Engineer McGuire regarding Keokuk County Highway Department. Keokuk County was awarded $82,436 to be used towards Phase II of the Belva Deer Trail by the Washington County Riverboat Foundation (WCRF) last Wednesday evening, November 16, 2016. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve award of bridge replacement contract for Project Number L-620870-73-54 to Herberger Construction, low bid, in the amount of $143,212 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried was held. This bridge replacement is located on 170th Street and will be using material from the East Yards. Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the November 14 and November 15, 2016 minutes as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the claim listing dated November 21, 2016 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Various board and committee reports were held. Wood attended HIPAA, 10-15 Transit and Fifth District meetings. Hadley attended Semco, Washington County Riverboat Foundation and Fifth District meetings. Berg attended Regional Case Management and Fifth District meetings last week. Discussion of old/new business and public comment was held. The Board was approached regarding placement of lights on the roof outline of the Courthouse. Further information will be gathered. On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 9:41 a.m. The above and foregoing information is a summary of the minutes taken at the above indicated meeting. The full and complete set of minutes are recorded and available at the office of the Keokuk County Auditor. CLAIM DATE: November 21, 2016 AAA MEMBERSHIP 104.95 ABILITY NETWORK 303.00 ACCESS SYSTEMS 40.94 AGRILAND FS 2,693.83 AHLERS & COONEY 500.00 ALL AM PEST CONTROL 135.00
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2,407.06 10,823.89 933.00 69.00 1.99 90.33 137.50 856.77 510.30 134.12 20.95 150.25 1,929.40 8.00 168.00 129.14 157.57 5.00 264.42 1.00 149.60 272.67 574.40 36.40 3,189.05 61.63 139.81 33.00 134.57 128.69 132.32 1,755.00 65.00 57.12 291.93 126.88 1,954.53 34,279.12 128.69 77.08 5.00 17.95 154.84 128.69 148.52 701.52 173.77 74.19 24.50 128.69 487.99 414.00 45.50 146.69 153.94 144.44 129.53 128.69 126.88 128.69 5.98 120.50
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8,452.00 30.00 687.00 600.00 507.00 955.00 300.00 18,403.91 140.00 482.83 24.75 81.12 104.58 36.30 207.38 331.47 200.00 145.38 5.00 108.50 156.06 143.60 218.92 35.00 1,419.15 42.57 268.70 25.00 142.20 122.33 150.00 39.96 122.34 79.04 84.00 111.48 2,715.60 8.29 169.00 268.97 116.00 126.88 89.32 1,746.90 131.39 44.99 30.00 137.00 135.00 120.08 231.20 2,850.00 441.77 140.44 128.69 20.00 90.22 135.89 154.00 299.96 123.20 44.64
REIGHARD, CURTIS 160.00 RICHARDSON, GERTIE 13.14 RIVER PRODUCTS CO 15,615.71 RJ THOMAS MFG CO 277.00 ROBERTSON, ALICE 137.67 ROBERTSON, LINDA 21.75 SACKETT, JEAN 173.82 SADLER POWER TRAIN 777.23 SCHROEDER, JOHN 230.68 SEEBER, MARGARET 128.69 SELLERS, MIKE 128.69 SELLERS, NAOMI 133.22 SEMCO LANDFILL 1,084.00 SHIPLEY, DIXIE LEE 139.47 SIGOURNEY BP 39.91 SIGOURNEY CLEANERS 34.60 SIGOURNEY TREE CARE 2,290.00 SINCLAIR TRACTOR 897.89 SKUNK RIVER ARMS 1,405.50 SMITHART, SANDY 141.32 SNAKENBERG WELDING 60.00 SNAKENBERG, MELIA 162.54 SNYDER, ANN 179.19 SPILMAN, ANN 18.13 SPROUSE, DUANE 139.57 STATE HYGIENIC LAB 27.00 STEINHART, MARSHA 135.90 STEINHART, SHIRLEY 128.69 STOUT, SHARON 116.90 STREIGLE, MARION 70.00 STRIEGEL, SHELLIE 62.08 STRIEGEL, VICKIE 145.37 STRINGFELLOW, MARILYN 148.49 STULL, BEA 280.82 SWANSON, LUANN 123.68 T I P REC 1,486.33 TENCO INDUSTRIES 5,411.35 THOMSON REUTERS-WEST 184.50 THRELKELD-LARSON, VIRGINIA 82.68 TIFCO INDUSTRIES 119.20 TIGER DIRECT BUSINESS 84.75 TRUE VALUE 26.05 U OF IOWA HEALTH CARE 291.58 US CELLULAR 299.11 VERDIN COMPANY 795.00 VERIZON WIRELESS 445.94 VISION AG 124.70 WAGAMON, DIXIE 126.85 WALSTON, BERDENE 144.47 WAPELLO RURAL WATER 267.84 WASTE MANAGEMENT 581.71 WELCH, SHAWNA 12.69 WHEELER, DAWN 143.58 WILLIAMS, MICHAEL 184.67 WINDSTREAM 67.36 WORKMAN, BRENDA 125.03 WORKMAN, KATHY 128.64 TOTAL $151,978.08 SK48
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From the Old Files November Old Files – by Phyllis Wright and Tomisha Sprouse 2006 – 10 Years Ago Local Families Honored with Heritage Farm Award: Tom and Mary Beth Adam family, Michael and Kathleen Berg, Thomas and Louise Brinning. “The Family Man” is the fall play at Keota High School. Those taking roles are Brandon Lyle, Kelsey Altenhofen, Nathan Hemsley, Tiffany McClenahan, Jordan Altenhofen, Niki Allaman, Colby Reed, Megan Ehlinger, Cheyenne Griggs. Keokuk County Board of Supervisors recognize the Elections workers this year. Working the voting booths were Dawn Helscher, Connie Sieren, Tanna Huber, and Chuck White. The ladies of the local Keota T.T.T. Society held an Election Day Luncheon at the Keota Senior Center. Maplewood Manor residents are treated to fine dining when they held a Maplewood Manor Supper Club. The Holiday Parade of Homes will feature the homes of Matt and Janie Hahn, Rod and Julie Hill, Darren and Jill Baetsle, and Matt and Christel Ives. Kristine Horras was initiated into the UNI Honor Society. She is the daughter of Leland and Mari Horras. 1996 – 20 Years Ago Kay Statler brought in a 5 ½ pound Japanese radish to the Keota Eagle Office. Dave Wright also brought one in weighing 2 pounds 11 ounces. The Keota Volleyball Team claimed their second District Championship in three years with a win over IMS. This win ties the school record for match wins in a season and also advanced the Eagles onto Regionals. EagleRock! to perform at the Keota Senior Center – A meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the group will perform at 12:30 p.m. Alva and Isabelle Baker celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. New benches were installed outside the Keota Schools. Money from the Keota PTO, Young Mothers Club, Memorial Funds, and school funds were used to purchase and install the benches. A new air conditioning system was installed at the Keota High School. Tom Lawrence makes a sizable donation to the Keota High School in the form of computer equipment. Chad Sheetz is a member of the Wartburg College Basketball Team. 1986 – 30 Years Ago Angie Hammen awarded an $800 Academic Scholarship from the American Institute of Business. Due to recent “capping” of Keota’s Oil well, a depletion of the Keota Krude sample bottles has occurred. Board of Supervisors results in Sasseen over Devine by two votes. Over 850 meals were served at the recent Keota Firemen’s Breakfast here in Keota. The Keota Junior High Football Team wraps their 3-2 season under the leadership of Steve Klein and Tom Perry, with a party coordinated by the mothers of Brian Striegel,
Scott Westendorf, and Ted Greiner. Keota and West Chester Lions Clubs sponsor the Harlem Magicians at the Keota Gym. Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on National Registry of Historic Places. The 5th and 6th Grade classes at Keota Elementary School released 65 red, white and blue American Cancer Society balloons for the Great American Smokeout urging smokers to stop smoking. 1976 – 40 Years Ago THE KHS Eagles Football Team lost to BGM 46-0. The City of Keota Storm Sewer Project has started at the west end of town. Halloween seemed to be a quiet day for the most part in Keota. The only tom-foolery was a colorful stump that someone(s) put on the corner of Broadway and Green Streets. It must have been quite a chore to move something that large into town! Joe Adam, Laurie Hagist, Pam Sieren, and Rick Wickenkamp are shown practicing for the KHS Fall Play “The Sound of Music”. Devine is the winner in the County Supervisor Election by two votes over Jim Wonderlich. 4,000 swine flu inoculations given in Keokuk County. Vicki Sieren wins the Soil Conservation Speech Contest sponsored by the Keokuk County Soil Conservation District and the Keokuk County Environmental Concerns Committee. Nicole Sieren is now a citizen! One of 67 new citizens sworn in at a ceremony in Davenport. She is the daughter of Jim and Connie Sieren. The Community Club presented a $500 check to the KHS Band for new uniforms. The Keota High School was broken into. A color tv and stereo equipment was taken. A day later, Dr. Don’s office was broken into and $100 worth of drugs was taken. 1966 – 50 Years Ago The Keota Jaycees Hold Charter Banquet at the elementary school. Currently there are 33 members signed up and after the banquet the group hopes to have more signed up. Brenda Palmer, Karyl Jaeger, Jay Flynn and Charles Luers have been accepted to the All State Chorus. The students along with their director Mrs. Brown will travel to Des Moines over Thanksgiving break to attend the All-State Chorus Concert. 88 Cent Sale at Jack & Jill Food Center all the following items are 88 cents: Rib Steak per pound, Sirloin tip per pound, 10 pounds of onions, 20 pounds of potatoes, 6 pounds of bananas. Postmaster Greiner reminds community members that if you are sending packages in the mail for Christmas – make sure you put the zip code on the package for the town you are sending the package to! The Annual PTA basketball game between the Keota School Faculty and the PTA Fathers will be held at the school – anyone interested in participating need to contact Jim Mound.
Mrs. Hubert Bruty of West Chester escaped serious injury when her car was totally demolished in a collision with a train at the Keota railroad crossing at the East end of Keota. She was treated and released from the hospital. Harold Fink was appointed the General Manager of the Ke-Wash Company. He replaces Howard Greiner, who recently resigned. 190 acres that was owned by Dr. George T. Richardson was sold at auction for $725 an acre to Don Fagen. Teen Hop to be held at the Keota Legion from 8:30 to 11:30 on Thursday, November 24. 1956 – 60 Years Ago Ronald Merz, Dennis Peiffer, and Gerald Peiffer from Keota enlist in the Army. Hotle’s Dairy, a new business in Keota, hosted over 750 people recently at their Open House. There was a tour and prizes were given. A total of five break-ins were reported in Keota. $36.00 was taken from the Keota High School, $30 was taken from Slim Well’s Cities Service Station, $20 was taken from Bandy’s Garage, Leinen’s Market was broken into, but nothing taken, same story at Mound’s Standard Station. Floyd Maul’s pick-up was stolen along with all his tools. It was later found in Wellman with everything intact except for the empty tank of gas. It will be the one year anniversary that Glen Quigley moved his family to Keota and took over the Gambles Store. The Adult School will host the annual Family Night Potluck. Everyone is invited to attend. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and table service. Janet Ross wins $300 Scholarship at the 35th National 4-H Congress. 1946 -70 Years Ago The local Church of Christ will have a new electric organ installed next week. The Keota Farm Fire Truck made its first run when a corn picker started on fire at the Nick Berg Farm. With prompt local help the fire was put out, the pickers saved, and the new firetruck back in town within minutes. The Keota Football Squad was treated to a big turkey supper at Smitty’s. The firetruck was called out to the JC Bowen Happy Hollow Farm where a brooder house with a number of baby chicks caught fire and burned. Lowell Statler’s 1936 Plymouth coupe was destroyed by fire. Alcohol from the radiator leaked and all they could do was remove important items and watch it burn. 30 local business men and farmers purchase Hardin County Men’s Interest in Security Bank in Keota. The Coal Strike is on and everyone is urged to conserve coal. The last football game for the KeWash Conference will be held on Thanksgiving Day between Keota and Wellman at the Wellman Field. Toy Town is OPEN at Miller’s 5 cent to $1.00 store. 1936 – 80 Years Ago Purchase of Gammon Coal and Ice Co. by Perry Gammon and RH Teets from the estate of FE Gammon. Forget-Me-Not Sale of blue flowers for the disabled veterans of the World War will be held on Saturday. Around 50 neighbors drove in to help husk 30 acres of corn and dig 50 bushels of potatoes for Jake Anderson and family. His wife has been at the University Hospital for the last 8 weeks. Walter Bennett and Danny Wolf are painting the depot. They are using the standard Rock Island colors. The volleyball season is here again. All men of the community are invited to the gym on Monday evenings at 7:30 for exercise and sport this winter.
The Princess Theater will re-open after being closed for two weeks. New equipment has been installed. TA Morris hurt fatally in an automobile accident near Richland. His wife, whose leg was crushed above the ankle, will be unable to attend his funeral. The Community Club will sponsor a Keota Football Mixer. This is a strictly male only party in which fans, boosters, and players will be able to spend the evening together and just have fun. The City Council’s rooms, Mayor’s office and other municipal quarters generally referred to as “town hall” have now been moved to the City owned Hotel Keota. The rooms are just off the main hall upstairs. Bargain and Gift Day in Keota December 5. Merchants in Keota will have sales and the Keota Community Club will be furnishing gifts to lucky winners. 1926 – 90 Years Ago Tom Hartnell, age 60, farmer of the Valley community living on route 3 out of Keota, was found shot to death in a field. He was found about 8 hours later by a search party. No weapon was found, so it was assumed that he was shot by a hunter that did not know he had killed a man or was too afraid to report the tragedy. The Wales Department Store will celebrate 2nd Birthday will a big Anniversary Sale. Men’s suits, $1.29; Heavy Shaker Sweaters, $2.98; Chambray Work Shirts, 29 cents. 3,000 people ate cake at the Anniversary Sale celebration and over 200 people took home prizes. Singmaster Horses win many awards in Portland, Oregon Show. The Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a banquet held at Gawthrop Café. Turkey Game Day to be held in Keota this year. Come out to see Keota take on Wellman at 2:30 p.m. – predicted to be a close game! Beery’s Cash Grocery Thanksgiving Sale: Can of pumpkin, 15 cents; 10 pounds of Country Sorghum, $1.15; Marshmallow Cream, 23 cents. The Chamber of Commerce decided not to sponsor any programs this Christmas season and instead let the Churches sponsor their own holiday programs. Lawrence Flory’s second appeal to the Supreme Court from the District Court’s action of giving him a life sentence for poisoning his wife was in vain. The Supreme Court has sustained the lower court’s ruling. 1916- 100 Years Ago The large barn on the old A.M. Pringle place burned down. Inside of it was about 25-30 new bales of hay, a couple hogs and some machinery. A set of harnesses was all that was recovered. The town has purchased the fractional 5 acres of ground just south of the new addition to the cemetery. FG Henness, Dealer has 31 ½ horsepower Overlands for $635. John Elick’s general merchandise store was robbed by unknown parties who made off with two overcoats that had just been inventoried, a suit or two, some trousers, and an unknown amount of cash. State Highway Commission Service Bulletin: Any county engineer, superintendent or road gang foreman who allows men under their direction to pile sod, brush, or rubbish in the middle of a road should be fired. The pupils of the 5th and 6th grade are having a “Clean Teeth” contest. Losers will entertain the winning grade with a Christmas party. School news: The high school basketball girls are having a hard time deciding on going to Sigourney or not. The girls have secured the Singmaster Show Hall for all their games and will soon begin indoor practice. It is rumored that the high school will have a box supper and candy social to finish paying for the Edison.
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Weber to celebrate 60 years Bob and Bonny Weber are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on December 15. Shower them with cards at 501 W. Keokuk Ave., Keota, IA 52248.
It’s A Wonderful Life Adaptation at the George Daily Auditorium Enjoy a live adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved film that brings new life to the poignant story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls, with “It’s A Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre!” This Christmas classic is at the George Daily Auditorium on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. This clever stage adaptation takes us back to the Golden Age of Radio on a cold, snowy winter night. It’s Christmas Eve in 1945, and only a handful of WVL Radio’s actors have braved the blizzard to perform that evening’s broadcast of It’s A Wonderful Life and keep the station afloat. A small but intrepid band of employees manage to create the dozens of movie characters and scenes using just their voices and a sound effects table, live in front of the audience. Nominated for five Academy Awards, the beloved It’s A Wonderful Life is ranked #11 of the 100 best American films ever made. Its mes-
sage of hope and optimism is perfect for the holidays, and reminds us that our belief in family, friendship, and people is not misplaced, no matter how bad things get. It’s A Wonderful Life is part of the 20th season at the George Daily Auditorium. The first professional show the auditorium brought to Oskaloosa was the Dixie Power Trio in the fall of 1997. Over twenty seasons, the auditorium has presented more than 200 professional performances of a variety of genres. It’s A Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre will be at the George Daily Auditorium on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m.! Tickets cost $22 for adults and $10 for students, or take advantage of the Osky Special and get a ticket and $25 of Osky Cash for just $35! Tickets are available by calling (641) 672-0799, online at www.georgedaily.org, or at the George Daily Auditorium box office. This performance is sponsored by Clow Valve Company.
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INA names three SK players to Third-Team 1A All-State Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Newspaper Association announced its 2016
All-State Football selections Tuesday, Nov. 21. Among those honored were three Sigourney-Keota players who really stood out for the Cobras this
season. Avery Moore, Cooper Greiner and Noah Boender were all named to the INA’s Third-Team All-State Team. Moore was honored as a running
back, Greiner for his offensive line play and Boender for his defensive line play. These three players played an important role each in SK’s im-
pressive 8-2 season. SK went 8-1 in the regular season before falling to Pella Christian in the first round of the 1A State Playoffs. A terrific season for SK
in football that will continue to garner postseason individual awards as voting for All-State will be underway soon, as well as other possible awards.
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