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This is the group from the BC Historical Society who worked for two days in December to put the final pages of the Quasquicentennial book together. Seated is Randy Bell, owner of Bell Books, the publishing company in charge of the book. Middle row, from left: Jo Steffensen, Pam Angstman, Sharon Hippen and Al Carson. Back row: Wayne Steffensen and Ray Bosma.

By Andrew Shaw The Buffalo Center City Council has agreed to pay an extra $9,500 for additional asphalt used in the 2016 street project on North Main Street and 4th Ave. NW. Chase Holien of WHKS spoke to the council about the matter during the monthly council meeting on December 14. The contractor had requested an additional $16,300 for the extra asphalt used in the project, which included $1,900 for some additional area, $2,600 to fill in soft spots, and $11,800 for an extra half inch of asphalt on the streets. Holien says that half inch difference resulted from a misinterpretation by the contractor. He says the plans called for six inches of asphalt on the streets, but they were to be graded one half inch above the curb and gutter, because the material will get compacted over time. Instead, Holien said the contractor put down 6.5 inches of asphalt in order to bring the streets up that half inch above the curb and gutter. Ryan Smith, who was the project

manager for the asphalt, said he accepts responsibility for the misunderstanding. He offered to cover part of the cost, with the city paying a total of $9,500 for the extra asphalt instead of $16,300. The council accepted the proposal. In other business, the council discussed winter burials at the cemetery. Finding markers is difficult when there is snow, and the council discussed remapping the cemetery. The council also discussed doing away with the mausoleum at the cemetery, due to liability reasons, and keeping the building for storage. The council approved a bid from Martinson Electric to replace the electrical service in the city’s storage building on Highway 9. The total was $1,641.70. Other items discussed included a street light out by the school, tree stumps at the cemetery, and stop signs. Councilman Wubben said he would like to revisit the issue of the recently added stop signs at next month’s meeting.

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2017 B.C. Quasqui calendars available

The 2017 Buffalo Center Quascquicentennial calendars are now on sale at Bison Graphics, Emporium Furniture and Mattress, and the Buffalo Center Public Library. The 2017 calendars are the fifth and final calendars in the Quasquicentennial calendar set, and they feature photos of Buffalo Center from the years 2010-2016. Collectible calendars from the past four years are still available, as well as complete five year calendar sets.

New Year’s celebration starts Friday at Road Runners

The final pages of the Quasquicentennial books have been sent in, and only the proofreading remains. The BC Historical Society expects an April delivery of the books. The Historical Society would like to offer everyone one last chance to order a book at the present rate of $50. Deadline is March 1. This book is the continuation of the 1992 centennial book and will look very similar. It contains over

200 pages of family stories, along with the business and commercial updates from 1992. There are also extra pages that contain valuable information about Buffalo Center in 2016 and many photos. The book also has an index, which will help with searching for information. Copies of the book can be reserved at $50 each (add $7.00 if you want it mailed to you) by sending a check made out to BC Historical So-

ciety to: BC Quasq Book PO Box 376 Buffalo Center, IA 50424 People may also email bcquas@ gmail.com for more information, or order on the Quasquicentennial web page: http://125.buffalocenteriowa. com. Don’t miss a chance to have a copy of this publication, which will be important for many years.

Winners of the 2016 Holiday Lighting Contest in Lakota

report from auditor By Andrew Shaw A new audit report for the City of Buffalo Center finds everything in order, according to Larry Pump, CPA. Pump, from Charles City, met with the City Council on December 14 following the completion of his audit. He told the council that he found no instances of improprieties, and he said the city has good financial practices. Pump audited the previous fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. He said the city’s cash basis net position increased about 5 percent over the prior year, for an increase of $27,560. Pump said the city’s funds are all positive, but it would be good to have some more money in the general fund. He said the general fund balance at the end of the year was about $40,000, which is around 10 percent of annual expenditures. He said it would be better if the general fund had about $100,000 in cash,

which would be about 25 percent of annual expenditures. Pump listed a number of recommendations in the report for the city, including recommendations that have appeared in past audits, but he said he feels they don’t amount to serious problems. These include things like segregating duties, which is difficult with a small staff, and having the City Clerk’s office handle bookkeeping and check authorization for the fire department. Pump also recommended the city form a disaster recovery plan in the event that a disaster would affect city operations. The city’s receipts for the year totaled $1,961,812. This includes $304,395 in property taxes; $411,870 from charges for service; $151,051 from operating grants, contributions and restricted interest; $284,281 from capital grants, AUDITOR to page 10

Dustin Brown and Amy Manna, located at 516 Smith St. in Lakota, are the winners of the 2016 Holiday Lighting Contest in the Lakota community. Judging for the contest took place last Wednesday evening, and the first place winners will receive a $50 gift certificate to Road Runners.

Road Runners Bar & Grill in Lakota will celebrate the New Year beginning this Friday, Dec. 30, with a Near Year’s Eve Eve Party. Ring in 2017 a day early with DJ Silber. Then on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31, Road Runners will host a Steak Nite. Buy a 16 oz. ribeye and get a 12 oz. steak for half price.

In this issue Church..................................page 4 Classifieds.............................page 7 Courthouse..........................page 5 Local News....................page 2, 10, 11 Marketplace.........................page 6 Obituaries.............................page 4 Opinion / Editorial.............page 2 Public Notices......................page 5 Social News..........................page 3 Sports................................page 8, 9

The second place winners in this year’s Holiday Lighting Contest in Lakota are Nichole Roberts and Shay Schumacher, for their home located at 504 Brewer St. They will receive a $25 gift certificate to Road Runners for their efforts.

Legion holds annual Christmas giveaway

Rick and Brenda Hagedorn are the third place winners in the Lakota Holiday Lighting Contest, with their home located at 502 Brewer St. Their prize is a $25 gift certificate to Road Runners.

American Legion Post 21 drew the name of two-year-old Racelyn Hadacek of Britt as the winner of its annual Christmas drawing. The Legion gave Racelyn a choice between a new wagon or a new tricycle from Murra Hardware, and she and her parents decided on the wagon. Racelyn is the daughter of Brandi and Rusty Hadacek, and her grandma Cindy Barker works at Johnson’s Food Center in Buffalo Center. From left are: Keith Kyle of American Legion Post 21, Racelyn Hadacek and her mom, Brandi.

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Way back when 10 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 28, 2006 American Legion Post 21 recently conducted its annual Christmas drawing, giving area youngsters the opportunity to win either a red tricycle or little red wagon at Peterson Hardware. This year’s winner was Clayton Henn, 5, son of Tyler and April Henn of Buffalo Center. The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa increased $290 to an all-time high of $3,204 in 2006, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University. 20 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 26, 1996 On December 13, almost 500 rural Winnebago households registered for the free curbside recycling. It will begin on Friday, January 3, and continue on the first Friday of each month. Mark Beenken has resigned his position as manager of the Cooperative Oil Company after 13 years with the company. He has accepted a new responsibility as the Comptroller with the Land O’ Lakes Cooperative here.

30 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 25, 1986 On the first day of winter, Buffalo Center had white frost on the trees helping us appreciate the beauty of a north Iowa winter. Rev. Merle Hoots assumed his pastorate at First Baptist Church here recently. He and his wife, Dianne, and their two children, Melissa, 4, and Rebekah, 1, have moved into the parsonage here on December 8. They moved here from Alberta, Canada. We welcome them to our community. 40 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 30, 1976 Joann Berschman and Paul Steffensen were united in marriage on Saturday, December 11, at the First Reformed Church. Rev. Henry Vander Schaaf officiated at the double ring ceremony. Jerry Pitkin, junior, is the first Buffalo Center High School student to receive a certificate as outstanding drum soloist on the contest level three years in a row. He also handled the drums for the Jazz Band and oth-

er performances in the community. 50 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 29, 1966 George Beaving was named the new City Assessor. He will begin his duties after January 1, 1967. Several new homes are in the process of construction here. One is the newly built home for Mr. and Mrs. Mel Leibrand, and family. It is being completed by Burma and Walters Construction Co. of Buffalo Center. The family plans to move in the latter part of January. 60 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 27, 1956 Wayne Venteicher and Sheri Higbee are the lucky children awarded the grand prize bicycles given away annually at the Beste Rexall Store. The Buffalo Center Vocational Agriculture students in the junior and senior classes completed a nine day course in electricity with Glenn Bergland, manager of the Winnebago REA and Art Mitchell, Advisor.

The Iowa Utilities Board reminds utility customers of simple ways to reduce monthly winter heating bills while remaining safe and warm. An easy method that consumers can use to save money and energy during the heating season is by simply lowering their thermostat while sleeping or away from home. This can be done automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing an automatic setback or programmable thermostat. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating your residence uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in your home, typically making up about 42 percent of your utility bill. Thermostat temperatures should never be reduced to a setting that might adversely impact the health of anyone in the home and should be set to avoid pipes from freezing when a residence is unoccupied. Other safe and efficient tips to reduce energy use and costs: • Inspect, clean and change furnace filters as recommended. • Have heating systems serviced

annually by a qualified technician. • Ensure air registers, heating ducts and radiators are clean and not blocked. • Weatherize exterior doors and windows. • If the sun is shining, keep draperies or shades on south facing windows open to let in sunlight and closed at night to help insulate from the cold and wind chill. • Turn off unnecessary lighting, electronic devices, exhaust fans, and appliances when not in use. • Select energy-efficient (ENERGY STAR) products when buying new heating equipment. • Check with your local utility company about a free or low-cost energy assessment, or energy efficient programs or rebates for energy efficient investments. • For consumers who qualify, inquire with a local Community Action Agency for information about limited heating financial assistance and heating service disconnection through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance or Home Weatherization Programs.

Tips to keep your home safe in winter: • Never use portable combustion generators or engines indoors, which can be fatal due to carbon monoxide, fire and other risks, even when operating near open windows or doors. • Gas or kerosene heaters, stoves and grills are not recommended for indoor use. • Never use a gas stove or oven for space heating. • Always ensure adequate venting and a safe spacing distance for materials that can catch fire when using a fireplace or wood burning stove. • Never leave open burning fireplaces, candles, or active space heaters unattended. • Make sure smoke alarms are connected and working properly. For more information, visit the Iowa Utilities Board’s Tips to Save Energy web page at https://iub.iowa. gov/tips-save-energy, or contact your local natural gas or electric utility for more information about options to assist in lowering energy usage and saving money during winter and throughout the year.

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Yard and Garden– Handling Christmas trees and poinsettias following the holidays

By Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa – Christmas trees and poinsettias are popular, colorful additions to homes during the holiday season. But what happens to them when the holidays are over? Are they thrown to the curb or stuffed in a trash can? They don’t have to be. Here are some great alternative ideas to handle holiday plants following the season. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer queries regarding reuse and recycling of holiday plants. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-2943108 or hortline@iastate.edu. What can I do with the Christmas tree after the holidays? After the holidays, recycle or dispose of the tree in a responsible manner. Several recycling/disposal options are presented below. (Before recycling the Christmas tree, remove all ornaments, lights and tinsel). Place the tree in the yard or garden for use by birds and other wildlife. The branches provide shelter from strong winds and cold. Food can be supplied by hanging fruit slices, seed cakes, suet bags or strings of cranberries or raisins on the tree’s branches. You also can smear peanut butter and seeds in pine cones and hang them in the tree. Prune off the tree’s branches and place the boughs over perennials as a winter mulch. Chip the tree and use the chipped material as mulch around trees, shrubs or in perennial flower beds. If you have no use for the tree,

contact city officials or your sanitation service. Most communities have some type of Christmas tree disposal program. Some have central collection points, others collect the trees at curbside. Collected trees may be chipped into mulch and made available to local residents or used in city parks. Others may be chipped and composted. Conservation groups may be another option. Some hunting and fishing groups collect trees and use them to provide habitat for wildlife. Don’t burn your Christmas tree in a fireplace or wood stove. Dry, evergreen branches literally explode when burned and could cause a house fire. What should I do with the poinsettia after the holidays? Most individuals toss the poinsettia when they grow tired of it or it is no longer attractive. However, it is possible to save the poinsettia and force it to flower again next season. The key to the successful reflowering of the poinsettia is proper care. Cut back the stems to within 4 to 6 inches of the potting soil in March. The poinsettia also may be repotted at this time. When new growth appears, place the poinsettia in a sunny window. Water the plant when the soil surface becomes dry to the touch. Fertilize every two weeks with a dilute fertilizer solution. In late May, move the poinsettia outdoors. Harden or acclimate the plant to the outdoors by placing it in a shady, protected area for two or three days, then gradually expose it to longer periods of sunlight. The poinsettia should be properly hardened in seven to 10 days. Once

hardened, dig a hole in an area that receives six to eight hours of direct sun and set the pot in the ground. To obtain a compact, bushy plant, pinch or cut off the shoot tips once or twice from late June to mid-August. Continue to water and fertilize the plant outdoors. The poinsettia should be brought indoors in mid-September. Place the plant in a sunny window. The poinsettia is a short-day plant. Short-day plants grow vegetatively during the long days of summer and produce flowers when days become shorter in fall. To get the poinsettia to flower for Christmas, the plant must receive complete darkness from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily from early October until the bracts develop good color, usually early December. The dark period requirement can be met by placing the plant in a closet or by covering with a box. During the remainder of the day, the poinsettia should be in a sunny window.

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Bridget Aukes and Chad Greiner

Aukes-Greiner plan May wedding

Doug and Deb Aukes of Buffalo Center and Jerry and Linda Greiner of Sigourney are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Bridget Aukes and Chad Greiner. Bridget is a 2006 graduate of North Iowa High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Iowa. She is employed by the VA Hospital in Iowa City as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Flow Cytometry Specialist and works in the Immunology department of the Clinical Laboratory. Chad is a 2001 graduate of Sigourney High School. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force; serving from 2001-2004. He is a licensed plumber and the owner of Greiner Pump and Plumbing, LLC in Keota. The couple has planned a May 6, 2017 wedding in Keota.

Friday, December 30 Road Runner’s New Year’s Eve Eve Party with DJ Silber, Road Runners, Lakota

Tuesday, January 3 JV/V Girls/Boys Basketball at Lake Mills, 4 p.m. JV/V Wrestling at Forest City, 6 p.m.

North Iowa Communities List of Events

Save the Date

Sunday, January 8 B.C. Historical Society meeting, Heritage Town Center-Buffalo Center, 4 p.m.

Thursday, January 12 Bluegrass Jam, HTC -Buffalo Center, 6-9 p.m. Monday, January 16 Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting, HTC-Buffalo Center, 6 p.m.

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Music by DJ Silber Ringing in 2017 a day early!

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NEW YEAR’S EVE STEAK NITE • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 Buy a 16oz Ribeye and get a 12oz steak half price

THANK YOU

The 2016 North Iowa Giving Tree would like to thank the communities of Buffalo Center, Thompson, Rake, and Lakota for your abundant generosity and compassion. Thank you for buying presents, giving monetary donations, making quilts and cookies, and donating so much for these kids. Thank you for wrapping gifts, picking up the presents, and giving of your time. You’ve made a difference in the lives of many children in our community, and we are grateful for your efforts. Together, we helped make Christmas brighter for 28 families – 78 children – in our school district; but in the process, we’re the ones who received the gifts of giving and goodwill. God bless each of you this holiday season.

I can’t believe Christmas is here. My grandmother use to say, “The older we get, the faster time goes by.” Oh Boy, that is so true. Over the weekend, Monica had trivia, balloon toss, Sunshine group and bingo. We watched and listened to Band Wagon, Peace & Power, First Reformed and Lawrence Welk. Even though it was so cold out on Sunday, Deb Devine came out and lead our Worship Service. We thank you, Deb. Monday, our first group exercised to Tammy Wynette Merry Christmas, and our second group listened to Sota Grass. After exercise, we had You Be the Judge. The topics this month were The Memorial Blue Spruce, Counting The Population, Second Hand Smoke and The Raging River. At our morning sensory group, we played ring toss. For the afternoon, we had short stories, played dominoes and my dance group came in and put on a Christmas recital. Thank you to all the parents that brought their dancers out; the residents really enjoyed it. Tuesday morning, we exercised to A Country Christmas, then we played croquet and sticky ball. During the afternoon we had Nifty Nails so all the ladies are ready for our Christmas Party on Thursday. Monica played Frisbee golf, and vw Haley played ball toss. Wednesday, our first group exercised to Merry Christmas Anne Murray, and our second group exercised to

Merry Christmas from Gen Dearing and Santa Claus. country hits. Windy Creek came today 3:4-7 and Luke 2:1-7, 8-20. Thank to help us celebrate the month of De- you, Pastor Peake. After Bible Study, cember birthdays. Happy Birthday to we watched The Rockettes Christmas Albert Hazelhoff, Phyllis Knudtson Spectacular. At 2 p.m., we had a speand Bertha Irons. Thank you, Windy cial visitor come. Can you guess who Creek. At our morning sensory group, it was?? SANTA CLAUS!! (aka Jim Monica and I gave hand massages. For Clark) He came and helped us celethe rest of the day, we had Let’s Rem- brate Christmas. Thank you, Jim. inisce, played horse shoes and Monica A huge thank you to all the staff for read The Buffalo Center Tribune. buying the Santa gifts for our resiThursday, we exercised to Glenn dents. Another huge thank you to famMiller. Pastor Peake came and led ily and staff for all the special Christour Bible Study group. This week’s mas treats. We all enjoyed them. lessons were Isaiah 62:6-12, Titus Have a fun and safe New Year.

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“Not forsaking the assembling...together” BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Judy Wozniak www.lutheransonline.com Wednesday, December 28: Bible Study, 8 a.m. Sunday, January 1: Worship, 8:45 a.m. Fellowship, 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 4: Bible Study, 8 a.m. --------------------------------------BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Nathaniel Hedin-Schmidt Wednesday, December 28: Ground 4 Life, 7 p.m. Sunday, January 1: Worship, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. ------------------------------------COMMUNITY CHAPEL Pastor Kent Hillesland Lakota, Iowa www.communitychapelonline.org Wednesday, December 28: Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, December 31: Community Potluck Supper & Movie, “To Joey with Love”, 5 p.m. Sunday, January 1: Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 4: Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. -------------------------------------FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Sunday, January 1: Worship, 9 a.m. --------------------------------------FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa www.firstcongobc.com Pastor Tim Diehl Sunday, January 1: Worship, 9 a.m. ---------------------------------------

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Judy Junkermeier, CRE Sunday, January 1: Worship Service, 10 a.m. --------------------------------------FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Bill Peake www.firstreformedbc.org Wednesday, December 28: Pastor Bill is taking vacation days through Saturday, December 31. Please bring pastoral needs to the attention of Consistory VP, JoAnn DeBoer. Sunday, January 1: Sunday Worship with live broadcast on KIOW-FM 107.3 and simulcast on WCTA Cable TV channel 2 as well as streamed live on www. kiow.com, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour, 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday School today due to the holidays. --------------------------------------IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rural Titonka www.parishthree.weebly.com Wednesday, December 28: Pastors Meeting at St. John’s, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, January 1: St. John’s Worship, 8:30 a.m. Immanuel Worship, 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 4: Pastors Meeting at St. John’s, 10:30 a.m. ---------------------------------------

RAMSEY REFORMED CHURCH Titonka, Iowa Wednesday, December 28: Catechism for grades 3-12, 7 p.m. Sunday, January 1: Worship Service with Pastor Larry Doughan, 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 3: Consistory meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 4: Catechism for grades 3-12, 7 p.m. --------------------------------------ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Woden, Iowa www.parishthree.weebly.com Wednesday, December 28: Pastors Meeting at St. John’s, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, January 1: St. John’s Worship, 8:30 a.m. Immanuel Worship, 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 4: Pastors Meeting at St. John’s, 10:30 a.m. ----------------------------------------ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa www.stpatrickschurch.org Wednesday, December 28: No Faith Formation Class Saturday, December 31: Reconciliation, 5:45 p.m. Mass, 6:15 p.m. --------------------------------------ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Sunday, December 25: Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. ---------------------------------------

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Buster Winter, age 96 formerly of Buffalo Center, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 under hospice care from a stroke in Newberg, OR. A funeral service was held on Friday, December 23 at 2 p.m. at Newberg Christian Church with a reception following. He was born on a farm in Buffalo Center, where he lived and worked until he was drafted into the Army. He served our country during WWII in North Africa and Italy. After his discharge, he moved to Portland, OR where he met and married Geraldine Zook in 1947. Most of his working years were spent driving a truck, retiring from Fred Meyer in 1982. He enjoyed volunteering at Meridian Park Hospital, Oregon state parks campgrounds and bowling with seniors in McMinnville, OR. His Christian faith was very important to him, and he helped in many capacities. Buster is survived by: his wife of 69 years, Gerrie; his children, Rollin (Yanira), Lauren, Larry (Sally) and Neal (Denise). He also leaves four granddaughters, Melissa, Kristen, Holly and Rondalee; and three great-grandchildren. To leave online condolences, visit www.macyandson.com

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suspended prison term of five years. Ricky Speedy DeSoto, pled guilty to 5th degree theft, and was fined $330.29. SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS Alex Pettit, Forest City, speeding, $87. Steven Ryherd, Lake Mills, no seatbelt, $127.50. McKennon Wempen, Forest City, no seatbelt, $127.50. Shauna Hakes, Manly, speeding, $168. Samuel Fellin, Forest City, following too close, $195. Gage Scoby, Mason City, minor using tobacco, $50. Javier Gallardo, Lake Mills, minor using tobacco, $50. Jolene Euken, Clear Lake, speeding, $114. Mikaela Faught, Forest City, speeding, $119.

Mikaela Faught, Forest City, violation of restricted license, $132.50. Angela Wirth, Forest City, speeding, $119. Daniel Lein, Madison Lake, speeding, $119. Todd Dann, Britt, failure to show insurance, $435. Todd Dann, Britt, vehicles entering stop or yield intersection, $210. Hope Litchsinn, Forest City, special speed zone, $114. Giovanni Davis, Forest City, operating without a license, $330. Derek Gjerstad, Lake Mills, failure to show insurance, $435. Adam Bronson, Kiester, failure to show insurance, $435. Aaron Weaver, Lake Mills, leaving the scene of accident, $210. LAND TRANSFERS Richard Skogen and Juliann Sko-

gen to Richard Skogen Rev Tr and Juliann Skogen Rev Tr, section 10, Lincoln Township. Theresa Zila and Theresa Zila Life Estate to Theresa Zila Trust and Theresa Zila Life Estate, an undivided 1/2 interest in a tract of land in section 36, Center Township. Theresa Zila to Theresa Zila Trust, an undivided 1/2 interest in a tract of land in section 36 Center Township, and lot 19, auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resurvey of Stewarts Subdivision, section 2, Center Township. Brian Kramersmeier and Jennifer Kramersmeier to Matthew Shepard and Laura Shepard, a tract of land in section 27, Buffalo Township. Wayne Johnson and Gloria Johnson to Lucas Johnson and Andrea Johnson, a tract of land in section 24, Forest Township.

Proceedings: Buffalo Center CITY OF BUFFALO CENTER COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS December 14, 2016 The Buffalo Center City Council met on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 7 pm at City Hall. Council present: West, Wubben, Wirth, Paulson. Absent: Jensvold. Citizens present: Ryan Smith, Mike See, Waylon Baner, Matt & Jack Duve, Jim Lentz, John Lentz, Caleb Flicek, Caleb Cooper, Scott Levine, Janet Jutting, Chase Holien, Larry Pump, Andrew Shaw. Employees: Paul Jutting, Jim Hofbauer, DeWaye Maass, Public Works Department; Matthew Holmquist, Police. Mayor Troy Armstrong called the session to order. West moved, seconded by Paulson, to approve the agenda. Four ayes, motion carried. Wubben moved, seconded by Wirth, to approve the minutes from the November 9th meeting. Four ayes, motion carried. Paulson moved, seconded by Wirth, to approve the bills listed at the end of the Council notes and to check on the statement from the Hemphill Law Office. Four ayes, motion carried. Larry Pump presented the annual audit for year ending June 30, 2016. Paulson moved, seconded by Wirth, to approve the audit. Four ayes, motion carried. Chase Holien reviewed the extra quantity on the asphalt during the 2016 Street Improvement Project. After discussion, Paulson moved, seconded by West, to approve $9500 payment for the extra work completed. Four ayes, motion carried. Scott Levine visited about his proposal for the City on the residential recycle program. His proposal was second and fourth Wednesday collection days at his rate of $3.00 per household per month. The City of Lakota submitted two proposals 1. The current operation of recycling and schedule would remain the same. A price increase to $3.75 per client stop. 2. The operation would change from curbside pick-up to that of a central location. A site would be selected and set-up to accept recycle goods. The rate increase of fifty cents per customer ($3.00). Paulson moved, seconded by West, to accept Scott Levineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal. Four ayes, motion carried. Wubben moved, seconded by West, to approve Resolution 19-2016 setting the new

recycle fee of fifty cents more a month per residential collection effective January 1, 2017. The rate to the independent contractor, Scott Levine, will increase fifty cents with the billing rate now at $3.25. (the current billing rate is $2.75 per residential customer per month). Roll call vote: four ayes. Resolution carried. Matt Duve presented the update plans on the wading pool project to make it ADA compliant, the pool size will double with the zero-depth entry. The approximate cost of demo and concrete work will be between $40,000-$60,000, this excludes any plumbing and electrical work. The next fundraiser will be a pancake supper on January 27th at school. The Council reviewed the bid from Martinson Electric on the electrical service replacement in the west storage building, the bid was for $1,641.70. Paulson moved, seconded by Wubben, to accept this proposal. Four ayes, motion carried. Other discussion included the cemetery bylaws and stop sign ordinance. The proceeds from sale items at the Halberg/Sapp auction came to $680.60. Paulson moved, seconded by Wirth, to adjourn the meeting. Four ayes, meeting adjourned. Revenues for November 2016: General Fund, $23,608.85; Road Use Tax, $10,096.01; Employee Benefit, $2,763.39; Local Option Sales Tax, $15,373.57; Debt Service, $10,741.27; Water Fund, $17,315.02; Sewer Fund, $5,999.93; Garbage Fund, $8,251.78; Interest, $5.58 Disbursements for November 2016: General Fund, $27,978.98; Library Fund, $2,279.90; Road Use Tax, $11,011.13; Employee Benefit, $1,852.34; Debt Service, $2,970.88; Water Fund, $19,823.45; Sewer Fund, $11,492.70; Garbage Fund, $4,930.57; Gross Payroll, $32,560.95; City Contribution, $4,048.37 Troy Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST: Deb Jensvold, City Clerk DECEMBER 2016 BILLS K $150.00 AgSource Lab-Service Alliant Energy-Service $3,881.08 Alphs Plumbing-Service $60.00 Anderson Sanitation-Service $1,032.50 ARAMARK-Service $203.16 Troy Armstrong-Mileage $27.00 Austin Office Supply-Supplies $148.86 B C Parcel-Service $14.10

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Melvea Indvik and Lowell Indvik to Lowell Indvik and Melvea Indvik, lot 22, block 2, Westgate 2nd Subdivision, Forest City. Brett Astin and Christine Astin to Joan Kloster, a tract of land in section 12, Center Township. Joan Kloster and Derald Kloster to Brett Astin and Christine Astin, a tract of land in section 12, Center Township. Faye Tegland to Travis Tegland and Krista Tegland, a tract of land in section 32, Mt. Valley Township. Sonje Brown, Dennis Brown, Nancy Sheimo and Thomas Sheimo to Pamela Coxson and David Fairley, lot 3, block 35, Unit B, Forest City. Delores Tweeten and Byron Tweeten to Pamela Coxson and David

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 15, 2016 The Winnebago County and Hancock County Joint Board of Supervisors met in session at 7:30 P.M. December 15, 2016. Present: Winnebago Supervisors Stensrud, Jensvold and Durby Hancock County Supervisors Tlach, Greiman and Swears Absent: Supervisor Jensvold called the meeting to order following the Public Forum. There was much discussion regarding combining the Communication Departments of Hancock and Winnebago Counties. Tlach stated we need to look at this as providing a better service. Stensrud stated there is not enough information and there is no way a wellrun business would take this information and move forward. Stensrud believed a professional analysis was necessary. Stensrud also wanted to know how this would affect Hancock County. Durby stated it is a challenge to staff a jail and revenue has been up for the jail. Greiman would like to look at the facility and Winnebago County stated there will be an open house once the building is complete. Tlach was in favor of moving the jail and Greiman agreed. Durby stated the Counties have a good working relationship. Tlach stated if the dispatch does not have to watch inmates it will help them better do their jobs. The Supervisors also discussed the possibility of other dispatch centers being able to help by video dispatch. Jennifer Roberts, Dispatcher for Hancock County stated now if all lines are busy in Hancock or Winnebago County the calls will roll to the other County. On a motion by Tlach and seconded by Greiman the Supervisors moved to delay the combining the communication departments. All voted aye. Motion carried. The Supervisors also decided to hold off on a professional study. The Hancock County Supervisors also stated they gave Sheriff Dodd permission to move inmates to Winnebago County as soon as the building was ready. On a motion by Swears and seconded by Greiman the Supervisors moved to adjourn the meeting. All voted aye. Motion carried. Bill Jensvold, Chairperson Attest: Karla Weiss, Auditor Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016

Fairley, lot 3, block 35, Unit B, Forest City. Thelma Siehlmann, Vernon Tjarks, and Beth Tjarks, to Karla Pilgrim, lot 6, Winnebago Addition, Forest City. Carol Gaffney and John Gaffney to Karla Pilgrim, lot 6, Winnebago Addition, Forest City. John Siehlmann to Karla Pilgrim, lot 6, Winnebago Addition, Forest City.

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 13, 2016 The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors met in session at 9:00 A.M. December 13, 2016 adjourned from December 6, 2016. Present: Supervisors Stensrud, Jensvold and Durby Absent: On a motion by Durby and seconded by Stensrud the Supervisors moved to approve the minutes for the December 6, 2016 Board Meeting and approve the December 13, 2016 agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. Molly Anderegg, Director RSVP discussed annual report and FY 2018 funding request. Scott Meinders, Engineer to discuss Secondary Road matters including the plows were out over the weekend. Kris Oswald, Drainage Clerk discussed DD 37-39 a joint drainage district with Hancock County. There will be a Public Hearing on January 9, 2017 in Hancock County to decide on the proposed repairs. Oswald discussed DD 2-3 Lat 2. Larson Contracting has proposed cleaning this lateral for $2.65 a linear foot. The Supervisors will approve this at next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board meeting. Eric Guth, IT Director discussed the WCTA service contract. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Jensvold the Supervisors moved to approve a 6 year contract with WCTA once the contract is approved by Adam Sauer, County Attorney. Voting aye â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Durby and Jensvold. Abstaining â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stensrud. Motion carried. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Stensrud the Supervisors moved to approve the following Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transfers: #3652 from Rural Basic to Secondary Roads for $24,717.63, and #3653 from Rural Basic to Winnebago County Fair for $938.05. All voted aye. Motion carried. John Hanson, Midwest Construction Consultants discussed the Public Safety Center progress update including, sheet rock, masonry, taping and mudding, electrical and the HVAC system. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Stensrud the Supervisors moved to approve a change to the construction management fee for the updated plans. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Stensrud and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the pay request for the project. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Stensrud and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the payroll claims. All voted aye. Motion carried. The Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office received the following Manure Management Plans from: A.J. Lackore Farms, Inc., located in the SE Âź of the NE Âź of Section 9 in Forest Township and Dave Peterson, located in the NW Âź of the NE Âź of Section 26 in Center Township in Winnebago County, Iowa. The session was adjourned until 9:00 A.M. December 20, 2016. Bill Jensvold, Chairperson Attest: Karla Weiss, Auditor Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016

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prove the purchase and installation of a heater from Dave Alphs for $8613. Ayers: 5. Carried. â&#x20AC;˘ The board discussed the Sloter Farm Land Lease Agreement. Price moved, Ostermann seconded to give Mr. Myer and the school board committee the authority to finalize the agreement with the tenant. Ayes: 5. Carried. â&#x20AC;˘ Staff Member of the Month Duve moved, Wubben seconded to approve the staff member program. Ayes: 5. Carried. Agenda suggestions for the January 16th, 2017 regular meeting were discussed. Duve moved, Wubben seconded to adjourn. Ayes: 5. Carried. The time was 6:16 p.m. Rande Giesking, President Gwen Mathahs, Board Secretary North Iowa Community School Vendor Report November 22, 2016 - December 19, 2016 GENERAL FUND Access Systems Leasing-Service 2,947.79 Access Systems-Supplies 107.99 Advanced Concrete-Supplies 650.00 AEA 267-Copies/Lamination 500.00 Alliant Energy-Utilities 7,360.84 Amazon.com-Supplies 113.88 B. C. Repair-Service 1,003.36 BC Tire & Auto L.L.C.-Service 228.00 Bergeson, Keri -Reimbursement 135.00 Bergeson, Steven -Reimbursement 40.00 Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Foods-Supplies 58.09 Bison Graphics and Awards-Supplies 418.09 BMO MasterCard-Supplies 304.00 Brooks Safety Equipment-Repairs 163.00 Bugs Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stuff-SERVICE 134.00 Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-Supplies 82.12 CBD-Supplies 294.05 CenterPoint Energy Services -Natural Gas 506.52 Central Lock and Key, Inc.-Service 255.24 City of Buffalo Center-Utilities 792.34 City of Thompson-Utilities 34.05 Cooper Repair-Service 385.00 Department of Education-Service 640.00 DeVries Lumber Co.-Supplies 68.00 Dollar General-Supplies 4.00 Drury Inn and Suites-Travel 571.17 Energy Association of Iowa Schools -Membership 500.00 Engel Law Office-Legal Fees 157.50 Engelbarts, Heidi -Reimbursement 40.00 Forest City Community School-Tuition 100.00 Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center-Travel 260.78 Giesking, Mary -Reimbursement 40.00 Haddock Corporation-Supplies 471.00 Halvorson Trane-Service 1,903.75 Hillyard/Hutchinson-Supplies 146.60 Hobbs, Dee -Reimbursement 40.00 Hoglund Bus And Truck Co.-Supplies 178.53 Home Depot-Supplies 230.99 HyVee Food Stores-Meal 9.61 Iowa Division Of Labor Services-Service 80.00 Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Center-Supplies 153.64 K & H Coop Oil Co.-Propane 381.11 Kabel Business Services -Flex-Employee Pd Flex Fee 2,244.39 Kully Supply Inc-Supplies 203.59 Lampman, Samantha -Reimbursement 40.00 Lawson, Lawrence -Reimbursement 118.20 Legends Grill-meal 38.84 Martin Brothers-Supplies 507.54 Matson Truck & Trailer Repair LLC -Service 146.21 McGrady Painting-Service 460.00 Menards-Supplies 495.27 Mercer Health & Benefits-Insurance 42,657.80 Mid-America Publishing Corporation -Service 428.92 Midwest Alarm Services-Service 460.50 Midwest Building Materials-Supplies 38.43 Midwest Bus Parts Inc-Supplies 486.58 Miller, Cindy -Reimbursement 308.34

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Hannah Main sinks a free throw as the JV girls took on the Golden Bears last Tuesday afternoon.

Jenna Govern led the JV girls with 11 points in last week’s home game with Bishop Garrigan.

Mackenzie Bengtson scored ﬁve points for the JV girls last Tuesday against Bishop Garrigan.

The Lady Bison won the first half of their only basketball match last week against Bishop Garrigan, but it wasn’t enough to snap their losing streak so far this season. Garrigan came back from a 2924 deficit after halftime to defeat North Iowa, 51-43. Katelin Adams led the Lady Bison in scoring for the night with

ally set the tone from the beginning, and it forced them into some bad shots,” said Harriman. “Anytime you can start the game 10-0, which we did, helps our kids feel confident they could play with them. It was nice to see shots fall early on, because we haven’t had the success yet of starting out a game with the lead after the first quarter. I hope

Iowa JV girls’ team, 49-32. The loss on the Lady Bison home court dropped their record going into the break to three wins and four loses. “The score is not indicative of the contest,” said Coach Mark Ostermann. “We were within four points down to the last few seconds of the third, and then the wheels came off on the defensive end. I guess I need

Ladies’ early lead evaporates against Garrigan 14 points, followed by Rachel Hassebroek with 11. Adams also led in rebounds with 11, while Jessica Govern had eight. Rachel Schutter had three steals and four assists. Head Coach Matt Harriman says this was probably the Lady Bison’s best played game of the season, and it came against a very good Garrigan team. “I thought our defense re-

this is a building block for things to come after the break. Garrigan North Iowa

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JV Girls Bishop Garrigan broke open a close game in the fourth quarter last Tuesday, as they downed the North

to make some player rotation adjustments after break so we can get back on track.” The scoring recap includes Jenna Govern 11, Mackenzie Bengtson five, Hannah Main and Paige Pike four, Samantha Stenersen three, Rebekah Jensvold and Kenzie Jensvold two, and Ella Hughes with one point.

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Bison League December 19, 2016 W L Hager Foods 89 51 K & H Coop 74½ 65½ Pete’s Plumbing 72 68 Murra Farm Machinery 72 68 Ollenburg Motors 69½ 70½ Bison Graphics/AJ Embr 67 73 Optimum Health Chiro 65½ 74½ Timber Tree Service 50½ 89½ Highs Posted: team game, Bison Graphics/AJ Embroidery (675), team series, Bison Graphics/AJ Embroidery (1851), ind. game,

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Brett Walton locks up with Webster City’s Brady Auderer during their 126 pound match at last Tuesday’s triangular in Forest City.

Noah Paulson pinned Webster City’s Rocco Miller last Tuesday in Forest City, followed by his second pin of the evening against Okoboji’s Layne Rickman.

Indians host last meet before Christmas break The Forest City Indians hosted the Webster City Lynx and the Okoboji Pioneers in a wrestling triangular last Tuesday, Dec. 20 in Forest City. The Indians lost both of their matches for the day, as they fell 71-12 to Webster City and 60-24 to Okoboji. Three Indians got pins for the day, including Noah Paulson at 195 pounds and Maverick Freerksen at 152 pounds, who each pinned both of their opponents. Ethan Alsop also had a pin during the match with Okoboji at 160 pounds. Webster City 71 Forest City 12 152: Maverick Freerksen over Harrison Hayes (WC) (Fall 0:42). 160: Hunt-

er Hayes (WC) over Ethan Alsop (Fall 1:51). 170: Zane Williams (WC) over Timothy Buck (Fall 0:33). 182: Brandon Peck (WC) over Jacob Trunkhill (Fall 1:04). 195: Noah Paulson over Rocco Miller (WC) (Fall 3:17). 220: Caleb Olson (WC) won by forfeit. 285: James Cherry (WC) won by forfeit. 106: Trey Nelson (WC) won by forfeit. 113: Drake Doolittle (WC) won by forfeit. 120: Hank Ambrose (WC) won by forfeit. 126: Brady Auderer (WC) over Brett Walton (Fall 1:48). 132: Carson Hartnett (WC) won by forfeit. 138: Sean Godfredsen (WC) over Brandon Finch (Fall 3:23). 145: Luke Rohmiller (WC) over Kristian Gunderson (TF 17-2 5:23).

Okoboji 60 Forest City 24 106: Ashford Williamson (O) won by forfeit. 113: Will Kirschbaum won by

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forfeit. 120: Sean Griener (O) won by forfeit. 126: Hunter Abrahamson (O) over Brett Walton (Fall 2:15). 132: Tyler Whittrock (O) won by forfeit. 138: Blake Abrahamson (O) over Brandon Finch (Fall 0:42). 145: Colbin Larue (O) over Kristian Gunderson (Fall 0:56). 152: Maverick Freerksen over Isiah Huey (O)

(Fall 3:01). 160: Ethan Alsop over Trey Fife (O) (Fall 2:53). 170: Matthew Eckard (O) over Timothy Buck (Fall 2:28). 182: Luke Bossard (O) over Jacob Trunkhill (Fall 1:17). 195: Noah Paulson over Layne Rickman (O) (Fall 3:06). 220: Riley Anderson (O) won by forfeit. 285: Garrett Funk (O) won by forfeit.

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Hunter Meinders works his way under the net during last Tuesday’s JV boys game.

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Cedric Frerichs considers his options as the JV Bison set up a shot against the Golden Bears.

Damon Olson scores for the JV Bison as they hosted their last game before Christmas break last Tuesday.

more straight up, and we did not have to contend with as much pressure. We were able to get better looks at the basket through our offense.” Austin Haisman was the top scorer for the Bison with 18 points. Jordan Boekelman and Drew Jensen each scored six points. Alex Balvance and Colin Weaver led in rebounds with four a piece. Hinders says the Bison will have a good test over the break, as they have a scrimmage against St. Ansgar. They’ll pick things back up after the break at Lake Mills on

together and continued to battle,” said Coach Justin Ullmann. Bishop Garrigan traveled to Buffalo Center on Tuesday, Dec. 20 and defeated the JV Bison, 50-35. Bauman led North Iowa in scoring with 10 points, Jordan Boekelman added eight points, and Beenken scored

Bison drop final basketball match of 2016

The North Iowa Bison hosted Bishop Garrigan last Tuesday, Dec. 20 for their final game before Christmas break. The Bison got off to a slow start, as they scored in the single digits in the first two quarters and were down 32-13 at halftime. They fared better in the second half and scored four more points than the Golden Bears in the fourth quarter, but the final tally saw the Bison down 64-43. “Tonight, we struggled right out of the gate,” said Bison Head Coach Chad Hinders. “We can get to the lane but have a hard time finishing.

Now tonight, they had a couple of taller people around the basket that changed or made us not shoot our normal shot. Bishop Garrigan played well and executed their offense. Defensively, we had a tough time recognizing their offensive movements and were late getting to spots, which allowed them some easy baskets. The Golden Bears actually have one of the few legitimate posts in our conference, and he played well inside the paint and outside on the perimeter. “We played better in the second half,” said Hinders. “They played us

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JV Boys The JV boys’ basketball team hosted West Hancock on Tuesday, Dec. 13, as the Bison won 49-45 in overtime. Damon Olson led the Bison in scoring with 19 points, while Taylor Bauman contributed 12, and Nathan Beenken scored seven. “It was a very exciting game, in which we trailed most of the game. I was proud of the way the team played

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seven points. “While we trailed for most of the game, we kept it close until the final minutes. We will continue to work on taking better shots and playing as a team,” said Coach Ullmann. The JV Bison head into Christmas break with a record of 3-3.

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Avoid winter manure application to retain nutrients, protect waters For some livestock producers, manure application is limited after December 21, but all livestock and poultry producers can benefit by avoiding manure application on snow-covered ground. Runoff and nutrient loss are more likely when manure can’t be injected into the soil or incorporated into a field. Freeze and thaw cycles throughout winter can cause nutrients to runoff when snow melts. Keeping nutrients on the fields also protects streams. For animal producers with totally roofed (confinements) facilities, limits on applying liquid manure on snow-covered ground began Dec. 21. Confinement facilities with 500 or more animal units cannot apply liquid manure on ground covered with an inch or more of snow or 0.5 inch of ice. Generally, 500 animal units is equal to 1,250 finishing hogs; 5,000 nursery pigs; 500 steers, immature dairy cows or other cattle; or 357 mature dairy cows. Except in emergencies, state law limits liquid manure appli-

cation from Dec. 21 to April 1 on snow-covered ground unless manure can be properly injected or incorporated. Producers must call the local DNR field office to report emergency applications before they apply. Starting Feb. 1, liquid manure application on frozen ground is restricted. While the law affects confinements with liquid manure, open feedlots and poultry producers can help keep manure in place by using common sense and choosing application areas far from a stream, on flat land with little snow cover. All producers must follow setbacks from certain buildings and environmentally sensitive areas for surface application. Find more information on separation distances and manure application at www.iowadnr.gov/afo. Look for recommendations from the Iowa Manure Management Action Group on applying manure in winter at www.agronext.iastate. edu/immag/pubs/imms/vol3.pdf

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Northey reviews key issues facing Iowa agriculture in 2016 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey last week highlighted some of the top Ag issues in Iowa in 2016. “Iowa farmers saw record production for both corn and soybeans again in 2016, however low prices are making profitability a real challenge on both the crop and livestock side,” said Northey. “Despite the economic challenges, farmers are by nature optimistic, and we continue to see investments in the future and new and innovative technologies that will allow them to be even more productive while also reducing environmental impact.” Record Production, Economic Challenges Much of Iowa had a nearly ideal growing season that saw Iowa farmers produce record corn and soybean crops again this year. Iowa corn production is forecast at 2.69 billion bushels according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Production report. This surpasses last year’s record of 2.51 billion bushels. The statewide average yield is expected to be a record setting 199.0 bushels per acre, 7.0 bushels per acre higher than the previous record that was set last year. Soybean production is forecast at 561 million bushels for Iowa. If realized, this will be the largest crop on record, 6.80 million bushels above last year’s record high. The statewide yield forecast is 59.0 bushels per acre, 2.5 bushels more than the previous record set last year. However, the significant drop in crop prices over the past few years has made it a very challenging time on the farm economically, as in many cases current prices are below the cost of production for farmers. Average statewide corn prices fell from $3.37 to $3.008 from Nov. 2015 to Nov. 2016. Statewide average soybean prices have recovered somewhat from $8.14 to $9.25 from Nov. 2015 to Nov. 2016, but in many cases

are still below the cost of production. It has also been a challenging year economically for Iowa livestock farmers. Cattle prices have continued to fall and were at $101 per hundred weight in October, down from $128 per hundred weight last year and $161 two years ago. Hog prices are also down from $55.50 in Oct. 2015 to $41.70 in Oct. 2016. Iowa egg production has recovered from the devastating highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak that resulted in the depopulation of more than 30 million Iowa laying hens last year. Iowa egg production in October 2016 was 1.30 billion eggs, up 3 percent from last month, and up 71 percent from last year, according to the latest Chickens and Eggs report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The average number of all layers on hand during October 2016 was 53.7 million, up 1 percent from last month, and up 55 percent from last year. However, egg prices have fallen dramatically, from $1.26 per dozen in October of 2015 to just $.21 per dozen in October of this year. The tighter margins seen on the farm are starting to ripple through the economy. Land prices are down 5.9 percent over the past year. There have been several announcements of layoffs and mergers by manufactures, machinery providers, seed companies, and other business that serve the agriculture industry. Despite the challenges, opportunities remain. In general, exports remain strong. Agricultural exports account for 10% of the U.S. exports and support nearly one million jobs across the country. To help continue to grow exports, Northey participated in trade missions with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and USDA to the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Ukraine and Romania. Iowa Water Quality Initiative

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is continuing to expand efforts to work with all Iowans to make water quality improvements. Earlier this year Northey announced that 1,900 farmers committed $3.8 million in cost share funds to install nutrient reduction practices in 97 counties in Iowa. Eligible practices include cover crops, no-till or strip till, or using a nitrification inhibitor when applying fall fertilizer. Participants include 900 first-time participants and more than 1,000 past users that are trying cover crops again and receive a reduced cost share rate. There are also currently 45 existing demonstration projects located across the state to help implement and demonstrate water quality practices through the initiative. This includes 16 targeted watershed projects, seven projects focused on expanding the use and innovative delivery of water quality practices and 22 urban water quality demonstration projects. More than 100 organizations are participating in these projects. These partners will provide $19.31 million dollars to go with over $12 million in state funding going to these projects. Nearly $350 million in state and federal funds have been directed to programs with water quality benefits in Iowa last year. This total does not include the cost share amount that farmers pay to match state and federal programs and funds spent to build practices built without government assistance. More information about the initiative can be found at www.CleanWaterIowa.org. Fueling our Future Through the “Fueling our Future 100” initiative, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Northey have announced that 217 blender pumps and 18 under-

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ground storage tanks will be installed at 70 sites by 17 companies to provide consumers with access to higher blends of ethanol. The funding for the projects is from a $5 million competitive grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) program Iowa received to support the initiative. All funds must be matched by non-federal funds, including up to $2.5 million from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure program. The fueling sites applying for assistance will also be required to provide a minimum of $2.5 million. “Thanks to the investments made by the state, the federal government and by these companies, customers will have greater access to higher blends of renewable fuels. This will increase consumer choice at the pump and allow them to increase the amount of clean burning, homegrown renewable fuels they use,” said Northey. “The ‘Fueling our Future 100’ initiative, along with the EPA’s recent announcement of the RFS levels for next year, is good news for customers, the renewable fuels industry and our energy independence.” Northey’s 99 county tour turns 10 In November, Northey completed his 10th 99 county tour of Iowa. Northey has visited each of Iowa’s 99 counties every year since taking office in 2007. “Visiting each county every year has been enjoyable and invaluable for me to better understand the diversity and scale of Iowa agriculture and also the passion and commitment of our state’s farmers,” said Northey. “Getting out to our rural communities; visiting farms, businesses, schools and community meetings; and listening to a wide variety of Iowans is important for all elected officials as we seek to serve the people of our great state.” AUDITOR from page 1 contributions and restricted interests; $82,996 from local option sales tax; $1,879 from unrestricted investment earnings; $603,334 from bond proceeds; and $122,006 from miscellaneous receipts. Disbursements for the year totaled $1,934.252. This includes $136,889 for public safety, $213,193 for public works, $123,675 for culture and recreation, $98,072 for general government, $114,445 for debt service, $895,779 for capital projects, and $352,199 for business type activities. A copy of the audit report is available at the City Clerk’s Office, in the Office of the Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State’s website at auditor.iowa.gov/audit-reports

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Winnebago County Farm Bureau president Scott Anderson, right, was presented with the Outstanding County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines, December 6-7. IFBF Vice President Joe Heinrich, left, made the presentation to Anderson. Winnebago County Farm Bureau has a long history of excellence and received an outstanding designation for its 2016 programs, which help further the story of agriculture to new audiences through many areas, including policy development, policy implementation and communications, and strengthen the county Farm Bureau.

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Middle school wraps up holiday concert series at North Iowa

Director Jeff Cook accompanies the sixth grade band on trumpet during the middle school holiday concert last Monday.

The combined fifth and sixth grade chorus performed “An Old Fashioned Christmas” – A Holiday Revue during their portion of last Monday’s holiday concert at NIMS. This included holiday classics such as “Deck the Halls” and “Jingle Bells”.

Mrs. Amy Cook directs the seventh and eighth grade chorus as they perform three selections during last Monday’s middle school holiday concert. The seventh and eighth grade band played the songs “Frosty the Snowman”, “Smoke on the Water” and “Rockin’ on the Housetop” for their portion of the North Iowa Middle School Holiday Concert.

The North Iowa fifth grade band performed six songs, including several Christmas selections, during their first concert last Monday, Dec. 19.

Taking turns speaking before the fifth and sixth grade chorus sang the final song of the evening, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, are, from left: Jeffery Gerber, Lisa Heyer, Anthony Eisele and Caitlin Mitthun.

Dirksen named to Dean’s List Alison Dirksen has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny. Students who

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Students deliver 124 sets of pajamas

The TAG students at North Iowa High School collected 124 sets of pajamas this holiday season for “The Great Bedtime Story Project.” The program distributes new pajamas children in need, along with new books provided by Scholastic. The local students put out collection bins at the school, and community members helped to fill them up with pajamas. The TAG students recently delivered the pajamas to North Iowa Community Action in Mason City. Front from left are: Natalie Dirksen and Emily Rice. Back row: Carla Miller of North Iowa Community Action, Sam Hassebroek, Alex Balvance, Natalie Sachs and Freddie Eden.

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