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December 28, 2016 VOL. 141 NO. 52
COMMUNITY
Reminder:
January
Garbage pickup will be early due to the New Year holiday. Pick up will on Saturday December 31.
CALENDAR Library Events for December
Kids’ Craft Days - Thurs., Dec. 29 at 10 am Christmas Break Movie Days Thurs., Dec. 29 (“The BFG”) at 2 p.m. LIBRARY CLOSED - Dec. 30, 31 & Jan. 2 – New Years
Keokuk County Historical Society Hours
Closed for Christmas will be December 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.
Hypnotist
The Eagle Advocates are having a hypnotist on Dec 30, 2016 7 pm at Keota High School Gym . Proceeds go toward renovating the Student Lounge and Lockers. Tickets are available at Lyle Insurance, Just My Style, Libertyville Savings Bank, and Schmitty’s.
Keokuk Co. Recycling Center schedule for the holiday season
New Years: Open Saturday, Dec. 31 from 7 a.m. to 12 Noon, closed Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2, and reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7 a.m.
TTT Fresh Pecans
The TTT Club has fresh Pecans at the Libertyville Savings Bank
Bingo
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.
The best Christmas gift of all The Beinhart family
Amie Van Patten Regional Editor This Christmas season, families around the world will be opening gifts that they have asked for, most of them materialistic. But there are some things in life that money cannot buy, and for the Beinhart family- they are preparing for the best Christmas gift of all. Back in July, you may remember the story of Ise: who was looking for a bone marrow donor. The community came together and even hosted a donor registration sign up during RAGBRAI. Many from the area became donors knowing what a large impact this would have on a small town family that they knew. Isabelle spent her second birthday in the
hospital. After falling and chipping her tooth Isabelle began battling fevers, and after many tests the doctors determined that there was more than a common virus going around. After spending time at the University hospital, the Beinhart family was informed that Ise had an enlarged thymus. Upon further investigation it was found that Ise had Mycobacterium avium infection (MSMD). This bacteria has caused Ise to have to be on several antibiotics while she awaits the transplant. Becoming a donor does not mean that you will know the person you may get called for to donate for, but you can help save a life. In Ise case: there are two donors. Both donors match 12:12 markers. Donor one was called first and accepted, but
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donors are, and cannot find out for a year, if the donor consents. Some donors wish to remain anonymous. Since bone marrow is viable for 72 hours, the donor would not even have to be at the same hospital as the recipient. Jodie says, “We do believe the donor is from the United States as they were found through the National Registry and we did not have to sign the consent to search internationally.” They say that there are some things that money cannot buy. For the Beinhart family, they have come to discover that this is true. They know that they are blessed for being able to find a donor, but encourage people to still sign up to donate as you never know if you could be the match that saves someone’s life.
Mats brighten the high school gym
Keota Unlimited meets the second Monday of each month in the Libertyville Savings Bank conference room at 7 p.m.
Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Due to the fire in the junior high gym, the mats in both gyms in Keota schools have changed. The high school mats have been re-stitched and moved to the Jr. High gym and brand new mats are installed in the high school gym, brightening the atmosphere. With a total cost of $3,500.00, the Keota Booster Club donated $1,000.00 towards this project. The other $2,500 came from insurance money for replacement. The bright yellow mats are meant to match the large K that is in the middle of the gym floor.
Keokuk County Supervisors
The Keokuk County Supervisors meet weekly on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at the Keokuk County Courthouse boardroom. Continued on page 2
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Donor two will be on standby until the doctor calls and releases them. For Ise, this process will begin soon. Ise will have nine days of chemo to suppress her immune system. On the day of the transplant, she will receive a blood transfusion. Ise’s mother, Jodie, says, “ Hopefully within three weeks, we will see if her body is accepting the new system. We will be in the hospital for a minimum of six weeks, but each case is different.” While in the hospital, the family will be staying in order to make the process easier on Ise. Craig has been getting things together at his business so that he can devote time to Ise and his family before, during, and after the operation. The Beinhart family does not know who the
Left: The Keota Boosters purchased new mats for the gym that are now in place.
This Week’s Color In The Keota Eagle Is Brought To You By
Happy Holidays from our staff to your families. Left to Right: Amber Kephart, Regional Manager, Amie Van Patten, Regional Editor, Gail Pilkington, Graphic Designer, CJ Eilers, News- Review Editor, and Alex Holt, Regional Sports Editor.
Reminder:
Garbage pickup will be early due to the New Year holiday. Pick up will on Saturday December 31.
Farmers Cooperative
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CALENDAR Alcoholics Anonymous
December 28-January 3 December 28- Carrie Garman, M/M Mike Geil, Millie Sieren, Sam Adair December 29- Aiden Conrad, Jeff Garman, M/M Dennis Shafer, M/M Heath Lyle, Patrick Flynn, Ron Geil, Stacy Flynn December 30- Brandon Sieren, Carly Clarahan, Holly Beinhart, Jeff Dill, Mary Fagen, Rachel Hobscheidt, Samantha Allen December 31- Chase Clarahan, Rita Dill January 1- Amanda Geil, Mason Brejnik, Nancy Morrison
Meetings for AA (open) are held in the Wellman Municipal Building basement every Thursday at 8 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Support
Alzheimer’s Support Group meetings are held the first Monday of each month at the Presbyterian Church in Washington at 6:30 p.m.
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Indian Hills Community College Fall Term Honor Roll Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the 615 students who were on the college’s academic Honor Roll for the 2016 Fall Term. To be included on the Honor Roll an IHCC student must be enrolled fulltime and have a grade point average for the term of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Hedrick: Seth R. Bethune, Bryan N. Brain, Weylin D. Brown, Brittany N. Kirkman, Taylor B. Tuley Keota: David C. Kuntz, Raigan P. Sprouse Keswick: Dyllan Bowman Ollie: Logan G. Lamb Richland: Dakota J. Lisk Sigourney: Matthew B. Hackert, Nicholas Ives, Scott Mendenhall, Trennedy M. Myers, Virginia K. Schmidt, Sydney M. Woods What Cheer: Zoe J. Ogden, Tracy A. Van Weelden
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JANUARY 2017
NO SCHOOL (Vacation) CLASSES RESUME @ 8:15 AM S/K Bowling @ Sig. vs Fairfield – 3 PM BB Quad vs North Mahaska – 6 PM JH (G) BB @ Tri-County – 4:15 PM 9th/10th (B) & JV (B) BB vs Colfax – 5:30 PM S/K W @ Colfax – 6 PM FFA Mtg. – Ag. Ed. Rm. – 7:30 AM BB Quad @ HLV(Victor) – 6 PM S/K W @ Ottumwa – 9 AM S/K Bowling @ Oskaloosa – 12:30 PM BB Quad vs Pekin – 6 PM JH (B) BB vs Tri-County (1 game) – 4:15 PM S/K Bowling @ Centerville – 4 PM EagleRock Lasagna Supper – Cafeteria – 4:30-7 PM BB Quad vs Montezuma – 6 PM (“Hooping for a Cure” Pink game) Dismiss @ 1 PM – PD Mtgs. S/K Bowling @ Ottumwa – 2 PM JH (B) BB vs Iowa Valley – 4:15 PM JH (G) BB @ English Valleys – 4:15 PM (6 quarters) Varsity basketball vs. Lynnville Sully @6 P.M. S/K W @ Belle Plaine – 6 PM School Board Mtg – Elem. Lib. – 6 PM End Q2/S1 BB @ Colfax-Mingo (Colfax) – 6 PM ACT Registration Deadline for the Feb. 11 Testing Date ER @ West Branch S/K W @ Hudson – 9:30 AM JV W @ Independence – 10 AM NO SCHOOL (Teacher Work Day) JH (B) BB @ Sigourney – 4:15 PM JV BB vs Sigourney – 6 PM BB @ Belle Plaine – 6 PM S/K W @ Albia – 6 PM S/K Bowling @ Sig. vs Washington – 3 PM Large Group Speech “Home Presentations” – Auditorium – 7 PM JH (G) BB vs HLV – 4:15 PM JH (B) BB @ HLV (Victor) – 4:15 PM S/K W @ Sig. vs Belle Plaine, No. Mahaska, Iowa Valley – 6 PM “Anything Goes” Contest – HS Gym – 7 PM Pep Rally – HS Gym – 2:15 PM BB vs Tri-County – 6 PM (Homecoming) Homecoming Dance – JH Gym – after game until midnight District Large Group Speech Contest @ Ottumwa High School S/K W Duals @ East Marshall – 10 AM S/K Bowling @ Fairfield – 11:30 AM JH (B) BB vs Montezuma – 4:15 PM JV BB @ Belle Plaine – 6 PM S/K W @ Sig. vs Pekin & Montezuma – 6 PM JH (B) BB vs Pekin – 4:15 PM BB @ Iowa Valley (Marengo) – 6 PM Dismiss @ 1 PM – PD Mtgs. JH (B) BB @ Tri-County (1 game) – 4:15 PM FFA Pre-Review Night @ Washington BB Quad @ Sigourney – 6 PM Keota JH Basketball Tournament – all day S/K Bowling @ Sig. vs Centerville – 9 AM SICL Wrestling @ North Mahaska – 10 AM IOWA Tests – Gr. 7-11 – mornings State Show Choir @ Keota – 3 PM IOWA Tests – Gr. 7-11 – mornings FFA Legislative Symposium @ Ankeny Enrichment Center JH (B) BB @ Highland – 4:30 PM BB vs English Valleys – 6 PM
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Church Services Bethel United Methodist Church
Pastor Nick Needham 319-329-6020 6 miles East of Sigourney on Highway 92. Website: thebethelumc.org Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Alive at Five every first and third Sunday at 5 p.m.
Holy Trinity Parish
109 N Lincoln St. Pastor Rev. Charles Fladung - 641-622-3426 Email - fladungc@diodav.org Deacon Jim Striegel – 641-634-2896 Bookkeeping – Bulletins – Secretary Kara Sobaski – 319-461-4501 Email – kmdotski@hotmail.com Parish Office Phone – 641-636-3883 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 New Year’s Eve and Day Saturday, December 31, 2016 @ 4 PM - Holy Trinity Keota Sunday, January 1, 2017 @ 8:30 AM - Holy Trinity Keota Sunday, January 1, 2017 @ 10:30 AM - St. Mary Sigourney
United Church of Faith
Pastor Michael Druhl 201 North Ellis Street, PO Box 208 Keota, IA 52248-0208 (641)636-3825 keotaucf@cloudburst9.net - email www.keotaucf.org - webpage Keota UCF – face book page Sunday Worship Service - 9 AM Youth Sunday School – 9:15-10 AM (3 year olds thru Kindergarten) Saturday, December 24 – Candlelight Service @ 7 PM Liturgist: Gina Bennett Usher: Margie Brinning Greeters: Judy & Carl Sigler & Jill Bader Candle Lighters: Judy & Carl Sigler Musicians: Jane Edwards & Janie Westendorf Sunday, December 25 – Worship Service @9 AM Wednesday, January 4 – Kids Club Administrative Session @ 7 PM
Grace Family Church
Rev. Dar Eckley, Pastor 23536 Hwy. 78, Box 64, Ollie S unday 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: 4 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Ollie Baptist Church
Gary Reeves, Pastor 641-667-2841 208 South 3rd St Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays: 9 a.m. Sewing and Quilting
Prairie View United Methodist Church
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
December 28- January 3 December 28- Ham with pineapple sauce, cheesy potatoes, mixed vegetables, oatmeal cake December 29- Chili Soup, cheese soup, vegetable jell-o, fruit December 30- Potato crusted fish, sweet potato puffs, cabbage slaw, pudding cup January 3- Liver and onions, mashed potatoes and brown gravy, lima beans and corn, cherry do-dads
Sigourney Senior Center Lunch Menu
Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, December 28: Baked chicken breast, oven browned potatoes, broccoli Normandy, blushing peaches Thursday, December 29: Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup, Spinach mandarin orange salad, diced pears Friday, December 30: Closed for New Year’s Monday, January 2: Closed for Christmas Tuesday, January 3: Spaghetti noodles, meat sauce, mixed green salad, assorted dressing, bananas, assorted yogurt Wednesday, January 4: Ham and beans, tomato spoon soup, cornbread, tropical fruit, pumpkin bar Milk, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, and Whole Grain Bread/Muffins, Margarine, and Skim Milk are offered with all meals. This menu provides a general balanced diet that meets the RDA’s/RIA’s for adults.
Keota Senior Center Lunch Menu
Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, December 28: Baked chicken breast, oven browned potatoes, broccoli Normandy, blushing peaches Friday, December 30: Closed for New Year’s Monday, January 2: Closed for Christmas Wednesday, January 4: Ham and beans, tomato spoon soup, cornbread, tropical fruit, pumpkin bar 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, December 28 Breakfast: No School Lunch: No School Thursday, December 29 Breakfast: No School Lunch: No School Friday, December 30 Breakfast: No School Lunch: No School Monday, January 2 Breakfast: No School Lunch: No School Tuesday, January 3 Breakfast: Whole grain pancakes, peaches, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Chicken wrap, romaine and tomato mix, rice pudding, steamed carrots, tropical fruit Wednesday, January 4 Breakfast: Cheese omelet, whole grain toast, orange smiles, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garden spinach salad, seasoned peas (9-12), French garlic bread, fresh grapes
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald’s Each year millions of dollars in unclaimed money are reported to the treasurer of state. All names listed are recently reported and have a value over $100, include stock or a safe deposit box. Unclaimed property can be forgotten savings or checking accounts, utility refunds or deposits, uncashed benefit checks, lost stock and abandoned safe deposit box contents. If your name is listed or you are an heir to one of the names listed, go to GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov. Enter the property ID number to see the specific property listed. Remember to search by name to see if there are other properties in your name. Enter your information to start your claim. You will receive an email with additional instructions. Treasure seekers may also write to State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319.
Search by Property ID and Name, then make your claim today on our recently updated website: GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov
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Early Deadline Office Closed There will be an early deadline for the Jan. 4, 2017 issue of the Keota Eagle. Please have your news items and ads in by noon on Thursday, Dec. 29.
Our offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 in celebration of the new year.
Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year!
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
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December 2016 Old Files By: Roger Richardson, Phyllis Wright, Karen Dickinson, Laurel Gifford, and Tomisha Sprouse.
2006 – 10 years ago Jim and Kim Tinnes donate (8) $25 gift certificates with four to be given away at County Line Mart and four to be given away at Keota Eagle Foods. Keota native Jered Sieren has graduated from the Program Magnetic Resonance Imaging at the University of Iowa. Matthew Osborne graduated from basic training of the United States Army. He is the son of Les and Cathy Osborne of Keota and Carol Osborne of Waukoma. Area students named to Dean’s List at Indian Hills Community College: Brandon Berg, Jaclyn Flynn, Ashley Flanegin, Anthony Williams, Elizabeth Morris. The Keota Education Foundation plans a new fundraiser: “Iron Chef Keota”. This is to raise funds for scholarships for the Keota High School Seniors. Ruth Zehr speaks to the students of KHS about the Holocaust. Santa letters from the kids at Keota Elementary flood the December 20th issue of “The Keota Eagle”. Keota Fire Department receives a grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation in the amount of $4,000 to go towards new chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive rated self-contained breathing apparatus units. 1996 – 20 years ago Marc Miller, son of June Miller, was recently promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Melissa Altenhofen recently traveled to England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Germany during a three week singing tour with the Iowa Ambassadors Music Group. St. Ambrose University held their fall sports recognition banquet where AJ Freeburg received his varsity letter for football. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Maplewood Manor and they even brought Comet with them! Residents enjoyed petting the ‘reindeer’ and receiving candy canes. The Dean’s List for Indian Hills Community College was release and those from this area on the list were: Randy Sieren, Neil Bombei and Jered Sieren. 1986 -30 years ago Winners announced for the Wilson Memorial Library Poster Contest: PreK and Kindergarten: Megan Hammes and Justin Cave; 1st and 2nd Grade: Gabe Altenhofen and Lindsay Bell; 3rd and 4th Grade: Melissa Greiner, Andy Dahlquist and Cory Wickenkamp; 5th and 6th Grade: Cari Lyle. Three inmates at the Keokuk County Jail in Sigourney broke out. The three men are Steven Tresslar and Richard Waggoner of Oskaloosa and Christopher Riha of Illinois. They were transferred from the Mahaska County Jail to Sigourney while the Oskaloosa jail was being remodeled. Scott Anderegg is a member of the Wartburg College Junior Varsity Basketball Team in Waverly. Farm and Home Drug was broken into recently and a large quantity of drugs was taken. Marshall John Stocker and the Keokuk County’s Sheriff Department are investigating. Six Russian Scientists involved in the Embryo Transplant Technology visited Maplehurst Ova Transplant Facility recently. The Keota Fire Department was called out to the farm occupied by Lindsay Greiner where a fire started near the fireplace. The firemen fought the blaze for three hours and there was considerable damage. Lindsay received burns on his hands and was treated at Washington County Hospital. Diane Herman named the new Harper Postmaster. Ms. Herman succeeds Rosella Johnston who has moved to Sperry, Iowa. 1976 – 40 years ago The Keota High School was once again broken into. The robber or robbers got away with nothing, but some damage was done in the recep-
tion area when they were looking for money and found none. Brett Slaubaugh is pictured with a coyote he shot while out hunting recently. The Keokuk County Court ruled that the Keokuk County Care Facility will be closed soon. Due to the facility not meeting standards the closing will be enforced. Joe Woltering reported 25 gilts stolen from his farm. Joe is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest of the culprits. Foos Ball Tournament for doubles and singles at the Harper House in Harper, Iowa. Looking for a gift idea? How about a subscription to “The Keota Eagle”? Only $5.00 for a year subscription! Keota Firemen were called out to the home of Mrs. Leon Hammes. Apparently a skillet was left on and some smoke damage occurred. It has been reported that several dogs from the Keota area have recently been poisoned. Leland Roegner, Kenny Snow, Tom Thompson, Mark DeLong, Doug Henderson, and Martha Malley have all reported that their dogs have been poisoned. Brad Wright was the winner of the bicycle that the Keota Community Club was giving away during a holiday drawing. The Long Branch will host a New Year’s Eve Party with a smorgasbord of food and “Ernie Lampe” as your entertainment. Peiffer’s Supper Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve Party with Chuckles the Clown for the kids at 3:00 p.m.free balloons and goodies. For Mom and Dad’s listening and dancing pleasure – “Double Tree” from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. New Year’s Eve Dance at the Keota Legion Hall starting at 9:00 p.m. with “The Offbeats”.
1966 -50 years ago Max Dye shot an 18- point buck last week. Attorney BJ Byrne at Tax School in Des Moines this week. Seven Boy Scouts along with Dr. Carmichael, Ed Woods, and Ned Gingerich went on a coon hunt recently. Pete Hahn was honored by Pioneer Corn Company for 10 years of service as a salesman. The Eagles lost to BGM 55-51. John Romoser had 13 points, Larry Sanders 12, Denny Lyle and Charles Geil each had 9 points. Elmer Greiner and Antoinette Lazio were married in Muscatine. The T.T.T. meeting was held at the home of Thelmae Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Greiner are having a closing out farm sale. 1956 – 60 years ago Miss Kate Glover celebrates her 86th birthday. She has served her community well and have been active in her church, a charter member of the PEO Sisterhood, coached dramatics at the public school for a great many years, and acts as a general book of knowledge for everyone. Community Club elects new officers: Louis Powell, President; Glen Quigley, Vice President; Corena Morris, Secretary; Forest Tucker, Treasurer. They will take office during the January meeting. I guess it is time to sign off for the year. Hope you all have a very prosperous and happy 1957 and thanks to all of you for your fine cooperation and support during 1956. My resolution? To catch bigger fish than ones I heard about in those stories that came back from summer vacations. That’s the only resolution I’m going to make. I know I won’t break that one. 1946- 70 years ago Train schedule to cut 3 per week, every other day due to the government rations of coal because of the coal mine strike. Last Thanksgiving Day Championship Football Game for the KeWash Conference.Wellman and Kalona tied for 2nd – West Chester won the conference. Brighton 3rd, Keota and Richland for 4th. December movies at the “Avon” Theater: “The Well Groomed Bride” and “Easy to Wed”. Thomassen’s SuperValu Store: Campbells Tomato Soup, 3 for 29 cents; Potatoes 10 pound bag for 39 cents; Beef Roast 39 cents per pound.
Dear Santa, Please bring me a pool table and a pencil box. Buster Fulton
1936 -80 years ago The Keota Community Club is sponsoring a Free Bargain and Gift Day on Saturday. There was an organ recital at the Keota Church of Christ on Sunday evening. The Princess Theater had a fire in the projection room on Thanksgiving Day in the evening. No one was injured. Wellman defeated Keota on Thanksgiving Day 21-0. Peter Greiner in the hospital in Ottumwa. Dr. Montegomery is taking good care of him. Mrs. Teresa Adam of Harper is seriously ill. CF Holmes Motor Company is promoting “completely new” 1937 Chevrolet. Peter Becker of Clear Creek sold and delivered hogs to Stewart Brothers last week. A year subscription to “The Keota Eagle” is $2.00 for a year. Will Green is having a Closing Out Sale. According to the Richland Clarion, Keota’s Athletic Bowl is one of the finest in the state. AA Clendenning has a special price of $137.25 for a new refrigerator. 1926 – 90 years ago Keota has Champion High School Football Team of Keokuk County for 1926. Limestone is plentiful in Keokuk County. Keota School is selling Christmas Seals. The Christmas Seal funds are used for distribution of literature on tuberculosis, heart disease, and other preventable diseases, public health nursing clinics and child welfare work. Mrs. CM Smith sends a check from Peoria, IL. Says keep sending the Eagle as it keeps her posted on events going on in her hometown. Fred Neuhart suffered a bad accident when he was thrown from a horse. His legs are paralyzed and it is feared he may be injured internally. The Chamber of Commerce is on the look-out for a suitable evergreen tree to serve as a Christmas tree on Broadway again this year. If any of our readers has such a tree of knows of one, notify AA Clendenning. JB Ochs clothes for the lad and his Dad, suggests you buy him a new suit or overcoat this year for Christmas. Christmas is only 3 weeks away – shopping early at AA Hulse and Co. we have a large line of merchandise and Christmas gift novelties to help you solve many gift problems! Keota now has a broadcasting station. It is at the Stewart Motor Company Garage. Using 7 watts it is sufficient to carry programs 1500 miles, but is plainly heard in this area. Singmaster and Sons shipped two carloads of horses out. The Percherons were going to California and Idaho. The Princess Theater is now showing “The Cowboy Muskateer”. Odd Fellows staged a game hunt but it wasn’t very productive. Lots of talk, but not many hunters as the Romine Team brought in 8 rabbits, Mattison Team brought in 7 rabbits and 30 pigeons, Bill Mound also brought in 17 pigeons. An error was reported last week that said a Sunday evening dance was held at the Arthur Ewing home. Such was not the case! Some young people gathered, but there was NO dancing or music. Mayor JG Ranous held court on Christmas morning. WH McAvoy from out of town was apprehended here while drunk. He was fined $25.00 which he could not pay and the sheriff from Sigourney came and got him. He will serve seven days in jail there. 1916 – 100 years ago Sheriffs Grimes and Richardson were here looking through our domestic affairs. We believe that they know a whole lot more about us than they pretend. Samuel Singmaster arrived from the big International Stock Show at
Chicago where the Singmaster family won first place on Lagos, third on Marjorat, first on Ivan, fifth on Nandow, first on Fairhope, and second on Keota Jalap. 20 cents off suits and overcoats at Moritz’s – “We are here to stay!” Probable that there will be 260,000 cars in Iowa in 1917. Enterprise Lodge No 159 IOOF elected the following officers: JM White, NG; William Mound, VG; AA McKoon, Secretary; JL McJunkin, Treasurer; EJ Lyle, Trustee for 3 years; Gus Hochstadtler, Trust-
ee for 2 years; CO Harris, Trustee for 1 year. Emerald Lodge has elected the following officers: Mrs. Ida McDaniel, NG; Mrs. Pearl Leech, VG; Mrs. Fay Thomson, Cor. Secretary; Mrs. Cora Conklin, Treasurer; AA McKoon, Fin. Secretary; Mrs. Ella Russell, Trustee for 3 years; Mrs. Matilda Brock, Trustee for 2 years; Mrs. Annie Reeves, Trustee for 1 year. Notice has been sent out by state officials that the law prohibiting children under the age of 18 years
old from driving automobiles will be rigidly enforced. The Princess Theater to present “Mrs. Danes Danger”, “The Girl from Frisco”, “Liberty”, “The Cub”, and “The Little Angel of Canyon Creek”. “An owl isn’t really the bird of wisdom. He merely looks wise and does nothing.” Lawyer Perry Tally from Sigourney was in town today and looking younger than ever! Keota Band Concert at the Princess Theater – come out for some entertainment!
Ten Movies in 2016 By Travis Fischer We made it. We’re mere days away from the end of 2016. I think we can all agree this hasn’t been the best year. Unless you are a Cubs fan, this is the year that we may just want to omit from the history books. That said, there were plenty of movies released in 2016. These are ten of them. Deadpool It only took eleven years, but Ryan Reynolds finally convinced Fox Studios to make a Deadpool movie. It was worth the wait. “Deadpool” might just be this year’s most important movie. In an age where even the horror movies are PG-13, it proved that there is still an audience out there for R-rated material. An R-rated super hero movie no-less. Gaining both critical and popular acclaim, along with becoming the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time, “Deadpool’s” success is validation for every comic book fan frustrated by risk-adverse studios. It’s good to see a passion project like this get rewarded. Now we just have to hope that the sequel doesn’t disappoint. Zootopia Far less risky, but no less fun, “Zootopia” continued Disney’s recent 3D renaissance. On the surface “Zootopia” seems like a cutesy movie about cartoon animals with a simple morality message about prejudice, but it’s actually rooted on a far more serious subject. The allegory isn’t perfect, but “Zootopia’s” plot is lifted almost directly from the crack cocaine epidemic of the late 80s and the racism that resulted. A pretty heavy subject for a movie about a cartoon rabbit. Captain America: Civil War As though “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” didn’t flop hard enough, “Captain America: Civil War” shows that you can pit hero against hero in a movie that still has a coherent plot, interesting characters, and more than a smidgen of levity. Even better, “Captain America: Civil War” is the rare example of a comic book movie that is better than its source material. Where the original comic book story was an incoherent mess, the movie presents the “security vs. freedom” argument in a much more consistent way.
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Ghostbusters: Answer the Call I gave Paul Feig every benefit of the doubt when I heard about this movie, but somehow “Ghostbusters: Answer the Call” ended up being even less funny than the already terrible trailer intended to promote it. Shockingly, Feig brushing everybody that didn’t like the movie off as a horrible sexist did not endear audiences. It turns out that you can’t shame people into the theaters and, thankfully, the movie lost enough money that it’s unlikely we’ll see Sony attempt to continue this botched attempt at a reboot. Star Trek: Beyond On the other hand, I gave “Star Trek: Beyond” no benefit of the doubt at all. The first two JJ Abrams movies are insults to the franchise and passing the reins to the guy that directed a Fast and the Furious movie did not seem like a step in the right direction. Such prejudices seemed to be confirmed by a trailer so dumb looking that even the movie’s writer’s disavowed it. Surprisingly, “Star Trek: Beyond” defied expectations. I wouldn’t say it was a great Star Trek movie, but it was certainly a step in the right direction. Who would have thought? Suicide Squad The contrast between “Suicide Squad” and “Deadpool” couldn’t be more clear. Where “Deadpool” was a labor of love with made with a clear direction and minimal studio interference, “Suicide Squad” was a mess that didn’t seem to know what it wanted to be. I am convinced that a good “Suicide Squad” movie was made, but too much of it was left on the cutting room floor to save it. It’s still currently the best movie in Warner Bros.’ DC Cinematic Universe, but tripping over that low bar isn’t saying much. Sausage Party On the surface, “Sausage Party” is a very kid-unfriendly comedy filled with raunchy humor, racial stereotypes, and food puns. Just below the surface, it’s even more raunchy humor, racial stereotypes, and food puns. But even further below that is one of the smartest movies about culture and religion
I’ve seen in recent memory. The movie presents an evenhanded look at the nature of religion and how believers and non-believers alike can communicate better with each other. Right before it presents and extended sequence of a food orgy. Kubo and the Two Strings If there’s any movie I regret not seeing in the movie theater, it’s “Kubo and the Two Strings.” Which is basically the same regret I have about any Laika film. The stop motion studio behind “Coraline,” “ParaNorman,” and “The Boxtrolls” consistently make amazing films and are consistently underappreciated. “Kubo and the Two Strings” may be their best movie yet, and may also be their biggest box office flop. One of these days I’ll remember how much I like Laika films when they’re actually in theaters. Doctor Strange Marvel Studios took a big risk with this one. Who would have thought audiences would go for a movie about a self-absorbed genius who gets critically injured and goes on a journey of self-discovery to ultimately become a super hero? Okay, “Doctor Strange” is essentially “Iron Man” with magic, but that’s okay. It doesn’t change the fact that it was a fun time. One might criticize Marvel Studios for being formulaic, but the formula works. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Let me be blunt. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is so good that it makes Episode VII look like a worse movie by comparison. All the little flaws in Episode VII you might have excused before suddenly seem bigger when put next to a movie that doesn’t have them. The movie’s third act in particular is everything I wanted out of the third act of Episode VII, but didn’t get. Gareth Edwards has raised the bar and hit JJ Abrams over the head with it. Hopefully Rian Johnson can live up to the new standard Rogue One has set for Episode VIII. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and is glad to be done with 2016.
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Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on January 9, 2017, at 8:31 a.m. in the Boardroom on the first floor of the Keokuk County Courthouse at Sigourney, Iowa, to consider the following proposal and make a decision thereon immediately after the public hearing: Keokuk County donate and transfer Certificates of Purchase at Tax Sale dated 06/17/2013 designated #2013175 and dated 06/16/2014 designated $+#2014228 to the City of What Cheer, Iowa, subject to the payment of costs related to doing so, consisting of publication costs, transfer fees (if any) and token property taxes; said Certificates of Purchase at Tax Sale pertaining to the following described real estate located in Keokuk County, Iowa, respectively, to-wit: Lots Two and Three in Block Ten in First Railroad Addition, an Addition to the City of What Cheer, Keokuk County, Iowa; and The ground comprising the former alley running in a northerly and southerly direction through Block 10 of First Railroad Addition, an addition to the town now City of What Cheer, Iowa; AND A part of Lot 1 of Block 5 of said First Railroad Addition and a part of former right of way of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company described as follows: Commencing at a point where the former right of way intersects with the East line of Lot 5 of Block 10 of said First Railroad Addition; running thence South to the North side of Washington Street; running thence West to a point due South from the West side of Block 10; thence North to a point where the said right of way intersects with the West side of Lot 2 of said Block 10; thence in a southeasterly direction along the former right of way to the point of beginning; EXCEPT A part of the former right of way of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company described as follows: Commencing at a point where the former right of way intersects with the East line of Lot 5 of Block 10 of said First Railroad Addition, running thence South to the North side of Washington Street, running thence West to a point where said line intersects with the southwest side of said right of way and being at the east end of Lot 1 of Block 5 of said First Railroad Addition, thence in a northwesterly direction along said right of way to a point due South from the West side of Block 10, thence North to a point due west from the north side of said Lot 5 of Block 10, thence due East to a point intersecting with the northeast side of said former right of way, thence southeasterly along said right of way to the point of beginning; AND Lot One and the West Half of Lots Two and Three, all in Block Four in Benjamin Casey’s Addition to What Cheer, Iowa. KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SK52
DECEMBER 19, 2016 The Keota City Council met on December 19, 2016, at city hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:34 P.M. by Mayor Anthony Cansler. Council members answering roll call were Davis, Westendorf, Hill and Conrad. Councilmember Greiner was unable to attend. City employees present were Slaubaugh, Frederick, Conrad and Osweiler. Amie Van Patten, The Keota Eagle; Matt Wildman, HR Green; Dan Flynn; Jim Tinnes and Fred Heisdorffer were also in attendance. Motion was made by Davis to approve the agenda, Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Frederick asked that his employee evaluation be done in closed session per Iowa Code 21.5.1.i. Motion was made by Westendorf, seconded by Hill to go into closed session for Frederick’s employee evaluation. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”-Hill, Davis, Conrad &Westendorf; “Nays”-None; “Absent”-Greiner. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Meeting went into closed session at 6:34 p.m. Motion was made by Westendorf to close the closed session and go back into open session, Conrad seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”Hill, Davis, Conrad &Westendorf; “Nays”-None; “Absent”-Greiner. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Mayor Cansler called the regular meeting back to order immediately following the closed session at 6:43 p.m. Slaubuagh asked that his employee evaluation be done in closed session per Iowa Code 21.5.1.i. Motion was made by Conrad, seconded by Westendorf to go into closed session for Slaubaugh’s employee evaluation. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”-Hill, Davis, Conrad &Westendorf; “Nays”-None; “Absent”-Greiner. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Meeting went into closed session at 6:43 p.m. Motion was made by Davis to close the closed session and go back into open session, Hill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”Hill, Davis, Conrad &Westendorf; “Nays”-None; “Absent”-Greiner. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Mayor Cansler called the regular meeting back to order immediately following the closed session at 6:46 p.m. Slaubaugh presented the following for the public works report. A backboard of a basketball hoop at the south park is broken. He has looked into the cost of replacing the backboard in two different ways; the council ask that he get prices to replace it with steal, too. The pump on the street sweeper was leaking, so a new pump
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was purchased for it. The building at 602 East Broadway has been removed. Tremmel Backhoe was in town unhooking water and sewer services to the buildings that have/will be taken down. The sewer department’s truck will be getting new tires. The starter and pump on the snow plow will be getting replaced due to now operating properly. He did the inspection with the DNR for the water main project on Broadway/Davis. He pushed the snow on Sunday and there is about 70% of the salt/sand left. The school maybe using the scaffolding for a project. Motion was made by Conrad to approve the public works report, Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Matt Wildman, HR Green, informed the council that the reduced size Sagar System has been approved by the DNR which will save the city about $500,000. The final numbers are have been obtained yet, but they are working on them. He will get the process to get the project started with the new system and hopes to have it ready for bid in the late spring on 2017. Motion was made by Davis to approve the second amendment to the contract with HR Green, Conrad seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Conrad, seconded by Westendorf to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Dan Flynn inquired about if the criminal investigation Officer Conrad was conducting on him threating to break out 2 properties windows last fall was completed. Officer Conrad said the investigation is completed since the victims don’t want to pursue any further. Flynn inquired about why Officer Conrad quoted Jim Tinnes and Marcus Galindo in this investigation. Officer Conrad informed Flynn that he is not going to discuss any open or closed investigation in an open meeting, but will discuss this with him in a private conversation if he would like at a later time. Mayor Cansler asked Flynn if this answered his question; Flynn said it did. Officer Conrad presented the following police department report. He issued no citations. There were thirteen complaints and service calls he responded to: theft, two suspicion, five assist/service, civil dispute, three animal and domestic abuse. Things have been slowing down and he has been using his vacation. He addressed a person driving a four-wheeler on city streets pulling a sled behind it at night with no lights. The person will keep this off of city streets. Councilman Conrad asked about the incident when a dog bit another dog. The owner of the dog that attacked will be paying for the other dog’s vet bills; which is what both
parties agreed to. Motion was made by Conrad to approve the police departments report, Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Jim Tinnes explained his building permit to the council; he would like to build a 40x48x16 cold storage shed. Motion was made by Westendorf to approve J.Tinnes building permit, Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. The council discussed what information they would like on the paver at the VFW Memorial site for Officer Douglas Bell. They agreed to include his title, full name and end of watch year. Motion was made by Conrad to approve the wording on the paver as follows “Marshal Douglas Paul Bell, End of Watch 1976,” Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by Davis to approve Resolution 2016-25: A Resolution Providing for the Financial Support of the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission, Hill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”-Hill, Davis, Conrad, & Westendorf; “Nays”-None; “Absent”Greiner. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Davis informed the council that the draft for Ordinance 257 was not completed due to more information needed from the council. Attorney Flynn will be at the next council meeting to have these questions answered so the draft may be completed. Motion was made by Davis to approve the payment of bills listed below, Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Conrad went over the actions that are being taken on 111 North Green Street. He has done a pre-walk through inspection and given the property owner all the issues he sees that need to be corrected before an inspection is done. Dickinson and he will do an actual inspection of the property. This will allow for the property owner to address any questions he has with either party to ensure everything is corrected before it is rented. There is to be no one occupying this property until the inspection is done and issues cited corrected. 401 East Keokuk Avenue, Apt B. is about ready to be rented out again; Conrad has been working with the manager of this property, too. There will be a budget meeting for revenues on January 9th at 6:30 in city hall, budget meeting for expenses on January 23rd at 6:30 in city hall and a pool meeting on January 30th at 6:30 in city hall. Motion was made by Hill seconded by Westendorf to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:14 P.M. The next regu-
lar scheduled council meeting will be on January 3, 2017, in city hall at 7 p.m. MAYOR ANTHONY CANSLER ATTEST: CITY CLERK NIKI OSWEILER CITY OF KEOTA DECEMBER 19, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING FOR PERIOD DECEMBER 6, 2016 -DECEMBER 19, 2016 NORMA J RICHARDSON, PAYROLL $40.43 BAUGHMAN, MELINDA, PAYROLL $76.02 BYERS, NANCY, PAYROLL $184.15 CONRAD, DOUGLAS L., PAYROLL $1,719.88 CONRAD, KEITH, PAYROLL $1,385.02 DAVIS, KATHRYN A., PAYROLL $1,101.94 FREDERICK, CRAIG, PAYROLL $1,140.31 GREINER, MATT, PAYROLL $743.42 HAMMES, TOMISHA, PAYROLL $775.93 HILL, RODNEY, PAYROLL $713.02 OSWEILER, NICOLE, PAYROLL $1,112.08 SLAUBAUGH, KEVIN L., PAYROLL $1,280.12 WESTENDORF, SCOTT, PAYROLL $711.09 AFLAC $325.54 CONRAD AND FREDERICK INSURANCE ALLIANT ENERGY $3,903.75 NOV. GAS & ELECTRIC FOR ALL DE AREA 15 REGIONAL PLANNING COMM $464.14 17-18 DUES ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY $27.30 LIGHT AND TOGGLE FOR SNOW PLOW BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD $6,117.40 HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ALL EMPLO COUNTY LINE MART, LLC $268.36 FUEL FOR POLICE & SWR, POLICE FARMERS CO-OP ASSN $360.87 FUEL FOR ALL DEPT AND POSTAGE IOWA ONE CALL $26.10 SEPT/NOV LOCATES KUENSTER HEATING & AIR LLC $250.55 FURNACE CHECKS FOR CITY HALL, RIVER PRODUCTS COMPANY $78.60 ROAD STONE FOR WTR PLNT SITLER’S SUPPLIES, INC. $120.43 LIB LIGHT BULBS STATE HYGIENIC LAB $707.00 NOV. WTR & SWR SAMPLE TESTING WINDSTREAM $238.38 DEC PHONE/FAX ALL DEPT FLYNN LAW OFFICE $770.00 SEWER EXTENSION LIBERTYVILLE SAVINGS BANK $0.50 DEC ACH FEE FOR AUTO W/DRAW EFPT-AUTO W/DRAW $2,512.45 1ST HALF DEC SS/MED/FED W/HOLD TOTAL $27,154.78 K52
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Joe Heinrich presents Debbie Hinnah with award
County Farm Bureau honored for excellence Debbie Hinnah was presented Keokuk County’s Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines Dec. 6-7. IFBF Vice President Joe Heinrich made the presentation to Hinnah. Keokuk County Farm Bureau re-
ceived 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, communications, and strengthen the county Farm Bureau.
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Many people feel the dawn of a new year provides an opportunity to clean the slate and begin anew. That notion can be applied in various ways, including around the house. Cleaning the slate at home may involve reducing clutter around the house. Clutter can gradually overtake a home’s interior, turning a once pristine home into one overwhelmed with nonessential items. Clearing a home of clutter can seem like a monumental task, but the following tips can help homeowners and apartment dwellers make the year ahead clutter-free. • Scan important documents and save them on a computer. Some documents cannot be discarded, but that does not mean they have to be stored in bulky file cabinets or desk drawers. Scan important documents such as medical receipts or tax returns and save them on your computer where they won’t take up any physical space. Purchase an external hard drive as a safety net where you can store backups of important documents in case a computer crashes and cannot be rebooted.
• Thin out DVD and CD libraries. Thanks to streaming services and digital music players, DVDs and compact discs have become somewhat obsolete. Discard or donate DVDs that you can just as easily stream through your television, and convert compact discs to digital files that you can play on your computer and MP3 players, ultimately donating the discs and clearing space. • Purchase furniture that doubles
as storage. Storage ottomans and benches can help clear common areas and bedrooms of clutter such as blankets and bed linens that can make rooms feel more claustrophobic. Storage furniture might not get excess items out of the house, but such furnishings can create a more comfortable, welcoming environment. • Switch to e-statements for bank documents and utility bills. Paper is
a big contributor to household clutter. That’s still the case even though many adults now pay the majority of their bills online. When given the chance to choose between paper or e-statements, opt for the latter so bills and bank statements don’t pile up on your desk or throughout your home office. If you still want to keep important bills and bank statements, download them to your computer and keep them in a designated folder on your desktop. • Adopt an “out with the old, in with the new” mantra. Resolve to discard old items after purchasing new ones or receiving birthday or holiday gifts. Hanging on to old items because they can still function and serve some utility is a recipe for a cluttered home. Anytime you or a family member brings a new item into your home, make sure the item it’s replacing finds its way out the door. Clearing clutter is a goal for many people at the dawn of a new year. As intimidating as clutter can seem, discarding it is easier than it may appear.
New Year’s celebrations across the globe
rounding buildings. The Sydney waterfront adds to the celebratory ambiance.
Much of the world rings in the new year in grand fashion. Celebrations may include fireworks, concerts and, of course, champagne. But while there might be common elements to New Year’s celebrations regardless of geography, the parties can vary greatly depending on where celebrants happen to be. The following are some of the more raucous places in the world to ring in the new year. New York, NY Times Square is in the heart of midtown Manhattan and is a sight to behold any time of year. But the New Year’s celebration in Times Square is a truly unique event that many people insist they must experience at least once in their lifetimes. Each year, roughly one million revelers gather at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, so anyone planning to attend the celebration should aim to get there long before midnight if they want to see the famed ball drop.
London, England New Year’s waterfront celebrations are not exclusive to Sydney, as London also hosts celebratory fireworks displays along the River Thames. When the fireworks are finished exploding from the tower around Big Ben, one of the world’s most recognizable tourist attractions, the magic then continues at another of London’s famous landmarks, the London Eye. Fireworks explode from the famed ferris wheel as Londoners ring in the new year in style. Paris, France Fireworks dominate the Parisians’ celebration of the dawn of a new year. The world renowned ChampsÉlysées is lined with revelers who can’t wait to catch a glimpse of the fireworks that explode from the Eiffel Tower at the stroke of midnight.
Sydney, Australia Fireworks fanatics who can’t make it to the City of Light might want to book a trip down under to Sydney. Each year, revelers in Sydney gather to witness awe-inspiring fireworks displays that explode from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and some sur-
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil New Year’s revelers who want something slightly different might want to try Rio, where residents take to the beaches to celebrate the dawn of a new year. Flowers are thrown into the waves at the stroke of midnight before the city erupts into parties loaded with dancing and music.
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Eagles extend win streak with victory over BGM 75-67 Stout about his team’s performance. The Eagles once again had a very good, and even, distribution of scoring, as four Eagles scored in double-figures. Cole Stout was a mere point away from also being in double digit’s Tuesday. It was a dogfight as both teams’ shot well from the field. Keota had 16 assists on 24 field goals made on the evening as a team. They also did get ten blocks against BGM as well as eight steals, so the defense wasn’t terrible, as BGM scored 30 of their points from behind the arc on ten of 24 from 3. Keota had a lot of turnovers on the night, which also kept BGM in the game and made it difficult for the Eagles to fly past BGM in this game. It was a 28-25 Keota lead at the
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Basketball Standings SICL East Standings, BOYS Team Record Keota ........................ 6 - 2 - 0 Belle Plaine .............. 5 - 4 - 0 Sigourney ................. 4 - 4 - 0 Iowa Valley, Marengo... 2 - 4 - 0 Tri-County, Thornburg .. 1 - 7 - 0 English Valleys ......... 1 - 8 - 0 SICL Standings, GIRLS Team Record Lynnville-Sully .......... 9 - 0 - 0 Sigourney ................. 8 - 0 - 0 Montezuma ............... 6 - 2 - 0 Belle Plaine .............. 7 - 3 - 0 North Mahaska ......... 6 - 3 - 0 English Valleys ......... 3 - 3 - 0 Tri-County, Thornburg .. 4 - 5 - 0 BGM, Brooklyn ......... 3 - 5 - 0 Iowa Valley ............... 3 - 5 - 0 HLV, Victor ................ 2 - 6 - 0 Colfax-Mingo ............ 2 - 7 - 0 Keota ...................... 0 - 10 - 0
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in a 22-12 hole at the half. Their defense continues to be good, but they have had trouble this season putting points on the board. After the third quarter the score was 3213 after Keota was unable to get any offense going mustering just one point in the quarter. Keota falls to 0-10 on the season with the loss as they head into the break. They will look to get things back on track and see if they can get a few wins under their belts after the break. Their
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half, and a slim 49-47 lead for the Eagles after the third. Keota outpaced BGM to the tune of 26-20 in the fourth to take the 75-67 victory. Hunter Wilson was the leading scorer for the Eagles with 21 points; he also added three boards, four assists, two steals and three blocks. JD Stout was good as well scoring 14 and adding four boards. Avery Conrad had 12 points and ten boards. Jacob Wickenkamp had ten points, five boards, eight assists and two steals. Cole Stout had nine points and two assists. Keota moves to 6-2 on the season and won’t be in action again until January 3 against North Mahaska.
Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor BROOKLYN- Keota’s girls basketball program continues to struggle in the 2016-2017 season as they remain winless after their game against BGM on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Lady Eagles continue to fight hard even when they have found themselves down early in ball games this season. Keota fell behind 15-8 after the first quarter, and found themselves
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Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor BROOKLYN- The Keota boys were on the road at BGM on Tuesday, Dec. 20 where they were able to extend their winning streak to six games. The last time the Eagles fell victim to a loss was in late November when the season began. This was a sort of bitter sweet win for Keota, as their head coach, Dan Stout, pointed out, as the Eagles played somewhat poorly defensively, but still were able to come away with a hard-fought victory. “We didn’t close-out on their shooter’s, we have been playing really well defensively, but tonight (not so much). We need to get better defensively, but we still feel really good about this road conference win.” Said
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