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E-NP returns to traditional class structure in 4th and 5th grade By Rick Patrie News Editor E-NP SCHOOLS – Earlier this month teachers in the 4th and 5th grades came to the Eldora-New Providence School board asking that the class structure in those two levels be returned to a format that might be more recognizable to parents who went to school a generation or more ago. Some time back, the district had, on the advise of the then-staff gone over to a format which was a little more like what you find in the upper grades of middle school and in high school. There kids had multiple teachers during the day, moved between classrooms and engaged with teachers working in their own academic specialty. But during its December 12 meeting the board approved the request by current 4th and 5th grade teachers to switch from what was termed ‘departmentalization’ to what were termed ‘self contained’ classrooms.
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Essentially what that means is a return to a classroom where the bulk of the child’s schooling day is done under one instructor. There will still be some specialized course presentation by the mix of teachers in the 4th and 5th grade levels – according to their areas of expertise – but the emphasis will be on children spending the bulk of their day with one instructor. Teachers said they believed there would be less time lost to switching between classrooms and they also told board members they felt the tighter relationship between one teacher and one class had advantages all around. On another scheduling matter the board also voted in favor of a abbreviated open campus proposal where students in the high school (at the senior level) could be allowed absence from the school facility during the first and last periods if they had no classes scheduled, but only during their final semester in school.
Ingvert Appel, Jim and Norene Johnson, Linda Sizemore, Doris Kallem and JoAnn Kadolph at Dorothy Senior Center for weekly exercise classes for senior citizens.
Foundation promotes fitness GRUNDY CENTER – Two local senior centers are benefiting from Community Health Grant funds awarded by the Grundy County Memorial Hospital Foundation, including Dorothy’s Senior Center in Eldora. The grants are awarded to non-profit organizations, schools, and local government to support overall improved health in the service area of Grundy County Memorial Hospital. The Senior Citizen exercise
programs sponsored by the Northeast Area Agency on Aging at Dorothy’s Senior Center in Eldora and the Grundy Community Center in Grundy Center received grant funds to purchase new digital video players and televisions in order to continue regular exercise classes for local senior citizens. The free exercise classes focus on maintaining balance and strength for seniors, thus improving independence and overall health.
Close to fourteen individuals attend the exercise sessions three times a week at Dorothy’s Senior Center, but according to the grant application, the center’s large older television was showing wear and the DVD player stopped working so the grant was needed to purchase new equipment so the exercise class can continue. Grant funds were used to purchase the new DVD player and TV and used for exercise classes for the first time last week.
Community Health Grants are administered by the hospital Foundation to support projects that impact access to health care, wellness initiatives, prevention, and chronic disease management in communities served by the hospital. The next deadline for Community Health Grant requests is March 1, 2017. Grant materials may be found at www.grundycountyhospitalorg, Ways to Give, or contact GCMH_ Foundation@unitypoint.org.
Eldora native and author finds her audience by Rick Patrie News Editor CLEMONS – Under the heading of something special beneath the Christmas tree, check out this mother’s gift to her children. Karla Ridpath, born and raised in Eldora, says one of her lifelong dreams has come true. She has written a children’s story and it has been published. It is available online through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, BAM, Archway Publishing Bookstore, a division of Simon & Shuster, or by contacting Karla Ridpath. The story, Grandma Kardi and the Story Tree-A Tale of Make Believe, is about a story-telling Grandma who spins make believe for her grandkids. The story is written for preschool children and early readers in mind, but adults can certainly love the story and illustrations, too. Ridpath has plans for two more books that feature the stories of her alter ego, Grandma Kardi. There is Grandma Kardi and the Story Tree – A Tale of the Broken Snowflake Factory and Grandma Kardi and the Story Tree – A Tale of Princess Marigold. These stories will be
By Rick Patrie News Editor ELDORA – The rules never change. They are always a little like real estate, matters of location and timing. Yes, it is time to find the first baby born in the Eldora locality in 2017. And who ever that is, stands
published individually later in 2017. And you can get a chance to see the stories in print too. She will be doing several book signings in the area in the next few months. Karla says she is thrilled by the support and encouragement that she has received for this book from the area people, communities and libraries. She lives with her husband, Bill Getting, on a small acreage near
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Clemons with a goat, chickens, potbellied pig, and 2 dogs, Blanche and Finley. The place insures there should long be a source of new inspirations. This is sort of a her second life as a writer. The first was when her children, now in their 40s – but once little and learning to read – needed a little encouragement. Mom writing seemed an excellent way to stimulate their study. So, she began to write stories herself. She wrote for the small audience in her own home, and never thought much about trying to publish or reach out beyond. And of course, there was the time involved. She was busy at work too, vice president of sales at RaymondDonco in Albion. But, Karla is in touch with her audience now. And you can guess what they look for in a good story, when you consider that one of her books was about a ‘broken snowflake factory.’ She says she will work just as hard at the writing now as she worked at Raymond-Donco. So expect a lot more imagination finding a space on the book shelves.
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Seeking first baby of 2017 to take home a lot of presents from merchants who are participating in the annual first baby of the year contest. A host of sponsors have offered gift greetings again this year. The winner is the first baby born to parent who lives within 15 miles of Eldora. To be eligible the parents have
to contact the Eldora Newspapers, phone 641-939-5051 and do so within 48 hours of the birth of the child. You need to furnish the child’s name, address and names of the parents, the time of birth and place of birth, the sex of the baby and the baby’s weight. It is not necessary for the birth to occur in the Eldora
area, but the parents have to have an address within 15-mile radius of the city. Check page 10 of this edition for full list of the gifts they are offering and the rules of the contest. Sponsors include American Family Insurance, Greenbelt Home Care, Hardin County Savings Bank, Hy-Vee, Medicap, Panda One,
Care Initiatives, Green Belt Bank, Fareway, Clemons Hardware and the Eldora Newspapers. Remember, timing is everything, so if you are expecting around the first of the year, give us a call at the Eldora Newspapers so we can make you clear on all the rules of the contest.
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Seasonal classes at Hansen Family by Rick Patrie News Editor IOWA FALLS – It is all about the children at Hansen Family Hospital during the coming season of outreach classes to the community. The departments of Community Health and Education at Hansen Family Hospital have released their list of community events and health education classes. Heartsaver CPR – January 10, 2017 – 6:00 PM Sibling Class – January 10, 2017 – 6:30 PM Prepared Childbirth Class – January 17, 2017 – 6:00 PM Nutrition for Pregnancy – January 19, 2017 – 6:30 PM Infant CPR Class – January 24, 2017 – 6:00 PM Breastfeeding Class – January 31, 2017 – 7:00 PM Pre-registration is required for most classes and some fees may apply. For class details or to register, please visit www. hansenfamilyhospital or call Julie Carolus at 641-648-7014.
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Extension and Farm Bureau shared a 2016 birthday
by Rick Patrie News Editor HARDIN COUNTY – They were born part of the same generation, 4-H and the Extension Service. Both came out of the very early 1900’s when farmers were starting to value university science and the value education for their children. Born separately, but destined for a long partnership. As a result, here in Hardin County 4-Hers and extension service staff are in the middle of celebrating 100 years – of extension – and no better place to make the presentation of honors than when the Hardin County 4-H program got together for their annual awards night in November. And yet another familiar group figures in the story, too: The Farm Bureau, albeit not known as the farm bureau quite yet, but all the same a organization of farmers interested in establishing a tie to Iowa State University. So when they remember the birthday of extension service here in Hardin County, they are counting the years of that close relationship between the service and its biggest single project 4-H, and recalling how the then Hardin County Farm Improvement Association was there to push along the establishment of the service as well. Darwin Miller who came on with extension back in 1997, notes that in a few years the Farm Bureau and Extension sort have parted, organizationally. But he says it was a very, very good-natured separation. When the then-Improvement Association hired its first extension agent, the distinction between the private and public was fuzzed. All that the newspapers of the time recalled was that they were very happy with Mr. Ben Walker, who came to Hardin County from the Ames university, and became the original extension service.
FB honors its Hardin chapter
A few days ago, during the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) 98th annual meeting in Des Moines, the Hardin County Farm Bureau office was recognized for 100 years of service. Pictured to the right is Mrs. Deb England, 2016 President of Hardin County Farm Bureau with IFBF Vice President, Joe Heinrich and IFBF President, Craig Hill. The first county Farm Bureau was organized in Clinton County in 1912 by farmers who wanted to expand the resources available for area farmers. That year, Scott County, Black Hawk County and Muscatine County also formed local Farm Bureau groups. This attention to bringing resources to rural America began in 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt appointed a Country Life Commission. The commission established county agents to help educate farm families on crop and livestock production, as well as the principles of healthy home living. The Extension Service and County Farm Improvement Associations helped bring this information to Iowa farmers, but many people felt that farmers needed more and this led to the creation of the county Farm Bureau system in Iowa. This is the fifth year for the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to celebrate this award. Each year until 2029, IFBF will award a medallion to county Farm Bureaus as they reach the century mark. Hardin County Extension Council members were presented with a plaque in recognition of “100 Years of Extension in Hardin County” by Robert Dodds, ISUEO Assistant Vice-President for County Services and Rich Wrage, Region 8 Extension Education Director, at the annual Hardin County 4-H Awards Night. 230 4-H members, families, and guests were in attendance. The event was held in the Youth Building at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Eldora.left to right: Darwin Miller, Francis Fritz, Val Cook, Scott Bahr, Jo Duncan, Jennifer Mitchell, Jeff Roll, Rich Wrage, Allen Tibbs, and Robert Dodds)
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by Rick Patrie News Editor HARDIN COUNTY – The Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation (HCCEF) is looking toward and early February deadline for applications for grants in 2017. “Over $90,000 will be given out in grants to projects that enhance the quality of life for our Hardin County citizens,” says Jerry Kramer, HCCEF Grant Co-Chair. Applications are available on the HCCEF website at endowhardincoiowa.org and on the Hardin County Extension Service website at www.extension. iastate.edu/hardin/. A paper copy may be requested by emailing: endowhardinco@gmail.com or call/ text 641-373-1379. Deadline for grant applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 with grant recipients
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By Rick Patrie News Editor HARDIN COUNTY – The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of community youth. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division to educate local retailers and enforce Iowa laws on the products. Since its inception in 2000 the statewide compliance rage is now about 91 percent. I-PLEDGE puts an emphasis on retailer training. Clerks who usefully complete an online training course and then pass an exam will become certified, and this means their employer has an affirmative defense against civil plenty if the certified clerk makes an illegal sale. It is a way to educate clerks about how to react and refuse illegal product sales. Hardin County deputies will therefore be conducting compliance checks on local establishments as part of the program. Underage customers, under law enforcement supervision will enter businesses and try to by tobacco and alternative nicotine and vapor products and clerks who make
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The state says it has a roughly 90-plus percent compliance rate when it checks retailers for seeking proper id on under age customers. The Hardin County Sheriff’s office has joined in the statewide effort this year. The project actually stresses education and preparing clerks who handle sales rather than punishment for infractions, authorities say. the illegal sale will be cited on the spot. Criminal penalties for selling to minors include: $100 find for first, $250 for second and a $500 fine for third and subsequent offenses. But law informant says citations are the goal, but instead to educate clerks about the law. In the spring of 2000, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) began the I-PLEDGE Tobacco Enforcement and Training Program. The I-PLEDGE Retailer Training is offered online at no costs. After successfully passing the final test, participants will receive a printable certificate. The certificate is valid for a period of two years. Establishments choosing to participate in I-PLEDGE Retailer Training are granted that
affirmative defense, which may be used once in a four-year period. A business may avoid civil prosecution if a tobacco, alternative tobacco or vapor product sale-to-minor occurs in their establishment. In order for the business to take advantage of the affirmative defense, the employee guilty of the violation must have been I-PLEDGE certified prior to the time the offense occurred. Only the business is eligible to avoid civil penalty, the guilty employee will still be subject to a fine and his/ her certification will be revoked. However, the training may be retaken for recertification. In addition to retailer training, enforcement of Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor laws is also part of the I-PLEDGE program. Enforcement is conducted in partnership with state, county,
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Annual poetry anthology features well known local writer By Rick Patrie News Editor HARDIN COUNTY – A familiar name is among poets who have been published in Lyrical Iowa, the annual anthology comprised of poems by Iowa writers of all ages. Long time Steamboat Rock resident, now of Iowa Falls, and long time educator in the local schools and with Ellsworth Community College, Kay Roelfsema once again
joined the list of published. According to editor Lucille Morgan Wilson, the new volume contains 351 poems chosen from almost 2,200 entries from all but ten of Iowa’s counties. They were works ranging in age from kindergartners to near centenarians, from over a hundred cities and towns. The winners are showcased in the new 173 page bound book. The Iowa Poetry Association is
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or local law enforcement agencies. ABD contracts with agencies for compliance checks at all tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product retail outlets located within their jurisdictions. The ABD for each compliance check conducted makes reimbursement. Retailers receive monthly notifications of compliance checks conducted at their establishment and those found to be in non-compliance are urged to fortify their efforts to eliminate tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products sales to minors. During FY15, 91 percent of Iowa retailers were in compliance with Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product sales laws – 9 percent of Iowa’s retailers sold tobacco products to minors during the last round of compliance checks.
the projects annual sponsor. It is a not for profit group whose purpose is to promote and maintain an interest and appreciation for poetry among Iowans. That and to encourage selfexpression through verse among its admirers. The association has nearly 400 members across the state, but being a member is not required to submit works for possible publication.
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Public Record Flashback Friday Taking a look back at local history from previous editions of the Eldora Newspapers. Compiled by Rob Maharry. Five years ago this week-2011 • What many people may not know is that retiring E-NP school superintendent is, in a way, making a journey back to his first calling— leaving education after well over 30 years and returning to the ministry. Nichols will be taking a post at a church in Carlisle as he renews a vocation from his early days out of college. He had pastured a small church in Newton before he really set out on a career in teaching and later in school administration. He worked as a school principal and finally as a superintendent at a northeast Iowa school before coming to E-NP six years ago. • Somewhere Charles Dickens is nodding approval. The entire student body and much of the staff at South Hardin High School took a cue from Ebeneezer Scrooge—post-ghosts and made Christmas merry all over town. It was a whole day of Christmas at the high school Thursday, with students fanning out for caroling around the community, gathering gifts, wrapping gifts, distributing gifts to needy kids, even turning the home economics classroom to the task of making Christmas meals for 37 shut-ins in the Eldora and surrounding area. 10 years ago this week-2006 • The two boards of the EldoraNew Providence and the HubbardRadcliffe schools agreed with unanimity on several reports from study committees drawn up to iron out the smaller details of whole grade sharing between the two schools starting next fall. In terms of meshing the curriculum of the schools and finding common ground on the high school curriculum, it was indicated that a great deal of that project was already mandated by state academic requirements, which will mean that by 2011, the high schools in the state will have to have four English, four math, three science and three social science courses going toward graduation. But there remained, nonetheless, all the details—of graduation credits, courses, sequences of courses and matters impacting student honors and recognitions—to be ok’d. Two months of work by several committees, seeking a synthesis of the H-R and E-NP programs, made much of this routine for the boards of education last Monday. • The American Red Cross in Waterloo says it is making an effort to begin reaching out to communities from which it has been absent in the last several years. So, this past week, with the help of staff and students at the E-NP schools, they launched what they hope will be a new series of blood drives in the area. The Red Cross blood collection agency goes by the name BadgerHawkeye because of the WisconsinIowa region from which it collects. The crew in Eldora last week included Margie Lynch, her husband Richard, Carol Suha and Ann Kies, and they came with the help of E-NP school nurse Jenny Lu who helped coordinate the event that actually began with contacts between E-NP high school principal and the Waterloo Red Cross. 25 years ago this week- 1991 • Eldora is one of 12 communi-
ties from across the nation to be selected to participate in “The Search Communities,” an innovative rural community development program sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. During a meeting here last week, Pioneer officials reported that as a chosen community, Eldora will have an opportunity to send a 12-member team to a series of three intensive workshops over a one-year period focusing on needs assessment, leadership development, economic development, action planning and implementation and resource gathering. The three task oriented workshops will give community leaders an opportunity to be trained and assisted by knowledgeable experts in rural and community development. The first session is set for March 7-11 in Chicago. • The value of farmland in Iowa increased an average of only $5 an acre during 1991, according to the annual Iowa State University survey of land values. And in Hardin County, the value of rural farmland went down $16 an acre over the previous year, or a one percent decrease. The per-acre land value in Hardin County for the 1991 survey showed the price at $1,562, compared to $1,578 for the 1990 survey. Hardin joins with 11 other counties in the central Iowa area, which shows the least amount of decline over the 12-month period- 0.2 percent, or $3. The 1990 figures shows average price per acre at $1,479, compared to $1,476 for the 1991 survey. 50 years ago this week- 1966 • Plans are being finalized for the construction of a new $225,000 grain elevator at the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Hubbard. Marvin Nygaard, manager of the elevator, said that the footings had already been poured for the concrete elevator, which will be 160 feet high. Full-scale construction is to start next spring. General contractor for the elevator, which will be similar to the new one at the Lawn Hill Co-op, is the K.E. Iberson Co. of Minneapolis. • The farm population and number of farms in Hardin County as well as in the state of Iowa continues to decrease, according to the Annual Iowa Farm Census for 1965 released this past week. According to the report, the farm population in Hardin County at the end of 1965 was 6,428, a decrease of 390 persons from the 1964 figure of 6,818. Since 1950, the farm population of the county has decreased by 1,583 persons from that year’s total of 8,011. • The Eldora area was busy Wednesday and Thursday digging out of a nine-inch snowfall, the first major snow of the year. All types of equipment were used to remove the snow. The nine-inch snow was more than Eldora received in snowfall the entire winter last year and was the first major storm since March 1965 when the area was buffeted by a blizzard. Near blizzard conditions prevailed Wednesday night as strong northwesterly winds caused drifting. The Sheriff’s office reported that roads in the county Thursday morning were 50 to 100 percent ice packed and snow covered.
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ELDORA – Held over and running through Thursday, Jan. 5 is “Moana,” rated PG. This week’s feature will be shown in 2D with regular priced admission. This movie is a fantasy/action film. Run time is one hour, 53 minutes. Storyline: A sweeping, CG-animated adventure about a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her an-
cestors’ unfinished quest. During her journey, Moana meets the oncemighty demi-god Maui, and together, they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds. As always thanks to our volunteers. We can always use additional volunteers at the theatre, so please come in and sign the book or give us a call at (641)939-3522.
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Lynda L. Risse, 74
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Lynda L. Risse, 74, of Hubbard, went to her heavenly home on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, surrounded by her family, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa after an almost two-year battle with cancer. Lynda will be laid to rest at the Alden Cemetery and a Memorial Celebration of Life is planned for a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Boeke Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Lynda Louise (Bushman) Risse was born October 6, 1942 in Huxley, Iowa to Ervin and Josephine (Lutterman) Bushman. She was raised by her grandparents, Joseph and Lillie Lutterman on the Lutterman family farm in rural Buckeye, Iowa where she received her education from Iowa Falls High School. Lynda worked various jobs throughout her life, finally retiring from the workforce in 2007, after more than 20 years with the United States Department of Agriculture, Center for Veterinary Biologics. She took great pride in her work, and during her career with the USDA she received numerous awards recognizing her hard work and dedication to the agency. On March 27, 1971, Lynda married the love of her life, Dennis Risse of Hubbard. After marriage they lived in Huxley and Iowa Falls, before finally settling on the Risse family farm south of Hubbard. Lynda and Dennis have one daughter, Denise, born August 30, 1972. Lynda cherished life on the farm. She loved the outdoors. She enjoyed gardening, and tending her flower beds, horseback riding, camping, golfing, and working beside Dennis in the fields during planting and harvest. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and attending her grandson’s various athletic and music activities. Those left to cherish Lynda’s memory are her husband, Dennis of Hubbard; daughter, Denise (Greg) Macdonald and grandsons Dustin and Jayden of McCallsburg; brother Jim (Marlene) Bushman of Crystal Lake, Iowa; and sister Kay (Sam) Rader of Poulsbo, Washington. Lynda was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph and Lillie, parents, Ervin and Josephine; a sister, Ann Bushman; and brothers Bob Bushman, Mike Bushman, and Bill Bushman.
Dorothy’s Senior Center
1306 17th Ave., Eldora Phone 858-5152 Weekly menu - program Open to all persons 60 years of age or older NOTICE: To order or cancel an A or B meal we must know by 12:30 p.m. the day before the meal. Call 858-5152 to make your reservation. If there is no answer, leave a message on the answering machine. Dorothy’s Senior Center is available to rent in the evenings, Monday through Friday and also all day Saturday and Sunday. Call (641)8585006 for reservations. MONDAY, JAN. 2 Menu A - Meatloaf with gravy, whipped potatoes, green peas, wheat roll/margarine, pears. No alternate. 8:30 a.m. - Exercise Noon - Meal TUESDAY, JAN. 3 Menu A – Beef spaghetti sauce, spaghetti noodles, green beans, garlic toast/margarine, peaches Menu B – Chicken cacciatore, spaghetti noodles, green beans, garlic toast/margarine, peaches Noon – Meal 12:30 p.m. - Bingo WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4 Menu A – Potato crusted fish, garden rice medley, mixed vegetables, multi-grain bread/margarine, fruited gelatin, tartar sauce Menu B – Southwest chicken, salad, pasta salad, crackers, fruited gelatin, salad dressing 8:30 a.m. - Exercise
Noon – Meal; Prayer and Devotion - Mike Brost; Program - Harold Newton - Piano; Workers - Lutheran THURSDAY, JAN. 5 Menu A – Pork loin with gravy, red potatoes, cabbage, cornbread/ margarine, fruit cocktail Menu B – Swiss steak, red potatoes, cabbage, cornbread/margarine, fruit cocktail Noon – Meal FRIDAY, JAN. 6 Menu A – Hamburger patty, lettuce, tomato and onion, baked beans, coleslaw, wheat hamburger bun, apple crisp, ketchup Menu B – Baked chicken breast, lettuce, tomato and onion, baked beans, coleslaw, wheat hamburger bun, apple crisp, mayo 8:30 a.m. - Exercise 10:30 a.m. - Bingo 11:15 a.m. - Blood pressure Noon – Meal * * * COATS Schedule Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.; and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. For morning rides, call between 8:30 and 9 a.m. For afternoon rides, call between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Please call only on the day that the service is needed at 858-5729.
News from Ivester
Sunday, January 1 Sunday School will be held as usual at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. Potluck will be 1/2 hour after worship ends. Directory A picture directory is being compiled. Please schedule your picture session with the Beck Brunk family for Sunday, January 1 or 8. Friendly Forum Please RSVP to Lyle and Marlene Neher if planning to attend on January 2 at noon.
January 1 Sunday School will resume at 9:30 a.m. 2 cents-a-meal collection will be taken. Communion will be celebrated. January 4 Wednesday night Bible Study and Prayer Meeting will resume every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. beginning on January 4. Condolences Sympathy is extended to Carol and Gary Peters. His father, Fay Donovan Peters passed away recently.
Jerrold W. Welden Revocable Trust to Douglas P. and Kathleen E. Haverkamp, husband and wife, 11-4-16, Lot “O” and E 1/2 Lover’s Lane on West, Estes Park Add., Iowa Falls 7A Investments, LLC to Tracy A. Houck, 11-1-16, Pt Lot 13, Auditor’s First Plat, Iowa Falls Summit Farms, L.L.C. to William H. Bossenberger Revocable Trust
and Shirley J. Bossenberger Revocable Trust, 10-26-16, W1/2 SW1/4 8-89-20 Shawn D. and Mari Beth Toomsen, husband and wife to Adam Klaver, single, 10-27-16, Pt SE1/4 NW1/4 9-88-20 Adam Klaver, single to Aaron L. Wykle and Amanda J. Gimzo, 11-816, Lot 9, Miller’s First Add., Alden Dell D. Conrad, single to Marlene H. Conrad, 11-14-16, Lots 3, 7 & 8
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Dean Allen Groeneveld, 86 Dean Allen Groeneveld, 86, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, Iowa. Funeral services for Dean were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29th at Center Street Baptist Church in Marshalltown. The family greeted friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the church. Memorials may be designated to Center Street Baptist Church or to Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.pencefh. com. Dean, the son of John J. and Tillie (Lindaman) Groeneveld, was born May 27, 1930, in German Township, Wellsburg, Iowa. He graduated from the Eldora, Iowa High School, Class of 1947. Dean had served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. On January 6, 1952, Dean was united in marriage with Helen Pearl Weaver at the Church of Christ in Union, Iowa. They had lived in Texas, Georgia and Eldora, prior to moving to Marshalltown. Dean had devoted his life to his wife, children and family. He was employed as a meat cutter and floor specialist. He worked for F&M Bank as a facilities manager. Dean was a longtime member of the Center Street Baptist Church in Marshalltown. He belonged to many area garden clubs such as Marshalltown Garden Club, Russ O’Harra Hosta Society and Central Iowa Day Lily Society. Those left to honor Dean’s memory include his three daughters and sons-in-law: Sandra and Bob Mullen, of Marshalltown, [grandchild, Aaron (Angie) Polley, great grandchildren: Kalyn and Hunter; grandchild, Megan (Ben) Johnson, great grandchildren, Grace, Chloe and Kate]; Denise and Bill Bogan, of Union, [grandchild, Jeni (Steven) Longwell, great grandchildren, Chris, Nathan and Jeanette; grandchild, Genya (Cory) Clemons, great grandchildren, Taylor and Ella, grandchild, Telea (Brad) Wiener, great grandchild, Elijah]; and LuAnn and Bruce Lawrence, of Marshalltown, [grandchildren: Lindsey Lawrence, Reece (Jen) Rose and Lona (Andrew) Bradbury, great grandchildren: Cody, Emma and Lillian]; and his son, Darin Groeneveld (Theresa Williams), of Marshalltown; his sister-in-law and many nieces, nephews and friends. Dean was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen, on March 27, 2011; his brother, Leslie “Bud” Groeneveld; his sister, Lavera Boelman; a daughter, Lynn Marie, at six months of age and a great granddaughter, Aliysha Longwell.
Donna I. Richards, 90 Donna I. Richards, 90, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at the Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Grundy Center. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Harlington Cemetery in Waverly. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice. Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com. Donna was born on February 13, 1926 in Ackley, Iowa. She was daughter of Fredrich and Helene (Detmer) Hesse. She attended St. Paul Lutheran Parochial School in Waverly, Iowa and graduated from Waverly High School. Donna worked at the Lutheran Mutual Insurance Company and the sugar factory in Waverly, Iowa, where she met her husband Ward. She was united in marriage to Ward C. Richards, Sr. on January 20, 1945 at the Methodist Church in Waverly, Iowa. Together they welcomed six children into their family. They spent their married life farming in many communities in central Iowa. While raising six children, she was a hard worker, with a large vegetable garden, with a pansy bed, roses and raspberries. She was a dedicated helpmate to her husband, Ward. Donna also worked outside the home as a cleaning lady for local households. She then became a CNA and worked for a care center in Fredericksburg, Iowa and later in Grundy Center, Iowa. Donna was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church in Grundy Center. She was a member WSCS and taught adult Sunday School. Donna had beautiful soprano voice and sang for many church services, weddings and funerals. She was also a member of the Chancel Choir. Later in life, Donna was a cancer survivor of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Donna is survived by her children Lois (Howard) Hollander of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, Kathryn Morrison of Trenton, Missouri, Joan (Stanley) Schneider of Haslet, Texas, John W. (Merri) Richards, II of Waterloo, Iowa, Freddie J. (Connie) Richards of Melcher Dallas, Iowa, Ward C. (Lorraine) Richards, Jr. of Grundy Center, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brother Dr. Charles F. (Anne) Hesse of Coralville, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother Opal Chestnut Hesse, husband Ward, Sr. and her grandson Mark Schneider.
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eldora-New Providence CSD TENTaTIvE agENda ELdOra-NEw PrOvIdENCE CSd dECEmBEr 22, 2016 – 11:30 a.m. SUPErINTENdENT’S OffICE “Embracing today’s challenges, preparing for tomorrow’s world.” 1.0 Meeting Called to Order 2.0 Discuss/action agenda motion to approve the agenda.
3.0 District Business 3.01 Discuss/action Bid for Upgrade to High School Building automation System motion to approve the bid from Baker group to purchase a Niagara N4 PC 8 IOT Controller system for $18,714. 4.0 adjournment – 11:54 a.m. (Index – Dec. 30, 2016)
and E 1/2 Lot 6, and S. 16 ft. Lots 1 & 2, Blk 10, Steamboat Rock Veryl Hammond, single to Dennis C. Peterson, single, 4-2-12, Parcel B in NW1/4 SW1/4 3-86-19 Howard T. and Nancy C. Hill, husband and wife to Breeze Hill Farm, LLC, 11-20-15, Pt SW1/4 SW1/4 W. of River 15-86-19; SE1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4 and SE1/4 NE1/4 Ex. Ry and NE1/4 Ex Ry and Pt SE1/4 SE1/4
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Northey reviews key issues facing Iowa Agriculture in 2016 Iowa Ag Secretary also notes economic challenges, progress on water quality, expanded renewable fuel retail options DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today 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. 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,” Northey said. 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 November 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 supports 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, 7 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 underground 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,” Northey said. “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.”
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Steamboat Rock Baptist
All year round we invite you to join us in celebrating God’s love. Our doors are always open to those whose hearts are open to His word. May you and yours enjoy a truly blessed week. We hope to see you soon in church!
ELDORA Congregational United Church of Christ Corey Larson, Pastor 1209 12th St. (641) 939-3113 SUNDAY 10 a.m., Worship
First Assembly of God
Steve Neumeyer, Pastor Edgington Ave. & 4th St. (641) 939-7788 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship & Children’s Church 6:30 p.m., Evening Service
First Baptist
Mark Chapman, Pastor 1307 3rd St. (641) 939-2366 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., Evening Worship
St. Mary Catholic
Fr. Anthony Kruse, Priest 614 Washington (641) 939-5545 Sister Connie Howe, R.S.M., Pastoral Associate SATURDAY - New YeAR’S eve 4 p.m., Mass, St. May, Ackley 6:30 p.m., Mass, St. Mary, Eldora SUNDAY - New YeAR’S DAY 8 a.m., Mass, St. Patrick, Hampton 10:30 a.m., Mass, St. Mark, Iowa Falls
United Methodist
Vicki Reece, Pastor 1415 12th St. (641) 939-2057 SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., Praise Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m., Traditional Worship
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St. Paul Lutheran
David Splett, Pastor Bruce Zimmermann, Visitation Pastor 1105 Washington (641) 858-2464 SATURDAY - New YeAR’S eve 6 p.m., Hymn Sing and Communion worship SUNDAY - New YeAR’S DAY 6:30 & 7:30 a.m., Lutheran Hour 8:30 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Classes 9:30 am., Worship/Communion
BAngOR Matt Bishop, Pastor 1260-B Hopkins Ave (641) 486-5434 SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., Prayer Group 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School
HUBBARD St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Matthew W. Rueger, Pastor 116-124 S Iowa St. (641) 864-2672 SUNDAY 9 a.m., Christian Education 10 a.m., Worship Rochelle Swenson, Pastor 115-123 S. Illinois St. (641)864-2625 SUNDAY 10 a.m., Worship
Zion United Church of Christ Laura Renault, Pastor 201 E Chestnut St. (641) 864-2600 SUNDAY 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
BUCKEYE Cottage Community Church Ken Nason, Pastor 20042 Co. Hwy. D41 (515) 855-4361 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship
IVESTER Ivester Church of the Brethren
St. Paul Lutheran
Michael Kearney, Pastor 408 Berlin Ave. (515) 855-4240 SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School
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Paul Shaver, Pastor 25056 E Ave. (641) 858-3879 www.ivesterchurch.org SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, 10:30 a.m., Worship
LISCOmB Church of Christ
Blue Collar Community Church
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Ward Richards, Pastor SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., Worship
Salem United Methodist
Bangor-Liberty Friends
Troy Ralston, Pastor 109 West Center St. (641) 485-5743 SUNDAY 9 a.m., Worship
Methodist Church
Ralph Norman, Minister 403 State Street (641) 496-5424 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, 10:30 a.m., Worship
Brown-Hurst Insurance Agency
Honey Creek New Providence Friends Justin Weber, Pastor 604 Cherry Dr. (641) 497-5333 SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., Fellowship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
OWASA Owasa Methodist
Ward Richards, Pastor SUNDAY 9 a.m., Bible Study 10 a.m., Worship Service For cancellations listen to KIFG 95.3 FM
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Faith Evangelical
Andrew Johnson, Pastor 26902 Cty. Hwy. S-27 (515) 899-7816 SUNDAY 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Fellowship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School for all ages
Our Savior’s Lutheran 601 Isabella St. (515) 899-2247 SUNDAY 9 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School
St. John United Methodist
Margaret Aiseayew, Pastor 207 Amanda (515) 899-2327 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship
Zion Lutheran Church
13171 330th St., rural Radcliffe SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship
First Christian Reformed
Dan Brouwer, Pastor 12419 18th St. (641) 869-3305 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday School Bruce Zimmermann, Pastor S. Washington at 6th St. 600 6th (641) 869-3911 SUNDAY 9 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School
St. Paul Lutheran
Jonathan Schuler, Pastor 404 Commercial St. (641) 486-2449 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship 6:30 p.m., Evening Service
Community Church Rick Schill, Pastor 402 3rd St. (641) 486-5469 SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship
Union Church of Christ
St. John Lutheran
Victoria Shepherd, Pastor 16553 H Ave (641) 869-3992 SUNDAY 8:15 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship
Rick Schill, Pastor 501 Commercial St. (641) 486-5596 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship Hour
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Community Church
Jim Hartman, Pastor 812 Irwin St. (641) 486-5470 SUNDAY 9 a.m., Worship Service 10:15 a.m., Sunday School
Hardin County Savings Bank Eldora
Member FDIC
939-3407
Hy-Vee Food Store 858-2005
Fidelity Abstract & Title Company Eldora - 858-5496
Calvary Baptist
Rev. Matthew Nuiver, Pastor 608 S. Adams (641) 869-3633 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday School 7:00 p.m., Evening Worship
Green Belt Bank & Trust
Eldora - 939-5051
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United Reformed Church
Creps-Abels Funeral Home
Eldora Newspapers
Mark Andersen, Pastor 617 E 4th (641) 869-3316 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday School
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“eldora’s Leader in Long-Term Care” 1510 22nd St., Eldora 939-3491
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Wellsburg Reformed
Michael Brost, Pastor 401 Market (641) 868-2292 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Fellowship
Eldora Nursing & Rehab Center
Member FDIC
Michael McLane, Pastor 13607 D Ave. SUNDAY 8 a.m., Worship
First Presbyterian
Eldora - 939-3404
Chad Johnson (641) 858-2181 905 Edgington Ave. Eldora
St. Peter’s Country Church
Harrison Lippert, Pastor Bryce Roskens, Associate Pastor 107 2nd (641) 868-2458 www.steamboatbaptist.org SUNDAY 8:45 a.m., Traditional Service 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Contemporary Service
Eldora - 858-2361
Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
“Your rehabilitation specialists” 2313 15th Ave., Eldora 858-5422
Public Record Hardin County Magistrate The following citations were issued in Hardin County. Karina Velasquez, Hampton, driving while license under suspension. Margaret DeBoer, Sheldon, no valid driver’s license. Cora Rodgers, Hampton, speeding. Shanna Clark, West Des Moines, operation without registration card or plate. Amy McJunkins, Pettus, TX, speeding. Broch Travis, Anderson, SC, speeding. Stephen Allen, Houston TX, speeding. Elizabeth Jones, Omaha, NE, no valid driver’s license and failure to provide proof of financial liability insurance. Amy Johnson, Cedar Falls, speeding. James Becker, St. Paul, NE, speeding. Marissa Stocks, New Providence, speeding. Mark Bahr, Hubbard, speeding. Marjorie Tometich, Boone, speeding. Matthew Steding, Steamboat Rock, speeding. Calista Fynaardt, Grinnell, speeding. Nicholas Nehring, Iowa Falls, failure to maintain or use safety belts and failure to provide proof of financial liability insurance. Danyelle Cole, Des Moines, speeding. Ashley Kelley, Waterloo, speeding. Carrie Garrard, Iowa Falls, failure to maintain or use safety belts.
Reece Nunez, Iowa Falls, speeding and failure to provide proof of financial liability insurance. Gregory Wirtz, Waverly, failure to comply with safety regulations. Gerver Rodriguez-Valenzuela, Perry, windshield and window requirements. Matthew Schilling, Grundy Center, failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way. Michael Solland, Albert Lea, MN, speeding. Travis Lumley, Aplington, failure to maintain control. Jeffrey Thatcher, Union, speeding. Michael Branham, Milford, speeding. Belmain Gonzalez-Torrijos, Oelwein, no valid driver’s license. Scott Caldwell, Moline, IL, speeding. Blake Lanser, Pella, speeding. Jonathon Martin, Marshalltown, speeding. Christina Rempe, Eldora, speeding. Jessica Benton, Des Moines, speeding. Scott Helgeson, Lake Mills, maximum gross weight violations and maximum group axle violation. Jonathan Swanson, West Des Moines, speeding. Lauren Harter, Waterloo, speeding. Makenna Meyer, Iowa Falls, speeding. Dylan Johnson, Iowa Falls, speeding. Jayden Thelke, Iowa Falls, open container in a motor vehicle. Cody Sleiter, Webster City, no valid driver’s license.
Bradley J. and Karen E. Anderson, married to Bram Devin and Rebecca Lynne Dougan, married, 10-22-16, Parcel B in SE1/4 SE1/4 6-86-22 Jeffery G. and Renee S. Dubberke, husband and wife to Ronald J. and Kristine M. Vandenbroeke, 10-30-16, Parcel A in SE1/4 NE1/4 11-86-22 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Assoc. to Zalmay Niazy, 10-29-16, Lot 4, Blk 6, Ellsworth & Jones Park Add., Iowa Falls Dale E. and Gena M. Vinsand,
married to Levi P. and Rebecca M. Cook, married, 11-11-16, N. 1186 ft. E. 296 ft. SE1/4 36-87-22 Charles M. and Donna M. Lawler, husband and wife to Charles M. and Donna M. Lawler, husband and wife, 11-17-16, Pt E1/2 SWfrl1/4 7-86-19 Charles M. and Donna M. Lawler, husband and wife to Charles M. and Donna M. Lawler, husband and wife, 11-17-16, Pt S1/2 SE1/4 19-86-19 L. Marilyn Hill, single to Jason A. Evans, single, 11-11-16, Pt Outlot “E”, Radcliffe
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Hardin Co. Board of supervisors HARDIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES – DECEMBER 21, 2016 WEDNESDAY – 10:00 A.M. Chair lance granzow called the meeting to order. also present were supervisors Ronn Rickels and Reneé mcClellan; and BJ Hoffman, Justin ites, Chris Wieting, Jessica lara, Daryl albertson, micah Cutler, Dave mcDaniel, machel eichmeier, Rob maharry, lori Kadner, linn adams, mary swartz, and nancy lauver. the Pledge of allegiance was recited. Rickels moved, mcClellan seconded to approve the agenda as posted. motion carried. mcClellan moved, Rickels seconded to approve the minutes of December 14, 2016. motion carried. Rickels moved, mcClellan seconded to approve the December 21, 2016 claims for payment. motion carried. Chris Wieting appeared before the Board to discuss a name change for Hardin County trail Commission, new Board members, and gave an annual update. no action was taken at this time. mcClellan moved, Rickels seconded to approve the discharge of sarah mcDaniel, sheriff’s office, effective 9/12/2016. motion carried. mcClellan moved, Rickels seconded to approve the discharge of Jill Kirkpatrick, sheriff’s office, effective 9/12/2016. motion carried. mcClellan moved, Rickels seconded to approve the discharge of Kelly Reisinger-steinfeldt, sheriff’s office, effective 9/12/2016. motion carried. mcClellan moved, Rickels seconded to approve the discharge of toni Woodley, sheriff’s office, effective 9/12/2016. motion carried. Rickels moved, mcClellan seconded that the Board’s organizational meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on January 3, 2017. motion carried. mcClellan moved, Rickels seconded to approve the mental Health advocate interim agreement with marshall County. motion carried. Rickels moved, mcClellan seconded to gather more information and table action until next week regarding purchasing a 2017 F-150 pickup and trading or selling the current pickup. motion carried. Utility Permits: Rickels moved, mcClellan seconded to approve the iowa Dot utility permit application submitted by mediacom for the purpose of installing underground coax cable along the west right of way of state Hwy 65 from Cadet Road, north 3,062 feet, located in section 1 & 12 of Hardin township. motion carried. secondary Roads Department: none. other Business: none. mcClellan moved, Rickels seconded to adjourn until December 28, 2016. motion carried. /s/lance granzow /s/Jessica lara lance granzow, Chair Jessica lara Board of supervisors Hardin County auditor (index – Dec. 30, 2016)
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No. 6 agWSR girls 7-0 at break, Bowling Scores Cougars clipped at buzzer by WV
by Scott Bierle Sports Editor FAIRBANK- The fourth quarter decided wins for the AGWSR girls’ and Wapsie Valley boys’ basketball teams during conference cross-over action here last Thursday. The sixth-ranked in Class 1A AGWSR girls closed the contest with a 19-6 fourth and pulled away from Wapsie to win 49-36. In the nightcap, a buzzer-beating three-point goal lifted the host Warriors over the Cougars, 49-48. AGWSR GIRLS STAND 7-0 The AGWSR girls reached the holiday break unbeaten with Thursday’s 13-point win, climbing to 7-0. AGWSR earned the victory, battling back from a 26-20 halftime deficit to pull even at 30s through three and then dominated the fourth.
The Warriors enjoyed the lead at the break after taking the second period, 17-8. The Cougars allowed just 10 second half points with four in the third and the fourth’s six. “We struggled with their physical play in the first half and didn’t rebound very well in the first half,” said AGWSR coach Laurie Gann. “We fixed that and adjusted to their type of play in the second half, playing much stronger and rebounding better.” The Cougars’ balanced scoring was led by Aubrie Fisher at 13 points and three of the team’s five three-balls. Maddie Brandt scored 11 points, Mariah Jimmerson nine and Addi Johnson eight. Brandt, Jimmerson and Taryan Barrick all collected six rebounds with five for Johnson, while Fisher and Mandy Willems dished four assists and Willems had four steals. Wapsie fell to 2-6 with the loss.
Senior standout Nathan Karsjens netted a team-high 18 points for the Cougars and needing just four points, reached the 1,000 point milestone in the first quarter. Jay Janssen added 11 points for AGWSR and both Janssen and Karsjens hit three triples as the team had eight. Brent Janssen chipped in six points and Tate Hofmeister five. Along with Rundquist, Jake Lien had 12 points for the 4-2 Warriors and Kirk Drew eight. Karsjens is the sixth cager from AGWSR to reach 1,000 points after Josh Meyer, bothers Adam and Cory Viet, Jory McDowell and Josh Bagley. By seasons, Karsjens scored 228 points (9.1 average) as a freshman, 375 (16.3) as a sophomore, 337 (16.9) as a junior and in fourth games this campaign 74 for an 18.5 average. The AGWSR girls and boys are back in action Monday (Jan. 2) at Janesville and then Tuesday (Jan. 3) against G-R at Reinbeck.
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Released Thursday, Dec. 22 CLASS 1A 1- Springville, 2- Turkey Valley, 3Exira/Elk Horn Kimballton, 4- Colo-NESCO, 5- Kee, 6- AGWSR, 7- Marquette, 8- Newell-Fonda, 9- Glidden-Ralston, 10- Burlington Notre Dame, 11- Grandview Christian, Easton Valley, 13- Kingsley-Pierson, 14- Sidney, 15- LynnvilleSully. CLASS 2A 1- Iowa City Regina, 2- Treynor, 3Western Christian, 4- Central Decatur, 5- Mount Ayr, 6- Panorama, 7- North Linn, 8- Pella Christian, 9- Van Meter, 10- Rockford, 11- Interstate 35, 12- Cascade, 13- IM-Manning, 14- Mediapolis, 15- Bellevue. CLASS 3A 1-Pocahontas Area, 2- Sioux Center, 3- Union High, 4- Cherokee 5- Center Point-Urbana, 6- Crestwood, 7- Mount Vernon, 8- Clear Lake, 9- Davenport Assumption, 10- West Marshall, 11Shenandoah, 12- Central Lee, 13- Carroll Kuemper, 14- Monticello, 15- Algona.
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Scoring by Quarters: AGWSR 12 8 10 19 -49 Wapsie Valley 9 17 4 6 -36 agWSR scoring – aubrie Fisher 13, Maddie Brandt 11, Mariah Jimmerson 9, addi Johnson 8, Mandy Willems 6, Taryan Barrick 2. Threepoint goals: Fisher 3, Willems 1, Jimmerson 1.
1,000 POINTS- Senior Nathan Karsjens of the AGWSR boys’ basketball team reached the career 1,000 point milestone, scoring 18 points against Wapsie Valley last Thursday. state Banzhaf. Rundquist, a sophomore, retrieved the basketball after a missed shot and made the game-winner to cap a game-high 21-point performance. Banzhaf noted the Cougars (5-1) missed the front end of two one-andone free throws and had two turnovers in the final two minutes. “The bottom line is we didn’t execute.” AGWSR finished just 2-of-8 on free throws to Wapsie’s 11-of-17 as Rundquist went 7-of-9.
Business & Professional Directory KARSJENS HITS MILESTONE The AGWSR boys suffered the season’s first loss as Wapsie Valley’s Paul Rundquist sank a controversial three-point goal from the top of the key at the buzzer. In question was both if it was a two or three-point goal and if the shot was released in time, according to AGWSR coach Russ Banzhaf. “We can’t put ourselves in that situation. Basically we controlled the game, but let them hang around. We have plenty to learn from and will see how this motivates the team,”
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Scoring by Quarters: AGWSR 15 12 12 9 -48 Wapsie Valley 9 10 17 13 -49 agWSR scoring – Nathan Karsjens 18, Jay Janssen 11, Brent Janssen 6, Tate Hofmeister 5, alex Hames 3, aaron Roelfs 3, Mason eilderts 2. Three-point goals: Karsjens 3, J. Janssen 3, Hames 1, Roelfs 1.
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Monday, Jan. 2 AGWSR Girls/Boys Basketball at Janesville, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 South Hardin Boys Basketball vs Iowa Falls-Alden at Eldora, 6:15 p.m. AGWSR Girls/Boys Basketball vs Gladbrook-Reinbeck at Reinbeck, 6:15 p.m.
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by Scott Bierle Sports Editor ELDORA- Dayton Balvanz of Eldora was one of six University of Louisiana-Monroe football players to receive individual honors by the Sun Belt Conference recently. Senior transfer punter Dayton Balvanz was named to the league’s AllNewcomer team. Balvanz booted 63 punts over the Warhawks’ 12 games this season, finishing the year averaging 41.0 yards per punt. He tallied 12 kicks of 50 yards or more, while he pinned the opposition inside the 20-yard line 24 times. His season-long 54 yard punt came at Auburn, while he also kicked 53 yard punts against New Mexico, Georgia State and Louisiana this past fall. ULM was Balvanz’s third college stop after he kicked for two seasons at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls for two years and then spent one season at the University of Missouri. Balvanz was the back-up punter at Missouri and decided to transfer. He made visits to Montana State, Buffalo University in New York and University of Louisiana-Monroe. “I decided on ULM because of the warm weather, coaching staff and
football environment. It is a lot like Iowa, but warmer,” said Balvanz. The Warhawks finished 4-8 this past fall and 3-5 in the Sun Belt that was won by Georgia Southern. Two of ULM’s non-conference games were at the University of Oklahoma and Auburn University. “It was crazy, especially at Oklahoma. They just added additional seating in the stadium and the crowd was wild. You really just have to concentrate on your job,” noted Balvanz. He noted the Oklahoma game was one of his best of the past fall with a 46.9 average on eight punts that covered 375 yards with the longest 52 and three inside the 20. Balvanz noted he has had contact with 12 NFL teams and plans on attending a couple kicking camps this spring. “The dream is to kick in the NFL,” stated the Green Bay Parker fan. “Net average, kicking the ball to the right or left and putting the kick inside the 15 or 10 yard line are big in the NFL,” he added. Balvanz is the son of Renee Balvanz and Lynn Balvanz and a 2012 graduate of South Hardin High School. He plans on graduating from ULM this spring in business/marketing.
SOUTH HARDIN 8TH BOYS- Pictured are members of the South Hardin eighth grade boys’ basketball team for the 2016-17 campaign. Front row, left to right, Garrison Tripp, Mason Hanson, Dante Dolash, Nolan Gehrke, Simon Rehnblom, John Walters.
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Second row, l to r, Kael Carr, Tristan Marcomb, Trent Schwandt, Brock Lu, Sawyer Higgason. Back row, l to r, coach Paul Miller, Brady Riley, Beau Butler, Jesse Rowe, Joseph Kroeger, coach Craig Halfpop.
SOUTH HARDIN 8TH GIRLS- Pictured are members of the South Hardin eighth grade girls’ basketball team for the 2016-17 campaign. Front row, left to right, Rachel Rosanke, Cora Frohwein, Emma Spieker, Josie Raska. Second row, l to r, Madison Maifeld, Faith Owens. Back row, l to r, Shelby May, coach Beth Culp, Mary Brady.
ULM PUNTER- Dayton Balvanz of Eldora was the punter for the University of Louisiana-Monroe and named to the Sun Belt’s AllNewcomer team. Balvanz averaged 41.0 yards on 63 punts.
SOUTH HARDIN 7TH BOYS- Pictured are members of the South Hardin seventh grade boys’ basketball team for the 201617 campaign. Front row, left to right, Christopher Kohart, Waylen Butler, Dorado Diaz, Jacob Goldstine, Hector Torres, Nick Terry, Corby Tomlinson-McBeath, Wyatt Hollingsworth. Second row, l
SOUTH HARDIN 7TH GIRLS- Pictured are members of the South Hardin seventh grade girls’ basketball team for the 2016-17 campaign. Front row, left to right, Addison Heubner, Kassidy Winter, Zaielah Newman, Lanei Vinson. Second row, l to r, Morgan Havens, Caylie Kosanke, Emma Salvo. Back row, l to r, Rylee Nelson, coach Beth Culp, Gwen Cole.
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