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Ida Grove Mayor Morris Hurd submitted his resignation, effective immediately, on Jan. 4, a day after the Ida Grove City Council rejected the reappointment of City Clerk Edie Ball during the Jan. 3 council meeting.

Hurd, who met with Ida County Courier newspaper staff on Thursday, Jan. 5, stated Ball was the main person for the city and, with her depature, he felt he couldn’t do his job as mayor. “It’s impossible to do my job without her. She was the main one and, without her, I don’t feel I could do my job,” Hurd said.

The vote came following the motion to appoint Ball as city clerk, made by Councilman Jeff Buehler and seconded by Doug Clough. Hurd asked for discussion, but no councilmen offered any. And, when asked by Hurd for all those in favor, the room stayed silent. Hurd then asked again who was in favor of her reappoinment, but, again, was met with silence.

He continued with the vote, asking for those who were opposed to her reappointment. He was met with a unanimous vote of opposition from all councilmen. At that point, Ball stood and announced she was leaving.

Ball then asked to be escorted out of the meeting by City Attorney Peter Goldsmith. Goldsmith escorted her to her of ice to gather her belongings, and she then left, leaving keys to city hall with the mayor.

Ball simply commented before her depature, “I do want to say, it’s been a pleasure working for the city.

It’s unfortunate that it has to come to this end.”

Goldsmith also commented on her dismissal,

“Edie felt this was going to happen this evening. She came to me and asked for advice on how to ind her successor. Class act.”

Discussion was held on the operations at city hall.

City Employee Heather Sweeden was present at the meeting. She is now the only employee at city hall. The council made it very clear that everything would be done to make this process as easy on her as possible. It offered her other city employees to assist in daily operations while the search begins for a new city clerk.

“The city clerk is the most important position in the city. And, we can’t be without a city clerk,” stated Hurd.

Buehler recommended the options of using a recruiter to handle the search, as well as using the League of Muncipilaties to ask their assistance for how to handle the situation.

“There may even be people locally who are able to assist in an interim-capacity,” said Buehler. “We have to have the budget submitted by March 15. We are going to need help getting that put together.”

The council approved giving Buehler the authority to talk to potential candidates for the interim position.

Following her departure, the council approved removing Ball from all signature cards at banks, effective immediately.

Prior to Ball’s leaving, the council met with Jason Kentner, contractor with Cornerstone Contractors, who is working on the downtown revitalizaiton project. (continued on page 3)

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Two new supervisors take oath of office, board approves utility valuations ❚ by BETHANY JONES

The Ida County Board of Supervisors reorganized, and swore in two new supervisors to of ice on Jan. 3.

Ray Drey and Creston Schubert were sworn into of ice as new county supervisors.

County Auditor Lorna Steenbock also took the oath after being reelected to the position in November.

Rhett Leonard was elected board

chairman and Creston Schubert was elected vice chairman for 2017.

The supervisors designated the following dates as courthouse and engineer’s of ice holidays for 2017: Monday, Feb. 20, President’s Day; Monday, May 29, Memorial Day; Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day; Monday, Sept. 4, Labor Day; Friday, Nov. 10, Veterans’ Day; Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 and

24, Thanksgiving holiday; Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25 and 26, Christmas holiday and Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, New Year’s Day. Utility valuations The board of supervisors adopted Resolution 17-02—Utility Valuations. Roll call vote shows Leonard, aye; Schubert, aye and Drey, aye. The utility valuation showed a increase of $2,297,317 (continued on page 2)

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Creston Schubert, far left, Ray Drey and Lorna Steenbock all took the oath during the opening session of the Ida County Board of Supervisors. County attorney Megan Whitmer, back to the camera, administered the oath. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

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Local legislators ready for new session ❚ by BETHANY JONES

With the opening of the 2017 Iowa legislative session on Jan. 9, Ida County representatives, State Senator Jason Schultz (R) of Schleswig, and State Representative Matt Windschitl (R) of Missouri Valley, are in agreement that this will be a year of advancement and progress.

For the irst time since 1997, the House, Senate and the governor’s seat are all held by Republicans.

Windschitl says this is only the start of a year that looks to be promising.

“We have some ideas, some pretty lofty ideas. So, it will be interesting to see what actually happens this session,” commented Windschitl. “We are going to take a stab at a lot of different things.

And, hopefully at the end of this general assembly, voters can look back at it and say, ‘Wow, look at what they did.’ We want to make them generally freer. Get big government off their back,” he continued.

Schultz agreed with Windschilt, noting that, “Senate Republicans are excited to have control over the Iowa government. This is only going to make for a pro-growth agenda. I think this situation will only serve Iowa well in the long run, the three working together.”

Schultz feels the keystone of this session will be the Iowa Code Chapter 20, that deals with collective bargaining with public employees’ unions. “Everything is on the table,” said Schultz. “Over the last few years, things have been consistently taken away, little things, every year. Our intent is to return control back to where it needs to be.”

Education is another topic where Schultz would like to see

control back in the hands of the districts.

“We need to give school boards and administration the power back, when making decisions for their schools. Restoring that power allows the school to do what is best for their district. Issues that bigger city districts face aren’t the same as we have here in rural Iowa. We face higher transportation costs and teacher shortages. We need to lessen the burden on the school boards and give them back the control to make decisions, so they succeed,” explained Schultz.

“One of the things I was hoping would ease a lot of problems we face in rural districts just hasn’t worked the way I thought it would,” said Schultz. “Online learning, I thought, would be where rural districts could invest in and help cut costs. Bringing in a specialist and having the learning happen over the internet. But, my daughter participated in one of these classes. Kids just don’t max out their opportunity. Yes, they will receive the education, but it’s just not as strong as they would in a face-to-face environment.

My daughter ended up retaking the class at her school and found her success there. Of course, this may not be the case across the board, but it worries me that we are sending kids to school and they aren’t reaching their maxium potential.”

The budget is, of course, the highlight of every discussion when it comes to a new legislative session. With starting in the red, both Windschitl and Schultz know that cuts have to be made in order for the budget to work.

Windschitl knows there is work to be done. “We have to go (continued on page 2)

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Legislative meeting: Ida County Farm Bureau sponsored a legislative meeting on Jan. 4 with local representatives. The group discussed topics likely to be discussed and debated during the 2017 session of the Iowa Senate and the Iowa House of Representatives. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

more about — (continued from front page) in and cut $110 million out of the current iscal year. K-12 education and Medicaid are already off the table. We can’t make cuts in those two places, and those are the two largest segments of the budget. It’s going to be challenging, possibly cutting other services,” he said.

Schultz feels the same way. “As very dif icult as it is, we have to cut $110 million out of the budget this year. And it’s hard, especially in certain areas where contracted work has already been started,” noted Schultz. “But, I think with us working together, we can accomplish more this year than we have been able to in years past.”

Schultz continued, “I want Iowans to be proud of us this year.

We want you to see us as mature and responsible and be proud of us at the end of the session. So many people look at their elected of icials and are disgusted. My hope is that, as mature adults, we responsibly look out for the public’s best interest and keep the session moving to save costs.”

Windschitl continued those thoughts. “I’m hoping we can get a lot of things accomplished in the time we are there. We want to get things done on time, if not sooner. My irst four years were during a Democrat-controlled Iowa government. I watched how tough that was for them. I learned a lot from some of the mistakes they made and some of the things they tried to do,” Windschitl noted.

“My hope is that we can be wise governors of state policy and we can move forward and get good things done and get out of there.”

With new leadership, both men feel things are going to be headed in a positive direction. Under a new President of the United States, they feel the state and federal goverments will come together to form a stronger nation. And, if Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is approved as the ambassador to China, the move to have Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds step up will only continue to push Iowa in a good direction.

“My gut tells me this transition will be great. I think her irst two years, illing the remainder of Terry’s term, we can expect her style to mimic his. And, I think her next term, and I’m positive when saying I am sure she will run and be elected to the seat, will be more her style, but still a great leader for the state of Iowa,” Schultz commented.

Windschitl continued the positive thoughts on the changes, “I think all of it is positive.

The voters have spoken. One constituent from Ida County told me, ‘There are no more excuses.

Voters gave you the opportunity to actually make some meaningful changes. To do some things that are bold.’ We have a Republican House, Senate and governor. Now is our time to do what we need to make progress for this state.

“I think we are going to see

. . . local legislators a lot of changes come out of Washington, D.C. At least, I hope so. I hope that some of the stuff that was discussed during the campaign actually comes true,” Windschitl remarked. “If President Trump said he’s going to drain the swamp, let’s see him actually drain it. Let’s see him cut some of the regulations that the EPA has been putting on the ag sector. So, I am hopeful that those things will happen in D.C.” In other thoughts, Schultz and Windschitl discussed what else may be on the table during their time down at the capitol.

“Water quality was a hot topic last year. I don’t think that the cuts we have to make this year affect our desire to want to improve water quality. We need to ind new and meaningful ways to have better water quality. The question is, what are the programs we want to see invested more in that actually have that meaningful affect?” stated Windschitl.

He continued, “What’s going to cut nitrate levels? What’s going to stop the run off? Water quality is one of the number one issues that concern people. That’s what we are hearing back home.”

“The Iowa Tax Code is something else that may see time this session. I think we may take a stab at making some changes.

There could be some meaningful discussions on income tax reform, whether it be corporate income tax or personal income tax, I’m not sure what it’s going to look like just yet. But, I know those discussions are ongoing. The catch to that is, everytime we try and do tax reform, the way that it comes out on the balance sheet looks like new spending. If we are going to do something to reduce taxes, that’s going to come out of the general budget. And, it looks as though we are spending more dollars,” Windschitl explained.

“For anyone out there that is involved in the 2A community (Second Amendment), everything is on the table. We want less government, we want more freedom. That is why I am able to represent my district so well; we are like-minded when it comes to this topic,” said Windschitl.

“I also think now is the time we make strides to protect the unborn. I personally believe that life begins at conception. And, I’d like to see us push forward a life at conception bill. We need to provide the same legal protection for that child, from that moment until natural death.”

Schultz discussed topics he feels are close to home for his term.

“After hearing that the suicide rate among farmers is the highest it’s been in years, I feel like we need to make mental health a priority.

I was just at a regional mental health meeting last week. More people are starting to come on board with the privatization. I’m hearing there may be light at the end of the tunnel,” said Schultz.

“The food stamp program is something else I’d like to tackle.

There is too much abuse. I hear horror stories all of the time from grocery store clerks, most who are in retirement age range, who see the abuse irst hand. These clerks are outraged. They struggle to work and yet there are those who are just downright abusing the program.

“I don’t think we will see an increase in Iowa’s minimum wage.

Our’s is based on the federal minimum wage. And, when that is made clear, the counties that have increased the wage will ind that their work will be null and void,” Schultz commented.

In his inal thoughts, Schultz simply wants to note that, “My hope is that we do our voters proud. They put us here and we need to get back to restoring the power to the citizens. Please don’t hesitate to contact me, write me, call me with your thoughts. That line of communication allows me to better serve.”

Schultz serves District Nine, which includes all of Ida, Monona, Harrison and Shelby Counties, along with parts of Woodbury and Crawford Counties.

Windschitl represents District 17, which includes all of Ida and Monona Counties, along with parts of Woodbury and Harrison Counties.

During the session, Schultz may be contacted at: Legislative email: jason. schultz@legis.iowa. gov Cell phone: 1-712-269-2178 Senate phone: 1-515-2813221 Schultz’s committee assignments in the Iowa House include: Ethics (ranking member), Education, State Government, Ways and Means, Agriculture (subcommittee) and Natural Resources (subcommittee).

During the session, Windschitl may be contacted at: Legislative email: matt. windschitl@legis.iowa.gov Home phone: 1-712-642-4334 Capitol phone: 1-515-2813221 Windschitl’s committee assignments in the Iowa House include: Administrative and Rules, Judiciary, Government Oversight, Legislative Council and Ways and Means.

(continued from front page) from last year.

The new taxable valuations for each taxing district are as follows (last year’s valuation is in parentheses): Advanced Network—$211,817 ($194,654).

Chicago Central and Paci ic Railroad Company—$2,124,965 ($2,133,608).

Frontier Communications— $3,002,375 ($2,942,505).

IES Utilities Inc. transmission line—$281,962 ($285,971).

Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative distribution line—$3,174 ($3,296).

Iowa Network Services— $222,297 ($217,563).

Winstream Iowa Telecommunications—$131,008 ($124,313).

Nustar Ammonia—$280,724 ($280,180).

Magellan Ammonia—$398,899 ($391,866).

McLeod Network—$200,667 ($186,775).

MidAmerican Energy— $2,638,234 ($2,882,055) for transmission; $4,461,606 ($4,328,338) for gas; $6,231,266 ($3,925,095) for electricity for a total of $13,331,106 ($6,807,150).

NIPCO Development Corporation—$32,743 ($33,743).

QCCP Industrial Park (gas)— $5,195,686 ($2,168,446).

NIPCO (gas)—$0 ($0).

Northern Natural Gas Company—$1,439,833 ($1,393,091).

North West Rural Electric Cooperative—$1,603,900 ($1,551,591).

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative transmission line— $1,269,307 ($1,337,420).

Clarity Telecom—$109,301 ($200,245).

Qwest (Centurylink)—$719,990 ($814,565).

Sac County Mutual Telephone Company—$228,576 ($232,071).

Raccoon Valley Electric—$3,233 ($3,309).

Schaller Telephone Company— $248,017 ($263,880).

. . . oath of office Western Iowa Cooperative distribution line—$894 ($1,078).

Western Minnesota Municipal Power Gas Division—$24,314 ($15,902).

Woodbury County Rural Electric Cooperative—$633 ($674).

ITC Midwest LLC—$48,390 ($53,533).

Recapitulation: telephone and telegraph—$5,106,792 ($5,210,313); railroads— $1,912,470 ($2,133,608); pipeline—$2,119,456 ($2,065,137); gas—$9,681,606 ($6,512,686); electric transmission and distribution lines—$9,442,759 ($10,044,022) and total utilities— $28,263,083 ($25,965,766).

Appointments Schubert—Youth Emergency Services (YES Center), Third Judicial District-Department of Correctional Services, Ida County Public Safety Commission, Ida County Emergency Management, SIMPCO Advisory Board and Rolling Hills MHDS Region.

Leonard—Resource Enhancement Committee (REAP), Plains Area Mental Health, Siouxland Regional Transit Services (SRTS), Siouxland Regional Transportation Planning (SRTPA), Ida County E911, Ida County Public Safety Commission, Hungry Canyons Board, Ida County Emergency Management and Ida County Safety/Wellness Committee.

Drey— Mid-Sioux Opportunities, Ida County Public Health, Ida Services Inc., Iowa Workforce Development, Ida County Public Safety Commission, Ida County Emergency Management, Ida County Empowerment, Ida County Hazardous Materials Committee and Regional HazMat Commission.

Compensation committee The following individuals were appointed to the 2017 Compensation Committee in eminent domain proceedings: Owners-operators of agricultural property—Dennis Roeder, Michael Bergman, LuAnn Bennett, Tom Andresen, Jon Jensen, Anne

Andresen, Kari Riessen, Rodney Jensen and JoAnn Dose.

Owners of city or town property—Jeff Brosamle, Liz Kistenmacher, Ann Vermeys, Kurt Brown, Ken Harskamp, Debra Hoegh, Deb Fineran, Demaris Swenson and Tom Hoffert.

Licensed real estate salesmen or real estate brokers—James McGuire, Patrick Forristal, Tim McGuire, Martha Boyle, George Remer, Carol Bolte, Kevin Christie, Dennis Railsback and Dan Remer.

Persons having knowledge of property values by reason of their occupation—Joy Wulf, Steve Schug, Thomas Goettsch, Geraldine Dankert, Judith Wunschel, Don Schultz, Robert L. Butcher, Thomas Senhen and Jean Burns.

In other business The Ida County Courier and Holstein Advance were appointed of icial newspapers for the county’s legal publications.

Resolution 17-01 was approved for the construction evaluation resolution.

Deputy appointments were also approved. They include: Kristy Gilbert, deputy auditor; Shelly Bruning, deputy auditor and Fredrick Anderson, chief deputy sheriff. Those named as deputy sheriffs include Robert McMillen, Michael Stehr, Kirk Kinnaman, Brady Van Egdom, Alex Ehlers, Andrew Shillington, Corey Trucke and Korey Van Whye.

The board met with Dick Sievers, Mid-Sioux director, to discuss the upcoming budget year. Mid-Sioux offers services in Ida County. They currently serve 366 households and 881 individuals in Ida County.

They are requesting $6,500 for the upcoming budget year. The request is made to meet a match for the family development program to secure a grant in the amount of $142,105.

The Hoffman Agency was also present to review the policies the county carries.

Following the meeting, the board held a budget workshop.

The supervisors will meet on Jan. 16 at 9 a.m.

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. . . IG mayor resigns (continued from front page) Kentner’s application for inal payment was denied during the last council meeting in December, as the council had concerns that issues had arisen that had not yet been addressed. Kentner noted he would like to complete the list of concerns the city has compiled, but claimed he had no contact from the city regarding said issues.

“Nobody has called me. Even when the payment was denied, nobody called to tell me why it was denied. I’ve met my contract obligations. I have no intentions of walking away. I work with numerous other cities, and I have records of me going back a year or even two years, following the completion of the project, to ix concerns that arose. I’d like to get the issues ixed, so I can receive the inal payment,” said Kentner.

Council members approved the inal payment of $35,411 to Cornerstone Contractors.

The council met with members of the team working on the revitalization project on Jan. 4 to create a list of issues still open that need to be ixed.

Discussion then was held on a property located on Court Street that has multiple violations of city ordinances. The property owner was mailed a inal notice in August. According to Ball, she turned the information over to Goldsmith in October. During the last meeting of December, complaints were heard from a community member on why no action had happened.

Ball noted that, with the shortage of employees at city hall, it’s hard to get things done in a timely manner.

Scott Van Dusen was present to discuss his property located on Maple Street. He noted he felt like he was being singled out, as many other properties in Ida Grove have concerns that aren’t even being addressed.

“I’m wondering how this property got brought up, when others in town don’t get brought up,” Van Dusen noted. “There is a house down on Main Street that was foreclosed on years ago, and the government employees won’t

even go inside, because of how bad it is, mold growing on the walls and windows. And, I know neighbors have complained about the property, several times. How come nothing is done with that?”

The council discussed the property, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Ball noted they never responded to her attempts at contact, back when the property was complained about. So, then, she stopped trying, noting other towns have the same issue with the USDA. Councilman Ryan Goodman asked if precedings can start on a situation like this. Goldsmith said they can try, but they may not get anywhere, with it being owned by a government agency.

Other business • Van Dusen was appointed as ire chief for 2017. Van Dusen took the oath during the meeting.

• Paul Cates was approved as mayor pro tem.

• Payment was approved for $13,770 to JEO for the lood plain study.

• The council discussed the FY2017 budget meeting schedule.

Due to recent events, the meeting schedule was not set until a city clerk can be found.

• Resolution 2017-01, naming the Ida County Courier the of icial city newspaper, was approved.

• Resolution 2017-02, naming United Bank of Iowa and First State Bank as depositories of the City of Ida Grove, was approved.

Both depositories are not to exceed $3,000,000.

• An update on the King Theatre project was given by Clough. It was noted there will be a community input meeting on Jan. 24, to go over options for operations and seating, with the engineer. The group is also beginning a fundraiser running through the month of January.

• A Class B wine and Class C beer and liquor license was renewed for Ida Grove Cenex.

• A Class C liquor license with Sunday sales was approved for Skate Palace.

• 2017 standing committees were named, all staying the same as last year.

Courier, Advance add Meier to marketing team Karla Meier of Ida Grove joined the Ida County Courier and Holstein Advance staff on Dec. 27. As the marketing representative, Meier will be the main contact source for all advertising and sales for both the Courier and the Advance. She will also be covering the territory for the newly-purchased paper, the Aurelia Star.

Meier lives in Ida Grove with husband, Jim. She has an associate’s degree from Western Iowa Tech Community College in arts and sciences. She has been in the ield of marketing for more than 20 years, most recently as the marketing director for the Mapleton Chamber of Commerce and marketing coordinator of Willow Dale Wellness Village.

Meier has four children: son Mitchell Treiber of Ida Grove, son Austin Treiber of Anthon, son Cole Treiber of Danbury and daughter

Karla Meier Maci Meier of Spencer.

Meier can be reached by email at nwiasales@midamericapub.com or by phone at 712-364-3131 or mobile at 712-364-5100.

DOT Commission news and plans for 2017. All are welcome to attend the meeting. For more information on the Association and their advocacy for statewide four-lane U.S. 20, visit www.4lane20.com.

Pork, beef producers’ banquet is Jan. 14 The joint Ida County Pork Producers and Ida County Cattlemen’s Association banquet is this Saturday, Jan. 14, at Veterans’ Memorial Hall in Holstein.

The social hour runs from 5:30

Holstein council approves resolu ons, impoundment contract ❚ by DEB LOGER

The Holstein City Council approved ive resolutions and a contract with the Siouxland Humane Society during its Jan. 3 meeting.

Resolutions naming city depositories, stating annual designations, setting mileage reimbursement and adopting the 2017 fee schedule were approved.

A resolution was approved, naming Heritage Bank, United Bank of Iowa and Community Bank as the city’s depository with a maximum deposit balance of $1 million each.

Resolutions were approved, setting the mileage reimbursement rate at $.535 per mile and setting the 2017 fee schedule (no changes from the 2016 schedule).

Resolution 2017-02 was approved, stating annual designations as follows: meetings will be held the irst Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at city hall; The Holstein Advance is the of icial newspaper; primary depositories of Holstein city funds are Heritage Bank, United Bank of Iowa and Community Bank; Tom Grafft of I&S Group is the city engineer and

those given signatory authority on behalf of the city are City Administrator Kay Hanson and Deputy Clerk Renee Leonard.

The council approved a resolution supporting an Ida County Community Betterment Foundation grant application for Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center to partially fund replacing the exiting concession stand doors.

The council approved a contract with the Siouxland Humane Society for animal impoundment services at the same rate as 2016.

The incoming fee is $10 and the housing fee is $9 per day for a period of three days.

Mayor Connie Ludvigson reviewed and updated the list of individuals appointed to the various city boards, commissions and authorities. The council approved the amended list.

Boards/commissions Planning and Zoning—Mike Johnson, Brenda Cronin, Ken Niemeier, Mary Gross, Joni Hanson, Jim Breyfogle and Kay Hanson.

Board of adjustment—Paul Larson, Matt Nobles, Allen Fitch, Judy Yockey and Christine Wiese.

Cemetery board—Kim Fraser

King Theatre board asking for community input, holding fund-raiser

U.S. 20 Corridor Associa on to meet Jan. 13 in Early The U.S. 20 Corridor Association will hold its regular meeting on Friday, Jan. 13 in Early.

The group will meet at The Center, 112 N Main St., at 10 a.m.

Topics on the agenda include a construction update, Iowa

Ribbon cutting: The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary School which recently completed a building project, including new classrooms and a new gym. Members of the Chamber came together on Jan. 5 with members of the BC-IG School Board and school administration to celebrate the occasion. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

to 6:30 p.m. The prime rib dinner will be served starting at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $25 per person.

Tickets are available from any board member.

The King Theatre Renovation Board is planning a community input meeting on Jan. 24 at the Ida Grove Rec Center, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting should last between two and two-and-a-half hours.

The engineer for the project will present operation options as well as two different seating options. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

The board is also planning a fancy caramel apple fund-raiser.

Orders will be ready for pick up right before Valentine’s Day. All pro its will go to the King Theatre project. Apples are one for $15, two for $25 or 10 for $100.

Payment is due when placing the order.

Contact any of the following board members to place an order: Doug Clough, Ryan Goodman, Becky Bruning, Beth Wolterman, Lori Phillips, Kim Claussen, Paul Cates, Pat Miller, Traci Van Houten, John Brinkman or Owen Bolte.

Ida County Republicans host dinner Ida County Republicans are hosting a celebration and appreciation dinner Saturday, Jan. 21, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Boulders Conference Center in Holstein.

The event will include a ca-

tered dinner, live entertainment and dancing. Cost is $25 per person or $40 per couple.

Please RSVP to 712-389-1946 or 319-560-9887 before Monday, Jan. 16.

and David Kistenmacher.

Recreation board—Lance Ploeger, J.T. Forristal, Tish Evans, Mary Miller and Nancy Johnson.

Centennial Commission—Kathy Vollmar, Justin Georg, Terry Schimmer, Brenda Cronin, Lana Conover, Mary Gross and Mike Clausen.

E-911 Board—Connie Ludvigson or mayor pro tem as alternate.

Holstein Chamber of Commerce—Kay Hanson.

Holstein Development Authority—Hanson and Ludvigson.

U.S. 20 Corridor Association— Gross and Ludvigson.

City councilman Rod Regennitter commented he didn’t know if a councilperson or mayor should serve on the various city commissions. It was noted that, if something comes up that involves the city, the councilperson or mayor could abstain.

Hanson reported city attorney Thad Cosgrove has been contacted regarding the legal process in updating and renewing the franchise agreement with Long Lines. He hasn’t given a directive on the matter.

Don Breyfogle informed Hanson that he has ordered an overhead door for the back entrance of his building. He also assured her that he does carry liability insurance on the building at 125 N. Main St. Hanson directed him to keep her informed of the progress on building renovations, as the city has concerns regarding the safety of the building.

City councilman Joel Wellendorf expressed concern about the safety of the public and Veterans’ Memorial Hall. He suggested purchasing ive, four-by-eight foot sheets of plywood to prevent access to the building.

The council also approved Ludvigson’s appointment to represent Holstein on the Ida County E911 Service Board and Ida County Emergency Management Commission and gave Hanson authorization to pay incidental bills.

Liquor licenses were approved for Freddie’s Good Grub and Suds and Dollar General. Dollar General’s tobacco license was approved.

Budget meetings are tentatively set for Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. and Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Beat the Winter Blues by Joining us at Golden Horizons Assisted Living For music with Wayne Miller!

Thursday, January 19 1:30 pm Refreshments will be Served.

Assisted Living

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a l P a n c a ke B r u n c h u n n A Fu nd - R a is e r Sunday, January 15 9 am - 1 pm

Odebol t Community Center

~ SERVING ~ pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, juice, milk and coffee

Free-will donation Proceeds fund the scholarships provided each year for O-A/BC-IG seniors who apply

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O-A/BC-IG Dollars For Scholars Foundation

29th Annual Ida County Pheasants Forever Banquet Saturday, March 25

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HARTLEY-BICKLEY IH, Cadillac: Ida Grove, IA, about 1954.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Clair Downs, Holstein, became the winners of the Courier’s First Baby contest when their daughter Trisha Lynn was born on Jan. 3 at 10:15 p.m.

Trisha, born at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, is the irst baby for the couple.

The county board of health is on its way to inding a new public health nurse after receiving assurances from the county board of supervisors the public health program is here to stay. Current public health nurse Betty Maguire is resigning Feb. 1 to take a job as a staff nurse at Willow Dale nursing home in Battle Creek. After some discussion, the board decided to set the salary at $10,192, a igure recommended by Anne Snell.

Thirty years ago The Ida Grove School Board learned Monday night it may be looking for at least four new teachers for the 1987-88 school year. In conjunction with a voluntary early retirement plan approved last month, the board

approved resignations from Robert Plunkett, Marilyn Plunkett, Arlene Sundell and Janett Bohlke.

Helen McKnight is named Ida Grove Chamber’s “citizen of the year” who will be honored during the chamber’s annual banquet on Feb. 9. The late Roland Jensen was named honorary citizen of the year.

Known for her extensive volunteer work at Horn Memorial Hospital, the Ida Grove library, United Methodist Church and many more organizations, McKnight will be honored during the celebration held at Jukebox ’59 in Ida Grove.

Twenty years ago Domenic Jay Fritz is the irst baby born at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove in 1997. He arrived Saturday, Jan. 4 to proud parents Dirk and Renee Fritz.

Deomnic joins a brother, Austin, 21 months, at home.

The Ida County Board of Supervisors reorganized the board and acted on the compensation board’s recommendation at its meeting Jan. 2. Joe Cronin was elected board chairman with Jerry

Ralston as vice. The supervisors refused the compensation board’s proposal for 4 to 5 percent raises for the county’s elected of icials and instead approved 3 to 4 percent raises.

Ten years ago Blake A. Weir was born Jan. 3, making him the irst baby born at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove in 2007. His parents are BreAnn Townsend and Jess Weir of Galva. Blake joins a sister at home, Halie, 21 months.

Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman, Chief Deputy Mike Hawthorne and deputies Kevin Frank and Jeremy Strasser met with the Holstein City Council to address issues concerning the sheriff’s department. A letter was given to Harriman following the previous council meeting outlining issues including deputies intimidating and tricking residents, cigarette stings being unnecessary, county deputies patrolling state highways and the number of staff in the department.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Lose, Learn and be Lean Phase 2 began Jan. 5. There is a maintenance division and a weight loss division. Forms are available at the rec center.

The ifth annual Ironman Triathlon Challenge began Jan. 2.

You have six weeks to complete an Ironman challenge. You can sign up late, you just don’t get extra time to inish the challenge.

Mark your calendars for the next painting party, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12. We are painting boards this time. There is a maximum of 10 participants for the class. Sign up by calling the rec center.

All itness classes are offered with a paid membership.

Yoga is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor.

Resolution 17.02 to set the date for a public hearing to enter into a general obligation loan agreement was approved. The public hearing addresses the city entering into a loan agreement to borrow money in a principal amount not to exceed $400,000, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the costs of constructing, furnishing and equipping a new city hall.

The city council will meet on Feb. 6, at the Odebolt City Hall council chambers, at 7:25 p.m.

The council approved the bills as presented; however, it tabled the decision on donating money to New Opportunities. The council would like to have a representative visit with the council regarding the donation.

Nuisance abatements were discussed. The council agreed they have held off long enough and there is no change in the two nuisances. The council members gave direction to the city clerk to let the city attorney know how to proceed.

by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Men’s basketball league: Our men’s basketball league will begin Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Registrations are due Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee.

Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment.

Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee

The council discussed the city pool and lifeguards. It was noted that Lauren Beckman is able to manage again this year. Lifeguards who have worked in the past may be working other jobs that are all season.

The council agreed to reimburse new lifeguards 75 percent of their costs to take classes at the end of the season with receipt.

The library report and law enforcement report were both approved.

Delinquent water bills were discussed and will be addressed by ordinance.

Superintendent Bill Tysor reported a line will need repairs on the main.

Mayor Mike Hoe ling said he would like to see the council assist in going to more Sac County League meetings. He mentioned they are now on Thursday nights, so it should not interfere with church night.

The city acknowledges Joan and Larry Hoaglund for their donation to the pool in memory of Claudia Olson.

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Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven.

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Fitness schedule Jan. 3-Feb. 12 Monday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Yoga (Barb); 9–9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45–10:30 a.m.

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Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service.

Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.

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Odebolt council discusses capital improvement plan, approves resolu ons Chris Whitaker from Region XII was present during the Jan. 3 Odebolt City Council meeting to discuss what Region XII has to offer for a capital improvement plan.

Whitaker explained that whoever the council wants to have input should email him their needs and wants list individually, and then he would compile the total list and come to a meeting to discuss and prioritize items on the list.

It was asked if there is help with estimating the cost. Whitaker said they could give a rough estimate on costs of projects that they have seen in the past.

Councilman Lee Hemer stated he would like to discuss this further, when there is a full council available, before signing a contract.

Councilman Todd Bengford reported this would be a good way to involve the betterment committee and have everyone on the same page. The council agreed to table the decision Resolution 17.01 to re-appoint and re-hire the city attorney and all full-time employees at the same wages was approved.

Step aerobics are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor. No step classes the week of Jan. 23.

Water aerobics are held Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. No water aerobics class on Jan. 26.

Toning class is MondayThursday at 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays are HIIT/Tabata at 5:30 p.m. Jen Conover is the instructor.

AM Mix is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Conover is the instructor.

Zumba/Pound/Tabata are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor.

Spinning classes are held every Friday at 5:30 a.m. Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor.

Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m.

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Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Step aerobics/circuits/yoga combo class: Sole 2 Soul’s six-week session of step aerobics, circuits and yoga combo class began Jan. 2 and runs through Feb. 6. The 60minute combo classes are taught

by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers. All ages and itness levels are welcome. Call 282-4426 to register. Only one spot left.

Zumba clothing: Sole 2 Soul has a limited supply of brand new Zumba brand clothing for sale. If you are interested, call 282-4426 to set up a time to view and try on clothing by mid-January.

Shaping Souls: Javier Tuel’s seven-week program “Shaping Souls� started Jan. 6 at The Meeting Place. The Shaping Souls program consists of daily livestreamed workouts, nutritional guidance, exercise tips and weekly motivational talks.

Freezer meal workshop: Lauri Hummelgard’s next Tastefully Simple freezer meal workshop will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m.

Participants will enjoy snacks together while setting up and will be preparing 10 meals. Sign up and prepay for seasonings by Jan. 14 by calling 282-4426. Snowstorm date is Feb. 2.

Wine making class: Susan Dierson will be teaching a wine making 101 class at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. for individuals age 21 and older.

Creative Spirits paint-by-number: Creative Spirits will be hosting a paint-by-number “Paint Who You Love� class at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. If you always wanted to learn how to paint, but can’t draw a stick person, this class is something to consider.

Quilting class: Donna Bremer’s next four-week quilting class

will begin on Thursday, March 2. Bremer will teach a spring or Easter themed quilting project.

Sign up will begin in January.

Matilda Jane clothing boutique: HGTV Fixer Upper celebrity designer Joanna Gaines’ collection of children’s and women’s clothing, Matilda Jane, will be featured at a trunk show at The Meeting Place Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Marilyn Koth spring watercolor class: Marilyn Koth’s spring watercolor painting class will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, April 25 at 1 p.m.

Prairie Pedlar spring program: Jane Hogue, owner of Prairie Pedlar in Odebolt, will be our guest speaker at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. to teach a program on creating hanging baskets with annual lowers. Join us for a green thumb evening.

The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event.

Call 282-4426 for information.

O-A/BC-IG basketball cheerleaders: Members of the O-A/BC-IG basketball cheerleading team this season include, front from left, Hannah Sorensen, Sydney Bauer, Cam Webb and Sydney Durbin and back from left, Taylor Sorensen, Taylor Devine, Peyton Miller and Taylor Beck. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

USDA announces CRP investments U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State executive director John R. Whitaker announced the addition of 115,000 acres that can be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in Iowa for (critical wildlife and water quality efforts) in addition to the 5,423 acres of CRP grasslands announced in December. “Over the past 30 years, CRP has helped farmers to offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and strengthen wildlife habitat,� said Whitaker. “Given the national cap of 24 million acres, it is more important than ever to pursue multiple bene its on each acre of CRP such that many acres are providing erosion prevention, water conservation, recreation for

sportsman, habitat for pollinators and protection of grazing land.�

Nationwide, farmers and ranchers now can enroll up to 1.1 million acres to restore high-priority wildlife habitat through the CRP State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) program, wetlands restoration or pollinator habitat improvements.

In Iowa, an additional allocation of 50,000 acres and 25,000 acres are now available to enroll in the existing, Gaining Ground for Wildlife SAFE (50,000) and Pheasant Recovery SAFE (25,000) that, in addition to soil erosion prevention and water quality improvements, provides an excellent opportunity for landowners and/or producers to enroll land into CRP to establish a wildlife habitat cover to enhance environmental bene its for the wildlife habitat of the designated or surrounding areas.

In addition to the existing Iowa SAFE project announcements, an all-new SAFE project, called Iowa Early Successional Quail Habitat has been approved for 40,000 acres.

The Iowa Early Successional Quail Habitat SAFE project in addition to soil erosion prevention and water quality improvements is designed to restore early successional habitat where it will be the most bene icial for bobwhite quail. Restoring top quality winter, nesting and early successional habitats will help increase Iowa quail populations.

Other grassland birds and species, especially pollinators, will bene it as well.

To learn more about FSA’s conservation programs, visit www. fsa.usda.gov/conservation or contact a local FSA county of ice.

To ind your local FSA county of ice, visit http://of ices.usda.gov/.

Ridge View workout program signing up eighth grade students The Ridge View Strength and Conditioning program is looking to sign current eighth grade students

up for the morning workout program. This is a great opportunity to experience a fun, hard-working

environment with friends and teammates.

Resistance training is held twice a week and one speed/cardio/ agility work-out is held once a week.

Morning workouts are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:20 a.m. For those who need a ride, shuttle services are available.

Pick up in Early at the middle school is at 5:50 a.m.

Pick up in Schaller at the elementary school is at 6:05 a.m.

Pick up in Galva in the parking lot across from the Lutheran Church is at 6:15 a.m. with inal arrival in Holstein at 6:25 a.m. The shuttle back to Early to the middle school is at 7:40 a.m.

The program is lead by Caleb Christensen. The program began Jan. 9. You can follow the program online by searching for Ridge View Strength and Conditioning on Facebook.

Letter to the Editor Letter to the editor: On Jan. 3, the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary School addition was opened for classes. Over the Christmas break, the district received of icial notice from the State Fire Marshal’s Of ice that the addition passed the inal inspection. The notice also stated that the addition was approved for occupancy.

On Jan. 3, the Kindergarten and KEY students and staff held the irst classes in the new addition classrooms, and the PK-5 physical education program held classes in the new gym. It was an exciting day

for everyone. There are still a few items to be completed on the inal punch lists (a list of items that need to be corrected or inished yet), and contractors will still be around from time to time, getting those items taken care of. Hopefully, that will all be handled soon, but the new addition is fully functional for our students and staff to utilize.

On Jan. 5, the O-A/BC-IG high school girls’ junior varsity reserves (JVR) and junior varsity (JV) basketball teams hosted Manson Northwest Webster in the BC-IG Elementary new gym. The high school gym was

not available that evening, due to a home varsity wrestling match against Woodbury Central and senior recognition night. This was a great opportunity to try out the new gym as a venue for games and also provided folks an opportunity to take a look around the new addition.

The school board will be discussing an open house and celebration of some type at its next regular board meeting. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information.

O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy

Godbersen family founda on scholarships available All Ida Grove and Battle Creek graduating seniors who are in need of inancial assistance are encouraged to apply for the following 2017 H.W. and Leone L. Godbersen Family Foundation Scholarships.

The selection committee is most interested in the individual’s future goals and plans for attaining those goals.

Awards Individual scholarships up to $2,500 per year, renewable for four consecutive years, will be awarded to students who plan on attending a four-year college.

Individual scholarships up to $1,000 per year, renewable for two consecutive years, will be awarded to students who plan on attending a twoyear college, technical school, etc.

The selection committee reserves the right to change the number and amounts of scholarships based upon applications received.

Eligibility An Ida Grove or Battle Creek graduating senior from O-A/BC-IG High School who plans to continue his or her education at any quali ied institution.

Selection criteria includes: career goals, citizenship and character, inancial need, academic

achievement, recommendation from teachers and community, activities and community involvement and work experience.

Please return application forms to Angela Lensch at the O-A/BC-IG High School or Carrie Odgaard at GOMACO

by Monday, March 21.

The selection committee recommends graduating seniors use the form that is provided in their folder on the computer in the high school, but handwritten applications will be accepted.

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Steak Dinner catered by Staley’s at 6:30 p.m.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Grammy Award winner to perform at Rosemary Clausen Center Grammy Award winner Mike Farris will perform his show, “Mike Farris Sings the Soul of America,” at the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts in Holstein on Saturday, Jan. 14. Show time is 7:30 p.m.

In music, there are those special artists that seem to transcend genre and defy categorization. From time to time, one hears a voice that can stop you dead in your tracks and shake your foundation to the core.

Farris is that artist, and he has that voice.

“For our first venture into the realm of R&B, we felt nothing but the best would do, and that is how we feel about Mike Farris,” said Ken Buell, the Clausen Center ticket manager. “We first met Mike in Kansas City, and we were indeed drawn to his voice and presence. After meeting him, we hoped that we could attract him to the Clausen Center for a performance, and we were delighted when he accepted our invitation. His southern heritage and rich talent allow him to offer a unique blend of music and soul that includes blues, rock, jazz and R&B. And, he is

Legion schedules mee ngs Ida County American Legion Posts will have their winter meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m. at the Battle Creek Community Building.

The Auxiliary and The Sons of The American Legion will also meet at the same time.

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not alone on the stage. He is surrounded by musical talent that will keep you wondering about what might come next. In 2015, Mike became the first artist to receive a Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album with his ‘Shine for All the People.’

He is sure to be honored many more times.”

The Nashville-based Farris is held in high esteem by his fellow performers, writers and producers. Ashley Cleveland may have said it best: “Mike Farris is like a combo platter of joy and faith and mystery and chaos. There is nobody else like him.”

A limited number of tickets will be available for this show.

To purchase tickets or get more information, contact Ken Buell at 712-368-4849 or kenbuell@ frontiernet.net.

Iowa Central offers couples dancing lessons Couples can learn social dancing at an upcoming, evening, short course to be held in Storm Lake.

Instructors Dan and Brenda Anderson will guide participating couples through the two most utilized social dance steps: the swing and the fox trot.

The class will start Thursday, Feb. 2,and will be held for ive consecutive Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. The lessons will be held at the Storm Lake East Elementary School Gym. For more information, call 712-732-2991.

Mitch and Ashley Trost of Holstein are the parents of a son, Clayton Darrell, born Nov. 21, 2016, in Sioux City. Clayton weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz.

Grandparents are Larry and Janet Volkert of Holstein and Steve and Lori Trost of Wall Lake.

Gary and Ryssa Todd of Holstein are the parents of a daughter, Cora Rose, born Nov. 22, 2016, at Unity Point-St. Luke’s in Sioux City.

Grandparents are Joni Palmer of Correctionville, Randy Ketelsen of Sioux City, Chris Ketelsen of Le Mars and Randy and Sherrie Todd of Holstein.

Great-grandparents are Wayne and Judee Schumann and Mary Ketelsen, all of Anthon, and Vern and Marilyn Robinson of Le Mars.

Cora is welcomed home by Ali, 2.

Schleswig program: The Immanuel Lutheran Preschool in Schleswig held a Christmas Celebration night where students from both the three-year-old and four-year old program sang Christmas songs for their family and friends. Immanuel Lutheran Preschool serves students in the Schleswig community and surrounding areas. (Photo submitted)

College Savings Iowa cuts costs State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced Jan. 3 that College Savings Iowa has once again reduced its fees. “In the last decade, we have had seven price reductions, resulting in over a 65 percent decrease in fees in 10 years,” Fitzgerald said.

“By consistently lowering fees over time, we are ensuring that more money stays in parents’ and grandparents’ accounts, growing alongside the children. The plan continues to be a great value for Iowans saving for future higher education expenses.”

The price reduction brings the annual, asset-based fees of College Savings Iowa’s portfolios down from 0.26 percent to 0.20 percent, a 23 percent reduction, effective Jan. 1.

This means that investors pay only $2 per $1,000 invested, annually.

“In the last 10 years, our assets have nearly quadrupled, as account owners have $4.2 billion invested,” Fitzgerald said. “College Savings Iowa continues to share the bene its of its growth by lowering expenses, which is a testament to the plan’s commitment to deliver well-managed college savings investments at low costs.” The program has more than 240,000 accounts established with an average plan account size of more than $17,000.

College Savings Iowa, created in 1998, offers families a tax-advantaged way to save money for their children’s higher education. It only takes $25 to open an account, and anyone can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a child. Participants who are Iowa taxpayers can deduct contributions up to $3,239

Odebolt Library The Odebolt Public Library added several items to its collection in December.

New books added include “Sinner Man” by Lawrence Block; When All the Girls Have Gone”

by Jayne Ann Krentz; “The Whole Town’s Talking” by Fannie Flag; “The Chemist” by Stephanie Meyer; “Brazen” by Loren Estleman and “The Underground Railroad”

by Colsan Whitehead.

Paperbacks added are “A Breath of Snow and Ashes (number six)”

by Diana Gabaldon; “The Boob Girls” by Joy Johnson and “In the Barren Ground” by Loreth A. White.

Young adult iction books added include “Girl in Pieces” by Kathleen Glasgow; “The Cabin” by Natasha Preston and “This is Where it Ends” by Marieke Niijkamp.

DVD additions include “The

Halftime show: Mercedes Juelfs, a member of the Ridge View High School dance team and the 5 Star Dance Competition Team, recently participated in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl halftime show in Orlando, Fla. Juelfs was invited to the halftime show after participating with the Ridge View dance team in the MA Dance Camp last spring. The All American Halftime Show has invited her back to participate in the 2017 show. Juelfs is the daughter of Becky and Lance Juelfs. (Photo submitted)

Purge,” “The Purge: Election Year,” “Game of Thrones: 1,” “Game of Thrones: 2,” “Thirteen,” “Bad Moms,” “Anthropoid,” “Nerve,” “Star Trek Beyond,” “The Shallows,” “Don’t Breathe,” “Home Alone 3,” “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” “The Secret Life of Pets,” “Kubo and the 2 Strings” and “The Magni icent Seven.”

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Lora Brummer awarded SDSU scholarship South Dakota State University announced Lora Brummer of Holstein is receiving the Yellow and Blue Scholarship and the George Rhea Scholarship this academic year.

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The Grant 4-Hers met Dec. 11 at the Ida County Extension Of ice.

President Ethan Zobel called the meeting to order with six members answering roll. The question was “Name your favorite Christmas tradition.”

President Zobel led the pledge to the American lag. Dylan Ehrig did the secretary’s report and Elizabeth Zobel did the treasurer’s report. Vice president Taylor DeVine did the newsletter. There were no committee reports.

New business was the fundraising event at the Extension Of ice open house and movie night at Holstein State Theatre Dec. 30.

Old business was the Washington trip and cooking up science.

Sophia Van Houten motioned to adjourn the meeting and Kamryn Larsen seconded it. DeVine led the 4-H pledge and showed us a project; she also provided snacks.

The next meeting for the Grant 4-Hers will be Jan. 8 at 1 p.m.

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Hogberg honored for lifetime achievement in livestock Dr. Maynard G. Hogberg, professor and chair emeritus of the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University, had his portrait inducted into the Saddle and Sirloin Club Portrait Gallery at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 13.

Founded in 1903, the Saddle and Sirloin Portrait collection honors individuals who have demonstrated lifetime achievements and significant accomplishments in the livestock industry.

The gallery is believed to be the world’s largest portrait gallery commemorating a single industry and honors stockmen, leaders and pioneers who helped establish and advance modern animal agriculture.

Hogberg, a native of southwest Iowa, received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. from Iowa State University. His early career included a stint at Ida Grove High School, where he served as an agricultural instructor.

In 1976, he joined the faculty in animal husbandry at Michigan State University with

a teaching, research and extension appointment in swine nutrition and management. Dr. Hogberg was appointed chair of Michigan State’s Department of Animal Science in 1984.

He led an effort that created a vision to strengthen animal agriculture in the state of Michigan, which resulted in substantial state funding for modernization of facilities and programmatic support of new faculty positions and operating funds. After serving on the faculty at Michigan State for 27 years, he was named chair of the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University in 2003.

Hogberg is recognized internationally as a leading authority on swine management. For three decades, he was the nation’s premier university leader of animal science programs and one of the most respected leaders for animal agriculture in the nation.

He is widely recognized as one of the most gifted and visionary department leaders in the history of Michigan State

and Iowa State, partly due to his commitment to advancing the teaching, research and extension missions of the universities and agricultural colleges, but also due to his vast knowledge on the subject matter.

Providing leadership in all aspects of his career, Hogberg encouraged a high level of engagement between academia and external stakeholders. His ability to build relationships and talk knowledgeably with great insight on the priorities of animal science and addressing the needs of the state and agriculture was remarkable and critical in helping fulfill the land-grant mission for both Iowa and Michigan.

Hiring outstanding faculty and staff and mentoring them to excel has been his legacy. He succeeded in creating a supportive and positive academic environment and built his departments into fundraising powerhouses, enabling them to recruit talented faculty, staff and students through increased programmatic faculty

and student support.

Dr. Hogberg and his colleagues developed a vision for animal agriculture in Iowa that has become the guiding document for animal agriculture. He served as president of the American Society of Animal Science and the Federation of Animal Science Societies as well as being an active leader in many other scientific organizations throughout his career.

Dr. Hogberg has been recognized for numerous awards and honors, including Distinguished Service Awards from the Pedigreed Livestock Council, the National Pork Board and the National Swine Improvement Federation.

His service to numerous industry associations, state, regional and national professional societies, leadership to two universities and the many contributions to the communities where he and his family have lived make him exceptionally qualified for induction into the 2016 Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery.

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Amazon begins collecting sales tax in Iowa The popular online retailer Amazon has noti ied the Iowa Department of Revenue it will begin collecting sales tax on all purchases made through Amazon.com, starting Jan. 1. The state has not mandated the change.

Iowa law requires businesses that have a physical (brick and mortar) presence in the state to collect sales tax for online purchases. However, as of Dec. 31, Amazon did not have

any type of building in the state of Iowa.

The company made the change for an unknown reason, as it has not yet made an of icial statement on why it is beginning to collect the tax. It will not collect the local-option portion of the sales tax.

Purchases of books on Amazon’s e-reader, “Kindle,” will remain untaxed, as digital downloads are exempt from state sales tax.

Monthly Iowa Ag prices The average price received by farmers for corn during November in Iowa was $3.20 per bushel, according to the latest U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. This was down $0.10 from the October price and $0.33 below November 2015.

The November 2016 average price received by farmers for soybeans, at $9.36 per bushel, was $0.14 more than the October price, and $0.78 above the November 2015 price.

The November average oat price per bushel was $2.44, up $0.17

from October, but $0.27 below November 2015.

All hay prices in Iowa averaged $100 per ton in November. This was up $11 from the October price, but $21 less than November 2015.

The November 2016 alfalfa hay price averaged $103 up $6 from October, but $22 below November 2015. The average price received for other hay during November was $84 per ton. This was up $6 from the October price, but $11 lower than last year.

The November average price was $18.80 per cwt for milk, up $1.50 per cwt from the October price and $0.80 above one year ago.

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SPORTS Falcon boys drop three games The O-A/BC-IG boys got back on the court last week following the Christmas break. The Falcons suffered three setbacks in three games to send their overall record to 2-9 and to 1-4 in the conference.

SCC 60, O-A/BC-IG 47 South Central Calhoun outscored O-A/BC-IG 43 to 17 in the irst half to secure a non-conference victory in Ida Grove Jan. 3. The Falcons battled back with a 30 to 17 scoring advantage in the second half, but the irst half run by SCC was too much to overcome.

“It was a tale of two halves,” noted Falcon coach Steve Brown. “I was disappointed with our irst half performance. We didn’t come ready to compete. We did too much standing around on both ends of the loor.

Some of that can be attributed to SCC’s defense doing a nice job of creating traps, but we also didn’t come out to meet the pass or come and get the ball.

“In the second half I couldn’t have been happier with our kids. They played exceptionally hard and did a great job of executing the adjustments we made at halftime. We had a real chance to get the lead to single digits with about three minutes to play, but just couldn’t get over that hump.

“I told the kids after the game that I was very proud of their second half effort, but the effort in the irst half was not O-A/BC-IG quality and we expect more than that.”

Ty Warnke made four of seven three point shots to record 12 points for the Falcons. Devon Fritz added 10 points.

Quarter scores OABCIG 9 17 35 —47 SCC 27 43 50 —60 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 17-41, 41%. Free throws: 5-9, 55.5%. Scoring: Warnke, 12; Fritz, 10; Bumann, 8; Ladwig, 7; Schwade, 6; Cranston, 2; Kolpin, 2. Rebounds: 22 (Bumann, 6; Fritz, 5). Assists: 12 (Fritz, 6).

Steals: 4 (Four with one). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 12 L-B 64, O-A/BC-IG 61 ot Lawton-Bronson rallied from

a seven-point de icit entering the fourth quarter to defeat the Falcons in overtime Friday in Lawton.

O-A/BC-IG had the early advantage on L-B with leads of 24-20 after one quarter; 36-28 at halftime and 49-42 after three quarters. The Eagles outscored the Falcons 13 to six in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime tied at 55-55.

Coach Brown noted his club had a four-point lead with 1:17 to go in regulation play. “At that point we just needed to take care of the ball and make our free throws, but we had some turnovers and L-B made their shots including a three-pointer.”

L-B had a nine to six scoring advantage in the overtime. The key turn of events in the overtime came with under 30 seconds to play and the Falcons holding a one-point lead. L-B made a move to the baseline where initially the of icial under the basket called a charge on L-B against O-A/BC-IG’s Ryan Bumann.

That call would have given O-A/BCIG the ball, however, the of icial near half court changed the call to blocking on Bumann, which put L-B at the free throw line where they made both free throws to go up by one point. The Eagles were then able to hold the lead and won the game 6461.

Brown noted the change in the call was obviously disappointing, but it wasn’t the only reason his club lost the game. “That call hurt, but there were places earlier in the game that if they played out differently wouldn’t have put us in a position where that call would have made a difference. If we had a couple less turnovers or made even one more free throw we would have won in regulation.”

Despite the setback, Brown noted he was proud of the way his team played.

“We (coaches) challenged the kids to play an entire game hard and they did that,” said Brown. “We had some kids step up and knockdown some big shots. Unfortunately, we had too many turnovers and that really hurt us.

“I couldn’t ask more of the kids.

They played hard, they competed and they did the things they needed to do to win; we just came up a little short. It was a hard loss to take because the kids deserved to win.”

Kaden Ladwig made six of 10 three-point shots on his way to a 19-point effort. Brandon Schwade added 10 points.

Quarter scores OABCIG 24 36 49 55 —61 L-B 20 28 42 55 —64 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 21-52, 40%. Free throws: 9-16, 56%. Scoring: Ladwig, 19; Schwade, 10; Cranston, 9; Kolpin, 7; Warnke, 6; Fritz, 5; Bumann, 5. Rebounds: 25 (Fritz, 7).

Assists: 15 (Fritz, 6). Steals: 6 (Bumann, 2). Blocks: 2 (Fritz, 2). Fouls: 8 IKMM 67, O-A/BC-IG 34 I-K-M-Manning took control of its game with the Falcons Saturday afternoon in Ida Grove with a 20-4 run in the irst quarter. The Wolves were on top 41-16 at halftime and 57-25 after three quarters.

Coach Brown said his club wasn’t able to “answer the bell” Saturday after falling to Lawton-Bronson in overtime the night before. “I knew it would be tough for the kids to play Saturday after the loss to L-B. And it was, our legs were gone, our emotions were not up and we were not keyed up to play. At halftime we challenged the kids and they did play better in the second half.

“Saturday’s game was one we’ll just ile away and hope we learned something from it. It gave us a chance to play a lot of bench kids to give them some experience.”

Ty Warnke’s 13 points was O-A/ BC-IG high watermark.

Quarter scores OABCIG 4 16 25 —34 IKMM 20 41 57 —67 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 10-31, 32%. Free throws: 11-15, 73%. Scoring: Warnke, 13; Bumann, 6; Schwade, 4; Cranston, 4; Ladwig, 3; Kolpin, 2; Devitt, 2. Rebounds: 14 (Ladwig, 3). Assists: 6 (Schwade, 2; Cranston, 2). Steals: 5 (Ladwig, 2). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 10

Tripped: O-A/BC-IG’s Bethany Rehse goes airborne after being tripped by a South Central Calhoun player during the Falcons’ 55-51 loss Jan. 3. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Falcon girls play well, but can’t find the win column The O-A/BC-IG girls’ came up on the wrong side of the scoreboard in their irst three games after the Christmas break last week. The string of setbacks left the Falcons with a 4-8 record overall and 2-3 in the conference.

SCC 55, O-A/BC-IG 51 South Central Calhoun County made its free throws down the stretch to complete a comeback win over O-A/BC-IG in a non-conference game in Ida Grove Jan. 3.

SCC had a 28-21 lead at halftime, but the advantage melted away in the third quarter on the Falcons 16 to eight run, which allowed O-A/ BC-IG to take a 37-36 lead into the fourth quarter. O-A/BC-IG was up 47-41 with four minutes left in the game. SCC tied the game at 49-49 with two minutes to go.

At the one-minute mark SCC was up 51-49. After gaining the lead the Titans pulled the ball out, which forced the Falcons to foul. In the inal 17 seconds of the game SCC made four free throws to go up 5549. O-A/BC-IG’s Anna VanDusen made a two-point shot at the buzzer to make the inal score 55-51.

“We played a solid game offensively and defensively,” noted Falcon coach Megan Chizek. “It was a great effort on the part of the girls in their irst game back from Christmas break. We just didn’t get our last couple of shots to fall and SCC did.”

VanDusen and Bethany Rehse both inished with 15 points. Sydney Buehler added 10 points.

Quarter scores OABCIG 12 21 37 —51

SCC

16 28 36 —55 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 19-50 38%. Free throws: 8-13, 61.5%. Scoring: VanDusen, 15; Rehse, 15; Buehler, 10; Peters, 4; Weber, 4; Gunderson, 2; Fredericks, 1. Rebounds: 32 (VanDusen, 9; Rehse, 8). Assists: 8 (Fredericks, 2; Peters, 2). Steals: 7 (Fredericks, 2; Reis, 2). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 16 L-B 49, O-A/BC-IG 39 Early foul trouble on the part of the Falcons helped Lawton-Bronson in its 10-point conference win over O-A/BC-IG in Lawton Friday.

The Eagles went up 13 to ive after one quarter and led 21-17 at halftime and 34-24 after three quarters.

“We struggled to score in the irst half and we got into foul trouble early in the game, which gave them a lead going into halftime. We started to cut into their lead in the fourth, but we were never able to take the lead,” noted coach Chizek.

Anna VanDusen, who pumped in 12 points, was O-A/BC-IG’s top scorer.

Quarter scores OABCIG 5 17 24 —39 L-B 13 21 34 —49 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 16-47, 34%. Free throws: 5-13, 38%. Scoring: VanDusen, 12; Rehse, 9; Reis, 7; Fredericks, 4; Dotzler, 3; Weber, 2; Buehler, 2. Rebounds: 26 (Reis, 8).

Assists: 10 (Reis, 3 Fredericks, 3).

Steals: 5 (Fredericks, 3). Blocks: 6 (Rehse, 5). Fouls: 18 IKMM 68, O-A/BC-IG 42 Anna VanDusen exploded for 27

points on 11 of 15 ield goal shooting in the Falcons’ loss to I-K-MManning Saturday in Ida Grove.

The junior also led the team in rebounding with six.

While VanDusen had one of her best games of the season it wasn’t enough as scoring bursts in the second and fourth quarters by I-KM-M propelled the Wolves to a 26point win over the Falcons in Ida Grove Saturday.

The Wolves were up 8-7 after the irst quarter before outscoring the Falcons by 10 points in the second quarter to build a 31-21 lead at halftime. I-K-M-M was up 45-33 after three quarters. In the inal period, the Wolves ran off 23 points compared to nine for the Falcons.

“Overall, we played a good game offensively and defensively,” said coach Chizek. “They went on a couple of scoring runs in the second and fourth quarters, which helped them spread out their lead.

“I thought we played a pretty consistent game and showed improvement against a solid I-K-M-M team.”

Quarter scores OABCIG 7 21 33 —42 IKMM 8 31 45 —68 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 15-34, 44%.

Free throws: 11-18, 61%.

Scoring: VanDusen, 27; Rehse, 5; Fredericks, 4; Reis, 2; Weber, 2; Buehler, 1; Dotzler, 1. Rebounds: 27 (VanDusen, 6; Rehse, 5).

Assists: 13 (Fredericks, 6). Steals: 4 (Rehse, 2). Blocks: 2 (Rehse, 2).

Fouls: 18

Raptors wrap up WVC dual season with a split

Close quarters: O-A/BC-IG’s Devon Fritz doesn’t have much room to maneuver with the ball along the baseline while being guarded by two South Central Calhoun players Jan. 3. The Falcons lost the game by a 60-47 score. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Ridge View closed out the conference portion of its dual wrestling season Thursday, Jan. 5, with a 5721 win over Kingsley-Pierson and a 54-12 loss to Westwood in Sloan.

The Raptors inished the WVC season with a 1-5 record and currently stand 2-10 in all duals. The Raptors next meet is this Thursday in Holstein (Senior Night) against Cherokee, Pocahontas and Woodbury Central.

Coach Caleb Christensen noted the Ridge View coaches thought the Raptors wrestled very well for their irst meet back from Christmas.

“We took a lot of things that we worked on in the practice room and applied it to the mat,” said Christensen. “We are starting to see some things inally click for some of the guys. We had some great matches that will help us out for the tourna-

ments coming up.”

Christensen noted Trent Miller, Tyler Smith and Evan Else all had matches where they fell behind, but ended up coming up with big wins.

“Smith did a great job for us,” said Christensen. “He found himself down by a point with 30 seconds left in the match and got a big takedown to put him up one. He then rode the Westwood kid out the inal 20 seconds to seal the victory.

“Evan Else and Lance Else both went 2-0 by wrestling two good matches. It was nice to see them both step up as leaders for us on the mat, as well as off the mat by helping their teammates out.”

Ridge View 54, K-P 12 •106 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •113 double forfeit. •120 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •126 double forfeit. •132 Dylan Wood won by forfeit. •138

Andres Carbajal won by forfeit.

•145 double forfeit. •152 Lance Else won by fall in 4:00. •160 Cameron Steffens won by forfeit. •170 Nelson Bernardes won by forfeit. •182 Tyler Smith won by forfeit. •195 Tate Phillips won by forfeit. •220 Trenton Miller won by forfeit. •285 Evan Else won by fall in 3:54.

Westwood 57, Ridge View 21 •106 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •113 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •120 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •126 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •132 Wood lost by fall in 1:21. •138 Carbajal lost 8-6. •145 Ridge View lost by forfeit.

•152 Lance Else won by fall in 1:11.

•160 Steffens lost by fall in 1:28.

•170 Smith won 4-3. •182 Phillips lost by fall in 1:32. •195 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •220 Miller won by fall in 1:26. •285 Evan Else won by fall in 2:49.

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Raptor boys tame Rebels 69-33 A 23-point scoring performance

by Tyler Wingert led Ridge View to a 69-33 conference win over the Westwood Rebels in Sloan Friday. The game, which improved the Raptors’ overall record to 4-5 and to 3-2 in the conference, was the irst for Ridge View after the Christmas break.

The Raptors took an 18-6 lead after one quarter and held leads of 37-21 at halftime and 57-29 after three quarters.

“I thought we played very well,” noted coach Dale Tokheim. “Our shot choice was very good as we moved the ball to get better shots than what we have earlier in the season. Wingert had a great all-

around game and he looked good from inside and outside on offense.

The other guys did a great job of feeding him in the irst half.

“In the second half, we got some big points from our posts, Jake Kliegl, Ezra Miller and Colton Wunschel. Kliegl had his best game of the year with 12 points and seven rebounds. Austin Degen also had his best game of the year and he along with Jacob Tokheim did a good job of distributing the ball.”

As a team, Ridge View chalked up 18 assists.

The coach added the team’s defense also did its part to secure the win. “We played with more energy and were more aggressive and it

really showed on defense. We held them to six points in the irst quarter and eight in the third quarter.

Hopefully, we can use this momentum going forward as we move into a tough stretch of games.”

Quarter scores RView 18 37 57 —69 Westwood 6 21 29 —33 Ridge View stats Field goals: 28-50, 56%. Free throws: 8-16, 50%. Scoring: Wingert, 23; Kliegl, 12; Wunschel, 10; Degen, 7; Miller, 6; Franken, 5; Tokheim, 4; Klint Blum, 2.

Rebounds: 31 (Kliegl, 7). Assists: 18 (Tokheim, 6; Degen, 5). Steals: 9 (Franken, 4). Blocks: 2 (Wunschel, 1; Tokheim, 1). Fouls: 17

Raptor girls fall behind early in loss to Rebels

In control: O-A/BC-IG’s Tyler Anderson is in full control of his 195-pound opponent from Woodbury Central Thursday. Anderson won the match by fall in 1:12. The Falcons won the conference dual 49-29.

(Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Falcons place second in WVC dual standings O-A/BC-IG got back on the wrestling mat Jan. 3 after the Christmas break. The Falcons posted a 2-2 dual record in their irst week back and placed 10th at the Mendenhall tournament in Ames Saturday.

The Falcons inished the conference dual season with a 6-1 record, which placed the team second in the conference standings behind Westwood, which inished 7-0. O-A/BC-IG’s overall dual record is 9-3.

Jan. 3 duals The Falcons knocked off Woodbine (66-18) and lost to Atlantic (61-16) and Logan-Magnolia (5127) in non-conference dual action in Woodbine Jan. 3. Atlantic is ranked fourth in the Predicament’s class 2A dual team rankings while Logan-Magnolia is ranked sixth in class 1A. Jake Nieman (106), Kurtis Krager (113) and Blake Anderson (182) were all three-time winners for the Falcons.

“For the irst time back on the mat after break the competition was really tough,” noted coach Randy Nieman. “Atlantic and LoganMagnolia are both top 10 teams in their respective classes. We just did not match up well with Atlantic, not saying we did not battle, but at some key weights they were just better than we were. And LoMa is solid up and down the lineup. Woodbine as a small school is struggling right now, but I felt we wrestled them very well, coming away with a victory.

“Individually, we won the key match-ups I thought we would and we needed to attack more in other matches. Krager and Dylan

Hemer had big victories on the night. Both of them came away with victories over wrestlers who were state quali iers last season.

Krager has been a wrestler on a mission, we see it in the practice room and in competition.”

Atlantic 61, O-A/BC-IG 16 •106 Jake Nieman won 10-2. •113 Kurtis Krager won by fall in 1:28.

•120 Dylan Hemer lost by fall in 1:13. •126 Jarrett Hewitt lost by fall in 1:52. •132 Derrick McKenzie lost by fall in 3:35. •138 Ethan Mortensen lost 5-4. •145 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •152 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •160 Devin Behrendsen lost by fall in 2:41. •170 Adam Grote lost 10-2. •182 Blake Anderson won by fall in :34. •195 Isaac Endrulat lost by fall in 1:22. •220 Ryder Meek lost by fall in 2:57.

•285 Jeren McKibbin lost by fall in 1:27.

Lo-Ma 51, O-A/BC-IG 27 •106 Nieman won 8-5. •113 Krager won by fall in 1:50. •120 Hemer lost by fall in :46. •126 Hewitt lost by fall in :27. •132 McKenzie lost by fall in 4:24. •138 Mortensen lost by fall in 1:09. •145 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •152 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •160 Behrendsen lost by fall in 3:40. •170 Grote won by fall in 3:29. •182 Blake Anderson won by fall in 1:32. •195 Endrulat lost 7-3. •220 Meek lost by fall in 1:33. •285 McKibbin won by fall in 3:12.

O-A/BC-IG 66, Woodbine 18 •106 Nieman won by forfeit. •113 Krager won by forfeit. •120 Hemer won by fall in 1:40. •126 Hewitt won by fall in 1:18. •132 McKenzie won by forfeit. •138 Mortensen won by forfeit. •145 OABCIG lost

by forfeit. •152 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •160 Behrendsen won by forfeit. •170 Grote won by fall in 1:50. •182 Blake Anderson won by fall in 1:32. •195 Endrulat lost by fall in 1:43. •220 Meek won by fall in 1:58. •285 McKibbin won by fall in 1:20.

Jan. 5 dual The Falcons closed out the conference dual season Jan. 5 with a 49-29 decision over Woodbury Central in Ida Grove.

O-A/BC-IG 49, Woodbury Central 29 •106 Nieman won 18-5. •113 Krager won by forfeit. •120 Hemer won by forfeit. •126 Hewitt lost by fall in 4:57. •132 McKenzie won by forfeit. •138 Mortensen lost by fall in 4:35. •145 OABCIG lost by forfeit. •152 David Curiel lost by fall in :47. •160 Behrendsen lost 18-2.

•170 Grote won 11-9. •182 Blake Anderson won by fall in 3:48. •195 Endrulat won by fall in :28. •220 Tyler Anderson won by fall in 1:12.

•285 McKibbin won by forfeit.

Mendenhall tournament Eight O-A/BC-IG wrestlers placed at the Jack Mendenhall tournament in Ames Saturday.

Kurtis Krager had the highest placing for O-A/BC-IG with a third place inish at 113. Jake Nieman was fourth at 106 and Tyler Anderson was fourth at 195.

Jarrett Hewitt (126). Adam Grote (170) and Jeren McKibbin (285) all placed seventh. Blake Anderson (182) and Ryder Meek (220) placed eighth.

As a team, the Falcons scored 85 points, which placed the team 10th out of 18 teams. West Des Moines Valley was irst with 231 points.

Westwood jumped out to a 31-0 lead to power its 68-41 win over Ridge View in a girls’ conference game in Sloan Friday.

“We had a rough night shooting the ball,” noted Ridge View coach Brian Bode. “We dug ourselves into a pretty big hole allowing Westwood to start with a big advantage in the first 12 minutes of the game. We continued to compete even being down by as much as 31 at one point.

We just can’t allow ourselves to get into a position of being down that much and expect to win.”

As a team, Ridge View shot 32.5 percent (14-43) from the

field and 34 percent (10-29) from the free throw line.

After falling behind by 31-0, the Raptors bounced back to outscore the Rebels 41-37 over the remainder of the game. The loss dropped Ridge View to 6-3 overall and to 3-2 in the conference.

Bode noted his club will put this game in its rearview mirror and continue to move forward.

“We didn’t execute great and started slower than we usually do. Maybe that’s a factor of not playing for a couple weeks. No loss is easy, but we’re going to regroup, refocus and continue to gear up for the second half of

our season,” noted Bode.

Harlee Wagoner led Ridge View with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Quarter scores RView 0 12 23 —41 Wwood. 20 35 48 —68 Ridge View stats Field goals: 14-43, 32.5%. Free throws: 10-29, 34%. Scoring: Wagoner, 11; Pickhinke, 5; Richard, 5; Mason, 5; M. Else, 5; Johnson, 4; E. Else, 3; Dutler, 2; Chance, 1. Rebounds: 29 (Wagoner, 11; E. Else, 6).

Assists: 11 (Dutler, 3). Steals: 11 (Richard, 3). Blocks: 1 (Pickhinke, 1) Fouls: NA

BC to induct DeJean into Hall of Fame Briar Cliff University will induct former basketball standout Katie (Wilke) DeJean of Odebolt into its athletic Hall of Fame.

Wilke (Class of 1999) will go into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Feb. 11 at halftime of the men’s basketball game between Briar Cliff and Concordia.

Tip-off for that game is scheduled for 4 p.m.

To be selected for the Hall of Fame, an athlete must first be nominated and that can be by anyone. Once an athlete is nominated, the hall of fame committee at Briar Cliff nominates who they think should be on the ballot each year and then, once the ballot is formed, the committee votes on who they believe should be inducted that year. A point system is used to determine who will be inducted into the hall.

Wilke was a first team NAIA All-American as a senior, while also being named all-region and the NAIA Midwest Region Player of the Year during her final season in the Blue and Gold.

Wilke finished her three-year career with 1,278 points, currently ranking 18th on the alltime list. She led the team in scoring as a senior with 588 points and was the team’s high water mark in 17 of 36 games.

Wilke averaged 16.3 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game

as a senior, 8.0 points per game and 3.6 rebounds per game as a junior and 10.8 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore.

DeJean led the Cliff to a threeyear record of 89-17 and threestraight NAIA National Tournaments, while never missing a

game, playing in 106 straight games at BC after transferring from Huron. At Huron, she was named most improved player as a freshman and reached the 1996 NAIA National Championship. She averaged 8.8 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game her freshman year.

Hun ng seasons star ng to close Iowa’s pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer and archery fall turkey seasons closed Jan. 10. Furbearer seasons, squirrel, quail, partridge and grouse remain open until Jan. 31.

Rabbit season is open until Feb. 28. Crow season is Jan. 14 to March 31. Beaver trapping season closes on April 15.

For waterfowl, the north zone Canada goose season closed Jan. 4, and the light goose season closes on Jan. 13. For the south zone and Missouri River zone, the Canada goose season closes Jan. 18 and the light goose season closes Jan. 27.

The light goose conservation order season is open Jan. 28 to April 15 statewide; additional regulations apply.

2016 fishing, hun ng licenses have expired Release: O-A/BC-IG freshman 103-pounder Jake Nieman, right, releases his opponent in order to gain a better advantage during Nieman’s 18-5 major decision in Ida Grove Thursday. The Falcons won the conference dual 49-29. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

2016 hunting and ishing licenses expired on Jan. 10. All hunters and anglers will need a 2017 license to hunt or ish beginning Jan. 11.

Katie (Wilke) DeJean

Bowling Scores THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Landus 221 Kin Pins 215 United Bank of Iowa 211.5 Rod’s Fertilizer 208.5 Horn Memorial 194.5 Hanson Auto 173.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Brandi Sharkey 183 Cathy Loof 180 Myra Wessel 179 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Trisha Hoffman 496 Lorna Steenbock 479 Brandi Sharkey 474 HIGH TEAM GAME Rod’s Fertilizer 612 Kin Pins 598 Hanson Auto 596 HIGH TEAM SERIES Rod’s Fertilizer 1724 Hanson Auto 1695 Horn Memorial 1649 CLASSIC LEAGUE Rupp Tire 60

Schau Towing 50 Community Bank 47 Sunset Upholstery 44 Christie Real Estate 43 Gorden’s Body Shop 26 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Charlie Luke 279 Kevin Christie 257 Dana Dupre 244 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Kevin Christie 701 Charlie Luke 662 Dana Dupre 661 HIGH TEAM GAME Christie Real Estate 1026 Rupp Tire 931 Sunset Upholstery 869 HIGH TEAM SERIES Christie Real Estate 2873 Rupp Tire 2584 Sunset Upholstery 2482 COMMERCIAL LEAGUE Byron Originals 312 Knop Angus Farm 247 Ida Bowl 233 RP Pork 230.5

Goettsch Farms 211.5 Red Power 206 HIGH MEN’S GAME Ryan Goettsch 235 Royce Hannel 235 Dan Hoffman 231 HIGH MEN’S SERIES Royce Hannel 672 Dan Hoffman 589 Jeff Miesner 578 HIGH WOMEN’S GAME Dawn Paulsen 194 Wylene Wessel 167 Amanda Otto 165 HIGH WOMEN’S SERIES Dawn Paulsen 536 Amanda Otto 433 Melinda Peters 431 HIGH TEAM GAME Byron Originals 987 RP Pork 902 Red Power 799 HIGH TEAM SERIES Byron Originals 2873 RP Pork 2471 Red Power 2306

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Lola M. Van Houten Feb. 25, 1931 – Jan. 5, 2016

O-A/BC-IG wrestling cheerleaders: The O-A/BC-IG wrestling team cheerleaders this season include, front from left, Elyssa Freese, Riley Snyder and Bailey Ullrich and back from left, Josie Wulf, Madison Lansink and Lizzie Williams. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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BATTLE CREEK – Services for Lola M. Van Houten, 85, of Battle Creek were Jan. 7, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Kevin J. Freese officiated, with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek was in charge of arrangements.

She died Jan. 5 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Born Feb. 25, 1931, in Anthon, Lola Mae Marie Van Houten was the daughter of Leo and Margie (Eichorn) Schumann.

She grew up on a farm outside of Anthon and attended Anthon country school.

On Sept. 9, 1950, she married Corbet LaVern Van Houten at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. They farmed and raised livestock west of Battle Creek for many years. They were blessed with four sons: Mike, Marc, Kirk, and Kerwin.

Lola was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She adored her family and treasured spending time with them. She enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s extra-curricular events, square dancing, ballroom dancing, playing cards, sewing, gardening and

canning.

Lola was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek and was active in Presbyterian Women.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Mike (Judy) Van Houten of Geneva, Ill., Marc (Cheryl) Van Houten of Battle Creek and Kerwin (fiancée Brigette Schreiber) Van Houten of Cherokee.

Also surviving are 10 grandchildren: Rachel (Mike) Harrison, Eric (Christina) Van Houten, Lindsay Van Houten, Jason Van Houten, Kris Van Houten, Tate (Kathy) Van Houten, Hope (Tyler) Bleckwehl, Tyler (Sally) Van Houten, Morgan (RaShel) Van Houten and Garrett (Brianna Gaes) Van Houten.

Additional survivors are 13 greatgrandchildren: Evan, Zachary, Camryn, Calen, Grace, Paige, Curtis, Vincent, Vera, Eva, Darren, Nicole and Paisley; a sister, Barb Carlson of Sioux City; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends.

Lola was preceded in death by her husband, LaVern Van Houten; a son, Kirk Van Houten; a daughter-in-law, Kerry Van Houten; a sister, Lucinda (Harold) Jeffrey, and a brother-in-law, Roland Carlson.

Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

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GEDC to host spaghetti supper Members of the Galva Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) are excited to host their ninth annual all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper to raise funds for 2017 projects. The event will take place at the Galva Upper Elementary School Building on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Families, friends, neighbors, business owners and community leaders are invited to join GEDC volunteers for a meal and learn more about future economic development projects in Galva. As part of the evening entertainment, a video from the 1982 Galva centennial parade will be shown, and several commemorative centennial coins

donated by Bud Peterson will be auctioned off.

All ages are welcome to participate, and a free will offering will be received for the meal. All monies received from the spaghetti supper will be used for community betterment projects. GEDC’s main project focus for 2017 includes upgrading playground equipment in the Galva City Park, repairing and repainting existing equipment and adding a soft base under each piece of equipment for increased child safety. A detailed project letter will be sent out to the public in the next 30 to 60 days as playground equipment bids come in and park needs are inalized.

If you cannot attend the event but would like to help with the park playground project, please send tax deductible donations (marked PARK) to GEDC, P.O. Box 231, Galva, Iowa, 51020.

GEDC is taxed as a 501(c)(3) nonpro it group, and volunteers do not receive any compensation for its efforts. For more information, contact: Randy or Karla Hustedt at 712-282-4622; Delayne or Anne Johnson at 712-210-0504; Tim or Maureen Andresen at 712-3719966; Alan or LuAnn Bennett at 712282-4608 or Larry or Rita Frahm at 712-282-4646. The public is invited to attend

Holstein Chamber Spotlight On Aug. 30, 1993, it was announced that 75 percent of Winona E. Lohff ’s estate was to be given to the City of Holstein “for the purposes of construction and/or maintenance of a community center.” At the time of that announcement, the bequest to the city totaled $835,909.

Lohff was a school teacher.

She taught in Harlan, Laurens, Cherokee and Sac City. She was born and raised in Holstein.

Her parents, Detlef and Emma Schumann Lohff, were local farmers. Lohff was a graduate of Holstein High School and Morningside College.

In April 1995, the first organized meeting for the center was held, with 14 selected members present, including Lisa Andersen, Melvin Bauer, Kathy Breyfogle, Chris Clark, Roger Clausen, Jim Cooney, Matt Forristal, Tom Hoffert, Sharon Johnson, Julie Lukins, Scott Niemeier, Christine Wiese and two city council members, Dennis Breyfogle and Randy Carpenter.

After considering 11 possible sites for the center, a site was purchased from Bruce and Darrin Schmidt, just south of town near Highways 20 and 59. Surrounded by a nine-hole golf course and outdoor tennis courts, the plan was to create an entire sports complex with the addition of two ball fields and a walking/biking trail in the future.

In June, plans were approved for a 12,480-square-foot building to be named the Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center.

Contractors were selected after bid letting was done. Those selected were: Henningson Company of Spencer for the building base, Holstein Electric

and A -1 Plumbing and Heating.

As construction progressed, the search for a parks and recreation director and board members began. A list of those who desired to be on the board was given to the city, and those chosen were Brian Breyfogle, Pam Leinbaugh, Beth Ortner, Tim Meyer and Christine Wiese. Stu Betsworth was hired in March as the first parks and recreation director for the center.

On Saturday, July 19, 1997, the grand opening was held with a 5K run, flag raising ceremony, membership discounts, a welcoming speech from the current city mayor, Mary Gross, and a ribbon cutting.

Finally, four years of planning and building had become a reality, and the doors were opened for the community to enjoy, complete with a community room and full kitchen, game room, men’s and women’s locker rooms, sauna, hot tub, lounge, an atrium for snacks and refreshments, fullsized gymnasium, an exercise room and administration offices.

Twenty years have passed since the doors first opened, and a lot has changed since that day.

Directors have come and gone, board members have rotated in and out, countless volunteers and donors have come through the doors and numerous grants have been written to improve the facilities equipment and amenities.

The most recent change, and probably one of the biggest structural changes, took place in 2014 with a facility remodel. The remodel included the addition of a children’s play area, filled with activities for young children to run around safely while their parents workout. It included a

remodeled and updated cardio room, equipped with treadmills, spin bikes, elliptical trainers, Jacobs Ladder, Nu -step and rowing machine. The elimination of one of the two racquetball rooms within the facility allowed for the addition of a larger weight room, equipped with weight equipment for all fitness levels.

And, with the elimination of the upstairs storage area, we were able to add a fitness room, where all fitness classes are held, along with youth gymnastics classes.

Although a lot has changed in 20 years, Lohff ’s original vision to serve the residents of Holstein has always remained the same.

We continue to look forward to what the future holds for the center and its community as we celebrate 20 years of spreading health and wellness.

IDA GROVE - Services for Joy Annear, 84, of Ida Grove will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Chad Lierman will of iciate. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, at Old Carrollton Cemetery at Dedham.

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Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13, at ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove is in charge of arrangements.

She died Jan. 6, 2017.

Let’s Go to the Movies TONIGHT!

Greetings, moviegoers.

This coming weekend, we have our final fling with “Sing.” Our next classic comedy favorite is Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles.”

They sure don’t make comedies like that anymore. Stay tuned to find out when “Rogue One” comes to the State.

Showtimes: “Sing”—Friday (Jan. 13) – 7 p.m., Saturday (Jan. 14) – 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday (Jan 15) – 3:30 p.m.

“Sing” (PG)—Dapper Koala Buster Moon presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. An eternal optimist, and a bit of a scoundrel, he loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Facing the crumbling of his life’s ambition, he takes one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition. Five contestants emerge: a mouse, a timid elephant, a pig, a gorilla and a punk-rock porcupine.

“Blazing Saddles”—Sunday (Jan. 15) – 7 p.m., Monday (Jan. 16) – 7 p.m. and Tuesday (Jan.

17) – 7 p.m.

“Blazing Saddles”—(comedy/ satire, 1974) (R) is an American satirical Western comedy film directed by Mel Brooks starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder.

Based in the American Old West of 1874, construction of a new railroad will soon be going through the town of Rock Ridge, a frontier town inhabited exclusively by white people. The con artist state’s attorney general, Hedley

Lamarr, is looking to scheme the residents to make them leave town, thereby lowering land prices. After sending a gang of thugs, he convinces the governor to hire a black sheriff to protect the town, therefore offending the townspeople in hopes to make them leave.

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Luella M. Buell Jan. 20, 1931 – Dec. 29, 2016 HOLSTEIN – Services for Luella M. Buell, 85, of Holstein were Jan. 3, 2017, at United Methodist Church in Holstein with the Rev. Doresa K. Collogan of iciating. Burial was in the Holstein Cemetery in Holstein.

Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

She died Dec. 29 at Char-Mac Assisted Living in Holstein.

Luella Mae Watson was born in front of a ireplace during a blizzard in Rock Rapids Jan. 20, 1931, to George Morris Watson (born in West Bend) and Delia Unzetta Haan Watson (born in Rock Rapids).

The family grew up in Sioux City, where George was a foreman of the pressroom at the Sioux City Journal until his retirement.

After graduating from Central High School in Sioux City, Luella obtained her RN nursing degree from St. Joseph Hospital. While employed as a hospital nurse, she met Donald Wayne Buell, a farmer hospitalized for foot surgery. A doctor on staff told her that the

Lois J. Klotz Nov. 26, 1926 - Dec. 28, 2016

new patient was “just the man for her!” Don and Luella were married at a Congregational church in Sioux City Aug. 8, 1953.

They made their home on a farm by Holstein, near Don’s parents, Theodore Henry Buell and Lily Ellen Endrulat Buell, both of Holstein. Luella worked as a nurse at Good Samaritan Center in Holstein, eventually serving 10 years as director of nursing.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Westmar College in 1977 and later was an Ida County Head Start nurse, until retirement.

Don and Luella raised three girls: Dr. Jean Susan (Terry) Bahney of Austin, Texas, and Mary Ann Buell and Donna Lou Buell, both of Spirit Lake.

Grandchildren include Nikki Linn Nash of Seattle, Wash.; Britt Michael Bahney of Austin, Texas; Trey Ryan Bahney (Kelly) of Houston, Texas; Patric Morris Vaelli of Lansing, Mich., and Lance Thomas Vaelli of Boulder, Colo.

Siblings are Richard Clinton (Janene) Watson and Ruth Helen (Jim) Paquin.

Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

Marjorie Louise Johannes Oct. 20, 1927 – Dec. 28, 2016 NEWPORT NEWS, VA. – Private burial services for Marjorie Louise Johannes, 89, of Newport News, Va., will be at Wheaton Cemetery in Wheaton, Ill. Services will be 11 am, April 7, at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, Ill. Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home in Hampton, Va., and Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton, Ill., are in charge of arrangements.

She died peacefully Dec. 28, 2016, at Warwick Forest in Newport News, Va. She was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Ida Grove to Earl and Vera (Howell) Graham. Marjorie was a self-proclaimed farm girl and attended a one-room schoolhouse in her early years.

After graduating from high school in 1945, she attended Iowa State University in Ames, earning a B.S. in home economics. At ISU, she met Donald Ivan Johannes, whom she married Aug. 26, 1948.

A popular family story told of how she was required to bake a pie from scratch by her future sisters-in-law, before she could marry Ivan. Following graduation, they moved to Marengo. They then moved to Green ield and then to Wheaton, Ill., where she resided for over 47 years.

In Wheaton, Marjorie regularly attended Gary United Methodist Church and worked at the Wesley church

resale shop, which she highly enjoyed. She was active in PEO, Mary Martha Circle, Woman’s Department Club of Wheaton, Compass Club, bridge groups, antique club and Lunch Bunch.

She was a lifelong member of Order of the Eastern Star. Marjorie was an excellent seamstress and cook, passions she passed on to her four daughters. Her family declared her “Queen of the Jello salad.” She loved being surrounded by her family and friends.

She is survived by her brother, Robert Graham, who still resides on the family farm in Ida Grove; as well as her four daughters and their husbands: Marcia and Douglas Muller of Hampton, Va.; Marilyn and Steve McCain of Louisville, Ky.; Marla and Robert Schleicher of Danville, Calif., and Mary and Steve Hulka of Phoenix, Ariz.

Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, three nieces and one nephew.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

The family sends a special thank you to Jane, Brenda and others of Active Daily Living Homecare and Riverside Hospice, as well as all the nurses and staff at Warwick Forest, Keswick Place and The Evergreen, for their support, love and compassion while caring for Marjorie.

In lieu of lowers, the family requests donations be made in Marjorie’s name to a local Alzheimer’s Association or Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main St., Wheaton, Ill., 60187.

Norma Jane Castor Oct. 11, 1933 – Dec. 25, 2016 FORT DODGE – Norma Jane Castor of Fort Dodge died Dec. 25, 2016. No funeral is planned.

Norma was the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Lill) Putzier and born Oct. 11, 1933, near Battle Creek. She was baptized and con irmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.

She graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1951 and attended beauty school in Fort Dodge. She operated her own beauty salon in Fort Dodge for many years.

Norma later married Grant Castor at The Little

HOLSTEIN – Services for Lois J. Klotz, 90, of Holstein were Dec. 31, 2016, at United Methodist Church in Holstein, with the Rev. Doresa K. Collogan of iciating. A private family burial will be in the Holstein Cemetery in Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

She died Dec. 28 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee.

Lois Janet (Rolhk) Klotz was born Nov. 26, 1926, on a farm northwest of Holstein.

She was the youngest of four daughters born to Edumund Philbert and Anna Catherine (Peters) Rolhk.

When it was time to register Lois’ birth, they discovered there was another Lois Roehlk, born in 1926, so Lois was the only one in her family to have a middle name.

The family moved into town in 1932, when Lois was in the irst grade. Around 1938, she began working evenings in Chris Bauer’s café, where they made their own homemade ice cream and handpacked hamburgers, fried in a black, iron skillet on a cook stove heated by sticks and corn cobs.

A pan of water was heated at the back of the stove to wash dishes. Lois never failed to mention, “No one ever got sick, either.” She taught Sunday School while

Donald “Don” L. Hammer March 7, 1925 – Dec. 28, 2016 ARTHUR – Services for Donald “Don” L. Hammer, 91, of Arthur were Dec. 31, 2016, at Faith Lutheran Church in Holstein with the Rev. Chris Schroder of iciating. Burial was in the Holstein Cemetery at Holstein, with military rites by McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of American Legion in Ida Grove. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

Donald died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Dec. 28 at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s in Sioux City.

Donald L. Hammer was born to Ben and Dora (Gehrts) Hammer, northeast of Holstein, in Cherokee County March 7, 1925. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Galva. He was con irmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cushing July 2, 1939.

As a young boy, he moved to Cushing, where he attended school through the third grade, before moving to a farm south of Correctionville. There, he continued his education at a country school and completed one year of high school.

The family then moved to a farm northwest of Holstein, and Don graduated from Holstein High School in 1942.

He worked on the family farm before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed on Guam with the Seabees

Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. He died in 1988.

She was a great lover of animals, especially cats, and had many pets over the years.

She is survived by her sister, LaDonna Ledden of St. Joseph, Mo.; two brothers, Kenneth Putzier of Storm Lake and Roger Putzier of Battle Creek; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

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ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Matthew Martens, Interim Minister 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 Sunday – 8:15 a.m. worship 9:20 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. coffee hour 10:30 a.m. worship Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH HIGHWAY 175 & M31 - 712-367-2472 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. worship 6 p.m. prayer meeting Saturday – 6 p.m. worship

ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Homes “caring for families of this area since 1908” Joshua & Christie Van Houten

SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Kristin Boysen 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship

~ Holstein ~

~ Arthur ~

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Richard Ball 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 Saturday – 5 p.m. confessions; 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Shari O’Bannon, CRE 321 MAIN ST.- 712-364-3829 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Bible study 10:30 a.m. worship, followed by fellowship coffee

Construction Battalion.

On March 18, 1948, Don and Wilma Heilman married at Cushing Methodist Church. To this union, three children were born: Rollie, Gary and Donna. They purchased a farm north of Arthur and moved there in February 1959, where Don farmed.

Don served his church and followed his Lord with his strong faith; it was his priority. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Holstein and American Legion Post #61 in Ida Grove.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma; and three children: Rollie of Story City, Gary (Linda) of Evart, Mich., and Donna (Fred) Reineke of Sigourney.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; ive step-greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Alvin (Phyllis) Hammer of Cherokee and Dean (Karen) Hammer of Ida Grove; numerous nieces, nephews; extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Earl, and a sister, Vesta Fey. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h. com.

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~ Ida Grove ~

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Chad Lierman, Pastor 312 MAIN ST. - 712-364-2412 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. worship

still in high school and later taught Bible school for several years.

She graduated from Holstein High School in 1944 and began work in the Holstein Post Of ice as a clerk.

At that time, Clifton Klotz returned from the service and resumed his job as a rural mail carrier and they met.

They wed Feb. 23, 1947, and celebrated 58 years of marriage, enjoying various trips overseas and cruises, until Clifton’s death Dec. 16, 2005. Lois was a Cub Scout leader and active member of Holstein American Legion Auxiliary.

She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered as a fastidious homemaker.

Lois is survived by her sons: Bruce and wife, Jean, of St. James, Fla., and Steven and wife, Linda, of Holstein.

She also is survived by her ive grandchildren: Travis and wife, Denise, and son, Xavier, Michael and wife, Melissa, and son, Xander, Adam and wife, Nora, Hannah and iancé, Aaron, and Jon; numerous nieces and nephews; relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton; an infant son, Robert Dean; three sisters: Geraldine Logan, Arline Hogrefe and brother-in-law, Pat, and Winnifred Kuchel; a brother-in-law, Lowell, and a niece, Camilia Sproul.

Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

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OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC Father Richard Ball 513 MUELLER ST. - 712-368-4755 Sunday – 9 a.m. Mass

UNITED METHODIST Dori Collogan, Pastor 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Chris Schroder, Pastor 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion

CROSSRIDGE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Pastor Tyler Parson LOHFF-SCHUMANN MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTER 301 LOHFF-SCHUMANN DR. 712-368-6139 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. RiDGE KiDS & adult Bible study 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship

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PUBLIC NOTICE

friday jan. 13 • 5-7 pm

City of Battle Creek

Prior to the O-A/BC-IG vs. Ridge View Game @ O-A/BC-IG High School It’s January. Isn’t it too late to get a lu shot? No, it’s not too late.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends that lu vaccination efforts continue throughout the lu season. The lu season most often peaks between December and March, but activity can occur as late as May. The CDC recommends a yearly lu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older as the irst and most important step in protecting against seasonal lu viruses. Young children, pregnant women, older people and people with certain chronic medical conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart disease are at increased risk of serious lu-related complications, so getting a yearly lu vaccine is especially important for them. Even

healthy people can get sick enough to miss work or be hospitalized.

Most people who get a lu shot don’t have any problems with it. The lu vaccine cannot cause lu illness; however, it can cause side effects that may be mistaken for lu. Reactions are usually mild and last a day or two. They include: soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given, headache, fever, muscle aches and nausea.

In addition, good health habits can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the lu. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Wash your hands often with soap and water.

If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. Avoid touching your eyes, nose

and mouth. Germs spread this way.

Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the lu.

If you get sick with lu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. The fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.

For more information about the seriousness of the lu and the bene its of lu vaccination, talk to your doctor or other health care professional or visit www.cdc.gov.

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CITY OF BATTLE CREEK GROSS WAGES FOR 2016: Craig Young $50,327.13 Diane Lansink 26,999.03 Sheila Petersen 14,547.50 James Eickholt 11,239.15 Karen Harrison 1,750.00 Lloyd Holmes 1,440.00 Todd Riessen 360.00 Jill Wingert 360.00 Dan Hedberg 360.00 Judy Schau 330.00 Myra Meek 300.00 Corliss Wheeler 202.13 Jan Ezell 176.41 $108,391.35

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PUBLIC NOTICE Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing

DERMATOLOGY INDY CHABRA MD, PhD, FAAD, ASMS Dr. Chabra, board-certified dermatologist sees patients in the Outpatient Clinic at Horn Memorial Hospital the

First Friday of the Month

To: FELIX ADOLFO DELCID LOPEZ You are hereby notified that a trial is scheduled in the Termination of Parental Rights proceedings, Case Number JVJV001183, JVJV001184 & JVJV001185, involving A.D., C.D. and J.D. Trial will be held on February 28, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ida County Courthouse. You are further notified that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected.

This case has been filed in a County that uses electronic filing. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of filing and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the Court.

Published by: Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer Ida County Attorney 401 Moorehead Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445

Crystal Oberle PA-C Crystal Oberle, Physician Assistant sees patients in the Outpatient Clinic at Horn Memorial Hospital the

Third Friday of the Month

Talk with your healthcare provider about a referral to the HMH Dermatology Clinic with Dr. Chabra and Crystal Oberle, PA-C, of Midlands Clinic in Dakota Dunes.

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Falcon Club: Four former O-A/BC-IG athletes were inducted into the Falcon Club during halftime of the O-A/BC-IG boys’ basketball game against South Central Calhoun County Jan. 3. New members of the club are, from left, Ben Dotzler, Miles Gebel, Blake Netherton and Austin Schreiber. To be a member of the club, an athlete must earn at least 10 varsity sports letters during their high school careers. All four of the new members are 2016 graduates of O-A/BC-IG. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Attention: Parents & Grandparents!

Show off your Valentine in our Annual

Wednesday, February 8 Simply fill out the form below and bring it along with the photo of your Valentine and $15 to the IDA COUNTY COURIER 214 Main St., P.O. Box 249 Ida Grove, IA 51445 Digital photos will be accepted.

Email to idacourier@frontiernet.net with credit card payment: MasterCard or Visa (Subject: “My Little Valentine”) Payment must accompany photo.

Deadline is Friday, February 3 at 3 pm

Keeton Forbes Parents: Mark & Amy Forbes Grandparents:

Doug & Sue Schultz David & Donna Forbes

Photos may be picked up after Valentine’s Day through February or include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for mailing.

A Drawing will be held from all submissions, with the winner receiving a $50 Chamber Bucks.

Kids 12 & Under In Full Color (Circle One)

Child’s Name: ____________________________________________ Boy Girl (Please Print)

Parent’s Names: _____________________________________________________ Grandparent’s Names: _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Name & Phone # of person submitting photo (office use only)

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No purchase necessary. To enter the drawing without purchasing space for picture, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to My Little Valentine, P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445. An entry form will be returned in the mail to you. Complete the entry in total. Completed forms must be returned to our office no later than 3 pm, Friday, February 3, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH ADAMS, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009277 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Ruth Adams, Deceased, who died on or about December 4, 2016: You are hereby notified that on December 30, 2016, the last will and testament of Ruth Adams, deceased, bearing date of December 27, 2006, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Paul Adams and Patty Sneller were appointed executors of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated December 30, 2016.

Paul Adams 17186 152nd St. NE Thief River Falls, MN 56701 and Patty Sneller 130 Valley Road Montezuma, IA 51071 Executors of the Estate William D. Cook #AT0001616 Attorney for the Executors Herrick, Ary, Cook, Cook, Cook & Cook 209 W. Willow St. P.O. Box 209 Cherokee, IA 51012 Date of second publication 18th day of January, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL DECEMBER 19, 2016 Mayor Morris Hurd called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: Scott Tomlinson, Doug Clough, Ryan Goodman and Paul Cates. City Clerk Edie Ball and Council Member Jeff Buehler were absent.

Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Cates to approve the consent agenda consisting of the claims list, City Clerk’s report, financial reports, the December 5th minutes, and financial reports

from the Fire Department, Rec Center and Library, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

The Council agreed to withhold the final payment of $35,411.60 to Cornerstone Contractors until all issues are resolved with the Downtown Revitalization project.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve paying the King Theatre asbestos removal by ESA, Inc. $28,170.00 and King Theatre’s new rubber roof system by TC Roofing $28,410.00, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Jeff Gilbert discussed a nuisance property in his neighborhood. The Council informed Gilbert that they had discussed this earlier in the meeting and made him aware of the Council’s

plan to move forward by sending the property owner a letter from the City Attorney. It is noted City Clerk Ball was absent from the meeting and could not comment.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve authorization of Deputy Clerk Heather Sweeden for signing at United Bank of Iowa and First State Bank and removal of Carla Eidenshink, second by Council Member Clough.

On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to adjourn, second by Council Member Clough.

On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Attest: /s/ Heather Sweeden, Deputy Clerk /s/ Morris C. Hurd, Mayor

PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors IDA GROVE, IOWA DECEMBER 29, 2016 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard and Robert Paulsrud. Curt Phillips was absent.

Minutes of the meeting held December 12, 2016, and December 20, 2016, were read and approved.

County Engineer Jeff Williams presented a Tile road crossing application for Jeff Jochims, Section 6, Galva Township upstream, and Dan Doxstad, Section 5, Galva Township downstream. Leonard moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign said application.

Paulsrud seconded and it carried, all voting Aye. Ed Sohm was present to review a Master Matrix Evaluation for Wally or Chad Burk, Section 15 of Grant Township. The proposed confinement is increasing the animal numbers only to 1,760 or 4,400 head of finishing swine with no new construction. Paulsrud moved and Leonard seconded a motion to recommend to approve said permit application with a matrix score of 229 points. Motion carried, all voting Aye. After reviewing the 6% recommendation from the Ida County Compensation

Board, Leonard moved to decrease the recommendation 1% and approve a 5% increase for each elected official’s salary.

Paulsrud seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. The following FY-18 salaries were tentatively approved for budgetary purposes: Supervisors-$25,960; Sheriff-$59,447; Auditor and Treasurer-$46,593; Recorder-$45,872 and Attorney-$46,556.

Leonard moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the AFSCME/Iowa Council 61 Public Safety 3 year Union Contract for FY18,19 and 20. Paulsrud seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Paulsrud moved to approve Brandi ReissDispatcher/Jailer at $16 per hour, effective December 19, 2016, and Lena HawthorneJailer/Dispatcher at $16.44 per hour effective January 1, 2017. Leonard seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Leonard and seconded by Paulsrud to authorize the Chair to sign the Certification of Cost Allocation for DHS Local Administrative Expenses for FY-18 will be reimbursed in the amount of $24,195. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the 2017 Wellness Agreement with ISAC was made by Paulsrud and seconded by

Leonard. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Leonard moved to approve Curt Hesse as Medical Examiner for a 2 year term ending December 31, 2018. Paulsrud seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Leonard and seconded by Paulsrud to approve and authorize the Auditor to sign the Computer and Terrorism Coverage for $2,297. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Discussion was held on the Self-Funding Premium. It was the consensus of the Board to reduce the current Self-Funding Premium by the amount of Wellmark’s health insurance increase.

The following claims were approved: Mid Michigan Kennels-K-9 Fund-$4,000; Confiscated Property-$5,500 and Surcharge Fund-$1,500; Benefit’s Inc.-Self-Funding Fund-$301.76 and $2,587.10 and Rudy ThiesSecondary Road Fund $2,046.

The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Chester Finisher Farm/H & R Partnership; GN2/Maschhoff Environmental.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2017, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Auditor Chair

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the local & surrounding area for all your support the past 35 years I was in business. I have truly made many friendships. I would like to thank everyone for all your e-mails, calls, cards, gifts & acts of kindness shown to me on my retirement day! Also, a special thank you to The Hoffman Agency for hosting my retirement party. Wow, what a wonderful day it was for my last day at work! Thanks to all!

Dean Fick 2-1t/cra* THANK YOU: We would like to thank everyone who participated in the 5th Annual Ridge View Raptors’ Cake Auction! We are so grateful to everyone who donated a cake, bought a cake during the boys’ & girls’ ½-time auctions, or those who bought baked goods on the Silent Auction! A special thank you to our judges, the auctioneers, the cheerleaders & the callers who helped with this event. Everyone’s participation & donations helped make this fund-raiser a success for the Ridge View’s Junior/Senior After-Prom Party! Sincerely, The Ridge View After-Prom Committee 2-1t/cra

THANK YOU: We want to thank our family, friends & relatives for the gifts, flowers, phone calls & cards for our 60th wedding anniversary. We enjoyed them all!

Don & Darlene Schmidt 2-1t/cra*

For or SSale le FOR SALE: Water heater, home furnaces, LB White heaters, Infra-Red Tube Shop heaters. Call Propane Hank at 712365-4740.

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FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560.

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Events NOTICE: GUN SHOW-January 20, 21, 22, Webster County Fairgrounds, Fort Dodge, IA. Friday 4-9, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3. Large selection of guns & ammunition for sale. Info: Kraus Gun Shows, 563-608-4401.

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NOTICE: Old Man Winter is coming. Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling. 712365-4740.

NOTICE: Des Moines RV/Outdoor Show Jan. 20-22 Iowa Events Center.

Screaming deals on RVs & motorcoaches to new retro campers!

Bachelor Chris Soules! Racing simulator! 1-800-756-4788. www.

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NOTICE: GUN SHOW-January 20, 21, 22, Webster County Fairgrounds, Fort Dodge, IA. Friday 4-9, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3. Large selection of guns & ammunition for sale. Info: Kraus Gun Shows, 563-608-4401.

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For Rent FOR RENT: Two-bedroom at 108 S. Lena, Holstein, Iowa, 51025. $625. Ph. 712-870-2083.

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Ground-floor apartments available. Ida Grove Apartments. Ph. 712-364-2571.

2-1t/cra FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. Two-bedroom, onebath apartments. One furnished, one unfurnished. Ph. 712-371-2577.

43-tfc/cra FOR RENT: In Battle Creek. Two-bedroom for rent. Carport. No smoking in apartment. No pets. One-bedroom, second-floor, economy apartment.

No smoking. No pets. Contact Bev at 712-371-2367.

46-tfc/cra FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: One-bedroom apartments.

No smoking & no pets. Contact Bev at 712-371-2367.

46-tfc/cra FOR RENT: In Battle Creek. Large, onebedroom apartment. Utilities, stove, refrigerator, water, sewer furnished.

Laundry on site. $375 per month.

Maple Valley Apartment. Ph. 712365-4980.

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FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. One, three-bedroom house.

Two, three-bedroom apartments. Appliances included.

Available now. Ph. 712-369-3663.

50-tfc/cra FOR RENT IN HOLSTEIN: Two, two-bedroom & one, onebedroom apartment. Gas heat & central air. Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator provided. Available Jan. 1. No pets. Reference & deposit required. 712-229-5717 or 712-3682600.

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HELP WANTED: The City of Ida Grove is seeking an energetic individual for a full-time Utility Billing Clerk. The ideal candidate must have outstanding customer service skills & also be a team player. Requires a minimum of two-years’ experience in accounting, office practices & procedures. The position is 40-hours per week & has excellent benefits. Applications & complete job description for this position may be obtained at City Hall, 403 Third St., Ida Grove, IA, 51445. Applications are due Jan. 18, 2017. EOE. 2-1t/cra DRIVERS CDL-A: Flexible driving oppty’s! Midwest routes through SW MN & NW IA. FT/ PT available. Excellent FT benefits!

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Experience preferred, but will train the right person. Call 712-365-4301.

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Lemmon@chsinc.com or 320-2190270.

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Potential of $60,000-plus per year!

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16. www.qlf.com. 2-1t/cra(INCN)* BANK BOOKKEEPER: United Bank of Iowa is taking applications for a full-time bookkeeper for our bank in Ida Grove. Must have basic understanding of debits & credits, be able to work accurately, enjoy a customer service/sales environment & have a satisfactory background check, including credit history. Apply online at www.unitedbk.com, click on the Careers located in the upper right corner & follow the instructions.

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Wanted LOOKING FOR FARM GROUND: Young, beginner farmer looking for farm ground & pastureland to help get started. Will travel, very eager & willing to work with anyone. Call 712210-4180.

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NOTICE: Have High RADON in your home?

Surgeon General’s warning: Radon causes lung cancer. Contact Nulle Construction, state licensed. Ph. 712-364-3571. FREE estimates.

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2-1t/cra* COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/Refinishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek.

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Pets NOTICE: 8th Street Grooming & Boarding.

Grooming available for small & medium-sized breeds. Boarding available for all sizes of well behaved, housebroke family dogs. Open Mon., Tues., & Fri. by appointment for grooming. Ph. 712-342-9012. Becky Pigott, 703 8th St., Correctionville, IA 51016.

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41-tfc/cra NOTICE: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank filled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek.

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Garage ge Sale S le DOSE GARAGE SALE: Three-day. Downtown Ida Grove.

Thursday, January 12, 8-5. Friday, January 13, 8-5. Saturday, January 14, 8-12. Open again! Collectible Room is back, with all new items.

Also, purged & new items in other areas. Come check out collectibles, crafts, bedding, household, books & movies, tools & much more.

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Lifeguards & Basket Persons Pick up applica ons at the City Clerk’s off ice in Odebolt or email: odebolt@ne ns.net to request applica ons by February 1, 2017 Pay scale star ng $7 basket person $ 8 lifeguards, $9 WSI 50₵ per hour increases annually New lifeguards will be reimbursed for cer fica on up to 75% with receipt and comple on of season.

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HELP WANTED: Part-Time Dietary Aide to cook, bake & create salads. 64 hours every two weeks, with opportunity to pick up more hours. Full-Time ED Tech/EMT for the day shift. AEMT or Paramedic certification preferred but not necessary. Full-Time 3-11 and 11-7 RNs & Part-Time Nursing Assistant needed for med-surg floor. Benefits, including health insurance, available for above positions. Relief Housekeeper to work as needed. Apply by January 23 to www.hornmemorialhospital. org. Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

Interpreter is provided at no cost.

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HELP WANTED: DAYCARE: The Wee Wildcat Daycare, located within the SchallerCrestland School in Schaller, is looking to hire full- & part-time positions with hours varying weekly.

Any questions, please email Jackie Wandrey at jwandrey@rvraptors.org.

CLASSROOM AIDES: The SchallerCrestland Elementary School has an opening for a full-time classroom aide. Any questions, please contact the Schaller-Crestland School District office. If interested, you may stop by the office in Schaller to pick up an application for these positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Ida County Courier

Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Betty Nelson estate, court officer deed to Ross and Christi Ladwig, north half of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9, Block 27, Third Addition, Ida Grove.

Michael and Sara Luft, warranty deed to Stephen and Tabitha Gonnerman, Lot 3, Block 4, re-platted Hillcrest Addition, Ida Grove.

Grace Montgomery, warranty deed to Ballard Smith III, Lot 10, Yousling’s sub-division of Lot 7, Block 50, Eighth Addition, Ida Grove.

Alan Weir, warranty deed to Ronda Nepper, Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 9, Galva.

Harold and Jeanne Freese, quit claim deed to John Freese a 2 percent interest in the W ½ of Section 8, T-89-N, R-40-W, with exception, Ida County.

Estate of Kenneth Henrichsen, court officer deed to Jeannie Henrichsen, N ½ SE ¼, Section 17, T-89-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court office, information is only provided electronically.

The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office. Traffic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov.

Traffic charges Speeding Deborah Brobst, Sioux City; Renea Steele, Norwalk; William Kraemer, Apple Valley, Minn.; Thomas Kolpin, Schaller; Cody Wensing, Niobrara, Neb.; Dylan Georgopoulos, Cushing; Williams Ivers, Lamy, N.M.; Jairo Galdamez, Denison; Renae Schmidt, Lake View; Sally Eucker, Lake Geneva, Wis.; Paul David, St. Paul, Minn.; Philip Nugent, Dakota Dunes, S.D.; Michael Jones, Sioux City.

Other Donna Klassen, Sioux Falls, S.D., failure to provide proof of financial liability.

Bladimir Ayala, Ida Grove, no valid driver’s license.

Glenn Thompson, Gilman, operation without registration card or plate.

Kevin Marlett, Waterbury, Neb., operation without registration card or plate.

Audrey Hibbs, Iowa City, failure to provide proof of financial liability.

Patrick Boyle, Danbury, failure to comply with safety rules.

Lee Klindt Jr., Manilla, failure to comply with safety rules.

Jose Mendez, Ida Grove, careless driving.

Rachel Greving, Deloit, driving while license under suspension.

Judgments and Liens Against Shaun Monroy, in favor of Hauge Associates.

Against Ellemay Schaaf, in favor of Hauge Associates.

From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Dec. 29 Of icers received 24 calls for service.

Among the calls were 16 traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and one request for extra attention.

12:20 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 1:20 p.m.: Civil paper service at the Ida County Courthouse 5:25 p.m.: Animal complaint on Highway 175 7:12 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Maple Street 7:58 p.m.: Emergency transport 11:18 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 700 block of Second Street Friday, Dec. 30 Of icers received 19 calls for service.

Among the calls were 10 traf ic stops, two alarm tests and one 911 transfer.

9:39 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:38 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 20 near Quail Avenue 2:35 p.m.: Sex offender registry check at the Ida County Courthouse 3:45 p.m.: Non-medical transport 5:20 p.m.: Controlled burn reported on Market Avenue 5:40 p.m.: Health and safety check requested Saturday, Dec. 31 Of icers received 31 calls for service.

Among the calls were 23 traf ic stops, two alarm tests and one abandoned 911 call.

9 a.m.: Traf ic control/escort for funeral requested 10:07 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:29 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 1:56 p.m.: Reported burglary in the 200 block of Jasper Avenue 2:44 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 5:44 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 7:50 p.m.: Report of reckless driving/speeding on Highway 175 near Quail Avenue 9:03 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of Ida Street Sunday, Jan. 1 Of icers received 29 calls for service.

Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops, two alarm tests and one abandoned 911 call.

12:04 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 3:40 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of Main Street 6:26 a.m.: Welfare check requested 6:44 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Willowdale Wellness Village for breathing problems 8:13 a.m.: Request for extra attention 10:09 a.m.: Animal complaint on Highway 175 10:24 a.m.: Jail activity 10:27 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Mueller Street for fall 12:22 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at Golden Horizons 12:50 p.m.: Property reported recovered/ returned 3:36 p.m.: Report of driving without a license in the 900 block of

First Street 3:42 p.m.: Fight in progress reported in the 400 block of Quimby Street 8:46 p.m.: Animal complaint on Keystone Avenue 8:48 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at Morningside Healthcare Community 9:47 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:49 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 11:17 p.m.: Pursuit in progress on Main Street, arrest made Monday, Jan. 2 Of icers received 17 calls for service.

Among the calls were six traf ic stops, two alarm tests and one abandoned 911 call.

12:52 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 1:36 a.m.: Emergency transport 2:06 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 1300 block of German Avenue 8:49 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:46 a.m.: Animal complaint reported on Taylor Street 11:05 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Orchard Avenue 11:30 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of Albers Street 1:20 p.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse, arrest made 1:35 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Main Street for chest/heart pain 7:02 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 500 block of Lamp Kastner Drive 7:24 p.m.: Weather warning issued for Ida County Tuesday, Jan. 3 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops, one 911 transfer, two alarm tests and one abandoned 911 call.

5:25 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 59 10:37 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Elm Street 11:11 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Elm Street 11:27 a.m.: Medical assistance

requested at Golden Horizons for chest/heart pain 11:47 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 11:55 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Circle Drive 11:57 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:13 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Sunset Street 2:16 p.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse 5:09 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Maple Street 6:09 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:34 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:03 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 500 block of Hughes Lane 7:13 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Sixth Street 7:17 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Circle Drive 7:23 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Taylor Street 10:07 p.m.: Emergency transport 10:12 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer Wednesday, Jan. 4 Of icers received 28 calls for service.

Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops and two abandoned 911 calls.

12:40 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:53 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:41 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 59 9:07 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 10:12 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of First Street 11:21 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 12:06 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:14 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Taylor Street 1:38 p.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding on Maple Street 2:53 p.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding on Highway 20 4:29 p.m.: Property reported recovered, returned 4:35 p.m.: Property reported returned, recovered 5:25 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Eagle Avenue 7:44 p.m.: Report of harassment/ threats 9:43 p.m.: Non-emergency transport.

Youth basketball: Some of the children who are participating in the Ida Grove Rec Center basketball program showed off the skills they are learning to the home crowd fans at the O-A/BC-IG varsity basketball game Jan. 3. The players went through some drills and then played a short scrimmage. Here, from left, Jack Gilbert, Kade Spotts and Ava Young play in the scrimmage. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Mar n Luther King Jr.—

DOT offices closed All Iowa Department of Transportation locations will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

All Iowa DOT driver’s license stations, normally open Tuesday through Saturday, will be closed Saturday, Jan. 14. Normal business hours will resume at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Many people may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov or at one of the conveniently located selfservice kiosks. Kiosk users should check the host location’s holiday schedule to determine hours and availability.

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