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BC-IG School Board plans open house Page 2

QCCP donates $5,000 to the Holstein Fire Dpt. Page 3

Iowa Rep. Ma Windschitl takes the oath of oﬀice Page 5

BC Women to paint, plan fund-raiser Page 6

‘Paint who you love™’ class coming to Galva Page 7

O-A/BC-IG, Ridge View Basketball & Wrestling Pages 8-9

Shaping Souls program kicks oﬀ in Galva Page 10

Sheriﬀ inves gates 15 accidents

Upcoming Events Ida County Republicans Celebra on & Apprecia on Dinner Saturday, January 21 Boulders Conference Center Holstein

Woodbury County Ca lemen’s Associa on Banquet Saturday, January 28 Anthon Community Center

Ida County Pheasants Forever Banquet Saturday, March 25 Ida Grove Skate Palace

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Dance marathon: Ridge View High School hosted a dance marathon on Saturday, Jan. 7, to raise money for youth cancer patients and their families through the For the Kids program (FTK). Students also took on the challenge of either cutting their hair or shaving their head for the Pantene “Locks of Love” challenge. Kids enjoyed a photo booth with props, music, dancing and games until midnight. (Photo submitted)

G-H approves early retirement incentives for staff, contract for spring play director ❚ by BETHANY JONES

The Galva-Holstein and SchallerCrestland school boards discussed early retirement incentives for staff, both certi ied and non-certi ied, during the joint school board meeting Jan. 11 in Holstein. Galva-Holstein approved an incentive package that includes classi ied and non-certi ied personnel for the 2016-17 school year. Eligible employees are any staff, both certi ied and non-certi ied, who are at least 55 years of age on or before July 1 and have at least 20 years of consecutive contracted service with the Galva-Holstein Community School District. Those interested in applying for early retirement must submit the application to the school board by

March 1. The board of directors reserves the right to limit the number of approved applications. The package includes a cash payment of 30 percent of noncerti ied staff member salary as of June 30. If the non-certi ied staff member holds a supervisory position, they will receive cash payment of 40 percent of the staff member’s salary as of June 30. G-H approved a contract for Mary McAreavy as spring play director at a salary of $1,139. Both boards approved transportation billing for 201516. S-C will pay G-H $4,467 for educational transportation costs and $3,810 for extracurricular transportation costs for a total of $8,277.

The resignation of Brita Bauman as special education aide at the building in Schaller was approved by S-C. The G-H board approved an outof-state trip for high school students going to NASA March 23-27. The list of students has not been inalized. Middle School Principal Jared Mozer updated the board on happenings at the elementary school in Schaller and the middle school in Early. Testing will be held throughout January for elementary students. Students have a goal of 7,500 PBIS tickets in order to earn a movie day, with the possibility of the movie being held at the State Theatre in Holstein. If that does not work, the (continued on page 2)

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Conserva on board elects oﬀicers, sets budget The Ida County Conservation Board reappointed Synda Jepsen of Battle Creek as chairman and Randy Vogt of Galva as vice-chairman Jan. 9. In new business, parks director Paige Alesch presented the board with the 2018 iscal year budget proposal. After reviewing the proposed budget, the board approved the general conservation budget at $228,750 and the iscal year 2018 REAP budget at $20,169. The budget will be submitted to the board of supervisors. Weekly and weekday rental rates for the cabins were discussed. The board discussed raising these rates for the 2017 camping season, but decided to leave the weekday rate

for Willow and Lakeview cabin at $45 per night and the weekly rate at $290 per week. Walnut weekly rates will remain at $50 per night and the weekly rate will remain at $320 per week. Alesch updated the board on the current environmental education programs. Naturalist Danielle Bennett is planning a Valentine’s Day event for Feb. 11. There will be a free owl prowl starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a painting party at 6:30 p.m. There will be an instructor guiding participants through step-by-step directions to create their own unique painting. There is a fee for the painting class, which will include snacks and loose meat sandwiches. Partici-

pants will register at the Conservation Center. After reviewing the guidelines for the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant, Alesch informed the board that the betterment foundation does not fund continuing projects. The board will not be able to submit a grant for the power update project at Crawford Creek Recreation Area (CCRA) again this year. Alesch suggested writing the grant for concrete camping pads at CCRA. After discussing the project, the board voted to submit a grant request for concrete camping pads at CCRA. The next meeting is Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Conservation Center in Moorehead Park.

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A draft parish pastoral plan was unveiled last February in the Diocese of Sioux City and, now, after much feedback and study, a inal plan has been announced. “Based on obtaining feedback from various levels and groups of people, we thought it would ultimately change what the map looked like, and it did,” said Father Brent Lingle, director of worship for the Diocese of Sioux City. Despite changes, many things in the draft proposal were kept in the inal plan. The draft plan moved the diocese from six deaneries to four, and the inal plan does, too. The updated plan has 31 clusters and nine Hispanic ministry associations, as did the draft. Lingle noted they worked to establish 31 clusters, based on the fact that, by 2025, there will be about 31 priests available to serve as pastors, with some clusters having an associate or two. Decline in the availability of priests is one of the primary reasons the diocese began the Ministry 2025 pastoral planning process, as well as previous, long-range planning projects. The main purpose of Ministry 2025 is to use limited priestly resources as wisely as possible while creating and sustaining vibrant parishes. The process has been guided by a pastoral planning committee and the help of the consulting irm TeamWorks

International, Inc. Father Lingle explained that, while 31 clusters remain, the con iguration of the parish clusters has changed in the inal plan, based on feedback. The number of parishes has also changed, dropping to 61 parishes, compared to 67 in the draft. However, he noted, the number of worship sites will increase to 20. With worship sites, he explained, the parish is technically closed, but the building is still open for Sunday Mass and the sacraments. It is different from an oratory, where the parish is suppressed and no longer has Sunday Mass. The parish in Holstein will now remain open. The draft plan slated 40 parishes/church buildings for oratory status and, with the inal one, there are 38. In the proposed design, Holstein will have an active parish, as will Cherokee, but Sutherland will become an oratory parish. Those three communities will be a parish cluster in the Northwest Deanery of the Sioux City Diocese. In the Southwest Deanery, Ida Grove, which is remaining an open parish, will be in a parish cluster with Danbury and Mapleton, which both will continue as an open parish. In that same parish cluster, Anthon, Oto and Ute will also be included; however, they will become oratory (continued on page 2)

O-A/BC-IG boards handle light agenda The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Boards both approved participation in the Promise of Iowa Initiative during a joint meeting in Odebolt Jan. 9. The Iowa Association of School Board’s Promise of Iowa Public Education Campaign is focused on promoting the quality of Iowa’s public schools and the need for the State of Iowa to continue to make quality public schools its irst priority by: investing strategically at the state and local levels, allowing greater lexibility at the local level to maximize resources, supporting equity and fairness in public education funding, ensuring sustainability of funding for public education and making state funding decisions on time. Stacy Raasch and Pat Hoe ling were appointed to the O-A negotiations committee, and Crystal Endrulat and Ryan Goodman were appointed to the BC-IG negotiations committee. Other committee members for each district will be Superintendent Terry Kenealy (lead negotiator) and business manager Kathy Leonard. Both boards tabled moving into an exempt session following the meeting to discuss negotiations strategy. The boards will hold a work session to evaluate the superintendent on Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Odebolt. An exempt session is planned during the work session to discuss negotiation strategy. Superintendent Kenealy’s report

included an update on the joint facility committee. The architects were in Odebolt and Ida Grove on Jan. 5, doing a thorough investigation of both facilities. They will back on Jan. 17 in O-A and Jan. 25 at the high school. The next joint facilities committee meeting is Jan. 25. Physical education teachers Charles Hugo, Jeff Miesner and Jami Boege gave a curriculum report on physical education programs at O-A Elementary, O-A/BC-IG High School and Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary. Hugo reported on the middle school program for instructor Tony Napierala. BC-IG approved a contract for Kendra Krager, ELL/At-Risk instructor.

King Theatre community mee ng The King Theatre Renovation Board is planning a community input meeting next Tuesday, 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.

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. . . diocese of Sioux City (continued from front page) parishes. In the Southeast Deanery, Charter Oak, Dow City and Manilla will become oratory parishes and will be a part of a parish cluster that also includes Denison and Manning. Also in the Southeast Deanery, Odebolt, Sac City and Wall Lake will all remain active parishes in one parish cluster. The churches in Early and Storm Lake will remain active in a parish cluster that also includes Sioux Rapids and Schaller, both of which will move to oratory status. While the diocese had originally planned for all or most of the changes to take place this summer, in some areas, it will take a little more time. “The majority of the proposed clusters will happen this summer, but ive to six of the proposed clusters will be phased in over the next few years, based on retirements and personnel moves,” Father Lingle said. Personnel changes are still being evaluated by the priests’ personnel board, and that will impact the timing of when the plan unfolds. “Some parts of the plan might not happen until 2021,” noted Father Lingle, who added that the timing of when parishes go to oratory status will also depend on priest personnel. He pointed out priests were informed of the redesigned updated plan back in October and, since that time, the priests’ personnel board has been working to make the best possible pastoral assignments. In regard to the timeline for assigning priest personnel across the diocese, the vicar general said the board must take into consideration what priests are reaching retirement age over the course of the next 10 years. Taking into consideration retirements, priest personnel and proposed changes, Father Lingle noted making the priest assignments

more about — (continued from front page) movie will be shown in the gym in Schaller. Students earn tickets by demonstrating positive behavior and making positive choices during the course of the school day. Results from the Iowa Assessment testing will be shared at the March meeting. At the middle school, testing will also be held throughout January. The Lego League has been a successful project. Middle school basketball is coming to an end, and wrestling will be starting with the team traveling to Onawa on Jan. 31. G-H Elementary Principal and Athletic Director Mike Richard discussed winter sports at the high school. He noted they are

is a complex task. “This will be a year where we will have more moves than we are accustomed to–based on setting things up for the pastoral plan to go into effect,” he said. “The idea is that we make priest moves now, this summer, so people will move into these new clusters and start at the ground level, versus having one priest design a plan and implement it for six months to a year and then he moves out.” Timing of implementation of various parts of the plan could also be impacted by unexpected priest illnesses or other factors. Father Lingle mentioned some parts of the plan were implemented early last summer, due to personnel. “The next phase is for parish clusters to work on their own threeyear pastoral plan,” Father Lingle said. “The cluster leaders will work together on designing ministry –Mass times, ministries, staff – all of those things that will help meet the goals of Ministry 2025.” When parish clusters begin to meet and develop their pastoral plan, he anticipates individuals who participated in the deanery meetings that sought cluster feedback will be part of the leadership group. As clusters take part in planning, he said they will follow a “guided process,” with a trained facilitator to walk them through the steps needed to create the most effective plan. A pastoral planning guidebook from TeamWorks will also be used to guide the process. The discussions in the parish clusters could lead to further modi ication of the design of Ministry 2025. Individuals – lay and possibly clergy – will be recruited to serve as facilitators. These volunteers will take part in a facilitator training session to be held later this winter. The facilitators will not guide the process

in their own clusters. “Once the facilitators are trained, over the course of the rest of the winter and spring, the parish clusters will work on designing their pastoral plan,” said Father Lingle, who noted the plans will be submitted to Bishop Walker Nickless by early summer. Implementation of those cluster plans are expected to begin this summer. On the positive side, Father Lingle said society as a whole is much more mobile. When many of the parishes were irst established, parishioners traveled there on horse and buggy. Plus, he added, people have grown accustomed to traveling to bigger cities for shopping and other resources. “Our Catholic population is not only shifting across the diocese, but it is increasing in diversity and aging,” said Msgr. Kevin McCoy, who noted the number of households in the diocese decreased by 7.5 percent from 2008 to 2015. “So, to achieve a healthy and vibrant diocese, parishes and clergy, how we attend to the pastoral needs of the Catholics across the 24 counties of northwest Iowa had to be examined and planned, if these needs are to be met as the number of active priests decline over the course of the next 10 years.” Change, noted Father Lingle, especially losing parishes, is not easy. But, to do nothing was not an option. Rather than pouring energy into maintaining buildings, the vision of Ministry 2025 is to use resources wisely, to create vibrant parishes and ease the workload of priests. “It’s the idea that, while the buildings are important symbols of our faith, when it comes down to ministry, advancing evangelization and the proclamation of the gospel, we have to look at the resources we have and how to best utilize those resources,” he said.

. . . G-H school board still looking for another junior high wrestling coach, and a new wrestling mat has been ordered. Richard met with conference athletic directors on Jan. 4. The group is looking to align winter concert nights to assist with winter sports scheduling. Discussion also took place regarding varsity and junior varsity baseball games, due to the new pitching rule. Richard voted no on raising student entry fees from $3 to $5 for basketball games. Students in G-H’s second through ifth grade were treated to a movie at the State Theatre in Holstein by meeting their Accelerated Reading goals. High School Principal Bret

Warnke noted that Iowa Assessment data is back. Discussion and reports will be held during the March board meeting. Warnke gave the results of the Olweus Bullying Survey that was done at the high school in December. The irst reading of policies 500-502.17 was presented and approved by both boards. Motion included waiving the second reading of the policies. Both boards approved changes to legal terminology in certain series, eliminated those that were covered in other series and renumbered policies following those that were eliminated. The next joint meeting will be Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in Schaller.

Supervisors okay insurance, discuss TIF ❚ by BETHANY JONES

The Ida County Board of Supervisors met with Ida County Engineer Jeff Williams on Jan. 9 to approve the Loess Hills Development and Conservation Authority Member. Supervisor Rhett Leonard was appointed to the position, but both Leonard and Williams will be attending the meetings.

Discussion was held with Williams regarding the iscal year 2017 budget and the upcoming TIF project list. The board approved the auditor, recorder and sheriff’s quarterly reports as well as the weed commissioner’s annual report. The Hoffman Agency was also present to propose the inal draft

of the county’s insurance policy. The board approved the policy at a cost of $103,711. A quote from Mike’s Lawn Service for $1,689 was approved. Dawn Mentzer from Rolling Hills Mental Health Region was present to discuss the upcoming year and budget. Following the meeting, the board held a budget workshop.

Occupation week: Barb Gebers’ Galva-Holstein kindergarten class dressed up in clothing worn by people in the occupation they want to be part of when they grow up as part of community/occupation week. (Photo submitted)

Galva council accepts bids, hires maintenance man The Galva City Council approved bids for the Quonset building and farm ground and hired a city maintenance man during its meeting Jan. 9. One bid was received to rent the Quonset building from Duane Brandt for $2,125 per year for three years. The bid was accepted. Two bids were received for the farm ground for the 2017 season: Jerry Ruser - $1,610 per year for three years and Duane Brandt $2,048 per year for three years. Following discussion, the council accepted Brandt’s bid. The mayor discussed the maintenance position applicants and gave his recommendation which candidate he felt would be a good employee. The council approved hiring Jim Rasmussen. Paul Voge visited with the council about rezoning the property at Lot 1 and the north 32-feet of Lot 2, Block 13, Second

Addition to Galva, formerly known as the Methodist Church, from residential to commercial. This matter will be added to the next agenda for action. GEDC representative Randy Hustedt talked about the 2017 proposed playground equipment to be added to the park. He also told the council the spaghetti supper will be held on Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. with the proceeds going to this project. Dawn Kimmel of SIMPCO gave out a draft of the updated ordinances. The council will each take a copy and make any changes to the draft. Mayor Stan Nading appointed council member Gaylen Freese as mayor protem. Mayor Nading reported the mayors and supervisors had approved the Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission 28E agreement. Following discussion, the council

accepted the 28E agreement. Following discussion it was decided to send a letter to the Galva Township Fire Board, stating the city does not agree with raising the rates paid by the city. The clerk reported someone wants to buy one of the empty lots in South View to build a garage on. The council said this is not allowed per the covenants. MidAmerican Energy will be told to take the meter out of well house number one so the city can avoid paying the minimum bill on that building. The council tabled appointing someone to ill the vacant council seat and working on the 2017-18 budget until the next meeting to be held Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. The CAASA donation request was discussed. The council decided they would only make local donations at this time. Councilman Alan Goettsch was absent.

Ba le Creek council approves appointments The Battle Creek City Council approved council appointments and salary increases during its regular meeting Jan. 10. Resolution 2017-01 (mayoral appointments) was approved, appointing Judy Schau as mayor pro tem and Diane Lansink as city treasurer. Resolution 2017-02 was approved for the following council appointments: city clerk–Diane Lansink; city attorneys–Boerner and Goldsmith; city newspaper–Ida County Courier; city depository– First State Bank; library board– Joan Nielsen, Dee Boger, Terri Wallace, Rhonda Lee, Georgine Krayenhagen, Jeanie Grove and Brad Minor; utilities committee– Myra Meek and Dan Hedberg; streets and alleys –Meek and Hedberg; personnel–Jill Wingert and Schau; parks and recreation– Schau and Todd Riessen; planning and zoning chairman–Henry Reitz; planning and zoning regulation– Hedberg and Brian Bond; cable TV chairman–Gene Triplett and members–Todd Riessen, Randy Bean and Lonnie Bennigsdorf;

E911 representative–Lloyd Holmes and alternate–Schau. The council approved increasing Craig Young’s hourly rate by $1 to $21 an hour and Diane Lansink’s hourly rate by $1 to $17.25 an hour, effective July 1. Young requested an increase in his uniform allowance and also compensation for his cell phone use for city business. The council approved Young’s uniform allowance to $500 per iscal year and to pay $50 per pay period for cell phone use, effective July 1. The council entered closed session at 7:01 p.m. to discuss litigation and resumed open session at 7:34 p.m. Deron Schmidt presented the 2017-18 ire department’s proposed budget, which re lected a $3,165 increase. The council approved the budget. A motion was approved giving

the mayor authorization to sign the proposed easement and present to Ryan Van Houten for the city sign to be located along his property on the south side of Highway 175. A building permit has been approved and was reviewed for 601 Hickory–handicap ramp. Dates were set for meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 15, and Monday, March 13.

School plans open house The Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Board has scheduled an open house for the Battle CreekIda Grove Elementary School new addition and renovations for Sunday, Jan. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Weigh-in: Ida County Extension held a weigh-in of cattle Saturday, Jan. 7, that will be shown at the Ida County Fair beef show in July. The number of total individual and pens of three cattle weighed was not available at press time. Here, Kirby Goettsch releases one of the animals after it is weighed and tagged. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Arthur councilman tenders resigna on Arthur councilman Billy Carnine read his letter of resignation, effective immediately, at the conclusion of the Arthur City Council meeting Jan. 10. Prior to Carnine’s resignation, the following appointments were made: Mayoral appointments: streets and sidewalks–Carnine and Chris Schuett; water and sewer– Carnine and Jeff Gann; properties– Kristy Rosemeyer and Schuett; mayor protem–Gann; E911 representative–Mayor Fineran with Gann being alternate. Council appointments: Resolution #1-2017 appointing City Attorney Joe Heidenreich; Resolution #2-2017 appointing city depository–United Bank of Iowa; Resolution #3-2017 appointing current employees– Bell, Arbegast and Anita Brandt; Resolution #4-2017 appointing of icial newspaper–Mid America Publishing. Fire Chief Billy Carnine reported they had one mutual aid call in December. The budget will remain the same from last year for $21,462. Librarian Pat Bell presented her monthly report to the council. She also thanked the council for its inancial support and for participating in town events. Bell also thanked maintenance supervisor Paul Arbegast for snow and ice removal at the library. The 2017-18 library budget was

presented. The budget shows a decrease of $5,800 for a total $15,551. Library board member Tammy Lansink reported the interest from the library CD will be added to their savings account instead of compounded to the CD beginning in July. The library will also be applying for an Ida County Betterment Foundation Grant and asked for the city’s support. Keith Fineran and Marilyn Skaren presented the 2017-18 EMR budget showing an increase of $2,800 due to increased training costs. The EMR budget will be $6,800. They had three calls in December. Engineer Kelly Evans reported that King Construction failed to have the lagoon project substantially completed by Dec. 31 therefore the city could pursue liquidated damages until the project is completed. Following discussion, the council approved amendment number one to the CDBG administrative service contract. The council decided not to make a donation to CAASA at this time. Mayor Randy Fineran gave verbal warnings to two residents that burning trash or rubbish in town is illegal. A letter citing the city’s ordinance will be sent to the residents in violation. Following discussion, the council voted to pay 100 percent of the utilities for the city hall/ ire department building.

Following discussion on a proposed water/wastewater contract with JBE LLC, the council decided to stay with I & S Group until the lagoon project is inished. Arbegast reported on changes to his insurance and asked if his vacation could increase to two weeks since he’s worked for the city two years. The city will still pay 75 percent of his insurance premium and approved increasing his vacation to two weeks. Lance Barnum asked about moving a storage shed from Aunt B’s to the lot south of his house on Henry Straight’s lot. The council approved the installation of the shed on this lot. Arbegast reported he had replaced the block heater on the snowplow, replaced the dome light, bad resistor and switch for the heater fan and welded on the wipers and replaced the windshield wiper pump. He repaired a water service line and shoveled snow and ice around town. He also ordered another load of sand/salt mix. Mayor Fineran reported the 28E agreement with Ida countywide law had been approved. Arthur hosted the public safety meeting Jan. 17. Chase inquired about mandatory recycling and has noticed several residents aren’t recycling. A letter will be sent to remind residents to recycle. Arbegast reported there is one delinquent account.

The Holstein Chamber of Commerce met on Thursday, Jan. 12 at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center with 17 members present. President Sheryl Leonard called the meeting to order. The minutes were presented as published and passed with no corrections. Treasurer Teresa Hunt gave the inancial report. With no questions or corrections, the report was accepted. Election of of icers was held. Jamee Dittmer agreed to be president, Gayle Brown agreed to be vice president and Teresa Hunt agreed to remain as the secretary/ treasurer. As no one else wished to be on the ballot, Amanda Nobles made a motion to accept the nominations and Bridget Drey seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously. In old business, Chamber Community After Hours Social (CCAHS) was discussed. This will be a quarterly event and will be hosted by various businesses. After some discussion, Shawn Winkel motioned to hold the irst CCAHS on Friday, March 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dittmer seconded the motion, motion carried. The irst business will be selected and announced. The February Chamber coffee will be hosted by Buck’s Garage on Feb. 2 at the Stubbs Memorial Library. Ken Buell was present and said the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts would like to host the April Chamber meeting in the green room. He said members can

enter through the loading dock entrance. The center will also be the Chamber Business Spotlight for April. Kay Hanson gave an update on the branding committee meetings. They continue to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at the city hall of ice and are making progress in some areas. The Facebook page is up, go to the City of Holstein and like it for updates. The resource service list continues to be developed and updated. Kevin Green of KTIV will be at the Jan. 18 meeting to provide some insights to services he can provide. Hanson said they don’t have a budget and foresees requesting some funds from the Chamber in the future. Anyone is welcome to join the committee and offer ideas and help. Hunt said the Chamber has received the funds from Ida County Community Betterment Foundation for the trash receptacles. They need be purchased prior to Feb. 1. She also stated that there is no word yet from Bill Kahler of Channel Brite Lights. Hunt gave an update on intern Haley Westphal, who will be working with the Chamber. Dittmer gave an update on the Holstein appreciation event to be held in conjunction with Holstein Kinderfest. The committee will meet and tabulate the results from the surveys that were returned. In new business, Chamber dues were discussed. It was discussed that our dues have not changed for several years. It was noted that

our dues are much lower than other area communities, some of which are the same size as Holstein and some that are larger. It was also noted to discontinue using the word ‘dues’ and use the word ‘investment’, as that is what each business member is doing, making an investment in their community and business. After much discussion, Dittmer made a motion to change the business investment to $75 with a $25 fee to link a business website to the Holstein Chamber website and to change the investment to $50 for civic organizations with no fee for an organization link to the Chamber’s. Winkel seconded the motion and motion carried. It was noted that members in attendance would like to see the Chamber website more current and up-to-date. Collection of photos for the Holstein brochure and community/business activity ideas was tabled as time was running out. In other business, Karla Meier was introduced as the new marketing/sales rep for the Holstein Advance. She can be reached at nwiasales@ midamericapub.com or 712364-5100 with any news or information. It was noted that the Holstein Advance has an of ice located in the McGuire Auction business and it is staffed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Teresa Hunt Secretary

Schleswig woman appointed judge in Iowa District 3B Iowa Governor Terry Branstad recently appointed Julie Schumacher, Schleswig, as judge to Iowa’s 3B Judicial District. The district consists of the following counties: Crawford, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury. Schumacher fills a vacancy

that was created when Judge Mary Sokolovske retired. Schumacher was serving as a district associate judge for the 3rd Judicial District of Iowa. Prior to that appointment, she was a prosecutor with the Crawford County attorney’s office and

served as the assistant city attorney for Denison. She received her law degree from Creighton University School of Law in 1993 and her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota in 1990.

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Automobiles: Early automobile owners, like these 1915 Buick and Reo drivers lined up in front of the old Ida Grove football stadium, often banded together for parades and picnics, or just exploratory cross-country jaunts.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director 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. 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

Out of the Past Forty years ago The citizens’ hospital committee in Battle Creek met Jan. 13 in the basement of Willow Dale. Hospital administrator George Hemness reported the hospital is in good shape with 13 patients currently admitted. The state license for the hospital has been renewed, and Hemness said he sees no problems in the immediate future. The city of Ida Grove is just one hurdle away from final approval of the city’s new $1.4 million wastewater treatment plant, and construction could begin in the spring. The city received construction approval notice this week and needs only one more approval from the EPA before they can advertise for construction bids. Thirty years ago Bernice Hansen of Holstein, head librarian at Stubbs Memorial Library in Holstein, has been nominated for the Iowa Reading Association’s Literacy Award. She was nominated by the Quint County Reading Association. Hansen has served as head librarian in Holstein for

10 years and was nominated, in part, for her work with students at the library. Robyn Corr, 14, of Ida Grove is a semifinalist in ‘TEEN magazine’s 1987 Great Model Search, one of the nation’s biggest annual hunts for new modeling talent. Her photo will appear in the February issue of ‘TEEN magazine as one of the 16 semifinalists in her region. She is now eligible for selection later this year as a contest super semifinalist, the next step in the competition. Robyn is a freshman at Ida Grove High School. Twenty years ago Seven Galva residents miraculously escaped without injuries from a Galva gas station Friday morning after an explosion rocked the facility. About 11:30 a.m., an explosion at G&C Full Service Station in downtown Galva sent debris blowing all over town, according to station owner Gaylen Freese. Although the fire marshal would not officially comment on a cause, Freese said a natural gas leak was suspected. BC-IG School Board heard results of an Extension youth

Wine making class: Susan Diersen will teach a wine making 101 class at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. for individuals age 21 and older. RSVP by Feb. 1 to 282-4426. 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. Register and pay online to this link: https://creativespiritssiouxcity. giftedcustomart .com/event/ paint-who-love-with-creativespirits/. 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

development survey on Monday. Ida County Extension Director Bret Warnke reviewed the results conducted during the past year by ISU Extension, in cooperation with the BC-IG School District. According to the report, Ida County has experienced a significantly high teen violent death rate of 555.6 per 100,000 youth. This is almost 10 times higher than the rate in Iowa and across the nation. Ten years ago The Odebolt-Arthur School Board approved plans for a science room addition during Monday’s meeting. The board also approved the resignation of Rick Johnson as high school play director. Jeremy Dettmer of Alta was hired as the second semester psychology teacher and a bid of $150 was approved for the sale of the 1987 bus to Billy Bergman. The Ida Grove Fire Department is in the infant stages of starting a junior firefighter program. Junior training officer for the program is Jim Homan. The trial program begins this month with three young men, Ryan Jacobson, Justin Bresnahan and Nate Homan.

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. 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

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. 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. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

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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 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: Shaping Souls itness and wellness challenge started last weekend with 71 individuals participating in the seven-week program. The Shaping Souls program consists of daily live-streamed workouts, nutritional guidance, exercise tips, food preparation ideas 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 set up and prepare 10 meals. Snowstorm date is Feb. 2.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Schultz from the Senate by Senator Jason Schultz Nov. 8, 2016 was a historic night in the United States of America. Republican Donald Trump was elected to be the next president and both chambers of congress remained in the hands of a Republican majority. While this combination is historic enough, Iowa elections resulted in the same combination. Republican Terry Branstad serves as governor and both the Senate and House of Representatives are led by Republican majorities. This creates a lot of opportunities and a tremendous workload. Senate Republicans are energized and ready to work with the House and Governor to create an environment in which Iowans are more free and

prosperous. I’ll be working to do my part as chair of the labor and business relations committee and a member of the judiciary, state government and ways and means standing committees. In the appropriations process, I’ll sit on the education appropriations subcommittee. The first order of business this year is a difficult one. While last year’s budget met the letter of the law and spent 99 percent of expected revenue, actual revenue came in lower than needed to meet commitments. This means before we can begin the budgeting process for next year we have to remove more than $100 million from the current budget year before we can even get started. This will be difficult

but is necessary in order to move our state forward. We will then move to the issues of the day. Setting the next state budget, passing the next school aid number, firearms freedom and expanding access to women’s health facilities will all be among the news stories of the coming weeks. I will have plenty to write about. Throughout this process you can reach me in various ways. You can email jason. schultz@legis.iowa.gov or call the Senate Switchboard at 515281-3371. I am excited for the changes made by the voters of Iowa and the entire United States. Bold choices by voters should be returned by bold action by your representatives and senators.

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Greetings, moviegoers. This coming weekend is our irst with “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (also playing Jan. 27-29). From Lucas ilm comes the irst of the Star Wars’ standalone ilms, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new, epic adventure. In a time of con lict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars’ timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things and, in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. Our next classic comedy favorite is “City Slickers” (1991) – “City Slickers” blends sight gags, oneliners and sincerity, with both humor and drama arising from the characters and their situations. Mitch (Billy Crystal) is a radio station sales executive who inds himself in the throes of a mid-life crisis. He is accompanied by two friends, Phil (Daniel Stern) and Ed (Bruno Kirby), in the grip of similar

problems; he heads to New Mexico for his birthday to participate in a two-week “vacation” cattle drive to Colorado. With a supremely talented cast and just enough midlife drama to add weight to its wildly silly overtones, “City Slickers” uses universal themes to earn big laughs. Show times “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”

(PG-13)—Friday (Jan. 20) – 6:45 p.m., Saturday (Jan. 21) – 3:30, 6:45 and 9:40 p.m. and Sunday (Jan. 22) – 3:30 p.m. “City Slickers”—Sunday (Jan. 22) - 7 p.m., Monday (Jan. 23) – 7 p.m. and Tuesday (Jan. 24) – 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page.

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Oath of office: Iowa Rep. Matt Windschitl (R-Missouri Valley) took the oath of office in the House chamber as the 87th General Assembly kicked off Jan. 9 at the capitol. During session, Windschitl can be reached at matt.windschitl@legis.iowa.gov or through the House switchboard at 515-281-3221. (Photo submitted)

Windschitl from the House by Rep. Matt Windschitl House District 17 The 87th General Assembly is under way in Des Moines and we are off to a great start working on behalf of all Iowans. I want to thank each and every one of my constituents for once again bestowing on me the honor of being your voice in the statehouse. It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve the people of House District 17. This session marks the beginning of my sixth term in the House and while we have accomplished many great things together, there is still much work to be done. There are many different issues facing our state in 2017 and I look forward to hearing from you and getting your opinions on how to resolve them. Together we can make the future even brighter for the coming generations. My colleagues in the House have once again elected me to serve as the speaker pro tempore. Along with the many duties that go with this leadership role I am given the opportunity to offer opening day remarks on the irst day of session. I want to share those remarks with you now. Ladies and gentlemen of the 87th General Assembly: Thank you for your service to the people of Iowa. The sacri ices you make to serve the people of Iowa do not go unnoticed. Thank you also for bestowing on me the honor of serving as the speaker pro tem. It is truly an honor to serve this body and my constituents in this role. I would also like to thank my wife Ivelisse and our daughters for all they do for me and the sacri ices they make in order for me to be able to serve the great people of Iowa. As we move forward into this new general assembly let us work together to bridge the partisan divide in order to best serve our constituents. Let us leave the rhetoric from the campaigns behind and ind new and ingenuitive ways to work together and craft the best public

policies possible. We have a brandnew opportunity to demonstrate to the people of Iowa that we can work together without falling into the type of gridlock they are used to seeing from Washington D.C. We each have different priorities driving us as we walk into this chamber every day, but let us always remember that Iowans expect us to work together. We also need to remember that the seats in which we sit are not ours; we merely occupy them for a time while working on behalf of our constituents. Shortly after the election I had a conversation with a constituent who asked a very pointed question. He asked very simply “Matt, what are you going to do to make me substantially more free by the end of your two-year term?” I think we should all take time to look at every policy we propose with that question in mind. We should ask ourselves how are we getting government out of the way and allowing Iowans the true freedoms they deserve. We should be inding new ways to get the governments hand out of the pockets of the hard-working taxpayers of Iowa and allow them to invest their hard earned money where they see it. There is much work ahead of us and new challenges to overcome. I look

forward to working with each and every one of you to help accomplish the priorities your constituents sent you here to address. My sincere hope is that when we look back on this general assembly it is with a sense of pride in accomplishment, knowing that we did right by Iowans. Together we can continue to improve on the education we are offering the next generations of Iowans. We can lower taxes and spur economic growth and job creation. We can embrace Second Amendments rights like never before. We can protect the unborn and fully respect the blessing of life. We can recognize more freedoms for Iowans. I pray that God guide us in all that we do and that we look to Him for wisdom and not rest on our own understanding. May God bless you all and the great state of Iowa. Share your thoughts There are many issues of great importance being discussed this session and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas. If you would like to receive this newsletter by e-mail I would be happy to add you to my newsletter list. Please contact me with any questions or concerns, the district number is 712-642-4334 or e-mail me at matt.windschitl@ legis.iowa.gov.

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State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced that the application for the 2017 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is available online at rdblue.org. Any graduates of an Iowa high school who plan to attend college in Iowa for the 201718 school year are eligible to apply. Awards are based on inancial need, an original essay, academic achievement and written recommendations. “These scholarships not only help Iowa students inancially, but also honor the achievements and potential of the young people of our state,”

Fitzgerald stated. “Last year, ive $500 scholarships were awarded to ive outstanding students. Each of the recipients represents a different community from across our state and all of them went on to attend an Iowa college or university.” The Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation awards the Robert D. Blue Scholarship to Iowa students attending college in Iowa. Governor Blue created the Foundation in 1949 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Iowa’s acceptance into the union. At that time, a scholarship fund was established

to encourage the youth of the state to attend Iowa’s ine colleges and universities. In 1990, the Foundation of icially named the scholarship to honor the late Governor Blue. Robert D. Blue Scholarship applications are only accepted online through May 10 at rdblue.org. The winners will be announced during the summer. Those who would like more information on the Robert D. Blue Scholarship should visit the website or call the treasurer’s of ice at (515) 281-7003.

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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.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Birth Happy New Year. When it comes to your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, what would you like to do differently in 2017? Maybe your goal is to eat healthier and reduce portion sizes? Maybe your goal is to have family suppers together ive nights a week? Or take the dog for long walks before school or work every morning? Or maybe drink more water and consume less sugary drinks? How about everyone getting an extra 30 minutes of sleep each night? Or, exercising together on weekends when you have a little more time? Maybe all of the above? There is no better time than today to tackle these goals head on, and your local itness centers and Ida Alive members want to help you do just that. From walking on a treadmill, to taking a fun group exercise class, to learning about nutrition, a grocery store tour, to getting wellness checkups and the like, we want to help you commit to and make the switch to a healthier and happier lifestyle this year.

No hair, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care: Several Ridge View High School students stepped up to the challenge and donated their hair to the Pantene â&#x20AC;&#x153;Locks of Loveâ&#x20AC;? program. In front, from left, Eric Hibbs, Esmeralda Pineda, Autumn Fox and Sidney Johnson and in back, Abbi Boysen, Courtney Smith (MVAO student) and Grace Boyle. (Photo submitted)

Head Start applica ons available for 2017-2018 The Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. Head Start is currently recruiting children for the 2017-18 school year. Head Start is a free, preschool program for three- and four-year-old children. Home-based opportunities are available for children in Ida County. Head Start centers are located in Akron, Cherokee, Le Mars, Orange City, Rock Valley, Rock Rapids, Sioux Center and a Child Development Center in Hawarden.

Ida County has a unique program that offers weekly home visits to help support parents. The Family Advocate shares updates on the development of their child, completes activities, offers resources and gives parents opportunities to participate in socialization. Children who participate in Ida County Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. Head Start helps provide chil-

College News Morningside College in Sioux City has released its deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for the 2016 fall semester. Area students named to the list are: sophomore Erin Fineran of Arthur (biology) and senior Kendra Krager of Ida Grove (elementary education). The deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list recognizes students who achieve a 3.67 grade point average or better and complete at least 12 credits of coursework with no grade below a C-. Iowa State University held fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 17. Tanner Thompson of Ida Grove received his Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural studies. The University of South Dakota in Vermillion, S.D., has released its deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list. Full-time, undergraduate students are named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list if they received a 3.5 GPA for courses they took in the fall semester. Area students named to the list are: Mikayla Lansink of Danbury; Haley Westphal, Ashlynn Blenner and Kaylee Blenner, all of Holstein; Quinn Westphal and Brooke Skirvin, both of Ida Grove; Connor Collins of Mapleton and Payton Allen of Odebolt. Simpson College in Indianola held commencement on Dec. 17. Taylor Henry of Holstein graduat-

ed with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, and Sage Lenertz of Early graduated summa cum laude with a B.M. in music education. Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D., announced that Jonah Kistenmachcer of Holstein was named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for the fall semester of the 2016-17 academic year. The deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list recognizes full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours, with grade point averages of 3.5 or above. Concordia University in Seward, Neb., has released its fall semester 2016 honors list. Area students named on the list were Grace Lozier of Arthur, Christian Egger of Galva, Morgan German of Holstein and Christine Bennett of Ida Grove. The top 25 percent of undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours on the traditional A-F grading scale and receive no failing grades are eligible for the honors list. Dana Hustedt of Galva was named to the Grand View University 2016 fall semester presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list. Students were named to the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for earning a grade point average of 4.0 while carrying at least 12 hours of classes.

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Dean & Janet Miles, Owners Auctioneers Note: These antiques and collectibles are in good condition and very desirable ANTIQUES: Oak glass front book case, Ash dresser w/mirror, tear drop pulls, ornate; 3 oak bookshelves; Ornate wood table; Ash commode; Oak platform rocker w/needle point cushions; 3 oak & walnut dressers, ornate; Camel back trunk; Small wood boxes w/lids; 3 matching oak captain chairs (2 sets) GUNS: Mossberg 410 shotgun 1830-C; 20-Gauge shotgun; 2 Double barrell shotguns NR Davis & Sons & TBarker; Pellet guns; Remmington 22; 22 RiďŹ&#x201A;e; Winchester 12-Gauge shotgun Model 120, L1488748; Winchester 12-Gauge Model 1400 MKII S.N. 583190 METAL TOYS: Stucto grain co trailer; Unit model dragline; Green Giant semi tractor & trailer; Tonka truck; 3 dump trucks; Pickup truck; Cattle truck; Tonka Cargo King trailer & truck (Mound, Minn); Handmade elevator; hand-made toy wood barn COLLECTIBLES: 4 sleep-eye Minnesota pitchers (4 sizes); Silverware; Oil cans; Bottles; Pens & Pencils; Ashtrays; Metal trays; Tins; Metal toy cookstove; Marbles; Hunting knives; Lunch box; Train tracks & rail cars; Race cars & track; Sharpening stones; Qt jars w/zinc lids; Skeleton keys; Paddlocks; Crocks; Wildlife statues; Manuals; World War II-Civil War History book collection; Do-It-Yourself books; Large collection of Beer Steins-German-McCoy-Brazil-Budweiser Dog Series All Numbered-Avon

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dren with educational activitie that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically. The children spend time in a stimulating setting, where they form good habits and enjoy playing and working on tasks with other classmates. Your child will leave Head Start more prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning and ready to succeed. Head Start operates four days a week and provides a nutritious breakfast and lunch at the center. Applications are being taken now. To apply, contact your local Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Outreach or call 1-800-859-2025. In Ida County, call 712-3642175. To complete the application, you will need the following: 12 monthsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; proof of income, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shot record, insurance information and birth certificate or proof of birth date.

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Beginner wine making class in Galva Local amateur winemaker, Susan Diersen, wants to teach you the basic steps of making wine on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at The Meeting Place in Galva. During the one-hour program, Diersen will explain wine making terms, ingredients and equipment needed to prepare your first gallon of wine. Wine is the easiest and most popular home brew to make. It does not require a lot of skill, only some patience to make good wines, and most of the equipment needed may already be in your home. Once you know the basic

The regular meeting of the Battle Creek Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 1:30 p.m. in the Battle Creek Community Building. Arthur and Donna Georgopoulos will lead the program. Members and guests will paint their choice of a bald eagle or cardinal. The business meeting will begin

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around 2:15 p.m. Members will make plans for the annual soup and sandwich luncheon fund-raiser to be held on Sunday, Feb. 26. Anyone who enjoys creating with watercolors is welcome. Call either Sharon Forthum or Lois Jensen, program committee, so a place and choice of bird may be reserved.

Galva to host blood drive Galva will be hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Friday, Jan. 20, from 1-6 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Galva. Walk-in donors are welcome and needed. With severe weather affecting many parts of the country, there is an emergency need for blood donors, as many drives have been forced to cancel. Eligible donors who can travel safely are urged to walk in or make an appointment. For more information, or to make an appointment, call LuAnn Bennett at 712-282-4608 or 712210-0894, or go to redcrossblood. org. Consider downloading the free, Red Cross blood donor app to easily schedule appointments, access your donor card, track donations and more. Text bloodapp to 90999 or search Red Cross Blood on the App Store or Google Play.

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techniques of wine making, you can use a concentrated kit or your own fruits and vegetables to create delicious and inexpensive wines. This class for adults over age 21 will take the mystery out of making wine and offer some delicious wine recipes to take home. Advance registrations are requested by Feb. 1 to event coordinator Anne Johnson at 712282-4426. The fee can be paid at the door. The snowstorm date is Feb.14 at 6:30 p.m.

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We encourage you to renew your dedication to reaching your itness and wellness goals as a family. Talk to your kids about where their food comes from, have fruits and vegetables available for each meal, try new foods to expand their palates, read nutrition labels and help them understand what a portion size is, go to farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets and grocery stores and let them choose items, cut back on fast food, banish candy and chips from your home, establish sleep rituals and head outside to get some fresh air and valuable exercise this winter. Your kids and grandkids are watching you. What you eat, what you say and how you move your feet is important to your heart health and to their future health, too. Leading by good example is always the best policy, so get your tennis shoes on, eat an apple for dessert and move every day. Enjoy your special time together, support each other and do everything you can to be healthy.

Jerry and Amanda Groth of Battle Creek are the parents of a daughter, Jace Daniel, born Dec. 22, 2016, in Sioux City. Jace weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. Grandparents are Marvin and Jody Meier of Herman, Neb., and Roger and Phyllis Groth of Ida Grove. Great-grandparents are Donna Groth of Battle Creek, Eve Jones of Manilla and Jerry Fagerquist of Fremont, Neb. Jace is welcomed home by Jackson.

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BC Alumni Board begins planning for annual, all-school reunion Seven members of the Battle Creek Alumni Board met Jan. 6, to begin planning for the annual, allschool reunion. The reunion will be held Monday, July 3, at the Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. President Kevin Huss printed the information and monument brick order forms. The minutes from the last meeting on July 6 were read and approved. The treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report was presented by Lorraine Davis and approved. Marcella Segebart gave the monument brick report with 231 bricks engraved so far and two new orders received for this year.

Several names were discussed for the guest of honor with one person chosen. Keith Brown will interview and introduce this guest at the reunion. The 11 anniversary class lists were reviewed (graduation years ending in two and seven) and contact people were suggested. Packets containing the forms, a class list and cover letter were organized and will be delivered by various board members within the next few weeks. The meeting adjourned at 5 p.m. The next meeting was set for Friday, Feb. 3, at 4 p.m. at First State Bank in Battle Creek.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Paint Who You Loveâ&#x201E;˘â&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Galva Clover cookie camp: Why is gluten important when baking? What is an emulsification? Why use salt in cooking? The kids of Ida County now know. On Dec. 28, 17 kids in grades third through seventh explored the ins and outs of sugar cookies and other cooking techniques at the Cooking Up Science workshop held by Ida County Extension and Outreach office. At the workshop, all-purpose flour and soy flour were used to show gluten formation, salt was added to hamburger, bringing out proteins important for cooking, their tongues were used to make a flavor taste map and they had many more fun activities. Cenex donated sugar cookies that were frosted, and everyone received the top secret Clover Cookie Recipe to take home. They wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be sharing the recipe, but they might be willing to use their new skills for a taste testing near you. (Photo submitted)

Ida High Achievers discuss movie theatre cleanup, Washington trip, goal sheets The Ida High Achievers met on Jan. 8 at the Holstein United Methodist Church. The pledge was led by Rowan Jensen. Roll call was: Name your favorite color, with 16 members answering. The secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report and treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report were both given and approved. Old business included input from those who participated in the Cooking Up Science workshop,

Christmas caroling and the market beef weigh-in. It also included added discussion over the citizenship Washington Focus trip, the DuPont Pioneer Seed Grant and the movie theatre cleanup. Lance Else made a motion to volunteer to help clean at the Holstein movie theatre. Taylor Oldham seconded the motion. The motion was passed. It was decided to help

clean the theatre Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. New business included a reminder about the upcoming beef veri ication deadline on Feb. 1. The Ida County and Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship deadlines and the State 4-H recognition opportunities and deadlines were also discussed. The club reviewed their goal sheets that they illed out in

September; they also talked about having a club activity night or club family night. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 12. Lance and Abigail Else will host and present a program on Pride of Iowa, 4-H families are also invited. The 4-H Pledge was given by Taya Phillips. There was then a program presented on visual arts. The meeting was then adjourned.

East Sac County teachers hosting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dress for Lessâ&#x20AC;? East Sac County High School teachers Kerri Eichhorn and Rachel Hemer aim to make formal functions more affordable with Dress for Less. After learning how much students were spending on prom, the teachers started planning a

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Most of Iowa remains drought free Iowa started 2016 with dry conditions, but extensive rains in August and September ranked this as the 19th wettest year on record. Stream low levels were high to start the year from a wet fall in 2015, but fell to normal, or just above normal by summer. Rain became abundant statewide the second week of July and the wet pattern continued through late September, causing major looding in north central and northeast Iowa. Drought conditions occurred in late June, but improved throughout the summer and fall. Current conditions show 14 percent of Iowa (mainly southeast Iowa) is abnormally dry.

Adequate spring rainfall in 2017 will be critical across south central and southeast Iowa to recharge the shallow aquifers and prevent drought conditions from reoccurring. For a thorough review of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water resource trends, go to www. iowadnr.gov/watersummaryupdate. The report is prepared by the technical staff from the Iowa DNR, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, IIHRâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Hydroscience and Engineering and the U.S. Geological Survey, in collaboration with The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting entries for the 2017 Iowa Federal Junior Duck Stamp (JDS) art contest. While entering the JDS contest, students in kindergarten through 12th grade learn about waterfowl and their habitat and then create an image of an eligible North American waterfowl species. This contest can be entered by school groups, informal groups, or the student may enter individually. Iowa entries for 2017 must be postmarked by March 15 and mailed to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 399, 9981 Paci ic Street, Prairie City, IA 50228. All information needed to participate can be found on the website: www.fws.gov/juniorduck. The 2016 Iowa Junior Duck Stamp winner was Rae Clinkenbeard, a 16-year-old from Denison. Her entry was a hooded merganser done in colored pencils.

Raeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry is now traveling around the United States with all the state Best of Show winners. The entries are judged by a panel of ive judges with 100 Iowa students receiving awards. The Best of Show from Iowa is submitted to the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest in Washington, D.C. One image from the Best of Show entries from each state will become the next Junior Duck Stamp, with cash prizes for the national irst, second and third place winner. The Junior Duck Stamps are sold for $5 with the proceeds from the sale of the stamp being returned to the program for environmental and conservation education. If you have questions about the Junior Duck Stamp, please contact the Iowa Junior Duck Stamp Coordinator, Doreen Van Ryswyk by calling 515/994-3400 or email Doreen_VanRyswyk@fws.gov.

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Trent Moeller serves as chapter vice president, which requires him to assist the president and work with other of icers in making the Ridge View FFA chapter the best it can be. His favorite FFA memory is going to the National Convention in Louisville, Ky., his freshman year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a blast there and I really learned that being in the FFA is more than an extracurricular, but a family that you have for the rest of your life.â&#x20AC;? He has taken agricultural food and natural resources, animal science and currently is in AG III. He has been involved in two conduct of meetings teams, Greenhand Camp, Chapter Of icer Leadership Training, served at the cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s banquet, served at the Galva Alumni Banquet and has been a voting delegate twice at the State FFA Leadership Conference. Moeller is also involved in football, wrestling, choir, strength and conditioning and has participated in the spring and fall plays. His favorite quote is â&#x20AC;&#x153;To give anything less than your best is to sacri ice the gift,â&#x20AC;? by Steve Prefontaine.

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The newest and trendiest entertainment to hit Sioux City, Sioux Falls and Okoboji is taking their show back on the road to The Meeting Place in Galva on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. Creative Spirits Sioux City is partnering with Gifted Custom Art to bring individuals this oneof-a-kind and custom paint-bynumber experience. Painters will transform a favorite memory into a masterpiece they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to hang on the wall or give away as a gift. And, with the Gifted Custom Art paint-by-number system, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just fun â&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy. The class is perfect for anyone, regardless of age or skill level. To register for the class, simply upload your favorite photo online at the link below. Gifted Custom Art transforms your memory into a unique paint-by-number outline on a 16-inch x 20-inch canvas and the rest is up to you. For the best experience, if you are a irst time painter, choose a close-up image of a single person, couple or pet. You can choose a paint palette from

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O-A/BC-IG second, Ridge View seventh O-A/BC-IG was second and Ridge View placed seventh in the Western Valley Conference Wrestling Tournament in Onawa Saturday. Westwood won the team title. O-A/BC-IG had the most individual champions with ive while Ridge View claimed one championship. The inal team standings were Westwood, 240; O-A/BC-IG, 172.5; Woodbury Central, 164.5; West Monona, 140; MV-A-O, 135; Lawton-Bronson, 97; Ridge View, 93 and Kingsley-Pierson, 47. The individual champions were 106—Jake Nieman (OABCIG); 113—Kurtis Krager (OABCIG); 120—Anavin Mounivons (MVAO); 126—Kody Berg (Westwood); 132—Garrett Arment (Woodbury

Central); 138—Wade Mitchell (Woodbury Central); 145—Austin Eilers (Lawton-Bronson); 152— Drew Anderson (Westwood); 160—Jim Moss (Woodbury Central); 170—Adam Grote (OABCIG); 182—Blake Anderson (OABCIG); 195—Tyler Anderson (OABCIG); 220—Jacob Schafer (MVAO); 285—Evan Else (Ridge View). O-A/BC-IG The Falcons got conference titles from freshman Jake Nieman (106), junior Kurtis Krager (113), senior Adam Grote (170), junior Blake Anderson (182) and junior Tyler Anderson (195). Krager won his third conference title while the other wrestlers won conference titles for the irst time. O-A/BC-IG’s other placings at the tournament were:

Third—Jarrett Hewitt (126) and Jeren McKibbin (285). Fifth—Dylan Hemer (120), Ethan Mortensen and Devin Behrendsen (160). Ridge View Senior Evan Else won the conference championship at 285. It was his second league title as he won the 220-pound title in 2016. He was Ridge View’s lone champion. Juniors Trenton Miller (220) and Lance Else (152) also made it to the inals, but had to settle for second place. Ridge View’s other placings at the tournament were: Fourth—Dylan Wood (132) and Andres Carbajal (138). Fifth—Tyler Smith (170). Sixth—Tate Phillips (182).

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Tough shot: O-A/BC-IG’s Anna VanDusen puts up a shot while being guarded by Ridge View’s Harlee Wagoner (middle) and Beth Pickhinke. The play came during Ridge View’s 63-45 conference win in Ida Grove Friday. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Falcon girls fall to Ridge View, D-S The O-A/BC-IG girls’ lost two games last week and had a third game postponed due to weather conditions. The Falcons lost to Ridge View and Denison-Schleswig, which dropped O-A/BC-IG’s record to 4-10 overall and to 2-4 in the conference. The Jan. 10 game at Woodbury Central was postponed to Jan. 24. Ridge View 63, O-A/BC-IG 45 Ridge View outscored the Falcons by 18 points in the second half to claim a conference win in Ida Grove Friday. The first half was tight from the opening tip. The first quarter saw several lead changes and closed out with O-A/BC-IG up 9-8. Ridge View led for most of the second quarter, but O-A/ BC-IG’s Anna VanDusen knotted the score at 23-23 at halftime on

a bucket from under the basket at the halftime buzzer. By the middle of the third quarter, Ridge View owned a 3629 lead and was up 46-36 at the end of the quarter. Midway through the final quarter, the Raptors went on a run to build a 15 point lead, 5742, with just under three minutes to go in the game. “We played a solid first half and we did some good things defensively in terms of rebounding throughout the game, but we struggled to score in the second half,” noted coach Megan Chizek. VanDusen recorded a double double with 18 points and 13 rebounds. She had half of the team’s total rebounds. Sydney Buehler made four of four field goals including three of three

O-A/BC-IG lost a pair of games last week, which left the team with a 2-11 record overall and 1-5 in the conference. A third game was postponed due to weather conditions. The Falcons lost to Ridge View in conference action and to class 3A Denison-Schleswig in non-conference play. The Jan. 10 game at Woodbury Central was postponed to Jan. 24. Ridge View 50, O-A/BC-IG 39 The O-A/BC-IG boys got off to a good start against the Raptors, but couldn’t maintain the momentum in an 11-point loss in Ida Grove Friday. O-A/BC-IG took a 5-0 lead early in the game, but Ridge View bounced back with the next six points to take a 6-5 lead at the end of the irst quarter. The Raptors never trailed after the irst quarter. Ridge View owned leads of 2316 at halftime and 40-30 after three quarters. O-A/BC-IG pulled

to within ive points, 32-28, with three minutes to go in the third and to within seven points, 44-37, with 3:52 to go in the game. Coach Steve Brown noted his club shot just 24 percent from the ield. “On the positive side we cut down our turnovers and for the most part we took care of the ball,” said Brown. “The kids played hard and for the most part played without a lot of errors. We moved the ball decently and got good looks at the basket, but we just didn’t make our shots.” The coach added his club didn’t match-up well with Ridge View on the inside. “Ridge View is a long team with several kids who have good span, which creates problems for us,” said Brown. “There was about a three minute span in the second quarter where Colton Wunschel (Ridge View’s post) made three shots in a row from about 12 feet when we didn’t get out on him and

those turned out to be big shots. We need to ind an inside presence; right now we don’t have the size to compete with teams that do have size.” Kaden Ladwig was O-A/BC-IG’s leading scorer with nine points. The sophomore was also the team’s top rebounder with seven. Quarter scores OABCIG 5 16 30 —39 RView 6 23 40 —50 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 13-54, 24%. Free throws: 6-8, 75%. Scoring: Ladwig, 9; Fritz, 8; Bumann, 6; Cranston, 6; Schwade, 5; Ray, 3; Conover, 2. Rebounds: 27 (Ladwig, 7; Cranston, 5). Assists: 7 (Fritz, 2). Steals: 4 (Four with one). Blocks: 3 (Fritz, 3) Fouls: 15 D-S 71, O-A/BC-IG 24 Denison-Schleswig defeated the Falcons in Denison Saturday. Due to an earlier press deadline related to possible weather conditions, stats will be available in next week’s Courier.

three-pointers to finish with 13 points. Quarter scores OABCIG 9 23 36 —45 RView 8 23 46 —63 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 16-42, 38%. Free throws: 8-18, 44%. Scoring: VanDusen, 18; Buehler, 13; Rehse, 6; Weber, 2; Jessen, 2; Reis, 2; Fredericks, 1; Gunderson, 1. Rebounds: 26 (VanDusen, 13). Assists: 12 (Rehse, 5; Fredericks, 4). Steals: 4 (four with one). Blocks: 6 (VanDusen, 3; Rehse, 3) Fouls: 24 D-S 54, O-A/BC-IG 46 Denison-Schleswig defeated the Falcons in a non-conference game in Denison Saturday. Due to an earlier press deadline related to possible weather conditions, stats will be available in next week’s Courier.

Local fishing report from bait shops The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. Most lakes in the district are covered with seven to 13 inches of ice. Use caution and test ice depths often. For more information about lakes and rivers in this area call the Black Hawk District Of ice in Lake View at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com. Black Hawk Lake: Ice thickness is 11-13 inches off Ice House Point boat ramp. Ice may be more variable out mid-lake. The winter aeration system is in operation; expect thin ice and open water in Town Bay. Bluegill - Fair: Use a small jig

tipped with a wax worm around the Gunshot Hill and Ice House Point areas. Anglers are marking lots of ish. Walleye - Fair: Anglers have reported catching walleye around Ice House Point and in the area between Ice House Point boat ramp and Gunshot Hill. Try ishing a minnow head on a jigging spoon. Other areas to try include the dredge cuts by Denison Beach and Lakewood Point areas. Black Hawk pits: Ice is around eight to 10 inches, but more variable along shore in some areas so use caution. Use a wax worm or small minnow on a jig for bluegill during afternoon to evening. Try near contour and structure in ive to 10 feet of water. A few perch have been picked up while ishing for bluegill. Catch largemouth

bass with minnows and jigs. Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) : Ice thickness is nine to 13 inches. Yellow perch - Fair: Use wax worms and minnows ished on a jig in ive to eight feet of water. White bass - Fair: Try ishing minnow heads on a jigging spoon. Walleye - Fair: Fish a minnow head on a jigging spoon during mid-afternoon out from the Frank Starr Park area in areas ive to 10 feet deep. If no luck at that depth, try in the lower light conditions of the dredge cuts. Black crappie - Fair: Fish are suspended; use a jig tipped with a wax worm or a minnow. Most are having luck out from the Frank Starr Park area. Late evening and after dark bite seems is best.

Full throttle: O-A/BC-IG’s Ty Warnke (12) and Ridge View’s Jaxon Franken go full throttle as Warnke brings the ball up court during Ridge View’s 50-39 victory Friday. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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Raptors get mixed results from two games The Ridge View boys’ basketball team beat conference foe O-A/BC-IG and lost a non-conference game with Storm Lake last week to send the team’s record to 5-6 overall and to 4-2 in the conference. The Raptors game at MV-A-O Jan. 10 was postponed to Jan. 23. Storm Lake 86, Ridge View 54 Storm Lake used a third quarter scoring run to subdue Ridge View in a non-conference boys’ basketball game in Storm Lake Jan. 9. The Tornadoes were up 37-32 at halftime before taking charge of the game in the third quarter on a 30 to seven scoring run. “I was real happy with the first half as we competed and handled the man to man pressure,” noted coach Dale Tokheim. “I thought Jake Tokheim did a nice job of driving and distributing the ball. He ended up with seven assists. Tyler Wingert led us with 14 points and he did a nice job shooting the ball, but we need him to stay out of foul trouble. “We tried to run a couple of things offensively in the second half, but just didn’t execute and we probably should have stayed with what we were doing in the first half.”

Tokheim added Storm Lake was just the better team. “Coach Stille is doing a great job with this program,” noted Tokheim. “They are so athletic and fast and they keep coming at you. We did lose Josh Werge in transition several times, but the guy was in the zone and that is tough to stop.” Werge tallied 33 points for Storm Lake. “We have to do a better job of recognizing the shooters in transition and no matter what defense we are running. We will learn from this loss and turn the page,” said Tokheim. Quarter scores RView 17 32 41 —54 SLake 20 37 67 —86 Ridge View stats Field goals: 21-41, 51%. Free throws: 7-12, 58%. Scoring: Wingert, 14; Wunschel, 11; Tokheim, 7; Franken, 6; Kliegl, 6; Degen, 5; Miller, 2; Klint Blum, 2; McGuire, 1. Rebounds: 17 (Kliegl, 7). Assists: 15 (Tokheim, 7). Steals: 7 (Wingert, 3; Franken, 2). Blocks: 3 (Wunschel, 2). Fouls: 12 Ridge View 50, O-A/BC-IG 39 The Raptors weathered a 5-0 start by O-A/BC-IG to claim a conference win in Ida Grove Friday.

Ridge View followed up the Falcon 5-0 run with a 6-0 spurt to go up 6-5 at the end of the first quarter. The Raptors never trailed after the first quarter. Ridge View owned leads of 2316 at halftime and 40-30 after three quarters. O-A/BC-IG pulled to within five points, 32-28, with three minutes to go in the third and to within seven points, 4437, with 3:52 to go in the game. Ridge View got points from eight different players. Jaxon Franken with 11 points and Colton Wunschel with 10 topped the list. The Raptors also spread their rebounding around, as 10 players were active on the boards. Tyler Wingert was the leader with eight rebounds. Jacob Tokheim dished out eight of the team’s 17 assists. Quarter scores RView 6 23 40 —50 OABCIG 5 16 30 —39 Ridge View stats Field goals: 20-46, 43%. Free throws: 5-8, 62.5%. Scoring: Franken, 11; Wunschel, 10; Wingert, 7; Tokheim, 6; Cuthrell, 6; Degen, 6; Klint Blum, 2; Miller, 2. Rebounds: 38 (Wingert, 8; Wunschel, 6). Assists: 17 (Tokheim, 8). Steals: 12 (Wingert, 4). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 15

Ridge View girls improve to 8-3 Ridge View ran its girls’ basketball season record to 8-3 overall and to 4-2 in the WVC last week with a pair of wins. A third game against MVA-O Jan. 10 was postponed to Jan. 23 in Mapleton. Ridge View 43, Storm Lake 31 Ridge View never trailed in defeating Storm Lake by 12 points in a non-conference win in Storm Lake Jan. 9. Ridge View opened with a 10-6 lead after one quarter. Storm Lake tied the game at 10-10 in the second quarter, but could never get any closer. The Raptors went on a 10-0 run, which led to a 25-15 advantage at halftime. Ridge View had a 29-20 lead at the third quarter buzzer. Storm Lake pulled to within 29-25 early in the fourth quarter. Ridge View then peeled off nine straight points to secure the victory. “The girls came ready to win and competed hard all game,” noted coach Brian Bode. “After a tough loss to Westwood, it was nice to see us bounce back. We used our bench

well and that gave our starters good breaks. It also allowed us to stay out of foul trouble.” Storm Lake only scored in double digits (11) in one quarter, which came in the fourth. “I liked our defensive pressure and ability to create turnovers, but we need to do a better job of converting turnovers into points. I also thought we missed some shots we normally make and got sloppy with our passing at times,” noted Bode. Beth Pickhinke charted 16 points for the Raptors. Harlee Wagoner had 10 rebounds. Quarter scores RView 10 25 29 —43 S Lake 6 15 20 —31 Ridge View stats Field goals: 13-48, 27%. Free throws: 14-24, 58%. Scoring: Pickhinke, 16; Richard, 6; Wagoner, 6; Dutler, 6; Mason, 5; Johnson, 2; E. Else, 2. Rebounds: 38 (Wagoner, 10; Richard, 7). Assists: 13 (Dutler, 6). Steals: 14 (Dutler, 4). Blocks: 1 (Wagoner, 1) Fouls: 20 Ridge View 63, O-A/BC-IG 45 A second half scoring surge pro-

pelled Ridge View over O-A/BC-IG in a conference game in Ida Grove Friday. The Raptors bettered the Falcons by 18 points in the second half. The irst quarter saw several lead changes and closed out with O-A/ BC-IG up 9-8. Ridge View led for most of the second quarter, but O-A/ BC-IG’s Anna VanDusen knotted the score at 23-23 at halftime on a bucket from under the basket at the halftime buzzer. By the middle of the third quarter, Ridge View owned a 36-29 lead and was up 46-36 at the end of the quarter. Ridge View expanded its lead to 15 points, 57-42, at the 2:40 mark of the fourth quarter and then coasted to the 18-point win. Emerson Else and Erin Johnson both chalked up 14 points for Ridge View. Beth Pickhinke contributed 10 points. Due to an earlier press deadline related to possible weather conditions complete stats were not available. Quarter scores RView 8 23 46 —63 OABCIG 9 23 36 —45

Cautious: Ridge View’s Dylan Wood, right, and Cherokee’s Travis Steffins use a cautious approach as they both look for an opening in their 132 pound match Thursday in Holstein. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Two Raptor grapplers go 3-0 in duals Ridge View lost three duals in its final home wrestling meet of the season Thursday. The non-conference losses came at the hands of Cherokee (60-15), Pocahontas Area (48-27) and Woodbury Central (51-18). The Raptors’ dual record stands at 2-14 overall. Two Raptors collected three wins. Both Evan Else (285) and Trenton Miller (220) won by fall twice and once by forfeit. Else had falls of :20 against Cherokee and 1:12 against Pocahontas. Miller had falls of :11 against Woodbury Central and 5:47 against Pocahontas. Ridge View competed in the conference tournament Saturday in Onawa (see separate story). Cherokee 60, Ridge View 15

•106 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •113 double forfeit. •120 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •126 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •132 Dylan Wood lost by fall in 2:23. •138 Andres Carbajal lost by fall in 1:53. •145 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •152 Lance Else won 12-8. •160 Cameron Steffens lost by fall in 3:29. •170 Chance Hansen lost by fall in :38. •182 Connor Pickhinke lost by fall in :57. •195 Tate Phillips lost by fall in 1:11. •220 Trenton Miller won by forfeit. •285 Evan Else won by fall in :20. Pocahontas 48, Ridge View 27 •106 double 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 1:03. •138 Carbajal

O-A/BC-IG wrestlers ranked The Predicament ranks three O-A/BC-IG wrestlers in rankings released Jan. 5. In class 1A, junior Kurtis Krager is ranked fourth at 113 pounds; junior Tyler Anderson is ranked seventh at 195 and freshman Jake Nieman is ranked eighth at 106.

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O-A/BC-IG bowlers earn second wins of the season The O-A/BC-IG boys’ and girls’ bowling teams defeated Sioux Central in varsity action in Sioux Rapids Friday. The match marked the second wins of the season for both teams. O-A/BC-IG’s next meet is at Ida Bowl in Ida Grove this Thursday, Jan. 19 at 3:45 p.m. against Harlan. Girls The O-A/BC-IG girls scored a 627 pin win over Sioux Central. The final score was 2,051 to 1,424. Kim Renze who bowled a 146-176 for a total of 322 and Sarah Cotton who bowled a 149-167 for a total of 316 led the Falcons. Other bowlers who contributed were Alexis Renze with a 274, Tori Hoefling, 267 and Marzia Fineran, 262. Amy Bennett also bowled and scored a 247. The Baker game totals were 143, 116, 95, 136, and 120. Boys The boys’ team won its match over Sioux Central by a score of 2,386 to 2,123. “Overall, this was not one of our better meets,” noted coach Kurt Hofmeister. “We had several boys who bowled very close to their season average, but no one stood out as having a really good

match.” During the individual round, Dana Wessel led the way averaging a 177, which is a little below what he has been averaging. Wessel was followed by Colin Bengford and Cole Rhea each averaging a 165 for their two games. Next was Darian Hannel with a 162 average for his two games. Hofmeister noted all of those scores are right about average for those bowlers. Jarrett Bumann also averaged a 145 for his two games. “Five of the boys had good first game scores, but we were not able to continue that into the second game,” said Hofmeister. “Four of our six boys had lower second game scores. Our Baker games were below our average for the year. We are averaging just below 170, but Friday we were only able to average a 151. We only had one game above average, the other four were below average. This was our first meet in a month, so maybe we were just a little rusty. Hopefully, we will bowl better this week, when we are at home against Harlan.” O-A/BC-IG’s Baker games were 130, 158, 140, 179 and 150 for a total of 757.

Herb Irgens Classic starts Friday in IG The 47th annual Herb Irgens Wrestling Classic will take place at O-A/BC-IG High School in Ida Grove this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20 and 21. The action will begin on Friday at 4:30 p.m. and resume on Saturday at 10 a.m. The Classic will host 26 teams making it the largest wrestling tournament in the state other than the state tournament. Last year’s champion, Independence, will not return to defend its title. Emmetsburg returns this season while West Fork (Sheffield) is new to the tournament.

Ranked teams, according to Predicament.com, in the tournament include Solon, second in class 2A; Sergeant Bluff-Luton, eighth in 2A; Sibley-Ocheyedan, third in 1A and Gilbertville Don Bosco, fourth in 1A. The complete field includes Akron-Westfield, Audubon, Carroll, Cherokee, Emmetsburg, Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton, Gilbertville-Don Bosco, Graettinger/Terril, Kingsley-Pierson, Lawton-Bronson, O-A/BC-IG, Okoboji, Pocahontas Area, Ridge View, Sergeant Bluff-Luton,

Sibley-Ocheydan, Sioux Center, Solon, South Central Calhoun, Southeast Valley (Gowrie), Spirit Lake Park, West Fork (Sheffield), West Lyon, Western Christian, Woodbine and Woodbury Central. There will be several ranked wrestlers competing in the tournament. Local wrestlers who are ranked in class 1A by The Predicament include O-A/BC-IG junior Kurtis Krager, 113 pounds; junior Tyler Anderson, seventh at 195 and freshman Jake Nieman, eighth at 106.

won by forfeit. •145 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •152 Else lost by fall in 5:45. •160 Steffens lost by fall in 3:15. •170 Hansen won 8-1. •182 Phillips won by fall in 2:00. •195 Pickhinke lost by fall in :44. •220 Miller won by fall in 5:47. •285 Else won by fall in 1:12. Woodbury 51, Ridge View 18 •106 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •113 double forfeit. •120 double forfeit. •126 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •132 Wood won by forfeit. •138 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •145 Carbajal lost by fall in 4:50. •152 Else lost 7-5. •160 Steffens lost by fall in 1:05. •170 Tyler Smith lost by fall in 3:13. •182 Phillips won by fall in 2:00. •195 Pickhinke lost by fall in :44. •220 Miller won by fall in 5:47. •285 Else won by fall in 1:12.

Entangled: Ridge View’s Lance Else (front) and Cherokee’s Bronson Reis get entangled during their 152-pound match in Holstein Thursday. Else came away with a 12-8 decision. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Bowling Scores WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE Horn Physicians 279 First State Bank 275 Barry Motor 266.5 GOMACO 221 United Bank of Iowa 192.5 Bye 62 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Rachel Behrendsen 170 Cheryl Klein 169 Laura Stevens 166 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Rachel Behrendsen 465 Cheryl Klein 457 Laura Stevens 439 HIGH TEAM GAME Horn Physicians 569 United Bank of Iowa 558 GOMACO 554 HIGH TEAM SERIES Horn Physicians 1642 GOMACO 1555 First State Bank 1547 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE United Bank of Iowa 234.5 Landus 224 Kin Pins 220.5 Horn Memorial 213 Rod’s Fertilizer 209.5 Hanson Auto 194.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Tracy Johnson 185

Brandi Sharkey 170 Cleo Breyfogle 168 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Tracy Johnson 510 Peg Hanson 480 Shelley Malcom 473 HIGH TEAM GAME United Bank of Iowa 621 HansonAuto 596 Landus 578 HIGH TEAM SERIES Hanson Auto 1732 United Bank of Iowa 1714 Landus 1603 CLASSIC LEAGUE Rupp Tire 106 Christie Real Estate 81.5 Schau Towing 70 Sunset Upholstery 68 Gorden’s Body Shop 63 Community Bank 61.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Dana Dupre 245 Charlie Luke 226 Kevin Christie 224 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Dana Dupre 632 Kevin Christie 611 Jeff Miesner 591 HIGH TEAM GAME Christie Real Estate 985 Community Bank 897 Gorden’s Body Shop 816 HIGH TEAM SERIES

Christie Real Estate 2622 Gorden’s Body Shop 2339 Community Bank 2315 COMMERCIAL LEAGUE RP Pork 44 Goettsch Farms 33 Byron Originals 31 Ida Bowl 31 Red Power 27 Knop Angus Farm 14 HIGH MEN’S GAME Brandon Johnson 234 Matt Paulsen 232 Dan Hoffman 225 HIGH MEN’S SERIES Brandon Johnson 652 Dan Hoffman 605 Dale Wilson 604 HIGH WOMEN’S GAME Nicole Mahlberg 197 Amanda Otto 174 Wylene Wessel 169 HIGH WOMEN’S SERIES Nicole Mahlberg 560 Amanda Otto 475 Barnie Goettsch 454 HIGH TEAM GAME Byron Originals 973 RP Pork 901 Red Power 841 HIGH TEAM SERIES Byron Originals 2873 RP Pork 2639 Goettsch Farms 2385

Swimmers from Ida Grove earned placings while competing with the Denison Stingray swim club. Results from a mini meet with Carroll Dec. 29 were: Kadon Miller—(boys 11-12 years-old)—50-yard freestyle, second, :33:97; 100-yard freestyle, irst, 1:26.30 and 50-yard backstroke, irst, :42.20. Joie Matthies (girls 13-14 yearsold)—100-yard breaststroke, ifth, 1:28.96; 50-yard breaststroke, third, :41.16 and 50-yard freestyle, fourth, :31.72.

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Shaping souls: Sole 2 Soul’s fitness center in Galva has teamed up with Tuel Shed Training (TST) of West Des Moines to start the year off with a seven-week fitness and wellness challenge for individuals of all ages and genders. More than 71 people signed up to participate and commit to a lifestyle change in the Shaping Souls program. On Jan. 6 and 7, Schaller native Javier Tuel and the TST team traveled to The Meeting Place in Galva for initial assessments and orientations. This was followed by a 30-minute workout in the Galva gym. (Photo submitted)

Shaping Souls program kicks off in Galva Sole 2 Soul’s fitness center in Galva has teamed up with Tuel Shed Training (TST) of West Des Moines to start the New Year off right with a seven-week fitness and wellness challenge for individuals of all ages and genders. The program is called Shaping Souls and as of this release, more than 71 people had signed up to participate and commit to a lifestyle change. On Jan. 6 and 7, the TST team traveled to The Meeting Place in Galva for initial assessments and orientations. On Saturday morning, 46 individuals met at the Galva school gymnasium for a 30-minute workout to start the challenge. The group workouts will be held every other Saturday during the challenge at 7 a.m. and participants will motivate each other to show up. The 71 individuals will do follow-up weigh-in’s every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Jan. 21, Feb. 4, 18 and 25). Attendance at group workouts is not required, but strongly encouraged to achieve the best results. Participants are

encouraged to each three meals per day and three snacks. Javier Tuel and the TST staff are working side-by-side with the people of Galva and surrounding towns to help them set higher standards to reach their weight loss goals, look and feel better and achieve healthier lifestyles through physical training, nutrition education and motivational support. “What’s your reason?” said Tuel, owner of TST and Schaller native. “You need to give yourself 30 to 60 minutes each day to exercise and be selfish when it comes to your own health,” he continued. The Shaping Souls program consists of online daily live streamed workouts at 5:30 a.m. and/or 5:30 p.m., nutritional guidance, exercise tips, food prep ideas and weekly motivational talks. All this information plus more is being posted online daily on the ‘Shaping Souls’ Facebook page to assist participants in reaching their 2017 health and wellness goals while also helping to renew their spirits.

“God wakes us up each morning and gives us the opportunity to move our feet and take care of our hearts,” said Anne Johnson, owner of Sole 2 Soul. “Losing weight and keeping it off is all about balancing calories in and calories out, so you need to make better food choices and exercise more because you matter to your family, friends and co-workers,” Johnson continued. A food drive continues throughout January to benefit the Community Basket in Ida Grove. Shaping Souls participants and community members are invited to bring in non-perishable items to Sole 2 Soul and The Meeting Place by Jan. 25. If you want more information or still want to sign up for Shaping Souls this week, please contact Tuel Shed Training at tstrural@gmail.com, call them at 515-491-0321 or to reach out to local event coordinator Anne Johnson at Sole 2 Soul at 712282-4426. Set a goal this year to be healthy and happy in 2017. It all starts with you.

The Sac County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is sponsoring its annual conservation/agriculture scholarship award. The district will give two scholarships this year. The scholarship amounts increased this year. First place will be $500 and second will be $300. The scholarships are offered to high school seniors for their first year of education on the college level for those pursuing a program of study in any field of agriculture or natural resources. High school seniors wishing to submit an application must reside in Sac County. Applications are available from the guidance counselor at East Sac County High School, Ridge View High School, South Central Calhoun High School, OdeboltArthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School and Newell-Fonda High School, or they may be picked up at the Sac SWCD office located at 404 Morningside Dr., Sac City. It is also available online by going to the following website at http://cdiowa.org/ conservation-districts-of-iowa/ programs/public-educationacknowledgment/scholarships and clicking on download conservation scholarship application toward the bottom of the page. The deadline for submitting applications is Feb. 17. The district’s first place winner’s application will be forwarded on to the Conservation Districts of Iowa regional competition with a chance of winning at the state level for an additional scholarship of $4,000-first, $3,000-second, $2,000-third and $600 if chosen as a regional winner but not as a state winner. For more information, contact Konda Slagle at the Sac SWCD at 712-662-7773, option 3.

The Alternative by Fritz Groszkruger Time to delegislate Iowa Representative Ken Rizer has introduced legislation to add law enforcement to the growing list of groups who elicit stiffer penalties when they are victims of hate crimes. The bill is referred to as the “blue lives matter” bill. So far, there is no mention of what this will mean for the Smurf community. I also haven’t heard if a separate bill will be needed for troopers who wear khaki. We are left wondering, once again, whatever happened to the individuals who our government is assigned to defend? And, whatever happened to the representatives who might say their oath of office is more than a worthless piece of paper? I heard this self-serving politician on the

radio and the host, who had to pass a test to become a citizen, question him about the reason he wanted to add to the list of hate crime victims, instead of doing away with this foolish law altogether. Basically, the answer was that it was too much trouble. If you can’t beat them, join them. The whole basis for the unbelievable prosperity we enjoy is not what has been accomplished by groups. It is rooted in individual initiative. It works when the special talents of one individual can benefit another and both parties agree to let these benefits bloom. To see what goes on around us, we have to pay some attention to the media. But, language, and especially the media we use to keep track of the world around us, couldn’t exist without

generalities. The trouble is, it’s too easy to drift away from critical thought and blame or credit groups for what should be the responsibility of individuals. Although policemen endure constant, unpredictable danger, does that make the murder of a policeman more important than the murder of a child, a butcher, a baker or a candlestick maker? What if the victim is a gay, black, disabled Presbyterian and now a policeman? Should the murderer be executed five times or get five life sentences? Maybe three executions and two life sentences would be appropriate, depending on the intensity of the hatred of each group. The law has become an arbitrary basket of nonsense. Restitution has given way to social management. There is a danger in this

proliferation of laws. When Islamic extremists or white supremacists gain a majority in what has sadly become a democracy, any challenger to their lunacy will legally be subject to the full force and power of the law. If you think nukes or guns are dangerous in the wrong hands, use your imagination. We see it all around us. Millions of people are abiding by stupid, illogical laws just because they are laws. And, they have nothing to do with protecting the rights of you and me. Hey, Mr. Rizer, you should man up and do your job. Any comments are more than welcome through a letter to the paper, directly to me at 4selfgovernment@gmail. com, or through my blog: www. alternativebyfritz.com.

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Sixth honor band: Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School was represented by two sixth grade students during the Sixth Grade Strong Foundations Honor Band held in Sioux City on Jan. 9. Participating included Lennon Wells, percussion and Gabe Winterrowd, trumpet. (Photo submitted)

Iowa corn, soybean produc on hits record highs According to the United States Department of Agriculture corn and soybean production in Iowa hit record highs in 2016. Corn for grain production in Iowa for 2016 is estimated at 2.74 billion bushels, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service crop production 2016 summary report. This record high production is 9 percent above the previous record of 2.51 billion bushels set in 2015. Iowa has led the nation in corn production for the last 23 consecutive years and 38 of the last 39 years. Iowa’s corn for grain yield is estimated at 203 bushels per acre. This is the irst time Iowa’s average corn for grain yield has been more than 200 bushels per acre. Area harvested for grain is estimated at 13.5 million acres, equal to the Nov. 1 forecast, but 450,000 acres above 2015. Corn planted for all purposes in 2016 is estimated at 13.9 million acres, equal to the Nov. 1 estimate and the most planted acres since 2012. Corn for silage production is estimated at 7.92 million tons, down 3 percent from 2015. The silage yield estimate of 24 tons per acre tied the record high, set in 2015. Producers harvested 330,000 acres of corn for silage, down 10,000 acres from 2015. Soybean production is estimated at 572 million bushels in 2016. This is a record high production, topping the previous record of 554 million bushels set in 2015 by 3 percent. The Iowa soybean crop yielded 60.5 bushels per acre in 2016. This yield is also a new record high, 7 percent above the previous record of 56.5 bushels per acre set in 2015. The harvested acreage of 9.45 million is down 50,000 acres from the Nov. 1 estimate, and 350,000 acres below 2015. Soybean planted acreage, at 9.50 million, is down 50,000 acres from Nov. 1 and 350,000 acres below 2015.

All hay production for the state is estimated at 3.21 million tons, down 19 percent from the 3.94 million tons produced in 2015. Producers averaged 3.53 tons per acre, up from 3.40 tons in 2015. All hay harvested acres are estimated at 910,000, down 250,000 acres from 2015. Alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures production is estimated at 2.31 million tons, down 23 percent from 2015. Producers averaged 4.2 tons per acre, up 0.3 tons from 2015. This ties the record high yield previously set in 2004. Harvested acres are down 220,000 from last year, to 550,000. Iowa producers seeded 80,000 acres of alfalfa in 2016, down 10,000 acres from 2015. Other hay production is estimated at 900,000 tons, down 4 percent from 2015. Producers averaged 2.5 tons per acre, 0.1 ton per acre above the 2015 yield. Harvested acres of other hay, at 360,000, are 8 percent below 2015. U.S. production Corn for grain production is estimated at 15.1 billion bushels, down 1 percent from the November forecast, but up 11 percent from the 2015 estimate. The average yield in the United States is estimated at 174.6 bushels per acre. This is down 0.7 bushel from the November forecast, but 6.2 bushels above the 2015 average yield of 168.4 bushels per acre. Area harvested for grain is estimated at 86.7 million acres, down slightly from the November forecast but up 7 percent from 2015. Soybean production in 2016 totaled a record 4.31 billion bushels, down 1 percent from the November forecast, but up 10 percent from 2015. The average yield per acre is estimated at a record high 52.1 bushels, 0.4 bushel below the November forecast but 4.1 bushels above the previous record yield in 2015. Harvested area is up 1 percent from last year to a record 82.7 million acres.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Obituaries To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice.

Sharon Irene (Gronemeyer) Rohlf June 22, 1951 – Dec. 24, 2016 ODEBOLT – Services for Sharon Irene (Gronemeyer) Rohlf, 65, of Odebolt were Jan. 14, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. David Viggers officiated. Burial was in Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements. She died Dec. 24, 2016, in a tragic car accident. Sharon, a lifelong resident of Odebolt, was born June 22, 1951, middle child and only daughter of Ruth (Stickrod) and Lyle Gronemeyer. She graduated from Buena Vista College and became a preschool

Beverly Joyce (Joy) Annear April 8, 1932 – Jan. 6, 2017

teacher. She married Gary Rohlf July 2, 1983. After becoming a stay-at-home mom, Sharon became a passionate saleswoman for Avon and used her enthusiasm to fund-raise renovations for the Odebolt-Arthur school playground. Sharon is survived by her husband, Gary; her two sons, Nicholas and Ryan; her brothers, Mark, Terry and Scott and their families; nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Ruth Gronemeyer; her parents-in-law, Robert and Frances Rohlf, and a brother, William “Bill” Gronemeyer. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

USDA cattle, hogs inventory reports The USDA released its monthly cattle and hog inventory reports Dec. 23. Cattle Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 600,000 head on Dec. 1, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Cattle on Feed report. This was unchanged from Nov. 1, but down 5 percent from Dec. 1, 2015. Iowa feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head had 510,000 head on feed, up 1 percent from last month, but down 8 percent from last year. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in all Iowa feedlots totaled 1,110,000 head, up fractionally from last month but down 6 percent from last year. Placements of cattle and calves in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during November totaled 102,000 head, a decrease of 21 percent from last month, but up 1 percent from last year. Feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head placed 68,000 head, down 25 percent from last month and down 42 percent from last year. Placements for all feedlots in Iowa totaled 170,000 head, down 23 percent from last month and down 22 percent from last year. Marketings of fed cattle from Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during November totaled 100,000 head, up 4 percent from last month, but down 7 percent from last year. Feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head marketed 61,000 head, up 13 percent from last month, but down 8 percent from last year. Marketings for all feedlots in Iowa were 161,000 head, up 7 percent from last month, but down 7 percent from last year.

Other disappearance from all feedlots in Iowa totaled 4,000 head. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.7 million head on Dec. 1. The inventory was 1 percent below Dec. 1, 2015. Placements in feedlots during November totaled 1.84 million head, 15 percent above 2015. Net placements were 1.77 million head. During November, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 470,000 head, 600699 pounds were 490,000 head, 700-799 pounds were 425,000 head, and 800 pounds and greater were 458,000 head. Marketings of fed cattle during November totaled 1.79 million head, 17 percent above 2015. Other disappearance totaled 69,000 head during November, 13 percent below 2015. Hogs On Dec. 1, there were a record high 22.4 million hogs and pigs on Iowa farms, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Hogs and Pigs report. The Dec. 1 inventory was up 1 percent from the previous quarter and up 7 percent from the previous year. The September-November quarterly pig crop was 6.10 million head, up 11 percent from the previous quarter and up 5 percent from last year. A total of 560,000 sows farrowed during this quarter. The average pigs saved per litter was 10.9 for the September-November quarter, just below last quarter’s record high 11.0 pigs saved per litter. As of Dec. 1, producers planned to farrow 520,000 sows and gilts in the December 2016-February 2017

quarter and 520,000 head during the March-May 2017 quarter. United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on Dec. 1 was 71.5 million head. This was up 4 percent from Dec. 1, 2015, and up slightly from Sept. 1, 2016. Breeding inventory, at 6.09 million head, was up 1 percent from last year and up 1 percent from the previous quarter. Market hog inventory, at 65.4 million head, was up 4 percent from last year, and up slightly from last quarter. The September-November 2016 pig crop, at 32.3 million head, was up 5 percent from 2015. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 3.04 million head, up 4 percent from 2015. The sows farrowed during this quarter represented 51 percent of the breeding herd. The average pigs saved per litter was a record high 10.63 for the September-November period, compared to 10.53 last year. Pigs saved per litter by size of operation ranged from 8.20 for operations with 1-99 hogs and pigs to 10.70 for operations with more than 5,000 hogs and pigs. United States hog producers intend to have 2.97 million sows farrow during the December-February 2017 quarter, up 1 percent from the actual farrowings during the same period in 2016, and up 3 percent from 2015. Intended farrowings for March-May 2017, at 3.00 million sows, are up 1 percent from 2016, and up 5 percent from 2015. The total number of hogs under contract owned by operations with more than 5,000 head, but raised by contractees, accounted for 48 percent of the total United States hog inventory, up from 46 percent last year.

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IDA GROVE - Services for Beverly Joyce (Joy) Annear, 84, of Ida Grove were Jan. 14, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Chad Lierman of iciated. Graveside service was at Old Carrollton Cemetery at rural Coon Rapids. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. She died Jan. 6, 2017. Beverly Joyce (Shirbroun) Annear was born April 8, 1932, on the family farm near Coon Rapids to Faye (Vaughan) and Frederick Shirbroun. She graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1950 and attended business school in Des Moines. On May 6, 1951, Joy married David Delos Annear at First Christian Church in Coon Rapids. The couple farmed near Old Carrollton and raised their four children. In 1972, Joy and Dave made their home in Ida Grove, where they purchased the Coast-to-Coast store, retiring in 1986. Active in the First United Methodist Church, she had a strong faith and a great sense of humor and found the good in everyone. Joy made life fun for her family by organizing

Randall Lee Dierks Dec. 23, 1956 – Dec. 24, 2016 SUNSET, TEXAS – Services for Randall Lee Dierks of Sunset, Texas, were Dec. 29, 2016, in Lewisville, Texas. Burial will be this spring in the Dierks Cemetery at Elvira, Iowa. He died Dec. 24, 2016. Randall was born Dec. 23, 1956, in Davenport, second son of Robert and Ruth (Christensen) Dierks. He grew up helping his parents on the farm while enjoying 4-H, Scouts and FFA. Upon graduation from Clarence Lowden High School in 1975, he attended North Park University in Chicago, Ill. He worked at Pizer Funeral Home while living in Chicago. He returned to Iowa to work for Massey Ferguson as a service manager and then moved into sales for John Deere while in Iowa. He spent the last 25 years running his own demolition and excavation business in Texas. Randy was blessed with three children: Lacey

DENVER, COLO. – Services for Hunter James Jungman, 28-day-old son of Michael and Sheri Jungman of Denver, Colo., will be in San Diego, Calif., where his grandmother is buried. Hunter died Jan. 8, 2017, irst child of Michael and Sheri. He was born Dec. 10, 2016, and weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz.

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Renee, Ashley Marie and Cody Lee. He took great pride and joy in his role as a father, traveling frequently to spend time with his children. He loved people and was a great friend to many. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and watching NASCAR races. He was an avid lover of sweets. A constant throughout his life was his love for his relatives, the cousins that he enjoyed so much and his lifelong friends. He had a giving soul and desire to help those in need by always paying it forward. Randy is survived by his children: Lacey (Dierks) and Scott Spencer, Ashley (Dierks) Siekei and Cody Dierks; and his siblings: Robert Allen Dierks, Russell Earl Dierks, Rita (Dierks) and Larry Frahm and Roland and Christi Dierks. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Caleb Dierks and Ethan Siekei; his nieces and nephews: Bobby, Brandon, Brenda, Becky, Shane and Katie Dierks, Chance Bif le, Noah and Joshua Frahm and Garrison Dierks; and many more cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ruth on Jan. 1, 2001, and Robert on March 30, 2011.

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sledding parties, picnics, mushroom hunts, card games and family reunions and having apple dumplings ready after the irst day of school. She spent her time following her children’s and grandchildren’s activities, in Bible study, water walking, playing cards and tending her lowers. She knew how to treat herself well, too. Joy loved her shrimp, pickled herring and “happy me” days, when she bought jewelry. Survivors include her three daughters and their husbands: Robin (Terry) Drake of Griswold and Becky (Dennis) Collins and Nancy (Brian) Schumacher, all of Ida Grove. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; an honorary daughter, Deb Donaldson of Kingsley and her three children; a sister, Linda (Doug) Honold of Coon Rapids; a sister-in-law, Charlene Manuel of Clear Lake; a brother-in-law, Steve (Ariana) Annear of Klamath Falls, Ore.; a sisterin-law, Kae (Cleo) Betts of Elkhart, Ind., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dave; her son, David, and two brothers, Neil and Jay Shribroun. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR AN OPEN FEEDLOT OPERATION Steve Meyer has submitted a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on behalf of Steve Meyer Feedlot, an open feedlot operation with a capacity of 2,500 animal units. This operation is located in Griggs Township, Ida County, and plans to apply manure in Griggs, Douglas, Logan, Galva & Silver Townships, Ida and Cherokee Counties. The NMP is on file at the Field Office #3 (regional DNR field office), 1900 N. Grand Ave., Spencer, IA 51301, and is available for public inspection, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. In determining whether to approve the NMP, the DNR will consider written comments regarding whether the NMP complies with Iowa law. The DNR will conduct a public hearing regarding this NMP if a request for hearing is received within 10 days of the publication date of this notice. Persons requesting a public hearing will be notified of the time and place for the hearing at the address, telephone number or e-mail address provided in the request for a hearing. Information regarding electronic submission of comments and requests for public hearing may be obtained at the following internet address: http://www.iowadnr.gov/afo/index.html under “Current News.” Written comments or requests for a public hearing must be submitted to: Gene Tinker, AFO Coordinator, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319. Both comments and hearing requests must be received by the Department within 10 days of the publication date of this notice.

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROGER CARSTENS, Deceased Case No. ESPR009279 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Roger Carstens, Deceased, who died on or about December 21, 2016: You are hereby notified that on January 5, 2017, the last will and testament of Roger Carstens, deceased, bearing date of November 25, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Rory Carstens was appointed executor 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 January 9, 2017. Rory Carstens Executor of the Estate 717 Kiel St. Holstein, IA 51025 William D. Cook #AT0001616 Attorney for the Executor Herrick, Ary, Cook, Cook, Cook & Cook 209 W. Willow St. P.O. Box 209 Cherokee, IA 51012 Date of second publication 25th day of January, 2017

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

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JANUARY 10, 2017 BATTLE CREEK, IA The Battle Creek City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Station. Mayor Holmes presided over the meeting. Council members present were: Jill Wingert, Todd Riessen, Judy Schau, Myra Meek, and Dan Hedberg. Mayor Holmes called the meeting to order. Motion by Schau, seconded by Wingert to approve the agenda and minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Meek, seconded by Riessen to go into closed session at 7:01 to discuss litigation. Roll call–Meek–aye; Wingert–aye; Schau–aye; Hedberg–aye; Riessen–aye. Motion by Wingert, seconded by Schau to come out of closed session at 7:34. Roll call– Meek–aye; Wingert–aye; Schau–aye; Hedberg–aye; Riessen–aye. Deron Schmidt presented the council with the ‘17/’18 Fire Department’s proposed budget. Motion by Meek, seconded by Riessen to accept the proposed budget which reflects a $3,165 increase. Motion carried unanimously. Motion in the form of Resolution 2017-01 reflects the Mayor’s Appointments as follows: Mayor Pro tem–Judy Schau and City Treasurer–Diane Lansink. Motion carried unanimously. Motion in the form of Resolution 2017-02 reflects the Council appointments as follows: City Clerk–Diane Lansink; City Attorneys– Boerner & Goldsmith; City Newspaper–Ida County Courier; City Depository–First State Bank; Library Board–Joan Nielsen, Dee Bo-

ger, Terri Wallace, Rhonda Lee, Georgine Krayenhagen, Jeanie Grove, Brad Minor; Utilities Committee–Myra Meek and Dan Hedberg; Streets and Alleys–Myra Meek and Dan Hedberg; Personnel–Jill Wingert and Judy Schau; Parks & Recreation–Judy Schau and Todd Riessen; Planning & Zoning Chairman–Henry Reitz; Planning & Zoning Regulation–Dan Hedberg & Brian Bond; Cable TV Chairman– Gene Triplett, Members–Todd Riessen, Randy Bean & Lonnie Bennigsdorf; E911 Representative–Lloyd Holmes, alternate–Judy Schau. Motion by Schau, seconded by Wingert to approve the Mayor to sign the proposed easement and present to Ryan Van Houten for the city sign to be located along his property on the south side of Highway 175. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Schau, seconded by Wingert to increase Craig Young’s hourly rate by $1.00 to $21.00/hr. and Diane Lansink’s hourly rate by $1.00 to $17.25/hr., effective July 1, 2017. Motion carried unanimously. Craig requested that they consider an increase in his uniform allowance and also compensation for his cell phone use for city business. Motion by Wingert, seconded by Schau to increase Craig Young’s uniform allowance to $500 per ﬁscal year and to pay $50/per pay period for cell phone use, effective July 1, 2017. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Wingert, seconded by Hedberg to approve the bills and reports. Motion carried unanimously. A building permit has been approved and was reviewed for 601 Hickory–handicap ramp.

Dates were set for upcoming meetings as follows: Wednesday, February 15th and Monday, March 13th. Wingert moved to adjourn at 9:04 p.m. Meek seconded and motion carried unanimously. Diane Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer Lloyd Holmes, Mayor CLAIMS: 12/16/2016 – 1/11/2017: Al’s Corner Oil, fuel $154.83; Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, legal services $350.01; Bomgaars, supplies $100.93; Cash, petty cash $23.20; EFTPS, taxes $2,175.83; Feld Fire, inspection $25; Frontier, utilities $655.08; Hanson Auto, supplies $57.34; Hayes Oil, fuel $202.89; Ida County Sanitation, $5,050.80; Ida County Sheriff’s Dept, county law $24,195; Iowa Dept. of Revenue, sales tax $401.32; IPERS, pension $1,330.75; Lloyd Holmes, mileage $8.56; Mangold, testing $163; Marx Trailer, cutting edge $447.01; Mid-America Publishing, publications $97.93; MidAmerican, utilities $2,419.77; Postmaster, postage $102; Quill, supplies $84.96; Toyne, Inc., supplies/ repairs $536.20; Treasurer State of Iowa, state tax $1201; Payroll (12/13/16) $2,910.62; Payroll (12/22/16) $3,770.42. DISBURSEMENTS: General $27,641.99; Library $1,495.81; RUT $4,631.20; T&A $581.37; Sliplining Debt $1,980; Water $91,699.64; Sewer $6,329.05; Garbage $6,336.78. REVENUE: General $13,175.84; Library $8,776; RUT $6,592.88; Emergency $287.14; LOST $4,943.27; Debt $115.01; Sliplining $1,512.74; Water $5,915.56; Sewer $5,029.41; Garbage $4,707.78; Storm Water $1,542.79.

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Battle Creek - Ida Grove Community School District SUMMARY OF THE JANUARY 9, 2017, REGULAR JOINT BOARD MEETING OF THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Odebolt-Arthur (O-A) Community School District Board and the Battle CreekIda Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board met in regular joint session January 9, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Media Center in Odebolt, Iowa. The O-A board meeting was called to order by Joey Hoefling, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Pat Hoefling, present; Brad Lundell, present; Stacy Raasch, present, and Ryan Schroeder, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. The BC-IG board meeting was called to order by Stephanie Konradi, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Tony Bennett, present; Crystal Endrulat, present; Ryan Goodman, present; Myra Meek, present; Jeff Rasmussen, present, and Danika Hinkeldey, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by P. Hoefling to approve the agenda as published. The motion carried 5-0 for O-A. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Goodman to approve the agenda as published. The motion carried 7-0 for BC-IG. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by P. Hoefling to approve the consent agenda for O-A consisting of board minutes and claims totaling $357,325.80. The motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Hinkeldey to approve the consent agenda for BC-IG consisting of board minutes, claims totaling $492,980.04 and contract approval for Kendra Krager, ELL/At Risk Teacher. The motion carried 7-0. J. Hoefling welcomed visitors. Approximately 5 patrons attended the meeting. No one spoke during the public forum portion. The curriculum presentation was given

by the Physical Education Department. Jeff Miesner, High School; Jamie Boege, BCIG Elementary, and Charles Hugo, O-A Elementary teachers, reviewed activities at their buildings. Kenealy gave the boards an update on the progress of the joint facilities’ committee meetings and stated the architects were in both districts January 5 and will return Jan. 17 to visit with staff and tour facilities again. They will meet with the joint facilities’ committee on Jan. 25. He also updated the boards on the Iowa School Report Card which will be released to the public soon and gave an overview of process to set calendar for FY17-18, which will be starting soon. Kenealy reviewed documents used last year for the superintendent evaluation and the boards agreed by consensus to set a work session for Wed., January 18, at 5:30 in Odebolt for the evaluation. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve a resolution that the Odebolt-Arthur Board of Education pledges to join and support the efforts of “The Promise of Iowa” campaign to ensure that Iowa lawmakers continue to prioritize investments to improve the community schools that create opportunities for more than 480,000 Iowa public school students. The motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Endrulat to approve a resolution that the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Board of Education pledges to join and support the efforts of “The Promise of Iowa” campaign to ensure that Iowa lawmakers continue to prioritize investments to improve the community schools that create opportunities for more than 480,000 Iowa public school students. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to appoint board directors Pat Hoeﬂing and Raasch to serve on the negotiation committee on behalf of the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District. In addition, Terry Kenealy will be the lead negotiator for the district, and an additional member of the

committee will be Kathy Leonard, Business Manager. The motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Meek to appoint board directors Endrulat and Goodman to serve on the negotiation committee on behalf of the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District. In addition, Terry Kenealy will be the lead negotiator for the district, and an additional member of the committee will be Kathy Leonard, Business Manager. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by P. Hoefling to table moving into an exempt session to discuss negotiations strategy at the conclusion of the regular board meeting and wait until the Jan. 18 work session. The motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Hinkeldey to table moving into an exempt session to discuss negotiations strategy at the conclusion of the regular board meeting and wait until the Jan. 18 work session. The motion carried 7-0. Discussion and correspondence included updates on reorganization petition signatures received; IASB Advocacy Workshop on Feb. 9; final enrollments of non-public schools; Des Moines Register article on legislative topics; and BC-IG elementary open house to show new addition. By consensus, the BC-IG board agreed to hold the open house on Sunday, January 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. The next regular joint board meeting will be held Monday, February 13, 2017, 6:30 p.m., at the BC-IG Elementary Music Room. Both boards will hold a joint work session on Wed., Jan. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in Odebolt. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by P. Hoefling to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 5-0 and the Odebolt-Arthur meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. There being no further business before the BC-IG board, it was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Hinkeldey to adjourn. The motion carried 7-0, and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Board was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary Kathy A. Leonard, O-A Board Secretary

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JANUARY 9, 2017 The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Freese, Schossow, and Wiese. Absent: Goettsch. Guests: Dawn Kimmel, Randy Hustedt, Paul & Lois Voge, Kristy & Travis Brotherson. Motion by Freese, second by Schossow approving the agenda with the addition of Rezoning, Water Tower contract and City Attorney. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Schossow second by Wiese, approving the Consent Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: a. minutes of 1212, 2016 b. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Reports; c. Allow bills presented. BILLS PRESENTED JANUARY 9, 2017: Payroll Account – federal, state, FICA & IPERS withholding $1,593.14 Reserve Fund – transfer funds 153.00 Depreciation Fund – transfer funds 249.00 Badger Meter – beacon services 198.47 Cashier’s Office – sand/salt 106.50 Cherokee Rural Water –1,646,000 gallons 4,444.20 Foundation Analytical – WW testing 36.00 G & C’s – fuel/anti-freeze 132.70 Galva Township Fire Board – budget allotment 2,310.00 Galva Post Office – postage 149.00 Hach – testing supplies 92.89 Holstein Sanitation – 4th qtr. 2016 residential contract 9,709.00 I & S Group – engineering fees 1,491.52 Ida Co. Sheriff’s Department – budget allotment 10,646.00 Lumber Inn – ice for WW testing 15.00 Mangold Environmental–water testing 33.00 MidAmerican Energy – utilities 1,174.94 Mid-America Publishing Corp. – publications 241.70 PC Repairs – color printer & installation 69.99 Quill – check endorsement stamp & toner 118.97 Schaller Telephone – phone 15.64 Schau Salvage – haul sand 150.00 Sioux City Foundry – snow plow blades 500.00 Treasurer – State of Iowa – 4th qtr. sales tax 1,615.00 USA Blue Book – strobe light for snow plow 199.09 Mark Vogt – 4 hours 86.60 Brad Pedersen – certified operator 609.32 Anita Brandt – Salary 1,315.90 Reimb. medical insurance 217.00 LIBRARY BILLS: Payroll Account – federal, state, FICA & IPERS withholding 483.03

Schaller Telephone 38.47 MidAmerican Energy 108.26 Baker & Taylor – books 17.99 Walmart – DVDs, 508.30 Woman’s Day – subscription 6.25 Patricia Niemeier – salary 63.5 hours 781.05 Reimburse medical insurance 219.40 Reimburse mileage 292.76 Mary Wiese – 5 hours at 9.22 46.10 Cindee Lichter – 11 hours at 9.22 101.42 Aimee Kell – 3 hours at 9.22 $27.66 RECEIPT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – $8,254.03; ROAD USE – 2,908.61; EMERGENCY 168.60; LOST – 2,694.16; TRUST & AGENCY – 458.88; WATER UTILITY – 8,164.10; RESERVE FUND – 153.00; DEPRECIATION FUND – 249.00; SEWER UTILITY – 3,605.42; SOLID WASTE – 3,698.16; WATER/SEWER DEPOSIT – $270.00. DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – $11,860.15; LOST – 0.00; ROAD USE – 1,948.56; WATER – 1,930.32; SEWER – 1,822.66; SOLID WASTE – $9,743.00. 2016 SALARIES: Anita Brandt $18,933.59 Judy Whitmer 4,760.92 Mark Vogt 1,813.47 Brad Pedersen 7,240.14 Gaylen Freese 425.00 Richard Wiese 375.00 Creston Schubert 325.00 Alan Goettsch 200.00 TJ Padavich 216.68 Mary K. Wiese 557.81 Jordan Beckman 28,407.94 Todd Schossow 425.00 Aimee Kell 479.44 John Walsh 169.84 Patricia Niemeier 9,797.40 Stan Nading $608.36 IDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – Sheriff Harriman did not attend the council meeting. REZONING – Paul Voge visited with the council about rezoning the property at Lot 1 & N. 32’ of Lot 2, Block 13, 2nd Addition to Galva, formerly known as the Methodist Church, from residential to commercial. This matter will be added to the next agenda for action. GEDC – RANDY HUSTEDT PROPOSED 2017 PROJECT – Randy talked with the council about the proposed playground equipment to be added to the park. He also told the council the spaghetti supper will be held on 1-29-17 at 5 p.m. with the proceeds going to this project. RECODIFICATION – DAWN KIMMEL – SIMPCO – Dawn Kimmel of SIMPCO gave out a draft of the updated ordinances. The council

will each take a copy and make any changes to the draft. APPOINT COUNCIL SEAT – Upon motion by Wiese second by Schossow, this matter will be tabled until the next meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. MAYOR APPOINTMENT – MAYOR PRO TEM – Mayor Nading appointed Council member Freese as Mayor Pro Tem. Ayes: Wiese, Schossow. Appointment carried. 28E PUBLIC SAFETY AGREEMENT – Mayor Nading told the council that the 28E Agreement with the county had been passed by all the mayors. Following discussion, motion by Schossow second by Freese to accept the 28E Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried. GALVA TOWNSHIP FIRE BOARD AGREEMENT – Following discussion, it was decided to send a letter, upon motion by Freese second by Wiese, stating the City does not agree with raising the rates paid by the City. All ayes. Motion carried. QUONSET BUILDING BID – One bid was received to rent the Quonset Building, from Duane Brandt, for $2,125. Per year for three years. Motion by Freese second by Wiese to accept this bid. All ayes. Motion carried. FARM GROUND 2017 SEASON – Two bids were received: Jerry Ruser - $1,610 per year for three years. Duane Brandt - $2,048 per year for three years. Following discussion, motion by Freese second by Schossow to accept this bid. All ayes. Motion carried. MAINTENANCE POSITION – The Mayor discussed the applicants with the council and gave his recommendation which candidate he felt would be a good employee. Motion by Schossow, second by Wiese to hire Jim Rasmussen. All ayes. Motion carried. 2017/2018 BUDGET – This matter is tabled until a special meeting to be held on January 18, 2017, at 5 p.m. SOUTH VIEW LOT – GARAGE – The clerk told the council about someone wanting to buy one of the empty lots to build a garage on. The council said this was not allowed as per the covenants. MIDAMERICAN METER AT WELL HOUSE – MidAmerican Energy will be told to take the meter out of well house #1 so the city can avoid paying the minimum bill on that building. CAASA DONATION – The council decided they will only make local donations at this time. There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Freese. Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

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Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District BATTLE CREEK IDA GROVE SCHOOLS JANUARY 2017 VENDOR REPORT GENERAL FUND #10: Vendor Name, Description Check Total AGI Parts, Technology Support $570.00 Amazon, Instructional Supplies 1,616.11 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 2,848.42 Bomgaars, General Supplies 325.96 Burke Engineering Sales Compan., Project Supplies 500.00 Butler, Kalin, Reimbursement 76.80 Centerpoint Energy Services, Inc., Natural Gas 868.36 Central Iowa Distributing Inc., District Maintenance Supplies 1,080.80 Chem-Dry of Siouxland, Contracted Service 540.00 City of Battle Creek, Water & Sewer/BC Bldgs. 30.50 City of Ida Grove, Water & Sewer/ IG Bldgs. 501.27 Custom Motorcycle & Small Engine, Maintenance Supplies 215.46 Edsen Electric, Inc., Electrical Services 1,389.12 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Maint. Supplies 242.83 Galva-Holstein Community Schools, Tuition 10,449.40 Hanson Auto Supply, Repair Parts 385.69 Hemer Plumbing and Heating, Contracted Service 1,514.61 Home Depot, Maintenance 247.38 Horn Memorial Hospital, Contracted Service 116.00 Ida Bowl, Contracted Service 177.00 Ida County Courier-Reminder, Inc., Advertising/Legal Notices 257.11 Ida County Sanitation, Inc., Garbage Collection Services 518.96 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., General Supplies 1,206.36 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 801.66 Iowa Assoc. of School Boards, Dues/Registrations 396.00 Iowa Choral Directors’ Association, Dues/Registration 40.00 J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Music Supplies 294.88 Jaymar Business Forms, Inc., Business Ofﬁce Supplies 113.58 Josten’s, Inc., General Supplies 311.72 Kenealy, Terry, Staff Reimbursement 244.80 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Maint. Supplies 345.18 Maple Valley/Anthon Oto Community, Tuition/Entry Fees 24,228.10 Matheson Tri Gas, Inc., General Supplies 34.09 Menards, District Supplies 139.58 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity & Nat. Gas 9,473.26 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tires & Repairs 245.00 Miller, Patrick, Reimbursement 142.55 Mittag, Tessa , Teacher Reimbursement 24.25 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 14.00 Newquist-Wells, April Elaine, Contracted Service 240.00 Northwest AEA, Copies/Regist./ Gen. Supplies 490.00 Odebolt-Arthur Comm. School, Misc. Reimbursements 238,706.58

Postmaster Battle Creek, Postage 168.91 Postmaster Ida Grove, Postage 508.15 Productivity Plus Account, Equipment/Repair 35.00 Pronto-Phillips 66, General Supplies 3,557.28 Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Supplies 186.15 Reis Auto Parts and Service, Bus/Auto Service 2,220.38 Rick’s Computers, L.C., Computer Supplies/Repairs 6,803.50 River Valley Community Schools, Entry Fees 23,653.56 Rohlk, Mary, Reimbursement 187.20 Rutten Vacuum Center, Maint. Supplies 74.46 Sadler, Carol, Reimbursement 11.32 Schaller-Crestland CSD, Contracted Service 3,379.08 Schiernbeck, Wanda, Reimbursement 8.29 Schleswig Community Schools, Reimbursement 3,379.08 School Health, First Aid Supplies 13.41 Selections, General Supplies 12.00 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Miscellaneous Supplies 27.86 Simpson College, Entry Fee 53.75 Sioux City Community School District, Tuition Reimbursement 1,647.90 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Contracted Service 40.59 Tool Depot, Maint. Supplies 99.67 United States Cellular, Cellular Phone Service 78.10 Vernier Software & Technology, Computer Software 542.20 Fund Total 348,651.21 GENERAL FUND DONATION FUND #12: O-A/BC-IG Dollars for Scholars, Donation 20.00 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Miscellaneous Supplies 157.38 Fund Total 177.38 ACTIVITY FUND #21: 3x Wrestling Gear LLC, Wrestling Singlets 1,215.00 Absolute Screen Art, Inc., Athletic Apparel 176.00 Ames High School, Entry Fees 125.00 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 712.82 Cherokee Community School Dist., Entry Fee 35.00 Chizek, Travis , Reimbursement 200.00 Dannco, Inc., Athletic Supplies 2,788.50 Dollar General Charge Sales, Miscellaneous Supplies 34.00 Fancy Threads, Athletic Clothing 173.60 Four Seasons Fund-raising, Fund-raiser Supplies 20,258.50 Graphic Edge, Screen Printing 749.80 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., General Supplies 73.94 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 99.47 Iowa FFA Association, Dues/Fees 2,458.50 Iowa State Fair Entry Fee 20.00 Maass, Susan, Reimbursement 12.95 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 204.10 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 28.00 Nettles, Kelsie, Teacher/Sponsor Reimbursement 500.00 Pepsi-Cola, Pop 196.16 Pronto-Phillips 66, General Supplies 405.00

Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Supplies 51.28 Sam’s Club, Instructional Supplies 32.52 School Health, First Aid Supplies 36.36 Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD, Entry Fees 12.00 Something Unique, General Supplies 951.50 Southeast Polk High School, Entry Fees 100.00 Trophies Plus, Inc., Athletic Awards 100.34 Westwood Community School Dist., Entry Fee 24.00 FUND TOTAL 31,774.34 Save Fund #33 Badding Construction Company, Contracted Service 6,077.9 Carroll Glass Co., Maint. Supplies 803.34 FRK Architects, Contracted Services 4,660.43 Odebolt Lumber, General Supplies 218.95 School Specialty Inc., District Supplies 1,165.00 Fund Total 12,925.65 PPEL FUND #36: Alloy Specialty Inc., Contracted Services 453.83 CDW-Government Inc., Computer Supplies 128.16 Echo Group, Inc., Electrical Supplies/Maint. 92.05 Haila Architecture Structure, Architectural Services 3,776.85 Hemer Plumbing and Heating, Contracted Service 1,750.00 JMC, Ofﬁce Supplies 919.50 Odebolt-Arthur Comm. School, Misc. Reimbursements 2,376.00 Walsh Door and Hardware Co., Contracted Service 276.96 Fund Total 9,773.35 DEBT SERVICE FUND #40: United Bank of Iowa , Elem. Additions #1 & #2 Bond Pyts. 63,852.25 Fund Total 63,852.25 NUTRITION FUND #61: BC-IG C.S.D.- General Fund, Hot Lunch Payroll Expense 13,021.67 Chronicle Printing and Publishing, Advertising 26.30 Feld Fire, Fire Ext/System Service 150.00 Hiland Dairy, Dairy ProductsNutrition 1,876.84 Ida County Courier-Reminder, Inc., Advertising/Legal Notices 20.90 Keck, Inc., Storage Fees/ Commodities 2,042.62 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 7,853.74 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 33.80 Rogers Pest Control LLC, Contracted Service 123.00 Sara Lee Bakery Group/ Earthgrains, Hot Lunch Bread Products 666.99 School Nutrition Association, Membership Dues 10.00 Fund Total 25,825.86 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS $492,980.04 December Payroll Wages $442,267.70 FICA 26,450.46 Medicare 6,353.71 IPERS 36,831.39 Insurance 42,998.76 TOTAL PAYROLL $554,902.02

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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Social Security We Are Here To Help You Realize Your Dream by Brian DeMoss Social Security district manager Spencer/Storm Lake Jan. 16 was Martin Luther King Jr. Day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a national holiday and a day of remembrance. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to creating and fostering equal rights for African Americans and he died during his efforts to make his dream a reality. Many people commemorate this holiday by serving their community and giving to others who may be less fortunate. In many ways, this is what Social Security does every day, all year long. A great way to be of service to others is to help someone you know who may need assistance applying for Social Security,

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Security retirement payments yet but who do want Medicare coverage. The application takes about 10 minutes and you can ind it at www.socialsecurity.gov/ medicareonly. People who already have Medicare coverage, but who need help meeting prescription drug costs, can apply for extra help online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ extrahelp. You may want to make a trip to see the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., or read or listen to a recording of his legendary â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I Have a Dream speech.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; You can also make your Martin Luther King Day a day of service to someone who can use your help. Lead them to www.socialsecurity. gov. It may be easy for you, but it may help someone you love realize their own dreams.

Summer reading programs prevent learning loss An Iowa Reading Research Center study of summer reading programs in 43 participating Iowa school districts and one community organization found the programs helped students who were struggling with reading maintain their reading skills during the summer months. However, under the conditions in which they were implemented, the three types of summer reading programs did not accelerate reading improvement on average, according to a new report released Dec. 1. The Intensive Summer Reading Program (ISRP) study found participating schools faced challenges, such as inding enough quali ied teachers and literacy coaches in the summer months and sporadic student attendance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This study was the irst of its kind, so Iowa stands to learn a lot from the results and be able to better plan for the challenges schools will face in providing summer reading programs,â&#x20AC;? said Deborah Reed, principal investigator of the study and director of the Iowa Reading Research Center. The center was created by the Iowa Legislature in 2012 and is overseen by the Iowa Department of Education in partnership with the University of Iowa College of Education. By May 2018, every Iowa school district must offer a summer reading program for students who are not pro icient in reading at the end of third grade, as determined by multiple assessments. The requirement is part of an early literacy law that also requires schools to identify and intervene with students in kindergarten through third grade who are struggling to read. The goal of the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ISRP study, commissioned by the Branstad-Reynolds administration and funded by a mix of private and public sources, was to identify the characteristics of more effective summer reading programs. The study applied the requirements in the law to the programs in

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120 classrooms statewide, implemented between May 31 and Aug. 11. Under those requirements, schools must provide at least 70 hours of evidence-based instruction in small classes (15 students or fewer) and monitor studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reading progress. Participating schools were randomly assigned to use one of three approaches to literacy instruction: a speci ied computerbased program, a speci ied printbased program and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;businessas-usualâ&#x20AC;? approach in which the schools determined their own literacy programs. On average, the three approaches were equally effective at preventing learning loss that is typically associated with summer break, but did not lead to statistically signi icant growth on tests of studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reading ability. Results also showed achievement gaps in reading performance among minority students, students whose native language is not English and students who receive special education services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer school is another opportunity to provide help to students who need it most, so it is important to continue looking for ways to design high-quality summer reading instruction,â&#x20AC;? Reed said. Other study indings showed: Many participating school districts struggled to hire enough certi ied and experienced teachers for the summer reading programs because those teachers often had other time commitments. Classes may have been taught by newly graduated teachers, educators who had been out of the classroom for more than a decade or long-term substitute teachers. Attendance during the ISRP study was optional, which may have contributed to the high rate of absences and attrition. Only 49 percent (1,111 of 2,235) of students invited to attend summer reading programs attended them. Of those students, 876 were

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JANUARY 10, 2017 Mayor Randy Fineran called the Arthur City Council meeting to order with the following council members answering roll call: Billy Carnine, Jeff Gann, Gary Chase, Kristy Rosemeyer, and Chris Schuett. Guests: Kelly Evans, Pippa Fineran, Tammy Lansink, Marilyn Skaren, Keith Fineran, Pat Bell. Motion by Rosemeyer second by Gann to approve the Consent Agenda: Receipts, Expenditures and Minutes. All Ayes. Motion carried. BILLS PRESENTED: Pat Bell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wages $400.13 Baker & Taylor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; books 85.45 Pat Bell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DVDs 40.00 Mid-America Publishing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Minutes & claims 96.65 Marilyn Skaren â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reimburse mega mover 39.95 Bomgaars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; kerosene/washer ďŹ&#x201A;uid 120.84 Feld Fire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; repair kit 1,269.83 Anita Brandt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wages 240.00 Paul Arbegast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wages 1,513.75 Reimburse mileage 75.40 Reimburse truck parts 121.48 Forest Pirigyi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; water deposit refund 99.95 Chris Schuett â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reimburse Netgear 86.99 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; council wages 120.00 Randy Fineran â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wages 300.00 Keith Fineran â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wages 40.00 Jeff Gann â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wages 120.00 Billy Carnine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wages 120.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Repair street sweeper 120.00 Gary Chase â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wages 40.00 Kristy Rosemeyer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wages 120.00 Data Tech â&#x20AC;&#x201C; software 5,025.00 S & S Repair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; truck repairs 165.00 King Construction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lagoon project114,317.07 Simmering Cory â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lagoon project 6,000.00 Selections â&#x20AC;&#x201C; toner (2) 95.89 Hanson Auto Supply â&#x20AC;&#x201C; block heater 109.00 I & S Group - operator services 750.00 -Construction Administration fees 3,497.54 WC Rural Water â&#x20AC;&#x201C; monthly bill 2,284.75 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; loan payment 565.89 MidAmerican Energy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; utilities 954.32 Postmaster â&#x20AC;&#x201C; utility stamps 162.00 Sac Co. Mutual Telephone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; phone bill172.48 Wunschelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1st Responder Fuel 54.50 City of Arthur/Library â&#x20AC;&#x201C; water bill 19.00 Mangold Environmental Testing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WW testing 117.00 Iowa One Call â&#x20AC;&#x201C; locates 7.30 Ida County Sanitation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; garbage 1,619.10 Municipal Supply â&#x20AC;&#x201C; curb stop & parts$328.73 RECEIPT SUMMARY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; General â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $9,493.39; Sewer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 120,735.30; Water â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1,103.52; Road Use â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1,728.60; Trust & Agency â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 610.96; Emergency â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124.85; Local Option Tax â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $1,469.43.

DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; General â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $16,570.26; Water â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3,784.37; Sewer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124,365.35; Road Use â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1548.32. SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sheriff Harriman did not attend the meeting. FIRE REPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fire Chief Carnine reported they had one mutual aid call in December. The budget will remain the same from last year, for $21,462.00 LIBRARY REPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Librarian Pat Bell presented her monthly report to the council. She also thanked the council for their ďŹ nancial support and for participating in town events. Ms. Bell also thanked Maintenance Supervisor Arbegast for snow and ice removal at the library. The 2017/2018 library budget was also presented. The budget shows a decrease of $5,803.00 for a total $15,551.00 for the 2016/2017 budget. Library Board member Tammy Lansink reported that the interest from the library CD will be added to their savings account instead of compounded to the CD beginning in July. The library will also be applying for the Ida County Betterment Grant and is asking for the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support. EMR REPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Keith Fineran and Marilyn Skaren presented the 2017/2018 EMR budget showing an increase of $2800 due to increased training costs. The EMR budget will be $6800. They reported they had 3 calls in December. LAGOON PROJECT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Engineer Kelly Evans reported that King Construction failed to have the lagoon project substantially completed by 12-31, 2016 therefore the city can pursue liquidated damages until the project is completed. MAYOR APPOINTMENTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Streets and Sidewalks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carnine & Schuett; Water and Sewer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carnine & Gann; Properties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rosemeyer & Schuett; Mayor Pro-tem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gann; E911 Representative â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mayor Fineran with Gann being alternate. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Resolution # 1-2017 Appointing City Attorney Joe Heidenreich; Resolution #2-2017 Appointing City Depository â&#x20AC;&#x201C; United Bank of Iowa; Resolution #3-2017 Appointing Current Employees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bell, Arbegast & Brandt; Resolution #4-2017 Appointing OfďŹ cial Newspaper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mid American Publishing were approved upon motion by Gann second by Schuett. All ayes. Motion carried. SIMMERING CORY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AMMENDMENT #1 to CDBG ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CONTRACT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Following discussion, motion by Gann second by Rosemeyer to add the amendments. All ayes. Motion carried. CAASA DONATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It was decided not to make a donation to this organization at this time. BURNING TRASH IN TOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mayor Fineran

had given verbal warnings to two residents that burning trash or rubbish in town is illegal. A letter citing the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ordinance will be sent to the residents in violation. FIRE DEPARTMENT/CITY HALL UTILITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Following discussion, motion by Rosemeyer second by Chase to pay 100% of the utilities for the City Hall/Fire Department Building. Ayes: Rosemeyer, Chase, Gann. Abstain: Carnine, Schuett. Motion carried. JBE LLC. CONTRACT WATER/WASTEWATER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Following discussion, it was decided to stay with I & S Group until the lagoon project is ďŹ nished. MEDIFLEX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; City Clerk/Maintenance Supervisor Arbegast reported to the council the changes in his insurance. The city will still pay 75% of the premium. VACATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; City Clerk/Maintenance Supervisor Arbegast asked, since he has now worked for the city for two years, will his vacation increase to two weeks? Motion by Chase second by Gann to increase his vacation to two weeks. Ayes: Chase, Gann, Carnine, Schuett. Abstain: Rosemeyer. Motion carried. CITIZEN CONCERNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lance Barnum talked with the council about moving a storage shed from Aunt Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the lot south of his house on Henry Straightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lot. The council approved the installation of the shed on this lot. MAINTENANCE REPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maintenance Supervisor Arbegast reported he had worked replacing the block heater on the snow plow, replaced the dome light, bad resistor and switch for the heater fan and welded on the wipers and replaced windshield wiper pump. Also repaired a water service line, and shoveled snow and ice around town. He also ordered another load of sand/salt mix. MAYORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONCERNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mayor Fineran reported to the council the 28E Agreement with Ida County Wide Law had been approved. The City of Arthur will host the Public Safety meeting on January 17, 2017. BUILDING PERMITS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; None. COUNCIL CONCERNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Council member Chase inquired about mandatory recycling and has noticed several residents arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recycling. A letter will be sent to remind residents to recycle. DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; City Clerk Arbegast reported there is one delinquent account. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: Council member Carnine read his resignation letter effective immediately. There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Carnine second by Chase. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Randy Fineran ATTEST: City Clerk Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

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Ida County Board of Supervisors IDA GROVE, IOWA JANUARY 3, 2017 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. The Oath of OfďŹ ce was administered by County Attorney Meghann Whitmer to Auditor Lorna Steenbock and Supervisor District 1, Creston Schubert, and Supervisor District 2, Raymond Drey. Schubert moved and Drey seconded the motion to approve Leonard as 2017 Board Chair. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Leonard and seconded by Drey to approve Schubert as the 2017 Vice Chair. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Minutes of the meeting held December 29, 2016, were read and approved. Dick Sievers, Mid Sioux Director, was present to review his annual report and requested $6,500 for the FY-18 budget. Leonard moved and Schubert seconded a motion designating Board representation of the various Boards and Commissions requiring Supervisor member attendance as follows: Ida Services, Inc.-Drey, Mid-Sioux Opportunities-Drey, alternate-Schubert; Iowa Workforce Development-Drey; Plains Area Mental Health-Leonard; Siouxland Regional Transit Services-Leonard, alternate-Schubert; Resource Enhancement REAP CommitteeLeonard; E911 Board-Leonard, alternate-Drey; Youth Emergency Services (YES Center)Schubert; Third Judicial District-Department of Correctional Services-Schubert; Ida County Public Safety Commission-Leonard, Schubert, and Drey; Regional Hazmat CommissionDrey; Ida County Empowerment Board-Drey, alternate-Schubert; SIMPCO- Advisory BoardSchubert; Public Health-Drey; Ida County Safety/Wellness Committee-Leonard; Hungry Canyons-Leonard; Rolling Hills Community Service Region-Schubert, alternate-Drey. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Drey moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 17-01 Construction Evaluation Resolution. Schubert seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. RESOLUTION # 17-01 CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Iowa Code section 459.30(3) sets out the procedure if a board of supervisors wishes to adopt a â&#x20AC;&#x153;construction evaluation resolutionâ&#x20AC;? relating to the construction of a conďŹ nement

feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution can submit to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) an adopted recommendation to approve or disapprove a construction permit application regarding a proposed conďŹ nement feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution and submitted an adopted recommendation may contest the DNRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision regarding a speciďŹ c application; and WHEREAS, by adopting a construction evaluation resolution the board of supervisors agrees to evaluate every construction permit application for a proposed conďŹ nement feeding operation structure received by the board of supervisors between February 1, 2017, and January 31, 2018, and submit an adopted recommendation regarding that application to the DNR; and WHEREAS, the board of supervisors must conduct an evaluation of every construction permit application using the master matrix created in Iowa Code section 459.305, but the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation to the DNR may be based on the ďŹ nal score on the master matrix or may be based on reasons other than the ďŹ nal score on the master matrix; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF IDA COUNTY that the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts this construction evaluation resolution pursuant to Iowa Code section 459.304(3). /s/ Rhett Leonard, Chair ATTEST:/s/ Lorna Steenbock, Auditor A motion by Schubert and seconded by Drey to approve Resolution 17-02 Utilities Resolution. Motion carried, all voting Aye. RESOLUTION #17-02 Be it Resolved by the Board of Supervisors, Ida County, Iowa, that the County Auditor be and is hereby instructed to place on the Resolution Book of Ida County, Iowa, the mileage and assessed valuation of all railroad lines, utilities and equipment, pipeline transmission lines, and such distribution plants belonging to said companies situated in each city, township and such lesser taxing districts in the county as ďŹ xed by the Department of

Revenue, which shall constitute the taxable value of said property for tax purposes (after any application of percentages to utility and railroad property, if ordered) and the taxes on said property when collected by the County Treasurer, shall be disposed of as other taxes on real estate, all of which in accordance with Chapters 433 to 438 inclusive of the Code of Iowa, and Chapter 441.21. Detailed information available in the Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce. The vote on the above and foregoing Resolution resulted as follows: Ayes: /s/ Raymond Drey, /s/ Rhett Leonard and /s/ Creston Schubert. Whereupon the Chair declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted the 3rd of January 2017. /s/ Attest: Lorna Steenbock, Auditor and Rhett A. Leonard, Chair. Details of the Resolution are on ďŹ le and may be reviewed in the Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce. Drey moved to approve the members of the 2017 Compensation Commission for Eminent Domain. Schubert seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Schubert and seconded by Drey to designate the following 2017 holiday dates to be observed during the upcoming year and the County ofďŹ ces be closed as follows: Feb. 20th Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day; May 29th Memorial Day; July 4th Independence Day; September 4th Labor Day; Nov. 10th Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day; Nov 23rd & 24th Thanksgiving; Dec. 25th & 26th Christmas Holiday and January 1, 2018, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A motion to approve the Ida County Courier and The Holstein Advance as legal newspapers for Ida County was made by Leonard and seconded by Schubert. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Leonard moved to approve Deputy Auditor appointments for Shelley Bruning and Kristy Gilbert and also Sheriff appointments as follows: Chief Deputy Fredrick Anderson, and Deputy Sheriffs: Robert McMillen, Kirk Kinnaman, Michael Stehr, Brady Van Egdom, Alex Ehlers, Andrew Shillington, Corey Trucke, and Korey Van Wyhe. Schubert seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. The Board then held a budget workshop. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, January 9, 2017, or on call of the Chair. Lorna Steenbock, Auditor Rhett Leonard, Chair

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From the Ida County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Log Thursday, Jan. 5 Of icers received six calls for service. Among the calls were one traf ic stop. 8:28 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:57 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Sixth Street 5:21 p.m.: Brush/grass/ ield ire reported in the 3200 block of Alpine Avenue 5:54 p.m.: Overdose reported in the 400 block of Quimby Street 7:01 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 900 block of Valley View Drive Friday, Jan. 6 Of icers received 21 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops and one alarm call. 1:10 a.m.: Committal assistance at Horn Memorial Hospital 4:20 a.m.: Carbon monoxide/ smoke/ ire alarm in the 5900 block of Highway 175 5:51 a.m.: Road hazard reported to the Ida County Courthouse 12:16 p.m.: Info/data given 2:55 p.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Maple Street 4:39 p.m.: Assisted outside agency in the 100 block of Lena Street 4:46 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Chestnut Street 5:10 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 300 block of Fifth Street 6:12 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:38 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at Golden Horizons 7:05 p.m.: Welfare check 9:30 p.m.: Welfare check 10:37 p.m.: Family custody problems in the 500 block of Kiel Street Saturday, Jan. 7 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were 10 traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and one 911 wrong number. 1:30 a.m.: Attempt to contact/ welfare check 7:29 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Golden Horizons for fall 1:07 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at Golden Horizons 2:22 p.m.: Missing juvenile reported, call cancelled 5:40 p.m.: Missing adult reported in the 900 block of Badger Creek Drive 11:56 p.m.: Reckless driving reported in the 6000 block of Highway 175 Sunday, Jan. 8 Of icers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops and one 911 transfer. 1:05 a.m.: Traf ic control, escort requested in the 2200 block of Indian Avenue 8:40 a.m.: Warrant served at

the Ida County Courthouse, arrest made 9:34 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 11:07 a.m.: Emergency transport 11:37 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 2:54 p.m.: Emergency transport 4:23 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Lamp Kastner Drive Monday, Jan. 9 Of icers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were 10 traf ic stops, one 911 transfer, two 911 wrong numbers and one alarm call. 9:06 a.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 2700 block of Dodge Avenue 9:17 a.m.: Accident reported in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue, damages only 12:56 p.m.: Warrant check at the Ida County Courthouse 1:17 p.m.: Civil paper service at the Ida County Courthouse 2 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer Tuesday, Jan. 10 Of icers received 37 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, three 911 transfers, one call for jail activity and one abandoned 911 call. 2:08 a.m.: Emergency transport 5:51 a.m.: Medical assistance requested for fall in the 300 block of Barnes Street 6:30 a.m.: Accident reported in the 500 block of Barnes Street, damages only 7:13 a.m.: Assisted motorist in the 400 block of Barnes Street 7:40 a.m.: Road hazard reported on Highway 59 near 310th Street 8:24 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Main Street 8:30 a.m.: Road hazard reported in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 8:33 a.m.: Report of fraud/scam from the 1900 block of Alpine Avenue 9:08 a.m.: Road hazard reported on Highway 20 near Pioneer Avenue 9:33 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 5100 block of Highway 20 for fall 9:36 a.m.: Road hazard reported to the Ida County Courthouse, referred to proper agency 10:31 a.m.: Accident reported to the Ida County Courthouse, unknown injuries, referred to proper agency 10:41 a.m.: Accident reported in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue, damages only 11:04 a.m.: Accident reported in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue, damages only 11:59 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 12:27 p.m.: Animal complaint in

the 500 block of Taylor Street 12:49 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of Rohwer Street 1:35 p.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 1000 block of Twin Pines Drive 2:17 p.m.: Parking complaint from the 500 block of Mueller Street 2:33 p.m.: Non-medical transport 3:17 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding reported to the Ida County Courthouse 4:08 p.m.: Noise complaint reported to the Ida County Courthouse 4:26 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of King Street for fall 5:39 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:15 p.m.: Road hazard reported on Highway 59 near 220th Street 7:34 p.m.: Accident reported with unknown injuries on Highway 20 near Buchanan Avenue, assisted outside agency Wednesday, Jan. 11 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were one traf ic stop, three calls for jail activity, one 911 transfer, one 911 wrong number and one 911 abandoned call. 2:47 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 8 a.m.: Accident reported with unknown injuries on Highway 20 near Noble Avenue 8:31 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Iowa Street for fall 9:05 a.m.: Non-medical transport 12:26 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of West Street for fall 12:42 p.m.: Property reported found/recovered/returned 12:49 p.m.: Warrant check in the 300 block of Taylor Street 1:18 p.m.: Attempt to contact, welfare check 1:44 p.m.: Structure ire alarm in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 3:36 p.m.: Accident reported in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue, damages only 3:37 p.m.: Emergency transport 3:41 p.m.: Accident reported in the 300 block of Court Street, damages only 3:52 p.m.: Violation of a court order, call to talk to an of icer 5:52 p.m.: Report of fraud/scam from the 500 block of Fairlane Street 5:56 p.m.: Warrant check in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 6:39 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 200 block of Crawford Street.

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Iowa awarded 115,000 acres in CRP Iowa has received an additional 115,000 acres that can be enrolled in the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for critical wildlife and water quality efforts. For landowners who have general CRP contracts expiring in 2017, this may be their only opportunity to re-enroll existing CRP back into the program. It is not clear whether there will be a general CRP signup in 2017. The State Acres For wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) program is part of the continuous CRP program with the goal of restoring high-priority wildlife habitat tailored to specific need. SAFE practices can be used to restore habitat for threatened and endangered species, species that have suffered significant population declines or species that provide significant social or economic value to the community. Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing SAFE programs, Gaining Ground SAFE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; targeted to grassland birds and pollinators, and Pheasant Recovery SAFE - targeted at restoring pheasant habitat, each received additional allocations of 50,000 and 25,000 acres respectively. In addition to soil erosion prevention and water quality improvements, both SAFE projects provide an excellent opportunity for landowners to enroll land into CRP to establish quality wildlife habitat.

The Iowa DNR has created a webpage for landowners to learn more about federal and state programs available to them. The webpage includes a list of DNR staff who are experts at connecting landowners with programs and writing land management plans that benefit the landowner, wildlife and improve water quality. There is also a link to FSA where landowners can find information about their local FSA office. The landowner assistance webpage is at www.iowadnr.gov/ crp. 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 across Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s southern quail range where it will be the most beneficial for bobwhite quail. This new SAFE will also be tremendously beneficial to native pollinators and Monarch butterflies. Landowners could begin submitting applications on Jan. 9 for Gaining Ground SAFE and Pheasant Recovery SAFE. Applications for the new Quail Habitat SAFE will be accepted later in January.

joy and happiness to others as well as ourselves,â&#x20AC;? Cooper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our passions guide our goals and reveal where we direct our energy. Our values are the underlying driving force about what really matters to us.â&#x20AC;? People who live with a sense of purpose live longer, have a higher quality of life and are better able to adapt to challenges they face in life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask your friends and family to name something you are good at. How would they describe you? What gets you out of bed in the morning? Is there an activity or role in which you lose all sense of time? That makes you feel rejuvenated or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in the flowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; when you do it? These are clues to finding your gifts, passions and values,â&#x20AC;? Cooper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our purpose is unique to each of us. When you discover those threads, notice how they influence your attitude and sense of accomplishment in your daily life,â&#x20AC;? Cooper said. Cooper offers the following tips for living with purpose. â&#x20AC;˘ Be intentional about doing things that allow you to express your gifts, passions and values. â&#x20AC;˘ Build energizing activities into your daily routine. That could include spending time

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: The family of Lola Van Houten would like to thank the staff at Willow Dale Wellness for taking such good care of Mom the past three years. Thanks to Dr. Luft & Joey for all the tender care & guidance. Also to the nurses & staff of Horn Memorial & Hospice for all the excellent care she received. Special thanks to Pastor Kevin for the years of visits & being there for Mom, & the excellent tribute to Mom at the services. Thank you to Mary Jo Watson & Dixie Brueck for the special music. To the ladies of the church for the delicious luncheon. Thank you so much to ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home for the tender care & guidance through this difﬁcult time. To everyone who may of touched Mom’s life in any way through the years, we appreciate everything you have done. Thank you so much to everyone who has remembered our family in any way; your support has helped heal our hearts. Mike & Judy VH & Families Marc & Cheryl VH & Families Kerwin VH & Brigett Schreiber & Families 3-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you to all who helped make my birthday so special. I was so blessed by the cards, ﬂowers, gifts, phone calls & visits. It was nice to be remembered by everyone. Janice Terry 3-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thanks to you all for my birthday cards, gifts & wishes. Agnes Beers 3-1t/cr* THANK YOU: Mid-Sioux Opportunity would like to thank the Ida County residents & agencies for their support & generous donations, making this year’s Holiday Gift Program a great success. We would also like to thank the Ida Grove Kiwanis Club & Dollar General for their huge donation of toys again this year. Special thanks, also, goes to St. Paul Lutheran Church for letting us use their site for this project. Every donation we received was greatly appreciated. Our Holiday Gift Program would not be possible without all of you! Mid-Sioux Opportunity Outreach Director Laura Benson 3-1t/cra

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. 7-tfc/cra

THANK YOU: Kidzone Child Care Center sincerely hopes your 2017 is off to wonderful start! We would like to thank all of the following businesses & individuals for their support of our center in 2016 by donation to our annual Halloween Party, which was held in October. Please look for our press release in an upcoming issue of the Courier, introducing our new Director and Curriculum Director partners. Thank you to: 5 Star Dance & Tumbling, Adams Motor, Cindy Albers, Charlie & Linda Bates, Lonnie & Marva Benningsdorf, Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, Bomgaars, Brenner’s Entertainment, Deb Brosius, Judy Bubke, Byron Originals, Cenex, Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes, Cosgrove Law Firm, CPS, Culligan Water, Dollar General, Family Eye Care, Farm Bureau, First State Bank, Flowers & More, Food Pride, Galleria Portraits, Kent & Jill Godbersen, GOMACO, Goodenow Ltd., H & R Block, Hanson Auto, Jayne Harrington, Roger & Retha Harrington, Hewitt Trucking, Joey Hoeﬂing, Hoffman Agency, Horn Memorial Hospital, Larry Hultgren, Hultgren Implement, Ida Bowl, Ida Family Chiropractic, Ida Grove Family Health Center, Ida Grove Homes, Ida Grove Rec Center, Ida Liquor, Cindy Jacobson, Connie Jordan, Just Relax Massage, Knop Photography, Bernie & Betty Krager, Kevin Krager, Lewis Family Drug, Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Mi Rancho, Midwest Industries, Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Ed & Janice Nelson, North Star Community Credit Union, North West REC, Patera Family Dentistry, Pizza Hut, Mike & Michelle Porter, Pronto, Remer Realty, Rentals, Treasures & More, Dean & Dawn Roeder, Schau Towing, Schoenherr Construction, Sholty Plumbing & Heating, Selections, Skate Palace, Styles Unlimited, Subway, Tabitha’s Cutting Edge, Texas Roadhouse, Robbie & Jeanette Todd, Trendue, United Bank of Iowa, Valley Veterinary Center, Vetter Equipment, Village Shoe Shoppe & Zimmy’s Bar & Grille. 3-1t/cra

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. 46-tfc/cra WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE: GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin & Gretsch guitars. Fender ampliﬁers, also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217. 3-1t/cra(INCN)*

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 Battle Creek. Large, onebedroom apartment. Utilities, stove, refrigerator, water, sewer furnished. Laundry on site. $375 per month. Maple Valley Apartment. Ph. 712365-4980. 49-tfc/cra FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. One, three-bedroom house. Two, three-bedroom apartments. Appliances included. Available now. Ph. 712-369-3663. 50-tfc/cra

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. 2-2t/cra DRIVERS: Sign-on bonus, vacation, 401K & MORE! Regional & OTR. CDL-A. universetruck.com. 866-958-7825. 2-4t/cra* 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. 2-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Pederson Brothers Farms, Bejou, Minn., has 10 positions, three mo. operating large farm equipment for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing & planting of grain, oilseed crops & sugar beets, operating row tillage for weed control, operating large farm equipment for harvesting & transporting crops to storage facilities; clean & maintain building, equip. & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer-paid, random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans.; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $12.75/hr., increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 2/20/17–12/1/17. Review ETA790 requirements & apply with Job Order 9153947 at nearest IA Workforce Office or call 515-281-9336. 3-1t/cra*

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For Rent FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. Two-bedroom, onebath apartments. One furnished, one unfurnished. Ph. 712-371-2577. 43-tfc/cra

HELP WANTED: Class A CDL drivers/tankers. Great pay, home weekends & beneﬁts! Potential of $60,000-plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915, ext. 16. www.qlf.com. 3-1t/cra(INCN)*

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. 51-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: Two-bedroom home in Ida Grove. All appliances included, plus a garage. In a nice neighborhood. Garden area. Ph. 712-369-9856. 3-2t/cra

NOTICE: Ida County Drivers’ License will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, January 24, 25 & 26. Sorry for any inconvenience. 3-1t/cra 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. 1-3t/crags* NOTICE: Old Man Winter is coming. Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling. 712365-4740. 41-tfc/cra 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. 3-1t/cra(INCN)*

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HELP WANTED: RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, Med aides. $2,000 bonus & free gas. Call AACO @ 1-800-656-4414 or apply @ AACONURSING.COM. HELP WANTED: CDL-A or -B drivers needed to transfer vehicles from & to various customer locations throughout U.S.No forced dispatch-We specialize in connecting the dots & reducing deadhead. Safety incentives! Call 1-800-501-3783 or apply at: http:// www.mamotransportation.com/ driveaway-jobs-transport-driverswanted/. 3-1t/cra(INCN)* HELP WANTED: Looking for help at Schrank’s Bar & Grill in Danbury. Apply within or call 712-883-2337. 3-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Johnson Propane/Cylinder Express is growing. We are in the need of an additional person in our cylinder production area. This position will be full-time & be required to prep & inspect the grill cylinders for filling & also help with routine truck maintenance. Would work 45-50 hours a week. Qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a good driving record & be a flexible team player with a positive attitude. Employee will be eligible for health insurance, retirement plan & company profitsharing. Please apply at Johnson Propane, 960 1st Street, Battle Creek, Iowa. 3-2t/cra DRIVERS: $5,000 orientation completion bonus! DEDICATED, no-touch reefer openings! 2,300 miles per week guaranteed (more miles available)! One-year CDL-A. Call today: 855-252-0630. 2-5t/gs*

NOTICE: We have A.O. Smith water heaters on hand, gas & electric. Install a gas water heater today & save big dollars starting today. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740. 28-tfc/cra PREGNANT? NEED HELP? For conﬁdential help, medical care, anonymous pregnancy test, guidance or counseling, etc., call Birthright at 1-800-550-4900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 10864. 3-1t/cra NOTICE: Call today to get your furnace & water heater cleaned & checked. Call Propane Hank @ 712-3654740. www.propanehank.com. 41-tfc/cra NOTICE: IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY & SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 & the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H Johnson. 1-800-535-5727. 3-1t/cra(INCN)* NOTICE: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank ﬁlled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek. 32-tfc/cra NOTICE: Tabitha’s Cutting Edge in Battle Creek will be closed Monday, Jan. 23, through Jan. 28 & reopen Jan. 30. Sorry for the inconvenience. Leave a message: 712-365-4803. Also, thank you for the nice Christmas well wishes & gifts I received. Tabitha Bockelman 3-1t/cra

INVITATION TO BID ANNOUNCEMENT: The City of Ida Grove invites the submission of sealed bids from qualiﬁed contractors for tree removal from city right-of-way. The job entails removing 25-marked trees in various locations in the City. Bid speciﬁcations can be obtained at City Hall, 403 Third Street, Ida Grove, IA, or by request through the mail by calling City Hall at 712364-2428. Bids must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. 3-1t/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. 41-tfc/cra FOR SALE: One AR15 w/scope & two clips. 60 rounds ammo w/bayonet + By Pod. Asking $1,000. Contact Paul Wieling. Phone 712-364-2390. 3-1t/cra* FOR SALE: Pro-Form Rebel recumbent bike & elliptical cross trainer. Excellent condition. $100 OBO. Ph. 712-3643662. 3-1t/cra* FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560. 3-1t/crags

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Estate of Virginia Schlinz, court of icer deed to Harold and Jeanne Freese, NE ¼, Section 7, T-89-N, R-40-W, with exception, Ida County. Kathy and Michael Laferriere, quit claim deed to Pamela Cobb, NW ¼, Section 35, T-88-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County. Pamela and Joseph Cobb, quit claim deed to Kathy Laferriere, N ½ SW ¼ and the south 40 acres of the NW ¼, Section 35, T-88-N, R-39-W, Ida County. David and Diane Reiff, Randall and Keri Reiff, Diane and Thomas Kolbo, Kent and Anita Reiff and Brian Reiff, quit claim deed to S.R. Five, L.L.C., the south 143 acres of the NE ¼, Section 3, T-88-N, R-41-W and the north 80 acres of the NEfr ¼, Section 3, T-88-N, R-41-W, with exception, Ida County. Donald Jr. and Deborah Dutler, Cynthia Klein and Lorna Uehle, quit claim deed to DKU Farms Inc., part of the W1/2fr NW ¼ NE ¼; part of the W 1/2fr NW ¼ NE ¼; part of the W1/2fr SW ¼ NE ¼ and part of the 45 acres of the NW ¼, Section 13, T-89-N, R-40-W, Ida County. Barbara and Gary Johnson, warranty deed to Adam Ullrich and Levi Ullrich, the south 1,056 feet of the S ½ NW ¼, Section 34, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County. James and Kathryn Radke, warranty deed to James and Kathryn Radke, 66.28 acres in the NE ¼, Section 12, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Reuel Thomas and Demaris Swenson, warranty deed to Reuel Thomas and Demaris Swenson, that portion of the vacated Fourth Street lying east of the alley and west

of Barnes Street between blocks 36 and 37, Ida Grove; Lot 1 and the north 40 feet of Lot 2, Block 36, Fifth Addition and Lot 1 and the north 10 feet of Lot 2, Block 37, Fifth Addition, Ida Grove. Charles and Jeanne Bell, quit claim deed to Jeanne Bell, Lot 5, Forslund’s subdivision of Lot 1, Block 16, Galva. Cameron Kolb, Chandler Kolb and Chandler and Jamie Kolb, quit claim deed to Betty Kolb, SE 1/4, Section 16, T-88-N, R-40-W, Ida County. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Lynn Jesse, Aurelia; Jose Guevara, Amityville, N.Y.; Steven Mauer, Overland Park, Kan.; Daulton Keiser, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Kenneth Franklin, Shellsburg; Neil Ziegmann, Lake View; Michael Heinemann, Dakota City, Neb.; Daniel Lederman, Sioux City. Other Trenton Miller, Nemaha, following too close. Quarnisha Johnson, Milwaukee, Wis., no valid driver’s license. Troy Wingert, Battle Creek, hunting—unlawful use of a mobile transmitter. Gerald Lawler, Sioux City, failure to provide proof of inancial liability.

Criminal Jacob Beckstrom, Pierson, contempt—failure to pay ine (domestic abuse assault), 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered. Kerry Rabbass, Holstein, assault, $65. Richard Schwery, Schleswig, driving while barred, 30 days in jail, $625 ine suspended. Quinlan Bengford, Ida Grove, assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, two years prison suspended, two years probation, $625 ine suspended, $250 civil penalty, sex offender program. Shaun Cornelius, Schleswig, third degree burglary, ive years prison suspended, $750 ine suspended, residential treatment facility, three years probation. Jesus Ramirez, Sioux City, violation of probation, probation revoked, two-year prison term for attempted third degree burglary imposed. OWI Jane Wilson, Des Moines, third OWI, ive years in prison suspended, three years probation, placement in OWI continuum program, $3,125. Chase Miller, Odebolt, second OWI, two years in prison suspended, two years probation, seven days in jail, placement in OWI continuum program, $1,875. Amber Sturtevant, Denison, OWI, two days in jail, $1,250. Amber Sturtevant, Denison, second OWI, two years in prison suspended, two years probation, placement in OWI continuum program, $1,875. Judgments and Liens Against Jessica Logan, in favor of Midland Funding.

Sheriﬀ’s department inves gates 15 accidents The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on 15 accidents reported during December. All accident information is taken from the investigating of icer’s report. On Dec. 2 at 6:25 p.m., Chad Allen Elliott, 42, of Lamoni hit a deer on Highway 59. There was $2,000 damage to his 2005 Mazda. On Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m., Scott David Spanjer, 42, of Charter Oak hit a deer on M25. There was $500 damage to his 2016 Ford. On Dec. 3 at 8:54 p.m., Jeannette Marie O’Brien, 80, of Battle Creek was northbound on Highway 59 when she lost control of her vehicle due to snowy road conditions, entered the east ditch, hit a ield drive and rolled. The Ida Grove Ambulance transported her to Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove for treatment. There was $5,000 damage to her 2008 Chevrolet. On Dec. 3 at 11:04 p.m., Kayla April Treinen, 19, of Sioux City was westbound on Highway 20 near Dodge Avenue. Deborah Anne Droegmiller, 35, of Cushing was eastbound on Highway 20 at the same time. Both vehicles lost traction due to weather conditions and collided in the roadway. There was $3,000 damage to Treinen’s 1997 Toyota and $2,000 to Droegmiller’s 2006 Chevrolet. Treinen was charged with failure to provide inancial liability-accident. On Dec. 8 at 11:44 a.m., Larry Eugene Freese, 27, of Ida Grove was southbound on Moorehead Avenue in Ida Grove with Wanda Faye Cooper, 88, of Battle Creek slightly behind him. She thought she was in the right lane and turned into the Freese vehicle. There was $1,250 damage to Freese’s 2004 Chevrolet and $2,500 damage to Cooper’s 2000 Dodge. On Dec. 10 at 9:38 a.m., Van Eugene Mosier, 53, of Battle Creek was westbound on D54 when Michael Lee Queen, 25, of Sioux City pulled out of a driveway. Mosier couldn’t stop in time because of snowy road conditions. Schleswig First Responders were on the scene to assist with traf ic control. The Ida Grove Ambulance was on the scene to help with injuries. Mosier was transported to Horn Memorial Hospital. There was $3,500 damage to Mosier’s 2002 Chrysler and $2,250 damage to Queen’s 2015 Mercedes. On Dec. 10 at 2:25 p.m., Dana James Wessel, 16, of Ida Grove was westbound on Ash Drive in Ida Grove

attempting a right turn onto Oak Grove Drive. Randall Frank Bach, 61, of Ida Grove was southbound on Oak Grove Drive traversing the same curve to Ash Drive and slid into the Wessel vehicle. There was $1,500 damage to Wessel’s 1994 Dodge and $2,500 damage to Bach’s 2004 Ford. On Dec. 12 at 2:45 p.m., Miranda Dael Fiedler, 24, of Battle Creek was heading northeast on Second Street in Battle Creek waiting for a non-contact vehicle to pass. After the non-contact vehicle passed she turned left onto Willow Street. Nicole Ellen Reitz, 33, of Battle Creek was southbound on Willow Street approaching Fourth Street as Fiedler was turning left. Fiedler’s vehicle collided with Reitz’s vehicle. There was $1,500 damage to Fiedler’s 2007 Chevrolet and $750 damage to Reitz’s 2014 Chevrolet. On Dec. 13 at 7:55 a.m., Kristine Ann Skow, 52, of Danbury hit a deer on Highway 175. There was $1,500 damage to her 2009 Ford. On Dec. 15 at 3:41 p.m., Easton Michael Conlon, 20, of Odebolt claims he was eastbound on Highway 59/175 and stopped for kids turning into LaJune Avenue when a vehicle driven by Jorge Lupian, 48, of Denison came into contact on the right side of Conlon’s vehicle. There was $2,500 damage to Conlon’s 2002 Chevrolet and $2,500 damage to Lupian’s 2006 Nissan. On Dec. 15 at 3:47 p.m., Justine Sue Miller, 33, of Ida Grove was attempting to back out of the Trendue parking lot in Ida Grove and struck a 2010 Buick. There was $1,000 damage to Miller’s 2011 Ford and $2,500 damage to the Buick. On Dec. 17 at 12:30 a.m., Karla Mae Reed, 52, of Mapleton was parked parallel to the front doors of the Ida Grove Country Club facing east when another vehicle pulled up in front of the country club facing north about 30-40 feet behind the Reed vehicle. When Reed was ready to leave, she struck the passenger side of the other vehicle. At the time of the collision, Andrea Lea Schirrmacher, 44, of Ida Grove, a passenger in the other vehicle, was attempting to get in the front passenger seat, there was also a male attempting to get in the driver’s seat of the other vehicle. The passenger became pinned in the door. Reed pulled her vehicle ahead, Schirrmacher was freed and Reed rendered her assistance. Schirrmacher was transported to Horn Memorial Hospital by private

vehicle. There was $4,000 to the 2011 Lincoln and no damage listed to Reed’s 2004 Ford. On Dec. 20 at 4:13 a.m., an Ida County deputy was dispatched to the 200 block of Second Street in Ida Grove for a motor vehicle accident where a 2003 brownish Chevrolet Impala had crashed into the Ida Grove Roo ing building. A witness at the scene stated the driver led eastbound on Second Street. There was $10,000 damage to the Chevrolet. On Dec. 20 at 7:42 p.m., Kristin Rattenborg Yeske, 59, of Granville rearended a vehicle driven by Melissa Ehrman Johnson, 41, of Atlantic. Both vehicles were southbound on Highway 59 when Johnson stopped for a turning vehicle. There was $100 damage to Yeske’s 2014 Ford and $1,000 damage to Johnson’s 2012 Ford. On Dec. 23 at 12:54 p.m., Levi Dean Grif in, 37, of Holstein struck several mailboxes at South Kiel and East Park Street in Holstein while attempting a right turn. Road conditions were icy at the time of the accident. There was $1,500 damage to Grif in’s 2006 Chevrolet, $50 damage to Dean Werner’s mailbox, $200 damage to Tyler Raymond Albers’ mailbox, $50 damage to Brad Snyder’s mailbox and $50 damage to Vilois Leanna Ellerbusch’s mailbox.

Depu es make several arrests first two weeks of year The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on several arrests made during the past two weeks. On Dec. 27, Tanner David Rosburg, 21, of Correctionville, was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day. On Dec. 28, Sean Anthony Ingvall, 25, of Denison was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. The original conviction against him was for forgery and theft. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $500 bond. On Dec. 28, Joseph Thomas Allen, 29, of Odebolt was arrested on an outstanding overdue twoday mittimus. The conviction against him was for operating while intoxicated irst offense. He was booked into the Ida County jail and released on Dec. 30. On Dec. 28, Kyle Lee Parker, 27, of Hartley was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original conviction against him was for violating a protective order and domestic abuse assault. He was booked into the Ida County jail where he was held until Dec. 30. He was released after posting $300 bond. He was released into the custody of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Of ice on an outstanding warrant. On Dec. 29, Amanda Marie Palmer, 36, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Woodbury County warrant for probation violation. She was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Of ice. On Dec. 29, Robert Andrew Clarence Boll, 42, of Dow City was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original convictions against him were for driving offenses. He was transported

GFD called out twice The Galva Fire Department responded to two calls Wednesday, Jan. 11. At 8 a.m., the ire department responded to a rollover accident on Highway 20 near Noble Avenue. Details of the accident were not available at press time. The department was at the scene an hour. At 3 p.m., the ire department responded to a machine shed ire ive miles north of Galva and approximately two miles west. Ron Loftus owned the machine shed, which sustained signi icant damage on one end of the building. Cause of the ire was electrical. The department was at the scene an hour.

ATM fraud reported The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on one property crime reported during the past week. On Jan. 10, Park Ludvigson of Cushing reported a credit/ATM fraud case.

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operating while intoxicated irst offense following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $1,000 bond. Also arrested during the traf ic stop was Molly Marie Rice, 27, of Sioux City. She was charged with possession of methamphetamine, illegal possession of prescription of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held on a $2,000 bond. On Jan. 8, Kyle Thomas Kirchner, 24, of Holstein was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On Jan. 8, Gage Duane Gersema, 24, of Mt. Pleasant was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. His original conviction was for possession with intent to deliver marijuana. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $5,000 bond. On Jan. 9, Jacob Francis Meehan, 22, of Marcus was arrested charged with possession of marijuana following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On Jan. 9, Ryan James Whitver, 23, of Carroll was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released into the custody of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Of ice on an outstanding warrant. On Jan. 10, Terry Lee Kafton, 50, of Mapleton was arrested and charged with driving on a barred license following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $600 bond.

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to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $300 bond. On Jan. 1, Thereses Marie Crosby, 39, of Hartley was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she was held overnight. She was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Jan. 1, Orry Gene Ladwig, 27, of Hartley was arrested on an outstanding Clay County warrant for theft in the second degree following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Clay County Sheriff’s Of ice. On Jan. 2, Charley Theodore Montgomery, 33, of Carroll, was arrested and charged with the following offenses after a short pursuit with Ida County deputies that ended in Galva: eluding; operating while impaired third offense; operating impaired while participating in a felony and driving while his license was revoked. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $5,000 bond. On Jan. 2, Jacob Ronald Beckstrom, 25, of Pierson was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original conviction against him was for domestic abuse assault. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $300 bond. On Jan. 4, Gregory Wayne Brown, 31, of Pierson was arrested and charged with driving on a barred license following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Jan. 8, Lyle Eugene Lafave, 45, of North Sioux City, S.D., was arrested and charged with

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