Courier 0208 by Mid-America Publishing Corporation

Courier Ida County’s Official Newspaper

Ida County

Vol. 42, No. 6 Ida Grove, Iowa

w ww.idacountycourier.com

Lohﬀ Schumann to celebrate 20 years Page 2

Kidzone plans open house at new center Page 3

Denise VanDusen receives ag award Page 6

Puzzle Page 7

O-A/BC-IG, RV Basketball Pages 8-9

O-A/BC-IG, Dance Night Page 16

My Li le Valen ne Page 17

Sacred Heart Church vandalized Page 18

Photo Submitted

Valen ne Banquet Saturday, Feb. 11 • 5 pm Faith Community Church Ida Grove

Spaghetti supper: Members of the Galva Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) hosted its ninth annual spaghetti supper to raise funds for community betterment projects in Galva. The 2017 project is to raise funds to purchase and install four new pieces of playground equipment in the Galva City Park for two- to five-year-old children. As part of the evening, a video from the 1982 Galva centennial parade was shown, and Marty Boyle auctioned off several commemorative centennial coins. Peyton Wuebker of Galva is shown here eating spaghetti with her family.

Pain ng Party Saturday, Feb. 11 • 7 pm Conserva on Center Ida Grove

Kidzone Open House Thursday, Feb. 16 • 6-8 pm Ida Grove

Ridge View Dance Night Friday, Feb. 24 • 7 pm Holstein

Ida County Pheasants Forever Banquet Saturday, March 25 • 5 pm Ida Grove Skate Palace

3-Day Forecast Wed 2/8

Area fire departments affected by improperly awarded certifications Area volunteer ire departments are among the hundreds of ire departments in Iowa that have members who were improperly awarded nationally-recognized certi ications by the Iowa ire academy. According to a news release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety, the Fire Service Training Bureau (FSTB) has sent letters to 560 mostly volunteer agencies, notifying them that

“one or more ire ighters on your department may have been” improperly granted one or more certi icates, despite failing their exams. Information obtained from local ire chiefs shows Arthur has two ire ighters and Odebolt one ire ighter one and ive HAZMAT members who have improperly awarded certi icates. Battle Creek’s department met Tuesday, Feb 7, to ind out how many ire-

men have been affected. Information from Ida Grove, Holstein and Galva ire departments was not available at press time. The improper certi ications do not prevent the iremen from going on or helping with ire calls. In its news release, the Iowa Department of Public Safety noted, in April 2016, two FSTB employees were put on paid administrative leave after the State (continued on page 3)

21° | 8° Thurs 2/9

The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice had a busy year in 2016 with record highs in citations, calls for service, committals, fraud (includes forgery, counterfeit and embezzlement) cases, mileage, patrol hours and premise checks. In 2016 (previous highs are in parentheses), deputies issued 3,665 citations (2,662), responded to 10,625 calls for service (9,640), 27 committals (18), 125 fraud cases (92), logged 206,143 (205,818) miles and 14,313.5

Partly Cloudy

Fri 2/10

52° | 35° Partly Cloudy

Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ GoingsOnInTheGrove

Dunlap. The fossil hunter turned the jawbone over to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Of ice, who took it to the Crawford County Medical Examiner, who con irmed the jawbone was human. Two days later, Ruddy’s dentist con irmed it was her jaw, based on dental work. On Sept. 15, 1999, memorial services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. On Oct. 23, 1999, approximately 30 individuals representing six agencies, searched a three-and-ahalf mile stretch of the Boyer River between Arion and Dow City in the hopes of recovering additional remains. Groups participating in the search included the Division of Criminal Investigation, Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice, Crawford County Sheriff’s Of ice, Deloit Fire Department and Iowa Army National Guard C Company 168th Infantry from Denison and Company a 168th Infantry from Carroll. Over the years, many questions and theories have been raised over what happened, including: was she taken against her will, did she leave voluntarily, were her children threatened in some way causing her to leave, was she a victim of circumstances caused by others, was she a threat to her abductor/murderer when and where was she killed, where are the rest of her remains? On the 12th anniversary of Ruddy’s disappearance, Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman and DCI special agent Terry Kloosler held a press conference in hopes new information would come in. Harriman told the Courier that the press conference and media outreach netted 30-40 calls; 75 percent of the information they received was information they’d heard before and checked on before. The rest was useable and credible information. (continued on page 3)

(14,021.25) patrol hours and 11,989 (9,132) premise checks. All previous records were set in 2015. Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman commented, “2016 was a record setting year for the sheriff’s of ice. We eclipsed previous year records in the number of arrests made; citations issued and inmates booked into the county jail.” Deputies investigated 12 burglaries, 62 criminal mischief cases and 97 thefts last year. (continued on page 3)

Sheriﬀ’s Stats

Photo by: Bethany Jones | Ida County Courier

O-A/BC-IG dance night: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School dance squad held its annual dance night on Jan. 28. Performances were made by the O-A/BC-IG dance squad, Ridge View High School dance team and Five Star Dance Studio competition teams. Here, the O-A/BC-IG dance squad performs its annual fan favorite routine called “Booty.” For more pictures go to page 16.

&DOO 8V 7RGD\ Holstein State Theatre SHOWTIMES Brought to you by Johnson Propane

Friday, Feb. 10 • 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 • 3:30 & 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 • 3:30 p.m.

Twenty years ago, Connie Marie Ruddy of Ida Grove, a 21-year-old mother of two, disappeared from her Burns Street home without a trace. Her two young children were found alone in her home, unharmed. Ruddy’s disappearance happened between 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 and Monday morning, Feb. 10, 1997. Law enforcement of icials noted there was no sign of a struggle, and her purse, car, car keys and checkbook were left behind. Deputies arriving at the scene told Ruddy’s parents, Gary and Mary Neumayer of Ida Grove, that they felt the children hadn’t been alone more than eight hours based on the condition of their diapers and health. In an interview with the Neumayers 10 years ago, Mary reported Ruddy’s boyfriend called her from the Ida County Jail, asking her to go check on Connie because he felt something was wrong. Mary arrived at her daughter’s home to ind a friend inside the house. The friend told Mary that she had checked the house and Connie wasn’t there. Threemonth-old Austin was in his swing and the friend told Mary that twoyear-old Autumn came running and crying as soon as she walked into the house. Mary called Gary who, in turn, called the Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice. Over the next couple years, hundreds of volunteers, including many area law enforcement agencies, search and rescue teams and divers, conducted many searches in Ida Grove, vacant farms in Ida and Sac County, along the Maple River and gravel pits near Schaller. On Aug. 31, 1999, the case changed from a missing person’s case to homicide when a private citizen found a jawbone while fossil hunting along the Boyer River between Dow City and

❚ by DEB LOGER

29° | 25°

Hacksaw Ridge

Wednesday,, February 8, 2017 Wednesday

Ida County Sheriﬀ’s Oﬀice sta s cs reveal record-breaking year

Mostly Cloudy

@IdaCoCourier

1.00

Ida Grove homicide remains unsolved a er 20 years

News GLIMPSE

Upcoming Events

Casablanca Sunday, Feb. 12 • 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 • 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 • 7 p.m.

Propane Heating and Cooling Inc.

Court Hours Oﬀice Hours Open Doors Special Inves ga ons Training/Mee ngs

2016 8 470 12 394.5 301

Time to replace your old furnace? Boost comfort and save Starting at $1,020.00*

Have Johnson Propane Fill your Tank & Stay Warm All Winter Long!

Johnson

2015 27 345 40 576 389.5

*Excludes installation

712-365-4740 or 888-365-1241

“Serving the Community Since 1945” Anthon • Battle Creek • Correctionville • Odebolt • Schleswig

CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY UPDATED WEBSITE WWW.PROPANEHANK.COM

PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page Odebolt council works on budget The Odebolt City Council met in special session Jan. 23 to work on the budget. Expenses and reviews were discussed in detail. Items discussed included: garbage rates will be watched closely to see if there is a need to increase rates; setting aside $15,000 for a snowplow truck

for FY18; the city is waiting on costs to hook the siren up with Sac County (this can be amended at a later date) and discussed the bridge on North Walnut Street. Superintendent Bill Tysor will investigate costs to convert the bridge to a culvert. Some things that are included in FY18 budget numbers are

plans for a new city hall, painting the water tower, hydrant replacement, main shut-offs and some funds set aside for one of the wells. The school might have some Chromebooks for sale for the laptops that were planned for the current budget. Councilman Todd Bengford will check this out.

Groundbreaking

Lohﬀ-Schumann Memorial Community Center to celebrate 20 years On Aug. 30, 1993, it was announced that 75 percent of Winona E. Lohff’s estate was to be given to the City of Holstein “for the purposes of construction and/or maintenance of a community center.” At the time of the announcement, the bequest to the city totaled $835,909. Lohff was a schoolteacher who had taught in Harlan, Laurens, Cherokee and Sac City. She was born and raised in Holstein. Her parents, Detlef and Emma Schumann Lohff, were local farmers. She was a graduate of Holstein High School and Morningside College. In April 1995, the irst organized meeting for the center was held, with 14 selected members present, including Lisa Andersen, Melvin Bauer, Kathy Breyfogle, Chris Clark, Roger Clausen, Jim Cooney, Matt Forristal, Tom Hoffert, Sharon Johnson, Julie Lukins, Scott Niemeier, Christine Wiese and city council members Dennis Breyfogle and Randy Carpenter. After considering 11 possible sites for the center, a site was purchased from Bruce and Darrin Schmidt, just south of town near Highways 20 and 59. Surrounded by a nine-hole golf course and outdoor tennis courts, the plan was to create an entire sports complex with the addition of two ball ields and a walking/biking trail in the future.

In June, plans were approved for a 12,480-square foot building to be named the Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center. Contractors were selected after bid letting was done. Those selected were Henningson Company of Spencer for the building base, Holstein Electric and A-1 Plumbing and Heating. As construction progressed, the search for a parks and recreation director and board members began. A list of those who desired to be on the board was given to the city, and those chosen were Brian Breyfogle, Pam Leinbaugh, Beth Ortner, Tim Meyer and Christine Wiese. Stu Betsworth was hired in March as the irst parks and recreation director for the center. On Saturday, July 19, 1997, the grand opening was held with a 5K run, lag-raising ceremony, membership discounts, a welcoming speech from Mayor Mary Gross and a ribbon cutting. Finally, four years of planning and building had become a reality, and the doors were opened for the community to enjoy, complete with a community room and full kitchen, game room, men’s and women’s locker rooms, sauna, hot tub, lounge, an atrium for snacks and refreshments, full-sized gymnasium, an exercise room and administration of ices. Twenty years have passed since the doors irst opened, and a lot has changed since that day.

Directors have come and gone, board members have rotated in and out, countless volunteers and donors have come through the doors and numerous grants have been written to improve the facilities equipment and amenities. The most recent change, and probably one of the biggest structural changes, took place in 2014 with a facility remodel. The remodel included the addition of a children’s play area, illed with activities for young children to run around safely while parents workout. The cardio room was remodeled, updated and equipped with treadmills, spin bikes, elliptical trainers, Jacobs Ladder, Nu-step and rowing machine. The elimination of one of the racquetball rooms in the facility allowed for the addition of a larger weight room, equipped with weight equipment for all itness levels. And, with the elimination of the upstairs storage area, a itness room was added, where all itness classes are held along with youth gymnastics classes. Although, a lot has changed in 20 years, Lohff’s original vision to serve the residents of Holstein has always remained the same, and Lohff-Schumann continues to look forward to what the future holds for the center and its community as they celebrate 20 years of spreading health and wellness.

Produc on Operators Full Time Machine Operators, Warehouse, Fork Li

Drivers, Inspec on, Shipping. Great Training! Start $14.11 on 2nd Shi .

Weekend Shi Preventa ve Maintenance Weekend Shi Maintenance Repair Technician

Work 3 Twelve Hour Shi s and Have 4 Days Oﬀ + Earn $4 Shi Premium. Pay Based on Skill and Experience. Tools Provided. Maintenance Employees Have an “In House” Training Program that Elevates Pay as Skills/Knowledge Increase.

Toolroom A endant in Maintenance Department on 2nd Shi . Accurate Data

Entry Skills, Phone Skills and Ability to Mul -task Needed in a Busy Oﬀice Se ng.

500 New Hire Bonus

VT Industries, where your drive and ambi on can lead your growth! FULL BENEFITS AFTER 30 DAYS: BC/BS Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, 401(k) Match, Paid Time Oﬀ, Paid Holidays, Gain Share Bonus Plan, Tui on Reimbursement, Uniforms and More.

APPLY: Monday – Friday 7 am – 4 pm Human Resources Office | 1000 Industrial Park | Holstein, IA www.v ndustries.com

EOE—M/F/V/D

NOW HIRING Welding Positions • $14 Starting on 2nd Shift • $1,000 Sign-on Bonus • 1st & 2nd Shi Available

Production Assembly, Shore Station, Accessory, Paint & Loading Departments • 1st Shi Positions Available

Part-Time Work • All Departments

• Flexible Schedule

Machine Operators • $12.50 Starting on 2nd Shift • 1st & 2nd Shi Available

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

BC-IG open house: BC-IG held an open house Jan. 29 for the recently completed addition and updates to the elementary building. Here, visitors check out one of the new classrooms. The addition includes a new gym and three new classrooms. The project also included remodeling parts of the building.

Galva council handles light agenda The Galva City Council met in regular session Feb. 1 to discuss replacement of anhydrous tanks. Councilman Rick Wiese was absent. Following discussion, the council approved the change out of the anhydrous tanks at Rod’s Fertilizer east plant. In other business, the council discussed and approved a Sunday liquorlicenseforBrendaSegebart.The council also discussed maintenance work at the sewer plant.

Kidzone Open House At its new, soon-to-open Location

Thursday, Feb. 16 6 - 8 pm 481 Pin oak Drive Ida Grove, Ia 51445

Benefits • Paid Holidays • Health Insurance • Paid Weekly • 401(k) Employment Connections oﬀers you a chance in becoming a Full-Time Employee at Midwest Industries •Weekly Aendance Bonus • $500 Sign-on Bonus Must be able to pass a Background Check, Read & Understand English *Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our website at www.eci.jobs or stop by our oﬀice located at Midwest Industries.

APPLY AT: 122 E. State Hwy 175 Ida Grove, IA 51445

712-364-4896

Ida County Courier

more about —

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

. . . area fire departments

(continued from front page) Fire Marshal was made aware of irregularities in the documentation of the scoring of exams for ire service certi ications. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) conducted a criminal investigation, and criminal charges were iled by the Story County Attorney’s Of ice on John McPhee, former FSTB Certi ication and Accreditation Coordinator. McPhee was charged with felonious misconduct in of ice, a Class D felony and tampering with records, an aggravated misdemeanor. He pled not guilty. Separate from the criminal investigation, the supervisors in the State Fire Marshal Division conducted a complete, internal

more about — (continued from front page) Last year, Iowa’s unsolved homicides were highlighted in weekly features in the hopes that they would lead to new tips and potentially help solve cases. “The Ruddy homicide investigation remains open, and, although it is certainly a cold

more about — (continued from front page) This compares to 11 burglaries, 54 criminal mischief cases and 121 thefts investigated in 2015. High month totals were July for burglaries with three reported, November with 22 criminal mischief cases reported and June and August tied with 15 thefts reported. “I am happy our property crimes cases decreased. I am certain this is due in large part to our visibility and patrol coverage throughout the county,” Harriman said. Monetary losses for burglary, criminal mischief and thefts and property recovered both saw decreases last year. Monetary losses totaled $163,393 last year compared to $176,272 in 2015. Property recovered last year totaled $37,900 down from $84,731 recovered in 2015. January had the most calls for service with 1,073 calls, while December had the low at 739 calls. The rural area had the most calls with 5,943, up from 2015’s 5,052 calls for service. Other calls for service totals were (2015 numbers in parentheses): Arthur—197 (192), Battle Creek—639 (604), Galva—186 (182), Holstein— 1,020 (921) and Ida Grove—2,690 (2,689).

investigation and found, of the 9,231 certi ications that were issued from February 2012 through February 2016, 2,278 were issued improperly, which affected 1,706 ire ighters and emergency personnel. Bureau of icials identi ied the improper certi ications after rescoring tests for which the exams and answer keys were still available. An undetermined number of other tests could not be rescored. All certi ication and accreditation programs are entirely voluntary and are not required by the State of Iowa or nationally. Some local agencies either require or recommend certi ication of their employees. Noti ication has been made

to the proper individuals, ire departments and associations across the state that are affected by the improperly scored tests. The FSTB is offering a free training course and free test retakes for those people whose tests were improperly scored. Those individuals will be required to retake the tests before June 30 or be faced with starting the certi ication process from scratch. The bureau is offering free refresher courses and retests across the state, starting Feb. 11. Bureau of icials identi ied the improper certi ications after rescoring tests for which the exams and answer keys were still available. An undetermined number of other tests could not be rescored.

. . . Ida Grove homicide case, it is a case that I feel can still be solved. I urge anyone with information that may assist in any way to please contact us at the sheriff’s of ice,” said Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman. Anyone with any information about Ruddy’s disappearance and death is asked to contact the Ida

County Sheriff’s Of ice at 712364-3146, or anonymously at the Ida County Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-568-4401. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation continues to assist in the investigation and can be reached at 515-725-6010. A $5,000 reward remains available.

. . . Ida County Sheriﬀ’s Oﬀice The number of inmates incarcerated in the Ida County Jail also increased signi icantly last year. In 2016, there were 344 inmates (252 males and 92 females) booked into the jail for 40 felonies and 304 misdemeanors. This compares to 199 inmates (150 males and 49 females) booked into the Ida County Jail in 2015 for 41 felonies and 158 misdemeanors. Weekly arrest reports indicated there were 313 arrests, up from 181 in 2015. The age breakdown for arrests was: 39 (34) for persons 19 or younger, 115 (64) for ages 20-29, 76 (44) for ages 30-39, 49 (27) for ages 40-49, 23 (14) for 50-59 year olds and 11 (four) for persons 60 or older. Alcohol-related charges increased from 48 in 2015 to 78 last year. Last year there were 49 (10) individuals arrested for OWIs, 14 (eight) for possession of alcohol by a minor, 14 (nine) for public intoxication, one (two) for .02 tolerance and zero (one) for open container. Possession of drug charges also saw an increase in 2016 going from 21 in 2015 to 38 last year. Thirtytwo individuals were charged for possession of drug paraphernalia last year. “I am most proud of our proactive

approach to enforcing drug crimes in Ida County. We made 38 arrests in 2016 for possession or delivery of controlled substances violations,” said Harriman. Other areas with increases last year were: animal calls—308 (278), Ida warrants—64 (48), K9 searches—13 (eight), Sex Offender Registry checks—39 (23), search warrants—14 (three), stolen vehicles—10 (six) and weather warnings—19 (15). Areas that saw decreases included: accidents—104 (148), assaults—seven (31), citizen assists—34 (144), civil papers– 785 (854), identity theft—two ( ive), motorist assists—130 (232) and urinalysis’—34 (57). “Overall I am very pleased with how the sheriff’s of ice performed in 2016. I am proud of each and every one of the individuals who work at the sheriff’s of ice for their dedication and commitment to keep the citizens of Ida County safe. “As always I want to remind the citizens of Ida County that my door is always open if they have questions or concerns. I also would like to take this opportunity to thank them for allowing me to serve them as their sheriff,” said Harriman.

Holstein council hears budget requests The Holstein City Council worked on the 2017-18 budget during a special session Jan. 30. Marlo Schoer, representing the Holstein Development Authority, was present to make a request that the city council consider including a $10,000 donation to the Holstein Development Authority in the 201718 budget. The contribution from the city would be used to help offset the cost of the HVAC installation at the State Theatre. Budget workshop reports: Fire Chief Rex Reisdorph presented the proposed ire department budget for consideration. Fire department members will all need physicals this year, which increased the medical wellness line item to $6,000. The total budget is $56,550. The City of Holstein has a 28E agreement with seven townships within the ire district that proportionately share

in the operating cost of the ire department. The ire department portion of the budget will need to be approved so the townships can be noti ied as to the amount to calculate into their budget. The council approved the ire department budget as presented. Ambulance Director Robert Schontz reported the ambulance responded to 176 calls in 2016. The proposed ambulance budget is $80,215. Community Center Director Libby Bagenstos reviewed the proposed community center budget. This is the center’s 20th anniversary so special activities will be planned throughout the year. The ball ield scoreboard needs to be replaced. Cost is approximately $5,000. Quotes are being obtained to replace the concession stand and bathroom doors. Bagenstos will also get a quote on repairing portions of the

sidewalk that is buckling. City Administrator Kay Hanson presented budget proposals for administration. An of ice computer will need to be replaced for approximately $700. The mayor/ council and debt schedule budgets were also reviewed. David Kistenmacher reviewed the Holstein Cemetery Association pro it and loss statement for the 2015-16 iscal year. The cemetery association is requesting the city council appropriate $4,500 in the budget for 2016-17. Deputy Clerk Renee Leonard presented an estimate for the installation of Cemetery Management System software in the amount of $11,626. Discussion was held regarding allocating funds to cover costs of remediation and legal expenses of nuisance violations. Councilman Rod Regennitter was absent.

GOMACO Trolley Company earns Galveston contract According to the Galveston County Daily News of Galveston, Texas, the Galveston City Council awarded a nearly $3.8 million contract to GOMACO Trolley Company of Ida Grove on Jan. 26 to restore three trolley cars for the city.

The trolleys have been out of commission since Hurricane Ike hit Galveston in 2008. The trolleys will be shipped to Ida Grove for the restoration work. The goal is to have the cars back on the streets of Galveston by the end of 2017.

Currently, funding is only available for three cars. A fourth trolley will be restored if funds become available before December. Galveston city of icials believe the trolleys will bene it the city’s tourism industry.

Photo Submitted

Kidzone co-directors: Kidzone Childcare Center in Ida Grove introduces its new co-directors, from left, Sara Puffer (curriculum director) and Jayne Harrington (center director).

Kidzone introduces co-directors, plans open house at new center After many months of effort, Kidzone Childcare Center is nearing the completion of its construction project. With a hopeful open date of March 1 at the new center, Kidzone will be led in its new building by long-time employee Jayne Harrington as center director and new employee Sara Puffer as curriculum director. The Kidzone board of directors has scheduled a public open house for Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6-8 p.m. The building is nearly ready, and the board of directors, along with Harrington and Puffer, are ready to show it off to the enrolled families, staff and generous donors who have made it possible, as well as all the other community members to whom this center is so vital. Join them at 481 Pin Oak Dr. in Ida Grove that evening to explore the wonderful new space for local kids. Harrington started as a volunteer with Kidzone in 1993 (formerly Sealed With A Kid Daycare) when it irst opened. In 1994, she was hired as staff and has been with the center ever since. Harrington earned a certi icate as a receptionist from Iowa Western Community College.

She started in the classrooms, working her way into a position as of ice manager in 2014. As of ice manager, she has been responsible for processing families’ and staff schedules, billing, payroll, accounts payable and receivable and multiple other tasks. At various times, when the center has been without a full time director, Harrington has illed in as interim director or co-interim director. In October 2016, she accepted the position of full-time director, when Puffer started in her role as curriculum director. Harrington and Puffer actually met in February 2016 through mutual friends. They became instant friends, and Harrington is the one who told Puffer about Kidzone and encouraged her to apply with the center. “We have the same passion for taking care of children and providing quality care to the children we are responsible for. I knew she would be a perfect it at Kidzone,” said Harrington. Puffer has a para-educator certi icate and worked as a para-educator from 2013-16 for Cherokee and Remsen-Union Public

School Districts. Prior to that, she had her own in-home childcare from 2009-12. She just completed an associate’s degree in education in December 2016, and is currently working on a bachelor’s degree in elementary education through William Penn University planning to graduate in May 2019. As curriculum director, Puffer has been working on a more structured, preschool-like schedule for the classrooms. She has been busy creating age-appropriate classroom activities, planning ield trips and assisting staff with their needs in the classrooms. Harrington and Puffer both oversee staff and DHS requirements together, as well as learning the tasks of each other’s jobs as back up to each other. One of the other important duties Harrington and Puffer have both recently been involved with is organizing the classrooms and of ice at the new building. “It’s really coming together there,” said Puffer. “The prospect of a wonderful new community child care center where we can provide an appropriate curriculum to all stages of young learners was what really drew me to the center.”

Horn Memorial to collect local photography for inpa ent unit Horn Memorial Hospital is asking the community to share local photography to potentially be used as hospital décor. “We’ve debated several options for artwork to adorn the new inpatient wing as well as other areas of the hospital, but the management team really feels that some of our best potential for artwork is right here, in our local communities,” explains Chris Nichols, CEO. The hospital is asking area shutterbugs to submit original, digital photographs that have been taken within a 30-mile radius of Horn Memorial Hospital. Digital photographs should be

a minimum of 1 MB and can be submitted by email, on a disc or on a thumb drive. All entries must be submitted by March 15 to be considered, and all entries become property of Horn Memorial Hospital to be used on the walls of the new inpatient unit and throughout the existing hospital once they’ve been submitted. Entries will be reviewed by a hospital appointed committee in March to determine which photographs will be made into canvas art pieces to hang in Horn Memorial’s hallways and patient areas. “We’re not just looking for photographs of our hospital, or

even our local community. Our patients come to us from all over and they have a variety of interests. Perhaps it’s a close-up of your favorite lower, a scenic sunset or a portrait of a local landmark all of these would make great art pieces for our wall,” adds Nichols. Detailed submission information can be found on Horn Memorial’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ hornmemorialhospital or visit our website at www. hornmemorialhospial.org. Questions may be directed to Sarah Harm, public relations director, 712-364-7227 or harm@ hornmemorialhospital.org.

King Theatre board discusses fund-raiser, community meeting The King Theatre board met to discuss the caramel apple fund-raiser and the rescheduled community meeting on Feb. 1. The original community meeting was scheduled for Jan. 24, but, due to inclement weather, had to be rescheduled. The meeting was held on Feb. 7, but, due to publication deadlines, information from the meeting will be published in the Feb. 15 edition of the Ida County Courier.

Board members will be building and delivering caramel apples on Feb. 11 at the Methodist Church in Ida Grove. They sold more than 660 apples during the fundraiser. If you purchased apples, you can pick them up on Feb. 11 at the fellowship hall of the Ida Grove Methodist Church from 12 to 3 p.m. The next concern for inside of the theatre building is to get the moisture out of the theatre. Paul Cates will talk with the city

crew to see if they can sandbag the back of the theatre. Ryan Goodman, Doug Clough and Cates will discuss at a future council meeting having the city involved in fixing the alley where there is water runoff. The group held discussion on getting the ball moving to hopefully have the building prepped to begin showing movies in November. The King Theatre will be celebrating 100 years of operations in November.

DEADLINE: FRIDAY 3 PM

EXCLUDES HOLIDAYS

ALL NEWS, DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING in the Ida County Courier, Reminder & Green Saver

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Ida County Courier

Lohff-Schumann

Ida Grove, IA High School: Moorehead Street, in the study hall with window to school library; about 1940s.

Out of the Past Forty years ago The county’s controversial courthouse is structurally sound and worth restoring, according to restoration architect Ben Weese, who inspected the building last week. He said, in his opinion, the courthouse is not valuable on a national history basis, but it’s bound to be more valuable locally, because “there’s a blending of nostalgia and history and it’s hard to tell where one leaves off and the other begins.” Teachers in the Galva school district approved a salary package for the 1977-78 school year. The board of education is expected to give formal approval to the package at its regular meeting on Wednesday. The package approved by teachers is a compromise offered by the board’s salary committee, which will increase the base pay by $300, from $8,600 to $8,900. Thirty years ago The Ida County Board of Supervisors is close to adopting a budget for the 1987-88 iscal year after discussing department expenditures over the past several weeks. The budget should be ready for publication next week, with a public hearing date set for March 5,

with inal submittal to the state on March 15. The board also discussed uses of revenue sharing funds. The Battle Creek School Board reviewed and approved a budget estimate Monday for the 198788 iscal year. The board also set a public hearing for March 9 in the high school library. The budget shows an increase in the general fund from the current $1,088,887 to a proposed $1,217,450. The budget re lects an additional $75,000 in the miscellaneous account that will be contributed by the state if the Iowa Legislature sets an $18,000 salary minimum for beginning teachers. Twenty years ago Connie Conover, 17, was crowned the 1997 Ida County Pork queen by the Ida County Pork Producers in Ida Grove Monday during their annual banquet. The Galva-Holstein junior is the daughter of Clark and Jean Conover. Nicole Madsen of Galva was crowned pork princess during the event. She is a 16-year-old junior at G-H. The Galva-Holstein School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Bill Brandt last Wednesday following a closed session to discuss “personnel.”

Brandt submitted his letter of resignation to the board Jan. 27, and it will be effective at the end of the current school year. Brandt declined to comment on his resignation. Ten years ago The Arthur City Council looked into budget issues during its meeting Monday. The council received a letter from the City of Holstein, stating they were planning to withdraw from the countywide land ill program March 1. City Clerk Nancy Imhoff told the council it will be dif icult to set the city’s budget until it is known how much Arthur’s share of the land ill costs will increase if Holstein leaves the program. The Ida County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Jan. 30 setting the speed limit on county paved and asphalt roads and discussed dispatcher salaries and comprehensive plans. Resolution 0705, speed restrictions, was approved. The resolution states the Ida County Board of Supervisors has the power to set speed restrictions on county secondary roads. County Engineer Ed Tice and the supervisors have determined that 55 miles an hour is a reasonable and proper speed on all roads that are paved.

by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Valentine’s Burrito Party: Treat your special someone to a delicious breakfast burrito Tuesday, Feb. 14. Burritos can be picked up at LohffSchumann or delivered anywhere within city limits from 6 to 9 a.m. If you would like to order, contact us at 368-4817 or by email at lscc@ holsteiniowa.org by Feb. 10. 5K Leprechaun Run and After Party: Our 5K Leprechaun Chase will begin at 5:30 p.m. on March 16 at CornerHaus 101 on Main Street in Holstein with pizza and live entertainment to follow until 10 p.m. Cash bar will also be available throughout the evening. Due to space available, the event will be limited to the irst 50 to register. This is an event you won’t want to miss. To register, contact LohffSchumann. Baseball and softball registration: Preschool-eighth grade baseball/ softball registration forms for the 2017 seasons are out and due back

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

The Galva City Council met in special session Jan. 18 and appointed Daniel Bloyer to the unexpired seat of Creston Schubert. Mayor Stan Nading reported that Jim Rasmussen accepted the maintenance position with a Jan. 30 start date. The council approved a motion

Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong. ***** Febris is the Roman goddess of fevers. The month of February is named after her. ***** You know your life has changed when going to the grocery store by yourself is a vacation. —Motherhood ***** Enjoy every moment. Childhood is a short season. ***** February is American Heart Month, Bake For Family Fun Month and Library Lovers’ Month. This is Women’s Heart Week. Today, Tuesday, is National Send a Card to a Friend Day, Wednesday is Boy Scouts of America Anniversary Day, Thursday is National Pizza Day and National Kite Flying Day, Friday is National Umbrella Day, Saturday is National Inventors’ Day and Monday is National Clean Out Your Computer Day. ***** Be stronger than your strongest excuse. ***** Life is a sum of all your choices. —Albert Camus ***** The irst commercial CD pressed in the United States was Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” ***** While Elvis Presley recorded more than 800 songs, the number of songs he wrote by himself was zero. ***** The road to success is lined with many tempting parking spaces. *****

Clarification In the Feb. 8 edition of the Ida County Courier and Holstein Advance, clari ication is needed on the Ida County Board of Supervisors article regarding library funding. Ida County Supervisor Ray Drey was noted saying that his family didn’t use the public school system. Drey contacted the Courier to further explain the quote. Drey’s siblings and himself didn’t attend public school; however, his children did, and his grandchildren currently attend public schools. Drey also served many years on Ida Grove's school board.

Ida County Courier

214 Main Street, P.O. Box 249 Ida Grove, Iowa 51445

712-364-3131 • FAX 712-364-3010 www.idacountycourier.com

Email address: idacourier@frontiernet.net The Ida County Courier is published every Wednesday. Periodical postage is paid at Ida Grove, Iowa, Post Office. All subscriptions must be paid in advance. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the IDA COUNTY COURIER, P.O. Box 249 IDA GROVE, IA 51445-0249

RYAN HARVEY 712-364-3131 Ext. 223 or 800-558-1244 Ext. 118 ryanharvey.map@gmail.com

Marketing Representative

Office Manager

nwiasales@midamericapub.com 712.364.3131 Cell: 712.364.5100

idacourier@frontiernet.net

KARLA MEIER

AMY R. FORBES

News Reporter/Photographer Circulation & Classifieds

DEB LOGER

deb.idacounty.map@gmail.com

PEGGY PETERS

peg.idacounty.map@gmail.com

News Reporter/Photographer Composition

BETHANY JONES

bethanyjones.map@gmail.com

BECKY BRUNING

idagraphics.map@gmail.com

DEADLINES

All news, display & classified advertising

Courier, Reminder & Green Saver

FRIDAY 3 PM - Earlier deadlines for Holidays -

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

1-year Print $ $

42/year Local 54/year Out of State

6-months Print 28 Local $ 34 Out of State $

1-year Online

JENNY SEUNTJENS

idadesign.map@gmail.com

replacement cost due to freezing. The council looked over the 2017-18 budget. A motion was approved to only increase the library allotment $1,000 for a total of $29,662 and raises for the city employees at 2 percent. All other amounts will be left the same. In other business, the council discussed park equipment.

About 18 percent of Americans say that they’ve seen a ghost, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. ***** Why do brides stand on the left? In the old days of marriage by capture, the groom needed to leave his right hand free. This was in case he needed to grab his sword and ight off another suitor trying to steal his bride at the last minute. ***** I love snow …. when it comes in a paper cone and is covered in syrup. —Maxine ***** When you have children yourself, you begin to understand what you owe your parents. ***** Those people who tried to bury you didn’t know you were a seed. ***** Sometimes you get the best light from a burning bridge. —Don Henley ***** Underestimate me. That will be fun. *****

Don’t miss a single issue of the

Publisher

The Ida County Courier and Ida County Pioneer Record are a merged publication effective June 1, 1995 (USPS 121-110)

to amend the zoning ordinance for Lot 1 and the north 32-feet of Lot 2 in Block 13 of the Second Addition to the City of Galva from residential to commercial and set the public hearing for Feb. 13, at 5 p.m. Following discussion, council decided the homeowner would be responsible for the meter

Windowsill

Step aerobics/circuits/yoga combo class: This 60-minute combo class runs through Feb. 27. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

A division of Mid-America Publishing Corporation

and check out our specials. Fitness schedule Jan. 3-Feb. 12 Monday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Yoga (Barb); 9–9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45–10:30 a.m. Retired but not Tired (Libby); 4–4:45 p.m. Cardio and weights (Rayven); 5:30– 6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Tuesday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Cardio/ ball (Mel); 9–9:45 a.m. Beginners Zumba (Araceli) Wednesday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Spinning (Barb); 5:45–6:30 a.m. Weights (Mel); 9–9:45 a.m. Zumba (Araceli); 4–4:45 p.m. Circuits (Rayven) Thursday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Fitness Mix (Rayven); 9–9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45–10:30 a.m. Retired but not Tired (Libby); 5:30– 6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Friday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Kickboxing (Libby); 9–9:45 a.m. Beginners Zumba (Araceli); noon–12:45 p.m. Arms and Abs (Rayven) Sunday: 5–6 p.m. Boot Camp (Rayven)

Galva council appoints councilman, hires employee

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 the end of February. Shaping Souls: The Shaping Souls itness and wellness challenge has started. There are 74 individuals participating in the seven-week program. The Shaping Souls program consists of daily livestreamed workouts, nutritional guidance, exercise tips, food preparation ideas and weekly motivational talks. 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. Creative Spirits paint-by-number: Creative Spirits will be hosting a

March 1. 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 includes: admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today

Sports Reporter/Photographer Reporter/Photographer

36/year from anywhere

6-months Online MIKE THORNHILL sports.idacounty.map@gmail.com $23 from anywhere

SINGLE COP Y $

Only $42/year

in Iowa

712.364.3131

Subscribers Please check the address on your label. The Post Office charges us for returned newspapers with incorrect addresses. One month will be deducted from your subscription if you move and don’t notify us. Address updates are done on Thursday by 5 pm for the following week’s Courier. Corrections The Ida County Courier staff makes a dedicated effort every week to report the news accurately and fairly. Readers who think the paper has made an error, however, may request a correction by calling our office. News and photo policy The Ida County Courier welcomes suggestions for news and photo opportunities in our coverage area. To submit a suggestion for consideration, contact the editor by calling 712-364-3131 or stopping by our office at least 24 hours in advance. Engagement and wedding announcements are printed on our society page, for a nominal fee. Wedding announcements must be submitted within six months after the wedding. Letters policy The Ida County Courier welcomes letters to the editor from our readers. All letters must be signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. The editor may refuse publication of any letter which is libelous, in poor taste or which endorses a business, product or political candidate. Letters should be short and to the point and are subject to editing.

Ida County Courier vening For an e ” fun of “REEL

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Let’s Go to the Movies TONIGHT!

Greetings, moviegoers. This coming weekend, we are showing “Hacksaw Ridge” (R). The extraordinary true story of conscientious objector Desmond T. Doss who saved 75 men in Okinawa, during the bloodiest battle of WWII, without firing a single shot. He was the first conscientious objector to ever win the Congressional Medal of Honor. Hacksaw Ridge uses a real-life pacifist’s legacy to lay the groundwork for a gripping wartime tribute to faith, valor and the courage of remaining true to one’s convictions. Our second “Best Picture” classic film is “Casablanca” (1942). A classic World War II story, an undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood’s quintessential statement on love and romance. It focuses on an American expatriate who must choose between his love for a woman and helping her Czech Resistance leader husband escape the Vichycontrolled city of Casablanca to continue his fight against the Nazis. Casablanca has only improved with age, boasting career-defining performances from Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Show times “Hacksaw Ridge”—Friday (Feb. 10) – 7 p.m., Saturday (Feb. 11) – 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday (Feb. 12) – 3:30 p.m. “Casablanca”—Sunday (Feb. 12) - 7 p.m., Monday (Feb. 13) – 7 p.m. and Tuesday (Feb. 14) – 7 p.m. Coming soon: “A Dog’s Purpose,” “Amadeus” (1984), “Rocky” (1976). See any movie this February and enter your ticket stub in the drawing to win one of five Bottomless Popcorn Buckets - good for endless refills until Nov. 4 (our first anniversary of reopening the State). Come to multiple movies to increase

Schultz from the Senate by Senator Jason Schultz Week three of the 2017 session has come and gone. Bills are working their way through committee, and important issues are being examined. This includes the national debate on abortion. The subcommittee on Senate File 2 brought that debate front and center. Senate File 2 is a bill to create a Family Planning Services Program. This program will use Iowa tax dollars to fund a program under Medicaid to provide women’s health services to those without insurance or the means to pay for the services themselves. This program is currently housed under Medicaid and includes federal dollars that have requirements that seem to direct the patients and money to organizations that offer a few health services, in addition to doing abortions. The majority of the program dollars are going to 12 urban locations, all Planned Parenthood. This situation has bothered many who believe abortion is wrong. Tax dollars meant for healing and prevention should not go to

entities that destroy life. It seems counterproductive. In response to this problem, Senate Republicans iled SF 2. This bill would create a program that meets Iowa’s expectations to provide services to those who can’t afford these visits, but would offer reimbursement only to facilities that do not also do abortions. The largest bene it for Iowa is that the list of available clinics is huge. More than 200 available providers throughout Iowa are listed, including locations in every county in our Senate District. Rural Iowa does not have to drive to an abortion center in the city to ind health services. This is a better solution for Iowa taxpayers and rural recipients. This has been a priority among voters with whom I have visited for years. The idea of America’s largest abortion provider receiving over a half billion federal tax dollars makes many constituents mad. It is time for Iowa to start cutting the ties to companies such as Planned Parenthood, who has been caught iling fraudulent Medicaid claims in

multiple states and ilmed negotiating the sale of aborted baby body parts. Unfortunately, abortion is still legal. But, there is no reason tax dollars must be used to support the business structure of companies with over one billion dollars in assets to help them pay for staff and overhead. You work hard for your money, including what you have to pay in taxes. Those dollars shouldn’t work against the conscience of those who oppose abortion, and, when the taxes go to promote health, should serve those in rural Iowa, as well as our fellow Iowans in Iowa cities. I thank you for the opportunity to serve in the Iowa Senate in your name. I currently serve as the chair of the Labor and Business Relations Committee, and serve on the Judiciary, State Government and Ways and Means committees. Additionally, I serve on the Education Appropriations subcommittee. Please feel free to contact me at 712-2692178 or by email at jason.schultz@ legis.iowa.gov.

Avoid winter manure applica on to retain nutrients, protect waters For some livestock producers, manure application is limited after Dec. 21. But, all livestock and poultry producers can bene it by avoiding manure application on snow-covered ground. Runoff and nutrient loss are more likely when manure can’t be injected into the soil or incorporated into a ield. Freeze and thaw cycles throughout winter can cause nutrients to run off when snow melts. Keeping nutrients on the ields also protects streams. For animal producers with totally roofed (con inements) facilities, limits on applying liquid manure on snow-covered ground began Dec. 21. Con inement facilities with 500 or more animal units can-

your chances. Final drawing is on March 1. See you at the movies.

For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page.

Letter to the Editor To the editor: I was shocked and appalled by the comments in the Courier that were made by our newest supervisor, Ray Drey. Our libraries are the hub of our communities. They provide many more services than just checking out a book to read. Their collection of books, magazines, videos, newspapers and other items are the core of the library, but it is not their only impact. One of the other services that the library provides is the summer reading program (a summer camp with educational and fun activities for kids). Reading is the foundation of receiving a good education. If youth struggle with reading, it negatively affects their vocabulary, writing and career opportunities. Many members of the community are provided with Internet and

computer access through the library. Librarians also help teach Internet safety and basic use. Libraries provide copying, printing, scanning and even faxing services. They assist in historical and genealogical research. They also host community groups, board meetings and educational programming for adults and children in their meeting rooms. Libraries also operate beyond their walls by delivering books to the elderly and daycares. As for education, you are fortunate that you and your family were able to attend a private school. Many families can’t afford that opportunity. Many two-income families struggle with the essentials in life. As for rural residents paying taxes, my husband and I being one of them, we believe in paying our fair share.

If we move to the city and don’t want to pay taxes, we have the choice of selling our land. I know a 100-year-old lady that likes to read and credits it as keeping her mind sharp. So, I will end this with the suggestion that Ray visit the library and see how important this institution is for families and hope that you realize that its support is part of the job you were elected for. I am on the Stubbs Memorial library board in Holstein and, even if I wasn’t on the board, I would have commented on this. I can’t stress enough what the importance of a library and its services are to a community. It is an institution for reading, education, relaxing and keeping up on current events and history. Janet Volkert Holstein

not apply liquid manure on ground covered with an inch or more of snow or 0.5 inch of ice. Generally, 500 animal units is equal to 1,250 inishing hogs; 5,000 nursery pigs; 500 steers, immature dairy cows or other cattle or 357 mature dairy cows. Except in emergencies, state law limits liquid manure application from Dec. 21 to April 1 on snowcovered ground unless manure can be properly injected or incorporated. Producers must call the local Department of Natural Resources’ ield of ice to report emergency applications before they apply. Starting Feb. 1, liquid manure application on frozen ground is restricted.

While the law affects con inements with liquid manure, open feedlots and poultry producers can help keep manure in place by using common sense and choosing application areas far from a stream, on lat land with little snow cover. All producers must follow setbacks from certain buildings and environmentally sensitive areas for surface application. Find more information on separation distances and manure application at www.iowadnr.gov/afo. Look for recommendations from the Iowa Manure Management Action Group on applying manure in winter at www.agronext.iastate. edu/immag/pubs/imms/vol3.pdf.

Would you like to be a part of our

Spring Farm & Home publication to advertise your business? If So, Contact: FEBRUARY 2010 A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO

NAME NEWSPAPER DYI - 20 PROJECTS IN 20 MINUTES EXTERIOR - GOING GREEN WHEN GREENING YOUR LANDSCAPE

INTERIOR LETTING MORE LIGHT SHINE IN

MONEY & FINANCE - GREEN PRODUCTS THAT SAVE YOU GREEN

SAFETY - KEEP KIDS SAFE AT HOME

SAMPLE

Marketing Representative KARLA MEIER nwiasales@midamericapub.com 712.364.3131 Cell: 712.364.5100

Ad A dD Deadline: eadline: F Friday, riiday y, F February ebruary 117 7 Publication Date: Wednesday, P ublication D ate: W ednesday March March 1

USDA agricultural prices from December The average price received by farmers for corn during December in Iowa was $3.27 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. This was up $0.07 from the November price, but $0.26 below December 2015. The December 2016 average price received by farmers for soybeans, at $9.58 per bushel, was $0.22 more than the November price and $1.13 above the December 2015 price. The December average oat price per bushel was $2.63, up $0.19 from November, but $0.01 below December 2015. All hay prices in Iowa averaged $93 per ton in December. This was down $7 from the November price and $19

less than December 2015. The December 2016 alfalfa hay price averaged $99, down $4 from November, and $21 below December 2015. The average price received for other hay during December was $85 per ton. This was up $1 from the November

price, but $9 lower than last year. The average price was $19.50 per cwt for milk, up $0.70 per cwt from the November price and $2.30 above one year ago. Prices for replacement milk cows averaged $1,570 per head as of Jan. 1.

Painting Party<

$ 20/ person

Business examples: • Furniture • Electrical • Plumbing, Heating & Air • Flooring • Roofing & Siding • Lumberyard

• Windows & Doors • Carpentry • Painting • Ag Services • Ag Seed • Landscaping & Yard Care

Saturday, February 11 at 7 pm Moorehead Park Conservation Center, Ida Grove Join Kelsey, a fun & talented instructor, for an evening you won't forget. Bring your friends, find your inner artist, and have a great time!

Ida County Courier

2114 Main St., P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445 ) 712712-36 3644 -3131 www.idacountycourier.com • idacourier@frontiernet.net

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Ida County Courier

FAMILY & FRIENDS Josie James Willow Dale employee of the year Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek announces Josie James as the 2016 employee of the year. James has been a CNA at Willow Dale since June 25, 2015, and primarily works the 2-10 p.m. shift. The announcement states, “Josie is known for her kind and gentle heart and sweet spirit. Her residents speak very highly of her and praise her excellent care. Family members know her by name and take comfort knowing their loved one is in good hands. “Josie treats residents with re-

spect and dignity and is a great asset to Willow Dale. She greets every guest and visitor with a smile and a hello, making them feel welcome. She loves to visit with her residents during cares and helps make them feel special and valued by listening to what they want and anticipating what they need.” James supports Person Directed Care and encourages residents to make their own choices. She is a great example of the Willow Dale motto: “We Make Our Day, Your Day, Everyday.”

Josie James

Huskies discuss shirt designs The Maple Huskies met on Dec. 28 at Remer Realty for our Christmas party. President Claire Sohm called the meeting to order. The roll call was: “What was your favorite Christmas present?” Members present were: Claire and Jack Sohm, Bridget, Zoe and Kaleb Verschoor, Kylee Weber, Macy Wunschel, Brooklyn Albers, Kolton and Kiara Luscombe, Lauren and Margo McMillen, Brayden Doty and Madison Schreiber. The club discussed the beef weigh-in on Jan. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon. We also discussed the Extension movie day on Dec. 30. We talked about getting new shirts and what design we would have. The club discussed new ideas for a new service project at the fair. Having a project day was not decided. The Huskies also met Jan. 29.

Photo Submitted

Dad’s night: Immanuel Lutheran Preschool in Schleswig recently celebrated dad’s night/guest night. The theme was “Night at the Races,” where dads and special guests, along with their child, built a vehicle that was raced at the end of the night. Here, some of the dads and guests work with their preschoolers.

Blaine Clovers bowling

Photo Submitted

Agent award: Agent Denise VanDusen of Farm Bureau Financial Services in Ida Grove received the Ag Agent of the Year award from the Farm Bureau Siouxland Express Agency on Jan. 24 in Sioux City. The award was presented at the agency kick-off meeting.

Photo Submitted

Chamber spotlight: The Juelfs family at Buck’s Garage ribbon cutting in April 2016.

The meeting of the Blaine Clovers 4-H Club was held on Jan. 8, at the Ida Grove Bowling Alley. President Baylee Knop called the meeting to order. Dylan Sykes led the pledge to the American Flag. Roll call was, “What was your favorite Christmas gift?” and was answered by 19 members. New member Teah Tollufson was introduced. The treasurer’s report was given. In new business, we discussed the beef weigh-in, which was held on Jan. 7. Twenty-six pens of three and 57 individuals were weighed in. All beef needed to be verified online by Feb. 1. A vet feed directive will be sent, so be checking our emails. The 4-H scholarship applications are due March 31, and Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarships were due Feb. 1. In old business, new club shirts were discussed. We also talked about fair improvement projects. Items suggested were: the beef scale area in the show ring, the side shades on the sheep barn and the arena gates. Dues and community basket donation money is past due. A few members still need to pay. A presentation was given by Leyton Rohlk and Dylan Sykes on making jar butter. The meting adjourned, and bowling was enjoyed by all members. The club also met Feb. 5 at Katie and Kollin Knudsen’s house. Katie Knudsen Secretary

After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was the mechanic of the Cobra Attack and Apache helicopters. During his off time in the army, he helped build drag racing cars. When he was discharged from the Army in 1994, he returned home to Cushing. He picked up right where he left off, with his love of working on cars, at Dieters Auto Repair in Lawton. Since meeting his wife in 1995, Juelfs has had the opportunity to work for some great employers to help further his career and knowledge of vehicles: Delp Auto and Truck in Fort Dodge; Doug Daniel Autoland in Iowa Falls, OK Tires in Humboldt and GHA in Holstein. He has experience working on all

makes and models of vehicles so you can feel con ident bringing any style to Buck’s. Juelfs married Becky Hinrickson in July 1996 and made their home in Callender before relocating to Holstein in November 2002. They have two daughters: Mercedes Juelfs, who is 15 and attends Ridge View High School, and Elle Juelfs, who is 10 and attends Galva-Holstein Elementary School. Be sure to watch for specials from Buck’s Garage. He has been known to offer specials on oil changes, tire balance and rotation and gift certi icates. They even had cinnamon rolls “while you wait” during the 2016 holiday season.

Lawrence Johnk on February 7 Love, Your family

101 Washington Street Ida Grove

712-364-2527

VISIT US AT trendue.com

BE HEALTHY•BE BEAUTIFUL•BE YOU

TILL TOMORROW by Kim Claussen

Book Release/Signing Event! February 12 • 2-4 pm Old Town Winery, Ida Grove Paperback books available for purchase

Cost: $15+tax Cash or credit/debit card accepted - Hors D’oeuvres and drinks served Donations for the Ida County Food Bank will get you registered for a Door Prize! Books also available on Amazon

Ridge View

Dance Night

Holstein Chamber Spotlight Buck’s Garage opened in April in Holstein. Lance Juelfs, aka Buck, does all repairs (except body work) for any type of vehicle. From your basic oil change to engine repair, Buck’s is the place for you. He can get you set up with new tires that can usually be delivered by the next day. He plans to expand his business in the next few years by adding an alignment machine to provide yet another service for his customers. Lance “Buck” Juelfs was born Nov. 9, 1970, to Dick and Sharon Juelfs. He was raised on a farm four miles south of Cushing. There, he helped with farming chores and worked on vehicles and tractors. He attended Eastwood School and graduated in 1989.

Happy 90th Birthday

Friday,

Your Locally Owned Hearing Center

Peggy Hinkhouse Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist

February 24 7 pm Ridge View High School Gym • Holstein Parents Dancing • Area Schools Dancing Little Raptor Dancers • Solos

- Ida Grove on Wednesdays - Home visits only by appointment

791 N. Second St. Cherokee, IA

712-225-4327 (HEAR) 1-877-625-4327 (HEAR) CELL:

712-229-3256

The Classifieds Some things never change...the classifieds are still a super place to shop...call the

Ida County

Courier & Reminder

712.364.3131 or e-mail: idacourier@frontiernet.net

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Odebolt Library

Photo Submitted

TAG bingo: Members of the O-A/BC-IG High School Talented And Gifted (TAG) program spent time with residents of Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek last week. Students Leighton Barnum, Kenny Hausman, Abby Bender, Ethan Zobel and Jennifer Godbersen spent an afternoon playing bingo with the residents.

College News Three area students were named to the Northwest Missouri State University 2016 fall trimester president’s honor roll for maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours. Students named to the list were Amelia Leuschen of Holstein, Hannah Sadler of Mapleton and Tyrel Bennett of Schaller. Northwest Missouri State University announces fall 2016 trimester graduates. Tyrel Bennett of Schaller received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural

studies. Emilee Droegmiller of Cushing was named to the Augustana College 2016 fall dean’s list. Droegmiller is a senior majoring in English education. Three area students were named to the Iowa State University College of Human Science’s dean lists for the fall 2016 semester. Students named to the list are Patrick Billings of Ida Grove, Cindy Huerta of Galva and Sadie Petersen of Schleswig. Students named to the list have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

The Odebolt Public Library added several book and DVDs to its circulation in January. New hardcover books include: “The Midnight Bell” by Jack Higgins, “Wyoming Brave #6” by Diana Palmer, “Curtain Of Death” by W.E.B. Grif in, “Below the Belt” by Stuart Woods, “The Dangerous Ladies Affair” by Marcia Muller and “The Mistress” by Danielle Steel. New large print books available for patrons to check out are: “Where the Lost Girls Go” by R. J. Noonan, “Because You’re Mine” by Colleen Coble, “The Mistress” by Danielle Steel, “Mulberry

Moon” by Catherine Anderson, “Wyoming Brave #6” by Diana Palmer, “Below the Belt” by Stuart Woods, “Boomer’s Bucket List” by Sue Pethick and “Dick Francis’ Bloodline” by Felix Francis. Three young adult iction books by Sarah Dessen were added. The books are “Just Listen,” “Dreamland” and “Lock and Key.” New DVDs added include: “War Dogs,” “Snowden,” “Suicide Squad,” “Sully,” “Storks,” “Spirit,” “Pete’s Dragon,” “Outlander Season 2,” “Deepwater Horizon,” “Denial,” “The Girl On The Train,” “Free State Of Jones” and “Keeping Up With The Joneses.”

Breast cancer support group to meet A breast cancer support group will meet Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the conference room at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. This group exists to offer support to all who have experienced the diagnosis of breast cancer. It provides an opportunity for individuals to learn about new therapeutic options and to interact with others. There are no fees. All personal information shared is con idential. New members are always welcome. Refreshments and therapeutic hugs are always available. For questions or more information, contact Judy Andresen at 712364-3236.

At Rosemary Clausen Center, The Le ermen to perform One of America’s most loved singing groups, The Lettermen, will perform at the Rosemary Clausen Center in Holstein on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. No matter your age, a performance by the Lettermen is bound to bring back a lood of memories.

Few other groups from any genre have earned such a key position in the fabric and history of American music. The Lettermen sound is unmistakable, and their tight harmony is non-stop. Five Grammy nominations, 18 Gold Albums, scores of hit singles and more than

10,000 sold-out shows will attest to their success. “Hits like ‘The Way You Look Tonight,’ ‘When I Fall in Love’ and ‘Graduation Day’ are just a few of the numbers that will be part of the show and have made The Lettermen a national and interna-

tional phenomenon,” according to Ken Buell, the Clausen Center ticket manager. “We are pleased and proud to bring such a wonderful show to Holstein. It will be a night we won’t forget.” Tickets to the performance are sold out.

Holstein Area Community Chest drive raises $9,990 for local organiza ons The Holstein Community Chest Drive had a successful 2016 fund drive. The board met to distribute funds to all the organizations that request funds, plus a few other worthy organizations. A total of $9,940 is being distributed to the following organizations: Holstein Fire and Ambulance Department, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, G-H Music Parents, Holstein community Easter egg hunt, transient fund, congregate meals, Centers Against Abuse

and Sexual Assault (CAASA), Ridge View After Prom, Kinderfest, Ridge View Dance Squad, Holstein swimming pool, children’s summer theatre, Holstein community basket for families in need, G-H Scholarship Fund, Holstein Heritage Foundation, Holstein Good Samaritan Auxiliary and State Theatre. The community’s generosity will assist these organizations to continue their activities and service to the Holstein community.

Valen ne banquet at Faith Church in IG Faith Community Church in Ida Grove is hosting a Valentine banquet on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m. Members of the O-A/ BC-IG High School choir will be featured, along with an Italian meal.

All ages, including children with their parents, are welcome. Reservations are encouraged. Donations are accepted. Call 712-369-0852 or 712364-3624 for reservations or more information.

Tom Cooper’s

What TV cartoon sitcom debuted on ABC in 1960? 0?

Dedication to the Community y • Faithful Catholic • BC Ambulance-5 yrs • BCFD Volunteer-25 yrs • BCFD Secretary-5 yrs Tom enjoys creating metal signs (plaques), which are located at the Fire Station and around the cemeteries. He is faithful, fearless and honors those who left us too early.

Answers on Page 10 If you are interested in being a sponsor for our puzzle page, contact Marketing Representative Karla Meier: 712.364.3131 or 712.364.5100. Email: nwiasales@midamericapub.com

Golden Horizons Invites everyone join us

This week’s puzzles are sponsored by:

for an afternoon of entertainment with those sweet hearts who call themselves

Next of Kin

February 14 • 3-5 pm Variety of refreshments will be served throughout the performance Assisted Living

800 Byron Godbersen Drive, Ida Grove 712.364.4128

Sports Coverage The Ida County Courier will keep you up-to-date with all O-A/BC-IG & Ridge View Sports!

Ida County Courier

214 Main St., P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445

71271 2-36 3644 -3131

Check out our Lunch Specials! 11 am-1 pm

TUESDAY • Hot beef • Mashed Potatoess • Gravy

Try our amazing MADE FROM SCRATCH ppizza and our broasted chicken! Call to find out oour dailyy specials. p

FRIDAY • Chicken Fried Chicken kenn • Mashed Potatoes • Gravy • Corn • Dinner Roll 400 Moorehead dA Ave., Id Ida G Grove, IA 51445

712.364.9804 OR 712.364.2723 Broasted Chicken • Donuts • Pizza and MUCH more!

Just what the doctor ordered... Convenient clinic locations to serve your healthcare needs. HOLSTEIN, IA

112 N. Kiel St. 712-368-4730 Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

AURELIA, IA 225 Main St. 712-434-2101 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Caring Hands, Touching LIves

Come join us for coffee and fellowship every Thursday at 3 PM. John Beaudette, ADMINISTRATOR www.sunsetknollcareandrehab.com 401 W 5th St., Aurelia, IA • 712-434-2294 *All Private rooms available*

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Ida County Courier

SPORTS O-A/BC-IG boys win twice in consola on round of WVC tournament O-A/BC-IG won both of its games in the consolation round of the boys’ conference basketball tournament last week. O-A/BC-IG entered the final week of the regular season Monday, Feb. 6 with a 5-13 record. On Monday, Feb. 6 O-A/ BC-IG hosted Spencer and traveled to Moville Tuesday, Feb. 7 to play Woodbury Central in a conference make-up game. O-A/BC-IG 81, River Valley 41 The Falcons got off to a slow start in the first quarter, but more than made up for it in the second quarter of their consolation bracket conference tournament win over River Valley Jan. 30 in Ida Grove. O-A/BC-IG trailed 14-9 after the first quarter before going on a 29 to nine scoring run in the second quarter to build a 38-23 lead at halftime. The Falcons owned a 43 to 18 scoring advantage in the second half. “In the first quarter we didn’t have any movement; we were standing around and casting three-point shots,” noted coach Steve Brown. “We went to a three quarter court pressure defense that enabled us to get some good scoring opportunities and that is one of the reasons our shooting percentage (51 percent) was higher in this game. We got some breakouts and some lay-ups and we were able to get inside against River Valley, which is more our size. “Defensively, we did a good job. Good defense has been a staple for us this season. We’ve been able to hang our hat on our defensive effort. We talked

after the game that we have to pressure teams to cause things to happen and to get us going. Unfortunately, the really good teams have been able to break our press, but it (press) has been effective against the mediocre teams.” O-A/BC-IG shot 51 percent (32-63) from the field. The Falcons also did a nice job of sharing the ball with 28 assists. Three players reached double scoring digits. Topping the list was sophomore Landon Ray who scored 16 points on seven of nine field goals. Quintin Cranston added 11 points and Chase Devitt scored 10 points. Devitt also had eight assists. “It was nice to see the kids have some fun and enjoy themselves after the game,” said Brown. “The first time we played River Valley we won by nine points. They were missing one of their better players in this second game, but it is evident we are getting better. It was nice to see an obvious example of that (winning by 40 points). We are getting better and that is what high school is all about.” Quarter scores OABCIG 9 38 54 —81 R. Valley 14 23 32 —41 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 32-63, 51%. Free throws: 9-13, 69%. Scoring: Ray, 16; Cranston, 11; Devitt, 10; Bumann, 9; Fritz, 8; Warnke, 7; Schwade, 5; Conover, 5; Ladwig, 5; Godbersen, 3; Kolpin, 2. Rebounds: 29 (Ladwig, 5; Devitt, 5). Assists: 5 (Warnke, 2; Fritz, 2). Steals: 14 (Devitt, 4; Cran-

ston, 3; Warnke, 3). Blocks: 6 (Kolpin, 2; Cranston, 2; Fritz, 2 Fouls: 16 O-A/BC-IG 59, Westwood 45 O-A/BC-IG turned back a late rally to defeat Westwood in the Falcons third and final game of the WVC tournament Thursday. O-A/BC-IG was up 14-4 after one quarter, 29-12 at halftime and 38-21 after three quarters. O-A/BC-IG was up approximately 20 points in the fourth quarter when Westwood rattled home four straight three-point shots while the Falcons missed three shots. The Rebels got to within seven points in the fourth quarter before O-A/BCIG regained its footing to score a 14-point win. “Defensively, we played really well,” said coach Brown. “We took away their high-low game, which is the key to their offense. “Offensively, we did a decent job of moving the ball and keeping some consistency on offense.” Ty Warnke scored 15 points for the Falcons. Brandon Schwade added 14 points. Quarter scores OABCIG 14 29 38 —59 Westwood 4 12 21 —45 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 22-50, 44%. Free throws: 8-12, 67%. Scoring: Warnke, 15; Schwade, 14; Ray, 9; Cranston, 8; Fritz, 7; Devitt, 4; Kolpin, 2. Rebounds: 31 (Schwade, 7; Cranston, 7). Assists: 11 (Cranston, 3; Warnke, 3). Steals: 13 (Fritz, 3; Ladwig, 3). Blocks: 1 (Kolpin, 1) Fouls: 17

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Hold on: O-A/BC-IG’s Anna VanDusen (white uniform) does her best to hold onto the ball as a MV-A-O player tries to rip it from her grasp. O-A/BC-IG won the conference tournament consolation round game 52-29. The contest was played in Ida Grove Jan. 31.

Falcon girls victorious in WVC tourney consolation round The O-A/BC-IG girls won both of their games in the consolation round of the WVC tournament last week. The Falcons entered play on Monday, Feb. 6 against Spencer with a 6-13 record. This Saturday, Feb. 11 O-A/BCIG will travel to Rockwell City to play South Central Calhoun in a first round regional tournament game. The game starts at 7 p.m. O-A/BC-IG 52, MV-A-O 29 O-A/BC-IG rode a 16 to three first quarter start to a 23-point win over MV-A-O in a consolation round conference tournament contest in Ida Grove Jan. 31. Coach Megan Chizek noted, “We did a great job offensively and defensively, especially with the defensive adjustments we made to counter their offense. We also took control of the boards. Overall, it was nice to have a relaxing win.” O-A/BC-IG followed up its 16-3 first quarter lead with leads of 26-8 at halftime and 47-17 after three quarters. Beth Rehse pumped in 18 points thanks in part to four of eight made three-pointers. Anna

VanDusen added 16 points. Rehse was the top rebounder with nine. The Falcons collected a total of 41 rebounds. Quarter scores OABCIG 16 26 47 —52 MVAO 3 8 17 —29 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 19-52, 36%. Free throws: 9-15, 60%. Scoring: Rehse, 18; VanDusen, 16; Weber, 6; Fredericks, 3; Peters, 3; Gunderson, 3; Zobel, 2; Mason, 1. Rebounds: 41 (Rehse, 9; Peters, 8). Assists: 15 (Rehse, 4). Steals: 11 (Rehse, 3). Blocks: 3 (VanDusen, 2; Rehse, 2; Reis, 1) Fouls: 10 O-A/BC-IG 60, River Valley 36 Rebounding was a determining factor in the Falcons’ victory over River Valley in the consolation round of the WVC tournament Friday. “Overall, we played a good game offensively,” noted coach Chizek. “We scored consistently throughout the game and we did a good job on the boards with 49 rebounds (21 offensive and 28 defensive). “Defensively, we did a good job of making sure they didn’t have

Bowling Scores

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Bounce pass: O-A/BC-IG’s Grant Conover, left, takes a bounce pass from Chase Devitt, sandwiched between River Valley defenders, during O-A/BC-IG’s 81-41 consolation bracket conference tournament win in Ida Grove Jan. 30.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE Horn Physicians 315 Barry Motor 298.5 First State Bank 291 GOMACO 258 United Bank of Iowa 212.5 Bye 65 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Shirley Van Sickler 173 Claudia Livermore 167 Tammie Dausel 159 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Shirley Van Sickler 446 Shari Simmons 428 Ronda Martin 424

HIGH TEAM GAME United Bank of Iowa 586 GOMACO 550 Horn Physicians 512 HIGH TEAM SERIES GOMACO 1576 United Bank of Iowa 1532 Horn Physicians 1507 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Landus 267.5 United Bank of Iowa 264.5 Kin Pins 262.5 Horn Memorial 249.5 Hanson Auto 237.5 Rod’s Fertilizer 230.5

HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Tracy Johnson 176 Tamara Hoffman 173 Tracy Johnson 168 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Tamara Hoffman 483 Shelley Bruning 481 Tracy Johnson 479 HIGH TEAM GAME Hanson Auto 582 Landus 562 Hanson Auto 555 HIGH TEAM SERIES Hanson Auto 1691 Rod’s Fertilizer 1575 Kin Pins 1571

second chance shots.” The Falcon dominance on the boards was evident by the fact three players grabbed 10 rebounds each. The three top rebounders were Courtney Peters, Beth Rehse and Anna VanDusen. Kylee Weber had nine rebounds. For the second game in a row the Falcons got off to a quick start offensively with an 18-6 lead after one quarter. O-A/BCIG led 32-16 at halftime and 4626 after three quarters. Rehse knocked down 10 of 14 field goal shots to finish with 24 points. VanDusen scored 12 points. Quarter scores OABCIG 18 32 46 —60 R. Valley 6 16 26 —36 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 24-65, 37%. Free throws: 6-20, 30%. Scoring: Rehse, 24; VanDusen, 12; Fredericks, 8; Peters, 7; Mason, 3; Gunderson, 2; Weber, 2; Hemer, 2. Rebounds: 49 (VanDusen, 10; Rehse, 10; Peters, 10; Weber, 9). Assists: 16 (Rehse, 4). Steals: 11 (Fredericks, 3). Blocks: 3 (Rehse, 2; VanDusen, 1) Fouls: 20

Walleye season closes Feb. 14 on Iowa Great Lakes The walleye ishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. After that date it will be closed and reopens again on May 6. These are the only Iowa lakes that have a closed season for walleye. DEADLINE FRIDAY - 3 PM!

Ida County Courier

712.364.3131

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

WVC tourney unkind to Raptor girls The Ridge View girls continued play in the Western Valley Conference basketball tournament last week. The Raptors lost to Westwood in the semi inals Jan. 31 and lost to Siouxland Christian in the consolation round Feb. 2. Ridge View went into its regular

season inale Feb. 7 at Ar-We-Va with a 12-5 record. The Raptors will host either Woodbury Central or Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn in a second round regional tournament contest in Holstein Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Westwood 64, Ridge View 30

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Outnumbered: Ridge View’s Kennedy Mason (white uniform) finds herself outnumbered in a battle for the ball with a trio of LawtonBronson players. The play came during Ridge View’s 49-48 win in the first round of the conference tournament Jan. 27 in Holstein.

Westwood’s defense held Ridge View to single digit scoring in all four quarters of the conference tournament semi inal in Sloan Jan. 31. The Rebels took a 23-5 lead after one quarter and held leads of 43-13 at halftime and 57-22 after three quarters. Ridge View had a tough time putting the ball in the basket as it shot 14.5 percent (7-48) from the ield. Emerson Else and Beth Pickhinke shared Ridge View scoring honors with eight points each. Quarter scores RView 5 13 22 —30 Wwood 23 43 57 —64 Ridge View stats Field goals: 7-48, 14.5%. Free throws: 15-31, 48%. Scoring: Pickhinke, 8; E. Else, 8; Mason, 5; Richard, 4; Wagoner, 2; Johnson, 2; M. Else, 1. Rebounds: 29 (Wagoner, 7). Assists: 3 (Johnson, 1; Mason, 1; Dutler, 1). Steals: 9 (E. Else, 3). Blocks: 2 (Richard, 1; M. Else, 1) Fouls: NA SC 54, Ridge View 43 Siouxland Christian took down the Raptor girls in Ridge View’s inal game in the consolation round of the conference tournament Friday in Sioux City. Siouxland gradually pulled away from Ridge View as the game progressed. The Eagles outscored Ridge View in each quarter, but the largest difference was only ive points in the second quarter. Siouxland led 10-9 after one quarter, 23-17 at halftime and 35-28 after three quarters. Beth Pickhinke was Ridge View’s leading scorer with 14 points. Quarter scores RView 9 17 28 —43 SC 10 23 35 —54 Stats were not available at press time

O-A/BC-IG bowlers kept busy with three meets O-A/BC-IG bowlers participated in three meets last week. The Falcons hosted Le Mars and DenisonSchleswig and traveled to Harlan. The Falcons close out the regular season with a home meet against Sioux Central this Thursday, Feb. 9. The state qualifying meet is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Le Mars. A team champion will advance from each of the seven state qualifying tournaments statewide. All ties for irst place will qualify. The state qualifying tournament individual champion will advance from each state qualifying tournament along with the next ive highest pin total count (based on the two individual game scores) state wide. There will be a minimum 12 individual quali iers from each class. All ties will qualify for state. Girls Le Mars Le Mars defeated the Falcon girls by a inal tally of 2,266 to 2,030 Jan. 30 at Ida Bowl in Ida Grove. The Falcons were led by Alexis Renze, who inished with games of 153 and 158 for a total of 311. Others who contributed were Sarah Cotton with a 279, Jenna Henderson 265, Kim Renze 252, and Tori Hoe ling 234. Marzia Fineran also bowled and inished with a 231. The Baker game totals were 133, 157, 129, 123, and 147. Harlan The girls defeated Harlan 2,226 to 1,925 in Harlan Feb. 2. The Falcon’s were lead by Tori Hoe ling (157/157) and Kim Renze (161/153), who both scored a 314. Alexis Renze bowled a 293; Marzia Fineran 290 and Jenna Henderson bowled a 279 to round out the individual scoring. Sarah Cotton also bowled for the Falcons, but her score of 260 was not counted in the overall team score. The Falcons also put up their best Baker game total of the season with 736 pins in ive games. The game scores were 158, 145, 133, 147 and 153. Denison-Schleswig The Falcons defeated DenisonSchleswig 2,287 to 1,798 Friday at Ida Bowl. Coach Adam Mickelson called the win a “completely different story” from the irst time the two teams met this season. The irst time O-A/BC-IG and D-S met the Monarchs won by 382 pins. The Falcons won the most recent match by 489 pins.

Jenna Henderson, who bowled a 159 and 197 for a season best 356, led the Falcons individually. Her effort was among what Mickelson referred to as “some great performances” turned in by his girls. Tori Hoe ling also bowled her season best by bowling a 177 and 155 for a combined 332. Sarah Cotton bowled her season best 318 with scores of 169 and 149. Marzia Fineran bowled a solid 282 and Alexis Renze bowled a 278 to round out the scores. Kim Renze also bowled during the meet. Baker game totals were 146, 156, 148, 117, and 153. “Overall, this was the best team score of the season for the Falcons and comes as we are heading towards the postseason,” said Mickelson. The Falcons are now 6-3 on the season in head-to-head matchups. Boys Le Mars Le Mars nipped the Falcons by 49 pins, 2,505-2,466, at Ida Bowl in Ida Grove Jan. 30. “Overall, we did not bowl very well,” noted coach Kurt Hofmeister. “During the individual round we only averaged a 166, which is below our season average of 170. Dana Wessel (412) bowled well for us averaging a 206 for his two individual games. Gabe Malcom (351) also bowled well averaging a 175 for his two games. We did not have any one else reach their season average during the individual round.” O-A/BC-IG also counted rounds from Cole Rhea (311), Darian Hannel (302) and Jarrett Bumann (287). Kolton Krajicek rolled a 274. Baker game scores were 170, 141, 148, 184 and 160 for an 803 total. “We did not bowl any better during the Bakers round,” said Hofmeister. “We only averaged a 160 for our ive games, which is about 10 pins below our season average. We really only had one good game with the 184. “Hopefully, we can get some things igured out and start to bowl better in our last couple of regular season meets before we get to state qualifying.” Harlan The Falcons traveled to Harlan Feb. 2 where they lost to the Cy-

clones 2,766-2,503. “We bowled very average; no one bowled way above average, but no one bowled way below average either,” noted coach Hofmeister. During the individual round, Dana Wessel (387) led the way averaging a 193 for his two games. Hofmeister noted Colin Bengford (358) “bowled well” averaging a 179 for his two games. Darian Hannel (347) had the high game for with a 202. Gabe Malcom bowled a 306 and Cole Rhea had a 297. Jarrett Bumann rolled a 283, but his total didn’t count in the team score. “During the Baker round, we actually bowled below our season average,” said Hofmeister. “We only averaged a 162 for our ive games and our season average is close to 170. “We didn’t have any real poor games, but we also didn’t have any real good games. Hopefully, we can start to put things together fairly quickly. We have our state qualifying tournament in less than two weeks (Feb. 20).” Denison-Schleswig The Falcons picked up a 2,506 to 2,337 decision over DenisonSchleswig in Ida Grove Friday. “Overall, we didn’t bowl very well again,” said coach Hofmeister. “During the individual round we only averaged a 159 for our games, which is signi icantly lower than our 170 season average. “Dana Wessel led the way again with his 399 series. Kolton Krajicek also bowled fairly well, averaging a 164 for his two games. Everyone else was below their season average for individual games. O-A/BC-IG’s individual scores that counted in the team total were Wessel, 399; Krajicek, 327; Cole Rhea, 302; Colin Bengford, 295 and Darian Hannel, 270. Gabe Malcom bowled a 244. The Falcons’ Baker game scores were 233, 217, 161, 176 and 126 for a 913. “Even with not bowling well, we still held a slim 25 pin lead going into the Bakers round,” noted Hofmeister. “During Bakers we caught ire and bowled phenomenally well for our irst two games. With games of 233 and 217, we opened up a comfortable lead and were able to coast the rest of the way. It was nice to get a win against a quality opponent.”

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Gauntlet: Ridge View’s Jake Kliegl runs a gauntlet of Westwood players as he charges to the basket. The action came during Ridge View’s 50-37 victory in the consolation bracket of the conference tournament in Holstein Jan. 30.

Raptors finish WVC tourney with two wins Ridge View defeated Westwood and River Valley in the consolation round of the Western Valley Conference boys’ basketball tournament last week. Ridge View inished the week with a 7-10 record. The Raptors closeout the regular season this week with games against Storm Lake St. Mary’s (Monday, Feb. 6), at Ar-We-Va (Tuesday, Feb. 7) and Newell-Fonda in Schaller (Friday, Feb. 10). Ridge View 50, Westwood 37 Even playing without their two leading scorers, Ridge View proved to be too much for Westwood to handle in a conference tournament consolation bracket contest in Holstein Jan. 30. The Raptors were without two seniors, Colton Wunschel and Tyler Wingert, who are the team’s leading scorers. Wunschel was battling an illness and Wingert sprained his ankle in practice. “I was a little worried about how the guys would react, but they stepped up and took care

of business,” noted coach Dale Tokheim. “Jaxon Franken and Austin Degen were both looking to score and they led us offensively with 14 and 13 points respectively. Ezra Miller is also showing a lot of progress and he had 10 points and ive rebounds. “I thought it was a great team effort. We had four guys with ive rebounds. We also showed great patience against the zone and found the open guy or drove when the opportunity presented it. Jake Tokheim, Logan Cuthrell, and Austin Degen all did a nice job of distributing the ball.” Quarter scores RView 13 19 36 —50 Wwood 8 16 25 —37 Ridge View stats Field goals: 17-46, 37%. Free throws: 14-22, 64%. Scoring: Franken, 14; Degen, 13; Miller, 10; Tokheim, 9; Kliegl, 4. Rebounds: 29 (Kliegl, 5; Degen, 5; Miller, 5; Klint Blum, 5). Assists: 14 (Tokheim, 4). Steals: 12 (Tokheim, 6). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 10

Photo Submitted

Morningside commit: Ridge View senior Tyler Wingert signed a letter of intent to play football at Morningside College in Sioux City Feb. 1. On hand for the signing were, front from left, Eric Wingert (Tyler’s dad), Tyler Wingert and Shannon Blackmore (Tyler’s step dad) and back from left, Nicole Wingert (Tyler’s step mom) and Jenny Blackmore (Tyler’s mom). During his senior season Wingert passed for 1,440 yards and 13 touchdowns and ran for 475 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 57 solo tackles and 11 assisted tackled. Morningside has won six straight Great Plains Athletic Conference championships and has the longest active streak with 13 consecutive NAIA Championship Series appearances.

Ridge View 69, River Valley 26 Coach Tokheim noted his team’s energy and effort were the differences in the dominating victory over River Valley in Correctionville Thursday. Ridge View had a 19-15 lead after the irst quarter and then took control of the game by outscoring River Valley 50 to 11 over the last three quarters. “After the irst quarter, I thought we picked it up on the defensive end and it showed,” noted Tokheim. “We were getting a lot of tips, de lections and steals. Offensively, I thought we had a nice low as the guys were making good decisions on when to push the ball and when to slow it down and be patient.” The coach added Jaxon Franken, who scored 24 points, was very aggressive and it led to some great shots. “He hit six three-pointers and led us with 24 points. Without our two seniors and leading scorers it was nice to see Franken step up. Klint Blum had a nice game as well and his understanding of what we were trying to do on offense helped him get into some good positions to score his 11. Plus, he had six rebounds.” Coach Tokheim noted Jacob Tokheim had “a great game all around” with 11 points, 10 steals and six assists. “I thought all of our post players did a good job of getting good position offensively, but the wings need to do a better job of getting the ball into them,” said Tokheim. Quarter scores RView 19 39 53 —69 RValley 15 19 21 —26 Ridge View stats Field goals: 27-69, 39%. Free throws: 5-9, 55.5%. Scoring: Franken, 24; Tokheim, 11; Klint Blum, 11; Miller, 6; McGuire, 6; Kliegl, 4; Cuthrell, 3; Kolton Blum, 2; Weldon, 2. Rebounds: 37 (Klint Blum, 6; Tokheim, 6; Degen, 6). Assists: 14 (Tokheim, 6). Steals: 23 (Tokheim, 10). Blocks: 2 (Tokheim, 1; Franken, 1). Fouls: 9

See a photo in the paper or online you want to hang on your wall? Give us a call at the Ida County

Courier & Reminder

712.364 .3131

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Ida County Courier

O-A/BC-IG places third, Ridge View is seventh at mat sec onal

Photo Submitted

Science detectives: Mikell Brosamle’s Galva-Holstein fourth grade students recently dissected owl pellets for signs of what the bids eat. Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes, which includes about 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey. Owls hunt mostly small mammals, insects and other birds. The students compared and contrasted their findings to the human skeleton.

Raptors tune up for sectional tournament •152 Lance Else won 15-2. •160 Nelson Bernardes won by forfeit. •170 Cameron Steffens won by forfeit. •182 Tate Phillips lost by fall in 1:09. •195 Erik Major won by fall in 1:50. •220 Trenton Miller lost by fall in 1:33. •285 Evan Else won by forfeit. Central Lyon 57, Ridge View 15 •106 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •113 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •120 double forfeit. •126 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •132 Wood lost by fall in 1:16. •138 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •145 Carbajal won 3-1. •152 Jake Mitchell lost by fall in 1:09. •160 Else lost 8-3. •170 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •182

Phillips lost by fall in :35. •195 Major lost by fall in 1:49. •220 Miller lost by fall in 1:32. •285 Else won by fall in 2:38. Heelan 59, Ridge View 18 •106 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •113 double forfeit. •120 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •126 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •132 Wood lost by fall in :55. •138 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •145 Carbajal won by fall in 3:58. •152 Else lost by fall in 5:53. •160 Bernardes lost by fall in 1:34. •170 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •182 Phillips lost by fall in 3:05. •195 Major lost 15-0. •220 Miller won by fall in 4:36. •285 Else won by forfeit.

ship. In the title match, Nieman pinned Aiden Christiansen of Hinton in 1:17. Junior Tyler Anderson, 34-6, was second at 195. He pinned Westwood’s Devin Thompson in 2:52 in the second place match. O-A/BC-IG’s other placings at the sectional meet were: Third—Jerrett Hewitt (126) and Blake Anderson (182). Fourth—Dylan Hemer (120) and Ethan Mortensen (138). Fifth—Derrick McKenzie (132). Ridge View Ridge View’s Trent Miller (220) was irst and Andres Carbajal (138) was second at the sectional meet. Both wrestlers advanced to the district tournament. Miller, 28-9, won both of his sectional matches by fall. In the championship match he pinned Trenton Dirks in 2:51. Carbajal, 23-19, advanced to the championship at 138 where he lost by fall in 3:39 to Wade Mitchell of Woodbury Central. Carbajal won the second place match by rule over Braden Dean based on Carbajal’s pin of Dean in 3:54 in the semi inals. Ridge View’s other placings were: Third—Evan Else (285) Fourth—Lance Else (160) Sixth—Dylan Wood (132) and Jake Mitchell (152) “It was a day of ups and downs for us,” noted coach Caleb Christensen. “We started by getting four wrestlers to the semi- inals. Andres Carbajal at 138, Lance Else at 160, Trenton Miller at 220, and Evan Else at 285. Carbajal had a tough match against Braden Dean of Westwood. The previous four

times they have wrestled Carbajal lost, he ended up winning this one by fall in the second period. He has been wrestling very well down the stretch, so we thought he would have a good shot. “Lance Else had a tough match against Jim Moss of Woodbury Central, coming up just short of the inals. Miller wrestled well on the day and ended up taking a sectional championship. Evan Else had a tough match in the semi- inals going into overtime against Keaton Hammen of South Central Calhoun, coming up just short of the inals and short of the district tournament. It’s tough to see someone that has been a great leader for us like Evan, to come up short. He has been a rock for us in the wrestling room his entire career. “Our younger wrestlers had a great experience to know the pace of the sectional wrestling tournament. Tate Phillips and Dylan Wood both showed improvement this year from the irst match to the last. Cam Steffens wrestled some good hard matches on the day showing improvement on the season. “Senior Erik Major had the goal this year of getting back on the mat after his accident a couple years ago. He was able to win some matches this year for us and help us in some dual meets. It was great to see him wrestle again. Junior Jake Mitchell did a nice job for us this year as well, with some time in the wrestling room; he will make some great improvements for next season and be a rock for us in the room. We have a lot to look forward to in the future.”

PUZZLE ANSWERS Word Scramble: Spouse Trivia:

Ridge View got in some extra work on the mat prior to the sectional tournament when the Raptors traveled to Kingsley for a dual meet with Kingsley-Pierson, Bishop Heelan and Central Lyon Jan. 30. Ridge View beat K-P 40-24 and lost to Heelan 59-18 and to Central Lyon 57-15. Ridge View’s dual record overall is 3-16. “We got to see some competition that we don’t get to see throughout the year and got to wrestle some good 2A competition,” noted coach Caleb Christensen. “Our wrestlers are looking ready for postseason competition, and we will be ready to see what we can do come Saturday (sectional tournament on Feb. 4). “We got some good wins as well. Evan Else got a big win against Ross Wiertsema of Central Lyon. That puts him just three wins away from the 100-win mark, which he will hope to attain Saturday (sectional tournament). “Andres Carbajal worked his way to three tough wins. He is really starting to come around in the top position and put people away. We are excited to see what he can do in the future. “Lance Else got a good win against Alex Hanner of K-P and wrestled some tough competition from Central Lyon and Heelan falling short, but wrestled well. “We are excited to see where we sit, and see if we can get some guys through to districts. Our wrestlers are starting to be more con ident on the mat and this is the right time for that.” Ridge View 40, K-P 24 •106 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •113 double forfeit. •120 Ridge View lost by forfeit. •126 double forfeit. •132 Dylan Wood won by forfeit. •138 double forfeit. •145 Andres Carbajal won by forfeit.

O-A/BC-IG’s wrestling team placed third and Ridge View was seventh at the class 1A sectional tournament in Sloan Saturday. Individually, ive wrestlers from O-A/BC-IG quali ied for the district tournament by placing irst or second in their weight class. Two Raptors quali ied for the district tournament. The 1A district meet will be held in Mapleton this Saturday at noon. The top two place winners at each weight class advance to the state meet in Des Moines Feb. 16-18. Westwood won the sectional team title. Woodbury Central was second. Those two teams advance to the regional dual tournament, which was held Tuesday, Feb. 7. The inal sectional team standings were Westwood, 230; Woodbury Central, 181; O-A/BC-IG, 165.5: Hinton, 154; South Central Calhoun, 143; Lawton-Bronson, 101 and Ridge View, 81. O-A/BC-IG O-A/BC-IG claimed four individual championships and one second place inish at the sectional meet. Senior Adam Grote, 32-9, claimed the top spot at 170. In the irst place match he won 6-2 over Jake Dennison of Woodbury Central. Senior Jeren McKibbin, 3311, was irst at 285. He defeated Keaton Hammen of South Central Calhoun 5-0 in the championship match. Junior Kurtis Krager, 36-3, placed irst at 113. In the irst place match Krager won by technical fall (19-4) in 4:06 over Brennan Brown of Westwood. Freshman Jake Nieman, 35-4, earned the 106-pound champion-

CROPINSURANCESPECIALISTS .COM

HELP WANTED House Keeper Job Purpose: To be responsible for cleaning and replenishing hotel guest rooms and public areas. Check the general condition of rooms and notify management of any malfunction, damage, or problems. Change bedding, clean and replenish the entire room including the bathroom area. Maintain laundry as-well as laundry room, supplies, and overall appearance, including public areas of the hotel. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT with Print & Online Advertising! 71

-3131

Send Resume to: brianna@bouldersinnholstein.com Apply online at: www.bouldersinnandsuites.com Mail to: Boulders Inn & Suites 2011 Indorf Ave Holstein, IA 51025

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, February 8, 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. Wanda Oralee Carrier Jan. 3, 1923 – Jan. 20, 2017

Edna C. Shaw Dec. 13, 1917 – Jan. 27, 2017 IDA GROVE – Services for Edna C. Shaw, 99, of Ida Grove were Feb. 2, 2017, at Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Chad Lierman of iciated, with burial in Galva Township Cemetery, east Galva. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. She died Jan. 27 at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove. Edna C. Shaw, daughter of Falgot and Martha (Berndt) Albertson, was born Dec. 13, 1917, in Battle Creek and was baptized and con irmed in the Lutheran faith. She grew up in rural Odebolt and Wall Lake, where she was home schooled through the eighth grade. After school, she worked as a housekeeper and helped with farm work. On Aug. 17, 1938, Edna married Burdette Shaw in Milbank, S.D. They settled on a farm outside of Galva. Edna and Burdette were blessed with two sons, Don and Larry, and a daughter, Beverly. The family relocated to Ida Grove in 1945 and welcomed a son,

Gary. In the early 1950s, Edna started a career at J.C. Penney’s as a sale clerk. She retired after 25 years and continued her passion as a seamstress. A gifted sewer and crafter, Edna made memorable bride dolls and stuffed animal toys, along with her regular sewing projects for clients. Edna was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove, where she enjoyed taking part in her ladies’ circle. She is survived by her children: a daughter, Beverly Howe of Marietta, Ga.; a son, Gary Shaw of Omaha, Neb., and a daughter-in-law, Deloris Shaw of Ida Grove. Also surviving are ive grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; a sister, Anne Lamaak of Sioux City; several nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Edna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Burdette Shaw; a son, Don Shaw; an infant son, Larry; several sisters and brothers and a son-inlaw, Donald Howe. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

LaDonna J. Ledden Oct. 13, 1931 – Jan. 9, 2017 ST. JOSEPH, MO. – Services for LaDonna J. Ledden, 85, of St. Joseph, Mo., were Jan. 14, 2017, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Fort Dodge. Burial was in Corpus Christi Cemetery in Fort Dodge. Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph, Mo., was in charge of arrangements. She died Jan. 9. LaDonna was born Oct. 13, 1931, in Battle Creek to the late Arthur and Edna (Lill) Putzier. She graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1949 and Buena Vista University (Storm Lake) in 1951 with a teaching degree. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. LaDonna married Richard Ledden Feb. 28, 1954,

in Battle Creek. They celebrated 43 years of marriage before he died Aug. 13, 1997. Surviving family includes her children: James Ledden (Michelle) of Beatrice, Neb., David Ledden (Shelly) of St. Joseph, Mo., Lawrence P. Ledden of Overland Park, Kan., John Ledden (Stephanie) of Clark, N.J., Patricia Findley (Dennis) of Osborn, Mo., and Michael Ledden (Kim) of Mitchell, Ind.; two brothers: Kenneth and Roger Putzier; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, LaDonna was preceded in death by an infant son and a sister, Norma Castor. The family requests memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

ODEBOLT - Services for Wanda Oralee Carrier, 94, of Huxley, formerly of Odebolt, were Jan. 30, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Bill Crawford officiated, with burial in Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements. Wanda died Jan. 20 at Northcrest Community in Ames. She was born Jan. 3, 1923, to Lawrence and Emma Lewis Schneider on a farm north of Woodbine. She began her education at Mud Creek country school near Woodbine and finished eighth grade after her family moved to a farm east of Dunlap. In 1939, shortly after her family moved to a farm east of Woodbine, Wanda met Gerald (Jerry) Carrier. They married Jan. 4, 1940. They lived on a farm east of Spirit Lake until 1942. Jerry was subsequently employed in a packing plant in Omaha, Neb. When Jerry was drafted into the army in 1943, Wanda accompanied him to army bases at Camp Hood in Texas, Camp Carson in Colorado and Fort Jackson in North Carolina. Upon Jerry’s deployment to the World War II Italian campaign, Wanda lived with her parents in Woodbine, where her first son, Dennis Edwin Carrier, was born Dec. 31, 1944. Following Jerry’s discharge from military service in 1945, the couple established and operated Carrier Auto Service in Odebolt. Her second son, Ronald Louis Carrier, was born Oct. 16, 1946. Wanda assisted Jerry in the operation of Carrier

Girls’ regional tournaments Girls’ regional basketball tournament play gets underway in the next few days. O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View will play in separate class 2A regionals. O-A/BC-IG O-A/BC-IG will play South Central Calhoun County in Rockwell City this Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in a irst round game. The winner

will take on Manson-Northwest Webster in a quarter inal contest in Manson on Tuesday Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. The regional semi inal is slated for Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in Logan. The regional inal is Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Stuart. Ridge View Ridge View received a irst round

bye and will host the winner of the Woodbury Central versus MarcusMeriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union game next Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. in Holstein. The Feb. 14 winner will advance to the regional semi inal Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in Hawarden. The regional inal is Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Ida Grove.

Class 2A, 1A boys’ district basketball tournament High school boys’ class 2A and 1A district basketball tournament action starts Monday, Feb. 13 for O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View. O-A/BC-IG O-A/BC-IG will play at Tri-Center of Neola Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in a irst round class 2A contest.

The O-A/BC-IG/Tri-Center winner will play Alta-Aurelia in Alta, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. The district inal will be Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at a site to be determined. The substate game is Feb. 25 in Denison at 7 p.m. Ridge View Ridge View will play River Valley in Sioux Rapids at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13 in a class 1A irst round district tournament contest. The winner will take on Le Mars Gehlen in Le Mars Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. The district semi inal is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. at Akron-West ield. The district inal is Feb. 23 in Cherokee at 7 p.m.

Church Directory Please notify our office if your Sunday service times change.

Call 712-364-3131 The deadline is noon Thursday prior to Wednesday publication.

THE

ODEBOLT SPECIALTY CARE IS NOW HIRING:

CLASSIFIEDS small ads

BIG

deals

• RN/LPN $5,000 full time or $2,500 part time Sign on bonus, increased starting wages • CNA’s FT/PT increased starting wages

$12

We offer competitive pay plus experience factor, LPN/RN tuition assistance, generous anniversary bonus, employee referral bonus & much more. Apply online or in person. Come join our team at Odebolt Specialty Care!

For 25 words or less less,10¢ 10¢ a word over 25 (Green Saver -- Additional $6 a week) Bordered classiﬁed ads: $2 extra each ad Classified ads published in the Reminder, Ida County Courier, Green Saver & The Holstein Advance will be placed on the internet for 7 days at www.idacountycourier.com and www.holsteinadvance.com --Card of thanks are not included on the internet --

Odebolt Specialty Care 801 S. Des Moines St., Odebolt

712.668.4867 Jill Grote, Business Office Manager Tammie Godbersen, Director of Nursing jgrote@careinitiatives.org www.careinitiatives.org AA/EOE Disability & Vets Not for Profit

Ida County Courier 214 Main St. • PO Box 249 Ida Grove, IA 51445

www.idacountycourier.com idacourier@frontiernet.net

712.364.3131

~ Battle Creek ~ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Kevin Freese 600 3RD ST. - 712-365-4938 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. fellowship 10:40 a.m. Sunday school

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Randy Cormeny 602 5TH ST. - 712-365-4477 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship 8:30 a.m. education hour

~ Ida Grove ~ BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER Keith & Nancy Hair, Pastors 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 Sunday – 10 a.m. worship Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Mark Aurand 330 S. MAIN ST. - 712-364-3630 712-369-0852 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Richard Salcido, Pastor 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Sunday – 8 a.m. worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday school & Bible class 10:30 a.m. worship

Ida Grove 712-364-3311

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Paul Egger, Pastor 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Sunday – 9 a.m. Bible class 10 a.m. worship

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

Insurance For Every Need

Ida Grove, IA 712-364-2774

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

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

SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Kristin Boysen 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship

~ Holstein ~

~ Arthur ~

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Martin Davis 2326 STORY AVE. - 712-365-4328 Sunday – 8:30 a.m. worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday school

~ Galva ~

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

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

Auto Service until 1983. She completed her education by obtaining her GED certificate. She was also employed as a school bus driver for the Odebolt-Arthur School District for 33 years. Wanda was recognized by the Des Moines Register for the distinction of being Iowa’s first female school bus driver, a job from which she retired in 1984. The Carriers lived on an acreage at 350 Pine Street and operated a lawn mower and small engine repair business until 2002. After Jerry’s death in 2004, Wanda moved to 209 West 5th Street in Odebolt. She also suffered the death of both of her sons. Ron died March 14, 1992, and Dennis died July 30, 2008. Wanda enjoyed playing cards and associating with her many friends. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt and served as an elder and deacon. She also belonged to Ladies’ Aid, VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary. In November 2013, Wanda moved to Ballard Creek Assisted Living facility in Huxley. She is survived by four grandchildren: Brad, Jennifer, Cristen and Cameron; five greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; two sons, Ronald and Dennis; her parents, Lawrence and Emma Schneider; her brothers, Orville and Carl Schneider; her sisters: Vivian Reis of Denison, Bernese Barnum of Logan, Bessie Reis of Hot Springs, S.D., Angie Purcell of Woodbine and Opal Schneider, who died in infancy. Memorials for Wanda may sent to Ballard Creek Assisted Living, 908 N. Hwy. 69, Huxley, Iowa, 50124. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

• Ida Grove • Battle Creek • Danbury • Odebolt • Mapleton PLUS+ Member FDIC

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

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

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

IDA GROVE

Food Pride FRESH MARKET & DELI

Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Every Day

Ida Grove, IA 51445

Ida Grove 712-364-3174

Manufacturer of ShoreLand’r & ShoreStation

712-364-3365

Morningside Healthcare Community

101 Washington St. Ida Grove

“Where caring is the biggest part of care giving” Ida Grove

us out at trendue.com

712.364.2527

Member

FDIC Ida Grove, Arthur, Carroll, Charter Oak, Churdan, Denison, Fort Dodge, Glidden, Harlan, Kiron, Lake City, Lohrville, Odebolt, Rockwell City, Schleswig, Storm Lake

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Ida County Courier

Free seminar on financial aid process offered

Photo Submitted

Outdoor cooking: The Ridge View High School outdoor education class finished its unit on outdoor cooking on Feb. 1. Students learned how to cook a variety of meals as well as how to safely turn snow, or any source of water, into safe drinking water. Here, Ethan Otto, Alex Bailey and Ryan McGuire boil their water and filter it to turn it into safe drinking water.

USDA cattle, calves on feed report 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 Jan. 1, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Cattle on Feed report. This was unchanged from Dec. 1, but down 3 percent from Jan. 1, 2016. Iowa feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head had 500,000 head on feed, down 2 percent from last month and down 18 percent from last year. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in all Iowa feedlots totaled 1,100,000 head, down 1 percent from last month and down 11 percent from last year. Placements of cattle and calves in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during December totaled 104,000 head, an increase of 2 percent from last month and up 16 percent from last year. Feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head

placed 39,000 head, down 43 percent from last month and down 61 percent from last year. Placements for all feedlots in Iowa totaled 143,000 head, down 16 percent from last month and down 25 percent from last year. Marketings of fed cattle from Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during December totaled 102,000 head, up 2 percent from last month and up 5 percent from last year. Feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head marketed 47,000 head, down 23 percent from last month, but up 18 percent from last year. Marketings for all feedlots in Iowa were 149,000 head, down 7 percent from last month, but up 9 percent from last year. Other disappearance from all feedlots in Iowa totaled 4,000 head. U.S. cattle on feed Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or

more head totaled 10.6 million head on Jan. 1. The inventory was slightly above Jan. 1, 2016. The inventory included 7.02 million steers and steer calves, down 2 percent from the previous year. This group accounted for 66 percent of the total inventory. Heifers and heifer calves accounted for 3.58 million head, up 5 percent from 2016. Placements in feedlots during December totaled 1.80 million head, 18 percent above 2015. Net placements were 1.74 million head. During December, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 435,000 head, 600-699 pounds were 450,000 head, 700-799 pounds were 450,000 head and 800 pounds and greater were 460,000 head. Marketings of fed cattle during December totaled 1.79 million head, 7 percent above 2015. Other disappearance totaled 55,000 head during December 29 percent below 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE ESTATE OF JERALD C. STEUK, Deceased Case No. ESPR009282 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Jerald C. Steuk, Deceased, who died on or about January 19, 2017: You are hereby notified that on January 31, 2017, the last will and testament of Jerald C. Steuk, deceased, bearing date of May 6, 2016, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Pamela Steuk 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 31, 2017. /s/Pamela Steuk Executor of the Estate Pamela Steuk 107 Warren St. Ida Grove, IA 51445 Joseph J. Heidenreich, #AT0003458 Attorney for the Executor Dresselhuis & Heidenreich 100 N. Main, P.O. Box 477 Odebolt, IA 51458 Date of second publication February 15, 2017

Ida County

LOOK US UP

Online

C o u www.idacountycourier.com r idacourier@frontiernet.net i e r

BUY IT

In the Classifieds

It’s the key source for local information about job opportunities, automobiles, homes and more.

guidance and support, all leading to a stronger and more educated workforce for Iowa’s economy.” During the seminar, students and parents will receive information on topics including the inancial aid timeline, iling and understanding the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), college costs, inancial aid options and the scholarship. “The inancial aid process can be intimidating, especially to irsttime families. This seminar breaks the process down into manageable steps and helps students and their parents feel prepared for the steps ahead,” says Susan Dickinson, ICAN student success advisor. Workforce studies and industry leaders agree that 70 percent of the workforce will need more than a high school diploma to meet employment needs by the year 2025. Many industries are already demanding these skills and understanding the inancial aid process, and completing the FAFSA form is a way to help students remove the inancial barriers and bridge the gap between the career they want and the cost of the required education or training. The FAFSA form can help

Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Annual Policyholders

BOARD MEETING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 1:30 PM Schleswig Community Building

Ida County Courier

712.364.3131

students unlock millions of dollars in grants and scholarships with data showing that students have an 85 percent chance of being awarded inancial aid by simply completing the form, yet many don’t take advantage of this free money. In fact, nationally more than $2.8 billion in grants and scholarships – money that doesn’t have to be repaid - went unclaimed in the 2015-16 school year. During the same time frame, Iowans left nearly $25 million on the table by not completing the form. During the seminar, families will learn about iling the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a free form available from the U.S. Department of Education via fafsa.ed.gov. Although professional assistance is not necessary to ile the form, ICAN’s FAFSA Ready Iowa initiative offers free completion assistance in iling the FAFSA to help reduce confusion and can ensure accuracy. For more information about the seminar, students and parents should contact Hayley Heims at North Star Community Credit Union by calling (712) 225-5731 or e-mailing hayleyh@nsccu.org.

Schleswig, Iowa

All policyholders welcome

Form JDS1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED BUDGET

Iowa Department of Management EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION NAME:

Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Ida County Emergency Management Commission The Emergency Management Commission of the above-named County will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2017/2018 budget as follows: Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location: 02-21-2017 6:30 Battle Creek Community Center At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of receipts and expenditures on file with the County Coordinator. Copies of the supplemental budget detail will be furnished upon request. County Coordinator Telephone Number: County Coordinator Name:

City of Galva FEBRUARY 1, 2017 The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Bloyer, Freese, Goettsch, Schossow. Absent: Wiese. Guests: Daniel Bloyer. Motion by Freese, second by Schossow approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. REPLACEMENT OF ANHYDROUS TANKS @ ROD’S FERTILIZER EAST PLANT – Following discussion, motion by Freese second by Schossow to approve the change out of the tanks. All ayes. Motion carried. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: •Sunday Liquor License for Brenda Segebart – motion Freese, second by Schossow to approve the application for Sunday Liquor Sales. All ayes. Motion Carried. •Maintenance work at the Sewer Plant There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Freese second by Schossow. Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

At a time when the job market demands a more skilled workforce, more high school students are being encouraged to pursue additional education and training beyond high school. While the job market demands higher skills and credentials, family pocketbooks and budgets are stretched to their limits. Understanding the inancial aid process is the irst step in creating a plan to pay for college. To help its juniors, seniors and parents, O-A/ BC-IG and the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) are holding a inancial aid seminar on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at O-A/BC-IG High School. “ICAN is dedicated to helping Iowa students reach their post high school goals through programs and seminars that relieve the anxiety and confusion that often comes with the college process and we are proud to be a partner in this important work,” says Jeff Hayes, president/CEO, North Star Community Credit Union. “Our support will enable students – and their parents – to have access to critical college planning and inancial aid information and resources, along with expert

Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing To: RUSTY STOUT and any putative fathers You are hereby notified that a Review/Permanency hearing is scheduled in the Child in Need of Assistance proceedings, Case Number JVJV001176, involving M.G. and Case Number JVJV001177, involving M.G. A Review / Permanency hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at the Ida County Courthouse. You are further notified that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected. This case has been filed in a County that uses electronic filing. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of filing and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the Court. Published by: Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer Ida County Attorney 401 Moorehead Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445

712-364-2533

Edward Sohm PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE:

Actual

Estimated

Proposed

FYE

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2017

June 30, 2018

78,105

69,249

46,496

REVENUES: County Contribution

17,083

17,349

Other Revenues

39,422

39,328

54,528

Total Revenues (2+3)

56,505

56,677

71,877

Administration and Operations

63,227

69,430

66,869

Capital Outlays

2,134

10,000

40,000

Total Expenditures (5+6)

65,361

79,430

106,869

Total Ending Fund Balance

69,249

46,496

11,504

EXPENDITURES:

PUBLIC NOTICE Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing To: AARON PEREZ To: MICHAEL GRASTY and any putative fathers You are hereby notified that a Review/Permanency hearing is scheduled in the Child in Need of Assistance proceedings, Case Number JVJV001176, involving M.G. and Case Number JVJV001177, involving M.G. A Review/ Permanency hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at the Ida County Courthouse. You are further notified that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected. This case has been filed in a County that uses electronic filing. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of filing and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the Court. Published by: Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer Ida County Attorney 401 Moorehead Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445

Form E911-1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET

Iowa Department of Management JOINT E911 SERVICE BOARD:

Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Ida County E911 Service Board The E911 Service Board of the above named jurisdiction will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget as follows: Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location: 02/21/2017 6:00 PM Battle Creek Community Center At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of budgeted receipts and expenditures on file with the E911 Service Board Secretary. Copies of the Supplemental Budget Detail (Schedule E911-3.1 and E911-3.2) will be furnished upon request. E911 Service Board Contact Telephone Number: E911 Service Board Contact Name: 712-364-2533 A FUND (Use Whole Dollars) 1. Surcharge Fund 2. Operating Fund 3. TOTAL

FYE 6-30-16 Actual 212,976 0 212,976

Edward Sohm PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY B C D E F G H Expenditures Estimated Estimated Ending Fund Beginning Fund Estimated Balance Balance Other Transfers FYE 6-30-17 FYE 6-30-18 Transfers Out Receipts In Re-Estimated Proposed June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 270,072 270,665 179,165 208,530 201,300 0 4,000 46 4,036 10 270,072 274,665 0 179,211 212,566 201,310 0

OWNER OPERATORS WANTED $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

ZERO DOWN LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM

CALL 866-329-6076 | www.Drive4Red.com

I Estimated Amount To Be Raised By Surcharge 40,000 40,000

TSI & SWIFAC ARE HIRING TSI is hiring LMHC and LISW to provide mental health therapy, CADC to provide substance abuse tx, behavioral health interventionist which requires a 4 year degree. Also hiring HCBS support workers for skill and respite which requires a high school diploma or GED. SWIFAC is hiring family, safety, risk, permanency workers which requires a 4 year degree. Please email resumes to pamelasiouxcity@aol.com

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Alternative

Photo Submitted

Robotics finish: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School robotics team traveled to Omaha on Jan. 28 for a robotics competition. According to Coach Susan Maass, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the robot had a few mechanical issues on Saturday, so the team didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do as well as they did at the last competition.â&#x20AC;? The team competed in their final competition on Feb. 4 in Council Bluffs and worked to fix the issues so they could be more competitive. Pictured are team members Amanda Gunderson and Ellie Dierson.

by Fritz Groszkruger A subtle destroyer of the human spirit I lived in Oakland in the early 1970s. I loved the working class feel there. Across the bay was Sissy-town. In Oakland, a late model car was usually passing through to the suburbs, and almost every car had a Raidersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sticker in the back window. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a car, unless I was subbing for Tony, delivering the Sunday Tribune in his Rambler American. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d start deliveries at three in the morning, and it gave me a different view of the city than when people were awake. Oakland had well-kept cottages dwarfed by abandoned warehouses, neighborhood bars with passed-out patrons, stucco apartment buildings with padlocked doors. It was a time of transition. The dockworkers and factory workers tended their white picket fences and gardens like they were their own, because they were. But, a block away from my place was Oakland Tech High School, where Huey P. Newton, founder of the Black Panther Party, went to school. To him, ownership of property meant you were exploitative of the masses. The productive middle class family was having its children stolen for the good of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the people.â&#x20AC;? Gratefulness for a meaningful life was being replaced by resentment and hate. Instead of appreciating employment that enabled the middle class to have creature comforts that were the envy of the rest of the world, employers

Social Security Social Security celebrates Black History Month by Brian DeMoss Social Security District Manager Spencer/Storm Lake Throughout February, we honor African Americans by celebrating Black History Month. Created in 1926, this event coincides with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12 and Frederick Douglass on Feb. 14. African American communities have celebrated these birthdays together for more than a century. Honoring our shared history and re lecting on the past is one way we can remember that in America, we believe in freedom and democracy for all. Another shared belief is that we all deserve a comfortable retirement, free of economic hardship. This is part of securing today and tomorrow. Social Security has the tools to help you plan for your retirement and to apply for bene its online. We also provide disability bene its to individuals with medical

conditions that prevent them from working. If the disabled individual has dependent family members, they can also receive payments. If you or anyone you know is disabled, they may qualify for disability bene its. Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a one-in-four chance of becoming disabled before reaching full retirement age. You can see if you meet our strict de inition of disabled and apply for disability bene its at www.socialsecurity. gov/disabilityssi/apply.html. Widows, widowers and their dependent children may be eligible for Social Security survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bene its. Social Security helps by providing income for the families of workers who die. In fact, 98 of every 100 children could get bene its if a working parent dies. And Social Security pays more bene its to children than any other federal program. You can learn more about Social Security survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bene its at www. socialsecurity.gov/survivors.

ODEBOLT SPECIALTY CARE IS NOW HIRING: Come join our team at Odebolt Specialty Care: â&#x20AC;˘ FT Social Services/Activity Coordinator

New starting wage plus experience increase, generous anniversary bonus, employee referral bonus, benefits & much more. Apply online or in person!

Odebolt Specialty Care Nancy Snyder, Administrator Jill Grote, Business Office Manager

712.668.4867 jgrote@careinitiatives.org www.careinitiatives.org AA/EOE Disability & Vets Not for Profit

Do you have a newborn baby in your family?

Birth Announcements are FREE! Ida County Courier & Reminder 214 Main St., Ida Grove â&#x20AC;˘ 712.364.3131

Honoring each other begins with fair and equal treatment. Social Security guarantees that, if you pay into the system, you will have the same bene its as everyone else according to your earnings record. This Black History Month, we want to make sure our diverse nation is covered and that no one is left out of the bene its they deserve. We are with you through lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey. Get to know your Social Security. Visit us at https://www.ssa.gov/ people/africanamericans/.

were viewed as something akin to slave owners. These changes were not limited to working families. The socialistic view of the world has permeated our entire culture in such a way that it is not even recognized as the thievery that it is. In fact, it is widely accepted that we have an obligation to contribute to the common good without expecting direct compensation. Employers and politicians constantly remind us about the lack of skilled workers. Okay, so you have a worker. He has no skills. Whose responsibility is it to add the skills to that worker? Public junior colleges and trade schools are trotted out as examples of ways to provide skilled workers for these companies, with no regard at all for who pays for them. Without a right to refusal to pay, we cannot blame capitalism for failure, because it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist. Funding these programs through taxation has a much more destructive side than the fact that they are theft, a violation of the Ten Commandments. They set a dangerous precedent that our property is not entirely ours. This precedent is behind the proliferation of such things as soaring murder rates in cities, rising energy costs due to government subsidies of inefficient energy sources like wind and terrorist attacks as blowback from interventionist foreign policy. Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that for a broad rage of unintended consequences? But, they can all

See a photo in the paper or online you want to hang on your wall? Give us a call at the Ida County

Courier & Reminder

712.364 .3131

be traced back to the fact that the funds were confiscated from people who would never have spent it that way, if given the choice. Anyone who knows me knows that I am no fan of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. And, I have no idea why he proceeded with the policies that contradict what he said in his State of the Union address of 1935. But, these are wise words that have been proven correct by 80 years of experience: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lessons of history, confirmed by evidence immediately before me, show conclusively that continued dependence on relief induces a spiritual and moral disintegration fundamentally destructive to the national fiber. To dole out relief in this way is to administer a narcotic, a subtle destroyer of the human spirit. It is inimical to the dictates of sound policy. It is a violation of the traditions of America.â&#x20AC;? Any comments concerning this article are welcome as a letter or to me at 4selfgovernment@ gmail.com. You can also visit the blog for more at www. alternativebyfritz.com.

BUY IT S E LL I T D N IT I F

AUTOMOBILES HOMES RENTALS SALES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES & MORE

The local source for everything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking.

Ida County Courier

712.364.3131

The Ida County Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association would like to thank the following for their contribution to the success of our 2017 banquet.

Special Thanks to : Meal S[ponsors:

Anthon Vet Clinic Barry Motors Berne Co-op Boling Seeds Bresnahan Well Drilling & Repair Channel Seeds-Mike Vondrak Circle B Spreading/Circle B Feeders Community Bank CPS-Roger Frank Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ag Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Craig Ehlers & Grant Else Customized Cattle Solutionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Steve Hansen Danbury CPS Danbury GFG Edward Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Doug Schmidt Engel Agri Sales First State Bank Flint Hills Resources GCC Concrete Alliance Heritage Bank Hoffman Agency

Ida Bowl Ida County Farm Bureau Jeff Cronin Trucking Johnson Propane Landus Cooperative Lytton Farm Equipment Noteboom Implement Padavich Ag Supply Prairie Livestock Supply Quad County Corn Processors Riessen Seeds-Jolene Riessen Rodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fertilizer Sexton Oil Company Standard Concrete Syngenta Seedsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kent Dittmer Terry Nielsen Insurance Thompson-Stracke Implementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vermeer Dealer United Bank of Iowa Valley Vet Center Vetter Equipment

How You Can Avoid

7 Costly Mistakes if

Hurt at Work Each year thousands of Iowans are hurt at work, but many fail to learn the Injured Workers Bill of Rights which includes: 1. Payment of Mileage at $.54 per mile 2. Money for Permanent Disability 3. 2nd Medical Opinion in Admitted Claims. . . . A Bold New Book reveals your other rights, exposes insurance company secrets and much more. The book is being offered to you at no cost because since 1997, Iowa Work Injury Attorney Corey Walker has seen the consequences of clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s costly mistakes. If you or a loved one have been hurt at work and do not have an attorney claim your copy (while supplies last) Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 311 (24 Hour Recording) or go to www.IowaWorkInjury.com. GuaranteeCorey stands behind his book and if you do not learn at least one thing call us and we will donate $1,000 to your charity of choice.

The City of Sigourney, a community of 2,059 in Southeast Iowa, is

All applicants must meet Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

!!!

"# !!! $

% % & '!! ( )

Iowa 52591, 641-622-3080 or at sigpoliceadmin@iowatelecom. net

no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 17th, 2017. %

* *

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Ida County Courier

From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Jan. 26 Of icers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, one alarm call and one call to talk to an of icer. 1:52 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of Circle Drive for fall 5:32 a.m.: Assisted outside agency on Highway 20 3:25 p.m.: Civil paper service at the Ida County Courthouse 4:47 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Main Street 4:56 p.m.: Accident reported on German Avenue, damages only 5:08 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 500 block of Elm Street 6:45 p.m.: Probation check in the 100 block of Warren Street 7:12 p.m.: Probation check in the 500 block of Circle Drive 7:41 p.m.: Probation check in the 700 block of First Street 8:12 p.m.: Probation check in the 200 block of Seventh Street Friday, Jan. 27 Of icers received 25 calls for service. Among the calls were one traf ic stop, four calls for jail activity, one 911 transfer and one 911 wrong number. 2:12 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 200 block of Lubeck Street 2:28 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Hamburg Street 5:26 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 59 near 280th Street 5:59 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Court Street near West Fifth Street 9:23 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Morningside Healthcare Community for breathing problems 9:30 a.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse 9:57 a.m.: Structure ire reported by alarm in the 500 block of Second Street 10:42 a.m.: Animal complaint from the 600 block of Willow Street 11:38 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:29 p.m.: Sex offender registry check at the Ida County Courthouse 2:04 p.m.: Sex offender registry check at the Ida County Courthouse 2:22 p.m.: Assisted with urinalysis testing 2:43 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 3:05 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 400 block of Burns Street 4:40 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:41 p.m.: Report of harassment/threats from the 100 block of Green Street 4:59 p.m.: Road hazard reported to the Ida County Courthouse 6:24 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 Saturday, Jan. 28 Of icers received 31 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops, one 911 transfer, one 911 wrong number, two calls for jail activity and one abandoned 911 call. 2:18 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Maple Street 2:25 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Second Street 4:17 a.m.: Welfare check requested on German Avenue 5:15 a.m.: Assault reported from the 400 block of Quimby Street 5:18 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Morningside Healthcare Community 8:39 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 10:30 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 5100 block of 280th Street 11:01 a.m.: Animal complaint from the 700 block of Second Street 11:09 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on 230th Street 11:22 a.m.: Report of child abuse/neglect from the 600 block of Quimby Street 12:28 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:33 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Crawford Street 1:36 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Crawford Street 3:13 p.m.: Health and safety check requested

4:56 p.m.: Welfare check requested 6:38 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 175 near Buchanan Avenue 7:30 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Brady Avenue 8:49 p.m.: Accident reported in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive, damages only 9:51 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of Second Street Sunday, Jan. 29 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, three calls for jail activity, two 911 transfers and one abandoned 911 call. 12:28 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 5400 block of Highway 20 12:55 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 600 block of Burns Street 1:05 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer, committal 5:22 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Kiel Street near Elm Street 8:31 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Highway 59 9:29 a.m.: Vacation watch requested 9:40 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 10:59 a.m.: Sex offender registry check at the Ida County Courthouse 11:18 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 1400 block of Landmark Avenue 2:24 p.m.: Report of threats from the 300 block of Taylor Street 2:27 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer, report of a suspicious person/activity in the 800 block of Second Street 3:44 p.m.: Controlled burn reported on German Avenue 4:10 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 5:34 p.m.: Assistance given at the Ida County Courthouse Monday, Jan. 30 Of icers received 35 calls for service. Among the calls were nine traf ic stops, two 911 transfers, one call for jail activity and one welfare check requested. 2:10 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 500 block of Walnut Street 2:45 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Maple Street 7:06 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:16 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:27 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at VT Industries for heart/chest pain 8:32 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:50 a.m.: Report of fraud/scam from the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive 9:38 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Green Street 9:44 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of State Highway 175 11 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 400 block of Second Street 11:02 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 600 block of First Street 11:16 a.m.: Report of vandalism in the 3300 block of Keystone Avenue 12:59 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:05 p.m.: Sex offender registry check at the Ida County Courthouse 3:11 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:14 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:21 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 5100 block of 265th Street 4:56 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Green Street 5:01 p.m.: Medical assitance requested in the 200 block of Lubeck Street 5:18 p.m.: Assisted with urinalysis testing 8:30 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Main Street 9:04 p.m.: Warrant check in the 400 block of Mueller Street Tuesday, Jan. 31 Of icers received 27 calls for

service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, one alarm call, one 911 wrong number and one abandoned 911 call. 2:07 a.m.: Carbon monoxide/ smoke/ ire alarm call in the 800 block of Main Street, criminal mischief reported 6:04 a.m.: Assisted outside agency in the 2000 block of Carriage Avenue 8 a.m.: Traf ic control/escort requested for funeral services 8:44 a.m.: Non-medical transport 9:05 a.m.: Report of fraud/ scam in the 5800 block of 170th Street 9:17 a.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse, arrest made 11:25 a.m.: Burglary reported in the 600 block of First Street 11:26 a.m.: Jail activity 2:01 p.m.: Emergency transport 3:54 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 6:24 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 7:14 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Crawford Street 9:01 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 9:21 p.m.: Attempt to locate, arrest made 10:03 p.m.: Welfare check requested 10:31 p.m.: Report of harassment/threats from the 100 block of Maple Street 10:38 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 300 block of Railroad Street Wednesday, Feb. 1 Of icers received 22 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, one alarm call, and one welfare check requested. 12:15 a.m.: Report of driver license revoked, suspended in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 12:34 p.m.: Non-medical transport 5:48 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 800 block of First Street for fall 7:28 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 7:47 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 700 block of Main Street 8:22 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 8:51 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 700 block of Main Street 9:38 a.m.: Report of an abandoned vehicle in the 100 block of Main Street 12:17 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 100 block of King Street 1:41 p.m.: Non-medical transport 3:34 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 3:40 p.m.: Report of threats and weapons violation from the 600 block of Taylor Street 3:45 p.m.: Report of a prowler from the 100 block of Maple Street 5:39 p.m.: Civil dispute reported in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 6:04 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 6200 block of Highway 175 11:32 p.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse.

Photo Submitted

STEM tour: Members of the BC-IG Elementary School’s third grade science enrichment students had the opportunity to visit Byron Originals in Ida Grove on Feb. 2. Ryan Godbersen of Byron Originals discussed several of the models in their showroom and the functions of strategic parts on a plane that allow flight. He shared video clips of the Aviation Expo that was held in Ida Grove and gave the students model gliders to assemble and fly. Throughout the project, students become “flight design engineers” and are currently in the process of creating FPG-9 gliders made of foam plates and will continue experimenting with various styles of paper airplanes.

HELP WANTED Schaller-Crestland Community School District has an immediate opening for a head cook/food service director. This would be a 12 month contract, 8 hours daily. Responsibilities include rules and regulations of the food service program. Understanding USDA requirements preferred. Record keeping and computer skills involved. Bene ts negotiable. Applications available in either Schaller or Early school locations. EOE/AA

Contact our staﬀ via e-mail Ida County Courier & Reminder staff may be contacted directly at their desks:

Ryan Harvey Publisher ryanharvey.map@gmail.com

Karla Meier Marketing Representative nwiasales@midamericapub.com

Amy R. Forbes Office Manager idacourier@frontiernet.net

Deb Loger News Reporter/Photographer deb.idacounty.map@gmail.com

Bethany Jones News Reporter/Photographer bethanyjones.map@gmail.com

Mike Thornhill Sports Editor/Photographer sports.idacounty.map@gmail.com

Peggy Peters Circulation/Classifieds peg.idacounty.map@gmail.com

Jenny Seuntjens

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - 29th Annual Ida County Pheasants Forever Banquet A FUN evening filled with several great raffles, live and silent auction items. Lots of Door Prizes given away for all sponsors, members, ladies and tailfeathers.

Saturday, March 25 Skate Palace, Ida Grove

Toast & Boast - 5:00 to 7:00 pm Dinner - 5:30 to 7:30 pm at your leisure Raffles - 7:15 pm Auction - 8:00 pm

Composition

Pre-Banquet

idadesign.map@gmail.com

WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION RAFFLE

Becky Bruning Composition idagraphics.map@gmail.com

– GRAND PRIZE –

Palace Resorts, Cancun, Mexico (inc. 4 people, 7 days, airfare, lodging, all inclusive beverages & meals)

or $5,000 CASH (Sponsored in part by GOMACO Corporation)

Schleswig Community School

KINDERGARTEN

ROUND-UP

FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Meeting with Parents Only 6:30 p.m. If your child will be ive years old by September 15, 2017, he/she will be eligible to attend kindergarten. Please call the school at (712) 676-3313 with your child’s name, birthdate, parent’s name, e-mail, and mailing address. (Let us know if you would like childcare!)

RAFFLE TICKETS: $20 each or 3 for $50 Drawing at the Banquet #2: Remington 1187 Sportsman #3: Mossberg Silver Reserve #4: Henry Golden Boy .22 #5: Savage 93 .17hmr #6: Ruger 10/22 Mannlicher • Special Tailfeather Drawing for #2 Remington Youth 870’s (Donated by the Don Knop Families) For every 100 tickets sold over 600, another gun will be added to the prize list. This will keep your chances at 1 to 100 to win!

Tickets Available NOW from any board member: Caleb Christensen, Justin Kinney, Markenna Janssen, Josh & Paige Alesch, Sam Bennett, Jesse Bremer, Grant Else, Mason Fleenor, Gaylen Freese, Harold Freese, Adam Hemer, Eric Hemer, Jerry Jensen, Marc Lansink, Josh Lansink, Paul Larson, Lorne Miller, Wayne Nielsen, Grant Patera, Jim Redenius, Rex Reisdorph, Randy Rohlk, Clint Schug, Levi Schug, Steve Schug, Chad Sharkey, Dan Skirvin, Kyle Sloss, Adam Swanger, Brian Wolterman

Thanks to all who contribute in any way to make this a successful event!

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

CLASSIFIEDS

Deadline for Classified ads - Friday 3 pm (Excludes Holidays)

Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: How a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life can change by getting sick one day & going to the hospital. From the hospital, our terriďŹ c kids, Doneta & Doug, took over my chores. They had Peg & help move us up to Golden Horizons. A great place. Then Gunnar got sick & we want to thank the ambulance crew to get him to the hospital, where he passed away Dec. 26. My kids took over with everything. All the people in ER, the Drs: Veltri, Joey, Luft, for all they did. To Josh & Christie for all the help in preparing for the funeral. My two, Doneta & Doug, dod so much. I want to thank Peggy, Doug & Beau for their hospitality of putting up family & always having a place to come & eat. Thanks to Ginger for helping out. We want to thank each & every one for your many cards, hugs, great words, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, memorials, angels & the one card someone forgot to sign. We want to thank Barb for the good food & all the women of the church for helping and providing food. Most of all, we want to thank Pastor Winterrowd for the beautiful service he gave. Thanks to Trisha for the songs & Geraldine for the music. Thanks to all the pallbearers; it was so cold. I want to thank all my grandchildren & great-grandchildren for taking time off work many days. Thanks, Tim & Deb, for taking over NAPA while Doug was helping me, & Donetaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work place. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have done it without my angels, Doneta & Doug. Also, thanks to Steve, my son-in-law, for all his part in helping out. Just remember to cherish every healthy day, for the next day may change your life, like mine. God bless each & every one for what you have done for me & my family. Betty Hanson Steve, Doneta Sheena, Steph & Braden Doug, Peg, Beau & Ginger & Family

For Sale FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-3652560. 6-1t/crags

THANK YOU: The family of Mardell â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mardiâ&#x20AC;? Kurtz would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to our wonderful community of family & friends. Whether it was a prayer you said, a hug you gave us, a memorial or a special dish you prepared, we so appreciate all the love & support that has surrounded us, especially Dad. God bless you! Merle Kurtz Gary & Cheri Kurtz Donavon & Nancy Noe Bob & Nancy Kurtz Wes & Jane Teal Paul & Sherry Kurtz-Anderson 6-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thank you to my family & friends for everything after my cancer surgery on Dec. 6. To my Morningside girls for the casserole dishes & basket of food & gifts. Also, to the Christmas elves for the generous gift; it was greatly appreciated. And, to my friends who brought gifts & visited. A big thanks for all the prayers (they worked) & to Pastor Viggers for his visits. Kathy Ladwig 6-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank for all the relatives & friends who attended Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visitation. Also, thank you to Hospice & the doctors who took care of him. Ellen Steuk 6-1t/cra

Even vents GUYS: Looking for a special gift for your gal? I have jewelry, perfume & other gift items on hand. I will gift wrap & include a small box of candy. Stop in at BC Bakery & CafĂŠ Tuesday-Friday, Feb. 7-10, & Monday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (extended hours) for that Special Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Gift! 5-2t/cra* NOTICE: Old Man Winter is coming. Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling. 712365-4740. 41-tfc/cra

Help lp Want W nted HELP WANTED: Class A CDL drivers/tankers. Great pay, home weekends & beneďŹ ts! Potential of $60,000-plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915, ext. 16. www.qlf.com. 6-1t/cra(INCN)* NOW HIRING: OfďŹ ce Assistant/Christian Education Coordinator: 35 hrs./ week with seasonal ďŹ&#x201A;uctuations to 40 hrs./week. Will provide secretarial assistance to the church & coordinate & facilitate education classes & activities for youth of all ages. Must be able to work independently. Could start immediately. See www.uccschleswig.org for full job descriptions. Submit rĂŠsumĂŠ for the combined position to: Schleswig United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 10, Schleswig, IA 51461. Positions will remain open until ďŹ lled. 5-2t/cra DRIVERS CDL-A: Sign-on bonus! Vacation! 401k & MORE! Regional & OTR. Universetruck.com. 866-958-7825. 6-4t/cra* HELP WANTED: Seasonal Positions Available: City of Holstein. Swimming pool manager, assistant swimming pool manager & lifeguards. Employment will run approximately Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Labor Day. Applications can be obtained at & returned to: Holstein City Hall, 119 S. Main Street. Applications are due February 22. Call 712-368-4898 for more information. EOE. 6-1t/cra BANK BOOKKEEPER: United Bank of Iowa is taking applications for a full-time bookkeeper for our bank in Ida Grove. Must have basic understanding of debits & credits, be able to work accurately, enjoy a customer service/sales environment & have a satisfactory background check, including credit history. Apply online at www.unitedbk.com, click on the Careers located in the upper right corner & follow the instructions. Application deadline is Sunday, February 12, 2017. EOE/Minority/ Female/Disability/Veteran. 6-1t/cra

Notic tices

WANTED: Family Advocate for Ida County. Position is based in Ida Grove. 40 hours per week mid-August through May. 16 hours per week June through mid-August. Eligible for beneďŹ ts, including IPERS. For more information & to apply online, please visit www.midsioux.org. 1-800859-2025. An Equal Opportunity Employer. 6-2t/cra INVENTORY/QC/COMPLIANCE: Part-time opening at Century Nutritionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ida Grove feed mill. Duties include: inventory management, ordering & receiving ingredients, sampling, updating & maintaining feed tags & formulas, administering QC program, FDA paperwork & other ofďŹ ce duties as time allows. This position would also help the ofďŹ ce manager with tassk & ďŹ ll in when there are absences. Detailedoriented personality is a must! This position may turn into a full-time position within 3-4 months. This is a new position for Century & it is expected that the work hours would likely be 10-2:00, or as decided by ofďŹ ce management of what works best. Pay would start at $13 per hour & up to $14/hour after 90 days upon a successful review. Merit raises will occur thereafter. To apply, please stop at our ofďŹ ce at to apply: 201 Jacobs Ave, Ida Grove, Iowa. Or call 712-364-2224 or/email your resume to: ofďŹ ce@centurynutritioninc.com. 6-4t/cra

Garage ge Sale S le DOSE GARAGE SALE: 3 days. Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, February 9, 8-5. Friday, February 10, 8-5. Saturday, February 11, 8-12. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve added lots of stuff since last sale, so be sure to stop in & see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new. Also, last chance at Valentine items. Always something new in clothing, crafts, collectibles, tools, books, movies, household, bedding & a whole lot more. 6-1t/crags

FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges. Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ida Grove. 6-3t/cra

FOR SALE: Water heater, home furnaces, LB White heaters, Infra-Red Tube Shop heaters. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740. 41-tfc/cra

NOTICE: Have High RADON in your home? Surgeon Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warning: Radon causes lung cancer. Contact Nulle Construction, state licensed. Ph. 712-364-3571. FREE estimates. 6-1t/crags THE PAMPERED POOCH: Dog grooming & boarding. 301 Taylor Street, Ida Grove (in alley behind Post OfďŹ ce). Ph. 712-3691678. Nikki Dausel, owner. 6-1t/cra 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 NOTICE: Call today to get your furnace & water heater cleaned & checked. Call Propane Hank @ 712-3654740. www.propanehank.com. 41-tfc/cra

Home Sweet Home!

Somerset Apartments in Holstein-offers one bedroom apartments for persons 55 years of age or older or persons with a disability. Utilities included and rent is based on 30% of gross annual income. Laundry room and off street parking available.

Please call 877.521.8750 or visit oakleafpm.com Equal Housing Opportunity

FOR RENT /&8 01&/*/(4 /08

(SFBU /FJHICPSIPPE /P 4NPLF /P 1FUT 1MFY 1MFY 1MFY #FE 'VMM #BUI

For Rent LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 6-1t/crags

NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 69 years. Ph. 712-364-2822. 4-tfc/crags

FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. Two-bedroom, onebath apartments. One furnished, one unfurnished. Ph. 712-3712577. 43-tfc/cra FOR RENT: Arthur apartments. One- & twobedroom. Ph. 712-830-3211. 5-4t/cra* FOR RENT: In Battle Creek. Two-bedroom for rent. Carport. No smoking in apartment. No pets. One-bedroom, second-ďŹ&#x201A;oor, 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

HELP WANTED One-time $500 Signing Bonus.* Jasper Pork, a 2,800 Head Swine Confinement Operation, is seeking a Full-time Animal Care Specialist. This position will be located in Holstein, IA. Previous industry experience helpful, but not required. Must be selfmotivated, hardworking and dependable. Competitive wages & benefits. Job duties include but not limited to: breeding, feeding and moving sows, administering vaccinations, delivering baby pigs, power washing and cleaning hog barn.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent, able to stand for long period of time, able to meet the physical demands of the position, must be able to pass background check.

Contact Connie at 515-395-1451 or email at connie@eastforkswine.com to request an application. *Certain requirements must be met.

FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. One, three-bedroom house. Two, three-bedroom apartments. Appliances included. Available now. Ph. 712-369-3663.

'PS NPSF EFUBJMT DBMM *EB (SPWF FOR RENT: Two-bedroom & four-bedroom homes in Ida Grove. All appliances included, plus a garage. In a nice neighborhood. Garden area. Ph. 712-369-9856. 5-2t/cra

50-tfc/cra

FOR RENT IN HOLSTEIN: Two, two-bedroom & one, onebedroom apartment. Gas heat & central air. Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator provided. No pets. Reference & deposit required. 712229-5717 or 712-368-2600.

HOUSE FOR RENT: Two-bedroom in Ida Grove. Garage. $450/month, plus deposit. No pets. Ph. 712-880-9973. 5-tfc FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Three-bedroom duplex. Garage. $425/month plus deposit. No pets. Ph. 712-880-9973. 5-tfc

51-tfc/cra

Deadline Friday 3 PM FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: One-bedroom apartments. No smoking & no pets. Contact Bev at 712-371-2367. 46-tfc/cra

ALL NEWS, DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED DVERTISING C in the Ida County Courier, Reminder & Green Saver Excludes Holidays

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Ida Grove Ambulance is looking for volunteers to join the service.

Potential volunteers who: â&#x20AC;˘ Are at least 19 years old â&#x20AC;˘ Live within 5 miles of Horn Memorial Hospital â&#x20AC;˘ Have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and clean background

can pick up an application from any crew member.

COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/ReďŹ nishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek. 131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE CertiďŹ ed I-car trained. 6-1t/cra

NOTICE: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank ďŹ lled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek. 32-tfc/cra

Check out the

Classifieds

for some real deals!

Call 712.364.3131 HELP WANTED

Schaller-Crestland Community School District has an immediate opening for a full-time school nurse. This would be a 184 day contract, 8 hours per day. Required to have an RN with a BSN and a current Iowa license. Preferred to have knowledge with: Public Health and Early Childhood. Interested applicants should stop at the district of ce in Schaller to pick up an application or call 712-275-4266. Position open until lled. EOE/AA

U GE HWinter Discounts

NOW is the

BEST TIME to get the

BEST DEALS on the

BEST BINS in the industry!!!

Give us a Call at

Lansink Repair & Hardware today for all your grain handling needs.

712-883-2437

City Administrator City of Ida Grove, IA Salary Range: Depending on Qualifications and Experience ($55-75,000) The City of Ida Grove (pop. 2,142) is looking for a City Administrator. Ida Grove is the county seat of Ida County, Iowa, an hour east of Sioux City and an hour and half northeast of Omaha. Ida Grove is the home to national and international industrial facilities, several banks, entrepreneurial businesses and a revitalized downtown. Ida Grove offers a hospital, airport, recreation center, golf and country club, excellent high school, 10k pedestrian trail, picturesque parks and land for commercial development. The City Administrator will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure all laws and ordinances are enforced as well as perform duties as assigned by the City Council. Other essential functions include planning, organizing, and administering services of the city. The development and execution of our cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic objectives and annual budget is critical. The five-person city council is looking for a community-oriented, team player. The ideal candidate will be able to think outside the box, plan ahead strategically, work in unison with the mayor, city council, city employees and community organizations and mentor city staff. A successful candidate must understand financials, budgets, revenues, projections and financial implications. A bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree is preferred or equivalent work experience and training. Candidates must possess a proven managerial, interpersonal and leadership skills to direct a community-focused team. Must live in (or have plan for relocating to) Ida Grove. Candidates must live our motto â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Living Forward, Giving Back.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Interested applicants can apply to: City of Ida Grove by dropping off or mailing rĂŠsumĂŠ to: 403 3rd St., Ida Grove, IA 51445 or emailing your rĂŠsumĂŠ to: rgoodman32@hotmail.com. Ida Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. RĂŠsumĂŠ due by February 28, 2017.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Ida County Courier

O-A/BC-IG Dance Night

oWhat’s YourM Presents

Superpower?

Courier Photos by Bethany Jones

Dance night: O-A/BC-IG High School dance team hosted its annual dance night on Jan. 28. Starting at the top, working clockwise–The high school dance team recognized its only senior, Riley Snyder. Snyder stands with her parents Grant and Jean Snyder. Patience Johnson and Aubree Zimmerman perform their 5 Star Dance and Tumbling Academy competition duet titled, “Amazing Grace.” The final act of the evening was the fan favorite co-ed dance titled, “Superpowers.” An O-A/BC-IG dance team member helps kids in preschool with their dance number called “Kryptonite.” O-A/BC-IG dance team performs “Starboy.” The Ridge View High School dance team performed a fun Harry Potter themed props routine. O-A/BC-IG middle school students took the stage to perform a routine called “Heroes.” O-A/BC-IG dance squad members perform the routine “What the Water Gave Me.”

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Courtney & Briaunna Ackerman

Hailey Ackerman

Parents: Dustin & Megan Ackerman

Grandparents: John & Linda Lansink; Michelle Ackerman Great Grandparents: Corky & Eileen Brookbank

Grandparents: Clyde & Lenn Brenner; Laurie & Larry Miller

Bentley Ryan Childers

Parents: Scott & Deanna Cranston

Bryce, Brantly & Bree Brenner Parents: Mark & Jerrica Brenner

Ellah Byers

Jerzy Byers

Avery Bresnahan

Parents: Darin Byers & Kami Byers

Adrienne Chase

Parents: Drew & Katie Bresnahan

Grandparents: Vic & Dana Olson; Larry & Joni Byers; Jay & Sandy Eason; Peggy Swanson

Grandparents: Jim & Judy Lichtenberg; Bob & Linda Chase

Grandparents: Steve & Lori Phillips; Rodney Ludwig; Julie Childers

Katie Forbes

Keeton Forbes

Owen Forbes

Parents: Mark & Amy Forbes

Grandparents: Doug & Sue Schultz; David & Donna Forbes

Brecken Lichtenberg

Parents: David & Linda Lichtenberg

Parents: Travis & April Lichtenberg

Grandparents: Ross & Deb Hoegh; Jerome & Becky Lichtenberg; Bruce & Marjean Hansen

Grandparents: Ron & Carol Bresnahan; John & Kathy Kallin

Nash Dean Drury

Clara Jo Fleenor

Atlee Forbes

Parents: Nathan & Alicia Drury

Parents: Stephanie & Jimmy Fleenor

Parents: Mark & Amy Forbes

Grandparents: Derek & Kristi Drury; Bob & Nancy Kurtz

Grandparents: Kerry & Deb Reinhart; Mason & Diane Fleenor

Grandparents: Doug & Sue Schultz; David & Donna Forbes

Rylan Jace Green

Parents: Nathan & Chelsey Jensen

Parents: Dan Forbes Grandparents: David & Donna Forbes

Sarah Forbes

Parents: Kevin & Traci Green Grandparents: Stanley & Joleen Nading; Mary Green

Grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Horton; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Speth; Mr. & Mrs. Bill Jensen Marla Juhl

Creighton Lichtenberg

Kingston Lichtenberg

Marley Lindberg

Parents: Chad Lichtenberg; Michael & Amanda Eason

Parents: Rory & Lyndsay Lindberg

Grandparents: Jim & Judy Lichtenberg Lyle Roth & Joey Wartig; Terry & Melanie Eason

Grandparents: Emil Hiykel & Sandy Hiykel; Rodney & Carole Lindberg Dawn & Carl Ulshafer

Brynlee Ann Lauerman Parents: Bridgett & Alex Lauerman Grandparents: Peggy & Kevin Christie

Grandparents: Rodney & Carole Lindberg; Jim & Judy Lichtenberg

Addison Livermore

Parents: Rachel Gander & Jeremy Luns

Parents: Tommy & Ashley Livermore

Ryker Ullrich

Samantha Wahl Parents: Matt & Amber Wahl

Grandparents: Dale & Sandy Ullrich; Milo & Mary Reik

Grandparents: Deb & Jerry Payne; June & Myron Wahl

Brennan & Korbin Pigott

Parents: Amanda & Tyler Maynard

Parents: Jared & Ashley Pigott

Ryleigh & Hudson Schaefer

Grandparents: Donna & Todd Messerole; John & Tracey Maynard

Grandparents: Dan & Kathy Kluver; Kenny & Mary Ann Newquist

Grandparents: Jon & Becky Pigott; Jay & Sue Hemer

Grandparents: Denise & Scott VanDusen

Parents: Abbie & Josh Schaefer

Prices P Pr ices Good d Febr February b uary 9 9-14 14

Orig. or Lime Cactus

6 Pack Bottles

Doing business without advertising is like having a party and forgetting the invitation list!

You are a party of one!

wedding d dd

CHOOSE FROM:

JANUARY ARY 2012

a special supplement to

NAME NEWSPAPER

PLANNER

2x2 • 2x3 • 2x6

Marketing Representative KARLA MEIER

Planning Checklist

Large Single Topping Pizza

La Large Specialty Pizza

Call Karla Meier at

712.364.3131 or 712.364.5100

Ad Deadline: Wed., Feb. 8 Publica on Date: Wed., Feb. 15

Michelob Ultra

6 Pack Bottles

Like us on Facebook 400 Moorehead Ave., Ida Grove, IA 51445

712.364.9804 OR 712.364.2723

Grandparents: Doris & The Late Everett Still

Bridal Guide

Broasted d Chicken • Donuts • Pizza and MUCH more!

+Tax & Dep

Beau Malcom Parents: Brian & Shelley Malcom

Parents: Jerry & Robyn Ullrich

Hadley Marie Newquist

+Tax & Dep

Ava Grace Luns

Great Grandparents: Duane & Shirley Druivenga

Parents: Nick & Lindsay Newquist

Chicken & Potatoes

Grandparents: Steve & Karen Cranston; Shirley & Verdean Bremer; The Late Roger Paulsen

Grandparents: Burl & Mary Gander; Rod & Mary Barclay

Miles Maynard

8 Piece

Brodie Cranston

Brinley Lichtenberg

Parents: Chad Lichtenberg; Michael & Amanda Eason

Stella Artois

Parents: Jillian Ludwig & Ryan Childers

Cade Jensen

Parents: Dan Forbes Grandparents: David & Donna Forbes

Parents: Gary & Dawn Chase

Honeymoon Options Apparel & Accessories Flowers & Invitations Favors & Table Centerpieces Salon Services Reception Halls Destination Weddings Photography, Videography Writing Vows Wedding Bands, DJs Limo Services

nwiasales@midamericapub.com SAMPLE

712.364.3131 Cell: 712.364.5100

Ida County Courier

214 Main ain St., P.O. Box 249, 49

-3131 31331 313

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Ida County Courier

Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Bruce and Renee Lundt, quit claim deed to Marc and Lana Lundt, SW ¼, Section 35, T-89-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Robert and Jeanette Todd, warranty deed to Zachary Collins and Tasha Sharkey, a tract of land in the NWfr ¼ NW ¼, Section 3, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Benning Farms, warranty deed to Kelby and Joy Wulf, a one-half interest and to Kevin and Karen Wulf, a one-half interest in the N ½ N ½ SE ¼, Section 26, T-89-N, R-40-W, Ida County. Lon and Tyann Juelfs, warranty deed to Austin and Karissa Drey, Lot 10, Block 1, Battle Creek. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court office, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office. Traffic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov.

Traffic charges Speeding Roosevelt Hardy Jr., Waterloo; Lukengo Lukengo, North Sioux City, S.D., James Turner, Anthon; Uriel Salcido, Storm Lake; Jada Houska, Rapid City, S.D.; Justin Janssen, Crofton, Neb.; Danielle Yusten, Watertown, S.D.; Ross Rydberg, Overland Park, Kan.; Sandra Kruse, Alta; Jarod Shanks, Spencer; Clinton Mason, Sioux City; Randal Schechinger, Manilla; Tyler Yelk, Vermillion, S.D. Other Troy Hagberg, Aurelia, driving while license under suspension. Chad Gloede, Mapleton, open container—passenger. Lukengo Lukengo, North Sioux City, S.D., no valid driver’s license. Kaylee McDowall, Danbury, registration violation. Schuyler Rilling, Moville, operation without registration card or plate. Toriano Lange, Kiron, seat belt. Criminal Gregory Forrest, Des Moines, contempt—violation of a no

contact order, seven days in jail. Todd Hummel, Cushing, contempt—failure to pay fine (third degree burglary), 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered. Judgments and Liens Against Jeremy Bainbridge, in favor AAA Collections. Against Barbara and Keith Blum, in favor of LF Noll, Inc. Against Ellissa and Jonathan Bruns, in favor of Hauge Associates. Against Jesse Villa Huerta, in favor of Kylea Vanzweden. Against Kiya Lewis, in favor of Dennis Walker. Against Melissa Schwade, in favor of Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church vandalized, arrests made The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office made three arrests on Jan. 31 following a joint investigation with the Woodbury County Sheriff ’s Office into vandalism at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove, an attempted burglary at Sparky’s in Battle Creek and a burglary in progress at the C Shop in Danbury. The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office arrested Trenton Lee Matthews, 19, of Danbury and charged him with attempted burglary for an incident that occurred at Sparky’s in Battle Creek and with criminal mischief in the third degree and trespass for an incident that occurred at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. The same charges were filed against two Danbury juveniles who were also involved. Woodbury County deputies were dispatched to a burglary in progress at the C Shop in Danbury at 4:58 a.m. An employee of the C Shop was arriving at work, and an employee of CHN Garbage Services

picking up garbage at the business found two subjects inside the building. Three subjects fled with a bank bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash, checks and receipts. Descriptions of the subjects and their vehicle were broadcast and, shortly thereafter, they were located in Ida Grove and taken into custody by the Ida County Sheriff ’s Office. Ida County and Woodbury County deputies executed a search warrant in Ida Grove in connection with the Danbury incident in the early afternoon of Jan. 31 and items connected to the Danbury incident were recovered and seized by the Woodbury County Sheriff ’s Office. Later in the day, the Ida County Sheriff ’s Office arrested and charged Troy Joseph Gordon, 21, of Battle Creek and Kathleen Nicole Wagenaar, 19, of Holstein with criminal mischief in the third degree and trespassing.

Brush fire The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to a brush ire Feb. 2 at 2:57 p.m. at 3183 Dodge Ave. The ire was the result of a garbage ire getting out of control. The department was at the scene an hour.

Winter road condi ons lead to several accidents The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on 13 accidents reported in January. All accident information is taken from the investigating of icer’s report. On Jan. 1 at 11:17 p.m., Charles Theodore Montgomery, 33, of Carroll was involved in an accident at Second and Main Streets in Galva. According to the report, he was eluding law enforcement, attempted a right turn and ran into a truck that was legally parked on the north side of the roadway. There was $5,000 damage to Montgomery’s 2001 Mercury and $5,000 to the legally parked 2004 Ford. On Jan. 9 at 9:18 a.m., Nicole Marie Soenen, 29, of Rockwell City and Brian Lee Chaf in, 58, of Cherokee were involved in an accident at the intersection of Highways 20 and 59 in Holstein. According to the report, Soenen was westbound on Highway 20 and Chaf in was southbound on Highway 59. Soenen failed to see the Soenen vehicle as he pulled out onto the highway. There was $3,000 damage to Soenen’s 2010 Lincoln and $1,000 damage to Chaf in’s 2006 Dodge. On Jan. 10 at 6:30 a.m., Carrie Catherine Arens, 40, of Ida Grove was northbound on Barnes Street in Ida Grove. Due to icy road conditions, she lost traction and slid into a legally parked vehicle. There was $250 damage to Arens’ 2014 Jeep and $500 damage to the 2011 Kia. On Jan. 10 at 11:04 a.m., Patrick Arnold Coffey, 52, of Thorn Hill, Tenn., was entering the parking lot of the Holstein Travel Center and due to weather conditions slid into a parked vehicle. There was $2,000 damage to Coffey’s 2017 Freightliner and $3,500 damage to a 2006 International semi tractor/ trailer. On Jan. 11 at 8 a.m., Loren Lee Movall, 63, of Storm Lake was westbound on Highway 20 near Noble Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle due to icy road

conditions. The vehicle crossed the centerline into the opposing lane of traf ic turning 180 degrees before entering the south ditch rolling on its top. There was $10,000 damage to his 2005 Toyota. On Jan. 11 at 3:36 p.m., Alexia Marie-Elise Thomas, 18, of Ida Grove was attempting to make a left turn onto Ash Drive in Ida Grove, lost control due to icy road conditions, left the roadway and struck a speed limit sign. There was $1,200 damage to her 2004 Chevrolet and $100 damage to the City of Ida Grove speed limit sign. On Jan. 12 at 2:53 p.m., Kenneth Ray Morrison, 69, of Sioux City was northbound on L51 near 250th Street when he hit a patch of ice on the roadway and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle slid off the road and entered the ditch. There was $2,000 damage to his 2007 Toyota. On Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m., Tina Marie Sohm, 41, of Danbury hit a deer on 330th Street near German Avenue. There was $1,500 damage to her 2005 Chevrolet. On Jan. 18 at 8:16 a.m., Chandra Lyn Bender, 42, of Battle Creek and Ethan Robert Uhl, 15, of Battle Creek were involved in an accident on Second Street in Ida Grove. According to the report, a semi tractor and trailer parked with its lashers on along the roadway, Bender was sitting behind the semi because she could not see around him due to the sun. Uhl approached both vehicles and ran into the back of Bender’s vehicle. Uhl said he couldn’t see either vehicle due to the sun. There was $3,000 damage to Bender’s 2006 Chrysler and $3,000 damage to

Uhl’s 2001 Ford. On Jan. 20 at 7:40 p.m., Dennis Eugene Hoaglund, 68, of Holstein backed out of a parking spot along Second Street in Holstein and accidently backed into the vehicle parked next to him. There was $1,000 damage to Hoaglund’s 2013 Chevrolet and $1,000 damage to the 2008 GMC. On Jan. 20 at 9:35 p.m., Madison Leigh Lansink, 17, of Ida Grove was eastbound on Highway 175 near LaJune Avenue, had something in her eye and rear ended a vehicle driven by Donald Poggensee, 72, of Ida Grove. Poggensee was stationary and attempting a left turn onto LaJune Avenue. There was $2,500 damage to Lansink’s 2003 Chevrolet and $3,000 damage Poggensee’s 2016 Chevrolet. On Jan. 26 at 4:56 p.m., Melinda Ann Tietsort, 29, of Battle Creek and Hunter Andrew Lindgren, 19, of Battle Creek were in an accident at 270th Street and German Avenue. According to the report, Tietsort was southbound on German Avenue approaching 270th Street when she saw Lindgren in the middle of the intersection. To avoid hitting Lindgren, Tietsort pulled the steering wheel right and ended up in the west ditch. There was $4,000 damage to Tietsort’s 2012 Chevrolet. There was no damage to Lindgren’s 1998 Chevrolet. On Jan. 28 at 8:35 p.m., Donald Allen Schultz, 74, of Battle Creek was attempting to back out of a parking stall in the O-A/BC-IG High School parking lot and backed into a parked vehicle. There was no damage to Schultz’s 2012 Ford and $1,200 damage to the parked 2008 Mercury.

Photo Submitted

Service: The Battle Creek Fire Department recognized several firemen for their years of service to the department during the annual appreciation supper Jan. 26. Mark McNees, past president of the Iowa Firefighters Association, presented the awards. On hand for the presentations were, from left, McNees, fireman Craig Young, who received a certificate noting his 10 years of service; fireman Doug Schultz, who received a fireman statue for 20 years of service and a retirement plaque (Schultz retired in May 2016); fireman Tom Cooper, who received a fireman statue for his 25 years of service and Deron Schmidt, Battle Creek fire chief.

Depu es make variety of arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on ive arrests made during the past week. On Jan. 27, Sean Anthony Ingvall, 25, of Denison was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation revocation. The original conviction against him was for forgery/theft and eluding. On Jan. 28, Linda Jean Carson, 55, of Ida Grove was arrested and charged with burglary in the second degree and serious assault following an incident following an incident in Ida Grove. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held on a $10,000 bond. On Jan. 29, Mark Arlen Nannen, 34, of Le Mars was arrested and charged with driving on a revoked license and interference with of icial acts following an incident that occurred in rural Ida

We care

County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $1,000 bond. On Jan. 31, Robert Kevin Varner, 53, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. The original conviction against him was for controlled substances violations. He was booked into the Ida County jail and later released after posting $5,000 bond.

Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, P.C. Attorneys at Law

Ida Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712.364.2421

ABOUT O RT H O PA E D I C S

@IdaCoCourier Courier

Douglas Bolda, MD

Bradley Lister, MD

Lori Johannsen, PA-C

Live your life pain-free. Crawford County Memorial Hospital features a full-line of orthopaedic solutions including knee and hip replacement, treatment of fractures, and surgical and non-surgical treatment for shoulders, elbows, knees and feet. When you partner with Douglas Bolda, MD, Bradley Lister, MD and Lori Johannsen, PA-C, you will find highly experienced and skilled professionals to serve your orthopaedic needs close to home.

Ida County

Courier

214 Main Street P.O. Box 249 Ida Grove, Iowa 51445

For more information about the orthopaedic services at CCMH, or to make an appointment, call 712-265-2700.

712.364.3131

idacourier@frontiernet.net

On Jan. 31, Trenton Lee Matthews, 19, of Danbury was arrested and charged with attempted burglary, criminal mischief in the third degree and trespassing following incidents that occurred in Battle Creek and Ida Grove. The sheriff’s of ice also charged two juveniles from Danbury for the same offenses. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges/arrests are expected.

CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

www.ccmhia.com

712.265.2500

TOLL FREE

888.747.0852

100 MEDICAL PARKWAY

DENISON IA 51442