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Vol. 42, No. 8 Ida Grove, Iowa

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The Ida County Board of Supervisors met with members of the Iowa Counties Information Technology (ICIT) team to discuss the county’s need for a technology evaluation during the Feb. 13 meeting. The ICIT team is an Iowa State Assocition of Counties’ af iliate that offers a service to Iowa counties in the form of a technical evaluation. The evaluation will be performed by an experienced team of county information techonology (IT) and geographic information system (GIS) professionals and provides an unbiased review of the county’s technological situation. The evaluation will take place

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over the course of a 24-hour period beginning around noon on day one and inishing around noon on day two. The team works into the evening so that advanced network assessment can take place with the least amount of disruption to county departments. After the evaluation is complete, the team will provide a inal report and will continue to provide assistance in implementing any recommendations. That assistance includes support in selecting equipment, vendors and even hiring personnel. The goal is to help the county improve technology. The evaluation will cover servers, workstations, (continued on page 2)

RV board considers bussing request, approves WGS billing

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

Family Fun Night Friday, Feb. 24 • 5:30-8 pm BC-IG Elementary School

Pork Chop Dinner Sunday, Feb. 26 St. Paul Lutheran Church Schaller

Soup Luncheon Sunday, Feb. 26 • 11 am -1 pm

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The Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland School Boards met in joint session on Feb. 13 in Schaller. A bussing request was discussed by the G-H board. A parent has requested that the bus go up their lane in the morning to pick up their children and then in the afternoon go up the lane and drop them off after school. Discussions held at the beginning of the year with the parents were that the bus would continue picking up their children each morning by going up the lane and that the bus driver would bring the children up the

lane after school on days when the weather was inclement and would be left to the driver’s discretion. This discussion was set for this school year and next year the students would have to meet the bus at the end of the lane in the morning and be dropped off at the end of the lane in the afternoon. There have been a few occasions when the parents haven’t agreed with the driver’s decision on when the children were dropped off at the end of their lane. The parents are requesting that the bus pick up and drop off the students by (continued on page 2)

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Morningside royalty: David Schmidt of Holstein and Virginia Hasbrouck of Ida Grove were crowned Valentine’s Day king and queen at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove Feb. 14. The Valentine’s Day supper followed the crowning ceremony.

O-A/BC-IG boards discuss snow makeup days, 2017-18 calendar O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy reviewed the draft 2017-18 school calendar and provided an update on how weather impacted the current calendar during a joint meeting in Ida Grove.

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Saw-whet banding: Jerry Toll from Omaha, Neb., right, came to Moorehead Park Feb. 13 to band the elusive Saw-whet owls, which have made the park their winter home for the past several years. Along with help from Don Poggensee, Toll set up nets to capture the owls. He played a tape of the male Saw-whet owl’s mating call to lure the owls in. After catching the owl, Toll brought it inside to take measurements and show it off to program participants. Then he released it back in the park. From the measurements, Toll was able to tell that the owl in this photo was a second-year owl and female. The band on her foot has an identification number that will help researchers track the migration of these owls. Holding the owl is Jillian Schnabel of Ida Grove. Her father, Steven Schnabel, is at left.

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Under the proposed 2017-18 calendar, the irst day of school for students would be Aug. 23, winter break would be Dec. 23-Jan. 2 and school would end May 23. Winter weather make-up days are as follows: May 25 (make-up for no school on Jan. 10), May 26 (make-up for no school on Jan. 16), May 30 (make-up for no school on Jan. 17) and May 31 (make-up for no school on Jan. 25). The BC-IG board approved using legal counsel to draft a three-year contract for Kenealy to serve as superintendent. Kenealy requested no salary be set at this time.

Kenealy brie ly discussed the 11 operational sharing agreements for 2017-18, which will be approved at the March meeting. Two early retirement applications were approved, one for Jennifer Glawe (BC-IG Elementary teacher representing 33 years of service) and one for Jeanie Grove (BC-IG bus driver representing 17 years of service). Glawe’s and Grove’s resignations were also approved. In other business, the BC-IG board approved change order #20 for the BC-IG Elementary (continued on page 2)

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district pay for all movement on the salary schedule per language in the contract and the employees will pay the cost of the increase for the health insurance premium (6.7 percent). The district will continue to pay the remainder of the premium cost. The total package increase in cost is estimated to be 1.04 percent, or $21,255. Superintendent Terry Kenealy presented the initial offer of the BC-IG Education Association. The association presented the offer of aging the staff for a 1.5 percent package increase, or $60,713, with the association agreeing to pay the cost of the 2.5 percent insurance increase totaling $12,047. Jodi Peters presented the (continued on page 2)

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O-A/BC-IG boards rati ied tentative agreements for master contracts during a special noon meeting Feb. 17. The BC-IG board approved a proposal with the Battle CreekIda Grove Education Association that would have the school district pay for all movement on the salary schedule per language in the contract and the employees will pay the cost of the increase for the health insurance premium (2.5 percent). The district will continue to pay the remainder of the premium cost. The total package increase in cost is estimated to be 1.5 percent, or $60,713. The O-A board approved a proposal with the O-A Education Association that would have the school

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PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page more about — (continued from front page) networks, security, GIS, support and administration, budget and business continuity. The cost to the county is the actual expenses for mileage, hotel and meals for the evaluation team. The team is made up of ive to eight individuals with a total cost of approximately $1,500. The county attorney will go over the contract to inalize details, but the board approved moving forward with the ICIT team for the project. The supervisors approved March 13 at 11 a.m. for the public hearing for the iscal year 2018 budget. Following that public hearing, a budget amendment hearing will be held at 11:30 a.m. Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman and Chris Nichols, administrator at Horn Memorial Hospital, were present to discuss the medical examiners in the county. Currently, three employees at Horn Memorial Hospital are used as deputy medical examiners. How-

. . . supervisors ever, Harriman feels that having two additional staff of the sheriff’s department trained will allow better coverage for the county. Following brief discussion regarding compensation, it was the consensus of the board to pay for the cost of the class for two of icers. Harriman noted he would pay for the food for both attending of icers. The board discussed gathering bids for a project in the communication center of the jail with emergency management director Ed Sohm. The board will advertise for the bids in area newspapers and reach out to local contractors to gain interest for bidding the project. Renea Blume, Ida Services Inc. (ISI) employment director, and Maggie Johnson met with the board to discuss ISI and the employment services they currently are offering for Ida County. The focus is to get individuals who have previously only been able to be in a sheltered work environment,

back out into the community with careers at local businesses. Blume also discussed the new branch of ISI called Ida Works. Blume will be meeting with department heads with each department of the county to see what employment needs are available for her clients. The board approved an amendment to the subscription agreement with Tyler Technologies for a ive-year renewal in the amount of $21,300. Also approved was the extension of the secondary road union agreement to June 30, 2020. The clerk of court report was approved. The board acknowledged receipts of manure management plans from Schubert Finisher/ The Maschhoffs; Erps/D. Rose LLC; Webbs/D.Rose LLC; Site 2/ Brad and Sarah Lundell; Lundell 3/Brad and Sarah Lundell; Site 1/ Brad and Sarah Lundell and Ida Grove/AMVCRE,LLC.

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. . . Ridge View board (continued from front page) coming up their lane on a daily basis. After brief discussion, the board approved picking up the students and dropping off the students each day at the end of their lane effective Feb. 20. The driver can still use his judgement to bring the students up the lane in special circumstances. This discussion sets a precedent for all students in similar situations, that all students are picked up and dropped off in the same fashion. The whole grade sharing billing was approved by both boards for the irst semester. Schaller-Crestland billing to Galva-Holstein is $201,349. Galva-Holstein billing to Schaller-Crestland for superintendent is $48,845 and $181,560 for high school expenses for a total of $230,406. Both boards also approved second semester proration rates. At the middle school, the proration rates for second semester will be 51.66 percent for S-C and 48.34 percent for G-H. At the high school, proration rates for second semester are 34.87 percent for S-C and 65.13 for G-H. Resignations were approved for the following staff: Tami Weber, school nurse (S-C); Julie Evans, food service director (S-C); Denny Niemeier, maintenance director (G-H); Kristy Smith, family and consumer science teacher (G-H) and Monica Bloyer, assistant high school softball coach (G-H). Contracts were approved for the following: Caleb Christensen, junior high track coach for $2,037 (S-C); Whitney Gebers, daycare at $7.75 per hour and $8 per hour after 90 days (S-C); Shannon Tesch, middle school basketball coach for $2,037 (S-C); Matt Best, assistant high school track coach for $2,387 (G-H) and Best, assistant high school softball coach for $2,478 (G-H). The boards approved the list for members of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC). Those serving include: Shannon Tesch, Emily Stracke, Susan Kalin,

more about — (continued from front page) initial offer via phone for the OAEA. She read the following: “Language of the contract: No changes requested. Compensation: Insurance-The school will continue to provide insurance. The district will pay for the PPO 1,000/2,000 plan, with the employee contributing $451.34 per year for insurance. This employee contribution is equal to the cost increase from the 2016-17 contract year to the

Mary Kay Todd, James Nitz, Ken Seifried, Robert Butcher, Charlie Voss, Rita Frahm, Shelly Else, Kevin Wulf and April Lange. Also, Kendra Wall, Sarah Deitering, Steve Pickhinke, Stacey Tiefenthaler, Steph Wandrey, Jason Shepherd, Keith Kenny, Matt Biede, Lynn Wunschel, Mitch Lyons, Anna Schmitt, Angela Conover, Matt Brosamle and Jaxkson Franken. The S-C board approved the PPEL resolution calling for an election. This is the same resolution that was passed in 2007 that is set to expire June 30, 2018. This resolution is asking for a continuation of the current voted PPEL for another 10 years. The resolution calls for a $1.34 voted PPEL. The district would use a combination of property tax and income surtax to generate the PPEL funds. The resolution allows the district to set the income surtax rate each year, not to exceed 8 percent. The election will be held on April 4. Don Friedrichsen was approved by the G-H board to serve on the Ida County Conference board. S-C Elementary School and Ridge View Middle School Principal Jared Mozer met with the board to give his monthly update on school progress in both buildings. Students recently completed winter screening for FAST testing. This is the state’s universal screener to determine if students are pro icient in their literacy skills. For the winter screening window, 67 percent of students were determined to be pro icient and at grade-level benchmarks. This is an increase from the fall screening window where 58.29 percent were pro icient. The Star Lab recently visited the Schaller-Crestland building. Students were able to learn about different constellations and planets that make up the solar system. The event was sponsored and put on by the Sac County Conservationists. The Star Lab will be coming to the G-H Upper Elementary building on March 15.

At the middle school, FAST testing results showed 68 percent of sixth grade students were pro icient and at benchmark. The students who aren’t pro icient will be progress monitored on a weekly basis. The student council is working on having a spring party night at the middle school in April. The focus will be on celebrating accomplish-ments of the year up to that point. Middle school wrestling season is underway and off to a positive start. High school principal Bret Warnke was not present at the meeting, but his report was discussed. Parent-teacher conferences were held in January and only 28 percent of parents showed up for the event. The administration feels that the low number is because of the consistent communication and availability of information through email and online Powerschool. Athletic director Mike Richard was also not present at the meeting but his report was discussed. Tyler Wingert was offered a scholarship to Morningside College. The girls’ basketball team held a regional game on Feb. 14 and did not advance. Spring sports sign up is currently being held. Ridge View will be cooperating in a sharing agreement with Cherokee for tennis at a cost of $250. The same agreement is set up with Storm Lake for swimming. Ridge View will be hosting the Western Valley Conference Choir Concert on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. Students from the conference schools will rehearse during the day and perform as a group that night. There will be a junior high concert followed by a high school concert. Superintendent Jon Wiebers discussed the current legislative session in Des Moines. A work session for both boards was scheduled for Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. in Holstein to discuss the Iowa Report Card results for the high school. Following that meeting, the board will go into closed session for board evaluation of the superintendent.

. . . O-A/BC-IG school boards 2017-18 contract year. The Odebolt-Arthur District will age the contract, giving each employee a step and any lane the employee has provided documentation for, as stated in the contract.” This is a 1.04 percent package increase, or $21,255. BC-IGEA negotiating team members are Dee Boger, Patricia Winterrowd, Timi Wunschel, Darla Ludvigson, Kurt Brown, Susie Maass, Linda Warnke and Carol Sa-

dler. BC-IG board members Crystal Endrulat, Tony Bennett and Stephanie Konradi, Superintendent Kenealy and Business Manager Kathy Leonard represented the board negotiating team. The O-AEA negotiating team was comprised of Brett Benson, Reeann Marra and Jodi Peters. The board negotiating team members were Superintendent Kenealy, Leonard, Pat Hoe ling and Stacy Raasch.

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Morningside staff: Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove has been awarded the 2017 Customer Experience Award™ for providing best-in-class senior healthcare services. MHC staff members are, from left, Sandy Tollufsen, Allison Behrendsen, Chris Wunschel, Angela Johnson, Lisa Hinrickson, Angela Behrendsen, Ashaley Basey, Ashley Reitz, Becky Delong, Brittany Rogers, Megan Ross, Sherri Neubauer, Samantha Adams, Dwayne Scannell, Shelby Barnes, Myron Corbin and Carrie Landon.

Morningside receives customer experience award Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove, a provider of short and long-term care, has been awarded the 2017 Customer Experience Award TM for providing best-in-class senior healthcare services. Morningside was recognized for outstanding performance in the categories of quality of food, laundry service, response to problems and dignity and respect. The honor is presented annually by Pinnacle Quality Insight, a irm that measures customer satisfaction in the healthcare industry. To qualify for the award, Morningside had to meet the demands

more about — (continued from front page) addition for a total deduct of $3,060 and the certi icate of substantial completion for the interior of the BC-IG Elementary addition. The O-A board approved a budget guarantee resolution, which will allow the district to levy property tax for the regular program budget adjustment of $28,916. Preschool associate Deb Bengford’s resignation and contracts for Sherrie Brodersen (elementary cook) and Tashia Uken (preschool associate) were approved by the BC-IG board. The BC-IG board approved the following out-of-state/overnight trips: jazz band and show choir to USD Jazz Fest in Vermillion, S.D., on March 14; NASA trip March 23-27 (Ryan Bumann, Ty Warnke, Amanda Gunderson and Ellie Diersen); high school Talented and Gifted (TAG) trip to University of Nebraska Medical Center April 1 (10 to 15 students); high school TAG trip to Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha late March/early April ( ive to seven students); State FFA Convention

of a rigorous scoring system that ranks every aspect of patient care. Only 15 percent of the 2,100 organizations surveyed across the nation were selected for Pinnacle’s elite distinction. “This is a great honor for our entire organization and really af irms our commitment to providing the highest quality care to our residents,” said Angela Johnson, administrator of Morningside Healthcare Community. “We will continue striving for excellence as we serve the needs of all those entrusted to our care.” As part of its process to moni-

tor and improve customer service, Morningside staff conduct monthly interviews with residents and their families. During the sessions, participants are encouraged to ask open-ended questions and rate the community in speci ic categories. The results provide a better understanding of the residents’ needs and help the staff continually re ine and enhance services. “Our goal is to accurately re lect each resident’s experience, and do whatever we can to improve their comfort and satisfaction during their stay in our community,” Johnson said.

. . . O-A/BC-IG boards April 9-11; state wrestling tournament (wrestlers and cheerleaders) Feb. 15-18 and All-State Speech in Ames Feb. 17. O-A approved a middle school TAG trip to Minneapolis, Minn., April 6-7. Students will visit Mill City Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Trapped Puzzle Room, Walker Outdoor Sculpture Garden, U.S. Bank Tour, Sea Life and Nickelodeon Universe. Three eighth grade TAG students provided information to the boards about their trip during the meeting. English teacher Heather Spetman provided a curriculum report outlining technology use of WriteToLearn, NoRedInk, Grammarly and Free Rice. School nurse Tiffany Lindberg discussed a $500 mini grant pertaining to tobacco education and the need to update the districts’ wellness policies. Superintendent Kenealy addressed current budget estimates for FY18 and implications, updates from the joint facilities’ committee and facilities’ planning and legislative issues pertaining to collective

bargaining, operational sharing, SAVE fund, home rule and fund lexibility. Future meeting dates are: Monday, March 13 at 5 p.m.— joint facilities’ committee meeting combined work session prior to the March 13 regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Odebolt. Monday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.— O-A budget hearing and special meeting in Odebolt. Monday, April 10 at 6 p.m.—BCIG budget hearing followed by regular joint board meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Ida Grove. Monday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m.— Joint facilities’ committee meeting combined with joint board work session in BC-IG Elementary music room. Monday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.— Joint facilities’ committee meeting combined with joint board work session in O-A Elementary library. Monday, June 12 at 5 p.m.—Joint facilities’ committee meeting combined with joint board work session prior to the 6:30 p.m. joint regular board meeting at BC-IG Elementary music room.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

VTI names Sac City facility countertop plant of the year

IG Heritage Days slated for June 23-24 The Ida Grove Heritage Days’ Committee held its organizational meeting Feb. 13. Heritage Days will be June 23-24. The irst event will be a BBQ fund-raiser on June 1 in connection with the farmers’ market. The money will go to support Heritage Days. At its organizational meeting, the committee talked about a theme, but nothing was decided. The committee will try to do something related to the time Heritage Days irst started. Earl and Mona Muckey will be represented by their family as this year’s grand marshals. Earl was instrumental in Heritage Days being started, after Ida Grove’s Centennial, in 1978.

Some of the events planned for this year’s Heritage Days include the American Carnival Entertainment, Little Miss and Mr. contest, cutie contest, vendors and color run, car show, horseshoe and bean bag tournament. There will be a beer garden and dance at Ida Bowl. A barbecue will be held Friday evening. The American Legion will have a ishing contest at Cobb Park. The committee is also planning a raf le. Other events are also being considered. If you have an event you would like to have at Heritage Days, please let one of the committee members know or come to the next meeting March 13 at Ida Bowl at 5:30 p.m.

BC council works on budget The Battle Creek City Council approved 2017-18 budget funding requests during its meeting Feb. 15. Representatives from SIMPCO reviewed the housing trust fund. A property in Battle Creek received $10,533 worth of new windows through the program. SIMPCO requested and received $4,000 of support from the city for FY 201718. Ida County Chief Deputy Fred Andersen gave the sheriff’s report. Their FY17/18 budget was reviewed. The council approved $103,715 (an increase of $6,935) for countywide law and $2,556 (same as last year) for emergency management. Members of the library board presented their FY17/18 budget. The council approved city support of $17,500 (same as last year) for the library. The council also approved being the iscal sponsor for the Battle Creek Library and Battle Creek Families for Parks for the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant applications. The council approved purchasing a 2014 5045E tractor for

$19,000 with trade. A motion was approved to budget and look into installing a shredder at the lift station. Maintenance supervisor Craig Young estimated it would cost approximately $35,000 for that project. Part-time maintenance person Jim Eickholt’s resignation effective March 31 was approved. The clerk was directed to review and update the job description for the position and advertise the upcoming job opening. The Battle Creek Ambulance Service’s FY17/18 budget was reviewed with city support remaining at $11,000. Discussion was held regarding the current recruitment of RN/paramedics to the service. The clerk was directed to contact the city’s insurance regarding this and ask for members of the ambulance group to attend next month’s meeting. The city’s insurance agent will be present as well to review the insurance renewal. The council approved providing $400 in city support for Mount Hope Cemetery for iscal year 2017-18. Nuisances were discussed.

College News Buena Vista University’s (BVU) student media organizations took home several awards and other honors at the 2017 Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) conference held earlier this month in Des Moines. Kyle Wiebers, a senior psychology and educational studies double major from Holstein, and other students in BVU’s campus media organizations - KBVU, the University Cable Network (UCN) and The Tack Online - received 27 awards in numerous categories, including several first place honors. Wiebers was awarded: Best Blog: third place for The Tack Online, “Rules of Life” and Best Air Personality: second place

for KBVU, “BVU Breakfast Club with Kyle.” Emily Kenny, a junior psychology and digital media double major from Schaller, was awarded: Best Multimedia Slideshow: second place for The Tack Online “President Moore: 22 Years of Presidency.” Abigail Leuschen, a sophomore mathematics major from Holstein, was named to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln dean’s list for the College of Arts and Sciences for the fall 201617 semester. Students named to the dean’s list must maintain a 3.7 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale with a minimum of 12 or more graded semester hours.

Galva Council sets budget hearing The Galva City Council met Feb. 15 to discuss the 2017-18 budget. Following discussion, the council approved the budget and set the public hearing date for March 13. In other business, the council

discussed the water tower inspection, a water leak and CD renewals. Lawson Bloyer and Ray Goettsch were present at the meeting. Councilman Todd Schossow was absent.

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VTI award: VT Industries, Inc. announced Feb. 14 that its Sac City manufacturing facility was named the “2016 Countertop Plant of the Year.” In honor of the achievement,VT celebrated this prestigious award with employees on Tuesday, Feb. 14, with an award ceremony as well as an employee luncheon. Ryan Miller (left), vice president countertop division, presents Sac City general manager Gary Henry with the Countertop Plant of the Year award.

VT Industries, Inc. is proud to name the Sac City manufacturing facility as the “2016 Countertop Plant of the Year.” In honor of the achievement, VT celebrated this prestigious award with employees on Tuesday, Feb. 14, with an award ceremony as well as an employee luncheon. This noteworthy award requires great efforts. The Countertop Plant of the Year award is determined by achieving the highest level of performance in safety metrics, operational ef iciencies and sales results. With seven manufacturing facilities eligible for this award, the Sac City facility stood out with their strong ability to adapt and facilitate growth. “It’s a tremendous accomplishment for our Sac City team to earn the countertop division, Plant of the Year honors,” explains Craig Francisco, senior vice president countertop division. “Their work ethic and drive to achieve superior results led the division to a very impressive year.” Throughout 2016, Sac City took

numerous measures to ensure a successful year. “I’m very impressed with each associate’s level of engagement. They are always hungry to learn ways to improve the business. Everyone can freely share their opinion which fosters a culture of mutual accountability and continuous improvement,” notes Francisco. With strategic goals and planning efforts in place for 2017, Sac City has positioned themselves to have another great year. The team is determined to earn this honor again. “The key driver of our success in 2016 has been the hard work and dedication of our employees and the willingness of our ownership to support us with the most automated equipment in the industry,” notes Gary Henry, Sac City general manager. “Well over 50 percent of our team has been with us for more than 15 years, since our arrival in Sac City in 1995, so we know the steps to take to achieve this award and we’re determined to not only meet those same marks, but far surpass them.”

Galva council approves zoning change, appoints newspaper The Galva City Council approved a zoning change, discussed the water tower contract and appointed the city’s of icial paper during its meeting Feb. 13. Following a public hearing, the council approved rezoning Lot 1 and the north 32-feet of Lot 2, Block 13, Second Addition to the City of Galva from residential to commercial. The clerk was directed to ask Maguire Iron why the water tower contract is increasing $800 and to get quotes from other businesses. She was also directed to seek bids for street seal coating for 2017. MidAmerica Publishing d/b/a Ida County Courier was appointed the city’s of icial paper. Cherokee County Solid Waste has set May 4 as Galva’s household hazardous waste pickup. The council decided to hold spring clean up days May 4-7. SIMPCO representatives Michelle Bostinelos and Amanda

Harper were present to talk about the housing trust and SIMPCO services. Bostinelos talked about the different services SIMPCO has to offer. Harper talked about the Housing Trust Fund and requested $4,000 for housing rehab projects in Galva. She told the council about a project that was funded last year in Galva. The council approved the funding. Mayor Stan Nading will be the E911 Board representative with mayor protem Gaylen Freese as alternate. Triple C Pest Control was awarded the 2017 contract for mosquito control for $1,900. Anne Johnson has applied for the Keep Iowa Beautiful Grant for paint for the park equipment. The council appreciates her work on behalf of the city. The council decided to have maintenance supervisor Jim Rasmussen paint the park equipment.

Char-Mac Assisted Living chosen for small business award America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) announced that Jeanine Chartier, owner of Char-Mac Assisted Living, Lawton, is the winner of the SBDC’s statewide Business of the Month Award. Todd Rausch, regional director of the Western Iowa Tech Community College SBDC, Sioux City, says, “Chartier is a rare combination of compassion, skill and tenacity,

plus she’s a ierce advocate for the elderly. Chartier is a savvy, caring entrepreneur who has helped improve the quality of life in three northwest Iowa communities while taking time to mentor others.” Char-Mac Assisted Living has three assisted living facilities for the elderly, located in Lawton, Holstein and Manning.

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 city’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 bachelor’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 ‘Living Forward, Giving Back.’ Interested applicants can apply to: City of Ida Grove by dropping off or mailing résumé to: 403 3rd St., Ida Grove, IA 51445 or emailing your résumé to: rgoodman32@hotmail.com. Ida Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Résumé due by February 28, 2017.

It was decided to deposit the donation from the Gordon Freyer Estate into the general fund. A new homeowner has asked about putting a storage shed at a house in South View Addition. Following discussion it was decided it would need a cement foundation and must adhere to the covenants for South View. They would also need a building permit. A motion was approved to renew CD’s #4394 and #4477 for one year. Following discussion, the council decided to ask the library board to contribute $2,000 to the

Ida County Community Betterment Foundation grant application project and the city would contribute $1,000 to complete the project. In other business, the council discussed trading in the tractor for a skid loader, trading the pickup in for a newer vehicle, insulating the rest of the walls in the shelterhouse and replacing the refrigerator, getting screens for the doors and windows and changing the tables inside to regular tables instead of picnic tables. Councilman Daniel Bloyer was absent.

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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

Pre-Banquet WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION RAFFLE

– 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)

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, Mike Vondrak & Jonathon Mumm.

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

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Ida County Courier

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com RAGBRAI® XLV: The 2017 dates are July 23-29, and organizers say that the 411 miles and 13,078 feet of climb are both the third-easiest totals in RAGBRAI® history. Are you ready to ride across Iowa with friends and family this summer? If so, you have less than 160 days to get ready to take off in Orange City. Sole to Soul has six bikes, three treadmills and three elliptical cross-trainers to help you prepare. Call Sole to Soul to Sole for membership fee information. Step/Weights/Yoga: Sole 2 Soul’s next eight-week session of step aerobics, weight training circuits and yoga starts on Monday, March 6, at 6 p.m. These 60-minute combo classes are taught by AFAA Certi ied Trainer Barb Gebers and will include a “mystery

Car: 1900s in Ida County, Iowa.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Ida Grove’s Jeff Schoenherr started the wrestling season slow, sidelined with injuries suffered during football season. But, he inished fast and will lead the ive-member Ida County delegation to the state Class A wrestling tournament in Des Moines. The Ida Grove sophomore earned his ticket when he won the district heavyweight title at Albert City when he pinned Milford’s Dave Anderson in 2:47 of the inal bout. The Holstein City Council voted at the Feb. 7 meeting to increase sewer rates to a minimum of $6 a quarter for each 4,500 gallons used and 20-cents for each 1,000 gallons over the minimum. The new rates will go into effect on April 1. Thirty years ago Odebolt-Arthur’s Jeff Pick is taking his 28-0 record to state. Ranked ifth in the state, he’s managed to maintain a lawless record. Of his 28 wins, 26 were by pin. He is the terror of the 167-pound weight division. The state wrestling tournament be-

gins this week, and Pick is one of the favorites to win in his weight class. His record in his four-year career stands at 95-2-1. Ida County’s board of supervisors has adopted a budget for the upcoming iscal year that projects an increase in total spending from the current budget. And, the budget proposal calls for reduced tax levies from the current budget and a decrease in the total amount of property taxes. Twenty years ago After one week of investigation, the Ida County Sheriff’s Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation say they are no closer in discovering what happened to 21-year-old Connie Marie Ruddy of Ida Grove. Ruddy was reported missing last Monday, Feb. 10, after a friend visited her home and found Ruddy’s three-month-old son, Austin, and two-year-old daughter, Autumn, alone but in good condition. Search and rescue units were brought in from South Dakota and Nebraska to search remote areas of Ida Grove, along with dogs trained in live recovery and

human remains searches. The G-H School Board accepted the low base bid for the Galva construction project, approved the Holstein construction plans and held an open forum for public discussion on Superintendent Bill Brandt’s resignation. Sixty- ive citizens approached the board to discuss the resignation. Ten years ago The Ida Grove City Council hired Cindy Murray of Ida Grove as its new city clerk. Murray began her duties on Feb. 20 and will work with clerk Diane Alborn until her retirement March 31. The council received a total of 25 applications for the position and intereviewed ive of those applicants. Murray starts the position with a $30,000 salary and will increase to $32,500 after three months and then to $35,000 after six months. BC-IG girls’ basketball team won the district basketball championship with a pair of wins last week. The district title quali ied the Falcons for the regional tournament, which started Feb. 20. The team is 21-2 for the season.

Yoga is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor. There is no yoga the week of Feb. 20. Pilates are held on Mondays at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor. Step aerobics are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Water aerobics are held Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Toning class is Monday-Thursday at 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays are HIIT/Tabata at 5:30 p.m. Jen Conover is the instructor. AM Mix is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Conover is the instructor. Zumba/Pound/Tabata are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor. Spinning classes are held every Friday at 5:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 7 a.m. Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor.

Valentine entertainment: Several O-A/BC-IG High School vocalists, under the direction of Jacob Pedersen (far right), provided entertainment at Faith Community Church’s Valentine dinner Feb. 11. Approximately 30 people enjoyed an Italian dinner and vocal presentation. Pastor Mark Aurand closed the evening with a brief devotional.

Adult co-ed volleyball is available in the gym on Sundays at 6:30 p.m. No sign up is necessary; just show up to play. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday–Friday, 5 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday and 1–8 p.m. Sunday. Lifeguard hours: 6:30–8:45 p.m. Monday–Friday and 2–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment. Visit our website: www.idagroverec.org. Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service. Contact Schreiber with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.

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Donna Bremer’s next four-week quilting class will begin on Thursday, March 2. Bremer will teach a spring or Easter themed quilting project. Class dates are March 2, 9, 16 and 23 (March 30 is a snow makeup date). Sign up by calling 282-4426. 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 Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

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Ida Grove Rec Center by Dawn Schreiber Interim recreation director Congratulations to Chelsea and Justin Gross on their new baby boy, Cameron Niles. Cameron was born on Feb. 16. Dawn will be illing in as interim director until April, while Chelsea is on maternity leave. We will be having our annual White Wall War Racquetball Tournament on Saturday, March 18. Forms are available at the rec center. There will be an informational lifeguard course meeting on Sunday, March 12, at 2 p.m. at the Ida Grove Rec Center. Our irst annual Dodgeball Tournament will be Sunday, April 9. Forms are available at the rec center. Save the date for our next youth sports fund-raiser featuring special speaker, Dan Gable. The event will be held on May 9. All itness classes are offered with a paid membership.

mix” of 30 minutes all weights one night, all steps another time, a mix of weights and steps, or a mix of circuits and then inish up each night with 30 minutes of yoga. The class is full but, if you want to be put on waiting list, call 282-4426. 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: After the week four assessment on Feb. 4, 53 of the original 74 Shaping Souls’ participants returned for bi-weekly weigh-ins. Since week one, more than 317.5 pounds were lost by participants. The group’s body fat percentage decreased from 38.32 percent to 37.5 percent. Their average body mass index decreased from 33.4 to 31.9. A total of 448.7 inches has been lost. Skill builder quilting class:

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor To the editor: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been quiet throughout the holiday season as our family enjoyed Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s splendor. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve engaged in some community activities and enjoyed school band and chorus concerts. Our family attended Odeboltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday party in early December. Our children participated as members of 4-H. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched our ifth grade girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; practices and games. We watched the Odebolt Future Stars and our youngest daughter participated. Our daughter participated in the Kiwanis basketball tournament last weekend. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve truly enjoyed these events and activities. I urge everyone (parents, grandparents, past students, current students, school employees and board members) to get back to the hard work we started this fall. We started as a group of concerned parents and rallied for our cause. We are absolutely better together. Our high school was ranked #17 in Iowa. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that amazing? Were any other local schools that were rated better? No. When the school

grade reports came out, both our elementary and middle school were listed as acceptable, and the high school was awarded commendable status. What a testament to the academic integrity of our schools. Our teachers and administrators have done a phenomenal job to foster a learning environment in our children ages pre-k to high school. Our families have provided a solid foundation for nurturing lifelong learning. Our children have lourished in both elementary schools, in the middle school and in high school. I very much appreciated the school boardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts to engage in another year of whole-grade sharing. I believe that is a great starting point to move forward to another vote. We now have enough signatures (thank you to everyone that collected signatures) to support another vote. I believe many community members have demonstrated we are willing to do what it takes to make this successful. Henry Ford said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is

success.â&#x20AC;? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see what we can do together. In an article by Tom Gallagher, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enrollment decline fuels high school sharing pact,â&#x20AC;? the main focus is the grade sharing of Charter OakUte (CO-U) and MV-A-O. MV-A-O will absorb 55 students this fall, while 14 will attend Denison-Schleswig and another half dozen will go to Boyer Valley. Their current district has 264 students. According to Mr. Wiebers, the high school superintendent, â&#x20AC;&#x153;when you get to under 300, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offer the correct academic programming at the high school level. You cut kids out of opportunities, especially in the vocational areas. That was the overriding factor in the decision.â&#x20AC;? This declining enrollment is an issue in most small towns. This is a shining example of the importance of passing the vote this time. I believe we all want what is in the best interest of our community, which is maintaining the district as it is. Trish Winger Odebolt

To the editor: I ind Supervisor Dreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitude toward libraries understandable. There are a portion of any population who are unaware of the value of libraries and are unconvinced of a libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth to themselves. I applaud his willingness to share his opinion with others even though his

ideas might not be universal or even common. The notion of a world without the free and open interchanges of ideas is offensive to me. I personally feel that the importance of our libraries is unquestionable. A local man told me that he saw no need for libraries but then when faced

with a problem he too showed up at our library. I hope that Supervisor Drey, like him, will avail himself of the many options available in his library and thus support these local opportunities for enlightenment. His county deserves his support. G.T. German Battle Creek

The Flu Bug Have you had the lu already this year? Maybe your kids brought it home from school or you have been in contact with someone at work or on an airplane? You woke up feeling just ine this morning, but, within hours, you have a pounding headache, muscle pains, aches, a high fever, sore throat and just feel awful. The older we get, the more we realize that these are all signs of in luenza, also known as the lu. Every year, millions of people contract in luenza. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worse, millions of people do not get an annual lu shot, so the lu epidemic can run through schools and work places. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be the person who gets the lu if you follow some of the following tips:

Eat a healthy diet, full of fruits and vegetables, so you get extra vitamins and minerals. Limit added sugars because they contribute to in lammation and avoid alcohol, because it is an immunosuppressant. Maybe rent a movie at home off the TV and avoid movie theatres or other crowded places where people are coughing or do not cover their mouths when sneezing. Wash your hands with soap and water often or use hand sanitizers that contain 60 percent alcohol to reduce your lu risk. Exercising releases stress and boosts the immune system, so try walking 30 minutes a day during the winter months and stay active. If you cannot get outside for sunshine each day, consider tak-

ing a Vitamin D supplement. Or eat more foods that contain Vitamin D, such as tuna, sardines, egg yolks, milk and yogurt. Get enough sleep. Seven to eight hours a day is recommended so that your body is are rested and your immune system is not compromised. Stop touching your face. This is a hard habit for some people to break, but stop touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Your ingers and hands contain millions of germs and potential viruses. Sanitize the TV remote control, your cell phone, computer laptop, door handles, your keys, wallet, your automobile steering wheel, your purse and other places that a lot of people touch. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late to get a lu shot.

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Good Sam king and queen: Good Samaritan Society in Holstein crowned its Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day royalty on Feb. 14 before lunch was served to residents and guests. Merle Kurtz of Cushing was crowned king and Karen Jensen of Battle Creek was named queen.

BC women discuss soup supper The Battle Creek Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club met Thursday, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m. in the Battle Creek Community Building. The program was presented by Doug Dausel, who was hired as a supervisor for the roads and drives for the 134 wind turbines erected in the eastern and southern parts of Ida County in 2016. He reviewed the three- ive year process before the turbines are brought in, the work involved in the construction and the evaluation reports upon completion of the project. He had many photos of the project as the turbines were installed. Many questions were answered, and a good discussion was held. The business meeting was called to order with some quips

about love from Pearl Peacock and Freedom Eagle. Linda Wingert read two invitations from Willow Dale about events for the following week. The pledge of allegiance and the club collect were recited in unison. The roll call, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;?Do you know someone with a wind turbine on their farm?â&#x20AC;? was answered by 20 members. The secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minutes were read and approved. One letter of correspondence was shared. The treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report was given and iled. Two bills regarding the upcoming soup luncheon on Sunday, Feb. 26, and one for the purchase of extra forks for the kitchen were approved. The soup committee report was shared and members signed up to

furnish roasters and bars and to be on a work schedule. Phyllis Groth showed soup bowls that she will donate for the luncheon. It was reported that the silk lowers and lag at the Battle Hill Monument are very faded. The members approved the purchase of new silks and a lag. Hostesses were Janiece Lehmann, Corliss Hansen, Mary Jensen and Pat Jensen. They served a red velvet cake, angel food cake with strawberries and ice cream, nuts, candies, coffee and pink lemonade. The next meeting will be March 16 with members and friends painting a robin or gold inch. The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. with a few quotes from the mascots.

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Ida Grove Chamber News The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce met at Remer Realty on Feb. 7. The meeting was called to order by Dan Remer, president. The following of icers and directors were present: JD Parks, Grant Patera, Remer, Lisa Witten and Jerrica Brenner. Minutes from the Jan. 19 meeting were approved. There were four bills to approve since the last meeting: Best of Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $642 for awards supper; Ida Grove Country Club, $392 for awards night; Rentals, Treasures and More, $141 for decorations at awards night and Ida County Courier $12 for December Chamber coffee. Financial reports for January were approved. Remer talked about the following: Easter Party-Date is Saturday, April 15, at Ida Grove Skate Palace. Plans have started. Memberships-Follow-up con-

tacts will be made to businesses that have not paid their dues yet. Annual meeting/awards committee-Tom Lasher was the speaker for the annual meeting held at the Ida Grove Country Club on Jan. 23. Best of Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catered the meal. Meal sponsors were United Bank of Iowa, First State Bank, North Star Credit Union and Ida Grove Food Pride. New business awards for 2016 went to Mile 2 Tire and Repair, Shear Expressions, Flowers and More, Thrivent, Ida Bowl and Noteboom Implement. Business of the year award went to Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home, and community achievement award went to Sheila Redenius. Approximately 50 people attended the event. Old business 2017 list of events/fund-raisers: Tabled until next meeting. Update current member list: Still working on collecting membership dues.

Meeting location: Planning on meeting at different eating establishments. New business Update current member list: Still making contacts to collect dues from businesses that have not paid yet. Downtown beauti ication: Discussed brie ly the possibility of joining forces with the Ida Grove Community Partners. Iowa Workforce Development: Shanan Notz and Jon Murad were present. Discussed the career fair they are planning on having at Ida Grove Skate Palace on April 7. They will be showcasing local businesses to area high school students. A work session was held Feb. 21 at Ida Bowl. The next monthly meeting is Tuesday, March 7, at noon at Remer Realty. Lisa Witten Secretary

Turbine program: Doug Dausel of Battle Creek was the road and drive supervisor for the MidAmerican wind turbine project in Ida County in 2016. He presented a program for the Battle Creek Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club at their February meeting. Driver

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

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FAMILY & FRIENDS WDWV receives five-star rating

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The Lettermen: The Lettermen performed to a sold-out crowd at the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein Feb. 11.

Give ‘em an ‘A’—Le ermen wows crowd by Christine Wiese The sold-out crowd at The Clausen Center in Holstein was thrice blest by The Lettermen’s performance Saturday, Feb. 11. Not only were they treated to the legendary three-part harmony; they also got to hear a considerable array of old favorites in addition to a few new offerings. Couple these with the fellows’ unfeigned affability and you had the makings of a grand night. You could tell folks were thoroughly enjoying themselves by their sheer inability to sit still and be quiet. Not that it was a raucous audience, which greeted The Lettermen; neither was it a rowdy one. However, there was a continuous groundswell of exuberant approbation throughout their concert. Impromptu applause broke into many of the songs and then cascaded in crescendos when they came to an end. There was not one second when the crowd was backward in

its show of appreciation. Char Warren of Correctionville was a prime example of this. She scooted up to the stage during photo-op time and proceeded to give hugs all round. “I’ve loved you guys for more than 50 years,” she blurted out. They converged on all sides of her while she laughed like crazy, got her picture taken and almost loated back to her seat. She wasn’t alone. The whole place was one big smile, from the opening strains of “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” to the ending notes of “God Bless The USA.” Tony Butala, Donovan Tea and Bobby Poynton are not only great talents; they are gracious in the extreme. Confronted by a small-town crowd in a small auditorium, they could have iguratively arched their eyebrows, ripped through their golden oldies and zipped out the back door. Instead, they gave a stellar performance - sung as if this venue were the most important stop

they’d ever make. One of them said at the close of the evening, “We have performed in front of bigger crowds, but none better.” What a class act. They gave us a wonderful show, and we won’t soon forget it. Indeed, who would want to forget such memorable offerings as “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing” and “Turn Around, Look At Me.” But, then there was also the Frank Sinatra medley, the song from Les Miserables, the one from Phantom of the Opera, “I’m Already There,” their own medley with “The Way You Look Tonight,” et al. There were way too many to list here. The whole evening was so out of sight, the audience walked out higher than kites. Ol’ Blue Eyes once said, “Those who have talent must hug it, embrace it, nurture it and share it lest it be taken away from you as fast as it was loaned to you.” Going by this, it appears The Lettermen have nothing to fear.

Willow Dale Wellness Village, owned and operated by ABCM Corporation, has again earned a national ive-Star quality rating, the highest possible rating, by Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services. The rating is based on state conducted health inspections, staf ing and quality measures of medical care. Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services rate all nursing facilities across the nation with the purpose of helping families, consumers and caretakers compare nursing homes and make a decision more easily. Rankings are from a low one-star (quality much below average) to the highest, a ive-star (much above average quality). You may visit the CMS website at https://www.medicare. gov/. Locate the “Find Nursing Homes” tab to seek further information on nursing homes in your area or of interest (https://www. cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certi ication/certi icationandcomplianc/fsqrs.html). “We are very pleased by the

outstanding rating received from CMS. It symbolizes the hard work and dedication of our staff that provides excellent quality care and a healthy, safe and supportive living environment for the residents of Willow Dale Wellness Village,” states Administrator Tabitha Gonnerman. ABCM and Willow Dale Wellness Village are committed to a philosophy of Person Directed Care, “striving to provide the individuals who live in our communities and their families, choices and input in their health care, activities, meals and the overall direct of their lives.” To celebrate, area communities are invited for a “5 Star” social on Thursday, March 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. Willow Dale will be serving sparkling cider and hors d’oeuvers. Come celebrate this great achievement with the staff and residents. Willow Dale Wellness Village staff welcomes and encourages visitors. Please stop in anytime to have questions answered over lunch, by appointment or at the public’s convenience.

Tim and Heather Gilles of Moville are the parents of a son, Cameron John, born Feb. 9, 2017, at UnityPoint-St. Luke’s in Sioux City. Cameron weighed 7 lbs. Grandparents are Jerry and Karen Jensen of Ida Grove and John and Dawn Gilles of Sioux City. Great-grandparents are Caroline Niemeier of Holstein, Mary Jensen of Battle Creek, DuWayne and Iris Pauling of Paullina and Roger and Lynette Wilson of Remsen. Cameron is welcomed home by Ellie, 16, and Sydney, 4.

During March, Heritage Bank in Holstein is collecting food for the Community Basket Ida. This year’s theme is “From Shred to Fed.” For every two pounds of non-perishable food donated, Heritage Bank will shred one pound of sensitive documents for the person donating food. The Holstein staff donated more than $500 to start the collection of items for the bank’s annual food drive campaign known as the Biggest Giver.

OSC royalty: Odebolt Specialty Care crowned its Valentine’s Day royalty Feb. 14. This year’s king and queen are Wayne and Pearl Keesling.

Shopko awards more than $1.4 million

Golden Horizons: Next of Kin shared their talents with tenants and friends at Golden Horizons in Ida Grove on Valentine’s Day.

Mike and Megan Irlbeck of Coon Rapids are the parents of a son, Grant Vernon, born Jan. 27, 2017, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll. Grant weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. Grandparents are Bruce and Polly Raasch of Odebolt and Ed Irlbeck of Dedham and the late Rose Irlbeck. Grant is welcomed home by Craig, 10; Aaron, 7, and Eric, 3.

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Reinforcing the Shopko brand, “the stuff that counts,” the Shopko Foundation is proud to announce that it awarded grants totaling more than $1.4 million across the communities it serves during 2016. The funds were awarded through the Foundation’s four grant programs - Community Charitable Grants, Green Bay Area Grants, Teammate Charitable Service Challenge and Teammate and Family Scholarships. Shopko and the Shopko Foundation are proud to have awarded grants

totaling over $32 million in the last 37 years. To learn more about Shopko Foundation, visit shopko.com/ foundation or follow Shopko on Facebook.

World Day of Prayer The Odebolt United Methodist Women will host World Day of Prayer in Odebolt on Friday, March 3, at 9 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Men and women are invited to attend. Coffee and rolls will be served, along with a short program on “Am I Being Fair To You?” The program was prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee of the Philippines.

Mid-Sioux mitten fund-raiser Local businesses in ive counties, along with Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc., raised nearly $1,500 collectively to provide assistance to needy families this winter. Funds were raised by patrons purchasing mittens for $1 at participating businesses. The funds were then provided to Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. to assist families in need.

“Our eighth mitten campaign was a big success. We continue to have great business sponsors and donors,” said Dick Sievers, MidSioux executive director. Area businesses that participated in the fund-raiser were Fareway, Hy-Vee and Bomgaars in Cherokee and Pronto, Cenex and Food Pride in Ida Grove.

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Ida County Courier

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Local author releases first book, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Till Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Till Tomorrow,â&#x20AC;? a secondchance-at-romance novel crafted by -irst time author Kim Claussen of Ida Grove, was the subject of a release and book signing party Feb. 12. Claussen provided the following synopsis of her book: Struggling to maintain her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s privacy, Katie Salem escapes her small hometown, in search of the comfort of anonymity for the summer, with her two kids. Still struggling with her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death two years ago, she sets out to remodel a run-down, family-owned, lake cabin in North Dakota. Along the way, she enlists the help of an old friend, Jase Preston, and they embark on a journey to -ind out if the relationship they experienced as teenagers could possibly -it their lives today. Both widowed and single parents, they bond over their common ground. As they fall in love, life is perfect,

until a life-and-death incident destroys it all in one fell swoop, leaving them both to wonder if you can ever truly go back again. The book is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle format. Claussen also has copies available. Claussen noted her enjoyment of reading, combined with an idea for a book, led to her creation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I made it my 2012 New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution to see if I could write one,â&#x20AC;? said Claussen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started out really strong on a book I called Book 1, and, about a third of the way through, it stalled out on me. I tried to push through it, but it just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working, so I put it away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A month later, I kept seeing this scene in my mind of a woman running on a gravel road beside a lake. At -irst, I ignored it, but, after a while, I began to ask questions about who this lady was, and the story bloomed from there. When I could no longer contain it in my

head, I began to write it down and that is how this all began.â&#x20AC;? Claussen added that the book evolved over a period of several years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The -irst draft took three and half weeks,â&#x20AC;? said Claussen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would work on it for a while and then tuck it away, but I kept coming back to it. In 2015, I decided I was going to see what I could do with it. After feedback from a couple proofreaders, I sent it to a professional editor. And, again, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d work on it for a while, and then tuck it back away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finally, this last year, I decided to just go for it. I put in the extra hours to get it just right and -inally submitted it to Amazon.â&#x20AC;? Claussen had mixed feelings about the experience of writing a book. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy writing if I have an idea. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so much enjoy the revision and editing process as it can be very tedious. The hardest part, though, is actually handing the

book over to someone else to read and critique.â&#x20AC;? Claussen noted she is working on another book. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I currently have a work in progress, which I am about half way through a -irst draft. I am hoping to get the -irst draft done this spring. I would also like to write another book of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Till Tomorrow,â&#x20AC;? involving some of the same characters.â&#x20AC;? Claussen offered the following advice to others who may have a dream of doing something. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is never too late, and you are never too old, to do the things you want to do,â&#x20AC;? said Claussen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned so much about the process and a lot about myself along the way and, if I can do it, anyone can. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The -inal push to publish for me was more about the example I was setting for my kids and just showing them that, with a lot of hard work, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.â&#x20AC;?

Grant 4-Hers make paper airplanes, learn about bird/squirrel feeders Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Till Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Till Tomorrow,â&#x20AC;? a second-chance-at-romance novel crafted by first-time author Kim Claussen of Ida Grove, was the subject of a release and book signing party Feb. 12.

The Grant 4-H Club met on Feb. 8 at the Ida County Extension of-ice. President Ethan Zobel called the meeting to order and led the pledge to the American -lag. Five members answered the roll call question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you like to do

for fun in the winter?â&#x20AC;? Dylan Ehrig gave the secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report, and Elizabeth Zobel gave the treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report. The newsletter was read. Dues are still $10 per member. There was no old or new business.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Ida County Courier

SPORTS Class 1A state wrestling—

Krager, Anderson earn sixth place

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Anderson: O-A/BC-IG’s Tyler Anderson fights to stay on top of Alta-Aurelia’s Nick Gaes during a 195pound quarterfinal match at the class 1A Iowa state wrestling tournament on Thursday. Anderson placed sixth.

O-A/BC-IG juniors Kurtis Krager (113) and Tyler Anderson (195) both placed sixth at the class 1A state wrestling meet in Des Moines last weekend. Three other Falcons, freshman Jake Nieman (106) and seniors Adam Grote (170) and Jeren McKibbin (285) did not place. “I am very pleased with the way our boys wrestled on the big stage, especially Krager and Anderson,” said Falcon coach Randy Nieman. “Wrestling on Friday night is really special. Again, it is a great honor to have the two seniors from this year’s team qualify and wrestle at Wells Fargo. They earned that achievement for their years of work. “I also see the tournament as a great experience for the three returning wrestlers, Nieman, Krager and Anderson. This experience should be something they can really build off of. “Our community support for this tournament was really special. It is certainly something that was not lost on any of us.”

O-A/BC-IG state results: 106—Jake Nieman (37-8 inal record) did not place. •Championship round one—Cole Cassady (Martensdale-St. Mary’s) 48-2 won by fall over Nieman in 1:40. Consolation round one—Nieman won by decision 13-10 over Zack Nicol (Dike-New Hartford) 26-18. Consolation round two—Caiden Jones (Lake Mills) 50-4 won by decision 6-4 over Nieman. 113—Kurtis Krager (39-6 inal record) placed sixth. •Championship round one—Krager won by fall in 2:28 over Carson Collins (Manson Northwest Webster) 33-7. Quarter inal—Krager won by major decision, 11-3, over Bryce Hall (Southeast Warren/Melcher Dallas) 33-5. Semi inal—Devon Meeker (Wapello) 39-7 won by decision 8-3 over Krager. Consolation semi inals Logan James (Underwood) 38-6 won by fall in 4:14 over Krager. Fifth place match—Nathan Phillips (Interstate 35) 36-11 won by decision 10-3 over Krager. 170 - Adam Grote (32-14 inal record) did not place. Champion-

ship round one—Bryce Werderman (Lisbon) 48-10 won by fall in 5:39 over Grote. Consolation round one— Norman Wilson (Maquoketa Valley) 26-9 won 3-1 in sudden victory one over Grote. 195—Tyler Anderson (38-11 inal record) placed sixth. Championship round one—Anderson won by decision 6-2 over Wes Geisler (Hudson) 46-6. Quarter inal— Anderson won by decision 11-6 over Nick Gaes (Alta-Aurelia) 36-5. Semi inal—Slade Sifuentes (Lake Mills) 49-0 won by fall in 1:59 over Anderson. Consolation semi inals— Walker Even (Don Bosco) 45-5 won by decision 8-2 over Anderson. Fifth place match—Mason Lyons (Bellevue) 44-5 won by fall in 5:52 over Anderson. 285—Jeren McKibbin (32-16 inal record) did not place. •Championship round one Kyler Schott (North Linn) 50-1 won by fall in :12 over McKibbin. Consolation round one—Jake Hutton (Interstate 35) 2415 won by decision 4-1 over McKibbin.

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Krager: O-A/BC-IG’s Kurtis Krager (dark uniform) gets tangled up with an opponent at the class 1A state wrestling tournament. Krager placed sixth at 113.

Grote: Adam Grote of O-A/BC-IG works to escape the grip of Lisbon’s Bryce Werderman during a firstround match at 170 pounds at the class 1A Iowa state wrestling tournament. Werderman won by fall. Grote did not place at the state tournament.

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McKibbin: Jeren McKibbin of O-A/BC-IG tries to come around for a switch in the 285-pound first round consolation match on Thursday, Feb. 16. McKibbin did not place at the state tournament.

Nieman: O-A/BC-IG’s Jake Nieman (right) looks up at the clock as Lake Mills’ Caiden Jones reaches for Nieman’s ankle during a second-round consolation match at 106 pounds at the class 1A Iowa state wrestling tournament on Friday. Jones won a 6-4 decision. Nieman did not place at the state tournament.

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Wildcats end Raptor girls’ run

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Volleyball letter: Ridge View senior Harlee Wagoner recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Briar Cliff College in Sioux City. Wagoner led the Ridge View volleyball team in kills last season with 262. She was a first team All-Western Valley Conference performer last fall. On hand for the signing, were from left, Trevor Schirman, Briar Cliff volleyball coach; and Wagoner and her parents Judy and Cary Wagoner.

Raptors host archery shoot Ridge View hosted its irst archery dual Feb. 16 against 12th ranked Lawton-Bronson. L-B won the dual 3,253 to 3,123. Ridge View sophomore Evan Cockerhame won the male division with a 287 (school record). The other Raptor placings were Brett Taylor, ifth, with a 272 and Brant Price, sixth with a 272 (lost in tie-breaker). Jo Loera took third in the fe-

male division with a 267, while teammates Cassie Allen (266) and Tristin Drey (263) took fourth and ifth for the Raptors. “We cannot thank LawtonBronson enough for all the help they’ve given us this year,” noted Raptor coach Justin Kinney. “L-B head coach Jason Carlson has been an enormous blessing to us in our irst year as a program. It is very exciting watching our kids who

have put in a lot of time and effort starting to reap some rewards and doing well.” Last day of regular season was Saturday, Feb. 18 at the SergeantBluff Luton’s tournament. “We will know this Wednesday (Feb. 22) who quali ies for state in Des Moines March 3-4. We have potential to get seven through, which would be just awesome in our irst year,” said Kinney.

Raptor boys kept from moving forward After claiming an opening district tournament win over River Valley, the Ridge View boys saw their basketball season come to an end Feb. 16 with a loss to Le Mars Gehlen in the quarter inal round of the district tournament. Ridge View inished the year with a 9-13 record. Ridge View 81, River Valley 21 Jaxon Franken scored 33 points and set a school record for threepoint shooting in Ridge View’s decisive win over River Valley in the irst round of the district tournament Monday, Feb. 13. “The story of the game was Franken’s hot shooting hand as he went 10 for 13 from the three-point line,” noted coach Dale Tokheim. “The whole team knew he was feeling it and they kept inding him and we were all telling him to keep shooting.” Overall, Franken was 11 of 18 from the ield. Tokheim said in addition to Franken’s performance he was happy with the overall effort of his entire team. “The last two times we faced River Valley they had a very good irst quarter, so we talked about coming out aggressively on defense and we did, taking a 22-0 lead with a couple minutes left in the irst quarter,” noted Tokheim. “Offensively, we did a nice job of moving the ball around and getting open shots. Plus, we were inding the guys inside and skipping the ball and then making the extra pass. Logan Cuthrell, Jacob Tokheim and Franken made some real nice passes. Colton Wunschel seemed to have a little more energy as well as he continues to get stronger every game after his illness.” Wunschel and Jacob Tokheim

both scored 14 points. The coach added there a few things his club needs to work on. “We need to inish our drives and put backs from rebounds and free throws. We missed 18 free throws and that is just not going to win games as we move down the tournament trail.” Quarter scores RView 23 40 65 —81 RValley 5 15 17 —21 Ridge View stats Field goals: 30-64, 47%. Free throws: 8-26, 31%. Scoring: Franken, 33; Tokheim, 14; Wunschel, 14; Kliegl, 4; Cuthrell, 4; Miller, 4; Degen, 3; Albers, 3; Frahm, 2. Rebounds: 41 (Kliegl, 7; Miller, 6). Assists: 19 (Tokheim, 7). Steals: 23 (Tokheim, 8). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 9 Gehlen 66, Ridge View 46 A crucial stretch at the end of the second quarter into the third quarter was the determining factor in the Raptor’s loss to Le Mars Gehlen in the quarter inals of the district tournament Feb. 16. “I was real happy with the effort and attitude, however we just couldn’t get some shots to fall that we needed at critical times,” noted coach Tokheim. “That and we didn’t handle some pressure at the end of the second half and the beginning of the third quarter and they made us pay.” Tokheim noted his club was up 11-9 at the end of the irst quarter, but missed a couple of bunnies and didn’t convert on some steals early that could have given the Raptors a bigger lead. The two teams went back and forth for the irst half of the second quarter. Gehlen was up 20-17 with four minutes to go before halftime when Jaxon Franken hit a three and was fouled. He made the free throw for a four-

point play to give Ridge View a 21-20 advantage with just under four minutes to go in the second quarter. Gehlen responded to the challenge by going on a 9-0 run to close out the half. Gehlen built on its 29-21 halftime lead with an 11-4 run in the irst three minutes of the second half to go up 15 points. “We just didn’t get back very well in transition and they made lay-ups off of rebounds and turnovers,” said Tokheim. “They built the lead to 20 points by the end of the third (55-35). We did make a little run and got it down to 15 again, but they answered and we never really got closer than 15 after the four minute mark in the fourth quarter.” Colton Wunschel pumped in 16 points to lead Ridge View’s offense. Jaxon Franken chipped in with 14 points. “It was nice to see Wunschel have a nice game as he was closer to 100 percent, but was still not quite there,” said Tokheim. “He really battled and gave it everything he had. Franken had another nice game and was fouled three times while shooting a three-pointer and made two of them. We just needed someone else to hit some shots, but it just wasn’t anyone else’s night.” Quarter scores RView 11 21 35 —46 Gehlen 9 29 55 —66 Ridge View stats Field goals: 17-51, 33%. Free throws: 10-16, 62.5%. Scoring: Wunschel, 16; Franken, 14; Miller, 6; Kliegl, 4; Wingert, 2; Klint Blum, 2; Kolton Blum, 2. Rebounds: 29 (Kliegl, 7; Miller, 5). Assists: 11 (Tokheim, 7). Steals: 7 (Tokheim, 3). Blocks: 2 (Wunschel, 1; Tokheim, 1 Fouls: 11

Paddlefish fishing season opens March 1 The paddlefish fishing season opens March 1 on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers and runs through April 15 (sunrise to sunset). Anglers fishing for paddlefish must have a valid Iowa fishing license, along with a special paddlefish license and unused transportation tag. If you catch a jaw-tagged fish (numbered band in the lower jaw), please call the phone

number on the tag and report the tag number, date of capture, capture location and eye-tofork length. The Iowa DNR and other state fisheries agencies tag paddlefish to better understand and manage populations. Tagging provides valuable information to estimate population size, fish movement and growth. Please return the survey card

following the paddlefish season whether a fish was harvested or not. The information collected will help the Iowa DNR evaluate the success of the season and determine what potential changes/modifications may be needed. For more information about Iowa’s special paddlefish season, visit the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/paddlefish.

Woodbury Central defeated Ridge View 50-37 in the quarterfinal round of the district basketball tournament in Holstein Feb. 14. Ridge View ended the season with a 13-6 record. “It’s always tough to see your season come to an end. These girls have worked so hard this year and had some great success,” noted coach Brian Bode. “Harlee Wagoner, our lone senior, had a nice game to cap off her career. She’s worked hard for this program over her last four years and we’re certainly going to miss her. She finishes her career as the leading rebounder at Ridge View with 519.” Wagoner was Ridge View’s leading scorer, nine points, and top rebounder, 10, against Woodbury. As a team, Ridge View shot 20 percent (11-55) from the field. The cold shooting was evident early in the game as the Raptors trailed 13-4 after one quarter, 23-10 at halftime and 38-26 after three quarters. “We picked the wrong game to start off cold,” said Bode. “We just couldn’t seem to buy a basket in the first half. We had good looks, but just couldn’t seem to finish or get the baskets we needed to fall. “Our defense played strong all game. We let them get an open look a few times and good teams will make you pay. They had three offensive put backs and ended both the first and third quarters with a three, which just seemed to be crushing at key points in the game. “We battled hard and made a great effort in the second half, but just couldn’t seem to climb our way back. We were even in the second half, but to win games it takes two halves.” Quarter scores RView 3 10 26 —37 WC 13 23 38 —50 Ridge View stats Field goals: 11-55, 20%. Free throws: 12-21, 57%. Scoring: Wagoner, 9; Pickhinke, 7; Dutler,

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Foul: Ridge View’s Harlee Wagoner (34) has the ball knocked out of her hands when a Woodbury Central player fouls her during a regional tournament game in Holstein Feb. 13. Woodbury won the game 50-37. 7; Richard, 5; Mason, 4; Johnson, 3; E. Else, 2. Rebounds: 33 (Wagoner, 10; Pickhinke, 7). Assists: 8

(Dutler, 5). Steals: 10 (Wagoner, 3; Dutler, 3). Blocks: 3 (Dutler, 2; Richard, 1) Fouls: 18

Tri-Center keeps Falcon boys from advancing O-A/BC-IG lost to Tri-Center of Neola 65-34 in a boys’ irst round district basketball tournament game in Neola Feb. 13. The loss ended the basketball season for the Falcons. O-A/BC-IG inished with a 5-16 record. Coach Steve Brown said the ball wasn’t cooperating with his club. “The ball just wasn’t going in for us,” said Brown. “We were getting some open looks, but it didn’t matter if we were shooting threepointers or if we were shooting inside, the ball was not falling. “One of the things we need to get better at going forward is go-

ing inside and not relying so much on the three-point shot. This year we didn’t have big kids on the inside and we were pretty young with our outside kids. “The good thing was the kids played hard in this game and fought to the end. It would have been easy to give up, but they didn’t do that, which is a good sign.” Tri-Center went up 19-3 after one quarter and was able to maintain a double digit lead at each quarter brake. At halftime the score was 34-14 and 44-31 after three quarters.

Landon Ray was the only Falcon in double scoring digits with 11. Chase Devitt pulled down 10 rebounds. As a team, the Falcons shot 23 percent from the ield. Quarter scores OABCIG 3 14 31 —34 TriCent 19 34 44 —65 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 10-44, 23%. Free throws: 8-14, 57%. Scoring: Ray, 11; Fritz, 8; Bumann, 6; Devitt, 4; Schwade, 3; Cranston, 1;Kolpin, 1. Rebounds: 36 (Devitt, 10). Assists: 8 (Ray, 2). Steals: 8 (Bumann, 2; Ray, 2). Blocks: 3 (Kolpin, 1; Devitt, 1;Fritz, 1). Fouls: 19

Season ends for O-A/BC-IG bowlers The O-A/BC-IG girls bowling team placed second in their state qualifying meet at Le Mars Feb. 14. The boys’ team was ifth. Only the meet champion quali ied for the class 1A state tournament. Several O-A/BC-IG bowlers earned all-district recognition. On the boys side, Dana Wessel made second team all-district and Colin Bengford made honorable mention all-district. For the girls, Sarah Cotton was named second team all-district for this season. Jenna Henderson was honorable mention all-district. Girls The Falcons inished runner-up to the host Le Mars team. O-A/BCIG inished with a team total 2,280 pins. Le Mars bowled a 2,818. Kim Renze bowled games of 166 and 191 to inish the day in a tie for fourth overall at 357. Jenna Henderson bowled 318 and Sarah Cotton bowled a 310. Marzia Fineran and Tori Hoe ling also contributed scores to for the Falcons with 299

and 293 respectively. “Alexis Renze did not have her best day individually, but made a great contribution during the Baker games with three strikes and two spares,” noted coach Adam Mickelson. The Baker game totals were 131, 136, 129, 190 and 117. “Even though the girls fell short of qualifying for the state meet, they had a tremendous season and did a great job improving as a team. The inal four meets saw the best scores of the season with each topping the 2,200 pin mark, three of those four even topped 2,280,” noted Mickelson. Boys Le Mars also won the boys qualifying meet. O-A/BC-IG was ifth with a 2,442. “We did not bowl very well,” noted coach Kurt Hofmeister. “Our irst individual game wasn’t bad, but our second individual game was a big drop from our irst game.

“In the irst game, Darian Hannel had a great game with a 233. Colin Bengford had a good game of 183. Kolton Krajicek and Dana Wessel had good games of 174 and 173 respectfully. Our second game though no one other than Cole Rhea(188) had a good game. “We had a total of 15 splits during the second individual game. It is very dif icult in bowling to have a good game when you have that many splits. We also did not have very good Bakers games. We did get better every Baker game, which was good to see. We only averaged a 157 for our ive games, which is way below our season average. Our total of 2,442 was also quite a bit below our season average.” O-A/BC-IG’s individual scores were Kolton Krajicek, 349; Gabe Malcom, 341; Darian Hannel, 335; Dana Wessel, 330 and Cole Rhea, 316. Colin Bengford bowled a 295, but his score wasn’t used in the team total. Baker game scores were 190, 155, 102, 165 and 179.

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SMART competition: Four O-A/BC-IG High School students participated recently in the SMART competition at Morningside College in Sioux City. The event gives high school students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in biology, chemistry, math and physics while competing against other area high school students. Those participating included, from left, Parker Clausen, Stephen Stangl, Anna VanDusen and Dylan Wunschel. Stangl earned second place in both chemistry and physics. He received two silver medals, books and a $5,000 scholarship to Morningside College. Clausen earned third place in biology and received a bronze metal and a book. The team of four made it to the final round of the quiz bowl portion of the competition.

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Greetings, moviegoers. This coming weekend, we are showing “La La Land” (PG-13, comedy/drama/musical) The story of Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a dedicated jazz musician, struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams in a city known for destroying hopes and breaking hearts. With modern day Los Angeles as the backdrop, this musical about everyday life explores what is more important: a once-in-a-lifetime love or the spotlight. Forget about the hype come see it for yourself. Our inal “Best Picture” classic ilm for February is “Rocky” (1976). An amateur boxer from Philadelphia’s tough neighborhood gets a surprise shot at ighting for the heavyweight championship, while at the same time he inds love in the arms of a shy, reclusive girl who works in the local pet store. Show times “La La Land”—Friday (Feb. 24)

– 7 p.m., Saturday (Feb. 25) – 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday (Feb. 26) – 3:30 p.m. “Rocky”—Sunday (Feb. 26) - 7 p.m., Monday (Feb. 27) – 7 p.m. and Tuesday (Feb. 28) – 7 p.m. Up next: “The Lego Batman Movie,” “Hoosiers” (1986), “Sully” and “A League Of Their Own” (1992).

This weekend is your last chance to win one of ive bottomless popcorn buckets – good for endless re ills until Nov. 4 (our irst anniversary of opening the State). Final drawing on March 1. See you at the movies. For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page.

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O-A/BC-IG robotics: The O-A/BC-IG High School robotics team “Radical Impact” finished the regular competition season on Feb. 4 in Council Bluffs. Their robot competed well but the team did not finish in a place that moved them to the state competition. Members of the team include, from left, Amanda Gunderson, Ellie Diersen and Hunter Maass. Trey Rohlk is also a member of the team. Coach Susan Maass noted, “I will miss our two seniors who are graduating this year. The computer programming expertise of Rohlk and the notebook writing of Gunderson will be truly missed.” The team was assisted by RJ Bumann during the season.

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PUBLIC NOTICE | M-31 ROAD EMBARGO Starting during the week of February 20, 2017, Ida County’s M-31, between State Highways 20 and 175, will have a weight limit of 6 tons per axle enforced on it. It is expected that this embargo will last for approximately 90 days or until weather conditions allow for its removal. More information and permits for hauling necessary loads may be obtained by calling the Ida Co. Engineer’s Of ce at 712-364-2920. –Ida County Board of Supervisors

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The Iowa Artists Annual (Area One and Area Four) Art Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 8, at the Witter Gallery in Storm Lake. The art show is open to all artists 18 years and older who reside in the qualifying counties: Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson, Emmet, Ida, Lyon, Monona, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Sac, Sioux or Woodbury. Three works may be entered per artist. Two-dimensional works include paintings, drawings and printmaking, with a maximum dimension of four feet in either direction. Three-dimensional works include ceramics, sculpture, ibers and textiles. Everything submitted must be original, stemming from the artist’s own experience. First, second, third and honorable mention ribbons will be awarded. First-place winners will be eligible to enter their works in a state show at the City Church of Ames, 2400 Oakwood Rd., Ames, Iowa, on Saturday, May 13. For more information, check the Iowa Artist website. http:// www.iowaartists.us/.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church to install associate pastor Rev. Neil Wehmas will be installed as associate pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. Rev. Wehmas joins the senior pastor, Rev. Richard Salcido, to serve nearly 1,000 members of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Rev. Wehmas was born in Fargo, N.D. At the age of seven, his family moved to Ankeny. There, he was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church and graduated from Ankeny High School in 2001. In 2003, he decided to pursue the pastoral ministry and enrolled at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. He majored in pastoral ministry and minored in theological languages. Upon graduation in 2008, he enrolled at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. In 2010-11, he served as vicar at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church in Eatonton, Ga. He graduated from the seminary in October 2012. While waiting for his first offi-

Rev. Neil Wehmas cial call in the ministry Rev. Wehmas served as an interim pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Henning, Minn. On May 1, 2013, he received a call to serve a “triple parish” of three congregations: St. John Lutheran Church in May City,

Zion Lutheran Church in Horton Township and St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ocheyeden. He was ordained on June 30, 2013, at his home congregation, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ankeny. He was installed at the three congregations on July 14, 2013. On Dec. 11, 2016, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove extended a call to Rev. Wehmas to serve as associate pastor, with a focus on youth and family life ministry. He accepted the call on Jan. 6. Along with Rev. Salcido, Rev. Wehmas will serve as pastor to all members of the congregation, with most of his time and energy focused on ministry to, with and for junior high youth, senior high youth and entire families. Rev. Wehmas looks forward to meeting and getting to know members of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Ida Grove community.

Holstein World Day of Prayer, March 3 The Holstein community will join women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions to celebrate World Day of Prayer Friday, March 3, at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church at 117 N. Main St. in Holstein.

This year, the women of the WDP Committee of the Philippines call us to worship considering the words: “Am I Being Unfair To You?” With these words as a backdrop, the public is invited to learn about the Philip-

pines’ history and rich cultural diversity. The WDP motto is “Informed Prayer, Prayerful Action.” Men and women are welcome to attend the celebration.

Social Security Set a goal, make a plan and save automatically: America Saves Week by Brian DeMoss Social Security district manager Spencer/Storm Lake Saving for the future is a vital part of ensuring a secure retirement. American Savings Education Council and America Saves coordinate the annual America Saves Week. Started in 2007, the week is an annual opportunity for organizations to promote good savings behavior and a chance for individuals to assess their own saving status. For years, Social Security has collaborated with America Saves Week to promote our shared mission of helping millions of people save for their future. This year, America Saves Week begins on Feb. 27, but people like you are striving to save every day. The 2016 annual America Saves Week survey assessing national household savings revealed: • Just two out of every ive U.S. households report good or excellent progress in meeting their savings needs.

• About half (52 percent) are saving enough for a retirement with a desirable standard of living. • Only 43 percent have automatic savings outside of work. • More men (74 percent) report progress with saving than do women (67 percent). • Those with a savings plan with speci ic goals (55 percent of the public) are making much more savings progress than those without a plan (23 percent). Knowing this, it’s never too early to start planning for your future. Set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically. Savers with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Pledge to save for America Saves Week at www.americasaves. org. Share what you’re saving for using the hashtag #ImSavingFor. You may also want to visit www. myRA.gov if you do not have retirement savings as part of your job. myRA is a retirement savings account from the Department of the Treasury designed to help you put aside money for your retirement. You can invest in the fund according to your budget, putting you in control of your inancial

prospects. Social Security’s “People Like Me” website has tailor-made information for preparing for your future. Our richly diverse country is made up of countless backgrounds, ethnicities and nationalities, yet we all want the same thing—a secure future. You can see many of the diverse people we serve at www.socialsecurity.gov/ people. Younger people need to know, the earlier you start saving, the more your money can grow. Our website for young workers at www.socialsecurity.gov/people/ youngpeople/saving.html has many resources that can help you secure today and tomorrow. Veterans and wounded warriors, as well as their families, sometimes face unique obstacles when saving for their future. Our website has life-changing information at www.socialsecurity.gov/ people/veterans. After more than 80 years of success, we know that Social Security will always be there for you. Securing your today and tomorrow will always be our priority.

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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. Colleen K. Beck May 8, 1951 – Feb. 12, 2017 BATTLE CREEK – Services for Colleen K. Beck, 65, of Battle Creek were Feb. 17, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Kevin J. Freese officiated. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek was in charge of arrangements. She died Feb. 12 at her Battle Creek home. Colleen K. Beck, daughter of Thomas and Ruth Powers, was born May 8, 1951, in Wayne, Neb. On Sept. 6, 1995, in Elk Point, S.D., Colleen married Brian L. Beck. They made their home in Battle Creek and welcomed eight children: Traci, Terry, Tomera, Tiffany, Cory, Michelle, Ryan and Kristy. Colleen treasured her time spent with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed watching nature, a hot cup of coffee and visiting with friends, traveling to Florida to visit family and riding shotgun across country in her husband, Brian’s, semi.

SCHALLER – Private family services for Sandra Schaefer, 72, of Schaller will be held at a later date. Visitation was Feb. 12, 2017, at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller. Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller was in charge of arrangements. She died Feb. 9 at her home in Schaller. Sandra Sue Whitmer was born June 11, 1944, in Byron, Texas, daughter of Pete and Lillian (Haden) Whitmer. She was baptized at the Methodist church in Galva. She later became a member of the Schaller Presbyterian church. She attended school in Galva, graduating in 1962.

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

Iowa’s best paving projects honored More than 700 transportation leaders and builders gathered Feb. 1-3 to exchange information and recognize last year’s exceptional construction projects. The Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA) hosted its 53rd annual Concrete Paving Workshop, which each year attracts the Midwest’s top engineers, highway of icials, contractors and consultants. Receiving a 2016 Portland Cement Concrete Paving Award for the State Roads Category was the U.S. Highway 20/Iowa Highway 31 project in Woodbury County. Knife River LLC of Sioux City was the contractor for the project. The Iowa Depart-

ment Of Transportation (IDOT) had jurisdiction for the project, and Ryan Miller, Iowa DOT engineer specialist, was the engineer for the project. ICPA’s 53rd workshop drew a record crowd of 720 registrants. Registration volume continues to demonstrate the interest in concrete pavements and solutions for today’s transportation professionals. Highlighting the three-day event was the presentation of the 2016 Portland

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~ 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

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

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

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On Sept. 5, 1964, Sandra married Steve Schaefer in Galva. They were blessed with two children: Shannan and Reid. The couple was married for 30 years before separating. Sandra enjoyed cooking, reading, knitting and embroidering. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Sandra will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Shannan Bragg ( iancé, Douglas Schmidt) of Schaller and Reid (Christina) Schaefer of Perry. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Kennedy (Thomas) Sibbitt and Carter Bragg; a great-grandchild, Elva Sibbitt; two sisters: Judy Whitmer of Galva and Connie (Carl) Nielsen of Cherokee; Steve Schaefer of Schaller; extended family and friends. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents.

~ 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

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

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 22 years, Brian Beck of Battle Creek; and her children: Traci Wahl and special friend, Sean Dunlop, of Westport, Wash., Terry Lundeen of Omaha, Neb., Tomera (Michael) Kelly of Hartsville, S.C., Tiffany Lundeen and special friend, Barrett Miller, of Marcus, Cory (Aleah) Schon of Cherokee, Michelle (Matt) Hagge of Ames and Kristy (Kevin) Feddersen of Battle Creek. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; her brothers: Jerry (Marsha) Washburn of Land O’ Lakes, Fla., Tom (Kristi) Washburn of Odessa, Fla., and Dennis Koopman of Emerson, Neb.; a sister, Patricia (Chuck) Halling of Tampa, Fla.; a loyal companion, Colleen’s dog, Pappy; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ruth Powers; a son, Ryan Beck; a brother, Bob Washburn; her in-laws, Audrey (Schmidt) and Jack D. Beck, and her biological mother, Frances Koopman Washburn. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Sandra Schaefer June 11, 1944 – Feb. 9, 2017

~ Ida Grove ~

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Ida County Courier

PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY NAME: Ida

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ESTIMATE

Form 631.1

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT COUNTY BUDGET

CO NO: 47

The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the current

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2018

County budget as follows: ARTHUR

City of

Meeting Date: 03/13/2017

, Iowa

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at on

3/6/17

City Hall

Meeting Location: Supervisors Meeting Room

At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, the proposed amendment. An approved budget amendment is required in order to permit increases in any class of expenditures as last certified or last amended.

7 PM

The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below.

County Telephone No.: 712-364-2626

Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library. The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 15.57850 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375 At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget.

For Fiscal Year Ending:

Iowa Department of Management Form 653 A-R Sheet 1 of 2 (Publish) (revised 05/01/14)

712/367-2271

Anita Brandt

phone number

City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME

Budget FY 2018 (a)

Meeting Time: 11:30 a.m.

Re-est. FY 2017 (b)

Actual FY 2016 (c)

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes

1 2 3

55,177 0 55,177

50,430 0 50,430

54,272 0 54,272

Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Transfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

0 0 18,585 700 1,200 48,249 124,594 0 1,500 0 0 250,005

0 0 2,595 700 1,200 27,547 103,132 0 1,500 0 0 187,104

0 8,593 18,360 720 941 508,765 105,678 320 30,816 0 21,120 749,585

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises Total ALL Expenditures

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

65,081 51,502 250 19,539 250 50,538 0 0 187,160 93,962 281,122

55,877 46,900 250 20,566 250 37,948 0 0 161,791 73,500 235,291

61,737 61,640 250 19,432 2,710 51,072 6,791 0 203,632 320,380 524,012

Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out

27 28

0 281,122

0 235,291

21,120 545,132

Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out

-31,117

-48,187

204,453

Beginning Fund Balance July 1

457,504

505,691

301,238

Ending Fund Balance June 30

426,387

457,504

505,691

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year Less: Credits to Taxpayers Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Tax Revenue Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Charges for Service Use of Money & Property Miscellaneous Subtotal Revenues Other Financing Sources: General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Operating Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales Total Revenues & Other Sources EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Operating: Public Safety & Legal Services Physical Health & Social Services Mental Health, ID & DD County Environment & Education Roads & Transportation Government Services to Residents Administration Nonprogram Current Debt Service Capital Projects Subtotal Expenditures Other Financing Uses: Operating Transfers Out Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow Total Expenditures & Other Uses Excess of Revenues & Other Sources over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting) Fund Balance - Nonspendable Fund Balance - Restricted Fund Balance - Committed Fund Balance - Assigned Fund Balance - Unassigned Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30,

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Total Budget as Certified or Last Amended 2,298,239 1,600 140,000 2,156,639 0 15,000 511,467 3,004,365 19,200 200,225 13,760 299,946 6,220,602

14 15 16 17

7,402,229

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

821,290 336,204 229,217 408,310 3,576,504 307,538 813,949 0 0 520,000 7,013,012

29 30 31

1,181,627

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

6/30/2017 Proposed Current Amendment

Total Budget After Current Amendment

2,298,239 1,600 140,000 2,156,639 0 15,000 511,467 3,004,365 19,200 200,225 13,760 299,946 6,220,602

0 1,181,627 0 7,402,229

1,181,627

30,000

821,290 336,204 229,217 438,310 3,576,504 307,538 813,949 0 0 520,000 7,043,012

8,194,639

30,000

1,181,627 0 8,224,639

(792,410) 2,346,597

(30,000)

30,000

964,016 56,600 533,571 1,554,187

(30,000) (30,000)

(822,410) 2,346,597 0 0 964,016 0 56,600 503,571 1,524,187

Explanation of changes: Contributed to Ida County Economic Development for a Spec Building Project.

PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors IDA GROVE, IOWA FEBRUARY 13, 2017 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. Minutes of the meeting held January 23, 2017, were read and approved. It was noted that the Board held a budget workshop on February 6, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Ed Sohm-E911 Director- and Deputy Sheriff Corey Trucke were present to discuss remodeling the Communications Center in order to install donated ofﬁce furniture. The Board toured the facility and requested that bids be taken for their consideration on the proposed project. Sheriff Wade Harriman and Horn Memorial Hospital Administrator Chris Nichols were present to discuss adding 2 additional medical investigators from the Sheriff’s Department. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the additional investigators and that the County would only pay for the registration fee and that all per diem expenses would be paid by the Sheriff’s Department. Maggie Johnson, ISI Director, Reana Blume, ISI Employment Development Manager, and Diana Ossman were present to discuss Ida Works, Employment Services Branch of Ida Services, Inc. A meeting will be planned with the Department Heads with regards to possibly utilizing this service within the County. Shawn Olsen and Micah Van Maanen were present to discuss the ICIT Team with regards to evaluating county information technology for approximately $1,500. Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion to approve said audit. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved to approve the public hearing date for the FY-2018 County Budget for March 13, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Drey and seconded by Schubert to approve a budget amendment hearing for March 13, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A motion to approve extending the PPME Local 2003 Secondary Road agreement to June 30, 2020, with a 2.4% wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and a 2.4% wage increase effective July 1, 2019, was made by Schubert and seconded by Drey. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved to authorize the Chair to sign a Subscription Agreement with Tyler Technologies 5 year renewal in the amount of $21,300 per year. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Leonard moved and Schubert seconded a motion to approve the Clerk of Court report. Motion carried, all voting Aye. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Schubert Finisher/ The Maschhoffs; Erps/D. Rose LLC; Webbs/D. Rose LLC; Site 1/Site 2/Lundell 3/Brad & Sarah

Lundell and Ida Grove/AMVCRE, LLC. The following claims were approved: Ida County Self Funding-Beneﬁts, Inc.-$2,527.01; $63.80 and $101.10.

GENERAL BASIC: Adams Motor Co., Maintenance Amazon, Program Supplies Bomgaars, Office/Seed/Program 07-022-7 Brenner’s Entertainment Center, TV/Mount/Supplies/InstallationBd. Rm. CCDA, 2017 CCDA Membership Century Business Products Inc., Copier Maint. Agree.. Cherokee County Sheriff, Personal Service Fees City of Ida Grove, UtilityCourthouse Continental Alarm & Detection, Alarm/Halon Inspection Cost Advisory Services Inc., FY2016 Cost Allocation Counsel, Copier Overage/ Maintenance Crawford Co. Sheriff Dept., Personal Service Fees Crystal Endrulat, Med. Exam. 01/08/2017 Curtis Hesse, Med. Exam. 01/08/2017 Dale Ullrich, Meals/Mileage Danielle Bennett, Education Supplies Deck Law, Court-Related Services District III - IACCB, 2017 Dist. 3 Dues Edsen Electric Inc., Repairs Restroom-Fan, Jail-Ballast Fire Proof Plus Inc., Annual Inspections First Cooperative Association, Cracked Corn Frontier, Phone Charges Feb. 2017 Hardin County Sheriff, Personal Service Fees Horn Public Health, Public Health Grant Ida County Sanitation Inc., Garbage/Recycling Ida County Secondary Rds., Dec./Jan. Fuel Ida County Sheriff Dept., Warrant Fees Ida Grove Food Pride, Program Supplies Acct. 183 & Va. Iowa County Recorders’ Assoc., 2017 Research Dues Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies Iowa State Association, Registration-Recorder/ Treasurer

$152.47 97.91 247.53

796.90 40.00 40.00 17.50 144.62 666.50 4,125.00 146.63 17.86 100.00 250.00 152.22 102.39 465.18 200.00 253.77 60.00 9.71 422.13 31.00 3,724.64 151.87 348.54 216.77 135.40 200.00 202.14

340.00

Iowa Workforce Development UI Tax, Unemployment 3,230.00 Kelly Young, Jan./Feb. Cleaning 100.00 LBJ Investigations, Personal Service Fees 461.50 Legislative Services Agency, 2017 Iowa Code-Attny. 100.00 Long Lines Internet, Internet 54.95 Lorna Steenbock, Lodging/ Mileage/Meals 301.48 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Humidifier Wicks 34.95 Mangold Environmental Testing Inc., Water Testing 111.50 Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer, 2017 Iowa Docs. 239.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Ads/Proceedings/Subscription 377.25 MidAmerican Energy, Gas/ Electric 4,182.26 Monona County Sheriff’s Office, Personal Service Fees 62.52 North West REC, Dec. Electric Budget Billing 530.00 Noteboom Implement LLC, Parts 50.77 Odebolt Lumber, Lumber 229.20 O’Keefe Elevator, Replace Floor Button 331.11 Paige Alesch, Dryer-Conference Lodging/Fuel 400.72 Patrick Stevens, Med. Exam./ Investigator Exp./Subsist. 2,428.62 Personnel Concepts, Compliance Materials 253.99 Public Safety Agency Fun., rd 6,835.75 Balance on 3 Qtr. FY2017 Rhett Leonard, Mileage 77.22 Rogers Pest Control, Extermination Services 40.00 Selections, Office Supplies 26.14 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Storage Totes 31.24 Stephanie Mefferd, Med. Exam. Wages/Subsistance 1,630.27 Supplyworks, Supplies 577.12 Thomson Reuters - West Payment Center, Law Library Digest/Info. 1,458.45 U S Cellular, Cell Phone 116.64 United Bank of Iowa, Box Rental 130.00 NACVSO c/o Van Wert Co. Veterans Serv,. FY2017 Dues 30.00 Woodward Youth Corporation, Juvenile Services 01/31/17 46.65 General Basic Total: 38,337.93 GF DESIGNATED FOR COMPUTER: Midwest Technology Services LLC, Services-Firewall 571.64 Solutions Inc., Labor on VPN 31.05 Tyler Technologies Inc., Vxia Prop. Tax Migration 500.00 Gf Designated For Computer Total: 1,102.69 RURAL BASIC: Arthur Public Library, FY2017

Balance Battle Creek Library, FY2017 Balance Galva Public Library, FY2017 Balance Holstein Public Library, FY2017 Balance Ida Grove Library, FY2017 Balance Iowa Weed Commissioner Association, Registration 2017 Conference Rural Basic Total: RURAL BASIC LANDFILL: Iowa Dept. of Natural Resorces, 3-yr. Permit Fee Rural Basic Landfill Total: SECONDARY ROAD: Aramark, Shop Supplies Bomgaars, Parts/Oil/Filters/Misc. City of Arthur, Utility City of Battle Creek, Utility City of Holstein, Utility City of Ida Grove, Utility CJ Cooper & Associates Inc., Drug Screen Counsel, Maintenance Contract Crawford County Engineers Office, Planks Dennis Meek, Safety Shoes DMC Wear Parts LLC, Wedge Bolt/Shipping Equipment Blades Inc., Wedge Pin Frontier, Phone Charges Feb. 2017 Graham Tire & Service, Parts/ Service Hallett Materials, Ice Control Sand Hanson Auto Supply, Parts/ Filters/Tools/Other Hemer Plumbing Heating & Electric, Repairs-Arthur Bldg. Horn Memorial Hospital, Drug Testing Ida County Sanitation Inc., January Garbage-Engineer Independent Salt Company, Hiway/Treated Bulk Inland Truck Parts Co., Parts Interstate Power Systems Inc., Parts Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies Jim Hawk Truck Trailers Inc., Beacon Joe’s Welding, Faceplate Kriha Fluid Power, Parts Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., Nozzle MBW Products LLC, Parts/ Service MidAmerican Energy, Lighting/ Utility Midwest Wheel Company, Tire Chains

200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00

140.00 1,140.00

350.00 350.00 85.65 487.41 118.52 15.25 32.66 34.23 35.00 146.83 884.52 99.97 118.80 145.00 235.06 210.25 2802.39 637.65 1,479.85 64.00 18.56 2,314.50 170.52 750.36 142.05 82.18 150.00 348.95 34.20 901.88 962.03 1,065.91

Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tires/Repairs 615.95 North West REC, Lighting/Utility 709.47 Noteboom Implement LLC, Parts/Other 538.84 Powerplan, Parts 1,625.84 Rees Mack Sales & Service, Parts/ServIce 3,273.32 RFG Logistics, Road Salt 3,944.75 Rick’s Computers Inc., Service 207.30 Road Machinery & Supplies Co., Parts 323.44 Schoenfeld Refrigeration, Repairs 444.51 Seth Corbin, Safety Shoes 100.00 Sexton Oil Co., Gas/Diesel 10,092.54 Sioux City Foundry Co., Parts 125.39 Stan Houston Equipment Co., Parts/Tools 410.95 Steffen Truck Equipment Inc., Parts 105.61 Sundquist Engineering PC, Proj#04116--06 600.75 The New Sioux City, Bolts 35.77 Titan Machinery, Bolts 161.70 Verizon Wireless, Wireless 40.01 Vetter EquIpment, Filter 23.00 Ziegler Inc., Parts/Filters 1,453.44 Secondary Road Total: 39,406.76 REAP: Larry A. Stone, Book 11.00 Reap Total: 11.00 IDA COUNTY SELF FUNDING: Beneﬁts Inc., Self Funding Med. Ins. Prem. 688.00 Ida County Self Funding Total: 688.00 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Alpha Wireless Comm. Co., Radio Supplies 173.93 Bomgaars, Maintenance/Tools #07-009-5 179.20 Frontier, Phone Charges Feb. 2017 6.04 Iowa Emergency Management Assn., 2017 Dues/Registration 275.00 Pronto, Dec.-Jan. Fuel-Emgy. Mgmt. 250.53 Emergency Management Total: 884.70 E911 SURCHARGE AGENCY FUND: Centurylink, 712-233-0022 Lines 283.49 Corey Trucke, Mileage 54.60 Counsel, Copier Lease 72.89 Frontier, 515-197-4293 & 4314/ Feb. 2017 56.05 Frontier Comm. of Iowa (213), 02130385-S-171010 517.57 Jan Trucke, Trailer Rent 50.00 Sac County Mutual Tele. Co., Oct.-Dec. Lines 2,009.81 Shield Technology Corp., Support 2,725.00 E911 Surcharge Agency Fund Total: 5,769.41 PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY: Adams Motor Co., Vehicle Maintenance 485.11 Bob Barker Company Inc., Toothbrushes/Paste 50.71 Bomgaars, Auto Supplies

07-056-6 36.55 Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, Prisoner TransportMedical 1,654.00 Casey’s General Store Inc., Fuel 2,080.41 CDW Government, Office Supplies/Shipping 220.88 Emergency Medical Products Inc., Gloves 270.60 Frontier, Phone Charges Feb. 2017 219.92 Hanson Auto Supply, Wiper Blades Acct. #5030 153.38 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., January Fuel 1,606.95 Ida Grove Food Pride, Jail Supplies/Prisoner Meals 5,303.40 Iowa Dept. of Public Safety, Jan.-Mar. Terminal Billing 1,380.00 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies 123.98 Iowa State Sheriffs & Deputy, 16-2017 ISSDA Memberships 400.00 Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, Uniform 429.83 Lewis Family Drug LLC, Prisoner Prescriptions 16.13 Long Lines Internet, Internet 7.50 Lovett Enterprises Inc., March Storage 55.00 Marco Inc., Copier Lease 150.15 Midstates Organized Crime Info. Center, 2017 Membership 100.00 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Oil Changes 98.00 MPH Industries Inc., Parts/Labor 3,077.12 Nimco, Water Bottles 436.00 Postmaster, Envelopes 280.30 Pronto, January Fuel 782.70 Radar Road Tec., Certifications 350.00 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Office/Jail Supplies 147.65 Solutions Inc., Backup Service 659.40 U S Cellular, Air Cards 463.92 VISA, Lodging/Meals/Fuel/Internet/ UPS 1,017.72 Vollmar Motors Inc., Service Work 643.77 Public Safety Agency Total: 22,707.18 COUNTY ASSESSOR: Frontier, Phone Charges Feb. 2017 20.14 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies-Assessor 73.38 Joe Cronin, January Mileage 88.22 Long Lines Internet, Internet 7.50 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Property Tax Ad 17.10

COUNTY ASSESSOR Total: COUNTY TOTAL:

206.34 $110,604.01

There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 4:15 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2017, and at 9:00 a.m., Monday, February 27, at 9:00 a.m. or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Auditor Chair

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Ida Grove

Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District Battle Creek-Ida Grove Schools’ February 2017 Vendor Report GENERAL FUND #10: Vendor Name, Description Total Amazon, Instructional Supplies $238.32 Badding Construction Company, Contracted Service 276.00 Barnes, Sheryl, Music Accompanist 500.00 Bee-Bot from Terrapin, Instructional Supplies 4,085.70 Berne Coop Association, Fertilizer/Propane 56.00 Bleckwehl, Kim, Reimbursement 8.00 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 4,515.57 Bomgaars, General Supplies 1,024.29 Buena Vista University, Registration/Scholarships 39.00 Butler, Kalin, Reimbursement 72.00 CAM Community School District, Open Enrollment 1,404.52 CE Solutions, Contracted Service 54.00 Cengage Learning, Textbooks 113.85 Centerpoint Energy Services, Inc., Natural Gas 2,274.53 Central Iowa Distributing Inc., District Maintenance Supplies 3,499.51 City of Battle Creek, Water & Sewer/BC Bldgs. 30.50 City of Ida Grove, Water & Sewer/IG Bldgs. 1,317.11 Clayton Ridge CSD, Contracted Services 10,137.24 Coltrain, Claudia, Home School Music Lessons 91.00 Comes Investments DBA Pizza Hut of, General Supplies 26.00 Denison Community School Dist., Tuition 13,516.32 Department of Administrative, 403B Plan Fee 400.00 Department of Education, General Fees 80.00 DHS Cashier 1st Fl., State Portion Medicaid 9,666.02 East Sac County School District, Entry Fees 5,266.98 Echo Group, Inc., Electrical Supplies/Maint. 634.32 Feld Fire, Fire Ext./System Service 180.00 Franck & Sextro, P.L.C., Legal Services 180.00 Galva Holstein Community Schools, Tuition 17,158.10 Grove, Jeanie, Reimbursement 7.00 Hadden, Kari, Staff: Reimbursement 14.00 Hanson Auto Supply, Repair Parts 48.73 Heilman, Teresa, Student Refund 35.00 Hewitt, Kelly, Staff Reimbursement 52.80 Ida County Courier-Reminder, Inc., Advertising/Legal Notices 205.80 Ida County Sanitation, Inc., Garbage Collection Services 538.96 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., General Supplies 1,379.11 Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce, Dues 50.00 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 253.68 Ink Technologies, LLC, Ofﬁce Supplies 34.65 Iowa Assoc. of School Boards, Dues/Registrations 508.00 Iowa Communications Network, Long Distance/ICN/Internet 261.71 Iowa High School Speech Assoc., Dues/Registrations 287.00 Iowa State University, Purchased Services 800.00 J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Music Supplies 73.96 John Deere Financial, Tractor Repairs/Parts 68.68 KCK’s Food & Fuel, Supplies 84.00 Krager, Kendra, Reimburse Student Expenses 67.20 Learning Services, Instructional Supplies 750.00 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Maint. Supplies 185.75 Mapleton Rooter, Purchased Services 288.00 Marco, Copier Supplies/Contract 107.22

Mary Miller Cleaning Service, Contracted Service 80.00 Math Rack, Instructional Supplies 412.10 Matheson Tri Gas, Inc., General Supplies 34.09 MBW Products LLC, Contracted Service 206.40 Menards, District Supplies 109.05 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity & Nat. Gas 12,200.73 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tires & Repairs 83.00 Music Is Elementary, Instructional Supplies 238.97 Nebraska Air Filter Inc., Maintenance Supplies 732.27 Newquist-Wells, April Elaine, Contracted Service 223.68 Newtec Inc., Equipment 115.00 Northwest AEA, Copies/Regist./ Gen. Supplies 2,200.00 Odebolt Lumber, General Supplies 428.58 Odebolt-Arthur Comm. School, Misc. Reimbursements 84,439.45 Paper Corporation, The, Supplies 1,149.50 Postmaster Battle Creek, Postage 83.90 Postmaster Ida Grove, Postage 255.06 Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, Duplicating/Printing 508.31 Pronto-Phillips 66, General Supplies 3,595.36 Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Supplies 38.39 Reis Auto Parts and Service, Bus/Auto Service 4,058.46 Rutten Vacuum Center, Maint. Supplies 104.95 Schiernbeck, Shelly, Reimbursement 21.92 Schiernbeck, Wanda, Reimbursement 40.18 School Health, First Aid Supplies 24.17 School Specialty Inc., District Supplies 281.61 Schramm, Merle, Home School Science Classes 300.00 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Miscellaneous Supplies 71.68 Sohm, Claire, Student Reimbursement 20.00 Storm Lake CSD, Contracted Services 15,751.41 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Contracted Service 596.99 United Bank of Iowa, General Supplies 26.00 United States Cellular, Cellular Phone Service 77.92 University Park Inn & Suites, Lodging 244.16 Vetter Equipment Co., Mower Parts 1,205.73 Western Iowa Tech Community Co., Contracted Services 50.00 Youth Education In The Arts, Registration Fee 150.00 Zimco Supply, Maint. Supplies 250.45 Fund Total 213,355.60 GENERAL FUND DONATION ACCT. #12: Dollar General Charge Sales, Miscellaneous Supplies 119.00 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 16.47 Fund Total 135.47 ACTIVITY FUND #21: Allen, Larry, Ofﬁcial/ Reimbursement 75.00 Bade, Jared, Fall Musical Pit Orchestra Mileage 57.00 BC-IG C.S.D. Activity Account, Reimbursement of Expenses 1,950.00 BC-IG C.S.D.-Hot Lunch Fund, Reimbursement of Expenses 93.85 Blue Space Creative, Signage 738.00 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 2,309.59 Burk, Linda, Reimbursement 8.50 Chronicle Printing and Publishing, Advertising 77.00 Delux Motel, Lodging 262.50 Dollar General Charge Sales, Miscellaneous Supplies 17.50 Fancy Threads, Athletic Clothing 2,554.84 Gebel, Kipp, Reimbursements 150.00 Grafﬁx Inc., Silk Screen Shirts

for Resale 2,452.95 Graphic Edge, Screen Printing 4,118.33 Ida County Courier-Reminder, Inc., Advertising/Legal Notices 146.40 Ida County Sanitation, Inc., Garbage Collection Services 62.50 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., General Supplies 72.94 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 436.58 Iowa FFA Association, Dues/ Fees 949.00 Jones School Supply Company, Drama Awards 13.53 Lawton-Bronson High School, Entry Fees 30.00 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 3,002.14 Meinen, Tara, Fall Musical Pit Orchestra Mileage 85.50 Miller, Becky, Reimbursement 143.86 MOC-Floyd Valley High School, Entry Fee 32.00 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 98.00 Muzic Mystro, DJ Services 350.00 Paulsen, Drew, Fall Musical Pit Orchestra Mileage 114.00 Pepsi-Cola, Pop 4,557.41 Pioneer Drama Service, Scripts 286.50 Rentals, Treasures & More, Flowers, Supplies 38.25 Root, Dylan, Fall Musical Pit Orchestra Mileage 28.50 Selections, General Supplies 99.22 Signs and Shapes International, Custom Walk Around Mascots 4,425.00 Trackwrestling, Wrestling Computer Program 122.80 Trophies Plus, Inc., Athletic Awards 90.28 Uptown Sporting Goods, P.E. Supplies 79.80 USD Dept. of Music, Registration 280.00 Western Valley Athletic Conference, Conference Events 4,012.00 Fund Total 34,421.27 SAVE FUND #33: Badding Construction Company, Contracted Service 2,261.00 Bomgaars, General Supplies 208.89 Burke Engineering Sales Compan., Project Supplies 52.14 Denison Drywall Supply Co., Inc., Building Supplies 48.00 KW Electric, Contracted Service 456.00 Menards, General Supplies 491.52 Fund Total 3,517.55 PPEL FUND #36: Central Iowa Distributing Inc., District Maintenance Supplies 8,960.00 Haila Architecture Structure, Architectural Services 10,095.57 Horn Memorial Hospital, Contracted Service 1,696.04 Iversen Radio & TV, Repairs/ Equipment 670.00 Fund Total 21,421.61 NUTRITION FUND #61: BC-IG C.S.D.- General Fund, Hot Lunch Payroll Expense 12,002.16 Edsen Electric, Inc., Electrical Services 701.14 Hiland Dairy, Dairy ProductsNutrition 2,320.58 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 7,304.14 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 59.15 Rogers Pest Control LLC, Contracted Service 123.00 Sara Lee Bakery Group/ Earthgrains, Hot Lunch Bread Products 1,059.85 School Nutrition Association of Iowa, Fees 50.00 School Specialty Inc., District Supplies 3.69 Strachan Sales, Inc., Equipment Repair Parts 87.88 Fund Total 23,711.59 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS $296,563.09 January Payroll Wages $445,646.58 FICA 27,377.00 Medicare 6,402.70 IPERS 35,940.93 Insurance 42,998.76 TOTAL PAYROLL $558,365.97

CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL FEBRUARY 6, 2017 Mayor Pro Tem Cates called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: Scott Tomlinson, Doug Clough and Jeff Buehler. Others present were Mayor Devlun Whiteing, Deputy Clerk Heather Sweeden, Attorney Peter Goldsmith, Library Director Angela Scales, John Scales, Library Board Chairman Larry Albrecht, Parks Superintendent Robert Lorenzen, Bethany Jones, Sheriff Wade Harriman, Trent Thevenot, Duane and Theresa Swensen, Marlo Schoer and Verdean Kruse. Council Member Ryan Goodman was absent. Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote, motion carried.

The Oath of Office was administered to Interim Mayor Devlun Whiteing by Mayor Pro Tem Cates. Motion by Council Member Buehler to approve the consent agenda consisting of the claims list, financial report, the January 3rd, January 16th and January 19th minutes, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Motion by Council Member Clough to approve Becky Matthies as temporary Office Assistant in City Hall at $13.00/hr., second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Motion by Council Member Clough to approve Marlo Schoer as temporary Clerk Consultant at $50.00/hr., second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to

COUNTY NAME:

approve the concession stand agreement between the City and Kiwanis, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Edsen Electric submitted two proposals for new lighting for City Hall. Option #1 is to replace 12 truffers with LED truffers costing $1,340.40 after a $720.00 rebate. Option #2 is to replace 12 ballasts and 48 bulbs costing $695.04. Motion by Council Member Clough to approve option #1, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to adjourn, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Attest: /s/ Heather Sweeden, Deputy Clerk /s/ Devlun Whiteing, Mayor

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- BUDGET ESTIMATE

CO NO:

Ida Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year County budget as follows: Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location:

03-13-2017 11:00 a.m. Supervisor's Meeting Room 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 revenues and expenditures on file with the County Auditor. A copy of the supporting detail will be furnished upon request. Average annual percentage changes between "Actual" and "Budget" amounts for "Taxes Levied on Property", "Other County Taxes/ TIF Tax Revenues", and for each of the ten "Expenditure Classes" must be published. Expenditure classes proposing "Budget" amounts, but having no "Actual" amounts, are designated "NEW". County Web Site (if available): County Telephone Number: 712-364-2632 Iowa Department of Management Form 630 (Publish) REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Taxes Levied on Property* Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year Less: Credits to Taxpayers Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Tax Revenue Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Charges for Service Use of Money & Property Miscellaneous Subtotal Revenues Other Financing Sources: General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Operating Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales Total Revenues & Other Sources EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Operating: Public Safety and Legal Services Physical Health and Social Services Mental Health, ID & DD County Environment and Education Roads & Transportation Government Services to Residents Administration Nonprogram Current Debt Service Capital Projects Subtotal Expenditures Other Financing Uses: Operating Transfers Out Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow Total Expenditures & Other Uses Excess of Revenues & Other Sources over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting) Fund Balance - Nonspendable Fund Balance - Restricted Fund Balance - Committed Fund Balance - Assigned Fund Balance - Unassigned Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30, Proposed property taxation by type: Countywide Levies*: Rural Only Levies*: Special District Levies*: TIF Tax Revenues: Utility Replacmnt. Excise Tax: Explanation of any significant items in the budget:

1,830,095 537,583 0 161,000 87,841

Budget

Re-Est

Actual

2017/2018

2016/2017

2015/2016

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

2,367,678 0 143,560 2,224,118 100 10,000 550,691 3,028,298 10,700 228,435 15,035 305,325 6,372,702

14 15 16 17

0 1,248,456 0 7,621,158

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

2,332,490

2,230,465

171,851 2,160,639 105 8,000 537,149 3,028,382 35,117 203,400 12,510 325,811 6,311,113

164,377 2,066,088 1 13,830 559,393 2,922,135 27,460 421,993 19,925 237,885 6,268,710

1,240,492

1,181,397

7,551,605

7,450,107

933,710 299,604 229,605 470,520 3,796,381 306,319 814,048 0 0 531,400 7,381,587

821,290 330,227 229,217 458,310 3,576,504 292,538 797,848 0 0 440,000 6,945,934

744,816 273,104 249,935 342,267 3,822,889 317,966 689,826 0 0 152,611 6,593,414

29 30 31

1,248,456 0 8,630,043

1,240,492

1,181,397

8,186,426

7,774,811

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

-1,008,885 2,682,593 0 0 1,392,390 0 164,388 116,930 1,673,708

-634,821 3,317,414

-324,704 3,642,118

1,905,474

2,031,368

235,188 541,931 2,682,593

307,294 978,752 3,317,414

AVG Annual % CHG 3.03

-0.78

11.96 4.74 -4.15 17.25 -0.35 -1.85 8.63

86.6

Proposed tax rates per $1,000 taxable valuation: Urban Areas: 3.5 Rural Areas: 4.9 Any special district tax rates not included. Date:

02-13-2017

Salary Increase-Line 18-Increase Countywide Law contribution. Line 21-Economic Development Contribution for Spec Building. Line 27-Secondary Road Projects

PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors IDA GROVE, IOWA JANUARY 9, 2017 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. Minutes of the meeting held January 3, 2017, were read and approved. County Engineer Jeff Williams was present and discussed various budget concerns. Clarence Hoffman, Sheryl Goodenow and Grant Patera from The Hoffman Agency were present to review the County ICAP and IMWCA insurance policies. Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Continued Membership form and the Anniversary Information Acknowledgement. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Dawn Mentzer, Rolling Hills CEO, discussed the current and proposed budget and the various programs that the Rolling Hills Mental Health and Disability Services offer. Schubert moved and Drey seconded the motion to approve Rhett Leonard as a member of the Loess Hills Development and Conservation Authority Member. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Leonard and seconded by Schubert to approve the Auditor, Recorder and Sheriff’s Quarterly Reports. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Drey moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Weed Commissioner’s Annual Report. Leonard seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Schubert and seconded by Leonard to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a quote from Mike’s Lawn Service in the amount of $1,688.92. Motion carried, all voting Aye. The Board approved the following claims: GENERAL BASIC: Amazon, Supplies $97.91 Arlyn Stewart, Mileage 122.46 Bomgaars, Uniform/Seed/Maint. #07-022-7 188.61 Brenner’s Entertainment Center, Frig./Freezer 300.00 Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, Services FE6371 17.50 Century Business Products Inc., Copier Maintenance 40.00 City of Ida Grove, UtilityCourthouse 129.64 Counsel, Maintenance 241.31 Curtis Hesse, Services 500.00 Danielle Bennett, Supplies 17.49 Des Moines Stamp Mfg. Co.,

Date Stampers 139.00 District III Treasurers, FY2017 Treasurer Dues 25.00 Emergency Management, FY2017 Allocation 24,075.00 Frontier, Phone Services 712-364-2626 362.28 Frontier, 712-364-4186-040915-7 119.98 Henry M. Adkins & Son Inc., 2017 Voting Equip. Warr./ Licenses 5,467.50 Horn Public Health, FY2017 3rd Qtr. Allocation 25,840.00 Horn Public Health, Oct. 2016 PH Grant 5,164.18 Ida County Sanitation Inc., Dec. Garbage 151.87 Ida County Sheriff Dept., Court Service Fees 427.34 Ida Grove Food Pride Supplies Acct. #183 54.31 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies 307.47 Iowa State Association, New Officer School-Schubert 175.00 Iowa Workforce Development, Permit/Inspection Fee 175.00 Jim Densmore, Remove/Replace North Sidewalk 1,350.00 Kelly Young, Cleaning 60.00 LBJ Investigations, Personal Service Fees 188.60 Legislative Services Agency, 2017 Code/Register 115.00 Long Lines Internet, InternetGeneral 53.95 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Maintenance Supplies 56.25 Menards-Sioux City, Supplies/ Maintenance 328.08 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Supplies/Proceedings 599.81 MidAmerican Energy, Utility 3,383.35 Mid-Sioux Opportunities, FY2017 Allocation 5,500.00 National Pen Co. LLC, Flashlights 214.45 Northwest REC, Utility-CCRA 455.00 Noteboom Implement LLC, Parts 17.01 O’Keefe Elevator, Service Call-Reset Door Card 927.96 Orlan Ehler, Mileage 48.36 Patrick Stevens, Services 200.00 Postmaster, Postage-Co. Attny. 136.00 Public Safety Agency Fun., 3rd Qtr. FY2017 131,882.00 Rogers Pest Control, Pest

Control-2 months 80.00 Schau Towing & Salvage, Towing Services-ICC 135.00 Selections, UPS-Sanitarian 13.70 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Office/Program Supplies 11.96 Stephanie Mefferd, Flight/Shuttle 398.18 Supplyworks, Custodial Supplies 167.74 Theresa Rachel, Services MHMH000674 96.00 Thomson Reuters - West Payment, West Law Usage 280.35 Treasurer State of Iowa, Sales/Use Tax, 4th Qtr. Sales Tax 46.00 U S Cellular, Cell Phone 116.34 Wibe & Phillips, Postage 47.00 General Basic Total: 211,046.94 GF DESIGNATED FOR COMPUTER: Scantron/Harland Technology Services, 4-Axiom/Labor/ Expenses 603.47 Solutions Inc., Services 262.20 Tyler TecHnologies Inc., Migration/Installation/ Configuration 331.25 GF Designated for Computer Total:1,196.92 GF DESIGN FOR CO. ATTORNEY/FINES: Electronic Engineering, Genetec Software/Maint. Agree. 1,629.33 Identity Genetics Inc., Paternity Test 475.00 Gf Design for Co. Attorney/Fines Total: 2,104.33 MH-DD SERVICES FUND: rd Rolling Hills, 3 Qtr. FY2017 Allocation 57,304.25 MH-DD Services Fund Total: 57,304.25 RURAL BASIC LANDFILL: Cherokee County Solid Waste, 2.88 T. Residential 120.96 Ida County Sanitation Inc., Haul 14 Appliances 140.00 Turkle-Clark Enviro. Consulting L.C. Professional Service 4,635.00 Rural Basic Landfill Total: 4,895.96 SECONDARY ROAD: Aramark, Shop Supplies 85.65 Bomgaars, Parts/Supplies #07-015-2 703.00 Calhoun-Burns & Associates Inc., 2017 Bridge Inspection 1,888.20 City of Arthur, Dec. Utility 118.52 City of Battle Creek, December Utility 15.25 City of Holstein, Dec. Utility 32.66 City of Ida Grove, Dec. Utility 30.71 Counsel, Maint. Contract-

Engineer Edsen Electric Inc., Arthur Shop Light Repair Equipment Blades Inc., Blades First Cooperative Association, Diesel Exhaust Fluid Frontier, Phone Services 712-364-2626 Frontier, 712-364-2920 Graham Trailers, Labor/ Advertising Fees Hallett Materials, Ice Control Sand Hanson Auto Supply, Parts/Oil/ Filters/Tools Hiway Truck Equipment Inc., Parts Ida County Sanitation Inc., December Garbage Interstate Power Systems Inc., Parts/Services/Filters Iowa Dept. of Transportation, Grader Blade Bolts Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies Iowa Prison Industries, Signs Jebro Inc., Used Oil Jeffrey Williams, Lodging/Meals/ Fuel/Parking Jim Hawk Truck Trailers Inc., Beacon Kriha Fluid Power, Parts Little Falls Machine Inc., Parts Lukins Construction Ltd., Ditch Cleaning MBW Products LLC, Services Mid-America Publishing Corp., Classified Ads MidAmerican Energy, Utility/ Lighting Mile 2 Tire & Lube Tires/Tubes Mortenson Construction, Rip Rap Northwest REC, Utility/Lighting Noteboom Implement LLC, Parts Acct. 26310 Overhead Door Co., Repairs Postmaster, Postage-Engineer Powerplan, Parts/Filters RFG Logistics, Road Salt Rick’s Computers Inc., Repairs Sexton Oil Co., Diesel/Gas Storm Lake Hydraulics, Parts/ Services Sundquist Engineering PC, D54 Soldier River TJ Bubke, Safety Coat Tom Cooper, Truck Additive

77.72 70.00 3,200.00 99.00 95.42 73.32 1,305.00 456.60 495.96 318.30 18.56 1,474.60 70.40 178.28 892.80 57.00 664.05 82.18 177.95 50.76 460.00 1,343.54 146.40 656.12 4,287.95 6,600.00 334.45 174.38 170.00 188.00 1,875.61 1,566.28 330.20 7,549.46 141.11 5,712.25 53.49 11.09

USA Attachments, Parts 1,030.00 Verizon Wireless, Wireless Service 40.01 Vetter Equipment, Cap Screw 3.75 Zep Sales & Service, Supplies 133.04 Ziegler Inc., Parts/Service/ Blades 8,637.96 Secondary Road Total: 54,176.98 REAP: Selections, Supplies 2.00 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Office/Program Supplies 5.16 Reap Total: 7.16 SHERIFF’S K-9 FUND: Bomgaars, K9 Dog Food 07-056-6 42.99 Sheriff’s K-9 Fund Total: 42.99 IDA COUNTY SELF FUNDING: Benefits, Inc. - ACH, Partial Self Fund. Medical 805.76 Benefits Inc., January Self Fund. Prem./Cobra 804.00 Ida County Self Funding Total: 1,609.76 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Amazon, DJI Phantom Drone 1,549.00 Bomgaars, Fuel Treatment #07-009-5 32.85 Counsel, Copier Lease 71.22 Ed M. Feld Equip. Co. Inc., Inspections 76.00 Frontier, Phone Services 712-364-2626 6.04 Emergency Management Total: 1,735.11 E911 SURCHARGE AGENCY FUND: Alpha Wireless Comm. Co., Radio Maintenance 144.03 Centurylink, Lines Expense 283.83 Frontier, Phone Services 712-364-2626 6.04 Frontier, 515-197-4293-030502-7 50.00 Frontier Comm. of Iowa (213), Lines Expense 519.23 E911 Surcharge Agency Fund Total: 1,003.13 PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY: 911 Installs LLC, Equip./Install. 2,145.00 APCO International, Dues 207.00 Crime Prevention Special Projects Fund, Annual Testing Fee 100.00 Electronic Engineering Co., Service Call 285.00 Frontier, Phone Services 712-364-2626 215.61 Horn Memorial Hospital, Prisoner Meals 60.00 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc.,

Fuel/Supply 1,976.90 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Registrations 225.00 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies-Sheriff 99.70 Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, Uniform/Shipping 939.09 Lewis Family Drug LLC, Prisoner RX 43.56 Long Lines Internet, InternetSheriff 7.50 Lovett Enterprises Inc., February Storage 55.00 Marco Inc., Copier LeaseSheriff 150.15 McCormick Motors Inc., 2-2017 Explorer Less Trade 48,826.00 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Oil Change 58.00 Postmaster, Stamps 75.00 Pronto, Fuel 622.63 Selections, Office SuppliesSheriff 87.12 Solutions Inc., Backup 659.40 Supplyworks, Hand Sanitizer 75.44 The Hoffman Agency, K9 Insurance 560.00 U S Cellular, Air Cards 461.76 USPCA Region 21, 2017 Membership/Registration 100.00 Valley Veterinary Center, K9 Shots - Anou 166.74 Visa, Meal/Training/Fuel/ UPS 885.20 Vollmar Motors Inc., Vehicle Maintenance 463.62 Public Safety Agency Total: 59,550.42 COUNTY ASSESSOR: Counsel, Copies/Lease 8/63 Assessor 50.15 Frontier, Phone Services 712-364-2626 20.12 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies-Assessor 41.05 ISAA, 2017 Annual Dues 325.00 Joe Cronin, December Mileage 190.01 Long Lines Internet, Internet-Assessor 7.50 Marco Inc., Ink Cartridges 470.72 County Assessor Total: 1,104.55 COUNTY TOTAL: $395,778.50 The Board then held a budget workshop. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2017, for a budget workshop and January 23, 2017, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Auditor Chair

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Ida County Courier

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ESTIMATE

Form 631.1

City of Battle Creek FEBRUARY 15, 2017 BATTLE CREEK, IA The Battle Creek City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Hall. Mayor Holmes presided over the meeting. Council members present were: Jill Wingert, Todd Riessen, Judy Schau, Myra Meek, and Dan Hedberg. Mayor Holmes called the meeting to order. Motion by Wingert, seconded by Schau to approve the agenda and minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Representatives from SIMPCO reviewed the Housing Trust Fund. A property in Battle Creek received $10,533 worth of new windows through the program. It was requested that the City Council again budget $4,000 in the FY17/18 for this program. Motion by Schau, seconded by Wingert to approve the request from SIMPCO to give $4,000 to the Housing Trust Fund. Motion carried unanimously. Fred Andersen reported on behalf of the Sheriff’s Department. Their FY17/18 budget was reviewed. Motion by Meek, seconded by Wingert to approve $103,715 (increase of $6,935) for county wide law and $2,556 (same) for emergency management. Motion carried unanimously. Nuisances were discussed. Members of the library board presented their FY17/18 budget. Motion by Wingert, seconded by Schau to approve city support of $17,500 (same) to the library. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Meek, seconded by Riessen to approve the City to be the ﬁscal sponsor for the Battle Creek Library and the Battle Creek Families for Parks when applying for the Ida County Betterment Grant. Motion carried

unanimously. Motion by Schau, seconded by Riessen to purchase a 2014 5045E tractor for $19,000 with trade. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Hedberg, seconded by Riessen to budget and look into installing a shredder at the lift station. Craig estimated it would be around $35,000 for that project. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Meek, seconded by Hedberg to accept the resignation of part-time maintenance person, Jim Eickholt, effective 3/31/2017. Motion carried unanimously. The clerk was directed to review and update the job description for that position and advertise the upcoming job opening. Council reviewed the Battle Creek Ambulance’s FY17/18 budget. Motion by Schau, seconded by Wingert to approve their budget with city support of $11,000 (same) to the ambulance department. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held regarding the current recruitment of RN/Paramedics to the service. The clerk was directed to contact the city’s insurance regarding this and ask for members of the ambulance group to attend next month’s meeting. The city’s insurance agent will be present as well to review the insurance renewal. Motion by Hedberg, seconded by Wingert to approve the city support to Mt. Hope Cemetery in the amount of $400 (same) in FY17/18. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Meek, seconded by Hedberg to approve the bills and reports. Motion carried unanimously. Next month’s meeting and budget hearing will be held Monday, March 13th. Wingert moved to adjourn at 9:27 p.m..

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2018

Meek seconded and motion carried unanimously. Diane Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer Lloyd Holmes, Mayor CLAIMS: 1/12/2017 – 2/16/2017: ACCO, supplies $843.35; Al’s Corner Oil, fuel $232.23; Alpha Wireless, pagers $1,319.63; Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, legal services $866.66; Bomgaars, supplies $427.95; Council Bluffs Online, hosting fee $90; County Woman, subscription $24.98; EFTPS, taxes $2,085.40; Frontier, utilities $656.72; HACH, supplies $151.19; Hanson Auto, supplies $29.96; Hayes Oil, fuel $106.44; Ida County Sanitation, $5,032.81; Iowa Dept. of Revenue, sales tax $502.39; IDOT, supplies $1,113.99; IPERS, pension $1,184.28; Jeff Holmes Construction, repairs $134; Lloyd Holmes, mileage $23.54; Lowes, supplies $24.97; Mid-America Publishing, publications $67.88; MidAmerican, utilities $2,521.05; Overdrive, e-book subscription $76.54; Postmaster, postage $102; Quill, supplies $84.96; Reader’s Digest, subscription $12.98; Selections, supplies $32.44; Shopko, supplies $28.33; Sioux City Journal, subscription $149.62; Target, supplies $18.18; Taste of Home, subscription $24.98; Payroll (1/10/17) $2,842.94; Payroll (1/24/17) $2,857.53. DISBURSEMENTS: General $26,723.52; Library $1,285.64; RUT $3,237.52; T&A $488; LOST $20,630; Water $4,228.80; Sewer $3,438.83; Garbage $5,050.80. REVENUE: General $2,247.36; Library $27.20; RUT $7,956.48; Emergency $26.50; LOST $4,943.27; Debt $10.58; Sliplining $1,733.77; Water $27,366.05; Sewer $5,110.76; Garbage $5,723.67; Storm Water $1,784.45.

PUBLIC NOTICE Battle Creek - Ida Grove Community School District SUMMARY OF THE FEBRUARY 13, 2017, REGULAR JOINT BOARD MEETING OF THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board and the Odebolt-Arthur (O-A) Community School District Board met in regular joint session February 13, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Music Room at the BC-IG Elementary in Ida Grove. The BC-IG board meeting was called to order by Stephanie Konradi, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Stephanie Konradi, present; Tony Bennett, present; Danika Hinkeldey, present; Myra Meek, present; Crystal Endrulat, present; Ryan Goodman, present; and Jeff Rasmussen, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. The O-A board meeting was called to order by Joey Hoefling, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Joey Hoefling, present; Pat Hoefling, absent; Brad Lundell, absent, Stacy Raasch, present; and Ryan Schroeder, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Hinkeldey to approve the agenda as presented and the motion carried 7-0 for BC-IG. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Schroeder to approve the agenda as presented and the motion carried 3-0 for O-A. Konradi welcomed visitors. No one spoke during the public forum part of the meeting. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Endrulat to approve the consent agenda for BC-IG. The consent agenda consisted of board minutes; claims totaling $296,563.09; contract resignation from Deb Bengford, preschool associate; contract approvals for Sherrie Brodersen, Elementary Cook, and Natashia Uken, Preschool Associate, and the following out of state and/or overnight field trips: Jazz Band and Show Choir to USD Jazz Fest in Vermillion, S.D. March 14, 2017; NASA Trip March 23 through March 27; High School TAG trip to University of Nebraska Medical Center April 1st, 10 to 15 students; High School TAG trip to Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha to learn about architecture, 5 to 7 students, late

March or early April; State FFA Convention April 9 - 11, 2017; State Wrestling Tournament, Wrestlers and Cheerleaders February 15 – 18 and All State Speech in Ames, 4 Students and Mrs. Jurgensen, overnight February 17. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Schroeder to approve the consent agenda for O-A consisting of board minutes; claims totaling $206,161.27 and out of state/overnight field trip for Middle School TAG Trip April 6-7, 2017. Minneapolis, Minn. The motion carried 3-0. Melissa Jensen, K-8 TAG Teacher, along with Emma Schirrmacher, Lillian Hoffman and Elle Schroeder, presented information on the upcoming Middle School TAG field trip. Tiffany Lindberg, district nurse, updated the boards on the wellness policy that needs updating prior to June 2017 so the district can receive grant money. She commented the current policy is good, but there are several district activities currently in place that should be included in the policy. Heather Spetman, High School Language Arts, updated the boards on how technology is being used in the classrooms at the Middle School and High School. The programs she demonstrated included: Write to Learn, No Red Ink, Grammerly and Free Rice. Terry Kenealy, shared superintendent, reported on the proposed 2017-2018 school calendar and stated a final draft will be available to board approval in March. He discussed how snow days will be made up in the current school year. He updated the boards on bills pertaining to Chapter 20, 279 and 284 currently being debated in the state legislature and how the 1.11% state supplemental aid will affect budgets for the next few years. He suggested a board work session in the near future to discuss possible budget cuts for next year. Kenealy gave an overview of the Joint Facilities’ Committee meetings with the architects and reviewed the meeting schedule for March. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Hinkeldey to approve using legal counsel to draft a contract with Mr. Terry Kenealy to serve as Superintendent of Schools for a term of three fiscal years effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020, with an automatic rollover clause. The motion carried 7-0.

Discussion items included review of the sharing agreements for FY 17-18. The boards will be asked to approve the agreements at the March meeting and were asked to review prior to the meeting and report any changes. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the FY 16-17 Early Retirement Applications from Jennifer Glawe and Jeanie Grove for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Meek to approve the resignations of Jennifer Glawe and Jeanie Grove effective the end of the FY 16-17 school year for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District. The motion carried 7-0. On behalf of the board, Konradi thanked them for their years of service in the district. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Goodman to approve change order #20 for the Elementary Addition for a total deduct of $3,060 for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the Certiﬁcate of Substantial Completion of the Battle CreekIda Grove Elementary Addition. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Schroeder to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution to levy property tax for ﬁscal year 2017-2018 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under Iowa Code Section 257.14 for the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District. The motion carried 3-0. The next regular joint board meeting will be held Monday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Odebolt. The boards will hold a work session in conjunction with the Joint Facilities’ Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. There being no further business before the BC-IG board, it was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Endrulat to adjourn. The motion carried 7-0 and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Board adjourned at 7:52 p.m. There being no further business before the O-A board, it was moved by Raasch and seconded by Schroeder to adjourn. The motion carried 3-0 and the Odebolt-Arthur Board adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary Kathy A. Leonard, O-A Board Secretary

Ida Grove

City of

, Iowa City Council Chambers

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at on

3/6/17

6:00 PM

The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library. The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 13.16283 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375 At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. 712-364-2428

Heather Sweeden, Deputy Clerk

phone number

City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME

Budget FY 2018 (a)

Re-est. FY 2017 (b)

Actual FY 2016 (c)

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes

1 2 3

965,231 0 965,231

983,276 0 983,276

933,281 0 933,281

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

0 61,536 284,781 9,245 57,775 325,728 982,952 0 282,246 0 217,770 3,187,264

0 63,939 247,000 8,055 56,515 1,239,248 949,402 0 328,546 0 483,798 4,359,779

0 84,667 249,211 7,899 60,969 958,265 989,097 0 329,962 0 421,513 4,034,864

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

492,583 438,659 4,958 642,362 59,790 219,954 128,556 32,500 2,019,362 802,106 2,821,468

492,151 432,129 4,958 535,408 58,952 200,029 260,458 1,124,750 3,108,835 754,152 3,862,987

727,824 359,953 4,886 552,901 7,350 229,001 260,100 1,620,085 3,762,100 734,809 4,496,909

Transfers Out

217,770

483,798

421,513

Total Expenditures/Transfers Out

3,039,238

4,346,785

4,918,422

Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out

148,026

12,994

-883,558

Beginning Fund Balance July 1

501,789

488,795

1,372,353

Ending Fund Balance June 30

649,815

501,789

488,795

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ESTIMATE

Form 631.1

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2018

GALVA

City of

, Iowa City Hall

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at on

3/13/17

5 PM

The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Galva FEBRUARY 13, 2017 The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Freese, Goettsch, Schossow, and Wiese. Absent: Bloyer. Guests: Michele Bostinelos, Amanda Harper. Motion by Freese, second by Wiese approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Goettsch second by Schossow, approving the Consent Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: a. minutes of 1-9 & 18-12, 2016 b. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Reports; c. Allow bills presented. BILLS PRESENTED January 9, 2017: Payroll Account – federal, state, FICA & IPERS withholding $862.00 Reserve Fund – transfer funds 153.00 Depreciation Fund – transfer funds 249.00 Auditor of State – periodic exam fee 900.00 Aurelia Lumber – lumber/supplies 206.03 Badger Meter – beacon services 198.47 Cherokee Rural Water –1,880,000 gallons 5076.00 Feld Fire – monitor WW plant 106.58 Foundation Analytical – WW testing 18.00 G & C’s – fuel 246.67 – Repairs 473.15 – Labor – sewer plant 1010.00 Galva Post Office – postage 49.00 IMFOA – dues 50.00 IAMU – dues 522.60 I & S Group – engineering fees 1033.30 Lumber Inn – ice for WW testing 10.00 MidAmerican Energy – utilities 1446.59 Mid-America Publishing Corp. – publications 138.47 Mid Sioux Opportunity – budget allotment 250.00 Momar – hydro clean – WW plant 826.05 PC Repairs – cable for printer 9.95 Quill – office supplies 16.99 Schaller Telephone – monthly phone bill 16.44 Stevenson Hardware – ice melt 39.95 UnityPoint – data testing dues 30.00 USA Blue Book – charts pens for WW plant 164.49 Mark Vogt – 20 hours 443.83 Brad Pedersen – certified operator 609.32 Jim Rasmussen – salary 2500.00 Anita Brandt – salary 1315.90 – reimb. medical insurance 217.00 LIBRARY BILLS: Payroll Account – federal, state, FICA & IPERS withholding 381.35 Schaller Telephone 38.47

Mid American Energy 193.14 Baker & Taylor – books 136.24 Walmart – DVDs 290.94 Susan Davis– book 16.00 Rich Gill – install bathroom vanity 125.00 Patricia Niemeier – salary 74 hours 910.20 – Reimburse medical insurance 219.40 – Reimburse mileage 23.54 Mary Wiese – 4.5 hours at 9.22 41.49 Cindee Lichter – 7.5 hours at 9.22 69.15 Aimee Kell – 3 hours at 9.22 27.66 RECEIPT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – $4,255.30; ROAD USE – 3,510.20; EMERGENCY 10.27; LOST – 2,694.16; TRUST & AGENCY – 27.96; WATER UTILITY – 10,208.46; RESERVE FUND – 153.00; DEPRECIATION FUND – 249.00; SEWER UTILITY – 3,730.14; SOLID WASTE – $4,057.55. DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – $3,415.07; LOST – 0.00; ROAD USE – 1,357.34; WATER – 7,114.50; SEWER – $4 483.78. PUBLIC HEARING – REZONING LOT 1 & N 32’ LOT 2 BLOCK 13 2ND ADDITION TO CITY OF GALVA – The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5 p.m. Motion by Goettsch second by Freese to change the zoning from residential to commercial. All ayes. Motion carried. IDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – Sheriff Harriman was unable to attend the meeting. SIMPCO MICHELLE BONSTINELOS & AMANDA HARPER HOUSING TRUST FUND & SIMPCO SERVICES – Michelle Bostinelos talked with the council about the different services SIMPCO has to offer. Amanda Harper talked with the council about the Housing Trust Fund and requested $4,000 for housing rehab projects in Galva. She told the council about a project that was funded last year in Galva. Motion by Freese second by Goettsch to approve the $4,000 for the Housing Trust Fund. All ayes. Motion carried. WASTE WATER PROJECT – I & S GROUP – There was no update from I & S on the project. WATER TOWER CONTRACT – The council asked the clerk to ask Maguire Iron why the contract is increasing $800 and to get quotes from other businesses. 2017 STREET WORK – SOLICIT BIDS – The clerk was instructed to seek bids for seal coating for 2017. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY – MAY 4, 2017 – The clerk told the council Cherokee County Solid Waste has set our date for Household Hazardous Waste Pick Up for May 4, 2017. It was decided to hold our Spring Clean Up Days this weekend as well.

The dates will be May 4 through 7, 2017. APPOINT OFFICIAL PAPER – Motion by Schossow second by Freese to appoint MidAmerica Publishing d/b/a Ida County Courier as the City’s ofﬁcial paper. All ayes. Motion carried. E911 BOARD REPRESENTATIVE & ALTERNATE – Mayor Nading will be the representative with Mayor Pro Tem Freese as alternate. MOSQUITO CONTROL – TRIPLE C PEST CONTROL – CONTRACT – Motion by Freese second by Goettsch to accept the 2017 contract with Triple C Pest Control for $1,900 for the 2017 season. All ayes. Motion carried. KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL GRANT – The clerk told the council Anne Johnson has applied for the Keep Iowa Beautiful Grant for paint for the park equipment. The council appreciates her work on behalf of the city. PAINTING THE PARK EQUIPMENT – It was decided the City will have Maintenance Supervisor Rasmussen paint the park equipment. GORDON FREYER DONATION – It was decided to deposit the donation from the Gordon Freyer Estate into the general fund. SOUTH VIEW ADDITION – STORAGE SHED – A new homeowner has asked about putting a storage shed at a house in South View Addition. Following discussion, it was decided it would need a cement foundation and must adhere to the covenants for South View. They would also need a building permit. CD #4394 & #4477 RENEWAL – Motion by Schossow second by Freese to renew both CDs for one year. All ayes. Motion carried. IDA COUNTY COMMUNITY BETTERMENT GRANT APPLICATION – CITY COMMITMENT – Following discussion, it was decided to ask the Library Board to contribute $2,000 to the project and the City would contribute $1,000 to complete the project. 2017/2018 BUDGET – Following discussion, motion by Goettsch second by Wiese to table this until Wednesday night. All ayes. Motion carried. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: •New Equipment – trading in the tractor for a skid loader. •Trading in the pickup for a newer vehicle. •Shelter House Improvements – insulate the rest of the walls, replace the refrigerator and screens for the doors and windows. Change the tables inside to regular tables instead of the picnic tables. There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Wiese. Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST:

Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library. The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 12.52096 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375 At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. 712/282-4228

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Budget FY 2018 (a)

Re-est. FY 2017 (b)

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Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes

1 2 3

105,059 0 105,059

96,483 0 96,483

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

0 0 36,192 830 9,684 47,978 196,577 0 0 0 0 396,320

0 0 38,884 709 8,245 47,515 187,601 1,725 8,441 0 0 389,603

0 0 38,884 709 8,245 47,515 187,601 1,725 30,033 68,000 0 479,195

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56,433 37,721 2,150 42,480 26,000 37,533 0 0 202,317 202,648 404,965

46,369 59,430 2,150 42,224 40,799 32,620 0 0 223,592 183,385 406,977

46,369 76,795 2,150 42,224 44,799 32,620 0 0 244,957 259,885 504,842

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404,965

406,977

504,842

Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out

-8,645

-17,374

-25,647

Beginning Fund Balance July 1

443,076

460,450

486,097

Ending Fund Balance June 30

434,431

443,076

460,450

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Ernstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional directors to hold traveling hours U.S. Senator Joni Ernstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (R-Iowa) regional directors will hold traveling office hours throughout March in all 99 counties in Iowa. Area traveling office hours are: Sac Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wednesday, March 8, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Odebolt Public Library. Ida Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thursday, March

9, from 9 to 10 a.m. at LohffSchumann Memorial Community Center in Holstein. Cherokee Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wednesday, March 15, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Aurelia City Hall. Buena Vista Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;March 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Alta City hall. Representatives from Senator

Ernstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office will be available in counties throughout the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about eligibility involving issues like Social Security, veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; benefits, military affairs, passports, immigration issues and other federal programs.

CRMC Hospice offering grief series Cherokee Regional Medical Center Hospice is offering â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living with Loss,â&#x20AC;? a five-week grief support program on Tuesdays, March 7, through April 4. The program is free of charge and is offered to anyone who has exPhoto Submitted

FFA judging: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) had three participate in the Iowa Beef Expo livestock judging contest on Feb. 12 in Des Moines. There were 129 FFA members who participated in the event. From left, Elliott Bengford received 11th place, Taylor Oldham received 56th place and Ty Tollufsen received 62nd place.

When working with your local Farm Service Agency office to transfer land ownership, change operators or your corporation, LLC or partnership, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to stop by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office, or your contract payments may be in jeopardy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any time there is a change in the control of the land under contract, the contract holder

must complete paperwork at the NRCS office to transfer control to the new owner or operator,â&#x20AC;? said Jon Hubbert, assistant state conservationist for programs. Landowners must complete Form NRCS-CPA-152 Conservation Program Contract Transfer Agreement within 60 days of the ownership change or land transfer. If not, NRCS will not be

able to make contract payments, and the contract holder may be liable for financial damages and improper payments, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most land transfers are completed by March 1, so this paperwork needs to be completed at the NRCS office by May 1 or earlier,â&#x20AC;? he said. If you have concerns about your contracts, call or visit your local USDA Service Center.

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1:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m. in the CRMC Home Choice, Hospice and Public Health Office located at 1000 South Second St. in Cherokee. Group sizes are limited. Please call 712-225-6459 to pre-register or for more information.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Galva City Council FEBRUARY 15, 2017 The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Bloyer, Freese, Goettsch, and Wiese. Absent: Schossow. Guests: Lawson Bloyer & Ray Goettsch. Motion by wiese, second by Goettsch, approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. 2017/2018 BUDGET â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Following discussion, motion by Freese, second by Wiese, approving the budget and setting the public hearing date for March 13, 2017. All ayes. Motion carried. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: â&#x20AC;˘Water Tower Inspection â&#x20AC;˘Water Leak â&#x20AC;˘CD renewals There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Wiese. Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDNA D. HANSEN, Deceased Case No. 03471 ESPR009283 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDNA D. HANSEN, Deceased, who died on or about January 18, 2017: You are hereby notiďŹ ed that on February 7, 2017, the last will and testament of EDNA D. HANSEN, deceased, bearing date of April 29, 1999, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Corliss Wheeler and Winston W. Hansen, Jr. were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall ďŹ le them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so ďŹ led by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid), a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated February 7, 2017. Corliss Wheeler Executor of Estate 501 Willow St. P.O. Box 257 Battle Creek, IA 51006 and Winston W. Hansen, Jr. Executor of Estate 1112 Isanti Parkway NW P.O. Box 456 Isanti, MN 55040 James D. Lohman ICIS PIN No.: AT0004705 Attorney for executor Reimer, Lohman, Reitz, Sailer & Ullrich 25 South Main Street P.O. Box 248 Denison, IA 51442 Date of second publication 22nd day of February, 2017

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Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing To: RUSTY STOUT and any putative fathers You are hereby notiďŹ ed 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 notiďŹ ed that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected. This case has been ďŹ led in a County that uses electronic ďŹ ling. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/EďŹ le and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of ďŹ ling 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

PUBLIC NOTICE Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing To: AARON PEREZ To: MICHAEL GRASTY and any putative fathers You are hereby notiďŹ ed 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 notiďŹ ed that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected. This case has been ďŹ led in a County that uses electronic ďŹ ling. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/EďŹ le and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of ďŹ ling 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

PUBLIC NOTICE Battle Creek - Ida Grove Community School District

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WVC choir: Seventh and eighth grade vocal music students from the Western Valley Conference schools will join in song at Ridge View High School in Holstein Monday, Feb. 27, under the direction of Michelle Swanson from the University of Northern Iowa.This annual music festival event is an exciting time for the students who have been chosen to represent their school and music department. Students from O-A/ BC-IG Middle School auditioned in late December and were chosen, based on their current vocal skills, demonstration of standards and benchmarks and also on their dedication to the learning environment in class. Choir participants are, front from left: Meadow Olson, Marley Hewitt, Caleigh Loger, Anna Mogensen, Sophia Veltri, Avaree Miller, Amber Hoefling, Mary Carlson and Ashly Gunderson. Middle row: Emma Schirmacher, Kylee Dausel, Lauren Lansink, Tanay Tollufsen, Zoe Bengford, Riley Schirrnbeck, Mallory Moore, Alexis Ulrich, Mahala Kruse and Melissa Hewitt. Back row: Alex Clark, Nick Larson, Trust Wells, Beau Nieman, Truman Clark, Aidan Bower, Zach Dunker, Cade Ernst, Ahren VanDusen and Easton Harms. Students have been practicing with music teacher Linda Johnson and have also been working on their music independently with recordings they have on their Chromebooks.

SUMMARY OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2017, SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board and the Odebolt-Arthur (O-A) Community School District Board met in special session February 17, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. in the Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce in Ida Grove. The BC-IG board meeting was called to order by Stephanie Konradi, Board President. The following directors were present: Konradi, Tony Bennett, Crystal Endrulat, Myra Meek and Danika Hinkeldey. Jeff Rasmussen and Ryan Goodman were absent. The O-A board meeting was called to order by Joey HoeďŹ&#x201A;ing, who was attending the meeting via phone. The following directors were present: Joey HoeďŹ&#x201A;ing, Stacy Raasch, Brad Lundell and Ryan Schroeder via phone. Pat HoeďŹ&#x201A;ing was absent. Jodi Peters, O-A Education Association representative, was present via phone. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Meek to approve the agenda as amended, adding item 3.1 Education Association Initial Proposal and move action item on Collective

Bargaining Agreement to Item 3.2. The motion carried 5-0. Jeff Rasmussen arrived at 12:05 p.m. and participated in the remainder of the meeting. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve the agenda as amended, adding item 3.1 Education Association Initial Proposal and move action item on Collective Bargaining Agreement to Item 3.2 and the motion carried 4-0. Pat HoeďŹ&#x201A;ing joined the meeting via phone at 12:05 p.m. and participated in the remainder of the meeting. Terry Kenealy, superintendent, presented the initial offer of the BC-IG Education Association. The Association presented the offer of aging the staff for a 1.5% package increase or $60,713. The association agrees to pay the cost of the 2.5% insurance increase totaling $12,047. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Hinkeldey to ratify the tentative agreement regarding the Master Contract between the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Education Association effective the 2017-2018 ďŹ scal year. The motion carried 6-0. Jodi Peters presented the initial offer via phone for the O-A Education Association. She read the following: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Language of the contract: No changes requested. Compensation:

Insurance-The school will continue to provide insurance. The district will pay for the PPO 1000/2000 plan, with the employee contributing $451.34 per year for insurance. This employee contribution is equal to the cost increase from the 2016-2017 contract year to the 2017-2018 contract year. The Odebolt-Arthur District will Age the Contract, giving each employee a step and any lane the employee has provided documentation for, as stated in the contract.â&#x20AC;? This is a 1.04% package increase or $21,255. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to ratify the tentative agreement regarding the Master Contract between the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the Odebolt-Arthur Education Association effective the 2017-2018 ďŹ scal year. The motion carried 5-0. There being no further business before the BC-IG board, it was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Meek to adjourn. The motion carried 6-0 and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Board adjourned at 12:08 p.m. There being no further business before the O-A board, it was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to adjourn. The motion carried 5-0 and the Odebolt-Arthur Board adjourned at 12:08 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary Kathy A. Leonard, O-A Board Secretary

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Feb. 9 Of icers received 16 calls for service. Among the calls were two traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and one animal complaint. 7:33 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 8:37 a.m.: Vehicle ire reported in the 2600 block of Orchard Avenue 8:57 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Quail Avenue near 220th Street 8:59 a.m.: Structure ire reported in the 5100 block of Highway 20 9:50 a.m.: Criminal mischief reported in the 500 block of Dawn Street 10:22 a.m.: Report of fraud/scam in the 500 block of Willow Street 11:39 a.m.: Assistance requested in the Ida County courtroom 12:12 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 12:16 p.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 700 block of Main Street 1:13 p.m.: Domestic disturbance reported in the 100 block of Maple Street 4:22 p.m.: Civil paper service at the Ida County Courthouse 10:25 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 1100 block of Fifth Street Friday, Feb. 10 Of icers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, one alarm call and one 911 wrong number. 9:19 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Court Street 9:42 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:31 a.m.: Request for extra attention 11:34 a.m.: Medical attention requested in the 400 block of Barnes Street 11:58 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 2:16 p.m.: Emergency transport 2:50 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:24 p.m.: Medical attention requested in the 200 block of Noll Street 6:19 p.m.: Jail activity Saturday, Feb. 11 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were 10 traf ic stops, one welfare check and one call to talk to an of icer. 2:43 a.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding on Highway 20 9:02 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Sixth Street 9:30 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Court Street 9:35 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of First Street 11:06 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Maple Street 11:12 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 11:31 a.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 5700 block of 210th Street 11:38 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Keystone Avenue 11:49 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Crawford Street 12:03 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Second Street 12:42 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 1:56 p.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 5200 block of 290th Street 2:42 p.m.: Emergency transport 4:31 p.m.: Assistance requested at the Ida County Courthouse 6:37 p.m.: Assisted with unlock-

ing a vehicle 7:19 p.m.: Parking complaint in the 200 block of Main Street Sunday, Feb. 12 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and two emergency transports. 7:56 a.m.: Report of theft in the ifth degree, bad check to the Ida County Courthouse 10:18 a.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 1900 block of Alpine Avenue 10:45 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 11:28 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Willow Dale Wellness Village 11:31 a.m.: Report of violation of a court order in the 200 block of Kiel Street, arrest made 2:35 p.m.: Report of stolen vehicle in the 300 block of Taylor Street 5:01 p.m.: Report of reckless driving to the Ida County Courthouse 5:33 p.m.: Emergency transport 7:45 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:02 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 11:01 p.m.: Report of theft/shoplifting from the 200 block of Main Street Monday, Feb. 13 Of icers received 25 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, one call for jail activity and one abandoned 911 call. 12:39 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 500 block of Moorehead Avenue 4:20 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Second Street 4:45 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 9:23 a.m.: Report of identity theft from the 600 block of Sixth Street 9:33 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 9:36 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 9:49 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Court Street 11:04 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 11:08 a.m.: Sex offenses in the 200 block of Court Street 11:39 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Sixth Street 1:37 p.m.: Civil paper service at the Ida County Courthouse 1:43 p.m.: Search warrant at the 200 block of Court Street 2:04 p.m.: Grass/ ield ire reported on Alpine Avenue 3:56 p.m.: Welfare check requested 5:06 p.m.: Emergency transport 5:48 p.m.: Civil paper service at the Ida County Courthouse 7:40 p.m.: Emergency transport 7:41 p.m.: Emergency transport Tuesday, Feb. 14 Of icers received 27 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops, two welfare checks and one 911 transfer. 2:23 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 200 block of Park Street 2:30 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 400 block of Hamburg Street 2:37 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Davenport Street 10:22 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer, accident reported in the 300 block of Hamburg Street, damages only 11:36 a.m.: Controlled burn re-

ported on Faith Avenue 12:26 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 2:42 p.m: Alarm call in the 800 block of Main Street 3:09 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:57 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 6:53 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:39 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 1000 block of Industrial Park for breathing problems 11:28 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 200 block of Second Avenue Wednesday, Feb. 15 Of icers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and two welfare checks. 12:56 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 600 block of Seventh Street 8:21 a.m.: Non-medical transport 10:04 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 300 block of Taylor Street 10:06 a.m.: Burglary reported in the 5000 block of 310th Street 10:50 a.m.: Extra attention requested 12:51 p.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 5800 block of 230th Street 1:02 p.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 1:02 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 1:41 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 400 block of Highway 175 1:44 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Sixth Street 2:02 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 2:06 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 2:21 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 2:27 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 4400 block of Highway 20 2:49 p.m.: Littering reported on Highway 20 2:50 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 3:16 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:45 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:35 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Sixth Street 8:27 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 9:28 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 6500 block of 250th Street 9:34 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity reported in the 700 block of First Street

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Obstacle course: The Ridge View High School gym was transformed into a full-size obstacle course on Feb. 7. Sergeant Nicole Vanek with the Iowa National Guard brought the equipment to Holstein for students and some staff members to try out during their physical education class period.

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Winemaking: Susan Dierson was the featured speaker at The Meeting Place in Galva Feb. 9. During her 90-minute presentation, she talked about basic winemaking terms, what equipment and ingredients are needed, basic winemaking techniques, stages of making wine, the importance of cleanliness and sterilization of all equipment, shared some of her recipes, talked about different fruits and homemade yeast recipes, using starter wine kits and more. Dierson shared numerous wine and meat pairing examples and explained how to store and serve wines at the best temperatures. It takes the juice of 500 grapes to make one bottle of wine. Participants were able to taste test several of Dierson’s homemade Iowa wines and finished up the night with a strawberry wine slush recipe.

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HELP WANTED House Keeper Job Purpose: To be responsible for cleaning and replenishing hotel guest rooms and public areas.

FAMILY DIABETES EDUCATION WEEKEND APRIL 21 - APRIL 23, 2017 • Y-CAMP, BOONE, IA LEARN from diabetes health professionals and MEET other families experiencing the same diabetes-related challenges.

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

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: I would like to thank Ray & his help for moving us up to Golden Horizons & me back home. Also, thanks to all up at Golden Horizons for being so good to us; the nurses & all the gals who took me to my doctors’ appointments & rehab. Thanks to Styles, especially Punky, who had to spend a Friday morning waiting to sign a certain paper. I really appreciated it all very much. Also, thanks to all the friendly people up there. Betty Hanson

THANK YOU: The cards that came from far & near were full of best wishes. We have been so blessed to have reached our 65th anniversary on Feb. 1, 2017. God bless everyone. Doug & Marge Hussey 8-1t/cra*

THANK YOU: Thank you to the Galva-Holstein upper elementary staff for your quick & caring response to Kiara’s medical emergency last Friday. We are so blessed to live in such a wonderful little county where so many know & care for each other. Thank you so much to Mr. Hustedt, Ms. Voge, Wade Harriman, Todd Schossow, Billy Frazier, Terri Georg, Lena Hawthorne & Horn Memorial staff. Thank you to anyone I may not have noted here; so many helped! Thank you for all the calls & texts, Kiara is doing good now & we are grateful & blessed. Lane & Amanda Luscombe Kiara, Kolton, Kaylynn & Shelby

GARAGE SALE: Galva United Methodist Church. Saturday, March 4, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The church building itself has been sold. EVERYTHING MUST GO. More details to follow. 8-1t/cra

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DOSE GARAGE SALE: Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, February 23, 8-5. Friday, February 24, 8-5. Lots of nice Easter items just put out, as well as collectibles, crafts, books, movies, tools, household, bedding & more.…..All remaining winter clothing ½-price. 8-1t/crags

For Sale LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 8-1t/crags FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-3652560. 8-1t/crags

FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcom’s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges. Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. Malcom’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

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GUN SHOW: March 3-5, Sergeant Bluff, IowaFamily Center. Friday, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-3p.m. Large selection of guns & ammunition for sale. Info: 563608-4401. 8-1t/cra(INCN)*

NOTICE: Preschool registration night for fouryear-olds will be Thursday, March 9, at 6 p.m. in the Odebolt-Arthur School library in Odebolt. Your child must be four by September 15, 2017, to qualify. Please bring birth certificates & immunization cards. 7-2t/cra NOTICE: Old Man Winter is coming. Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling. 712365-4740. 41-tfc/cra

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

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

FOR RENT: Arthur apartments. One- & twobedroom. Ph. 712-830-3211. 5-4t/cra*

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

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. 7-2t/cra

FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Three-bedroom duplex. Garage. $425/month plus deposit. No pets. Ph. 712-880-9973. 5-tfc

FOR RENT: In Battle Creek. Two-bedroom for rent. Carport. No smoking in apartment. No pets. One-bedroom, second-floor, economy apartment. No smoking. No pets. Contact Bev at 712-371-2367. 46-tfc/cra FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. One, three-bedroom house. Two, three-bedroom apartments. Appliances included. Available now. Ph. 712-369-3663. 50-tfc/cra

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DRIVERS CDL-A: Sign-on bonus! Vacation! 401k & MORE! Regional & OTR. Universetruck.com. 866-958-7825. 6-4t/cra* INVENTORY/QC/COMPLIANCE: Help Wanted: Part-time opening at Century Nutrition’s Ida Grove feed mill. Duties include: inventory management, ordering & receiving ingredients, sampling, updating & maintaining feed tags & formulas, administering QC program, FDA paperwork & other office duties as time allows. This position would also help the office manager with tassk & fill in when there are absences. Detailed-oriented 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 office 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 office at to apply: 201 Jacobs Ave, Ida Grove, Iowa. Or call 712-364-2224 or/email your resume to: office@ centurynutritioninc.com. 6-4t/cra

HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Riverview LLP–Frankfort, S.D., has one position, three-mo. assisting w/ calving, weaning, ear tagging, feeding supplements, operating equipment for tilling, fertilizing & planting crops, operate cutters & mergers for putting up hay, moving snow from facilities, monitor water bunks; clean & maintain building, equip. & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 50#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer-paid, random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans.; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $13.79/hr., increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 3/01/17–12/15/17. Review ETA790 requirements & apply with Job Order 1772904 at nearest IA Workforce Office or call 515-281-9336. 8-1t/cra*

DRIVERS CDL-A: We know ALL our drivers! Get home & get paid!! Great benefits & retirement! New equip. w/APUs. Family-owned. Ph. 855-279-2657, ext. 2. 8-2t/cra* HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Schaefer Farms, Hancock Minn., has 3 positions, three-mo. experience moving snow, operate equipment for tilling, fertilizing, planting, harvesting & storing beans, corn, beets & soybeans, rock picking & field maintenance, removing weeds; clean & maintain building, equip. & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer-paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans.; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $12.75/hr., increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 4/1/17–12/1/17. Review ETA790 requirements & apply with Job Order 9194363 at nearest IA Workforce Office or call 515-281-9336. 8-1t/cra* HELP WANTED: Experienced service technician. Apply to: Kevin Goslar, service mgr., 208 Main, Mapleton, IA 51034. 8-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek is looking for an on-call van driver to transport residents & tenants as needed. Individual must have excellent customer service skills, Class D chauffeur license & pass a motor vehicle record check. Please call Mark at 712-365-4332 or stop by 404 1st Street in Battle Creek for an application. 8-2t HELP WANTED: Part-Time Dietary Aide to cook, bake & create salads. 64 hours every two weeks with opportunity to pick up more hours. Benefits include health insurance. Relief Housekeeper to work as needed. Apply by March 3 to www.hornmemorialhospital.org. Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. 8-2t/cra HELP WANTED: 3-11 p.m. every weekend at Golden Horizons. Health care experience helpful, but not required. On-the-job training provided. Call or stop in. 712364-4128. 800 Byron Godbersen Drive, Ida Grove. 7-tfc/cra

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NOTICE: 2017-2018 PRESCHOOL INFORMATION: Preschool Registration Night for 4-year-olds will be Thursday, March 2, at 6 p.m. in the Battle Creek-Ida Grove elementary library. Your child must be 4 by Sept. 15, 2017, to qualify. 7-2t/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 COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/Refinishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek. 131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE Certified I-car trained. 8-1t/cra NOTICE: Call today to get your furnace & water heater cleaned & checked. Call Propane Hank @ 712-3654740. www.propanehank.com. 41-tfc/cra NOTICE: I am now taking appointments for March. I will be back in the salon March 1, so call today to book your appointment. Glam & Glitz by Farrah, Ida Grove. Ph. 712-3644224. 8-2t/cra

Wanted WANTED TO RENT: Farmground for 2017 growing season. Derek Johannsen. Ph. 712269-8795. 8-4t/cra* HORSES WANTED: Do you have a lonely pasture pet that needs a new home & a job? We are needing horses for the 2017 riding season. Contact Reiling Riding Lessons. Ph. 712-371-9802 or 712676-2250. 8-1t/cra Lamination Service available!

NOTICE: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank filled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek. 32-tfc/cra NOTICE: The Ida County Board of Supervisors is requesting bids on a remodel of the Ida County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center. For description of the project, contact Ed Sohm at 712-364-2533 or Corey Trucke at 712-364-3146. Bids are due to the Ida County Auditor by 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27. 8-1t/cra NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 69 years. Ph. 712-364-2822. 4-tfc/crags NOTICE: Have High RADON in your home? Surgeon General’s warning: Radon causes lung cancer. Contact Nulle Construction, state licensed. Ph. 712-364-3571. FREE estimates. 8-1t/crags NOTICE: Congrats to the Mid-America publishing team, owners of the Ida County Courier & Holstein Advance, on your 35 individual awards you received at the Iowa Newspaper Association banquet. Keep up the good work. Johnson Propane 8-1t/cra

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SOUP LUNCHEON: Sunday, Feb. 26, 11-1 p.m. Battle Creek Community Building. Three soups, sandwiches, bars-$5. Age 4 & under-FREE. Proceeds for flowers for BC planters. Sponsored by Battle Creek Women’s Club. 8-1t/cra*

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Kidzone open house: Kidzone Daycare, located in the former Baptist Church at 481 Pin Oak Drive in Ida Grove, held an open house for its newly remodeled facility Thursday. The center has daycare rooms based on the age of the children. The center will open as soon as the state fire marshal gives final approval, which could come at anytime.

100 day donation: Students from BC-IG’s kindergarten and first grade collected canned goods as part of their 100th day of the school year celebration. The students then donated the canned goods to the community pantry. Front row left to right are Laura Carlin, Brody Schiernbeck, Gavin Ullrich, Myles Iversen, Liam Messing, Elise Simmons, Jaylyn Blackman, Alayna Swanger, Luke Balder and Dustin Riessen; middle row from left, Keaton Ullrich and Will Godbersen and back row from left, community pantry volunteers Phil Sykes, Diane Young, Mike Andrews and Kris Gunderson.

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Scout regatta: Cub Scout Pack 41 of Ida Grove held its annual Rain Gutter Regatta Jan. 22. The Scouts had fun propelling their sailboats in the rain gutters by blowing on the boats. Parents even joined in the fun racing their scout’s boats. Engraved medals were given out to the winners of each den, and an overall trophy was given to the pack winner. Winners in the order of first through third were, from left, Tiger and Lion den—Carter Spinharney, Blake Patera and Wyatt Van Houten (Lion); Wolf den—Braeden Green, Sawyer Schmidt and William Tarr; Bear den—Nikolas Segebart, Will Sykes and Jessee Anderson; Webolos—Sawyer Larson, Carter Olerich and Joseph Kenkel (overall winner).

Bowling Scores WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE Horn Physicians 346 Barry Motor 321.5 First State Bank 315 GOMACO 292 United Bank of Iowa 238.5 Bye 71 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Brenda Hansen 192 Laura Stevens 177 Cheryl Klein 175 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Brenda Hansen 485 Zolene Streck 462 Cheryl Klein 445 HIGH TEAM GAME Horn Physicians 613 Barry Motor 556 GOMACO 555 HIGH TEAM SERIES Horn Physicians 1648 GOMACO 1632 First State Bank 1573 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Kin Pins 302 United Bank of Iowa 290 Landus 279.5 Horn Memorial 278.5 Rod’s Fertilizer 262.5 Hanson Auto 243.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Kay Bloyer 174

Trisha Hoffman 174 Keri Weber 170 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Shelley Bruning 464 Keri Weber 460 Cathy Loof 444 HIGH TEAM GAME Horn Memorial 608 Kin Pins 589 Hanson Auto 573 HIGH TEAM SERIES Horn Memorial 1739 Kin Pins 1691 Hanson Auto 1623 CLASSIC LEAGUE Rupp Tire 182 Schau Towing 153 Christie Real Estate 136 Community Bank 124.5 Sunset Upholstery 122 Gorden’s Body Shop 92.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Kevin Christie 287 Jeff Miesner 254 Corry Gorden 239 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Kevin Christie 823 Jeff Miesner 660 Dana Dupre 649 HIGH TEAM GAME Rupp Tire 899 Schau Towing 868 Sunset Upholstery 867 HIGH TEAM SERIES

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O-A/BC-IG sixth choir: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School sixth grade choir sang “I Feel The Spirit,” “Seize The Moment” and “The Road Of Life” during the annual winter concert Feb. 9. Other groups performing were the seventh/eighth grade choir, swing choir, jazz band, seventh/eighth grade band and sixth grade band. Linda Johnson directs the choirs and Neil Anders directs the bands.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Don and Tamera Hemer, Jay and Susan Hemer and Dave and Diane Hemer quit claim deed to Don and Tamera Hemer, a one-third interest; Jay and Susan Hemer, a onethird interest and to Jay and Susan Hemer, a one-third interest in NE ¼, Section 34, T-87-N, R-39-W with a one-half interest subject to a life estate in Shirley Hemer and the SW ¼, Section 15, and the N ½ of the railroad in Section 22, T-87-N, R-39-W, with a one-half interest subject to a life estate in Shirley Hemer, Ida County. Geoffrey Lohff, warranty deed to Jonathan DeYoung, the north 10 feet of Lot 12, all of Lot 12 and all of Lot 13, except the north 10 feet, Block 31, Fourth Addition, Holstein. Expansion, Inc. of Holstein, warranty deed to Perry Venteicher, Lots 3 and 4, with exception, V-T Industries First Addition, Holstein. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Jessica Allen, Harlan; Jennifer Segebart, Ida Grove; Tammie Quail, Kiron; Doreen Miera, Sioux City; Greg Gregerson, Sioux City;

Aaron Ash Jr., Mapleton; Erin Klopstad, Ames; Buster Wirtjers, Sac City; Kevin Mahlberg, Galva; Dennis Jacobs, New Castle, Neb. Other Joseph Sohm, unlawful passing of a school bus. Hallie Salmen, Jackson, Neb., failure to display registration plate. Antonio Rodriguez, Denison, failure to provide proof of inancial liability. James Kelly, Sioux City, seat belt. Dylan Seuntjens, Danbury, registration violation. Criminal Eric Vohs, Holstein, stalking, 30 days in jail, $625 ine suspended. Eric Vohs, Holstein, indecent exposure, dismissed. Eric Vohs, irst degree harassment, two years prison suspended, two years probation, sex offender program, $625 ine suspended, $250 civil penalty. Shaun Cornelius, Schleswig, possession of burglars tools, dismissed. Shaun Cornelius, Schleswig, third degree theft, dismissed. Kyle Parker, Hartley, violation of a no contact order—contempt, seven days in jail. Tonisha Roeder, Ida Grove, ifth degree theft, dismissed by jury acquittal. Jeremy Bainbridge, Ida Grove, violation of a no contact order— contempt, seven days in jail, $65 suspended. Gregory Forrest, Des Moines, violation of a no contact order— contempt, 10 days in jail, $65 suspended.

OWI Jane Wilson, Des Moines, OWI, dismissed. Kendra Mullicane-Eide, Anthon, contempt—resist process of court (OWI), 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by following order of court. Eric Vohs, Holstein, OWI, $1,250 ine, two days in jail. Anthony Heitman, Granville, OWI, 80 days in jail, $1,250. Judgments and Liens Against Devon Sick, in favor of Credit Management Services. Against Tyson Blackman, in favor of McCormick Motors. Against Cody Reitz, in favor of Credit Management Services. Photo by: Becky Bruning | Ida County Courier

Ditch, bale fire calls Ida County ire departments were called out twice during the past week. On Feb. 13 at 2:04 p.m., the Battle Creek Fire Department was called out for a ditch ire at 270th Street and Alpine Avenue. Cause of the ire is unknown. The department was at the scene 45 minutes. On Feb. 17 at 6:26 a.m., the Holstein Fire Department was called out for hay and corn stalk bale ire at the Brian Friedrichsen farm at Eagle Avenue and Highway 20. According to Holstein Fire Chief Rex Reisdorph, 70 iremen from Holstein, Galva, Battle Creek, Cushing and Ida Grove assisted at the scene, manning hydrants and at the Holstein ire station. Members of the Holstein Fire Department remained at the scene until 7:30 a.m., Feb. 18.

Iowa DOT offers advice for purchasing vehicles from online sources Dreaming of that next vehicle purchase? Online car shopping can be a great way to pass some time, but if you’re seriously looking to purchase a vehicle from an online seller, the Iowa Department of Transportation has a few tips and tricks to make the purchase a success. Take your time. For many people, buying a vehicle is the second largest investment next to buying a home. You want to make smart decisions when shopping online. Do your homework. Whether you are researching a speci ic make and model of vehicle or a certain dealer, read the customer reviews and expert ratings. Buy from a reputable dealer. Most reputable dealers will provide you with documentation to certify the authenticity of the vehicle title and disclose previous damage. It’s unfortunate, but criminals may create fake vehicle dealer sales websites to lure customers to send money toward the purchase of a vehicle. The following alert from the Iowa Attorney General’s Of ice provides information to help you be a better informed consumer: https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-consumers/

consumer-alert/pastconsumeralerts/consumer-alert-scammerstarget-consumers-buying-carsonline/. If buying from a private party, make sure the vehicle has legitimate documentation. Most consumers are not familiar with what legitimate vehicle ownership documents look like or how to research a vehicle’s history. It’s important to learn everything you can about the vehicle prior to signing a purchase agreement, making a payment for part or the entire vehicle and taking possession of the vehicle. There are several websites that offer individualized reports on vehicles. These reports can provide valuable insight into a vehicle’s ownership and odometer history. Examine all of the details contained in these reports, including dates, mileage, title numbers and vehicle title brands. There is a minimal cost associated with the use of these websites, but a little time and money spent ahead of time can save you from losing thousands later. Extreme caution should be taken when purchasing a vehicle over the Internet or outside of the United States. For vehicles pur-

Property crime The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice reported one property crime during the past week. On Feb. 12, Allen Stevens of Ida Grove reported the theft of several tools, a mechanic’s creeper, a power washer, a .22 caliber pistol, CDs, a vehicle and stereo valued at nearly $5,000.

chased outside the United States, there is less vehicle history information available, the vehicle may not meet U.S. safety and emission standards, and vehicle ownership documents may be subject to counterfeiting. Another challenge with vehicle purchases outside of the United States is you may have little, if any, recourse if the vehicle turns out to be stolen or has had an odometer rollback. If something doesn’t look or feel right in your research, ask questions and obtain more information from the seller. If you are still concerned about the validity of the vehicle, walk away from the deal. Remember: If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. If you have questions regarding buying or selling a vehicle, the following Iowa DOT website has information to assist you: www. iowadot.gov/mvd/buyingselling/ selling.htm. If you feel you have purchased a vehicle that may have an odometer rollback or the vehicle’s identi ication number (VIN) has been tampered with, contact the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Investigation and Identity Protection at invburea@iowadot.us or 515-237-3050.

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Holstein fire: The Holstein Fire Department was called to the Brian Friedrichsen farm on Eagle Avenue Feb. 17 at 6:26 a.m. for a hay and corn stalk bale fire. Seventy firemen from Galva, Cushing, Battle Creek and Ida Grove assisted at the scene, at hydrants and at the fire station. Holstein Fire Chief Rex Reisdorph said members of the Holstein department were at the scene until 7:30 a.m., Feb. 18.

Depu es make no-contact order, assault arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on three arrests made during the past week. On Feb. 8, Travis Austin Basey, 20, of Battle Creek was arrested and charged with violation of a no-contact order after deputies responded to an incident in Battle

Creek. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $3,000 bond. On Feb. 12, Gregory Dale Forest, 55, of Des Moines was arrested and charged with violation of a nocontact order. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $5,000

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Program simula on helps improve crop marke ng skills The real world of crop markets is re lected in the website Iowa Commodity Challenge, developed by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Farm Bureau. Website users can explore how various tools work – without putting their actual money on the table. The site, hosted on the Ag Decision Maker website, contains 14 instructional videos explaining various aspects of marketing. Three new videos – Successful Market Planning, Using Crop Contracts and Working

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