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Upcoming Events

Ice training: The Battle Creek and Ida Grove Fire Departments recently worked together to practice ice water rescue training. Pictured are members of the departments practicing pulling an individual out of the icy waters.

Omelet Brunch Sunday, March 12 10 am-1 pm Odebolt Community Building

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Fridays March 17, 31 4:30-7 pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ida Grove

Poker Run & Euchre Tournament Sunday, March 19 12:30 pm Moorehead Park, Ida Grove

Omelet Brunch Sunday, March 19 10:30 am-1 pm St. John’s Lutheran Church Ba le Creek

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

ACS honors Ida County with award The American Cancer Society honored the Relay For Life of Ida County and the Ida County event leadership team with a “Community of Choice” award. Ida County was selected for 2016 because the event leadership team was challenged with changing locations on short notice, creating an even more successful Relay For Life at the new location. “For almost 20 years, Ida County has held a very successful Relay For Life, with a strong tradition of fun for purpose,” said Ann Hoeppner, American Cancer Society’s community manager for Ida County. “However, a last-minute change of event location is a true test of a leadership team. The event leadership team, led by Ryan

Goodman, took a creative solution of moving to the Ida Grove City Park with great results.” For 2017, teams from local families, businesses, schools, places of worship and the community as a whole are invited to participate in the annual Relay For Life of Ida County on July 15 at the Ida Grove City Park. Relay For Life teams are committed to help save more lives from cancer by raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Relay For Life events unite communities to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and take action to finish the fight to eliminate cancer as a significant health threat. Everyone is welcome at the Ida County Relay For Life, where teams and individuals will gath-

er for a community meal and family fun. Teams raise funds in the months leading up to the event, then celebrate cancer survivors with a ceremony and victory walk. At dusk, a moving and inspiring luminaria ceremony is held to honor people fighting cancer and remember those lost to cancer. The event is illuminated by hundreds of soft glowing luminarias, each representing a message of remembrance, a prayer of thanks or words of hope. “Relay For Life is a chance to make a great impact in the fight to end cancer,” said Goodman, Relay For Life event lead. “Many participants have had loved ones face cancer themselves. Each new team brings us one step closer to saving more lives.”

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Community choice award: The American Cancer Society honored Ida County Relay For Life event leadership team with a 2016 Community of Choice Award. Leadership team members are, front from left—Chris Nichols, Horn Memorial Hospital CEO, Gala Endrulat, Ryan Goodman, Kim Nieman and Trisha Schmitt. Judy Andresen, Matt Grell and Sue Smith are also members of the leadership team.

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The Ida County Board of Supervisors met Feb. 17 to hear concerns regarding a possible phase two wind turbine construction. Three concerned county residents visited with the board. Mason Fleenor, Brent Bower and Bill Wellendorf believe the wind towers are built too close to residential houses. Fleenor went on to say, “We’ve already wrecked half of Ida County.” (He was referring to scenery and economic development.) If the wind turbine is built between a quarter mile to a half mile away, you can constantly hear them and see their shadows inside houses, he said. After lengthy discussions regarding the benefits of the wind towers on the local economy, the main concern was the new towers being built too close to residential homes. The board recommended the three meet with the planning and zoning commission to discuss amending the original zoning application to move the towers further away from homes in future projects. Rita Frahm, representing Ida County Economic Development,

requested consideration from the board in the amount of $25,000 (same as last year) and a continued partnership in the Western Iowa Advantage regional economic development. Frahm also provided the board with a list of accomplishments and utilization of last year’s funds. The board approved the bid from Wiese Construction of Cushing, for $16,700 to complete the communication center project. The supervisors opened sealed bids for miscelleanous items recently advertised. Bids received included: recreational vehicle– Earl Zoch, $526 and Randy Hargroves, $655 (Hargroves’ bid was approved); file cabinet–Zoch, $5, Julie Phillips, $20 (Phillips’ bid was approved) and TV/VCR/DVD combo–Zoch, $5. All remaining items that did not receive a bid will be disposed of properly. The board also approved: the joint application for a stream channel stabilization structure on D-54 near the Soldier River; an insurance claim through Benefits Inc. and hired Shelby Ellis at $15.50 per hour as a full time (continued on page 2)

Falcon Time draws students, teachers together Falcon Time is part of the O-A/BCIG Middle School concept. It’s a time for a small group of students to have a type of “home base.” It helps with the transitions between elementary and high school. Schools that have these types of groups have reported more positive student-teacher relations and few discipline problems. A middle school concept is based on students this age needing guidance in not only academics, but meeting their needs socially, emotionally, physically and psychologically. At O-A/BC-IG Middle School, there are seven Falcon Times per grade, with each group having 12 members. At the beginning of the year, each Falcon Time creates a shield that represents their group and builds unity among the members. Each week, they also have an intramural day, where students go to the gym and have relay races. Dee Boger said, “Every Monday— we do a ‘Falcon Talk,’ where students tell what they did over the weekend and just visit. Believe it or not, kids like this and actually look forward to sharing with someone. I think they really miss that part of elementary— our version of Show and Tell, I suppose. “We also play family-type games (Outburst, Tri-Bond, etc.). A lot of students don’t have an opportunity to play games. We form small tournaments and meet with another group. I love Falcon Time.” According to Boger, “O-A/BC-IG’s Falcon Time curriculum focuses on the Iowa Core’s 21st Century Skills. The curriculum we use is divided up

by months. We do short activities in the following areas: September— getting acquainted activities, study skills and decision making; October—drug and alcohol awareness (red ribbon activities); November— interpersonal communications; December—community involvement; January—social media and career planning; February— itness and positive attitudes; March—self esteem; April—problem solving and May—relationships and responsibilities.” During December, the Falcon Times collected nonperishable items for a food drive. At the end of (continued on page 2)

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Falcon Time: O-A/BC-IG Middle School Falcon Time is a time for a small group of students to have a “home base.” It helps with the transitions between elementary and high school. During December, the Falcon Times collected nonperishable items for a food drive. Dee Boger’s eighth grade Falcon Time won the eighth grade challenge. Boger’s Falcon Time group also won the volleyball tournament. Front from left: Dallas McKibbin, Carly Murphy, Emma Schirrmacher, Rae Banghart and Morgan Godbersen. Back: Blake Sharkey, Alex Clark, Chris Mace, Cooper DeJean, Caleb Montgomery and Geo Ehrig.

. . . Falcon Time Karen Hannam’s Falcon Time—“I count on my group like they are family, just us together.” Jo Lyon’s Falcon Time—“Falcon Time is a safety net before the school day begins.” Neil Ander’s Falcon Time—“It’s fun to play games against other Falcon Times.” Tessa Mittag’s Falcon Time— “Every school should have some sort of Falcon Time.” Linda Johnson’s Falcon Time— “Falcon Time is about starting our day off positively.” Kalin Butler’s Falcon Time— “You don’t feel judged during Falcon Time.” Kim Schmidt’s Falcon Time—“We love intramurals.” Kelli Fineran’s Falcon Time—“We like to share what we did over the weekend.” Jodi Peter’s Falcon Time—“We like playing games.” David Winterrowd’s Falcon Time—“Intramurals is fun and gets us moving in the morning.” Patricia Winterrowd’s Falcon Time—“We like the small group; makes it easier to share opinions”

Bob Saunder’s Falcon Time—“We set goals for ourselves.” Charles Hugo’s Falcon Time—“It was easier to meet new kids in sixth grade when school started.” Tony Napierala’s Falcon Time— “Falcon Time is a safe place to share your opinions and what you did over the weekend.” Boger’s Falcon Time—“It’s a good way to regroup yourself before classes” and “It’s a good way to start your day.” Emily Moore’s Falcon Time—“It’s fun.” Larry Allen’s Falcon Time—“We do fun activities.” Joyce Falck’s Falcon Time—“It gives you a little time to get prepared for classes.” Krystal Weber’s Falcon Time— “Falcon Time gives us a chance to be friends with people we might not hang out with.” Kurt Hofmeister’s Falcon Time— “It’s a good way to start your morning.” Rae Banghart (new student this year)—“Falcon Time made coming to school here easier on my irst day.”

more about — (continued from front page) assessor/treasurer administrative assistant. The board approved agreements with the Iowa Counties Information Technology (ICIT) organization, including the hold harmless agreement and the policy for disclosure of security related information. A mowing contract of one year for Doug Dausel at $14.33 per hour was approved. The resignation of Lawayne Gronau as a Grant Township trustee was approved. Bill Wellendorf was approved as a trustee for Grant Township with a term ending Dec. 31, 2020. Supervisor Ray Drey will meet with possible candidates to appoint a new trustee. The board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Burk Finisher/Wally or Chad Burk.

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more about — (continued from front page) December, Falcon Times went to the gym and lined their items up. Those with the longest lines of items were the winners. Winning groups this year included: eighth grade—Boger’s Falcon Time, seventh grade— David Winterrowd’s Falcon Time and sixth grade—Linda Johnson’s Falcon Time. Winning the eighth grade Falcon Time volleyball tournament was Boger’s group, and winning the eighth grade Outburst tournament was Bob Saunder’s Falcon Time. Students will soon be competing in a dodgeball tournament and a Tri Bond tournament. “The best part of Falcon Time. It’s a great way to start your day. It’s fun getting to know the students on a personal level. Probably more fun for us than them,” commented Boger. The following are comments about Falcon Time from each Falcon Time group: Melissa Jensen’s Falcon Time— “Falcon Time is our home room. It builds an environment to make friends, stay on top of upcoming events and have fun.”

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BC-IG Elementary releases PTP sta s cs The Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP) provided the following highlights of its Frindle Family Fun Night 2017: Approximate number of BC-IG Elementary students—192. Approximate total number of attendees—400-450. A total of $846 was raised in free will donations from the dinner.

A total of $606 was raised in the four Kindles $1 raf le drawing. A total of 84 raf le drawing prizes were given to students. Forty-one PTP volunteers and 32 community volunteers worked the event. Twenty-two PTP volunteers brought a dessert item for dinner. Seventeen PTP volunteers donated supplies for the evening.

Six outside organizations participated in the event: Iowa Extension Of ice, Ida Grove Public Library, Ida County Cattlemen, O-A/BC-IG High School science class, O-A/BC-IG High School TAG and O-A/BC-IG High School FFA. Five community businesses assisted the PTP with the event: Food Pride, Selections, Best of Barb’s Catering, Mumm Soft Water and the Ida County Courier.

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Hospital day: Rep. Matt Windschitl (R-Missouri Valley), who represents Ida County in the Iowa House of Representatives, met recently with representatives of Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. The group was visiting the capitol to talk with legislators as a part of the Iowa Hospital Association’s Day on the Hill. Participating in the visit were, from left, Carrie Arens, Jean Burns, Chris Nichols (seated) and Michelle Weber, all of Ida Grove, and Rep. Windschitl.

Volunteers needed for IG ambulance service The Ida Grove Ambulance Service is in need of volunteers to help out one to two days a month. Director Dave Larson said the service currently has 24 members, but additional help is need. “We’re not in a crisis situation,” noted Larson. “Some of our current members are on maternity leave and the remainder of the volunteers are getting spread a little thin. We need to ill in some gaps. Even if the new volunteers could help out one to two days a month, it would be helpful.” Potential volunteers need to be at least 19 years old, live within ive miles of Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, have a valid driver’s license and a clean back-

ground. Larson noted new volunteers don’t have to go through an extensive training period unless they choose to do so. “To be part of the ambulance crew, initially, a person needs a valid license and a CPR certi icate,” said Larson. “We will provide any training beyond that. That training consists mainly of showing new volunteers where the equipment is located and if, down the road, they want to be certi ied by the state, a six-month course is available. “Right now, we just want some bodies to start. Our experience has been, when we go after people who want to be certi ied right

away, they either get certi ied and leave or the certi ication process is too much for them. “We’d prefer they join and get their feet wet and then, if they want to continue, we can get them lined up with additional training.” Larson added, if there are people who would like to just drive the ambulance, that option is also available. “To become a driver, you’re required to take a defensive driving course and then navigate an ambulance through an obstacle course.” Applications to join the ambulance service are available from any current member. For more information or if you have questions, contact Larson at 369-9841.

O-A/BC-IG to host annual hike bike event Family and friends of O-A/BCIG students will soon see the familiar blue envelopes once again in their mailboxes as the annual Whitey Thompson Hike Bike event nears. Hike bike is a fun event hosted for O-A/BC-IG students of all ages. Participants will have a fun day walking or biking the trail in Ida Grove, creating memories with their friends and have a chance at some great prizes. Funds raised from the Hike Bike event go to the Dollars for Scholars program. Every year, O-A/BC-IG Dollars for Scholars awards scholarships to all seniors who apply. Last year,

$158,295 was awarded to 46 seniors. That’s an average of more than $3,400 per student. Last year, hike bike donations totaled more than $78,732 and, after expenses, $65,415 was donated to O-A/BC-IG Dollars for Scholars to help fund scholarships. O-A/BC-IG Dollars for Scholars’ goal is to give a scholarship to every student who applies. To participate, students complete a packet of sponsor letters. Extra packets are available from each of the school buildings and the United Bank of Iowa offices in Ida Grove, Odebolt and Arthur. Those completed sponsor let-

ters then need to be returned to school before March 24. Students who turn in packets after this date may not get a t-shirt. The 2017 Whitey Thompson Hike Bike is scheduled for May 10 at 1:45 p.m. The hike bike starts at Skate Palace in Ida Grove. All school buildings will be dismissing at 1 p.m. that day. Hike Bike is sponsored by United Bank of Iowa and O-A/BC-IG Dollars for Scholars. If you have any questions, contact Marcia Cates, Ellen Schable or Taylor Walker at UBI at 712-364-3393 or visit oabcig.dollarsforscholars.org.

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Family Fun Night: The BC-IG Elementary Family Fun Night was held Feb. 28 at the elementary. The event, sponsored by the BC-IG Elementary Parent Teacher Partnership, celebrated the students who read the book “Frindle” with a variety of activities and a dinner. Here, from left, Jake Siebrecht, Lori Siebrecht and Kendra Baker make “Frindle” bookmarkers.

Ida County trap team sign-up begins The Ida County trap shooting team is gearing up for the 2017 spring season. Sign-up for the team is March 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Ida County Conservation Center at Moorehead Park in Ida Grove. During this event, participants will meet with head coach Darin Dausel to discuss the upcoming season. The trap shooting team is

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Scott Brown, Cherokee, has recently been added to the staff of the Ida County Courier and the Aurelia Star. Brown will be covering Cherokee County Supervisors, Alta-Aurelia School Board, Alta City Council, Aurelia City Council and other local events from around the area. Brown was born and raised in Cherokee and graduated from Cherokee Washington High School in 2008. He received an associate degree in accounting from Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. He then graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls with bachelor’s in business administration management and also minored in communication. Brown, in his spare time, enjoys playing golf, fantasy football and watching his Boston Red Sox play. He is engaged to Katie Crawford, originally from

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also led by Jody Fraiser, Curt Vogt, Marc Lansink and Jerry Jensen. Ida County Pheasants Forever provides shooters with 50 shells per practice, limit of 10 practices. If students want to shoot more than 50 rounds during a practice, shells will be available for purchase. Pheasants will also provide all clays used at the Ida County

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Out of the Past Forty years ago Arthur’s city budget for fiscal year 1977-78 has been the victim of the whims of Mother Nature, mechanical failure, stricter standards and plain old inflation. Total spending for the year is set for $56,800, up from the current $36,100. Simple inflation has hit every fund, especially in the amounts set aside for salaries, utilities and insurance. Add in the winter’s extremely cold temperatures which caused freeze problems with the city’s water system, forcing crews to dig up lines buried under streets for repair. What started out as just an idea has grown into one of the most popular classes being offered by the adult education program in Ida Grove. More students have signed up for the new firearms course than the classroom can hold. Ida County Sheriff Don Gebers teaches the new class, offering education on firearms. Thirty years ago The Ida County Cattlemen’s Association crowned Melissa Erlemeier as their 1987 beef queen.

She was named queen during the annual beef banquet at the Ida Grove Community Hall. Tracy Prell and Maren Bergman were named beef princesses. The Ida County Sheriff ’s department received new, state-ofthe-art Motorola Centra Comm II communication equipment this week. The new center is valued at more than $60,000 and should be completely in operation within the next week. The center’s main power line, located at the courthouse, was struck by lightning last August, causing major damage to the main console and the majority of the radio equipment at the communication center. The new equipment was completely covered by insurance. Twenty years ago The Ida County Board of Supervisors signed a detour agreement with the DOT and discussed when to begin graveling county roads at its meeting Tuesday. The DOT requested the detour from the county in order to close and repair a portion of Highway 175 near Battle Creek. Chad Niemeier of Galva-Hol-

stein placed sixth at the 145pound weight class at state wrestling this past weekend. Niemeier closed out his senior season with a 41-4 record. He won three matches and lost three matches during the state tournament. Ten years ago An Iowa blizzard brought Ida County to a standstill on Thursday and Friday, closing schools, postponing activities, blocking highways and stopping mail service. Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman noted no major problems during the storm, adding that most people heeded the advice of weathercasters and stayed home. Ida County received around 12 inches of snow and high winds created high drifts. Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School girls’ basketball team continues to bring in victories with an 87-47 win over Prairie CityMonroe in first round state tournament action in Des Moines. The Falcons now tackle AGWSR (Ackley) in semifinal action. The winner of that game advances to the state title game.

by Dawn Schreiber Interim recreation director 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. Yoga is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor. There will be no yoga on March 9. Pilates are held on Mondays at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor. Step aerobics are held on

anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes: admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials. Fitness schedule Feb. 20-March 27 Monday: 5:45-6:30 a.m. Yoga (Barb), 9-9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby), 9:45-10:30 a.m. Retired but not Tired (Libby), 4-4:45

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to help you prepare. Call Sole to Soul for membership fee information. Step/Weights/Yoga: An eightweek session of step aerobics, weight training circuits and yoga started March 6. Shaping Souls: Our seven week itness challenge ended March 4. We will announce the results and winner’s name next week. Our

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were distributed to the schools the last week of February. Please check your child’s book bag for forms. If you need another form, please pick one up at the rec center. 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 reception@longlines.com.

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Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director 5K Leprechaun Run and After Party: Our 5K Leprechaun Chase will begin at 5:30 p.m. on March 16 at CornerHaus 101 on Main Street in Holstein. To register, contact Lohff-Schumann. Baseball and softball registration: Preschool-eighth grade baseball/softball registration forms for the 2017 seasons were due March 1. Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann

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. There will be no Zumba the week of March 27. Spinning classes are held every Friday at 5:30 a.m. There will be no spinning on Saturdays at 7 a.m. the month of March. Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor. 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. Youth softball/baseball and major/minor softball and baseball registration started March 1. Forms

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FFA contest: O-A/BC-IG FFA members participated in Sub-district FFA Contests in Pocahontas Feb. 27. Members that participated in Conduct of Meetings included: Derrick Behrensen, Taylor Oldham, Lexi Neville, Kaitlyn Riessen, Liz Zobel, Kylee Weber and Kacie Mandernach. Corin Bower competed in the FFA Creed Speaking contest. Kaitlyn Riessen and Derrick Behrensen also took the FFA Greenhand Test. From left: Liz Zobel, Kaitlyn Riessen, Taylor Oldham, Derrick Behrensen, Corin Bower, Kacie Mandernach, Lexi Neville and Kylee Weber.

by Brian DeMoss Social Security district manager Spencer/ Storm Lake Receiving housing bene its? A trip to Social Security may not be necessary. Social Security is constantly evolving to make your life easier. If you are currently receiving bene its from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are reapplying for bene its or are assisting someone with their application, a trip to the Social Security of ice is probably not necessary even if veri ication of Social Security bene its is needed. Because of a data exchange established between Social Secu-

rity and HUD, most people do not need to contact Social Security for a bene it veri ication letter. HUD administrators processing a Recerti ication Application for Housing Assistance can use their Enterprise Income Veri ication (EIV) System to verify Social Security and Supplemental Security Income bene its. Public housing agencies, private owners and management agents administering HUD rental assistance programs may get registration information about EIV by logging onto the following websites: go.usa.gov/x97mH or go.usa.gov/x97m6 If you are a new applicant for housing assistance, you can provide your HUD administrator

with your Social Security award letter, Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) notice, SSA-1099 or other SSA bene it document you should have received at the beginning of the calendar year or when you began receiving bene its, whichever is later. We created these data exchange agreements to help you get the support you need at the irst point of contact, even if that’s not with Social Security. If you do need to provide proof of Social Security bene its yourself, we have another way to save you a trip to Social Security. You can get an instant bene it veri ication letter with a personal my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount.

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O-A/BC-IG FFA: Odebolt-Arthur Future Farmers of America (FFA) 2017 members, are front from left—Tess Mittag (advisor), Skylar Reis (sentinel), Daltyn Swanger (treasurer), Bree Henningsen (vice president), Elliott Bengford (president), Autumn Rohlk (secretary) and Claire Sohm (reporter). Second row—Ty Tollufsen, Bailey Ullrich, Amanda Gunderson, Baylee Knop, Clayton Mandernach, Quest Hack, Jeren McKibben, Tyler Sohm, Hayden Roeder and Adam Grote. Third row—Abbi Ullrich, Callie Wareham, Jatelyn Jessen, Jordyn Fredericks, Beth Rehse, Kurtis Krager, Zane Dausel, Katie Knudsen, Patrick Broderson and Trayton Oberreuter. Fourth row—Dana Wessel, Tiffanie Rigby, Dalton Williamson, Ethan Uhl, Jacob Cowlham, Dylan Hemer, Kade Hare, Quintin Cranston, Bailey Cobb and Dakota Powell. Fifth row—Stephanie Rigby, Krystal Bettin, Nathan Benner, Derrick Behrendsen, Garrisen Uhl, Jarrett Hewitt, Ty Harrison, Kollin Knudsen and Kacie Mandernach. Top row—Zane Nelson, Dustin Johnson, Hunter Maass, Kylee Weber, Sierra Rohlk, Liz Zobel, Lexi Neville, Corin Bower, Hannah Roeder, Kaitlyn Riessen and Taylor Oldham. Other FFA members are Rhett Ketelsen, Will Grote, Michael Streed, Anna VanDusen, Jerod Petersen, Skyler Wareham, Grant Conover, Alexia Thomas, Jordyn Hedberg, Greysenne Meier, Ethan Zobel and Brenna Neville.

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RV NHS: Ridge View High School inducted new members to its National Honor Society Feb. 28. New Inductees are, front from left—Megan Drey, Olivya Vondrak, Mandi Lange, Kyra Martin, Julie Wood and Lexi Phillips. Second row—Brittney Vincent, Katie Brinkman, Macy Wunschel, Paige Todd, Beth Pickhinke and Kolton Blum. Third row—Trent Moeller, Jaxon Franken, Erin Johnson, Sierra Deck, Andrew Snyder and Jon Pickhinke.

Eﬀec ve programming helps crossover youth At a training hosted by the Third Judicial District Court of Iowa Feb. 2, participants learned about the prevalence of crossover youth and effective strategies to help youth stay out of the criminal justice system. Crossover youth are youth that are involved in both child welfare and juvenile justice programs. Ida, Buena Vista and Cherokee Counties are part of the Third Judicial District Court. According to presenter Macon Stewart, MSW senior program manager at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, dually involved youth are more likely to be detained following arrest at a higher rate than non-dually involved youth and more likely to receive placements in more restrictive settings. Many of the youth are not attending school or have attendance problems. Many have special education issues that may or may not have been identi ied and many come from families that have a history of mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence and/or criminal behavior. Studies from across the country

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indicate that from 17-67 percent of youth in juvenile justice populations had a history of child welfare because of maltreatment. Children involved in child welfare have an increased likelihood of arrest as a juvenile by 55 percent and of arrest for a violent crime as a juvenile by 96 percent. There is also an increased likelihood of arrest as an adult by 38 percent and of arrest for a violent crime as an adult by 30 percent. As of the time of the training, Woodbury County had 53 youth that met the de inition of crossover youth – 58 percent of them being minority ethnicities. The 110 training attendees from the tri-state area learned about effective practices that can be employed to work for more positive outcomes for crossover youth. The Third Judicial District Department of Juvenile Court Services has worked since 2008 to implement the Crossover Youth Practice Model and continues to work to improve outcomes for crossover youth. Intensive collaboration between the Department of Human Services (DHS) and Juvenile Court Services is a key to more

positive outcomes. By identifying the youth early, engaging in joint case planning with DHS, sharing resources and working from the youth and family strengths, youth that ind themselves dually involved have a better chance for a better outcome. Juvenile Court Services has worked with schools and service providers to implement risk-based strategies to provide more appropriate responses to delinquent behavior. Since 2008, when the work to improve outcomes began in Woodbury County, the number of complaints iled against youth dropped from 1,809 to 818 per year – a decrease of 121 percent. During this same period, the number of delinquency petitions iled dropped 16 percent. The work that has been completed in this area has also helped to decrease the use of detention and shelter care for this population and has decreased the number of youth that are waived to adult court. Chief Judge Duane E. Hoffmeyer recently commented, “It is through the application of best practices and utilization of data to guide our work that allows us to have better outcomes.”

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O-A/BC-IG sixth band: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School sixth grade band performed “The Blacksmith,” “Pachyderm Peanut Posie” and “Quest Of The Black Knight” during the annual winter concert Feb. 9. From left, Tyler Pierson and Lennon Wells. Other groups performing were the seventh/eighth grade choir, sixth grade choir, swing choir, jazz band and seventh/eighth grade band. Neil Anders directs the bands and Linda Johnson directs the choirs.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Horn Hospice offers grief support, education Horn Memorial Hospice is now accepting registration for “Growth After Loss,” a grief support group and educational program designed to help individuals work through the grieving process. Losing a loved one is never easy, but, with the understanding and

support of caring individuals, healing is possible. Horn Hospice can help you work through the grieving process with others who have experienced loss. In small groups facilitated by professionals, participants can lis-

ten and share in an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding. The sessions will begin on Thursday, March 23, and run for six consecutive Thursdays. The group will meet in the Horn Memorial Hospital Conference Center in Ida Grove from 5 to 7

p.m. Pre-registration is appreciated. To pre-register or for more information regarding the program content, contact Cindy Mildenstein, RN, Community Health Director, or Micki Fischer, RN, at 712-364-7311.

McCormick Benefit Holstein Good Samaritan Society is sponsoring a bene it meal for Sally McCormick Sunday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cushing Fire Station. The bene it is to raise funds for medical expenses due to cancer. The free-will donation meal includes: taverns, beans, chips and dessert.

Grammy award winner to perform at Rosemary Clausen Center Grammy Award winner Mike Farris will perform his show, Mike Farris Sings the Soul of America, at the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts in Holstein on Saturday, March 11. Show time is 7:30 p.m. March 11 is the makeup date for the original January performance that was postponed due to bad weather. Patrons should use their January tickets for admittance. In music, there are those special artists that seem to transcend genre and defy categorization. From time to time, one hears a voice that can stop you dead in your tracks and shake your foundation to the core. Farris is that artist, and he has that voice. “For our irst venture into the realm of R and B, we felt nothing but the best would do, and that is how we feel about Farris,” said Ken Buell, the Clausen Center ticket manager. “We irst met Mike in Kansas City, and we were indeed drawn to his voice and presence. After meeting him, we hoped that we could attract him to the Clausen Center for a performance, and we

were delighted when he accepted our invitation. “His southern heritage and rich talent allow him to offer a unique blend of music and soul that includes blues, rock, jazz and R and B. And, he is not alone on the stage. The incredibly talented, ninemember Roseland Rhythm Revue surrounds him. Together, they will keep you wondering about what might possibly come next. “In 2015, Farris became the irst artist to receive a Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album with his Shine for All the People. He is sure to be honored many more times.” The Nashville-based Farris is held in high esteem by his fellow performers, writers and producers. Ashley Cleveland may have said it best, “Mike Farris is like a combo platter of joy and faith and mystery and chaos. There is nobody else like him.” A limited number of tickets will be available for this show. To purchase tickets or get more information, contact Ken Buell at 712-3684849 or kenbuell@frontiernet.net.

Odebolt Library Several books were added to the Odebolt Public Library’s circulation in February. New hardcover books include: “Never Never” by James Patterson; “An Echo In The Bone” by Diana Gabaldon; Kay Hooper books—“Blood Ties,” “Sleeping With Fear,” “Haven,” Blood Dreams” and “Blood Sins;” “Right Behind You” by Lisa Gardner, “Dark Carousel” by Christine Feehan, “Humans, Bow Down” by James Patterson, “Heartbreak Hotel” by Jonathan Kellerman and “Iowa Cultures, Past and Present” by Carson Ode.

New paperbacks include: “In Lies, Spies and Cinnamon Rolls” by Joy Johnson and “Elusive,” “Lady Thief ” and “Enchanted,” all by Kay Hooper.

ICFB hos ng ‘Farmland’ movie in Holstein Ida County Farm Bureau is sponsoring and paying the admission for the movie, “Farmland,” Thursday, March 23, at 7 p.m. at Holstein State Theatre. The movie is open to the public but limited to the irst 150 patrons.

In celebration of

Marvin (Bud) & Mary Wiese’s 60th Wedding Anniversary March 6 their children would like to honor them with a card shower. Cards of congratulations may be sent to:

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Happy 90 Birthday

Maryann Lindgren Life is what we make it– family, friends and memories. We are celebrating your wonderful example!

March 13 Lots of love from your family!

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Five-star award: Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek celebrated its Five Star award from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid March 2 with a red carpet social. Front from left—Nicole Reitz, Jen Hedberg, the dog Chloe, Tabitha Gonnerman, Barbara Connor and Mark Drey. Middle row—Penni Kohn, Kim Carlin, Bonnie Bollig, Teresa Rudolph, Barb Evers, Kim Menke, Denise Nicholson and Jaron Miller. Back row—Hilary Stowe, Miranda Stowe, Barb Van Houten, Savannah Luscombe, Erin Mefferd, Joni Perkins, Lin Jensen, Todd Riessen and Cindy Albers. Check out Willow Dale and other nursing homes’ Star ratings by going to www.medicare.gov.

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Award: Dr. Jessica Albers (daughter of Monte Jensen of Battle Creek and Jo Yohnke of Ida Grove) of the Cheyenne and Laramie (Wyo.) Vision Clinics was awarded the Wyoming Young Optometrist of the Year award by the Wyoming Optometric Association at their winter convention in Cheyenne. The honor is awarded to an optometrist in Wyoming who has been in active practice less than 10 years and exemplifies service to the public and optometry as well as the visual welfare of the public. Dr. Albers was recognized for her work with the Wyoming Children’s Vision Collaborative, Head Start and a medical mission to Kenya, Africa. Her leadership and volunteerism within her community were highlighted, along with her commitment to further education. Jessica grew up in Battle Creek. She is a 2004 graduate of Battle CreekIda Grove High School; a 2008 graduate of Central College located in Pella and a 2012 graduate of Illinois College of Optometry located in Chicago, Ill.

Convenient and healthy? I often hear people talk about how expensive and time consuming eating healthy is. True, fresh fruits and vegetables can be expensive, especially if they go to waste in your refrigerator. But, let’s be truthful: which is healthier, a banana or potato chips? A large banana has 120 calories and no fat and is full of potassium. The standard serving size for potato chips is one ounce; that is, 13 to 16 chips with 160 calories and 10 grams of fat. And, let’s face it; no one eats a standard serving size of potato chips—so, multiply the calories, salt and fat by two, three or more times. What about convenience? Peel a banana or open the bag of chips: I’d say it’s a tie. So, if those fruits and veggies sitting in your refrigerator are getting super ripe, cut them up and throw them in the freezer. Then, when you need a quick healthy meal, get out the blender. Start with some protein: un lavored Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. Then, let your imagination run wild. Add a handful of your frozen fruit. You can add spinach or

kale, almond milk, peanut butter or avocado or protein powder. The combinations are endless. Watch for discounted fruit or veggies at the grocery store. They’re perfect for the freezer and a healthy smoothie. Just remember, smoothies can add up in calories, so watch what goes into your smoothie and use it as a meal substitute when you are in a hurry. You just might ind eating healthy is more convenient, more fun and less expensive than you thought.

Danbury Catholic School will be having kindergarten round-up on Tuesday, March 28, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Preschool Destination Day on Thursday, March 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. Contact Danbury Catholic at 712883-2244 for more information regarding kindergarten round-up or Preschool Destination Day.

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LaMerle (Rydberg) Wilson invites you to participate in a card shower to celebrate her

90th Birthday March 22, 2017 Please help give her a birthday to remember by filling her mailbox with birthday wishes, which may be sent to: LAMERLE WILSON THE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING 801 BENNING DR., HOLSTEIN, IA 51025

not by the number of years, but rather by the love shared, the memories made; the joy given and the blessings received.

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Blaine Clovers focus on workshops, lock-in, fund-raiser The Blaine Clovers 4-H club met Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Katie and Kollin Knudsen home. Bailey Knop called the meeting to order. Pledge to the American lag was led by Kollin. Roll call was: “Who will win the Super Bowl?” and was answered by 16 members. Katie gave the secretary’s report, and Ty Tollufson gave the treasurer’s report. New business discussed: • Photography workshop was Feb. 12 from 1-3 p.m. at the Conservation Center • Junior lock-in was Feb. 24 and 25 at the rec center for fourth through sixth graders • Spring fruit fund-raiser was due back to the Extension Of ice on Feb. 27 by close of business • Fund-raiser pick-up is March 16 in the later afternoon

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Mom’s Night: Immanuel Lutheran Preschool in Schleswig held its Mom’s Night (special friends were invited if moms couldn’t make it) on Feb. 23. Kelsey Hipnar of KASK Painting in Schleswig provided canvases and paint, as well as directions to complete the paintings. Eighteen sets of painters enjoyed a fun-filled night of creativity. Pictured are Reed and his mom.

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College News Briar Cliff University in Sioux City announced its fall 2016-17 dean’s list. Area students named to the list include: Shelby Schmidt of Battle Creek, Belinda Carpenter of Galva, Rachel Hunt* of Holstein and Ciara Dotzler and Rebecca Neddermeyer, both of Ida Grove. To be named to the list, full-time students must earn a 3.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale. An asterisk (*) indicates a 4.0 grade point average. Part-time students must complete six or more credit hours in a semester with a 3.5 or higher grade point average.

Golden Horizons Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Ida Grove invites the public to two special entertainments in March. On Saturday, March 11, at 2 p.m., Wayne Miller will provide accordion music to residents and the public. Refreshments will be provided. On Friday, March 17, at 2 p.m., Jeremy Faga (Hawk for Hope) will provide entertainment for the St. Patrick’s Day party.

RV annual speech night The Ridge VIew Speech Department is hosting its annual speech night on March 9 at 7 p.m. at the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein. The high school speech team will perform their contest pieces from group and individual speech. Included in these events will be: reader’s theatre, improv, oneact play, acting, prose, poetry and after-dinner speaking.

The Ida County American Legion will have its quarterly meeting on March 21 at the Galva American Legion building. As this is the birthday month of the American Legion, the members of Dibbern Post 454 invite all Legion members and their spouses, Auxiliary members and members of the Sons of American Legion to come for a supper at 6 p.m. The county meeting will follow. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, so enough food can be prepared. For reservations or ques-

tions, please call Lyle Schaffer at 712-282-4284.

BC soup supper success in February The Battle Creek Women’s Club held a fund-raiser soup supper Feb. 26, at the Battle Creek Community Building. About 125 guests enjoyed chili, vegetable beef or chicken noodle soups, sandwiches, bars and coffee. The proceeds will help fund the wave petunias for the town planters this year.

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Holstein Kiwanis: Holstein Kiwanis President Keith Carstens, right, recently welcomed Kyle Chance as the newest member of Kiwanis.

The O-A/BC-IG Music Boosters invites the public to their annual Las Vegas Night Thursday, March 16, in the O-A/BC-IG High School cafetorium and gym. Supper will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and games will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Entertainment and chance booth start at 6 p.m. The evening concludes with $500 in pork and beef certi icates, sponsored by the music boosters.

Herbert Hoover applica ons due Juniors are encouraged to apply for the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award. The award is a project driven program, which means applicants are evaluated on completion of a project not grades, test scores, inancial need or essays. If accepted, each individual will receive $1,000 cash with the opportunity to be selected for a $5,000 scholarship. Juniors can download and print the application and recommendation form at: www.hooverassociation.org. Complete the application form and mail it to the Hoover Association by March 15. For more information or if you have questions, contact Linda Burk at 364-2917.

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Top gymnast: The Turn Around’s GK Storm (Storm Lake) and GK Blaze (Le Mars) gymnastic teams competed at Metro Stars Meet in La Vista, Neb., Feb. 18 and 19. The bronze team was named meet champion. Josilynn Pritchard of Odebolt, third from left, is a member of the bronze team. Josilynn scores were: vault 9.3 receiving first place, bars 9.2 tying for first place, beam 9.5 receiving first place, floor 9.050 receiving fourth place and an all around score of 37.050 receiving first place for her age group.

Bowling Scores WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE Horn Physicians 370 First State Bank 356 Barry Motor 341.5 GOMACO 327 United Bank of Iowa 253.5 Bye 80 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Ronda Martin 214 Linda Martin 204 Laura Stevens 171 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Ronda Martin 562 Linda Martin 507 Laura Stevens 465 HIGH TEAM GAME GOMACO 632 First State Bank 586 United Bank of Iowa 551 HIGH TEAM SERIES GOMACO 1723 First State Bank 1646 Horn Physicians 1532 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Kin Pins 311 United Bank of Iowa 297 Horn Memorial 293.5 Landus 287.5 Rod’s Fertilizer 279.5 Hanson Auto 259.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Shelley Malcom 226

Shelley Malcom 198 Alyssa Kacmarynski 188 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Shelley Malcom 551 Peg Hanson 464 Brandi Sharkey 464 HIGH TEAM GAME Hanson Auto 614 Hanson Auto 571 Landus 561 HIGH TEAM SERIES Hanson Auto 1719 Landus 1600 Rod’s Fertilizer 1544 JUNIOR MIXED LEAGUE Johnson Propane 293 Pronto 186.5 United Bank of Iowa 118.5 Cenex 107 First State Bank 106 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Dana Wessel 256 Jarrett Bumann 196 Darian Hannel 173 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES Dana Wessel 638 Jarrett Bumann 481 Darian Hannel 448 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Aurora Anderson 144 Sierra Schmidt 107 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Aurora Anderson 352 Sierrra Schmidt 287

HIGH TEAM GAME Johnson Propane 510 Pronto 316 HIGH TEAM SERIES Johnson Propane 1399 Pronto 895 BANTAM LEAGUE Designs by Jamee 260 Tief’s Transfer 199 Willow Dale 100 North Star C.C.U. 52 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Ben Hofmeister 143 Evan Jordan 104 Blaise Wilcox 104 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES Ben Hofmeister 368 Evan Jordan 293 Blaise Wilcox 264 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Hayley Anderson 102 Jade Wilcox 91 Auben Cooke 68 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Hayley Anderson 282 Jade Wilcox 236 Auben Cooke 165 HIGH TEAM GAME Designs by Jamee 661 Tief’s Transfer 609 Designs by Jamee 589 HIGH TEAM SERIES Designs by Jamee 1837 Tief’s Transfer 1768 North Star C.C.U. 1670

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a fishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. For more information about lakes and rivers in this area call the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com. Black Hawk Lake—Black Hawk Lake is ice free. The panfish bite has been good this last week. Enjoy the nice weather and catch some fish. Bluegill - Good: Catch good numbers of bluegill from shore, especially from the stone piers in Town Bay. Try also along Ice House Point and near the inlet. Use small tube jigs or hair jigs tipped with bait fished under a bobber. Most fish are 6.5-7.5 inches. Channel catfish - Fair: After ice out is a good time to catch catfish from shore. Use cut bait and stink bait at Ice House Point, Lakewood Point area, the rock pile north of Cottonwood Point, and the east shore near the outlet. Black crappie - Fair: Use small jigs fished under a bobber. Walleye - Fair: Some walleye are being caught from shore on twisters and minnows. Most are being picked up in Town Bay and along Ice House Point, but anywhere along shore with rocky structure and drop-offs can produce fish (e.g., Gunshot hill and

east end near the outlet). Muskellunge - Fair: Anglers have picked up a few musky since ice-out. There is a 40-inch minimum length limit on musky in Black Hawk Lake. Storm Lake (including Little

Storm Lake) —Storm Lake is icefree. After ice-out is a good time to catch catfish from shore using stink bait and cut bait. As water temperature begins to slowly rise, look for walleye fishing from shore to pick up.

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State swimmers: Two Ida Grove athletes, who swim with the Denison Stingrays swim team, have qualified for the Greater Iowa Swim League State Swim Meet at Grinnell College this Saturday. Joie Matthies qualified in the girls’ 100-meter freestyle, the 100meter breaststroke, the 50-meter breaststroke and in two relays. Kadon Miller qualified in the boys’ 50-meter freestyle.

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O-A/BC-IGHS WVC honor choir: Twenty O-A/BC-IG High School choir members took part in the Western Valley Conference honor choir on Feb. 27 in Holstein. Ten area schools participated in the event. Junior high and high school students spent the afternoon in Holstein practicing for the concert held that evening. In the front row, from left, Hunter Maass, Emma Endrulat, Alyssa Mason, Stephen Stangl, Carrie Miller, Lindsey Kruse, Amanda Gunderson, Jake Nieman and Ethan Ernst. In middle row, Marzia ShiversFineran, Madison Schiernbeck, Kirsten Dausel, Jarrett Bumann, Aedan Hickey, Derek Sharkey, Kelsey Dausel and Josie Wulf and in back, Dalton Williamson, Gage Thoreson and Dallas Hare.

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WVC band participants: Several O-A/BC-IG High School students will be participating in the Western Valley Conference Band Festival March 20 in Moville. Participants are, front from left—Sarah Petersen, Josie Wulf, Liz Adams and Amanda Gunderson. Back—Lindsey Kruse, Kirsten Dausel, Kelsey Dausel and Ryder Cranston.

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Painting class: Eleven ladies from northwest Iowa gathered at The Meeting Place in Galva to paint on Feb. 21. Creative Spirits of Okoboji led the paint-by-number class and each participant painted someone or something that they loved as part of the evening. The ladies did not finish their portraits and took home paint and brushes. They are shown here in the photograph with their one-of-a-kind paintings. Home Sweet Home!

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O-A/BC-IG swing choir: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School swing choir sang “Mack The Knife,” “Pure Imagination” and “Don’t Stop Believing” during the annual winter concert Feb. 9. Other groups performing were the seventh/eighth grade choir, sixth grade 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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RV individual speech: Eight speech members from Ridge View High School performed at the district individual speech contest on Feb. 25. In front, Mandi Lange with Kyra Martin and Courtney Smith in row two. In row three, Amanda Bruns, Destiny Van Beek and Sidney Johnson with Brady Meyer and Andrew Snyder in the back row.

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Greetings, moviegoers. The coming two weekends, we are showing “The LEGO Batman Movie” (PG, animated). There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to save the city from the Joker’s (Zach Galifianakis) hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Maybe his superhero sidekick Robin (Michael Cera) and loyal butler Alfred (Ralph Fiennes) can show him a thing or two. The second “Sports Favor-

ites” classic film for March is “A League Of Their Own” (1992). The All-American Girls’ Professional Baseball League was founded in 1943, when most of the men of baseball-playing age were far away in Europe and Asia fighting World War II. The league flourished until after World War II, when, with the men’s return, the league was consigned to oblivion. Director Penny Marshall and screenwriters Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel re-create the wartime era when women’s baseball looked to stand a good chance of sweeping the country.

Starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty and Tom Hanks. Show times “The Lego Batman Movie”— Friday (March 10) – 7 p.m., Saturday (March 11) – 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday (March 12) – 3:30 p.m. “A League Of Their Own”— Sunday (March 12) - 7 p.m., Monday (March 13) – 7 p.m. and Tuesday (March 14) – 7 p.m. Up next: “Jackie,” “Rudy” (1983), “Sully” and “Chariots Of Fire” (1981). For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page.

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BVU band: Four Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School band students were selected to participate in the Buena Vista University Honor Band Festival Feb. 25. Due to winter weather conditions, the festival was canceled. From left: Alex Clark, Raeanna Banghart, Emma Schirrmacher and Amber Hoefling.

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BVU honor band: Three O-A/BC-IG High School students were selected to participate in the Buena Vista University honor band festival Feb. 25. Due to winter weather, the festival was canceled. Students selected were, from left—Ellie Diersen, Dalton Williamson and Jordyn Diimig.

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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. Deb Cranston Nov. 8, 1947 - March 2, 2017 ODEBOLT – Services for Deb Cranston, 69, of Odebolt were March 6, 2017, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Richard D. Ball and Deacon Derick Cranston of iciated. Burial was in St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery in Odebolt. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements. She died March 2 at her Odebolt home. Deborah “Deb” Adel (Thornhill) Cranston, daughter of Esther (Stamp) and Vernon Thornhill, was born Nov. 8, 1947, in Ida Grove. She graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1965. On June 7, 1969, Deb married the love of her life, Jeffery “Jeff” Cranston, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. The couple was blessed with two children, Derick and Kelly. Deb worked with Jeff in their farming business and dedicated her life to her family. She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother and spent countless hours running after her children, attending all their school functions and sporting events. She became a huge supporter of Athletic Boosters and worked many of the events she attended, well after her children graduated. Deb was a faithful member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt. She served as lector and lay minister, taught CCD and often led the rosary at Saturday night mass. She was instrumental in promoting and organizing the turkey supper every

year and served as treasurer for this large event. Deb was very easy to talk to and had great advice for anyone who asked. Her tie to the youth of the community through sports and Wednesday night CCD helped her make a difference in many lives. She took great pride in her grandchildren and was so proud of all that they had accomplished. She always looked forward to their visits and attended as many of their school functions as she could. Deb loved to host a big event for her family at King’s Pointe on Thanksgiving, where many fond memories were made. Deb will be remembered for her caring, gentle and generous ways, as well as her bottomless candy dish and endless supply of pop for all who passed through her door. Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband of 47 years, Jeff Cranston of Odebolt; and her children: Deacon Derick (Kim) Cranston of Kalona and Kelly (Tracey) Rohlk of Ida Grove. Also surviving are ive grandchildren: Chance (Taylor) Rohlk of Lawton, Garrett, Trey and Leyton Rohlk of Ida Grove and Angel Cranston of Kalona. Additional survivors include her brothers: Kenny (Anne) Thornhill and Mike (Robin) Thornhill, all of Ida Grove; two sisters: Marlene (Darrell) Benningsdorf of Ida Grove and Sandy (Vern) Olberding of Spencer; a brother-in-law, Steve Brown of Ida Grove, and extended family and friends. Deb was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Dorothy “Dot” Brown. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

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WVC choir: More than 135 high school students from the 10 conference schools gathered in Holstein on Feb. 27 to rehearse and perform together at the Western Valley Conference Choir Festival. Under the direction of Dr. Russell Svenningsen from Augustana University, the students practiced during the day at the high school in Holstein before performing a concert for the public that evening. Students from O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View high schools attended the event.

Ronda Kay Kroll Oct. 27, 1952 – Feb. 26, 2017 GALVA – Services for Ronda Kay Kroll, 64, of Galva were March 3, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Galva, with the Rev. Paul D. Egger of iciating. Burial was at Galva Township East Cemetery at Galva. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements. She died peacefully at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., Feb. 26, after a brief battle with cancer. Ronda was born Oct. 27, 1952, in Cherokee to Wendell and Geraldine “Gerry” Olson. She was a 1970 graduate of Galva High School and lived in Galva most of her life. She married Calvin Kroll Aug. 30, 1975. She was a proud mother to Trevor and Todd, as well as a loving grandmother to William, Andrew, Lola and Alise. She also loved her Pekingese dogs dearly and made them a part of her family.

Ronda worked at a restaurant in Galva for many years. Lately, she was director at Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool in Cherokee. She loved her family at Bright Beginnings and was very passionate about childcare. Ronda was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Galva. She also enjoyed gol ing and vacationing in Florida. Most of all, she treasured time with her family, especially at Christmas time. She will be remembered for her joyful personality, smile and laugh. She was a friend to all. Left to honor her memory include her sons, Trevor (Elizabeth) Kroll of Papillion, Neb., and Todd (Kristen) Kroll of Ankeny; her grandchildren, William and Andrew Kroll and Lola and Alise Kroll; many extended family members; nephews and nieces; cousins and friends. Ronda was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell and Geraldine; her brother, Brad Olson, and her husband, Calvin. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h. com.

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TAG night: The Odebolt-Arthur and O-A/BC-IG Middle School Talented and Gifted (TAG) program hosted its annual family challenge night March 2. From left, Paul, Josh and Melinda Peters work on developing a plan for their space lander challenge. Other challenges were a basketball challenge and sharing/trivia game. The goal of family challenge night is for families to participate in fun engineering design challenges.

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Feb. 23 Of icers received 22 calls for service. Among the calls were one alarm test, one call for jail activity, one 911 wrong number and one abandoned 911 call. 2:23 a.m.: Suspicious person reported in the 700 block of Kastner Drive 8:47 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Morningside Street 9:10 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 2400 block of Highway 59 9:21 a.m.: Report of reckless driving on Maple Street 9:22 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5700 block of Highway 175 10:23 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Good Samaritan Community for fall 10:27 a.m.: Report of fraud/scam from the 2700 block of Orchard Avenue 10:39 a.m.: Civil paper service at the Ida County Courthouse 11:25 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Seventh Street 11:26 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 11:33 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Ellen Street 5:31 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at the Ida Grove Rec Center for fall 5:55 p.m.: Accident reported with unknown injuries on Highway 20 near Carriage Avenue 6:04 p.m.: Assisted with committal in the 700 block of Second Street 6:18 p.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding in the 300 block of Railroad Street 8:18 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 9:31 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 11:33 p.m.: Road hazard reported on Hgihway 20 near Faith Avenue Friday, Feb. 24 Of icers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were one traf ic stop, one 911 wrong number, one call for jail activity and three calls to talk to an of icer. 1:44 a.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding in the 600 block of Main Street 3:16 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 5:46 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 600 block of Second Street 5:46 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 600 block of Second Street 5:47 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 300 block of Main Street 5:47 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 200 block of Court Street 5:47 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 200 block of Court Street 12:45 p.m.: Accident reported on Highway 20 near Adams Avenue, damages only 1:17 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 600 block of Morningside Street 1:20 p.m.: Accident reported in the 1500 block of Adams Street, damages only 1:53 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 2:08 p.m.: Assistance requested on Highway 20 near 280th Street 3:21 p.m.: Accident reported on Highway 20 near Jasper Avenue, damages only 6:02 p.m.: Assisted motorist in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:07 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 near Jasper Avenue 6:56 p.m.: Assisted motorist in the 200 block of Jasper Avenue 9:53 p.m.: Report of harassment and threats in the 100 block of King Street 10:13 p.m.: Assisted outside agency

at the Ida County Courthouse Saturday, Feb. 25 Of icers received 21 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, three calls to talk to an of icer and one abandoned 911 call. 2:33 a.m.: Assisted motorist in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 2:50 a.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity reported on Ida Street, report of operating while intoxicated, arrest made 4:16 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Main Street 8:27 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 5000 block of 330th Street 8:41 a.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 5300 block of 110th Street 9:11 a.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 5600 block of Highway 20 3:57 p.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 6100 block of 240th Street 6:18 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Center Lane 6:25 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of First Street 6:32 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 6:37 p.m.: Medical assistance reqeusted in the 400 block of Minnesota Street for fall 7:12 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Seventh Street 7:39 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 700 block of Second Street 9:56 p.m.: Snowmobile complaint in the 400 block of Hamburg Street Sunday, Feb. 26 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, one 911 wrong number and two calls to talk to an of icer. 4:05 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 800 block of Byron Godbersen Drive for fall 6:34 a.m.: Road hazard reported in the 6000 block of 159th Street 8:04 a.m.: Assisted outside agency at the Ida County Courthouse 8:43 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 600 block of Fairlane Street 10:07 a.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 2500 block of Landmark Avenue 1:18 p.m.: Assisted motorist in the 5600 block of Highway 175 1:49 p.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 6000 block of Highway 175 4:14 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Alpine Avenue 6:10 p.m.: Hit and run reported on Main Street near Fifth Street 8:07 p.m.: Civil paper service in the

700 block of Ellen Street 8:14 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Center Lane 8:26 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 8:34 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Main Street 8:36 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Valley View Drive 8:41 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of First Street 8:52 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Second Street 9:17 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity reported in the 100 block of King Street 9:49 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Main Street Monday, Feb. 27 Of icers received 37 calls for service. Among the calls were nine traf ic stops, one 911 wrong number, one request for vacation watch, one 911 transfer and one call to talk to an of icer. 2:53 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 200 block of Main Street 2:54 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 200 block of Main Street 2:59 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Main Street 3:04 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 500 block of Second Street 3:09 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 600 block of Second Street 3:41 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 400 block of Kiel Street 3:51 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Davenport Street 8:31 a.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 1700 block of Jasper Avenue 8:38 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Second Street 9:12 a.m.: Civil paper service at the Ida County Courthouse 9:21 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Eagle Avenue 9:28 a.m.: Civil paper service at the Ida County Courthouse 9:46 a.m.: Snowmobile complaint from the 400 block of Hamburg Street 9:57 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 10:04 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive 10:39 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 12:27 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of Fourth Street for breathing problems 2:55 p.m.: Report of property lost to the Ida County Courthouse 3:49 p.m.: Warrant served at the Ida

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600 block of Circle Drive 4:32 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Barnes Street 4:46 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5200 block of 205th Street 4:59 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Minnesota Street Wednesday, March 1 Of icers received 16 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and two alarm tests. 8:03 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Second Street 8:17 a.m.: Accident reported on Main Street, damages only 10:12 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Eagle Avenue 11:14 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Elm Street 1:01 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:23 p.m.: Structure ire reported in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 6:03 p.m.: Probation check in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 6:08 p.m.: Probation check in the 400 block of Main Street 11:24 p.m: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 2000 block of Jasper Avenue

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Storm Water Discharge Public Notice of Storm Water Discharge Western Engineering Co. Inc. plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 3, Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity from Asphalt Plants, Concrete Batch Plants, Rock Crushing Plants, And Construction Sand And Gravel Facilities.” The storm water discharge will be from hot mix asphalt plant located in W½, NE¼, E½, NW¼, Sec. 25, T86N, 44W, Woodbury County. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point source and will be discharged to the following stream: Road Ditch to unnamed tributary to Little Sioux River. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department.

PUBLIC NOTICE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PENNI WILCOX HINRICHS, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009174 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PENNI WILCOX HINRICHS, Deceased, who died on or about August 28, 2015: You are hereby notified that on October 7, 2015, the last will and testament of PENNI WILCOX HINRICHS, deceased, bearing date of December 31, 2009, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Timothy Wilcox was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 23rd day of February, 2017. Timothy Wilcox Executor of the Estate 2620 Noble Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 Thaddeus Cosgrove Cosgrove Law Firm #AT0001750 Attorney for the Executor 607 W. 2nd Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 Date of second publication 15th day of March, 2017

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Ida County Board of Supervisors

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR IDA COUNTY STATE OF IOWA Iowa District Court Ida County IDA COUNTY Case #: EQCV015467 Civil #: 17-000082 Special Execution SAVINGS BANK VS JOHANNSEN, JOELLE; JOHANNSEN, DAVID; PARTIES IN POSSESSION As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Described Below to satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is: PROPERTY 1: THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (E-

County Courthouse 5:08 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 600 block of Morningside Street for fall 5:49 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive 7:58 p.m.: Emergency transport 8:02 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity reported in the 100 block of Main Street 9:13 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 600 block of Walnut Street for chest/heart pain Tuesday, Feb. 28 Of icers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, two alarm tests and one call to talk to an of icer. 6:57 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity reported in the 800 block of Byron Godbersen Drive 7:44 a.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 5200 block of 170th Street 8:13 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Jasper Avenue 10:47 a.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding on Highway 20 10:56 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Eagle Avenue 11:14 a.m.: Assistance requested at the Ida County Courthouse 12:35 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 12:45 p.m.: Non-medical transport 2:32 p.m.: Assisted motorist on German Avenue 2:59 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Elm Street 3:04 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 3:43 p.m.: Controlled burn reported on Eagle Avenue 4:14 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Barnes Street 4:18 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Highway 175 4:25 p.m.: Civil paper service in the

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUELLA M. Buell, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009280 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Luella M. Buell, Deceased, who died on or about December 29, 2016: You are hereby notified that on January 13, 2017, the last will and testament of Luella M. Buell, deceased, bearing date of June 10, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Jean Bahney was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated March 2, 2017. Jean Bahney Executor of Estate 11100 Midbury Court Austin, TX 78748 Anthony P. Lamb ICIS PIN No: #AT0012036 Attorney for executor Firm Name: Klass Law Firm, LLP 4280 Sergeant Road, Ste. 290 Sioux City, IA 51106 Date of second publication 15th day of March, 2017

1/2 OF NW-1/4) OF SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP EIGHTY-NINE NORTH (T-89N) AND RANGE THIRTY-NINE WEST (R39W) OF IDA COUNTY, IOWA. AND PROPERTY 2: THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (E-1/2 OF NW-1/4) AND THE NORTHEAST QUATER (NE-1/4) OF SECTION FOUR (4), TOWNSHIP EIGHTY-NINE NORTH (T89-N) AND RANGE FORTY WEST (R40W) OF THE 5TH P.M., IDA COUNTY, IOWA. **PROPERTY 1 AND PROPERTY 2 SHALL EACH BE SOLD SEPARATELY AT THE SHERIFF’S SALE** Property Address: PROPERTY 1: 5644 100TH ST., HOLSTEIN, IA 51025; PROPERTY 2: 1013 EAGLE AVE., HOLSTEIN, IA 51025 The described property will be offered for

sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 04/07/2017 Sale Time 10:00 a.m. Place of Sale IDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 401 MOOREHEAD ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445 Redemption: After the sale of real estate, defendant may redeem the property within 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF SALE. Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review speciﬁc provislons of the law and ﬁle appropriate notice, if acceptable. Judgment Amount $2,348,607.06 Costs $10,295.75 Accruing Costs PLUS Interest $92,046.18 Sheriff’s Fees Pending Attorney NATHAN ROCKMAN BOX 253 SIBLEY, IA 51249 Date 03/03/2017 WADE A. HARRIMAN IDA COUNTY SHERIFF

Ida Grove, Iowa February 27, 2017 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. Minutes of the meeting held February 13, 2017, and Feb 20, 2017, were read and approved. County Engineer Jeff Williams presented a Joint Application for Stream Channel Stabilization Structure located on D-54 for a sheet pile weir in the Soldier River. Drey moved and Leonard seconded a motion authorizing the Chair to sign said application. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Discussion was also held on various construction projects, snow removal, staffing issues and the possible wind farm tax increment financing projects. Rita Frahm, Ida County Economic Development, was present to update the Board on the progress of the spec building and reviewed the various economic development projects. Doug Dausel, Roadside Mower, was present to request renewing his agreement. Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an agreement in the amount of $14.33 per hour during the 2017 mowing season. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Mason Fleenor, Bill Wellendorf and Brent Bower were present to disucss the possible wind tower expansion. Disussion was held on decreasing property values, lack of future economic and housing development, sound and blade shadow and lights flashing effects and changing set-back distances on the zoning ordinance and conflict of interest with regards to Planning and Zoning Board members who own wind towers. Brent Bower discussed the effect the towers may have with regards to milk production at his dairy. The Board directed them to contact the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Board also would contact the County Attorney with regards to the conflict of interest issue. Ed Sohm, E911 director, and Deputy Sheriff Corey Trucke presented the only bid received for the proposed Communications Center project in the amount of $17,700 from Wiese Construction, Cushing, IA. Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion to approve said bid. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved to approve Shelby Ellis as a full time Assessor/Treasurer Administrative Assistant at the rate of $15.50 per hour effective February 27, 2017. Drey seconded the

motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Sealed bids were opened on various fixed assets with the results as follows: 1983 Ford/ Jamboree Motor Home-$655 from Randy Hargroves-Holstein, IA; Sansui TV/VCR/DVD-Earl Zoch $5 and a File Cabinet for $20 from Julie Phillips. Leonard moved and Drey seconded a motion to accept the bids as listed and to dispose of remaining advertised items. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 17-04 Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement. Leonard seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. RESOLUTION 17-04 INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT This Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on this 27th of February, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Mike O’Connell, Alissa Holtz, Andrew De Haan, Joel Rohne, Anthony Untiedt, Shawn Olson, Micah Van Maanen, in their capacities as volunteers on team of technology professionals (collectively, the “Team”) and Ida County (the “County”). WHEREAS, the County desires to have the Team perform a technology review for Ida County and Ida County desires the Team to perform a technology review (the “Technology Review”); and WHEREAS, the Team is only willing to perform the Technology Review if the County indemnifies and holds the Team harmless for any damage or risk that may occur directly or indirectly as a result of the Technology Review. NOW THEREFORE, for good and valid consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. Indemnification: To the extent allowed by law, the County agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Team from and against any and all loss, cost, damage or liability, including attorneys fees and costs, incurred in connection with any claim by a third party arising from the Technology Review. Each party shall give reasonable notice of any such claim to the other party. The County shall have the right to control and direct the defense and settlement of such claim. The Team, either as a group or indi-

vidually, may participate in the defense by counsel of its own choosing. When reasonably requested by the County, the Team and its individual members shall provide relevant evidence in any Team member’s control and shall otherwise cooperate in the defense so long as Employee reimburses the Team member’s actual expenses occurred during such cooperation. This indemnification provision shall not be deemed to waive or limit any other rights. 2. Waiver: The County hereby waives, and exempts, releases, and discharges the Team, both as individuals and collectively, from any and all claims, demands, and actions for such injury, loss, damage, or any other type of liability, arising out of or in any way related to the Technology Review, whether or not caused by the act, omission, negligence, or other fault of the Team or its individual members, or by any other cause, excepting only the willful and wanton conduct of the Team or its individual members. 3. Survival: The provisions of this Agreement shall be indefinite, and shall survive the completion of the Technology Review. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Agreement, effective as of the Effective Date. Ida County-/s/Rhett Leonard, Chair Attest: /s/Lorna Steenbock, Auditor Leonard moved to approve the resignation of Lawayne Gronau as Grant Township trustee and re-appoint Bill Wellendorf as Township Trustee for a term ending December 31, 2020. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Leonard moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Policy for Disclosure of Security Related Information. Schubert seconded the motion and it carried all voting Aye. A claim in the amount of $320.32 was approved from the Self-Funding Fund to Benefits, Inc. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Burk Finisher/ Wally or Chad Burk. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 13, 2017, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Auditor Chair

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Thank you to everyone who came to my surprise birthday party hosted by the Extension gals. I won’t be able to answer everyone’s cards, but I thank you for all your kind words & well wishes. Ray Sample 10-1t/cra* THANK YOU: We want to publicly thank Reis Auto Service (Pat & Becky & Travis & Becky) for fixing two vehicle issues for us on very short notice, enabling us to get to doctor appointments. We feel truly blessed to know such good people. Steve & Debbie Loger 10-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you to each of you for sending birthday greetings to Richard! Because of you, his card shower was a HUGE success. He meticulously opened & enjoyed every card. Thanks again. His Family 10-1t/cra* THANK YOU: I want to thank everyone, especially our children, for all they have done & continue to do for me to get things ready for my return home. Also, thanks for the flowers, food, cards, visits & phone calls. Thanks to Pastor Kevin for prayers & visits. Thanks to Horn Memorial Hospital & Willow Dale; can’t be beat when you aren’t able to be at your own home. I’m getting stronger, & with God’s blessings, I will be able to be out & about soon. Love to all. Iris Witt 10-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thank you to everyone who sent cards, gifts & personal well wishes on my 90th birthday. A special thanks to my family; my wife, Gloria, my nephew Denny & Sandy Sykes, & my nieces Karen, Diane & Melissa. You helped make this birthday memorable. Philip Sykes 10-1t/cra*

Even vents NOTICE: Lenten service & luncheon. Dates: March 15, 22, 29 & April 5. Time: 12 noon. What: Service led by local pastor & free-will luncheon served by the UMW. Where: Ida Grove United Methodist Church sanctuary & fellowship hall. The free-will donation will be split equally between United Methodist Women & Ida County Ministerial Association. 9-2t/cra NOTICE: Old Man Winter is coming. Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling. 712365-4740. 41-tfc/cra

THANK YOU: Thank you to all my family & friends for all their help since my hip & eye surgery. All the food, cards, phone calls, flowers, visits & well wishes were all greatly appreciated. A very big thank you to Horn Memorial Hospital & their staff for their excellent care. The support, care & encouragement from a small community are priceless. Jeanne Clausen 10-1t/cra* THANK YOU: The BC-IG Elementary Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP) would like to thank all of the parents, teachers & community volunteers who helped make our Frindle Family Fun Night 2017 a success! Thank you to all of the parents & families who attended the Frindle event at the school-we hope you had a Frindle-tastic time! We also appreciate your support with the date change due to weather. Thank you to the following organizations/ volunteers who also helped make our event successful: Kandace Moore, Krista Lukins & Laura Johnk & helpers from Iowa State Extension Office, Angie Scales, Lisa Hopkins & Amber Newman from Ida Grove Public Library, Brian Christiansen from Ida County Cattlemen’s, Food Pride, Selections, Best of Barb’s Catering, Mumm Soft Water, Ida County Courier, Vandy Mosier, Susie Maass with O-A/BC-IG HS Science Class, O-A/BC-IG HS TAG group & O-A/BC-IG FFA. 10-1t/cra

Wanted WANTED TO RENT: Farmground for 2017 growing season. Derek Johannsen. Ph. 712269-8795. 8-4t/cra* GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers, also. Call toll free! 1-800995-1217. 10-1t/cra(INCN)* WANTED: Horn Memorial Hospital is asking area “Shutterbugs” to share photos for use in decorating the hospital, including the new Inpatient Unit. Please consider donating your photos of local attractions to HMH. Submission deadline is March 17; for detailed submission information, visit www.hornmemorialhospital. org or www.facebook.com/ hornmemorialhospital. 10-2t/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. 10-1t/cra

For Sale FOR SALE: Leather chocolate brown electric loveseat recliner & a full-size couch/ futon in shades of brown & burnt red. Mission-style upholstery frame. Both are from a smoke-free/pet-free environment. Excellent condition. Contact Allan/Bev Yeager in Ida Grove @ 712-364-2663 or cell: 712369-1242. 10-1t/cra FOR SALE: Water heater, home furnaces, LB White heaters, Infra-Red Tube Shop heaters. Call Propane Hank at 712365-4740. 41-tfc/cra

Garage ge Sale S le DOSE GARAGE SALE: Three-day. Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, March 9, 8-5. Friday, March 10, 8-5. Saturday, March 11, 8-12 noon. Winter clothing half price. Check out what’s new in crafts, collectibles, books, movies, tools, household, bedding, toys & a lot more. 10-1t/crags

FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-3652560. 10-1t/crags LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 10-1t/crags

Livesto Live tock BULLS FOR SALE: Angus & Limousin bulls with weaning weights up to 908 lbs., Y wts. to 1,660 lbs. Complete performance, feed efficiency & EPD data. Excellent disposition. Great set of easy calving, carcass improving 2-yr.-olds & yrlngs. available. Fully guaranteed. We sell a lot of bulls & over 80% sell to repeat buyers every year. Leonard Limousin and Angus. Mark Leonard, Holstein, Iowa. 712368-2611 or 712-830-9032. 9-9t/crags

Help lp Want W nted HELP WANTED: Class A CDL drivers/tankers. Great pay, home weekends & benefits! Potential of $60,000-plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915, ext. 16. www.qlf.com. 10-1t/cra(INCN)* HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Farmco Supply Co., Chokio, Minn., has 14 positions, 3 mo. experience swine production, grinding & mixing feed, sanitizing & power washing pens, breeding sows by artificial insemination, moving sows from breeding to gestating pens, assist in farrowing, castrating, vaccinating, clipping teeth & tails, recordkeeping, flush hog waste, replace filters & valves for water plumbing, harvesting & transporting grain & oilseed crops to storage; 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 employerpaid, random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and 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 4/15/17–1/1/18. Review ETA790 requirements and apply with Job Order 9223607 at nearest IA Workforce Office or call 515-2819336. 10-1t/cra HELP WANTED: 3-11 p.m., weekend hours 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 HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: John Wieczorek Harvesting, has 10 positions, 6 mo. experience for operating self-propelled, custom class harvesting machines to harvest a variety of grain & oilseed crops, adjust speed of cutters, blowers & conveyers, change cutting head & height of cutting head using hand tools; clean & maintain building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 50#; must able to obtain appropriate CDL with clean MVR to drive grain & transporter trucks 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 and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $13.79/hr. up to $2,200/mo. plus r&b, depending on location in KS & SD, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 4/15/17–12/15/17. Review ETA790 requirements & apply with Job Order 1777375 at nearest IA Workforce Office or call 515-281-9336. 10-1t/cra* HELP WANTED: TanTara Transportation is hiring company drivers & owner operators for flatbed, van or Tank. Excellent equipment, pay, benefits; home weekly. Call 800-650-0292 or apply www.tantara.us. 10-1t/cra(INCN)* HELP WANTED: The City of Battle Creek is seeking a part-time maintenance person to work approximately 20 hours per week, more or less. Duties include mowing, reading water meters, snow removal & assisting the maintenance superintendent with a variety of other duties. Starting pay is $9-10/hr. Drug-testing-required position. Stop by the City Clerk’s office or call 712-365-4646 for an application. Deadline to apply is March 10th. Position will remain open until filled. 9-2t/cra

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HELP WANTED: The Ida County Engineer’s Office is seeking an intern for the summer of 2017. This summer position provides an excellent opportunity to begin a career in the engineering field where he or she will be involved with various tasks like project planning, surveying & project inspection which will further develop their skills for the engineering field. The successful candidate will work within the office environment & the outdoor environment where training will be provided, but the applicant shall already possess basic skill levels in math, computer usage, written communication & oral communication. Interviews will be considered from March 6, 2017, until April 3, 2017. Please contact the Ida County Engineer’s Office at 1703 W. 6th St., Ida Grove, IA 51445, for further details & an application for employment. 10-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Wilmer Farms, Warroad, Minn., has 10 positions with 3 mo. experience required as beekeeper with references; raise honeybees, maintain colony health, caging queens, install queen cells, assemble hives, harvest combs, transport honey; maintain & repair buildings & equipment; long periods of standing, bending & must lift 75#; obtain driver’s license within 30 days of hire with clean MVR; no bee, pollen or honey-related allergies; once hired, workers may be required to take employer-paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $12.75/hr., may increase based on experience, may work nights & weekends, may be asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 5/1/17–11/1/17. Review ETA790 requirements & apply at nearest IA Workforce Office with Job Order 9237695 or call 515-281-9336. 10-1t/cra*

NOTICE: HERNIA REPAIR? DID YOU RECEIVE A MESH PATCH BETWEEN 2007 & THE PRESENT? If you suffered complications of bowel perforation, abdominal wall tears, puncture of abdominal organs or intestinal fistulae after placement of this device, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson. 1-800-535-5727. 10-1t/cra(INCN)* 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. 10-1t/cra

NOTICE: Call today to get your furnace & water heater cleaned & checked. Call Propane Hank @ 712-3654740. www.propanehank.com. 41-tfc/cra NOTICE: 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: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank filled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek. 32-tfc/cra

Pets THE PAMPERED POOCH: Dog grooming & boarding. 301 Taylor Street, Ida Grove (in alley behind Post Office). Ph. 712-3691678. Nikki Dausel, owner. 10-1t/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. 9-tfc/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 home in Ida Grove. All appliances included, plus a garage. In a nice neighborhood. Garden area. Ph. 712-369-9856. 9-2t/cra FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Two-bedroom with refrigerator, stove, central air & trash. No mowing or snow shoveling required. Full basement. No pets, no smoke. Quiet neighborhood. Badger Creek Apartments. Ph. 712-364-2571. 10-1t/cra ALL NEWS, DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED EXCLUDES ADVERTISING HOLIDAYS in the Ida County Courier, Reminder & Green Saver

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Courthouse Report tion 34, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County; SW 1/4, Section 15 and the N 1/2 north of the railroad in Section 22, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County; Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 7 in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8 and Lots F and G and Out Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; Out Lot 6 of the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8 and F and G and Out Lots 5,6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; part of Lot 8 in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8, Lots F and G and Out Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur, with exception; NW 1/4 NEfr 1/4, Section 23, T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County; part of Out Lot 7, in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8 and Lots F and G and Out Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; part of Lot A of Out Lot 9, Arthur; part of Lot A of Out Lot 9, Arthur. Jay and Sue Hemer, quit claim deed to Sue Hemer trust, an undivided one-half interest in the NE 1/4, Section 34, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County; SW 1/4, Section 15 and the N 1/2 north of the railroad in Section 22, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County; Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 7 in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8 and Lots F and G and Out Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; Out Lot 6 of the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8 and F and G and Out Lots 5,6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; part of Lot 8 in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8, Lots F and G and Out Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur, with exception; NW 1/4 NEfr 1/4, Section 23, T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County; part of Out Lot 7, in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8 and Lots F and G and Out Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; part of Lot A of Out Lot 9, Arthur; part of Lot A of Out Lot 9, Arthur. Elsie Reitz, warranty deed to Arthur and Donna Georgopoulos, the north 61 feet of Lot 1, Block 33, Fourth Addition, Battle Creek. Brenda and Brian Brown, warranty deed to Brenda and Brian Brown, E 1/2 SE 1/4, Section 6 and the north half of the NE 1/2 NE 1/4, Section 7, T-87-N, R-41-W, Ida County.

Brian and Kari Riessen, warranty deed to Brian and Kari Riessen, part of the NW 1/4, Section 34, T-87-N, R-41-W lying south of the right of way of the Chicago and North Western Railroad and part of the N 1/2 NE 1/4 lying south of the right of way of the Chicago and North Western Railroad, with exception, Ida County. Daylce L.L.C., real estate contract to Douglas Hopkins, Lot 5, Block 37, Fifth Addition, Ida Grove. Randall and Paula Dreeszen, warranty deed to Mary Dreeszen, NW 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 26, T-89-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Khadra Jama, Falcon Heights, Minn.; Creston Schubert, Galva; Megan Hendrickson, Montrose, S.D.; Evan Peterson, Washta; Marshall Lambert, Paton; Timothy Ladzinski, Minooka, Ill.; Robert Gaul, Inverness, Ill.; Raenada Jolley, Denison. Other Ryan Watters, Ashton, operate a commercial vehicle after downgraded to non-commercial license. Ryan Waters, Ashton, hours of service violation. Andrew Butcher, Holstein, seat belt. Tony Treiber, Danbury, registration violation. Judgments and Liens Against Kyle Hansen, Crawford County, in favor of McCormick Motors. Against Kiya Lewis, in favor of Dennis Walker. Against Frank and Kaitlyn Negless, in favor of McCormick Motors.

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Arthur Fire Department officers: The Arthur Fire Department officers for the coming year include, from left, Billy Carnine, chief; Chris Schuett, assistant chief; Nick Frank, secretary; Ben Auen, foreman and Brian Fertig, assistant foreman.

Depu es make OWI, proba on viola on arrests The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on three arrests made during the past week. On Feb. 25, Sean Paul Blackmore, 48, of Battle Creek was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated irst offense following an incident in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held

overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Feb. 27, Mark David Beckman, 31, of Odebolt was arrested on an outstanding Crawford County warrant for probation violation. He was taken into custody by the Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice and later released into the custody of the Crawford County

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Real Estate Transfers Don and Tamera Hemer, quit claim deed to Don Hemer trust, an undivided one-half interest in NE 1/4, Section 34, T-87-N, R-39-W; SW 1/4, Section 15 and the N 1/2 north of the railroad, Section 22, T-87-N, R-39-W; Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 7 in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8 and Lots F and G and Out Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; Out lot 6 of the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8, Lots F and G and Out lots 5,6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; 2.25 acres in the northeast corner of the SE 1/4, Section 11, T87-N, R-39-W; NW 1/4 NEfr 1/4, Section 23; T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception; part of Out Lot 7 in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8 and Lots F and G and Out Lots 5,6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; two parts of Lot A of Out Lot 9, Arthur; part of Out Lot 8 in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8, Lots F and G and Out Lots 5,6,7, 8 and 9, with exception, Arthur, Ida County. Don and Tamera Hemer, quit claim deed to Tamera Hemer trust, an undivided one-half interest in NE 1/4, Section 34, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County; SW 1/4, Section 15 and the N 1/2 north of the railroad, Section 22, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County; Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 7, in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8 and Lots F and G and Out Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; Out Lot 6 of the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8, Lots F and G and Out Lots 5,6,7, 8 and 9, Arthur; 2.25 acres in the northeast corner of the SE 1/4, Section 11, T-87-N, R39-W, Ida County; NW 1/4 NE 1/4, Section 23, T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County; part of Out Lot 7 in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8 and Lots F and G and Out Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur; part of Lot A of Out Lot 9, Arthur; part of Lot A of Out Lot 9, Arthur; part of Out Lot 8 in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8, Lots F and G and Out Lots 5,6, 7, 8 and 9, with exception, Arthur, Ida County. Jay and Sue Hemer, quit claim deed to Jay Hemer trust, an undivided one-half interest in the NE 1/4, Sec-

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