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Vol. 42, No. 18 Ida Grove, Iowa

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Ida County supervisors News GLIMPSE hear wind energy concerns Public Safety commission budget Page 2

Element 14 ribbon cu ng Page 5

Odebolt Creek Days scheduled Page 7

Bowlers score 300 games Page 8

Nicaragua mission trip Page 13

Upcoming Events Brunch Sunday, May 7 10:30 am-1 pm St. John’s Lutheran Church Ba le Creek

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The Ida County Board of Supervisors met April 24 to hear concerns from residents of Ida County about the current wind turbines that have been constructed by MidAmerican Energy in the past year and the possibility that there will be more wind turbines put up in the future. Tom German brought along a petition that had 50 signatures and encouraged anyone to sign. The wind ordinance was his main concern; he stated, “The current ordinance does allow what is called trespass zoning, dealing with safety, health and nuisance issues coming across property lines. Property line or roadway setback must account for manufacturing safety data, their documented safety zones for turbulence; their required safety zones in their own manuals is 1,640-feet. “Their safety zone for just being around them is 1,300feet and stay of traf ic from turbulence is 1,300-feet,” said German. The current ordinance set by the zoning committee is 1,250-feet away from property lines. German also referred to a Michigan State University study that stated, “Minimum non-participant property lines are 1,640-feet and their average recommendation being 2,500-feet. Similar European studies are 3,200-feet,” said German. The study went on to say that any building designed for human occupancy should be 5,400-feet. German inished by saying that the petition will help return negotiating power to all of Ida County. Kevin Parzyck, the vice president of development and inventory at MidAmerican, said

the manual is false and that there is no safety concern. Another concern was the health of the occupants of the buildings that the wind towers surround. Matt Bergman told about how he had refused to allow MidAmerican Energy to put a tower on his property. But, his neighbor, who is an absentee owner (owns land but doesn’t live on it), agreed to put up a tower for the money MidAmerican offered. Bergman said that he was worried what kind of effect this would have on his family’s health and well-being. They started monitoring their children’s health and habits from day one of construction. The irst thing he noticed was the noise. He said he would ind his kids sleeping on the dining room loor, because the towers were too noisy. Bergman said his seven-yearold son used to keep everything under his bed, but, when he went in to check on his son, he had dragged everything out from under his bed so that he could sleep under his bed, because of the noise. Bergman then mentioned his daughter, who has gone to three doctors and had MRIs done because she has headaches all the time. His wife has headaches all the time, and her hands twitch frequently. Bergman said, when his family goes out of town to visit relatives, everything goes back to normal, no headaches and no strange sleeping habits. Bergman’s initiative is to educate and encouraged others to do the same, because, in his opinion, no one knew for what they (continued on page 2)

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Kiwanis soccer: The Ida Grove Kiwanis Club’s soccer program is underway. Area youth began practice in March and are now playing matches on Saturday mornings on the high school football practice field and the Kiwanis ball fields located north of the high school. Here, from left, Amari Henry, Carson Boysen, Ashlyn Frye, Colt Spotts and Brogan Watkins try to keep up with ball.

HMH honors Patera, presents reports, accomplishments, oﬀicers Randy Carpenter of Holstein was re-elected chairman of the Horn Memorial Hospital board of directors April 24 during its annual meeting. The board also received annual CEO, treasurer, ambulance service and Auxiliary reports. Other of icers are vice chair John Currie of Odebolt, secretary Terri Carstensen of Odebolt and treasurer Jean Burns of Ida Grove. The remainder of the board includes: Deron Schmidt of Battle Creek, Keith Robinson of Mapleton, Marty Boyle of Holstein, Peter Goldsmith of Ida Grove and Jen Conover of Ida Grove. Retiring member Grant Pa-

tera of Ida Grove was recognized for his nine years of service on the board. CEO Chris Nichols’ presented his report. Acute admissions and acute patient days both saw decreases. Acute admissions were down from 324 in 2015 to 265 last year. Acute patient days went from 1,218 in 2015 to 1,024 last year. The average length of stay was 89:66 (hours and minutes), up from 86:08 in 2015. Skilled nursing patient days decreased to 1,103 last year, down from 2015’s 1,534. In-care patient days went from 97 in 2015 to 113 last year. Hospice patient days in-

creased from 34 in 2015 to 47 last year. The number of outpatient services decreased from 22,937 in 2015 to 22,044 last year. Laboratory procedures increased from 169,955 in 2015 to 183,744 in 2016. Xray procedures decreased from 4,680 in 2015 to 4,646 last year. CT scans were up from 1,067 in 2015, to 1,166 last year. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and rehab visits decreased from 11,435 in 2015 to 9,836 last year. Home health visits (not public health or hospice) saw an (continued on page 3)

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community meetings The Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School Districts have scheduled a series of community meetings on the topic of reorganization. The purpose of each meeting is to provide all district patrons the opportunity to learn about the issues related to the question of reorganization, discuss the pros and cons of reorganization and the opportunity to ask questions and state their ideas and thoughts on reorganization prior to the special election that is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 27. May Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in O-A/BC-IG Middle School li-

brary or gym in Odebolt. Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in O-A/BC-IG High School cafeteria/commons in Ida Grove. Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Battle Creek (site to be determined). Wednesday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. in Arthur (site to be determined). June Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. in O-A/BC-IG Middle School library or gym in Odebolt. Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. in Battle Creek (site to be determined). Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. in O-A/BC-IG High School cafeteria/commons in Ida Grove. Wednesday, June 21 at 7 (continued on page 2)

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HMH board: The Horn Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees held its annual meeting April 24. The board includes from left to right: Deron Schmidt of Battle Creek, chairman Randy Carpenter of Holstein, Peter Goldsmith of Ida Grove, treasurer Jean Burns of Ida Grove, Jen Conover of Ida Grove, secretary Terri Carstensen of Odebolt, Keith Robinson of Mapleton and Marty Boyle of Holstein. John Currie of Odebolt is the vice chair.

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. . . HMH honors Patera, presents reports, accomplishments, oﬀicers (continued from front page) increase in 2016. There were 4,234 visits last year, compared to 4,148 in 2015. Surgical procedures were down from 823 in 2015 to 713 last year. According to Nichols, 2016 was a great year of inancial success plus many investments in the hospital’s future. Key services that increased in volume were: CT scans, 9 percent; mammograms, 2 percent; bone densitometry, 47 percent; nuclear medicine, 6 percent; outpatient pain injections, 4 percent; laboratory procedures 8 percent; diabetic education, 35 percent and pulmonary rehab, 4 percent. Capital investments and improvements included: new clinic in Mapleton opened Jan. 4, 2016; ground broke on new inpatient unit in May 2016 (13,000-square feet, all private rooms, private bathrooms, modern amenities); new parking lot expansion at Horn Physician Clinic in Ida Grove (courtesy of GodbersenSmith Construction Company) and new nurse call system. Also new medication dispensing system, new anesthesia machine, new ultrasound machine, new interpretative services on wheels, new drug and alcohol testing equipment, new badge cafeteria swipe, new security camera system and new IT servers. In 2016, the hospital added several new key people, including ive physician specialists (Dr. Indy Chabra and Crystal Oberle, PA—dermatology, Dr. Sara Lundin—OB-GYN, Dr. Abby Williams—podiatry and Joni Boese and Alicia Heuton— wound/ostomy nurses. The hospital also added two new providers at HPC clinics—Michelle Doty, ARNP and Mallory Roling, ARNP. HMH accomplishments last year •Ranked eighth out of 82 critical access hospitals in Iowa for pro itability (7.7 percent margin—report just made available based on 2015 inancials. •87 percent of inpatients gave Horn a top rating patient satisfaction (State of Iowa 77 percent, national 72 percent).

•92 percent of inpatients gave Horn a top rating for room cleanliness (State of Iowa 80 percent and national 74 percent). •Joined Rural Iowa Community Health Alliance (an alliance of 10 other western Iowa hospitals). •Started transition to patient-centered medical home model for HPC clinics. New staff: health coach IT informaticist, daily care huddles, stands for care for chronic health conditions. •Successfully passed state hospice survey for HMH Hospice. Nichols also recapped fund-raising: the sixth annual foundation golf outing raised $18,000; Foundation Festival raised $41,000; received $25,000 in donations from the Auxiliary; Ida County Pink Walk raised $5,000; BC-IG Pink Out raised $706 for the women’s suite and the Employee Pride Club has raised $107,690 over eight years. Also, new inpatient unit fund-raising started in November 2015, goal is $1.5 million; 14 of 17 patient rooms reserved (three of four corridors reserved), 87 percent of HMH staff have participated and fund-raising will continue until project completion. In looking ahead for 2017, Nichols reported the inpatient construction completion is July 2017, move patients in August, after new unit is completed in July—new carpet in the entryway, new paint in the entryway and throughout the hospital, new signage, new artwork, new courtyards and landscaping and total projection completion in the fall. Treasurer’s report In his report, treasurer Grant Patera noted the hospital had 377 memberships. The membership drive brought in $14,085. The hospital received a total of $870,598 in donations as follows: $796,798 inpatient building project donations; $29,800 from memorials, donations and hospice and $44,000 in donations of equipment and labor. As of Dec. 31, 2016, $415,504 had been pledged to the inpatient-

building project and is recognized as a restricted asset. Patera said, “The hospital had an excellent year. Generous donations to the inpatient building project of about $800,000 and 340B contract income of about $800,000 helped tremendously.” As of Dec. 31, 2016, the hospital had $4,893,000 in debt due to facility improvement projects. A total of $7.4 million in new debt will be drawn in 2017 for the inpatient-building project. The hospital employs 187 full- and part-time employees. Total payroll and bene its in 2016 were $10,936,000. The hospital’s total assets are up $1,844,095. Total assets in 2015 were $19,477,723. The total assets last year were $21,321,818. The current assets for 2016 are $6,130,928, compared to $6,095,062 in 2015. Assets limited to use for 2016 decreased from $3,613,821 in 2015 to $3,104,052. Property and equipment in 2016 was $8,823,569, up from $8,569,734 in 2015. Construction in progress was $2,819,115 last year compared to $1,065,026 in 2015. Equipment deposits were $116,071 last year compared to zero in 2015. Deferred inancing costs for 2016 were $283,083 compared to $114,080 in 2015. Notes receivable went from $20,000 in 2015, up to $45,000 last year. The hospital’s current liabilities are $1,977,644, a decrease from 2015’s current liabilities of $2,226,198. The hospital’s long-term debt decreased from $4,656,020 in 2015 to $4,625,961 last year. Total liabilities are $6,603,605, down from 2015’s $6,882,218. Net assets saw an increase from $12,595,505 in 2015 to $14,718,213 last year. During 2016, the board spent $1,293,322 for equipment additions and capital improvements. Improvements and items purchased were $815,391 for Horn Physician Clinic Mapleton’s building; $51,401 for parking lot expansion; $148,128 for medication dispensing cabinet and software; $99,000 for mam-

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Patera honored: Grant Patera of Ida Grove was recognized for nine years of service on the Horn Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees during the board’s annual meeting April 24. From left, board chair Randy Carpenter, Patera and Horn Memorial Hospital CEO Chris Nichols. mogram 3-D, $30,979 for gastroscope HDTV, $27,707 for boiler water feeder tank and $120,716 for all other equipment. In 2016, net patient service revenuewas$18,306,327down from 2015’s $18,389,094. Other operating revenue totaled $1,192,837, an increase from 2015’s $635,505. The hospital’s total operating revenue was $19,499,164, up from 2015’s total operating revenue of $19,024,599. The total operating expenses were $18,594,486, an increase from 2015’s total operating expenses for $17,801,627. The operating income in 2016 was $904,678, compared to 2015’s operating income of $1,222,972. Non-operating income totaled $1,002,906 in 2016 compared to $244,563 in 2015. The hospital’s excess of revenue over expenses was $1,907,584 in 2016, compared to $1,467,535 in 2015. Ambulance report David Larson, director of the Ida Grove Ambulance Service, gave the Ida Grove Ambulance report. “The Ida Grove Ambulance continues to stay busy. In 2016, we responded to 412

calls. This is slightly down from 2015, when we had more than 420 calls. We continue to strive for excellence, continuing to update equipment and training. Since meeting with you last year, we have had one of our members begin a twoyear paramedic program last spring. In November, we purchased a new ambulance. “This year has started out with several big advancements. This was all kick started by Dr. Curtis Hesse beginning to help the Battle Creek Ambulance as their medical director, also. We then began a roster-sharing program through the state to allow us to have the capability to share manpower if the need arises in the future. It also allows us to do combined training, which will keep us all on the same page and able to work together, but also allow Dr. Hesse to save a few miles traveling between meetings. “Above the roster sharing, we have almost completed transitioning of both Ida Grove Ambulance and Battle Creek Ambulance services to paramedic units (transfers only). This will allow us to provide Advance Life Saving (ALS) services to our patients. It will also improve over the current

process, which is either wait for ALS services to respond from outside our area or it reduces the utilization nursing staff from here at Horn Memorial to provide the ALS care during transport with our current basic level service (BLS). The inal medication review/ orientation class was in April, following which we will be able to inalize the paperwork with the state. This should allow us to go online with this program mid to early May.” Auxiliary Nichols reported on behalf of the Auxiliary. Bev Jessen recently resigned her position as Auxiliary president. Nichols thanked her for her years of service. Fund-raisers: •Gift shop—$9,000 •Bazaar—$4,129 •Jewelry—$1,755 •Pop machine—$500 •Card marathon—$591 Total funds raised— $15,975 The auxiliary donated $25,000 in January 2016 for naming rights to a new patient room. The auxiliary awarded seven scholarships to HMH employees this year - (two) $500 and ( ive) $300, totaling $2,500.

Team Galva leading in spring shape up Sole 2 Soul’s itness center in Galva teamed up with Tuel Shed Training of West Des Moines to get the public ready for summer. In the spring shape up six-week challenge, Team Galva is competing against Team Schaller to see which town can lose the most pounds by exercising more, eating healthier, reducing portion sizes, watching protein and carbohydrate ratios and committing to sustainable lifestyle changes.

In the irst four weeks, the participants have lost a combined 291 pounds and 537 inches. Team Galva has lost 175.4 pounds and 285 inches with 36 participants returning. Team Schaller has lost 115.5 pounds and 251 inches with 33 participants returning. With two weeks left, the goal is to get everyone back in for inal weights and measurements on May 6. The inal group workout is

Hike-Bike is May 10 The 23rd annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-Athon is Wednesday, May 10, starting at Skate Palace at 1:45 p.m. The event also ends at Skate Palace. The route is the Pleasant Valley trail except for a minor detour at the high school hill. Due to some washing away along the side of the trail causing safety concerns, the city has closed the trail from the bottom of the high school hill by Horn Memorial Hospital to the top of the hill by the ball ields. Participants will detour to the road for that short stretch. There are 629 students signed up at this time. Participation numbers are down a bit from last year’s record high of 682. Participants should either

Saturday, May 6, at 6:30 a.m. at the Galva school gymnasium. Participants can then do their inal assessments and party together at the Galva school from 7 to 9 a.m., or they can come to The Meeting Place in Galva from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited to come to the Galva school gym to exercise for 30 minutes at 6:30 a.m. and meet the Tuel Shed Training team. “We have come to the inal

two weeks of the Spring Shape Up challenge, and everyone’s progress and changes over the past several weeks, whether physical, mental or spiritual, have been truly incredible to see,” stated Javier Tuel, owner of Tuel Shed Training. “No one is alone in this journey called life, and we are not done yet because the participants are inspiring so many people around them,” he added.

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walk or ride their bikes. For safety reasons, participants are asked not to use rollerblades or scooters. Also for safety reasons, students are asked to leave their pets at home since pets can act differently in crowds and leashes may get tangled among bikers. Parents are welcome to attend with their children. United Bank of Iowa and O-A/BC-IG Dollars for Scholars sponsor the event with all proceeds going towards scholarships for O-A/BC-IG graduates.

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Cardiac–CVA–May 5, 12, 16, 19, 26 Cardiac–Mercy–May 22 Dermatology-May 5, 19 Ear, Nose & Throat–May 4, 11, 25 Nephrology–May 2 OB/GYN–Eastman–May 23 OB/GYN–Hasik/Lundin–May 17, 24, 31 Oncology–No Clinic Ophthalmology–May 3 Orthopaedic-CNOS-May 1, 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 31 Podiatry-May 1, 10, 15, 17, 24, 31 Pulmonary–May 11 Surgery-May 2, 16, 23, 30 Urology–May 4, 18 Wound Care–May 9, 23

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TIP Charlie Delaney, CRNA provides consultations and relief for many types of back pain through his Pain Clinic available Monday through Thursday by referral. Patients who suffer with lower back pain, shooting pain down their leg, numbness and other similar symptoms may find relief through an injection procedure.

HMH Better Breather's Club First Thursday of the month in Conference RM 3 at 3 pm. Call Pat at HMH to become a member. HMH Diabetic Education Classes (group or individual/ new or review) Please call HMH for more information HMH Financial Assistance Please call the Business Office Foot Care Clinics May 3-Holstein Methodist Church May 17-Ida Grove Westminster Presbyterian Church Immunization Clinic May 9: 2 - 5 p.m. May 10: 9 a.m. - noon and 2 - 5 p.m.

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Out of the Past Forty years ago Ida County State Bank is planning to construct a new building for its Arthur branch. The old building will be torn down. The Ida Grove bank offered the limestone blocks in the old bank building to the City of Ida Grove at no cost, if they can be used as ill. The Ida Grove City Council believes the limestone blocks might be used to stabilize banks along the Badger and Odebolt Creeks and Maple River. Holstein State Bank of icials have been noti ied by the Iowa Banking Department that the bank’s application to establish an of ice in Cushing has been turned down. This leaves Cushing residents without local bank services. The nearest bank services are available about seven miles away in Holstein or Correctionville. The cupola was placed on top of the Ida Grove library. Work on the new building is continuing, but won’t be completed for a couple of months. Thirty years ago Battle Creek residents have

won their struggle to reopen BC Grocery. Melvin Dohmen of Wisner, Neb., and Rich Renfro of Omaha, Neb., have purchased the business. The store was closed in early April and is slated to reopen in late May. Renfro will manage the store. Marge Lippincott of Arthur took the oath of of ice Monday as a new member of the Arthur City Council. She is the irst woman to serve on the Arthur City Council. Twenty years ago The BC-IG School District held a retirement party for long-time Ida Grove Elementary Principal Stan Henderson, who will retire at the end of the school year after 24-years of service. Nicole Madsen of Galva has been selected to represent Ida County on the State 4-H Council. She is a member of the Galva GoGetters. Schafer Furniture in Ida Grove has announced its going-out-ofbusiness sale is now complete, and all remaining furniture will be offered for sale at a going-outof-business auction.

Ten years ago The start of construction on the science room addition at Odebolt-Arthur has been delayed a few days due to weather. Two or three trees will need to be removed to accommodate the construction. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released two trumpeter swans at Crawford Creek Recreational Area south of Battle Creek. The release was part of the DNR’s on-going effort to reintroduce the swans to Iowa. The irst pair of swans released in Ida County was in 1996. The BC-IG Citizen Scholarship Foundation raised $4,700 for scholarships at its Foundation Follies at the ECC auditorium. The show featured 24 acts and more than 50 performers. The Iowa Department of Revenue analysis of agricultural productivity value data indicates that agricultural productivity values will be increasing from $675 an acre to $801 an acre in 2007. Increases in yields and prices both contributed to the increase in productivity values.

by Chelsea Gross recreation director Save the date for our next youth sports fundraiser, featuring special speaker, Dan Gable. The event will be held on May 9. Tickets are $12 per person or $50 per family of ive or more. Three years and under are free. Tickets may be bought and picked up at IGRC. Art Week forms are now available. It will be held the week of June 19 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). There are two age groups: six through eight year olds and nine through 11 year olds. Get signed up now, as there are a limited number of spots available. There is a fee. Youth softball/baseball and major/minor softball and baseball registration fees are double. Golf forms are due May 15. 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. Pilates are held on Mondays at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor. Step aerobics are held on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Water aerobics are held on Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Toning class is MondayThursday at 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays is HIIT/Tabata at 5:30 p.m. Jen Conover is the instructor. AM Mix is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Conover is the instructor. Zumba/Pound/Tabata are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor.

welcome back the Culpepper and Merrieweather Circus crew. Tickets and show times will be available soon. Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes: admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby,

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Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com To Paris With Love: It is 4,398 miles from Galva to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. If your schedule will not allow you to get there this summer, come make believe with us for a couple hours on Saturday, June 24. Chef Margo and The Cheferettes are coming back to The Meeting Place in Galva to host a lunch and learn program at 11 a.m., which will include French food and drinks, fun stories, educational facts, singing, fashion, science, poetry and more. For information on cost and to register by June 17, call 2824426. Spring Shape Up Town Challenge: We have 117 people signed up and participating in our Spring Shape Up Challenge between the towns of Galva and Schaller. The town that loses the most weight will be named the

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winner on May 6. Hanging baskets program: Jane Hogue, owner of Prairie Pedlar in Odebolt, will cover all the basics of assembling perfect hanging baskets at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Babysitter training: The Meeting Place will host an American Red Cross babysitter training course Monday, June 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The training will give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care to children, toddlers and infants. For information on the fee and to register, call 282-4426 by May 27. Maximum class size is 25 kids. Zumba: Sole 2 Soul’s current six-week Zumba session runs through May 10. The 50-minute cardio dance classes are taught by certi ied Zumba instructor Christi Ladwig of Ida Grove. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

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Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Farmers Market: Our community Farmers Market will run every Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. June-October. We are currently seeking vendors of any kind. If interested, contact Lohff-Schumann at 368-4871. Jeff Quinn comedian: Hypnotist, magician and comedian Jeff Quinn will be at the Boulders Inn and Suites Friday, May 5. Happy hour will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at LohffSchumann, Holstein City Hall and the Good Samaritan Center of Holstein. Summer dance camp: Professional dance instructor Tina Mason will be offering summer dance camps during June and July at Lohff-Schumann for ages three to 18. If your child is interested, please stop by and register by June 1. Culpepper and Merriweather Circus: Be sure to mark your calendars and join us under the big top tent Sunday, July 30, as we

Spinning classes will resume in the fall. Adult co-ed volleyball is available in the gym on Sundays at 6:30 p.m. No sign up is necessary; just show up to play. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Lifeguard hours: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Monday-Friday, 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

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Letter to the Editor Jean Crawford Clark Conover Alice Wittrock Pam Cobb Jason E. Schmidt Matthew Wittrock Joe Cobb Ross Feddersen Jackie Wittrock Lisa Rasmussen Gloria Feddersen Art Witten Terry Rasmussen Brett Friedrichsen Linda Witten Larry Volkert Alissa Friedrichsen Kristi Heilman Janet Volkert Joseph Friedrichsen Todd Heilman Lane Volkert Bryce Wittrock Sherri Heilman Lori Volkert Ashley Wittrock Nolan Heilman Lois Spaulding Ben Butcher Frances Heilman Roger Spaulding Brianna Butcher Tracey Schmidt Barry Maass Andrew Butcher Dylan Schmidt Nathan Drury Melissa Butcher Kristi German Alicia Drury Tom German Grace German Derek Drury Kristi Drury Randy Rohlk Thad Bagenstos Wade Bagenstos Raymond Ellerbusch Gloria Ellerbusch Kelly Otto Dr. Abbie Otto Curt Otto Dee Otto Kim Joslin Justin Georg Valerie Georg Kevin Conover Lana Conover Kim Conover Denise Conover Eric Conover Megan Conover Kyle Conover Stacy Brown Chris Brown Lori Forneris Jenni Sohm Jeanne Freese Kirk Friedrichsen JoAnn Friedrichsen Leanne Hammer Mick Hammer Marianne Heilman Steve Meyer Jackie Meyer Marc Meyer Clint Conover Heather Conover Melissa Friedrichsen Dale Friedrichsen Don Friedrichsen Linda Friedrichsen Curtis Kistenmacher Darlene Kistenmacher Dixie Brueck Ed Sohm Matt Bergman Stacie Bergman Jon Schubert Kristy Schubert Deron Schmidt Barb Stankey Ashley Trost Mitch Trost Steve Evans Colleen Evans Corey Evans Tish Evans Jesse Grove Rachel Grove Darren Thorborg Hudson Ludvigson Denny Bubke Cathy Bubke Dan Sorensen Rory Carstens Sara Carstens Anne Andresen Jerry Andresen Matt Thorborg Dennis Conover Jerry Sindt Kathy Sindt Marshall Lundt Lana Lundt Marc Lundt Matthew Lundt

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Ribbon cutting: The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Element 14 Technologies and Cassie’s Café April 25. Josh and Cassie Ernzen of Arthur are the owners of the businesses located in the former Ida Grove Pharmacy building in downtown Ida Grove.

Schultz from the Senate by Senator Jason Schultz Iowa State Senator District 9 Republican Tax season can be a dif icult time of year for all. Employees, employers and self-employed all have requirements to meet each year by certain deadlines. It can be frustrating when a taxpayer does all the bookkeeping and preparation in order to ile their taxes by the deadline, then wait many weeks for their tax refund. This year, I’m hearing complaints about the Iowa Department of Revenue not sending tax refunds in a timely manner. I requested information about this problem from the department and found out these delays are for your protection. Due to the dramatic increase in tax refund fraud, the Iowa Department of Revenue has increased its focus on delivering correct refunds. A correct refund is one that goes to the correct person in the correct amount. IDR ensures correct refunds in a couple ways. First and foremost, the priority is to prevent tax refund fraud by ensuring the refund being claimed is sent to the right person. Criminals obtain legitimate social security numbers and submit fake returns claiming refunds. State systems use data and statistics-based information to try to identify and stop fake refund claims. The second part of a correct return involves refunding the right amount. IDR is doing more up-front auditing of

various deductions and credits to try to catch mistakes and notify you up front, instead of years later. Both of these measures do take some time, but the delay will be worthwhile for Iowa taxpayers in the long run. If you are an Iowa taxpayer awaiting a refund, please consider the following: Please allow at least eight weeks. Eight weeks is the length of time that encompasses most refund situations. The time it takes to process your refund depends upon a number of things, including: how you iled (electronically or on a paper form), how complicated your return was and whether or not your return was delayed at the federal level. Calling won’t speed up the process. While it may be tempting to call, it really doesn’t help. It also makes call wait times longer for people who have other tax questions. In addition, a phone call will not give you any more information than you would get from utilizing the IDR’s automated “Where’s My Refund?” web app. In order to access the app, you must input the following: your Social Security number, the tax year of your return and the amount of your refund. You can access the app at https://tax.iowa.gov/wheremy-refund. Other tips: •The date you mailed or iled your return is not necessarily the date IDR receives your return. •The date IDR issues your

refund is not necessarily the date you will receive a check or have the refund directdeposited into your bank account. •If you know someone has iled a tax return using your Social Security number, please contact IDR right away at https://tax.iowa.gov/webform/report-fraud. This is nationwide -- the state of Wisconsin is telling taxpayers to expect at least three months before receiving their refunds. Due to the rise of technology and the amount of personal information available making identi ication theft easy, tax refund fraud schemes have become all too common. In order to make sure Iowa taxpayers get the refund to which they are entitled and to protect the state’s iscal interests, fraud prevention is a new requirement, which unfortunately slows down the quick turn-arounds taxpayers have come to expect when receiving a refund. It is an honor serving western Iowa in your State Senate. If you have a question or complaint, please email jason. schultz@legis.iowa.gov. I currently serve as the chair of the labor and business relations committee and serve on the judiciary, state government and ways and means committees. Additionally, I serve on the educations appropriations subcommittee. Please feel free to contact me at 515-281-3371 or by email at jason.schultz@legis. iowa.gov.

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To the editor: To the Ida County Supervisors, members of the Ida County Planning and Zoning Commission, members of the Board of Adjustment and members of the board of health, We, the undersigned residents of Ida County, wish to formally request a change in the wind energy regulations in the Ida County zoning ordinance regarding the construction of the wind turbines, especially the setback distances from non-participating property lines and non-participating residences. Due to potential safety and health problems, property valuation concerns, increased personal liability issues and stray voltage rami ications, we respectfully request the setback distance be at least 1,640-feet from nonparticipating property lines and at least a mile from nonparticipating residences. We request the maximum audible noise limit be set at 35 dba at the property line. Furthermore, we are very concerned about the effects of stray voltage on animal performance. Wind energy has been used for decades in other states and other countries. Therefore, there is a wealth of research on both sides of this issue. We all need to be better informed of the proven and heavily documented negative effects of the wind turbines. Ida County has already experienced some instances of decreased property values due to the wind turbines. Research is presently being done in Ida County on the levels of stray voltage, which is already registering on meters. This situation is a health hazard. Most importantly, the supervisors, members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the members of the board of health need to realize the need to research and to analyze the rationale for these concerns of Ida County residents and then to be fair and equitable to the entire population of this county. There is far more at stake than tax revenues and lease payments. The following websites can provide presentations, documentaries, facts, personal stories, public school concerns on documented student performance and court cases that have set precedents on wind turbine issues: https://www.calt.iastate. edu/system/ iles/CALT%20 Legal%20Brief20%20 Wind%20Energy%20 Production.pdf http://www.scribd.com/ document/344199835/ Sample-Zoning-forW i n d - E n e r g y / -S y s t e m s Michigan-University-March2017#download Coalition for Rural Property Rights Iowa Wind Action Group Mothersagainstturbines. com. We-CAREsd 2017 Wind Project in Dekalb County Wind Energy 101 Deb Bagenstos Harold A. Freese George Remer Carol Remer Debbie Friedrichsen Paul Meyer Billy Bergman Brian Friedrichsen Shirley Friedrichsen Mike Bergman Victoria Conover Richard Friedrichsen Barry Bergman Cary Conover Phyllis Groth Jack Crawford Jean Conover Lyle Wittrock

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FAMILY & FRIENDS BC Alumni Board will honor Fowler The Battle Creek Alumni Board met April 21 at First State Bank in Battle Creek to continue planning for the annual all-school reunion scheduled for Monday, July 3. The minutes from the Feb. 4 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was presented and accepted. The responses from the anniversary classes were reviewed. Board members will contact the anniversary class representatives to encourage responses. Joan Sohm reported Fred’s Place would be open for a social time after the banquet. The guest of honor will be Dr. Duane Fowler, Battle Creek

Engaged: Tim and Vicki Buell of Galva announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Jean, to Cole Duane Magnussen of Newell. Ashley is a 2010 graduate of Galva-Holstein High School, a 2012 graduate of ICCC with an associates of arts degree (she also participated in collegiate volleyball) and a 2014 Morningside graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree (she also participated in collegiate volleyball). Ashley is employed as a fourth grade teacher at Storm Lake Elementary. Cole is a 2011 Newell-Fonda graduate and a 2013 ILCC graduate with an ag business degree. He is employed in family farming with his dad and owner/operator of Magnussen Custom Rolling. He also drives a truck for Magnussen Bros. Inc. His parents are Duane and Cindy Magnussen of Newell. The couple is planning a June 10 wedding at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake.

Spa night themed essen al oils class You don’t need to spend a fortune on brand name products to be treated like a queen at home or at the spa. Molly Stoos, RN, and Annie Pierce from Homer, Neb., will be at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. to teach the public how to make summer products using essential oils. Stoos and Pierce will talk about essential oils and teach participants how to make body mists, lotions, bath izzies, hand sanitizers and liquid hand soaps. Attendees will learn easy ways to mix essential oils to make smell-friendly

products that are all natural, hygienic and nontoxic to you and your loved ones. During the one-hour class, participants will move to ive different stations and create homemade spa products from essential oils, like lavender, wild orange and more. Each participant will receive recipes to take home and a free gift just for attending the class. Bring your own essential oils (any brand) and a friend to receive additional discounts. To register, call local event coordinator Anne Johnson at 712-282-4426 by June 6.

Willow Dale to celebrate National Nursing Home Week May 14-20 Willow Dale Wellness Village at Battle Creek, owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, will celebrate National Nursing Home Week, May 14-20, with many special activities planned throughout the week. This year’s national observance’s theme, “The Spirit of America,” highlights the bond among staff, volunteers and residents that captures the American spirit. The all-American community cookout at Willow Dale will serve to encourage acts of kindness, generosity and compassion in the center and recognize volunteers who have helped residents enjoy a better quality of life. In addition to its volunteers, Willow Dale is inviting the entire community to this free meal. Service will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 18. “We are grateful that so many individuals in our community are coming together to celebrate the work we do,” said Tabitha Gonnerman, administrator.

Boys/Girls State: Galva American Legion Auxiliary and Galva American Legion Dibbern Post 454 have selected two Ridge View High School juniors to attend Iowa Girls State June 18-23 on Drake University campus in Des Moines and Iowa American Legion Hawkeye Boys State June 11-16 at Camp Dodge in Johnston. From left are: Braleigh Schossow and Josh Frahm.

Creek Fest now under new name The music festival held every summer in Cherokee is now under a new name. What used to be called Creek Fest is now Mill Creek Festival, still keeping the tag line, “Party in the Pasture.” Organizers of the event have created a new website, www.millcreekfest.com and also have new social media

pages as well that will be updated with concert information in the near future. There have not yet been any musical acts announced, but officials of the event note that the announcements will be coming soon. Mill Creek Festival will be held Aug. 5 and 6 in Cherokee.

“This year, we are using the power of relationships, food, entertainment and music, which captures the unique spirit of Willow Dale.” Willow Dale Activities Director Cindy Albers has scheduled the following activities to celebrate this special week with residents, tenants and staff members. America’s Heartland through the lens of Christina Kjar, Monday, May 15, at 2 p.m. O-A/BC-IG students’ musical talents, Tuesday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m. The Wayne Miller Band, Tuesday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. All-American community cookout, Thursday, May 18, at 11:30 a.m. Spirit of America poster contest with the Danbury Catholic Children, Friday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. Red, White and Blue Bingo, Friday, May 19, at 2 p.m. Family, friends and community members are encouraged to attend any event in which they are interested and share in the fun.

Olympic medalist Dan Gable fund-raiser speaker The Ida Grove Rec Center will be hosting its second annual Youth Sports Fundraiser at Skate Palace in Ida Grove on Tuesday, May 9. The event is held to raise funds for youth sports provided through the rec center, including: basketball, football, volleyball, softball, baseball and golf. Funds raised will help with the purchase of equipment for these sports, which helps keep costs down for parents through low registration fees. The event consists of a dinner at 6 p.m. by Sizzlin’

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Class of 1957. Classmate Keith Brown will compile his story for the program and a news release in early June. Classmate Gene Tolstedt will introduce Fowler. The date for the 2018 banquet will be determined at the July meeting after the banquet. Duties for the banquet were reviewed and approved. Sohm will contact Ann Vermeys about the koozie and mug order. The class composites booklet was discussed, but more information is needed. A few members will gather and make suggestions for the board to consider. The next meeting is Friday, June 9, at 4 p.m. at First State Bank.

Large groups earn superior ratings O d e b o l t -A r t h u r / B a t t l e Creek-Ida Grove Middle School bands participated in Large Group Festival April 22 in Anthon. All groups earned “1” (superior) ratings. The sixth-grade band played “Shine” by Grice and “Antiquitus” by Compello. The seventh and eighth grade band played “Impressions” by Feldstein and Clark and “Imperium” by Sweeney. Advertise with us!

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J, followed by special guest speaker Dan Gable at 7 p.m. Silent auction items will be announced at 8 p.m. Tickets for this event are $12 each or $50 for a family of ive or more and can be purchased at the rec center. Families are encouraged to attend, as Gable is a wellknown motivational speaker. He is especially known for being an Olympic gold medalist and a successful wrestling coach by leading the Iowa Hawkeyes to 15 national championships in 21 seasons.

OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity Director The upcoming activity schedule for May 3 through 10 is below: Wednesday 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion 2:30 p.m. United Methodist bingo 3 p.m. Social. Thursday 10 a.m. WESCO 10:30 a.m. Bible Chat with Kris 2:30 p.m. Sports games 3 p.m. Social. Friday - Cinco De Mayo 10 a.m. Resident council 2:30 p.m. Bingo 3 p.m. Social. Saturday

College News Abigail Leuschen of Holstein was among more than 1,900 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students honored during individual college celebrations and the All-University Honors Convocation April 23 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Leuschen, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recognized as a high scholar. High scholars are students in the top 10 percent of their class.

3 p.m. Movie and popcorn 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday 2:30 p.m. Odebolt First Presbyterian 3 p.m. Social. Monday 10 a.m. This month in history 2:30 p.m. Current events 3 p.m. Social. Tuesday 10 a.m. Dear Abby 2:30 p.m. Bingo 3 p.m. Social. Wednesday 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with Kris 2:30 p.m. Aaron Schumacher 3 p.m. Social.

Boy Scouts to conduct food drive The Holstein Boy Scouts will be Scouting for Food in Holstein on May 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This is a food drive where they ask for nonperishable food items that will be delivered to Mid-Sioux Opportunities. The Boy Scouts ask that food be left by the front door or in a bag hanging from the door knob.

OSC bazaar, bake sale at cookout Odebolt Specialty Care Auxiliary will hold its annual bazaar and bake sale Thursday, May 18, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. in hall three of the OSC in Odebolt. The bazaar and bake sale are held in conjunction with the free, annual community cookout. There will be many items available for men, women and children that have been donated by local businesses and various individuals. All proceeds are donated to the Auxiliary.

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Ida Grove grad to premier new musical work Katie (Witten) Pacza, assistant professor of voice at the University of South Dakota Vermillion, has partnered with Charlie Leftridge, administrative coordinator for the Mankato, Minn., Symphony Orchestra to produce and premier a song cycle for soprano and strings based on the Joan Anderson memoir “A Year By The Sea.” This book was on the New York Times bestseller list for 32 weeks and is also the subject of an upcoming ilm. Pacza is a 1995 graduate of BC-IG High School. She holds the master of music degree

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Gold award: Peg Gebers (left) of Holstein and Kathy Vollmar (right) of Holstein accompanied Cali Schumacher of Holstein (center) to Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa’s Circle of Excellence program in Ames on April 22. Gold Award recipients were recognized at this celebration.

Media camp available for high school students The Iowa Newspaper Foundation (INF) has again partnered with the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation’s Business Horizons program to offer an in-depth media experience for Iowa high school students (nine-12 graders). The Business Horizons (BH) program is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on, action-oriented weeklong summer program for high school students

who want to learn about the world of business and what the future holds for them. For the second year, Business Horizons will offer a media track for students interested in a career in the newspaper industry. The goal of the media track is to develop the next generation of Iowa newspaper professionals. The program has been designed to spark students’ understanding of the

media industry as a viable career opportunity in Iowa. The camp will be held July 20-24 on the campus of Central College in Pella. High school students who participate in Business Horizons and then go on to attend Central College will be guaranteed a minimum of $12,000 in Central College scholarship assistance. An option to earn college credit will also be available.

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Quester grant recipient: The Ida Grove Quester Chapter P.I.A. #1002 applied for and received an Iowa State Quester Preservation and Restoration grant for $1,000. The grant funds will be used for ongoing restoration of the Grant School at Moorehead Park. The Questers presented the grant check to the Ida County Historical Society at its monthly meeting on April 27. Quester and Historical Society members present were, front from left: Grace Montgomery, Diane Wilkens, Conley Wolterman, Marge Hussey and JoAnn Farley. Second row: Jackie Netherton, Ann Holst, Kay Bryan, Ellen Ernst, Steve Wilkens, Judy Blanco and Sharon Wellendorf.

from USD, a bachelor of arts degree from Iowa State University and will complete the doctorate of musical arts degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in August. Leftridge holds the master of musical composition degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is noted for his choral writing. Anderson is an author and motivational speaker from Cape Cod, Mass. Pacza and Leftridge have formed a musical partnership, Ecru Tinge, to produce this work. The production is made possible by an Artist Grant from

The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council of Minnesota. This grant, using funds from the Mcknight Foundation, is being used to produce the work and to bring Anderson to Mankato for a pre-performance talk. The premier performance will be presented on May 12, at 7:30 p.m., in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato. Artists include Pacza, soprano soloist; Ioana Galu, violin; Ken Wang, violin; Clark Potter, viola and Karen Becker, cello. This premier performance of “A Year By The Sea” is free and open to the public.

‘Connecting U.S. 20’ will link people through art Multimedia artist Sal Strom, building chains of brightlycolored safety pins and playfully tossing around swaths of dyed cheesecloth, will be combining art, books and fun – and the all-important human connection - to build a link across the continent. Her goals? To “have fun, laugh and remember that our connections through art and play make us stronger as a group,” she said. In a road trip from one end of U.S. Highway 20 to the other, Strom and her co-creator Lynn Moyers will bring people together through her “Connecting U.S. 20” free interactive art event. “Connecting U.S. 20” will be at Stubbs Memorial Public Library in Holstein on May 18 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Come join in the fun and be part of “Connecting U.S. 20.” No experience needed; all ages, under seven with adult supervision. Strom’s link to Highway 20 runs deep - she calls Newport, Ore., home and was raised in Depoe Bay, a few miles up the Paci ic coast from the western terminus of U.S. 20. And, at the eastern end of U.S. 20, she received her master’s in ine art from Massachusetts College of Art. She will be bringing her art showing the route using safety pins. Beginning May 1 at Kenmore Square in Boston, Mass., Strom and Moyers will travel U.S. 20 through 12 states, ending May 31 in Newport, Ore. What makes U.S. 20 unique is being the longest continuously numbered U.S. highway at 3,365 miles. Connecting U.S. 20 is designed to link people through art, with multi-colored safety pin chains symbolizing the joining together of communities along U.S. 20. With libraries serving as host sites in each of the 12 states the U.S. 20 crosses, participants in the each event will

create a chain to share with the next town on the route while receiving a chain from the previous town. Cheesecloth that Strom has dyed in myriad colors will be artfully bundled by the participants around books from local au-

thors. At the end of the event, colored cheesecloth will be tossed in the air by all involved. “This always gets everyone laughing,” Strom said of the cheesecloth. The project honors Strom’s mother, the late Gracie Strom, described as the “spiritual coordinator” of the art adventure and known far and wide for her zest for life as owner of Gracie’s Sea Hag in Depoe Bay, Ore.

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Connecting U.S. 20: Multimedia Artist Sal Strom and her co-creator Lynn Moyers will bring people together through her “Connecting U.S. 20” free interactive art event. Strom and Moyers will be stopping at libraries in 12 states that U.S. 20 crosses, and participants at each event will create a chain to share with the next town on the route while receiving a chain from the previous town. Cheesecloth that Strom has dyed in myriad colors will be artfully bundled by the participants around books from local authors. “Connecting U.S. 20” will be at Stubbs Memorial Public Library in Holstein on May 18 at 3 to 4:30 p.m.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, announced its 2017 County Health Rankings measuring the health of nearly every county in all 50 states. Carroll County ranked in the top-tier of Iowa Counties, standing 11th in health factors, including health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors and physical environment, and 15th in health outcomes, which measure length and quality of life. “I am proud of Carroll County’s top health ranking in 2017 and for Carroll County Public Health and St. Anthony Regional Hospital’s role in improving the health of our community members,” said Marcia Schaefer, St. Anthony home health, hospice and public health director. “Good health is the result of a conscious effort. These organizations, our partners and the community have worked to foster community education, promote health and wellness and work together toward a common goal.”

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Animal therapy: Willow Dale residents Donna Anderson and Gilbert Nihsen enjoyed a visit from Sweetie Pie, a miniature horse being shown by Staci Rohlk. Autumn Rohlk also had Zeus, her barrel horse, there while she talked to the residents about her rodeo experiences.

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Odebolt Creek Days weekend, June 17-18, is a great time to catch up with old friends or enjoy a summer weekend with family, but it’s also a great opportunity to support your community. Since 1999, the Odebolt Development Corporation has donated more than $35,000 to local projects, such as the Odebolt Community Center, pool, cemetery, museum, tennis courts, Odebolt sign project, the O-A Education Foundation, as well as many local emergency services and youth groups. All of these funds were raised

at Creek Days, so, when you buy your Creek Days’ t-shirts or tickets to Creek Days’ events, when you donate your money to support Creek Days or donate your time to volunteer at Creek Days, you are contributing to your community. The Odebolt Creek Days’ show and shine car and motorcycle show will be held Saturday, June 17, on Willow and Third Streets. Registration is 9

a.m. to noon. There is no entry fee. Trophies will be awarded after the parade for 10 favorite people’s choice and three trophies to motorcycles/trikes and kids’ choice. Unique trophies include: club’s choice, mayor’s choice, best under hood and best paint. The car/motorcycle show is sponsored by AOK Area Cruisers. For information, call 712668-4185 after 5 p.m.

Woodbury County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Bucket Calf Show

The Woodbury County Cattlemen’s Association is once again sponsoring the Bucket Calf Show to be held at the Woodbury County Fair August 2nd through the 6th in Moville. Exhibitors must have completed Kindergarten through 4th Grade (Transitional Kindergarten or 4 year old Preschool is included at the parent’s discretion). To be eligible to show, entry forms must be completed and returned to Andrea Parker by June 1st. Entry forms are available at the Anthon Vet office, Heritage Bank in Anthon or by contacting Andrea Parker at 712-8800476 or by email at woodburycc@hotmail.com. You can also “like” the WCCA Bucket Calf Program on Facebook for news, due dates, upcoming events, questions and/or comments.

Join us for coffee and refreshments at Plains Area Mental Health, from 8:30 - 9:15 a.m., Thursday, May 11, to celebrate National Mental Health Month. Come meet our staff who are committed to the Ida Grove Community. We are located at 700 Second Street, Suite 2. All are welcome!

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Ida County Courier

SPORTS Falcons dominate MV-A-O track meet

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Focused: O-A/BC-IG’s Emma Endrulat is focused on the ball as she goes into her back swing during a golf meet earlier this season.

WVC golf tournaments

The Woodbury Central boys and West Monona girls hold the top spots in the conference golf race through Thursday (see box below for unof icial totals). League golfers played in two tournaments last week. The ifth and inal tournament of the regular season Monday, May 1 was canceled. The top ive teams from the boys’ and girls’ regular season standings will play next Monday in Le Mars to compete for the overall championships. Boys O-A/BC-IG took the top spot by seven strokes in a tournament played in Mapleton April 24. The team scores were O-A/ BC-IG, 163; Westwood, 170; Woodbury Central, 177; Kingsley-Pierson, 183; MV-A-O, 184; River Valley, 193; Ridge View, 201; Lawton-Bronson, 207 and West Monona, 209. Anthony Gallagher of Woodbury Central won the medalist title with a score of 38. O-A/ BC-IG’s Brandon Schwade was runner-up with a 39. O-A/BC-IG also counted rounds from Landon Ray, 40; Ethan Zobel, 41 and Ty Warnke, 43. Scores that didn’t count came from Blake Anderson, 47 and Austin Wardrip, 52. Ridge View’s team score was carded by Gus Leonard, 48; Colton Wunschel, 50; Jared Vohs, 50 and Jack Mentzer, 53. Also gol ing were Zach Wood, 55 and Brant Price, 61. Woodbury Central and Westwood tied for irst place in a tournament played in Holstein Thursday with scores of 167. O-A/BC-IG was one stroke back at 168. The other team scores were Kingsley-Pierson, 171; MV-A-O, 188; Ridge View, 192; River Valley, 200; Lawton-Bronson, 205 and West Monona, 220. O-A/BC-IG’s Brandon Schwade was medalist with a 36. Anthony Gallagher of Woodbury Central was runner-up medalist title with a

score of 37. O-A/BC-IG also counted rounds from Ty Warnke, 42; Landon Ray, 45 and Ethan Zobel, 45. Scores that didn’t count came from Blake Anderson, 46 and Reed Godbersen, 50. Ridge View’s added up scores from Jared Vohs, 46; Gus Leonard, 48; Colton Wunschel, 48 and Brant Price, 50. Also gol ing were Zach Wood, 51 and Jack Mentzer, 52. Girls The inal team scores from the girls’ tournament played Monday, April 24 were West Monona, 189; Westwood, 202; MV-A-O, 208; Woodbury Central, 215; O-A/BC-IG, 219; River Valley, 225; Kingsley-Pierson, 237 and Lawton-Bronson, 240. Ridge View didn’t have enough golfers to compete as a team. West Monona’s Sam Knight, with a score of 40, was medalist. O-A/BC-IG counted rounds from Anna VanDusen, 51; Lauren Schwade, 53; Kelsey Dausel, 56 and Emma Endrulat, 59. Ridge View’s individual scores were Julie Wood, 52; Rayann Volkert, 64 and Tori McDanel, 80. West Monona won the fourth tournament of the season Thursday at Sloan. Team totals from the tournament were West Monona, 189; Westwood, 193; MV-A-O, 204; Kingsley-Pierson, 207; Woodbury Central, 208; River Valley, 214; O-A/BC-IG, 219; Ridge View, 232 and Lawton-Bronson, 233. West Monona’s Sam Knight was medalist with a 38. O-A/BC-IG counted rounds from Corin Bower, 50; Lauren Schwade, 53; Kelsey Dausel, 54 and Jenna Henderson, 60. Ridge View was able to play as a team (four golfers) for the irst time this season. The individual scores were Kennedy Mason, 47; Julie Wood, 52; Rayann Volkert, 62 and Tori McDanel, 71.

O-A/BC-IG cruised to team titles in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions of the MV-A-O Invitational track and ield meet in Mapleton Thursday. Girls The Falcon girls won six events on their way to a 25point margin of victory over second place Lawton-Bronson. O-A/BC-IG tallied 193.5 points. L-B was second with 168.5. Six schools were represented at the meet. Madison Schiernbeck, Carrie Miller and Calli Wareham were all double winners for the Falcons. Events placing in the top six were: First—Madison Schiernbeck, 1,500, 5:46.22; Madison Schiernbeck, 3,000, 12:20.80; Calli Wareham, 400 hurdles, 1:12.01; shuttle hurdle (Carrie Miller, Kirsten Dausel, Ashley Lindner, Sarah Petersen) 1:13.74; Carrie Miller, high jump, 4-10; Calli Wareham, long jump, 15-4. Second—Alyssa Mason, 1,500, 5:51.19; Alyssa Mason, 3,000, 12:33.04; 4x100 (Lexi Neville, Calli Wareham, Kirsten Dausel, Ashley Lindner) :56.62; 4x200 (Jordyn Hedberg, Hannah Veit, Sarah Petersen, Calli Wareham) 1:58.05. Third—Jordyn Hedberg, 100, :13.96; Kirsten Dausel, high jump, 4-6; Ashley Lindner, long jump, 14-7; Greysenne Hoe ling, shot put, 30-7.5. Fourth—Ashley Lindner,

200, :31.95; Sierra Rohlk, 100 hurdles, :19.43; 4x400 (Hannah Veit, Cora Hansen, Brooklyn Hoffman, Sierra Rohlk) 5:02.25; 4x800 (Hannah Veit, Cora Hansen, Brooklyn Hoffman, Ryder Cranston) 12:13.29. Fifth—Lexi Neville, 100, :14.48; Kirsten Dausel, 400, 1:16.03; Brooklyn Hoffman, 800, 2:52.50; Sarah Petersen, 400 hurdles, 1:19.91; sprint medley (Lexi Neville, Liz Zobel, Sierra Rohlk, Peyton Miller) 2:10.92; distance medley (Lexi Neville, Liz Zobel, Peyton Miller, Bethany Rehse) 5:39.70; Bethany Rehse, shot put, 29-4.5; Bethany Rehse, discus, 81-4. Sixth—Macy Nicholson, discus, 78-9. Boys The O-A/BC-IG boys’ storyline at MV-A-O was similar to the girls as the champion Falcons also had a 25 point cushion over second place Lawton-Bronson. O-A/BC-IG collected 187.33 points while the Eagles were at 162.17 when the inal points were added up. Six teams were entered in the meet. The Falcons picked up irst place points in seven events. Dylan Wunschel won two events. Events placing in the top six were: First—Isaac Endrulat, 400, :54.50; Dylan Wunschel, 110 hurdles, :16.34; distance medley (Eli Gebel, Nick Sholty,

Grant Conover, Ben Bergman) 4:07.90; shuttle hurdle (Quintin Cranston, Adam Grote, Chase Devitt, Ryan Kolpin) 1:07.02; William Grote, high jump, 5-8; Dylan Wunschel, long jump, 19-3; Ryder Meek, discus, 125-6. Second—Dylan Wunschel, 100, :11.22; Devon Fritz, 800, 2:13.27; Devin Behrendsen, 1,600, 5:23.92; Quintin Cranston, 110 hurdles, :17.19; 4x800 (Dylan Hemer, Devin Behrendsen, Evan Veltri, Ethan Young) 9:57.88; Austin Lindner, high jump, 5-4; Tyler Anderson, shot put, 42-11. Third—Isaac Endrulat, 800, 2:15.32; Dylan Wunschel, 400 hurdles, 1:00.76; 4x100 (Eli

Gebel, Carson Godbersen, Austin Lindner, Quintin Cranston) :48.11; 4x200 (Chase Devitt, Adam Grote, Carson Godbersen, Ethan Mortensen) 1:40.26; 4x400 (Devon Fritz, Isaac Endrulat, Ethan Mortensen, Philip Brooks) 3:55.22; Tyler Anderson, discus, 117-6. Fourth— Philip Brooks, 200, :24.16; Ben Bergman, 400 hurdles, 1:02.71; sprint medley (Chase Devitt, Adam Grote, Austin Lindner, Ethan Mortensen) 1:46.33. Fifth—Philip Brooks, 100, :11.66; Dylan Hemer, 1,600, 5:35.47. Sixth—Leighton Barnum, 3,200, 12:51.88.

Falcons, Raptors prepare for state qualifying track and field meets O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View will compete in separate co-ed state track and ield qualifying meets Thursday, May 11. O-A/BC-IG O-A/BC-IG will travel to Missouri Valley for a 12-team class 2A meet in Ida Grove starting at 4 p.m. Both boys and girls will be qualifying based on state qualifying meet place and state qualifying meet performances. In class 2A, the top two inishers in each state qualifying meet event, plus the next best eight performances from qualifying meets statewide

will qualify for the state meet May 18-20 in Des Moines. Ridge View Ridge View will travel to Manson for a 12-team class 1A meet starting at 4 p.m. Both boys and girls will be qualifying based on state qualifying meet place and state qualifying meet performances. In class 1A, the top place winner in each state qualifying meet event, plus the next 12 best performances statewide from qualifying meet place winners statewide will advance to the state meet May 18-20 in Des Moines.

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RVMS boys’ track: The Ridge View Middle School boys’ track team includes, front from left, Lucas Else, Abe Henderson, Tyhler Kolpin, Cade Harriman, John Schmitt, Earnie Clayton, Owen Brent, Jesse Coleman and Zander Ernst. Second row from left, Damein Garcia, Logan Blum, Ben Todd, Eric Johnson, Brady Clausen, Travis Wiese, Ian Shepherd and Colton Dutler. Back row from left, Chase Zahner, Logan Pickhinke, Nic Cedeno, Morgan Hankinson, Jack Henderson, Aiden Martin, Caleb Kistenmacher, Jake Brinkman and Kole Winkel. Caleb Christensen, Jeff Kohn and Monica Bloyer coach the boys.

Western Valley Conference Golf Boys Westwood Woodbury Central OABCIG Kingsley-Pierson MVAO Ridge View Lawton-Bronson River Valley West Monona

Girls 33 32 31 24 19 15 11 10 5

West Monona Westwood MVAO River Valley Woodbury Central Kingsley-Pierson OABCIG Lawton-Bronson Ridge View

33 29 24 19 15 15 13 4 2

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RVMS girls’ track: The Ridge View Middle School girls’ track team includes, front from left, Beckie Lange, Hannah Ehrp, Autumn Henkel, Natasha Regennitter, Sky Henkel, Abby Wandrey, Adrian Robinson and Dani Kron. Second row from left, Mikayla Kolpin, Anais Najera, Maria Mendoza, Anya Kistenmacher, Eryn Schmitt, Graca Goettsch, Emma Vohs and Bailey Graff. Back row from left, Cora Devitt, Hannah Yockey, Morgan Todd, Katie Pickhinke, Jerzey Endrulat, Paige Padavich, Alexis Clark and McKenzie Voge. Caleb Christensen, Jeff Kohn and Monica Bloyer coach the girls.

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Ridge View teams earn third place at Raptor co-ed The Ridge View boys and girls both placed third in their respective divisions at the Raptor Co-ed Relays April 24. Girls Alta-Aurelia claimed the girls’ team title with 163 points. Ridge View scored 103 points to inish in third place out of eight teams. Ridge View’s JV squad collected 10 points to inish eighth. Ridge View’s Kinzey Dutler won the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:05.72. It was Ridge View’s lone championship event. Ridge View’s other placings that scored team points were: Second-sprint medley (Kennedy Mason, Kate Kofmehl, Kinzey Dutler, Emerson Else) 2:01.75; Katlyn Wiese, 3,000, 12:34.93; 4x400 (Abbi Hansen, McKenna Albers, Kate Kofmehl, Macy Wunschel) 4:41.84. Third-Paige Todd, long jump, 15-0.75; Rachel Kenny, 3,000, 13:24.79; Kara Richard, 100, :14.55; Emerson Else, 400, 1:05.74; 4x200 (Lexi Phillip, Paige Todd, Kate Kofmehl, Beth Pickhinke)

2:00.69; Kara Richard, 200, :30.88; 4x100 (Kennedy Mason, Paige Todd, Kinzey Dutler, Emerson Else) :54.51. Fourth-Kara Richard, discus, 89-05; Kara Richard, shot put, 31-03; 4x800 (Abbi Hansen, Hanna Blackmore, Jordan Grothe, Sierra Deck) 11:59.51; Paige Todd, 100, :14.58; Kennedy Mason, 100 hurdles, :18.79; 4x100 JV (Lexi Phillips, Beth Pickhinke, Renae Wiese, Kate Kofmehl) :55.97. Fifth-Abbi Hansen, high jump, 4-4; Madeline Else, long jump, 14-3.5; 4x200 JV (Taya Hinkeldey, McKenna Albers, Esmeralda Najera, Renae Wiese) 2:05.34; Katlyn Wiese, 1,500, 5:53.31. Sixth-sprint medley JV (Lexi Phillips, Esmeralda Najera, Beth Pickhinke, Madeline Else) 2:07.59; Beth Pickhinke, 100, :14.69; distance medley JV (Kylie Humlicek, Coriyel McCray, Sierra Deck, Hanna Blackmore) 5:29.70; Madeline Else, 100 hurdles, :19.90; Esmeralda Najera, 200, :31.64. Boys The Raptor boys tallied 84

team points to garner a third place inish out of eight teams. Sergeant Bluff-Luton was irst with 220 points. Ridge View’s JV team scored nine points and placed eighth. Ten of the Raptor team points came from the 4x400 relay team of Caden Wandrey, Tyler Wingert, Jaxon Franken and Juan Nava who crossed the inish line in irst place with a time of 3:40.64. Ridge View’s other placings that scored team points were: Second-sprint medley (Jake Mitchell, Ryan McGuire, Caden Wandrey, Juan Nava) 1:39.80; Jon Pickhinke, 3,200, 11:47.29; Juan Nava, 800, 2:07.94; 4x100 (Jake Mitchell, Cole Degen, Caden Wandrey, Juan Nava) :46.97. Third-shuttle hurdle (Cole Degen, Austin Degen, Tyler Wingert, Ryan McGuire) 1:07.27; Jacob Mitchell, 100, :12.57; Caden Wandrey, 400, :55.28; Jon Pickhinke, 1,600, 5:10.79. Fourth-Tyler Wingert, long jump, 17-1.25; Trenton Miller, discus, 104-01; 4x800 (Jaxon Franken, Logan Cuthrell,

O-A/BC-IG, RV boys top two teams at JV golf meet O-A/BC-IG placed irst and Ridge View was second in a iveteam junior varsity golf meet in Anthon April 25. The inal team scores were O-A/BC-IG, 185; Ridge View, 214; MV-A-O, 224; Westwood, 226 and Charter Oak-Ute, 227. River Valley had three golfers at the meet. O-A/BC-IG’s Austin Wardrip was medalist with a 41. Creighton Casey and Matt Savain of River Valley tied for runner-up medalist with scores of 44. Rounds that counted for O-A/ BC-IG were Wardrip, 41; Kolton Krajicek, 46; Tyler Ehrig, 47 and Jace Krayenhagen, 51. Also golfing were, Troy Hilmer, 53 and Kaden Ladwig, 57. Ridge View’s counted scores from Jared Vohs, 48; Caleb Anway, 55; Grant Schmidt, 55 and Nathan Yockey, 56. Other rounds were turned in by Zach Wood, 57; Brayden Stowater, 68 and Michael Lorenzen, 69.

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300 games: Two Ida Grove men bowled perfect games during the recently completed men’s bowling season at Ida Bowl in Ida Grove. Kevin Christie, above, got his perfect game on Nov. 15, while Danny Hoffman, below, scored his 300 game on April 10. The men’s and women’s bowling seasons will conclude with their respective annual awards programs at Ida Bowl. The men’s awards banquet is Monday, May 8, and the women’s program is Wednesday, May 10.

Durbin fifth at Drake, 4x100 is 51st O-A/BC-IG sophomore Sydney Durbin placed ifth in the Drake Relays’ girls’ high school high jump Friday with a jump of 5-4. Maria Gorham of North Polk was irst with a jump of 5-7. O-A/BC-IG’s 4x100 relay, composed of Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Cotton, Summit Nielsen and Durbin, ran Friday. The girls clocked in at :51.81, which placed the runners 51st.

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Equine services available Dr. Cory Heath is a licensed veterinarian and a graduate of the American School of Equine Dentistry in Virginia. For the past eight years, she has made a career of loating teeth and performing equine dental services for more than 100 horses a month. She is licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Texas and travels to clients in those states. Dr. Heath and her assistant, Liz Sidebottom, will have an equine dental clinic, provide spring vaccinations and Coggin’s testing on Sunday, May 28, at the Ida County fair grounds near Ida Grove. For more information or to schedule an appointment for horses, call Sidebottom at 712216-0925.

Chance Hansen, Josh Frahm) 10:23.82; Jaxon Franken, 800, 2:18.38. Fifth-Trenton Miller, shot put, 39-04; 4x200 (Jake Mitchell, Cole Degen, Tyler Wingert, Josh Frahm) 1:42.46; Austin Degen, 110 hurdles, :20.41; 4x100 JV (Cole Degen, Alex Movall, Isaac Kirchner, Josh Frahm) :53.24. Sixth-Ezra Miller, shot put, 38-10.5; 4x200 JV (Logan Cuthrell, Dylan Wood, Alex Movall, Josh Frahm) 1:49.61; Logan Cuthrell, 200, :27.68. Coach Dale Tokheim noted injuries are still a problem for the team, which resulted in some changes in the line-up.

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Lichtenberg wins Early Bird golf tle Travis Lichtenberg of Ida Grove won the Early Bird oneman best shot golf tournament held April 24 at the Ida Grove golf club. Flight results were (in order of inish): Championship light—Travis Lichtenberg, 64; Andrew Zinn, 64 and Kurt Hofmeister, 65. First light—Charlie Luke, 69; Shayne Hinkeldey, 69 and Tom Farr, 71. Second light—Scott VanDusen, 72; Pat Phillips, 73 and Shawn Cadwell, 73. Third light—DeWayne Krayenhagen, 80; Jake Jessen, 80 and Jim Redenius, 80. Hole prize winners were: hole number two, longest putt on the green—Dan Redenius; hole number ive, closest to the pin in one shot—Charlie Luke; hole number six, closest to the pin in two shots—Bryan Beck and hole number nine, longest putt on the green— Scott VanDusen.

Thank You to the following Businesses and Individuals who donated to our 2017 O-A/BC-IG After Prom. Your support helped make the event a success for our kids! We hope we didn’t overlook anyone. If you’d like to be added to the mailing list, please contact an OA-BCIG sophomore parent.

Adams Motors Aunt B’s Bloyer Agency Boerner & Goldsmith Bomgaars Brad & Sarah Lundell Buena Vista University Byron Originals Cenex Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Homes Christina Kjar Photography Cookies BBQ Cordell & Barb Knudsen Cosgrove Law Firm CPS - Ida Grove CPS - Odebolt Currie Seed Dollar General Donna Schroeder, Distinctive Windows & Design Dresselhuis & Heidenreich Edward Jones Fancy Threads Faith Lutheran Church Family Eye Care Fareway Farmland Feller Furniture First State Bank Flint Hills Resources LLC Food Pride

Fridley Theatre GOMACO Greenberg’s Jewelry Greg Neville Construction H & R Block Hemer’s Plumbing & Heating Hi-Way Products/Hawkeye Fabrication Hoffman Agency Hultgren Implement/ Noteboom Implement Ida County Beef Producers Ida County Courier Ida County Pork Producers Ida County Sanitation Ida Grove Family Health Ida Grove Homes Ida Grove Country Club Ingleside Club Iowa Corn Growers Assoc. Iowa State Bank - Sac City Iowa State University Johnson Propane Just Relax KCK’s Kent & Jill Godbersen Kris & Tina Krager LaJames College Lewis Family Drug Lundell Plastics MGM Pork Midwest Industries North Star Community Credit Union

North West REC NW IA Bone & Joint Odebolt Bowling Alley Odebolt Lumber Pepsi Phyllis Groth Pizza Hut Pronto Raccoon Valley Electric Reis Auto Parts Roeder Farms Sac County Country Club Sac County Mutual Telephone Co. Sam’s Club Snyder Farms Sparky’s One Stop Steve & Kris Gunderson Storm Lake Radio Swanson’s Insurance Agency Team Auto Group Tiefenthaler Meats Trendue Salon & Spa Ullrich Farms United Bank of Iowa University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa Village Shoe Shoppe Wendy’s Wendy Bumann Wilson’s Bookkeeping Youngren Farms

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Beef tour: Brett Friedrichsen (to the left) of Holstein visits with Iowa State University (ISU) Animal Science 426 students about how a monoslope barn is designed and managed.

ISU class tours beef industries Twenty students from Iowa State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beef cattle systems management class toured three northwest Iowa beef industries on April 10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Animal Science 426 (beef cattle systems management) class at Iowa State University focuses basically on feedlot management,â&#x20AC;? said Dan Loy, professor and director of the Iowa Beef Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An important part of the curriculum is the tours where students visit directly with producers and agribusiness professionals and see the industry in action.â&#x20AC;? On April 10, the class began their tour at Tyson Foods in Dakota City, Neb., viewing the harvest line and questioning the tour guides. Tyson is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest beef processor, and its daily routine involves

10 critical steps to ensure to the consumer that the beef they eat is safe and of high quality. In a follow-up questionnaire, one student commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had never seen the harvest process at a packing plant before. It was cool to see how fast and ef icient it was, even with all of the food safety measures that were used.â&#x20AC;? Next stop on the itinerary was the Rick Hansen feedlot near Hinton. While strolling through the open feedyard, Hansen explained how he buys cattle, tracks animal health and cares for them daily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the marketing techniques that works best for me is to buy and sell cattle weekly,â&#x20AC;? Hansen told students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found this helps me reduce price volatility.â&#x20AC;?

In the afternoon, the students visited with Brett Friedrichsen, feedlot producer at Holstein. Friedrichsen led the class on a tour of his two monoslope barns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Normally, you would build these barns oriented east to west, but we oriented one north to south in order to use the existing concrete and to help reduce the construction cost,â&#x20AC;? Friedrichsen said. The students also toured a new concrete, open feedlot that Friedrichsen recently constructed. Two students summed up the feedlot visits in saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We learned that, just because a producer spends a lot of money on facilities or high quality cattle, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guarantee the feedlot will be successful. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about management.â&#x20AC;?

IGCP discusses farmers market signs The Ida Grove Community Partners met April 6 at 5 p.m. in the Ida Grove Library Heritage Room. Those present were Patti Haack, Marcia Cates, Sue Smith and Ann Holst. Without a quorum, no decisions could be made, but some discussion was held about Farmers Market signs and

a sign that could be used at events. Cates found a sign that could be used, but it would be expensive. We need to be mindful of how we spend our money. We will look into the cost of a vinyl banner through UPS store printing. Beautification project: Some have been asked to

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Rangers. Get your tickets now: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Save The Stateâ&#x20AC;? Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day omelet brunch - Sunday, May 14, at Holstein American Legion, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Available at The State, Spirits, Stogies and Stuff and Vollmar Motors. Get a free medium popcorn coupon when you buy your om-

elet brunch ticket. Coming soon: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shackâ&#x20AC;? (Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day weekend), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Born In China,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2.â&#x20AC;? For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre. com and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Likeâ&#x20AC;? our Facebook page. Call 712-368-6226 for show times.

Social Security by Brian DeMoss Social Security district manager Spencer/Storm Lake Representative payee: Help a loved one with Social Security. According to the Census Bureau, there are nearly 57 million people living with disabilities in the United States. Thirty percent of American adults help provide care for a sick or disabled family member. Caregivers provide physical and emotional support for the people in their care. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a demanding job with its stresses and rewards, but it can also be a labor of love. Social Security is committed to you throughout lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey, helping secure today and tomorrow for every American. This is especially true for peo-

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serve on the committee. No one has committed. Joint meeting with theatre board was okay; about 20 attended. City-wide garage sale and flea market is approaching; do we want to do clean up days again? Ann Holst Secretary

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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.

Mary Rydberg Nov. 17, 1943 – April 22, 2017 SCHALLER – Services for Mary Rydberg, 73, of Schaller were April 27, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church in Galva. Burial was in the Schaller Cemetery. Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller was in charge of arrangements. She died April 22 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Mary Jean Wiese was born Nov. 17, 1943 in Holstein, daughter of George and Wilma (Popp) Wiese. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller, where she was con irmed in 1957. She graduated from Schaller High School in 1961. On Sept. 1, 1962, Mary married Ronald Gene Rydberg at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Schaller. They were blessed with three children: Maria Lynn, Ross Alan and Karen Beth. Mary was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Galva. She was active as a con irmation teacher and Ladies’ Aid treasurer. She was also a member of the Galva Booster Club and various bridge clubs, including No Deal and Bridgettes. She loved spending time with her family and always treasured time spent with them in Okoboji each year. She enjoyed collecting pheasants.

John M. Hansen Nov. 4, 1945 – April 24, 2017

Mary will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and caregiver for her sister, Susan. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Left to cherish her memory include her husband, Ronald Rydberg of Schaller, and her children: Maria (T.R.) Turner of Palatine, Ill.; Ross (Lisa) Rydberg of Overland Park, Kan.; and Karen (Ty) Currier of Spirit Lake. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Joshua (Mackenzie) Rydberg of Minneapolis, Minn.; Matthew Turner of Chicago, Ill.; Michael Rydberg of Overland Park, Kan.; Marissa Turner of Palatine, Ill., and Patrick Rydberg of Overland Park, Kan. Additional survivors include her brother, James (Nancy) Wiese of Iowa City; her brothers- and sisters-in-law: LuVerne (Marge) Rydberg of Alta, LaMerle Wilson of Holstein, Marlys Bennett of Storm Lake and Janice Rydberg of Schaller, and extended family and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, George and Wilma (Popp) Wiese; her brothers, Paul and Thomas Wiese; a sister, Susan Wiese; her father- and mother-in-law, Joe and Ethel (Carlberg) Rydberg, and her brothers- and sisters-in-law: Relaine (Eugene) Grotjohn, Lois Rydberg, Roy Wilson, Dwayne Rydberg, Bruce Bennett and Joetta Rydberg. In lieu of lowers, memorials may be made to Camp Okoboji or Mission Central.

Maxine (Hansohn) Peterson Dec. 8, 1932 – April 20, 2017 FORT COLLINS, COLO. – Private services for Maxine (Hansohn) Peterson, 84, former Holstein and Galva resident, of Fort Collins, Colo., will be at a later date. She died April 20, 2017, at Golden Peaks Care Center in Fort Collins, Colo. Maxine Mae Hansohn was born Dec. 8, 1932, in Sac City to Wilhelm (“Bill”) and Mabel (Anderson) Hansohn. The family moved to Holstein, where Maxine graduated from Holstein High School in 1950. On Jan. 30, 1951, Maxine married W. Eugene (“Pete”) Peterson. They welcomed two daughters while living in Holstein: Kathy (born on Christmas Day, 1951) and Lorie (born in April, 1953). In 1955, they moved to Galva and welcomed a son, Lonny, in 1958. Maxine and Pete operated the TV Center and a Western Auto Hardware store in Galva for a short time. Maxine was a waitress at Melody Inn in Galva for several years. In 1973, they moved with Lonny to Fort Collins, Colo. Maxine worked for many years at Tolliver’s Hardware in Fort Collins. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going for drives in her beloved Rocky Mountains.

Family was a very important part of Maxine’s life, and she took a special interest in their lives. She traveled with family to Washington, Oregon, New England, Niagara Falls, Florida, New Jersey, the Jersey shore, Philadelphia and New York City. Left to cherish Maxine’s memory are her children: Lorie (husband, Marcel) Muench of Denville, N.J., and Lonny (wife, Debra) Peterson of Wellington, Colo. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Nicole (husband, Wayne) Cameron of Hopatcong, N.J.; Merissa (wife, Sandra) Mackin of Budd Lake, N.J.; Peter (wife, Veronica) Munich of Stanhope, N.J.; Keri (husband, Eric) Watson of Canoga Park, Calif.; Sarah Peterson of Canoga Park, Calif.; Jaimie (husband, Paul) Boulter of Wellington, Colo.; Hannah (husband, Sam) Arietta of Omaha, Neb., and Edythe Peterson of Wellington, Colo. Additional survivors include seven greatgrandchildren: Emma Cameron of Hopatcong, N.J.; Grace, Gwennevierre and John Munich of Stanhope, N.J.; Grayson Watson of Canoga Park, Calif., and Nolan and Theo Boulter of Wellington, Colo.; one sister, Mary Ann Hansohn of Woodland, Wash.; nieces and nephews, and special friends, Peg Graf and Fred Roberts of Fort Collins, Colo. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, W. Eugene (“Pete”); a son, Alan Eugene, and a daughter, Kathleen (“Kathy”).

HOLSTEIN – Services for John M. Hansen, 71, of Holstein were April 28, 2017, at Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein with the Rev. Paul D. Egger of iciating. Burial was in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery at Galva. He died April 24 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. John Martin Hansen was born Nov. 4, 1945, to Mary Doloras (Buchholz) and Raymond John Hansen in Ida Grove. He was a graduate of Galva High School, where he was active in 4-H and sports. John married Candice Lynn (Yingst) Hansen. To this union, three sons were born: Shawn, Michael and Jeramy.

Mary Jean Schiernbeck June 18, 1928 – April 17, 2017 LAMAR, MO. – Services for Mary Jean Schiernbeck, 88, of Lamar, Mo., were April 21, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lamar. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar, Mo., was in charge of arrangements. She died April 17 at Truman Healthcare, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was born June 18, 1928, in Odebolt, one of 13 children of Bernard and Irma Jean (Dinges) Bengford. On Oct. 25, 1946, at Papillion, Neb., she married Hugo Schiernbeck. They celebrated nearly 68 years together before he died Aug. 24, 2014. Hugo and Mary were an inspirational team as they farmed and raised four children. In addition

ODEBOLT – Services for Donald G. Schmidtke, 77, of Odebolt will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. David W. Lyons will of iciate, with burial in the Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. Military rites will be by Roose Post No. 313 of

HOLSTEIN – Services for Chester “Chet” Hanson, 85, of Holstein were May 1, 2017, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein. The Rev. Jason Martens of iciated. Burial was in the Holstein

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

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

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to being a devoted farmwife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, Mary worked as a retail clerk in various stores in Lamar for many years. She served her community as a Red Cross bloodmobile volunteer and was a faithful and active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Milo (Wanda) Schiernbeck of Schleswig and Merlin (Brenda) Schiernbeck of Osceola, Wis.; two daughters, Marlene (Tom) Shaw of Liberal, Mo., and Marlys (Steve) Buckner of Lamar, Mo.; a brother, Norm Bengford of San Jose, Calif.; a sister, Margaret Jennett of Muscatine; 11 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren and a large, extended family. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers: Norbert, Bernard, Wilbert, Ken, Tom, John and Ted Bengford; three sisters: Loretta Bengford, Alice Haffner and Madeline McTasney, and two grandchildren: Dakota Schiernbeck and Travis Schiernbeck.

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He was a farmer in the rural Holstein area. He was involved in his sons’ Boy Scouts and t-ball teams. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sports, music and extracurricular activities. John was active in the Holstein Jaycees and enjoyed bowling since high school. He is survived by his sons: Shawn and Anja Hansen of Duluth, Minn.; Michael and Rebecca Hansen of Holstein and Jeremy and Melissa Hansen of Holstein. Also surviving are his six grandchildren: Skylar, Tylar, Chance, Austin, Ashley and Abby Hansen, all of Holstein; a sister, Linda and Mark Kenyon of Earlham, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Raymond, and his wife, Candice. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Chris Schroder, Pastor 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion

UNITED METHODIST Dori Collogan, Pastor 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Arthur

Ida County Soil & Water Conservation District General Fund Account Balance carried forward from 6/30/2015 Income: 1M Reimbursement Supplemental Donations Tree Sales Total Income

$22,434.63 $2,000.00 $400.00 $260.00 $15,647.42 $18,307.42

Expenses: Commissioner mileage Dues Regional meeting Donations Fairbooth Expenses Supplies Trees Nursery Permit Box rent at the bank Scholarship Meeting expenses not 1M Appreciation Night Advertising Funeral memorials Postage Total Expenses Checks written but outstanding FY 15 checks cleared in FY 16

$533.61 $1,625.00 $24.00 $1,200.00 $935.00 $58.46 $8,283.36 $25.00 $20.00 $1,500.00 $20.00 $2,223.40 $284.33 $100.00 $196.00 $17,028.16 $80.00 $80.84 $23,713.05

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Balance as of 6/30/16 Maintenance Fund Account Balance brought forward from 6/30/15 Income: From CD Interest Total Income Expenses: Inspections Check order Repairs Total Expenses Checks written but outstanding Balance as of 6/30/16 Petty Cash

$3,423.06 $0.00 $3.80 $3.80 $652.90 $17.80 $650.00 $1,320.70 $650.00 $2,756.16

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Balance on 6/30/16

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$10.85 105x.49=51.45 18x.20=3.60

Certiﬁcates of Deposit FSB #55202 - General UBI #652869 - General FSB #54673 - Maintenance UBI #2200719386 was#719020 - Maintenance UBI #652418 - Maintenance UBI #2200719269 - General Total current CD Balance

$56,289.13 $61,670.02 $25,603.40 $49,100.84 $30,762.82 $10,150.33

$466.03 $618.24 $256.67 $492.24 $308.39 $102.04

$56,755.16 $62,288.26 $25,860.07 $49,593.08 $31,071.21 $10,252.37 $235,820.15 $262,355.26 0 $262,355.26

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF FY2016-2017 CITY BUDGET Form 653.C1 Ida Grove

6:00 PM (hour)

may have been subsequently adjusted thereafter, fees, costs, and attorney’s fees, for a declaration of the sum due as a lien on the premises, a declaration that the mortgage is prior and superior to all of the other liens on the property, for a special execution to issue for sale of the Mortgaged Premises at sheriff’s sale, for the issuance of a writ of possession, for a appointment of a receiver upon plaintiff’s application, and for such further relief the Court deems just and equitable. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE THE PETITION NOW CONTAINED IN THE COURT FILE. NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE AND IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING,

THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT WILL NOT BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IF YOU DO FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU IF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY ARE INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE MORTGAGED DEBT AND COSTS. IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, THEN A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WHETHER OR NOT YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. You are further notified that unless you serve and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file a motion or answer on or before May 30, 2017, in the Iowa District Court for Ida County, Iowa, at the Courthouse in Ida Grove, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. Please review Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for general rules and information on electronic filing and division VI of Chapter 16 regarding the protection of personal information in court filings. If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 712-279-6035. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. Clerk of Court Ida County Courthouse Ida Grove, Iowa IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF DEAN R. ISAACS, A/K/A DEAM R. ISSACS, SPOUSE OF DEAN R. ISAACS, A/K/A DEAM R. ISSACS, DAWN R. WILLIAMSON, PARTIES IN POSSESSION, AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, AND All Unknown claimants, and all Persons Unknown Claiming any Right, Title or Interest in and to the following described real estate situated in Ida County, Iowa, to wit: Lot 10, Block 27, Third Addition to the City of Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AND ALL OF THEIR HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS, GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND ALL OF THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. EQCV015608 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court, naming you as a defendant in this action, for foreclosure of the property legally described as: LOT 10, BLOCK 27, THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IDA GROVE, IDA COUNTY, IOWA (Mortgaged Premises) due to a default in making contractual payments on a promissory note; for judgment in rem against the mortgaged premises for the principal amount of $60,249.96 plus interest as provided in the Note and as

in IDA Council Chambers in City Hall 5/15/17 on (Date)

County, Iowa

,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30,

2017 (year)

by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type and by activity. Total Budget as certified or last amended

Current Amendment

Total Budget after Current Amendment

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Tranfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

945,929 0 945,929 0 63,939 287,847 8,055 56,515 1,271,890 961,142 0 328,546 0 483,798 4,407,661

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 157,000 0 0 44,000 0 0 201,000

945,929 0 945,929 0 63,939 287,847 8,055 56,515 1,428,890 961,142 0 372,546 0 483,798 4,608,661

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

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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

63,650 15,500 0 111,000 56,550 16,000 0 0 262,700

555,801 447,629 4,958 646,408 115,502 216,029 260,458 1,124,750 3,371,535

Business Type / Enterprises Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures

25 26

754,152 3,862,987

45,948 308,648

800,100 4,171,635

Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year

27 28

483,798 4,346,785

0 308,648

483,798 4,655,433

60,876

-107,648

-46,772

Beginning Fund Balance July 1 Ending Fund Balance June 30

30 31

1,303,451 1,364,327

0 -107,648

1,303,451 1,256,679

Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: Revenue - (1) Downtown Revitalization Grant Reim. $157,000 (2) King Theatre Contributions $44,000 Expenditures (1) Flood Plain Assessment $50,000 (2) Public Safety Budget Amendment $13,650 (3) St. Signs & Posts $15,500 (4) Outdoor pool replaster, slide inspection, rec. center pool pump $111,000 (5) King Theatre Asbestos & Roof Repair $56,550 (6) Phone System, Website, PVC Pipe Sleeves $16,000 (7) Well Pump Repair, Meter Readers, Bunker Gear, Mower $45,948

There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.

Heather Sweeden, Deputy Clerk City Clerk/Finance Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY

MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. DONALD E. FAULKENBERRY, LAURA A. YOUNG FKA LAURA A. FAULKENBERRY AND SPOUSE OF DONALD E. FAULKENBERRY, IF ANY, DEFENDANTS EQUITY NO. EQCV015525 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is a petition on file in the office of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for a judgment in rem against the property involved in this action for the sum of $76,399.44 with interest at 5.250% per annum from and including February 1, 2016, on the promissory note executed by Donald E. Faulkenberry and Laura A. Faulkenberry, husband and wife, and mortgage executed by Donald E. Faulkenberry and Laura A. Faulkenberry, husband and wife, to Heritage Bank N.A. and assigned to Plaintiff, who is the sole and absolute owner thereof. Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure the same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the Defendants Donald E. Faulkenberry and Laura A. Faulkenberry, husband and wife, to pay the installments of principal when due. Plaintiff also prays in said Petition for the foreclosure of said mortgage dated June 11, 2010, recorded in Book 116 Page 283 in the Recorder’s Office of

Ida County, Iowa, with said note dated June 11, 2010, on the following described property, to-wit: Beginning at the NW Corner of the NE¼ of Section 7, Township 87 North, Range 41, West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; thence 564 feet South; thence 297 feet West; thence 222 feet North; thence 22 feet East; thence 342 feet North; thence 275 feet East to the point of beginning, and also asking that said mortgage be declared a prior and superior lien to that of each of the above named Defendants; for appointment of a receiver; for the amount paid by Plaintiff for attorneys’ fees, abstract expense, costs and accruing costs of this action; that special execution issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, attorneys’ fees and costs and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW ON FILE. THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE

MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWOFAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. The Plaintiff’s attorneys are Petosa Law LLP by Benjamin W. Hopkins, whose address is 1350 NW 138th Street, Suite 100, Clive, IA, 50325; telephone number 515-222-9400; facsimile number 515-222-9121. You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 23rd day of May, 2017, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Ida County, at the Courthouse in Ida Grove, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. You should refer to (i) Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for general rules and information on electronic filing; and (ii) Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings. If you require assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (712) 279-6035. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942). YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Ida County Board of Supervisors Ida Grove, Iowa April 24, 2017 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. Minutes of the meeting held April 10, 2017, were read and approved. Approximately 100 individuals, including Invenergy representatives, were present to discuss possibly amending Ordinance #27 Wind Energy Regulations-Section 31.6 Permit Requirements with regards to distances from any human occupied dwelling within 1,250 feet. Tom German presented a petition signed by 80 Ida County residents requesting the Zoning Board consider the following changes: safety setbacks from non-participating property lines and public roads Section 31.4(2) of: 1) 110% of the total height of the turbine and blades or 2) 1,640 feet or 3) the safety zone in the turbine manufacturer’s manual, or 4) the safety zone established by the wind energy operator for their workers, whichever is greater. Requested setbacks from non-participating residences in 31.4(2) of 5,280 feet (1 mile), or 6 times the total height of the turbine and blade, whichever is greater. And, that there be no more than one turbine within 7,920 feet (1.5 miles) of a non-participating residence. Requested that the maximum noise limits in 31.4 (12) be set at 35 dB for audible sound, 50 dBc for low frequency sound, and 50 dB for inaudible infrasound at the non-participating property line. Requested that Section 31.10 include total funds for decommission and removing discontinued or abandoned devices (including concrete and material removal to a depth of 20 feet) be placed in escrow by the device owner for the county and individual landowners and that the amount be re-

viewed every year during the life of the agreement and fully funded annually by the device owner on the first business day of January. When the devices are removed, any remaining salvage value will be returned to the device owner. The petition also requested that it be sent to the Ida County Zoning Board and that they schedule an evening public hearing on this matter in a place of sufficient size to accommodate a large crowd and allowing sufficient time for all who wish to speak. Among the subjects discussed were separation distances, blade flickering, blinking lights, noise, adult and children illnesses, effects on livestock and wildlife, changes in property values, roads, revenue generated and future expansion. The Board filed the petition with the Planning and Zoning Commission for their consideration. Micah Van Maanen, IT Director, Sioux County; Shawn Olson, IT/GIS Administrator, Plymouth County, and Tony Untiedt, IT Director O’Brien County, were present to report on the Ida County Technology Assessment. At 11:08 a.m., Schubert moved to enter closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 22.7(50). Drey seconded the motion and it carried with the following vote: Schubert, Aye; Drey, Aye and Leonard, Aye. Those present were Traci Riessen, Treasurer; Julie Phillips, Recorder; Lorna Steenbock, Auditor; Paige Allesch, Conservation Director; Ed Sohm, 911/Emergency Mgt. Director; Sheriff Wade Harriman; Dale Ullrich, Veterans Affairs Director; Jeff Williams, Engineer, and Meghann Whitmer, County Attorney. At 12:20 p.m. Schubert moved to exit closed session. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, with the following vote: Drey, Aye; Schubert, Aye, and Leonard, Aye.

Due to illness, Drey was not present for the remainder of the meeting. Schubert moved and Leonard seconded a motion to appoint Nancy Rydberg as a member of the Board of Adjustment for a term expiring 10/1/19. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Sealed mowing bids were opened. Leonard moved to approve the low bid from Kylee Dausel in the amount of $16 and Austin Cooper in the amount of $55-Arthur County Shed and $25 at the Holstein County Shed per mowing time. Schubert seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Leonard moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Tile Road Crossing Application from John Hayward, upstream, Section 10 Maple Township, and Dan Lorenzen, Section 3 Maple Township. Creston seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Schubert and seconded by Leonard to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Use of Ida County Property located at the landﬁll for Pheasants Forever/Trap Shooting. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Claims in the amount of $240 and $2,352.39 were approved for Beneﬁts, Inc. from the Self Funding Fund. The Board acknowledged receipt of Manure Management Plans from Kluver Turkey Farm, LLC/Calvin Kluver; C & D Farms/Derek Simonsen; Fredco, Inc./ Brian Friedrichsen; Fredco, Inc.-Brett’s Place/Brian Friedrichsen; Holstein Sow/ Litter/NMC Holdings, LLC; Clausen Finisher Farm/H & R Partnership. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 1, 2017, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock, Auditor /s/Rhett Leonard, Chair

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

State launches new guardianship program

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Mission trip: Mike Andrews, Christine Bennett and Patti Andrews recently returned from a mission trip to Nicaragua.

Nicaragua mission trip by Mike Andrews After going on mission trips for nine years, you would think they would basically be the same. But, year after year, God continues to surprise my wife and me with what He does not only for us, but as well as for the people of Nicaragua. Every year is different and cannot be compared to previous trips. God is alive in Nicaragua. You can feel and see His presence not only in the people of Nicaragua, but in those who go on the mission trip. It can be a smile, a handshake or a simple hug. Whatever it is, it is a warm feeling, not only for the person receiving it, but for the person giving it. It is truly hard to put into words the experiences those going on the trip receive. Whatever your worries or concerns are back home, you put them aside and do God’s service. Perhaps it’s more noticeable there because of being on a “mission trip.” Whatever it is, it gets to your heart. People in Nicaragua are generally happy. Oh, they don’t have a lot of the modern conveniences that we have. There’s hardly any indoor plumbing and water, limited electricity, very few cars except in the largest towns and no major stores. The list goes on and on. But, the people are content and easy going. They have churches and schools, and God is important to them. There are those who need God and search Him out. Then, there are others who don’t know Him and don’t want to. In Nicaragua, the majority of people have a thirst to learn about God. This year, there were 41 people from the U.S. on our team, with the majority from Iowa. There were 20 people over the age of 36, and 21 under that age, mostly juniors and seniors in high school or freshmen and sophomores in college. It is a wonderful feeling to see the “youth” engaged in doing the work of the Lord. Each year, we travel with BMDMI (Baptist Medical Dental Mission International). Carolyn and Charles Herrington founded the organization in 1974 in Honduras. BMDMI exists under the Lordship of Jesus Christ to evangelize the lost, disciple the saved and minister to the needs of the poor. The Lord richly blessed their ministry, evidenced by three churches they helped to establish. However, the Herringtons were constantly heartbroken as they saw people suffering from the lack of medical and dental care. On one occasion, they discovered a woman passing through the last stages of cancer without even an aspirin to ease the pain. Countless other times, they met people with teeth rotted to the gum line. Instances such as these led them to ask the Lord what else they could do to help ease the pain and suffering that surrounded them. The Lord gave them a vision of the mission teams, Christian volunteers traveling to the mission ield, paying their own expenses to serve the poor and the sick. These teams draw thousands of people to hear the gospel of the Lord and offer medical and dental services free of charge. The irst team in 1974 consisted of seven volunteers, and every year since then, the numbers have grown. Teams now go not only to Honduras and Nicaragua, but also Guatemala and Nepal. This past March, was my wife’s Patti’s and my ninth trip. Christine Bennett from Ida Grove also went. This was her second trip. Each year, we go to a different Spanish-speaking village. This time, we went into the mountains and traveled 145 miles, but it took 10.5 hours in two non-air conditioned buses. It was a steep and windy, up-and-down drive, with the majority of roads being dirt. One bus had a blow out, and the tire had to be replaced. The second bus had a fuel leak and make-shift repairs had to be completed. That bus then got stuck in the mud, and the irst bus had to pull it out. Two different times, we stopped to give the brakes a rest. We arrived at 7 p.m., three and a half hours

late, to our village destination of San Antonio de Kuskawas, Rancho Grande, Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Some of the local village people greeted us. The different clinics and areas then were set up in a school. These included medical, dental, optometry, rice/beans and Bible distribution, children’s church, adult church, pharmacy, women’s clinic and the kitchen. The schoolrooms are basically open, so air can low through them. The team brings generators for lights and running the fans. Three of the rooms were used for sleeping areas. We slept on six-inch mattresses and brought our own bedding. We had four make-shift showers. They each consisted of four pieces of metal shaped in a square and a garden hose running down from the top. We used barrels of water, which were warmed with a heater. I headed up the kitchen. Along with one American lady and a lady from Nicaragua, we prepared approximately 100 meals that evening for the U.S. team members, the interpreters, a Nicaraguan band that travels with the team and local people from the village who help us. Over the next four days, we prepared around 1,050 meals, which included authentic rice and beans and plenty of Nicaraguan coffee. There is no refrigeration other than ice in coolers. We used a three-burner gas stove and grill to ix the food. Patti, a nurse, worked in the medical clinic along with seven other health professionals, including Dr. Dave Crippin from Storm Lake. Also, Todd Nicholson, a physical therapist from Storm Lake, was available. The medical clinic saw 2,094 patients. After people leave the medical clinic, they are provided with medicine. The pharmacy prepared and illed 10,743 prescriptions. Christine worked in the optometry clinic. More than 350 eyeglasses were given out. She helped to test people’s eyes. If they needed glasses, then she assisted the people in selecting them. People were so excited to be able to read their Bibles. Every family that came through was provided with rice and beans. The team distributed four tons of rice and four tons of beans. Spanish Bibles were distributed to 1,680 people. The dental clinic had two Nicaraguan dentists. They examined 191 people and pulled 366 teeth. In the women’s clinic, there was a lady Nicaraguan doctor and her assistant. They screened 63 women for HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and 24 were treated. There was a veterinarian team that visited local farmers in the outlining area. The team vaccinated 634 cows, 17 horses, 47 dogs and seven pigs. Many people heard the gospel while the animals were treated. The vet team also had the opportunity to stop at schools to distribute Bibles and share the gospel. Some of the Nicaraguan people traveled hours by horseback to get to the clinic. Several of the mothers carried their babies and walked three hours one-way. At one time, there were more than 50 horses, all tied up, that people had traveled on. When people irst came, they attended a church service in a huge tent. Generally, there were three services per day. Additionally, to hearing the gospel, the band performed and sang. The children attended a separate children’s church service and heard the gospel through story, song and testimony. Approximately 550 children participated during the time we were there and were led by our youth. Each evening, there was another church service for any of the local people and members of the team. One amazing fact is that, during the time the team was present in the village, 121 people accepted the Lord. We are already making plans for our 10th trip next March. It is a passion we have and will continue doing it as long as we can.

The Iowa Department on Aging announces the launch of the Iowa Guardianship Establishment (IAGE) Program, which will award one-time grants to assist low-income Iowans with a documented medical condition establish substitute decision-making (guardianship or conservatorship) services to protect their personal health, safety, assets and dignity. Under the program, which is administered by the Of ice of Substitute Decision Maker, eligible individuals may qualify to receive a one-time grant of up to $1,000 to pay the legal fees associated with establishing a guardianship or conservatorship in the state of Iowa. “Each year, the Of ice of Substitute Decision Maker receives numerous requests from members of the public and service providers for assistance with guardianship/ conservatorship proceedings,” explained Of ice of Substitute Decision Maker Director Tyler Eason. “The obstacle, in many cases, is the cost associated with the legal services required to petition the court for a guardianship or conservatorship. Unfortunately, individuals in need who lack the means to establish substitute decision-making services are often at greater risk of dependent adult abuse, includ-

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ing inancial exploitation and neglect. This not only causes greater harm to an already vulnerable population, but also creates a higher inancial burden for Iowa taxpayers.” To address this need, the Iowa Department on Aging has allocated $35,000 in state dollars for the IAGE Program in state iscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017). Through the program, individuals in need of substitute decisionmaking services who have identi ied a willing and able guardian/conservator may apply to receive a one-time grant of up to $1,000 to pay the legal fees associated with establishing a guardianship or conservatorship in the state of Iowa. Payment will be made directly to the representing attorney upon determination that all required documents are provided and the work performed and invoiced by the attorney is supported. “The aim of the IAGE Program is to make it possible for Iowans in need to legally establish substitute decisionmaking services to protect their rights, safety and overall welfare,” said Eason. “It will also promote awareness and enhance collaboration among state agencies, community

PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Ida County Board of Supervisors has received a construction permit application for a confinement feeding operation, more specifically described as follows: BDF Land Co., LLC (Fredco, Inc. Brian’s Place Site) located in Section 2 of Battle Township. The proposed confinement is one, new, 1,150-head deep pit, beef cattle confinement building at an existing cattle/swine confinement facility. The Animal Unit capacity of the confinement operation after construction: 3,590 animal units (600 head of finishing swine and 3,350 head of beef cattle). The application is on file at the Ida County Auditor’s Office and is available for public inspection M-F from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Written comments may be filed at the Auditor’s Office, 401 Moorehead St., Ida Grove, IA 51445, until 10:30 a.m., May 22, 2017.

organizations and attorneys throughout Iowa as they work on behalf of vulnerable Iowans who cannot advocate for themselves.” The IAGE Program Application is available at https:// www.iowaaging.gov/iageprogram and will be accepted through June 30 or until funds are depleted. Funding for the program was made available by the Iowa State Legislature under the SFY 2017 Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill.

PUBLIC NOTICE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WARREN G. LASHER, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009291 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Warren G. Lasher, Deceased, who died on or about April 4, 2017: You are hereby notified that on April 14, 2017, the last will and testament of Warren G. Lasher, deceased, bearing date of March 16, 2017, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Lori Ann Rodarte 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 24th day of April, 2017. Lori Ann Rodarte Executor of the Estate 715 State Street Ft. Morgan, CO 80701 William D. Cook #AT0001616 Attorney for the Executor Herrick, Ary, Cook, Cook, Cook & Cook 209 W. Willow St. P.O. Box 209 Cherokee, IA 51012 Date of second publication 10th day of May, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove

CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 p.m. APRIL 13, 2017 Mayor Whiteing called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: Paul Cates, Scott Tomlinson, and Ryan Goodman. Others present were Deputy Clerk Heather Sweeden and Mike Thornhill. Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve the agenda, seconded by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve Resolution 2017-5, showing local support by the City for the King Theatre grant application, seconded by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2017-5 KING THEATRE GRANT WHEREAS the City of Ida Grove, Iowa received ownership of the King Theatre through a donation from the previous owner. A community

meeting was held and members present enthusiastically supported the project. The City of Ida Grove approved and appointed a King Theatre Renovation Board. WHEREAS the King Theatre Renovation Board set a mission statement: To preserve and operate Ida Grove’s historic King Theatre, and to engage the surrounding Community through an array of ﬁlms, performing arts and social, civic and educational Events. Long Live The King. WHEREAS the City of Ida Grove will provide property and liability insurance and work. comp. coverage. The King Theatre Renovation Board will do fund-raising and volunteer recruitment for various work, ranging from removing junk to sorting movie posters and other movie memorabilia that will be sold to help renovate the theatre. WHEREAS, the City of Ida

Grove application for a grant for the King Theatre renovation will assist with the goals and mission statement as adopted by the King Theatre Renovation Board. WHEREAS, the city council of Ida Grove commend and support the King Theatre renovation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Ida Grove approves and supports an application for renovation of the King Theatre. APPROVED and Signed by the Mayor on the 13th Day of April, 2017. Devlun Whiteing, Mayor ATTEST: Heather Sweeden, Deputy Clerk Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to adjourn, second by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Heather Sweeden, Deputy Clerk Devlun Whiteing, Mayor

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove

CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL APRIL 17, 2017 Mayor Whiteing called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: Paul Cates, Scott Tomlinson, Doug Clough and Ryan Goodman. Others present were Deputy Clerk Heather Sweeden, Attorney Peter Goldsmith, Marlo Schoer, Ross Ladwig, Gregor Ernst, Deb Loger, Jerry Bendixen, George Weir, Mark and Beth Euchner, and Rec Center Director Chelsea Gross. Jeff Buehler was absent. Motion by Council Member Clough to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Council Member Jeff Buehler submitted his resignation to Mayor Whiteing and the Council, due to moving outside of his ward. Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to accept Buehler’s resignation, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Prior to appointing a citizen to the Ward I vacancy, Mayor Whiteing noted that the position will be up for election in November. Gregor Ernst and Ross Ladwig were present as interested candidates for the vacancy. Dave Larson and Duane Swenson were also interested but not present. Motion by Council Member Goodman to appoint Gregor Ernst as Ward I Councilman, seconded by Council Member Tomlinson. Ayes: Goodman, Clough, Tomlinson. Nays: Cates. Cates

noted his confidence in Ladwig, but expressed Ernst will do a great job as well. Motion passed. Mayor Whiteing presented the Oath of Office to Ernst, and Ernst joined the meeting. Motion by Council Member Cates to approve the employee list for the 2017 Outdoor Pool season, seconded by Council Member Goodman. Ayes: Cates, Goodman, Tomlinson, Ernst. Clough abstained from voting, due to a family member on the list. Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve Slide Pros to inspect, clean, scale, polish, wax, and shine the outdoor pool slides for $5,186.00, seconded by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Council suggested that Gross should pursue pricing for a yearly maintenance contract. Council discussed a list of rules they would like displayed at the ballfields. They include: No smoking, no alcohol, no dogs, no skateboards, bikes, golf carts, mopeds, electric scooters, no climbing on the fences, and to throw trash away. Also, no hitting balls into the fence, good sportsmanship is required, and “we reserve the right to ask you to leave.” Motion by Council Member Goodman to purchase 12 signs to be displayed at the entrance and around the 3 fields, seconded by Council Member Ernst. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to make the final payment to SonSeeker for the pool replastering in the amount of

$42,892.00, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve the consent agenda consisting of the claims list, financial reports, April 3rd minutes, Rec Center, Library, and Fire Department financial reports, and a Class C liquor license with Sunday sales for Mi Rancho, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried. There is an upcoming workshop on June 1st in Aurelia regarding nuisance properties. Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve any City employee to attend the workshop at $40.00 per person, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Attorney Goldsmith noted there were no issues with the Iowa DOT permit, submitted by Oak Hill Consulting for Long Lines to place fiber optic cable under Highway 59/175 from Washington Avenue to MidAmerican Energy. Council asked City Hall to research what type of fees other cities may charge for the drilling and boring. Tabled until future meeting. Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. /s/ Devlun Whiteing, Mayor Attest: /s/ Heather Sweeden, Deputy Clerk

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Ida County Courier

From the Ida County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Log Thursday, April 20 Of icers received 25 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops and one abandoned 911 call. 1:16 a.m.: Warrant served for another county at the courthouse 4:10 a.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 3000 block of Alpine Avenue 9:47 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 2000 block of Alpine Avenue 10:48 a.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 200 block of Hanover Street 10:56 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 1300 block of Alpine Avenue 11:16 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle reported at 150th Street/ Union Avenue 12:16 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 1000 block of Parklane 12:19 p.m.: Emergency transport 3:02 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 500 block of Willow Street 3:41 p.m.: Report of harassment/threats in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 3:56 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive 4:25 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 5:03 p.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity at Fifth Street/Moorehead Street 5:15 p.m.: Welfare check 6:13 p.m.: Committal 7:19 p.m.: Assisted a motorist at Highway 20/Highway 59 8:21 p.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity in the 2600 block of German Avenue 8:36 p.m.: Animal complaint at 220th Street/Market Avenue 9:26 p.m.: Report of suspicous person/activity in the 1900 block of Brady Avenue Friday, April 21 Of icers received 34 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops. 1:38 a.m.: Assistance at the jail 4:35 a.m.: Burglary reported in the 600 block of First Street 5 a.m.: Assistance at the jail 5:40 a.m.: Traf ic complaint, disabled vehicle, at 280th Street/ Dodge Avenue 8:17 a.m.: Controlled burn reported at 180th Street/Alpine Avenue 8:49 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 1000 block of Parklane 9 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Taylor Street 9:27 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Burns Street 10:12 a.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 1000 block of Twin Pines Drive 10:14 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Fourth Street 10:20 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 5200 block of 330th Street 10:21 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 11 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Highway 31 11:20 a.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 11:38 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 200 block of Second Street 12:47 p.m.: Emergency transport 12:56 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 700 block of King Street 1:14 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 2:10 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse

2:11 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Main Street 2:23 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 700 block of Fifth Street 2:32 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Fourth Street 4:46 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Fourth Street 3:33 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 6200 block of 300th Street 4:14 p.m.: Sex offender registry in the 100 block of Maple Street 4:20 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 7:39 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Lena Street 11:11 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer Saturday, April 22 Of icers received 22 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops and two 911 transfers. 2:11 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:49 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 2300 block of Keystone Avenue 10:17 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:37 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 200 block of Jasper Avenue 10:49 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Second Street 11:10 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 3300 block of Keystone Avenue 12:28 p.m.: Non-medical transport 12:57 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:36 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 1300 block of Highway 59 3:50 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:15 p.m.: Drug offenses at Seventh Street/King Street 9:38 p.m.: Warrant served at the courthouse Sunday, April 23 Of icers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops, one abandoned 911 call and one 911 transfer. 10:49 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 5600 block of 150th Street 11:31 a.m.: Assisted a motorist at Market Avenue/Highway 20 12:29 p.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street 12:40 p.m.: Drug offenses in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 3:59 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:26 p.m.: Accident resulting in property damage reported in the 100 block of Main Street 7:49 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency 9:33 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:02 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency Monday, April 24 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops and one 911 wrong number. 6:21 a.m.: Attempted suicide reported 6:56 a.m.: Alarm in the 100 block of Main Street 8:47 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:55 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 5500 block of 140th Street 9:16 a.m.: Breathing problems reported in the 5000 block of 290th Street

9:22 a.m.: Unlocked a vehicle in the 300 block of Taylor Street 9:49 a.m.: Assistance at the courthouse 10:40 a.m.: Probabtion check in the 600 block of Walnut Street 11:05 a.m.: Warrant check in the 200 block of Seventh Street 11:53 a.m.: Committal 12:17 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 5:04 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 5:52 p.m.: Report of theft/ shoplifting in the 600 block of Highway 175 6:32 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:34 p.m.: Warrant served at the courthouse 9:54 p.m.: Warrant served at the courthouse 10:08 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:34 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5900 block of 260th Street 10:40 p.m.: Accident involving an animal 11:31 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer Tuesday, April 25 Of icers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops. 12:30 a.m.: Extra attention requested 1:15 a.m.: Health and safety check 9:16 a.m.: Assisted a motorist at Highway 175/Woodbury Avenue 12:23 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 2:10 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 4:28 p.m.: Welfare check 6:19 p.m.: Non-medical transport 8:19 p.m.: Warrant served at the courthouse 9:11 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:22 p.m.: Report of harassment/threats in the 700 block of Second Street Wednesday, April 26 Of icers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops. 3:25 a.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 8:14 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting reported in the 3000 block of Alpine Avenue 9:40 a.m.: Controlled burn at 310th Street/Eagle Avenue 10:25 a.m.: Breathing problems reported 11:29 a.m.: Test at the courthouse 12:51 p.m.: Sex offender registry at the courthouse 1:15 p.m.: Health and safety check 2:32 p.m.: Warrant served at the courthouse 3:04 p.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity in the 700 block of Second Street 5:01 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 5:42 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 5:47 p.m.: Alarm test in the 5600 block of Highway 175 6:03 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency 10:20 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 400 block of Highway 175

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Prom royalty: Ridge View junior-senior prom was held April 29. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enchanted Evening.â&#x20AC;? Prom royalty were, front from left: Jordan Draper, Aimee Kell, Amanda Bruns and Katrina Van Norman. Back row: Colton Wunschel, Tyler Wingert, Jon Pickhinke and Caleb Anway.

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Prom servers: Freshmen prom servers for Ridge Viewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior-senior prom April 29 were, front from left: McKenna Albers, Hanna Blackmore, Katlyn Wiese, Kate Kofmehl and Kenzee Wunschel. Back row: Russell Brummer, Alex Movall, Dawson Blum, Dylan Wood and Tate Phillips.

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Holstein Boy Scout Troop 144 would like to thank everyone who attended & helped us in any way with our ďŹ sh fry fund-raiser. Thank you, also, to the Holstein American Legion for providing the use of their building for our event. Thank you, also, goes to our parents for all your help with the ďŹ sh fry, from serving to making bars. Thank you to several local businesses for providing door prizes at the ďŹ sh fry & coupons for our coupon books so that we can raise the money to be able to take our trip to Philmont, N.M., in July, 2018. We truly appreciate all the generosity & support we have received from the communities of Galva & Holstein, not only for the ďŹ sh fry & coupon books, but also the yard clean-up contributions. THANK YOU, AGAIN! 18-1t/cra*

THANK YOU: We are overwhelmed with the community support following the passing of our father, Clarence Etler. There were so many kind words & acts that we hold dear, but far too numerous to list. We wish to especially thank Horn Hospice staff, Morningside Healthcare Community staff, Pastor Bill Crawford, the Presbyterian Women & his church family, numerous friends & so many in the community who helped make Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last weeks of earthly life more comfortable. He appreciated everyone more than you know. Last, but not least, thanks to Joshua & Christie Van Houten of ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Homes for their care & compassion in the preparation of our loss. Donald Etler & Family Debra Anderson & Family 18-1t/cra*

THANK YOU: Where do we begin? Thank you to everyone who said a kind word, brought a salad or was at Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral. Helped with the lunch or helped with the funeral, brought ďŹ&#x201A;owers & keepsakes. I could go on & on. Pastor Kevin Freese, Dixie Brueck, Mary Jo Watson: you made the service so very special for us & for Mom. The ladies of the church: your luncheon was exceptional & the desserts are always my favorite, & the carrot penny salad was outstanding. Josh and Christie, we know how much time you put into every funeral & how much you did for Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral. Nolan, Kenny, Terr: you guys made sure everything was just right. You are great help to Josh & Christie & we thank you for your time & effort. To J.R. Cranston at Flowers and More & Cindy & Tim Sholty at Rentals, Treasures and More: the ďŹ&#x201A;owers were a knock out. To all of our kids, we are so very proud of the way you helped with everything. To the pallbearers, both the honorary & the grandsons, thank you; you all did a great job. Davin, thank you for the help at the cemetery where we laid Mom to rest. Mom would be very happy the way everything went at the service. Thank you to anyone we forgot to say Thank You to. Doug & Debbie & The Families of Irene Van Houten 18-1t/cra

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FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. Two-bedroom, one-bath 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 712-3712367. 9-tfc/cra HOMES FOR RENT: Three-bedroom in Ida Grove, $600/mo. Two-bedroom in Holstein, $550/mo. Twobedroom in Galva, $450/mo. Appliances provided. No pets or smoking. Call 712-790-1887 or 712-592-9735. 11-tfc/cra FOR RENT: Arthur apartments. One- & twobedroom. Ph. 712-830-3211. 17-4t/cra HOUSE FOR RENT: $450 & $450 deposit. Battle Creek, Ia. Living area is all upstairs. Has a two-car garage & big room downstairs. Must ďŹ ll out rental application ďŹ rst. Ph. 712-363-0424. Email converterkid2000@yahoo.com. 18-1t/cra

THE PAMPERED POOCH: Dog grooming & boarding. 301 Taylor Street, Ida Grove (in alley behind Post OfďŹ ce). Ph. 712369-1678. Nikki Dausel, owner. 18-1t/cra

Garage ge Sale S le KIRON CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE: Thursday-Saturday, May 4-6. Maps available at Quik Mart. 17-2t/cra DOSE GARAGE SALE: Three day. Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, May 4, 8-5. Friday, May 5, 8-5. Saturday, May 6, 8-12 noon. Come on in & check out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newâ&#x20AC;ŚI have furniture, collectibles, craft supplies, tools, books & movies, household items, bedding, clothing & shoes, & a whole lot moreâ&#x20AC;Ś 18-1t/crags

HELP WANTED: Class A CDL drivers/tankers. Great pay, home weekends & beneďŹ ts! Potential of $60,000plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915, ext. 16. www.qlf. com. 18-1t/cra(INCN)* HELP WANTED: Full-time attendant, 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Also part-time attendant, 3 p.m.-11 p.m., Saturday & Sunday. Health care experience helpful, but not required. Onthe-job training provided. Starts at $10.50. Call or stop in. 712364-4128. Golden Horizons, 800 Byron Godbersen Drive, Ida Grove. E-mail: snelson@ goldenhorizons.org. 18-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: ISI looking for residential help. Full- & part-time positions available in Ida Grove & Holstein. Call 712-365-4339 for information. $500 sign-on bonus. 15-4t/cra HELP WANTED: Bartender. Experience a plus, but will train. Flexible hours. Must be 21 & a TAKE-CHARGE PERSON. Hillside. Days/ nights. Pick up application at Sportsman, or see Randy. Call 712-371-2449. 15-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: The City of Ida Grove is seeking an energetic individual for a fulltime Assistant City Administrator. The ideal candidate must have outstanding customer service skills & also be a team player. The City of Ida Grove would prefer a minimum of 2-years experience in accounting, ofďŹ ce practices & procedures. This position will work with the City Administrator & Deputy City Administrator on the billing, accounting & functional operations of City Hall. The position is 40-hours per week & has excellent beneďŹ ts. Applications & complete job description for this position may be obtained at City Hall, 403 Third St., Ida Grove, IA, 51445, or send resume to idagrove3@ netllc.net. Applications are due May 19, 2017. EOE. 18-1t/cra

Events MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY: The Inn at Battle Creek is having a Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day dinner Sunday, May 14. $14.95/person. $12.95/ mothers. 5 & under/free. Call 712-365-4499 for reservation time of 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Serving Parmesan chicken breast and roast beef. 18-2t/crags* ATTENTION: Horn Memorial Hospital Volunteers: The Horn Memorial Hospital Auxiliary would like to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank Youâ&#x20AC;? for your dedication & volunteer service over the past year with an appreciation salad luncheon. Join us on Wednesday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m., in the Horn Memorial Hospital Conference Center. R.S.V.P. to Sarah Harm at Horn Memorial: 712-364-7227. 16-3t/cra

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Wanted FREON R12 WANTED: We PICK UP & pay CA$H for R12. Cylinders or case of cans. EPA-certiďŹ ed. Ph. 312-2919169; sell@refrigerantďŹ nders. com. 18-1t/cra(INCN)* where people read the

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IMMEDIATE HIRE: Ida Grove caregiver needed to assist client with meal prep., housekeeping, etc. Four hours per week. Flexible schedule. No experience needed. $10/hour plus hiring bonus. Caretech. 800-991-7006. 18-2t/cra

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

HELP WANTED: We are looking to add team members to an Ida Grove, IA, account! Currently, we provide evening janitorial services for this location & need to add a reliable, hardworking person to the team. Part-time job, M-F, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., ďŹ&#x201A;at rate monthly pay. Please call 402-346-4422 with questions. 18-2t/cra*

NOTICE: We have A.O. Smith water heaters on hand, gas & electric. Install a gas water heater today & save big dollars starting today. Call Propane Hank at 712-3654740. 28-tfc/cra

FT BANK TELLER: United Bank of Iowa is taking applications for a full-time teller for our Arthur location. Applicants must have a basic understanding of debits & credits, be able to work accurately, enjoy a customer service/sales environment & have a satisfactory credit & criminal history. Apply online at www.unitedbk.bank, click on careers under the resources tab in the upper right corner & follow the instructions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/ Female/Disability/Veteran. 18-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Galva-Holstein CSD has an opening for the Dance Team sponsor. Starting August 2017. Contact Mike Richard. Ph. 712368-4353. 18-2t/cra WANTED: Semi-truck driver. Must have clean MVR. BeneďŹ ts if full-time. Contact: Rodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fertilizer & ask for Jeff at 712-282-4668. 18-2t/cra MOWING: Substitute for a couple weeks or more. Average 17 hours. Mow, weed whip, spray & maintain mower for several apartments. Needed immediately! Must be 18 or older. Badger Creek Apartments. Ph. 712-364-2571. 17-tfc/cra

FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560. 18-1t/crags

LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 18-1t/crags

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NOTICE: IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY & SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 & the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson, 1-800535-5727. 18-1t/cra(INCN)* COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/ReďŹ nishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek. 131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE CertiďŹ ed I-car trained. 18-1t/cra

EQUINE DENTAL CLINIC: Dr. Cory Heath, Ida County Fairgrounds, Sunday, May 28. Spring vaccinations & Coggins testing, too. Call Liz at 712-2160925 for an appointment. 18-2t/cra NOTICE: To BUY or SELL Avon, contact Phyllis Groth @ 712-364-2219 or 712-365-4410 or Lorine Newman @ 712-371-3933. 18-1t/cra

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TAG trip: The O-A/BC-IG eighth grade talented and gifted students traveled to Minneapolis, Minn., for their educational field trip on April 6 and 7. The students raised all the funds for their trip by holding a soup supper and a gift basket chance booth. The students researched and planned their trip. They visited the Mill City Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Trapped Puzzle Room, U.S. Bank Stadium and Sea Life Aquarium. They took part in many exhibits, explorations and behind the scene tours. The students were challenged to use clues and codes to escape the Trapped Puzzle Room in 60 minutes or less. This was an outstanding learning experience for the eighth graders. The eighth graders attending the trip were: Kelton Bendixen, Truman Clark, Kylee Dausel, Zach Dunker, Cade Ernst, Lillian Hoffman, Joie Matthies, Garrett Nichols, Emma Schirrmacher, Brandon Schmidt, Elle Schroeder, Eric Sibenaller, Trust Wells and Anna Winterrowd. Melissa Jensen and Phillip Jensen chaperoned the trip.

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TAG tours: O-A/BC-IG High School Talented And Gifted (TAG) students toured Hi-Way Products and Hawkeye Fabrication in Ida Grove on April 26. The seven students that participated were interested in learning more about potential career opportunities in the fields of math, technology and engineering. Shawn Cadwell shared information regarding their business in the states of Iowa and Nebraska, as well as what he does within the business and the materials they supply for various construction of bridge components and guardrail. From left to right: Kenny Hausman, Shawn Cadwell, Quintin Cranston, Chase Devitt, Ty Warnke, Ethan Zobel, Lexi Neville and Hunter Maass.

Area residents have iled two wrongful death lawsuits against Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH). The families of the late Jeffrey Bott jen of Ida Grove and the late Taylor Teut of Schleswig have iled the lawsuits in Crawford County District Court. Statement from CCMH president and CEO Bill Bruce: “In light of recently iled petitions, it is our practice at CCMH not to comment speci ically on pending allegations or litigation. CCMH is committed to providing the highest quality of care for all of our patients. Our entire staff – including support staff, nurses, providers and board of trustees – is focused on patient care. As a part of our commitment to continuous improvement, our team works together to identify and implement high quality care for everyone. Our process includes personalized care plans, patient feedback and care review. The CCMH team strives to apply our core values – Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Expertise (PRIDE). We take PRIDE in our quality and PRIDE in the trust placed with us by the communities we serve.” On April 24, Colleen M. Bottjen, surviving spouse of Jeffrey Bottjen, iled a wrongful death lawsuit in Crawford County District Court against the hospital, Crawford County Hospital Medical Clinic, Michael Thorstenson, MD, Blaine Rider, CRNA and Square Waveform Anesthesiology, PA, P.C. According to court documents, on Oct. 16, 2016, Jeffrey Bottjen presented himself to CCMH complaining he had a particle of food lodged in his esophagus. At the time of his arrival, Bottjen was able to ambulate independently, talk, breath without dif iculty and even joke with hospital staff concerning his condition. In spite of known risks apparent from Bottjen’s medical history, Dr. Thorstenson decided to perform an immediate endoscopic procedure

(EGD) to remove the food particle, despite being warned on multiple occasions by Rider. Rider’s express warning to Dr. Thorstenson alledgedly included these statements, “due to the patient’s morbid obesity, his airway and short chin and possibility of dif icult airway,” Rider “was uneasy moving forward with the procedure” and “this procedure should not be carried out this evening.” At no time prior to the EGD did Thorstenson or Rider explain the risks to Jeffrey or Colleen Bottjen or offer different options, including waiting to see if the food would dislodge itself or transport Bott jen to a larger facility. Bott jen suffered breathing problems during the procedure and died despite attempts at resuscitation, the suit alleges. The Teut lawsuit was iled Jan. 25, 2016, and is scheduled to go to jury trial in Crawford County District Court Sept. 19. It named the hospital and Omaha Emergency Physicians, Inc., a corporation doing business in Crawford County. According to court documents, Taylor Teut’s parents took her to the emergency room at CCMH on Nov. 26, 2014, stating she had taken approximately 20 Lorazepam and an uncertain amount of Advil. During the initial assessment, the petition states Teut was sleepy and the record indicated she “goes between rambling conversations and coherent.” Poison Control of Iowa was contacted at 3:09 p.m. and recommended “supportive care, various lab tests, including acetaminophen test, cardiac monitoring and monitoring of vitals and mental status.” According to the same record, Poison Control called back to check Teut’s status. A nurse advised she was resting, that the heart rate was in the 70’s and 80’s, that no IV luids had been administered and that no labs had been done. The record stated, “The doctor didn’t feel it (the recommended care) was necessary.” Poison Control main-

tained and reaf irmed its recommendation to conduct an acetaminophen test. Poison Control’s advice was disregarded, according to the suit, and Teut was discharged from the emergency room at 6:20 p.m., needing the assistance of a wheel chair. On the morning of Nov. 27, her parents found her unresponsive. She was rushed to CCMH emergency where lab tests were conducted indicating extremely high levels of acetaminophen. The emergency room record indicated overdose, acute kidney failure, elevated LFT’s, acetaminophen toxicity. She was life lighted to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., where she was diagnosed acute liver failure, renal failure secondary to acetaminophen overdose and placed on mechanical ventilation. Various specialists treated her over the next 15 days. She died of multiple organ failure on Dec. 12, 2014. The other lawsuits involve a newborn infant death (Emery Lavender) iled earlier this month and the 2014 death of Carole Christiansen settled last year. Bruce added, “Facts about Crawford County Memorial Hospital: • CCMH serves more than 6,500 patients per month. • CCMH performs more than 1,400 surgical procedures each year. • Over the past ive years, CCMH has delivered almost 800 babies, including ive sets of twins. • CCMH sees, on average, more than 400 patients per month in the emergency department, and supports the area-wide CCMH Ambulance Service with advanced life support personnel. • Since January 2016, CCMH has added six new physicians to its staff, including family medicine, emergency medicine, general surgery, OBGYN, pediatrics and orthopedic surgery. • CCMH provided $230,000 in charity and uncompensated care to residents of Crawford County in FY2016.”

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TAG engineers: O-A/BC-IG High School Talented And Gifted (TAG) students spent time at the BC-IG Elementary working with second grade engineers in their classrooms on April 19. This science enrichment activity focused on engineering and how engineers collaborate to solve problems. The high school students reviewed the concepts of gravity, friction, potential and kinetic energy in order to engage these young “roller coaster design engineers” in their project. Students worked in teams to create roller coasters made out of foam tube insulators for their “thrill-seeking passengers” (marbles).

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Fifth grade band: The Odebolt-Arthur Elementary fifth grade band opened the spring concert April 11 with “Baja Breeze,” “Now Let Me Fly” and “March Across the Seas.” Front from left, Jagger Loger, Johnathan Friedrichsen, Tatiana Campbell, Mackenzie Rigby, Hailey Reinhart and Devon Loger. Drummers in the back, from left are, Kayleigh Arnburg and Kate Gaseitsiwe. Neil Anders directed the band. Also performing were the children’s choir and kindergartners, first and second graders.

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God still speaks to us through death and sufferingâ&#x20AC;Śjoy and happiness

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OA/BC-IG play: The O-A/BC-IG High School drama department presented â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing a Will Can Be Murderâ&#x20AC;? Saturday. Here, performing a scene from the murder mystery farce are, several members of the cast.

(Deacon Derick Cranston, formerly of Odebolt, is pastoral associate for St. Mary Parish in Riverside, Holy Trinity Parish in Richmond and St. Joseph Parish in Wellman. He can be reached at derickcranston@ gmail.com.) This article is reprinted with permission of The Catholic Messenger, newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport. Does God still talk to us? Is it possible to ind â&#x20AC;&#x153;God in the moment?â&#x20AC;? Does God speak to us, say through scripture? I found myself wondering these same things during a night at a hospital where I volunteer as an overnight chaplain. During the course of one night, I visited with a middleaged man with multiple brain tumors. He knew it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long, and he wanted to give one of his daughters durable power of attorney before he lost his ability to make decisions. Speaking with a person who knows the end is near can be very profound. Later that night, I spent time with a family whose 91 year-old mother and grandmother passed away. Finally, I found myself baptizing a premature baby born in the 23rd week of the pregnancy who soon passed away.

I then sat with the grieving father who had just lost his baby boy and whose wife was now in critical condition. There was no guarantee that she would make it either. After a night with very little sleep, I had a home blessing later that morning. I normally look forward to doing these blessings, but I was emotionally and spiritually drained and just wanted to go home and take a nap. When I got to their home, I was met by a wonderful couple and their four smiling, energetic and beautiful children. They were very kind and, after the blessing, they invited me to eat breakfast with them. The kids were crawling all over me and talking to me in Spanish because they did not know any English yet. They had just moved here from Peru three months ago. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak Spanish, but it was really fun interacting with the kids, as they were all smiles and very affectionate. Their parents, like most parents would do, admonished their children for sitting on my lap, pulling on my leg, etc., but I told them that it was okay and I enjoyed the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affection and playful spirit. When it was time to leave, I blessed

each of the children and they were thrilled. When I read the Mass readings for that day, I knew that God was with me at every single moment. The irst reading was from James and went â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is anyone among you suffering...is anyone among you sick? Then you should call the presbyters of the church and they should pray over themâ&#x20AC;? (much like the night I had experienced). The gospel reading was from Mark and was the scene where Jesus said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let the children come to me...because the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Then he embraced the children and blessed them...â&#x20AC;? After seeing that little premature dying baby whose head was smaller than my ist and was six inches long at the most, it was a very inspiring way to end the night and begin the morning. It is reassuring to know that, although there is death and suffering in the world, there is also joy and happiness, death and resurrection. It is the story of our faith; it is the story put down in the Bible, which speaks to us down through the ages. Were the scripture readings that morning a coincidence? Maybe...but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think so.

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Murder mystery: The O-A/BC-IG High School drama department presented â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing a Will Can Be Murderâ&#x20AC;? Saturday. The murder mystery farce centers on the murder of an aging movie star who is in the process of writing her will when she is murdered. The list of suspects is lengthy, but with the help of a library cop the murder is solved. Performing a scene from the play are, from left, Grant Conover, Anna VanDusen, Aedan Hickey, Lindsey Kruse, Dallas Hare, Stephen Stangl and Bree Henningsen.

St. Anthony Nursing Home earns five-star ra ng St. Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home is pleased to announce its ivestar rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the nursing home. The 79-bed intermediate care facility was evaluated alongside all 15,000 Medicare and Medicaid participating nursing homes across the country. St. Anthony Nursing Home received this top honor by excelling in each of the three assessed categories, including health inspections, quality measures and staf ing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are honored to be recognized by CMS with a ivestar rating,â&#x20AC;? said Barb Corey, St. Anthony Nursing Home administrator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an indica-

tor of the hard work and dedication of our staff. It shows our commitment to providing the best care possible for our residents. We are very proud of our team.â&#x20AC;? In the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, the nursing home earned a ive-star rating in quality measures which evaluates 11 physical and clinical areas; a four-star rating in staf ing which calculates the number of staff hours worked per resident day and a fourstar rating in health inspections. St. Anthony received a de iciency-free rating on its most recent annual survey by the Department of Inspections and Appeals. Combined, the nursing homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance

resulted in an overall ive-star rating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more proud of the staff that care for our residents and the great recognition received from CMS for their efforts,â&#x20AC;? said Ed Smith, St. Anthony Regional Hospital president and CEO. The information found at www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare is one tool available to help potential residents, families and caregivers evaluate nursing homes.

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Soloist: Trent Moeller performs â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drivinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; My Life Awayâ&#x20AC;? with the backup from the Ridge View High School concert choir. The solo performance came during the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pops concert April 10.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Estate of Irene Van Houten, court of icer deed to Grace and Glen Eason, Lots 7 and 8, Block 45, North Side Addition, Battle Creek. JoAnn Graff, quit claim deed to Gregg Graff, Scott Graff, Curt Graff and Matthew Graff, Lot 5, Block 1, O.L.G.C. Addition, Holstein. Roger and Nancy Feddersen, quit claim deed to Roger and Nancy Feddersen trust, E 1/2 NE 1/4, Section 13, T87-N, R-40-W, with exception; S 1/2, Section 7, T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception; part of the NE 1/4 SWfr 1/4, Section 19, T87-N, R-39-W; part of the SE 1/4 NWfr 1/4, Section 19, T-87-N, R-39-W; W 1/2 NW 1/4, Section 12, T-87-N, R-41-W, with exception and 1.31 acres in the NW 1/4, Section 12, T-87-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 Joseph Rohan, Sioux City; Jason Carpenter, Yuma, Ariz.; Cameron Tollufsen, Battle Creek; Stephanie Liska, Wayne, Neb.; Glenda Turnquist, Schaller; Jeremy Zimmer, Cherokee; Lucas Hansman, Westside; Raymond Cooper II, Red Oak; Shawnee Vandekamp, Ida Grove. Other Jason Carpenter, Yuma, Ariz., no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Katherine Aquino, Denison, failure to provide proof of inancial liability. Hammad Hussain, Cedar Falls, failure to obey traf ic control device. Tyson Thoreson, Holstein, failure to maintain control.

Justin Horstman, Battle Creek, improper brake light. Kurt Paulsen, Anthon, maximum group axle weight violation. Cameron Sexton, Danbury, seat belt. Criminal Haley Westphal, Battle Creek, domestic abuse assault, deferred judgment, $100 civil penalty suspended. Judgments and Liens Against Laura Young, in favor of LF Noll, Inc. Against Ismelia Valencia, in favor of United Bank of Iowa. Against Sarah Lundy, in favor of LVNV Funding, Inc. Against John Barker, in favor of Margaret Lee. Against Alicia Burgus, in favor of H&R Accounts. Against Barbrae Fowler, in favor of Jeremy Fowler. Dissolution of Marriage Sally McCormick and Anthony McCormick, decree or inal support. Margaret Lee and John Barker, decree or inal support.

Deputies make three arrests, file charges against two The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on three arrests made during the past week and charges iled against two individuals during the past week. On April 20, Kyle Thomas Kirchner, 24, of Sioux City was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for theft in the ifth degree. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held until April 22. On April 22, Justin Robert Sassman, 19, of Ida Grove was charged with trespass after deputies re-

sponded to a citizen complaint in Ida Grove. He was released pending a court appearance. On April 22, Austin Travis Basey, 20, of Battle Creek was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after posting $300 bond. On April 23, Timothy Martin Friedrichsen, 57, of Shoreline, Wash., was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after

deputies responded to a Holstein business on a complaint of possible narcotics activity. He was released pending a court appearance. On April 24, Ryan Franklin Holm, 37, of Harlan was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. The original conviction against him was for burglary in the third degree. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after posting $5,000 bond.

ISP inves gates two Odebolt accidents The Iowa State Patrol investigated two accidents in Odebolt in the past three weeks. Information on the accidents was taken from the investigating of icerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reports. On April 4 at 2:20 p.m., John Carlos Salinas, 45, of Nekoosa, Wis., and Reginald Paul Horstman, 56, of Ida Grove were involved in an accident at the intersection of Highway 39 and 175 in Odebolt. According to the accident report, Salinas was stopped at the stop sign on Highway 39 at the intersection of Highway 175, facing north. Horstman was westbound on Highway 175. Salinas thought Horstman also had a stop sign and pulled into the intersection. Horstman was able to avoid a power unit but struck the two trailers being pulled by Salinas and entered the ditch on the northwest corner of the intersection, striking a stop sign. Salinasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vehicle was spun around and came to rest

Galva fire called twice The Galva Fire Department was called out twice April 23. The ire department, Galva First Responders and Holstein Ambulance were called out at 6:26 p.m. for a girl that fell out of a golf cart on Main Street. The Holstein Ambulance transported her to Cherokee Regional Medical Center where she was life lighted to Sioux City. The department was on the scene a half hour. At 7:49 p.m., the ire department was called out for a car in the ditch in Buena Vista County. Fire Chief Randy Vogt reported the Buena Vista County Ambulance was in the process of loading an individual when the ire department arrived at the scene. The iremen were on the scene ive minutes.

north of the intersection. Salinas was charged with failure to yield from a stop sign. There was $2,500 damage to Salinasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2005 Chevrolet. There was $8,000 damage to the 1991 Peterbilt semi and trailers registered to Robert or Darron Uhl of Battle Creek. There was also $1,000 damage to the Iowa DOT stop sign with caution light and $500 damage due to wheel ruts in grass and the drive owned by Joel Ahart of Odebolt. On April 21 at 8:40 a.m., Michael E. Van, 63, of Nebraska City, Neb., was turning right off of Highway 39 into the Sac County Secondary Road Shop in Odebolt. He turned too short, causing the trailer tires to drop off the south side of the drive. The trailerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s load shifted, causing the trailer to roll part way over. This caused the tractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frame to twist. The tanker trailer was loaded with liquid sulfur, and some of the contents began to leak from the top lid.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Fort Dodge Haz Mat and Odebolt Fire Department were contacted to assist at the scene. Crop Production Services of Odebolt and the City of Odebolt assisted at the scene with their employees and equipment to stop the liquid sulfur from getting in the creek. There was $40,000 damage to the 2003 Kenworth tractor and trailer registered to Northland Transportation of Laurel, Neb.

Burglary reported The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on one property crime reported during the past week. On April 21, Sparkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Battle Creek reported a burglary/ breaking and entering to their cash register till. Property lost totaled $2,000.

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Legion donation: United Bank of Iowa made a $500 donation to the Ida Grove American Legion and Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Memorial Club. This summer, the group hopes to start work on a military tribute mural placed on the north exterior wall of the Skate Palace in Ida Grove. The mural would include a rendition of the flag raising over Iwo Jima, along with several other military and patriotic subjects and would be highly visible from Highway 175. Pictured is Dale Ullrich, left, and Jack Holmes, right, accepting the check on behalf of the Ida Grove American Legion, from Jean Burns of United Bank of Iowa.

SheriďŹ&#x20AC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x20AC;ice releases March sta s cs The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice released statistics for March during the April 18 Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting in Galva. Deputies logged 19,010 miles during March and 1,192 patrol hours. During March, deputies spent a total of 11,511 hours on patrol, on calls, out of the county on transports and investigations as follows: Ida Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 377, Holsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;225.5, Battle Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;137, Galvaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;118.5, Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;113, northâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;107, southâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;266 and out of countyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;167. North and south are determined by geography. The cutoff is 210th Street, and those are rural hours. A total of 110 hours was spent in the of ice, 26 hours in the jail, 30 hours on investigations, one hour in court, 152 hours in training, 18 hours of comp time was used and nine hours of vacation time were used. Deputies assisted two citizens and three motorists, investigated four accidents, served 81 civil papers and conducted 820 premise checks. Property loss through theft, burglary or criminal mischief totaled $35,866. In March, 25 males and three females were booked into the Ida County Jail for ive felonies and 23 misdemeanors. This compares to 11 (eight males and three females) booked into the jail in February 2016 for two

felonies and nine misdemeanors. A total of 156 citations were issued as follows: Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;one, Battle Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;six, Galvaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;19, Ida Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;22 and rural areaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 108. This compares to 323 citations issued in March 2016. Calls for service in March were down in 2017, when compared to 2016. There were 731 complaints last month, compared to 827 in March 2016. Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A total of eight calls. Battle Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;There was a total of 44 calls with 12 for civil processes; eight for traf ic stops; four for suspicious behavior; three for unlocking doors and two each for animal calls, medical-sick and talk to an of icer. Galvaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A total of 17 calls with nine for traf ic stops and two for talk to an of icer. Holsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;There was a total of 79 calls with 10 for civil processes; nine for traf ic stops; eight for talk to an of icer; seven for parking; four for fraud; three each for animals, medical-chest, medical-sick and suspicious behavior and two each for 911 abandoned calls, assistance, extra patrols, medical-falls and welfare checks. Ida Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A total of 187 calls were reported with 25 civil processes; 22 for talk to an of icer; 21 for traf ic stops; 15 for emergency transports; 10 for unlocking doors; six for property damage accidents and ive

each for alarm testing, ire department controlled burns and medical-sick. Also, four each for fraud and domestic calls; three each for 911 abandoned calls, animal calls, assist other agencies, medical-falls, medical-unknown and welfare checks and two each for 911 wrong numbers, alarms, assistance, civil family, drugs, extra patrols, intelligence, medical-assistance, medical-chest, noise, probation checks, reckless driving and thefts. Ruralâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;There were a total of 396 calls in the rural area with 130 for traf ic stops; 27 for phone calls; 26 for ire department controlled burns, 23 for talk to an of icer; 18 for motor vehicle assistance; 17 for civil processes; 12 for 911 abandoned calls; 11 for suspicious behaviors; 10 each for 911 transfers, assist other agencies and warrants and eight for reckless driving. Also, seven for animal calls and urinalysis for Department of Human Services; ive each for assistances and transfers; four each for property damage accidents, 911 wrong numbers, extra patrols, Sex Offender Registry and welfare checks; three each for fraud and traf ic and two each personal injury accidents, alarms, alarm testing, ire department brush ires, health and safety, intelligence, jail, K9 searches, medical-breathing, OWIs, property recovered, road hazards and unlocking doors.

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