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Vol. 42, No. 19 Ida Grove, Iowa

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Upcoming Events Mental Health Month Coﬀee/Open House Thursday, May 11 8:30-9:15 am Plains Area MHC Ida Grove

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IG council honors long- me employees, approves financial support to King Theatre ❚ by BETHANY JONES

Two long-time city employees were honored during the May 1 meeting of the Ida Grove City Council. Lon Schluter and Mark Nielsen were presented watches by Mayor Devlun Whiteing for more than 30 years individually of work on the city crew. Mayor Whiteing thanked the men for their hard work, dedication and commitment to their careers with the City of Ida Grove. Councilmen Doug Clough and Ryan Goodman noted

the King Theatre board is currently applying for a grant through Enhance Iowa. The grant requires financial support from the city and county. Discussion was held between the councilmen on how to best choose how much to give and what the funds should be used for. Goodman noted the board has multiple large donors who have requested certain naming rights for things like the concession stand and audio/visual equipment. He (continued on page 2)

VT, Ida County Economic Development receive awards The Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI) honored economic development organizations from Lee County, Northwest Iowa, Sheldon and Ida County during the SMART Economic Development Conference held in Des Moines on May 4. The PDI Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Awards Program recognizes the outstanding efforts of local and regional economic development initiatives in supporting growth and expansion of existing Iowa companies. Receiving an award for their support of BRE in 2017 in the Single Project category were VT Industries, Inc. and Ida County Economic Development. VT Industries, Inc. is in the process of a $21 million expan-

sion project in the community of Holstein and was assisted by Ida County Economic Development. “We are thrilled to have the project by VT Industries acknowledged at this level. We also understand that planning and partnership will continue to lead to continued growth opportunities for our region,” stated Rita Frahm, Ida County Economic Development president. “Supporting Iowa’s existing industry is a key priority for PDI’s membership,” stated Mark Reinig, PDI president. “The BRE Awards are intended to increase the focus on fostering Iowa business growth by economic development organizations and spotlight BRE programs and projects that have made a signi icant impact on Iowa communities.”

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Kids’ Fest: The Iowa National Guard was one of several organizations represented at the annual Ida County Kids’ Fest at the Skate Palace in Ida Grove May 1. The event, sponsored by Siouxland Human Investment Partnership, provides parents and children with information on how to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children.

Wind turbine discussion con nues at Ida County Board of Supervisors ❚ by BETHANY JONES

The Ida County Board of Supervisors once again hosted a full house on May 1, hearing continuing concerns about setback distance for any new wind turbine construction in the county. The board also heard from residents who are in support of a proposed second project of wind turbine construction. Sixteen people illed the su-

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pervisors’ of ice to continue discussions on the setback distance for any future wind turbine construction in the county. The concerns continue, following a recent meeting of the supervisors, where more than 100 residents of the county gathered about wind turbines in Ida County. Kristi Heilman started off the discussion. “From my perspective, I want to say thank you, for you guys in the positions and the roles you’ve taken on the committee. I see how important and signi icant

your roles are and the dif iculties you face making decisions for our communities. So, we appreciate that.” She continued discussing her feelings, noting she doesn’t want to stop people from building things on their properties. She said, “I wish we would have all been involved in this two years ago.” Supervisor Rhett Leonard asked about the negatives that she referred to in her opening statement. She discussed negative health impacts and (continued on page 2)

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SMART conference: The Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI) honored economic development organizations from around the state including Ida County during the SMART Economic Development Conference in Des Moines May 4. The PDI Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Awards Program recognized VT Industries, Inc. and Ida County Economic Development. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Rita Frahm, president, Ida County Economic Development; Debi Durham, state director, Iowa Economic Development Authority; Jason Farver, senior vice president, VT Industries, Inc.; Frank Forneris, facilities manager, VT Industries, Inc.; Mark Reinig, president, Professional Developers of Iowa; Patrick Mouw, vice president, Ida County Economic Development and Bob Henningsen, president, Smart Solutions Group, Inc.

O-A/BC-IG High School in Ida Grove was chosen as a top performing school in Iowa, according to U.S. News and World Report Top High Schools in Iowa. O-A/BC-IG High School was ranked 18th in Iowa, received a bronze award and was also nationally recognized. Bronze awards are presented to high-performing schools based on state exam performance. Awards are determined based on the following criteria: Step 1: Students perform better than expected in their state. Reading and math results for students on each state’s pro iciency tests were looked at and then factored

in the percentage of economically disadvantaged students, who tend to score lower. Step 2: Disadvantaged students perform better than state average. Each school’s math and reading pro iciency rates were compared for disadvantaged students - black, Hispanic and low-income with the statewide results for these student groups and then selected schools that were performing better than their state averages. Step 3: Student graduation rates meet or exceed a national standard. Schools were excluded from consideration if their graduation rates were lower than 75 percent—a threshold that is higher than (continued on page 3)

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(continued from front page) the abandonment of homes by people who leave the communities that build the towers. Leonard noted he is thankful people are researching the information and taking part in the process. But, he did point out that both sides need to be looked at and all information should be considered, not just one side. Amanda Luscombe spoke about her background in real estate and also thanked the supervisors for their service and their dedication to the public on this issue. Luscombe noted that there is a lot of research on the subject matter and noted how dif icult it can be to look at studies and try to choose what information is reliable. Some studies are done by corporations, some by governmental bodies, others by independent research facilities. Some studies are done on different types of towers in different locations, so not all information its the project in Ida County. She said she has spent hours dedicated to reading as much research as she could and would like to share more of that information at a planning and zoning meeting. Discussion continued around the planning and zoning committee holding a meeting. Following the meeting, the planning and zoning commission noted their meeting would be May 31 at the O-A/ BC-IG High School from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This is tentative. Dave Forbes continued the discussion, shedding light on the positives the towers have brought the community, including increases in funding for county road projects, increased income for private land owners, increased funds for local schools and much more. Forbes stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I propose we keep the setbacks the same, giving equal opportunity for everyone in the county to participate in these projects.â&#x20AC;? Without the tower revenue, the county would not be able to move forward on multiple projects, as the funds would not be available otherwise. Leonard noted the only way these projects would happen is if the county raised taxes, if the turbine revenue was not available. In other business, representatives from Hoffman Agency in Ida Grove were present to discuss an addition to the volunteer insurance coverage for

the county insurance plan. According to the representatives, if the county approves the additional coverage for medical coverage, any volunteer for the county must ill out a form and the county will be charged $10 per volunteer for one year of coverage, with a minimum of $100 annually. The county questioned the coverage with the large amount of volunteers the county uses, especially in the parks department. After discussion, the representatives will research the policyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s de inition of a volunteer and the requirements of the coverage and come back to the board with the information requested. Ida County Engineer Jeff Williams presented a water utility permit from West Central Rural Water. The supervisors approved the permit for boring under the road on Jasper Avenue in Grant Township in Section 34 and 35. The board and Williams also discussed TIF projects and the direction the county wants to go with the process. The supervisors noted that their main concern is that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t TIF for all of the projects as a whole, just in case something happens in the future, causing inancial instability with the turbine revenue. Instead, it was discussed the county would TIF each project individually to prevent such concerns in the future. Doug Clough, Cheryl Gosch and Ryan Goodman from the King Theatre Board met with the supervisors to ask for inancial support for the renovation project. The project has applied for a grant through Enhance Iowa, totaling $84,000. The grant requires inancial support from both the city and the county levels. The supervisors made the guests aware of the past history of the separation be-

tween the county and city projects inancially. While the supervisors are in favor of the King Theatre project, inancially, they will not offer monetary support. There are ways to work together in order to ful ill the grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements, something that needs to be done quickly as Clough will be pitching the project to the grant panel in Des Moines later this month. The supervisors set a public hearing for May 22 at 11 a.m. for a budget amendment for countywide law. They also approved Laurie Jones to the judicial magistrate appointing commission with a term expiring Dec. 31, 2020. The board approved Ivan Sadler at $10.50 per hour and Murel Miller at $10.05 per hour for seasonal mowing. The board also approved a bid for Midwest Spray Team and Sales for $13,955 for brush and tree spraying for Blaine and Hayes Townships. Following a visit to the communication center remodel project, the supervisors discussed, at length, the upcoming project list for construction and technical support with Ida County Emergency Management Director Ed Sohm. After that discussion, the board approved a bid with Hemer Plumbing and Heating of Odebolt for $8,781 for heating/cooling units in the communication center. IMC also bid the project at $9,210. The board also approved a bid from IMC to replace the motor in the heating/cooling unit on the main loor of the courthouse for $950. The board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Lundell 4/ Brad and Sarah Lundell. The board will meet on Monday, May 15, at 9 a.m. at the Ida County Courthouse in the supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; room.

(continued from front page) continued, noting that no financial support has been given directly to the bathroom project. Due to federal ADA requirements, the bathrooms had to be moved downstairs so all patrons are able to access the facilities. Each bathroom is projected to cost $25,000. Goodman stated he thought the city could financially support those two projects for a total contribution of $50,000 from the city. Councilman Paul Cates showed concern, stating he felt that the amount was a bit high. The grant the theatre board would receive would total $84,000. Cates said he felt more comfortable if the city donated for just one bathroom, a total contribution of $25,000, split out into payments over the next few years. Following brief discussion, all councilmen voted to give the King Theatre project $25,000, paid out over the next five fiscal years. Clough gave an update on the progress of the theatre, noting deconstruction of the inside continues weekly and all help is welcome. More information is available on the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Long Live the King.â&#x20AC;? Goodman noted they are well past 50 percent raised for the project and that, with continuing support from the community, construction should begin this summer on rebuilding the inside. The group would like to host a holiday movie this winter in celebration of the 100 years of the King Theatre. City street superintendent Jerrod Sholty was present to discuss homeownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns on the Seventh Street bridge construction dirt backfill. Photos were presented to the council showing the rocky and weed-filled yards that were created following construction of the bridge. Sholty noted his personal opinion is that the backfilled areas should be dug out six inches, put in new dirt and reseed the areas. Sholty was not sure who did what parts of the project and is unsure of what the contracts state on situations like this. The council will contact the contractor and start there to see what can be done to fix the situation. Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman was present to discuss the upcoming budget amendment for countywide law. The budget amendment will be for $50,000, 27.3 percent of which is the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility, for a total of $13,650. He also updated the council on the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent activity. Harriman made a public statement on the recent death of Pottawattamie County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputy Mark Burbridge, who was killed in the line of duty last week. He

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also showed his support for fellow deputy Pat Morgan, who was shot and injured during the same incident, hoping for a quick recovery. Final payment to RDG was again tabled, due to more concerns brought to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention. RDG worked on downtown building renovation. Farm Bureau reported windows leaking when it rains, and they can see insulation through a gap in the door. The city will continue to work with the contractor to fix the issues. Final payment will not be made until all issues are cleared and work is finished. The digitalization of city ordinances was again discussed. The project was handed over to new city administrator Mark Dennison. Discussion was held on the Pleasant Valley Trail crack repairs. There is 235-feet that needs repaired by the hospital on the hill heading to the high school. This area has been closed off until the repairs can be done. The estimate came in at $3,800 to repair the area and should be repaired in one day, according to Sholty. Sholty also made the council aware of two other projects that need to be completed as soon as possible. Cates mentioned the project costs are just beginning, and there will be more costs associated with the repairs. The council discussed and approved members to attend the 2017 Iowa Small City Workshop event in Aurelia on June 1. Mayor Whiteing noted he would like to follow the path taken in Holstein, with gathering community members for discussion on city ordinances. If he can gather a couple of community members for this project, they also would be invited to go to the workshop event in June. According to Whiteing, Holstein has a group made up of city council members and community members who work together to create and enforce the city ordinances. The council held discussion on the city dog ordinance for impounding animals. Recently, a dog was captured and held, which had eight new puppies. The previous ordinance stated that, after seven days, with no claim, the dogs would be euthanized. However, deputy city administrator Heather Sweeden worked with Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hope from Sioux City and was able to save the dog and her new puppies by transporting them to Sioux City, where they will be adopted out, at no charge.

Sweeden will continue to work with Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hope in the future and would like the city to rewrite the ordinance to include working with the shelter, as long as there is no cost to the city for such services. This will be given to the city attorney to be rewritten. A permit was approved for Midwest Industries for the removal of a parking lot and the installation of a freestanding, steel building for storage. Another permit was approved for David Lichtenberg for moving a shed to the backyard. The council also approved an Iowa DOT permit for Oak Hill Consulting for work to be done along the north side of Highway 59 and Highway 175 to a highway crossing to MidAmerican Energy to build a fiber connection from an existing hand hole on Washington Avenue. Three nuisance letters were sent to residents for dogs running at large (two) and trees/bushes growing into the alley. These letters were discussed as the previous mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and city clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s names and old city logo are still being used on letters sent out from city hall. Dennison was directed to work with Sweeden to get these updated. The council approved new 2017 standing committees, due to council seat changes. Gregor Ernst replaces Jeff Buehlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee assignments. Also approved was the hiring of Katey Krager as rec center receptionist for $7.25 per hour and Resolution 2017-06â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2017 outdoor pool season salaries. The discussion on lease agreements at the airport, amending the Ida County Sanitation Refuse contract, volunteer insurance coverage and lease agreements for installing antennas on the city water tower were all tabled, due to the absence of City Attorney Peter Goldsmith. The council approved changing a job title from deputy clerk to deputy city administrator. The council discussed changing the utility billing clerk to the title of assistant administrator. However, at the request of Dennison, he said he would like to see the title be something different. The council directed Dennison to bring back his recommendation, to a future meeting, on his opinion for the job titles, once he has a chance to work with office staff on job descriptions. The Ida Grove City Council will meet on Monday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall.

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Holstein council approves lot sale, taxi fare rate increase ❚ by DEB LOGER

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Seventh/eighth choir: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove seventh/eighth grade choir opened the spring concert and art show May 2 with “Moses, Now Your People Are Free,” “Do You Hear The People Sing” and “A Festival Alleluia.” Other groups performing were the swing choir, jazz band, sixth grade choir, sixth grade band and seventh/eighth grade band. Linda Johnson and Neil Anders directed the choirs and bands. The concert concluded with the sixth, seventh and eighth grade choirs singing “Sing.”

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Avenue work: A portion of Moorehead Avenue north of Highway 59 in Ida Grove is undergoing a facelift to accommodate truck traffic into Cenex. Workers from GodbersenSmith Construction removed part of the island last week. Additional work calls for widening the avenue and replacing the concrete.

more about — (continued from front page) a federal law that requires states to give extra resources to schools below 67 percent. Step 4: Students are prepared for college-level coursework. A College Readiness Index was calculated, which is based on the school’s AP participation rate and

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how well the students did on those tests. Tiebeakers were used to determine ranks of schools that achieved the same College Readiness Index. The top 20 ranked schools in Iowa were (listed one to 20): Decorah, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Linn-Mar (Cedar

Rapids/Marion), Ames, West Liberty, Cedar Rapids Washington, West Des Moines Valley, Waukee, Cedar Falls, Ankeny, Adel Desoto Minburn, Dubuque Hempstead, Pleasant Valley (Quad Cities), Grinnell, Davenport Central, Clinton, Pella, O-A/BC-IG, Humboldt and North Scott.

IG personnel commi ee reviews applica on process, goals The Ida Grove City Council personnel committee met May 5 to discuss the application process for the city clerk position and city hall goals. It was noted nine applications have been received for the position to date. Applications are due by May 19. The mayor and city staff will review and score the applications, as will the personnel committee. The groups compile a list of recommended candidates to interview, conduct interviews and bring their recommendation to the council for action at the June 19 meeting.

BC-IG board sets public hearing The Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Board met in special session May 5 to set a public hearing for the iscal 2016-17budget amendment. The board set the public hearing for Monday, May 22, 5 p.m., in the superintendent’s of ice in Ida Grove and directed the board secretary to publish notice in the newspaper. Tony Bennett, Danika Hinkeldey and Crystal Endrulat were absent.

Ryan Goodman asked city administrator Marc Dennison to have Becky Matthies research towns of like-size to compare wages of city employees. He had contact from four individuals interested in the water/wastewater position. Goodman said he felt it was important to know how the city compares with other cities. Goodman will contact the four individuals who expressed interest in the job to send in their resumes and applications. Other goals discussed included looking at employee benefits, updating person-

nel policies, reviewing the employee handbook, codificiation of city ordinances to bring them up-to-date, developing a strategic plan and evaluating the city’s technology. Personnel committee members Goodman and Gregor Ernst said other goals are getting city information online and accessible to the public. They also felt it was important for Dennison to become familiar with city organizations and be visible in the community. Mayor Devlun Whiteing and Doug Clough were absent.

The Holstein City Council approved the sale of an Eastridge lot, a taxi fare rate increase and a liquor license refund during its meeting May 1. Resolution 2017-13 was approved, selling Lot 10, Block 1, Eastridge Addition to Alex and Katelyn Warnke for $25,152. A real estate contract and quit claim deed will be drafted and signed by the mayor and city administrator on behalf of the city. After discussing taxi repairs, the council approved increasing rates as follows, effective July 1 (the current rate is in parentheses): individual ticket, $3.50 ($3); book of 10, $30 ($27.50) and kids’ punch card, $22 ($20). City Administrator Kay Hanson noted the last time taxi fares for adults were increased was in July, 2008, and kids’ punch cards were last increased in 2011. Fran Leonard said, “We are extremely thankful to Alberta Wellendorf for donating her 2001 Venture van. We have not had it long, but we have been able to enjoy the clean, comfortable, functioning seats and interior. The bench seat allows more room for the children to get in and out of the van and it is easier to assist them. It is also easier to load and unload wheelchairs/walkers and groceries for our customers.” Leonard told the council that the city spent $1,000 in the irst two weeks of driving the van on temporary transmission repairs. Additional repairs are estimated at $1,000. “We haven’t put signage on the van as that would cost $300 better spent on repairs. We suggest driving it till it quits.” She recommended the council research a replacement vehicle sometime in the near future. Hanson noted VT Industries donated $11,000 that has been earmarked for van replacement. Freddy’s Good Grub and Suds application for a $292 refund on their liquor license was approved. The business of icially closed April 14. The council approved a budget amendment for the current iscal year and set May 22 as a public hearing on the amendment. Hanson said, “In reviewing the current budget and projecting expenditures through June 30, I anticipate needing to amend the budget in the following funds: revenues—taxi donation ($11,000) and hotel/ motel tax ($35,000) and expen-

have to hire an engineer at an extra cost.” Per city ordinance, the council approved appointing cemetery trustees Dave Kistenmacher and Kim Fraser. Cheryl Ellis and Kasi Koehler were present to answer any questions concerning the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool. The council entered closed session with City Attorney Thad Cosgrove under Iowa Code 21.5j (pertaining to acquiring/selling real estate) at 6:02 p.m. and resumed open session at 6:21 p.m. Councilman Rod Regennitter abstained from the vote to enter closed session. Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman said, “I’ve been alluding the last few months that we might have to amend my budget due to high inmate medical costs and food. I want to emphasize that Horn Memorial Hospital has been working with us to keep the costs as low as possible. I budgeted $2,500 for inmate medical costs, and we’ve spent more than $16,000. We had a record number of inmates last year and, right now, our food costs are $17,000. I’m estimating we will spend $24,000 through the remainder of the year. “Another area that hit us was paying out sick leave for a communications worker, plus paying someone to work her shifts at the same time. Holstein’s share of the budget amendment is $8,150. Our cash reserve fund is very low. The next few years we seriously need to replenish it.” Harriman also discussed the shooting of a Pottawattamie deputy earlier in the day and the communications center remodel project. The communications center will be moved from the meeting room back to the communications center on May 16. An open house is planned for the communication center after the project is completed. Nicole Peterson from Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) reviewed a draft of the Holstein Comprehensive Plan, including the introduction, online and paper survey results, public meeting results and housing assessment. Hanson reported the nuisance committee met April 14 and canvassed about one-third of the town. Fourteen certi ied letters and 31 friendly reminders have been sent out to residents pertaining to nuisances.

Ida Grove Hike-Bike is May 10 The 23rd annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-Athon is tomorrow, 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 de-

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ditures—taxi ($11,000 repairs/ replacement), countywide law ($8,150 budget shortfall), library ($6,000 due to library director retirement bene it pay out), debt service ($40,000 unbudgeted bond payments), pool ($2,000 potential expense overages), parks ($3,000 park shelter damage claim), community center ($45,000 increase in ball fees, facility repairs, equipment replacement), hotel/ motel ($25,000 higher than anticipated revenues 50 percent to developer) and ire department ($5,000 funds were to be budgeted for turn-out gear). The council discussed sump pump drainage issues on Davenport Street. City maintenance man Scott Niemeier agreed that the area in question is slick and covered in slime. He said, “Our lagoons are controlled discharge, meaning the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allows us to discharge them twice a year. The problem is some people are discharging their sump pumps into the sanitary sewer, which is illegal. When we have heavy rains and the sump pumps are pumping excess water in the sanitary sewer, it ills the lagoons, and then the sewer backs up into their neighbor’s basements. I heard one house has three sump pumps, and they all go into the sanitary sewer system.” According to Niemeier, pumping water into the sanitary storm sewer, coupled with heavy rains, causes the city to need to pump out the lagoon sooner than it’s allowed to. This could lead the DNR to order the city to add another lagoon. “Today (May 1), we pumped 133,000 gallons of water but had 366,000 gallons go into the lagoon. We were also high on Sunday (April 30). We don’t want this sump pump water in the sanitary sewers (it’s illegal), and we don’t want it on the city streets. I’m looking at other options and hope to report back in the near future,” said Niemeier. During his report, Niemeier told the council there have been several water leaks through the baseboard and doors in the new maintenance shop. Councilman Danny Gebers has been researching the storm water issues on Benning Drive and reported tile lines 10 to 12-feet deep would cost approximately $57,000 to $70,000 and may not solve the problem. Hanson said, “At that price, we’d probably

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tour 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 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.

MAYOR PROCLAIMS POPPY DAYS— HONORS AMERICA’S WAR DEAD Mayor Devlun Whiteing has proclaimed May 10th through the 31st, 2017 as Poppy Days in Ida Grove according to the Poppy Chairman of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #61, which sponsors the annual observance. Legion Auxiliary Members will be distributing poppies beginning on Wednesday, May 10th, through Wednesday, May 31st. By wearing poppies on National Poppy Day, we’ll not only honor every service member who died in the name of liberty, freedom and democracy, but provide an opportunity to support veterans for generations to come through this simple red flower.

PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary adopted the Poppy as its memorial flower which pays tribute to the war dead and aids the living veterans and their families; and WHEREAS, the contributions are used solely for children, youth and rehabilitation in our local community; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Devlun Whiteing, Mayor of the City of Ida Grove, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2017 as Poppy Month and May 10th through the 31st as Poppy Days in our community. /s/Devlun Whiteing, Mayor

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Out of the Past Forty years ago Danbury Mayor Roy Cockayne says, if a vote were taken today, Danbury and surrounding Liston Township would vote almost 100 percent to join Ida County. There is talk of succession in Liston, Morgan and Rock townships, the three most western townships in Woodbury County . All three border Ida County. Danbury is only three miles from the Ida-Woodbury County line, and Cushing is snuggled up against the northwest corner of Ida County. Ken Paradise and Joe of the Ida County Sheriff’s Department and Woodbury County Deputy Greg Shinkunas gave a demonstration on the use of dogs in police work at the Galva School May 6. Different aspects of the dog’s training, such as obedience, attack, search and ind and crowd control, were shown. Shinkunas said the average cost to purchase and train a dog is around $2,250. Thirty years ago Horn Memorial Hospital recently purchased new cardiac monitor equipment. The new equipment, valued at nearly $34,000, was purchased with

funds donated in memory of the late Harold Godbersen of Ida Grove. The computerized equipment is the latest available. Horn Memorial is the irst hospital in the state to have the model, designed for rural hospitals. Workers put the inal touches on Holstein’s new water tower, including the lettering. The widest part on the blue stripes measures nearly seven feet, while the length of the stripes is more than 20-feet. The letters are more than four feet tall. The new tower is expected to be in service in a couple of weeks. Twenty years ago A private burial service was held May 6 for Harold E. Hughes at the Ida Grove Cemetery. The ashes of the former Iowa governor, who died Oct. 23, 1996, in Arizona, were buried in the Hughes family plot. A plaque, bearing the Iowa seal and “Harold E. Hughes, Governor 1963-69” from the state, is included on his headstone. The Galva City Council appointed Daryl Allen to ill the vacant mayor position at its meeting. The vacancy was created by the resignation of

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John Higgins March 11. Allen moved to Galva in 1970 and served a term as mayor in the mid-1970s. Ten years ago A rainfall averaging seven inches pelted Ida County and much of western Iowa over the weekend. The ensuing looding closed roads, over lowed sanitary sewers, blew out terraces and sent local creeks and rivers out of their banks. The Holstein City Council approved a preliminary plat for development of the Benning property that would allow for residential building lots from Mueller Street south to Kiel Street including the trail to follow the Char-Mac con iguration. Preliminary cost of the project is $1,587,937. Galva-Holstein High School crowned its 2007 prom royalty durng prom activities. The king and queen are Taylor Hanson and Amanda McGuire. Ida County Community Betterment awarded $49,013 to 12 nonpro it organizaton in Ida County. The Battle Creek Families for Parks received $10,000 for a new playground system.

Wood art: Ida Grove’s local intarsia artist, Curly Kruse, shared several of his wooden art pieces that he has created over the last 50 years with the BC-IG Elementary third grade creativity enrichment students on May 2. He showed different types of wood found around the world, such as bocote (Mexico), cocobolo (Central America), ebony and padauk (Africa), lacewood (Australia) and purple heart (Brazil). He encouraged students to collaborate in figuring out a 3-D puzzle that he made out of various types of wood.

Ida Board of Review holds first meeting The Ida County Board of Review held its organization session for 2017 May 1. One of the board of review’s responsibilities is to rule on protests iled by property owners in regard to property valuations for taxation purposes. The board adopted the rules of procedure for iling and acting on protests. Two protests were received. Arlyn and Patricia Stewart are protesting the value of their home at 502 Dawn St. in Ida

watch day. If your child is interested, please stop by and register by June 1. Co-ed softball: Registration forms for our 2017 co-ed softball league are out and due back May 26. Only the irst 12 teams to register will be accepted. Ambush basketball camp: We will host the ambush basketball camp again this summer on July 14 for students irst through 12th grade. Eighth-12th grade from 8 to 11 a.m., fourth through seventh grade from 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and irst through third grade from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. To register contact LohffSchumann. Culpepper and Merriweather Circus: Be sure to mark your calendars and join us under the big top tent Sunday, July 30, as we 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

Being a mother is not about what you gave up to have a child, but what you’ve gained from having one. ***** What she learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a great one. —Jill Churchill ***** Isn’t it funny how, day-by-day, nothing changes, but, when you look back, everything is different? ***** Hundreds of years ago, farmers painted their barns with linseed oil to help seal the wood and keep it from rotting. Rust was mixed with the oil to keep the fungi and moss from growing on the wood. This turned the oil red. Barns today are still painted red in honor of that tradition. ***** If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. It’s the hard that makes it great. —Tom Hanks ***** Don’t stop dating your wife, and never stop lirting with your husband. ***** The personal inance website WalletHub named the top 10 happiest cities to live in, after comparing 150 of the largest U.S. cities across 30 key indicators of happiness. The indicators included depression rates, income growth rate, average leisure time per day and suicide, heart attack, volunteer and divorce rates. The top 10 were: Fremont, San Jose, Irvine and San Francisco, Calif.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Huntington Beach, San Diego, Oakland and Santa Rose, Calif., and Washington, D.C. ***** A fella in Ida Grove says his retirement plan hinges on having at least one successful kid. ***** I miss the old-time stars. You know, the

euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes: admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials.

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get of $2,750 for the 2019 iscal year, which is $500 more than the current budget. The board also voted to notify the owners of two properties that their Urban Revitalization Exemption has expired. The property owners are Keith and Tonya Benna at 485 Pin Oak Dr. in Ida Grove and Al and Sandra Schreiber at 507 Sunset St. in Ida Grove. The next meeting of the board is May 17 at 8:30 a.m.

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Letters to the Editor To the editor: Much outsider-originated, social-media-fueled rhetoric has been used to in lame emotions and has been entered into the debate about wind turbine setbacks in our county. It is time to add some actual, Ida County speci ic facts into this debate. Phase one of MidAmerican’s wind energy project in Ida County has been assessed for property tax purposes at $479 million. The state legislature recently rolled back commercial property valuations by 10 percent, so the taxable valuation would be $431 million. Five percent of that is added to the tax rolls each year until reaching a maximum of 30 percent, by state statute, in year six and beyond, as long as the project operates. That adds more than $21.5 million to the assessed tax base every year until topping out at more than $129 million in year six and beyond. Most of the project is in Silver Creek, Blaine, Hayes and Grant Townships. The total assessed valuation for all ag land and attached structure is a little less than $127 million in those same townships. Adding the wind farm is like adding four townships to the tax rolls without adding any of the accompanying infrastructures and costs.

Last year, our tax rate on ag land, ag structures and commercial property was 21.29097 mills. If all else stayed the same, MidAmerican’s tax bill would be about $459,000 the irst year and increase by that amount yearly until reaching more than $2.7 million per year in the sixth and subsequent years. Last year, 57.8 percent of our taxes on our land in the BC-IG school district went to the school. On our land in the G-H district, 63.87 percent went to the school. Not only does the county receive a large boost in tax revenue our schools also get a large bene it. In addition, phase one, with a 300 Megawatt rating, pays $4,000/MW to the landowners with towers. Most of the towers are 2.3 MW, so produce $9,200 per year in payments. Also the access roads pay $1 per linear foot on a yearly basis and the buried transmission lines pay .25 cents per linear foot. Many are getting total payments of about $10,000 per tower per year. Private payments will total $1.2 million plus the access roads and transmission lines. Phase two, if implemented as planned, would be 200 Megawatts, so the private payments would total about

$800,000 plus the access road and transmission lines per year. In addition, another approximate $84 million of taxable assessment would be added to the property tax rolls. Wind energy is the future, and it is here now. MidAmerican’s CEO stated a couple of weeks ago that their goal is to generate 90 percent of their electricity needs from wind in the near future. He is also requesting that the Iowa Utilities Board freeze their electric rates until 2029. It is worth noting that their current electric rates are the ninth lowest of all public utilities in the entire United States. Ida County is fortunate to have phase one and would be even better off if phase two is developed. It bene its all property owners in the county, whether in town or in the country, and all who have children in our schools. Thank someone who has a wind turbine on his or her property. They will be saving you a lot of tax dollars in the future. I propose leaving the setbacks as they are currently. That gives all of Ida County’s property owners equal opportunity to participate regardless of which phase’s footprint they are in. David Forbes Ida Grove

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Legion donation: Mikell Brosamle’s fourth grade class at Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary presented a check to American Legion Dibbern Post 454 at the Galva Legion Hall. Mike Galvin explained the purpose of the Legion to the kids. The fourth graders explained their business setup to the members present. The class earned $252.50 from its business to present to the Legion.

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To the editor: Wind turbines have come to Ida County and have caught many of us off guard. Are they good for us, or are they a disruption of our peaceful homes and beautiful landscape? We, the Citizens for Ida County, will speak to that issue in the upcoming weeks through this forum. We want

to point out the pitfalls and errant thinking used to promote these industrial power plants. Speci ically, you will hear from Ida County residents already affected by turbines. We will provide real numbers, and explain the drawbacks of this development. We plan to cover the lack of land owner rights, increased land

owner risks, land values, acreage values, health problems, noise levels (including inaudible infrasound), shadow licker, safety, trespass zoning, stray voltage and other technology affects on agriculture. Tom German Holstein Cary K. Conover Holstein

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 you 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

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

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 282-4426. Spring Shape Up Town Challenge: We had 118 people participating in our Spring Shape Up Challenge between the towns of Galva and Schaller. The town that lost the most weight was named the winner on May 6. Babysitter training: The Meeting Place will host an

Swing choir: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School swing choir sang “Flashlight” and “Better When I’m Dancin’” during the May 2 spring concert and art show. Other groups performing were the seventh/eighth grade choir, jazz band, sixth grade choir, sixth grade band and seventh/eighth grade band. Linda Johnson and Neil Anders directed the choirs and bands. vening For an e ” fun of “REEL

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Greetings, moviegoers. Playing at the State this weekend (with special Thursday show) is the highly anticipated: “The Shack” (PG-13). After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression that causes him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa. Through this meeting, Mack inds important truths that will transform his

understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever. Omelet brunch this Sunday: “Save The State” Mother’s Day omelet brunch - Sunday, May 14 at the Holstein American Legion, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets available at The State, Spirits, Stogies and Stuff and Vollmar Motors. Get a free medium popcorn coupon when

you buy your omelet brunch ticket. Coming soon: “Born In China,” “Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2,” “The Boss Baby” and “Going In Style.” For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre. com and “Like” our Facebook page. Call (712) 368-6226 for show times.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Morningside celebra ng nursing home week

Wed: Caitlin Hof and Robb Nielsen, both of Sioux Falls, S.D., were united in marriage March 17 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, S.D. Father Larry Regynski officiated. Caitlin is the daughter of Jem and Chris Hof of Yankton, S.D., and Robb is the son of Wayne and Diana Nielsen of Lake View. A dinner and dance were held at Icon Lounge in Sioux Falls. The couple is making their home in Sioux Falls, where the bride is a fourth year medical student of neurology and the groom is employed by Secure Banking Cyber Security of Madison, S.D.

Battle Badgers clean theatre for community service The Battle Badgers 4-H Club met on April 2 at Community Bank in Holstein. Before the meeting, we cleaned the movie theatre for a community service project. There were 21 members present, answering to the roll call of “your favorite animal.” The pledge of allegiance was led by Devin Hare. The treasurer and secretary reports were given and approved. Fairground improvements were discussed. We received a solid pro it from our Pizza

Ranch fund-raiser. On April 10, there was FSQA training in Ida Grove. The sheep and goat weigh-in was April 29. The livestock ID deadline is May 15. All entry forms are due by June 30. Please don’t forget about pre-fair clean-up on July 18. The club also met May 7 at 2 p.m. at Community Bank. Hosts were Hanna and Beau Blackmore and Erica Taylor. The 4-H pledge was led by Tyler Smith. Beth Meyer Secretary

Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove is celebrating National Nursing Home Week “Spirit of America” May 14-20. Each department has taken on one day during this week to have fun and exciting things for the residents and staff. Monday, May 15, the dietary department is going to be monkeying around all day with pin the banana on the monkey and a special treat of banana splits. Tuesday, May 16, housekeeping/laundry staff are going to bring light to everyone’s day with lighthouses. They are going to play ring toss on the lighthouse, with special treats, such as saltwater taffy, a lighthouse decorated cake and cookies. Wednesday, May 17, the nursing department is having paradise by the call light with a beach/palm tree themed day with fruit smoothies and wheel chair races. Thursday, May 18, of ice manager, social service and maintenance departments will be the super hero for the day. They will be swooping around the home to help put smiles on everyone’s face. MHC is also having the chamber choir sing in the morning and Wayne Miller at 2 p.m. for everyone’s entertainment . Friday, May 19, the activity department will be celebrating “Everyone Together As One” by having spa day for the staff and for the residents; they are having a party on the patio with drinks, dancing, ice cream, lying kites and fun music. To end a great week, there will be a balloon release at 3 p.m.

Ida Area For Life to meet Ida Area For Life (IAFL) will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, at Remer Realty and Appraisal in Ida Grove. During the meeting, there will be an election of of icers and discussion of summer activities. IAFL is a non-denominational group, and the public is invited.

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Poster winners: Poster winners from the annual BC-IG second grader tours of the hospital were, front row from left (Joan Sohm’s class), Betty Nippert, Shane Harrison-Eakens (first place), Allison Moore (third place), Xavier Hansen (second place) and Jen Bieret. Back row, (Danielle Babcock’s class): Kasey DeVine (second place), Braeden Green (third place) and Kylie Petersen (first place).

Area students participate in Scholars’ Day Buena Vista University’s (BVU) 13th annual Scholars’ Day was held April 29. The event provided students from all disciplines an opportunity to present their best original research, academic posters, artistic creations and performances to their peers, professors and the public. This year’s event featured 63 presentations from 120

entitled: “A Game of Cat and Mouse in Northwest Iowa.” Kyle Wessling, a senior double business major from Holstein, whose project was entitled: “Walleye Conservation.” Tyler Witzke, a junior business major from Arthur, whose project was entitled: “The Importance of White Tailed Deer In The Iowa Watershed.”

Ida Grove Chamber News The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce met at Remer Realty on May 2. The meeting was called to order by Dan Remer, president. The following of icers and directors were present: JD Parks, Remer, Lisa Witten, Grant Patera and Ryan Goodman. The agenda, minutes and inancial reports for March were approved. There were no bills to approve. Remer talked about: working on Easter party thank yous, and plans have started for the city-wide garage sales the irst part of June. Old business: The Easter party was inalized. Patti

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Engaged: Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Uhl of Solon announce the engagement of their daughter,Josie Uhl,to Matthew Ruzicka, son of Jeff and Robin Ruzicka of Solon. Josie will graduate from Mercy/St. Luke’s School of Radiology in Waterloo at the end of June and plans to work as a technician at Covenant Hospital in Waterloo for an additional year while obtaining her MRI certification. Matthew will continue to work at the family business, Ruzicka Meat Locker in Solon. An August wedding is planned at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Solon with Father Tim Sheedy officiating. Josie is the granddaughter of Judy Uhl of Ida Grove.

students, exploring topics from literature and business to science and history. Area Scholars’ Day participants include: Madison Gierstorf, a junior elementary education major from Kiron, whose project was entitled: “Popular Errors.” Tyler Oberreuter, a senior biology major from Battle Creek, whose project was

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Haack will be meeting with Karla Meier about the Ida County guide. New business Marc Dennison: The new city administrator was present to offer some new ideas and suggestions. Duck races: Remer will post on Facebook, asking for groups who are interested in the fund-raiser for Heritage Days. King Theatre: Discussed the possibility of helping the theatre committee with a “Bring Back the Loop” night. Flowerpots: The Chamber will be purchasing lowers for the downtown lowerpots. Library: The Chamber members were in favor of a donation to the Ida Grove Library

to help with their summer activities. The next work session will be Tuesday, May 16, at Remer Realty from noon to 1 p.m. The next monthly meeting is Tuesday, June 6, at noon at Remer Realty. Lisa Witten Secretary

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St. John’s hosts luncheon The ladies of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek hosted their annual spring salad luncheon May 3. Phyllis Groth welcomed those in attendance and Pastor Randy Cormeny led the table prayer. A variety of salads were served buffet-style

to the guests. Ken Harskamp from Bomgaars was the guest speaker. Darts Harskamp assisted with the program. Harskamp gave an educational program on how to create planters. Harskamp and the church ladies gave away door prizes won by the guests.

Timothy Riessen of Schleswig received special recognition for academic achievement at Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Spring Convocation on May 6. This award recognizes a student for their cumulative GPA, scholarships received, honors received at ISU, as well as the number of semesters on the Dean’s List. During his time as a student, Riessen has been active in crop and soil competitions both domestically and abroad; he has participated in Agronomy Club and been a professional leader in the Beginning Farmers Network. “Timothy is an outstanding senior, who exempli ies virtues of hard work, professionalism and commitment to agriculture,” said Dr. Asheesh Singh, assistant professor in agronomy. “During my professional career, I have never met an undergraduate who is as intelligent and humble as Tim.” Wayne State College in

Wayne, Neb., held commencement for graduate and undergraduate students on May 6. Area students on the undergraduate list included: Nathan Clausen of Danbury, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology Education; Todd Sherrill of Danbury, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, and Travis Chizek, Master of Education, School Administration PK-12. Chizek was also named on the graduate list. ***** The Department of Natural Sciences at Concordia University, Nebraska, recognized exceptional work and contribution to the science department at its 16th annual awards banquet April 19. Area students recognized were Christian Egger of Galva and Christine Bennett of Ida Grove. Egger was recognized as an outstanding lab assistant for the year in physics. Bennett received the “ATP” award for outstanding performance in biochemistry.

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Battle of books: O-A Elementary’s “Word Warriors” team competed in the Western Valley Conference Battle of the Books competition in Moville on April 25. The students qualified by reading 20 Iowa Children’s Choice Award books and taking tests and quizzes over the books. The fourth and fifth grade members of the Word Warriors were, front from left: Marshall Mogensen and Evan Jensen. Back: Josilynn Pritchard, Karter Hemer and Olivia Schroeder. Six teams from the Western Valley Conference were present at the competition. The teams competed in 10 rounds of questioning. The Word Warriors finished second overall. Missy Jensen was the coordinating teacher for the event.

MHC Schedule The upcoming Morningside Healthcare Community activity schedule for May 10 through May 17 is below: Wednesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:15 a.m. Current events; 2:30 p.m. Church with Pastor Lozier Thursday—8 a.m. Devotions; 9:30 a.m. Manicures; 2 p.m. Hangman Friday—8 a.m. Devotions; 9:30 a.m. Reading; 1:30 p.m. Movie and popcorn Saturday—2:30 p.m. Adult

coloring social Sunday—10:30 a.m. Coupon clipping Monday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:30 a.m. Lutheran communion; 2 p.m. Pin the banana on the monkey Tuesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 2 p.m. Light House ball Wednesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 9 a.m. Taco salad making; 2:30 p.m. Church with Pastor Lierman; 3 p.m. Methodist communion.

Odebolt Library The Odebolt Public Library added several books and DVDs to its circulation in April. New books include: “The Black Book” by James Patterson, “Miramar Bay” by T. Davis Bunn, “Red Clover Inn” by Carla Neggers, “Ripper” by Patricia Cornwell, “All By Myself, Alone” by Mary H. Clark, “The Burial Hour” by Jeffrey Deaver, “The Last Chance Olive Ranch” by Susan W. Albert, “War Cry” by Wilbur Smith, “The General’s Women” by Susan W. Albert, “A Dog’s Purpose” by W. Bruce Cameron, “Vicious Circle” by C.J. Box, “City Of Friends” by Joanna Trollope, “Fallout” by Sara Paretsky, “Fast and Loose” by Stuart Woods, “The Fix” by David Baldacci, “Heat Storm” by Richard Castle and “The Stars Are Fire”by Anita Shreve.

New paperbacks are “Until Tuesday” by Luis C. Montalvan and “Girl Underwater” (large print) by Claire Kells. New young adult iction books include: “Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets,” “Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban” and “Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire,” all by J.K. Rowling; “Fallen” and “Torment” by Kate Lauren and “The Maddie Diaries” by Maddie Ziegler (non iction). New DVDs available for checking out are “U.S.S. Indianapolis,” “Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them,” “Sing,” “Doctor Strange,” “Masterminds,” “The Light Between Oceans,” “Moana,” “Rogue One,” “Lion,” “Monster Trucks,” “Hidden Figures,” “Why Him,” “Passengers” and “Assassin’s Creed.”

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SPORTS WVC track meet yields conference championship events for Falcons, Raptors The O-A/BC-IG girls and Kingsley-Pierson/Woodbury Central (K-P/WC) boys won Western Valley Conference track and field team titles in Lawton May 2. The O-A/BC-IG girls collected 131 team points, which was eight points better than second place K-P/ WC with 123 points. The O-A/BC-IG boys placed second behind K-P/WC. K-P/ WC scored 180 points. O-A/ BC-IG tallied 121 points. Ridge View was third in the girls’ standings with 87 points. The Raptors finished fourth in the boys’ team standings with 59 points. O-A/BC-IG The Falcon girls earned five conference championships on their way to a first place team finish. Coach Bob Saunders said the event was enjoyable for all the athletes, coaches and fans of the O-A/BC-IG track and field squad. “I was so proud of how our athletes competed as a team,” said Saunders. “We knew it would be a tough meet for us, but we had a good team plan and everyone really came through on their goals.

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Falcon runner: O-A/BC-IG’s Hannah Veit settles into her stride during a relay race earlier this season.

The number of athletes that moved up from a nine and 10 seating to finish fourth through sixth was remarkable. There is no doubt those points were critical. “We had a couple of injuries in key roles before and during the meet, so we knew it would not be easy. Their teammates stepped up to fill those spots and kept our team in the race for the title.” Girls placing in the top six were: First-Sydney Durbin, high jump, 5-2; Madison Schiernbeck, 3,000, 12:11.8; shuttle hurdle (Kirsten Dausel, Ashley Lindner, Carrie Miller, Summit Nielsen) 1:13.67; Jordyn Fredericks, 200, :27.87; Calli Wareham, 400 hurdles, 1:11.03. Second-Alyssa Mason, 3,000, 12:12.03; Jordyn Fredericks, 100, :13.23; 4x200 (Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Petersen, Calli Wareham, Sarah Cotton) 1:52.78; Summit Nielsen, 100 hurdles, :17.48; 4x100 (Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Cotton, Summit Nielsen, Kirsten Dausel) :53.76. Third-Carrie Miller, high jump, 4-6; Carrie Miller, long jump, 15-0; Ashley Lindner, 100 hurdles, :17.92; Allysa Mason, 1,500, 5:44.85. Fourth-Sarah Cotton, 100, :13.58; Sarah Petersen, 400 hurdles, 1:18.38. Fifth-Ashley Lindner, long jump, 14-10;4x800 (Brooklyn Hoffman, Hannah Veit, Cora Hansen, Ryder Cranston) 11:57.34; Sydney Durbin, 400, 1:05.42; 4x400 (Cora Hansen, Calli Wareham, Hannah Veit, Sarah Cotton) 4:40.15. Sixth-Bethany Rehse, discus, 82-6; distance medley (Lexi Neville, Liz Zobel, Sierra Rohlk, Peyton Miller) 5:24.73. Boys The Falcon boys won a pair of events at the conference meet. William Grote was part of both events. He won the high jump and was one of the runners on the first place shuttle hurdle relay. Boys placing in the top six were: First-William Grote, high jump, 5-10; shuttle hurdle (Quintin Cranston, William Grote, Adam Grote, Ryan Kolpin) 1:06.41.

Second-Dylan Wunschel, long jump, 19-0; Tyler Anderson, discus, 126-6; Tyler Anderson, shot put, 43-4; 4x800 (Isaac Endrulat, Grant Conover, Ethan Young, Devin Behrendsen) 9:04.89; Dylan Wunschel, 100, :11.71. Third-Ryan Kolpin, high jump, 5-4; distance medley (Chase Devitt, Adam Grote, Ethan Mortensen, Ben Bergman) 4:01.7; Dylan Wunschel, 110 hurdles, :16.55; Isaac Endrulat, 800, 2:08.60; Dylan Wunschel, 400 hurdles, 1:00.79; Devon Fritz, 1,600, 4:51.70; 4x400 (Isaac Endrulat, Ethan Mortensen, Grant Conover, Philip Brooks) 3:38.94. Fourth-sprint medley (Eli Gebel, Chase Devitt, Philip Brooks, Devon Fritz) 1:41.77; Devon Fritz, 400, :53.90; 4x200 (Eli Gebel, Carson Godbersen, Austin Lindner, Chase Devitt) 1:41.38. Fifth-Ben Bergman, 400 hurdles, 1:02.13; 4x100 (Eli Gebel, Chase Devitt, Carson Godbersen, Adam Grote) :48.11. Sixth-Eli Gebel, 100, :12.31; Quintin Cranston, 110 hurdles, :17.75; Philip Brooks, 200, :25.16. Ridge View The Ridge View girls’ best placings at the WVC meet were a pair of second place individual showings. Emerson Else took second in the 200-meter dash with a time of :28.63 and Katlyn Wiese was second in the 1,500meter run with a time of 5:43.61. Other girls placing in the top six were: Third-Kara Richard, discus, 92-11; sprint medley (Kennedy Mason, Lexi Phillips, Emerson Else, Kinzey Dutler) 2:00.63; Katlyn Wiese, 3,000, 12:27.34; Emerson Else, 400, 1:05.42; Kinzey Dutler, 200, :28.81; Madeline Else, 400 hurdles, 1:16.79; 4x400 (Paige Todd, McKenna Albers, Emerson Else, Kinzey Dutler) 4:30.26. Fourth-Paige Todd, long jump, 14-10.5; 4x800 (Abbi Hansen, Sierra Deck, Macy Wunschel, Hanna Blackmore) 11:32.69; shuttle hurdle (Madeline Else, McKenna Albers, Hanna Blackmore, Kennedy Mason) 1:21.89; distance medley (Beth Pickhinke, Kate Kofmehl, Paige

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100-meter dash: O-A/BC-IG 100-meter dash runners from left, Dylan Wunschel, Carson Godbersen and Nick Sholty, compete in a meet earlier this season. Todd, Rachel Kenny) 5:09.13; Kennedy Mason, 100 hurdles, :17.94; 4x100 (Lexi Phillips, Kara Richard, Beth Pickhinke, Kate Kofmehl) :54.89. Fifth-Madeline Else, 100 hurdles, :18.18. Sixth-Abbi Hansen, high jump, 4-2; 4x200 (Lexi Phillips, Beth Pickhinke, Kara Richard, Kate Kofmehl) 2:00.64; Kennedy Mason, 400 hurdles, 1:19.20. Boys Caden Wandrey brought home the boys only conference championship. He won the long jump with a leap of 19-9. “Wandrey hasn’t jumped all year because we didn’t want to aggravate his foot injury from football,” noted coach Dale Tokheim. “However, after looking at the conference and district standings we thought he should try it. He was also on the 800 medley and 4x400 that got second place and the 4x100 that got third. “Juan Nava got second in the open 400 with a :51.43, which is his personal record. He also anchored the second place 800 medley with a :50.12. Nava also anchored the 4x100 and 4x400 teams. “Jacob Mitchell ran well and was a part of the 800 medley, the 4x100 and the 4x400. Ryan McGuire was

also on that 4x100. “Jon Pickhinke had a great meet as he broke five minutes in the 1,600 for the first time with a 4:57. He also had a great leg in the 4x800 with a 2:12. “We got fourth as a team. I was not overly concerned with the team place and I was real happy with the way we performed.” Boys placing in the top six were: First—Caden Wandrey, long jump, 19-9. Second-sprint medley (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Caden Wandrey, Juan Nava)

1:37.09; Juan Nava, 400, :51.43; 4x400 (Tyler Wingert, Caden Wandrey, Jacob Mitchell, Juan Nava) 3:34.08. Third-4x100 (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Caden Wandrey, Juan Nava) :45.93. Fourth-Ezra Miller, shot put, 42-7; Jon Pickhinke, 1,600, 4:57.17. Fifth-Trent Miller, shot put, 42-3; 4x800 (Jaxon Franken, Jon Pickhinke, Logan Cuthrell, Chance Hansen) 9:29.41; Jacob Mitchell, 100, :12.12; Jaxon Franken, 800, 2:15.27. Sixth-Jaxon Franken, high jump, 5-2.

Warnke, Schwade lead Falcon golfers to victory O-A/BC-IG’s Tyler Warnke shot a 36 to earn the title of medallist and teammate Brandon Schwade was runner-up medallist with a 37 in the Falcons’ drive to capture the top spot in a ive-team golf meet in Correctionville May 2. As a team, O-A/BC-IG carded a 153. The rest of the scores

were Westwood, 160; Ridge View, 179; River Valley, 191 and West Monona, 219. O-A/BC-IG’s other scores came from Landon Ray, 39; Ethan Zobel, 41 and Reed Godbersen, 41. Only one of the 41 scores counted in the team total. Blake Anderson inished with a 48.

All-conference golf teams

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Tee shot: O-A/BC-IG’s Devon Fritz keeps his eye on the ball as he prepares to drive the ball off the tee box during a meet earlier this season.

The Westwood boys and West Monona girls won the Western Valley Conference regular season golf championships this season. O-A/BC-IG was third in the inal boys’ standings and seventh in the girls’ standings. Ridge View placed sixth in the boys’ standings and last in the girls’ standings. The Raptor girls only had enough golfers to form a team in one of the four tournaments played this season. The top ive teams from the

boys’ and girls’ regular season standings played in the overall championships in Le Mars Tuesday, May 2. Area boys earning all-conference were O-A/BC-IG’s Brandon Schwade, irst team and Ty Warnke and Ethan Zobel, second team. Ridge View did not have any boys on the allconference team. Local golfers making the girls’ all-conference list include O-A/BC-IG’s Anna VanDusen, second team and Ridge View’s Kennedy Mason, second team.

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Contact: O-A/BC-IG golfer Brandon Schwade makes solid contact with the ball during a meet earlier this season.

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Falcons, Raptors compete at Rebel Relays

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O-A/BC-IGMS boys’ track: The O-A/BC-IG Middle School boys’ track team includes front row from left, Evan Van Houten, Ahren VanDusen, Damian Hammer, Caden Wareham, Alex Clark, Zach Dunker and Trevor Bender. Second row from left, Garrett Nichols, Nick Larson, Caleb Reitz, Max Webb, Beau Nieman and Eric Sibenaller. Third row from left, Evan Larson, Aidan Bower, Jackson Godbersen, Jaxson Claussen, Truman Clark, Cam Sharkey, Eli Wilson, Zach Hemer and Evan Burk. Fourth row from left, Nainoa O’Brien, Gary Baughn, Trust Wells, Kolton Knop, Cooper DeJean, Keaton Railsback, Easton Harms and Johnathan Scales. Chris Mace is also a member of the team. David Winterrowd is head coach and Tyler Johnson is assistant coach.

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O-A/BC-IGMS girls’ track: The O-A/BC-IG Middle School girls track team includes, front from left, Josey Babcock, Caleigh Loger, Dallas McKibbin, Avaree Miller, Maddie Miller, Savannah Brotherson, Amber Hofmeister and Jayde Schluter. Second row from left, Riley Meek, Kylee Dausel, Anna Mogensen, Sophia Veltri, Mia Mortensen, Bella Raasch and Melissa Hewitt. Third row from left, Hannah Weeda, Riley Schiernbeck, Amber Benner, Kya Ladwig and Caitlyn Malone. Fourth row from left, Abby Nichols, Megan Brummer, Carly Murphy, Lillian Hoffman, Morgan Godbersen and Anna Winterrowd. Fifth row from left, Mahala Kruse, Jayden Thomson, Elle Schroeder, Addie Hickey, Gracie Nettles and Jersey Bender. Patricia Winterrowd is head coach and Joyce Falck is assistant coach.

Ridge View places high at K-P invite The Ridge View boys and girls both placed in the upper division of the Kingsley-Pierson Invitational track and ield meet Thursday. The Ridge View girls inished second out of six teams while the boys were third out of nine teams. Girls Ridge View won four events, which bolstered the varsity team’s second place showing with 143 points. The junior varsity team tallied 18 points to place sixth in the team standings. Kingsley-Pierson/Woodbury Central was irst with 184 points. Ridge View’s placings that earned team points were: First—Rachel Kenny, 3,000, 12:34.38; Madeline Else, 100 hurdles, :17.87; sprint medley (Kara Richard, Paige Todd, Kinzey Dutler, Emerson Else) 2:00.61; Paige Todd, long jump, 15-9. Second—Kennedy Mason, 200, :29.85; Hanna Blackmore, 3,000, 12:36.20; Hanna Blackmore, 400 hurdles, 1:23.52; 4x100 (Lexi Phillips, Emerson Else, Kara Richard, Kinzey Dutler) :54.41; Madeline Else, long jump, 15-3.25. Third—Kennedy Mason, 100, :14.40; Madeline Else, 200, :30.07; Abbi Hansen, 400, 1:10.07; Kennedy Mason, 100 hurdles, :18.15; 4x200 (Beth Pickhinke, Kate Kofmehl, Renae Wiese, Esmeralda Najera) 2:01.12; 4x400 (Madeline Else, Kennedy Mason, Rachel Kenny, Abbi Hansen) 4:46.40; 4x800 (Macy Wunschel, Jill Galvin, Katlyn Wiese, Abbi Hansen) 11:54.15; distance medley (Kate Kofmehl, Renae Wiese, Hanna Blackmore, Katlyn Wiese) 5:08.79; Kara Richard, discus, 90-04.

Fourth—Rachel Kenny, 800, 2:53.10; JV 4x400 (Macy Wunschel, McKenna Albers, Jordan Grothe, Kylie Humlicek) 4:54.22; JV 4x800 (Jordan Grothe, Coriyel McCray, Kylie Humlicek, Arianna Parra) 12:57.30; JV sprint medley (Esmeralda Najera, Jordan Grothe, McKenna Albers, Renae Wiese) 2:11.89; JV distance medley (Lexi Phillips, Jordan Grothe, McKenna Albers, Sierra Deck) 5:09.96. Fifth—Sierra Deck, 1,500, 6:35.42; McKenna Albers, 400 hurdles, 1:31.03; JV 4x100 (Kenzee Wunschel, Esmeralda Najera, Renae Wiese, Kate Kofmehl) :57.39. Sixth—Beth Pickhinke, 100, :14.55. Boys Four second place inishes buoyed the boys’ effort at K-P. The Raptor varsity squad scored 83 team points, which placed the team third behind irst place K-P/WC (211) and LawtonBronson (162). Ridge View’s placings that earned team points were: Second—4x100 (Jacob Mitch-

ell, Jake Kliegl, Ryan McGuire, Caden Wandrey) :46.49; 4x800 (Jaxon Franken, Jon Pickhinke, Logan Cuthrell, Randy Redding) 9:47.34; Jaxon Franken, high jump, 5-4; Ezra Miller, shot put, 41-3. Third—Tyler Wingert, 800, 2:16.70; Jon Pickhinke, 1,600, 5:01.81; Austin Degen, 110 hurdles, :18.44; 4x200 (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Caden Wandrey, Ryan McGuire) 1:37.43; shuttle hurdle (Cole Degen, Austin Degen, Tyler Wingert, Josh Frahm) 1:09.79; Trent Miller, shot put, 41-2.75. Fourth—4x400 (Tyler Wingert,JacobMitchell,LoganCuthrell, Randy Redding) 3:54.04; sprint medley (Jake Mitchell, Logan Cuthrell, Ryan McGuire, Caden Wandrey) 1:44.05; Ezra Miller, discus, 117-0. Fifth—Jaxon Franken, 1,600, 5:28.58; Trent Miller, JV discus, 110-01; Cole Degen, discus, 10206. Sixth—JV 4x100 (Dylan Wood, Alex Movall, Isaac Kirchner, Cole Degen) :52.22; Andrew Brockman, JV shot put, 37-01.

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O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View competed at the Westwood Rebel Relays in Sloan Friday. O-A/BC-IG was the top team in the girls’ division with 125 points. Ridge View was fourth with 82 points. Nine teams were entered. On the boys’ side, O-A/BCIG tallied 115 points to place second behind Missouri Valley with 165 points. Ridge View placed sixth with 51 points. O-A/BC-IG Girls Calli Wareham was a double winner for the Falcon girls at Westwood. She was irst in the 400 hurdles (1:11.67) and the long jump (14-11). The Falcons also collected irst place points from Jordyn Fredericks, 100, :13.20 and the shuttle hurdle relay (Kirsten Dausel, Carrie Miller, Sarah Petersen, Summit Nielsen) 1:13.36. Other placings that resulted in team points were: Second—Ashley Lindner, 100 hurdles, :17.83; 4x100 (Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Cotton, Summit Nielsen, Jordyn Hedberg) :53.08; 4x100 ield event (Beth Rehse, Greysenne Hoe ling, Macy Nicholson, Ryder Cranston) 1:04.62; 4x200 (Jordyn Fredericks, Summit Nielsen, Calli Wareham, Sarah Cotton) 1:52.53; 4x400 (Calli Wareham, Jordyn Fredericks, Hannah Veit, Sarah Cotton) 4:23.98; Carrie Miller, high jump, 4-8; Ashley Lindner, long jump, 14-6.5. Third—Brooklyn Hoffman, 400 hurdles, 1:27.36; distance medley (Jordyn Hedberg, Ashley Lindner, Hannah Veit, Brooklyn Hoffman) 5:01.87; Kirsten Dausel, high jump, 4-6. Fourth—Alyssa Mason, 1,500, 5:43.80; Carrie Miller, 100 hurdles, :18.20; Beth Rehse, discus, 87-8. Fifth—4x800 (Cora Hansen, Ryder Cranston, Beth Rehse, Stephanie Rigby) 12:56.34. Sixth—Lexi Neville, 100, :14.58; Liz Zobel, 200, :31.86; Cora Hansen, 400, 1:12.12; JV 4x100 (Lexi Neville, Liz Zobel, Sierra Rohlk, Sarah Petersen) :56.93; Beth Rehse, shot put, 29-10; Macy Nicholson, discus, 81-1. Coach Bob Saunders noted the team title at Westwood was the girls third straight

championship in the last three meets. “Looks like we are peaking at the right time. Can’t wait until Thursday’s (May 11) state qualifying meet.” Boys Dylan Wunschel played a part in three Falcon victories at Westwood. The senior sprinter ran as part of the 4x400, distance medley and shuttle hurdle relays. Events taking the top spot were Quintin Cranston, 110 hurdles, :16.81; 4x400 (Isaac Endrulat, Devon Fritz, Philip Brooks, Dylan Wunschel) 3:33.01; distance medley (Dylan Wunschel, Philip Brooks, Devon Fritz, Isaac Endrulat) 3:46.92; shuttle hurdle (Dylan Wunschel, William Grote, Adam Grote, Quintin Cranston) 1:03.54. Other placings that resulted in team points were: Second—William Grote, 110 hurdles, :16.92; sprint medley (Chase Devitt, Eli Gebel, Ethan Mortensen, Grant Conover) 1:44.45; William Grote, high jump, 5-8; Tyler Anderson, discus, 113-0. Third—4x100 ield event (Tyler Anderson, Tevin Harms, Sam Devitt, Shawn Hopkins) :56.71; 4x200 (Chase Devitt, Austin Lindner, Adam Grote, Carson Godbersen) 1:41.00; Ryan Kolpin, high jump, 5-4; Tyler Anderson, shot put, 436.75. Fourth—4x100 (Eli Gebel, Quintin Cranston, Adam Grote, Carson Godbersen) :47.16; Carson Godbersen, long jump, 17-2. Fifth—Nick Sholty, 100, :12.62; Austin Lindner, 200, :25.16; Ethan Mortensen, 400, :56.09; Ethan Young, 800, 2:21.77; Nick Sholty, 400 hurdles, 1:04.57; 4x800 (Ethan Young, Evan Veltri, Devin Behrendsen, Dylan Hemer) 9:37.63; Ryder Meek, shot put, 41-2. Sixth—Dylan Hemer, 1,600, 5:26.23; Leighton Barnum, 3,200, 13:27.24; Eli Gebel, long jump, 16-9. Ridge View Girls Ridge View’s best placing in the girls’ division of the Rebel Relays came in the 4x200 where Kennedy Mason, Kinzey Dutler, Paige Todd and

Emerson Else placed second with a time of 1:52.10. Other placings that resulted in team points were: Third—Katlyn Wiese, 1,500, 5:42.15; Madeline Else, 100 hurdles, :18.15; 4x400 (Kennedy Mason, Paige Todd, Kinzey Dutler, Emerson Else) 4:24.19; sprint medley (Kara Richard, Beth Pickhinke, Emerson Else, Kinzey Dutler) 2:01.29; Paige Todd, long jump, 14-1; Kara Richard, shot put, 30-01; Kara Richard, discus, 89-0. Fourth—Renae Wiese, 200, :31.32; 4x100 (Kara Richard, Beth Pickhinke, Renae Wiese, Madeline Else) :56.16; distance medley (Beth Pickhinke, Renae Wiese, Madeline Else, Rachel Kenny) 5:02.09. Fifth—Beth Pickhinke, 100, :14.34; Rachel Kenny, 1,500, 5:57.36; 4x800 (Kara Richard, Beth Pickhinke, Emerson Else, Kinzey Dutler) 2:01.29. Boys Ezra Miller had a personal best throw of 45-2.5 to win the shot put throw at Westwood. His throw is also the best in Ridge View’s district this season. Miller had Ridge View’s only irst place showing at Westwood. Other placings that resulted in team points were: Second—Jacob Mitchell, 400, :54.28; 4x100 (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Tyler Wingert, Juan Nava) :46.01. Third—Lance Else, long jump, 17-8. Fourth—4x200 (Tyler Wingert, Dylan Wood, Jon Pickhinke, Juan Nava) 1:41.98; 4x800 (Jaxon Franken, Jon Pickhinke, Dylan Wood, Tyler Wingert) 9:36.41. Fifth—Austin Degen, 110 hurdles, :18.09; 4x400 (Jaxon Franken, Jon Pickhinke, Dylan Wood, Josh Frahm) 3:58.54. Sixth—Trent Miller, discus, 99-7. “It was a great night to run,” noted coach Dale Tokheim. “We were short handed because we added this meet after we lost two meets the previous week. We also had some kids who were sick so we had to adjust our relays again. “Our 4x400 did a nice job. Franken led off with a :55.9 and Pickhinke had a personal record with a :58.12.”

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 this Thursday, May 11. O-A/BC-IG O-A/BC-IG will travel to Mis-

Gunderson top female trap shooter Jessica Gunderson of Odebolt, and a member of the Iowa Central Community College Squad 2, was the top scoring female shooter at the Iowa State Collegiate Trap Championship for the second year in a row. Gunderson scored 192 out of 200. The championships were held at the Stockdale Gun Club, near Ackley May 1. Seventy-seven athletes from seven teams participated in the shoot. Iowa Central swept the top three squad places. The ive members of ICCC Squad 1 scored 964 out of 1,000, followed by ICCC Squad 4 with 936 and ICCC Squad 2 with 924.

souri 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.

Ridge View third at River Valley Ridge View shot a 179 to place third out of ive teams at a boys’ golf meet in Correctionville May 2. The inal team standings were O-A/BC-IG, 153; Westwood, 160; Ridge View, 179; River Valley, 191 and West Monona, 219.

Ridge View’s total came from Jared Vohs, 42; Brant Price, 43; Gus Leonard, 45 and Jack Mentzer, 49. Scores that didn’t count came from Colton Wunschel, 50 and Zach Wood, 54. O-A/BC-IG’s Ty Warnke was medallist with a 36.

Cash Wilcke selected for of the year team Raptor girls rookie University of Iowa redshirt last man in at the 2017 NCAA freshman Cash Wilcke of Bat- Championships, earning an atgolf at K-P tle Creek was recently named large berth at 197 pounds and The Ridge View girls participated in a golf meet in Kingsley May 2. The Raptors were one golfer short of playing as a team. Ridge View’s scores were Julie Wood, 53; Rayann Volkert, 64 and Tori McDanel, 68.

to the 2017 Amateur Wrestling News All-Rookie Team. Wilcke was named to the all-rookie second team at 197. Wilcke posted an overall record of 19-13 and a Big Ten mark of 5-3. He was the

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Boys’ and girls’ golf tournaments Boys’ and girls’ golf teams are gearing up for post-season tournament play. Boys Boys’ class 2A sectional golf tournaments will be played around the state this Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. O-A/BC-IG travels to the Carroll Country Club for its sectional. The top two sectional teams and the four lowest individual scores from the sectional meet qualify for the district meet in Orange City Friday, May 18. If the home team places irst or second at the sectional meet, the third place school will also advance. The top two district teams and the four lowest individual

scores from the district meet qualify for the state meet in Fort Dodge May 26-27. If the home team places irst or second at the district meet, the third place school will also advance to state. Ridge View travels to Newell for its sectional. The top two sectional teams and the four lowest individual scores from the sectional meet qualify for the district meet in Fort Dodge Friday, May 18. If the home team places irst or second at the sectional meet, the third place school will also advance. The top two district teams and the four lowest individual scores from the district meet qualify for the state meet in

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Marshalltown May 22-27. If the home team places irst or second at the district meet, the third place school will also advance to state. Girls Girls’ irst round regional meets are planned for Monday, May 15. O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View will play in a class 2A tournament in Mapleton. The top two round one teams along with the top four individual inishers in medalist play will advance to the regional inal meet in Moville Monday, May 22. The top two regional teams along with the top four individual inishers in medalist play will advance to the state meet May 30-31 in Granger.

The GK Storm Gymnastics team sent ive girls to Wisconsin Dells, Wis., April 21-23 to compete at the Xcel Regional meet against the best of the best from seven states. The states included: Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. The girls had to qualify for regionals by attaining certain scores throughout the meet season as well as getting a qualifying score at the State Xcel Meet. Josilynn Pritchard of Odebolt represented the bronze team. Her results were: vault 9.325 tying for seventh, bars 8.450, beam 9.40 tying for fourth, loor 9.425 receiving ifth and an all around score of 36.600 receiving sixth place.

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Regional gymnasts: The GK Storm Gymnastics team sent five girls to compete at the Xcel Regional meet April 2123 at the Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Gymnasts competing at the regionals were, from left: Ava McCarthy (bronze team, eighth place), Josilynn Pritchard (bronze team, sixth place), Irelyn Ahlers (gold team, second place), Allison Ehlers (bronze team, ninth place) and Kloie Lockwood (bronze team).

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Quiz bowl teams: The Ridge View Middle School quiz bowl teams competed in the East Sac County Quiz Bowl contest April 29 and placed third and fifth. Team members are, front from left: Aden DeLance, Jake Brinkman, Brecken Conover and Logan Blum. Back: Audrey Kalin, Alan Roecker, Ben Todd, Ian Shepherd, Caleb Christensen (advisor), Owen Brent and Logan Pickhinke. The teams also competed at Algona May 6.

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farmers to help increase monarch breeding habitat. Iowa is one of 10 states along the monarch’s core migration route and primary breeding range. USDA’s monarch project is focusing on plantings of milkweed and monarch nectaring forbs in wetlands and other marginal lands. “We aren’t asking Iowa farmers to take land out of crop production,” said State Biologist James Cronin, with NRCS in Des Moines. “We want rural landowners to consider odd areas or unproductive areas – big or small – that would make a difference to the population.” USDA is a partner in the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium, which includes conservation organizations, state agencies, companies and Iowa State University, who are working together to research options to establish and maintain monarch breeding habitat best suited for different types of land use scenarios in the state. For more information, visit the Iowa NRCS website at www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov.

Mid-Sioux golf tournament seeking teams, sponsors Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. will be hosting its 13th annual Golf Tournament on Friday, July 9, at The Ridge Golf Course in Sioux Center. The team fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, meal and prizes. Team check-in begins at 11 a.m., with the tournament beginning at noon. To register a team or become a sponsor, or if you would like to provide a donation, contact Melany Roling by calling 712786-2001. Proceeds from the fundraiser will secure future services to the low-income families of Sioux County.

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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. Chester “Chet” Hanson March 22, 1932 – April 27, 2017 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 Cemetery at Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements. He died April 27 at Good Samaritan Society in Holstein. Chester Allen Hanson was born March 22, 1932, in Cherokee to Gottfrid and Emelia (Erlandson) Hanson. He was baptized June 12, 1935, in Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Cherokee. He was raised on a farm northwest of Quimby. Chet graduated from Quimby High School in 1950. He then spent three years working as a farmhand for a neighbor. Chet married Zelda Louise Huck Oct. 3, 1954, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Quimby. The couple moved to Holstein, where he covered territory for Simonsen Industries, applying fertilizer and lime. They were blessed with three children: Michael, Kathleen and August (Auggie). Chet and Auggie would later work in Chet Hanson and Son Fertilizer and Ag Lime

business, along with his daughter, Kathy, doing the bookwork. He gained and kept customers by being honest. He was a volunteer ireman for the Holstein Fire Department for 29 years and was one of the irst to buy shares in the Holstein Town and Country Club. He enjoyed ishing, gol ing, bowling and spending time with his family. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Kathleen (Randall) Vollmar of Holstein, August (Joni) Hanson of Holstein and Connie Hanson (Bob) Butcher of Holstein; and his grandchildren: Eric (Christina) Hanson, Brittany Hanson, Leyna Hanson (Mike Schweitzberger), Gavin Hanson (Megan Schwanz), Emily Vollmar (James Doxtad), Donna (Lucas) Doxtad, Melanie (Jared) Noelting, Taylor Hanson (Heather Joslin) and Kristina Vollmar. Additional survivors include his great-grandchildren: Oliver and August Schweitzberger, Stella and Amelia Doxtad, Kate and Duke Doxtad and Harper and Evelyn Noelting; two sisters-in-law: Faith Hanson of Marcus and Betty Hanson of Ida Grove; many nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Hanson; his wife, Zelda; and two brothers, Donald Hanson and Gunnar Hanson. On-line condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

Donald G. Schmidtke Jan. 26, 1940 – April 28, 2017 ODEBOLT – Services for Donald G. Schmidtke, 77, of Odebolt were May 3, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. David W. Lyons of iciated, with burial in the Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. Military rites were by Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion in Odebolt. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements. He died April 28 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Donald “Don” Schmidtke, son of Paul and Anna (Krieger) Schmidtke, was born in Clark County, Wis., Jan. 26, 1940. He grew up on a farm in rural Granton, Wis., where he attended country school until enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps Feb. 13, 1957. On Sept. 20, 1958, Don married Doreen Luchterhand at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal, Wis. The couple welcomed a son, Chuck, while Don was stationed with the Marine Corps in California. On Feb. 13, 1960, Don was honorably discharged. The family returned to Loyal, Wis., where he was a licensed cheese maker. A cheese factory in Odebolt brought the family to Odebolt in 1962. Don and Doreen welcomed a daughter, Dawn. Don lugged beef at IBP and drove truck for local farmers before purchasing his own semi. For most of his

working years, he was a company trucker and hauled for Midwest Industries and Farmland Foods. He was a volunteer ireman for the Odebolt Fire Department. During the last years of his trucking career, Don became a local farmer. He enjoyed farming and his John Deere tractors. He retired from truck driving in 1995. Wanting to keep busy, Don started driving a local school bus, positively impacting the lives of the children he transported. He loved his collection of antique tractors and taking them on tractor drives. He also liked farming, hunting, ishing and a ride on his motorcycle on a Sunday afternoon. His time spent with his family was especially important, and he treasured his grandchildren and greatgrandchild. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 58 years Doreen Schmidtke of Odebolt; and his children: Chuck (Donna) Schmidtke of Lake View and Dawn Nelson (Dean Hudson) of Laurens. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Deena Hudson, Dallas Nelson and Jaci Nelson; a greatgrandson, Brayden Hudson; a brother, Larry (Karen) Schmidtke of Wisconsin; many nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Anna Schmidtke; two sisters: Alice Wehe and Carmen Elpert, and a brother, Alton Schmidtke. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

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Lamb weigh-in: Ida County Extension held a weigh-in for lambs and goats April 29 that will be exhibited at the Ida County Fair in July. A total of 104 lambs and 12 goats were weighed.

Cattle and calves on feed Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 670,000 head on April 1, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Cattle on Feed report. This was up 3 percent from March 1 and up 5 percent from April 1, 2016. Iowa feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head had 610,000 head on feed, up 2 percent from last month, but down 3 percent from last year. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in all Iowa feedlots totaled 1,280,000 head, up 2 percent from last month and up 1 percent from last year. Placements of cattle and calves in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during March totaled 116,000 head, an increase of 14 percent from last month and up 23 percent from last year. Feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head placed 70,000 head, up 19 percent

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PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF NORTHWEST AREA EDUCATION AGENCY AND PRAIRIE LAKES AREA EDUCATION AGENCY IN THE MATTER OF THE REORGANIZATION OF THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT DECISION After proper notice to the public and pursuant to the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 275, the Boards of Directors of Northwest Area Education Agency and Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency held a hearing concerning the proposed reorganization of the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District on April 19, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. The hearing was held in the Commons Area of the Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District High School, 900 John Montgomery Drive, Ida Grove, Iowa. A quorum of the Board of Directors of Northwest Area Education Agency and a quorum of the Board of Directors of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency were present. Terry Kenealy (shared Superintendent of the OdeboltArthur Community School District and Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District), Brad Lundell (Odebolt-Arthur Community School District Board Member), Stephanie Konradi (Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District Board President), Derrick Franck (Attorney for the Petitioners), and other interested citizens were also present. Acting as a Joint Board pursuant to Iowa Code Section 275.16, the Board of Directors of Northwest Area Education Agency and the Board of Directors of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency reaffirmed a joint plan for reorganization which included a finding that a merger of the Battle CreekIda Grove Community School District and the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District was a potentially appropriate reorganization of those two school districts. The Joint Board determined that the Petition for the Reorganization of the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District conforms to the joint plan for reorganization that had been previously approved and adopted by the Joint Board. At the hearing, the Joint Board received evidence and arguments concerning the reorganization of the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District into a new school district to be known as the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District. The Joint Board noted that there were a total of 8 objections filed (6 were filed under Form #1 and 2 were filed under Form #2), and all objectors present at the hearing were given the opportunity to provide evidence and argument. With regard to the objection filed by Mary Schroeder under Form 1, the Joint Board approved the objection filed and excluded from the territory of the proposed school district the following property: The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 86 North, Range 37, West of the 5th P.M., Sac County, Iowa. The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 86 North, Range 38, West of the 5th P.M., Sac County, Iowa. The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 86 North, Range 38, West of the 5th P.M., Sac County, Iowa. With regard to the objection filed by Donald Oxendale under Form 1 and pertaining to property lying in Section 4, Township 86 North, Range 37, West of the 5th P.M., Sac County, Iowa, Mr. Oxendale advised the Joint Board that he withdrew his objection. With regard to the objection filed by Donald Oxendale under Form 1 and pertaining to property lying in Section 6, Township 86 North, Range 37, West of the 5th P.M., Sac County, Iowa, the Joint Board denied the objection. With regard to the objection filed by Cordell and Barbara Knudsen under Form 1 and pertaining to property lying in Section 19, Township 86 North, Range 39, West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa, the Joint Board denied the objection. With regard to the objection filed by Robert and Dorothy Evans under Form 1, the Joint Board approved the objection filed in part and denied the objection in part. The Joint Board approved the objection only to the extent that it pertains to the following property which the Joint Board determined will be excluded from the territory of the proposed school district: The East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 86 North, Range 37, West of the 5th P.M., Sac County, Iowa. With regard to the objection filed by Tyson and Abby Veit under Form 1, the Joint Board approved the objection filed and excluded from the territory of the proposed school district the following property: The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 86 North, Range 37, West of the 5th P.M., Sac County, Iowa, except: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the SE¼ Section 5, Township 86 North, Range 37 West of the 5th P.M., Sac County, Iowa; thence West 356.99 feet, along the South line of said SE¼, to the point of beginning; thence continuing West 954.20 feet, along the South line of said SE¼, to the Southwest (SW) corner of the SE¼ of said SE¼; thence North 00º43’ West, 1315.55 feet, along the West line of the SE¼ of said SE¼, to the Northwest (NW) corner thereof; thence South 89º53’ East, 972.44 feet, along the North line of the SE¼ of said SE¼; thence South 00º04’41” West, 1313.47 feet to the point of beginning. The Joint Board denied the two objections filed under Form 2 and seeking a dismissal of the Petition (one filed by Darrell and Thelma Schroeder and one filed by Ann Hoefling).

The Joint Board then deliberated and made its decision as set out below. The Joint Board received documentary evidence and oral testimony from the petitioners and also considered information provided by the Administrator of Northwest Area Education Agency. There were no objections filed as to the affidavit referencing the number of registered voters. The Joint Board finds that the Petition for Reorganization was signed by the required number of eligible electors. The Joint Board reviewed the proposed method of selection of the initial board of directors, the proposed method of election of school directors, and the population information provided by the petitioners. Based upon the population information and the information provided by the petitioners at the hearing, the Joint Board approved the proposed method of selection and the method of election of school directors contained in paragraph 4 of the Petition. If the proposition of reorganization is passed, then the number of directors of the newly formed school district will be seven (7), with six (6) members being residents of six (6) single-member director districts and one member being elected at large, all voted on by electors of the entire school district, and the directors will initially be selected as follows: two (2) directors will be appointed by the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District Board of Directors, four (4) directors will be appointed by the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District Board of Directors, one (1) director will be appointed by the members of the initial board, or, in the absence of such appointment, by special election. This method of selection is in accordance with Iowa Code Section 275.41. Thereafter, board members shall be elected as provided by Iowa Code Section 275.12(2)(c). The Petitioners requested that the assets and liabilities of the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District be merged, and the Joint Board finds that a merger of the assets and liabilities of the two school districts is appropriate. Therefore, if the proposed reorganized district is approved by the voters, the assets and liabilities of the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District shall be merged. Based upon the evidence and testimony received and arguments presented by all interested parties, and having due regard for the welfare of adjoining districts, the Joint Board finds that it has jurisdiction over these proceedings, that there reside within the proposed district at least 300 persons of school age who were enrolled in public schools the previous school year, that neither of the districts have approved the issuance of general obligation bonds during the six-month period preceding the petition, that a petition describing identical or similar boundaries has not been voted on less than six months from the date the petition was filed, that the proposed method of election of school directors be approved, that the boundaries for the proposed school corporation be fixed in accordance with those boundaries set forth in the petition for reorganization as amended by the action of the Joint Board approving the objections set out above, that the amended boundaries for the proposed school corporation be those set forth in Exhibit “A” following, and that the petition for reorganization of the Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School Districts be sent to vote. The Petition for the Reorganization of the OdeboltArthur Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District filed with the Administrator of Northwest Area Education Agency on March 16, 2017, is hereby approved subject to the land objections approved by the action of the Joint Board. If the proposed reorganized district is approved by the voters, the name of the new school district shall be the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 275.12(6), the Board approves the request of the Petitioners that, at the election on the matter of the reorganization, the voters of both districts be permitted to vote on a revenue purpose statement as provided in Iowa Code Section 423F.3. The Joint Board directs the Administrator of Northwest Area Education Agency to publish this decision as required by law and to give written notice to the appropriate county commissioner of elections so that an election may be properly advertised and conducted as required by law. The Petition for the Reorganization of the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District is on file with the Administrator of Northwest Area Education Agency, 1520 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa 51106, and may be inspected by any interested party during regular business hours. Tom Bjorge, Acting President Board of Directors Northwest Area Education Agency April 19, 2017 Rick Morain, President Board of Directors Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency April 19, 2017 EXHIBIT “A” {Soldier Township} Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Five (5), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Five (5), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Five (5), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Fortyone (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Five (5), Township Eightyfive (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northwest Corner of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W ½ NW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Craw-

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ford County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the West HaIf of the Northwest Quarter (W ½ NW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the West half of the Northwest Quarter (W ½ NW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W ½ NW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the Fifth P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ NE ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the East half of the Southeast Quarter E ½ SE ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼) of Section Two (2), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W ½ NW ¼) of Section Two (2), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section One (1), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section One (1), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section One (1), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section One (1), Township Eighty-five (85) North, Range Fortyone (41), West of the 5th P.M., Crawford County, Iowa; {Grant Township} Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the West Half (W ½) of Section Thirtyone (31), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the west Half (W ½) of Section Thirty (30), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa, Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northwest Comer of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northwest Corner of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E ½ NE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E ½ NE ¼) of Section Twentyeight (28), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E ½ NE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter (S ½ SE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter (S ½ SE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ SW ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ SW ¼) of Section Twentyeight (28), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ SW ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Comer of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section

Twenty-seven (27), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N ½ SW ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eightysix (86), North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N ½ SW ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twentyfive (25), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S ½ NW ¼) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S ½ NW ¼) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northwest Corner of Section Twentyfive (25), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence east to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Eight-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; {Hayes Township} Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Eighteen (18), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Eighteen (18), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Eighteen (18), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ NE ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E ½ SE ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ NE ¼) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; then North to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W ½ SE ¼) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twentyfour (24), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Southwest Corner of Section Twentythree (23), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S ½ NW ¼) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW ¼

NE ¼) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirtynine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW ¼ NE ¼) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the South Half of the South Half (S ½ S ½) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the South HaIf of the South Half (S ½ S ½) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the South Half (S ½ S ½) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northeast Comer of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Fifteen (15),Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ SE ¼) of Section Ten (10), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ SE ¼) of Section Ten (10), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW ¼ SE ¼) of Section Ten (10), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W ½ NW ¼) of Section Nine (9), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M.,, Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Comer of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W ½ NW ¼) of Section Nine (9), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of Section Four (4), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S ½ NE ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S ½ NE ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Four (4), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; {Blaine Township} Thence East to the Southeast Corner of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Eightseven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ SW ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ SW ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eightyseven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine( 39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twentysix (26), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of Section Twentyseven (27), Township Eighty-seven (87) North; Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter ( NW ¼ NW ¼) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼ NW ¼) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirtynine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Eighty-

seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼) of Section Twentyseven (27), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirtynine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S ½ NW ¼) of Section Twenty-two (22), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S ½ NW ¼) of Section Twenty-two (22), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S ½ NW ¼) of Section Twenty-two (22), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirtynine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eightyseven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eight-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Ten (10), Township Eightyseven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Ten (10), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Ten (10), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, lowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Eightyseven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ SW ¼) of Section Three (3), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; {Silver Creek Township} Thence North to the Southwest Corner of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Eightyeight (88)North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; {Blaine Township} Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼ NW ¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Comer of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼ NW ¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Eightyseven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW ¼ NW ¼), of Section Eleven (11), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Comer of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ NE ¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the West HaIf of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ NE ¼) of Section Eleven (11), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼) of Section Two (2), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼) of Section Two (2), Township Eightyseven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Two (2), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW ¼ NE ¼) of Section Two (2), Township Eightyseven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW ¼ NE ¼) of Section Two (2), Township Eighty-seven (87) North; Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW ¼ NE ¼) of Section Two (2), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; {Silver Creek Township} Thence West to the Southeast Corner of the West Ten (10) Acres of the Southwest Quarter Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; thence North to the Northeast Corner of the West Ten (10) Acres of the Southwest Quarter Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), (continued on page 13 )

Ida County Courier (continued from page 12) Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ SW ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ SW ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirtynine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ E ½ SW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the West HaIf of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ E ½ SW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ SW ¼ NE ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ NW ¼ NE ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE ¼ NE ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (S ¼ NE ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Thirty-nine (39), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; {Logan Township} Thence North a distance of 200 rods from the South line of Section Thirteen (13), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West along a line parallel with the south section line of Section Thirteen (13) to a point where it intersects with the Maple River in Section Thirteen (13), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence Southerly following the boundary line of the Maple River to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida Coun-

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 ty, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ SW ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, lowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northeast Comer of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southeast Corner of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M. Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Southwest Corner of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Eighteight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the South Half (S½) of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half (S ½) of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the South Half (S ½) of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; {Maple Township} Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ NE ¼) of Section One (1), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ NE ¼) of Section One (1), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ NE ¼) of Section One (1), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; {Battle Township} Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Southeast Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S ½ NW ¼) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S ½ NW ¼) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S ½ NW ¼) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S ½ NE ¼) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S ½ NE ¼) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S ½ NE ¼) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter (S ½ N ½ SE ¼) of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter (S ½ N ½ SE ¼) of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Fortyone (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; {Rock Township} Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half (S ½) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the South Half (S ½) of Section Thirty-six (36),Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eightyeight (88) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; {Morgan Township} Thence South to the Southwest Comer of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter (E ½ NW ¼) of Section One (1), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Fortytwo (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Three (3),Township Eightyseven (87) North Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Three (3),Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West

of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of Section Ten (10), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, lowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of Section Fifteen (15), Township Eightyseven (87)North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M.; Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the North Half (N ½) of Section Twenty-one (21),Township Eightyseven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the North Half (N ½) of Section Twenty-one (21),Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, lowa; Thence East to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northwest Corner of the South Half (S ½) of Section Twentythree (23),Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Fortytwo (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter (N ½ NW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42); West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter (N ½ NW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eightyseven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eightyseven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Comer of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Eighty-seven (87) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; {Liston Township} Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section One (1),Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section One (1),Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N ½ SE ¼) of Section One (1), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N ½ SE ¼) of Section One (1), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N ½ NE ¼) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eight-six (86) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N ½ NE ¼) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N ½ NE ¼) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N ½ NE ¼) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Forty-two (42), West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa; {Garfield Township} Thence South to the Southwest Corner of Section Seven (7), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Seven (7), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N ½ NE ¼) of Section Eighteen (18), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter (N ½ NW ¼) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida county, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E ½ NE ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E ½ NE ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E ½ NE ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41); East of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter (S ½ SE ¼) of

Section Thirty-three (33), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter (S ½ SE ¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Eightysix (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South Half (S ½) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence South to the Southwest Comer of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Forty-one (41), West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa; Thence East to the point of beginning. IDA COUNTY Beginning at the Northeast Corner of the South One-Half of Section 24, Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the South OneHalf of said Section 24, Thence South to the Southwest Corner of said South OneHalf of said Section 24, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of Section 27, Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter (N ½ of NW ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S ½ of NE ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of Section Thirty-six (36), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ of W ½ of NE ¼), Section Thirty-six (36), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W ½ of W ½ of NE ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the West half of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (W½ of E ½ of SW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ of E ½ of SW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of Section Thirty-Six (36), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section Thirty-six (36), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N ½ of SW ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the West oneeighth (1/8) of the South One-Half (½) of the Southwest Quarter (W 1/8 of S ½ of SW ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the West One-eighth (1/8) of the South One-Half (½) of the Southwest Quarter ( S 1/8 of S ½ of SW ¼) of Section Thirty-five (35) Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW Fr. ¼ of NE ¼) of Section Two (2), Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Fractional Quarter (NW Fr. ¼) of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Two (2), Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section Two, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section Two, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of Southwest Quarter of Section Two, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section Two, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section Eleven, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section Eleven, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section Eleven, Blaine Township, Ida County, Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section Eleven, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section Eleven, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of Section Two, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of Section Four, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section Three, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section Three, Blaine Township, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section Ten, Blaine Township, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section Ten, Blaine Township, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of Section Ten, Blaine Township, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section Fifteen, Blaine Township, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section Fifteen, Blaine Township, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest ¼ of Section Fifteen, Blaine Township, Thence South along the East line of Section Sixteen and Twenty-one to a point where said line intersects the state highway number 175, Blaine Township, Thence easterly along said highway number 175 to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-one, Blaine Township, Thence South to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-two, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowan, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-one, Blaine Township, Thence South to the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-eight, Blaine Township, Thence east to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-eight, Blaine Township, Thence South to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section

Twenty-seven, Blaine Township, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-seven, Blaine Township, Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-seven, Thence West to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-seven, Blaine Township, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of said Section Twentyseven, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of said Section Twenty-seven, Thence South to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-six, Blaine Township, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-six, Blaine Township, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-six, Blaine Township, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-six, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-six, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of Section Thirty-four, Blaine Township, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section Thirty-four, Blaine Township, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Thirty-four, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of Section Thirty-three, Blaine Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section Four, Hayes Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section Four, Hayes Township, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section Four, Hayes Township, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of said Section Four, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section Nine, Hayes Township. Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter, Section Nine, Hayes Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section Ten, Hayes Township, Thence South to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Ten, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 10, Hayes Township, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of said Section Ten, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section Fifteen, Hayes Township, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the West Half of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Fifteen, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Fifteen, Thence South to the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section Fourteen, Hayes Township, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Fourteen, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of said Section Fourteen, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twenty-three, Hayes Township, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twenty-three, Hayes Township, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-three, Hayes Township, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of Section Twenty-two, Hayes Township, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of Section Twenty-six, Hayes Township, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-four, Hayes Township, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-four, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Twentyfour, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of Section Twenty-five, Hayes Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Twentyfive, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-five, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-five, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-five, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-five, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-five, Thence South to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Thirty-six, Hayes Township, Ida County, Iowa, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Thirty-six, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Thirty-six. CRAWFORD COUNTY Thence East to the Northwest Corner of Section Three, Stockholm Township, Crawford County, Iowa, Thence South to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Three, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Three, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Three, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Three, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section Ten, Stockholm Township, Crawford County, Iowa, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Ten, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of said Section Ten, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section Nine, Stockholm Township, Crawford County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section Sixteen, Stockholm Township, Crawford County, Iowa, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of Lot Two of the Subdivision of the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-one, Stockholm Township, Crawford County, Iowa, Thence Southerly along the Easterly Lot Line of said Lot Two to the Southeast Corner of said Lot Two lying on the northerly Lot Line of the Lot One of the Subdivision of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-one, Thence Easterly and Southerly along the northerly Lot line of said Lot One to the Southeast Corner of the said Lot One, Thence East to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-one, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of said Section Twenty-one, Thence East to the Southwest Corner of Section 24, Stockholm Township, Crawford County, Iowa, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of said Section Twenty-four, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of said Section Twenty-four, Thence North to the Northeast Corner of

Section One, Stockholm Township, Crawford County, Iowa. SAC COUNTY Thence East to the Southwest Corner of Section Thirty-two, Levey Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of said Section Thirty-Two, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of Southeast Quarter of Section Thirty, Levey Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence North to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 18, Levey Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter said Section 18, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 18, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 18, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 18, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 18, Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 18, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twelve, Levey Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twelve, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twelve, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of Section Seven, Levey Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Seven, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Seven, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Seven, Thence North to the Northeast Corner of said Section Seven, Thence east to the SW corner of the SW¼ SE¼ of Section 5, Levey Township, Thence east 954.20 feet, Thence north 1,313.47 feet to the north line of the SE¼ SE¼ of Section 5, Levey Township, Thence east to the NE corner of the SE¼ SE¼ of Section 5, Levey Township, Thence north to the NE corner of the SE¼ of Section 5, Levey Township, Thence east to the SW corner of the SE¼ NE¼ of Section 4, Levey Township, Thence north to the NW corner of the NE¼ NE¼ of Section 4, Levey Township, Thence east to the NE corner of Section 4, Levey Township, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of said Section 34, Thence East to the Northeast Corner of said Section 34, Thence North to the Southeast Corner of Section Twenty-two, Clinton Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-two, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-two, Thence West to the Northwest Corner of said Section Twenty-two, Thence North to the Southeast Corner of Section Four, Clinton Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of said Section Four, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Four, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter, Section Five, Clinton Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence North, to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Five, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Five. Thence North to the Northwest Corner of said Section Five, Thence West to the Northwest Corner of Section Six, Clinton Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence North to the Northeast Corner of Section Thirty-six, Cook Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-five, Cook Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-five, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-five, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the North Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twentysix, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the North Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-six, Thence North to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-six, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-six, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-six, Thence East to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-three, Cook Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-three, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-three, Thence North to the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-three, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of Section Twenty-two, Cook Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-two, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-two, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Twenty-two, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-one, Cook Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Twenty-one, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of Section Twenty, Cook Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the said Section Twenty, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twenty, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Twenty, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of said Section Twenty, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Twenty, Thence east to the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section Twenty, Thence North to the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Twenty, Thence West to the Northeast Corner of Section Nineteen, Cook Township, Sac County, Iowa, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Nineteen, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Nineteen, Thence South to the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the said Section Nineteen, Thence West to the Southwest Corner of said Section Nineteen, Thence North to the Northeast Corner of the South one-half of Section Twenty-four, Silver Creek Township, Ida County, Iowa, the place of beginning and as shown on plat of and territory on file in the office of the county superintendent of schools of Sac County, Iowa, at Sac City, Iowa.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Ida County Courier

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove

2016 WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR IDA GROVE WATER UTILITY PWS #4728067 This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The source of our water is groundwater. Our water quality testing shows the following results: CONTAMINANT

MCL - (MCLG) Type

Total Trihalomethanes (ppb) [TTHM] Lead (ppb)

Copper (ppm)

Compliance Value & (Range)

Date

Violation Yes/No

80 (N/A)

LRAA

12.00

08/17/16

AL=15 (0)

90th

0.00 (ND - 210) 1 sample(s) exceeded AL

2016

AL=1.3 (1.3)

90th

0.58 (ND - 0.67)

2016

0.8 (0.6 – 1.0)

12/31/2016

950 - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MRDL=4.0 Chlorine (ppm) RAA (MRDLG=4.0) 04 - WELLS #7 & 8, AT LOW RENT HOUSING Barium (ppm)

2 (2)

SGL

0.27

06/19/2012

Fluoride (ppm)

4 (4)

SGL

0.8 (0.57 – 0.8)

02/16/2016

Sodium (ppm)

N/A (N/A)

SGL

06/16/2015

10 (10)

SGL

5.6 (4.8 - 5.6)

06/20/2016

3 (3)

SGL

0.20

08/05/2015

Nitrate [as N] (ppm)

Atrazine (ppb)

Source By-products of drinking water chlorination Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives Water additive used to control microbes Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Erosion of natural deposits; Added to water during treatment process Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits Runoff from herbicide used on row crops

Note: Contaminants with dates indicate results from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations. DEFINITIONS •Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. •Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) -- The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. •ppb -- parts per billion. •ppm -- parts per million. •pCi/L – picocuries per liter •N/A – Not applicable •ND -- Not detected •RAA – Running Annual Average •Action Level (AL) – The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. •Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. •Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. •SGL – Single Sample Result •RTCR – Revised Total Coliform Rule GENERAL INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water posed a health risk. More information about contaminants or potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-4264791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/ AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. IDA GROVE WATER UTILITY is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask advice from your health care provider. SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION This water supply obtains its water from the sand and gravel of the Alluvial aquifer. The Alluvial aquifer was determined to be highly susceptible to contamination because the characteristics of the aquifer and overlying materials provide little protection from contamination at the land surface. The Alluvial wells will be highly susceptible to surface contaminants such as leaking underground storage tanks, contaminant spills, and excess fertilizer application. A detailed evaluation of your source water was completed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and is available from the Water Operator at 712-364-2428. CONTACT INFORMATION For questions regarding this information, please contact Lon Schluter at 712-364-2428 during the hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Decisions regarding the water system are made at the city council meetings held on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at 403 Third Street and are open to the public. Please note this report will not be mailed to individual customers; to obtain a copy, please stop at City Hall, 403 Third Street, Ida Grove, IA.

PUBLIC NOTICE 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

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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Ida County Board of Supervisors COUNTY NAME: Ida

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT COUNTY BUDGET

CO NO: 47

The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the current County budget as follows: Meeting Date: 05/22/2017

Meeting Time: 11:00 a.m.

Meeting Location: Supervisors Meeting Room

At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, the proposed amendment. An approved budget amendment is required in order to permit increases in any class of expenditures as last certified or last amended. County Telephone No.: 712-364-2626

For Fiscal Year Ending:

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

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

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

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

14 15 16 17

7,402,229

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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

29 30 31

1,181,627

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

6/30/2017 Proposed Current Amendment

Total Budget After Current Amendment

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

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

1,181,627

21,500 (21,500)

842,790 314,704 229,217 438,310 3,576,504 307,538 813,949 0 0 520,000 7,043,012

8,224,639

1,181,627 0 8,224,639

(822,410) 2,346,597

964,016 56,600 503,571 1,524,187

0 0

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

Explanation of changes: Public Safety-Budget Amendment Physical Health-Reduced Juvenile Justice

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Holstein Chamber Spotlight Stevenson Studios Roxanne Stevenson founded Stevenson Studios, LLC in 2005. We took our irst school district student portraits for the yearbook in September 2005. Back then, it was still done with ilm. I remember being so nervous for the photos to come back and in those days it took a few weeks. The outcome was great, of course, but I was eager to switch to digital the next year. I do a little bit of every type of photography in my business, but over the years I’ve come to ind my strengths and nowadays I really focus on volume photography. Volume photography refers, to exactly like it sounds, large groups of people. Stevenson Studies, LLC takes school portraits preschool through 11th grade in the fall for the school yearbook. These photos are the classic for parents to see how their child has changed year after year. We take up to 500 kids’ photos a day plus staff during September and October. In addition to serving our beloved Ridge View Raptors, we have really expanded outside the boundaries of my hometown, Holstein, to offer my services to school districts even 60 miles away. I really enjoy visiting all these schools and getting to know the staff and kids. These months are a very busy time. In the spring, some of the schools actually have a spring picture program where we come in and take more casual, fun portraits. Here I take the students’ photos in front of a green screen, where the background can be taken out, and parents can choose from a variety of backgrounds as the backdrop of their child’s portrait. These can have rustic backgrounds, gardens, even mountains. The poses are a bit more casual as well. These are a lot of fun and a great addition to the classic yearbook portrait taken in the fall. It’s amazing how much the students change just in that few

months’ time. Stevenson Studios also does portraits for sports teams for all kinds of sports, from little kids t-ball leagues through high school football. This year was a irst, I got to photograph our irst archery team. For these types of events, we take both an individual portrait of the player and a team photo. Parents can choose from an array of product offerings including memory mates, magnets, statuettes, buttons and many more to show their support of the their favorite athlete. We travel to many surrounding towns for this as well. Stevenson Studios, LLC has also done business or staff portraits for various businesses including Horn Memorial Hospital and Shopko. With these business portraits, we come in and take headshots of employees for use in the businesses’ own marketing and internal uses. Green screen can be used in this also, in order to place their images in their design for their advertisements. These type of photos are usually unique to each individual businesses’ needs. Large family portraits are

Bonjour (or hello). It is 4,398 miles from Galva to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. If your busy work schedule will not allow you to travel to Paris this summer, come make believe with us for a couple of hours on June 24. Chef Margo (Sievers) and The Cheferettes will host another educational seminar at The Meeting Place in Galva on Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. The theme for this year’s program is Paris. Participants will learn about French culture, art, fashion, history, literature, poetry, music, dance, poetry and enjoy lots of jokes and genuine humor during this two-hour interactive program. You might even learn how to speak French. The luncheon menu will consist of cold and hot beverages and an assortment of French appetizers, sandwiches, quiche, kabobs, crepes, desserts and more … so come hungry and be ready to eat. Chef Margo and The Cheferettes have done several different performances in Galva over the past ive years and this year will be extra special as they take participants on a journey to Paris. “We look forward to seeing you

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 Date of Public Hearing:

Monday, May 22, 2017

Time of Public Hearing:

5 p.m.

Location of Public Hearing:

$12

purpose of amending the current school budget by changing estimates of expenditures in the following areas by the following amounts: Area

From

Reasons

Instruction Total Support Services Noninstructional Programs Total Other Expenditures

1,202,479

2,243,096 Elem Addit. #2 Pyts from Bond Revenue

This change in estimates of expenditures will be financed from increased receipts and balances not budgeted or considered in the current budget. There will be no increase in taxes to be paid in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed amendment. A detailed statement of additional receipts other than taxes, balances on hand at the close of the preceding fiscal year, and proposed expenditures, both past and anticipated, will be available at the hearing.

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tives Doug Clough, Ryan Goodman and Cheryl Gosch were present to request support from the County for an Enhance Iowa Grant. It was the consensus of the Board to support the proposed project, contingent on available funds in the Ida County Foundation Fund. Approximately 15 individuals were present to discuss the Wind Tower Setbacks. Comments were received for and against the proposed petition. The Board assured the attendees that the Planning and Zoning Commission has the petition and is planning a meeting in the near future. Leonard moved to approve Laurie Jones as a member of the Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission for a term ending December 31, 2020. Schubert seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Leonard and seconded by Schubert to approve a Budget Amendment hearing date for 11:00 a.m. on May 22, 2017. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Drey moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a contract from Midwest Spray Team and Sales in the amount of $13,955 for Blaine and Hayes Township for brush spraying. Schubert seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved to approve Ivan Sa-

Sophomores: Brooklyn Albers, Kassandra Barker, Maggie Bendixen, Andrew Brockman, Matthew Brosamle, Evan Cockerham, Logan Cuthrell, Austin Degen, Emerson Else, Adorable Epps, Jill Galvin, Nicholas Gisch, Dakota Hankinson, Abigayle Hansen, Pasual Huerta, Lauren Johnson, Mercedes Juelfs, Ashley Kestel, Kennedy Mason, Katherine Mendoza, Beth Meyer, Ezra Miller, Brett Taylor, Jacob Tokheim, Karlo Weldon and Renae Wiese. Freshmen: Beth Bailey, Jade Coggins, Jacob Constancio, Logan Gross, Chance Hansen, Taya Hinkeldey, Breawna Hoffman, Veronica Kron, Arely Loera, Taylor Major, Sophia Mendoza, Alex Movall, Tate Phillilps, Connor Pickhinke, Sarah Stamp, Brayden Stowater, Rayann Volkert, Zachary Wood and Nathan Yockey.

dler at $10.50 per hour and Murel Miller at $10.05 per hour for Conservation seasonal mowing. Leonard seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Schubert to approve a bid from Hemer’s Plumbing and Heating for $8,781.00 for 2 Lennox mini split heat pumps, 18,000 BTU each, with the removal of the old unit. Drey seconded a motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a bid from Interstate Mechanical Corporation to replace a motor in heating/cooling unit located in the annex computer room in the amount of $950. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A claim in the amount of $336.29 was approved from Beneﬁts, Inc., from the Self-Funding Fund. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Lundell 4/Brad and Sarah Lundell. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2017, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock Auditor /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Chair

a.m. sharp, and doors open at 10:45 a.m. Contact local event coordinator Anne Johnson at (712) 282-4426 to make a reservation on or before June 16 since table seating is limited to the irst 30 people paid. Tickets are non-refundable.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District

SUMMARY OF THE MAY 5, 2017, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BATTLE CREEKIDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board held a special meeting on May 5, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. noon in the Superintendent’s Ofﬁce in Ida Grove, Iowa. The purpose of the meeting was to set the public hearing for the FY 16-17 Budget Amendment. Stephanie Konradi, Board President, called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. Those present were: Konradi, Ryan Goodman, Myra Meek, and Jeff Rasmussen. Tony Bennett, Danika Hinkeldey and Crystal Endrulat were absent. Also in attendance were Terry Kenealy, Superintendent, and Kathy Leonard, Business Manager. It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Goodman to approve the agenda as published and the motion carried 4-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Meek to set the public hearing and special meeting to amend the FY 16-17 budget as Monday, May 22, 5:00 p.m., in the Superintendent’s Ofﬁce in Ida Grove and direct the board secretary to publish notice in the newspaper. The motion carried 4-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Rasmussen to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned at 12:04 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary

The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing at the above-noted time and place for the

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The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. Minutes of the meeting held April 24, 2017, were read and approved. It was noted that the approved Kylee Dausel mowing bid of $16 was for the Battle Creek Shed. County Engineer Jeff Williams presented a West Central Rural Water Utility Permit for an underground bored road crossing located on Jasper Ave., Grant Section 34 and 35. Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion to authorize the Chair to sign said permit. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Engineer Williams also discussed the proposed Wind Tower TIF projects. Hoffman Agency Representatives Sheryl Goodenow and Grant Patera were present to offer optional IMWCA for volunteer coverage at $10 per volunteer. The Board requested clariﬁcation with regards to appointed Boards and Commissions and various Conservation volunteer activities and if the liability policy would cover these individuals. King Theatre Renovation Representa-

at the ‘To Paris With Love’ taste testing event in Galva on June 24,’” said Chef Margo. “If you can’t get on a plane to travel to Paris this year, our event will be the next best thing to being there, so dress up like a French tourist and be prepared to have a great time with fellow travelers.” The program will start at 11

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Sidney Johnson, Aimee Kell, Gus Leonard, Ryan McGuire, Hallie Mentzer, Jack Mentzer, Madelyn Mitchell, Ethan Otto, Jonathan Pickhinke, Randy Redding, Harlee Wagoner, Caden Wandrey and Colton Wunschel. Juniors: Jaeden Albers, Nelson Bernardes, Klint Blum, Colton Blum, Hailey Brenner, Katie Brinkman, Andres Carbajal, Kaitlyn Currie, Sierra Deck, Megan Drey, Cloe Droegmiller, Lance Else, Jaxon Franken, Paige Hill, Erin Johnson, Drew Knapp, Maranda Lange, Evan Leuschen, Jonathan Madsen, Kyra Martin, Brady Meyer, Jacob Mitchell, Trentin Moeller, Markus Muller, Esmeralda Najera, Arianna Parra, Elizabeth Pickhinke, Braleigh Schossow, Kyle Snyder, Eddie Vega, Julie Wood and Macy Wunschel.

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Ridge View High School has released it second trimester honor roll for the 2016-17 school year. 4.00 GPA Seniors: Amanda Bruns. Juniors: Alexa Phillips, Andrew Snyder, Paige Todd, Brittney Vincent and Olyvia Vondrak. Sophomores: Gracie Chance, Madeline Else, Rachel Kenny, Jacob Kliegl, Kara Richard and Anna Schmidt. Freshmen: McKenna Albers, Cassandra Allen, Hanna Blackmore, Russell Brummer, Jordan Grothe, Kyle Humlicek, Kate Kofmehl, Hannah Rosemeyer, Katlyn Wiese and Kenzee Wunschel. 3.99-3.00 GPA Seniors: Alex Bailey, Samantha Bailey, Taylor Beierman, Grace Boyle, Cole Degen, Jordan Draper, Evan Else, Autumn Fox, Madisen Grieme,

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Saturday—3 p.m. Movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk Sunday—2:30 p.m. Odebolt Faith Lutheran; 3 p.m. Social Monday—10 a.m. Farm memory; 2:30 p.m. Balloon lift; 3 p.m. Social Tuesday—10 a.m. Mega Sports Day; 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. Water fight outside; 3 p.m. Social

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OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The upcoming activity schedule for May 10 through 17 is below: 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 Thursday—9:30 a.m. Auxiliary; 10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Monthly birthday party; 3 p.m. Social Friday—10 a.m. Mother’s Day brunch; 2:30 p.m. Bingo; 3 p.m. Social

another service we offer. These are great if you’ve got a large group of people together, such as a family reunion or maybe you just have a large family (we do). These sessions allow you to capture everyone together. We try to keep it quick, ef icient and fun. Because of course the reason you’re together is to spend that time with each other. We capture the large group—along with various subgroups of people as well. The best part is, when we’re done, any member of the family will be able to order conveniently online from their home, where they may live, and the order can be shipped directly to them. No need to call everyone to coordinate a single order. Aunt May lives in Seattle. No problem. She can order from the gallery too. Holstein and Ida County have been a great place to start my business and continue to see it grow. We appreciate the support from our local schools, teams and businesses. Stevenson Studios got a great start here and is excited to have expanded so far and looking forward to continuing to grow.

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

United States Marshal Service

NOTICE OF U.S. MARSHAL’S SALE C-17-4001 Public notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a writ of execution (or Fieri Facias), dated April 20th, 2017, issued out of the United States District Court, for the Northern District of Iowa, on a judgment rendered in said Court, on the 11th day of April, 2017, in favor of the United States of America and against Brian Jay Mason, I have, on this 10th day of May, 2017, levied upon the following described real estate, situated in the County of Ida and State of Iowa, to wit: THE SOUTH 60 FEET OF THE NORTH HALF (N½) OF LOT FIVE(5), BLOCK TWENTYTWO(22), SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BATTLE CREEK, IDA COUNTY, IOWA. I will, accordingly, offer said real estate for sale, at public auction to the highest and best bidder, for cash or certiﬁed check, on the 14th day of June, 2017, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the front door of the Ida County Courthouse, Ida Grove, Iowa. Said sale shall be subject to any unpaid real property taxes or special assessments. Dated, this 21st day of April, 2017. Kathryn M. Hayden Plaintiff’s Attorney Assistant United States Attorney 600 4th Street, Suite 670 Sioux City, IA 51101 712-255-6011 KENNETH J. RUNDE, United States Marshal NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA

PUBLIC NOTICE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALD D. MILLER, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009293 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Gerald D. Miller, Deceased, who died on or about March 16, 2017: You are hereby notified that on May 1, 2017, the last will and testament of Gerald D. Miller, deceased, bearing date of April 16, 2010, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Cheri Lynn Wiese and Debra Kay Drey were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 2nd day of May, 2017. Cheri Lynn Wiese 201 E. 2nd St. P.O. Box 9 Galva, IA 51020 Debra Kay Drey 2038 220th St. Early, IA 50535 Executors of the Estate Steven T. Roth Attorney for the Executors Roth Law Office 608 Seneca St. P.O. Box 1126 Storm Lake, IA 50588 Date of second publication 17th day of May, 2017

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From the Ida County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Log Thursday, March 27 Of icers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops and one 911 wrong number. 5:54 a.m.: Accident resulting in property damage in the 5900 block of Highway 175 6:02 a.m.: Emergency transport 6:16 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 5800 block of 230th Street 8:25 a.m.: Request for traf ic control/escort in the 300 block of Second Street 8:47 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 5900 block of 290th Street 9:01 a.m.: Report of sick/ lulike symptoms in the 100 block of Kiel Street 2:42 p.m.: Accident resulting in property damage in the 700 block of Second Street 3:01 p.m.: Assault reported in the 900 block of Fifth Street 3:08 p.m.: Controlled burn at Highway 31/Story Avenue 3:13 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:49 p.m.: Emergency transport 5:08 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of 260th Street 5:58 p.m.: Emergency transport 7:52 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 100 block of First Street 8:30 p.m.: Emergency transport 9:56 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 400 block of Second Street 10:01 p.m.: Chest pain reported in the 600 block of Barnes Street 10:53 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 700 block of Second Street Friday, March 28 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops and one 911 wrong number. 3:38 a.m.: Unlocked a vehicle in the 100 block of King Street 4:01 a.m.: Assisted a motorist at Highway 20/Highway 59 5:47 a.m.: Accident resulting in property damage at 270th Street/German Avenue 8 a.m.: Request for traf ic control/escort in the 200 block of Altona Street 9:18 a.m.: Emergency transport 9:47 a.m.: Assisted an outside agency at the courthouse 9:59 a.m.: Sex offender registry at the courthouse 11:28 a.m.: Emergency transport 12:23 p.m.: Vandalism reported in the 1400 block of Union Avenue 12:28 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 12:59 p.m.: Civil dispute in the 5600 block of 100th Street 4:42 p.m.: Fraud/scam reported in the 800 block of Kiel Street 6:49 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Faith Avenue/Highway 20 6:53 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:22 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Lena Street Saturday, March 29 Of icers received 27 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops and one 911 transfer. 1:40 a.m.: High speed chase at 130th Street/Highway 59 4:33 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 700 block of Second Street 7:37 a.m.: Fraud/scam reported in the 1100 block of Valley View Drive 8:41 a.m.: Assisted another agency at 630th Street/T Avenue 10:30 a.m.: Report of sick/ lulike symptoms 11:19 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Washington Street 11:25 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Quimby Street 11:32 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street

11:35 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Stret 1:11 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:33 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 3:49 p.m.: Emergency transport 4:01 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Elm Street 4:05 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Willow Street 4:12 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Sixth Street 4:36 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of West Street 8:03 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 8:25 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Davenport Street 8:32 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Hanover Street 8:38 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 9:18 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Monona Street 9:42 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of First Street Sunday, March 30 Of icers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops. 7:15 a.m.: Report of sick/ lulike symptoms 8:40 a.m.: Road hazard reported in the 5600 block of Highway 20 11:02 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Monona Street 11:35 a.m.: Emergency transport 11:43 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Elm Street 12:14 p.m.: Fall/back injuries in the 700 block of King Street 1:45 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 3:43 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 3:44 p.m.: Road hazard reported at 180th Street/Market Avenue 4:07 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:34 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 5:42 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 5400 block of Highway 20 9:35 p.m.: Fall/back injuries in the 400 block of Iowa Street 11:22 p.m.: Road hazard reported at Market Avenue/Highway 20 Monday, May 1 Of icers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops and one abandoned 911 call. 3:18 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 5:51 a.m.: Road hazard reported at 330th Street/Quail Avenue 8:01 a.m.: Lost property reported 9:22 a.m.: Fraud/scam reported in the 1400 block of German Avenue 9:27 a.m.: Fall/back injuries in the 700 block of Fifth Street 10 a.m.: Request for traf ic control/escort in the 300 block of Second Street 10:55 a.m.: Request for traf ic control/escort in the 300 block of Fourth Avenue 11:01 a.m.: Report of theft/ shoplifting in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 12:06 p.m.: Health and safety check 4:32 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 5:22 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at 170th Street/German Avenue 5:43 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:04 p.m.: Report of an overdose 6:51 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:26 p.m.: Emergency transport 9:13 p.m.: Accident resulting

in property damage in the 5600 block of Hillside Way 10:52 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Kiel Street Tuesday, May 2 Of icers received 32 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops and one abandoned 911 call. 8:01 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 blcok of Highway 175 8:59 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:20 a.m.: Report of threats in the 100 block of Cleveland Street 10:10 a.m.: Suspended/revoked/no drivers license in the 700 block of Second Street 10:34 a.m.: Emergency transport 11:02 a.m.: Alarm test 11:36 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Cleveland Street 11:55 a.m.: Assisted a motorist at German Avenue/Highway 20 1:07 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Carriage Avenue/ Highway 20 3:37 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Second Street 5:07 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 200 block of Second Avenue 5:33 p.m.: Parking complaint/ issue at Kiel Street/South Street 6:23 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 1000 block of Fifth Street 7:04 p.m.: Controlled burn at 260th Street/Quail Avenue 7:12 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:33 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Quimby Street 7:36 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Taylor Street 8:02 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Valley View Drive 8:37 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Elm Street 10:29 p.m.: Chest/heart pain 10:32 p.m.: Accident with unknown injuries at Eagle Avenue/Highway 20 10:56 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Hughes Lane 11:49 p.m.: Report of open door/window in the 400 block of Second Street Wednesday, May 4 Of icers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops and one 911 transfer. 12:13 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 6:45 a.m.: Counterfeit reported in the 600 block of First Street 7:17 a.m.: Report of sick/ lulike symptoms 8:32 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 400 block of Seventh Street 9:44 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5700 block of Highway 175 10:07 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Elm Street 10:19 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Monona Street 10:58 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Highway 175 11:08 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Quimby Street 2:45 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Quimby Street 4:29 p.m.: Health and safety check 5:04 p.m.: Health and safety check 6:23 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:47 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Quimby Street 8:39 p.m.: Emergency transport 8:59 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 10:18 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Crawford Street 11:05 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Third Street/ Main Street

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Make a Wish donation: Students from Bishop Heelan Catholic School in Sioux City presented an $8,652 check to Make A Wish Iowa April 28. The students raised the funds in support for Heelanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Make A Wish child, Katelyn Larson, who had a heart transplant when she was four-months old. Katelyn and her mom, Wendy Larson of Odebolt, were on hand for the presentation.

Heelan students raise funds for Make A Wish Students from Bishop Heelan Catholic School in Sioux City presented an $8,652 check to Make A Wish Iowa April 28. The students opened the week praying for a former longtime teacher and closed the school week celebrating prayer and fund-raising support for Heelanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Make A Wish child, Katelyn Larson, who had a heart transplant when she was four-months old.

Katelynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom, Wendy Larson of Odebolt, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bishop Heelan students have a club called Miracle Makers, and they raise money for Make-A-Wish. They picked Katelyn to be their kid to sponsor this year. Many of the kids were in Andrea Bengfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s middle school class that sent her cards while she was in the hospital, waiting for her heart transplant, and Andrea

read the Caring Bridge posts to them and had them praying for her. It was a blessing to meet them and share the notes they gave her that we still have.â&#x20AC;? Andrea (Snyder) Bengford is a 1984 graduate of OdeboltArthur High School and lived in the Arthur area. The Larson family went to Hawaii last month to relax after a high stress time.

Check with diagnos c clinic to iden fy pests, problems It is now simpler for Iowans to submit insects and plants for identification and diseases for diagnosis. In an effort to streamline processes, the Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic has updated and simplified submission forms for receiving requests for diagnosis for plant problems and insect, plant or mushroom identification. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plant Nematode Sample Submission Formâ&#x20AC;? (PIDC 0032) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sample Submission Formâ&#x20AC;? (PIDC 0045) are now available through the

ISU Extension Store and through the clinic website. These two forms replace six forms that were previously available for submitting samples. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are the forms that must accompany any samples sent to the clinic,â&#x20AC;? said Laura Iles, director and Extension entomologist with the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They provide the information we need to diagnose the samples sent in by our clients, and we wanted to make sure they were as user-friendly as possible.â&#x20AC;?

Clients who are submitting samples to the clinic will also find a change in billing policy. Money no longer needs to be submitted with the sample; clients will be billed at the time of diagnosis. The Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic provides diagnosis of plant problems and the identification of insects and weeds from the field, garden and home. In operation for more than 50 years, the clinic helps Iowans diagnose and identify about 1,500 samples each year.

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O-A/BC-IG spring concert: The O-A/BC-IG High School music department presented its annual spring concert Thursday. Here, the concert band performs one of the four selections they presented. The concert also included the bass clef choir, treble clef choir and concert choir.

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: The family of Lois Sykes wishes to thank all the family & friends who offered support & comfort through prayers, kind words, cards, beautiful ďŹ&#x201A;owers or a phone call. A special thank you to Philip & Gloria Sykes for their support; it was greatly appreciated. Thank you to the staff of Willow Dale Wellness Village for the great care Mom received during her stay there. We also would like to thank Pastor Salcido & Pastor Wehmas for their visits & a nice service with comforting words, to Barb Kacmarynski for the lunch & the ladies of St. Paul Lutheran Church who served it. Thanks to Cindy Sholty for her wonderful ďŹ&#x201A;ower arrangements & to Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home & staff for their care & guidance. Dennis & Sandy Sykes & Family Karen & Tom Gorum & Family Diane & Corey Bremer & Family 19-1t/cra*

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THANK YOU: The family of Warren Lasher would like to thank all who sent cards, memorials, visits at the family home, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, food & condolences through phone & social media. Warren will be missed by many. Gail Lasher Lori & Bernie Rodarte Allan & Liz Schmidt & Family Carrie & Mark Rosener & Family 19-1t/cra

Livesto Live tock BULLS FOR SALE: Angus & Limousin bulls with weaning weights up to 908 lbs., Y wts. to 1,660 lbs. Complete performance, feed efďŹ ciency & EPD data. Excellent disposition. Great set of easy calving, carcass improving 2-yr.-olds & yrlngs. available. Fully guaranteed. We sell a lot of bulls & over 80% sell to repeat buyers every year. Leonard Limousin and Angus. Mark Leonard, Holstein, Iowa. 712-368-2611 or 712-830-9032. 19-5t/crags

NOTICE: Advance tickets at $14 are now on sale for the Battle Creek Alumni Banquet, to be held Monday, July 3, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church. Tickets may be purchased at First State Bank in Battle Creek & Ida Grove, or BC Bakery & CafĂŠ in Battle Creek, through 4 p.m. on Friday, June 30. 19-1t/cra NOTICE: Beat the heat of summer! Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling. 712-365-4740. 17-tfc/cra 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*

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FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Two-bedroom with refrigerator, stove, central air & trash. No mowing or snow shoveling required. Full basement. No pets, no smoke. Quiet neighborhood. Badger Creek Apartments. Ph. 712-364-2571. 19-1t/cra FOR RENT: Looking for space to rent? Party, meeting, celebration, birthday coming up soon? Call us at the Ida Grove Golf Club. We will make you feel right at home. Our castle is your castle! Call Mike or Jan at 712-364-2320. 19-tfc/cra

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HELP WANTED: Full-time & part-time construction laborers wanted. Experience in concrete & carpentry preferred but not required. To apply, call Shawn at 712-898-0976. 19-2t/cra

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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 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

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* HIRING: Evening custodian. Holstein HSElem. Building. 40 hours/week. EOE. Full beneďŹ ts. Start 6/1. 19-2t/cra

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HELP WANTED: The City of Ida Grove is seeking an energetic individual for a full-time City Clerk. 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. 19-2t/cra POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa is seeking a fulltime second shift Laboratory MLS/MLT. The candidate must meet CLIA requirements. Parttime receptionist needed at Horn Physicians Clinic in Ida Grove. Health insurance beneďŹ ts available for both positions. Apply by May 19 online at www. hornmemorialhospital.org. Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. EOE. 19-2t/cra

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Woodbury County Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Annual Bucket Calf Show The Woodbury County Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;likeâ&#x20AC;? the WCCA Bucket Calf Program on Facebook for news, due dates, upcoming events, questions and/or comments.

HELP WANTED Farm Equipment Technicians Needed Two Full Time Technicians needed at Vetter Equipment Company in Ida Grove. Experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Technical school training also a plus. In house and company training available with competitive wages and great benefits. Apply online at www.vetterequip.com or in person at the Ida Grove Store. EOE.

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UBI receives Best of Iowa Award Nine Iowa banks have received Best of Iowa Awards from the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA). The Best of Iowa Awards recognize excellence in community relations and bank marketing, including efforts to promote product marketing, customer service, branding and social media marketing. The awards were presented during the IBA’s Marketing Conference, held at the West Des Moines Marriott April 27. “Iowa banks are an important part of their local communities. In addition to providing financial resources to help Iowa consumers, farmers and businesses reach their goals, Iowa banks also support their communities through a variety of community programs - giving more than $42.6 million and volunteering more than 750,000 hours to community programs each year,” said Lori Ristau, vice president of marketing and communications at the Iowa Bankers Association. “These awards recognize the efforts of the bank marketing teams that make such programs possible.” A panel of judges from the Indiana Bankers Association selected the award winners based on their objectives, strategy, execution and results. The following banks received awards in the following categories: Brand campaigns: United Bank of Iowa of Ida Grove (assets more than $1 billion) and Peoples Bank of Rock Valley (assets less than $1 billion). Community relations campaigns: Wells Fargo Bank of Des Moines (assets more than $1 billion) and Midwest Heritage of West Des Moines (assets less than $1 billion). Both the winners of the community relations category will also receive a

$1,000 donation each from the IBA on their behalf to a charity of their choice. Product marketing campaigns: Bankers Trust of Des Moines (assets more than $1 billion) and Farmers Savings Bank of Colesburg (assets less than $1 billion). Service campaigns: Community Bank and Trust of Muscatine. Social media campaigns: First National Bank of Creston. United Bank of Iowa of Ida Grove and First National Bank of Creston both re-

ceived best of show awards, for being the highest scoring entry among all entries in their asset categories. The newcomer award went to Farmers Savings Bank of Colesburg in the product marketing campaign category, for the highest scoring entry among all of the first-time entrants in the awards program. The people’s choice award was awarded to Northwest Bank of Spencer for the campaign, “It’s Free Mobile Deposit” campaign receiving the most votes from other member Iowa banks.

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Fifth honor choir: Several BC-IG fifth grade students participated in the Northwest Iowa Choral Directors’ Association Honor Choir Festival at MOC-FV on April 18 in Orange City. From left: Ethan Frank, music teacher Renee Fritz, Silvia Buns, Karlye Lund, Sienna Becker, Isaac Neubauer, Weston Nicholason (kneeling), Aubrey Pirigyi and Sophia Van Houten.

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Prom queen and king: Ridge View High School crowned its prom queen and king April 29 during prom festivities. This year’s queen and king are Amanda Bruns and Jon Pickhinke.

Social Security by Brian DeMoss Social Security District manager Spencer/Storm Lake What you can teach your grandchild about Social Security? One of the greatest gifts you can give a grandchild is the gift of financial literacy. Helping them save money early in life and showing them how to make wise spending decisions goes a long way toward a bright financial future. As they get older, they may want to save for special purchases or their college education. You can encourage them when they get their first job to begin saving for the future, including their retirement. When you celebrate their graduation from high school, you can also remind them to set up a “my Social Security” account. They need to be age 18 or older, have a U. S. mailing address and a valid email address and have a Social Security number. And, while their retirement is many years away, you can explain the importance of reviewing their earnings record each year, since Social Security uses the record of earnings to compute their future ben-

efits. As they start their first major job and begin saving, they’ll be able to monitor the growth of the estimates of benefits available to them. You can access “my Social Security” at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. You can share your knowledge about Social Security with your young savers by explaining how the program works and how it has worked for you. About 96 percent of all Americans are covered by Social Security. Social Security is financed through workers’ contributions, which are matched by their employers. We use the contributions to pay current benefits. Any unused money goes into a trust fund. Nearly all working people pay Social Security taxes, and about 61 million people receive monthly Social Security benefits. About 42 million of those beneficiaries are retirees and their families. Encourage them to watch our Social Security 101 video at www.socialsecurity.gov/ multimedia/webinars/social_security_101.html. Social Security replaces about 40 percent of an average worker’s income, but financial planners suggest that most retirees need about 70

percent to live comfortably in retirement. Americans need more than Social Security to achieve that comfortable retirement. They need private pensions, savings and investments. That means starting to save early and monitoring your Social Security record for accuracy. You can share lessons from your own life about saving and planning for retirement. Remember, the best place anyone of any age can visit for quick, easy information about Social Security is www.socialsecurity. gov. Your personal stories about how you prepared for retirement and what role Social Security plays can help them see what is needed for a secure financial future. Give them the gift of financial literacy today.

Risky business - - knowing when behaviors and habits can be unhealthy. When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, sometimes it’s a lot to handle. It’s important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and wellbeing, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. Yet, people experience symptoms of mental illness differently–and some engage in potentially dangerous or risky behaviors to avoid or cover up symptoms of a potential mental health problem. That is why this year’s theme for May is Mental Health Month—Risky Business—is a call to educate ourselves and other about habits and behaviors that increase the risk of developing or exacerbating mental illnesses or could be signs of mental health problems themselves. Activities like compulsive sex, recreational drug use, obsessive Internet use, excessive spending or disordered

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duce the burden of mental illness by identifying symptoms and warning signs early—and provide effective treatment.” Plains Area Mental Health Center (PAMHC) provides professional, con idential, outpatient mental health services, which are designed to assist individuals of all ages who are experiencing problems, such as depression, grief and loss, dif iculty in work/school/ social/peer relationships, abuse, anxiety, fear, marital or family relationships, mood swings, stress, ADHD and more. The staff is trained in EMDR, PCIT, DBT and other evidenced-based techniques. Plains Area offers same day access to therapy, psychiatric, counseling/ psychotherapy, emergency, integrated health, and community outreach services. Free, online screenings are available on their website. It is more important than ever to know that behavioral/mental health is essential to your health. Prevention works. Treatment is effective. And, people recover.

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Prom royalty: The Ridge View High School prom king and queen were crowned during the junior-senior prom April 29. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s queen and king were, front from left: Amanda Bruns and Jon Pickhinke. Other prom royalty were, back from left: Katrina Van Norman, Jordan Draper, Aimee Kell, Colton Wunschel, Tyler Wingert and Caleb Anway.

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Soil & Water Conservation District board: April 30-May 7 was Ida County Soil and Water Conservation Week. Ida County Soil and Water Conservation District board members are, front from left: Roger Bumann, chairperson, Grant Township; Jolene Riessen, vice chair, Silver Creek Township and Marty Boyle, treasurer, Griggs Township. Back: Lorne Miller, district conservationist; Barb Knudsen, secretary; Joyce Johnson, assistant commissioner and co-treasurer, and Wally Johnson, Douglas Township.

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Sixth grade band: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School sixth grade band performed two selections during the spring concert and art show May 2. The band played â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shineâ&#x20AC;?and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antiquitus,â&#x20AC;?under the direction of Neil Anders. Other groups performing were the swing choir, jazz band, sixth grade choir, seventh/eighth grade choir and seventh/ eighth grade band. Linda Johnson directed the choirs and Anders directed the bands.

Cover crop: The Ida County Soil and Water Conservation District board celebrated Soil and Water Conservation Week April 30-May 7. Pictured is an example of a cover crop.

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Sixth grade choir: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove sixth grade choir, under the direction of Linda Johnson, sang â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yakety Yak,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Picture A Playgroundâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seize The Dayâ&#x20AC;? during the spring concert and art show May 2. Other groups performing were the swing choir, jazz band, seventh/eighth grade choir, sixth grade band and seventh/eighth grade band. Linda Johnson directed the choirs and Neil Anders directed the bands.

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The Ida County Soil and Water Conservation District board celebrated Soil and Water Conservation Week April 30-May 7. Cover crops are planted mainly to manage soil erosion, soil fertility, soil quality water, weeds, pests, diseases, biodiversity and wildlife in an agroecosystem. Cover crop basics are as follows: 1). Allow cover crops to be established as long as possible in the spring. The benefits of doing so include: reduces soil erosion, helps suppress weeds, improves soil health and scavenges and stores nitrogen. 2). Termination can involve herbicides and/or tillage or by cutting off. Livestock producers find that

cutting and baling or chopping is very beneficial for them. 3). Herbicides work best when cover crop is good and green and both day and night temperatures have warmed up. Always read and follow label instructions and check with your agronomist/chemical rep, for herbicide carryover information. 4). Tillage is effective but takes away from the soil erosion and weed suppression benefits. Make sure root balls are buried to ensure that the planter runs correctly. 5). Check with your crop insurance for termination requirements. 6). Soybeans planted into cover crops is easier, be-

cause of the later planting date and possibly less impact on yield loss. 7). When planting corn, terminate at/or 10-14 days before planting. Applying part of your spring-planned nitrogen at planting is a good idea. Check planter depth and make sure trench is closing around seed. 8). Start planning now for this fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cover crop. Aerial seeding is best late August into early September. Cover crops work great on corn ground chopped for silage. The earlier you can seed, and get it growing, the greater the benefits. 9). Contact your local soil and water district and NRCS for additional cover crop information and for cost share options.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Estate of Marjorie Larsen, court of icer deed to Linda and Dennis Walker, the south 75 feet of Lot 4, Block 10, Schmidt’s Third Addition, Holstein. Daylce, L.L.C., warranty deed to Kyle and Mindi Maruska, Lot 1 and the east 18 feet of Lot 2, Block 14, Village of Ida, Ida Grove. Ladean and MaryAnn Bechen, warranty deed to Ladean and MaryAnn Bechen, E 1/2 SW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 SW 1/4, Section 36, T-86-N, R40-W, with exception, Ida County and Lot 8, Twin Pines Addition, with exception, Ida Grove. Deloris Stidham, warranty deed to Gary German, Larry German and Tina Chambers, Lot 2, Block 2, Carney’s Second Addition, Ida Grove. Gloria M. Schmidt trust, trustee warranty deed to Kevin Conover and Kim Conover, the west 75 feet of Lot 12, Block 15, Second Addition, Holstein. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is

from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Ashaley Basey, Ida Grove; Lionel Mavinga, Waterloo; Patrick O’Brien, St. Paul, Minn.; Mark Finken, Manning; Andrew Waszil, Canonsburg, Pa.; Ryan Baker, Ida Grove; Judith Winterhof, Holstein; Jose Osoria-Mendez, Ida Grove. Other Kevin Nulle, Ida Grove, unlawful passing of a school bus. Craig Todd, Washta, seat belt. Anthony Hoyle, Schaller, dark windows. Tina Wiltse, Ida Grove, dark windows. Tina Wiltse, Ida Grove, no valid driver’s license. Jeremy Lawson, Ida Grove, seat belt. Donald Payne, Hornick, seat belt. Criminal Amanda Gloede, Mapleton, driving while barred, deferred judgment, $625 civil

penalty, one-year probation. Amanda Palmer, Ida Grove, telephone dissemination of obscene material to a minor, two years prison, sex offender program, $250 civil penalty, $625 fine suspended. Cheyenne Matheny, Sioux City, violation of a no contact order, seven days in jail, $65 fine suspended. David Stieneke, Quimby, contempt—resist order of court, two days in jail, $65 fine suspended. Daniel Powell Jr., Otho, possession of drug paraphernalia, $100. Wesley Euchner, Ida Grove, possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, deferred judgment, $315 civil penalty, one year unsupervised probation. Judgments and Liens Against Gwen StenoienBrown, in favor of Iowa Medicaid Enterprise. Against Joseph Homer, in favor of Kelsey Allen. Against Joseph Homer, in favor of Sioux City Child Support Recovery Unit. Against Christina Nehman, in favor of Atlantic Credit and Finance.

Deputies make warrant arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on ive arrests made during the past week. On April 26, Shane Joseph Schimmer, 43, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding overdue 30-day mittimus from Buena Vista County. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Buena Vista County Sheriff. On April 27, Bruce Edwin Farrow, 57, of Charter Oak 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 transported to the Ida County jail where he

is currently being held on a $1,000 bond. On April 27, Norman Clay Little, 23, of League City, Texas was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Buena Vista County for theft in the ifth degree. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Of ice. On April 28, Kimberly Ann Rendon, 37, of Ida Grove was charged with theft in the ifth degree following an investigation into an incident that occurred in Ida Grove. She was released pending a court appearance. On April 29, Daniel Lerenzle Powell Jr., 23, of Otho was ar-

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rested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original conviction against him was for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held until May 2. He was released after posting $500 bond.

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The Odebolt Fire Department responded to a ire alarm May 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Odebolt-Arthur Elementary/O-A/ BC-IG Middle School. The department spent 30 minutes at the school.

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Appreciation: The City of Ida Grove presented services watches to Lon Schluter, left, and Mark Nielsen, right, in recognition of their service to city. Presenting the watches is Mayor Devlun Whiteing. Schluter and Nielsen have both worked for the city for more than 30 years. Nielsen plans to retire in the near future.

New names to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced he has more money to return to Iowans. More than two million people are owned more than $308 million. The spring publication of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is scheduled to begin soon. “In upcoming weeks, the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt’s spring publication will be released and includes thousands of new names that have been received in the last year,” Fitzgerald said. Individuals do not have to wait for publication to see if they have unclaimed property. “You can start your search today by visiting our website, GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov. I encourage everyone to take a few min-

utes and search for their name.” The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt program has returned more than $225 million in unclaimed property to more than 519,000 people since Fitzgerald created it in 1983. Unclaimed property refers to money and other assets held by financial institutions or companies that have lost contact with the property’s owner for a specific period of time. State law requires these institutions and companies to annually report unclaimed property to the state treasurer’s office. The assets are then held until the owner or heir of the property is found. Common forms of unclaimed

property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, life insurance policies, utility security deposits and safe deposit box contents. Visit the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt at GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to begin your search. Like Great Iowa Treasure Hunt on Facebook and follow the program on Twitter (@GreatIATreasure).

The reported The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on one property crime reported during the past week. On April 27, Allen Schmidt of Ida Grove reported the theft of tools valued at $20.

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