Courier 0614 0

Knop’s grand slam

King Theatre Board sponsors grill-out

highlights Falcons’ softball 3-3 week

Pg. 6

Pg. 8

Ida County’s Official Newspaper

Courier Ida County

Vol. 42, No. 24 Ida Grove, Iowa

w ww.idacountycourier.com

Wednesday,, June 14, 2017 Wednesday

IG council considers News GLIMPSE fireworks ordinance ❚ by MIKE THORNHILL

Father Ball celebrates 40 yrs. of priesthood Page 3

Bill Blagg magic coming to Holstein Page 16

Upcoming Events Picnic in the Park Every Wednesday June 14-August 16 6:30 pm City Park Shelter Ida Grove

Kinderfest June 15-17 Holstein

Ida Grove Library Fund-raiser Friday, June 16 11 am-1 pm Food Pride parking lot Ida Grove

Odebolt Creek Days June 17-18 Odebolt

Open House & BBQ Sunday, June 18 • 4-7 pm Arthur Fire Sta on

Bridging the Gap Fes val Saturday, June 24 1-10 pm Prairie Pedlar Gardens Odebolt

3-Day Forecast Wed 6/14

90° | 62° Partly Cloudy

Thurs 6/15

92° | 64°

Ida Grove City Attorney Pete Goldsmith presented the Ida Grove City Council with a draft of a proposed ireworks ordinance June 5.

During the 2017 session of the Iowa Legislature, Iowans were given the right to set off ireworks; however, the law includes an opt-out clause that allows cities to prohibit the use of ireworks, but not their sale.

The new law allows ireworks’ retailers with a permanent building to sell their product from June 1 through July 8 and from Dec. 10 to Jan. 3. Retailers in a temporary building or tent can sell from June 13 to July 8.

Citizens can shoot ireworks from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. during selling season, with extended hours for July 4, New Year’s Eve and several other weekend dates. The ireworks would only be allowed on private property. Fireworks will not be allowed in public areas, such as parks. The law includes consumer ireworks of all kinds, including repeaters, shells, fountains and irecrackers.

Goldsmith explained ireworks are categorized into four categories: irst class, second class, novelty and display.

Display ireworks are the large ireworks usually associated with shows. Display ireworks are not allowed in Iowa unless a city grants a permit.

Novelty items include snakes, sparklers, etc., and class two items include irecrackers, roman candles, etc. First class items include aerial shell kits and reloadable spinners, chas-

ers, helicopters, mine and shell devices, missile-type rockets and multiple tube devices.

The proposed Ida Grove ordinance would ban class one items, but allow class two and novelty items. The city may issue a permit for a irst class consumer ireworks display for various groups when a competent operator will handle the display.

In discussing the ireworks ordinance, council members expressed concerns about the time frame (June 1 through July 8 and Dec. 10 through Jan. 3) and hours of shooting (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.). The council is concerned about noise associated with ireworks later in the evening, especially during non-holiday times.

Goldsmith noted city noise ordinances would still apply.

Residents can still call the sheriff’s department if they believe the noise from ireworks is excessive.

Goldsmith added the irst year of the ordinance would be “a work in progress,” and the council could make changes in the ordinance in August.

The council took no action on the ordinance. Councilman Doug Clough suggested the matter be taken up by a council subcommittee for further review, with a recommendation made at the council’s June 19 meeting.

The council reviewed a report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the condition of the Moorehead Avenue bridge.

While there are issues with the bridge, its overall rating still (continued on page 3)

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Walk on the Wild Side: The Ida County Conservation Foundation’s annual Walk on the Wild Side event was held at Moorehead Park June 3. The event included canoeing, mountain man reenactors, tours of Stagecoach Inn and the Learning Farms Conservation Station.

Fishing was one of the more popular events for children and adults. The fishing was part of free fishing weekend in Iowa sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Public meeting addresses wind turbine concerns ❚ by MIKE THORNHILL

A public information meeting about wind energy was held at the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts in Holstein Thursday. The meeting, sponsored by the Citizens for Ida County, covered wind energy issues that may impact residents of Ida County.

Cary Conover of Holstein, who served as moderator for the meeting, opened the gathering of approximately 150

Clear

people by stating the purpose of the meeting was to “gain a clear view of a pressing issue in Ida County.” To view the en-

tire meeting, go to You Tube and enter wind turbines and Holstein.

The two main speakers were Kristine Tidgren, assistant director and attorney for Iowa State’s Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, and David Domina, attorney with Domina Law Group, Omaha, Neb. Tidgren spoke on wind energy agreements, while Domina addressed nuisance business activity and how zoning (continued on page 2)

127th Kinderfest kicks off Friday

Fri 6/16

92° | 66° Partly Cloudy

Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ GoingsOnInTheGrove

Follow us on Twi er @IdaCoCourier

$

1.00 Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier

Farmers’ Market: The Holstein Farmers’ Market opened downtown for the season June 8.

The Farmers’ Market will run every Tuesday from 4–7 p.m. through October.

Now is the Time to Schedule your

Air Conditioner

CLEAN & CHECK CALL US TODAY! Sponsored by Johnson Propane

EVERYONE WELCOME!

PLEASE JOIN US!

Johnson

Propane p H Heating and Cooling Inc.

712-365-4740 or 888-365-1241 712-365-4

Holstein’s 127th Kinderfest celebration is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 15-17. This year’s theme is “Bringin’ the Farm to Town.”

Thursday, June 15: The Holstein Heritage Foundation will have the country school museum open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Activities at the State Theatre are free and include: burgers and chips at 6 p.m. provided by the Ida County Cattlemen’s Association and at 7 p.m. Nickoledeon’s movie “Barnyard.”

Friday’s activity is karaoke at 9 p.m. at Backdraft Bar and Grill.

Saturday’s activities begin at 9 a.m. with a 5K run/walk at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center and at 9

a.m. cornhole tournament at city park.

The annual parade starts in the Holstein Super Market parking lot at noon. Registration will be in the parking lot prior to the parade. Free wristband for in latable’s to all kids who participate in the parade.

Events in the park include: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kiwanis lunch (hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, chips and drink) and Relay For Life cupcakes; noon Backdraft barbecue; 12:30 p.m. German Band, 1 p.m. cakewalk and pedal pull ( ire department raf le to follow pedal pull) and 2 p.m. cow pie bingo.

All day events in the park are in latables, water games, (continued on page 3)

Battle Creek Family Fun! • Battle Creek Fire Dept.

• Euchre Tournament Street Dance • Inflatables for Kids • Alumni Banquet • Frog Jumping Contest Craft Fair & Bake Sale • St. John’s Supper • Lions Club Lunch Fund-raiser Battle Creek Fire Dept. Fireworks at Dusk - July 4 Sponsored by Johnson Propane

PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page more about —

. . . wind turbine concerns (continued from front page) can prevent problems.

Tidgren stated, in her opening, that she was there to present objective information to local property owners who may be thinking of entering into a contract with a wind energy developer. She added she was not there to sway people’s opinions one way or the other.

Tidgren said the most important thing in dealing with any contract is to “make certain you know what you are signing.” She noted the Iowa Utility Board has limited regulation when it comes to wind energy development, and the regulation of wind turbines has pretty much been left to the counties to decide.

“Developers write contracts in their favor, but that does not mean you have to sign,” said Tidgren. “Contracts can be negotiated with the help of legal counsel that will be more favorable to you. It is very important that you understand the language of the contract.”

Tidgren noted landowners sign away “a lot of rights” when wind developers come on their property. She made note of several things to be aware of, including compensation for crop damage, payment options (lump sum or monthly payments) and the tax consequences of those options, how many turbines will be built and where they will be located (landowner has the right to say a certain site is not okay).

Also, the contract should provide information of what may happen in the future, if the developer decides to tear down a wind turbine and replace it with a new design; the contract may give the developer the right to add electric transmission lines, both above and below ground; if a new turbine is constructed will a new road be built and what are

the ingress and egress rights (landowner should have the right to drive on roads entering the turbine site)?

Tidgren said landowners should understand how the development of wind turbines might impact their farming practices. Does the contract protect agricultural activities, such as soil compaction, protect and or replace topsoil, drainage tile repair, does the turbine interfere with GPS navigation, does it prevent aerial spraying, impact on livestock and damage to fences and gates. Landowners should also check with the appropriate government agencies to determine if wind turbines are in accordance with government programs.

Before a contract is signed, she noted the need to determine liability issues, such as if a landowner would run into the turbine with a grain truck or combine, is the landowner responsible for those damages? Who is liable if an energy company employee is injured on the landowner’s property or if a blade falls off a turbine and injures the landowner, a family member or landowner employee?

Tidgren said the developer should take care of premise liability, but that does not release the landowner from an act of negligence on their part.

“Be sure the developer ends up in court and not you,” said Tidgren.

Another issue to consider is who pays for the increase in property taxes if the wind turbines increase the value of the property? If the property has a mortgage, be sure your bank knows about the wind turbine. What happens if the developer or energy company goes bankrupt?

Other things to address in a contract are, are hunters al-

lowed on property where a turbine is located; be sure you can still do with the land what you have always been doing; how a wind turbine contract may affect the sale of the property in the future and the effect it may have on heirs.

Tidgren noted, if a wind turbine is removed and not replaced, most contracts only call for the developer to remove the base of the turbine tower to a depth of four feet below ground.

Tidgren noted, “When you sign that contract, you are pretty much stuck with it for the duration of the contract.

Know when and if you can get out of the contract. If there is a breach of contract, can you get out of the contract? Once you are in, there are no easy ways out.

“If you have issues with the contract during the contract period, you have to have the name and telephone number of a person you can call. Don’t settle for an address to write to. Good communication is essential when it comes to settling contract issues.

“A wind turbine can be a positive thing for a landowner. It is important that you be educated about what you are getting into and seek counsel from a lawyer. Be sure you are happy with what you are signing.”

Domina addressed zoning issues, nuisances and other legal considerations during his presentation.

Domina began by giving an overview of zoning laws and how they do and don’t work.

“The primary concern here tonight is, are the wind turbines a nuisance, are they incompatible with neighbors?” said Domina. “Nuisances, by legal de inition, are whatever is injurious to health, indecent, unreasonably offensive to the

senses or obstacles to the free use of land.”

Domina said the current wind turbine setback regulations for Ida County, which have been the main point of contention in the possible addition of a second wind energy farm in the county, are one mile back from an area zoned residential; a half of a mile from any recreation district; one and a half times the height of the tip of the wind turbine blade from a property line and a quarter mile from any occupied dwelling.

“Those setbacks can be changed if you present a compelling reason,” said Domina.

“There is a con lict between the wind turbine developer and those who say it is affecting their quality of life. I’m not making an argument for or against either side. I’m saying your county of icials can increase those setbacks.

“When discussing these issues with county of icials, it is better to say the wind turbine developer has experimented with the current setbacks (in the irst wind farm) and problems arose. A logical argument is a better way to resolve the issue than name calling and arguing.”

Domina added, if the issue cannot be resolved, neighbors to the proposed wind turbines sites can ight them.

That ight begins by listing concerns with the turbines.

Those concerns may include the possibility of a turbine catching on ire, shadow licker from the blades and noise.

Domina said wind turbine syndrome is now a medically recognized condition. He said the syndrome symptoms might include nausea, vertigo, blurred vision, unsteadiness and dif iculty reading, remembering and thinking spatially.

“In order to prove medical consequences, you have to have proof,” said Domina.

“Bellyaching is not enough.

You have to have a doctor say you have the syndrome.

“You’ll also need evidence, like measuring noise levels and measuring distances. You should have written communication with the wind company chronicling the facts and not just complaints.

“If you go to trial, you have to have answers why you didn’t

move away, and those answers must be compelling to your neighbors, because they will most likely be your jury.”

Domina listed some alternatives to zoning laws to regulate wind turbine development, including the use of activity permits and fees and royalties paid by the wind developers.

“We need to force developers to make hard choices through fees and permits to place wind turbines in the county. Why should the developer get 30 percent royalties and you only get 3 percent?” said Domina.

Another alternative is for the county to provide a contract with the developer. Domina noted some states have come up with model contracts that are accommodating to both the developer and the landowner.

“Those contracts sometimes help an individual get things that they can’t get through their own negotiations with the developer,” said Domina.

“Most of the time, people only pay attention to the price they are getting on the irst page and not the details in the contract on the back pages. Until you know what you are selling, don’t accept the price.

“It is a fact, fossil fuels are running out and we need to take advantage of the wind.

But, we need to do it in a way that is of the best bene it to those who have wind turbines on their property and not the developer.”

Domina said those who want wind turbines on their property need to take their neighbors into consideration.

In response to a question from a man from Antelope County in Nebraska about how to respond to property owners who say they have a right to do whatever they want with their property, Domina said there is a limit to what people can do with their property.

“Part of the reason why we have property laws, titles and boundaries is to keep people reasonable,” said Domina. “It (regulations) is to keep people from abusing the rights of other people. It (right to do anything with property) is a dumb argument, and it is a dangerous one when it comes from a policy maker.”

Domina said people do have the right to use their prop-

erty as they see it, as long as it doesn’t impact other property owners. “If I’m running late to get to court and cause an accident because I broke the speed limit, I can’t say it is my car and I have a right to get to work on time anyway I can.

That is why we have laws and we pay sheriffs, to keep people reasonable.”

Domina added, neighbors need to be decent to their neighbors. “I think a lawsuit is a last resort. However, if nothing is going to be done, there are a couple of remedies.

One is an injunction where you force someone not to do something. The other remedy, which I think is better, is to sue for money.”

In response to a question from the audience, Domina said the best way to sue for money is through tort liability, which has replaced class action lawsuits. He added, having a foundation conduct a lawsuit has also proved to be somewhat ineffective.

“If you can ind a quality group to represent you, that is a good way to go, but they are hard to ind,” said Domina.

“They have not worked in Nebraska pipeline cases. You still need private counsel, which I encourage you to do.”

Domina was asked if county of icials should be concerned about being sued over the wind turbine issue.

“No,” said Domina. “Unless they are taking a bribe, which is not the case in Ida County, of icials should not be afraid.

There are a lot of emotions on this issue. If that person (county of icial) gives you a thoughtful response, then you should respect that decision, even if you don’t like it.”

Domina said those who want to change the setback requirements and decisions made by county of icials for wind turbines need to be organized and to speak with one voice.

“You can have a positive impact on of icials and the developer,” said Domina. “They will change the terms if they really want to. You will get the best results by being resistant.

“If the developer says yes to paying more to be in Ida County, that means they really want to be here and they will build a better system. If they say no, they will look elsewhere.”

Correction ADVERTISE The King Theatre Renovation

where people read the

— Ida County Courier —

712.364.3131

Board is working on a special cookbook that will be available around the holidays later this year. Send your best recipes at cookwithking@gmail.com and reserve your copies for gift giving.

✔Ida County Courier, Reminder & Green Saver Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Mural donation: First State Bank donated $2,000 to the Ida Grove American Legion Thursday to help pay for the mural being painted on the north side of Skate Palace. When completed, the mural will include an American flag, along with depictions of soldiers from several different wars. On hand for the donation were, from left, Jeff Kelley of First State Bank; Jack Holmes of the Ida Grove American Legion, and Trish McCormick and Lydia Peterson of First State Bank.

~ DEADLINES ~ FRIDAY - 3 PM

101 Washington Street Ida Grove

712-364-2527

VISIT US AT trendue.com

BE HEALTHY•BE BEAUTIFUL•BE YOU

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

FRIDAY - 5 PM

ALL CLASSIFIED ADS in the Ida County Courier, Reminder & Green Saver

The King Theater Renovation Board presents

• EVERY WEDNESDAY •

June 14 thru August 16 at 6:30 pm (weather permitting) IDA DA D AG GROVE ROVE C CITY ITY P PARK ARK SSHELTER HEL H ELTE ER R --For For th tthe he IIda da C County ounty C Communityom uniityommu

June 22 · 4:30-6:30 PM during the IG Farmers’ Market $

5 Steak Sandwich $ 3 Hot Dog chips and drink included

‘Long Live the King’ t-shirts available - $20 donation

An opportunity to enjoy good food, relax with friends and meet fellow members of the community.

Bring your own meat to grill, a covered dish to share, and your own table service and drink.

SPONSORED BY ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH For more info call Delores Borchers

364-3853

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

3

more about —

. . . fireworks

Father Richard Ball

Father Ball celebrates 40th jubilee in priesthood The congregations of Sacred Hearth, Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Martin Catholic churches honored Father Richard Ball on his 40th jubilee in the priesthood June 4 at a reception at Sacred Heart.

Father Ball grew up in the small town of Duncombe located on old Highway 20 between Fort Dodge and Webster City. He said while growing up he thought his future was in teaching and writing children’s books.

“I graduated from St. Edmond High School in Fort Dodge with the intention of pursuing this vocation at Iowa State. The thought of becoming a priest had not yet entered my mind or my heart.

“Upon my high school graduation in 1969 I went to work at Georgia Paci ic for the summer making wallboard. It was in the middle of the summer, working the graveyard shift, that I struck up a conversation with Jack Christensen who asked me what I had planned for my future. I told him about Iowa State, becoming an author and teacher and getting married one day.

He told me it was a great plan and asked me if I had ever considered priesthood. He himself had just graduated from Immaculate Conception Seminary, Conception, Mo. “Now I had grown up in a very Catholic family, graduated from a Catholic high school and enjoyed my Catholic faith. However, I had never thought about being a priest. But, at 3 a.m. the Holy Spirit touched my life. I could not get it out of my head or my heart. I talked it over with my parents then went to see my parish priest Father Louis Kollasch. He was a great priest and friend to my family. We talked for a while, then he called up Immaculate Conception Seminary College, scheduled a meeting for the following weekend and the two of us paid the seminary a visit. I came home signed up for fall classes that year. As I re lect back I can see how God was shaping my life toward priesthood, it just took a while for me to recognize what seemed obvious to everyone else.”

After completing his college seminary training Bishop Frank Greteman sent Ball on to major seminary at St. Paul, Minn. After four more years that seemed to just ly by he was ordained to the

priesthood in his home parish on May 28, 1977, the third priest to come from his home parish.

Father Ball said, “My irst assignment was to Holy Spirit in Carroll. Then following diocesan practice about every three years we would be moved so that we could experience new parishes. Following Holy Spirit I went to Blessed Sacrament in Sioux City, then to St. Cecelia in Algona, then to Corpus Christi in Fort Dodge. I was then assigned as pastor for the irst time to St. John in Gilmore City and St. Margaret in Rolfe.

Followed by Assumption in Merrill and St. Joseph in Ellendale. Then to St. Mary, Dow City, St. Boniface, Charter Oak, and St. Mary, Ute. “Then to St. Joseph in Granville and now Sacred Heart in Ida Grove, Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) in Holstein and St. Martin in Odebolt.

On June 27, I will no longer have St. Martin or OLGC and become pastor of St. Mary in Danbury, St. Mary in Mapleton and the communities of Ute, Oto and Anthon. I should note that in the past 40 years I have also been assigned to six Catholic schools as well.

“I love being a priest. I have always believed that if I just stay out of God’s way and let God use me as He chooses, I just can’t go wrong. I look at our young men in church and say, ‘That’s me.’ Plans all made out. Knowing my future.

I know God has chosen some to the vocation of priesthood and l wonder when their 3 a.m. wakeup call will be and if they will answer.

“I hope to be for them the priest Father Kollasch was for me. Filled with joy and laughter, hope and faith. Like I tell my students in religion class when they ask me if I like being a priest, ‘If you have to ask, then I’m not doing a very good job.’

“Have I seen miracles, constantly. Those who have been lost, returned to Christ. Those illed with sin, forgiven. Prodigal sons and daughters returning home. Yes, even those who have been pronounced dead, returned to life in the Sacrament of the Sick. Healings of body, mind, heart and soul. Miracles only Christ can give. Miracles that have become my memories.

“Like I said, I love being a priest. Will I retire? Yes, but slowly. I’m sure I can stay out of Christ’s way for a long time.”

It ’s easy to keep current on what’s available . . . just plug into the

Ida County Courier & Reminder

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

712.364.3131 • idacourier@frontiernet.net • www.idacountycourier.com

(continued from front page) allows semi traf ic. If the bridge could not handle semi traf ic, it would be eligible for federal funding to replace or repair.

The council discussed its options, including letting the bridge deteriorate to a point where it would be eligible for federal funding or issue bonds for its replacement or repair.

A report from Calhoun and Burns Engineering in 2016 said the deck of the bridge either needs to be replaced or overlaid within ive years.

The council said letting the bridge deteriorate was not something it wants to do. Instead, the city will begin the process of checking on costs to replace or repair the bridge, bonding options and other possible sources of government funding.

Heather Sweeden, the city’s utility billing clerk, brought to the council’s attention the fact the city is only receiving 26 cents per customer for garbage and recycling collection.

Sweeden noted the largest share of the monthly collection fee goes to Ida County Sanitation, but the city does the billing for the service. She noted when the cost to generate bills, paper costs and postage is taken into account, the city is losing money.

Sweeden recommended the council look into raising the monthly collection fee. The last time the collection fee was raised was in 2012.

The council will also check with Ida County Sanitation about taking over the billing from the city before it makes a decision on raising rates.

Mary Berger, who recently moved to Ida Grove from Illinois, asked the council about having the city provide a brush and leaf pick up service. She noted, in the community where she lived previously, the city had a truck that would come around once a month to pick up brush and leaves residents left at the curbside.

Councilman Gregor Ernst suggested the service might be done by volunteers or by individuals who must complete community service hours or students looking for community service projects.

Clough recommended a council subcommittee research the matter and look into costs associated with a possible collection service. The city will also check with Ida County Sanitation about the costs of providing the service.

The council held a lengthy discussion on golf carts on the Pleasant Valley Trail and at the Kiwanis ball ield north of the high school.

It was noted motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trail. An exception is allowed for golf carts for handicapped individuals who obtain a permit from the city. Unauthorized golf carts have been showing up more frequently on the trail as individuals drive to ball games.

Concerns were expressed

more about —

about the golf carts being in the area of the ball ield, due to safety concerns and children operating the golf carts inside the ball ield area.

No action on the matter was taken. The issue was referred to the council’s transportation committee to review and report back to the full council.

In other business •Goldsmith asked the council to consider having the city act as a sponsor for various raf les held by organizations in the community. Goldsmith noted, by law, groups that want to have raf les must purchase a gambling license from the state for approximately $35 and pay the state sales tax on the total amount of money they raise.

If the city acts as sponsor for the raf les, the groups do not have to pay the sales tax. The city would have to purchase a gambling license at cost of $200 to $300 per year, which it could recoup by charging groups a fee to help offset the license charge.

Goldsmith said he made the suggestion to help local groups meet state gambling requirements and save money on the sales tax fee. The council asked Goldsmith to get more information on his proposal for the June 19 meeting.

•Discussion was held on the ongoing concerns with problem areas unresolved with the downtown revitalization program. The city has held off on making the inal payment of $3,684 to RDG Planning and Design until several issues, mainly with doors and windows, with the project are addressed.

City administrator Marc Dennison said he has been in touch with some downtown businesses that were part of the revitalization effort and hoped to be in touch with others by the end of last week to get a list of things with which they not happy.

Clough asked if the city should get in touch with the Community Development Block Grant authority (the agency that provided government grant funding for the project) to make them aware of the problems the city is having.

•Clough provided an update on the King Theatre project.

He noted the renovation committee is still waiting to ind out if their grant request from the Iowa DNR and Enhanced Iowa have been approved.

Clough noted a lot of work has been completed, including the near complete gutting of the theatre. He noted materials to begin reconstruction couldn’t be purchased until more is known about the grants. Any materials purchased prior to receiving grant funding will not be paid for by grant funds.

The project architect was scheduled to meet with members of the renovation committee on June 6 to review progress on the project.

On a related theatre item, the

. . . Kinderfest

(continued from front page) petting zoo, bingo, barrel trains, sidekick caricatures, plinko (UBI), basket raf le, boy and girl bike raf le and root beer loats.

Food in the park includes: the Kiwanis lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (hotdogs, hamburgers,

brats, chips, drink); Backdraftbarbecue, funnel cakes-lodge and root beer loats.

At 6 p.m., a magician will perform at the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts.

Other events are a lip sync battle at Backdraft Bar and Grill at 9 p.m.

Wind Energy Meeting Invenergy LLC would like to invite the Ida County public to a end an informa onal mee ng regarding wind energy and the proposed wind project in Ida County. The mee ng is open to the public and will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein, IA.

council discussed whether or not the renovation of the theatre is considered one project or could be viewed as a series of smaller projects. If it were considered as one project, bids would have to be let on each stage of the renovation as the estimated cost of the total renovation is $650,000. If the renovation were considered a series of projects, bids would not have to be accepted if the cost is under $50,000. The question arose when the value of donated labor is accounted for on each step of the renovation.

Theatre committee members will talk to the architect about rules relating to the project and report back to the council June 19.

•The council noted Belinda Van Aernam’s donation of a trash receptacle for the trail in memory of Roy Van Aernam.

•Ron and Zanet Thies gave an update on the Heritage Days (June 23-24) schedule.

They noted the carnival will set up in the north end of the city park this year. Because the carnival is setting up in the park, the Heritage Days’ chairmen asked the council if it would be possible to close the gravel road around the park, including the road just south of Pronto and the road leading north of the shelter house. The council approved the request.

• City street superintendent Gerrod Sholty asked the council to call in Godbersen-Smith Construction for assistance in determining what needs to be done to repair the north side approach to the Zobel’s addition bridge. The approach is cracking and sinking lower than the bridge deck. Sholty would like Godbersen-Smith to dig under the approach to ind out if there is a void under the approach and make recommendations on how to make repairs.

The council agreed to the request, but because the request wasn’t listed as an action item, the request will be placed on the June 19 meeting agenda for of icial action.

•Dennison had requested a representative from OMG Midwest attend Monday’s council meeting to explain why its bill to repair cracks in the airport runway was 47 percent higher than its estimate. OMG added approximately 200 foot of crack repair to what it said needed to be done. Dennison will contact OMG about attending the June 19 meeting.

•Nelson Rock Contracting said it would work around Heritage Days to install rock along the banks of the Odebolt, Creek near the Moorehead Avenue bridge. Work will be done either before Heritage Days or right afterwards.

It was noted the Pleasant Valley Trail near the bottom of the high school hill is again open after a section of the trail was mud jacked. Sholty noted drainage tile should be placed in the area to prevent future problems.

ordinance •Dennison reported the city codebooks have been sent in for updating. When the books are returned, the city will look at having the codes digitized.

•Members of the city crew will measure the airport hangars to ind out their exact size, so a fair price can be established for storage rental.

•Councilman Paul Cates will get an estimate on what it will cost to repair the fence by Badger Creek Park.

•Councilman Scott Tomlinson said he would take a look at repairs made to the library roof. The roof was leaking, but repairs were made. The council is questioning the repairs and if it will last.

•The council okayed the purchase of a new pump for the Oak Grove lift station at a cost of $2,178, plus $155 for an adaptor.

•Jane Peterson was hired to ill the administrative assistant position at $14 per hour.

•Nick Endrulat was hired as an additional substitute lifeguard at the city pool at $8.05 per hour.

•Troy Hare informed the city he will no longer accept sludge from the wastewater treatment plant at no cost to the city. The sludge is spread on farm ground owned by Hare.

He is asking the city for $100 each time sludge is spread, or approximately $2,400 per year.

Hare added he will continue to accept the sludge for free for a while, but he doesn’t want to continue beyond the end of the year.

The council will look into possible options, including spreading the sludge on the 70 acres of farm ground the city owns west of town.

•Due to the Fourth of July falling on a Tuesday, the city council meeting slated for July 3 was moved to July 5.

•City employees were given the option to take Monday, July 3, off if they use PTO time. Dennison noted he will be in the city hall of ice on July 3, and it will be open to the public.

•The council talked about an issue that arose when a tree removal service company drove on property of an adjoining property to where a tree was removed. The truck and falling limbs caused damaged to the yard. The yard will be repaired. It was suggested, in the future, adjoining property owners should be noti ied prior to when trees are removed from a nearby property.

•Sholty noted an individual has been calling city employees on their personal phones to complain about the city burn pile. The council noted Sholty and other city workers do not have to respond to the calls and that the person in question should be told to call city hall with any complaints or come to a city council meeting.

Sholty noted the city is following all DNR requirements when it comes to the operation and burning of the brush pile.

After Prom Fund-raiser Thursday, June 15 • 4:30-7 pm Godbersen Park, Downtown Ida Grove (at the Farmers’ Market))

Serving $6 Dinner: S Smoked Turkey Sandwiches ess Baked Beans • Chips • Beverage CARRY-OUTS AVAILABLE!

Ida Grove Library

Fund-raiser

Friday, June 16 • 11 am-1 pm

Ida Grove Food Pride (parking lot)

Pork tender sandwich • chips • drink - $5 Sandwich only - $3 Proceeds from the fund-raiser will go toward our newspaper digitization project that starts July 1, 2017 at Ida Grove Public Library.

4

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Ida County Courier

Ida Grove Rec Center

Popcorn Day: The first Ida Grove Popcorn Day was sponsored by the Commercial Club in 1923 and became a popular tradition for years afterward.

The programs included a parade, high school band competition, queen for a day contest and free popcorn for everyone.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Although several political igures will be riding in the Odebolt centennial parade, the grand marshal for the June 25th event will be Katie Hoe ling, the oldest person in Odebolt.

Hoe ling will celebrate her 102nd birthday this summer.

She has lived at Colonial Manor Nursing Home since 1968.

Another Odebolt woman, Bertha Raasch, will celebrate her 102nd birthday two months after Hoe ling. Raasch recently moved from her home into Colonial Manor Nursing Home.

A decision on whether the First State Bank in Battle Creek will be permitted to move its charter to Ida Grove should come out of the Iowa Banking Commission meeting in Des Moines Thursday. First State Bank iled in December 1976 and re iled in March 1977 to move their main of ice charter to Ida Grove and maintain the existing Battle Creek bank building as a branch of ice.

Thirty years ago GOMACO Trolley Company of Ida Grove moved its latest trolley car from its construction

site at the old armory building to the trolley barn where it will be tested. The irst enclosed trolley the company has built will be shipped to Lowell Historic National Park in Lowell, Mass. This will be the third trolley GOMACO has made for the park; the irst two were open cars.

The nearly century old Galva Union Elevator was toppled, demolished and buried Tuesday in Galva by crews from Jochims and Jochims Construction of Holstein. Built in the late 1800s, the old grain storage facility was obsolete and unsafe for future use by the elevator.

The demolition drew a large crowd.

Twenty years ago The Arthur City Council agreed to hold a special election in response to a petition signed by 57 Arthur residents, asking for an election to ill Tom Schramm’s unexpired term. The controversy over the unexpired term began when the council was informed Kelly Putnam’s appointment to the council seat was illegal because the proper publication proce-

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Art Week forms are still available. It will be held the week of June 19 (MondayWednesday-Friday).

There are two age groups: six-eight years old and nine-11 years old.

All itness classes are offered with a paid membership.

Pilates are held on Mondays at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor.

Step aerobics are held on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor.

Water aerobics are held on

5-7 p.m.—dinner served by the Heritage Days Committee at city park 7 p.m.—Crowning of Little Miss and Mr. Heritage Days at the city park.

8 p.m.—cribbage tournament at Ida Bowl Saturday Creation Museum on Wheels, sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church at city park 9 a.m.—Girl Scouts color fun run/walk starting at city swimming pool 10 a.m. food stand at city park 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. carnival at city park 10 a.m.—cutie contest at city park (registration starts at 8:30 a.m.)

dures weren’t followed. The special election will be Aug.19.

The Holstein City Council approved proceeding with the purchase of a new ambulance Monday. A total of $65,000 left to the Holstein Fire and Rescue by the late Irene Jensen will be used to purchase the new ambulance.

Ten years ago Holstein’s 125th celebration began June 9. Betty and Pete Paulsen were crowned as Holstein’s quasquicentennial king and queen during an old fashioned ball.

Father David Hemann of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove is planning a concert at Skate Palace June 15. He will perform some of his original music, traditional prayers set to music and contemporary upbeat works and hymns. He will also share songs from his new release “Gathered Wisdom.”

PFC Dillion Naslund of Galva was one of the soldiers recognized at a send-off ceremony June 6 at Denison High School.

Dillion is a member of Company D 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry in Denison.

Erin Fineran of Arthur and Kate Mathes of Cherokee have been named Roadman Scholars at Morningside College in recognition of high academic distinction for the 2016-17 academic year. Fineran is a sophomore biology major. Mathes is a senior biology/chemistry major. Roadman Scholars must be full-time students who have completed at least 45 credits of college work with a cumulative grade point average of 3.76 or above.

Eighty-seven incoming irstyear College of Human Sciences students participated in orientation at Iowa State University in Ames June 6-7. Local students participating were Parker Clausen of Ida Grove (ki-

214 Main Street, P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 712-364-3131 • FAX 712-364-3010 www.idacountycourier.com Email address: idacourier@frontiernet.net The IDA COUNTY COURIER is published every Wednesday.

Periodical postage is paid at Ida Grove, Iowa, Post Office.

All subscriptions must be paid in advance.

The bad news is time lies. The good news is you’re the pilot. ***** Kindness is a language, which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. —Mark Twain ***** You know you’re a parent when you crave quiet and then worry when you hear it. ***** June is Fireworks Safety Month, Great Outdoors Month, International Surf Music Month, Dairy Month, Perennial Gardening Month and Turkey Lovers’ Month. This is National Flag Week and National Nurse Assistants Week. Today, Tuesday, is National Sewing Machine Day and National Weed Your Garden Day. Thursday is Nature Photography Day, Saturday is National Eat Your Vegetables Day and Sunday is National Go Fishing Day. ***** Not only can birds migrate thousands of miles, they can sense when you’ve just washed your car. —Maxine ***** About 64 million Tootsie Rolls are created each day in the Tootsie Roll factory. ***** Hershey irst sold its milk chocolate bars for a nickel in 1900. ***** Embrace the current season of your life.

—Gabrielle Blair ***** In 2015, Jennifer Welter became the irst woman coach in the NFL. ***** The personal inance website WalletHub analyzed more than 500 of the largest cities for socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household and religious diversity. The top

SINGLE COP Y $

1

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the IDA COUNTY COURIER, P.O. Box 249, IDA GROVE, IA 51445-0249

Publisher

Office Manager

RYAN HARVEY

AMY R. FORBES

712-364-3131 Ext. 223 or 800-558-1244 Ext. 118

idacourier@frontiernet.net

FRIDAY 3 PM (Earlier deadlines for Holidays)

SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1-year Print

Marketing Representative

Sports Reporter/Photographer

nwiasales@midamericapub.com Office: 712.364.3131 • Cell: 712.364.5100

42/year Local $ 54/year Out of State

Circulation & Classifieds

6-months Print

News Reporters/Photographers DEB LOGER deb.idacounty.map@gmail.com

©Copyright 2017, IDA COUNTY COURIER Nothing may be reprinted, photocopied or in any way reproduced without the permission of the publisher.

DEADLINES All news, display & classified advertising Courier, Reminder & Green Saver

ryanharvey.map@gmail.com MIKE THORNHILL sports.idacounty.map@gmail.com

KARLA MEIER

PEGGY PETERS peg.idacounty.map@gmail.com

Composition

BETHANY JONES

JENNY SEUNTJENS

bethanyjones.map@gmail.com

idadesign.map@gmail.com

STEVE PETERSON

BECKY BRUNING

staradvancenews@midamericapub.com

nesiology and health) and Josie Schultz of Schleswig (kinesiology and health).

Jensen Boger of Battle Creek was named to the Northwestern College academic dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester.

Boger is a senior and elementary education major. She is the daughter of Jeffrey and Dee Boger.

Five area students were named to the Iowa Central Community College 2017 spring semester president’s list (4.0 grade point average with a minimum of six semester hours).

The students were Kayla Deal of Early, Jacob Husman of Galva, Leah Lierman of Ida Grove, Brenna Neville of Odebolt and Savanna Snyder of Holstein.

Area students named to the 2017 spring semester dean’s list at Iowa Central Community College (3.5-3.99 grade point average with a minimum of six semester hours) were Ashley Albers of Holstein, Jessica Gunderson of Kiron, Christian Jarvis of Schaller, Karlie Mandernach of Odebolt, Marcus Prell of Holstein, Morgan Renze of Ida Grove, Brian Stamp of Early and Cheyenne Tomlinson of Ida Grove.

Brenna Neville of Odebolt, an incoming irst-year student in the Iowa State University College of Human Services, participated in orientation on the Ames campus June 8-9. Neville has opted to major in elementary education.

Windowsi ll

11 a.m. to 10 p.m.—carnival downtown Noon-4 p.m.—car show at city park (registration from 10 a.m. to noon) 1 p.m.— Heritage Days parade, with family of Earl and Mona Muckey as grand marshals. Contact Ron and Zanet Thies at 712364-2480 for more information about the parade.

2-4 p.m.—Ida County Historical Society will host an open house at Stagecoach Inn and Grant Center School at Moorehead Park.

2-6 p.m.—vendor fair at city park 2 p.m.—beanbag toss tournament at city park.

2:30 p.m.—duck races at city park 3 p.m.—horseshoe tournament 7 p.m.—beer garden opens at Ida Bowl, Down to Here band starts at 8 p.m. ($10 cover charge) food available, bring lawn chairs Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.—ambulance omelet brunch at the Ida Grove Community Hall

A division of Mid-America Publishing Corporation The Ida County Courier and Ida County Pioneer Record are a merged publication effective June 1, 1995 (USPS 121-110)

rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment.

Visit our website: www.idagroverec.org.

Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service.

Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.

College News

IG Heritage Days set for June 23-25 The Ida Grove Heritage Days is set to get underway Friday and Saturday, June 23-24. Most events will be held in the city park. In case of inclement weather, events will be at the high school. Those attending events are advised to bring their own lawn chairs.

Tickets for kids’ carnival rides on June 23 and 24 will be available at city hall. Tickets are $15 each and are good for one day.

Tickets may be turned in at the carnival ticket booth for a oneday wristband.

There is no Duck Race this year.

All prize money will be paid in Chamber Bucks.

Thursday 5:30 p.m.—Judging of Little Miss and Mr. Heritage Days at the rec center.

Friday 1-10 p.m.—carnival at city park 5 p.m.—Ida Grove American Legion ishing contest at Cobb Park (check-in starts at 4:30 p.m.) Food will be available at Cobb Park shelter house.

Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor.

AM Mix is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Jen Conover is the instructor.

Adult co-ed volleyball is available in the gym on Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. No sign up is necessary; just show up to play.

Rec center hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday.

Lifeguard hours: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 3-5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our

idagraphics.map@gmail.com

$

$ 28 Local 34 Out of State

$

1-year Online $

36/year from anywhere

6-months Online $ 23 from anywhere

10 most diverse cities are New York, N.Y.; Jersey City, N.J.; Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Silver Spring, Md.; Aurora, Ill.; Gaithersburg, Md.; Los Angeles, Calif.; Germantown, Md., and Long Beach, Calif. ***** People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one. ***** If California were a country, it would have the eighth largest economy in the world, beating out Russia, India and Italy. ***** Alec Baldwin is paid $1,400 every time he appears on “Saturday Night Live” to impersonate Donald Trump. ***** You can’t knock a woman off a pedestal she built herself. ***** We only learn our limits by going beyond them. *****

Subscribers Please check the address on your label. The Post Office charges us for returned newspapers with incorrect addresses. One month will be deducted from your subscription if you move and don’t notify us. Address updates are done on Thursday by 5 pm for the following week’s Courier.

Corrections The Ida County Courier staff makes a dedicated effort every week to report the news accurately and fairly. Readers who think the paper has made an error, however, may request a correction by calling our office.

News and photo policy The Ida County Courier welcomes suggestions for news and photo opportunities in our coverage area. To submit a suggestion for consideration, contact the editor by calling 712-364-3131 or stopping by our office at least 24 hours in advance.

Engagement and wedding announcements are printed on our society page, for a nominal fee. Wedding announcements must be submitted within six months after the wedding.

Letters policy The Ida County Courier welcomes letters to the editor from our readers.

All letters must be signed and include the author’s address and telephone number.

The editor may refuse publication of any letter which is libelous, in poor taste or which endorses a business, product or political candidate. Letters should be short and to the point and are subject to editing.

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

5

Reorganization, revenue purpose statement on O-A/BC-IG ballot Voters in the Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Districts will go to the polls Tuesday, June 27, from noon to 8 p.m. to vote on the petition for reorganization and revenue purposes statement. Voting locations are the Battle Creek Community Center, Arthur Community Building, Ida Grove Rec Center and Odebolt Fire Station.

Following is a summary of the two questions: The petition for reorganization is the irst question on the special election ballot: •There will be a special election on June 27 on the question of reorganization.

•The petition for reorganization was driven by patrons of the communities.

•Each school board approved a resolution in support of the petition for reorganization on April 10.

•The petition language is the same as the one last September.

The petition language includes the following: •It identi ies that the name

of the district would be the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District.

•It identi ies the land to be included in the new district would be that historical land of the previous two school districts as amended by the Northwest and Prairie Lakes AEA boards.

•It identi ies that the new board would be a seven member board of directors with six members selected from director districts that would be drawn to include an equal number of residents in each district based on the most recent census and one director selected as an at-large director who could live anywhere in the new district with all seven directors elected by all of the patrons of the district.

•It identi ies that all assets and liabilities of the two districts would be combined.

The second question on the ballot would be to approve a revenue purpose statement: Each school district in the State of Iowa needs to have a

revenue purpose statement in order to utilize the sales tax funds that it receives from the Department of Revenue. Both Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove have a voter approved revenue purpose statement that extends out to 2029. The newly reorganized district would need a revenue purpose statement of its own.

If you vote to approve reorganization, the boards ask that you vote to also approve the revenue purpose statement. If the vote to reorganize fails the vote on the revenue purpose statement will not matter.

How are the results of the special election decided? The special election on the question related to the Petition for Reorganization and the second question related to the revenue purpose statement requires a simple majority of voters (50 percent plus one) to vote in favor of the question in each school district in order for reorganization to be approved and for the revenue purpose statement to be approved.

Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier

Library fun: Children enjoyed checking out the milk jug igloo at the Ida Grove Public Library.

Sole 2 Soul

Ida supervisors approve IDNR waiver The Ida County Board of Supervisors met in special session June 6 to act on a resolution concerning a final construction permit for BDF Land Co., LLC (Fredco, Inc.Brian’s site). The supervisors approved and authorized the chair to sign a letter to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approving the waiver.

Becky Sexton, Twin Lakes Environmental consultant, and Brian and Deb Friedrichsen were present to request waiving the right to appeal

the issuance of a final construction permit within 14 days after the receipt of the draft permit under Iowa Code Section 459.304 and Iowa Administrative Rule 567-65.10(7) for BDF Land Co, LLC (Fredco, Inc-Brian’s Site) due to various delays in the application process, in order to start construction immediately.

The supervisors had received notice from the DNR that Fredco, Inc-Brian’s SiteBDF Land Co, LLC had been issued a draft permit for the

construction of a confined animal feeding operation building at NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 2, Battle Township in unincorporated Ida County.

The supervisors reviewed the construction permit application and the manure management plan and determined that both appeared to be in compliance with the requirements of the Master Matrix, Iowa Code Section 459 and Iowa DNR rules and recommend approval of the application on May 22.

Lohff-Schumann

by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Farmers’ Market: Our community Farmers Market will run every Tuesday from 4–7 p.m. through October. We are currently seeking vendors of any kind. If interested, contact Lohff-Schumann 3684817.

Art camp: This summer art camp is for children through ifth grade students hosted by professional artist Roxy Stevenson. Camp dates are July 17–20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

To register, contact LohffSchumann.

Fall pre-registration dance: Pre-registration for our fall dance program with professional instructor, Tina Mason is happening now.

Co-ed softball: Only the irst 12 teams to register for the 2017 co-ed softball league will be accepted.

Intro to volleyball camp: Aug. 7–9 Premier Volleyball Coaches Darci Boling and Sara Jensen will host fourth and ifth grade athletes from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information or to register visit www.nwipremier.com.

Ambush Basketball Camp: We will host the Ambush Basketball Camp again this summer on July 14 for students irst–12th grade: eighth-12th grade from 8 to 11 a.m.,

fourth through seventh grade from 11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m., irst through third grade from 2:30-3:45 p.m. To register contact Lohff-Schumann.

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 Meriweather Circus crew. Tickets and show times will be available soon.

Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided.

Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee.

Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime.

Money collected will be put towards new equipment.

Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos.

Personal training: Personal

Vietnam Memorial replica in Cherokee June 15-19 The traveling half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be on display at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds June 15-19.

The display is part of Veterans’ Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 17 from

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Opening ceremonies for the memorial replica display are planned for Thursday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m.

For more information call Dana Evans at 712-2256319 or 229-6061.

training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven.

Stop in today and check out our specials.

Fitness schedule May 8 – June 16 Monday: 5:45–6:30 a.m.

Outdoor/Trail Workout (Barb); 9-9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Rayven); 9:45–10:30 a.m. Retired But Not Tired (Rayven) Tuesday: 5:45–6:30 a.m.

Step, Weight, Cardio Combo (Mel); 6–6:45 p.m. Spinning (Rayven); 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Zumba (Araceli) Wednesday: 5:45–6:30 a.m.

Spinning (Barb); 5:45–6:30 a.m. Weights (Mel) Thursday: 5:45–6:30 a.m.

Legs, Legs, Legs (Rayven); 9–9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45–10:30 a.m. Retired But Not Tired (Libby); 5:30–6:30 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Friday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Fitness Mix (Libby) Saturday: 9–9:45 a.m. Zumba (Araceli)

125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Step aerobics/weight circuits: Step aerobics and weight training circuits began June 8 at 5:45 a.m. Classes will run through July 20. These 45-minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers of Holstein. Call 282-4426 for fee information and to sign up.

Essential oils make and take class: Molly Stoos, RN and Annie Pierce will be at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. and will teach the public how to make summer spa products using essential oils. Stoos and Pierce will teach participants how to make body mists, lotions, bath izzies, hand sanitizers and liquid hand soaps.

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 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.

Stroke Detection Screenings: Stroke Detection Plus will be screening individuals at The Meeting Place in Galva on Tuesday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are necessary a week in advance.

To set up an appointment and for fee information, call tollfree 1-877-732-8258.

TST popup workouts: Javier Tuel and the Tuel Shed Training team will be back in Galva July 6 to continue their threemonth summer maintenance program. Call 282-4426 for more details and the 30-min-

BC-IG audit released Nolte, Cornman and Johnson P.C. released an audit report on the Battle CreekIda Grove Community School District in Ida Grove June 8.

The district’s revenues totaled $9,847,952 for the year ended June 30, 2016, a 4.06 percent increase over the prior year. Revenues included $3,089,795 in local tax, $620,313 in statewide sales, services and use tax, $1,691,920 in charges for service, $920,577 in operating grants, contributions and restricted interest, $3,444,216 in unrestricted state grants, $8,364 in unrestricted investment earnings

Schlessman Seed Company

Schlessman Seed Company is accepting applications for candidates on the 2017 pollination crew.

Job duties will be pollinating popcorn and will be trained on the job. All work is outside.

Saturdays are required.

515.460.1066 Leave message if no answer

Open House & Sunday, June 18 Arthur Fire Station

- Contact sterling.weeda@gmail.com

Arthur Fire Department

4-7 pm

Approximate dates are July 6 - August 7, 8 am - 3 pm, depending on daily work load.

Sterling D. Weeda 619 Second Street, Ida Grove, Iowa

and $72,767 in other general revenues.

Expenses for the district operations for the year ended June 30, 2016 totaled $9,521,497, a 9.45 percent increase from the prior year. Expenses included $3,833,411 for regular instruction, $1,326,271 for other instruction and $1,090,049 for special instruction.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the District Secretary’s Office, the Office of Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State’s web site at https://auditor. iowa.gov/audit-reports.

ute work outs held on the irst Thursday of each month.

Summer grilling workshop: Lauri Hummelgard will be at The Meeting place on Tuesday, July 18 to host a Tastefully Simple freezer meal workshop. Participants will make 10-12 meals together that are great for grilling this summer.

Arrival set up time is 5:30 p.m. and we will start assembling meals at 6 p.m. More information coming next week.

Yoga: A seven-week session of yoga runs through July 24. Barb Gebers is our yoga instructor and these classes run approximately 50 minutes. Two spots are left. Call to sign up.

Horn Memorial Hospital pain services program: Save the date for a Horn Memorial Hospital pain services program at The Meeting Place on Thursday, July 20, at 1:30 p.m. More information coming next week.

Watercolor painting class: Marilyn Koth’s next watercolor painting class is Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. at The Meeting Place. During the three-hour session, painters will complete a scenic “Lighthouse on the Lake” in the free will offering class. All painting supplies are provided, bring along a glass and paper toweling. More information coming next week.

Zumba: Zumba runs through July 19. These 50-minute cardio dance classes are taught

by Certi ied Zumba instructor Christi Ladwig of Ida Grove.

Yoga: Yoga runs through July 24. Gebers is the yoga instructor. The classes run approximately 50 minutes.

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

y Starting Pa

$

10

SERVING: Burgers • Beans • Potato Salad Chips • Drink

Fire Truck Rides

Free-will Donation

6

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

FAMILY & FRIENDS Lansink wed in April Sgt. Dallas and Mariah Lansink were united in marriage at the Ida County Conservation Center at Moorehead Park near Ida Grove on April 15. The Rev. Randy Cormeny of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek officiated.

Parents of the couple are Marc and Mary Lansink of

Battle Creek and Dennis and Stephanie Smith of Holstein.

Grandmother of the bride is Paula Nordstrom of Holstein.

A recommitment ceremony and reception are planned for a later date.

The couple is currently at home at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas.

King Theatre sponsors grill-out The King Theatre Renovation Board presents “Back To The Grill Out” Thursday, June 22, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., during the Farmers’ Market in Ida Grove.

The board will be serving steak sandwiches for $5 and hot dogs for $3. Chips and a drink are included.

‘Long Live the King’ t-shirts will be available for a $20 donation.

IG library fund-raiser Friday The Ida Grove Public Library will be selling pork tender sandwiches, chips and a drink for $5 (extra sandwich is $3) on Friday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the

Food Pride parking lot.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward the library’s newspaper digitization project that starts July 1.

Ida Grove Chamber News The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce met at Remer Realty June 6. The meeting was called to order by Dan Remer, president. The following officers and directors were present: Dan Remer, Lisa Witten, Grant Patera, Ryan Goodman, Patti Haack and Jerrica Brenner.

Minutes from the May 2 meeting were approved.

There was only one bill to approve, for $411 at Malcom’s for downtown flowers.

Financial reports were not available.

Remer talked about 15 registered participants for the city-wide garage sales, plans underway for the July 12 outing and the chamber grilling at one of the farmers markets.

Old business: Fifteen FFA kids helped plant flowers downtown, discussed donating to the summer library

program and the chamber is looking for a group interested in the duck races fundraiser for Heritage Days.

Under new business: Voted to make a donation to the FFA kids for helping plant flowers in the flowerpots and to help with the downtown beautification project.

The golf outing scheduled for July 12 was discussed.

Plans are underway for door prizes, hole sponsors and registration.

Pete Ernzen was present and would like a sign for Element 14 Technologies stating they accept Chamber Bucks.

The next work session is Tuesday, June 20, at Remer Realty from noon to 1p.m.

The next monthly meeting is Tuesday, July 11, at noon at Remer Realty.

Lisa Witten Secretary

Sgt. Dallas and Mariah Lansink

OSC Schedule

by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity schedule for June 14-21: Wednesday—10:15 a.m.

Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m.

Bible Chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m.

M&M game.

Thursday—10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Women’s Group.

Friday—10 a.m. Word builder, 2:30 p.m. Bingo.

Saturday—3 p.m. Movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk.

Sunday—2:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran, Odebolt; 3 p.m. Social.

Monday—10 a.m. Current

events; 2:30 p.m. Father’s Day party.

Tuesday—10 a.m. Art project; 2:30 p.m. Bingo.

Wednesday—10:15 Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. St. Martin’s ladies.

Storyteller Darrin Crow will present tall tales at IG Library Paul Bunyan built the Rocky Mountains. Stormalong the Sailor had a ship whose mast was so tall it scraped the clouds.

Americans are builders. Our history and our stories are full of larger than life characters that built big things and did big things.

From Paul Bunyan’s

adventures with prairie dog holes, to the mighty steamboat Galushaorthemanwhobrought cats to Kansas, American stories are full of tales as broad and tall as America itself.

Those tall tales leap into life in front of audiences through the storytelling of Darrin Crow.

He will take you on a journey

though the tall tales and folk tales of this big country and share some stories of Iowans whose hard work and bravery helped to build a better world.

Crow is a storyteller from Cedar Rapids and is a popular storyteller in schools, libraries and at festivals around the Midwest. Crow is set to visit

the Ida Grove Library on Tuesday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m., as part of the 2017 “Build a Better World” Summer Library Program.

This program is sponsored in part by the GOMACO Corporation and the Ida Grove American Legion Auxiliary Unit 61.

Arthur Fire Dept. to host open house The Arthur Fire Department will host an open house and barbecue on Sunday, June 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the fire station.

The fire department will

be serving burgers, beans, potato salad, chips and a drink for a free-will donation.

Fire truck rides will be given throughout the evening.

Photo Submitted

Foster family reunion: Tom and Diane Gardalen of Holstein have been foster parents for 73 children since they became licensed in October 1992. Approximately 50 to 60 of those foster children, their husbands, wives and children came to Holstein June 3-4 for a muchanticipated reunion. The couple currently has two boys and a girl in their home. “We had a fantastic time. Some of the families weren’t able to come at the last minute, but it still turned out to be one of the best days of our life. It was great to see them all again, how well they are doing, their children, husbands and boyfriends,” said Diane.

Photo Submitted

Trolley tour: Residents at Golden Horizons of Ida Grove toured the GOMACO Trolley Company in May. Participating in the tour and trolley ride were, front from left: Leona McKenzie, Alice Bradshaw, Lois Oxendale, JoAnn Heath, Mildred Fleenor, Marie Casey, Dewey West, Suelinn Nelson, Bruce Snell and Punky Schumacher. Back: LaVonne Murray, Rose Trullender and Don Murray.

Place an ad in the

Green Saver Call the

Ida County Courier & Reminder 712.364.3131

Local news at your

fingertips

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 • 3 PM Your Locally Owned Hearing Center

Peggy Hinkhouse Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist - Ida Grove on Wednesdays - Home visits only by appointment

Right here, right now, all of the time. Call today to start your online subscription.

Ida County Courier 214 Main St., Ida Grove, IA 51445

712-364-3131

www.idacountycourier.com

791 N. Second St. Cherokee, IA 712-225-4327 (HEAR) 1-877-625-4327 (HEAR) CELL:

712-229-3256

Good Samaritan, Holstein

Battle Creek Alumni Banquet Monday, July 3, 2017 · First Presbyterian 5:30 - Social Time 6 - Anniversary Class Photos 6:30 - Dinner

Advance tickets $14. Available at First State Bank in BC and IG and BC Bakery & Cafe until noon Friday, June 30. At door $17

Children of all ages are invited to show off their favorite summer outfit at the Good Samaritan Summer Fashion Show.

Frozen fruit cups served following the show.

Friends and family of residents, staff and fashion models are encouraged to attend.

Contact Mel Schoer 712-368-4304 if you have any questions.

Retirement Party honoring Bonnie Barkema After 31 years in the library, Bonnie Barkema is starting a new chapter in her life. The library board is hosting a retirement party in her honor.

Monday, June 19, 2017 · 5:30-7:30 pm

Randy & Sharon Spotts —Celebrating their—

50th

Wedding Anniversary

#

Sunday, June 18

Stubbs Memorial Library, 209 E. Second St., Holstein, IA

10:30 am-12:30 pm

-Refreshments servedPlease join us as Bonnie closes the book on her years of service.

Social hour for family and friends

First United Methodist Church 312 S. Main St. Ida Grove, IA

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Ida County Courier

College News Photo Submitted th

OFWN coming: The Cushing Betterment Club is sponsoring the 14 annual Old Fashioned Wednesday Night on Wednesday, June 28, at 6:30 p.m. Spend the evening on Cushing’s Main Street, looking at cars, trucks and tractors from past years.

The Odebolt Historical Museum Board met at 5 p.m. on May 23 to spring clean the museum. Members who helped were Stephanie Fleenor, Pam Hansen, Jerilyn Ekstrom, JoAnn Scott, Kathy Larson and Mary Schroeder.

Slim Schroeder helped clean the basement.

At 7 p.m., members met for the business meeting. President Fleenor called the meeting to order. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as corrected. No treasurer’s report was given.

Old business Larson has been in contact with the bat exterminator. He will be down in the next few weeks.’

Fleenor mentioned the need to continue updating lists of school annuals and trophies.

New business The Odebolt Public Library asked if we’d house John Hubiak’s rock collection. They visited with Margaret Hubiak,

College News

In Cushing—

Old-Fashioned Wednesday Night June 28 from past years.

Enjoy the music of the Anthon City Band, eat hot dogs, chips and homemade pie topped off with ice cream (free-will donation). In case of rain, the band and meal will be

held in the ire station.

Check us out on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/oldfashionedwednesdaynight.

For more information, call 712-384-2110 or 712-3842716.

Battle Badgers discuss fairground improvements The Battle Badgers 4-H Club met on May 7 at 2 p.m. at Community Bank. The meeting was called to order

by Kinzey Dutler with 21 members present answer-

ing the roll call of, “Favorite Skittle Color.”

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Beau Blackmore.

The treasurer and secretary reports were given and ap-

e

7

Odebolt Museum board discusses ceiling project

Ida County Courier

The Cushing Betterment Club is sponsoring the 14th annual Old Fashioned Wednesday Night on Wednesday, June 28, at 6:30 p.m. Spend the evening on Cushing’s Main Street looking at cars, trucks and tractors

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

proved.

Fairground improvements such as fixing and/or improving the hog barns and fixing the bathroom doors were discussed. We also decided to sponsor a trophy and plaque again this year.

Another reminder of pre-fair clean up on July 8.. The 4-H pledge was led by Sydney Blackmore.

We also met on June 4 at 2 p.m. at Community Bank.

Beth Meyer Secretary

and she is ine with the rock ing in the main part of the mucollection being moved to the seum were discussed. Darren museum. After discussion, Master, who has experience members thought this would with historical renovations, be a good addition to the mu- will help us with the project. seum.

Plans are to replace ceiling Creek Days’ sign-up sheet tiles with tiles that look like was passed around for mem- the original tin ceiling in the bers to choose times Wednesday, to host building.

MayNew 10, lighting 2017 is also the museum. We will have in the plans. A motion was a counting jar contest again made by Larson and seconded during Creek Days.

by Hansen to proceed with the Fleenor distributed a list of ceiling renovation project. The current members’ email ad- motion passed. The project dresses and phone numbers. will begin this coming winter.

On May 25, the museum The museum plans to apply hosted second graders from for several grants to help fund Odebolt-Arthur Elementary. the ceiling project. Fleenor, On May 30, the Red Hat Ladies Larson and Ekstrom will work from Westside visited the mu- to complete the grants. seum. Ekstrom, Hansen and Stubb Carstensen would Schroeder hosted the groups. like to donate his collection of Fleenor showed members funeral folders. The museum a copy of the “Passport to Sac welcomes his donation, and it County” sheet that will be will be added to our present used by individuals as they collection of funeral folders. tour museums and places of The next meeting is Tuesday, interest in Sac County. Mem- June 27, at 6 p.m. New members agreed the passport was bers are always welcome. well done.

Mary Schroeder Plans for replacing the ceilSecretary

Morningside Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for June 14-21 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:15 a.m. Current events; 2:15 p.m. Church with Pastor Schroder.

Thursday—8 a.m. Devotions; 9:30 a.m. Manicures; 2 p.m. 12

or less.

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. Auxiliary bingo.

Tuesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; 2 p.m.

Patio party.

Wednesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:15 a.m. Current events; 2:30 p.m. Church with Pastor Lierman; 3 p.m. Methodist communion.

MHC Schedule y

Photo by: Becky Bruning | Ida County Courier

Holstein librarian retiring: Holstein head librarian Bonnie Barkema is retiring June 30 after serving the library for 31 years. She will be honored at a reception at the library Monday, June 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Barkema ready to turn a new page Holstein head librarian Bonnie Barkema will be retiring, effective June 30, after serving the community for 31 years.

Barkema started working at Stubbs Memorial Library in 1986. Her duties were assisting the director doing checkouts, reshelving items, covering books and reading for story time. She became the head librarian in 1990.

“I have seen many changes in the library world. When I started, all books and magazines had cards for patrons to write their names on.

Because of the privacy act, each patron needed to get a number, so no one could tell who read that book. Now, with automations, each item has a barcode we can scan to your number.

“There is no more counting and alphabetizing every night; the computer does this for us. We have public access computers and iPads for our patrons to use. Our interlibrary loan system has changed greatly. When I started, we would call the district office in Sioux City, tell them what library had the item we wanted and they would place the order.

That process has changed over the years. Just this month, the state activated a new system, so we know the same day if our request is being filled,” said Barkema.

Some of the major changes Barkema has seen in 30-plus years are interlibrary loans, Stubbs Memorial Library is using its second automation system and two rooms have been added to the library.

The library also has public access computers and the

addition of movies, online E-books and audio books.

According to Barkema, when she started working at Stubbs Memorial Library, they received city and county funds. She said, “We did not get state funding until Christie Vilsack was Iowa’s First Lady. Christie is a very strong supporter of public libraries.”

Reflecting on her memorable experiences, Barkema said they included redoing the entire inside with new wallpaper and carpeting.

“The summer reading program has changed. We now have outside programs and a swimming party at the end of summer. This year, we added a kickoff movie in June. We were open longer hours on Saturday. Some times, a lady would bake on Saturday and bring me cookies in the afternoon. One day, my stomach growled while I was helping a little boy. He said he could bring me an apple for a snack; this past May, I went to his high school graduation,” said Barkema.

Barkema commented that one of the best parts of the job is seeing all the people who come through the library’s doors. “They are usually happy, and they know it will not cost them anything to borrow a book or movie to enjoy.

“I want to say I have always had a great library board to work with. They have always been forward thinkers. Also, the city council members and administrators have made my job easy. They always gave us the funds we requested.”

Odebolt Library

What is the most visited tourist attraction in the world?

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

Email: nwiasales@midamericapub.com

• Computer Service and Repair • Cell Phone Screen Repair

This week’s puzzles are sponsored by:

506 2nd St., Ida Grove, IA 51445 elem14tech@gmail.com

Caring Hands, Touching LIves

All private rooms include a private bathroom Sally Thompson, Director of Social Services and Admissions www.sunsetknollcareandrehab.com 401 W 5th St., Aurelia, IA • 712-434-2294 *All Private rooms available*

Check us out on Facbook

Just what the doctor ordered...

Convenient clinic locations to serve your healthcare needs.

HOLSTEIN, IA

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

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

8

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Ida County Courier

SPORTS Falcons even WVC baseball mark at 4-4

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Bunt: O-A/BC-IG’s Carrie Miller puts down a successful bunt during a game played earlier this season.

Knop’s grand slam highlights Falcons’ softball 3-3 week O-A/BC-IG ‘s softball team posted a 3-3 record prior to last weekend’s O-A/BC-IG tournament. One highlight of the week was a grand slam home run by Baylee Knop in the Woodbury Central game.

Going into the Falcon tournament, O-A/BC-IG was 5-4 in the conference and 6-7 overall.

O-A/BC-IG 3, K-P 0 Solid pitching and defense led to the Falcons’ conference win over Kingsley-Pierson in Battle Creek June 2.

Freshman pitcher Halle Hemer limited K-P to three hits and two walks while fanning ive batters.

“Hemer had a solid performance on the mound and got her irst varsity win,” noted coach Cindy Wilcke. “Overall, it was a good game for us. We played very well defensively, only committing one error. I was proud of the girls’ efforts.

We only collected six hits, but we put the ball into play with only four batters striking out.”

The Falcons scored all three of their runs in the second inning. Bree Henningsen delivered a double and two RBI in the frame. Abby Bender singled twice and had one RBI. Adding one hit each were Jordyn Hedberg, Baylee Knop and Hemer.

Sioux City West Tournament The Falcons split a two game outing at the Sioux City West tournament June 3.

East 4, O-A/BC-IG 1 Sioux City East took advantage of some Falcon throwing errors to score three runs in the sixth inning of the opening game of the tournament.

“East has a very good defensive team and we hung right with them, but it was that darn sixth inning nemesis that keeps plaguing us,” noted coach Wilcke. “It was all tied up in the bottom of the sixth (East at bat) with two outs. A runner got on, we threw the ball away, they got a double, we threw the ball away again, we fumbled the ball, and before we knew it we had given up three runs just like that.

“We played very good ball for ive and two-third innings and I was proud of the girls efforts.”

Summit Nielsen doubled and drove in O-A/BC-IG’s lone run in the ifth inning. Adding

single hits were Jordyn Hedberg, Carrie Miller and Halle Hemer.

Hemer took the pitching loss. She worked six innings and gave up six hits, zero earned runs and two walks.

Hemer struck out two batters.

O-A/BC-IG 13, West 1 The Falcons drilled 16 hits and had seven RBI in a convincing decision over Sioux City West in the Falcons’ second game of the tournament.

“We were able to hit their young pitcher pretty easily,” noted coach Wilcke. “We were also able to do a few different things as far as strategy, which was fun. West has a young squad and they made several mental errors that we were able to capitalize on.”

The Falcons scored two or more runs in ive different innings. Jordyn Hedberg, Carrie Miller and Kelsey Dausel each hit three singles. Miller drove in a pair of runs. Summit Nielsen had the team’s only extra base hit with a double.

Elle Dotzler and Abby Bender both had two singles. Sarah Petersen and Kirsten Dausel both had one single.

“Dotzler pitched this game and did a good job for us, only giving up one unearned run,” said Wilcke. Dotzler limited West to ive hits and one walk.

She struck out three batters.

Westwood 8, O-A/BC-IG 7 After tying the game at 7-7 with four runs in the top of the seventh inning, O-A/BC-IG gave up the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh of a conference game against Westwood June 5 in Sloan.

Jordyn Hedberg had a tworun double for the Falcons in the top of the seventh to tie the game.

O-A/BC-IG had seven hits in the game. Hedberg’s double was the only extra base hit. Adding one hit each were Abby Bender, Carrie Miller, Baylee Knop, Halle Hemer, Kirsten Dausel and Sarah Petersen.

In six and one third innings of pitching, Ellie Dotzler surrendered 10 hits and eight runs (one was earned). She walked no one and had three strikeouts.

WC 7, O-A/BC-IG 6 A two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted Woodbury Central to a conference win over the Falcons in

Moville June 6.

In the seventh inning, the Wildcats came up with a three-run double to send the game into extra innings.

O-A/BC-IG had a 5-1 lead after six and a half innings in large part to Bailey Knop’s grand slam home run in the ifth inning.

O-A/BC-IG inished with 12 hits. In addition to her home run, Knop slapped a single.

Summit Nielsen had a double and two singles. Abby Bender, Carrie Miller and Halle Hemer each hit two singles. Kirsten Dausel had one single.

Hemer pitched the full game for the Falcons. She was charged with seven earned runs on nine hits, six walks and eight strikeouts.

“I am very pleased with our girls,” said coach Wilcke.

“They are coming out and competing game after game.

Their attitudes are fantastic.

This is a great group of girls to work with.

“Last year we got 10 runned

by Westwood and Woodbury Central and this year we lost both games by one run. We have girls stepping up making the defensive plays that we need and our young pitching staff is doing a really good job.

I know I have said this before several times, but I am very proud of this group.”

O-A/BC-IG 5, WM 2 A ive run third inning was all it took for the Falcons to subdue West Monona in a conference game in Battle Creek June 8.

“West Monona was a good win for us after the two one run losses earlier in the week,” noted coach Wilcke.

“We were able to stay focused throughout the game and thankfully, not have that one bad inning that doomed us with Westwood and Woodbury Central.

“Defensively, Summit Nielsen made an outstanding grab for us at shortstop during the West Monona game.”

All six Falcon hits were singles. Kirsten Dausel slapped a pair of hits and had two RBI. Adding one hit each were Jordyn Hedberg, Abby Bender, Nielsen and Halle Hemer.

Ellie Dotzler limited the Spartans to ive hits and two runs (one earned). She didn’t allow any walks and struck out one batter.

O-A/BC-IG played in several close conference baseball games prior to Friday, June 9. One run was the deciding factor in three of their four league games in recent days.

The Falcons’ record entering their June 9 game was 4-4 in the WVC and 5-7 overall.

O-A/BC-IG 8, K-P 1 The Falcons upended unbeaten Kingsley-Pierson by a score of 8-1 Friday, June 2 in Ida Grove. K-P came in with 6-0 record.

The Falcons spotted K-P a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning allowing an unearned run; however, the Falcons would grab the lead right back in the bottom of the second by scoring four runs via ive two-out hits.

“That was really good to respond right away and take the lead back. It de lated them a little and we were able to ride the momentum to the end,” stated coach Dan Dotzler.

The Falcons pounded out 10 hits, led by two hits each for Will Grote, Adam Grote and Ryder Meek. Also adding hits were Ethan Mortensen, Landon Ray and Brandon Schwade.

While the Falcon bats were taking care of business, Ethan Mortensen set down K-P scoreless in ive of the six innings he pitched. Mortensen allowed four hits, struck out eight, walked two and surrendered one unearned run.

“Mortensen did a nice job for us on the mound. He hit his spots and pitched ahead and that is a good recipe for success. Overall, this was a good team effort, and the boys executed well,” said Dotzler.

Cherokee tournament The Falcons posted a 1-1 record at the Cherokee tournament June 3.

Cherokee 12, O-A/BC-IG 2 ( ive innings) Unearned runs hurt the Falcons as they dropped game one to Cherokee in ive innings.

The Falcons were outhit seven to four by the Braves; however, the Falcons allowed seven unearned runs in the loss. “We played a little ragged on defense and at the end of the game walked too many in that game ending inning,” said coach Dotzler.

The Falcons were down 8-2 entering the bottom of the ifth inning. Five walks and a hit batter, along with a double ended the game for Chero-

kee.

“Offensively, we hit the ball well in this game,” said Dotzler. “We had some hard hits that went right to them.

Will Grote made hard contact three times and lined out all three times with nothing to show in the book. I’ll take that though, when you hit it hard it will fall eventually. We had several other hard hits right at them.”

Recording hits for the Falcons were Adam Grote, Ryder Meek, Landon Ray and Brandon Schwade.

Landon Ray pitched four innings for the Falcons, striking out eight, walking two, allowing six hits and one earned run (eight total runs).

O-A/BC-IG 10, H-M-S 3 The Falcons bounced back in game two of the tournament to record a win over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn.

The Falcons jumped out early and scored six runs in the bottom of the irst inning to take a commanding lead.

The Falcons tacked on two more runs in the second and one run in each of the third and ifth innings to round out the scoring.

“Offensively, this was a very good outing for us,” said Dotzler. The Falcons would end up with 13 hits in the game.

Ethan Mortensen and Ryder Meek each had three hits and Rhett Ketelsen pitched in with a triple and a single. Will Grote, Adam Grote, Landon Ray, Austin Newquist and Ethan Young also got on the board with one hit each.

“This was one of those fun games to coach third base, as we had a lot of base traf ic all day,” said Dotzler.

On the mound, Cooper DeJean picked up the win, pitching six innings, allowing ive hits, three runs (two earned), 12 strikeouts and only one walk. “DeJean was very ef icient and threw a lot of strikes,” noted Dotzler.

Tyler Anderson pitched a clean seventh inning for the Falcons striking out one and allowing no hits or walks.

Westwood 8, O-A/BC-IG 7 Westwood scored four runs on four hits in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat the Falcons in a conference game in Sloan June 5. The Falcons had led the entire game and took a 7-4 lead into the bottom of the seventh.

“We played a decent game, not our best by far, but we

battled and were able to take that lead into the last frame. It just didn’t work out this time,” commented coach Dotzler.

Rhett Ketelsen took the pitching loss, pitching three innings in relief of Tyler Anderson, who pitched the irst three innings.

“Ketelsen battled for us and kept us in the lead in the fourth through sixth innings,” said Dotzler. “He had a little bad luck with a couple of dink in ield hits in that seventh inning, but he generally threw strikes and we did make some decent plays behind him.“ Anderson pitched the irst three innings, striking out four and allowing only one hit. “They couldn’t hit Anderson at all, and when they did it was weak contact, he just had trouble with walks as he walked eight,” said Dotzler.

Offensively, the Falcons outhit the Rebels 10 to eight.

Ryder Meek led the way with three hits and two RBIs. Ethan Mortensen and Brandon Schwade had two hits each. William Grote, Adam Grote and Landon Ray each had one hit.

“Offensively, we jumped out early and simply cooled off later in the game. We left quite a few runners on base early in key times,” said Dotzler.

WC 4, O-A/BC-IG 3 The Falcons dropped a one run conference road contest for the second night in a row by a 4-3 score to Woodbury Central June 6.

With the game tied at three in the bottom of the seventh, Woodbury Central squeezed home the winning run with one out.

“This was one of those games where both teams played good ball and it came down to the very end in deciding a winner,” noted Dotzler.

The Falcons outhit Woodbury ive to two.

“We had some decent at bats, as the boys limited their strikeouts and put the ball in play very well. Woodbury made some good plays on defense,” said Dotzler.

Ryder Meek had two hits and Landon Ray had two doubles. “Meek has been seeing the ball really well and has been hitting at a hot pace. He has put up multiple hits for us a lot of games and has driven in a lot of runs for us,” noted Dotzler.

William Grote had the other (continued on page 9)

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Eye on the ball: O-A/BC-IG second baseman Gabe Malcom keeps his eye on a ground ball as it nears his glove. The play came during a game earlier this season.

Ida County Courier

more about — (continued from page 8) hit for the Falcons and drove in a pair of runs, which put the Falcons up 3-1 at that point in the game.

On the mound, senior Adam Grote pitched six and one third innings, allowing three runs while giving up only one hit, striking out ive and walking seven. All three runs for Woodbury were walked in.

“Adam had a lively fastball.

He had one little stretch in the ifth inning where he had a little control trouble, but he really kind of controlled the at bats all night,” said Dotzler.

Adam Grote was lifted with one out in the bottom of the seventh due to the new pitch count limitation. William Grote came on and inished the game.

“We played good ball against a good team, we had good energy, had some fun, and did a lot of things right,” concluded Dotzler.

O-A/BC-IG 4, WM 3 The Falcons played their third straight conference game that was decided by one run, winning by a 4-3 score over West Monona in

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

. . . WVC baseball Ida Grove June 8.

“We got some good pitching and scored enough to win,” stated coach Dotzler.

The Falcons jumped out to a 1-0 lead courtesy of a Ryder Meek RBI double in the irst inning. The score stayed that way until the fourth inning when a pitch with two outs and no one on base hit Landon Ray. Brandon Schwade then sent a single into right center and Kaden Ladwig followed with a two RBI single to center that drove in Ray and Schwade. Ethan Mortensen singled in Ladwig, which spotted the Falcons to a 4-0 lead.

“That was a nice two out rally, as the boys stayed on the ball and hit liners that couldn’t be defended,” noted Dotzler.

The game was far from over as the Spartans would rally in the top of the sixth and plate three runs.

Will Grote and Gabe Malcom also recorded hits for the Falcons.

Cooper DeJean drew the start and notched the win on the mound, pitching ive and

two third innings, allowing ive hits and three runs, striking out nine and walking two.

“DeJean did a really nice job for us on the mound. He was hitting his spots and in a good rhythm for those irst ive innings,” said Dotzler.

With two outs in the sixth inning and the bases loaded, Ray came into the game to pitch, and after a single, he got a pop out to center ield to end the threat. Ethan Mortensen came in and pitched a scoreless seventh inning to record the save.

Ridge View hosts baseball tournament Ridge View will host a three team round robin high school varsity baseball tournament this Saturday in Holstein.

Ridge View will play AltaAurelia at 9 a.m.; Alta-Aurelia takes on Sioux City West at 11 a.m. and Ridge View will play Sioux City West at 1 p.m.

Raptors claim four WVC victories The Ridge View baseball team had a good week last week winning four of ive games. All four wins came in conference play.

The Raptors improved to 7-3 on the year and to 7-2 in the Western Valley Conference.

RV 9, L-B 3 Ridge View scored four runs in the irst inning and continued to pull away from Lawton-Bronson in a conference game in Lawton June 2. The win was the fourth in a row for the Raptors after dropping their irst two games of the season.

Ridge View’s offense came up with 15 hits. Jaxon Franken went four for four with two RBI. Jake Mitchell was three for ive. Cole Degen doubled and singled and had three RBI. Karlo Weldon hit two singles and drove in one run. Jake Tokheim tripled and had two RBI. Colin Cuthrell, Logan Cuthrell and Caleb Kistenmacher each hit one single.

Mitchell was the starting and winning pitcher. In the irst four innings he gave up three hits, two runs (one earned) and one walk while striking out two batters. Degen worked the last three innings. He allowed one unearned run on four hits, no walks and one strikeout.

N-F 11, RV 2 A six run sixth inning provided Newell-Fonda some extra security in toppling the Raptors 11-2 in a non-conference contest in Newell June 5. The Mustangs were up 5-2 going into the home half of the sixth.

Jake Mitchell had two of Ridge View’s four single hits. Jake Tokheim and Caleb Kistenmacher also hit singles.

Tokheim had one RBI. N-F collected eight earned runs off of three Ridge View pitchers. The Mustangs tallied nine hits and seven walks while striking out two batters.

Ridge View 15, River Valley 5 A pair of six run innings powered Ridge View past River Valley in a ive inning WVC game in Holstein June 6.

The Raptors put up six runs in both the second and third innings.

Ridge View bats produced 11 RBI. The Raptors had six hits including three doubles.

They also coaxed 13 base on balls. Tyler Wingert had one double and four RBI. Jake Mitchell and Caleb Kistenmacher both had one single and one double. Mitchell

9

forced in three runs. Jaxon Franken had one single.

“We were very patient at the plate and jumped on pitches we could drive,” said coach Tesch. “We played good defense and got quality pitching from Austin Degen. It was an all-around good team win.”

Degen pitched all ive innings. He was charged with ive runs (four earned) on nine hits, no walks and ive strikeouts.

RV 3, K-P 1 Pitching and defense led the Raptors to a two-run WVC decision over Kingsley-Pierson in Holstein June 7.

“This was a great battle from start to inish,” noted coach Tesch. “We jumped out to a 1-0 lead after the irst inning. Kingsley-Pierson answered back with a run in the third inning to tie it up. Ridge View took the lead with two runs in the ifth inning and held on for the 3-1 victory.

“We played well in all facets of the game, especially our pitching and defense. Jake Mitchell and Cole Degen were strong on the mound. It’s a lot of fun to watch our guys compete and battle each night.”

Mitchell threw 92 pitches in working the irst six innings to get the win. He allowed one earned run on ive hits, one walk and eight strikeouts. Degen got the

save. He gave up just one hit and walked no one in the inal inning of play.

Ridge View hit ive singles.

Jaxon Franken had two hits.

Contributing one hit each were Mitchell, Jake Tokheim and Degen. Tokheim and Caleb Kistenmacher each had one RBI. RV 6, Westwood 4 Ridge View pitchers limited Westwood to one hit and two walks in a conference win in Holstein June 8.

Westwood took a 2-0 lead in the top of the irst, but Ridge View bounced back with ive runs in the second and never trailed after that.

“We’ve showed a lot of character all week long,” noted coach Tesch. “I’m impressed with this team’s ability to deal with adversity and battle every pitch.”

Logan Gross pitched the irst four and two third innings and was credited with the win. He gave up the lone hit and walked one batter.

Westwood scored four unearned runs during Gross’s time on the mound. Cole Degen inished the game. He did not allow a hit and walked one batter.

Ridge View tallied singles off the bats of Jake Mitchell, Jacob Tokheim, Tyler Wingert, Cole Degen and Austin Degen. Wingert and Tokheim both had two RBI.

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Opportunity: Ridge View’s Cole Degen races to first base, but as it turned out there was no need to panic as River Valley’s first baseman dropped the ball giving Degen the opportunity to reach base safely. Ridge View won the game 15-5 in five innings.

Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Plenty of time: Ridge View’s Beth Pickhinke reaches third base well ahead of the throw. The play came during the Raptors’ 14-6 loss to River Valley June 6.

Raptor girls struggle to find the win column After winning their irst three games of the season, the Raptor softball team has lost 10 straight games. Coach Scott Phelps said his girls are playing hard, but their effort hasn’t shown up in the win column lately.

Ridge View is now 3-10 overall and 3-7 in the conference. Ridge View was scheduled to play Saturday, June 10 in the South O’Brien tournament, but the event was canceled.

L-B 10, Ridge View 7 The Raptors got off to a good start in their league game against Lawton-Bronson June 2 by taking a 3-0 lead in the top of the irst inning. Unfortunately, L-B came back with ive runs in its half of the irst and two more runs in the second inning.

“The girls continue to play hard and give great effort, but haven’t got the results they want yet. The coaches saw many good things, but we still have a few things to work on,” noted coach Scott Phelps.

Emerson Else who threw six innings and gave up 14 hits and seven earned runs took the pitching loss.

On offense, Ridge View totaled 17 hits. Beth Pickhinke went three out of ive with a double and one RBI. Madeline Else went three out of four with one RBI. Emerson Else hit two singles with two RBI. Collecting two singles each were Kinzey Dutler, Beth Meyer, Kara Richard and Katlyn Wiese. Katie Brinkman had a hit and two RBI. Sheldon tournament Ridge View traveled to Sheldon Saturday, June 3 to compete in the tough Sheldon Softball Tournament.

Ridge View didn’t come out on the winning end in any of its three games.

“The coaches were happy with the improvements we have made in our pitching and hitting,” said coach Phelps. “The kids continue to work hard and give great effort on a daily basis. We need to continue working on improving our defense if we are going to see good results.

The unearned runs have been a sore spot, but we will get it corrected because the kids and coaches believe in each other.”

In game one, Ridge View lost to Sheldon 8-3.

Katie Brinkman threw ive and two third innings giving up six hits and three earned runs while walking six and striking out three.

Leading the way at the plate for the Raptors were Emerson Else who went two for three; Kennedy Mason went one for three with a triple and two RBI; Beth Pickhinke

hit a home run in three of icial at bats and Madeline Else went one for two.

In game two Ridge View took on a very good Sioux Center squad and lost 8-4.

Emerson Else suffered the loss giving up 11 hits, four earned runs while walking one and striking out one.

At the plate, Kinzey Dutler went two for four and scored a run while stealing a base.

Kara Richard went two for three with a double. Beth Pickhinke doubled and drove in two runs. Katlyn Wiese added a double.

In game three, Ridge View lost to West Lyon 12-6.

Katie Brinkman threw two innings giving up seven hits and eight runs ( ive earned) while walking two. Also pitching was Beth Meyer who threw three innings. She gave up six hits and four runs (one earned).

Beth Pickhinke doubled and singled. Kinzey Dutler had two hits. Gracie Chance tripled. Kennedy Mason hit a double. Beth Meyer and Madeline Else both went two for three.

N-F 2, RV 0 6-5 Newell-Fonda scored twice in the sixth inning to turn back Ridge View in a nonconference game in Newell June 5.

“We showed improvement against a quality opponent, but we still need to cut out some of the errors to be more competitive. The kids are giving great effort and have good attitudes and that’s all we can ask,” said coach Phelps.

In six innings on the mound, Emerson Else gave up two runs (one earned) on six hits and no walks. She struck out six batters.

Kinzey Dutler, Kennedy Mason, Kara Richard and Emerson Else all had singles.

River Valley 14, Ridge View 6 River Valley exploded for seven runs in the top of the seventh inning to take control of its conference game with Ridge View in Galva June 6. River Valley had a 7-6 edge going into the inal inning.

“The coaches saw some good things like battling to get back into the game, but we need to do a better job of staying focused and executing like we can for a full seven innings,” noted coach Phelps.

Katie Brinkman took the pitching loss. She threw ive innings and gave up seven hits and seven runs (four earned) while walking three and striking out no one. Emerson Else threw two innings giving up seven hits and seven runs (four earned) while walking no one and striking out one batter.

Leading the way at plate

for the Raptors was Madeline Else who went three for four and scored a run. Kinzey Dutler and Kennedy Mason both hit a triple. Beth Pickhinke and Kara Richard both hit one single and had one RBI. Katlyn Wiese had an RBI. K-P 11, RV 10 Kingsley-Pierson rallied for ive runs in the top of the seventh inning to nip Ridge View in a conference game in Galva June 7.

K-P scored six times in the second inning to jump out to an early 6-0 lead. Ridge View responded with six runs in the ifth to go up 7-6 and then tacked on three scores in the sixth to build its 10-6 advantage.

“The coaches were disappointed with the loss, but we were happy with how the kids continue to battle. We just haven’t learned how to inish games yet,” said coach Phelps.

Katie Brinkman who came in relieve of Emerson Else was charged with the pitching loss. Brinkman pitched two and two third innings giving up three hits and ive runs (two were earned). Else threw ive and one third innings and gave up 10 hits and six runs ( ive earned). Beth Meyer led the offense with a single and a triple and four RBI. Katlyn Wiese also went two for three. Kinzey Dutler had a hit and two RBI. Kara Richard and Else both had one single and one RBI. Westwood 10, RV 7 Ridge View scored four runs in the irst inning to build an early 4-1 advantage over Westwood June 8.

However, the Raptors were unable to hold the lead and went down to defeat in a conference contest in Galva.

Coach Phelps said his girls are playing well, but just don’t have much to show for their efforts. “The coaches were happy with the total effort as the kids played hard and banged out 12 hits while only committing one error.

We continue to play good softball, but aren’t getting any wins out of it.”

Taking the loss on the mound for the Raptors was Emerson Else who threw ive innings, giving up eight hits and eight runs ( ive were earned) while walking for and striking out four. Also throwing two innings was Katie Brinkman who gave up three hits and two earned runs.

Leading the way at the plate for the Raptors was Beth Pickhinke who went three for three with a home run and ive RBI. Emerson Else was two for three with a home run and two RBI. Kinzey Dutler, Kennedy Mason and Kara Richard each had two hits.

10

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Ida County Courier

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.

David Russell Wilken Aug. 2, 1957 – June 3, 2017 ODEBOLT - Services for David Russell Wilken, 59, of Odebolt were June 8, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt.

The Rev. David Viggers officiated. Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements.

He died June 3, 2017, at his Odebolt home, due to complications from appendix cancer.

David was born Aug. 2, 1957, in Ida Grove to Russell Wilken and Joyce (Albrecht) Wilken.

The only son and youngest of four children, he grew up on a farm south of Odebolt.

He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt, where he became a lifelong member. He was a member of the voters’ assembly and served in several different offices in the church, including president, financial secretary and treasurer.

David attended Odebolt-Arthur Community School, where he liked school, excelled at several sports and graduated in 1975.

His love of sports led him to Wartburg College, where he played basketball. But, his real passion was playing on the baseball team, which captured multiple conference championships.

While playing basketball, he noticed one particular cheerleader. Although dating her only once while in college, he found the love of his life, Twyla. He graduated from Wartburg in 1979.

After college, David lived and worked in Des Moines and continued to pursue Twyla.

They married in 1983 and moved back to Odebolt to live on the farm. David helped his father farm and, at that time, encouraged by his uncle, Loren Albrecht, started a career in the auction business.

He and Twyla were blessed with three children: Blake, Alayna and Tate. They were all very involved growing up, especially in sports, and David and Twyla stayed busy attending and helping with games and events. He cherished those years forever.

In 1992, when his father decided to retire from farming, David began a banking career that lasted 24 years. Although he started at

Liberty Bank and Trust, he spent most of his years working for United Bank of Iowa, holding various positions.

The last eight years, he served as senior vice president/chief ag loan officer. He retired from banking in 2016, due to his battle with cancer. But, he always considered himself fortunate to be one of the lucky ones who enjoyed his job. He felt blessed to have such a good employer as United Bank of Iowa.

He continued working auctions throughout his banking career and worked primarily with Mike Green, with whom he enjoyed working immensely. David was proud to say that they worked over a thousand auctions together and never once had a cross word between them.

In recent years, he especially enjoyed the annual family vacation to Colorado, going to Florida with Twyla for spring training baseball and going out to an Italian restaurant with the kids or an old-fashioned Sunday dinner at home with family. Good food was always something he enjoyed.

An avid golfer and a Minnesota Twins’ fan, David also enjoyed pheasant hunting, travel and always took a great interest in maps, geography and history. He was also a farm boy at heart, with a deep love of agriculture and living on the family farm.

Throughout his nearly three-year battle with cancer, David continued to live and fight with dignity. He found peace through his trust in the Lord and never mourned his own diagnosis or situation.

David met many people in his numerous visits to hospitals and clinics. In sharing his story with them, he touched multiple people with his faith and spiritual strength. He remained a faithful servant to God, right up until his death.

Left to cherish David’s memory: Twyla, his wife of 33 years and 364 days; and his children: Blake (wife Traci), Alayna and Tate (fiancée Kelsey).

Also surviving are his mother, Joyce; his three sisters: Mary Jo Miller, Kathy Keefe and GayNelle Doll; several nieces and nephew; cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell.

Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Alberta G. Wellendorf Jan. 28, 1929 – May 1, 2017 HOLSTEIN – Services for Alberta G. Wellendorf, 88, of Holstein were June 17, 2017, at United Methodist Church in Holstein with the Rev. Doresa K. Collogan of iciating.

Burial was in the Holstein Cemetery at Holstein.

Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home at Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

She died May 1, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society-Holstein.

Alberta G. Paulsen Wellendorf was born at her grandparents (Andresen) farm in Logan Township, Ida Grove, Jan. 28, 1929. She was the daughter of Leigh and Viola Andresen Paulsen of Battle Creek and was baptized and con irmed in the Presbyterian church in Battle Creek.

After graduation from Battle Creek High School in 1946, she attended Iowa State Teachers’ College in Cedar Falls for a year.

She then taught in her home rural school and Battle Creek town school. She continued her education at various summer schools.

On Feb. 26, 1950, Alberta married Harlan Wellendorf at the Battle Creek Presbyterian church. They farmed northwest of Battle Creek near Midway and were blessed with a

daughter, Janine Cecile, and son, Joel Craig.

The family moved to a farm south of Holstein in 1955 and joined the Methodist church. A second son, Jess C., died at birth in 1965.

Harlan and Alberta took Janine and Joel on little discovery trips during their summer vacations. They happily watched their family grow and looked forward to special times with them.

In 1989, they moved to Holstein. Alberta enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren. She started a rock garden and really enjoyed her loral and rock arrangements.

She is survived by her daughter, Janine (John) Leckband of Hermitage, Mo.; a son, Joel (Monica) Wellendorf of Holstein, and her grandchildren: Valerie (Robert) Boswell of Castle Rock, Colo., Deanna King of Cherokee and Matthew (Grace) Wellendorf of St. Paul, Minn.

Additional survivors include a granddaughter-in-law, Michelle Bauman of Carroll; three great-grandchildren: Jordan and Paige Boswell and Brittany Bauman; many extended relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harlan in 2009; an infant son, Jess; and a grandson, Aaron Bauman.

Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

PUZZLE ANSWERS

Ridge View High School releases honor roll Ridge View High School has released its third trimester honor roll.

4.00 GPA Seniors: Amanda Bruns, Cole Degen and Harlee Wagoner.

Sophomores: Gracie Chance, Madeline Else, Ashley Kestel and Anna Schmitt.

Freshmen: Cassandra Allen, Hanna Blackmore, Russell Brummer, Jordan Grothe, Kyle Humlicek, Kate Kofmehl, Katlyn Wiese and Kenzee Wunschel.

3.99-3.00 GPA Seniors: Alex Bailey, Samantha Bailey, Taylor Beierman, Grace Boyle, Tyler Crum, Jordan Draper, Evan Else, Autumn Fox, Madisen Grieme,

Alex Johnson, Sidney Johnson, Aimee Kell, Gus Leonard, Erik Major, Ryan McGuire, Hallie Mentzer, Madelyn Mitchell, Ethan Otto, Jonathan Pickhinke, Randy Redding, Tyler Wingert and Colton Wunschel.

Juniors: Jaeden Albers, Juan Amezcua, Nelson Bernardes, Hailey Brenner, Katie Brinkman, Andres Carbajal, Kaitlyn Currie, Colin Cuthrell, Sierra Deck, Megan Drey, Tristin Drey, Cloe Droegmiller, Lance Else, Jaxon Franken, Kevin Herrera, Paige Hill, Erin Johnson, Jakob Kai, Maranda Lange, Evan Leuschen, Jonathan Madsen, Kyra Martin, Brady Meyer, Jacob Mitchell, Trentin Moeller, Markus Muller, Arianna Parra,

Lexi Phillips, Elizabeth Pickhinke, Kelby Regennitter, Braleigh Schossow, Andrew Snyder, Danielle Staley, Paige Todd, Destiny Van Beek, Eddie Vega, Brittney Vincent, Olivya Vondrak, Julie Wood and Macy Wunschel.

Sophomores: Kassandra Barker, Maggie Bendixen, Matthew Brosamle, Logan Cuthrell, Austin Degen, Emerson Else, Jill Galvin, Nicholas Gisch, Dakota Hankinson, Abigayle Hansen, Pasual Huerta, Lauren Johnson, Mercedes Juelfs, Rachel Kenny, Jocob Kliegl, Kennedy Mason, Katherine Mendoza, Beth Meyer, Ezra Miller, Kara Richard, Brett Taylor and Renae Wiese.

Freshmen: McKenna Albers, Beth Bailey, Jade Coggins, Yesenia DeLaO, Logan Gross, Taya Hinkeldey, Veronica Kron, Arely Loera, Sophia Mendoza, Alex Movall, Tate Phillips, Connor Pickhinke, Hannah Rosemeyer, Grant Schmidt, Sarah Stamp, Rayann Volkert, Dylan Wood, Zachary Wood and Nathan Yockey.

Breast cancer support group to meet

Photo Submitted

National bowling: Dale Nelson of Holstein received a plaque in recognition of his 25 years of bowling in the National Open Championships sponsored by the United States Bowling Congress. This year’s championships were held in Las Vegas, Nev. May 11-12. Nelson first participated in the national meet in 1981, but didn’t return until 1994.

He has been in 24 consecutive tournaments. Nelson said he has been bowling for 50 years and the 25 trips to nationals, along with five to six other bowlers on his team, is more about enjoying the experience than it is about placing.

Nelson said he hopes to go to the national open for several more years.

Holstein golf The Holstein Country Club hosted a pair of tournaments in May. Seven teams participated in a four person best-shot tourney. The group of Owen Freese, Allen Fitch, Frank Forneris and John Perret won the only light with a core of 60. Placing second was the group of Buddy Lamp, Troy Howard, Colt Wandrey and Chris Wandrey with a score of 64.

Eighteen teams competed in a two-person Ryder Tourney.

Winners of the irst light were Evan Johnson and Matt Cress with a score of 93. Winning the second light were Roger Graham and Dave Dick with a 110.

Taking the third light were Rex Rimmer and Chris Wandrey with a 117.

O-A/BC-IGMS announces a endance winners O d e b o l t -A r t h u r / B a t t l e Creek-Ida Grove Middle School announced its attendance awards for the 2016-17 school year.

Middle school students receiving perfect attendance for the school year were: eighth grader Gavan Flammang; seventh graders Hayley Anderson, Evan Burk, Evan Larsen and Zachary Thayer and sixth graders Cassidy Arnburg, Ruth Clark, Blake Delong, William Gebel, Keith Hausman, Treyton Kolar, Kadon Miller, Madison Schreiber and Jade Wilcox.

The Breast Cancer Support Group is having a special meeting on June 27 at 7 p.m. at 304 Moorehead St. in Ida Grove.

This group will reach out to identify and offer support to all who have experienced the diagnosis of breast cancer. It will provide an opportunity for individual sharing, educational programs, updates on new therapies and reach out to all breast cancer survivors.

Diane (certi ied itter) from Beyond Pink will be here to discuss/show products and assist with any needs for supplies.

There are no fees. This group is informal and all information shared is con idential. New members are always welcome.

Refreshments and hugs are always provided.

Reminder: The support group will not meet in July, please attend the Relay For Life event on July 15 at the Ida Grove City Park.

Gathering Around God’s Word

St. Paul Lutheran Church 100 7th St., Ida Grove

2017 SUMMER SCHEDULE June 18 – September 3 Saturday: 6:00 PM Worship • Sunday: 9:00 AM Worship

10:15 AM Youth & Adult Bible Classes

Celebration of Life July 8, 2017 Bert and Rosemary’s Family requests the honor of your presence at a Masonic Graveside Service presided by Brother Cur s Eason 10:30 am, Saturday, July 8, 2017 Scranton Township Cemetery (south of US Highway 30), just West of Scranton, IA Luncheon Buffet and Tribute (an opportunity to share memories) Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 12 pm Wild Rose Casino and Resort 777 Wild Rose Drive, Jefferson, IA RSVP to Kay by June 25 Phone/text (775) 397-0625 email: easonkay77@gmail.com If unsure, kindly respond, “Yes,” to assure enough food for everyone.

Bertrand Franklin Eason, Jr. February 20, 1923 - October 20, 2016

Trivia: Times Square, NY Word Scramble: Suitcase

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

11

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.

Wayne A. Fey Dec. 15, 1927 – June 7, 2017 BATTLE CREEK – Services for Wayne A. Fey, 89, of Battle Creek were June 11, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Randy D. Cormeny of iciated. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek. Military rites were by Maple Valley Post No. 364 of American Legion at Battle Creek.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek was in charge of arrangements.

He died June 7, 2017, at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek.

Wayne A. Fey, son of Carl and Florence (Gaffey) Fey, was born Dec. 15, 1927, in Moville. He grew up helping on the farm and lived in Moville for part of his childhood. The family relocated to Galva and then Schaller, where they farmed.

Wayne was drafted into the U.S. Army March 18, 1946. He was stationed in Korea and honorably discharged Sept. 26, 1947.

He met Lorraine Vogler and they were married July 3, 1948, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. They made their home in Battle Creek and were blessed with two

Ardis L. Stauffer Oct. 8, 1924 – June 6, 2017

children, Gaylin and Susan.

Wayne worked for the Allis Chalmers tractor dealership in Battle Creek. He would later work for Hultgren Implement in Ida Grove as a shop foreman for 30-plus years before retiring.

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He took pleasure in gardening, hunting (in his younger years), ishing and attending his grandchildren’s events.

Wayne was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek and belonged to Maple Valley Post No. 364 of the Battle Creek American Legion.

Left to cherish his memory are two children: Gaylin (Barbara) Fey of Chaska, Minn., and Susan (Larry) Grieme of Schaller.

Also surviving are ive grandchildren: Jodi Engstrom, Kent (Sherrie) Grieme, Evan (Jamie) Grieme, Cindy (Brent) Heller and Holly Fey; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Palma Campbell of Arkansas, and extended family and friends.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lorraine Fey; two brothers: Gilbert (Margaret) Fey and Donald Fey, and a brother-in-law Mike Campbell.

Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Richard Byron Cordes II Sept. 6, 1960 – May 29, 2017 DES MOINES – Services for Rick Cordes, 56, of Des Moines will be 5:30–8 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Science Center of Iowa, 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy., Des Moines.

Those attending are to feel free to wear the Pepsi logo in honor of Rick. Arrangements are under the direction of Hamilton’s Funeral Home in Des Moines.

He died peacefully in Des Moines May 29, 2017, surrounded by loving family and friends, after a heroic, sevenyear battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Rick was born Sept. 6, 1960, in Havana, Ill., to Dick and Bobbe Cordes. He graduated from Odebolt-Arthur High School in 1978 and became a member of Phi Delta Theta while attending the University of South Dakota.

He worked for PepsiCo for over 30 years, working his way up from a route driver to manager positions in sales, marketing and operations. Rick took great pride in his work at Pepsi.

His integrity, loyalty and positive attitude won him many lifelong friendships that he treasured, with people in all channels of the industry.

Rick and his wife, Paula, were strong supporters of the FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) program and opened their home and hearts to young people from many countries,

as well as mentoring youth.

He was passionate about his hunting and ishing and well-known for organizing yearly ly-in trips to Canada after walleye and northern pike. He also enjoyed gardening, Pittsburgh Steelers and attending the sporting events of his friend’s children.

He loved his cats and playing Texas Hold’em at Prairie Meadows. Rick enjoyed life to the fullest, and his loss will be felt by many.

Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 23 years, Paula; his mother, Bobbe Cordes of Odebolt; a sister, Michelle (Joe) Cordes of New Jersey; an honorary daughter, Mavluda; his father–in-law, Paul Berkemann of Norwalk; his exchange children, and other loving family & close friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, mother-in-law and beloved German Shorthair Pointers, Max & Beau.

The Cordes family would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to Dr. Robert Behrens, Tracy Sarin ARNP, Nurse Lisa, all the staff on Powell 3 at IMMC and Mayo Clinic for their excellent care and compassion to Rick and his family over the years.

In lieu of lowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be designated for cancer research at Mayo Clinic at www.mayoclinic. org, Animal Rescue League of Iowa or Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester, Minn., in his name.

Online condolences are welcome at www.

Hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.

IDA GROVE – Services for Ardis L. Stauffer, 92, of Ida Grove were June 10, 2017, at Faith Community Church in Ida Grove. Pastor Mark Aurand officiated. Burial was in the Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

She died June 6, 2017, at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek.

Ardis La Vonne (Stamp) Stauffer was born Oct. 8, 1924, near Holstein, daughter of Henry and Lena (Moeller) Stamp. She graduated from Galva in 1942.

On June 7, 1945, she married Ernest Stauffer of Ida Grove after his discharge from the Marines. They farmed west of Ida Grove

Stanley Ruser Aug. 22, 1933 – June 6, 2017 IDA GROVE – Services for Stanley Ruser, 83, of Ida Grove were June 10, 2017, at ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. Pastor Sheri O’Bannon of iciated.

Burial was in the Galva Township Cemetery West, in Galva. Military rites were

by McNamara Post No. 61 of American Legion in Ida Grove.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

He died June 6, 2017, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Stanley Dean Ruser, son of Edwin and Evelyn (Kordt) Ruser, was born Aug. 22, 1933, in Holstein.

He attended country school and graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1951.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army July 15, 1953, and served in France during the Korean Con lict.

He was honorably discharged May 24, 1955.

Coming back to Ida Grove, he worked for Curt

Susan G. Komen Greater Iowa announced $450,000 in new community grants for 2017. Last year, Susan G. Komen organization announced a new bold goal to reduce current breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026.

To achieve this goal locally, Komen Greater Iowa funds local projects to help meet the most critical needs of the community, including projects that provide vitally needed breast cancer screening, diagnostic and treatment services and support, such

as patient navigation, education and inancial assistance.

“To meet needs we have discovered right here in the communities we serve, this year’s grant slate will fund critical gaps in screening, treatment and education and will help minimize barriers women face in accessing the services they need to stay healthy,” said Jennifer Brinkmeyer, executive director of the af iliate. “We are proud to be able to distribute the funds we raise throughout the year, through events like Race for the Cure, to

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ida Grove 712-364-3311

Ida Grove, IA 712-364-2774

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

ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. coffee hour Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

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

ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Homes “caring for families of this area since 1908”

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

Member FDIC

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

~ Holstein ~

~ Arthur ~

Joshua & Christie Van Houten

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

~ Galva ~

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

Insurance For Every Need

these worthy organizations.”

The June E. Nylen Cancer Center in Sioux City received a $45,000 grant to support patient navigation and support services.

Seventy- ive percent of net revenue from the Komen Greater Iowa Race for the Cure® events in Des Moines, Moline, Ottumwa and Sioux City and other events throughout the year are dedicated to funding community health programs. Remaining proceeds fund groundbreaking research to ind the cures.

~ Battle Creek ~

Please notify our office if your Sunday service times change.

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

Jeffries in construction.

He then went to work for the U.S. Postal Service.

He served at the Ida Grove Post Of ice for 35 years before retiring in 1994.

Stan married Lucille Wert July 3, 1957, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. They were blessed with two daughters, Robin and Anita. He was a lifelong Yankees fan and also enjoyed old westerns and NASCAR races on TV. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lucille; and two daughters: Robin (Jim) Densmore and Anita (Rand) Whitney, all of Ida Grove.

Also surviving are two granddaughters: Skye (Ross Gaulke) Densmore of Mitchell, S.D., and Paige Whitney of Ida Grove; a brother, Dan (Dorothy) Ruser of Schleswig; an aunt, Harriett Michaelsen of Holstein; a sister-in-law, Donna Wert of Spencer; several nieces and nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Evelyn Ruser; four sisters-in-law, and four brothers-in-law.

Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Susan G. Komen® Greater Iowa awards grants

Church Directory

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

for nearly 40 years. She was both a farmer and homemaker in the farming venture and shared in the fruits of their toil and shared with others.

Her interests were cooking, dancing, playing cards, bird watching and crossword puzzles. She took great pleasure as a mother figure for her nieces. She was a member of Legion Auxiliary and Faith Community Church, where she was voted Lady of the Year in 2007.

She is survived by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Greeting her in death were her parents; her husband of 60 years, Ernest (2010), and her brothers: Harlan (Filka) Stamp (Harlan passing from polio in Korea) and Wilbur (Violet) Stamp.

Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

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

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

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

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

IDA GROVE

Food Pride FRESH MARKET & DELI

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

Every Day

Ida Grove, IA 51445

Ida Grove 712-364-3174

Manufacturer of ShoreLand’r & ShoreStation

712-364-3365

Morningside Healthcare Community

101 Washington St. Ida Grove

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

us out at trendue.com

712.364.2527

Member

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

12

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Ida County Courier

Galva blood drive on June 20

Greetings, moviegoers.

Playing at the State this weekend is: “Going In Style” (PG-13).

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals (Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin) risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. Use your movie ticket to enter the drawing for another bottomless popcorn bucket - this weekend only.

Dinner and a movie free event: Thursday, June 15, with the Ida County Cattlemen and the State Theatre. Dinner at 6 p.m., movie “Barnyard” (PG) at 7 p.m. Limit irst 150 moviegoers.

“Smokey and the Bandit” (1977): Thursday, June 22, 7 p.m.

Galva will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, June 20, from 1-6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran church in Galva. Please note that this is a one-time location change.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call LuAnn Bennett, 712-282-4608 or 712-2824700. during the drive hours of 1-6 p.m., or sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code 442.

Sponsored by Jeff Cronin Trucking and Spirits, Stogies and Stuff.

Coming soon: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” (PG-13), “Captain Underpants” (PG), Wonder Woman (PG-13), “Despicable Me 3” (PG) and “Snatched” (R).

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

Call 712-368-6226 for show times.

Hosting a blood drive coincides with Galva’s core values of giving back to the community. With a simple blood donation, individuals have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.

Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients and trauma victims, according to the Red

PUBLIC NOTICE

Sac County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections NOTICE OF ELECTION You are hereby notified that the Special Election will be held on Tuesday, June 27th, at the following location. The polls will be open from 12:00 noon until 8:00 o’clock PM. Odebolt Arthur School District

Odebolt Fire Station 213 W. 2nd - Odebolt

Bill Riley Talent show coming The Woodbury County Fair will sponsor a Bill Riley Iowa State Fair Contest at Moville.

The contest dates are Thursday, Aug. 3, and Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m.

Prizes of $75, $50 and $25 are being awarded each day in

a Sprouts (two-12) division and a Seniors (13-21) division. Acts must pre-register since this is a Bill Riley competition.

For more information and entry forms, call Kathy Clarkson 712-251-9844, Lawton, or Tom Gerking, Sloan, 712-899-6344.

Weekly Race Results

6/9 Results Crawford County Speedway, located at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Denison, Iowa, is a 3/8 Mile Semi-Banked Dirt Oval. On Friday nights, we offer 5 great classes of cars - The IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Stock Cars, and the IMCS Sport Compacts.

HOBBY STOCKS A Feature 1 1. Corey Madden 2. Jason Fusselman 3. Kurtis Bonnesen 4. Chuck Madden 5. Jeff Fink 6. Zach Hemmingsen 7. Brett Knight

Alta, IA

MODIFIEDS A Feature 1 1. Brandon Monson 2. Nick Deal 3. Cody Hillgartner 4. Ryan Webb 5. Jeff Stephens 6. Jim Thies 7. Thor Anderson 8. Ricky Stephan 9. Craig Reetz 10. Josh Most 11. Trey Kline 12. Ryan Topf

SPORT MODS: A Feature 1 1. Jake Sachau 7. Dave Riley 2. Cody Olsen 8. Josh Bolm 3. Thomas Van Dyke 9. Josh Thompsen 4. Logan Scott 10. Sean Kuehl 11. Bryon Wunschel 5. Tim Judd 12. Brandon Wulf 6. Cody Thompson

6/7 Results

SPORT COMPACT: A Feature 1 1. Jake Newsom 2. Jay Devries 3. Cory Peters 4. Rilley Paysen

5. Tyler Thompson 6. Corey Nammany 7. Kaytee Devries 8. Danny Rose

STOCK CARS A Feature 1 1. Devin Smith 2. David Smith 3. Brian Blessington 4. Donavon Smith 5. Allan Schmidt 6. Brad TeGrotenhuss 7. Josh Suhr 8. Justin Nehring 9. Shane Hammen 10. Merle Bass

A MODIFIEDS A Feature 1 1. Clint Luellen 2. Jay Noteboom 3. Jason Briese 4. Bill Crimmins 5. Ricky Stephan 6. Justin Sackett 7. Trey Kline 8. Harvey Vandeweerd 9. Alex Reetz 10. Jason Brees 11. Tom Berry Jr. 12. Travis Hatcher

STOCK CARS A Feature 1 1. Mike Nichols 2. Brian Blessington 3. Adam Klocke 4. Joel Tigges 5. Corey Stapleton 6. Jay Brannan 7. Sterling Sorensen 8. Dusty Vanhorn 9. Chris Ullrich 10. Justin Bromert

SPORT COMPACT A Feature 1 1. Tony Kerger 2. Tyler Thompson 3. Nick Stover 4. Jake Newsom 5. Cammey Hast

B MODIFIEDS A Feature 1 1. Doug Smith 2. 5-Jake Simpson 3. Cody Thompson 4. Zech Norgaard 5. Cameron VandeWeerd 6. Connor* VandeWeerd* 7. Jason Bass 8. Keith Demey HOBBY STOCKS A Feature 1 1. Daniel Smith 2. Craig Brotherton 3. Andrew Claus 4. Drew Barglof 5. Kurtis Bonneson 6. Gaylen Freese 7. Dalton Tripp 8. Conner Hildreth 9. Brandon Nielson 10. Jason Lehl 11. Dennis Lyons 12. Josh Lyon 13. Quentin Regennitter 14. Dillon Magnussen

This week’s race results are sponsored by:

Darren & Maren Smith 300 E. Hwy 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445

Roadside Emergency Service: 712-364-3739 Here’s what we do: • Brakes • New tire sales • Wheel balance • Wiper blades • Tire repairs-all varieties • Batteries • Tire rotation • Light bulbs • Oil changes Pick up and deliver in town-Ida Grove Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle.

For further information, please contact the County Auditor’s Office at the telephone number or E-mail address listed below.

Check us out on Facebook @m2 reandlube

Cross.

The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical condition.

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone, and is often used to treat trauma patients.

Telephone (712) 662-7310

E-mail address sacoaud@saccounty.org

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Odebolt Creek Days this weekend Odebolt’s annual Creek Days celebration kicks off with all school reunion this Friday, June 16, at the Odebolt Community Center. A full slate of activities are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18.

Saturday’s activities begin with a 5K run/walk and 1K for kids at 7 a.m. at the Odebolt-Arthur Elementary bus barn.

7 to 10 a.m.—Odebolt Betterment Committee pancake breakfast at the Odebolt Fire Station.

8 a.m.—Tractor show in front of First State Bank.

8:30 a.m.—Vendor show at the corner of Main and Second Streets.

9 a.m.—Car/motorcycle show and shine at Willow and Fourth Streets. Awards will be presented after the parade; pedal pull at the corner of Third and Main Streets and kid’s human foosball at the community center parking lot after the pedal pull.

9:30 a.m.—Acrobats behind the Iowa Rural Schools Museum.

10 a.m.—St. Martin Catholic Church food stand at the community center.

10:30 a.m.—Dr. (Rudolph) “Rudy” Daniels, Iowa’s Super Conductor, will be speaking at the Iowa Rural Schools Museum Outdoor Classroom. Dr. Daniels has written “Trains Across the Continent,” which is considered the of icial account of the nation’s railroads by the industry.

There are 40 chairs and benches for seating. In the event of inclement weather, the presentation will be held at the Presbyte-

‘Flower Power’ exhibit on display The Witter Gallery in Storm Lake presents “Flower Power,” a Ceil Triggs exhibit that features lowers preserved in paintings and a collection of hand crafted jewelry. This exhibit will be up at the Witter Gallery June 1-29 with an artist reception on June 23 5-6 p.m.

Trigg’s paintings have a unique three-dimensional take, as she has used not only lowers, but also other three-dimensional objects such as butter lies and stones. Each painting showcases the lowers in a different arrangement.

Triggs started experimenting with preserving lowers when she found what she believed was an exotic lower. This lower turned out to be a common bougainvillea vine but it sparked her interest in preserving and painting lowers. She now creates paintings that can be seen not only in the gallery but also in Storm Lake businesses as well as Frame N’ Art. Witter Gallery is open to the public Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m.; Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS ROHLK, Deceased Probate No. ESPR009296 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DENNIS ROHLK, Deceased, who died on or about May 14, 2017: You are hereby notified that on May 31, 2017, the undersigned were appointed administrators of the estate.

Notice is hereby 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 June 1, 2017.

Lisa Dose 5765 State Highway 175 Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 and Alex Rohlk 2000 Outer Drive N., Apt. 733 Sioux City, Iowa 51104 Administrators of the Estate Thaddeus Cosgrove Cosgrove Law Firm Attorney for the Administrators 607 W. 2nd Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 Date of second publication 14th day of June, 2017

rian Church across the street.

The Iowa Rural Schools Museum of Odebolt will be open from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday (closed for the parade) and 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

11 a.m.—Beer garden (closed during parade).

11:30 a.m.—Acrobats behind Iowa Rural Schools Museum.

1 p.m.—Parade.

2 to 4 p.m.—Activities for youth at the First Presbyterian Church. There will be old time games and competitions at the outdoor classroom and backyard at the Iowa Rural Schools Museum. There will also be spelling bees and trivia bees inside to test your knowledge and skills. You are welcome to ‘come and go’ during this time frame, participating as you wish or just watching the fun. In the event of bad weather, the outside activities will be rescheduled but board games and bees can continue inside.

2:30 p.m.—Human foosball in the community center parking lot and water gun ight (kids bring water guns) on Main Street.

3 p.m.—Acrobats behind the Iowa Rural Schools Museum.

9 p.m.—Judd Hoos live music at the community center.

Judd Hoos is an American rock band based in the Black Hills of

PUBLIC NOTICE Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing

To: SARAH SWANSON You are hereby notified that a hearing is scheduled in the Termination of Parental Rights proceedings, Case Number JVJV001205, involving C.E. The trial will be held on June 27, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at the Ida County Courthouse. You are further notified that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected.

This case has been filed in a County that uses electronic filing. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www.iowacourts.state. ia.us/Efile and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of filing and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the Court.

Published by: Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer Ida County Attorney 401 Moorehead Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445

PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERTA WELLENDORF, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009298 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ALBERTA WELLENDORF, Deceased, who died on or about May 1, 2017: You are hereby notified that on May 31, 2017, the last will and testament of Alberta Wellendorf, deceased, bearing date of July 20, 2009, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Janine C. Leckband and Joel C. Wellendorf 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 May 17, 2017. /s/ Janine C. Leckband, Janine C. Leckband, Petitioner Rt. 81, Box 489A Flemington, MO 65650 and /s/ Joel C. Wellendorf, Joel C. Wellendorf, Petitioner, 508 E. Merkley Holstein, IA 51025 Laurel L. Boerner ICIS PIN No.: AT0002823 Attorney for the Executors Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 14th day of June, 2017

South Dakota. “Breathe In” was released just over a year ago and charted number 23 on the iTunes new rock charts. Since then the band has spent the past year inishing the full-length album, “Music In The Dark.”

All day activities include: sidewalk chalk art on Main Street; sandbox search, kid’s craft corner and face painting in the community center and kiddy train on Main Street.

Sunday activities 11 a.m.—Odebolt pool food stand in the community center and beer garden.

1 p.m.—Volleyball at the community center parking lot and kiddy train on Second Street.

2 p.m.—Triumphant Sounds concert at First Presbyterian Church.

3:30 p.m.—Beanbags after volleyball on Second Street.

All day activities in the beer garden include Karaoke and lifesized Solo cup pong.

Fireworks will be at dark.

13

PUBLIC NOTICE

Ida County Board of Supervisors Ida Grove, Iowa June 6, 2017 Chair Leonard called a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Members present were Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey.

Becky Sexton, Twin Lakes Environmental consultant, Brian and Deb Friedrichsen were present to request to waive the right to appeal the issuance of a final construction permit within 14 days after the receipt of the draft permit under Iowa Code Section 459.304 and Iowa Administrative Rule 567-65.10(7) for BDF Land Co, LLC (Fredco, Inc-Brian’s Site) due to various delays in the application process, in order to start construction immediately.

Drey moved and Schubert seconded a motion to approve Resolution 17-12.

Motion carried, all voting Aye. RESOLUTION 17-12 APPROVAL OF WAIVER OF IDA COUNTY’S RIGHT TO APPEAL ISSUANCE OF FINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONFINED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION BY THE

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BE IT RESOLVED by the Ida County Board of Supervisors as follows: Section 1. The Ida County Board of Supervisors has received notice from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that Fredco, Inc.-Brian’s Site-BDF Land Co, LLC has been issued a draft permit for the construction of a confined animal feeding operation building at NE¼ of the NE¼ of Section 2, Battle Township in unincorporated Ida County.

Section 2. The Ida County Board of Supervisors reviewed the construction permit application and the manure management plan and determined that both appeared to be in compliance with the requirements of the Master Matrix, Iowa Code Section 459 and Iowa DNR rules and recommend approval of said application on May 22, 2017.

Section 3. The Ida County Board of Supervisors hereby waives its right to appeal the issuance of the final permit within the fourteen (14)

day limit from the time of receipt of issuance of the draft permit.

Section 4. The Ida County Board of Supervisors encourages the Iowa DNR to issue the Final Permit immediately upon notification of this waiver.

Section 5. The Ida County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Board Chair to notify the Iowa DNR of this waiver.

Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Approved this 6th day of June, 2017, with the following vote: AYES: /s/Rhett Leonard; /s/Creston Schubert; /s/Raymond Drey.

ATTEST: /s/Lorna Steenbock, Auditor.

Creston moved and Drey seconded a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a letter to the Iowa DNR approving said waiver. Motion carried, all voting Aye. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., June 12, 2017, or on call of the Chair.

Lorna Steenbock, Auditor Rhett Leonard, Chair

DEADLINE: FRIDAY 3 PM ALL NEWS and DISPLAY ADVERTISING in the Ida County Courier, Reminder & Green Saver

CLASSIFIED ADS: FRIDAY 5 PM

PUBLIC NOTICE

Ida County Commissioner of Elections NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District in Ida, Crawford and Woodbury Counties, State of Iowa, that a Special School Election will be held the 27th day of June, 2017.

The polls will open at 12:00 noon and close at 8:00 PM. Polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

Voters from the City of Battle Creek and Battle, Garfield, Grant and Maple Townships in Ida County; Crawford and Woodbury Counties will vote at the Battle Creek Community Hall, 115 Main St., Battle Creek IA. Voters from the City of Ida Grove Wards 1, 2 & 3 and Blaine, Corwin, Hayes, Logan and Silver Creek Townships in Ida County will vote at the Ida Grove Rec Center Community Room, 311 Barnes St., Ida Grove IA. Absentee ballots are available by written request or you may vote in the Auditor’s Office: Specify the Election you are requesting, your name with signature, date of birth, and residential address, also include your phone number if we would need to contact you and mail your request to Ida County Auditor, 401 Moorehead St., Ida Grove IA, 51445. If you have questions, please call the Auditor’s Office at 712-364-2626.

A public test of the voting equipment was held Thursday, May 25, 2017, as published in the Ida County Reminder on May16, 2017.

Lorna Steenbock, Ida County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections Dated at Ida Grove, Iowa this 14th of June, 2017

Scene

‡ $XUHOLD 6WDU ‡ %XIIDOR &HQWHU 7ULEXQH ‡ %XWOHU &RXQW\ 7ULEXQH -RXUQDO ‡ &ODUNVYLOOH 6WDU ‡ &DOPDU &RXULHU ‡ (DJOH *URYH (DJOH ‡ (OGRUD +HUDOG /HGJHU ‡ *UDSKLF $GYRFDWH ‡ 7KH *UXQG\ 5HJLVWHU ‡ +DPSWRQ &KURQLFOH ‡ +ROVWHLQ $GYDQFH ‡ ,GD &RXQW\ &RXULHU ‡ 7KH /HDGHU ‡ 2JGHQ 5HSRUWHU ‡ 7KH 2XWORRN ‡ 3DUNHUVEXUJ (FOLSVH 1HZV 5HYLHZ ‡ 7KH 3LRQHHU (QWHUSULVH ‡ 3RVWYLOOH +HUDOG ‡ 6KHIÀ HOG 3UHVV ‡ :ULJKW &RXQW\ 0RQLWRU

June 12-16, 2017

Now Hiring at Our Mason City OfÂżce Warehouse, Class A CDL Drivers and Driver Helpers

For details and to apply, visit www.atlanticbottling.com Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Excellent full-time beneÂżts included

Department of Education crafting new computer science standards

36’x48’x16’ RV Storage

$26,750

1 - 14’x14’ Steel Wainscoting Back Insulated Door 12� Overhangs 2 - 3’x3’ Windows 1 Entry Door

Travis K. Fischer Mid-America Publishing

School may be out for the summer but educators are still hard at work.

The Iowa Department of Education has created a Computer Science Education Workgroup that will spend the summer crafting new academic standards to teach students the necessary computer skills needed to navigate the modern world.

The workgroup, made up of about 40 people, consists of a wide range of individuals with education, business, and science backgrounds. Its formation was mandated by Senate File 274, which passed through the Iowa House and Senate with overwhelming bi-partisan support earlier this year and represents the state’s plan to create a set of education standards for computer sciences. “The task of this workgroup is to wrestle with a set of questions of how to make sure we have equitable access to computer instruction in Iowa,� said Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise. “The focus is grounded in the belief that computer science is a new basic skill of the 21st century.�

Over the next five months, the group will hold regular meetings to answer questions and draft policy guidelines about computer science education for the legislature to consider.

The first task for the workgroup will be determining what “computer science� specifically means.

Computer literacy, knowing how to navigate computer programs and learning the common standards that they operate under, has become an essential skill for the modern world but it’s not the only aspect of computer usage that could be taught in schools.

For many, knowing how to identify and maintain physical computer components has become just as important. Swapping out a hard drive or a stick of RAM in a computer has become

*Erected on your level site

Joe - Western IA 712-318-9272

|

Simon - Eastern IA | Kevin - Eastern NE 319 - 464 - 7781 402-880-2592 www.gingerichstructures.com

106 Main St. www.hhoa.net Wayne, NE 888-200-4460 Call us today for a Free Plan Book Brochure

‡

Vist our website to see the thousands of families that have built their new ‡

home for less. You may find one in your backyard!

!!!

‡ " #

Solid Company Wants Experienced Drivers as common a task as checking the oil in a car or changing a tire.

Meanwhile, particularly with the burgeoning field of app development, knowledge of coding is becoming an increasingly useful skill.

It will be up to the workgroup to determine exactly which aspects of computer science are essential for today’s students to learn.

Once “computer science� is defined, the workgroup will focus on answering a series of questions regarding how the state should craft future computer education policies so that science courses can be integrated into classrooms.

These questions include how computer science courses can satisfy graduation requirements, how they can be included in career paths, and how professional development funds could be used to achieve these goals.

It’s not just high school classes the group will be focusing on either. While more advanced computer learning is a focus, the plan that the workgroup develops will include recommendations for instruction at the elementary and middle school levels, easing the next generation of students into the future.

In essence, the workgroup has been tasked with figuring out

how to teach Iowa students computer science and how to make sure that schools have the tools and technology needed to get the job done at each grade level.

The workgroup met for the first time on Wednesday, May 31, bringing in an expert from the Education Commission of the States to share the different approaches that other states have taken in the effort. “The first meeting was really exciting because it covered such a breadth of topics and ideas,� said Wise. “The whole purpose of that first meeting was kind of level setting, giving everybody a common content background.�

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20 at the Grimes State Office Building in Des Moines, although scheduling conflicts may force a change of date or cancellation. In that case, the next meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 15. Meetings are open to the public. “Folks that are interested in this topic are welcome to join us,� said Wise.

The workgroup has a lot to discuss and is operating under a deadline. The state has given them until November 1 to complete their task and report back to the governor, state board of edu-

Quench guests’ thirst with this refreshing concoction Few foods are as synonymous with a particular season as watermelon is with summer. For many people, a backyard barbecue or picnic in the park is not complete without a refreshing slice of fresh watermelon.

But while watermelon is most often associated with dessert at warm weather soirees, this beloved fruit is much more versatile than that. For example, watermelon can be used to make a refreshing beverage for guests of your next outdoor get-together. Easy to prepare and ideal on warm afternoons and evenings, the following recipe for “Pressed Watermelon With Basil Water� from Brian Peterson-Campbell’s “Cool Waters: 50 Refreshing, Healthy, Homemade Thirst Quenchers�

(Harvard Common Press) is sure to cool down your guests.

* Travel charges may apply *Building in picture may differ from ad offer

Locally Owned/Operated 15 Years Experience Free Estimate Experienced Crews

Pressed watermelon with basil water

Pressed Watermelon With Basil Water Makes 6 servings

4 cups watermelon 6 to 8 large basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar 4 cups chilled still water Pinch of sea salt 1. Combine the watermelon chunks and basil in a colander placed over a large bowl. Using a metal ladle or spoon, press the watermelon to extract as much juice as possible (the remaining pulp should be fairly dry).

2. Season the juice with the sea salt and vinegar and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Add the water, stir and serve.

Food pairings: Grill chicken or fish, feta and tomato salad, shortbread cookies Chef ’s tip: Use yellow watermelon for an unexpected twist.

cation, and general assembly with a proposal for new legislation.

Once the recommendations are made the workgroup’s defining task will be completed, although Wise says he would not be surprised to see some of the group members continue to be involved past November. “I think the outcome is a set of clear and actionable recommendations that pave the way for access to high quality computer instruction for all students in Iowa,� said Wise. “I think we’ve got a great group of people. We’ve got the right people who will ultimately develop a good plan for Iowa.�

Looking for positive, dependable drivers.

Hiring by July 15 Full Time Class-A CDL for food grade liquid/dry bulk for Cedar Rapids to Illinois and beyond. ‡ ([FHOOHQW SD\ ‡ SDLG EHQH¿ts ‡ \HDUV RI GULYLQJ H[SHULHQFH ‡ *RRG GULYLQJ UHFRUG

APPLY NOW!

www.jensentransport.com

Call Tim Jensen for an Interview today: 1-800-772-1734

EOE

Do you have a story tip or idea? Contact Travis K. Fischer at Travis.Fischer.

MAP@outlook.com

STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

AGRICULTURAL/FARMINGSERVICES Our Sportsmen will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & quote. 1-866309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing. com (INCN) HELP WANTED- GOVERNMENT POLICE OFFICER: The Indianola Police Department is taking applications IRU WKH SRVLWLRQV RI 3ROLFH 2IÂż FHU $S plications can be obtained by visiting http://www.indianolaiowa.gov/181/Application Application deadline 6/23/17 EOE (INCN) HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER Class A CDL Drivers/Tankers. Great 3D\ +RPH :HHNHQGV DQG %HQHÂż WV 3RWHQWLDO RI SOXV SHU \HDU Contact Tony 608-935-0915 Ext 16 (INCN) WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE *8,7$5 :$17(' /RFDO PXVLFLDQ ZLOO pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. )HQGHU DPSOLÂż HUV DOVR &DOO WROO IUHH 1-800-995-1217. (INCN)

Are You Unhappy With How Your

Work Injury Claim is Going?

Each year thousands of Iowans are hurt at work, but many are not treated properly by the insurance company because they fail to learn about their rights. A New Book reveals the Injured Workers Bill of Rights which includes: 1. Payment of Mileage at $.54 per mile 2. Money for Permanent Disability, 5 Things to Know Before Signing Forms or Hiring an Attorney and much more. The book is being offered to you at no cost because since 1997, Iowa Work Injury Attorney Corey Walker has seen the consequences of client’s costly mistakes. If you or a loved one have been hurt at work and do not have an attorney claim your copy (while supplies last) Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 311 (24 Hour Recording) or go to www.IowaWorkInjury.com.

Our Guarantee- If you do not learn at least one thing from our book call us and we will donate $1,000 to your charity of choice.

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

15

CLASSIFIEDS

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

Help lp Want W nted

Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: WOW! is all that can be said for the overwhelming generosity & support to the Ridge View After Prom. Many sincere thanks go out to all of the businesses, the volunteers, the parents & the students for their donations, hard work & dedication to help make this event a huge success! We are all very fortunate to be a part of such wonderful communities!

Thank you again for your support!

Ridge View After Prom Committee 24-1t/cra THANK YOU: The BC Alumni Park Committee would like to thank everyone who attended the 2017 Memorial Day grilling. Your donations were greatly appreciated & will be going towards replacing the basketball court cement & rubber mulch. Thanks to the people who donated bars or cookies. Thanks to Darin & Jim for cooking & Jeanne for your extra help. Thanks to the Winterrowd kids for helping with drinks. Again, we would also like to give a Big THANK YOU to MGM Pork (Mason Goodenow) for donating meat!!

Alumni Park Committee Members Patricia, Vicki & Chandra 24-1t/cra THANK YOU: A BIG thank you to all who sent cards, gifts, offered prayers, attended our open house & to all who wished us a happy anniversary. A special thank you to our children. Who hosted the party & to Rich & Sharon Edwards for assisting them. May God bless all of you, & again, thank you.

Wayne & Marlys Dose 24-1t/cra* THANK YOU: The Junior Competition Dancers would like to thank not only our awesome community for supporting our cookout at the Farmers’ Market Food Stand, but the following businesses: Zimmy’s Bar & Grill, Pronto (Janelle Moser), First State Bank, Schau Towing & Salvage & Edwards Motors of Storm Lake. Your support is greatly appreciated!

24/1t/cra*

THANK YOU: We would like to thank everyone for the encouragement, support, prayers, kind words & hugs we’ve been given during Johnny’s ordeal. He is doing well, holding on to his faith in Christ. If you get a chance, drop him a card or letter; he loves hearing from everyone: John Tietsort 6825941 IMCC 2700 Coral Ridge Ave. Coralville, IA 52241 Kenny, Sherry Matt, Melinda, Makelti & Melody Tietsort 24-1t/cra* THANK YOU: The first Strike-Out ALS night at O-A/BC-IG Softball was a success, raising over $1,000 toward research of this devastating disease. Thank you to Wendy Ullrich–Mary & Martha consultant, Jill Godbersen, Dan & Jen Hedberg, Subway, Cindy Wilcke, Keri Weber, Tiffany Miller & Jill Wettstein of the Funky Cookie Studio for their donations of silent auction items. Thank you to the Ida Grove Ambulance Service for working the silent auction & bake sale tables.

Thank you to all who made free will donations at the game & thereafter. A HUGE thank you to the MV/A-O softball team for your participation & financial support. Lastly, to Cindy & Chancey Wilcke & the O-A/BCIG Softball Team for organizing the event, providing bake sale items, manning the home run derby & all the love & support they have shown our family.

Andrew & Brenda Miller Family 24-1t/r*

Garage ge Sale S le DOSE GARAGE SALE: 10th Anniversary! Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, June 15, 8-5. Friday, June 16, 8-5.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF BUSINESS…..stop in & see what I have for markdowns & other goodies….Check out crafts, clothing, household, tools, books & movies, collectibles, furniture & lots more…...Never know what you might find in searching…

24-1t/crags

For Sale LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury.

24-1t/crags FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced.

Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560.

24-1t/crags

FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcom’s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges.

Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. Malcom’s, Ida Grove.

24-1t/cra

Livesto Live tock

SALE: Plants on sale at Malcom’s, Ida Grove. All plants now 20% off. We also stock mulch, bark & rock for all your landscaping needs.

24-1t/cra

BULLS FOR SALE: Limousin & Maine X Angus Bulls.

Black & Polled.

Performance bred. Reasonably priced. Semen checked, poured, fly tagged & delivered. Call Terry Eason at 712-365-2560. Battle FOR SALE: Creek.

Water heater, home furnaces, 24-tfc/crgs LB White heaters, Infra-Red Tube Shop heaters. Call Propane Hank at 712-3654740.

41-tfc/cra

RADON AND CONSTRUCTION

Home Sweet Home!

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

Please call 877.521.8750 or visit oakleafpm.com Equal Housing Opportunity

ALSO: • Decks • Fencing

HELP WANTED: Johnson Propane is looking for help with its cylinders’ production, 40 hrs. a week. Apply in person at office in Battle Creek, Iowa.

19-tfc/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.

24-2t/cra WANTED: Full-Time RN for the night shift on the Med/Surg/Peds floor; must be willing to learn ER. Apply 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. EEO. 23-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove is seeking qualified candidates to join our team: FT CNA 6-2, FT CNA 2-10, PT CNA 10-6, FT RN/MDS & FT/PT RN or LPN. Competitive wages, tuition reimbursements, & sign-on bonuses-$1,000/CNA & $5,000/ RN&LPN. Call today for further details. Apply in person or online at welcov.com/careers.24-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Are you looking for a new, exciting & challenging nursing opportunity? Wolfe Eye Clinic is continuing to grow & expand as we welcome our new retina specialist this summer & move into our new, state-of-the-art medical facility in Hiawatha this June. We have openings for full-time (M-F) & part-time Registered Nurses to work with our retina specialists based out of the Marshalltown, Cedar Falls, Waterloo & Cedar Rapids offices.

We are looking for motivated candidates that desire to learn in a fast-paced setting & have the ability to positively interact & help patients while providing patient education & instructions.

This person should be detailorientated, able to provide excellent patient service & work as a constructive team member.

Duties for this position include rooming patients, administering injections, assisting physicians with exams, triaging phone calls, responding to tasks, scribing for physicians, working with insurance companies & performing other clinic duties as assigned. Some daytime travel is required. When traveling outside of your home office, mileage & time on the road will be reimbursed. If you are interested in being part of a quality-driven organization while receiving a competitive wage & benefits (health, dental, 401k, paid-time off, etc.), please apply or visit our website www.wolfeeyeclinic. com/careers.

24-1t/cra*

Notic tices

NOTICE OF VACANCY: The Odebolt-Arthur Community School District has the following vacancy for the 2017-2018 school year, beginning date August, 2017. COOK: Have the physical capability to do the lifting required in the preparation, serving & cleaning up of meals as directed. Have a basic knowledge of food preparation.

Enjoy working with children and adults. 6 hours daily. Hours 7:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m., M-F, O-A Elementary & O-A/BC-IG Middle School in Odebolt. Applications are available on the school website www.oabcig.org or at any district office. Please return a letter of interest and completed O-A/BC-IG application to the building principal, Mr. Doug Mogensen. Position will remain open until filled. O-A & BC-IG Community School Districts are Equal Opportunity providers & employers.

24-2t/cra

HELP WANTED: Would be working in production 40 hrs.+ a week, part-time. Could be full-time for right person. Must be team player. Wage will be a reflection of experience. Apply at Johnson Propane, Battle Creek, Iowa.

22-tfc/cra

NOTICE: Looking for something different for lunch? Stop by the clubhouse! Or after work for a refreshment on the weekends.

We would love to see you at the 19th Hole of the Ida Grove Golf Club!

19-tfc/cra

For Rent FOR RENT: House for rent in Arthur. Three bedrooms, two full baths, hardwood floors. No pets; designated smoking area. Leave a message or call after 5 p.m.

712-369-0994.

24-2t/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 FOR RENT: Office & work space available.

34’x40’ with partition wall. Great business location with Hwy. 175 access across from Midwest Industries, Ida Grove. Call 712369-1531 for more information.

23-2t/cra

ATTENTION NEW TENANTS: First month free with one-year lease (for new tenants). Groundfloor apartments available. Ida Grove Apartments. Ph. 712364-2571.

24-1t/cra FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. One-bedroom apartments. No smoking & no pets. Contact Bev at 712-3712367.

9-tfc/cra FOR RENT: Arthur apartments. One- & twobedroom. Ph. 712-830-3211.

21-tfc/cra FOR RENT: Ida Grove Storage has 10’x20’ units available across from Midwest Industries. Call 712369-1531 for rates. 23-2t/cra

NOTICE: Call today to get your A/C & water heater cleaned & checked. Call Propane Hank @ 712-365-4740. www. propanehank.com. 17-tfc/cra NOTICE: Get out, have some fun & get some fresh air. We would like you to join the Ida Grove Golf Club. You can join as a family, single, social or a student membership. We would love to see you on the course & in the clubhouse!

19-tfc/cra COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/Refinishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek.

131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE Certified I-car trained.

24-1t/cra NOTICE: I am now taking sewing customers. Ellen was my teacher. Becky Lichtenberg.

Ph. 712-364-4244. 24-1t/cra* NOTICE: Ed’s Lawn Care Service.

Residential, commercial & maintenance. Ph. 712-2993886.

24-8t/cra*

Even vents NOTICE: WEEK THREE OF IDA AREA FARMERS’ MARKET is this Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in downtown Ida Grove. We have our produce vendors, fresh flowers from Faith, wine & wine tasting with the Sinnotts, baked goods by Cherri & organic meat from Tom German. Genevieve Voss will join us with her jewelry, home décor & miscellaneous.

Also Rita Pierson of Cocoa Bellissimo will offer her artisan chocolates. The After Prom committee will be offering smoked turkey sandwiches, baked beans, chips & a beverage for $6 at Godbersen Park from 4:30 to 7:00. Carry-outs will be available. So, everyone, including students and their parents, come & support the After Prom Committee to raise money for your After Prom Party.

24-1t/cra NOTICE: Beat the heat of summer! Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling.

712-365-4740.

17-tfc/cra

Place an ad in the

Green Saver Call the

Ida County Courier & Reminder 712.364.3131

Read the

Ida County Courier – Online –

35/year

$

Part/Full Time All Shifts Great Wage & Benefit Package

CNA

Nulle Construction

Maple Heights Nursing Home 2 Sunrise Ave., Mapleton, IA

Sports Coverage Every week we bring you the latest Classified Ads, Obituaries, Friends & Family, Courthouse, Sports...etc.

Ida County COURIER

NOTICE: The Inn at Battle Creek is having a Fathers’ Day lunch buffet, Sunday, June 18. Serving pork roast & chicken breast. Call 712365-4499 or 712-365-4726 for reservation time of 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. $14.95 per person, $12.95 for Dads!

214 Main St. • PO Box 249 • Ida Grove, IA 51445 www.idacountycourier.com 712-364-3131

23-2t/crags

Quad County Corn Processors, an ethanol facility in Galva, Iowa, is looking for a person to do weekly cleaning of offices and bathrooms at two facilities. This will be a part-time position (approximately eight hours per week), working during nights or weekends.

Applications are available at www.quad-county.com and should be emailed to kristib@quad-county.com or mailed to:

Quad County Corn Processors 6059 159th Street, Galva, IA 51020 For more information, contact Kristi Brotherson at (712) 282-4628 Ext. 103

or call

712-881-1680

He Likes the

WEEKLY CLEANING

Maple Heights is currently offering a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus

M

NOTICE: We have A.O. Smith water heaters on hand, gas & electric.

Install a gas water heater today & save big dollars starting today. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740.

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

32-tfc/cra

Stop in for an application or call to set up an interview.

712-364-3571 Cell: 712-369-0163 FREE Estimates

NOTICE: The Mt. Hope Cemetery Association will hold their biannual meeting on Monday, June 26, at 7 p.m. in the Battle Creek Community Building.

Anyone owning a space in the cemetery is a stockholder.

REMINDER: Decorations from the Memorial Day holiday should be removed by June 15, so mowing can resume.

24-1t/cra

HELP WANTED: Char Mac Assisted Living has the following positions available at our Holstein campus: full-time LPN (includes on-call, insurance, PTO, 401k available). Apply in person at Char Mac of Holstein, 1500 So. Kiel St., Holstein, IA 51025, or call 712-368-4893; and ask for Amanda or Mike.

24-1t/cra

• Remodeling • Garages • Small Additions

Licensed & Insured

NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 69 years. Ph. 712-364-2822.

4-tfc/crags

EOE

Quad County Corn Processors is an equal-opportunity employer.

16

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Ida County Courier

Vandalism reported

From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, June 1 Of icers received 36 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and one 911 transfer.

2:15 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity at 115th Street/Highway 31 5:26 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:55 a.m.: Criminal mischief in the 500 block of Main Street 8:14 a.m.: Assisted an outside agency 8:21 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of 300th Street 8:51 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 1100 block of Parklane 11:14 a.m.: Call to talk to of icer 11:49 a.m.: Assisted an outside agency 11:58 a.m.: Illegal dumping/ littering in the 700 block of Second Street 1:03 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 600 block of Taylor Street 1:48 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Benning Drive 2:02 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Altona Street 2:06 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 4:18 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 5:06 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 1900 block of of Landmark Avenue 6:32 p.m.: Warrant in the 100 block of Main Street 7:09 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:12 p.m.: Drug offenses at 310th Street/Eagle Avenue 7:15 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 5700 block of Highway 175 7:32 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 7:55 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 8:49 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 700 block of Main Street 9:32 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 10:09 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 800 block of Main Street 10:15 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:43 p.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 5200 block of 120th Street Friday, June 2 Of icers received 35 calls for service. Among the calls were nine traf ic stops and two abandoned 911 calls.

12 a.m.: Assisted a motorist at 210th Street/Highway 59 1:50 a.m.: Emergency transport 3:20 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity at Second Street/Main Street 3:38 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 500 block of Willow Street 4 a.m.: Emergency transport 8:11 a.m.: Road closed at Landmark Avenue/Highway 20 8:11 a.m.: Road closed at Harvest Avenue/Highway 20 8:24 a.m.: Road closed at 220th Street/Orchard Avenue 8:35 a.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 500 block of Main Street 11:06 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 11:30 a.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 400 block of Iowa Street 12:09 p.m.: Road hazard in the 100 block of Highway 175 12:23 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:13 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Altona Street 1:26 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at Carriage Avenue/ Highway 20 1:39 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 400 block of Highway 175 3 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:42 p.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 600 block of Burns street 4:38 p.m.: Assisted a motorist in the 5900 block of 240th Street 5:01 p.m.: Assisted an outside

agency 6:55 p.m.: Assisted a motorist at La June Avenue/Highway 175 9:31 p.m.: Emergency transport 9:34 p.m.: Accident with injuries in the 3100 block of Eagle Avenue 10:03 p.m.: Accident with animal at 180th Street/Market Avenue Saturday, June 3 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops.

1:54 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 5:50 a.m.: Accident with injuries in the 6100 block of Highway 20 8:22 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Washington Street 9:39 a.m.: Sex offender registry in the 5400 block of 280th Street 10:24 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:16 p.m.: Traf ic control/escort in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 2:28 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:58 p.m.: Warrant check in the 300 block of Main Street 4:29 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:39 p.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 500 block of Chestnut Street 5:44 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 1900 block of Landmark Avenue 6:16 p.m.: Welfare check 6:20 p.m.: Emergency transport 9:37 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at Pioneer Avenue/ Highway 175 11:22 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at Fifth Street/Rohwer Street Sunday, June 4 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were nine traf ic stops, one 911 wrong number and abandoned 911 call.

12:30 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Second Street/ Main Street 1:16 a.m.: Response to unknown medical call 1:35 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:02 a.m.: Response to a ight in-progress at Second Street/ Main Street 6:42 a.m.: Fire assistance in the 100 block of Seventh Street 6:50 a.m.: Alarm in the 500 block of Second Street 7:32 a.m.: Health and safety check 9:21 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 9:57 a.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Crawford Street 12:03 p.m.: Report of harassment/threats in the 2600 block of Brady Avenue 12:05 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1900 block of German Avenue 1:50 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Buena Vista Street 1:58 p.m.: Assault, report only, 2700 block of Eagle Avenue 5:11 p.m.: Road hazard in the 4400 block of Highway 20 9:06 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at 280th Street/Dodge Avenue 9:44 p.m.: Road hazard at 320th Street/Jasper Avenue 11:54 p.m.: Report of harassment/threats at Harvest Avenue/Highway 20 Monday, June 5 Of icers received 10 calls for service. Among the calls was one 911 wrong number.

10:41 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:40 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 4:28 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 200 block of Taylor Street 7:35 p.m.: Emergency transport 8:34 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Park Street

9:30 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 200 block of Park Street 10:45 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Rohwer Street 11:10 p.m.: Jail activity 11:43 p.m.: Assisted a motorist at Eagle Avenue/Highway 20 Tuesday, June 6 Of icers received 31 calls for service. Among the calls were two traf ic stops and one 911 transfer.

2:56 a.m.: Response to an unknown medical call 8:27 a.m.: Property found 8:31 a.m.: Sex offender registry in the 4800 block of 125th Street 8:37 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 8:45 a.m.: Traf ic control/escort 8:46 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 6000 block of 159th Street 10:18 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 1400 block of German Avenue 10:35 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:54 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 11:48 a.m.: Info/data collected 1:11 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 2100 block of Highway 59 1:15 p.m.: Welfare check 2:40 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:04 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:07 p.m.: Accident resulting in property damage in the 5600 block of Highway 20 4:35 p.m.: Brush/grass/ ield call in the 2900 block of Dodge Avenue 4:55 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 5:33 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:17 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 800 block of Second Street 7:29 p.m.: Assisted a motorist in the 500 block of Second Street 8:41 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at 210th Street/Carriage Avenue 8:56 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:59 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at 100th Street/Highway 59 9:48 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 300 block of Third Street 10:09 p.m.: Assisted DHS in the 500 block of Main Street 10:26 p.m.: Burglary in the 500 block of Washington Street 11 p.m.: Suspicious person/ acitivity at Lubeck Street/Maple Street 11:47 p.m.: Health and safety check Wednesday, June 7 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops and one 911 transfer.

6:52 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:28 a.m.: Animal complaint at 210th Street/Eagle Avenue 8:31 a.m.: Health and safety check 9:10 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 1500 block Kiel Street 9:26 a.m.: Assistance requested 10:45 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:52 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5500 block of 190th Street 1:54 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive 3:20 p.m.: Warrant served at the courthouse 3:21 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 5:15 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:58 p.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 500 block of Second Street 8:24 p.m.: Parking complaint or issues in the 300 block of Minnesota Street 9:20 p.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 600 block of Burns Street

The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on one property crime reported during the past week.

On June 6, Ashaley Basey of Ida Grove reported $100 damage to a door that was kicked in.

Traffic stop nets arrests for mul ple drug charges

Photo by: Amy Forbes | Ida County Courier

Bike safety: Adam Henderson of State Farm Insurance and the Ida County Sheriff’s office are teaming up this summer to promote bike safety among the children in Ida Grove.

Children seen wearing their bike helmets by a deputy will be given a certificate for a free treat at the Ida Grove pool.

Pictured are Sheriff Wade Harriman, Owen Forbes and Jeremy Parks.

USPCA Region 21 patrol dog trials coming to Ida Grove The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office will be hosting the 2017 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 21 Patrol Dog 1 (PD1) Field Trials on Aug. 27-29 in Ida Grove. The top law enforcement canines from Iowa and parts of South Dakota and Minnesota may attend and compete.

The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office invites the public to attend and observe USPCA Region 21’s best canines in action. Trial events will be held on Aug. 28 and 29 at the O-A/BC-IG High School sports complex. Events will begin at approximately 9 a.m. on both days; however, that time is subject to change.

The USPCA PD1 Field Trials is an annual certification for K-9 teams, which consists of several individuallyscored events, including: obedience, agility, evidence location and recovery, suspect search and suspect apprehension. During each event, both the canine and the handler are judged and scored. K-9 teams which receive a passing score are certified by the USPCA as patrol dogs and return to their communities, ready to serve for another year. While seeking their certification, K-9 teams also compete against one another for the best scores and recognition as the 2017 PDI “Top Dog.”

The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice arrested two individuals from California June 4 on multiple drug charges following a traf ic stop and execution of a search warrant in Holstein.

Arrested were Seth Anthony Hite, 28, of Santa Rosa and Tiffany Lynn Mccurdy, 26, of Vacaville. Both were charged with possession with intent to deliver more than eight pounds of marijuana, possession with intent to deliver more than seven-grams of methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver 180-grams of ecstasy.

In addition, both were charged with multiple counts of failure to af ix drug tax stamps and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both were transported to the Ida County Jail where they are being held on $100,000 bond. The investigation is continuing.

Possible arson call

The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to a grass/brush ire on the south side of Crawford Creek Recreation Area at 2960 Dodge Ave. on June 6 at 4:35 p.m.

Fire chief Deron Schmidt listed the cause as possible arson started by kids playing.

The department was at the scene 45 minutes.

Bill Blagg magic coming to Holstein The Rosemary Clausen Center in Holstein is offering a special event, “The Magic of Bill Blagg,” on Saturday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. The show will be the anchor event for Holstein’s Kinderfest weekend.

Blagg first appeared at the Clausen Center in 2013. His sold-out show was a huge hit with both adults and kids and drew rave reviews from all directions. Since then, Blagg has become one of the nation’s top touring illusionists, and his theatrical brand of magic thrills thousands every year, leaving them in complete disbelief as he creates the impossible as only he can do.

“Everyone loved Bill’s show, and we have been looking forward to having him back for a long time,” said Ken Buell, the Clausen Center ticket manager. “The Kinderfest weekend offered an opportunity for us to do that, and we were delighted when he accepted our invitation to return. We wanted to

@IdaCoCourier Courier

Ida County

Courier

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

712.364.3131

idacourier@frontiernet.net

Bill Blagg present a special event that offered family-friendly entertainment and pricing, and this show will certainly provide that.”

Tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $10 for students/children under 18.

Reduced rates are available at $3 off face value, regardless of category, for groups of 15 or more. All seating is general admission. Tickets

will be available at city park on Saturday afternoon, at the Clausen Center Box Offices after 5:30 p.m., or they may be purchased in advance by calling 712-368-4849 or emailing kenbuell@frontiernet.net.

Buell went on to say, “Make no mistake, this is a nationallevel show. These days Bill is selling out 3,000 to 4,000 seat venues all around the country, and we are fortunate to have him back. He is a complete entertainer and will keep all of us on the edges of our seats. After his last show here, one youngster was heard saying to his grandfather, ‘You are the best grandpa in the world to bring me here.’ There can be no better review than that.”

To see a short video clip of Blagg in action, go to the Clausen Center website, www.rosemaryclausencenter.com. For more information regarding this special event, contact Buell at 712368-4849 or kenbuell@frontiernet.net.

209 S. Second St. Cherokee, IA 712-221-9192 Serving Cherokee, Holstein, Marcus and surrounding area

Roofing • Asphalt Shingless • Metal Full Warranty W • Flat and Service www.brentwoodroofingia.com

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

17

Holstein council approves sale of fireworks ordinance, city wages â?š by DEB LOGER

The Holstein City Council approved an ordinance allowing the sale of ireworks and adopted employee wages for iscal year 2017-18 during its meeting June 5. “Our city ordinance needed to be amended to allow for the updated de initions of ireworks and for the sale of ireworks.

Given the time constraints in amending and passing the ireworks ordinance, I did not change the use restrictions. This will take time for the council to review and discuss exactly what they do or do not want to allow.

The new legislation took effect June 1, so the council will need to waive the second and third readings so it can be published and go into effect as soon as possible,� said City Administrator Kay Hanson.

Hanson said, “The Iowa General Assembly passed legislation allowing for the sale and use of ireworks under certain condition. The legislation allows the city the ability to prohibit or limit the use of ireworks within the community. It also allows for a process to sell consumer, novelty and display ireworks. Sales are limited to those with a valid license, current inspection and proper insurance. Sales are also limited to speci ic time periods based on the type of structure where the sales occur.�

Ordinance No. 236 amending the city’s ireworks ordinance to allow for the sale of ireworks was approved. The council also waived the second and third readings so the ordinance goes into effect upon publication.

The ordinance sets sale dates (June 1 and July 8 inclusive and Dec. 10 and Jan. 3 inclusive);

regulations stating it’s unlawful for any person to use or explode any ireworks (unless the council grants a permit) and sets insurance amounts at $250,000 per person for personal injury, $50,000 for property damage and $1 million for total exposure.

Resolution 2017-16 was approved adopting the following wages for iscal year 2017-18 (wages are listed per hour unless otherwise speci ied): Administration—Katherine Hanson, $55,000 annually; Renee Leonard, $16.15, and Terri Libke, $12.75.

Taxi—Pam Kay and Fran Leonard, $12.75.

Public works—Scott Niemeier, $23.40, and Dennis Albers, $19.65.

Library—Emily Todd, $13; Brenda Bennett, $8.50, and Terri Libke, $13.

Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center—Libby Bagenstos, $36,920 annually; Jode Nelson, $12; Dale Nelson, $12; Barb Gebers, $9.07; Connie Snyder, $8.75; Rayven Wold, $9.25; Andrew Snyder, $7.80; Afton Wulf, $7.40; Kathy Mohr, $8.75; Eric Hibbs, $7.70; Maddie Grieme, $7.80; Brittney Vincent, $7.80, and Savanna Snyder, $11 (seasonal concession stand).

Trainers/class instructors are paid $10 per class. Instructors include: Keely Dutler, Wold, Gebers, Araceli Johnson, Melissa Schoer and Bagenstos. Seasonal help—$7.25. Seasonal help includes: Beau Blackmore, Jacob Kai, Kallie Kistenmacher, Savanna Snyder, Brauden Stowater and Isaac Kirchner.

Swimming pool—Donna Bremer, $14; Tara Redenius, $10.50; Lora Brummer, $9.50;

Evan Leuschen, $8.75; Sierra Deck, $8.25; Destiny Van Beek, $8.25; Renae Wiese, $7.75, and Russell Brummer, $7.25 (upon WSI certi ication). All new starting guards are $7 to $7.25.

A resolution was approved authorizing the transfer of appropriations between funds for iscal year 2016-17. The transfers are: general fund (ambulance) to ambulance equipment revolving fund ($10,000); general fund to equipment revolving fund ($78,000), water utility fund to equipment revolving fund ($5,000) and sewer utility fund to equipment revolving fund ($5,000).

Also, road use tax fund to maintenance shop construction fund ($30,000), equipment revolving fund to maintenance shop construction fund ($100,000), equipment revolving fund to general fund ( ire - $5,000) and local option sales tax fund to maintenance shop construction fund ($50,000).

Also, local option sales tax fund to general fund ($31,250), local option sales tax fund to debt service ($80,000), emergency fund to general fund ($10,743), TIF to debt service ($26,746), TIF to debt service ($10,787) and TIF to debt service ($49,913).

Resolution 2017-15 was adopted approving a memorandum of understanding between the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, State Accounting Enterprise and the City of Holstein for participation in the Income Offset Program.

This program provides the city the opportunity to ile a claim against funds owed to a person by a state agency and apply it to money owed to the city; i.e.,

if an individual owes money for utilities, the city can ile a claim with this agency to have the funds subtracted from any state tax refund and sent to the city to clear the bill.

Amanda Nobles gave a Kinderfest update, including a request to close various streets for the parade at noon; the request was approved. She noted KTIV will be in the parade linging Bings, and liers have been sent out listing Kinderfest activities.

The council entered closed session with city attorney Thad Cosgrove at 5:55 p.m. under Iowa Code 21.5j (negotiations regarding acquiring/selling real estate). During the closed session, councilman Rod Regennitter was excused. The council resumed open session at 6:24 p.m. A motion was approved to publish a notice for a public hearing to establish the method of sale to sell the south corner of Kiel and Maple Streets (west side). Regennitter abstained from the vote.

Reports Mayor Connie Ludvigson reported on the branding committee meeting, the farmers’ market, the public safety communications commission meeting and Holstein receiving Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council’s (SIMPCO) city of the year award.

Hanson reported the nuisance committee met May 16, and 52 nuisance letters went out. She is now in the process of following up on the nuisances that have not been abated since the irst letters were sent out in April.

She noted the copier is down, and water bills will be sent out late. The council directed her not to change the due date.

King Theatre Renovation Board discusses complication of city ownership â?š by BECKY BRUNING

Members of the King Theatre Renovation Board met June 7, in the United Bank of Iowa meeting room. Those in attendance were Owen Bolte, John Brinkman, Becky Bruning, Paul Cates, Doug Clough, Ryan Goodman, Cheryl Gosch and Neil Wehmas.

In new business, it was brought to the board’s attention that, due to the city owning the property, problems may arise during the renovation process.

Clough said, “With the city owning the theatre, Daric (O’Neal, the project architect) had some reservations about how that might slow down some processes to the biddings and things like that.�

He also noted that the city is obligated to go with the lowest bid, unless there is a compelling reason not to. “It gets kind of complicated, especially in a small town; you don’t have the luxury of having‌three plumbers in a small town, three electricians, three whatever. That gets dif icult to follow the bidding process as de ined by the city,â€? Clough said.

Citing exemption from taxes as the main bene it of the city owning the theatre, and donors being able to make tax-deductible donations, Clough mentioned to the group that the interim city administrator thought it was a topic of concern for the city to own the theatre.

Clough said he is going to work on getting together with the council on a special meeting before the second meeting they typically have.

Bolte cited the choices for course of action O’Neal gave as follows: • Ignore it, taking the chance that someone won’t challenge it. • The city could move the building and everything into some available entity that has a nonpro it status to do the project, and, at the conclusion, move it back. • Bidding everything out in the city, which may lengthen the process. • The city retains ownership of the building, but. somehow

.contracts with an LLC to do the development. The city funds the project, the LLC does the decision-making and the contracting, but there would no longer be a tax abatement for the project.

City ownership means informal meetings between board members and laborers, i.e. an electrician and plumber, may not happen. As Bolte put it, â€œâ€Śless lexibility in how things come together.â€?

The main concern of the board is to protect the donors and the tax deductibility of donations.

Other considerations presented to the board were to avoid the bidding process and to keep the opportunity for the Enhance Iowa Grant alive, if possible. If the theatre is not a city entity or 5013c, they have to pull out of the grant.

Alyssa Dreeszen, from the

State Theatre in Holstein, and Kathy Vollmar, State Theatre Board member, expressed interest in having Dreeszen manage the King Theatre, as well as the State Theatre. The board decided they would like Dreeszen to attend a meeting and discuss that opportunity.

Old business included a funds update from Gosch. Between grants and donations, the project has received up to $494,499 as of the meeting.

In fund-raising efforts, the group is continuing their alumni challenge. They are also working on putting together a cookbook.

Recipes may be mailed to city hall or emailed to cookwithking@ gmail.com. Plans for another garden party are in the works and is tentatively planned for July.

The group inalized plans for their grill-out during the June 22

Farmers’ Market in Ida Grove.

They will be serving steak sandwiches, hot dogs, chips and drinks. “Long Live the King� t-shirts will be available at the grill-out.

Goodman updated the board on his and Clough’s discussions of major donor roles with North Star Community Credit Union and VT Industries. The board is waiting to hear back from them on the amounts the businesses would like to donate.

Clough shared with the board that the ambulance is interested in making a donation toward ADA-compliant ixtures. When the board has bids on those ixtures, they will notify the ambulance service.

The next board meeting will be June 21, at 5:15 p.m., in the United Bank of Iowa meeting room in Ida Grove.

Community center: Libby Bagenstos gave an update on summer programs, the Kinderfest run, the circus coming to town on July 30 and North American Ironman champion Matt Hanson will give a program on athletic training, nutrition and recovery July 19.

Public works: Scott Niemeier reported the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) inspection on the wastewater treatment facility was favorable.

Niemeier recommended the city continue grouting sewer lines to cut down on in iltration.

The sills have been caulked, and the seals and stripping for the overhead doors were checked on the new maintenance building. There hasn’t been any rain to see if the leaking is solved.

Swimming pool: Pool manager Donna Bremer reported all lifeguards are up to 2017 standards with the exception of one, the bathrooms have been painted and the pool has been busy (the water temperature was 75

degrees).

Library: Emily Todd introduced herself as the new library director, effective July 1. A reception will be held June 19 for Bonnie Barkema. Barkema’s last day is of icially June 30. The summer reading program is underway, and the Blank Park Zoo will be coming to the library July 13.

Taxi: During May, 289 rides were given, with 722 stops, during 22 days of driving.

In other business, SIMPCO representative Nicole Peterson was present to review the second draft of the city’s comprehensive plan housing and transportation chapters.

Ida County Economic Development director Rita Frahm was present to ask the council to consider passing a resolution to identify the former alignments of Highway 20 in Iowa as Historic U.S. Route 20. She will also be visiting with Galva and the Ida County Board of Supervisors.

Ride the exotic anim als!

ren Child nder U & 3 E

FRE

Cherokee Fairgrounds 200 Linden St., Cherokee, IA 51012

JUNE 25, 2017 SUNDAY 3 PM & 6 PM

ADVANCE TICKETS $ 15 for 2 people

Purchase advance tickets at all Northstar Community Credit Union locations Come 1 hour before showtimes for family fun, ride the exotic animals and meet the circus stars.

Shows have no intermission.

Present this at the gate and get a second person in for free when you purchase one ticket at General Admission price ($18).

Happy Father’s Day! Take A Look At VT Industries!

Maintenance Technician 2nd shift dedicated Maintenance Technician in highly automated facility.

Need experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical drive systems. Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckho equipment. Pay based on skills and experience.

Training program increases pay!

Full Time Manufacturing Machine Operators, Wood Finishers, Inspection, Shipping, Warehouse

1st Shift $13.66 • 2nd Shift $14.76 • 3rd Shift $15.41 $

500 New Hire Bonus

When a .. . n r o b s i d l i ch so is a dad!

Comprehensive BeneďŹ t Pkg: BC/BS Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k) Match, Quarterly Gainshare Bonus, Paid Holidays, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement and more

Expansion Project Adds Opportunities For over 60 years VT has provided stable jobs, good pay, comprehensive beneďŹ ts and awesome people!

Apply M-F 7 am-4 pm HR OďŹƒce 1000 Industrial Park, Holstein, IA EOE—M/F/V/D

www.vtindustries.com

18

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Ida County Courier

Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Timothy and Amber Wilcox, warranty deed to Ben Schoen, 4.7 acres in the NW ¼ NW ¼, Section 28, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County.

Don Muller, quit claim deed to Nathan Horstman, the west 88 feet of Lot 3, Block 28, Third Addition, Battle Creek.

Rosalie and James Weary, warranty deed to Erik Eisele, the south 60 feet of Lot 19, Block 1, Moorehead’s First Addition to the Village of Ida, Ida Grove.

Ralph Kalin trust, trustee warranty deed to Margaret Kalin, a one half interest in a portion of the E ½, Section 35, with exception, T-89-N, R-39-W; a half interest in the N ½ of the north 100 hundred acres of the E ½, Section 35, T-89-N, R-39-W; a one half interest in NW ¼, Section 36, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County; a one half interest in Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 5, Elmhurst Addition, Holstein.

Margaret Kalin, quit claim deed to Margaret Kalin trust a one half interest in a portion of the E ½, Section 35, with exception, T-89-N, R39-W; a half interest in the N

½ of the north 100 hundred acres of the E ½, Section 35, T-89-N, R-39-W; a one half interest in NW ¼, Section 36, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County; a one half interest in Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 5, Elmhurst Addition, Holstein.

Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court office, information is only provided electronically.

The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office.

Traffic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov.

Traffic charges Speeding Paulina Bravo, Storm Lake; Kyle Evers, Storm Lake; Sarah Swanson, Sioux City; Devon Byers, Correctionville; Sarah Oropeza, Sioux City; Morgan Grosely, Wall Lake.

Other Miranda Wilson, Correctionville, failure to provide proof of financial liability.

Kaylee Kirchner, Washta, seat belt.

Daniel McRae, Emerson, Neb., seat belt.

Criminal Troy Gordon, Ida Grove, third degree criminal mischief, two years prison suspended, $625 fine suspended, two years probation.

Troy Gordon, Ida Grove, trespass, 30 days in jail, $315 fine suspended.

Edwin Hedberg, Newell, possession of marijuana— third or subsequent offense, 30 days in jail, $625 fine suspended.

Kimberly Rendon, Ida Grove, fifth degree theft, $100.

Allen Hedberg, Holstein, driving while license denied or revoked, $1,000.

Judgments and Liens Against Randall Rolfs, in favor of Hawkeye Adjustment Services.

Against Jennifer and Travis Brockman in favor of Hardware Hank.

Against Ryan Goettsch, in favor of LVNV Funding.

Against Mandy Taggart, in favor of Midland Funding.

Dissolution of Marriage Kimberly Wych and James Bumgardner Jr., court decree—dissolution.

Katherine Hanson and Harlan Hanson, court decree—dissolution.

Depu es make warrant, alcohol, drug arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on several charges iled and arrests made during the past week.

On June 1, Lee Frank Harden, 31, of Cherokee was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for criminal mischief in the ifth degree.

He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On June 3, Sergio Saldana Munoz, 21, of Correctionville was charged with driving on a suspended license. The charge was iled following a traf ic stop in Galva. He was released pending a court appearance.

On June 4, the sheriff’s of ice iled several alcoholrelated charges against ive individuals after responding to a call of a possible ight in Holstein. Charged with supplying alcohol to minors was Rebecca Dawn Regennitter, 21 of Holstein.

Charged with minor in possession of alcohol were Trevonous Shawnde Kretlow, 20, of Cherokee and Skyler Joseph Staver, 19, of Cherokee.

Also, two minors from Cherokee were also charged with minor in possession of alcohol. They were released into the custody of a parent.

On June 4, Ryan Franklin Holm, 37, of Harlan was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for violation of probation. The original conviction against him was for burglary in the third degree. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $5,000 bond.

On June 4, Seth Anthony Hite, 28, of Santa Rosa, Calif., was arrested and charged with possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession with the intent to deliver marijuana and possession with the intent to deliver ecstasy. He was also charged with three counts of failure to af ix a drug tax stamp and possession of drug paraphernalia.

All charges were iled following a traf ic stop in Holstein. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he

is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.

Also, arrested during this traf ic stop was Tiffany Lynn Mccurdy, 26, of Vacaville, Calif. She was charged with possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession to deliver marijuana and possession with the intent to deliver ecstasy.

She was also charged with numerous counts of failure to af ix a drug tax stamp and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.

On June 5, 2017 the Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice arrested Cassandra Burcham, 25 of Audubon. She was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she was later released after posting $5,000 bond.

On June 7, Cody Wesley Kirchner, 27, of Mason City was arrested on an outstanding overdue 10-day mittimus. The original conviction against him was for theft. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held.

IDA GROVE AMBULANCE

Sunday, June 25 8 am-1 pm Ida Grove Community Hall Free-will offering Please come and show your support!

BRING A LAWN CHAIR!

FRIDAY, JUNE 23 • 5-7 PM • Ida Grove City Park & Cobb Park •Hamburgers •Pork Tenderettes •Hot Dogs •Beans •Chips •Drink

SATURDAY, JUNE 24 • 10 AM-5PM • Ida Grove City Park •Hamburgers •Pork Tenderettes •Hot Dogs •Coney’s •Brats •Taverns •Chips •Drink

PURCHASE TICKETS AT IDA GROVE CITY HALL

Berry Go Round

Under 36,” must be accompanied by adult

Elephants

Ages 2-12, under 36,” must be accompanied-48” maximum

Merry Go Round

Adults must stand with child under 42”

Bounce House

Ages 2-12, unaccompanied

Slide

Ages 2-16

Trampoline All ages

TICKETS: $

15

good for one day

Ferris Wheel

All ages; under 48,” must be accompanied by adult Purchase a ticket to be turned in to the carnival ticket booth for a one-day wristband.

Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier

Summer reading program: Kaylee Crouse of the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines shows Bubba, a five-year-old male Madagascar naked neck chicken, to children attending the Ida Grove Public Library summer reading program June 6. Crouse also brought a tiger salamander, box turtle and rex rabbit.

Holstein man arrested a er high speed chase A Holstein man led authorities on a three-county highspeed chase June 3 before being apprehended in Sac County. At approximately 3 p.m., a deputy with the Audubon County Sheriff’s Of ice attempted to pull over a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado in the 1600 block of Crane Avenue, northwest of Audubon. Instead of stopping, Ryan Franklin Holm, 37, increased his speed heading northbound on Crane Avenue.

Eventually, stop-sticks were deployed and Holm was taken into custody. He has been charged with child endangerment, eluding, reckless driving, speeding, failure to obey stop signs, no insurance and operating a non-registered vehicle. Holm was transport-

Green Saver

Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, P.C. Attorneys at Law Ida Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712.364.2421

Little Miss & Mr.

Heritage Days Pageant Come be a part of a great event!

BC-IG kids ages (K-5) - Fall 2017

Call the

Courier & Reminder

712.364.3131

matter. The incident remains under investigation.

The Audubon Police Department, the Iowa State Patrol and Carroll and Sac County Sheriff’s Of ices assisted in the high-speed chase.

Contact Danika Hinkeldey – 371.3080 or Amy Forbes – 371.2915

Place an ad in the

Ida County

ed to the Audubon County jail and held until his appearance before the magistrate.

A preliminary hearing was set for Thursday, June 22, and then Holm was transferred to Ida County on an unrelated

Forms can be picked up at Ida County Farm Bureau 2 age divisions (K - 2 & 3 - 5) – Boys & Girls

Heritage Days 2017 Schedule of Events

June 23 - 24 Thursday: 5:30 p.m. • Lil Miss & Mr. Judging @ IG Rec Center Friday: Creation Museum on wheels, Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church @ City Park 10 a.m. -10 p.m. • Kids Carnival Open @ City Park 5-7 p.m. • Dinner served by Heritage Days Committee @ City Park 5 p.m. • Legion Fishing Contest @ Cobb Park (4:30 p.m. Check-In) Food available @ Cobb Park 7 p.m. • Crowning of Little Miss & Mr. Heritage Days • @ City Park Bring lawn chairs 8 p.m. • Cribbage Tournament @ Ida Bowl Saturday: Creation Museum on wheels, Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church @ City Park 9 a.m. • Girl Scouts Color Run-Run/Walk, Starting @ IG Swimming Pool 10 a.m. • Food Stand @ City Park 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. • Kids Carnival @ City Park 10 a.m. • Cutie Contest (8:30 a.m. Registration) @ City Park Noon-4 p.m. • Car Show @ City Park (10 a.m. - 12 Noon Registration) 1 p.m. • Parade, Grand Marshal, Family of Earl & Mona Muckey 2-4 p.m. • Stagecoach Inn & Grant School Open House

by Ida Co. Historical Society 2-6 p.m. • Vendor Fair @ City Park 2 p.m. • Bag Toss Tournament @ City Park 3 p.m. • Horseshoe Tournament @ City Park 4:30 p.m. • Beer Garden @ Ida Bowl 8 p.m. • Band/Beer Garden @ Ida Bowl, $10 Cover charge/person, Featuring “Down to Here”. Bring lawn chairs Sunday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Ambulance Omelet Brunch @ IG Comm. Hall *******Tickets available at City Hall for Carnival. Cost is $15/day. Turn into carnival ticket office for a 1 day wrist band. *******All events for Heritage Days will be held at City Park. *******All prizes for events will be paid with Chamber Bucks ********In case of inclement weather, events will be at the OA/BC-IG High School. *******Bring your lawn chairs!

Ida County Courier, Avenue Car Wash, First State Bank, The Hoffman Agency, United Bank of Iowa, Byron Originals, Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home, Horn Memorial Hospital, Ida Grove Homes, Just Relax Massage Therapy, Trendue Salon & Spa, North Star, Edsen Electric, Inc., Vetter Equipment, Ida Bowl, Don & Peggy Wunschel, G. Goodenow Trucking, Lewis Family Drug, Roger & Karen Bumann, Doug & Mary Clough, North West REC, Z’z Promotional Products, Ida Grove Ambulance, Golden Horizons, Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce, Pronto.