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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. The special election is to consider the following two questions: Proposition A: Shall the following public measure be adopted? Vote yes or no. Shall the Odebolt-Arthur

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Petting zoo: Serenity Birch, three of Holstein, gets up close to a goat and her kid while visiting the Meyer Petting Zoo, which was held in the Holstein City Park as part of Holstein’s annual Kinderfest Saturday. For more pictures go to page B6.

O-A/BC-IG boards discuss June 27 reorganiza on vote, handle normal business ❚ by DEB LOGER

O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy discussed the June 27 reorganization vote during the regular joint board meeting in Ida Grove June 12. Kenealy said, “If it passes, it doesn’t change how we educate the kids next year (201718). Both districts would still have their PK through ifth grades, the middle school is in Odebolt and the high school is in Ida Grove. On July 1, 2018, the new district goes into effect, but the grade level con iguration stays the same.” According to Kenealy, the biggest change will be the forming of a new school board within 45 days of the reorga-

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nization vote. O-A will select two from its current board, BC-IG will select four from its current board. The new board will meet with the chief negotiator from Northwest AEA, Dr. Tim Grieves. Grieves will conduct that irst meeting, and the new board must unanimously pick the seventh board member. If a unanimous vote can’t be selected, then a special election will be held to ill the seventh seat. The initial board would make all decisions related to the new district (budget, staffing, purchasing, facilities, etc.) once it has been organized, including creating six singlemember director districts for

the new board. Those director district boundaries must then be approved by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Of ice. The irst election of members to the new board would be held in conjunction with the 2019 election cycle. The new board would determine which positions would be scheduled for election in 2019 and which positions would be scheduled for election in 2021. On the other hand, if the vote fails, at the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, the new whole grade sharing agreement goes into effect with a shared high school in (continued on page 3)

Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District be reorganized to form a new school district known as the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District to include all that part of the historical territory of both districts which has been legally described in the published decision of the board of directors of Northwest Area Education Agency and the board of directors of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency regarding the petition for the reorganization of the (continued on page 2)

Ida County extends pact with Galva firm for jobs ❚ by STEVE PETERSON

Ida County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a one-year extension with American Natural Processors Inc.’s (ANP) Galva site at its June 12 meeting. The agreement will mean an increase to 23 personnel, an increase of 10 positions. The local action coincides with approval from the state Economic Development Authority. ANP owner Mark Schuett and director of operations Sam Jennett made a presentation to the supervisors. “We process grain, from crushing all the way to tiny seeds. We will have an operation for packaging in Sioux City; the Galva and Cherokee facilities are the refining facilities; Hartley is used for seed cleaning and a powder plant for energy drinks. The

Galva facility right now is going through some remodeling, and a new evaporator will be going in there and a protein concentrate line. A soy-based fish oil remover gets sold all over the world, especially in the Pacific rim area, and our partner for that project is based in Minnesota, and we are trying to get products through to Mexico and we have the approval to be an exporter,” said Schuett. The company’s efforts have spread as far as Chile. “The problem there is the fish meal product is not very efficient. It is not a renewable resource. Soybeans are a renewable resource. The idea is to use the protein of soybeans,” said Schuett. Labor shortage “It’s hard to get enough people to work here,” said (continued on page 2)

IG Heritage Days, set for June 23-24 The Ida Grove Heritage Days is set to get underway this 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 tick-

et booth for a one-day wristband. All prize money will be paid in cash. Thursday 4:30-6:30 p.m.—King Theatre Renovation Board’s Back to the Grill Out downtown during Ida Grove’s farmers’ market ($5 steak sandwich, $3 hot dog, chips and drink included). 5:30 p.m.—judging of Little Miss and Mr. Heritage Days at the rec center. (continued on page 3)

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Grand marshals: Bill and Susan Dreessen were this year’s Odebolt Creek Days parade grand marshals. The Dreessens are the driving force behind Odebolt’s annual Christmas holiday event in December. For more pictures go to page B5.

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PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page Nichols resigns from Horn Memorial Horn Memorial Hospital CEO Chris Nichols announced that he has accepted a position as CEO of Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Neb. Nichols informed the board of his decision on June 13 and the board accepted his resignation and contract release effective Aug. 11. Before a new CEO is named, the board has a CEO succession plan that will place shared administrative responsibilities of the hospital on chief inancial of icer Marcia Fehring and chief nursing of icer Jo Hayes. The board has already initiated a search for a new CEO. Board chair Randy Carpenter comments, “We wish Chris and his family well and are grateful for the leadership he has provided the hospital and community. The hospital is on very stable ground with Fehring and Hayes providing leadership seamlessly un-

more about — (continued from front page) Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District, shall the initial board of directors be comprised of directors with two directors appointed by the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District Board of Directors, four directors appointed by the Battle CreekIda Grove Community School District Board of Directors and one director appointed by the members of the initial board, or, in the absence of such appointment, by special election, shall the proposed school district be governed thereafter by a regular board of directors comprised of seven directors, shall the method of election for the regular board be the election of six directors being residents of six single-member director districts and one member elected at large, with all directors elected by the electors of the entire district as set forth in Iowa Code Section 275.12(2) (c) and shall the assets and liabilities of the two districts merge and become the assets and liabilities of the newly reorganized district on the effective date for reorganization of July 1, 2018? Proposition B: Shall the following public measure be adopted? Vote yes or no. Summary: To adopt the revenue purpose statement for the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community

Chris Nichols til we ind a replacement for Chris.” Nichols just inished his fourth year as CEO of Horn Memorial. He and his wife, Jaci, and their three children, Garrett (14), Abby (13) and Ali (eight) moved to Ida Grove in May 2013 from Grand Island,

Neb. Under Nichols’ leadership, the hospital enjoyed a period of inancial success and will have completed a new inpatient room project by the time he leaves. Several key staff have also been brought on board, including physician, Sharon Vande Vegte and Hayes. Nichols comments, “We are excited but at the same time so sad to leave a place we have come to love. The opportunity to return home to within an hour of where we both grew up, closer to our family and long-term friends, was too good to pass up. It’s a similar sized community to Ida Grove and a similar sized hospital to Horn, but nothing can replace the people we’ve met here. This place will be a part of us forever. I want to thank the community, the school system, and the hospital staff for being so great to my family. We will truly miss this place.”

. . . reorganiza on School District and authorize the expenditure of revenues from the State of Iowa secure an advanced vision for education fund received by the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District. If the reorganization of the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District is approved, the following revenue purpose statement which speci ies the use of the sales, services and use tax funds from the State of Iowa secure an advanced vision for education fund for school infrastructure (penny sales, services and use tax for schools) shall be adopted: •To provide funds for property tax relief. •To provide funds to build and furnish a new school building or buildings; to build and furnish addition(s) to school buildings in the district; to remodel, repair, expand, and improve the school buildings in the district; to purchase and improve grounds; for demolition work; to furnish and equip district facilities. •To provide funds for the purchase, lease or lease-purchase of buildings, equipment (including transportation and recreation equipment) or technology, as authorized by law, to implement energy conservation measures, sharing or rental of facilities, procuring or acquisition of libraries or opening roads to schoolhouses or buildings.

•To provide funds for emergency repairs to respond to natural disasters, such as ire, wind damage, lood; unanticipated mechanical, plumbing, structural, roof, electrical system failures; environmental remediation or to respond to changes in demographics that require construction of additions or improvements to school buildings or new school buildings. •To provide funds to establish and maintain public recreation places and playgrounds; provide for supervision and instruction for recreational activities; or for community education purposes and other authorized expenditures and purposes as now or hereafter permitted by law and designated by the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District. •To provide funds for the payment of principal and interest or retirement of general obligation bonds issued for school infrastructure purposes, energy improvement loans, loan agreements authorized by Iowa Code section 297.36, sales, service and use tax revenue bonds issued under Iowa Code section 423E.5. If approved, this revenue purpose statement shall become effective on July 1, 2018, and shall remain in effect until replaced or amended by the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District.

Bridging the Gap Festival, June 24 The second annual Bridging the Gap Festival will be held at the Prairie Pedlar Gardens north of Odebolt on Saturday, June 24 from 1-10 p.m. Free will admission. This fundraising event serves as a military and irst responder appreciation day to champion Operation Engage America (OEA), a nonpro it organization, that hosts events promoting awareness for posttraumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. Operation Engage America organizes resource fairs that effectively pull together multiple resources, providing easy access, awareness and support for those seeking help. Schedule 1 p.m.: Kickoff festival/welcome—Simon Conway and Jack Hogue, raf le sales begin, games begin, free popcorn all day. Dunk tank: Jerry Self—re-

gional director for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure and Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman. 2 p.m.: Music entertainment—Rosener Sisters, patriotic performance. 2:15-5 p.m. (break at 3 p.m.): Bob Merchant of “The Shadows,” Johnny Bekish, John Bartle and Billy Rider with possible guest Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jonnie Boling. 2:30 p.m.: Paint class for children seven and under. 3 p.m.: Inspirational words by Pastor David Viggers of Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt and Dustin Bogue singing the National Anthem. Speakers: Lisa Naslund, Operation Engage America cofounder; Colonel Dave Gaskill, retired Air Force veteran and special guest speaker yet to be announced.

4 p.m.: Paint class for those eight and older. 4-7 p.m.: Food available— hamburgers, chips and pop. Soft serve ice cream available. 6:30 p.m.: Auction. 7-10 p.m.: Dustin Bogue Band. 8:30 p.m.: Flag lowering ceremony. 9 p.m.: Dustin Bogue Band resumes. 10 p.m.: Last song with glow sticks.

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Tug of war: BC-IG kindergartners get into a spirited tug of war during the annual BC-IG Elementary track and field day May 25. The elementary students enjoyed a day of events at the high school track. The annual event was a sure sign school was about to end for the summer. The final day of classes was June 1.

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(continued from front page) Schuett. “We’re always looking for good workers.” Pay for experienced workers could go up to $23 an hour, with starting pay in the $14 to $18 range. Applicants are interested from all over the country, said Schuett. “We can’t shut down because of a blizzard, so people have to live in the area, Holstein, Ida Grove and Galva,” said Schuett. “The industry we are in, there is opportunity. To go 24-seven, we have to hire two more shifts. If you’re a smart, capable person, able to do the job, you can make $20 an hour. You have to clean and make sure everything is in the right spot. We have had some good opportunities to fall into our laps.” Ida County support “The county has been involved since its inception 12 years ago and with the retrofitting of the Galva site,” said Schuett, who founded the company with his wife, Julie. The company supports the Ida County Foundation. “We are a custom toll pro-

cessor and contract manufacturer of organic oilseeds. We are a contract manufacturer of 100 percent certified organic lecithin available through Clarkson Soy Products, LLC,” according to the company web site. ANP offers a complete line of organic contract manufacturing services, including Refined Bleached and Deodorized (RBD) oils and 100 percent certified feed grade pelleted products. The company processes soybeans, canola, sunflower, safflower, according to its web site. “It’s an exciting project,” said Jennett of the Galva plant modernizing with a new evaporator, which will enable the product to be sold all over the world. He offered to give supervisors a tour of the Galva site, which was formerly Maple River Energy Biodiesel. “Getting all the existing production lines up to capacity would be a win for us,” said Jennett. In other business, supervisors: Approved that D.J. Meek

of secondary roads as assistant operator with a salary of $19.65 per hour as of June 5, at the recommendation of Engineer Jeff Williams. Meek had been employed as a laborer since November 2015. Regarding the Highway 20 detour in and near Galva. it was noted that damage existed on County Road D-15. “The state DOT is aware of it. and the contractor will fix it in two or three weeks,” said Williams. The pre-Memorial Day mowing was discussed, with some changes suggested for next year, for the right-ofway, such as starting later in the day and a week later. Auditor Lorna Steenbock mentioned that the county’s workman’s compensation premium has decreased for FY 2018, from $53,988 to $43,678, as informed by The Hoffman Agency of Ida Grove. “The workers should be commended,” said Steenbock. Two manure management reports were received, from Battle Creek Finisher-Dodge Site and Great Plains Dairy.

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more about — (continued from front page) Ida Grove and each district responsible for its own PKeighth grades. Kenealy said this scenario would have a big impact on funding, staf ing and facilities for both districts. Unfortunately, O-A would be inancially much more impacted. He noted O-A would need to cut its budget by 5 percent the next four years to maintain iscal viability, which would amount to just over $1 million. The additional budget cuts for O-A would require a significant reduction in programs and staf ing. It would become dif icult for the district to maintain all required accredited programs and properly licensed staff members, especially with the current economic conditions of the State of Iowa and the prediction that state supplemental aid increases will be minimal at best. He said, “The BC-IG district would not be as signi icantly impacted inancially, but the district would need to make changes to reduce costs as well. In addition, the district would have major issues inding space to accommodate the sixth through eighth grade students who would be attending school in Ida Grove. There is no space for those students in the BC-IG facilities. “The high school would be affected if it had to house sixth, seventh and eighth graders. We’d lose things that make our program strong. One of those things could be less programs for high school students in order to meet the needs of the sixth through eighth grade students. If O-A students open enroll out 35 students, they would lose $235,000 each year those students are open enrolled out; the district would go negative fast.” Board members Stephanie Konradi and Stacy Raasch noted, with a one-way share of the high school, high school students in the future wouldn’t get the same programs they are currently offered. Board member Brad Lundell said reorganization is a win-win for both districts. Raasch said she doesn’t think the public isn’t aware of how hard BC-IG members on the joint facilities committee are ighting for improvements to the Odebolt building. “Everyone on that committee is looking at the buildings as one district. It doesn’t matter where you live; it’s about the kids and having one school with good facilities for the middle school and good facilities for the high school.” Kenealy gave updates on the public reorganization meetings; noting 20 people attended the irst meeting, three attended the Arthur meeting, one was at the Odebolt meet-

more about — (continued from front page) Friday 1-10 p.m.—carnival at city park 4:30 p.m.—The Ida Grove McNamara-Moore American Legion Post 61 will again be sponsoring its ishing contest during Ida Grove Heritage Days. The contest has been scheduled for this Friday, June 23. Registration will begin at 4:30 p.m. and ishing will commence at 5 p.m. See separate story for details on page A16. Food will be available at Cobb Park. 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.

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. . . O-A/BC-IG boards ing June 7 and two meetings had no one in attendance. Raasch wondered if having a public meeting Sunday, June 25, might be easier for people to attend. No decision was made. The boards also discussed handing out fact sheets at the Odebolt Creek Days and Heritage Days parades. Kenealy gave an update on the joint facilities committee meeting held earlier in the evening. (See separate story). The BC-IG board tabled action on a quote from Installation Services on behalf of Badding Construction to install an epoxy loor inish in the corridor and restrooms of the new BC-IG Elementary addition for $15,460 to replace the unsatisfactory polished concrete inish that was part of the original project. Kenealy said “As we work with Badding Construction and the subcontractor who installed the polished concrete loors in the new addition to come up with an appropriate ix for the unsatisfactory condition of the current inish, they have proposed to install an epoxy loor inish in the area of the concession stand, the entry, the stairs and the ramp at their expense. They have included the $15,460 proposal to apply the same epoxy inish on the corridor and restroom loors, so everything matches.” Board members asked that representatives from Badding Construction come to a meeting and explain why the district should pay for a mistake made by the loor installer. A $76,705 bid from Carroll Glass Company to complete the second phase of the BC-IG Elementary building window replacement project was approved. The project will be paid out of the BC-IG 2016-17 PPEL fund. The BC-IG board approved a request from the dance team to attend the All Iowa Dance Team tryouts on Sunday, Aug. 27. School board policy 508.3 prohibits any schoolsponsored activities on Sunday. Any exceptions must be cleared by the board at a regular meeting. Autumn Rohlk reported her cutting horse, Cash (Royal Rey Dual) won the AQHA’s 2017 Iowa High School Rodeo Association (IHSRA) Girls’ Horse of the Year in Waterloo June 9-11 at the IHSRA inals, giving Rohlk the chance to compete in the National High School Rodeo Finals (NHSRF) in Gillette, Wyo., July 16-23. Rohlk placed third in the state girls’ cutting at the IHSRA State Finals. This is the second year in a row Rohlk quali ied for the National Finals. Rohlk reported Jillian Ludwig from Ida Grove narrowly missed qualifying for the nationals.

Rohlk and Cash will be competing at the Denver Western Nationals for NCHA later this month. Rohlk and Cash will move to Billings, Mont., the beginning of August. A one-year agreement was approved by the BC-IG board with Center Point Energy. The BC-IG district has been using Center Point Energy to purchase natural gas at a lower rate. This one-year agreement also removes the athletic complex meter, due to the low usage. The rates for this meter will be less with MidAmerican Energy. Resignations approved included: Cindy Wilcke, eighth grade girls’ basketball (BCIG), Sharon Uhl, paraeducator (O-A); Heather Spetman, high school language arts (O-A); Chelsey Stansberry, elementary teacher (BC-IG); Reeann Marra, elementary teacher (O-A); Hannah Johnson, paraeducator (BC-IG) and Lynzie Reisz, high school special education (BC-IG). Contracts approved were for Sharon Uhl, paraeducator (BC-IG); Heather Spetman, special education (BC-IG); Ashley Wittrock, elementary teacher (BC-IG); Jacob Pedersen, high school student council (BC-IG); Ali Boger elementary teacher (BC-IG); Ashley Petersen, paradeducator (O-A); Amy Holst, additional hours for school website and newsletter (BC-IG) and Kari Hadden, move from .625 to .75 contract (BC-IG). The boards received the iscal year 2017-18 certi ied employee handbook. The handbooks were created for each school district as a result of the new collective bargaining rules that went into effect with the passage of House File 291. In other business Both boards approved the following items: •The irst reading of board policy 804.5 use of video cameras in school buildings. •The annual vehicle service agreement with Reis Auto in Odebolt re lecting a 1.5 percent increase for the monthly service charge. •The annual Help Desk Telephone Support Contract with Rick’s Computers for technology-related service and with help resolving network issues, etc. •The iscal year 2015-16 audits. •The second readings of wellness policy 507.9 and nutrition policies 710.1 (school nutrition program), 710.2 (free and reduced price meals eligibility) and 710.4 (meal charges). •The irst and second readings of the 400 and 700 series of board policies pertaining to collective bargaining. •The irst reading of the 900 series of policies (principles and objectives for community relations).

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4-H foundation donation: Quad County Corn Processors, a 14.5 million bushel corn processing bio-refinery in Galva, and CoBank, a national cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America, recently donated $2,500 to the Iowa 4-H Foundation. The Iowa 4-H Foundation provides financial resources for youth development through 4-H. They also provide the financial resources to develop and deliver quality 4-H youth programs throughout the State of Iowa. These opportunities help young people enhance their ability to use critical thinking, leadership, communication and social skills – tools that will give them a competitive edge in their future endeavors. Quad County Corn Processors’ employees Dave Juelsgaard (far left) and Adam Todd (far right) are pictured with Iowa 4-H Foundation representative Bob Butcher.

Galva council approves loan agreement The Galva City Council adopted a resolution to enter into a sewer revenue loan and disbursement agreement to borrow funds not to exceed $238,000 for the proposed wastewater improvement project June 12. No one was present during the public hearing to speak for or against the resolution. I&S Group representatives Tom Grafft and Lenny Larson talked about the proposed facility plan for wastewater system improvements and applying to USDA Rural Development for funding for the project improvements. They will prepare a special report outlining the costs and various options for the council to study before the next council meeting. The council approved the $3,510 bid from Brandon Deeds Construction of Correctionville to side the library. Other bids were submitted by D&C Construction of Early, $17,472 and Smith

Construction of Ida Grove, $6,543. The employment agreement for operating the snowplow during the 201718 snow removal season will be taken to Mark Vogt. Snow removal bids and snow storage will be discussed at the July council meeting. Following discussion, the council approved the revised Vulnerability Assessment Report for the USDA. A fence application permit for the north side of 304 Crawford St. was approved. A lot owner asked about allowing camping on a vacant lot. Following discussion it was determined the lot owner would have to pay for the minimum services of water/ sewer for the entire year and it would be the owner’s responsibility to hook up the water and sewer lines to the lot as well. Dawn Kimmel of SIMPCO was present to discuss the recodification project. Mayor

Stan Nading and City Clerk Anita Brandt will read the final draft and look for any changes necessary before the July meeting. The liquor license renewal application for Troy Jacobson d/b/a Sizzlin’ J was approved. A new business at 114 S. Main St. needs to hook up the two service (water/sewer) lines. The mayor reported United Bank of Iowa was going to renew CD #4428 at .8 percent. In other business, the council discussed removing the bushes on the north side of the shelter house, open shelter house electricity, removal of lights from the horseshoe court area, tennis courts, garbage from out-oftown person being dropped at a residents, FFA safety book (following discussion the council decided not to give tax dollars to this cause) and signs for Historic Highway 20 Route.

. . . IG Heritage Days 7:30 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.) 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 712-364-2480 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. 3 p.m.—horseshoe tournament at city park. 4:30 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

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OEA donation: Quad County Corn Processors in Galva and Co Bank recently donated $5,000 to Operation Engage America. Co-founded by Jeff and Lisa Naslund of Galva and Howard and Jean Somers of San Diego, Calif., the mission of Operation Engage America is to offer support, awareness, education and resources to veterans, First Responders and their families for those living with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. For more information about Operation Engage America along with upcoming events, visit www.operation-engage-america.org<http://www.operation-engage-america.org. Quad County Corn Processors’ employees Dave Juelsgaard (far left) and Adam Todd (far right) are pictured here with OEA co-founder Lisa Naslund.

IG Avenue of Flags, Fourth of July McNamara-Moore Post 61 of Ida Grove will be raising the “Avenue of Flags” for the Fourth of July on Thursday, June 29, at 4:30 p.m. and they

will be taken down Wednesday, July 5, at 4:30 p.m. The post appreciates all of the volunteers who have assisted in the past and invites

everyone interested to join in this labor of love to honor deceased veterans and observe the nation’s celebration.

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John Moorehead: First judge of Ida County, settled in the county in 1856. He first lived in a former trapper’s log cabin in the area we now know as Moorehead Park, near the Maple River. A short time later, he built his log cabin (later made into a house) on the slope nearby and kept a hotel that was a stagecoach stop by two stagecoaches a day. His wife, Martha, named that home originally as Ida Grove, Iowa, living next to the grove in Ida County.

Out of the Past Forty years ago With a vote of 75 to three Sunday, the St. Paul Lutheran Church congregation in Ida Grove gave the approval needed to build a new $500,000 church adjacent to the Lutheran education building at Seventh and Barnes Street. Groundbreaking ceremonies and construction on the new building will probably be within four to ive weeks. United Builders of Ida Grove designed the 9,450-square foot building and will do the construction work. Vandals put the courthouse up for sale this week with a little white paint sprayed on the front of the building. The courthouse employees were having a little fun with the mess. One of the of icers was taking bids on the building, but found several people were afraid to bid too high because they didn’t want the white elephant. Thirty years ago According to the Iowa Crop and Weather Report, last week was the 10th consecutive

week of above normal temperatures across the state. Area corn crops developed rapidly over the past week, however, hot, dry winds are stressing corn in areas where rain has been spotty this spring. Topsoil moisture in northwest Iowa is reported about 58 percent short. The Holstein Fire Department will celebrate its centennial June 19-20 with a number of activities including a dinner, dance and open house. The Holstein Hose Company No. 1 was formed in 1887. Twenty years ago Horn Memorial Hospital is currently undergoing some major physical changes to better serve the public. An expanded parking lot was recently completed, which added 40 new parking spaces. The obstetrics department is upgrading to the current model of labor, delivery and postpartum all in the same room, which will free up space for growing outpatient services.

The Galva City Council passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Daryl Allen to sign a 40-year contract with Cherokee Rural Water. Rural Development required a 40year contract because Galva’s loan with Rural Development is for 40 years. Ten years ago ShoreStation, manufactured by Midwest Industries of Ida Grove, is installing a dock consisting of more than 300 sections at an Iowa Department of Natural Resources site in Storm Lake. When completed, the dock will be the largest dock ShoreStation has ever installed. Paul Cooney, son of Jim and Gretchen Cooney of Holstein and a 2005 graduate of GalvaHolstein, is spending his summer participating in the student internship program at the Goddard Space light Center in Greenbelt, Md. Cooney was accepted into the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter project. The orbiter will go to the moon in 2008 and create a map of the moon.

Ida Grove Rec Center by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Youth football and volleyball forms are now available. They need to be returned by July 3. Farmer’s Market meal will be served by the rec center on July 6. Proceeds go toward our outdoor movie, which will be held on July 16 featuring “The Secret Life of Pets.” Cardboard boat races will be held at the outdoor pool on Aug. 26. Pick up a registration form at the rec center. All fitness classes are offered with a paid membership. Pilates are held on Mon-

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 Merriweather 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

Stalcup Agricultural Service, Inc., is celebrating 75 years in business. Located in Storm Lake, Stalcup Ag Service provides professional farm management, appraisals and farm real estate services to landowners in northwest Iowa. H.E. “Buck” Stalcup came to Storm Lake in 1939 as a

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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

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor To the editor: Don’t vote no because your taxes might go up. There is no proof that this is going to happen. Any tax increase would have to be voted on by the entire consolidated district (including O-A patrons) with a 60 percent majority. Don’t vote no because you don’t like the other towns. Don’t let your personal pride/ opinion negatively affect the education of all of the children in our communities. Don’t vote no because you feel like the WC Warriors didn’t go well in the ‘90s. It was nearly 30 years ago. Let the past be in the past and move forward. Don’t vote no because you think East Sac is a better school system. You have the option to open-enroll your children. Don’t vote no because you think the Odebolt building will close. It will close sooner if consolidation does not pass due to inances and lack of enrollment. Don’t vote no because you don’t like the current board members. Board members come and go and not all of them will still be on the board when we consolidate. A new board will be formed and voted on by the entire district when consolidation happens. Don’t vote no because you are afraid. Don’t let your fear of the unknown cripple your ability to do what is right in the long run. Don’t vote no because teachers were downsized this year. This proves how inancially important it is to consolidate. It will save hundreds of thousands of dollars, and we may not have had to cut as much staff if consolidation had already happened. Don’t vote no based on “what-if” scenarios. Can we tell the future? No. However,

you must trust the school administration and board to make the best decisions possible for all of the students involved. Don’t vote no because you are uneducated about the topic or your friends tell you to vote no. There are tons of resources available to find out why consolidation is the best for our community. Educate yourself and form your own opinion, not someone else’s. Vote yes because you care about the education of the children of these communities. Vote yes because, if it doesn’t pass, there will no longer be a school in Odebolt within a few years, because we financially cannot make it on our own. We simply do not have enough children in our district to support our school. Vote yes because the students love being together and have formed lifelong friendships. Vote yes because you have listened to the facts with an open mind and asked questions to make the best choice for our students. Vote yes because the staff has great rapport and works hard for our students. Vote yes because you want your children and community to have the best schools available. This includes any upgrades to the high school. O-A students will still be attending the high school in Ida Grove, regardless of the outcome of this vote. Don’t they deserve the best facilities? Vote yes because the population of rural Iowa is not growing. In fact, from 1980 to 2015 (census data), the population of Odebolt has dropped by 321 people. Ida Grove lost 163, Arthur lost

84 and Battle Creek is down 224. Consolidation will help keep our schools open. Vote yes because the main things that matter in this vote is our children. Pride, opinions, egos, etc., are all less important than the future success of our children in these communities. Vote yes because the legislature continues to cut public school funding. We are continually receiving less money from the government. Consolidation can help us save money. Vote yes because you want to see the children of our communities have educational and extracurricular opportunities. Vote yes because you want our districts to keep great teachers and staff. Some of our recent turnover has to do with the instability of our district. Vote yes because our high school was voted number 18 for best high school in the state. That is something to be proud of. Vote yes because the Iowa Board of Education ranked O-A/BC-IG High School and BC-IG Elementary as commendable. O-A/BC-IG Middle School and O-A Elementary were acceptable. All of our buildings ranked higher than two neighboring districts, who were ranked with the lowest ratings given by the state. Vote yes because you should trust that the school boards and administration are making the best decisions for both districts. Vote yes because we are the OABCIG Falcons. We are united. We need to make a permanent commitment for the stability of our districts. Vote yes on June 27. Kelli Fineran Kiron

To the editor: Please vote yes for consolidation on June 27. This is a vote about giving the best quality of education we can offer the children of the O-A/BC-IG communities. We are better together, and we have proved it by becoming ranked 18th in the state for best high schools, a rural 1A school amongst giants. I have sat through countless hours going over financials if consolidation fails in O-A. If the vote fails, the O-A board will have to cut 5 percent a year to maintain solvency over the next five years in the O-A kindergarten through eighth grade program, and this doesn’t include open enrollments out. We already have one class per grade; what is next?

I often hear that the O-A building will close if the consolidation passes, and I can tell you that it has a stronger chance of closing if the vote fails. There has been a facilities committee meeting for the past two years, looking at needed improvements for the O-A building and O-A/BC-IG High School. This group consists of board members from both the O-A and BC-IG districts and community members from all four towns. We have walked the buildings with maintenance, architects and an engineer to identify issues and needed repairs. Ask anyone on the committee, or call me, and we will be happy to explain the $16 million project ($6 million to be spent in the Odebolt build-

ing) we hope to do together to improve the education of all of our children. These projects include making both buildings ADA accessible with elevators and lifts, enlarging and sound proofing classrooms and updating building security. If you have questions, or want to get the facts, please feel free to call me 515-3574120 or attend the meeting at the O-A/BC-IG Middle School Gym on Monday, June 26, at 7 p.m. Please vote yes to give the best education our communities have to offer to our kids. My kid deserves the best education, and so does yours. “OABCIG Better Together.” Stacy Raasch O-A board vice president

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com To Paris With Love: Chef Margo and The Cheferettes are coming back to The Meeting Place in Galva to host a lunch and learn program Saturday, June 24, at 11 a.m., which will include French food and drinks, fun stories, educational facts, singing, fashion, science, poetry and more. 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. 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 three-month summer maintenance program. Call 282-4426 for more details and the 30-minute 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. 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. 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: A seven-week session of yoga runs through July 24. Barb Gebers is our yoga instructor and these classes run approximately 50 minutes. 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. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

To the editor: My thoughts on the reorganization vote. Again, we must vote on reorganization with BC-IG. We have defeated it twice. This reorganization issue still feels like a takeover, not a merger. I have yet to see any evidence that academics will be improved if reorganization passes. The issue continues to be all about money—they continue to want ours. A member of the BC-IG School Board personally identi ied me in a board meeting last fall as one who needs to be restricted from voicing my opinion. I believe the quote was, “The Dorothy Evans’ need to be controlled to get this reorganization passed. Obviously, by this statement, the BC-IG Board feels that those of us who oppose the reorganization need to be muzzled and prevented from speaking if they are to get their agenda and the reorganization passed this time. I would certainly never want any of my children, grandchildren or great- grandchildren attending a school controlled and guided by board members who do not believe in our constitutional First Amendment guarantee of freedom of expression and thought. This is the same elitist, bullying and condescending attitude seen in the BC-IG Board that seems to have iltered down throughout the BC-IG School. It is this attitude our O-A Board of Directors and our community has had to endure (and seems to have gotten worse) since the beginning of whole grade sharing with BC-IG. Many of our teachers experienced this mindset when they had to go to BC-IG at the start of the WGS and a great many or our students did, also. In visiting with parents and students, it is quite apparent that a considerable amount of bullying is still going on toward our

O-A students. We are still being told that the taxes will not go up. I do not believe this. (A side noteit is rather odd that the two districts have exactly the same tax rate levy—how did this happen?). I think, if reorganization passes, there will be a huge push (from the BC-IG Board and perhaps the Ida Grove community) to pass bond issues to complete the plans for “updating” the existing buildings, and for building new buildings, etc. The taxes will then most de initely rise. How many of these “updates” and new facilities are really needed? I do think BC-IG still has a plan to bring all school levels to Ida Grove eventually, in spite of their insistence otherwise. BC-IG cannot be trusted to keep their word on the Odebolt building staying open (remember Battle Creek and their promises). BC-IG Board shut Battle Creek School, sold it for $500 and then had to build new elementary facilities. One does not usually build elementary facilities with locker rooms. We can be sure that most of the ideas from the O-A Board members, if reorganization passes, will be disregarded and outvoted if these ideas do not it the agenda of the BC-IG Board. I feel that BC-IG is certainly eyeing the amount of revenue that will come from the many wind turbines located in the O-A district. The ethanol plant, also located in the O-A District, will also be a huge source of revenue. I believe, next year (the year abatement ends for the ethanol plant), the O-A District will see nearly $90,000 in school taxes. In a couple of years, as the taxes go up incrementally, I understand the school taxes from the ethanol plant will contribute a large six- igure tax to the school system. I am sure BC-IG would love to have

this to spend, also. With only 54 students graduating from O-A/BC-IG this spring and declining enrollment in coming years, reorganization will be a factor that has to be confronted again in perhaps 10 years or less down the road. How long will this current reorganization, if passed, remain viable? (East Sac graduated 73 this year, in comparison.) I feel our district, O-A, should be in the forefront of working to have a Sac countywide school district. As for their major push for the ine arts center (just because Holstein has one), perhaps the school should make some sort of arrangement with the city of Ida Grove for the use of the renovated theater when that project is done. Or another answer would be to bring the plays to O-A. Our facilities are superior to those at BC-IG. Seems we have to have the middle school track events at BC-IG due to the poor facilities at O-A. Why does this not work the same way for the high school when their facilities are not adequate? I feel a kindergarten through eighth grade system would work well in the Odebolt building, with the high school then being able to open enroll to the district of their choice. The Ar-We-Va District and the Carroll School District have a very good arrangement in this regard. A no vote is the only way we will have any say in how our O-A students are treated, retain any control of our school costs, maintain our O-A school itself (I feel we have de initely not gotten our moneys worth from our “shared” maintenance director) and, with this, the identity of our community. The more we give away, the less community we will have. Dorothy D. Evans Odebolt

To the editor: My name is Ruth Clark, I am 12 years old, and I just completed sixth grade at the middle school in Odebolt. I live near Ida Grove. You may be asking, “Why is a 12-year-old writing to the editor?” This is why: I feel very strongly that the adults should vote yes for the O-A/BC-IG re-organizational vote on June 27. At the beginning of sixth grade, the O-A people stayed with the O-A people, and the

BC-IG people stayed with the BC-IG people. Over the year, we bonded and, by the end of the year, everyone could tell our class was O-A/BC-IG, not O-A and BC-IG, but O-A/ BC-IG. I’ve met so many new friends, good friends. I know so many of the people in my class, me included, would be heartbroken if O-A/BC-IG split apart. You may also be asking, “Why should I care about students’ friendships?” Here is

your answer: if all of us students have our friends at our side through school, we will be happy. If we’re happy, we’ll try hard, hence, do well in school. If we do well in school, we get a good education. Who doesn’t want the next generation from O-A/BC-IG to get a good education? So, please vote yes for the re-organizational vote. All of our local educational future depends on a yes vote. Ruth Clark

To the editor: Remember the old bag cell phones? About as big as a man’s size nine shoe. Maybe four to ive pounds. You had to pull out the antenna to use them. Now, imagine signing a contract to use only that phone for the next 40-some years. No ‘new and improved’ cell phone for you. The good news is, you’d only have about 25 years left on that 40year contract you so eagerly signed. How about the satellite TV dishes? Remember those dinosaurs? What, eight-10 feet across? They were all the rage once, a long time ago. You were the envy of the neighborhood if you had one of those ‘bag phones’ in your yard. The same can be said for

the wind turbines being built in Ida County today. The technology being erected here is already so old and so out of date, there is only one reason those dinosaurs are being erected: billions of dollars to huge corporations in U.S. tax credits. These corporations are the ones driving around Ida County, trying to get you to sign up your land. If that pool of money was gone, so would the incentive to build these out-of-date, inef icient, 500 foot high ‘bag phones.’ There is new technology out there . . . exciting technology that doesn’t interfere with the landscape, doesn’t emit harmful sound or vibrations or shadows or stray voltage or licker or anything. Technology that is highly ef icient.

We traveled to the Storm Lake area this past weekend. In one viewing, there were 15 turbines not turning, with two of those without blades (one blade appeared to be stuck in the earth). Why are these not being used? Why aren’t they being fixed? They’re not that old. Even their then-new technology at the time of their construction has been ‘improved’ and replaced. Those farms look like big scrap yards scattered with old dinosaurs. Why would landowners voluntarily saddle themselves with that? Where’s the pride in those acres? It’s gone. Maybe they can get it back in 40 years or so. Cary K. Conover Holstein

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FRIDAY, JUNE 30 • 3 PM Good Samaritan, Holstein 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.

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Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

FAMILY & FRIENDS Women a end Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. Ann Holst and Sandy Ullrich, delegates from Chapter CB, Ida Grove attended the 125th annual Convention of Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood held June 3 and 4 in Des Moines. Also in attendance was Carol Goldsmith, state membership committee member. There were more than 700 in attendance from chapters all across Iowa. Attendees

participated in workshops and heard from recipients of P.E.O.’s six philanthropies and the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. The convention concluded with the installation of the 2017-18 state officers, with Goldsmith being installed as secretary of the Iowa State Chapter. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement

of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, loans and stewardship to Cottey College and motivate each other to achieve their highest aspirations. There are approximately 6,000 chapters in the United States and Canada with nearly 250,000 members. Iowa is the second largest state chapter with 380 chapters and nearly 17,000 members.

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HIstorical buildings: The Stage Coach Inn, above, and the Barn, below, will be the site of an open house Saturday.

Historical society celebrates heritage The Ida County Historical Society will celebrate Ida Grove Heritage Days with special events. On Saturday, June 24, from 2-4 p.m., the Historical Society will host an open house at the Stage Coach Inn and Barn at Moorehead Park near Ida Grove. There will be tours explaining early history of Ida County. The Stage Coach Inn, built by Judge John Moorehead in

1856, was the irst community post of ice, store, court, church, school and hospital. It served as the stagecoach stop between Fort Dodge to Sioux City. In the kitchen where stagecoach passengers were served meals, the table is set with blue willow china, donated by the family of the late Velma Smith. The barn that housed many stagecoach horses now is home to an antique buggy, sleigh and

many local artifacts and memorabilia. Historical society members will lead a hike up to the Pioneer Cemetery at Moorehead Park at 3 p.m. The cemetery hike is approximately a half mile, uphill walk and will start at the Stage Coach Inn The cemetery is the inal resting place for some of the earliest settlers in the area. Refreshments will be served from the front porch. Come explore the heritage of Ida County.

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Piggy visit: Olympia Currie, left, holds a piglet brought into Odebolt Specialty Care by activity director Crystal Hopkins.

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Supplements and medicines Millions of Americans take supplements every day for one reason or the other. Some want to feel better, relieve joint pain or ight the effects of aging. Many of those same Americans also take prescription medicines and over-thecounter medications, which can lead to serious side effects. In fact, more than 67 percent of older Americans are taking ive or more medications or supplements according to the JAMA internal Medicine dated April 2016. According to the CDC and FDA, supplements are responsible for 23,000 emergency room visits every year. Dietary supplements contain vitamins, minerals and amino acids, which can be really effective, if taken correctly. However, supplement labeling does not always take into consideration what other medicines people consume. Recall that the word “natural” does not always mean “safe” when combined with prescription and over-the-counter medications. Combining dietary supplements, prescriptions and OTC medications can lead to dangerous side effects because the combination changes their potency. Here are a couple dietary supplements that can change the way medi-

cations are absorbed and metabolized: Warfarin is a common blood thinner. Use extra care when using supplements such as Omega-3 ish oils, ginkgo biloba and Vitamin E, as these combinations can increase the potential for internal bleeding or strokes. St. John’s Wort can speed up the breakdown of many drugs, which reduces a drug’s effectiveness. Watch out for drug interactions if you take heart disease, depression or birth control medicines. Garlic, ginseng, Vitamin E, ephedra and ish oils can interfere with anesthesia, so be sure to tell your doctor all the supplements you are taking. St. John’s Wort can also interfere with anesthesia during surgery, so mention it to your doctor before a surgical procedure. Vitamin C and E can reduce the effectiveness of some types of cancer chemotherapy. Write down all the medications and supplements you take on a daily basis and give this list to your doctor at each visit so that your health care provider is aware of your complete medical history. If you would like to learn more about dietary supplements, visit https://www.fda.gov/ food/dietarysupplements/.

by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity schedule for June 2128: Wednesday—10:15 Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. St. Martin’s ladies. Thursday—10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Arthur Free Church. Friday—10 a.m. Hangman, 2:30 p.m. Bingo. Saturday—3 p.m. Movie

and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday—2:30 p.m. First Presbyterian, Odebolt; 3 p.m. Social. Monday—10 a.m. Dear Abby; 2:30 p.m. This month in history. Tuesday—10 a.m. Trivia; 2:30 p.m. Bingo. Wednesday—10:30 a.m. Bible Chat with Kris; 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 art project.

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Flag program: The Battle Creek American Legion Auxiliary Post 364 held a program on Flag Day, June 14, at Willow Dale Wellness Village. Here, Corlie Kohnekamp and Shirley Morrice display a 48-star flag from Mareta Vermey, which was given to the family in 1944 when her uncle’s remains were returned from WWII. The American Legion Auxiliary has held a short program on the flag at Willow Dale for more than 25 years.

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King Theatre 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. Chips and a drink are included. ‘Long Live the King’ t-shirts will be available for a $20 donation.

Morningside Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for June 1421 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:15 a.m. Current events; 2:30 p.m. Church with Pastor Lierman; 3 p.m. Methodist communion. Thursday—8 a.m. Devotions; 9:30 a.m. Manicures; 2 p.m. Penny Pitch. 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. Word Guess; 2 p.m. Hangman. Tuesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; 2 p.m. Balloon volleyball. Wednesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:15 a.m. Current events: 2:30 p.m. Church with Pastor Salcido.

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MOB class: Ida County Public Health held a four-week, eight-session Matter of Balance (MOB) Class in Holstein during May with 11 participants. The three coaches for the class were Nadine Dutler, Beth Ortner and Lori Volkert. Matter of Balance classes focus on the safety in the home for adults who are 60 and older to help with the fear of falling and to help increase activity for those who have a fear of falling. During the session, participants were taught exercises to help with balance, strength and ways to help prevent falls. Participants received a certificate of completion once the class is completed. For more information or to sign up for a future class, call Horn Memorial Public Health at 712-364-7311 and ask for Erin Dausel. Graduates were, back from left to right: Dutler, Diane Droegmiller and Sharon Ehlers. Middle row: Ortner, Joan Croxell, Margene Fritz, Elmeree Radke and Volkert. Front row: Janith Glawe, Betty Anfinson, Geri Susie, Janice Grell and Audrey Schubert.

Ernst regional directors to hold traveling oﬀice hours U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) regional directors will hold traveling office hours throughout July in all 99 counties in Iowa. Representatives from

Senator Ernst’s office will be available in counties throughout the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about eligibility involving issues like Social

New lead nurse at Char-Mac

Jennifer Wood, RN

Char-Mac owner’s Stan and Jeanine Chartier announce new nursing management changes that have occurred at Char-Mac Assisted Living in Holstein. Jennifer Wood RN has assumed a lead position in CharMac’s nursing program. Wood lives in Galva and has children attending school in the Ridge View school system. She has previous experience in longterm care as a CNA and then as an RN.

Security, veterans’ benefits, military affairs, passports, immigration issues and other federal programs. Senator Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours. If folks are unable to attend the traveling office hours and are seeking assistance with federal agencies, visit Ernst. Senate.Gov to contact one of our offices or submit a casework request. Cherokee County— Thursday, July 13, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Cherokee Public Library in Cherokee. Ida County—Tuesday, July 18, 9 to 10 a.m. at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center in Holstein. Sac County—Friday, July 21, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Sac City Public Library.

CAASA has new sexual assault advocate Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault, Centers of Hope (CAASA), announces Amber Pelsor is the new Ida County Sexual Assault Advocate. CAASA is a nonprofit agency that provides free and confidential services to victims of sexual assault. CAASA provides services in Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson, Emmet, Ida, Lyon, Monona, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Sac, Sioux and Woodbury Counties. Pelsor is a certified sexual abuse advocate and is anxious to learn more about the communities she serves. She will be serving Cherokee, Ida and Sac counties as a sexual abuse advocate. She will be providing ongoing victim services in her respective counties and is also eager to provide community presentations and trainings, host awareness activities and events, and collaborate with community partners. CAASA, Centers of Hope services include a 24-hour Hope crisis line, bilingual

Amber Pelsor services, crisis counseling and advocacy for adults and children, support groups for adults and children, emergency shelter, medical and legal advocacy, school outreach and violence prevention programs, community education and information programs and professional education. The mission of CAASA, Centers of Hope is to eliminate personal, institutional and societal violence against

individuals by empowering victim/survivors and providing supportive programs and services. CAASA collaborates with sister agencies, FCC (Family Crisis Centers) and CSDAV (Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence), to provide services across Region 1 of Iowa. FCC provides services to victims of domestic violence in 17 counties of Region 1, and CSADV provides shelter services for all of Region 1 in addition to domestic abuse services for Plymouth and Woodbury counties. All three agencies work together to break the silence and end the violence. Anyone who would like more information about CAASA, Centers of Hope services, or information on sexual violence, is encouraged to contact Pelsor at 712262-4612, email amber@ caasaonline.org or visit the website at www.caasaonline. org. You can contact FCC at 1-800-382-5603 or www. familycrisiscenters.org and CSADV at 1-800-982-7233 or www.csadvsiouxland.org.

BC alumni banquet July 3; advance ckets available The Battle Creek Alumni Banquet is Monday, July 3, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. Social time is at 5:30 p.m.,

anniversary class photos are at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $14 and are available at First

State Bank in Battle Creek and Ida Grove and BC Bakery and Café until noon, Friday, June 30. Tickets at the door are $17.

Eastern Star chapter recognizes members A special feature of the June 5 meeting of Signet Chapter No. 1, Order of Eastern Star, was the recognition of 50-year members. Attaining that milestone this year are Kay Bryan of Ida Grove and Dorothy Burley of Peoria, Ariz. Both were given 50-year pins from the chapter and certificates from the

Grand Chapter of Iowa. Fifty-plus year members attending the meeting at the Carroll Masonic Temple were presented formally and given gifts. In that group were Gladys Schmidt, Vera Varner, Sonia Kerns and Jewel Kline. Worthy Matron Claudia Reed conducted the meeting. The June birthdays of

Rachel Lode, Rebecca Tipton and Richard Schmidt were noted. Hostesses for lunch served during the fellowship time before the meeting were Kerns and Betty Farnell. The next meeting is July 10, a week later than usual because of the Fourth of July holiday.

The Battle Creek Alumni Board met June 9, to finalize plans for the annual banquet and all school reunion to be held on Monday, July 3. The minutes of the April 21 meeting were reviewed and approved. The treasurer’s report was presented and accepted. Marcella Segebart and Joan Sohm presented responses from the anniversary classes. After discussion, the members set an estimate of meals to order for the caterer at 100. Dixie Brueck reported that the printing to be done at the school has been approved. Keith Brown gave the leftover paper for the

programs to Brueck. Forty program booklets will be printed on Thursday, June 29, from 9-11 a.m. at the BCIG Elementary School. Banquet responsibilities were reviewed and amended. Class callers will be Brown and Kevin Huss. Barb Meier has purchased paper goods and supplies. Set-up for the banquet in the Presbyterian Church will be Monday, July 3, from 9-11 a.m. Chris Gunderson suggested that the memorabilia table and wire racks be placed on the east side of the dining hall, and the alumni ‘pin it’ map be set up in the hallway leading to the dining hall.

There are a number of old Battle Creek football jerseys that will be available for a donation after the banquet. Unsold tickets will be collected on Friday, June 30, about 1 p.m. from First State Bank in Battle Creek and Ida Grove and BC Bakery and Café. Brown reported there are three monument brick orders that will be engraved this month by a business from Harlan. The Battle Creek graduate composites’ booklet was discussed and will be developed later this year. The next meeting is Friday, July 7, at 4 p.m. at First State Bank in Battle Creek.

Social Security by Brian DeMoss Social Security District manager Spencer/Storm Lake On vacation? Social Security is still here for you. Summer is here and millions of vacationers are packing their bags to visit a new locale and soak up some sunshine. You might be traveling quite a ways. You’re used to staying connected to important information like your bank accounts and social networks, especially on the go. Social Security is there in the same way — easily accessible when you’re away from your home or office. When you’re going on vacation and want to be sure your Social Security benefits arrive, use my Social Security. When you open a personal and secure my Social Security account, you can access it on your terms. We put you in control of your financial future. A my Social Security account is important whether you receive benefits from Social Security or not. You

can: •Request a replacement Social Security or Medicare card if you meet certain requirements; •Check the status of your application or appeal; •Get your Social Security Statement; or •Get a benefit verification letter stating that: *You receive retirement, disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare benefits; or *You never received Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare; or *You received benefits in the past, but do not currently receive them. (The letter will include the date your benefits stopped and how much you received that year.) or *You applied for benefits but haven’t received an answer yet. There’s also more you can do with your my Social Security account. We’re always adding new features and resources to make your life easier and give you greater

control over your benefits. Placing the “Application Status” feature behind the my Social Security portal provides a secure service delivery channel that allows us to provide detailed status information about your claim without requiring a confirmation number. With the new application status, you can see: •the re-entry number for in-progress online applications; •detailed information about the current status of the application or appeal; •the location where your claim is being processed and •scheduled hearing information for appeals. Whether you’re vacationing or on a staycation, Social Security’s online services are at your fingertips. With an easy-to-access my Social Security account, you can use our multiple online services while barefoot on the beach. How convenient is that? You don’t even have to put your lemonade down at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

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Antique shop visit: Battle Creek Women’s Club members touring Against the Grain antique shop in Le Mars June 15 were: Lois Jensen, Sharon Forthum, Dixie Brueck, Jeanette O’Brien, Shirley Morrice, Mareta Vermeys and Phyllis Groth.

BC Women’s Club tours an que shop near Le Mars The Battle Creek Women’s Club enjoyed a trip day to Le Mars June 15. Seven members carpooled, with drivers Shirley Morrice and Sharon Forthum, to “Against the Grain” antique shop on a farmstead just east of Le Mars. Owners Ronda (Goslinga) and Greg Jahn have created a unique, two-story antique shop from an old grain bin. It was a pleasant surprise to learn that Sharon Forthum had been Ronda’s second grade teacher. The ladies ate lunch at Habitue’ Coffee Shop and held a short business meeting. The quote for the day was from Henry Van Dyke: “Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if only the best birds sang.” Roll call was “What do you feed your backyard birds?” The secretary’s minutes were approved, and the treasurer’s report was accepted and iled for audit. A sympathy card for member Marcella Segebart

was signed, and a memorial was enclosed. In old business, members were reminded of the assembly day for the July 4 Women’s Club loat on Saturday, July 1, at Forthum’s garage, 9-10 a.m. Greg Stork has offered to pull the loat in the parade. The Anthon City Band will present a free concert on the bandstand in Annie Laurie Park on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. Phyllis Groth offered to donate paper products for the refreshments. In new business, the members discussed the tickets for the Brown Family Concert and voted to cover that expense from the club account. The Battle Creek Sign Committee will meet next Wednesday, June 21, at BC Bakery and Cafe at 11:30 a.m. Of icers will meet in early August to plan for the 2017-18 club year programs. After the business meeting, the members enjoyed a concert by the Brown Family in

their newly-renovated Century Theater that was formerly a bank. After the concert, the members were guided by Dennis Morrice to view Alley Art in downtown Le Mars and the new eagle metal sculpture with a 14-foot wingspan on the former campus of Westmar College. The next meeting of the club will be Thursday, September 14.

Historical society to meet The Ida County Historical Society regular meeting is June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Ida Grove Library.

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Kindergarten attendance: Battle Creek-Ida Grove kindergarten students receiving attendance certificates for the fourth quarter were, in no particular order: Ashlynn Bruns, Laura Carlin, Avery Ernst, Owen Forbes, Camden Holzer, Myles Iversen, Kingston Lichtenberg, Treyton Mefferd, Aiden Miller, Dakota Monroy, Rylin Mott, Samuel Parks, Tinley Redenius, Elise Simmons, Kolt Spotts and Aaron Ulrich.

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First grade attendance: Battle Creek-Ida Grove first graders receiving attendance certificates for the fourth quarter were, in no particular order: Luke Balder, Lilyanna Ballard, Jaylyn Blackman, Alexander Devitt, William Godbersen, Brooklyn Green, Donovin Grimes, Keenan Hakanson, Quinlan Halle, Allison Hayden, Bailey Holst, Emma Holst, Hayden Holst, Lane Howard, Isla Huffman, Bella Mancilla, Austin Monroe, Ashtyn Rehse, Ashlynn Renze, Dustin Riessen, Izabelle Rohlf, Susie Watson, Alayna Swanger, Jatelyn Sweeden and Lexie Traylor.

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Second grade attendance: Battle Creek-Ida Grove second graders receiving attendance certificates for the fourth quarter were, in no particular order: Creighton Cadwell, Kadyn Conolly, Michael Greder, Hailey Jepsen, Xavier Kelly, Samuel Lansink, Jenna Miller, Alicyn Neddermeyer, Kylie Petersen, Niyalla Reitz, Lauren Siegner, Eidan Skirvin, Brynley Smith, Chase Templeton and Caitlin Todd.

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Third grade attendance: Battle Creek-Ida Grove third graders receiving attendance certificates for the fourth quarter were, in no particular order: Courtney Ackerman, James Anderson, Jessee Anderson, Zachary Balder, Hailey Bender, Jacob Clausen, Jack Gilbert, Mia Mancilla, Dalton Mefferd, Hunter Moser, Sydney Neubauer, Chase Pierson, Tynan Reitz, Benjamin Riessen, Chace Schiernbeck, William Schirrmacher, Sydney Schreiber, Zariah Smith, Levi Swanger, Aubrey Taylor, Danny Weeda, Justice Wells, Blaise Wilcox and Brody Wych.

The Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland School boards met June 12 to handle a basic agenda with no major topics discussed. The G-H board discussed and approved the irst payment to ADI Architecture by Design, Inc. for the architect’s work on the new central of ice project. This is for the schematic/preliminary phase and a portion of the design development plan. A part of this had been done when the school was doing the theatre addition, but was never billed as the project never proceeded. Following approval of the $28,828 bill, the boards discussed the new central of ice project with Superintendent Jon Wiebers. The updated cost is now $783,625. Wiebers noted he would like to host a special session with the G-H board to continue discussion on moving forward with the project. He welcomed the S-C board to join the meeting as visitors. The G-H board approved putting a school bus up for bid to the public. It will advertise for two weeks in area newspapers. This bus was originally put up last summer, but the board decided to add a minimum bid amount to the ad for $1,250. Schaller-Crestland Elementary and Ridge View Middle School Principal Jared Mozer sent his report from the end of the school year. Fifth grade students from both districts were taken to Early on May 24 for orientation into the middle school. Students received tours and met with teachers regarding programs and classes offered. Students from G-H Elementary in grades two through ive met their accelerated reading goals and were rewarded with watching “Homeward Bound” at the State Theatre in Holstein. S-C Elementary students were rewarded with a day at the city park and enjoyed ice cream treats for reaching their PBIS goal of 750 tickets during the last month of school. Both Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland schools will be kicking off summer school to focus on literacy instruction and to encourage students who struggled throughout the year. G-H students will meet on Wednesday mornings through the summer instead of a two-week session in July. The classes started on June 7 and will end on Aug. 2. Forty students are enrolled in the program. S-C sessions started June 12 and will run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until June 29. At the middle school, three students were recognized during awards day for receiving no FDAs during the entire school year. They were Mar-

ney Brix, Jadyn Schmidt and Eryn Schmitt. Doug Davidson will be teaching summer school in Schaller for middle school students. The session ran from June 5-15. The program is to provide students who received a failing grade during a trimester with additional instruction to learn the material they need in order to be successful. The high school principal report was submitted from Bret Warnke. The staff worked on building goals for next year. There were 1,072 tardies in the 2016-17 school year at the high school, with 24 students having 15 or more tardies. The staff would like to reduce the number of students who have 15 or more tardies next year by being more consistent on enforcement, develop protocol of interventions based on weekly at-risk report benchmarks, including tardy data, and to meet with students who are chronically tardy. Resignations were approved from the following staff members: Jesse Grazer, Wee Wildcat Daycare (S-C); Dina Mitchell, second grade (G-H), based on inding a suitable replacement; Morgan Clausen, special education aide (G-H) and Rory Carstens, bus driver (S-C). Contracts were approved for the following: Steph Anders, special education teaching position at the middle school at BA Step 2 with a salary of $35,674 (S-C), and Tina Mason, dance team sponsor at Step 5 with a salary of $1,721. She will also receive a $500 stipend to do the choreography for the dances. Schaller-Crestland discussed and approved the wages-only portion of the 2017-18 teachers’ master contract agreement. The proposed settlement is with the Schaller-Crestland Education Association for a total of 1.34 percent on salary and schedule B. Each teacher will be advancing on the current teaching salary schedule. Those teachers who would qualify for the longevity of $750 would receive that as well. This salary schedule does not include the TSS money, which will be applied as worked through with association and board in the past. The Schedule B would increase from $29,100 to $30,000. This has not been adjusted for a number of years. The insurance increase will not take effect until January 2018 and the school will be picking up the increase. The Galva-Holstein board approved a sharing agreement with River Valley for the school business of icial. This is an updated agreement to include compensation at a cost to be determined on an annual basis with a 201718 stipend of $3,000 paid by River Valley with a contract

split of 20/80 (RV/GH) The stipend and percentage will be agreed upon prior to July 1 of each iscal year. G-H also approved an updated version of the superintendent’s contract. That contract is for two years, through June 2019. If either party would like to terminate the contract, notice must be given before March 1, 2019. There is a 1.8 percent increase to his total salary package. Both boards discussed and approved a new math resource curriculum. This new package is a six-year package, which would allow the school a one-time, up-front payment for the materials, with no additional costs accrued during those six years. The only time additional costs would happen is if there are additional students and more resources would be needed for those students. This will be the irst time that G-H Elementary and S-C Elementary will be using the same curriculum for their students. There will no longer be a hard cover textbook for students; instead, the plan comes with consumable books, or workbooks, that students would use and recycle at the end of the school year. There will be additional online content for students to access as well. G-H Elementary was approved at a cost of $20,612, S-C Elementary was approved at a cost of $17,791 and Ridge View Middle School was approved at a cost of $17,008. The boards will wait until next spring for the high school math materials recommendation. Wiebers handed out legislative priority options to each board member. These will be voted on in July. He also discussed the recent desk audit information results. The school had no citations or corrections needed for both districts. This is in place of the ive-year site visit. Both boards approved the annual AEA purchasing agreement. Details of the agreement were not available at the meeting. The agreement is for food purchasing and repeats what has been done in previous years. The boards also approved changes to the board polices in the 800 series. As part of the MidAmerican Energy study done at the building in Schaller, MidAmerican Energy has responded with a quote of $57,641 to update the HVAC controls. There would be an incentive rebate of $27,115, making the total cost of the project $30,526. Once it is installed, it is projected to save roughly $691 a year. The board approved moving forward with this purchase. The boards will meet in regular session on July 17 in Holstein. This date is different than originally noted, due to the July 4 holiday.

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Fourth grade attendance: Battle Creek-Ida Grove fourth graders receiving attendance certificates for the fourth quarter were, in no particular order: Adam Delong, Patrick Ehrig, Haiden Ford, Byron Godbersen, Bailey Hansen, Brylie Hansen, Jaiston Jung, Joseph Kenkel, Lantz Maddox, Beau Malcom, Savannah Meseck, Alexis Patera, Blake Petersen, Skylee Rohlk, Quintin Samway, Addy Skirvin, Marley Smith, Kaleb Taylor, Cale Tromp, Calli Ulrich, Kaeley Wunschel and Hayden Zimmerman.

Fifth grade attendance: Battle Creek-Ida Grove fifth grade students receiving attendance certificates for the fourth quarter were, in no particular order: Wyatt Anderson, Sienna Becker, Avery Behrendsen, Ethan Behrendsen, Madison Bobzien, Charles Conard, Ethan Frank, Trenton Gilbert, Mason Gunderson, Dillon Hanneman, Hayden Holzer, Chloe Jamison, Faith Johnson, Olivia Mendoza, Jordan Monroe, Isaac Neubauer, Isabella Parks, Jayden Renze, Olivia Riessen, Leyton Rohlk, Sadie Schirrmacher, Emma Segebart, Carson Sharkey, Emma Skirvin, Brennen Sohm, Caitlyn Ulrich, Dillon Weeda, Hailey Wilcox and Abbey Winterrowd.

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BC-IG Elementary announces end-of-year academic awards

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Perfect attendance: Several O-A Elementary students received certificates for perfect attendance all year. Receiving perfect attendance awards were, front from left—Shane Babcock, Brooklyn Wulf, Brooks Jensen, Will Sykes, Jadyn Friedrichsen, Dayton Ullrich and Roscoe Quirk. Back—Jaci Johnson, Cayleigh Arnburg, Kendal Fineran, Evan Jensen, Trey Bender and Kolby Wulf.

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Accelerated reader awards: Five Odebolt-Arthur students were recognized during the elementary awards assembly for earning Accelerated Reading points at various levels. Recognized for their reading were from left—Evan Jensen (1,000 points), Olivia Schroeder (100 points), Karter Wulf (300 points), Anabel Jensen (200 points) and Sophi Johnson (400 points). Students earn points by reading books and testing on their computer account.

O-A Elementary receive end-of-year academic awards Odebolt-Arthur Elementary announced its attendance awards for fourth quarter on June 1. Elementary students with perfect attendance for the 2016-17 school year were: kindergarten—Brooks Jensen and Brooklyn Wulf; second grade—Shane Babcock; third grade—Michael Kessel and William Sykes; fourth grade—Jadyn Friedrichsen, Evan Jensen, Roscoe Quirk and Dayton Ullrich and fifth grade—Treylor Bender, Tatiana Campbell, Kendel Fineran and Kolby Wulf. The following students received attendance awards for the fourth quarter: prekindergarten—Aspen Miller, Jack Olerich, Jenner Fineran, Evelyn Friedrichsen, Blaire Lindskoog and Jacob Lundell; kindergarten—Michael Babcock, Cole Carstensen, Ava Corbin, Brecken Godbersen, Lillian Lucht, Caden Mickelson, Sebastian Sol-

orzano, Shelby Sykes and Brooklyn Wulf and first grade—Ayden Bengford, Keagan Boyle, Hope Gann, Alexandria Horsley, Tori Johnson, Elsie Lange, Jaxin Neville, Sorrn Olson and Jed Wulf. Also, second grade—Shane Babcock, Damian Blackman, Molly Hoefling, Adriana Loger, Brooklyn Martin, Kaleb Namanny, William Porter, Cooper Sleight, Jackson Wulf and Brady Youngren; third grade—Allie Godbersen, Isaac Hoefling, Michael Kessel, Destinee King, Prince Miramontes, Gracie Raasch, Lilly Shaw and Caden Spetman; fourth grade—Talan Bender, Aidan Carstensen, Gabriel Clifton, Jadyn Friedrichsen, Preston Harris, Ally Lundell, Carter Olerich, Roscoe Quirk, Olivia Schroeder, Dayton Ullrich and Reece Ziegmann and fifth grade—Cayleigh Arnburg, Treylor Bender,

Matthew Brummer, Tatiana Campbell, Kendal Fineran, Johnathan Friedrichsen, Karter Hemer, Jaci Johnson, Morgan Lazzeroni, Marshall Mogensen, Ways Raasch, Mackenzie Rigby, Zachary Siebrecht, Jacob Solorzano and Kolby Wulf. O-A business partners are Paul and Elaine Neumann, Lundell Plastics, United Bank of Iowa, Reis Auto Parts and CPS. Accelerated readers Five Odebolt-Arthur students were recognized during the elementary awards assembly for earning Accelerated Reading points at various levels. Recognized were Evan Jensen (1,000 points), Olivia Schroeder (100 points), Karter Wulf (300 points), Anabel Jensen (200 points) and Sophi Johnson (400 points). Students earn points by reading books and testing on their computer account.

Presidential Academic Awards were presented to ifth grade honorees at BC-IG Elementary Awards Day June 1 in the elementary gymnasium in Ida Grove. Business partners were GOMACO, Hoffman Insurance, Horn Memorial Hospital, Boerner and Goldsmith and North Star Credit Union. There are two types of Presidential Awards. The Award for Educational Excellence is based on performance on math and/ or reading on the Iowa Assessments and grade point average. The Award for Educational Achievement is awarded to students who display outstanding educational improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects, but does not meet the excellence criteria. Each award includes a certi icate with the signatures of President Donald Trump, the secretary of education and BC-IG Principal Alan Henderson and a pin that is sponsored by the BC-IG School District. Receiving excellence awards were: Bradyn Barber, Myles Beck, Silvia Buns, Natalie Burk, Trenton Gilbert, Jasmine Grimes, Mason Gunderson, Ben Hofmeister, Kelton Ladwig, Cerek Loutsch, Kenai Nielsen, Isabella Parks, Aubrey Pirigyi, Olivia Riessen, Leyton Rohlk, Carson Sharkey, Katelyn Sholty, Emma Skirvin, Caitlyn Ulrich, Sophia Van Houten, Dillon Weeda and Abby Winterrowd. Faith Johnson, Paula Curiel and Sadie Schirrmacher received achievement awards. Attendance awards The following students received awards for perfect attendance for the 2016-17 school year: kindergarten— Myles Iversen, Kingston Lichtenberg, Kolt Spotts and Aaron Ulrich; irst grade—William Godbersen, Allison Hayden, Emma Holst, Hayden Holst, Lane Howard, Ashtyn Rehse and Jatelyn Sweeden; second grade—Kadyn Conolly, Samuel Lansink and Lauren Siegner; third grade—John (Jack) Gilbert, Chase Pierson, Sydney Schreiber, Levi Swanger, Aubrey Taylor and Blaise Wilcox; fourth grade—Byron Godbersen, Jaiston Jung, Quintin Samway and Marley Smith and ifth grade— Sienna Becker, Trenton Gilbert, Mason Gunderson, Hayden Holzer, Jordan Monroe, Isaac Neubauer, Isabella Parks and Caitlyn Ulrich. The following students received awards for missing a half day for the school year: kindergarten—Rylin Mott and Samuel Parks; irst grade—Lilyanna Ballard and Donovin Grimes; second grade—Creighton Cadwell, Michael Greder and Brynley Smith; third grade—Benjamin Riessen and William Schirrmacher; fourth grade—Serenity Pierson and Calli Ulrich and ifth grade—Ethan Frank, Olivia Riessen, Sadie Schirrmacher and Erika Swanger. The following students re-

ceived awards for missing one day of school during the 201617 school year: irst grade— Catherine Blackman, Carson Boysen, Quinlan Halle, Isla Huffman, Watson Susie, Alayna Swanger and Brogan Watkins; second grade—Caitlin Todd, Hailey Bender and Dominick Hammer; third grade—Dalton Mefferd, Ashtyon Miller, Carter Moser, Sydney Neubauer, Chace Schiernbeck and Justice Wells; fourth grade—Jordyn Hinrickson and Skylee Rohlk and ifth grade—Abby Winterrowd. Accelerated reader awards 100 points: Kendra Baker, Bradyn Barber, Myles Beck, Avery Behrendsen, Ethan Behrendsen, Madison Bobzien, Colton Boysen, Silvia Buns, Natalie Burk, Jacob Clausen, Charles Conard, Blake Corbin, Drake Ernst, Cooper Dausel, Ethan Frank, Jack Gilbert, Trenton Gilbert, Byron Godbersen, Mason Gunderson, Bailey Hansen, Byrlie Hansen, Sawyer Harm, Ben Hofmeister, Emma Holst, Cecily Jacobson, Hailey Jepsen, Sierra Jepsen, Glenda Jimenez, Faith Johnson, Kelton Ladwig, Sam Lansink, Creighton Lichtenberg, Cerek Loutsch, Dylan Malone, Mia Mancilla, Savannah Meseck, Chase Miesner, Allison Moore, Hunter Moser, Ali Nichols, Weston Nicholson, Kenai Nielsen, Kylee O’Brien, Andrew Parks, Isabella Parks, Joshua Parks, Alexis Patera, Blake Patera, Serenity Pierson, Aubrey Pirigyi, Stella Remer, Olivia Riessen, Leyton Rohlk, Skylee Rohlk, Reagan Schiernbeck, Sadie Schirrmancher, Carson Sharkey, Katelyn Sholty, Addy Skirvin, Emma Skirvin, Kade Spotts, Aubrey Taylor, Kaleb Taylor, Caitlin Todd, Matthew Todd, Abby

Uken, Caitlyn Ulrich, Garrett Van Houten, Sophia Van Houten, Dillon Weeda, Abby Winterrowd and Hayden Zimmerman. 200 points: Kendra Baker, Bradyn Barber, Silvia Buns, Natalie Burk, Charles Conard, Jack Gilbert, Trenton Gilbert, Mason Gunderson, Bailey Hansen, Byrlie Hansen, Cerek Loutsch, Allison Moore, Kenai Nielsen, Ali Nicholas, Kylee O’Brien, Isabella Parks, Alexis Patera, Aubrey Pirigyi, Leyton Rohlk, Reagan Schiernbeck, Carson Sharkey, Katelyn Sholty, Emma Skirvin, Matthew Todd, Abby Uken, Abby Winterrowd and Hayden Zimmerman. 300 points: Bradyn Barber, Silvia Buns, Mason Gunderson, Allison Moore, Ali Nichols, Isabella Parks, Reagan Schiernbeck and Emma Skirvin. 400 points: Silvia Buns, Mason Gunderson, Isabella Parks and Reagan Schiernbeck. 500 points: Silvia Buns and Isabella Parks. Students earning more than 1,000 points during their years at BC-IG Elementary were Silvia Buns, Mason Gunderson and Isabella Parks. Harvest publication First grade: Thea Beery, Brooklyn Green, Emma Holst, Taylor Hopkins, Jatelyn Sweeden and Macy Van Wyhe. Second grade: Ella Boysen and Allison Moore. Third grade; Jersey Bral, Hildie Harm, Cecily Jacobson, Creighton Lichtenberg, Hunter Moser and Chase Schiernbeck. Fourth grade: Blake Corbin, Kylee O’Brien, Marley Smith and Garrett Van Houten. Fifth grade: Mason Gunderson, Cerek Loutsch and Sam Reiling.

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Accelerated reading awards: Students recognized for earning 400 or 500 Accelerated Reader points were from left—Silvia Buns (500), Reagan Schiernbeck (400) and Izzy Parks (500) and back—Mason Gunderson (400). Silvia, Izzy and Mason were also recognized for earning more than 1,000 points during their time at BC-IG Elementary.

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Attendance winners: These O-A Elementary students had one or more quarters of perfect attendance.

Remington Seeds, LLC. announces facility expansion Remington Seeds, LLC, an Indiana based seed production and processing company, has announced plans to begin expansion of its Schaller soybean seed facility. The initial expansion plans will include construction of new receiving, storage, processing, packaging and

bulk load out areas, along with additional expansion to the seed analysis and employee areas. The expansion will make improvements to technology, capacity and efficiency of the Schaller location and will help to insure that Remington Seeds, LLC can continue to provide a high level of seed quality

and service to customers in northwest Iowa. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer with completion of Phase 1 in early 2018. Remington Seeds, LLC currently operates three additional soybean production facilities in Iowa (Dike, Carroll and Harlan).

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Presidential awards: BC-IG Elementary fifth grade students received Presidential Awards during an awards program June 1. Students receiving awards were, front row from left to right: Kenai Nielsen, Isabella Parks, Olivia Riessen, Abby Winterrowd and Cerek Loutsch. Second row: Silvia Buns, Emma Skirvin, Sadie Schirrmacher, Dillon Weeda, Bradyn Barber, Myles Beck, Katelyn Sholty, Faith Johnson and Natalie Burk. Third row: Jasmine Grimes, Paula Curiel, Caitlyn Ulrich, Sophia Van Houten, Mason Gunderson, Ben Hofmeister, Kelton Ladwig, Trenton Gilbert, Carson Sharkey, Leyton Rohlk and Aubrey Pirigyi.

A10 Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Ida County Courier

Odebolt Library

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Museum week proclamation: Governor Kim Reynoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signs her first proclamation since taking office in honor of Iowa Museum Week June 12-18.

Governor Reynolds signs museum week proclamation In a signing ceremony on June 5, Governor Kim Reynolds signed her first proclamation since taking office, proclaiming June 12-18, Iowa Museum Week. In making the proclamation, the governor said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museums play a crucial role in preserving the historical fabric, natural resources, identity and memory of our state through the careful stewardship of art, artifacts, archives, the built environment, flora and fauna and historic sites. Museums provide educational resources and programs, which support educators, expand learning opportunities for all ages and provide active learning environments. Governor Reynolds noted that Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museums play an acknowledged role in enhancing quality of life throughout the state and encouraged the citizens of the state of Iowa to celebrate Iowa Museum Week by visiting and supporting the Iowa

museum of their choice. The American Alliance of Museums reports that the nonprofit arts and cultural industry annually generates more than $135 billion in economic activity, supporting more than 4.1 million full-time jobs and returning more than $22 billion in local, state and federal tax revenue. Iowa Museum Week is an initiative of the Iowa Museum Association, the only statewide organization providing professional development for museum staff and volunteers, advocacy on behalf of all museums, and providing a statewide communication network in order to build a strong community of museums in Iowa. Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approximately 400 museums include arboretums, archives, art centers, art museums, aquariums, botanical gardens, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museums, cultural centers, ethnic museums, historic cemeteries, history muse-

ums, historic sites, historical societies, historic theaters, living history sites, military museums, nature centers, natural history museums, planetariums, presidential libraries, science centers, sports museums, university museums and zoos. While these organizations are different in many ways, they are all educational collecting organizations, providing careful stewardship of those collections for future generations, and offering educational opportunities for all ages. To find a museum near you, visit www.iowamuseums.org and use the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Locate a Museumâ&#x20AC;? feature. Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museums include art centers and art museums, botanical gardens, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museums, historic sites, history museums, historical societies, living history sites, nature centers, natural history museums, planetariums, science and technology centers and zoos.

O-A/BC-IGHS releases honor rolls O-A/BC-IG High School has released its honor rolls for the fourth quarter (Q)/second semester (S). Gold honor roll 3.67-4.00 GPA Freshmen: Addison Anderson, QS; Shae Baker, QS; Abby Bender, QS; Mary Bennett, QS: Corin Bower, QS; Ryder Cranston, QS; Elijah Gebel, QS; Carson Godbersen, QS; Jennifer Godbersen, QS; Cora Hansen, QS; Halle Hemer, QS; Kollin Knudsen, S; Kiera Ladwig, QS; Jake Nieman, QS; Taylor Oldham, QS; Sarah Petersen, QS; Kaitlyn Riessen, QS; Sierra Rohlk, S; Autumn Schreiber, QS; Taylor Sorensen, QS; Teah Tollufsen, QS; Evan Veltri, S; Austin Wardrip, Q; Kylee Weber, QS; Josie Wulf, QS and Wyatt Wunschel, Q. Sophomores: Bailey Cobb, QS; Quintin Cranston, QS; Kelsey Dausel, QS; Kirsten Dausel, QS; Ellie Diersen, QS; Ellie Dotzler, QS; Reed Godbersen, QS; Brooklyn Hoffman, QS; Lindsey Kruse, QS; Ashley Lindner, QS and Alyssa Mason, QS. Juniors: Ryan Bumann, QS; Abby Fundermann, Q; Jenna Henderson, QS; Jatelyn Jessen, QS; Katie Knudsen, QS; Caleb Nicholson, QS; Bryce Reinhart, QS; Claire Sohm, QS; Hannah Sorensen, QS; Abbi Ullrich, QS; Bailey Ullrich, QS; Anna Van Dusen, QS and Ty Warnke, Q. Seniors: Bob Brewer, Q; Parker Clausen, Q; Bree Hen-

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ningsen, S; Aedan Hickey, QS; Taylor Marshall, S; Elle McCormick, QS; Vandy Mosier, Q; Summit Nielsen, QS; Riley Snyder, QS; Tyler Sohm, Q; Stephen Stangl, QS and Dylan Wunschel, QS. Silver honor roll 3.0-3.66 GPA Freshmen: Carter Arnburg, QS; Leighton Barnum, QS; Taylor Beck, QS; Philip Brooks, QS; Shianne Brotherson, QS; Taylor DeVine, QS; Sam Devitt, QS; Justice Diimig, S; Sequoia Dobbs, QS; Dylan Ehrig, S; Darian Hannel, QS; Ty Harrison, QS; Jarrett Hewitt, QS; Jasmine Johnson, QS; Kollin Knudsen, Q; Hunter Maass, QS; Skylar Mackey, QS; Kacie Mandernach, Q; Greysenne Meier, Q; Peyton Miller, QS; Lexi Neville, QS; Mallory Neville, S; Bailey Newman, QS; Macy Nicholson, QS; Stephanie Rigby, QS; Hannah Roeder, Q; Sierra Rohlk, Q; Nick Sholty, QS; Teah Tollufsen, S; Evan Veltri, Q; Zoe Verschoor, QS; Austin Wardrip, S; Cassidy Whitney, QS; Wyatt Wunschel, QS and Savannah Wych, QS. Sophomores: Devin Behrendsen, QS; Colin Bengford, QS; Grant Conover, QS; Sarah Cotton, Q; Jacob Cowlham, S; Emma Endrulat, QS; Ethan Ernst, Q; Dylan Hemer, Q; Alyssa Henderson, QS; Olivia Hoe ling, QS; Victoria Hoe ling, S; Adrian Hoss, Q; Kaden Ladwig, QS; Austin Lindner, S; Brooke Little, S; Ethan Mortensen, S; Billie Mosier, QS; Dakota Pow-

ell, Q; Kimberley Renze, QS; Dillon Sanderson, QS; Madison Schiernbeck, QS; Cameron Webb, QS; Elizabeth Williams, QS; Dalton Williamson, QS and Peyton Young, QS. Juniors: Elizabeth Adams, S; Tyler Anderson, QS; Sydney Bauer, QS; Austin Behrendsen, Q; Amy Bennett, QS; Patrick Brodersen, QS; Chase Devitt, QS; Ryan Dunker, Q; Isaac Endrulat, Q; Jordyn Fredericks, QS; Abby Fundermann, S; So ia Garrigos, QS; Makayla Grasty, S; Ryan Hill, QS; Amy Huls, QS; Luke Johnson, QS; Austin Knop, QS; Kurtis Krager, QS; Madison Lansink, QS; Ryder Meek, QS; Austin Newquist, QS; Adam Nicholson, QS; Trayton Oberreuter, QS; Sadie Railsback, QS; Bethany Rehse, QS; Alexis Renze, QS; Cole Rhea, S; Chase Roeder, Q; Michael Streed; Ty Tollufsen, Q; Bridget Verschoor, QS; Calli Wareham, QS; Ty Warnke, S; Jordan Wilson, QS and Ethan Zobel, Q. Seniors: Elliott Bengford, QS; Bob Brewer, S; Parker Clausen, S; Marzia Fineran, QS; Elyssa Freese, QS; Alex German, S; Adam Grote, QS; Amanda Gunderson, QS; Quest Hack, Q; Dallas Hare, S; Bree Henningsen, Q; Grace Holmes, QS; Baylee Knop, QS; Jillian Ludwig, QS; Andrew Mace, QS; Taylor Marshall, Q; Carrie Miller, Q; Courtney Peters, Q; Skylar Reis, QS; Hayden Roeder, QS; Mally Sangpanjun, QS and Tyler Sohm, S.

The Odebolt Public Library added several books and DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to its circulation in May. New hardcover books include: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Against All Oddsâ&#x20AC;? by Danielle Steel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Broken Roadâ&#x20AC;? by Richard P. Evans, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden Prey #28â&#x20AC;? by John Sandford, â&#x20AC;&#x153;High Stakesâ&#x20AC;? by Fern Michaels, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Easy Targetâ&#x20AC;? by Iris Johansen, â&#x20AC;&#x153;16th Seductionâ&#x20AC;? by James Patterson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silent Treatmentâ&#x20AC;? by Michael Palmer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forever Blueâ&#x20AC;? by Michael D. Antonio (non iction), â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Woman In Cabin 10â&#x20AC;? by Ruth Ware, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beartownâ&#x20AC;? by Fredrick Backman, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make Your Bedâ&#x20AC;? by William H. McRaven (non iction), â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Girl Who Knew Too Muchâ&#x20AC;? by Amanda Quick, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Echo Of Dangerâ&#x20AC;? by Marta Perry, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Price Of Dutyâ&#x20AC;? by Dale

Brown and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Testimonyâ&#x20AC;? by Scott Turow. New paperback books are: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Unplanned Sagaâ&#x20AC;? by Phyllis Collmann, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mulliganâ&#x20AC;? by Nathan Jorgenson and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Boob Girls 3,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Boob Girls 4,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Boob Girls 5,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Boob Girls 6â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Boob Girls 7,â&#x20AC;? all by Joy Johnson. Large print books added to the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circulation include; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rosemary Cottage #2â&#x20AC;? by Colleen Coble, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seagrass Pier #3â&#x20AC;? by Colleen Coble, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fast And Looseâ&#x20AC;? by Stuart Woods, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Secrets In Summerâ&#x20AC;? by Nancy Thayer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any Day Now #2â&#x20AC;? by Robyn Carr, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Into The Waterâ&#x20AC;? by Paula Hawkins, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Middle Nameâ&#x20AC;? by Lee Child, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little White Liesâ&#x20AC;? by Ace Atkins, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fixâ&#x20AC;? by David

Baldacci, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Broken Roadâ&#x20AC;? by Richard P. Evans, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never Come Backâ&#x20AC;? by David Bell and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Always The Husbandâ&#x20AC;? by Michele Campbell. New DVDs available for patrons to check out are â&#x20AC;&#x153;La La Land,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patriotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Split,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fifty Shades Darker,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Victoria,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purposeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scooby Doo-Shaggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Showdown.â&#x20AC;? Young adult iction books now available include: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potter And The HalfBlood Prince #6,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows #7,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix #5,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Power Of Six #2,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fall Of Five #4,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Revenge Of Seven #5â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tigerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Curse #1.â&#x20AC;?

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove

CITY OF IDA GROVE CLAIMS & REVENUE REPORT MAY, 2017 Vendor, Reference Amount A & M Laundry, Uniforms $84.48 Advanced Systems, Inc., Copier Agreement $30.74 Advanced Systems - Rec., Maintenance Contract $70.24 American Red Cross, Red Cross Swim Lesson Packets $200.00 Aramark, Mat Service $109.25 Aramark, Mat Service $125.64 Arbor Day Foundation, Annual Membership $15.00 Arch Chemicals, Inc., Test Kit $141.63 Baker & Taylor, Books, DVD $486.67 Bankers Trust Company, Principal - RBC Replacement $127,687.50 Becky Ricklefs, Advertising Sign for Farm. Mark. $86.84 Blank Park Zoo Foundation, Summer Reading Program $178.56 Bob Lorenzen, Community Hall Deposit Refund $125.00 Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, Legal Fees $1,583.34 Bomgaars, Fertilizer, Drain, Hose, Toilet $1,617.58 Books by the Bushel, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Books $177.80 BPI, Basketball Hoop Parts $100.00 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc., 5th St. Bridge Construction $1,979.40 Center Point Large Print, Large Print Books $43.14 Central Iowa Distributing, Bags, Tissue, Sanitizer $552.40 Chelsea Gross, Racquetball Tourney Shirts $122.45 Cherokee Co. Solid Waste Comm., Dump Tub $163.80 Christi Ladwig, Fitness Class Instruction $105.00 Christi Ladwig, Fitness Class Instruction $100.00 Cintas Corporation, First Aid Supplies $38.78 D & S Sales, Name Plates $26.00 Danielle L. Bennett, Fitness Class Instructor $60.00 Danielle L. Bennett, Fitness Class Instructor $30.00 Darrin Crow, Summer Reading Program $200.00 Demco, Inc., Summer Reading Supplies $231.38 Dollar General - MSC 410526, Toilet Paper, Toilet Cleaner $47.60 Doug Clough, Deliver Grant 278 Mi. @ .54 $217.62 Doug CLough, Grant Presentation 280 mi. @.54 $151.20 DPT Service, Dectron Maintenance Contract $3,200.00 Dultmeier Sales, Nozzle, Coupler $24.88 Edsen Electric, Camera Installation $849.19 Electric Pump, Chlorinator Pump $951.92 First Cooperative Assoc., Hydrated Lime $231.06 First State Bank, GO Bond Principal Payment $19,185.92 Frontier Communications, Telephone Service $727.75 GCC Alliance Concrete Co., Inc., River Gravel $50.59 General TrafďŹ c Controls, TrafďŹ c Signal, Loop $774.00 Grahams Graphics, Baseball Hats $734.30 Graphic Edge, WWW Tourney Shirts $689.39 Graphic Edge, Major/Minor Shirts $2,993.67 Graphic Edge, King Theatre Polos $373.89 Hallett Materials, Cold Mix Asphalt Patch $688.05 Hallett Materials , Pea Gravel $382.80 Hanson Auto Supply, Fuel and Oil Filters $49.97 Hawkins, Inc., Chlorine $654.63 Hawkins, Inc., O-rings, Sealing Diaphragm $38.60 Heather Sweeden, IMFOA Conference

320 Mi. @ .54 $172.80 Heather Sweeden, Smart Conference 309 Mi. @ .54 $166.86 Hemersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Plumbing & Heating, Irrigation Repair $581.14 Horn Memorial Hospital, CPR Instructor Renewal $120.00 Ida County Sanitation, Haul Rubbish/Recycling $14,212.10 Ida County Sanitation, Compost Removal $1,987.26 Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dept., Garnishment $224.24 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., Gasohol $429.35 Ida Grove Food Pride, Lemonade, Snacks $25.95 In The Swim, Misc. Outdoor Pool Supplies $376.02 Inquirehire, Background Check $60.00 Iowa Communications Network, Long Distance $5.05 Iowa League of Cities, Small City Workshop $120.00 Iowa League of Cities, Heather - Clerk School $540.00 Iowa One Call, Underground Locates $26.20 Iowa Rural Water Assn., Vision Insurance $141.93 Iowa Rural Water Assn., Vision Insurance $141.93 IPERS, IPERS $5,541.03 IPERS, IPERS $372.00 Jennifer A. Conover, Fitness Class Instructor $380.00 Jennifer A. Conover, Fitness Class Instruction $310.00 JEO Consulting Group Inc., Floodplain Assessment $4,079.00 Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s T.V. & Appliance, Service Call - Washer $213.95 Kelly Young, Rag/Mop Washing $60.00 Lauri Hummelgard, Fitness Class Instructor $50.00 Library Petty Cash, Postage $137.30 Long Lines, Telephone/ Internet $318.51 Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paint & Hardware, Paint, Brushes, Roller Covers $160.06 Mango Languages, Online Language Subscription $525.00 Mangold Env. Testing, Lab Analysis $1,498.00 Mapleton Vet Clinic, Stray Dog Vaccination/ Boarding $98.00 Marlo Schoer, Consultant Fee $1,525.00 Martin Marietta Materials, 3/4 Concrete, Roadstone $2,865.98 Mid Country Machinery, Inc., Skidloader Broom $929.13 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Hay Bid, Minutes, Ordinances $542.05 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity $249.50 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity $11,286.82 Midwest Industries, Heritage Daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Letters $66.24 Midwest Properties of Ida Grov., Assisted Living Tax Rebate $20,850.40 N.E.T. Broadband, Internet Maint. Shop $37.95 North West REC, Electricity $851.81 Noteboom Implement, Filters, Tires, Bolts, Mower Rpr. $1,800.66 Odebolt Lumber, Treated Lumber $16.12 OfďŹ ce Elements, Binders, Post-It Notes $34.23 OfďŹ ce Elements, Binders $21.02 One OfďŹ ce Solutions, Chair Mats $96.68 Petty Cash, Reimburse Meals $22.71 Petty Cash, Pool Starting Petty Cash $150.00 Petty Cash, Heritage Days Starting Cash $150.00 U.S. Postal Service, Utility Billing $252.78 Presto-X-Company, Pest Control $47.01 Pronto, Gasohol $615.29 Quill Corporation, Cord Covers $159.26

Large ONLINE ONLY GUN AUCTION! Preview the guns on Fri., June 23rd from 5-9 p.m. at 523 S. Main St., Holstein, IA. Bring photo ID & Credit Card & permit and we will help get you registered that night! Or Go to www.mcguireauction.com and click on the online auctions tab for details!

Rl Craft Commercial RooďŹ ng, WWTP Roof Repair $291.76 Sargent Drilling, Well #8 Pump Testing $250.00 Schau Salvage, Inc., Hauling Roadstone Concrete $6,267.54 Shopko Stores Operating Co., Rings, Towels, Phone Coil, $132.30 Sioux City Journal, Progress Advertisement, $162.50 Sizzlin Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ, Yth. Sport Fund-raiser Meal $2,212.50 Skate Palace, Yth. Sport Fund-raiser Venue $250.00 US Postal Service, Stamped Envelopes $1,120.25 Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Window Service, Window Cleaning $25.00 Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Window Service, Window Cleaning $83.00 Suelinn Nelson, Comm. Hall Deposit Refund $125.00 Swank Motion Pictures Inc., Outdoor Movie Screen Rental $413.00 Tabitha Bockelman, Fitness Class Instructor $75.00 Tabitha Bockelman, Fitness Class Instruction $175.00 Team Laboratory Chemical, Aqua Terra$451.00 Thies Printing LLC, Pool Passes, Punch Cards $180.00 Timâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aquatic Services, Gaskets, Valves, O-rings $2,174.58 Treasurer, State of Iowa, Sales Tax - Water $2,720.00 Treasurer, State of Iowa, State Taxes $1,495.00 Treasurer, State of Iowa, State Tax $115.00 United Bank of Iowa, Farm Loan Principal Payment $60,572.50 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $4,660.03 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $4,466.02 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $745.36 United Health Care Insurance, Customer # 568270 $5,658.47 Uptown Sporting Goods, Scorebooks, Helmets, Diamonds $543.50 Vantagepoint Trns. Agency, Deferred Comp. $15.00 Vantagepoint Trns. Agency. Deferred Comp. $15.00 Verizon Business, Long Distance $0.84 Vetter Equipment, Leafblower $125.95 Total Claims Paid $340,655.07 TOTAL CLAIMS BY FUND General $51,340.86 Fire Department Budget $834.83 Library $3,741.63 Summer Rec. $1,544.09 Major/Minors $1,580.07 Road Use Tax $11,012.01 Employee BeneďŹ ts $3,820.43 King Theatre $2,495.70 Community Partners $86.84 Debt Service $188,260.00 Debt Service - Ridgeview $19,185.92 Rebate - Assisted LIving $20,850.40 5th St. Bridge Replacement $1,041.30 7th St. Bridge Replacement $938.10 Ball Fields $63.66 Water $9,316.00 Sewer $9,966.80 LandďŹ ll/Garbage $14,576.43 Total $340,655.07 TOTAL REVENUES BY FUND General $(1,828.16) Fire Department Budget $32,427.48 Library $35,928.25 Summer Rec. $682.00 Major/Minors $40.00 Road Use Tax $16,843.02 Employee BeneďŹ ts $1,045.87 Emergency Fund $152.47 Local Option Sales Tax $13,639.26 TIF Area South - Zobel $121.14 King Theatre $9,233.89 Community Partners $440.00 Debt Service $150,218.14 Debt Service - Ridgeview $21,939.00 5th St. Bridge Replacement $103,000.00 7th St. Bridge Replacement $128,000.00 Water $28,176.66 Sewer $28,302.41 LandďŹ ll/Garbage $14,506.26 Equipment Revolving Fund $50,873.00 TOTAL $633,740.69

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Obituary

Breaking through the shell of self-absorption

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. Glenn G. Segebart Feb. 13, 1943 – June 14, 2017 IDA GROVE – Services for Glenn G. Segebart, 74, of Ida Grove were June 17, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Randy D. Cormeny of iciated, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery at Battle Creek. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek was in charge of arrangements. He died June 14, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Glenn G. Segebart was born Feb. 13, 1943, in Dow City to George and Viola (Neubauer) Segebart. He grew up in the Deloit and Denison area, where he attended school. On April 2, 1966, Glenn married Marcella Marie Schroeder at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. They settled in Ida Grove and were blessed with a son, Dennis. Glenn was employed at IBP in Denison, Deloit Elevator and Co-op Inc., later known as Berne Co-op in Ida Grove, until he retired in 2008. He was recently employed part-time at Crop Production Services in Ida Grove as spring help. He was an active and faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. He

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held various positions and served on several committees. Glenn enjoyed playing cards, ishing, camping, traveling, gardening, caring for his lawn, playing the accordion by ear and dancing in his younger years. He treasured every moment spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 51 years, Marcella Segebart of Ida Grove; a son, Dennis (Theresa) Segebart of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and his grandchildren: Jaimee and Nicholas Segebart of Lee’s Summit, Mo. Also surviving are a brother, Roger Segebart of Sugar Creek, Mo.; two sisters: Joyce Wiegel of Denison and Elaine (Larry) Chervenka of Freedom, Wis.; two sisters-in-law: Voncille Segebart of Florida and Angie Segebart; numerous nieces, nephews and family, and friends. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Ervin Segebart and Keith Segebart; two sisters: Bernice Segebart (in infancy) and Alyce Mae (George) Berndt, and a brother-in-law, Larry Wiegel. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

sires, wants and needs. This creates a barrier between us and the rest of the world that prevents us from experiencing life at its richest. Instead of breaking out of the egg, we sink deeper into an unhealthy self-absorption, and the shell becomes even harder to break. And we become anxious. A lot of the anxiety we experience in modern day life is caused by our tendency to live only for ourselves. We confuse freedom with the mistaken belief that we should be able to do what we want to do, whenever we want to do it, and however we want to do it—and it is usually something that we are doing for ourselves and not for others. We become slaves to our own desires and wants. We forget that we are human beings and not human “doings.” To be truly free, we need to break the shackles of selfishness that bind us to the ground. We must strive to break through the shell of self-absorption we have created around us. But how do

(Deacon Derick Cranston, formerly of Odebolt, is pastoral associate for St. Mary Parish in Riverside, Holy Trinity Parish in Richmond and St. Joseph Parish in Wellman. He can be reached at derickcranston@ gmail.com.) This article is reprinted with permission of The Catholic Messenger, newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport. There is probably no other symbol of freedom and carefree bliss than a bird soaring through the air across the canvass of a clear blue sky. “Do not be anxious, for look at the birds of the sky. They do not reap nor sow, yet your heavenly father looks after them,” Jesus tells us in Scripture. But until the egg hatches, you cannot ascend to the heavens and soar among the clouds. Until you break through the exterior of your surroundings, you will not truly experience the world around you. Sometimes we try to escape the demands of the world and withdraw within ourselves. We think only of our own de-

we do crack through the shell that encases us and prevents us from being free? One of the most interesting things about the shell cracking process is that if the mother doesn’t keep the shell warm enough, the shell will harden and the baby inside will suffocate. A divine incubation is needed to warm and soften our own metaphysical shells that trap us inside ourselves. This is achieved through opening our heart to the light and love of God, which will make the shell soft enough to crack. The initiative is ours to take. Our Creator endows us with freewill and does not force us to love him. We must trust and give ourselves over to his providence and divine will. In other words, we must stop looking inward and trusting only in ourselves and let go of our ego and trust in the Lord. It is only then that we can break through the barrier that separates us from God. It is only then that we will be able to ly.

Conserva on board adopts UTV, ATV policy The Ida County Conservation Board updated its policy on the use of utility (UTV) and all-terrain vehicles (ATV) at its June 5 meeting. The board discussed various options for a new policy covering the use of UTVs and ATVs at Crawford Creek Recreation Area (CCRA). Board member Don Poggensee suggested the policy state that UTVs and ATVs only are allowed on the main gravel/ hard surface roads. The vehicles must be registered to operate on all other roads, a licensed driver must operate them and they must follow all speed limits and traf ic laws. Any unregistered, unlicensed, or those breaking any speeding or traf ic law will be asked to leave the park. All board members agreed. Parks Director Paige Alesch will add this to the current policy. Alesch updated the board on the upcoming environmental education programs. Summer Nature Camps began June 12. All camps are full except for the ifth and sixth grade overnight camp. Walk on Wild Side was discussed. Board member Gary Brummer stated the number of participants

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Church in the park: St. John’s Lutheran Church in Galva held its annual church picnic in the Galva City Park June 11. An estimated 135-150 people attended the outdoor worship service in the park, which included Vacation Bible School songs by children of all ages. After the service concluded, a brunch, catered by Sizzlin’ J BBQ, was served in the park. A bouncy house and other fun games were organized by picnic coordinator Jordan Hustedt of Galva. The weather was beautiful, and God was present all morning. Pastor Paul Egger conducted the service in the park.

St. Luke’s recognized for life-saving heart care UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Cardiology Services has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award and Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI Silver Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. Every year, more than

250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication. The American Heart As-

sociation’s Mission: Lifeline program’s goal is to reduce system barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks, beginning with the 9-1-1 call and continuing through hospital treatment. St. Luke’s received the Gold Achievement Award for having a 85 percent composite adherence and at least 24 consecutive months of 75 percent or higher compliance on all Mission: Life-

line STEMI Receiving Center quality measures to improve the quality of care for STEMI patients. The hospital also received the Silver Achievement Award for the quick and appropriate treatment of NSTEMI patients by adhering to quality measures for 12 consecutive months. Eligible hospitals must adhere to these measures at a set level for a designated period to receive the awards.

Church Directory

~ Battle Creek ~ 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

Please notify our office if your Sunday service times change.

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

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

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

ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 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

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

~ Holstein ~

~ Arthur ~

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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

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

was similar to previous years. The board discussed holding the event at CCRA next year. The cement camping pad project began Friday, June 9 and continued through the following week. Eight to nine camp pads will be completed. In new business, the board discussed adding road rock at Moorehead Park. Brummer volunteered to haul the rock as he has in previous years. Hauling will begin in the next few weeks. The board discussed participating in the Battle Creek Fourth of July parade. Alesch will sign the conservation board up to participate when the registration comes out. Alesch provided the board with a list of current equipment owned by the Ida County Conservation Board. As well as each items year, date of purchase, and cost. Alesch informed the board that the 2011 John Deere Gator has been ordered and was to be picked up at Noteboom Implement the week of June 5. The next board meeting will be July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Conservation Center in Moorehead Park.

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

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Ida County Courier

Remember loved ones with luminaria Ida County residents may remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those battling the disease by dedicating luminaria at the Relay For Life of Ida County. Luminaria bags are illuminated at dusk at the Relay For Life of Ida County on Saturday, July 15. Each luminaria is personalized with a name and message in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one who has been affected by cancer. Each luminaria repre-

sents a person and a message of remembrance, a prayer of thanks or words of hope. Luminaria may be ordered online at the website www.relayforlife.org/idacountyia. On the left side of the webpage, about halfway down, there is a photo of luminaria. Click on the photo or the text underneath and you will be directed to the luminaria ordering form. You may designate that your donation for the luminaria be

credited to a speci ic team or participant if you wish. Your luminaria will be created and placed on the ield and lit at the Relay For Life of Ida County on Saturday, July 15. Luminaria bags are also being sold at Horn Memorial Hospital and United Bank of Iowa in Ida Grove. If you have questions, call Ida County Relay For Life Community manager Ann Hoeppner 712-239-0168.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE SCHOOLS’ JUNE 2017 VENDOR REPORT GENERAL FUND #10: Vendor Name, Description Check Total ASCD, Professional Dues $388.51 Best of Barb’s Catering, LLC, Catering 750.00 Bleckwehl, Kim, Reimbursement 8.00 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 6,689.12 Boger, Dee, Reimbursement 377.85 Bomgaars, General Supplies 822.12 Brown, Kurt, Reimbursement 377.85 Brown, Steve, Reimbursement 377.85 Burk, Linda, Reimbursement 73.00 Butler, Kalin, Reimbursement 96.00 Centerpoint Energy Services, Inc., Natural Gas 863.15 Chronicle Printing and Publishing, Advertising 492.35 City of Battle Creek, Water & Sewer/BC Bldgs. 30.50 City of Ida Grove, Water & Sewer/IG Bldgs. 486.29 Clayton Ridge CSD, Contracted Services 10,137.24 Custom Motorcycle & Small Engine, Maintenance Supplies 127.92 Deluxe Driving Academy L.L.C., Contracted Service 11,200.00 Denison Community School Dist., Tuition 13,516.32 Department of Education, General Fees 680.00 DHS Cashier 1st Fl., State Portion Medicaid 16,745.81 Dollar General Charge Sales, Miscellaneous Supplies 20.00 Ehrig, Kandi, Reimbursement 377.85 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Maint. Supplies 279.99 Freese, Elyssa, Student Reimbursement 20.00 Freese, Rita, Reimbursement 377.85 Fritz, Renee, Reimbursement 377.85 Frontier Communications, Phone Service 344.76 German, Alex, Student Reimbursement 20.00 Glawe, Jennifer, Reimbursement 377.85 Goodenow, Susan, Contracted Service 126.00 Grove, Jeanie, Reimbursement 14.00 Gunderson, Kris, Reimbursement 33.60 Hanson Auto Supply, Repair Parts 246.78 Harriman, Leah, Reimbursement 377.85 Hemer Plumbing and Heating, Contracted Service 361.23 Hoeﬂing Lawn Service, Grounds Maintenance 3,000.00 Home Depot, Maintenance 88.97 Houghton Mifﬂin Harcourt, Instructional Supplies 363.00 Ida County CourierReminder, Inc., Advertising/Legal Notices 419.24 Ida County Sanitation, Inc., Garbage Collection Services 518.96 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., General Supplies 1,620.81 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 486.34 Iowa Communications Network, Long Distance/ICN/Internet 339.82 Iowa Testing Programs, Testing Services 1,088.33 Jessen, Jatelyn, Student Reimbursement 20.00 Kenealy, Terry, Staff Reimbursement 1,030.40 Knudsen, Katie, Student Reimbursement 20.00 Krager, Kendra, Reimbursement 72.00 Krager, Tina, Reimbursement 377.85 Lego Education, Instructional Supplies 671.88 Leonard, Kathy, Reimbursement 261.80 Ludvigson, Darla, Reimbursement 377.85 Maass, Susan, Reimbursement 377.85 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Maint. Supplies 439.66 Marshalls’ Tae Kwan Do Academy, Contracted Service 275.00 Matheson Tri Gas, Inc., General Supplies 34.09 Mauritz, Benjamin, Reimbursement 160.50 Menards, General Supplies 96.22 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity & Nat. Gas 6,386.45 Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler Co., Contracted Service 440.00 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tires & Repairs 81.00 Miller Equipment,

Equipment 400.00 Mittag, Tessa, Teacher Reimbursement 60.71 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 14.00 Music Is Elementary, Instructional Supplies 249.41 Neal Moeller Nature Center, Admission 48.00 Newquist-Wells, April Elaine, Staff Reimbursement 66.00 Northwest AEA, Copies/Regist./Gen. Supplies 1,772.79 Odebolt-Arthur Comm. School, Misc. Reimbursements 213,383.61 Prairie Lakes AEA, Duplicating/Printing 19.35 Pronto-Phillips 66, General Supplies 4,225.36 Rainbow Resource Center, Instructional Supplies 42.21 Rasmussen, Donna, Reimbursement 95.20 Reis Auto Parts and Service, Bus/Auto Service 3,499.79 Renze, Alexis, Student Reimbursement 20.00 Rohlk, Mary, Reimbursement 598.65 Rohlk, Staci, Reimbursement 377.85 Sadler, Carol, Reimbursement 497.85 Saunders, Robert, Reimbursement 641.85 Schoenfeld Refrigeration, Equipment Repairs 621.95 Selections, General Supplies 42.97 Sherwin Williams Company, Using Existing Credit (3.74) Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Miscellaneous Supplies 61.37 Siouxland Lock and Key, Maintenance Supplies 75.75 Skate Palace, Veteran’s Memorial, Contracted Service 116.00 Snyder, Janet, Reimbursement 377.85 Sohm, Joan, Reimbursement 377.85 Su Insurance Company, Equipment Breakdown Insurance 1,294.02 Subway, Supplies 36.00 Taylor, Cathi, Reimbursement 377.85 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Contracted Service 1,042.86 Time Management Systems, Contracted Services 371.25 Tope, Dawn, Contracted Service 125.00 United States Cellular, Cellular Phone Service 59.08 Warnke, Linda, Reimbursement 377.85 Western Iowa Tech Community Co., Contracted Services 6,596.28 Winterrowd, David, Reimbursement 377.85 Winterrowd, Patricia, Reimbursement 377.85 Wunschel, Lynette, Reimbursement 377.85 Fund Total 325,739.88 DONATION FUND #12: BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 66.25 Fund Total 66.25 ACTIVITY FUND #21: Allen, Creighton, Athletic Official 150.00 Allen, Larry, Official/ Reimbursement 190.00 Anderson, Fred, Staff Reimbursement 150.00 ASPI Solutions, Inc., Online Set Up Charge 228.00 BC-IG C.S.D.-Hot Lunch Fund, Reimbursement of Expenses 30.00 Birt, Cody, Western Iowa Progress Show 350.00 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 1,951.43 Brown, Steve, Reimbursement 16.82 Brugman, Dalayna, Western Ia. Swine Show Champion Gilt 200.00 Brugman, Davin, Res. Champ Market Hog FFA Prog. Show 200.00 Brugman, Dayton, West Ia. Swine Show-FFA 150.00 Cherokee Community School Dist., Entry Fee 55.00 Elite Cheerleading, Inc., Cheerleading Camp Fees 800.00 Fjerstad, Clayton, Athletic Official 230.00 Flower Shoppe, The, General Supplies 45.00 Fox, Hayden, Western Ia. Prog. Show FFA 350.00 Frasher, Tyler, West Ia. Swine Show - FFA 250.00 Graphic Edge, Screen Printing 514.53 Harriman, Wade, Athletic Official 150.00 Hedden, Mike, Official 190.00 Hofmeister, Kurt, Reimbursement 30.00 Husted, Ron, Bagpipe Musician 450.00 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., General Supplies 56.95

Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 165.40 Iowa Cheerleading Coaches, Dues & Fees Cheerleaders 45.00 Iowa State Fair, Entry Fee 132.00 Iowa Swine Jackpot Association, Entry Fee 212.00 James, Lukas, Western Ia. Prog. Swine Show FFA 100.00 Knapp, Brian, Athletic Official 115.00 Kroksh, Brendan, Western Ia. Progress Swine Show FFA 50.00 Lewis, Jason, Athletic Official 115.00 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 148.87 Miller, Lannie, Athletic Official 230.00 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 35.00 Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, Softball Renovation 91.82 Niehuas, Cale, Western Ia. Progress Swine Show FFA 50.00 Northwest AEA, Copies/Regist./Gen. Supplies 10.00 Odebolt Lumber, General Supplies 518.00 Pepsi-Cola, Pop 685.96 Pioneer Manufacturing Company, Athletic Field Paint 566.00 Schaefer, Mark, Athletic Official 115.00 Selections, General Supplies 383.79 Skate Palace, Veteran’s Memorial, Contracted Service 190.00 Staley’s Food Service, Inc., Contracted Service 1,393.75 Surface General Corporation, Athletic Equipment Repair 70.65 Uptown Sporting Goods, P.E. Supplies 262.00 Willow Vale Golf Course, Course Fees 60.00 X Grain Sportswear, Coed Athletics Supplies 1,025.00 Fund Total 13,507.97 MANAGEMENT FUND #22: Hoffman Agency, Additional Premium Bus. 183.00 Fund Total 183.00 PPEL FUND #36: Beelner Service Inc., Sprinkler Service 630.08 Bomgaars, Project Supplies 354.58 Danner Lawnscapes, Inc., Contracted Service 590.00 Edsen Electric, Inc., Electrical Services 3,248.17 GCC Alliance Concrete Company, Cement 452.00 Haila Architecture Structure, Architectural Services 6,544.68 Hoffman, Aaron, Contracted Service 1,000.00 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Project Supplies 520.35 Michaelsen Trucking LLC, Contracted Services 1,244.16 Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, Softball Renovation 86.92 Neville Construction, Contracted Service 11,278.31 Odebolt Lumber, General Supplies 662.31 Schmidt Fencing, Inc., Fencing 630.00 Sherwin Williams Company, Maintenance Supplies 482.42 Smith Construction, Contracted Service 5,635.56 Time Management Systems, Contracted Services 999.00 Fund Total 34,358.54 NUTRITION FUND #61: BC-IG C.S.D.- General Fund, Hot Lunch Payroll Expense 12,493.80 Bengford, Deb, Refund 22.85 Fineran, Laura, Student Refund 35.90 Hall, Valarie, Student Refund 3.55 Hare, Bryon, Student Refund 30.20 Heilman, Teresa, Student Refund 7.50 Hiland Dairy, Dairy ProductsNutrition 2,480.35 Holmes, Della, Student Refund 33.10 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 7,299.49 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 42.25 Renze, Mary, Employee Reimbursement 17.00 Rogers Pest Control LLC, Contracted Service 123.00 Sara Lee Bakery/ Earthgrains, Hot Lunch Bread Products 1,184.87 Scales, Isaac, Student Refund 15.20 Stephen, Donna, Student Refund 2.55 Fund Total $23,791.61 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS $397,647.25 May Payroll Wages 418,667.71 FICA 25,704.31 Medicare 6,011.49 IPERS 35,823.25 Insurance 43,854.88 TOTAL PAYROLL $530,061.64

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE DATE: JUNE 8, 2017 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (IDNR) NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) The IDNR is proposing to approve an application for a NPDES permit for the facility described below: IDENTIFICATION OF DISCHARGER: Steve Meyer Feedlot 1491 Dodge Ave. Holstein, Iowa 51025 Discharge Location: SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 28, T89N, R40W, Griggs Township, Ida County, Iowa. Discharge whenever precipitation events cause an overﬂow would be to: Unnamed Creek. The designated stream is: Unnamed Creek which is designated as presumed Class “Al, B (WW-1).” Primary contact recreational use (Class “A1”). Waters in which recreational or other uses may result in prolonged and direct contact with the water, involving considerable risk of ingesting water in quantities sufﬁcient to pose a health hazard. Such activities would include, but not be limited to, swimming, diving, water skiing, and water contact recreational canoeing. Warm wa-

ter - Type 1 (Class “B (WW-1)’). Waters in which temperature, flow and other habitat characteristics are suitable to maintain warm water game fish populations along with a resident aquatic community that includes a variety of native nongame fish and invertebrate species. These waters generally include border rivers, large interior rivers, and the lower segments of medium-size tributary streams. Description of Discharge Area: The applicant currently operates an existing open feedlot with a total maximum animal capacity of 2,500 head of beef cattle on a 16.84-acre open feedlot. The existing three earthen settled open feedlot effluent basins (SOFEBs) with a total storage capacity of 5,577,000 gallons (2,618,000 gallons for SOFEB #1; 1,747,000 for SOFEB #2; and 1,212,000 gallons for SOFEB #3) all designed under “System 5” are serving a drainage area of 16.84 acres. State and Federal rules require that the feedlot have a NPDES permit and that there be no discharge except when precipitation events greater than the 25-year, 24-hour rainfall event (5.2 inches) causes an overflow of the production area, that is designed, constructed, maintained and operated to contain manure, open feedlot effluent, settled

open feedlot effluent, settleable solids or process wastewater. Basis for Limitations in Permit: Federal Effluent Guidelines Anyone wishing to comment on, or object to, the proposed issuance of this permit must do so in writing, within forty-five (45) days of the notice date shown at the top of this public notice, or within thirty (30) days of the publishing date in a local newspaper, whichever is longer, to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 East 9th Street, Henry A. Wallace Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. All comments received may be considered in the final determination. If the response indicates significant interest, a public hearing may be held after due notice. If no objections are received within the announced periods, the department will issue a final determination. Anyone desiring a public hearing should cite their specific reasons and a proposed list of topics to cover. Copies of this public notice, the proposed permit and other information are on file and available for public inspection Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the Department of Natural Resources address listed above. Copies of this information may be requested by calling (515)725-8408.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Battle Creek

JUNE 13, 2017 BATTLE CREEK, IA The Battle Creek City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Hall. Mayor Holmes presided over the meeting. Council members present were: Jill Wingert, Judy Schau, Myra Meek, and Dan Hedberg. Todd Riessen was absent. Mayor Holmes called the meeting to order. Motion by Wingert, seconded by Meek to approve the agenda and minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Bob Bendixon with Xtreamair LLC inquired about putting an antenna for wireless internet on the water tower. The council will pursue a contract with Xtreamair, and speciﬁcs, such as monthly rent, will be worked out. Sheriff Wade Harriman reported on the Sheriff’s Department. A lengthy discussion was held regarding a concern of the use of golf carts and ATVs in town. A committee consisting of Todd Riessen, Judy Schau, and Myra Meek presented its proposal of an ordinance that will require golf carts to have a slow-moving sign, ﬂag that is visible above the canopy, adequate brakes, rear view mirror, no operation on sidewalks or walking trail or on Highway 175, can operate on city streets only between sunrise and sunset, requires the driver to possess a valid driver’s license and limits the number of persons riding on the cart to the number of occupants the cart is regulated for. Motion by Schau, seconded by Meek to draw up a city ordinance for next month’s council meeting. Schau – aye; Meek – aye; Wingert – aye; Hedberg – nay; Riessen

– absent. Motion carried 3-1 Motion by Schau, seconded by Wingert to approve the schedule of events for the th 4 of July presented by Kari Riessen and Teresa McMillen. Motion carried unanimously. Patricia Winterrowd discussed with the council the park committee plans to redo the basketball court. Nuisances were discussed and the clerk was asked to send out letters. Craig Young discussed maintenance issues. Property owners with low hanging trees over the sidewalks and streets will be receiving letters. Street work repairs have been contracted. Motion by Schau, seconded by Meek to close Ida Street for the Fire Department’s street dance on July 2nd. Motion carried unanimously. Next month’s council meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 12th. Building permits were reviewed for 604 7th Street – fence, and 830 4th Street – deck with handicap ramp. Contract with Ida County Sanitation will be reviewed and placed on next month’s agenda. Motion by Wingert, seconded by Schau to approve the bills and reports. Motion carried unanimously. Schau moved to adjourn at 9:10 p.m.. Wingert seconded and motion carried unanimously. Diane Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer Lloyd Holmes, Mayor CLAIMS: 5/11/17 – 6/14/2017: ACCO, supplies $1,130.15; Al’s Corner, fuel $27; Boerner & Goldsmith, legal fees $216.66; Bomgaars, supplies $152.86; Diane Lansink, supplies $3.99; EFTPS,

taxes $2,916.70; First State Bank, loan $2,296; Cash, petty cash $22.80; Frontier, utilities $546.33; HACH, supplies $160.86; Hanson Auto, supplies $47.39; Hayes Oil, fuel $337.44; Ida County Sanitation, monthly bill $4,996.83; Iowa County Sheriff Dept., law $3,750; Ida Grove Food Pride, supplies $13.16; Iowa Department of Natural Resources, renewal $120; Iowa Dept. of Revenue, sales tax $457.92; IPERS, pension $1,670.32; Kansas State Bank, loan $8,631.92; Krueger Signs, signage $130; Lloyd Holmes, mileage $7.49; Malcolms, supplies $93.97; Mangold, testing $84; Mapleton Vet Clinic, dog at large $40; Mid-America Publishing, publications $48.65; MidAmerican, utilities $1,095.96; Paladin Computer, monitor $123; Postmaster, postage $102; Profoma, supplies $713.43; Quill, supplies $71.98; Sargent Drilling, testing $1,000; Selections, supplies $14.95; Sheila Petersen, mileage $14.98; Shopko, supplies $20.61; SRF, loan $11,980; Stan Houston, supplies $403.75; Stratford Gravel, supplies $218.60; U.S. Postal Service, supplies/rent $334.75; Payroll (5/2/17) $2,675.82; Payroll (5/16/17) $2,904.26. DISBURSEMENTS: General $7,207.76; Library $2,019.45; RUT $4,087.82; T&A $693.24; TIF $8,857.14; Water $5,217.14; Sewer $6,207.58; Garbage $6,264.82. REVENUE: General $1,569.90; Library $8,756.00; RUT $5,606.48; Emergency $27.59; LOST $4,179.89; Debt $11.02; Sliplining $1,595.05; Water $6,661.85; Sewer $5,200.51; Garbage $4,933.32; Storm Water $1,644.28.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Galva

JUNE 12, 2017 The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Bloyer, Freese, Schossow and Wiese. Guests: Tom Grafft and Lenny Larson and Dawn Kimmel. Motion by Freese second by Wiese, approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Schossow second by Wiese, approving the Consent Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: a. minutes of May 8 & 18, 2017; b. Clerk/Treasurer’s Financial Reports; c. Allow bills presented. d. Liquor License renewal application Troy Jacobson d/b/a Sizzlin J. BILLS PRESENTED May 8, 2017: Payroll Account – fed., FICA & IPERS withholding $2,078.97 Reserve Fund – transfer funds 153.00 Depreciation Fund – transfer funds 249.00 Aurelia Lumber – lumber/ supplies 31.74 Badger Meter – beacon services May & April 380.92 Cherokee Rural Water – 3.016 million gallons 8,143.20 Council Bluffs Online – website hosting 3 months 90.00 Foundation Analytical – WW testing 43.00 Galva Post Office – stamps 151.00 G & C’s – fuel 150.12 Repairs 210.00 I & S Group – engineering fees 8,694.54 Iowa One Call – locates 18.90 Iowa League of Cities – small city workshop 40.00 fall conference 174.00 Iowa Prison Industries – signs 563.50 MidAmerican Energy – utilities 1,239.03 Mid-America Publishing Corp. – publications 200.99 Paul Larson Insurance – official bond 210.00 Quill – paper, toner, correction tape 234.03 Schaller Telephone – phone 18.38 Stevenson Hardware – supplies 36.43 USDA – water loan payment 18,297.00 Jim Rasmussen – salary 2,500.00 insurance 434.00 Brad Pedersen – certified operator 609.32 Anita Brandt – Salary 1,315.90 Reimb. medical insurance 217.00 LIBRARY BILLS: Payroll Account – fed, FICA & IPERS withholding 395.89 Schaller Telephone 40.41 MidAmerican Energy 63.34 Baker & Taylor – books 148.72 Computer MD – new laptops 2,481.00 Demco – summer reading supplies 88.08

Wal-mart – DVDs 807.80 Farm & Ranch – subscription 29.98 Real Simple – subscription 43.00 Menards – portable air conditioner 468.00 Office Elements – supplies 65.99 Consolidated Plastics – entry mats 210.72 Stevenson Hardware – HDMI cable 13.99 Blank Park Zoo – summer program 151.02 Sarah Kreutz – summer program 50.00 Patricia Niemeier – salary 69 hours 848.70 Reimburse medical insurance 219.40 Reimburse mileage 23.54 Mary Wiese –12 hours at 9.22 110.64 Cindee Lichter –5.5 hours at 9.22 $142.91. RECEIPT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – $5,008.53; ROAD USE – 2,473.43; EMERGENCY – 45.94; LOST – 2,278.10; TRUST & AGENCY – 125.02; WATER UTILITY – 9,332.49; RESERVE FUND – 153.00; DEPRECIATION FUND – 249.00; SEWER UTILITY – 3,607.96; SOLID WASTE – 3,765.86; WATER/ SEWER DEPOSITS – $90.00. DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – $7,072.92, ROAD USE FUND – 1,172.06, LOST TAX – 1,346.59, WATER FUND – 27,249.80, SEWER FUND – 9,162.52, SOLID WASTE – 115.69, W/S DEPOSITS – $90.00. PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION TO FIX A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND TO BORROW MONEY THEREUNDER IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $238,000.00 – The mayor called the public hearing to order with the following council members present: Bloyer, Freese, Schossow and Wiese. Absent: Goettsch. This being the time and place specified for holding a public hearing and taking action on the proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement, the City Clerk announced no written objections had been placed on file. Whereupon the Mayor called for any written or oral objections and there being none, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After due consideration and discussion, Council member Freese introduced the Resolution 4-2017 and moved its adoption, seconded by Council member Wiese. The Mayor put the question upon the adoption of said resolution and the roll being called, the following Council Members voted: Ayes: Freese, Wiese, and Bloyer. Nays: Schossow. Whereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted. VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT – Following discussion, motion by Freese second by Schossow to approve the revised Vulnerability Assessment Report for the USDA. All ayes. Motion carried. BUILDING PERMIT – 304 CRAWFORD – FENCE – Following discussion,

motion by Schossow second by Wiese to approve the fence application for the north side of 304 Crawford. All ayes. Motion carried. VACANT LOT – CAMPING DURING SUMMER – The lot owner had asked about allowing camping on this vacant lot – following discussion, it was determined the lot owner would have to pay for the minimum services of water/sewer for the entire year and it would be the owner’s responsibility to hook up the water and sewer lines to the lot as well. LIBRARY SIDING BID – There were three bids received for siding the library: •Brandon Deeds Construction, Correctionville - $3,510.00. •D & C Construction, Early - $17,472.00. •Smith Construction – Ida Grove $6,543.00. Following discussion, motion by Schossow second by Bloyer to accept the bid from Brandon Deeds. All ayes. Motion carried. RECODIFICATION – SIMPCO – DAWN KIMMEL – The mayor and city clerk will read the ﬁnal draft and look for any changes necessary before the July meeting. WASTE WATER PROJECT - I & S GROUP – Tom Grafft & Lenny Larson talked with the council about the proposed Facility Plan for Wastewater System Improvements. They also talked about applying to USDA Rural Development for funding for the project improvements. They will prepare a special report outlining the costs and various options for the council to study before the next council meeting. WATER/SEWER LINES 114 S. MAIN STREET – The new business would need to hook up the two service lines. CD #4428 RENEWAL – The mayor reported United Bank of Iowa was going to renew the CD at .8%. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT – VOGT – The employment agreement for operating the snow plow during 2017/2018 Snow Removal Season will be taken to Mark Vogt. SNOW REMOVAL BIDS & SNOW STORAGE – Both Items will be discussed at the July meeting. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: •Bushes on north side of Shelter House will be removed •Open Shelter House electricity •Removal of Lights from the Horse Shoe Court Area •Tennis Courts •Garbage from an out-of-town person being dropped off at a resident’s •FFA Safety Book – following discussion, it was decided not to give tax dollars to this cause. •Signs for Historic Highway 20 Route There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Wiese. Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt IACMC/MMC

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICE Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing

Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier

Pickle: Kaylee Crouse of the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines brought four special guests to the Ida Grove Public Library summer reading program June 6. Pickle is a five to sevenyear-old male tiger salamander. The children got a chance to touch Pickle, Shelby and Midnight during the program.

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 City of Arthur

6-3-17 7 p.m. Mayor Randy Fineran called the Arthur City Council meeting to order with the following council members answering roll call: Jeff Gann, Anita Schlender, Gary Chase, Kristy Rosemeyer, and Chris Schuett. Guests: Pat Bell. Motion by Rosemeyer second by Chase to approve the Consent Agenda: Agenda, Receipts, Expenditures, and Minutes of 5-1-17. All Ayes. Motion carried. BILLS PRESENTED: Al’s Corner Oil Company – fuel $13.57 Allied – EMR supplies 116.00 Baker & Taylor – books 73.83 Billy Carnine – meeting supplies 63.25 Bomgaars – nozzle 7 key 10.98 City of Arthur – water bill 19.00 Data Tech – install software 2,035.96 Demco – summer reading supplies 264.90 Dollar General – ball field supplies 50.63 Feld Fire – extinguisher inspection 146.00 Grainger – safety equipment grant expense 905.85 I & S Group – engineering services 2,917.55 Ida County Sheriff Dept – th 4 qtr. allotment 8,387.75 Iowa Finanace Authority – principal lagoon project 31,435.95 Kristy Rosemeyer – ball field supplies 73.95 Laura Carnine – fire fundraiser invites 28.49 MidAmerica Publishing – publications 197.28 MidAmerican Energy – utilities 777.95 Pat Bell – reimburse DVDs 272.87 Sac County Mutual Telephone – phone/ internet 196.08 Sam’s Club – ball field supplies 91.03 Selections – office supplies 167.75 Staples – toner 83.99

Taste of Home – quick cooking book 32.98 United Bank of Iowa – ball field start-up cash 200.00 West Central IA Rural Water – loan & water 2,379.39 Wunschel Service – mower fuel 162.20 Sam’s Club – ball park supplies 425.87 The Chronicle – advertising – fund-raiser 42.50 Wunschel’s Service – fuel & tire repair 121.00 RECEIPT SUMMARY – General – $9,146.58; Garbage – 2,019.49 Sewer – 5,644.62; Water – 3,245.70; Road Use Tax – 1,469.97; Trust & Agency – 11.50; Emergency – 2.35; LOST – 1,242.52; TIF – 0.00; Lagoon Project – 0.00. DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY – General –$8,158.87; Garbage – 1,619.10; Water – 2,638.64; Sewer – 558.85; Lagoon Project – 0.00 RU – 655.76; Trust & Agency – 414.62. LIBRARY REPORT – Pat Bell talked with the council about the increased summer hours and the upcoming summer program. She also thanked the Ida County Community Foundation for the Grant the Arthur Library received for the summer reading program. FIRE REPORT – Council member Gann made a motion, second by Chase to approve Joe Enboe to the Arthur Fire Department. All ayes. Motion carried. Council member Schuett reported the department had 3 fire calls and they assisted the EMR with 4 calls. SHERIFF’S REPORT – Sheriff Harriman did not attend the council meeting. BALL PROGRAM – LIGHTS & POLES, BATTING CAGE NET – Maintenance Man Arbegast reported MidAmerican Energy helped change out 13 bulbs and canisters at the ball field. He also reported they have one broken pole that will need to be replaced. BATTING CAGE – following discussion, it was decided to order a new batting cage that will be out year round through Jason Schmidt. Motion by Rosemeyer second by Schlender to buy the new batting cage for $1,360.00. All ayes. Motion carried. WATER RATES – The first reading to amend the water and sewer rates was ap-

proved upon a motion by Chase, second by Schuett to raise the base rate of water to $14.25 and the next 1,000 gallons to $6.50. The sewer rates will be $44.55 for the first 1,000 gallons and $4 for all gallons after. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Gann second by Schlender to suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings. Ayes: Gann, Schlender, Chase, Rosemeyer and Schuett. Motion carried. MAINTENANCE REPORT – Arbegast reported he got the 4-wheeler ready, installed the dugout shades, sharpened the lawn mower blades, worked on the lift station with King Construction and Electric Pump. MAYOR REPORT – Mayor Fineran reported he has heard good things about Leland Anderson and thinks he is doing a good job with the mowing. He also reported he has concerns about the new lagoons and why they haven’t been seeded yet. He will call Engineer Evans to get an update on this matter. BUILDING PERMITS – 105 North Maple – fence for a dog was approved upon motion by Gann second by Rosemeyer. All ayes. Motion carried. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: •Fireworks – looking into adopting an ordinance •Delinquent Accounts – 1 •7-ton street limit – set finds at: 1st offense $500; 2nd offense $750 and 3rd offense $1,000. Fines were set on motion by Rosemeyer, second by Chase. All ayes. Motion carried. •Campers should only park on city streets for two hours for loading/unloading, otherwise should park on owner’s lawn. This upon motion by Gann second by Rosemeyer. Fines set at $500 for first offense, $750 for the second offense and $1,000 for the third offense. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Gann second by Chase to suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings. All ayes. Motion carried. There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Gann, second by Schuett. Mayor Randy Fineran ATTEST: City Clerk Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Battle Creek - Ida Grove Community School District SUMMARY OF THE JUNE 12, 2017, REGULAR JOINT BOARD MEETING OF THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Prior to the regular meeting, both the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Board of Directors and the Odebolt-Arthur Board of Directors held a work session with the joint facilities committee and representatives from Haila Architecture. No action was taken at the work session. The Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board and the Odebolt-Arthur (O-A) Community School District Board met in regular joint session June 12, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Music Room at the BC-IG Elementary in Ida Grove. The BC-IG board meeting was called to order by Stephanie Konradi, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Stephanie Konradi, present; Tony Bennett, present; Danika Hinkeldey, absent; Myra Meek, present; Crystal Endrulat, present; Ryan Goodman, present, and Jeff Rasmussen, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. The O-A board meeting was called to order by Joey Hoefling, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Joey Hoefling, present; Pat Hoefling, absent; Brad Lundell, present, Stacy Raasch, present, and Ryan Schroeder, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Endrulat to approve the agenda as presented and the motion carried 6-0 for BC-IG. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Schroeder to approve the agenda as presented and the motion carried 4-0 for O-A. Konradi welcomed visitors. Autumn Rohlk spoke to the boards about her recent rodeo competition and stated she qualified to compete in the national championship in Wyoming July 1622. Hinkeldey arrived at 6:35 p.m. and participated in the remainder of the meeting. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the consent agenda for BC-IG. The consent agenda consisted of board minutes; claims totaling $397,647.25; and resignations from Cindy Wilcke, 8th grade girls’ basketball coach; Chelsea Stansberry, elementary teacher; Hannah Johnson, elementary para-educator; and Lynzie Reisz, high school special education teacher. The consent agenda included the following contract approvals: Sharon Uhl, high school para-educator; Heather Spetman, special education teacher; Ashley Wittrock, elementary teacher; Jacob Pedersen, high school student council; Ali Boger, elementary teacher; Amy Holst, additional hours for newsletter and website’ and Kari Hadden, from .625 to .75 high school business teacher. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Schroeder to approve the consent agenda for O-A consisting of board minutes; claims totaling $328,455.04; contract resignations from Sharon Uhl, para-educator; Heather Spetman, high school language arts; and Reeann Marra, elementary teacher. The consent agenda included contract approvals for Ashley Petersen, para-educator. The motion carried 4-0. Terry Kenealy, shared superintendent, reported on the joint facilities committee meeting, the community meetings on

reorganization and reviewed the schedule of upcoming meetings; special election to be held June 27 and reviewed what happens if the vote passes and what happens if the vote fails. He highlighted a few of the possible summer projects for both districts but stated, this summer, the maintenance department would like to finish previous projects. Ryan Schroeder left the meeting at 7:26 p.m. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Goodman to approve Policy #507.9-Wellness Policy on second reading for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District and the motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to approve Policy #507.9-Wellness Policy on second reading for the Odebolt-Arthur School District and the motion carried 3-0. J. Hoefling thanked the committee for their work. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Hinkeldey to approve Board Policies 710.1-School Nutrition Program; 710.2-Free and Reduced Price Meals Eligibility and 710.4-Meal Charges, on second reading for the Battle CreekIda Grove Community School District. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve Board Policies 710.1-School Nutrition Program; 710.2-Free and Reduced Price Meals Eligibility and 710.4-Meal Charges on second reading for the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District. The motion carried 3-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Meek to waive first reading and approve on second reading, the recommended policy changes in Series 400 for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community Schools. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to waive first reading and approve on second reading, the recommended policy changes in Series 400 for the Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools. The motion carried 3-0. It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Goodman to waive first reading and approve on second reading, the recommended policy changes in Series 700 for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community Schools. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to waive first reading and approve on second reading, the recommended policy changes in Series 700 for the Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools. The motion carried 3-0. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Endrulat to approve first reading of Series 900-Principles and Objectives for Community Relations as presented for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to approve first reading of Series 900-Principles and Objectives for Community Relations as presented for the Odebolt-Arthur School District. The motion carried 3-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Meek to approve the oneyear agreement to purchase natural gas with Center Point Energy and the BC-IG School District. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Endrulat to accept the FY 15-16 audit of the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District and the motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to accept the FY 15-16 audit of the Odebolt-Arthur School District and the motion carried 3-0. Kenealy thanked Leonard for her work on the audits. It was moved by Bennett and

seconded by Hinkeldey to approve the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Vehicle Service Contract for 2017-2018 with Reis Automotive and the motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve the Odebolt-Arthur Vehicle Service Contract for 2017-2018 with Reis Automotive and the motion carried 3-0. Both boards acknowledged receipt of the FY 17-18 Certified Employee Handbooks. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Endrulat to approve the FY 17-18 Help Desk Telephone Support Contract with Rick’s Computers and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District and the motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to approve the FY 17-18 Help Desk Telephone Support Contract with Rick’s Computers and the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the motion carried 3-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Bennett to table the quote from Installation Services on behalf of Badding Construction to install epoxy floor finish in the corridor and restrooms of the new addition to the Battle CreekIda Grove Elementary School in the amount of $15,460.00 that replaces the unsatisfactory polished concrete finish that was part of the original project and ask them to attend a future meeting to discuss the issue. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the proposal from the Carroll Glass Company to complete the second phase of the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary School Building window replacement project in the amount of $76,705.00 to be paid out of the BCIG 2016-2017 PPEL Fund. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Goodman to approve the request for the Dance Team to attend the All Iowa Dance Team Tryouts on Sunday, August 27, 2017. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Meek to approve on first reading Board Policy #804.5 Use of Video Cameras in School Buildings for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District and the motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to approve on first reading Board Policy #804.5 Use of Video Cameras in School Buildings for the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District and the motion carried 3-0. Discussion items including the September 12, 2017, school board election and the reorganization election on June 27th. The next regular joint board meeting will be held Monday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. in Odebolt. There being no further business before the BC-IG board, it was moved by Goodman and seconded by Rasmussen to adjourn. The motion carried 7-0 and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Board adjourned at 8:00 p.m. There being no further business before the O-A board, it was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to adjourn. The motion carried 3-0 and the OdeboltArthur Board adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary Kathy A. Leonard, O-A Board Secretary

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Ida County Board of Supervisors IDA GROVE, IOWA JUNE 12, 2017 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. Minutes of the meetings held May 22, 2017, and June 6, 2017, were read and approved. County Engineer Jeff Williams requested that D.J. Meek be promoted to an Assistant Operator at $19.65 per hour, effective June 5, 2017. Drey moved and Schubert seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved and Leonard seconded a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an Application for Underground Construction for North West REC located in Logan Township, Faith and German Ave., along 170th and 190th St. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Drey and seconded by Schubert to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an Application for Underground Construction for North West Iowa Power Cooperative along D-15 in Griggs Township. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Mark Schuett, CEO, and Sam Jennett, Director of Operations, American Natural Processors, and Rita Frahm, Ida County Economic Development, were present to discuss the contract amendment with Iowa Economic Development Authority and Ida County with regards to the job obligations commitment extension completion date from February 28, 2017, to February 28, 2018, with a maintenance period completion to February 28, 2020. Also, a $4,000 ($1,000 annual) donation will be made to the Community Betterment Foundation as per the agreement on Resolution 13-06, dated February 28, 2013. Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign said contract amendment. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved to approve the Clerk of Court report. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Drey and seconded by Leonard to approve the last day of employment for Amelia Luscombe, Dispatcher/Jailer as May 26, 2017. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved to approve a 28E Agreement between the Iowa Department of Transportation and Ida County with regards to the issuance of Driver’s License and authorize the Chair to sign. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Schubert and seconded by Drey to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Landﬁll Financial Assurance Report for FY-16. Motion carried, all voting Aye. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Battle

Creek Finisher-Dodge Site/Steve Struck; Jeff Schroeder; Great Plains Dairy/Jay Smith, and Brian Christiansen. The following claims were approved: FUND: 0001 - GENERAL BASIC Amazon, Hon Office Chair $208.53 Bomgaars, 07-022-7 Seed/ Maint. 447.54 Century Business Products Inc., Copier Maintenance 40.00 City of Ida Grove, Utility-Ch. 152.11 Counsel, Maintenance 134.48 Criterion Pictures USA, License 175.00 Culligan of Ida Grove, Chlorine Packets 11.44 Danielle Bennett, Fish Tank Filters 25.46 Edsen Electric Inc., Wiring-A/C 4,042.25 Frontier, June Phone 369.17 Guthrie County Sheriff, Service Fees 62.08 Hayes Oil Company, Diesel Fuel 184.30 Hemer Plumbing Heating & Electric, Lennox A/C Unit-Comm. Ctr. 8,481.00 Henry M. Adkins & Son Inc., Ballots/Coding-BCIG Special 1,062.09 Horn Public Health, Public Health Grant 4,991.18 IACCVSO, FY18 Dues 50.00 Ida County Computer Equipment Fund, FY2017 Allocation 25,000.00 Ida County Sanitation Inc., May Garbage 104.78 Ida County Sheriff Dept., Court Services 279.03 Interprecorps, Court Services 70.00 Interstate Mechanical Corp., Labor-Unit Removal 585.00 Iowa County Recorders’ Assoc., 2018 Maintenance/Support 1,373.85 Iowa Division of Labor Services, 6 Boiler Inspections 240.00 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies 45.70 Iowa Secretary of State, No Activity Cards 178.96 Kelly Young, Cleaning 50.00 LBJ Investigations, Service Fees 125.00 Long Lines Internet, June Internet Service 54.95 Lorna Steenbock, Wireless Keyboard/ Mouse 124.99 Mail Services Inc., Prepay Renewals 5,600.00 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, 2 Dehumidifiers/Supplies 474.94

Mangold Environmental Testing Inc., Testing 141.00 Mapleton Vet Clinic, Quarantine 84.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Notices/ Proceedings/Supplies 1,499.58 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Notice-Equip. Test 13.50 MidAmerican Energy, Utilities 2,017.14 Mike’s Lawn Service Inc., Perimeter Pest Control 83.50 North West REC, UtilityOsprey Platform 905.16 Noteboom Implement LLC, Maintenance 592.16 Odebolt Lumber, Maint. Supplies CCRA Shelters 1,503.34 Office Depot, Office Supplies 66.85 Office Systems Company, Copier Contract 79.00 O’Keefe Elevator, Elevator Maintenance 512.23 Pitney Bowes Global Financial, April-June Lease 331.32 Polk County Sheriff Office, Service Fees 18.21 Rhett Leonard, Mileage 306.15 Rogers Pest Control, Extermination Services 40.00 Scantron/Harland Technology, Maintenance New Equip. 413.93 Selections, UPS/Supplies 89.73 Sholty Plb. Htg. A/C Inc., Labor 50.00 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Program Supplies 29.34 Story County Sheriff, Service Fees 62.10 Supplyworks, Custodial Supplies 337.29 The Hoffman Agency, FY2018 Work Comp. 4,442.00 Thies Printing LLC, Office Supplies 195.80 Thomson Reuters - West Payment, West Info./ NW Digest 883.42 Tyler Technologies Inc., Partial Software Maint. FY18 5,500.00 U S Cellular, Cell Phone 116.76 Wibe & Phillips, Postage Reimbursement 23.29 Woodward Youth Corporation, May Services 2238735G 1,446.15 Public Safety Agency Fun., Amended Funds 21,500.00 General Basic Total: 98,013.31 GF DESIGNATED FOR COMPUTER Tyler Technologies Inc., VX Ia. Migration/ Subscription 31,837.25

GF Designated for Computer Total: $31,837.25 GF DESIGN FOR CO. ATTORNEY/ FINES Iowa Office Supply Inc., Jury/Library Furniture 84.98 GF Design for Co. Attorney/Fines Total: 84.98 RURAL BASIC Crop Production Services, Spray 1,686.25 The Hoffman Agency, FY18 Work. Comp. Ins. 124.00 Rural Basic Total: 1,810.25 RURAL BASIC LANDFILL Cherokee County Solid Waste, 1.91T Residential/ Appliance 90.22 Rural Basic Landfill Total: 90.22 SECONDARY ROAD Ames Contruction Inc., Box Culvert 8,500.00 Aramark, Supplies 209.18 Austin Cooper, Mowing 455.00 Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co., Box Culvert Repair 1,565.00 Bierschbach Equipment & Supply, Geogrid 360.00 Bomgaars, Supplies 344.11 Calhoun-Burns & Associates Inc., Outside Engineering 1,611.76 Certified Testing Services Inc., Material Testing 596.00 City of Arthur, Utilities 128.12 City of Battle Creek, Utilities 15.25 City of Ida Grove, Utilities 30.44 Contech Engineered Solutions LLC, Corrugated Metal Pipe 34,210.72 Counsel, Maint. Contract 103.79 Darek Boysen, Safety 100.00 Denco Highway Constr. Corp., Culvert Repair 4,950.00 Equipment Blades Inc., Blades 31,931.58 Frontier, 712-364-4048 173.36 Hancock Concrete Products LLC, Box Culvert 33,267.70 Hanson Auto Supply, Parts 866.97 Horn Memorial Hospital, Testing 64.00 Inland Truck Parts Co., Parts 400.32 Interstate Power Systems Inc., Parts 228.34 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Earplugs 41.92 Iowa Prison Industries, Signs 906.00 Jeff Jochims, Tile - Griggs 33 1,578.75 Knife River Midwest LLC, Cold Mix Asphalt 1,706.40 Kriha Fluid Power, Parts 97.95 Mac’s Chevrolet Inc., Parts 91.22 Menards-Sioux City, LED Bulbs 2,579.02 MidAmerican Energy,

Utilities 235.68 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tire Repair 313.00 North West REC, Utilities 433.96 Noteboom Implement LLC, Lubricant Oil 79.04 Powerplan, Parts 686.28 Prowler Mfg., Parts 2,198.00 Rees Mack Sales & Service, Parts 6,322.97 Sexton Oil Co., DieselGasohol 10,478.43 Solutions Inc., Repair 42.55 Stan Houston Equipment Co., Parts 254.75 Steffen Truck Equipment Inc., Solenoid - Freight 240.31 Sundquist Engineering PC, Outside Engineering 2,001.00 The Hoffman Agency, FY2018 Work Comp. 15,010.00 Verizon Wireless, Utilities 40.01 Vetter Equipment, Parts 259.04 Vogt Brothers Plumbing, Plumbing RepaIrs 705.52 Ziegler Inc., Filters/Parts/ Repair 1,898.32 Secondary Road Total: 168,311.76 SHERIFF’S K-9 FUND Bomgaars, Dog Food 007-056-6 79.53 Valley Veterinary Center, Dog Exams 472.64 Sheriff’s K-9 Fund Total: 552.17 IDA COUNTY SELF FUNDING Beneﬁts Inc., Cobra/June Prem. 754.00 Ida County Self Funding Total:754.00 COUNTY ATTORNEY’S FINE FUND Iowa Ofﬁce Supply Inc., Jury/Library Furniture 4,100.00 County Attorney’s Fine Fund Total: 4100.00 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Frontier, June Phone 6.14 Pronto, Fuel Acct. 30 120.40 The Hoffman Agency, FY18 Work. Comp. Ins. 328.00 Emergency Management Total:454.54 E911 SURCHARGE AGENCY FUND Alpha Wireless Comm. Co., Radio Repair 10,794.77 Amazon, Cords/Monitor Arm/Mats 269.29 Bomgaars, 07-009-5 Sign Repair Supplies 46.85 Centurylink, Positron Ext. Warranty 7,325.70 Centurylink, 712 233-0022 Lines 283.86 Counsel Copier Lease 73.22 Electronic Engineering Co., Move Equipment 1,472.50 Frontier, Phone/Pager/ EMS Pair 56.14 Frontier Comm of Iowa (213), Lines 519.23 Shelby Products, LLC,

PCC Filters 94.46 The Hoffman Agency, FY18 Work. Comp. Ins. 148.00 E911 Surcharge Agency Fund Total: 21084.02 PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY Brooks-Jeffrey Marketing Inc., FY2018 Web Hosting 1,200.00 Casey’s General Store Inc., Fuel 1,105.49 Frontier, June Phone 216.34 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., May Fuel 1,422.88 Ida Grove Food Pride, Prisoner Meals/Batteries 1,993.75 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Registrations 815.00 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies 208.78 Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, Uniform 285.77 Long Lines Internet, June Internet 7.50 Lovett Enterprises Inc., July Storage 55.00 Marco Inc., Copier Lease 150.15 Praetorian Digital, Subscription Renewal 544.00 Pronto, May Fuel-Sheriff 749.03 Schau Towing & Salvage, Towing 165.00 Shield Technology Corp., FY18 Shieldware 4,412.50 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Office Supplies 78.96 Solutions Inc., Webroot/ Backup 779.35 Supplyworks, Wipes 50.70 The Hoffman Agency 1/2 Work. Comp. FY2018-Sher. 6,258.50 U S Cellular, Air Cards 502.47 VISA, UPS/Meals/Fuel/ Internet 399.26 Vollmar Motors Inc., Vehicle Maint. 457.29 Public Safety Agency Total:21,854.72 COUNTY ASSESSOR Counsel, Copier Contract 52.99 Frontier, June Phone 20.46 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies 76.69 Long Lines Internet, Internet-Assessor 7.50 Vanguard Appraisals Inc., Appraisal/License/ Archive 37,811.40 County Assessor Total: 37,969.04 COUNTY TOTAL: $386,916.26 There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, June 30, 2017, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock Auditor /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Chair

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Iowa seeks stopgap measure to sustain failing insurance market Travis K. Fischer Mid-America Publishing

Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health insurance marketplace is facing crisis, leading the Iowa Insurance Division (IID) to request permission from the federal government to implement a stopgap measure that would provide an individual insurance option for 2018. While the Affordable Care Actâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medicaid expansion has resulted in expanding the program to cover 150,000 Iowans, the individual health insurance market has been considerably less successful. Although 72,000 Iowans are enrolled in the individual market in 2017, insurers continue to struggle to remain Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDOO\ YLDEOH ZKLOH FRYHULQJ the newly insured population. The marketplace, which allowed individual consumers to purchase subsidized health insurance plans, has struggled with instability from its inception as insurers vastly under-estimated the health needs of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population. The ACAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provision against denying coverage for pre-existing conditions allowed people with persistent and expensive health problems to join the individual market. Compensating for the reality that the marketplace consumers were older and sicker than anticipated, insurers have had to increase premiums by 70 to 100 percent RYHU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WKUHH \HDUV â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have individuals in any pool of a population that are experiencing persistent health complications,â&#x20AC;? said IID Commissioner Doug Ommen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you look at the way cost is distributed, we have a situation now where 80 percent of the cost of a population of 72,000 is being heavily driven by 10 percent of the population in the pool.â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately, this has had a negative effect on the market as younger and healthier individuals decide to opt out of insurance altogether, choosing instead to face the limited penalties of the individual mandate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mandate was ineffective. People were still coming and going and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not insurance anymore,â&#x20AC;? said Ommen. As healthy people leave, insurers are forced to increase premiums for those that stay, which results in more healthy people leaving. This feedback loop has resulted in a death spiral for the individual insurance market as carriers continue to drop out year after year. Earlier this year, two of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four marketplace providers, Wellmark and Aetna, announced that they would not be offering plans for 2018. The remaining two, Medica and Gundersen Health Plan, have not yet announced their 2018 plans but given the larger collapse in the industry the IID says it is unlikely that those two carriers will remain as well. If that turns out to be the case, Iowa will be left without any insurance providers on the marketplace in 2018, leaving 72,000 people without an option for individual insurance. Some of these consumers will

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be eligible for coverage in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing high risk pool, but the IID predicts that the vast majority will be left without any access to healthcare outside of emergency room use. The IID SUHGLFWV WKDW WKLV VXGGHQ LQĂ X[ RI uninsured individuals could have far reaching effects on the Iowa economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Approximately 4,400 consumers will be eligible for coverage in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing high risk pool and could cost up to $100 million in 2018,â&#x20AC;? the IID H[SODLQV LQ WKHLU RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO SURSRVal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Further, although Iowa does not have estimates on the costs of uncompensated care, the impact will surely result in a loss of jobs in the healthcare sector and a general reduction in the economic conditions for consumers through increased premiums, for businesses, and through less consumer spending.â&#x20AC;? To remedy this situation, the IID is requesting permission from the federal government to create a stopgap measure, allowing them to develop a subsidized insurance plan that can be sold outside of the exchange. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A stopgap measure is intended to provide coverage for 2018 until such time as congress is able to reset and implement a public policy,â&#x20AC;? said Ommen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking for authority from the federal government to put this measure in place in order to provide access to coverage for Iowans that are in the individual market.â&#x20AC;? This Proposed Stopgap Measure Plan (Iowa PSM) will be functionally identical to the typical Silver level plan one would H[SHFW WR Ă&#x20AC;QG RQ WKH KHDOWK FDUH exchange. The plan will have no restrictions for pre-existing conditions or lifetime limits and will include all of the essential health EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV UHTXLUHG E\ WKH $&$ and state mandates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our proposal would essentially do the same thing, it would just be administered through HIP Iowa,â&#x20AC;? said Omman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the experience would really be any different. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just much simpler to do it at the state level.â&#x20AC;? For consumers, the biggest difference between the PSM plan and a traditional marketplace plan is that the PSM plan will be offered by insurers directly, rather than on the marketplace. With the exception of grandfathered plans, the Iowa PSM plan will be the only plan available for the 2018 individual health insurance market. Like with the marketplace plans, individuals purchasing the

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PSM plan will receive a monthly premium credit based on age and income that is paid directly to the carrier. The biggest difference between the Iowa PSM plan and a typical marketplace plan will be how the subsidies are weighed. In order to attract young and healthy people back into the marketplace, the state will be offering larger subsidies for younger people in the hopes that it encourages them to buy into the system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For younger folks, you have to have a market where young people see the value of participating,â&#x20AC;? said Ommen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of young and healthy individuals that have left the market that we believe could be attracted back into the market with some stability.â&#x20AC;? Final amounts have not been set, but individuals between 2134 making less than $30,000 per year would be eligible to receive between $200 and $300 a month in credit toward the stopgap premium. 7R Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH WKHVH VXEVLGLHV the state is requesting that the federal government allow Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of federal Advanced Premium Tax Credits and Cost Sharing Reduction payments to be passed through the state. The IID is estimating that, if the marketplace exists in 2018, the federal government would spend $352 million to fund marketplace subsidies and cost sharing. With the likelihood that no marketplace will exist in 2018, the IID is asking for that money to instead go to the state to fund the PSM plan. These cost sharing payments will be paid to carriers that offer the PSM plan similarly to how they would receive payment from the federal government when offering an ACA marketplace plan. In order to mitigate the impact that high cost individuals have on the premiums, Iowa is also proposing the use of federal funds to supplement Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reinsurance program. This program reimburses insurance carriers for high cost individuals that incur more than $100,000 in claims on an annual basis. Between the state and federal reinsurance programs, insurers will receive 85 percent coinsurance for claims between $100,000 and $3,000,000 and 100 percent reinsurance coinsurance for claims greater than $3 million. This reinsurance program will prevent the most expensive outliers in the insurance market from driving up premiums for the average consumer.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reinsurance is a significant difference from where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working today,â&#x20AC;? said Ommen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;?The proposal is to put in place that reinsurance so the other people that are participating in the market arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seeing spiraling rates.â&#x20AC;? The state is asking for permission to try the Iowa PSM plan for one year, with an option to renew it in 2019 if necessary. The IID is seeking expedited approval from the government to make sure their plan is in place before the enrollment period, starting on November 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Economically, what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proposing to do in order to stabilize the market and avoid a large exodus of young and healthy individuals from our end is to readjust it,â&#x20AC;? said Ommen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We anticipate weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in regular communication with federal authorities for the next couple weeks as we try to get some progress toward approval.â&#x20AC;?

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Thank you to Horn Memorial Hospital ER, ER nurses, physical therapy girls & ďŹ&#x201A;oor nurses for the excellent care I received during my 20-day stay. Thank you, Jill, for your laughs; you made my stay worth it. I will be moving to Emmetsburg & would love to hear from all of you. Raymond Sample Emerald Oaks Assisted Living 2603 17th St., Apt. 2 Emmetsburg, IA 50536 25-1t/cra THANK YOU: The family of Stan Ruser wishes to thank our family & friends for the cards, memorials, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, phone calls, visits & food. Thank you to the staff at Willow Dale Wellness Village & Horn Memorial Hospital for your excellent care of Stan. You are all very special to us. A special thank you to Pastor Shari Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bannon for the visits with Stan at the care center & for the wonderful & touching memorial service. Thank you, ladies of Westminster Presbyterian Church, for serving lunch. Also, thank you to the McNamaraMoore Post No. 61 American Legion for conducting military rites. To Josh, Christie & staff at Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home, thank you for your compassion & guidance in planning the memorial service. It was perfect. Lucille Ruser Jim, Robin & Skye Densmore Rand, Anita & Paige Whitney 25-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you to Willow Dale Wellness Village for the loving care you have given our aunt/ our friend these past few years. Pastor Mark Aurand, thank you for the memorable message. Carrie & Tammy, your music ministered to us as well. Thank you to Best of Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catering for the delicious food. Thank you to the faithful at Faith Community Church for serving the lunch. We appreciate you, Josh & Christie Van Houten & staff, for your compassionate care for every detail. Cindy (Rentals, Treasures & More), the ďŹ&#x201A;owers were stunning. We were so pleased, & Ardis would have been, too. Tom & Betty Stewart & all the family of Ardis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ardyâ&#x20AC;? Stauffer 25-1t/cra*

Forr Rent FOR RENT: House for rent in Arthur. Three bedrooms, two full baths, hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors. 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: 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

Garage ge Sale S le GARAGE SALE: Multi-family garage sale. Friday, June 23, 4-7 p.m. Sat., June 24, 8-11 a.m. Something for everyone: household, children & adult clothing. 200 N. 3rd St.-1-Â˝ blocks north of Catholic Church, Ida Grove. 25-1t/cra*

THANK YOU: Thank you to all, on my 90th birthday. Thank you so much to family & friends for the cards, telephone calls, visits & gifts & the big party Memorial Day weekend with all you kids, grandkids & great-grandkids. It was great going to church together & the dinner at the park following. Also, on Saturday spent at Marc & Lorraineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the farm with all the family & the good food. May our Lord bless each & every one of you. Our love, Raymond Johnson 25-1t/cra*

THANK YOU: The kindness & thoughtfulness shown to our family with cards, phone calls, text messages & visits or just a comforting hug since the loss of Dennis Rohlk was greatly appreciated. A special thanks to the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department, ambulance crew & Horn Memorial for their quick response that morning. Thank you to Pastor Salcido for his visits, prayers & comforting funeral service. To the funeral home, Christensen-Van Houten, the caring words & professionalism made our loss less difďŹ cult. The Dennis Rohlk Family: Lisa, Aaron & Alex 25-1t/r*

THANK YOU: Thank you so much for the wishes, phone calls, cards, special messages & gifts for our â&#x20AC;&#x153;50thâ&#x20AC;? anniversary. We did it!! Thank you to our kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bruce & Kim, Denise & Ken, Brian & Lisa, Brad & Kari & their familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for joining us for a wonderful celebration weekend, & for publishing a special familyfun memory book. Thank you, Father Ball, for the beautiful â&#x20AC;&#x153;marriage blessingâ&#x20AC;? on our anniversary day. We cherish our family, friends & community for all their blessings. We hope to be living, laughing, loving & praying for many years. Thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thank you. Jack & Ruby Rupp 25-1t/cra*

Even vents NOTICE: START YOUR CELEBRATION of Heritage Days at the Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market. Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in downtown Ida Grove. Grilling to raise funds for the King Theater Renovation will feature beef rib eye sandwiches. Our produce vendors will be selling their early summer wares, Faith will have fresh ďŹ&#x201A;owers & John & Lenee will have tastings of their wines that are for sale. Organic meat & baked goods will be offered by Tom & Grace German. Lori Loehr has fresh eggs & Cherrie Sloan is selling her yummy baked goods. Rita Pierson & her artisan chocolates will also be available. So, start the weekend of fun off right, with a visit to the market. 25-1t/cra

NOTICE: Beat the heat of summer! Call us today for propane. Johnson Propane Heating & Cooling. 712-365-4740. 17-tfc/cra

Motor Vehicles Vehi les NOTICE: Galva-Holstein School District is accepting sealed bids for a 2001 school bus with 163,662miles. Minimum bid $1,250. Submit by 7/7 to Galva-Holstein CSD, 519 E. Maple, Holstein, IA 51025. Attn: Jon Wiebers. For bus information, call Marc, 712-8305337. 25-2t/cra

Help lp Want W nted DRIVERS: $5,000 orientation completion bonus! OTR, ďŹ&#x201A;atbed, regional & point-to-point lanes!!! Comprehensive beneďŹ ts! (New hires guaranteed minimum $$$ week!) 1-yr. CDL-A. 1-855-3505571. 23-4t/gs HELP WANTED: The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce is currently accepting applications for a FULL-TIME dispatcher/ jailer. The ideal candidate would possess strong communications skills, the ability to multitask, problem solving skills & the ability to use multiple computer, radio & phone systems simultaneously. Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends & holidays. Must pass a thorough background check, including a criminal history check. Applications will be accepted until July 7, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. More information is available online at http:// w w w. i d a c o u n t y s h e r i f f . u s / employment. 25-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Johnson Propane is looking for help with its cylindersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; production, 40 hrs. a week. Apply in person at ofďŹ ce in Battle Creek, Iowa. 19-tfc/cra

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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.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;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 ofďŹ ce. 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 ďŹ lled. O-A & BC-IG Community School Districts are Equal Opportunity providers & employers. 24-2t/cra

HELP WANTED: Galva-Holstein CSD has bus driver positions available. Please call Marc at 712-830-5337 for information or to apply. 25-2t/cra

IMMEDIATE HIRE: Ida Grove caregiver needed to assist client with meal prep., housekeeping, etc. Four hours per week. Flexible schedule. No experience needed. $10/hour plus hiring bonus. Caretech. 800-991-7006. 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 reďŹ&#x201A;ection of experience. Apply at Johnson Propane, Battle Creek, Iowa. 22-tfc/cra

HELP WANTED: Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove is seeking qualiďŹ ed 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. 25-1t/cra

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NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 69 years. Ph. 712-364-2822. NOTICE: We have A.O. Smith water heaters on hand, gas & electric. Install a gas water heater today & save big dollars starting today. Call Propane Hank at 712-3654740. 28-tfc/cra NOTICE: Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawn Care Service. Residential, commercial & maintenance. Ph. 712-2993886. 24-8t/cra* NOTICE: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank ďŹ lled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek. 32-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 NOTICE: Call today to get your A/C & water heater cleaned & checked. Call Propane Hank @ 712-3654740. www.propanehank.com.

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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 PREGNANT? NEED HELP? For conďŹ dential help, medical care, anonymous pregnancy test, guidance or counseling, etc., call Birthright at 1-800-5504900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 10864. 25-1t/cra Advertise with us!

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Western Iowa Tech Community College FOR SALE: 14-ft. vertical 10â&#x20AC;? auger/10horse motor, 6-yr.-old, $1,400. 8â&#x20AC;? tube w/auger for 30-ft. big, centerbucket & two drop buckets, 6-yr. old, $300. Brent 420 grain cart, good rubber, tarp, shedded, 1-yr.-old gear box, $6,400. Ph. 712-790-7255. 25-1t/crags

FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560. 24-1t/crags

FOR SALE: The Ida County Board of Supervisors is accepting sealed bids on various used chairs. Bids are due by June 29th at 4:30 p.m. in the Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce, 401 Moorehead St., Ida Grove, IA 51445. Roller chairs include eight beige, one green, one grey & one brown. Wooden chairs include one orange roller & 12 orange swivel (jury chairs). Wooden stationary include two beige, ďŹ ve orange and six brown. 25-1t/cra

SALE: Plants on sale at Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ida Grove. All plants now 30% off. We also stock mulch, bark & rock for all your landscaping needs. 25-1t/cra

FOR SALE: Water heater, home furnaces, LB White heaters, Infra-Red Tube Shop heaters. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740. 41-tfc/cra

FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges. Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ida Grove. 25-1t/cra

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is accepting applications for the following position: WELDING ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR: Teach Welding classes during the day at the Ida Grove High School. Degree, certiďŹ cate or licensure and/or three years related work experience. Minority and bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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O-A/BC-IG joint facili es commi ee hears op ons O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy gave a brief joint facilities committee meeting report during the O-A/BC-IG joint board meeting June 12. The joint facilities committee met prior to the board meeting. Kenealy noted the architects prepared two options for consideration. The joint facilities committee met in a joint work session with the members of the Odebolt-Arthur Board of Directors and the Battle CreekIda Grove Board of Directors. Committee members present were Traci Bengford, Angie Quirk, Ann Holst, Marj Clark, Roger Walter, Julie Weeda, Stephanie Fleenor, Patrick Miller, Doug Mogensen, Alan Henderson, Kathy Leonard and Kenealy. School board members present were Stephanie Konradi (BC-IG), Tony Bennett (BC-IG), Jeff Rasmussen (BC-IG), Crystal Endrulat (BC-IG), Joey Hoe ling (O-A) and Stacy Raasch (O-A). Also present were representatives from HAILA ASP, Ltd.: Sam Stagg and Chad West and Paul Neuhart from Estes Construction-ICAT. Kenealy welcomed everyone and introductions were made. Kenealy then reviewed the goals for the meeting that evening: •Re ine the priorities for the facilities plan and match the priorities to the inancial capabilities of the two school districts. •Discuss the implications of the updated project priorities and how to communicate the progress that has been made to the school district patrons. Stagg and West presented updated project information that showed project scenarios for the building in Odebolt and the high school building in Ida Grove and the difference in the projects based on the results of the special election on June 27. The summary of those scenarios and their cost estimates are included at the end of the minutes. Implications and next steps: •There was a lengthy discussion regarding the implications of a successful vote on the question of reorganization versus the implications of a failed vote on the reorganization. While the project plans for the building in Odebolt would remain the same no matter what the outcome of the vote, the plans for the high school would change considerably as a signi icant amount of available BC-IG funding capacity would be needed to add on to the high school to house the middle school students. •There also was signi icant discussion regarding a question from the community

that would indicate that, if the vote to reorganize is approved, the new school board would focus project plans on the high school and eliminate the project proposals for the Odebolt building. •The committee members and board members all indicated that their work has always been to put together a joint facilities plan that addressed the needs of the building in Odebolt as well as the needs of the high school building in Ida Grove. Their mission has been to put together a plan that would provide the best possible facilities for all students. It was noted by some of the O-A members of the committee and school board that committee members representing BC-IG and the BC-IG board members were strong advocates throughout the process to address the needs of the Odebolt building for the good of all students. •The committee members and board members indicated that the next steps would be to communicate, as best they can, with the patrons of the two school districts to help them understand what the joint master facility plan currently looks like and what the intentions are of the committee members and school board members related to the master plan and its potential impact for both buildings. Scenario A Not consolidated Odebolt building O-A—bonding capacity, $5.99 million, PPEL fund, $0.92 millions, SAVE funds, $2.23 million for a total of $9.14 million. Project one: Address accessibility issues—$800,000. Elevator (four stop), stair from multipurpose gym classroom level, platform lifts each stairs (elementary, central, second level), platform lift for stage, ramp at shop area, stair and lift up to health classroom, ramp at existing outdoor ramp and new electrical service. Project two: Upgrade classrooms—$4,065,000. Upgrade looring, replace casework and countertops, enlarge upper level classrooms in original building, new mechanical system in corridors, additional power for one to one devices, repair deteriorated plumbing piping, roof repair adjacent to kitchen, repair deteriorating masonry at building entrance and recon igure middle school media center and technology lab. Project three: Upgrade activities and athletics— $1,050,000. Renovate existing lockers, repair ceiling in large gymnasium and replace stage curtains. Bond referendum: $5,915,000. Items for consideration if

other funds are utilized: new windows, $460,000; remodel area adjacent to boy’s locker room, $95,000; repurpose shop area for learning modules, $135,000; skylights in multipurpose gym, $30,000; replace multipurpose gym roof, $115,000; synthetic looring in multipurpose gym, $50,000; replace football/ track bleachers, $175,000 and new all-weather track and long jump pit, $700,000. Subtotal: $1,760,000. Ida Grove facility BC-IG—bonding capacity, $9.79 million; PPEL Fund, $2.20 million; SAVE Fund, $0.14 million for a total of $12.13 million. Project one: Address accessibility issues—$325,000. Ramp up to vocal music room and stage, elevator (twostop) to access locker rooms and miscellaneous remodeling and assumes minimal work within existing locker rooms. Project 2A: Construct auditorium shell—$1,250,000. Install only foundations, perimeter walls, roof and loor slab; minimal MEP systems for conditioning of space and inish space in the future or raise donations to inish as part of construction project. Project 2B: Middle school addition—$9,200,000. New addition to accommodate grade six through eight plus/ minus 34,000 square foot addition (classrooms for two sections, collaboration spaces, specialty areas, gymnasium, restrooms, MEP, etc.). Bond referendum total: $10,775,000. Requires use of other funds in the amount of $985,000 to buy down to bonding capacity. Items for consideration if other funds are utilized: New windows, $85,000; intercom headend, ire alarm headend, clock system, repair roof drain piping, repair domestic water recirculation piping, $150,000; update gymnasium ( loor, bleachers, HVAC, lights), $1,125,000; and update commons and stage, $675,000 for a total of $2,035,000. Scenario B Consolidated district Bonding capacity, $15.82 million; PPEL Fund, $2.58 million; SAVE Funds, $2.41 million for a total of $20.81 million. Odebolt facility Project one—Address accessibility issues, $800,000 (same as scenario A); project two—upgrade classrooms (same as scenario A), $4,065,000; project three (same as scenario A)—upgrade activities and athletics, $1,050,000 for a total of $5,915,000. Items for consideration if other funds are utilized: new windows, $460,000; remodel area adjacent to boys’ locker room, $95,000; repurpose

shop area for learning modules, $135,000; skylights in multipurpose gym, $30,000; replace multipurpose gym roof, $115,000; synthetic looring in multipurpose gym, $50,000; replace football/ track bleachers, $175,000 and new all-weather track and long jump pit, $700,000. Subtotal: $1,760,000. Ida Grove facility Project one—Address accessibility issues (same as scenario A), $325,000. Project two—renovate existing classrooms, $4,385,000. Gut and remodel classroom wing with demountable partitions, enlarge classrooms if possible, update inishes in call classrooms ( loors, ceilings, casework, counters, paint, etc.), *vocational ag building not included as it would require use of PPEL Fund or SAVE Fund to make up costs greater than bonding capacity, update mechanical systems plus extend sprinkler system, additional power for one to one devices, repair roof drain piping, new windows and intercom headend, ire alarm headend and clock system. Project three— update commons and stage, $675,000. Update inishes, update HVAX system and add air conditioning, add clerestory windows if possible and add sprinklers. Project four—update gymnasium, $1,125,000. Replace wood loor, replace bleachers, update lighting and sound, update HVAC system and add air conditioning and add sprinklers. Project ive— performance auditorium, $3,860,000. Minimum 500 seats, A/V and theatrical/ stage lighting, new electrical service, does not include band/vocal rooms or administrative spaces. Total: $10,370,000. Total aggregate project sum, $16,285,000. The next meeting of the joint facilities study committee will be scheduled sometime following the June 27 special election.

IG Legion flag disposal McNamara-Moore Post 61 of Ida Grove will conduct a Retirement of Unserviceable Flags at Cobb Park at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, June 23. The service will follow the post’s ishing contest. Anyone who has a lag that has become faded, tattered or torn is invited to bring the lag to the event for proper retirement. If a new lag is needed to replace the old one, they will be available to purchase or order from members of the post, with pro its from the sale of lags going to scholarships for children of service members killed in action.

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Shelby: Kaylee Crouse of the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines lets children touch Shelby during the Ida Grove Public Library summer reading program June. 6. Shelby is a 23-yearold Eastern box turtle. Crouse also brought a Madagascar naked neck chicken, a tiger salamander and rex rabbit.

College News Justin Kinney of Holstein was awarded his Master of Arts in teaching from Morningside College in Sioux City on June 10. Amelia Leuschen of Holstein was named to the Northwest Missouri State University 2017 spring trimester academic honor roll. Students named to academic honor roll must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and attain a grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. Several area students were named to the Iowa State University spring 2017 dean’s list. Students named to the dean’s list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Named to the dean’s list were: Arthur—Madison Hemer (dietetics AGLS); Battle Creek—Jaden Uhl (finance); Galva—Cindy Huerta (child, adult and family services), Sydney

Kistenmacher (public relations) and Keely Soellner (psychology); Holstein—Rachel Boyle (management), Courtney Carstens (journalism and mass communication), John Kofmehl (apparel, merchandising and design) and Afton Wulf (apparel, merchandising and design) and Ida Grove—Patrick Billings (elementary education), Mallory Cates (marketing), Presley Cranston (apparel, merchandising and design), Claudia Devitt (biology AGLS), Olivia Devitt (biology), Bailey Hare (elementary education), Casey Johnson (dietetics H SCI), Paige Whitney (animal science) and Deandra Woebke (kinesiology and health). Kyle Knudsen of Ida Grove was named to the Iowa Lakes Community College spring 2017 honors list. Students who have achieved a 3.25 grade point average or better are recognized by inclusion on the dean’s list.

Weekly Race 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.

RACING CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. All tickets & bands can be used on Friday, June 23.

Alta, IA

6/14 Results

WEEK THREE STOCK CAR FEATURE 1. Devin Smith 2. Brian Blessington 3. Donavon Smith 4. Brad Tegrotenhuss 5. Justin Nehring

WEEK 3 HOBBY STOCK FEATURE 1. Brandon Nielson 2. Daniel Smith 3. Malik Sampson 4. John Briggs 5. Drew Barglof

WEEK THREE SPORT MODIFIED FEATURE 1. Doug Smith 2. Jake Simpson 3. Connor Vandeweerd 4. Zach Norgaard 5. Matt Anderson

WEEK 3 SPORT COMPACT FEATURE 1. Tyler Thompson 2. Jake Newsom 3. Cory Peters 4. Jay Devries 5. Riley Paysen

WEEK THREE MOD FEATURE 1. Clint Luellen 2. Travis Hatcher 3. Ricky Stephan 4. Harvey Vandeweerd 5. Jason Briese

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IG Legion fishing contest The Ida Grove McNamaraMoore American Legion Post 61 will again be sponsoring its ishing contest during Ida Grove Heritage Days. The contest has been scheduled for this Friday, June 23, in hopes this will enable more participation. Registration will begin at 4:30 p.m., and ishing will commence at 5 p.m. The contest is open to all kids old enough to grab a pole up through age 15. Rules are very similar to past contests: one pole per contestant, you must have a bucket for each contestant and no stringers permitted. The ish are returned to the pond after they are weighed, and survival is much better if they are kept in buckets. Age groups as speci ied by the Legion will be four through six, seven through nine, 10 through 12 and 13 through 15. In past years, there have been small

ishermen younger than four wishing to participate, and, not wanting to deny anyone a good time, they were allowed to compete in the four through six division. This year, there will be a class for “under four year olds,” sponsored by the “Sons of the American Legion” Squadron. One adult will be permitted to assist all of the competitors up through the age of six. Prizes will again be awarded to the top three places in each age group, based on the most pounds of ish caught. The competition will last approximately one hour. The Heritage Days’ committee will provide an opportunity to purchase sandwiches and meals on site. No bait will be available, so be sure to bring bait of choice, and don’t forget a bucket. The rain date will be Sunday, June 25, at 1 p.m.

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Odebolt council finalizes wage increases, discusses moped speeding The Odebolt City Council set wages for 2018, discussed moped issues and approved building permits during its June 5 meeting. A resolution was approved setting city employee wages for iscal year 2018 with a 2 percent increase for salary workers. Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure addressed complaints that mopeds are racing on Second Street and speeding on Second and Fourth Streets. He told the council he would alert his deputies. McClure gave an update on hiring one more deputy, since Schaller will be joining countywide law protection. Mary Beth Clark from Hard Steel provided information on steel buildings and costs as a potential new city hall. The council needs to get an estimate on what the inside would cost to be sure they have funds available. Building permits were approved with the following stipulations: Horn Memorial Hospital Clinic—remove concrete and replace with larger sloping curb, Mike Hoe ling—remove landscape area lowerbed and continue to ire hydrant, Joey Hoe ling—widen driveway and put in retaining wall, Brian Lundell— build mini storage complex, John Davis—add deck on back, Dean Davenport—remove and replace existing driveway and remove sidewalks (if sidewalks are removed, they must be replaced), Mandy Ransom—privacy fence, Jim Porter—drainage cleanout (can only reshape existing; cannot reroute to the west), U.S. Post Of ice—replace concrete sidewalk area, Sac County Mutual Telephone—replace drive area/ shed, Pat Reis—replace part of driveway, Nancy Flink—add a 30x38 concrete area and Janette Down—replace old cement patio. The council also discussed that permits are needed before

taking any dirt off of the parking. All sidewalks that are removed must be replaced. Nuisance and complaints were discussed. Letters will be sent out to those individuals that have tires sitting outside, harboring mosquitoes. Letters will be sent to non-registered vehicles. City utility superintendent Bill Tysor will look at trees and stumps and prioritize. Residents need to understand that the tree budget is burdened right now, and trees that are bad will take priority over stumps that are cosmetic. The special outdoor sales alcohol sales permit to the Odebolt Development Corporation (ODC) during Creek Days June 16-18 through the Odebolt Community Center permit, the Bowling Alley’s liquor permit and outdoor sales and Shear Magic Boutique’s wine license were approved. In other business, the council approved a resolution transferring funds from LOST fund to the general and employee bene it funds and from the emergency fund to the general fund, accepted the library report and reviewed the Sac County Law Enforcement report. Utility report • ODC board member Jade Carstensen asked if they could have a jake brake contest on Eighth Street during Creek Days. The council opposed the contest. •Tysor provided information on a recycling trailer, and the council is not interested. •The insurance for the shelter house is about $9,700. Tysor was directed to get quotes to replace the shelter house damaged in the windstorm. •The post of ice reported that the city alley needs ixed. The council doesn’t feel this area is the city’s responsibility. •A citizen would like ‘children

at play’ signs. The council agreed to purchase code signs and put two up on the street. •Kerry Reinhart has resigned from Sac Economic Tourism Development (SETD) board. The council discussed options of someone replacing Reinhart. They will ask Jim Mickelson. •Jerry Reynolds sent a letter and gave a donation toward pool passes. City Clerk Christy Hoe ling will contact the churches to see if they have any recommendations. Acknowledgments The following individuals were acknowledged for donations to the pool: in memory of Peggy Sievers—Roger and Linda Sleight, Bev and Larry Beckman, Dan and Jane Snyder and Roger and Ellen Buehler, in memory of Rick Cordes—Roger and Linda Sleight, in memory of Dave Wilken—Roger and Linda Sleight, in memory of Don Schmidtke— Joan and Larry Hoaglund and Bill and Kathy Stehr. Kathy and Ranell Drake were acknowledged for their donations to the pool in memory of Cammi Newmann, Carrol Olson, Claudia Olson, Deb Cranston, Wanda Carrier, Charlotte Bengford, Walt Miller and Mertie Williams. Jerry Reynolds was acknowledged for his donation to the pool for those not able to afford pool passes. Thomas and Jacqueline Morkin were acknowledged for their donation to the Odebolt Pool. United Bank of Iowa was acknowledged for its donation to the library in memory of Don Schmidtke. Rick and Kris Schroeder were acknowledged for their donation to the library in memory of Mertie Williams. The Sac County Mutual Telephone Board was acknowledged for its donation to the Major/Minor girls’ softball for two helmets and a bucket of balls.

Horn shares timeline for new inpatient unit completion Horn Memorial’s inpatient construction project continues to go smoothly with the irst phase nearing completion. Chris Nichols, CEO states, “The project is on schedule, under budget and there have been only very minor unexpected glitches or delays. We are entering the homestretch, and anticipating moving day.” Below is an estimated project completion timeline. Completion timeline •Phase 1 will be completed July 5 with the new inpatient unit being turned over to Horn from Graham Construction, completed and ready. •There are only a few items left to be completed between now and July 5: counter tops at the nurses’ station, glass barrier around the nurses’ station and family room, installation of appliances, additional cleaning and re-painting. •The majority of the furniture (couches, recliners, chairs) will be delivered the irst week in July. •Replacement of the new driveway behind the hospital is currently underway. •Signage in the inpatient unit denoting rooms and hallways will be installed the last week in June. •Photos have been selected from submissions to the community photo project. Prints will be hung in the hallways and above each bed in the next month prior to July 5. •The inal “punch list” walk through with Graham Construction, Shive-Hattery and Horn Memorial will be on June 26. The purpose of this will be to identify any inishing touches or blemishes that need to be ixed. •The community open

house will be Wednesday, July 12, from 4-7 p.m. •Patients will be moved into the new unit on July 17. Phase 2: Post-inpatient unit completion •Asbestos abatement of the old inpatient wing will start July 19 followed by demolition. •After demolition, the new “Glass Connection Link” will be constructed. •Work will begin on both the large and small outdoor courtyards. •Work on the rehab patient entrance will begin. •The helicopter pad will return to its original location. •Completion of the entire project is expected late fall –

October/November. Related projects •New carpeting of the front entryway started June 19. The carpet replacement will go in phases: irst towards the conference center, then entryway and inally towards the front of ice. Painting of the main entryway will follow the completion of the carpet. The community support of the construction project has been outstanding. Horn Memorial invites everyone to an open house with tours of the new Inpatient unit on Wednesday, July 12 from 4–7 p.m. Please gather in the conference center and enjoy soft serve ice cream while you wait for your tour.

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Relay Iowa: Relay Iowa made its annual trek through Ida Grove June 9. Relay teams of up to 12 people run for three days and two nights, covering 339 miles across Iowa. The route goes from Sioux City all the way to Dubuque. Here, runners take a break at the Ida Grove Rec Center. While in Ida Grove, the runners are hosted by the Ida Grove Kiwanis Club. Proceeds from the relay benefit Restoring Hope International. Run by two Iowa couples, this home in Welkom, South Africa, provides care and shelter to South African orphans. Relay Iowa also supports local charities in many of the Iowa towns along the route.

BC council announces golf cart/ATV rules The Battle Creek City Council had a lengthy discussion on golf cart/ATV use in town during its meeting June 13. A committee consisting of Todd Riessen, Judy Schau and Myra Meek presented a proposed ordinance that would require golf carts to have a slow moving sign, a lag that is visible above the canopy, adequate brakes, rear view mirror, no operation on sidewalks or walking trail or on Highway 175, can operate on city streets only between sunrise and sunset, requires the driver to possess a valid driver’s license and limits the number of persons riding to the number of occupants the cart is regulated for. A motion was approved on

a three to one vote to have an ordinance drawn up for next month’s meeting. Voting in favor of the ordinance were Schau, Meek and Jill Wingert. Councilman Dan Hedberg voted nay. Riessen was absent. The schedule of events for the Fourth of July was approved. The council also approved closing Ida Street on July 2 for the ire department’s street dance. Bob Bendixon with Xtreamair LLC asked about putting a wireless Internet antenna on the water tower. The council will pursue a contract with Xtreamair and speci ics, such as monthly rent, will be worked out. Craig Young discussed maintenance issues. Property own-

ers with low hanging trees over the sidewalks and streets will be receiving letters. Street work repairs have been contracted. Patricia Winterrowd discussed the park committee plans to redo the basketball court. In other business, the council heard a report from Sheriff Wade Harriman, discussed nuisances and directed the clerk to send out letters and reviewed building permits for 604 Seventh St. (fence) and 830 Fourth St. (deck with handicap ramp). The council’s next regular meeting is Wednesday, July 12. The contract with Ida County Sanitation will be reviewed and placed on that agenda.

Arthur council approves water/sewer rate increases The Arthur City Council approved the first reading, waived the second and third readings and approved water and sewer rate increases June 5. The water base rate increased to $14.25 and the next 1,000 gallons to $6.50. The sewer rates will be $44.55 for the first 1,000 gallons and $4 for all gallons after that. The council set fines for exceeding the seven-ton street limit and for parking campers on the street as follows: first offense—$500; second offense—$750 and third offense—$1,000. Campers should only park on city streets for two hours for loading/unloading otherwise should be parked on the owner’s lawn. Maintenance man Paul Ar-

begast reported Mid-American Energy helped change out 13 bulbs and canisters at the ball field. There is one broken pole that needs to be replaced. Following discussion, the council voted to order a new batting cage from Jason Schmidt for $1,360. The batting cage will be left up year round. Arthur librarian Pat Bell talked about the increased summer hours, the summer reading program and receiving an Ida County Community Betterment Foundation grant for the summer reading program. Arbegast reported he got the four-wheeler ready, installed the dugout shades, sharpened the lawn mower blades, worked on the lift station with King Construc-

tion and the electric pump. Joe Enboe was approved as a member of the Arthur Fire Department. The fire department had three calls and they assisted the First Responders with four calls. Mayor Randy Fineran has heard good things about Leland Anderson and thinks he is doing a good job with the mowing. He also reported he has concerns about the new lagoons and why they haven’t been seeded yet. He will call the engineer to get an update on this matter. A building permit for a fence for a dog at 105 North Maple was approved. In other business, the council discussed looking into adopting a fireworks ordinance and delinquent accounts.

Greetings, moviegoers. See “Smokey And The Bandit” (1977) - one night only: Thursday, June 22, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Jeff Cronin Trucking and complimentary drink provided by Spirits Stogies and Stuff. Regular ticket prices apply. Playing at the State this weekend is: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” (PG-13). Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-onhis-luck Captain Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil

Captain Salazar, escape from the Devil’s Triangle. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to ind it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.

Coming soon: “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.

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Kindergarten fishing: BC-IG pre- and transitional kindergarten students enjoyed a couple of hours of fishing at Cobb Park in Ida Grove May 30 as part of special activities related to the end of the school year. Here, Michael Davidson and his son, Israel Muniz, wait for a fish to nibble on their line.

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Iowa Transporta on Commission

approves fiscal year five-year plan

Thursday, June 8 Of icers received 21 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops and two abandoned 911. 3:07 a.m.: Parking complaint or issues in the 5900 block of Highway 175 3:54 a.m.: Animal complaint at 170th Street/Market Avenue 8:34 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:51 a.m.: Road closed at Harold Godbersen Drive/ Highway 175 9:14 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 5600 block of Highway 175 10:13 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Fifth Street 11:13 a.m.: Road closed at Keystone Avenue/Highway 20 11:14 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5000 block of 320th Street 11:31 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 100 block of Main Street 12:41 p.m.: Assistance, criminal mischief, in the 2700 block of Eagle Avenue 2:15 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 2:47 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 600 block of Fairlane Street 3:21 p.m.: Emergency transport 3:46 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 7:14 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 1500 block of Harvest Avenue 9:16 p.m.: Parking complaint or issues at Seventh Street/Taylor Street Friday, June 9 Of icers received 34 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops and two 911 transfers. 1:16 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 1000 block of Marshall Avenue 2:19 a.m.: Motorist assist at 240th Street/Market Avenue 6:26 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Center Street 6:28 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 1900 block of Landmark Avenue 7:30 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:17 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity at A Avenue/Indian Avenue 9:44 a.m.: Accident resulting in property damage in the 5900 block of Highway 175 10:30 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:59 a.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 300 block of Main Street 11:45 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 1000 block of Eagle Avenue 12:14 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 5400 block of Highway20 1:02 p.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 100 block of Third Avenue 1:13 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 100 block of Main Street 1:27 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 2:48 p.m.: Emergency transport 4:28 p.m.: Accident resulting in property damage in the 5400 block of Highway 20 8:19 p.m.: Falls/back injuries in the 100 block of Albers Street 9:47 p.m.: Nonemergency transport 11 p.m.: Motorist assist at E County Road/Marshall Avenue Saturday, June 10 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were 13 traf ic stops and one 911 transfer. 12:24 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Third Avenue/ Main Street 12:48 a.m.: Structure ire in the 1500 block of Harvest Avenue

8:01 a.m.: Traf ic control/ escort 8:02 a.m.: Traf ic control/ escort 12:25 p.m.: Nonemergency transport 2:57 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at 125th Street/ Highway 31 6 p.m.: Welfare check 6:33 p.m.: Animal complaint at Highway 20/Woodbury Avenue 7:49 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 7:51 p.m.: Burning complaint in the 100 block of Altona Street 10:25 p.m.: Welfare check 11:26 p.m.: Warrant check in the 800 block of Main Street Sunday, June 11 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops and one 911 wrong number. 12:10 a.m.: Accident with fatality at 280th Street/Quail Avenue 1:10 a.m.: Supicious person/activity in the 500 block of Highway 175 3:22 a.m.: Threats reported in the 300 block of Maple Street 6:47 a.m.: Motorist assist at 290th Street/Dodge Avenue 9:52 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:34 p.m.: Info/data taken in the 400 block of Kiel Street 5:41 p.m.: Warrant check in the 200 block of King Street 5:48 p.m.: Info/data taken in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:36 p.m.: Assistance in the 600 block of Barnes Street 7:37 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at E County Road/ Marshall Avenue 11:41 p.m.: Emergency transport Monday, June 12 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops and one abandoned 911 call. 12:34 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Main Street 5:25 a.m.: Assisted an outside agency in the 5400 block of Highway 20 5:35 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 2900 block of Dodge Avenue 6:59 a.m.: Structure ire in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 7:10 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 11:31 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 11:51 a.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 100 block of Jacob Avenue 11:55 a.m.: Assistance in the 5900 block of Highway 175 12:32 p.m.: Health and safety check 1 p.m.: Sex offender registry 1:02 p.m.: Motorist assist at Highway 20/Woodbury Avenue 1:43 p.m.: Medical assistance needed 1:50 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 3:25 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 5:02 p.m: Nonmedical transport 6:35 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:17 p.m.: Motorist assist 8:50 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 6000 block of of Highway 175 9:43 p.m.: Medical call, unknown, in the 300 block of North Street 10:32 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer Tuesday, June 13 Of icers received 37 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops and one 911 transfer. 6:53 a.m.: Suicide attempt 8:03 a.m.: Motorist assist at 270th Street/Brady Avenue 8:13 p.m.: Call to talk to an

of icer 8:47 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 500 block of Second Street 9:18 a.m.: Emergency transport 9:23 a.m.: Road hazard at Market Avenue/Highway 175 10:32 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5900 block of Highway 175 11:09 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Quimby Street 11:30 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:02 p.m.: Accident with injuries in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 1:55 p.m.: Health and safety check 3:50 p.m.: Road closed at Jasper Avenue/Highway 20 5:04 p.m.: Medical assistance needed 5:25 p.m.: Report of harassment/threats in the 600 block of Sixth Street 5:54 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Barnes Street 6:11 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 6:19 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 6:23 p.m.: Emergency transport 6:41 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 100 block of Kofmehl Drive 6:44 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Willow Street 6:47 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Fourth Street 6:53 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Fifth Street 7:47 p.m.: Welfare check 9:31 p.m.: Medical assistance needed 9:45 p.m.: Emergency transport 9:46 p.m.: Emergency transport 10:10 p.m.: Weather watch/ warning issued 11 p.m.: Info/data taken in the 1100 block of Fifth Street Wednesday, June 14 Of icers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops and one 911 transfer. 12:04 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Main Street 1:13 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of East Street 8:29 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 5100 block of 210th Street 9:41 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 10:07 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:43 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 1900 block of Landmark Avenue 12:09 p.m.: Sex offender registry 12:18 p.m.: Criminal mischief in the 100 block of Second Street 12:27 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Taylor Street 12:39 p.m.: Welfare check 12:52 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 800 block of Kiel Street 1:46 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:51 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 600 block of Court Street 3:33 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 800 blcok of Kiel Street 4:24 p.m.: Medical call, unresponsive/not breathing, in the 3100 block of Orchard Avenue 4:40 p.m.: Accident resulting in property damage in the 500 block of Highway 175 5:25 p.m.: Info/data taken at Second Street/Burns Street 6:19 p.m.: Nonemergency transport 6:53 p.m.: Emergency transport 7:41 p.m.: Property found 11:53 p.m.: Welfare check

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the iscal year 2018-22 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program on June 13. The program re lects Iowa’s multimodal transportation system through inclusion of investments in aviation, transit, railroads, trails and highways. The program represents a major commitment to the Iowa DOT’s mission of safe mobility – of getting you there safely, ef iciently and conveniently. The program is posted and available on the Iowa DOT’s website www.iowadot. gov/program_management/ ive-year-program.html. This program continues to advance investment of funding to improve state roads and bridges. These advances are possible due to additional revenue authorized by Sen-

ate File 257 and signed into law by Governor Terry E. Branstad on Feb. 25, 2015. As directed by the legislation, 100 percent of the additional revenue allocated to the Iowa DOT will be spent on critical road and bridge construction projects. These critical projects address pavement, bridge and safety needs and also provide the necessary transportation infrastructure to lower transportation costs and support Iowa’s growing economy. A major component of the program is the highway program that documents programmed investments in the primary highway system for the next ive years. For FY 2018-22, approximately $3.5 billion is forecast to be available for highway right of way and construction.

The highway section was developed to achieve several objectives. The commission’s primary investment objective remains stewardship, including safety, maintenance, and modernization of Iowa’s existing highway system. More than $1.7 billion is programmed from FY 2018 through FY 2022 for modernization of Iowa’s existing highway system and for enhanced highway safety features. The program includes more than $1.2 billion of investments in Iowa’s state-owned bridges. Over the last few years, the number of structurally de icient bridges on the state highway system has been reduced from 256 in 2006 to 64 in 2016 as a result of the commission’s emphasis to improve the condition of Iowa’s bridges.

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Board of health: A local board of health supports public health by leading the effort to prevent disease and improve health in the community. The Ida County Board of Supervisors appoint the Ida County Board of Health members, who serve three-year terms. Current members are from left, Ray Drey, Liz Hanshaw, Dr. Al Veltri, Beth Ortner and Judy Andresen.

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Static electricity: Mark Runkel of the Science Center of Iowa gave a variety of examples of static electricity to Odebolt-Arthur Elementary students May 30. Here, Runkel is charging up an object to show how a static electric shock can travel. He had the students hold hands, and one student touched the static electricity object, causing the shock to travel from student-to-student. From left: Runkel, Johnathan Friedrichsen, Jadyn Friedrichsen, Katie O’Tool and Josilynn Prichard. Runkel also demonstrated how the Tesla static electricity tower works to light a variety of light bulbs.

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Some things never change . . . the classifieds are still a super place to shop. . .call the Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier

Wild hair: The Science Center of Iowa visited OdeboltArthur Elementary School May 30 to give presentations on fire and electricity. During the electricity portion of the program, Mark Runkel of the Science Center shows what static electricity can do with volunteer Breah Harms.

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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 7:30 p.m. • Cribbage Tournament @ Ida Bowl

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Sandra Schuett, quit claim deed to Sandra Schuett trust, Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 6, Elmhurst Addition, Holstein. Sharon Ehlers, warranty deed to Scott Randall and Braden Randall, Lot 16, Block 31, Fourth Addition, Holstein. Charles Voss, quit claim deed to Joni Voss, a tract of land in the S Â˝ SE Âź, Section 20, T-89-N, R-40-W, Ida County. DMS Rentals, warranty deed to Myron Corbin, Lot 5, Block 41, Sixth Addition, Ida Grove. Incorporated City of Holstein, quit claim deed to Alex and Katelyn Warnke, Lot 10, Block 1, East Ridge Addition, Holstein. Jessica and Donald Mullin, quit claim deed to Adam Swanger 3.55 acres in the NW Âź NE Âź, Section 29, T-87-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Curtis and Haley Miesner, warranty deed to Dwight and Mary Newman, part of Lot 5, Block 47, Seventh Addition, Ida Grove. Dwight and Mary Newman, warranty deed to Curtis and Haley Miesner, Lot 1, Block 2, Westview Addition, Ida Grove. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov.

Traf ic charges Speeding Benjamin Freeman, Omaha, Neb.; Ronald Jacobson, Schaller; Edward Klocke, Templeton; Jessica Streck, Ida Grove; Uriel Salcido, Storm Lake; Trent Gierstorf, Sheldon; Christopher Egland, Council Bluffs. Other Lindsay Collins, Holstein, driving while license under suspension. Eric Evers, Storm Lake, failure to provide proof of inancial liability. Canaan Wilson, Ames, contemptâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;failure to pay ine. Benjamin Freeman, Omaha, Neb., no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Trenton Mathews, Danbury, possession or purchase of alcohol by a minor. Byron Jauer, Hinton, failure to comply with safety rules. Lindsay Collins, Holstein, operation without registration card or plate. Robert Ehlers, Dunlap, failure to comply with safety rules. Daniel Wiese, Osmond, Neb., no valid commercial driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Criminal Kyle Kirchner, Holstein, driving while barred, two years prison suspended, two years probation, $625 ine suspended. Kyle Kirchner, Holstein, ifth degree theft, $65, $136.59 restitution. Kathleen Wagenaar, Holstein, third degree criminal mischief, two years probation, two years prison suspended, $625 ine suspended, $23,428 restitution, placement in residential treatment facility.

Kathleen Wagenaar, Holstein, trespassing causing injury or damage more than $200, 90 days in jail, remainder of sentence suspended when residential treatment facility bed is available. David Turner Jr., Fort Dodge, operate vehicle without owners consent, two years prison, $625 ine suspended. Gary Tift Sr., Norfolk, Neb., interference with of icial acts, $250. Kenneth Mefferd, Battle Creek, ongoing criminal conductâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in luence enterprise, dismissed. Kenneth Mefferd, Battle Creek, controlled substance violation (two charges), both charges dismissed. Randy Nuetzman, Lake View, ifth degree theft, dismissed. Britney Lozano, Mapleton, ifth degree theft, $65. OWI Sean Blackmore, Battle Creek, OWI, two days in jail, $1,250. Kyle Kirchner, Holstein, OWI, two days in jail, $1,250.

Vandalism cases reported The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on two property crimes reported during the past week. On June 8, Amanda Marie Kenkel of Arthur reported $150 damage to the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side window of her vehicle. On June 14, Jamie Salcido of Ida Grove reported $100 vandalism damage to a cell phone.

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Accident: The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 175 and Moorehead Avenue June 13 at 12:02 p.m. According to the accident report, Nicholas Dean Babcock, 21, of Galva was stopped at the stop sign on Moorehead Avenue, facing south. Dakota Marie Porter, 17, of Ida Grove was stopped at the stop sign on Moorehead Avenue, facing north. Both units proceeded to enter the intersection and collided. Porter failed to yield upon making a left turn. The Ida Grove Ambulance transported Porter to Horn Memorial Hospital. There was $4,000 to Babcockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Ford and $4,000 damage to Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2008 Pontiac.

Fire departments busy with eight calls Area ire departments had a busy week with eight calls during the past week. On June 9 at 11:45 a.m., the Holstein Fire Department responded to a controlled burn that got out of control on land owned by James Johannsen at 1013 Eagle Ave. On June 10 at 12:48 a.m., the Holstein Fire Department was called to 1552 Harvest Ave. for a small structure ire on an abandoned farm place. Embers from a controlled burn a couple days earlier caused the ire. The Galva Fire Department provided mutual aid. The department had 12 ire ighters on the scene for an hour. On June 11 at 12:10 a.m., the Arthur Fire Department was called to a fatality accident on M31 north of Arthur (see separate story). Also responding were the Iowa State Patrol, Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice, Arthur First Responders, Ida Grove Ambulance and Ida Grove Fire Department. On June 13 at 7:20 a.m. and 9:50 p.m., the Odebolt Fire

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Playground fire: The Odebolt Fire Department was dispatched to the O-A Elementary School shortly before 5 p.m. on June 16 for playground equipment burning. The Sac County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office responded and started an investigation. The investigation determined that three male juveniles ages 11, nine and seven had been playing with lighters and had been setting woodchips on fire under a plastic slide. The fire got out of control. The State Fire Marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office is assisting with investigation. The investigation is ongoing and criminal charges are pending its completion. O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153; We will do everything possible to have it ready by the start of school.â&#x20AC;?

IG woman dead at scene An Ida Grove woman was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident north of Arthur Sunday, June 11, according to the investigating of icersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; report from the Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice. The accident occurred at 12:10 a.m. on M31, north of Arthur. Silver Jolene Payne, 29, of Ida Grove was pronounced dead at the scene. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove transported Payne to the Iowa State Medical Examiner in Ankeny. The Ida Grove Ambulance Service transported Rachel Pollard, 36, of Arthur, a passenger in the vehicle, to Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, where she was treated for minor injuries and released. According to the accident report, Payne was attempting to pass a truck, exited the roadway and struck the soft gravel on the shoulder. The vehicle rolled over and rested on its top. Payne was pinned inside the vehicle. The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice, Iowa State Patrol, Ida Grove Ambulance, Arthur First Responders, Arthur and Ida Grove Fire Departments responded to the accident.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

SPORTS Falcon so ball team has breakeven week

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Hard to tell: It was hard to tell through the dust, but O-A/BC-IG’s Landon Ray, right, was able to tag out an Alta-Aurelia base runner during A-A’s 11-4 victory in Ida Grove June 13.

Falcon diamond team falls in close games O-A/BC-IG’s baseball team posted a 1-4 record last week prior to Friday. The setbacks included two games that were one run affairs. O-A/BC-IG’s record slipped to 6-11 overall and to 5-6 in the conference. MV-A-O 3, O-A/BC-IG 2 The Falcons lost a hard fought road conference game by a 3-2 score in eight innings June 9 in Mapleton. “This was a very well played game and a very well pitched game for the most part on both sides,” commented coach Dan Dotzler. “Overall, this just came down to a few little things in the end, but we played a competitive game and were right there. “They beat us up pretty good irst time around; we were in position to come out on top this time and that is what you want. The boys have shown drastic improvement, now we just need to get over the hill.” The Rams got on the board irst with a run in the irst inning. The Falcons would tie the game at 1-1 in the fourth inning courtesy of a Rhett Ketelsen’s RBI. The Rams came right back to take the lead in the bottom of the fourth with a lone run to make it 2-1. With two outs and no one in the top of the seventh, sophomore Ethan Mortensen hit his irst home run on a irst pitch fastball to tie the game at 2-2. The Falcons would hold the Rams in the seventh to send it to extras. In the top of the eighth, the Falcons loaded the bases, but a couple of in ield pop outs and a strikeout ended the threat. In the bottom of the 8th, with two outs, the Rams came up with a hit to end the game. Adam Grote led the Falcons offensively with two hits. Rhett Ketelsen, Landon Ray and Kaden Ladwig each recorded one hit for the Falcons in addition to Mortensen’s home run. “We had some chances early on to push runs across and just could not execute offensively when we needed to,” said Dotzler. “We were one hit away from putting up multiple runs a few times, but just

couldn’t get that hit.” On the mound for the Falcons, Ethan Mortensen pitched seven innings, allowed two unearned runs, four hits, struck out 10 and walked two. “Mortensen didn’t have his best command early on, but he fought through it and pitched a ine game for us,” said Dotzler. “We got a couple inning ending double plays early on with a one-three-two double play, and a strikeout, throw them out stealing.” Tyler Anderson came on in the eighth inning and got a couple of strikeouts before the game-ending hit. K-P 1, O-A/BC-IG 0 (eight innings) The Falcons traveled to Kingsley-Pierson to open last week with a conference game June 12, falling by a 1-0 score in eight innings. “K-P is leading the conference, and we knew going in it would be a battle,” said Dotzler. “We just came up a little short. We played good defense and pitched well, we just couldn’t come up with a hit when we needed it.” The Falcons stranded seven base runners in the irst six innings. Offensively, the Falcons outhit the Panthers ive to two. Rhett Ketelsen had two hits and three stolen bases. Adding one hit each were William Grote, Adam Grote and Kaden Ladwig. Adam Grote started on the mound and pitched six and two third innings. He fanned 12 and walked two while giving up just one hit. “Adam was very sharp for us and continues to improve each outing. He did what he could do for us to have a chance to win, we just couldn’t scratch out a run,” sad Dotzler. Tyler Anderson was charged with the loss as he relived Grote with two outs in the seventh. Anderson got a couple of strikeouts, but a hit batter, a walk and a long single plated the winning run for K-P. “This is the ifth straight one run conference game we have played,” noted Dotzler. “We have played good defense and

pitched well, we just need to get some better situational at bats and the tide will change.” A-A 11, O-A/BC-IG 4 The Falcons came up on short end of a weather-shortened game (halted in top of sixth due to lightning) with Alta-Aurelia June 13 by a score of 11-4. A-A plated eight runs in the fourth inning to take a commanding lead. The Falcons were unable to mount any serious threat. “We had that little melt down inning that hurt us, mostly mentally,” said coach Dotzler. “A-A is a good team that puts pressure on you offensively, and we were not able to stuff out that rally they put together.” The Falcons had four hits and walked four times. Rhett Ketelsen, Gabe Malcom, Brandon Schwade and Kaden Ladwig had hits. The Falcons used ive different pitchers. “We tried to rotate on the mound and give them different looks, but they kept the pressure on us,” noted Dotzler. O-A/BC-IG 10, Westwood 3 The Falcons bounced back from their loss to Alta-Aurelia and picked up a conference win in Ida Grove June 14 over Westwood. “Westwood beat us earlier in the year on the road after we led most of the game,” said Dotzler. “It was nice to get a convincing win over them at home.” Cooper DeJean picked up the pitching win for the Falcons, as he pitched six and two third innings in a 90-pitch outing for the Falcons. The eighth grader upped his pitching record to 3-0 on the year. “DeJean did a nice job of hitting spots consistently and he pitched ahead in the count,” said Dotzler. “His control was very sharp most of the game and he was stronger later into the game.” DeJean allowed four Rebel hits and walked one, allowed one earned run (three total) while striking out seven. Ethan Mortensen got the inal out of the game via strikeout for the Falcons. Offensively, the Falcons

totaled six hits in the game. Rhett Ketelsen had two hits and three RBIs. Landon Ray added two hits and Brandon Schwade and Tyler Anderson each had a hit. Schwade also had three RBIs. The Falcons also walked ive times in addition to the six hits. “Our run output was good for the base runners we had,” said Dotzler. “We scored in every inning we batted except the second inning and that was good to see. The boys played with some energy and had a determination.” So. Cal. 9, O-A/BC-IG 6 The Falcons came up short on the road with a non-conference setback to South Central Calhoun County June 15. “This was a game we did a lot of things right in, except ield the ball cleanly,” commented coach Dotzler. “We hit the ball decent and pitched decent, we just could not ield the ball consistently and that in the end is the story of the game.” The Falcons committed six errors, leading to six unearned runs for the Titans. Offensively, the Falcons outhit the Titans nine to six. Ethan Mortensen and Adam Grote each had two hits, with one of Mortensen’s being a solo homerun and one of Grote’s including a long double off the fence. Rhett Ketelsen, Kaden Ladwig, Landon Ray, Will Grote and Tyler Anderson also had hits. “We trailed 6-3 late in the game and came up with a three run inning to tie the game in the sixth. That was a good little rally, we just couldn’t stop them,” said Dotzler. On the mound, Will Grote pitched two innings while Rhett Ketelsen logged three innings and Tyler Anderson one inning. “Our pitchers did a good job of generally throwing strikes, we just need to make some plays and this game ends differently,” said Dotzler. “The boys were right there and in position to win the game, we have played very competitively and have improved, we just need to get over the hump now.”

O-A/BC-IG’s softball team went 2-2 in games played last week prior to Friday, which left the team with an 8-12 record overall and 5-6 in the WVC. K-P 11, O-A/BC-IG 10 Kingsley-Pierson scored one run in the bottom of the ninth inning to claim a conference decision over the Falcons June 12. This was O-A/BC-IG’s sixth extra inning game of the season. “This was a game where someone had to win and someone had to lose,” noted coach Cindy Wilcke. “Unfortunately for us, we came out on the short end. It was crazy because we let them get a 7-1 lead before we inally started playing ball and were able to come back. “We were hitting both of their varsity pitchers well before the K-P coach put in his JV pitcher and we struggled getting a good solid hit off her.” After falling behind 7-1 after three innings the Falcons exploded for eight runs in the top of the fourth to go up 9-7. O-A/BC-IG had a 10-7 advantage going into the bottom of the sixth where K-P scored three times to knot the game at 10-10. “We had a lot of mental errors to begin the game. We simply need to do a better job of stepping on the ield ready to play,” noted Wilcke. Jordyn Hedberg had a big night at the plate going three for ive and collecting her very irst solo home run. Hedberg also had four RBI. Abby Bender and Summit Nielsen also went three for ive and Carrie Miller went two for four. K-P collected 11 runs (10 earned) on 15 hits, two walks and one strikeout. A-A 6, O-A/BC-IG 2 Coach Wilcke pointed to Alta-Aurelia’s pitcher as the difference in the Falcons’ non-conference loss in Battle Creek June 13. “A-A has one of the best pitchers we will see all season and we just couldn’t catch up to her speed. Summit Nielsen was the only player who collected a hit off her,” said Wilcke. The coach added she would

like to play A-A again under better conditions. “I would like to play these guys again when the wind isn’t blowing 100 miles per hour,” said Wilcke. “Not to make excuses, but I had one sophomore and two freshmen in the out ield and they don’t have the experience we needed for playing in that kind of wind. “We had at least four normally caught balls tip off their gloves, and of course that means extra bases. But with that being said, it was a good learning experience for our youngsters and they will know how to adjust next time we have to play in those conditions.” Wilcke added the stats do not show it, but Ellie Dotzler pitched a “very nice game” collecting 10 strikeouts. “We had too many mental errors again, which we really need to get worked out as this is costing us in the long run. Between those mental errors and too many throwing errors, we shot ourselves in the foot.” Westwood 8, O-A/BC-IG 1 A pair of bad innings by O-A/BC-IG helped Westwood to a conference decision in Battle Creek June 14. “This was an extremely disappointing game,” noted coach Wilcke. “We played so well for ive innings, but just fell apart in two separate innings. We gave up three runs in the second inning and then played really well until the last inning when we fell apart and let them score ive runs. “These are great kids to work with, but we need to come up with some consistently. We cannot be satis ied with being mediocre. We need to step up and step up now if we are going to have a successful season.” O-A/BC-IG had six singles in the game. Summit Nielsen had two hits. Abby Bender, Baylee Knop, Kirsten Dausel and Ellie Dotzler each had one single. Halle Hemer pitched the irst six innings and took the loss. She gave up seven runs (four earned) on ive hits, four walks and ive strikeouts. Dotzler worked one inning. (continued on page B2)

Gunderson signs with Missouri Valley College Jessica Gunderson of Kiron has signed to compete on the shotgun sports team at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo. Gunderson comes to Missouri Valley from Iowa Central Community College. There, she was a national champion in women’s individual trap shooting, a member of a national runner-up trap shooting team, a national skeet shooting champion, a two-time Iowa State trap champion, two-

time Iowa Conference champion, an Iowa State International trap champion and received an offer to the Olympic training camp. In high school, Gunderson was a third place inisher at the Iowa SCTP State Championship on two occasions, was named to the Iowa All-State Team and was an Over All-Conference champion. Gunderson has also been ac-

tive in FFA, Teens Against Tobacco Use, robotics, choir, band, mock trial, NHS, student council and Iowa Hawkeye Girls’ State. She was also a two-time letter winner in both basketball and track and ield in high school. “Gunderson brings a tremendous amount of experience and success to our program,” said shotgun sports head coach Shane Reickard. “She will help our program as we open our

irst season in the fall.” Missouri Valley is introducing shotgun sports to its athletic department lineup. The teams will begin competition in the 201718 athletic year, led by Reickard, who comes to the college from Wentworth (Mo.) Junior College. Gunderson plans to major in agricultural engineering and is the daughter of Tim and Mary Gunderson.

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Quick throw: O-A/BC-IG catcher Carrie Miller was not able to tag a sliding Alta-Aurelia base runner at home plate, but Miller did have the presence of mind to make a quick throw to third base to prevent another base runner from advancing from second base. A-A won the game 6-2.

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Raptors improve to 8-2 in WVC Ridge View’s baseball team played two games last week prior to Friday. The Raptors won a conference game and lost a non-conference tilt. The conference decision improved Ridge View’s league record to 8-2, which is good for a second place tie in the WVC with Kingsley-Pierson. MV-A-O is on top at 9-2 through June 14. Ridge View 6, L-B 3 Solid pitching provided the Raptors with a conference win over Lawton-Bronson June 12 and their second four-game win streak of the season. Coach Shannon Tesch noted Jake Mitchell (win) and Cole Degen (save) gave the Raptors good pitching outings. “We played well throughout the game. I’ve been really impressed with how well our young players are staying composed and overcoming mistakes. They have de initely embraced our one pitch war-

rior mentality,” said Tesch. Mitchell pitched the irst ive and two third innings. He gave up two hits, walked four batters and struck out two. L-B scored one unearned run during Mitchell’s run. Degen inished the game. He was charged with two runs (one earned) on three hits and no walks. Ridge View had eight hits. Logan Cuthrell and Degen both hit two singles. Tyler Wingert hit a triple for the team’s only extra base hit. Jaxon Franken, Karlo Weldon and Austin Degen each had one hit. Cole Degen had a pair of RBIs. Pocahontas 9, RV 8 Ridge View’s non-conference battle with Pocahontas June 13 featured ive lead changes; the last change favored Pocahontas in the top of the seventh inning. Ridge View was up 8-7 going into the seventh, but

Pocahontas pushed two runs across the plate in the seventh to seal the win. “We didn’t play our best physically or mentally. I was happy with the way we hit the ball and battled back. We just didn’t inish the job. We know what we need to improve on and will bounce back,” said coach Tesch. Ridge View’s offense generated 13 hits. Jake Mitchell and Tyler Wingert both hit one single and one double. Wingert had two RBI. Karlo Weldon swatted a double and drove in three runs. Jaxon Franken, Jake Tokheim and Colin Cuthrell each hit two singles. Logan Cuthrell and Cole Degen each had one single. Ridge View used three pitchers in the game. They combined to give up 12 hits and six walks while striking out ive batters. Six of Pocahontas’ runs were earned.

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Beat you: Ridge View’s Kara Richard, right, is able to beat Lawton-Bronson’s first baseman back to the bag during the Raptors’ 11-1 win in Galva June 12.

Raptor girls snap skid with two wins

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Stretch: Ridge View first baseman Austin Degen stretches to grab a high throw as a Lawton-Bronson base runner gets back to the bag safely. The play came during Ridge View’s 6-3 win in Holstein June 12.

Ridge View’s softball team snapped its 10-game losing streak last week with backto-back victories prior to Friday. The wins improved the Raptors to 5-10 overall and to 4-6 in the WVC. RV 11, L-B 1 Ridge View pounded out 14 hits in its six-inning conference win over LawtonBronson June 12. The win snapped Ridge View’s 10game losing skid. “The girls continued to show progress and improvement as the season moves along,” noted coach Scott Phelps. “The coaches were happy with the whole team effort, from the pitching to the hitting, from the defense with one error and the good aggressive base running. The kids continue to give great effort and have great attitudes.” Entering the bottom of the fourth inning, the two teams were tied 1-1. Ridge View took charge of the game with four runs in the fourth, two in the fifth and four runs in the sixth. Leading the way at the

plate for the Raptors were Kinzey Dutler who went two for four, scored two runs, stole two bases and had one RBI; Kara Richard went two for four and scored two runs; Emerson Else went three for three and scored two runs; Katie Brinkman had a double and two RBI; Gracie Chance went two for four with two RBI and Madeline Else went two for four with three RBI. Picking up the win on the mound for the Raptors was Brinkman who threw all six innings, giving up three hits, zero earned runs, while walking one and striking out four. “It was a very good performance by Katie as she is definitely improving from game to game,” noted Phelps. RV 6, Pocahontas 5 The Raptors built a 5-0 lead after five innings and then held on for a one-run non-conference win over Pocahontas Area June 15 in Galva. Pocahontas made the game interesting with four runs in the top of the seventh inning.

“The coaches liked the way we put the ball into play and continued to hit the ball hard,” said coach Phelps. “The kids are doing a good job of making adjustments as the game goes along. We still need to improve on the defensive side of the ball. I would like us to stay focused more.” Ridge View had 10 hits including four doubles. Beth Meyer and Katie Brinkman both hit one double and one single. Brinkman drove in two runs while Meyer had one RBI. Kinzey Dutler singled twice and had two RBI. Gracie Chance and Emerson Else both doubled. Chance had one RBI. Adding one single each were Katlyn Wiese and Beth Pickhinke. Picking up the win on the mound for the Raptors was Emerson Else threw five and two third innings for the victory. She gave up four hits and no runs while walking one and striking out three. Brinkman finished the game on five runs (three earned) off of one hit, two walks and no strikeouts.

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Golfing family: Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s annual golf outing took place June 11 at Ida Grove Country Club. One of the eight foursomes was the Goldsmith family. From left to right: Philip, Julie, Peter and Mark Goldsmith. Participants also enjoyed a steak dinner. Also, last week, the church’s Vacation Bible School took place, ending June 16.

more about — (continued from B1) She allowed one earned run on one hits, no walks and no strikeouts. O-A/BC-IG 17, So. Cal. 3 Baylee Knop blasted a pair of home runs and Summit Nielsen had four hits to lead the Falcons to a lopsided nonconference win over South Central Calhoun County in Lake City June 15. Coach Wilcke said the game was just what the doctor ordered for her club. “This was a good win for us mentally,” said Wilcke. “We’ve had six extra inning games

. . . Falcon so ball that we have lost by one run and no matter how well we played those games, it still begins to wear on us mentally. “We needed a good win to prove that we can hit the ball well and defensively we can make those plays. We continue to be plagued by that one inning where we let the lead off batter get on base and then make several errors. If we can just get ourselves past this, we will be anybody’s upset.” O-A/BC-IG scored in every inning except the second and had a 7-0 lead going into the bottom of the fourth inning

where So. Cal. posted three runs. The Falcons scored six times in the seventh inning. O-A/BC-IG posted 18 hits and 11 RBI. In addition to her home run, Knop slapped a single. She inished with three RBI. All of Nielsen’s hits were singles. Jordyn Hedberg added three singles. Abby Bender and Ellie Dotzler both hit two singles. Bree Henningsen tripled. Dotzler went the distance on the mound. She was charged with three runs (two earned) on seven hits, no walks and ive strikeouts.

Mike Ray of Ida Grove shot a 67 to place irst in the annual Ida County Open Golf Tournament Sunday, June 4. Nine holes were played on the Holstein golf course and nine holes were played on the Ida Grove course. Flight results were (order of inish) Championship light—Mike Ray 67; Kurt Hofmeister, 69; Vern Van Peursem, 71; Eric Hanson, 75. First light—Luke Stowater,

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77; Frank Forneris, 78; Gavin Hanson, 79; John Perrett, 79. Second light—Pat Phillips, 83; Tom Farr, 83; Jacob Stowater 83; Kelly Schmidt, 84. Third light—Jim Mickelson, 86; Dean Renfro, 87; Roger Graham, 87; Andy Cronin, 88. Fourth light—Jim Redenius, 91; Fred Yohnke, 92; Jim Weary, 92; Loren Fiddelke, 93. Fifth light—Van Ryen, 96; Tyler Newman, 96; Jim Loof,

97; Dave Ehler, 97. Sixth light—Jori Goodman, 102; Ron Thies, 103; Casey Blackmore, 103; D.J. Newman, 104. Hole prize winners at Holstein—hole four closest to the pin in one shot, Jim Redenius and hole nine long putt, Allen Fitch. Hole prize winners at Ida Grove—hole ive closest to the pin in one shot, Gavin Hanson and hole nine long putt, Justin Ruble.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

O-A/BC-IGMS releases honor rolls O-A/BC-IG Middle School has released honor rolls for the fourth quarter and second semester. Fourth quarter Gold honor roll 3.5-4.0 GPA Sixth grade: Maddy Brummer, Chance Buns, Ruth Clark, Damon Dausel, Grif in Diersen, William Gebel, Haley Harms, Kara Harrison, Keith Hausman, Carter Hoe ling, Vincent Hoe ling, Gwendolyn Jacobson, Patience Johnson, Rylee Krayenhagen, Jordyn Loger, Kadon Miller, Mackenzie Mott, Tatum Oldham, Kaylee Oxendale, Karson Quirk, Courtney Schmidt, Madison Schreiber, Alex Schroeder, Krista Sibenaller, Kyle Spotts, Luke Swanger, Lennon Wells, Jade Wilcox, Gabe Winterrowd and Aubree Zimmerman. Seventh grade: Amber Benner, Aidan Bower, Mary Carlson, Jackson Godbersen, Easton Harms, Zach Hemer, Kally Henderson, Melissa Hewitt, Amber Hofmeister, Emma Hoover, Damon Jones, Kya Ladwig, Nicholas Larson, Caleigh Loger, Beau McCormick, Avaree Miller, Anna Mogensen, Abby Nichols, Erin Nielsen, Beau Nieman, Meadow Olson, Contessa Perales, Riley Schiernbeck, Hannah Schmidt, Kade Stehr, Nathaniel Tarr, Tanay Tollufsen, Alexis Ulrich, Evan Van Houten, Sophia Veltri and Hannah Weeda. Eighth grade: Gary Baughn, Truman Clark, Kylee Dausel, Morgan Godbersen, Ashly Gunderson, Chloe Hoaglund, Amber Hoe ling, Lillian Hoffman, Mahala Kruse, Joie Matthies, Garrett Nichols, Bella Raasch, Emma Schirrmacher, Brandon Schmidt, Elle Schroeder, Cameron Sharkey, Eric Sibenaller, Carli Ullrich, Trust Wells, Olivia Williams

and Anna Winterrowd. Silver honor roll 3.0-3.49 GPA Sixth grade: Cassidy Arnburg, Tru Beery, Allison Clark, Ty Conover, Blake Delong, Trenton Eilerts, Izzy Gritten, Connor Hoegh, Evan Jordan, Tristen Kilbourn, Treyton Kolar, Abigail Namanny, Josh Peters, Kansas Petersen, Kiersten Schultz, Jack Sohm and Evan Williams. Seventh grade: Trevor Bender, Zoe Bengford, Evan Burk, Macaela Johnson, Evan Larsen, Mallory Moore, Nainoa O’Brien, Keaton Railsback, Nicholas Renze, Jayde Schluter, Trenton Segebart, Andrew Sholty, Kimberly Sholty, Max Webb, Daylyn Wilcox and Hailey Wilson. Eighth grade: Josey Babcock, Alyssa Barnum, Jersey Bender, Kelton Bendixen, Zach Dunker, Geo Ehrig, Preston Gill, Ethan Hannam, Marley Hewitt, Adeline Hickey and Caleb Montgomery. Second semester Gold honor roll 3.5-4.0 GPA Sixth grade: Ruth Clark, Damon Dausel, Grif in Diersen, William Gebel, Kara Harrison, Keith Hausman, Carter Hoe ling, Gwendolyn Jacobson, Patience Johnson, Rylee Krayenhagen, Jordyn Loger, Kadon Miller, Mackenzie Mott, Tatum Oldham, Kaylee Oxendale, Karson Quirk, Courtney Schmidt, Madison Schreiber, Alex Schroeder, Krista Sibenaller, Kyle Spotts, Luke Swanger, Lennon Wells and Gabe Winterrowd. Seventh grade: Amber Benner, Aidan Bower, Mary Carlson, Jackson Godbersen, Easton Harms, Zach Hemer, Kally Henderson, Melissa Hewitt, Amber Hofmeister, Emma Hoover, Damon Jones, Kya Ladwig, Nicholas Larson,

Caleigh Loger, Beau McCormick, Avaree Miller, Anna Mogensen, Abby Nicholas, Erin Nielsen, Beau Nieman, Meadow Olson, Riley Schiernbeck, Hannah Schmidt, Nathaniel Tarr, Tanay Tollufsen, Alexis Ulrich, Evan Van Houten, Sophia Veltri, Hannah Weeda and Hailey Wilson. Eighth grade: Megan Brummer, Truman Clark, Kylee Dausel, Morgan Godbersen, Chloe Hoaglund, Amber Hoe ling, Lillian Hoffman, Mahala Kruse, Joie Matthies, Garrett Nicholas, Emma Schirrmacher, Elle Schroeder, Eric Sibenaller, Carli Ullrich, Trust Wells, Olivia Williams and Anna Winterrowd. Silver honor roll 3.0-3.49 GPA Sixth grade: Cassidy Arnburg, Maddy Brummer, Allison Clark, Blake Delong, Trenton Eilerts, Izzy Gritten, Haley Harms, Vincent Hoe ling, Connor Hoegh, Evan Jordan, Tristen Kilbourn, Treyten Kolar, Josh Peters, Kansas Petersen, Kiersten Schultz, Jack Sohm, Jade Wilcox, Evan Williams and Aubree Zimmerman. Seventh grade: Trevor Bender, Zoe Bengford, Evan Burk, Macaela Johnson, Evan Larsen, Caitlyn Malone, Madison Miller, Nainao O’Brien, Keaton Railsback, Nicholas Renze, Jayde Schluter, Trenton Segebart, Andrew Sholty, Kimberly Sholty, Kade Stehr, Max Webb and Daylyn Wilcox. Eighth grade: Josey Babcock, Alyssa Barnum, Gary Baughn, Jersey Bender, Kelton Bendixen, Zach Dunker, Geo Ehrig, Preston Gill, Ashly Gunderson, Ethan Hannam, Marley Hewitt, Adeline Hickey, Caleb Montgomery, Bella Raasch, Brandon Schmidt, Cameron Sharkey and Brayden Sorensen.

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D-S wins O-A/BC-IG so ball tournament Denison-Schleswig (D-S) captured irst place in the O-A/BC-IG softball tournament Saturday, June 10. O-A/ BC-IG placed sixth. Scores from the irst round on Friday, June 9 were D-S 7, Newell-Fonda 5; MV-A-O 5, Pocahontas Area 3; Carroll Kuemper 9, East Sac County 3 and Carroll 5, O-A/BC-IG 3. Championship second round scores were D-S 20, MV-A-O 12 and Kuemper 6, Carroll 5. Consolation bracket scores were Newell-Fonda 11, Pocahontas 6 and O-A/ BC-IG 3, East Sac 1. The inal round scores were: irst place—D-S 9, Kuemper 5; third place—Carroll 7, MV-A-O 3; ifth place— Newell-Fonda 10, O-A/BC-IG 0 and seventh East Sac 10, Pocahontas 6. O-A/BC-IG The Falcons opened the tournament with a 5-3 loss to Carroll. The Knights had a 5-0 lead gong into the bottom of the seventh where the Falcons scored three runs. “We had a hard time getting going in this game as we came out extremely lat,” noted coach Cindy Wilcke. “Most of the girls had been at the ield way too long. We were able to start playing the way I like us

to at the end of the game, but, it was too late and we were down too much.” The Falcons had three singles in the game. Getting hits were Carrie Miller, Baylee Knop and Summit Nielsen. Knop and Nielsen both had one RBI. Halle Hemer pitched all seven innings. She was tagged for ive earned runs on ive hits, six walks and nine strikeouts. On Saturday, the Falcons stopped East Sac County 3-1 in a consolation round contest. We did not play our best ball over the weekend,” noted Wilcke. “We struggled offensively, which was partly caused by the strong winds holding our hits up. We only had two hits this game—that is not good. “Thankfully, we were able to play half way decent defensive ball to keep them off the board. We meet up with East Sac again soon so we need to focus on swinging at good pitches and not letting the good ones go by.” Summit Nielsen had both of O-A/BC-IG hits in the game. She also had one RBI. Ellie Dotzler was the pitcher of record. Over seven innings she allowed one earned

run on six hits, no walks and three strikeouts. In the game for ifth place, the Falcons fell to NewellFonda 10-0 in ive and one third innings. “This was an opportunity for us to play one of the best 1A teams in the state,” said Wilcke. “However, team chemistry is everything and so are attitudes. As a team, we did not rise to the occasion and it was not a good game for us. I am hoping we can learn from this experience and put this game behind us.” Kirsten Dausel was able to produce the only hit for the Falcons Freshman Halle Hemer pitched the irst half of the game and collected eight strikeouts. Ellie Dotzler worked the inished the game. The pitchers combined to give up 10 runs (seven earned) on nine hits and three walks. “Hemer is doing a great job for us as young as she is,” said Wilcke. “Dotzler is also doing a great job of pitching for us as a sophomore. We still need to learn more mental toughness and not to let those lead off batters on base. These two are going to be a very good pitching duo in the years to come.”

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Galva playground: Seventeen community members met at the Galva City Park on June 8 and 9 to scrape, prime and paint existing playground equipment. The Galva Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) applied for and received grant money from the Keep Iowa Beautiful (Paint Iowa Beautiful program) for seven gallons of paint and primer. Here, volunteers give the merry-go-round a colorful facelift.

Volunteers paint playground equipment Seventeen community members met at the Galva City Park on June 8 and 9 to scrape, prime and paint existing playground equipment. The Galva Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) applied for and received grant money from the Keep Iowa Beautiful (Paint Iowa Beautiful program) for seven gallons

Ridge View Middle School has released its third trimester honor roll. 4.00 GPA Gold honor roll Eighth grade: Anya Kistenmacher and Ben Todd. Seventh grade: Audrey Kalin, Ian Shepherd, Morgan Todd and Emma Vohs. 3.50-3.99 GPA Silver honor roll Eighth grade: Beau Blackmore, Tyler Brenner, Jake Brinkman, Marney Brix, Alexis Clark, Brecken Conover, Aden DeLance, Cora Devitt, Bailey Graff, Hannah Grieme, Jack Henderson, Autumn Henkel, Eric Johnson, Caleb Kistenmacher, Mikayla Kolpin, Beckie Lange, Viv Leonard, Maria Mendoza, Paige Padavich, Jaydn Schmidt, Eryn Schmitt, Alexis Stadler and Wade Vincent. Seventh grade: Josie Avery, Brady Clausen, Daphne Conover, Brody Deitering, Julie

DeLaO, Hannah Ehrp, Lucas Else, Jerzey Endrulat, Zander Ernst, Graca Goettsch, Taylor Hamrick, Morgan Hankinson, Cade Harriman, Abe Henderson, Sky Henkel, Dani Kron, Jessica Loera, Aiden Martin, Ross Mentzer, Conner Naberhaus, Anais Najera, Katie Pickhinke, Logan Pickhinke, Natasha Regennitter, Adrian Robinson, Destiny Rojas, Addison Schmidt, John Schmitt, Sydney Snyder, Cameron Spina, McKenzie Vogt, Abby Wandrey, Kayla Weldon, Summer Wendt, Kael Wiese, Travis Wiese, Chayden Wright and Hannah Yockey. Sixth grade: Levi Albers, Lakota Altena, Jeannie Arthur, McKenzie Bendixen, Caden Biede, Alan Brenner, Jake Breyfogle, Kaylee Cedeno, Alexis Christensen, Dominic DuBord, Kiara Dutler, Grace Freese, Chloe Gottschalk, Jennifer Huerta, Michele Kirchner, Kolton Luscombe, Beth

Mentzer, Grant Movall, Grace Naberhaus, Cove Noe, Kendra Schossow, Noah Schroder, Cailey Segebart, RyAnne Steffen, Jackson Struck, Kaiden Thompson, Grace Venteicher, Reid Vogt, Maya Waldo, Mason Wolf and Kyler Wunschel. 3.00-3.49 GPA Bronze honor roll Eighth grade: Logan Blum, Mabel Brockman, Bo Clausen, Jesse Coleman, Colton Dutler, Ben Spina, Kolby Stevenson and Kole Winkel. Seventh grade: Owen Brent, Jayden Constancio, Justin Constancio, Parker Currie, Tyler Kolpin, Haley McClellan, Emmanuel Partida, Blake Putensen, Nick Redding, Alan Roecker and Haylie Tripp. Sixth grade: Drew Blum, Mason Bradley, Javier Escalona, Ashley Hansen, Aylin Herrera, Mason Lewis, Cael Myrtue, Ben Pickhinke, Tracin Price, Auttum Riley, Skylar Wandrey, Halie Weir and Dayne Winkel.

Informa on provided on drainage op ons Sac County farmers can hear about conservation drainage options on Wednesday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Owens Barn, 3774 Jennings Ave. in Lake City. Lake City farmer Mark Schleisman will talk about the conservation drainage on his farm and private companies, commodity groups and conservation agencies will share the support they can bring to a farmer interested in learning more. Farmers who attend can discover if conservation drainage is an option on their farm. Attendees will receive a free kit, which allows them to test their own tile water for nitrogen. There will also be a presentation on the Owens Barn restoration. Lidderdale Country Store will provide the lunch.

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Gardening: Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek’s spring planting is underway with Morrelle Christiansen watering the newly-planted vegetable garden. There to help were Joni Perkins, Cynthia Pair and Jack Mahrt.

Project. In the next 30 days, GEDC members will install six new pieces of playground equipment in the Galva City Park for kids of all ages. GEDC members said they appreciate all the volunteer help, and they look forward to completing this project this summer for all to enjoy.

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Conservation drainage practices have gained momentum because of the bene its they bring to a producer’s operation and their potential to keep nitrogen, phosphorus and soil on the farm before reaching Iowa’s streams, lakes and rivers. Private companies, commodity groups and conservation agencies are supporting conservation drainage practices for the key role they play in erosion control, sustainable agriculture and clean water. The increased implementation of these practices show the action farmers are taking in implementing the science based technologies of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction

Strategy. “With the incentives available for these practices and the focus on water quality in our watershed, it seemed like conservation drainage was a no brainer,” states Schleisman, “It’s vital to protect our natural resources if we’re going to maintain our production.” RSVP for lunch is appreciated by June 21 to Conservation Districts of Iowa at 515-2898300 or clare.lindahl@cdiowa. org. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, contact the Sac County Soil and Water Conservation District at 712-662-7773, option 3 or stop into the of ice at 404 Morningside Dr. in Sac City.

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.

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Adams Motor Company Adams Motor Company has been around a long time giving their customers good oldfashioned service…but that hasn’t stopped them from changing with the times. They are always thinking of ways to improve the “car buying experience” for their customers. This is a locally-owned dealership. They know what it means to people to ﬁnd the right vehicle for them, and their family. At Adams Motor Company, they’ve brought the future to reality to the way people shop for a new Chevy, Buick or GMC, or pre-owned car, Crossover,

SUV or truck. Who would have ever believed you could sit on your laptop, smart phone or tablet at home, or work, or wherever and shop and price your next vehicle. Adamsmotorcompany.com is designed to make shopping for the vehicle that your particular needs require a time-saving, and money-saving, tool. You can look through all their many choices and check out their many high tech features…which truly are impressive…and build the vehicle you want and even arrange ﬁnancing. Who in the past would have dreamed you could have a backup screen, or a GPS to navigate your way to anywhere easily, or that you could talk through a bluetooth with hands free to drive the car…

and many more features that make driving a real pleasure, and safer too. The new Chevys, Buicks and GMC’s are amazing. Speaking of amazing, Adams Motor Company ﬁts that description. Put them to the test and they’ll prove it. They top that off with the best service around. It’s not just my opinion that they are the best place to buy your next vehicle, their many many happy customers through the years that go back every time they’re ready to get a new or used car are their best endorsement. Stop in at Adams Motor Company at 200 E Hwy 175 in Ida Grove (712-364-2842), 505 Adams Drive in Denison (712-263-2842 or 503 Main in Manning (712-655-2842). I can assure you “The Excitement Starts Here.”

Funeral Homes & Monuments The truth is that “Life is about changing, nothing ever stays the same.” Fortunately for those who have recently lost a loved one, Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes & Monuments is there to provide support to the family. During the ﬁrst week following a loss, Josh & Christie Van Houten will help with your family’s needs. Each family is different, but a loss triggers emotional needs, relational needs, and spiritual needs. Count on Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes to get it right as they continually train to help you. They will be there for you for comfort, guidance and resolution during the healing process and they do it with compassion and genuine caring.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes in Ida Grove, Odebolt and Battle Creek are beautiful places to celebrate the life of your loved ones. Josh and Christie and their staff are committed to the people who come to them and are always thinking of new ways to help people design a memorial service that will truly honor your loved ones whether at the time of need, or pre-need arrangements. It’s just natural that when you need to call about arrangements for a funeral, pre-need arrangements, or a monument, you will want to call someone you can trust, someone who will be respectful to you and your family. Above all, you want someone you feel certain will put you and your family’s well-being ﬁrst and who will help

you design the kind of memorial you envision as a true reflection of your loved one. They set a high standard and strive to make each service unique, including hand designed funeral folders. When you call Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes you will immediately understand why they are the ones we recommend. We suggest you call Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes at 712-364-2727, 712-668-2303 or 712-365-4446 and you will get the help and support you need. To view an obituary, find the date, time, and place of a service, send flowers, or leave a message for the family visit christensenvanhouten.com; it is full of helpful information.

Horn Memorial Hospital

The founders of Horn Memorial Hospital came together in 1966 to meet the healthcare needs of area residents. They are steadfast in their commitment to providing high quality, effective and efﬁcient services by offering progressive technology and clinical excellence. This dedication, along with their focus on patient safety and satisfaction, has earned them the

gratitude of those who have been their patients. Horn Memorial Hospital at 701 East 2nd Street in Ida Grove (712-364-3311) is dedicated to improving the health of all they serve. You’ll have the very best care available close to home, as experienced and knowledgeable medical staff and associates are found in all areas of the hospital. They offer a wide selection of services such as Emergency, Lab, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Specialty Clinics and much more. To care for patients of all ages and stages of life with a variety of healthcare needs, they have clinics conveniently located in Ida Grove, Mapleton and Odebolt that give exceptional care for non-emergency services for your health

and wellness needs. We are proud to recognize the associates, leadership and medical staff who have dedicated their lives for us. They have a vision for the future and while caring for today. With their help, healthier families and healthier communities are growing all around us. Visit www.hornmemorialhospital.org for more detailed information, schedule an appointment at a clinic or specialty doctor, look at job opportunities, submit an online application, get “healthful” tips, and learn more about your amazing hospital. We’d like to add that they are more than hospital care… they are “Your Ideal Hospital.”

Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, P.C. Choosing an attorney is an important decision. You must be able to feel total conﬁdence in the attorney you call. After all, when you need their services it will certainly be over a matter that will affect your life in a big way. It makes sense that if you don’t know who to call you will want to ﬁnd out who is reputable and experienced. When you need the services of a competent attorney, take our advice and call Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, P.C.

If you are looking for a home of your own, one that you can afford and will still be all the home you dreamed of, then we have the perfect solution for you. Stop by Iseman Homes at 2900 Hwy 75 N in Sioux City (712-252-0181) and be prepared to be amazed. Iseman Homes has the perfect manufactured or modular home for

to move into. They’ll be there from start to finish, from the viewing and choosing, the financing and set-up. They do all they can at Iseman Homes to be as helpful as possible for their customers. They really want you to be happy with your new home and their service…and you will be. You’ll breathe a sigh of relief…you’re home, now. You’re smart to own your own home, and there are many reasons that is true, and there are just as many reasons that you’d be doing yourself a favor by shopping for that new manufactured or modular home at Iseman Homes in Sioux City.

Lewis Family Drug

Through the years, many people have come to depend on Lewis Family Drug. They are there for you whether you need just one prescription ﬁlled or you need your meds monthly…and that’s not all. They’ll address your unique health needs. We are so fortunate to have Lewis Family Drug right here at home at 401 2nd St. in Ida Grove. It’s so nice to not have to go very far to get a prescription ﬁlled when you don’t feel well...but that’s just for starters. They provide vaccinations for

shingles influenza and pneumonia. Lewis Family Drug also offers (at no cost to you) blood pressure and blood sugar checks, as well as personal medication reviews. Lewis Family Drug is your total health care solution. You’ll always get performance you can count on whether you drop your prescription off, call it in to 712-364-2120, or use your smart phone with their mobile refill APP…very helpful. They’re going to exceed your expectations because you are more than a “refill” to them. They will “fill” your prescriptions and answer any questions you have, “filling” your need for peace of mind. Samantha Peterson inspires her team to live up to the confidence their customers have placed in them. They aren’t just dedicated to excellent service,

they set the bar high and live up to it. We are excited to tell you they have an expanded gift department with unique items for all occasions and seasonal decorations. You’re sure to find something for everyone on your gift list and for yourself too. In addition to their monthly Senior Citizen Day (first Tuesday of every month) they offer 10% off on all vitamins for seniors 55 years and older EVERY DAY. Lewis Family Drug is large enough to serve you and small enough to care. You’ll save gas, time and money and get all your prescriptions filled. They are “Your First Stop For Back On Your Feet.” Visit lewisdrug.com and you will be amazed at the many services they provide beyond prescriptions. “Like” them on Facebook.

Motor Parts Sales If you’re the kind of person who likes to save money by ﬁxing your own vehicle, or you have an auto repair or auto body shop, then you need to know the best place to go for top quality parts. In our opinion that’s Motor Parts Sales at 115 S. Main St. in Holstein (712-368-4545)). That’s because they have a well stocked store with a wide selection of Carquest parts, shop supplies, tools & equipment, performance products, accessories and more and all at competitive prices. So garage owners and the people who like to do their own maintenance will be satisﬁed.

For years Motor Parts Sales has provided an impressive selection of Carquest parts. With the service they provide they help keep our vehicles running and in good repair. They’re also a great place to shop for presents for your teen-agers. Get them some new seat covers, accessories, or something to “trickout” their car like “under the car lights” or whatever they want to make their car special. Motor Parts Sales and Carquest have made it easy for you to get your parts as fast as possible. Just call and order the Carquest parts you need and pick it up at the store where it will be waiting, very convenient and fast. With Carquest parts and accessories from Motor Parts Sales, you can save time and money doing your own regular

maintenance. We feel the best part about going to Motor Parts Sales is that they know their products and can help you choose the right parts, and they’re well stocked. They’re bound to have the part you need and if they don’t have it they will get it for you promptly. We don’t think you can beat service like that! The staff at Motor Parts Sales knows full well that your time is money and they save you there too. This kind of help is what has made them such an honored reputation and a loyal patronage. The kind of service they give has everyone talking about them. We suggest you go to Motor Parts Sales, that way you’ll be sure to be satisﬁed. You’ll drive home happy.

Schrank’s Bar & Grill

I know I am not the only person that looks forward to a trip to Schrank’s Bar & Grill in Danbury at 117 Main. I know that because I always see crowds of people enjoying the taste I’ve been craving “served up” only the way they can at Schrank’s. They have the taste, service and good times you’re looking for. What do you look for in a bar and grill… you’ll ﬁnd it at Schrank’s. They’re worth driving past all the other places just to enjoy the scrumptious meals prepared only the way Schrank’s can. You’ll love the atmosphere. They’re the perfect place to have lunch or

dinner with family and friends. They are famous for miles around. Lots of places make claims, but Schrank’s Bar & Grill makes the very best so they can let their unbeatable food do their talking for them. Their food is as good as their reputation. They have a full menu all the time with noon specials. You won’t want to miss Tuesday “Wing” night… or Friday & Saturday Prime Rib… the best around. You’ll want to go back again and again to Schrank’s especially after a long day at work when you are looking for some fun and a good meal. Keeping the needs of their customers in mind, Terry, Jan and their son Tye have opened Schrank’s Bar & Grill with one goal in mind, serving their customers the best food, fun and service around. We’re here to tell you that they

have achieved their goal. I’ve eaten there and I can tell you it’s all true. Expect dedication to quality and taste because that’s the best thing served up at Schrank’s. Even if you just stop in to have a “tall cold one” and watch the big game, whether you come alone or meet friends, you’re going to have a great time. They’ve also got internet and a juke box so you can listen to your favorite tunes or get up and dance the night away. If you have a special event, or company, and you don’t feel like cooking… call 712-8832337 for carry out. That way you can enjoy yourself too. See for yourself why we recommend Schrank’s. Go to Schrank’s Bar & Grill in Danbury and you’ll make everyone happy... especially you. See you there!

might need an attorney is lengthy...but the answer is simple, Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, P.C. is available to help. They are fully committed to representing their clients. You will find that their staff supports their goals. It is refreshing to deal with Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, P.C., as everyone at their office is efficient. Your phone calls will be returned, your paperwork completed promptly and your legal rights represented totally. After you have experienced their services, you will suggest them to anyone you know that is looking for expert legal representation.

First State Bank

“Earnings” is a term often used in business and finance, and First State Bank takes that meaning to the highest level. They have “earned” the respect Member FDIC and appreciation of the residents and businesses throughout our local communities since 1933 through their dedication to customer satisfaction. They will earn your trust and business. You would have to look very hard to find a more community-minded bank than First State Bank. The prosperity and growth that our area enjoys is a direct result of their being a part of the financial strength

of the many people who come in contact with them through checking and savings accounts, internet and mobile banking (ﬁrststbk.com), bill pay, safe deposit boxes, ATM’s, debit cards, and more. They are “Big Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care.” Due to the experience and qualiﬁcations of their staff, First State Bank continues to uphold their high standard of quality in their banking services, jobs for local people and contribution toward the growth of our area. You have no ordinary needs, and First State Bank is no ordinary bank. They will help you through your life changes… college, graduation, marriage, kids, new

home, new business, upgrading your farm, retirement…they are committed to helping you enjoy life with loan solutions: AG, Small Business, construction, personal, auto and real estate loans. Their position in the stability of our area is more than adequate reason to salute them and give them our gratitude and recommendations. When you want more than “just a bank,” stop by 200 Moorehead Ave. in Ida Grove (712-364-3181); 100 S. Main St. in Odebolt (712-668-2218); 202 Main St. in Danbury (712-883-2161); 502 2nd St. in Battle Creek (712-365-4341); or 414 Main St. in Mapleton (712-881-2161) and they will treat you right.

Ida County Abstract Co. Are you preparing to move everything you’ve ever owned into the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought? In other words, are you buying a house? If so, or if you are selling or reﬁnancing, you need the help of an experienced abstractor. We can assure you that Kevin Christie, the owner, and Samantha McDonough, Abstract Apprentice, at Ida County Abstract Co. at 201 Main in Ida Grove promise a prompt and

accurate abstract delivered on time. A thorough search of public records related to your property will disclose easements, judgments against prior owners, encroachments, surveys, open mortgages from prior owners, tax sales, and other matters that could place your ownership at risk. Your attorney–or the buyer’s attorney–will examine the abstract and list requirements that must be met before you can take clear title. Requirements may include releasing open mortgages, clarifying marital status,

securing release of a child support judgment with respect to subject property, paying a judgment or court costs, and receiving a warranty deed from the seller. Interests of others in your property which are not discovered and cleared up before closing could cause trouble later. Do not take that risk, contact Ida County Abstract Co. to do your abstract! For fast, accurate title work, we suggest you call Ida County Abstract Co. in Ida Grove at (712-364-2287). They are there to protect your real estate interests.

Landus Coopertive

Iseman Homes anyone that is interested in a great value, lots of floor and living space…many with over 2,000 square feet of living space, lots of storage space, unique designing and interiors and a home that you will truly be comfortable in. If it’s been awhile since you’ve been on a tour through a manufactured or modular home, we think you’ll be truly impressed by the homes on display at Iseman Homes. You’ll be even more appreciative of the friendly straightforward way you’ll be treated by the folks that take you through their homes and will help you through the process of getting the home you choose delivered to your site and set up and ready

at 500 2nd St in Ida Grove at 712-3642421. You will appreciate the personal attention you receive. Laurel Boerner and Peter Goldsmith are dedicated to serving their clients, committed to pursuing and protecting their rights. You can only beneﬁt from the legal advice they give you. Have you put off having a will or living trust drawn up for your heirs? Have your rights been violated? Have you been in an accident? Are you getting a divorce or ﬁghting custody battles? Do you need represented in a legal matter, have real estate or probate issues, tax problems or been arrested? Well the list of why you

Working together, Landus Cooperative and their member-owners will assure the future success of farming and they will do it with conﬁdence, a determination to succeed, and the energy to make it happen. At Landus Coop, they know that working together they can make your goals a real possibility. They are forward-thinking and with a large team of precision agronomists on staff they can help make your soil healthy and productive. They will help your

Few things are more frustrating than a flat tire, unless it’s not knowing who you can trust to fix it right, or give you a great selection of top quality tires. One firm you can look to with confidence is Mile2 Tire & Lube at 300 East Highway 175 in Ida Grove (712-364-3739). You’ll get excellent, reliable service at very competitive prices when you take your car to get an oil change, lube, new brakes, batteries, light bulbs and windshield wipers replaced, wheels balanced, tires rotated, flats repaired, or when you buy your next set of Cooper tires...or any of the other top

crops ﬂourish and your bottom line grow. Agriculture is about the land and the people who work it. Local farmers appreciate the essential services provided by Landus, our local member-owned cooperative. Landus is all about pulling together to grow and build quality products and service. Their employees feel like they don’t just work for Landus Cooperative, they work for you. They have over 70 grain receiving elevators across their membership area in Iowa and are one of north America’s largest grain storage companies. They provide great advice to help farmers keep current with today’s quickly changing options. They offer a variety of cash grain contracts and services. Look them over at landuscooperative.com, or stop in at:

900 W. 1st St in Ida Grove (712-364-3013); Odebolt (712-668-2211); Early 712-2735288); Sac City (712-662-7722) or Newell, Lytton, Yetter or Ulmer. When you need feed, you need to think Landus Coop. They manufacture their own top quality feed from several locations. They have a member-owned brand of soybeans and corn and a soybean processing facility in Ralston where they manufacture SoyPlus®, which is a high bypass protein soybean meal for dairy herds used across the world. Their name, Landus, comes from their belief that they will create a better tomorrow with strength, stability, and leadership and that they are the land and the land is us. They are a cooperative worthy of praise and appreciation.

brands they carry or can get. Darren Smith, the owner of Mile2 Tire & Lube is known for his fast and friendly service. You can only beneﬁt by letting them do your regular oil changes because it will prolong the life of your car and make it run better. They also provide roadside emergency service. There is a deﬁnite difference in tires. A quality tire like Cooper will amaze you, especially if you’re on a wet, snowy or icy road. You just have to experience driving with Cooper tires, because after you do,

you’ll never buy another brand of tire again. Cooper is an ultra-high performance tire for passenger vehicles, light trucks, SUVs and commercial and they are “rated for the speed of Life”. The best beneﬁt you receive when you go to Mile2 Tire & Lube is their honesty and fair prices. That is why they continue to have the loyal patronage of their past customers and our recommendations. We don’t hesitate to tell you that when you want your regular maintenance, or new tires, you only need to go to Mile2 Tire & Lube. Their service will make you smile and your car drive the way it should. And for goodness’ sake don’t drive on bald tires… it’s too dangerous, give them a call at 712364-3739.

Peters Tree Service & Stump Removal Trees provide many benefits… such as oxygen, shade and beautiful landscaping. However, they can also be a hazard. I think it’s safe to say that most people never think about what a danger a tree can be until there’s a storm, and by then it might be too late. So be smart and call Peters Tree Service & Stump Removal. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Storms can make trees a direct threat to your life and your property and you can sustain considerable damage.

If you need to have a dangerous tree removed, trimmed, topped, or stump removal, you’re wise to call Peters Tree Service before the storm. Are you getting the picture? Take our advice and call an expert to do the job, call Tim at Peters Tree Service in Wall Lake at 712-210-4733. If he doesn’t answer, leave a message because he will call you back. Taking down trees is definitely not a job for the inexperienced. It’s a well know fact that Peters Tree Service provides the most complete and dependable tree service in our area. Tim is well equipped to handle all jobs whether large or small and the best part is he is fully insured and

they clean up after the job. Tim is always more than happy to give estimates on time and cost for whatever service you need done. He is especially careful to leave your property in the same condition he found it and Tim is trained to see that a tree never falls the wrong way, with Tim’s experience ensures you more predictability of falling trees. We are always happy to compliment Peters Tree Service for his outstanding professionalism. When you call this professional you’ll be sure your trees are in good hands. We suggest you don’t put off calling, as storm season is here and you don’t want to have any regrets.

Swanson Insurance & Real Estate There are very few experiences more exciting than moving into a new home, or buying property, a farm, acreage or commercial building. To make sure it is a positive and beneﬁcial move, you will want to rely on a seasoned expert, one who knows real estate and all that it entails. That is precisely why you need to call Swanson Real Estate at 211 S. Main in Odebolt at 712-668-2283 or 800-7982282. Their licensed real estate agents are professionals, a fact well known by all. They have built a solid reputation. You can always expect lots of listings to choose from. They’ll go the extra mile to accommodate you. They’ll assist you

finding the home just right for you, and then help you through every step of the process, clear to the closing and handing you the keys to your new home. Then Swanson Insurance can make sure your new home is covered. There are many reasons why Swanson Real Estate has such a loyal following and service and honesty head the list. They have built the kind of reputation that only comes from satisfied customers. In addition to good old-fashioned neighborly service, you’ll find a wide selection of homes, businesses and land to look over. If you want to list your home or property, you would be wise to call Swanson Real Estate. They are known for getting buyers quickly for the homes and land they list. Visit their web site at www. swansonwithyou.com for listings and

more detailed information. If you are thinking about selling farm land, you’ll be more than glad you called Swanson Real Estate, especially now when AG land is in great demand. So if you want to turn some land into money in the bank, this is the time to do it and they are the ones that can help you! Since circumstances change, you should call to make sure your insurance coverage is up to date. They will answer your questions, make changes so your coverate is current and help you through the process when you have a claim. You only have to do business with Swanson Real Estate one time to understand why we always choose to recommend them as leaders in our area. When you call Swanson Real Estate, you can consider it “sold.”

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Courier photos by Deb Loger

Creek Days: Odebolt Creek Days had a full slate of activities beginning with the all school reunion June 16 and concluding with the annual fireworks display June 18. Pictured from top left, clockwise are: Odebolt American Legion Roose Post 313 color guard leads off the parade; Mickey and Minnie Mouse high five a young parade watcher; the O-A classes of 1966 and 1967 rode on one of the floats; this youngster enjoyed digging and looking for treasures in the sand pile; Mahaela Spetman gives it her all in the pedal tractor pull; the car show is always a big hit during Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (June 17) activities; the truck show is also a favorite event during Creek Days; Odebolt retired fireman Gerald Miller rides on the 1926 pumper with fire chief Greg Neville and grandson and these folks are giving it their all during the human foosball contest.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Ida County Courier

Kinderfest: Holstein celebrated its 127th annual Kinderfest with a variety of activities, including, from top left and going clockwise, inflatables in the city park; the parade featuring floats representing the State Theatre, Galva-Holstein Class of 1982, Galva-Holstein Class of 1997, Ida County Cattlemen, the grand marshals on the United Bank of Iowa float; a game of Kap Pow; pedal tractor races; a cake walk in the park; the Holstein German Band; the Holstein High School Class of 1977 and the Holstein High School Class of 1967.

Courier photos by Mike Thornhill