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Wind farm developer News GLIMPSE addresses turbine concerns ❚ by MIKE THORNHILL

King Theatre Board Page 5

Puzzles Page 7

Hanson serves as PPI president Page 16

Upcoming Events Shrimp Gumbo Sangria & Blue Grass Music Saturday, July 1 • 5 pm Old Town Winery Ida Grove

Fire Department Street Dance Saturday, July 1 8 pm-12 am Ba le Creek

4th of July Dinner A er the parade First Pres. Church Ba le Creek

Tractor Pull Tuesday, July 4 10:30 am Copeland Park Correc onville

Golf & Steak Fry Monday, July 10 Golf: 1 pm, Steaks: 7 pm Ida Grove Country Club

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Invenergy LLC, the company serving as the developer for a proposed second phase of MidAmerican Energy’s wind farm in Ida County, hosted a public meeting at the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts in Holstein June 19. Kevin Parzyck, vice president of development for Invenergy, opened the meeting by introducing the four speakers who addressed what Parzyck said is “misinformation in the community.” Speakers on hand included Michael Marow of Marow and Company, a professional property appraisal irm; Michael Hankard, president of Hankard Environmental, a irm that specializes in measuring, analyzing and reporting on environmental noise levels; Dr. Mark Roberts, M.D., PHD, Dr. Roberts is board certi ied by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational and Environmental Medicine; his range of experience includes studies of health complaints in communities and industrial settings and Michael Blazer, senior vice president and chief legal of icer for Invenergy. Parzyck said the information presented at the meeting is available at Invenergy’s Ida Grove of ice located at 601 Second St. Parzyck noted Invenergy is working on the development stage of a second wind farm in Ida County. He added he attended a meeting at the Ida County Courthouse last month at which the project was discussed. “There were a lot of expressions of anger at that meeting,” said Parzyck. “A lot of

issues were raised that were not backed up by facts. That is something we have seen before and that is why we brought in these experts to explain the facts.” Blazer echoed Parzyck comments in his opening statement. “There is a lot of wrong information in the community. Much of that information is coming from the Internet. The Internet is the greatest and potentially the worst place for information. Much of the information there is sourced from personal bias.” Blazer went onto reference comments attributed to David Domina, attorney with Domina Law Group, Omaha, Neb., who spoke at a meeting sponsored by the Citizens for Ida County June 8 that addressed wind turbine issues that may impact residents of Ida County. At that meeting, Domina said wind turbine syndrome is a medically recognized condition. Blazer said that statement is false. “There is no evidence of a recorded medical condition known as wind turbine syndrome; there is no diagnostic code for it and insurance company’s do not recognize it. I emailed Mr. Domina and asked him the basis for that information. Blazer noted as of the June 19 meeting he had not received a response from Domina. Cary Conover of Holstein provided the Courier with a response from Domina in regard to his statement made on June 8. Domina stated, “I did not respond (to Blazer). My source was cited and my words on this subject were clear. The diagnostic code is broad and not speci ic for this syndrome, but it is one that MDs can use in (continued on page 3)

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Miss/Mr. winners: Winners of the Lil Miss and Mr. Ida Grove Heritage Days were crowned Friday evening during a short program at the city park. Winners are, from left, Lil Miss Heritage Days Tinley Redenius, daughter of Brandi Drost and Pat Redenius; Lil Mr. Heritage Days, Raymond Salcido, son of David and Jamie Salcido; Miss Heritage Days, Allison Moore, daughter of Scott and Kandice Tomlinson and Mr. Heritage Days, Owen Forbes, son of Mark and Amy Forbes.

IG council approves wages, discusses changing sewer rate ❚ by DEB LOGER

The Ida Grove City Council handled a full agenda during its meeting June 19. In addition to approving the wage resolution, the council discussed vacating an alley, ireworks and changing sewer rates. The wage resolution was approved (effective July 3) as follows: administrator Marc Dennison, $65,000 per year; recreation center director

Chelsea Gross, $45,977 per year; street superintendent Gerrod Sholty, $24.65 per hour; water superintendent Lon Schluter, $25.31 per hour; parks superintendent Bob Lorenzen, $20.23 per hour; public works Kris Taylor, $19.64 per hour; deputy administrator Heather Sweeden, $17.51 per hour; library director Angela Scales, $16.34 per hour; library assistant Amber Newman, $8.51 per

hour; library assistant Lisa Hopkins, $9.93 per hour and custodian Kelly Young, $9.01 per hour. Stan Chisholm was present to request the council vacating the alley near 707 Elm St. Chisholm said, “I’ve lived there for 37 years and no one has used it. I want to add on a 24x14 addition to the north and vacate the alley.” City Attorney Peter Gold(continued on page 2)

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Battle Creek’s annual Fourth of July celebration will feature a variety of activities starting this Saturday July 1 and running through next Tuesday, July 4. Fourth of July schedule Saturday, July 1—8 p.m. to midnight BC Volunteer Fire Department street dance featuring the Over the Border band. Sunday, July 2—9:30 a.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church at Crawford Creek Recreational Area outdoor service (bring lawn chairs) Sunday, July 2—9:30 a.m.— First Presbyterian Church Service at the church Monday, July 3—Battle Creek School Alumni Banquet at Presbyterian Church, 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. banquet; Fred’s Place will be

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Color run: The opening event for Ida Grove’s Heritage Days on Saturday was the Girl Scouts’ color fun run/walk. Here, the approximately 70 people who participated in the event “get colored” to start the run/walk. For more Heritage Days photos see pages 12 and 13.

open following the alumni banquet Tuesday, July 4—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. BC Legion Auxiliary craft/ vendor show at gym in former school building (Teresa and Phyllis) 10:30 a.m.—Parade grand marshals Win and Arnelda (continued on page 2)

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PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page more about — (continued from front page) smith reviewed the process to vacate an alley. He noted the last time the city did the process, they got to the end and the property owner pulled out. Goldsmith noted by the end of the process the alley goes up for public auction to the highest bidder. Goldsmith suggested starting the process with Chisholm’s word that he would pay the legal fees whether he goes through with the vacation or not. Chisholm verbally agreed to pay the legal fees if he obtains the alley and the council directed Goldsmith to begin the process. Goldsmith was directed to draft an ordinance amending the city’s sewer rate from the current rate, which is based on a six-month average, to billing whatever the water rate is monthly. The council will take action on the amended ordinance at its next meeting. The council discussed a ireworks ordinance and decided to go by the state ireworks ordinance and the city’s noise ordinance. It was noted individuals could only do ireworks on their own property. They cannot do ireworks on streets, alleys, downtown, the park or anyone else’s property (unless they’ve been given permission). A representative was present from OMG Midwest to discuss why the airport runway overlay bill was higher than the original estimate of $48,510. He reported the measurements for cracks in the runway were done in March 2016 and there was 400 linear feet that didn’t need to be illed. Fourteen months later those cracks grew to DOT specs requiring they be illed. The OMG Midwest representative told the council it would be cost effective for the city to do an overlay on the runway before the cracks get any worse. The council agreed to pay the $49,581 bill. DOT (Department of Transportation) District 3 local systems engineer Brian Catus asked the council to release the retainage for the Fifth and Seventh Street federal aid projects. Catus told the council a policy has been implemented to assign a project end date (PED) to federal aid projects that have been let through the Iowa DOT. The

more about — (continued from front page) Schramm; no pre-registration/ check in at Fifth and Chestnut Streets; line-up begins at 9:30 a.m. behind school (Tammie) After parade to 1 p.m. Lions Club lunch at Presbyterian Church (Doc/Jeanette); pie and ice cream with Lions Club lunch by Presbyterians (Lorraine); St. John’s LYF serving Lunch at the gym in the former school building (Chandra) Noon—Slow pitch softball tourney at middle and baseball ields (Jacob Peters 3698526/Lorraine) Noon-10 p.m.—Presbyterian Church concession stand at softball ield (Lorraine) 1-8 p.m.—In latables at the softball ield, $5 wristbands available at dugout and/ or concession stand; barrel train by St. John’s Relay for Life Team, free-will donations (Don and Sue Schultz) 2 p.m. —Euchre tournament at community center (Al and Sandy, 364-4328, Dean

. . . IG council current PED for the bridges is June 30. An extension has been iled for Sept. 30. In the event that the extension isn’t granted, it’s in the city’s best interest that the retained funds be released so the city can maximize the eligible federal aid reimbursement on the projects. Catus said, “In working with Calhoun Burns and Godbersen-Smith Construction, I’m con ident there are no major discrepancies. Calhoun Burns has addressed some issues and deleted costs from the project. I don’t want to see you lose out on getting the federal reimbursement you are entitled to.” After discussion, the council approved releasing the retainage funds. Lorenzen discussed a recent report of Emerald Ash Borer found in Alta. He noted there are 1,250 trees on cityowned property and 31 percent of them are Ash trees. New 16-inch LED pedestrian inserts for LED crosswalk lights have been purchased for the traf ic lights for $1,505. This bill and the bill for the stop light controller will be turned over to the company that cut the line for the stop lights. Grant Patera from Hoffman Agency reviewed the city’s insurance coverage, noting the city’s mod factor went down from 1.21 to .88, saving the city nearly $14,000 in premium costs. The council approved renewing the city’s insurance at a cost of $13,513. Bob Alborn was given approval to purchase and place a four-foot concrete bench in front of city hall in memory of his wife, Diane Alborn. Diane served as the Ida Grove city clerk for 34 years. Anna Van Dusen asked and received permission to do a 4-H leadership project to paint the top of the water hydrants in town color coded, so the ire department knows which water line each hydrant is connected to. The city will supply the paint. The council discussed a request to place a memorial bench halfway between the entrance and the ields at the new ball ield complex. The council indicated it liked the idea but felt they couldn’t make it work in the spot the individual wants, due to the number buried lines in the area, and it would be tough to

maintain. Items approved •A resolution to close inactive funds •Paying $108,620 to Godbersen-Smith Construction Company for the Moorehead Avenue project. •Purchased a Farm King MDN7 disc mower from Vetter Equipment for $4,895. •A bid from West Central Construction to install 96-feet of wood fence at Badger Creek Park for $28.71 per foot. •Adjusting Katie Chisholm’s utility bill, due to damage to her front yard. •A request to move $600 from the Heritage Days account to the Heritage Days committee. •Applying for a charitable gaming license to sponsor city-related raf les. •Proceeding with an ACH payment system and receipt for utility billing. •Ida Bowl’s liquor license (class C liquor and outdoor service). Reports •Dennison is contacting downtown businesses involved in the revitalization project and getting pictures and verbage of complaints. •King Theatre—Goldsmith has gotten con licting information on the King Theatre project. The architect says the project can be split into two projects—what is done and what is to be done. The League of Cities says the city can’t split the project up in pieces. “I’m all for saving money, I just want to make it legal,” said Goldsmith. •Pleasant Valley Trail— Looking to apply for grant to repair the cracks. Other items discussed included: repairs to Sixth Street, posting crosswalk signs where the walk/bike trail crosses roads; trimming bushes on Fifth Street that obscure vision for bikers; check minutes about signage and fence to enclose trash area at Cenex; no signage yet at ball ields; giving deadlines for parking on city parking: approved additional tree removal, discussed a couple of pools up without proper fencing and the burn pile. No action taken was taken on airport lease changes, digitalization of ordinance books, the Moorehead Avenue bridge, city hall and library credit cards.

. . . BC Fourth of July and Peggy, 365-4922) 2 p.m.—Bean bag tournament at former high school parking lot, $20 per team; registration from 1-1:45 p.m. or register in advance (Scott Boettger 269-9352) 2 p.m.—Ages four to nine Little Miss/Mr. Firecracker competition at softball ield; registration starts at 1:30 p.m. (early pick up of registration and coloring page is available) 2 p.m.—Kids fun games/ water balloon toss/football throw/egg race/tug of war/ sack races/ kickball etc./ coloring contest (coloring contest and registration forms available by pick up at First State Bank/library/post of ice in Battle Creek or email bc4tho july@gmail.com/ P.M. @BattleCreek4thofJuly on Facebook or call Kari Riessen @ 365-4979 or Stacey Segebart, Tammi Tarr, Tamie Blackmore, Noelle Ballard 3:30 p.m.—Announcement

of Little Sparkler/Mr. and Miss Firecracker/Mr. or Mrs. Independence at softball ield; Little Sparkler submit three and under picture ( irst place, $50/second, $25/third, $15); Mr./Mrs. Independence (1014) submit essay topic “The American Soldier,” winner of essay contest is crowned Mr. or Miss Independence and $50 prize; submit pictures and essays to Facebook @BattleCreek4thofJuly; bc4tho july@gmail.com; Battle Creek Contest 2788 Eagle Ave. Battle Creek,; or call Kari Riessen 365-4979 for more information. 4:30-8 p.m.—St. John’s maintenance committee grilling supper (ribeyes, pork tenderloin, hot dogs) at the tennis court by the former school (Jeanne Miller) 5 p.m.—frog Jump contest at softball ield (Don Bremer/ Adam Swanger) Dusk—BC Fire Department ireworks (Deron)

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IG pool staff: Ida Grove pool staff for 2017 include, front from left: Taylor DeVine and Macy Nicholson. Middle row: Garrett Rohlk, Miles Gebel, Braden Gebel, Brittany Hamann, Sarah Cotton, Tyler Ehrig, Austin Wardrip and Taylor Oldham. Guard chair from bottom: Jordyn Fredericks, Taylor Young and Elyssa Freese. Other pool staff includes: manager Whitney Francis-Simonson, Elle McCormick, Arielle Wolterman, Olivia Devitt, Sydney Bauer, Alyssa Mason, Mandi Hare and Nick Endrulat.

Peterson joins MAP staﬀ An Illinois native with experience in Iowa newspapers has joined the staff of the Ida County Courier, Holstein Advance and Aurelia Star. Steve Peterson of Ida Grove was hired at Mid-America Publishing June 9. His duties include regional news and sports reporting and photography, including for the Aurelia Star edition. Peterson worked for eight years as a reporter in Akron previously and in suburban Chicago newspapers for two decades plus. He is a graduate of North-

ern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill., as well as high school in suburban Crystal Lake, Ill. Of course, a summertime start means coverage of baseball and softball, county fairs and town festivals. Football season isn’t far behind. Peterson’s interests include discussing Chicago Cubs’ World Championship run in 2016. This year, it’s not so great for his team, but there’s still hope for a Central Division title and playoff entry.

Steve Peterson

School board filing begins Persons interested in running for open seats on area school boards may begin iling nomination papers Monday, July 10. Battle Creek-Ida Grove has three board members with expiring terms. They are Crystal Endrulat, District 1; Jeff Rasmussen, District 2 and Danika Hinkeldey, District 3. Hinkeldey has taken out papers for District 3. Persons interested in running for the school board must reside in the director district they are seeking election, must ile an af idavit of candidacy and must complete a nomination petition with at least 28 signatures from eligible voters in the BC-IG School District. BC-IG nomination papers are available from school board secretary Kathy Leonard, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the central of ice, 900 John Montgomery Dr., Ida Grove, or by emailing Leonard at kleonard@oabcig. org. Director district maps are available on the school website at oabcig.org or at the central of ice or on the Iowa Secretary of State’s website at http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/maps/SchDist.html. Odebolt-Arthur has two directors with expiring terms. They are Joey Hoe ling and Ryan Schroeder, both at-large. O-A nomination papers are available at the Odebolt-Arthur building, 600 S. Maple St. in Odebolt, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or at the central of ice in Ida Grove at 900 John Montgomery Dr. or by emailing board secretary Kathy Leonard at kleonard@oabcig.org. Fourteen signatures are required from eli-

gible voters in the O-A School District. Petition papers and af idavits are due to the board secretaries by 5 p.m. Aug. 3. The school board election is Sept. 12. Galva-Holstein has four members with expiring terms. They are Jamie Whitmer, District 1, David Kistenmacher, District 3; Don Friedrichsen, District 4 and Kyle Bennett, District 6. Persons interested in running for the school board must reside in the director district they are seeking election, must ile an af idavit of candidacy and must complete a nomination petition with at least 19 signatures from voters in the G-H School District. G-H nomination papers are available from school board secretary Natalie Kliegl, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the central of ice in Holstein or by emailing Kliegl at nkliegl@rvraptors.org.

Schaller-Crestland has two members with expiring terms. They are Alan Movall, District 1 and Tim DeLance, District 2. S-C nomination papers are available at the central of ice in Schaller Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays, from 8 a.m. to noon. Persons interested in running for the school board must reside in the director district they are seeking election, must ile an af idavit of candidacy and must complete a nomination petition with at least 20 signatures from voters in the S-C School District. Ridge View (Galva-Holstein/ Schaller-Crestland) superintendent Jon Wiebers would like to meet any potential candidates to go over what the role is of a school board member. If possible, candidates are asked to stop by the of ice in person to get their candidacy papers.

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more about — (continued from front page) their discretion.” At the June 19 Invenergy meeting, Blazer noted, “Invenergy has developed more than 53,000 wind turbines in the United States, Guam and Puerto Rico. If what Mr. Domina says is true the Center for Disease Control would have issued a public health hazard.” Dr. Roberts also addressed wind turbine syndrome. “The doctor who started the inquiry into wind turbine syndrome did not look at those people who complained of the condition,” said Roberts. “She wrote a self-published book that was never the subject of peer review. It was highly criticized when it came out. “The point is, there is no condition known as wind turbine syndrome. It is not a recognized condition and insurance won’t pay for it. People who talked about wind turbine syndrome had other treatable conditions.” Noise levels from wind turbines have also been an item of concern for some local residents. Hankard said the noise levels registered from wind turbines are not high enough to hurt a person’s hearing. “Ida County has an ordinance limiting noise levels (from turbines) to 50 decibels and that is a level that most of the states and counties I’ve worked with have set,” said Hankard. “Typically, 120 decibels is the human threshold. These turbines are well below that. “Wind turbines have a noise level of 50 decibels or less. Most noise levels around us are in a range of 50 to 70 decibels. Noise levels in a typical of ice are 60 to 70 decibels; rural areas without turbines are usually around 60 decibels (due to equipment etc.); inside a car with loud children decibels can reach 100 and ocean side levels are at 75 decibels.” “Only when people are exposed to high levels of frequent noise, like kids listening to music on their headphones or levels from a rock concert, do they encounter problems,” noted Dr. Roberts. “Several states have looked at noise levels from wind turbines and I’m not aware of anyone coming up with a problem with wind turbines.” Dr. Roberts also addressed low frequency sounds. “I’ve been answering questions in my practice about low frequency noise from wind turbines,” said Roberts. “Low frequency noise is all around us. It is in cell phones and radios. It is not new. It has been around since the beginning of time. There is no evidence that low level noise that we can’t hear affects the brain.” Roberts said the issue people have with wind turbines might be more of an annoyance than an actual medical condition. “People can have an annoyance to a noise; that is normal,” said Roberts. “Kids in a car with the sound levels up can

. . . wind turbine concerns be an annoyance; a child crying while you’re trying to watch a football game can be an annoyance and some people have an annoyance with the sound of another person’s voice. Those are all common things, which are just an emotional response. “There are psychological responses to the things around us. Sound is all around us and people’s response to it is normal.” Dr. Roberts also touched on the issue of shadow licker from the wind turbine blades and the possible health impact. Shadow licker occurs when shadows are created by the wind turbine blades passing through sunlight and onto a person looking at those shadows. Dr. Roberts said the concern is, would shadow licker cause epilepsy. “The Epilepsy Society says it would not cause epilepsy or seizures. Shadow licker is not associated with epilepsy nor are the red lights on top of turbines.” Marow addressed concerns that wind turbines lead to a devaluation of property values. Marow noted he has conducted more than 12,000 property valuations in his career. “There are a number of factors that you have to consider when looking at property values,” said Marow. “You have to look at noise levels, traf ic, schools, job availability, roads and a variety of other factors. In recent years, almost all property values have been down due to the decline in the real estate market, but values have made a comeback. “A study of more than 50,000 sales in the areas where modern wind turbines that meet regulations have been built show no negative impact on values. In some cases there has been an increase in value of land on which wind turbines have been built due to the longterm leases. “I’ve done property valuations on seven wind turbine projects and found no negative impact on values. In one project I found an increase in values due to the economic impact the turbines had on the local economy.” Marow added he has not done any appraisals related to the Ida County project. Following Invenergy’s presentation, the panel welcomed questions from the people attending. Mason Fleenor of Ida Grove said his property, located south of Ida Grove in the area of the irst wind turbine project, has lost between 10 and 30 percent of its value. He asked who was going to pay for the loss of value. Blazer only responded that Fleenor would not see that type of devaluation to his property. Fleenor also asked if Invenergy is looking into replacing the red lights on the turbines, which are a warning for approaching aircraft, with lights

that only come on when an aircraft is in the area. “We are looking into that, but the current technology is still unproven,” said Parzyck. “In the one project that is being tested the tower lights only come on when the radar sent out by an approaching airplane is detected. Right now we want to ind out if that technology works and what the risks are. It may be several years before we know that.” Doug Barry of Holstein asked about the possible interference from the wind turbines on GPS when it comes to applying fertilizer and other ieldwork. Blazer said steps are taken to avoid such problems when the wind turbines are built, but if problems do arise MidAmerican Energy, owner of the wind farm, has a responsibility to ix the problem. Sharon Irwin of Early, who serves as the Sac County economic development director, asked about what happens to the wind turbines after they have outlived their projected 42-year life span. Blazer said, “If the wind turbine is no longer useful the owner of the wind turbine is responsible for removing it. There will be a decommissioning plan with the county and funds will be in place to decommission the turbines. “Financial assurances in the form of a bond or letter of credit or some other means will be provided so the county can collect from the entity involved. The cost will not come from property taxes or the property owner.” Kim Conover of Holstein inquired about who is responsible for making repairs to items damaged in the construction of a wind turbine and how to substantiate issues with livestock. Blazer noted, “If we break something, we ix it; no matter what. Just document where the damage is and we’ll ix it. If you discover something later, we’ll ix it. “A lot of studies have been done (on wind turbines and livestock) and all of the evidence shows there is no effect on livestock and that includes hogs, cattle and horses. “If there is an issue with livestock put together the facts and work with us to ind out what might be causing the problem. We want to be a good neighbor. We want to work with you. In our experience with more than 1,000 wind turbines there has been no impact on livestock.” When asked what an individual should do if a legal issue arises, Blazer said there is a complaint hotline people can call to get issues resolved. “If on that rare occasion that a problem arises call the number and someone will come out to investigate,” said Blazer. “If you say the noise is keeping you awake, someone will come out and measure the levels to ind out what is going on. If the noise limit is being violated we will correct it.”

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Theatre fundraiser: The King Theatre Renovation Board held a grill out June 22 to raise funds for the renovation of the theatre. Work on the theatre is ongoing. Members of the renovation board are at the theatre for work nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Volunteer help is always appreciated.

When asked about stray electrical voltage and its effect on livestock, Blazer noted that with modern wind turbines that is not an issue. He added in the past there was an issue with stray voltage from underground electrical lines, but it was discovered that only occurred when lines were buried too close to underground pipelines. Connie Ludvigson asked about who is responsible for roads that lead to the wind turbines. Blazer said MidAmerican Energy is responsible for the maintenance. He added the landowner has full access to the roads and may drive on those roads. Andrew Butcher of Holstein asked if the property owner and the developer don’t agree on the site location of a wind turbine, could the landowner back out of the agreement. In an e-mail to Blazer, the Courier asked Blazer for a clari ication to his answer given at the meeting. Blazer said in a response to the email, “Invenergy is currently working with landowners to sign up and participate in the project. As the layout of turbines is developed, we will work with landowners on turbine placement, and incorporate their wishes into our design. We will not put turbines on land against the wishes of the landowner – that is the point that was made at the meeting. Signed easement agreements, however, will not be terminated, as both parties have made commitments to honor the terms and responsibilities of these contracts.” Henry Jessen of Battle Creek asked about the cost to construct each wind turbine and why that cost is different than the assessed value of $1.7 million per turbine. Parzyck said the approximate cost to construct each turbine is between $2 and $3 million. He noted the difference has more to do with assessors than Invenergy. “In other states assessors have had trouble in determining ex-

actly how to assess the value of a wind turbine. There is a variance from state to state.” In framing his question, Cary Conover of Holstein, noted there are always two sides to every story. Conover asked Blazer if he (Conover) had enough money he could assemble a group of experts to counter what was being said at the meeting. Blazer responded that if Conover had enough money he could ind a panel that would say the “moon is made of cheese.” “You can get ive people to say whatever you want to hear, but not for all the money in the world would you be able to assemble the quality of the people we have here tonight.” Conover also inquired about the turbines and bird kill. Blazer said Invenergy and MidAmerican Energy work with wildlife agency on state and national levels and the Audubon Society to minimize the impact on birds and bats. That work includes environmental impact studies, study of species in a given area, light patterns and nesting areas. In regard to medical issues that may arise from a wind turbine, Kevin Conover of Holstein asked Blazer if he (Blazer) was so sure there are no medical problems associated with wind turbines if Invenergy would sign a legal agreement with him stating Invenergy would be liable for health issues he may develop relating to the wind turbine. “No, because you can always ind a lawyer willing to come in and ile a lawsuit,” said Blazer. “In my experience there are no medical issues related to wind turbines, but I will not sign an agreement with a lawyer saying we are liable for health issues.” Blazer noted the case of a Michigan man who made claims about wind turbine medical problems. “People who make these claims will never provide medical evidence by a doctor,” said

Blazer. “In this case (Michigan man) there was an independent medical exam and it showed other factors were the cause of his problem that were not related to the wind turbine. Anyone can ile a lawsuit, but there is no evidence to support a negative medical impact from a wind turbine.” A Cherokee County landowner said he had been in contact with an Invenergy representative in the last two weeks in regard to his interest in placing a wind turbine on his property. The landowner said the representative told him the bearings in the wind turbine being planned for the Cherokee County project would be different than the ones in Ida County and that the new bearings would be noiseless. Blazer noted the bearings used in Ida County do make noise, but not enough to impact health. Parzyck questioned the landowner about the matter, noting Invenergy has not had any representatives in Cherokee County in more than two months and there are no current plans to place turbines in Cherokee County. Tom German of Holstein asked if the second phase of the wind farm is considered a new project with new regulations or if the regulations from the irst phase would automatically apply to phase two. He also inquired about the layout density of wind turbines. Blazer said for the purpose of permitting, phase two is considered a separate project from phase one and new permits are required and new regulations can be set. In regard to the layout design, Blazer said there are no hard and set rules on layout. He said the layout is based on setback requirements and the properties that are part of the project. At the end of the meeting, Blazer said if anyone had further questions they should contact the Invenergy of ice in Ida Grove.

Ida County Sanitation’s new pick up system underway Justin Georg, owner of Ida County Sanitation, met with the Ida Grove City Council June 19. Georg reported the new garbage can system was going well, but they had run out of the smaller cans. “Most of the complaints we’ve received are that the cans are too big for smaller households. We’ve ordered more smaller cans and will swap them out when the new ones arrive,” said Georg. All Ida Grove residents should have received new garbage cans from Ida County Sanitation (ICS) during the past two weeks. The new system is designed to allow citizens to use one waste receptacle and to roll it to their curb for ICS to mechanically pick up and dump the trash into their truck. Georg reported customers who would like more than one receptacle can purchase additional cans by contacting Ida County Sanitation. The new cans should be available in two to three weeks. Recycling practices have not changed. Georg has received a few questions from customers and, in an effort to make the transition as easy as possible, offers the answers to all citizens here: Q. Do I have to fill up the can before it will be picked up? A. No. If you have any amount of trash in the can, it can be set out for collection.

Ida County Sanitation trash can Q. If I damage my can, do I have to buy a new one? A. If you are responsible for damaging your can and it cannot be used as designed for pick up, then you must buy a can that can be picked up by ICS’ trucks. The can cost is $70 at this time. Some hardware stores do sell similar cans. Cans can also be rented through ICS. If you need more than one can, you may also buy another. Q. If I have large items that need to be picked up, what do I do? A. Call ICS at 369-1677 to schedule pickup; please give a full day’s notice. For any questions about the new system, call Georg at 369-1677. Billing questions should be directed to Ida Grove City Hall at 364-2428. Yard waste Georg and the council also

discussed possibly developing a plan to pick up yard waste and small limbs in the fall. Georg said the same garbage cans could be used for leaves and compost but not for sticks. “There is an attachment that would work on our new truck with a price tag of $35,000. Cost to grind the tree limbs now is $600 per hour,” said Georg. “I think, if the city offered the service during the fall, you’d get more people involved. If Justin offered it, you might not get that much participation,” said Councilman Ryan Goodman. After continued discussion, Georg was directed to investigate costs to pick up compost and leaves and also small sticks for discussion at a future meeting.

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Out of the Past Forty years ago Work began last week on Ida Grove’s new wastewater treatment facility at the end of First Street. Despite a record amount of rainfall in March and wellspaced rain showers since then, which has helped crops along, the Maple River and Odebolt Creek are far below normal low rates. Farmers with shallow wells are running out of water and wells that ran dry last fall have not recovered. The drought is just below Ida County’s green ields, somewhere between the ive feet of subsoil moisture needed for crops and the 60-foot levels where deep wells seem to be holding their own. Thirty years ago More favorable news for Ida Grove’s business climate continued this week with the announcement of two more new businesses and the reopening of another over the next couple of months. Gary Godbersen revealed plans for a mini mall in the former JC Penny building. Plans are to open a JC Penny catalog store in the east half of the building; Jessica’s, a new ladies’ clothing store in the west half

of the building and a diet itness center. The Galva-Holstein School Board directed Superintendent Bill Kruse to submit a proposal for sharing Kruse with the Willow School District during its meeting June 22, The guideline sent to Willow included the use of Kruse in a six-tenths GalvaHolstein superintendent position with a four-tenths position at Willow. Harold Post, who is currently teaching high school math at G-H, would ill the elementary principal positions at the same rate as Kruse. During a centennial banquet last Friday, the Holstein Fire Department paid tribute to four iremen killed in the line of duty in 1930 when the department’s chemical wagon overturned. Those recognized were Paul Soseman, Thomas Lingle, Fred Raukohl and William Gebers. Twenty years ago Joe Merchant of Merchant Sandblasting and Painting discussed proposed repairs planned for the courthouse. Discussion centered on using 26-gauge steel for the steeple roof to match the trim above the windows and possible replacing

the windows in the steeple. The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the three building complex Maple River Apartments at 1108 Fifth St. in Ida Grove. At the Highway 20 West Association meeting a letter was read from Iowa Congressman Tom Latham noting he is working on setting up a meeting between the governors of Iowa and Illinois concerning the completion of Highway 20 as a four-lane highway. Ten years ago The Odebolt-Arthur Board of Education walked through a proposed whole grade sharing agreement with BC-IG. The agreement would be in effect from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012. No decisions were made. The board will continue discussions on the agreement when O-A and BC-IG conduct a joint board meeting in July. Four new Ida County sheriff deputies were introduced to the Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission. The new deputies hired this year are John Malaise, Matt Lugar, Nathan Balder and Fred Anderson.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Youth football and volleyball forms are due July 3. The rec center will be closed all day on July 4. Farmer’s market meal will be served by the rec center on July 6. Proceeds go toward the 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 itness classes are offered with a paid membership. Pilates are held on Mondays

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

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5:30 p.m. and we will start assembling meals at 6 p.m. Horn Memorial Hospital pain services program: Charlie Delaney, nurse anesthetist, will be presenting information on Horn Memorial Hospital’s pain Clinic on Thursday, July 20 at 1:30 pm at The Meeting Place in Galva. Delaney offers pain Monday through Thursday with a physician referral. Horn’s Pain Clinic is different from others in that Delaney provides a comprehensive evaluation of your pain and treatment options prior to his treatment intervention. Call 282-4426 to register for this free wellness program. Zumba: Zumba runs through July 19. These 50-minute car-

dio 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 Gebers. Call 2824426 for fee information and to sign up. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

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Letters to the Editor To the editor: I am a retired elementary principal, so when I saw the letter (below) from Superintendent William Mulvaney from Armstrong, Ill., it really opened my eyes to the effects the wind turbines are having on young children. My whole career was trying to make decisions that were best for children. The health issues he mentions such as headaches, jaw issues and lack of sleep can have a long term or even a permanent effect on the lives of students, as well as the school district. If students are unable to stay awake, to concentrate and to learn, the far reaching effects can cause a school district to be labeled a “School in Need of Assistance,” which has signi icant inancial rami ications. If the families need to move away from the turbines and the district’s enrollment drops, the district gets less funding. If the students need extra staff to help them learn, the inancial load on the district then increases because of the turbines. If student attendance drops because they “just do not feel good” the district is also reprimanded with a need for a plan of improvement. If a student drops in academic performance and loses the chance of scholarships, the turbines have changed the whole course of a life and lost a dream for one’s future. Children, of course have “younger ears” and many times hear sounds that adults do not, and they hear them with more intensity and at

louder decibels than adults. This is apparent when adults say a turbine is not that loud, but that same turbine is disrupting the sleep of children. When I called and spoke to Superintendent Mulvaney, he was pleased that another county was educating themselves and investigating the effects of the wind turbines. He gave permission to use this letter he had written to his county of icials and said all information contained in this letter was true and still is today. He was also pleased that county of icials in his area readily adjusted the setback distance for turbines after hearing how the innocent victims, the students in their school district, were affected. He asked what our ordinance allowed for a setback distance. When I told him Ida County’s language allowed a setback distance of 1,250 feet, he added that it is his personal experience that this is far too close for anyone’s health. Please read the letter he wrote. He said he has received hundreds of calls from people across the United States, Australia and as far away as Denmark asking for permission to share it and to use his experience to help make informed decisions for their communities. Deb Bagenstos Holstein Dear Chairman Weinard, My name is Bill Mulvaney and I am the superintendent of schools for Armstrong Township High School and Armstrong-Ellis CUD #61. I also served on the wind panel

that met to try and give direction to the county board on wind turbine ordinances. Our panel did not come up with any recommended changes, but I would like to share a few thoughts with you. I have noticed that we have some children in our district that appear to be having some medical issues related to the wind turbines. Headaches, lack of sleep and jaw issues seem to be the most common. The students also complain about not being able to sleep or not getting a full night’s sleep due to sound issues. We have also been advised that we will be losing a couple of families because the wind turbines were placed close to homes and the families can no longer handle the licker and noise issues. While these issues were brought up at our panel discussions, I was not fully aware of the impact that the wind turbines would have to my school districts. It is never a good thing when children have health issues or families have to leave their homes to get away from the turbines. The revenue generated by the turbines is a blessing to our schools, but the unintended consequences are real. I hope this letter sheds some light on real issues that affect districts that house wind farms. I also hope that when ordinances are discussed in the future, that these issues are considered. Sincerely, William C. Mulvaney Superintendent Armstrong Schools

To the editor: Our family was on the way home from a softball game recently when it happened. As I crested the hill, an approaching truck was already a foot into our lane. Fortunately, I had time to react and avoid a sideswipe. As the driver passed by, I could see his eyes were somewhere in his lap. I’m not sure that he ever saw us. Old habits die hard, especially when it comes to distracted driving. But, a change in Iowa’s distracted driving law set to go into effect July 1 will give law enforcement officers the ability to stop distracted drivers for just that offense. Here are the key points. Texting, web browsing, social media use and gaming are now primary enforcement offenses. The old law required officers to have another reason to conduct a

traffic stop for an observed texting violation. The updated law will improve safety on our roads by allowing enforcement officers to conduct traffic stops solely upon a distracted driving violation. (321.276) The new law expands the scope of distractions to include email, social media, gaming and web browsing. Language in the law closes gaps between texting and device use for other purposes. This now includes viewing a web page, social media app or Internet page. Existing exemptions for navigation and receiving safety information were retained in the new law. (321.276) These distractions are now considered ‘reckless’ under the motor vehicle homicide code section (707.6A). Distracted drivers who cause a crash resulting in serious injury may now be charged

with a class D felony. A crash resulting in death now meets the criteria for motor vehicle homicide, a class C felony. Our experience coming home that night led to a realization. I expected to be indignant over the distracted driver’s choice… his choice that placed a distraction over the safety of my family. Instead, I found myself more alarmed that I wasn’t surprised by his choice. In a way, I had almost expected someone to eventually cross the centerline in front of us. Isn’t it a sad realization that we are no longer surprised by distracted drivers and the habits they have formed? Old habits do die hard. We expect the new distracted driving law to help break some of those habits. Trooper Vince Kurtz #495 ISP Public Resource Unit Spencer

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Hollow tree: Lansink Tree Service of Danbury cut down this tree on Third Street in Ida Grove June 21. Quintin Samway is checking out the hollow tree before it’s hauled away. Only two to three-inches of tree remained with the center completely hollowed out all the way up the trunk.

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King board: The King Theatre Renovation Board held a grill out June 22 to raise funds for the renovation of the theatre. The board includes, from left, Kim Claussen, Beth Wolterman, Doug Clough, Becky Bruning, Cheryl Gosch, Paul Cates, Ryan Goodman, Lori Phillips, Owen Bolte and Traci VanHouten.

G-H approves central oﬀice addi on project The Galva-Holstein School Board met in special session June 20 to discuss and take action on a proposed new central of ice addition. The addition is planned for the front of the Holstein building. The main concern has been the safety of the students. Although the district has doors locked during the school day and any visitors have to be “buzzed in,” there is a security issue in that, from the time staff buzzes a visitor in and the time they make it to the of ice, something could happen. With this addition, any visitors would have to stop in the of ice irst, before they can even

get into the school building. The initial rough estimates for the project, which includes the addition, replacing existing sidewalks, ramps and railings and replacing the existing carpet in the lobby/vestibule, is $783,625. Following discussion, which included projections of revenues and expenses out of the PPEL and SAVE funds, the board approved moving head with the central of ice addition. The board also approved the architect contract for the project with ADI (Architecture by Design, Inc.) of Sioux City. To date, the board has paid

ADI $28,828 for the schematics and design development progress. The remaining estimate amount that would be due for the complete project is $87,372. This amount is only based on whether or not the bidding process is agreeable and within the range that the architect predicts and the district goes through with the project. A teaching contract was approved with Sydney Kinzer for the second grade teaching position at step 0, BA in the amount of $33,840 for the 2017-18 school year. Heather Pribble was absent.

Greetings, moviegoers. Playing at the State this weekend is: “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” (PG). Based on the worldwide sensation and bestselling book series, and boasting an A-list cast of comedy superstars headed by Kevin Hart and Ed Helms, DreamWorks Animation brings audiences the long-awaited global movie event, “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.” This raucously subversive comedy for the entire family tells the story of two overly imaginative

pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants. The theatre is closed July 4. Coming soon: “Wonder

Woman” (PG-13), “Despicable Me 3” (PG), “Snatched” (R), “Transformers: The Last Knight” (PG-13), “Dunkirk” (R). For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre. com and “Like” our Facebook Page. Call (712) 368-6226 for show times.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

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OSC float: Residents and staff from Odebolt Specialty Care nursing home enjoyed riding in the Odebolt Creek Days parade, June 17.

OSC Auxiliary to install crossword puzzles on wall Odebolt Specialty Care Auxiliary met June 15. President Junith Comstock called the meeting to order with seven members answering roll call. The secretary’s report was read by Jeanie Kelly and approved. The treasurer’s report was read by Junith Comstock and approved. Administrator Kelsey Schenk reported Daisy Thayer is the new housekeeping/ laudry supervisor. Activity director Crystal Hopkins reported the lumberyard quoted around $80 without cuts for the memory boards. Everett Scott will cut them, but his wife, Bobbie, asked that they be cut in half,

as they would be too large for her husband to handle. A motion was made and approved to purchase the boards and have them cut in half. The Kellys will deliver them to the Scotts to be cut into two-foot by two-foot pieces. Hopkins has enough fabric for the memory boards. Hopkins would like to order crossword puzzles that are two-foot by two-foot to place on the wall, so the residents can do them together. They cost $24.95 for a grid set of 30. A motion was made and approved to buy the wall puzzles. Hopkins reported OSC had

a loat in the Creek Days parade, and six residents rode on it. Cowboy Jim was sick and didn’t come on June 12. Hopkins asked for help for June 19 for Father’s Day program. Ida County Extension provided the program. Erin Schumacker came June 17, and there was one response to the National Nursing Home Week balloon liftoff. Jill Grote reported that ive assisted living apartments are occupied. The new director of nursing, Char Gardner, came from the nursing home in Manning, where she was the assistant director of nursing. She has a couple new nurses

and a couple CNAs that are about to become nurses. Comstock reported that the quilt will be on display at Creek Days, and they will be selling chances at the pancake breakfast. The drawing was on June 17 during Creek Days. Schenk says there is no new news on the ice cream machine. Comstock read a thank you from John and Laurie Currie about our bazaar. There is no meeting in July. The next meeting is Aug. 17, and Margaret Landgraf is serving. Ruth Wulf Secretary

Ida High Achievers plan fair ac vi es

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Head librarian: Emily Todd will take over as library director at Stubbs Memorial Library in Holstein July 1. Todd is a local Holstein girl with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history. She has worked as an assistant librarian at Stubbs Library since January 2014. The library is in the middle of the 2017 summer reading program, called “Build a Better World.” The Blank Park Zoo will present the program on July 13 at 1 p.m. and Special K’z Clown will perform on Aug. 3 at 2:30 p.m.

Galva blood drive nets 26 units The American Red Cross collected 26 units of blood during its June 20 drive at St. John’s Lutheran church in Galva. Milestone donor recognitions of six gallons went to George Naberhaus and one gallon recognition went to Alan Goettsch. With each unit of whole blood potentially saving

three lives, the Galva area unsel ishly helped 78 people that day. When people need blood, it can only come from donors who thought ahead and donated blood before it was needed. The Red Cross supports hospitals in Iowa, Nebraska and other Midwest areas, including organ transplant and burn centers in Omaha.

Ca lemen to sponsor golf ou ng The Ida County Cattlemen are sponsoring a golf and steak fry Monday, July 10, at the Ida Grove Country Club. Four-person best ball golf begins at 1 p.m., and steaks will be served at 7 p.m. The

event is open to the public. Tickets are available from any board member or at the Ida Grove Country Club. Cost for the golf/steak fry is $50 per person. Cost for the steak fry is $25 per person.

The Ida High Achievers met on June 11. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by all members. Roll call was: “Name one project you are bringing to fair.” The secretary’s report and treasurer’s report were given and approved. Old business included organization of the booth decorating committee. Wendy Vohs and Jill Else will lead the committee, and club members are to be at the exhibit hall by 10:30 a.m. the day of judging to help out. The club talked about 4-H camps; Evan Else made a motion for the club to fund $75 per person that is going to the livestock camp. Lance Else seconded the motion. The club also made sure that everyone has a t-shirt to wear to fair. New business included fair entries. Livestock forms and communications papers are due by 4:30 p.m. on June 30. Ak-Sar-Ben nominations were due June 15. There was a communications workshop on June

15. Pre-fair cleanup is July 8. Lance Else made a motion for the club to bring watermelon for after prefair cleanup. Abby Else seconded the motion. Clothing and communications judging is July 12, and all other exhibit hall judging is July 18. The club decided to put together a 4-H foundation basket. Evan Else made a motion for the club to fund $50 for the basket, if needed, and that the Elses and Paulsruds would put it together. Lance Else seconded the motion. The club also planned to help with the veterans’ program at Prairie Pedlar on June 24. All members were invited to help. There was then an achievement show for club members to bring in their projects and get tips on how to improve them. The next meeting is after pre-fair clean–up. All members of the club said the 4-H pledge, and the meeting was adjourned. Morgan Todd Secretary

OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity schedule for June 28 through July 5: Wednesday—10:30 a.m. Bible Chat with Kris; 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 art project. Thursday—10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Would You Rather. Friday—10 a.m. word games, 2:30 p.m. Bingo.

Saturday—3 p.m. Movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday—2:30 p.m. Odebolt United Methodist Church; 3 p.m. social; 3:30 p.m. movie. Monday—10 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. word pictures Tuesday—July 4th. Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible Chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. art project.

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The Danbury Corn Days committee announces that this year is the 50th Corn Days. To help with the festivities (Aug. 25-27), they are going to begin the fun in July. On July 2, the Corn Days committee is holding Sunday Fun in the Park, beginning at 11 a.m. with an all-American meal of hot dogs and chips. They will keep serving until they run out of food or out of fun. The committee will be holding a kickball tournament for teams of all ages, beginning at noon. Teams can play for $10 per person. Teams need

a minimum of nine players but can have as many as they want. Sign up teams by July 1 so the brackets can be set up; pay the day of the tournament. To sign up, call Dennis at 712-840-0001 or Jen at 712-880-2382 or message the committee on Facebook (www.facebook.com/danburycorndays) or send an email to corndays@danburyia.com. Proceeds will go to this year’s celebration. Bring lawn chairs (or use the bleachers or grandstand) and coolers, and join (or enjoy watching) the fun.

College News Gretchen Kistenmacher of Holstein graduated summa cum laude May 13 from Central College in Pella. ***** Abigail Leuschen of Holstein, a junior mathematics major, was named to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln spring semester dean’s list. ***** Several area students were named to the Buena Vista University dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. Named were Madison Gierstorf of Kiron, Garrett Rohlk of Ida Grove, Nicole Snyder of Holstein, Kyle Wessling of Holstein, Kyle Weiber of Holstein, Tara Redenius of Kiron and Shania Wunschel of Ar-

thur. ***** Bethany Stangl of Ida Grove was named to the Iowa Western Community College president’s honor roll for the 2017 spring semester. Students named must be carrying at least 12 academic credit hours and attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. ***** Three area students were named to the Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. Named were Claudia Coltrain of Kiron, Jena Nahnsen of Schleswig and Mckenzie Weiss of Schleswig.

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Storyteller: Children attending the Ida Grove Public Library’s summer reading program June 20 got to hear storyteller Darrin Crow tell a whopper of a tale. Crow is from Cedar Rapids and has been telling stories for many years.

Good Sam hosting style show Good Samaritan Society in Holstein is sponsoring a summer style show Friday, June 30, at 3 p.m. at Good Samaritan. Children of all ages are invited to show off their favorite summer out it at the fashion show. Friends and family of

residents, staff and fashion models are encouraged to attend. Frozen fruit cups will be served following the show. Contact Mel Schoer at 712368-4304 if you have any questions.

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Arthur program: The summer reading program is going strong at the Arthur Public Library. On June 20, storyteller Darrin Crow visited the library and entertained with tall tales and his fantastic imagination. Programs continue as the Science Center of Iowa gave a program on Tuesday, June 27, at 1 p.m. The programs are possible by a grant from Ida County Community Betterment Foundation.

Students encouraged to join scavenger hunt Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recently encouraged Iowa students who are in kindergarten through eighth grade to take part in the “Farmers’ Market Scavenger Hunt” again this year. This initiative offers students a great opportunity to meet and talk with growers, while offering them a fun challenge as they search for answers to questions, such as “ ind a fruit or vegetable that grows underground or on a vine.” Surveys of students that have participated show that that students are seeing and trying new fruits and vegetables as a result of the scavenger hunt. “Farmers’ markets are great community events, and the Farmers’ Market Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to engage students at the market and give them the opportunity to interact with farmers. I encourage students visiting a participating market to take advantage of this opportunity and participate in the scavenger hunt,” Northey said. To participate in the scavenger hunt, students should look for the bright blue “Farmers’ Market Scavenger

Hunt” banner at a participating market. As part of the hunt, students will be asked to look for 37 fruits and vegetables and identify which ones are available at the market. Students completing the scavenger hunt form will receive a free piece of fruit or vegetable from the market and be in a drawing for books, cookbooks, cooking supplies or Grow Your Own Seed Sheet garden kits. The farmers’ markets participating in the program are: Independence, Produce in the Park (Atlantic), Shelby County (Harlan), Ida Area Farmers’ Market (Ida Grove), Bloom ield Farmers’ Market, Red Oak Farmers’ Market, Urbana Farmers’ Market, Storm Lake Farmers’ Market, Lamoni Farmers’ Market, Madison County Farmers’ Market (Winterset), Montrose, Uptown Ankeny, Humboldt Market, Cherokee Farmers’ Market, Corydon Farmers’ Market and Clear Lake Farmers’ Market. The Iowa Farm to School Program is part of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Each year, the Iowa Farm to

School Program sponsors initiatives to help educate students about the bene its of developing healthy eating habits. This is done through opportunities such as “A is for Apple” and “A Garden is the Way to Grow.” These opportunities give students the chance to learn about where their food comes from and to try fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. More information about the Iowa Farm to School program and other upcoming events can be found at: http://www. iowaagriculture.gov/AgDiversi ication/farmToSchoolProgram.asp.

The May 17 Ida Grove Rec Board meeting was called to order; present were director Chelsea Gross and board members: Jean Burns, Sue Knop and Jeremy Parks by phone. Amanda Eason and Dan Dotzler were absent. A representative from MidAmerican Energy was present to go through our MidAmerican energy audit. The minutes and financial report were approved. Gross reported that memberships are at 353. She also noted that the outdoor movie will be held on July 16;

Lauri Hummelgard’s next Tastefully Simple freezer meal workshop will be held at The Meeting Place in Galva on Tuesday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m. During the two-hour class, participants will create 13 meals that can be grilled, cooked on the stove, baked in the oven or simmered in a crockpot. The menu includes: hobo hamburgers, pizza burgers, ultimate lank steak, grilled

The Ida County Fair queen and king contest is set for Wednesday, July 19, at the fairgrounds. Girls and boys ages 16-21 interested in participating can pick up applications at

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Ladies night out set for Ida County Fair Ladies Night Out is happening Thursday, July 20, from 4-9 p.m. at the Ida County Fairgrounds commercial building during the Ida County Fair. Ladies Night Out is an opportunity for women to network with other women, discover their interests, attend workshops, improve their overall quality of life and just have fun. This is a chance to grab freebies and taste test, sample and shop, get creative and so much more. Last year, there was a great turnout, and it’s hoped this

year will be even bigger. Come as a vendor or a guest. If you have something to market—a nonpro it organization, a business, product or service—Ida County Extension would love to add you to the list of vendors. There is no vendor fee; each vendor is required to donate one item (with a minimum value of $25) to give as a door prize that evening. Contact Kandice Tomlinson at the Ida County Extension Of ice at 712-364-3003 or kandicem@iastate.edu for more details and to sign-up today.

mushroom Swiss burgers, all-American burger sliders, ultimate Swiss and onion burgers, honey teriyaki chicken wings, boneless BBQ pork chops, creamy chicken stew, ultimate roast pork, ultimate cheesesteak sandwiches, slow-cooked onion bacon sloppy joes and ultimate meatballs. Meat choices can be swapped out to suit the tastes of your family and friends. Two to three weeks prior

to the class, Hummelgard sends out complete grocery and preparation lists so participants can shop ahead of time and separate meats to bring to class in a large cooler. Light snacks, coffee and water are included, or participants can bring beverages of their choice. Registrations are required by June 30. For more information and pricing, contact Anne Johnson at 712-282-4426. The public is welcome.

Ida County Fair queen, king entries due June 30

June 21, the longest day of the year, is a result of what annual astronomical phenomenon?

Some of the tasks I will be working on are interviewing local businesses, writing articles on them, obtaining history on the town and creating new ideas with the rebranding committee of Holstein, where we are currently developing new logo ideas and different ways to bring people into our friendly town.”

item on our agenda to touch on the topic every month. Gross noted she would be in contact with Sharon regarding the golf room. Gross will also be collecting solution ideas from Henningsen Construction regarding the spots that continually leak in the building. The weather closing policy and Monitor Productions, INC., were both tabled until the next meeting. The rec board also met June 21. Chelsea Gross Secretary Pro Tem

Summer grilling workshop hosted by Lauri Hummerlgard

BC na ve interning in Holstein Haley Westphal is interning with the Holstein Chamber of Commerce through the end of the year. Westphal and her boyfriend, Dustin, recently moved to Holstein with their dogs, Luna and Oaklee, and cat, Dexter. “Growing up in Battle Creek and graduating from O-A/BC-IG, I am very familiar with the area. I attended Western Iowa Tech Community College and earned my associate’s degree in December 2015. I currently commute to the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, where I’m majoring in media and journalism and minoring in sports marketing and media. I’m on track to graduate this December. “I have been given the wonderful opportunity to work with the Holstein Chamber of Commerce to fulfill my graduation requirements.

there was a painting party on June 8 and youth golf and art week registrations are still being taken. The grill dates for the Farmers’ Market will be July 6 and Aug. 10. Gross and Burns also shared information about BaZing, which is a new app that UBI offers its customers.The current BaZing offer is 5 percent off of a full-year membership. The youth sports fundraiser was reviewed. Ideas were shared for future events. We will keep this

the ISU Extension Of ice in Ida Grove. Applications are due by June 30. For additional information, contact Karla Meier at 3645100 or Grace German at 369-

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SPORTS Falcons play in two more one run games

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Rundown: Ridge View’s Austin Degen, third from left, gets caught in a rundown between second and third base by three West Monona defenders June 13. Degen did manage to elude all three players and reach third base safely. Ridge View won the game 8-7.

Raptors post 3-3 record in six game stretch Ridge View’s baseball team won three games and lost three games in a run of six games prior to June 23. Going into last Friday’s game the Raptors were 11-7 overall and 10-4 in the WVC. River Valley 6, Ridge View 1 River Valley held Ridge View to one hit in a ive-run conference victory in Correctionville June 16. River Valley’s pitcher, Tucker Zahnley, extended his streak of games with double-digit strikeouts to four games with 12 strikeouts against the Raptors. Ridge View’s only hit was a single by Karlo Weldon. “Tucker was tough to hit. When we did hit him hard, it was right at someone. Their hard hit balls found some green. That’s just the way baseball is sometimes. We tip our caps to them and move on to the next game,” said coach Shannon Tesch. Logan Gross started on the mound for Ridge View and took the loss. Over four innings, he threw 70 pitches, which resulted in four hits, two walks and three strikeouts. River Valley scored four runs off Gross; three were earned. Ridge View tournament The Raptors went 1-1 in their own tournament June 17. AltaAurelia was 2-0 and Sioux City West was 0-2. Ridge View 5, West 4 Both teams did all of their scoring early on, with no scoring by either team after the third inning. West had a 1-0 lead after the irst inning. Ridge View tied the game at 3-3 after two full innings. In the third, Ridge View outscored the Wolverines two to one for the inal margin of victory. “After the third inning the game became a good pitching and defensive battle,” noted coach Tesch. “This was a fun baseball game. We had fun and played hard. We had some big hits and good defensive plays behind some quality pitching.” Colin Cuthrell earned the pitching victory for the Raptors. Jaxon Franken earned the save. Cuthrell worked the irst six innings. He gave up four runs (one earned) on six hits, two walks and two strikeouts. Franken worked the seventh inning. He allowed one hit, walked no one and struck out one batter. Ridge View’s offense consisted of nine singles. Austin Degen and Karlo Weldon both had two hits. Jake Mitchell, Tyler Wingert, Cole Degen, Jake Tokheim

and Logan Cuthrell each had one hit. Recording RBI were Jaxon Franken, Mitchell, Weldon and Degen. A-A 19 RV 3, (four innings) Alta-Aurelia scored nine runs in both the third and fourth innings en route to a 19-3 win over the Raptors. “Alta-Aurelia hit the ball very well. All nine batters are tough outs,” noted coach Tesch. The Warriors picked up 11 hits and eight walks off of three Ridge View pitchers. Seventeen of their 19 runs were earned. Two of Ridge View’s three hits went for extra bases. Jaxon Franken and Cole Degen both hit one double. Dylan Wood had one single. Franken, Jake Mitchell and Karlo Weldon each had one RBI. RV 5, O-A/BC-IG 4 (eight innings) The Raptors scored a single run in the top of the eighth inning to secure a conference win over O-A/BC-IG in Ida Grove June 19. Ridge View had a 4-2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning. The Falcons scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to tie it up. Ridge View came back with one run in the top of the eighth and held off O-A/BC-IG in the bottom of the eighth to win the game. “I’m proud of our team for battling all game long. We showed a lot of grit to overcome adversity and come out on top,” noted coach Tesch. Jake Mitchell started on the mound for Ridge View. Over the course of six innings he allowed three earned runs on ive hits, two walks and seven strikeouts. Cole Degen worked the inal two frames and was credited with the win. He gave up one earned run on two hits, one walk and two strikeouts. At the plate, Ridge View collected six singles. Jake Tokheim went three for four. Jaxon Franken was two for three. Austin Degen had one hit. Franken and Tokheim each had one RBI. The Raptors drew seven base-onballs. RV 8, WM 7 Ridge View nipped WVC foe West Monona with some bottom of the seventh inning heroics by Jake Mitchell June 20 in Holstein. The Raptors took a 6-3 lead into the seventh inning, only to see the lead evaporate after West Monona plated four runs to take a 7-6 lead. Ridge View scored two runs in the bottom

of the seventh to win in walk off fashion. The winning run was scored by Jake Mitchell, who singled, went to second on a ielder’s choice, stole third base and scored on an overthrow of third base when he was stealing third. “Both teams played well. Our team battled through adversity and responded well. I’m happy for our team,” noted coach Tesch. Mitchell had three of Ridge View’s nine hits. One of the hits was a double. Jake Tokheim doubled and drove in three runs. Austin Degen doubled and had one RBI. Dylan Wood and Logan Cuthrell both singled and had one RBI. Cole Degen and Jaxon Franken both hit one single. Logan Gross drew the opening pitching assignment. In six and one third innings he allowed seven runs ( ive earned) on seven hits, three walks and three strikeouts. Franken got the inal two outs and was credited with the win. He did not allow any hits or walks. MV-A-O 7, RV 5 MV-A-O used a four-run ifth inning to set the stage for its conference win over the Raptors in Mapleton Thursday. The game was tied 3-3 through the top of the ifth inning. MVAO scored four runs in the bottom of the ifth inning to take a commanding 7-3 lead. Ridge View scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning and had the tying run on second base before MV-A-O ended the threat and the game. “We played well, except for one bad inning that cost us dearly,” noted coach Tesch. “We had a couple physical and mental mistakes in the ifth inning. I was happy with our ability to battle back and put the tying run on second base in the seventh inning.” Starting pitcher Colin Cuthrell worked the irst four and one third innings and took the loss. He was charged with seven runs ( ive earned) on eight huts, two walks and ive strikeouts. Jaxon Franken inished the game. He did not allow any runs, hits or walks while striking out one batter. On offense, Ridge View picked up a pair of singles from Tyler Wingert and one hit each from Franken, Jake Tokheim, Karlo Weldon and Austin Degen. Franken, Tokheim and Logan Cuthrell each had one RBI.

O-A/BC-IG’s baseball team lost a pair of one run games last week before picking up a win in league play Thursday, June 22. The Falcons were 6-8 in conference play and 7-13 overall entering last Friday’s game. WC 10, O-A/BC-IG 9 O-A/BC-IG dropped a home conference game to Woodbury Central by a score of 10-9 June 16. The Falcons had a 9-6 lead entering the top of the seventh. “We gave them a few base runners in that last inning and those ended up hurting us in the end,” noted coach Dan Dotzler “WC is a top team in our league; our boys played hard, we just had a couple of innings that some misplays and extra base runners for them lead to some runs.” The coach added his club controlled the game and lead for a good part of it. Ethan Mortensen pitched the irst six innings allowing nine runs ( ive earned) on six hits, with ive strikeouts and four walks. Tyler Anderson pitched two thirds of an inning and Landon Ray inished the game by getting the inal out. “Mortensen sure battled hard and kept us in the game,” said Dotzler. Dotzler noted offensively this was a pretty evenly matched game. The Falcons inished with 10 hits and the Wildcats had eight. O-A/BCIG drew two walks while the Wildcats walked six times. Ray had three hits for the Falcons and Rhett Ketelsen had two hits. Adam Grote, Will Grote, Brandon Schwade, Tyler Anderson and Gabe Malcom each added hits for the Falcons. “Overall, this was simply a good competitive game against a very good team,” said Dotzler. RV 5, O-A/BC-IG 4

The Falcons dropped an eight-inning conference game to Ridge View June 17. The Falcons fought back to tie the game at 4-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning, courtesy of a Rhett Ketelsen bloop double down the line that plated Phillip Brooks. “We continued to ight and compete the whole game, stated coach Dotzler. “We committed four errors that lead to three unearned runs for the Raptors. In close games against decent teams, those plays end up a contributing factor in the difference, but by no means are they the reason for coming up short.” Offensively, the Falcons outhit the Raptors seven to six. Kaden Ladwig and Adam Grote each had two hits for the Falcons, with one of Grote’s hits being an off-thewall double. Rhett Ketelsen, Landon Ray and Ryder Meek added hits for the Falcons. Senior Adam Grote pitched six innings for the Falcons, allowed four runs (one earned) on four hits, striking out 11 and walking ive. Tyler Anderson inished up on the mound and allowed one run, two hits, striking out ive and walking two. Our pitchers did a good job,” said Dotzler. “Grote and Anderson combined to strike out 16 total Ridge View hitters, and only allowed six hits. “The boys are competing and playing hard, while we have had our share of one run and extra inning setbacks, it will make us better down the road. “Our conference record is now 5-8 (as of June 19), and six of those losses were by one run with three of them going extra innings. The boys feel a little snake bit, but they do understand we are competing tooth and nail against good teams. I don’t think anyone really looks at us and says

we want to play them. They know we are going to compete and give it our best.” O-A/BC-IG 9, L-B 5 The Falcons bounced back from their loss to Ridge View with a 9-5 conference road win at Lawton-Bronson Thursday, June 22. Trailing by one entering the sixth inning, the Falcons would tally four runs to take an 8-5 lead after ive and onehalf innings. An additional run came in the seventh. Pitcher Ethan Mortensen shut down the Eagles after the Falcons took the lead to preserve the win. Landon Ray started on the mound and pitched one and one third innings, allowing one hit and no walks. “We had a few miscues in that second inning that lead to three unearned runs for them,” noted Dotzler. Ray’s job was to shorten the game up and he did just that.” Mortensen was called on and he pitched the inal ive and two third innings, striking out nine and walking one, while allowing three hits and no earned runs. Mortensen ran his mound record to 4-0 on the season. While Mortensen was taking care of the Eagle hitters, the Falcon offense pounded out 13 hits in the win. “Their pitchers threw strikes, and we did a good job of hitting the ball in the zone,” said Dotzler. Mortensen had three hits to help his own cause. Adam Grote, Ryder Meek and Rhett Ketelsen each added two hits. Ketelsen scored three times. Ray, William Grote, Gabe Malcom and Jacob Cowlham each added hits for the Falcons. “Offensively, we have had some good output in the last week and we are playing as competitively as we have all year. The boys are continuing to progress in the right the direction,” said Dotzler.

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In check: O-A/BC-IG first baseman Tyler Anderson keeps an opposing base runner in check during a game earlier this season.

Regional softball assignments Regional high school softball tournament play is slated to begin next week. O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View are playing in class 2A region number two. O-A/BC-IG O-A/BC-IG will host South Central Calhoun County in a first round game Monday,

July 3 at 7 p.m. The winner advances to play Alta-Aurelia in Alta Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. The regional semifinal is slated for Friday, July 7 at 7 p.m. in Alta. The regional final is set for Monday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the highest remaining seeded team.

Ridge View Ridge View will travel to Hinton to play Hinton Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. The winner advances to the regional semi inal slated for Alta, Friday, July 7 at 7 p.m. The regional inal is set for Monday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the highest remaining seeded team.

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Errors continue to haunt Falcon girls O-A/BC-IG softball coach Cindy Wilcke pointed to errors as her clubs downfall in recent games. The mistakes kept the Falcons out of the win column last week (prior to Friday). The setbacks left O-A/BC-IG with an 8-17 record overall and 5-9 in the conference. WC 7, O-A/BC-IG 4 A lack of timely hits and errors made the difference in O-A/BC-IG’s loss to Woodbury Central June 16. The game was called due to lightning in the sixth inning Coach Cindy Wilcke said she would like to have played the game to completion. “Our girls need to realize that every at bat is important and that it is not okay to swing at bad pitches,” said Wilcke. “They need to learn to be uncomfortable and by that I mean doing things they are not used to doing. We have bases loaded time after time and cannot get runners in because we have players taking swings at bad pitches. We simply have to transfer what is being taught in batting practice to game situations. “Errors also plagued us once again as did lead off walks. We simply have to get control of both of these issues if we want to remain competitive.” The Falcons tallied nine hits. Jordyn Hedberg went three for four and scored two runs. Summit Nielsen doubled and singled and had one RBI. Baylee Knop and Ellie Dotzler both slapped a pair of singles and had one RBI. Halle Hemer gave up just four hits in six innings on the mound. Only one of Woodbury’s runs was earned. Dotzler issued four walks and struck out three batters. RV 9, O-A/BC-IG 1 Ridge View rode an early 6-0 lead on O-A/BC-IG to an eight-run conference victory in Battle Creek June 19. The Raptors had a 6-0 lead going into the bottom of the second inning where the Falcons scored their loan run of the

game. “I was unbelievably disappointed in my team,” noted coach Wilcke. “I have no clue where their minds were, but it de initely was not on softball. There is no possible way a team can commit seven errors and expect to compete. I hope this loss hurts and they learn that they need to buckle down and focus. “It just baf les me how we can play error free ball against one of the top ranked teams (Boyden-Hull-Rock Valley) the Saturday before this game and then turn around and play so poorly against a conference team. “Hats off to Ridge View— they came to play.” O-A/BC-IG picked up two singles from Ryder Cranston and one hit each from Baylee Knop, Summit Nielsen and Jordyn Hedberg. Nielsen had a RBI. Ellie Dotzler was the losing pitcher. She gave up six runs (none were earned) on ive hits, no walks and two strikeouts. Halle Hemer pitched the inal ive and two third innings. She was charged with three runs (one earned) on three hits, two walks and seven strikeouts. East Sac 6, O-A/BC-IG 5 East Sac County scored twice in the bottom of the seventh inning to pullout a one-run decision over O-A/ BC-IG June 21. The Falcons had scored once in the top of the seventh to go up 5-4. “Once again we shot ourselves in the foot,” noted coach Wilcke. “Errors cost us the game. We cannot commit seven errors and expect to win a game. We simply have to take care of the ball. “We did have some really good base running though, and I am proud of the girls for that. I still say that this team can be anyone’s upset and it has a very bright future—we just have to try to remain positive and believe in ourselves.” The Falcon offense con-

sisted of ive singles. Summit Nielsen had two hits and one RBI. Kirsten Dausel had a hit and one RBI. Jordyn Hedberg and Baylee Knop both hit one single. Halle Hemer and Bree Henningsen were credited with one RBI each. Ellie Dotzler pitched the full game. She allowed six runs (three earned) on ive hits, a walk and one strikeout. L-B 12, O-A/BC-IG 2 Errors hurt the Falcons in their 10-run, six-inning conference setback to LawtonBronson in Lawton Thursday. “It’s time to make some changes,” noted coach Cindy Wilcke. “Six errors again in this game and that does not count the mental errors. The defensive line up will be different from now on. “On the bright side though, I was very impressed with Ryder Cranston and Halle Hemer for going two for three at the plate. Abby Bender went one for two. It’s a great thing when our freshmen are stepping up.” Baylee Knop and Summit Nielsen both hit one single. Hemer drove in two runs. Hemer pitched the irst ive innings. She was charged with 11 runs ( ive earned) on six hits, four walks and two strikeouts. Ellie Dotzler came into the game in the sixth and gave up one earned run on one hit, which brought the game to an end on the 10-run rule.

WVC so ball, baseball tournaments The Western Valley Conference softball tournament is slated for June 28-29. The baseball tournament will be played July 3 and 5. Brackets and game sites will be determined following the conclusion of the regular conference season June 26.

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In the glove: O-A/BC-IG second baseman Jordyn Hedberg lines her glove up to make a play on a ground ball.

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as lightning or power surges, which could possibly ignite the ireworks. Fireworks should not be put in the garbage without taking appropriate precautions, as they pose a ire and explosion hazard. To dispose unused, mis ired or “dud” ireworks: Completely submerge ireworks in a large bucket of water and soak overnight. Double wrap the completely soaked ireworks in plastic wrap or two plastic bags so

they do not dry out. Place the double-bagged ireworks in the household trash or take them to your local land ill. Residents can also contact their local ire department or land ill as other disposal options for ireworks may be available. Additional information is available at http://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Land-Quality/WastePlanning-Recycling/Recycling/ Solid-Waste-Fact-Sheets.

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Run scored: Ridge View’s Gracie Chance scores easily from third base during the Raptors’ 4-2 victory in Galva June 13.

Ridge View girls extend winning streak to six games Ridge View won another four games last week (prior to Friday) to extend its winning streak to six games. The Raptors improved to 9-10 overall and to 8-6 in the conference. Ridge View 3, River Valley 2 Ridge View coach Scott Phelps pointed to defense as the difference in his team’s league victory over River Valley in Correctionville June 16. “The coaches were very happy with the effort, especially on the defensive side as we played lawless defense with no errors. It was a quality game with two good pitchers and the defense playing well. The coaches are extremely happy with the progress this team is making as the season progresses,” noted Phelps. Emerson Else threw all seven innings for Ridge View, giving up two earned runs while allowing eight hits, walking three and striking out two. At the plate, Beth Meyer went two for three with a double and two RBI; Katlyn Wiese added a triple; Emerson Else went two for three and Kinzey Dutler and Kara Richard both hit one single. RV 9, O-A/BC-IG 1 Ridge View jumped out to a 6-1 lead after two innings and coasted to a 9-1 WVC decision over O-A/BC-IG in Battle Creek June 19. The Raptors had a 6-0 lead going into the bottom of the second inning where the Falcons scored their lone run of the game. Coach Phelps noted his club continues to show daily improvement. “The coaches are extremely happy with the kids and all the little things they continue to do on a regular basis,” said Phelps. “The kids are working hard to improve everyday and we are starting to see good results. Our defense has really improved and we are being so

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much more consistent and it is starting to pay off.” Phelps noted Emerson Else threw a “strong, solid game.” Else threw all seven innings, giving up ive hits, no earned runs, while walking three and striking out three. Beth Pickhinke went two for four including a home run and three RBI. Kennedy Mason went two for three with a double and one RBI. Kara Richard went two for four with a double and two stolen bases. Madeline Else went two for three with two runs scored. Emerson Else had a single and one RBI. RV 4, WM 2 With two runs in the third and two runs in the sixth, the Raptors shot down the West Monona Spartans in conference action in Galva June 20. The big blow came from Kara Richard who powered up a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth to break a 2-2 score. The game marked Ridge View’s ifth consecutive win. “The coaches were happy with the effort and the great attitude our kids have been giving the past six games,” noted Phelps. “We are playing good defense, getting good pitching and putting the ball into play and when you do that you always have a chance to win.” Emerson Else threw seven innings giving up six hits and two runs (one earned). She walked two and struck out six. “Else did a very good job of keeping the hitters off balance,” said Phelps. In addition to Richard’s hom-

er, Ridge View got a single and one RBI each from Beth Pickhinke and Kinzey Dutler. Adding single hits were Else, Beth Meyer and Rachel Kenny. RV 7, MV-A-O 3 Ridge View came from behind to defeat MV-A-O by the score of 7-3 in Western Valley Conference action in Mapleton Thursday. Ridge View was down 3-2 going into the top of the seventh. The Raptors put ive runs on the board in their half of the seventh with the help of some big hits from Kara Richard, Emerson Else and Rachel Kenny to take the lead. Else then shut down the Rams in the bottom of the seventh. “The coaches are very happy with our kids and how they continue to play good ball,” said coach Phelps. “We continue to be amazed at how our kids continue to step up and get the job done. We are very proud of how are kids are learning and competing everyday and every game.” Else threw all seven innings, giving up ive hits and three runs (one earned). She also walked two and struck out three. “She pitched another quality game for us,” noted Phelps. Ridge View had six total hits. Kennedy Mason went two for three including a triple and scored two runs. Richard slapped a triple and drove in two runs. Else singled twice and had one RBI. Rachel Kenny went one for one with an RBI. Beth Pickhinke had two RBI.

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New library books: The Battle Creek Library purchased several new books for the summer reading programs that will be held in July. The money to purchase the books was donated anonymously. The theme for the programs is “Build a Better World.” From left: library assistant Corlie Kohnekamp, librarian Sheila Petersen and library assistant Corliss Hansen Wheeler. For more information, call the library at 365-4912.

Your Social Security tax supports millions. by Brian DeMoss Social Security District manager Spencer/Storm Lake You are making America stronger through Social Security. Chances are, people you know and love benefit in some way from this social safety net. Retirees, Wounded Warriors, the disabled and people who are chronically ill rely on Social Security for monthly benefits. The Social Security taxes you pay are helping millions of Americans — and financially securing your today and tomorrow. By law, employers must withhold Social Security taxes from workers’ paychecks. While usually referred to as “Social Security taxes” on an employee’s pay statement, sometimes the deduction is labeled as “FICA.” This stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act, a reference to

the original Social Security Act. In some cases, you will see “OASDI,” which stands for Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance, the official name for the Social Security Insurance program. The taxes you pay now mean a lifetime of protection—for a comfortable retirement in your senior years or in the event of disability. And when you die, your family (or future family) may be able to receive survivors benefits based on your work as well. Social Security is fully funded through 2033. At that point, we’ll be able to fund retirement benefits at 79 percent unless changes are made to the law. Social Security has evolved to meet the needs of a changing population—and you can count on Social security in the future. If you’re a long way from retirement, you may have a tough time seeing the value of benefit payments that

could be many decades in the future. But keep in mind that the Social Security taxes you’re paying can provide valuable disability or survivor’s benefits in the event the unexpected happens. Studies show that of today’s 20-yearolds, about one in four will become disabled, and about one in eight will die, before reaching retirement. Check out our webinar, “Social Security 101: What’s in it for me?” The webinar explains what you need to know about Social Security. You can find it at www.socialsecurity. gov/multimedia/webinars/ social_security_101.html. If you’d like to learn a little more about Social Security and exactly what you’re earning for yourself by paying Social Security taxes, take a look at our online booklet, How You Earn Credits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/10072.html. You can also learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov.

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Scholarships: Flint Hills Resources Discovery Scholarship winners are pictured at the Flint Hills Resources Arthur ethanol plant. Students and their families were treated to dinner and a facility tour in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements.

Five local graduating seniors received $1,500 scholarships to the university or trade school of their choice through the Discovery Scholarship program sponsored by the Flint Hills Resources Arthur ethanol plant. The Discovery Scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement both inside and outside the classroom. Scholarship winners are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurial skills and their intent to pursue careers in STEM – science, tech-

nology, engineering and math – or agriculture. “We are proud of the hard work and commitment to learning these ive graduating seniors have shown,” said Randy Carpenter, interim plant manager at Flint Hills Resources Arthur. “We are pleased to support these students as they take the next step toward achieving their career goals.” The one-time scholarship of $1,500 can be used at the college, university or trade school of the recipient’s choice. Flint Hills Resources Arthur con-

gratulates this year’s scholarship winners: Elle McCormick, O-A/BC-IG; Trevor Aschinger, East Sac; Jonathan Pickhinke, Ridge View; Talon Brown, MVA-O, and Madilyn Kessel, Charter Oak-Ute. Since 2012, the Flint Hills Resources Biofuels and Ingredients business has awarded more than 120 students in Iowa with more than $190,000 in scholarships. This year, 26 Iowa seniors received nearly $40,000 in scholarships, which are intended to help defray some of the cost of tuition.

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TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Bert F. Eason Revocable Trust To all persons regarding Bert F. Eason, deceased, who died on or about October 20, 2016. You are hereby notified that Terry E. Eason, Brian D. Eason, Rosemary C. Eason, Frank Eason and Kay Ellen Eason are the trustees of the Bert F. Eason Revocable Trust dated on October 13, 1988. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Ida County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred. Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied. Dated on June 23, 2017. Bert F. Eason Revocable Trust Terry E. Eason, 2608 Dove Ave, Battle Creek, IA 51006 Brian Eason, Box 127, Battle Creek, IA 51006 Rosemary C. Eason, 118 N. Ida, Battle Creek, IA 51006 Frank Eason, 125 S. Kansas Ave., Morton, IL 61550 Kay Ellen Eason, 1622 Scott St., Winnemucca, NV 89445 Laurel L. Boerner, #AT0001050, Attorney for Trustee Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication: 5th day of July, 2017

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.

MODIFIEDS: 1. Jeff Stephens 2. Ricky Stephan 3. Nick Deal Walnut 4. Ryan Topf 5. Brandon Monson 6. Trey Kline 7. Jim Thies Mapleton 8. Justin Sackett 9. Ryan Webb 10. Alex Reetz 11. Craig Reetz 12. Dale Ransom 13. Joe Mefferd

STOCK CARS: 1. Mike Nichols 2. Brian Blessington 3. Chris Ullrich 4. Adam Klocke 5. Corey Stapleton 6. Sterling Sorensen 7. Greg Taylor 8. Kevin Keim 9. Alec Stapleton 10. Jay Brannan 11. Marcus Hansen 12. Justin Bromert 13. Joel Tigges

SPORT MODS: 1. Cody Olsen 2. Keagan Scott 3. Tim Judd 4. Thomas Van Dyke 5. Dave Riley 6. Josh Thompsen 7. Bryon Wunschel 8. Jared Bruck 9. Sean Kuehl 10. Brandon Wulf 11. Dave Ertz 12. Kevin Braasch 13. Jake Sachau

HOBBY STOCKS: 1. Corey Madden 2. Jason Fusselman 3. Jeff Fink 4. Chuck Madden 5. Brett Knight 6. Justin Frederick 7. Alex Davis 8. Zach Hemmingsen

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Obituary 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. Faye Wellendorf Feb. 23, 1938 – June 21, 2017 IDA GROVE – Services for Faye Wellendorf, her delectable, chocolate angel food cake. Faye 79, of Ida Grove were June 30, 2017, at First was a faithful member of First United Methodist United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Church in Ida Grove. Rev. Chad Lierman of iciated. Christensen-Van She was delighted in her grandchildren, Houten Funeral Home in Landon started attending college at the Ida Grove was in charge of University of North Dakota the home of “The arrangements. Fighting Sioux” in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She died June 21, 2017, Her great-granddaughter Memphis Faye Schade at Mercy Medical Center in who was thoughtfully named after her. Lindsey Sioux City. is following in her grandma’s footsteps with a Faye Wellendorf, passion for marching band and cooking. Jaxen is daughter of Leonard and the very irst great grandson, and Grandma Faye Lillian (Schlecta) Hansen, cherished Amber’s many hours of companionship was born Feb. 23, 1938. with Amber’s weekly visits. Left to cherish her memory are her children: She graduated from Ida Grove High School and married James R. Wellendorf Sept. 27, 1957. Sheri (Jeff) Chandler of Ida Grove and Brad They wed in the First United Methodist Church (Kristi) Wellendorf of Rapid City, S.D. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Amber at Ida Grove. The couple was blessed with two (Bobby) Schade of Battle Creek, Landon children, Sheri and Brad. Faye was a proud wife, mother, grandmother, Wellendorf of Grand Forks, N.D., and Lindsey great-grandmother and loyal friend. She enjoyed Wellendorf of Rapid City, S.D.; her greatTuesday coffee club and taking yearly family grandchildren: Jaxen and Memphis Schade; an camping trips to Rapid City, S.D., to visit her son. aunt, Lucy Curnyn of Denison; extended family In her younger years and early married days, and friends. Faye worked at a creamery in Ida Grove. She Faye was preceded in death by her parents, enjoyed cooking and baking, which led her into Leonard and Lillian Hansen; her husband, James a career as a cook for many years at Ida Grove Wellendorf, and her sister, Bev Palm. Elementary School. Condolences may be sent online at www. Her talent in baking will be missed, along with christensenvanhouten.com.

Tractor ride planned for July 22 Plans are underway for the 13th annual tractor ride coordinated by Buena Vista County Farm Bureau on Saturday, July 22, in conjunction with the Buena Vista County Fair. There is a registration fee that includes the noon meal. All proceeds from the ride will be donated to the fair board to help defray expenses for the 131th Buena

Vista County Fair. Interested persons can register for the ride by stopping by the Farm Bureau of ice at 1707 Lake Ave. in Storm Lake or mailing a check to Farm Bureau, 1707 Lake Ave., Storm Lake, Iowa 50588. For information on the registration fee call 712-732-4004. Sign-in on the day of the ride will begin at 8 a.m. near

the county fairgrounds located on the east edge of Alta. Farm Bureau anticipates riders will depart at approximately 9 a.m. and return late in the afternoon. The route and noon lunch location are still in the planning stages. Make reservations now for a day of fun, good food and fellowship with your fellow tractor enthusiasts.

Small grains produc on focus of conference Due to low commodity prices, farmers are seeking alternative crops that are cheaper to grow. Small grains crops like barley, oats, rye, triticale and wheat are very low-input crops that can it this need in farmers’ operations – but many farmers need help getting started. Practical Farmers of Iowa is answering the call for more resources and education on small grains production with a conference and ive ield days devoted to the topic in 2017. Attendees at these events will learn about a range of issues related to growing small grains and will also bene it from meeting other farmers who are curious about or experimenting with these crops.

New this year, Practical Farmers is putting on its irst conference focused exclusively on small grains. The conference – “Rotationally Raised – Making Small Grains Work” – will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Quality Inn and Suites in Ames. Practical Farmers has also organized several small grainsfocused ield days as part of its 2017 ield day series where farmers can learn more about the bene its of small grains directly from their farming peers: June 29 – Two New Grains and Their Uses: Hybrid Rye and Kernza – New Hampton – 2 to 5 p.m.; hosted by Tom and Irene Frantzen and family. July 11 – Transitioning to

Organic Crop Farming: Tips to Help You Succeed – Ida Grove – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; hosted by Jack, Linda and Scott Ausborn. Sept. 7 – Oat, Hay and Feed Production and Direct-Marketing – Dunkerton - 3 to 6 p.m.; hosted by Can ield family. Sept. 9 – Organic Crop and Hog Production plus Water Quality Practices – Harlan – 1 to 4:30 p.m.; hosted by Rosmann family. A lyer summarizing all the Practical Farmers small grains events taking place this summer is available at http://www. practicalfarmers.org/app/ uploads/2017/05/2017-SGEvents-Flyer.pdf. For questions about these events, contact Alisha Bower at (515) 232-5661 or alisha@practicalfarmers.org.

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Lego fun: Stubbs Library in Holstein hosted a Lego Afternoon June 14 to celebrate retiring director Bonnie Barkema’s birthday. Here, Stacey Todd and her son, Oliver, start a Lego project. (June 15).

Highway 20 annual mee ng The U.S. 20 Corridor Association will hold its annual meeting on Friday, July 14 at the Sioux City Public Museum, 607 4th St, at 10 a.m. Topics on the agenda include a construction update, Iowa DOT Commission news, election of board members and of icers as well as an amendment to the organization’s bylaws. All are welcome to attend the meeting. For more information on the Association and their advocacy for statewide four-lane U.S. 20, visit www.4lane20.com.

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IDA GROVE HERITAGE DAYS

Heritage Days: Ida Grove’s annual Heritage Days were held Friday and Saturday. In photos above, the carnival in the park included a variety of rides and games; the Sioux City Shriner’s Rat Patrol perform during the parade; the parade grand marshals were the children of Earl and Mona Muckey, founders of Heritage Days, and Mary Clough, right, and teammate Lori Phillips participate in the horseshow pitching tournament. (Photos by Mike Thornhill)

Fun and games: Heritage Days supplied ample fun for kids of all ages. At top right and going down the page, the Ida Grove American Legion’s Iwo Jima float; the parade drew a good crowd to downtown Ida Grove Saturday; Landon Dimig, on his small motorized tractor, leads the full scale tractors in the parade; The Ida Grove McNamara Moore Post 361 of the American Legion held a fishing contest for area youngsters Friday evening, here, Peyton, Nicole, Kylee (partially hidden) and Justin Collins test their luck; a pair of youngsters enjoy a carnival ride; Leyton Rohlk, left, and a friend ride the Ferris wheel and below right, Jaxon Weiling visits with the judges during the cutie contest Saturday.

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Contests: Heritage Days included a couple of contests for children, in top photo, 10 youngsters participated in Lil Miss and Mr. Heritage Days competition Friday evening— contestants were, front from left to right, Miles Iversen, Mr. Heritage Days Owen Forbes, Lil Mr. Heritage Days Raymond Salcido and back from left, Briaunna Ackerman, Lil Miss Heritage Days Tinley Redenius, Courtney Ackerman, Journey Iversen, Miss Heritage Days Allison Moore, Kasey Devine and Halle Montgomery and in photo above, Saturday’s Cutie Contest winners were, front from left, Keeton Forbes (two-year old), Makenna Garlow (fouryear old) and Atlee Forbes (three-year old and overall) and back from left, Alana Reitz (oneyear old), Clara Fleenor (nine to 12 months), Ryker Ullrich (four to six months) and Travis DeMoss (zero to three months). (Courier photos by Amy Forbes and Mike Thornhill)

Heritage Day activity: A variety of events were part of Ida Grove’s annual Heritage Days. Starting at top right and going down the page, a beanbag tournament was held in the park; the Ida Grove Fire Department sprays water on participants in the Girl Scouts’color run;the Ida Grove High School Class of 1967; the Ida Grove High School Class of 1977 and the Ida Grove High School Class of 1991. In photos at left, the Ida Grove Fire Department was part of the parade; the car show in the park drew a large crowd and there were carnival style games in the park.

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Thank you to the Ida Grove American Legion, Lawrence Lansink & Patera Family Dentistry for their contributions to the soldier care packages. Also, thank you to the administrations, teachers & students of O-A/BCIG, Galva-Holstein, SchallerCrestland, Schleswig & St. Rose of Lima schools for all the encouraging letters. With your help, Region 254 of Edward Jones was able to provide care packages to even more soldiers this year. Thanks again to everyone. Doug Schmidt 26-1t/cra THANK YOU: The family of Alberta Wellendorf would like to thank all those who held us close in thought & prayer at the time of her passing, all the days since & the day of her celebration of life service. Every card sent, every kind word spoken, every prayer lifted up, every memorial given & every bit of food provided was greatly appreciated. Thank you to Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home for their excellent services, to Pastor Doresa Collogan for the wonderful funeral service & to the ladies of the Holstein United Methodist Church for the refreshments served. Thank you to the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein for the care they provided Alberta for the last two years. What a blessing it is to be a part of such a caring community. John & Janine Leckband Joel & Monica Wellendorf Robert, Valerie, Jordan & Paige Boswell Deanna King Matthew & Grace Wellendorf Michelle & Brittany Bauman 26-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thank you, friends & relatives, for the cards & prayers for healing after my misfortune of falling & breaking a bone in my right leg. Thanks to the Ida Grove Ambulance Service. I was soon in the Sioux City hospital & being relieved of the intense pain. As of now, the bone is healed & no more pain. I was kept in the Sioux City hospital for ﬁve days’ rest & recovery but got some very rude treatment, making me wish for Horn Memorial, where the caregivers know how to give healing care. Doris Still 26-1t/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

Garage ge Sale S le DOSE GARAGE SALE: Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, June 29, 8-5. Friday, June 30, 8-5. Lots added since last time. So, be sure & check it out. Collectibles, crafts, household, books, movies, bedding, furniture & more. 26-1t/crags

Wanted WANTED TO BUY: 500- & 1,000-gallon propane tanks. Call 712-371-2377. 26-tfc/cra

THANK YOU: The family of Jeweleen (Peggy) Sievers would like to thank everyone for the cards, ﬂowers, memorials & words of sympathy received at the time of her death. Thank you to Josh Van Houten & Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home for their excellent service. A special thank you to Pastor Ken Miller for the lovely service & his visits & concern during her illness. Thank you to the Bowling Alley & the Odebolt United Methodist Women for preparing & serving the delicious meal. Thank you to the staff of Horn Memorial Hospital & OSC for their kind care during the past month. Don Sievers Kent & Kim Schroeder & Family 26-1t/cra THANK YOU: The family of Wayne Fey would like to thank our family & friends for the cards, memorials, ﬂowers & food we received. A special thank you, also, to the staff at Horn Memorial Hospital & Willow Dale Wellness Village for the care that was given to Dad. Also, thank you to Pastor Cormeny for his visits & special memorial service, the ladies of St. John’s for the lunch & the American Legion for their military service. We are very grateful to you all. Larry & Sue Grieme & Family Gaylin & Barbara Fey & Family 26-1t/cra

Forr Rent 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 FOR RENT IN BATTLE CREEK: Three-bedroom, two-bath apartment. Stove, refrigerator, water & sewer furnished. Laundry on site. $425 per month. Available July 1. Maple Valley Apartments. 712-3654980. 26-tfc/cra

For or SSale le LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 26-1t/crags

FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560. 26-1t/crags

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

Help lp Want W nted HELP WANTED: Johnson Propane is looking for help with its cylinders’ production, 40 hrs. a week. Apply in person at office in Battle Creek, Iowa. 19-tfc/cra IMMEDIATE HIRE: Ida Grove caregiver needed to assist client with meal prep., housekeeping, etc. Four hours per week. Flexible schedule. No experience needed. $10/hour plus hiring bonus. Caretech. 800-991-7006. 26-2t/cra* HELP WANTED: Would be working in production 40 hrs.+ a week, part-time. Could be full-time for right person. Must be team player. Wage will be a reflection of experience. Apply at Johnson Propane, Battle Creek, Iowa. 22-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: Galva-Holstein CSD has bus driver positions available. Please call Marc at 712-8305337 for information or to apply. 25-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Morningside Healthcare in Ida Grove is looking for qualified candidates to fill the current open positions: CNAs, 2-10 p.m. & 4-9 p.m. LPN, 6 a.m.6 p.m., every other weekend. Hiring bonuses are available for full-time positions! Also, looking for activity volunteers. For more information, call Todd Riessen or Sam Adams at 712-364-3327. 26-1t/cra BANK TELLER: United Bank of Iowa is taking applications for a regular, parttime teller for our Kiron & Odebolt location. Must have a basic understanding of debits & credits, be able to work accurately, enjoy a customer service/sales environment & have a satisfactory credit & criminal history. Apply online at www.unitedbk.bank, click on Careers & follow the instructions. EOE/Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran. 26-1t/cra DRIVERS: Get paid $1,000/wk. minimum from the start! Paid orientation. Full medical, dental & more. One-year Class-A. Call 855998-2128. 26-2t/cra*

HELP WANTED: Johnson Propane has expanded its HVAC Department. Looking for certified license HVAC in Iowa. Team player. 45 hours a week, plus benefits. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740. 26-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Prosser Kuznia, Hallock, Minn., has two positions, three-mo. experience, for servicing & operating large farm equipment for tilling, fertilizing, planting, spraying, harvesting & transporting wheat, soybeans & sugarbeets; clean & maintain building, equip. & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must be able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer-paid, random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans.; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $12.75/hr., increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 7/26/17–12/9/17. Review ETA790 requirements & apply with Job Order 9434283 at nearest IA Workforce Office or call 515-281-9336. 26-1t/cra OFFICE DISPATCHER: Looking for full-time dispatcher for Holstein office. Regular hours are 8-5. Wages will depend on applicant qualifications & responsibilities. Job entails scheduling loads, railcar inventory management & communicating with drivers in a timely manner. Applicant must be able to multitask, have general knowledge in computer skills & good communication skills for efficient phone calls to drivers & customers. Insurance & 401K with 90-day evaluation. Applications will be accepted by email from June 26th to July 7th. Please email applications to mvanhouten.gts@gmail.com. 26-2t/cra

Events PEO CHAPTER CB GRILLING: Fund-raiser. Friday, June 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ida Grove Food Pride. $5 for pork tenderloin sandwich, chips & drink. $3 for extra sandwich only.All proceeds go toward scholarships. 26-1t/cra*

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

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NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 69 years. Ph. 712-364-2822. 4-tfc/crags NOTICE: We have A.O. Smith water heaters on hand, gas & electric. Install a gas water heater today & save big dollars starting today. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740. 28-tfc/cra NOTICE: Ed’s Lawn Care Service. Residential, commercial & maintenance. Ph. 712-2993886. 24-8t/cra*

NOTICE: Call today to get your A/C & water heater cleaned & checked. Call Propane Hank @ 712-365-4740. www. propanehank.com. 17-tfc/cra COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/Reﬁnishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek. 131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE Certiﬁed I-car trained. 26-1t/cra

NOTICE: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank ﬁlled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek. 32-tfc/cra

NOTICE: Get out, have some fun & get some fresh air. We would like you to join the Ida Grove Golf Club. You can join as a family, single, social or a student membership. We would love to see you on the course & in the clubhouse! 19-tfc/cra

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: By order of the Board of Supervisors, the ofﬁces of the Ida County Courthouse will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of Independence Day. 26-1t/cra

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From the Ida County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Log Thursday, June 15 Of icers received 22 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops. 7:09 a.m.: Info/data collected from the 500 block of Second Street 8:37 a.m.: Assistance in the 300 block of Third Street 9:24 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 9:40 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 100 block of Second Street 10:15 a.m.: Controlled burn at 270th Street/Dodge Avenue 10:40 a.m.: Motorist assist at Market Avenue/Highway 20 11:39 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 6400 block of 180th Street 11:51 a.m.: Assisted an outside agency 1:12 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 1:17 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 1:18 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 1:21 p.m.: Road closed at Harvest Avenue/Highway 20 1:38 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Market Avenue/ Highway 20 1:54 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 3:24 p.m.: Suicide/attempted suicide 5:07 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 700 block of First Street 9 p.m.: Accident with unknown injuries in the 200 block of Jasper Avenue 9:43 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Lubeck Street Friday, June 16 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were one traf ic stop and one 911 transfer. 2:15 a.m.: Animal complaint at 170th Street/Highway 59 5:54 a.m.: Accident involving an animal in the 6000 block of Highway 175 8:06 a.m.: Welfare check 10:31 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:22 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 300 block of Sixth Street 12:48 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:53 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:03 p.m.: Weather watch/ warning issued 4:18 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 500 block of Moorehead Avenue 4:57 p.m.: Accident with unknown injuries in the 400 block of Highway 175 5:36 p.m.: Welfare check 6:33 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 700 block of First Street 7:15 p.m.: Health and safety check 7:41 p.m.: Carbon monoxide/smoke alarm in the 100 block of Elm Street 8 p.m.: Motorist assist at Eagle Avenue/Highway 20 9:13 p.m.: Road hazard at Market Avenue/Highway 20 Saturday, June 17 Of icers received 32 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops and one 911 transfer. 6:39 a.m.: Violation of a court order in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:50 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 400 block of Iowa Street 7:57 a.m.: Property recovered/returned 8:41 a.m.: Fireworks complaint in the 500 block of Merkley Street

10:57 p.m.: Traf ic control/ escort 11:30 a.m.: Breathing problems in the 100 block of First Avenue 12:26 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 2 p.m.: Accident with property damage in the 100 block of Altona Street 2:06 p.m.: Road hazard at Market Avenue/Highway 20 2:54 p.m.: Assistance in the 200 block of Third Street 3:38 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 700 block of Second Street 4:36 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 4800 block of 125th Street 4:38 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 1900 block of Landmark Avenue 5:14 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 5:17 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of 220th Street 8:35 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency 8:39 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:20 p.m.: Motorist assist at German Avenue/Highway 175 11:20 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at Alpine Avenue/ Highway 20 Sunday, June 18 Of icers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops. 12:43 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 300 block of Railroad Street 3:18 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:06 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 10:42 a.m.: Animal complaint at Zimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10:42 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 10:51 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Iowa Street 12:07 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 400 block of First Street 1:49 p.m.: Parking complaint or issue at Kofmehl Drive/ Main Street 6:18 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 300 block of Moorehead Avenue 6:49 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Barnes Street 7:33 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:35 p.m.: Vandalism in the 1200 block of Landmark Avenue 8:48 p.m.: Accident involving an animal at 210th Street/ Market Avenue Monday, June 19 Of icers received 31 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, one abandoned 911 call and two 911 transfers. 1:16 a.m.: Property found at Fifth Street/Barnes Street 2:37 a.m.: Motorist assist in the 5600 block of Highway 20 5:33 a.m.: Road hazard at 260th Street/Market Avenue 8:21 a.m.: Road closed at Jasper Avenue/Highway 20 8:30 a.m.: Controlled burn at 170th Street/Eagle Avenue 8:40 a.m.: Alarm test in the 500 block of Second Street 8:45 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:18 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of Highway 175 9:49 a.m.: Alarm test in the 4700 block of Highway 20 10:14 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5300 block of 240th Street 11:18 a.m.: Accident with

unknown injuries in the 500 block of Highway 175 11:20 a.m.: Controlled burn at 300th Street/Faith Avenue 1:31 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 400 block of Lubeck Street 1:52 p.m.: Non-medical transport in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 2:09 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 500 block of Second Street 2:23 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 2:33 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive 3:08 p.m.: Committal 4:21 p.m.: Animal complaint at Second Street/Main Street 5:07 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms 5:09 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 7:55 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 9:59 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 11:59 p.m.: Public intoxication in the 300 block of North Street Tuesday, June 20 Of icers received 32 calls for service. Among the calls were 17 traf ic stops. 3:13 a.m.: Info/data in the 500 block of Willow Street 7:20 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 600 block of Fairlane Street 8:59 a.m.: Emergency transport 9:49 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Second Street/ Hamburg Street 10:25 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1500 block of Kiel Street 12:27 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 12:53 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 1:02 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Second Street 1:38 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 600 block of Fairlane Street 1:59 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 2:14 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 2:45 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 6:14 p.m.: Emergency transport 6:28 p.m.: Call to of icer 7:08 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 800 block of Fourth Street Wednesday, June 21 Of icers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were two traf ic stops and two abandoned 911 calls. 12:54 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 500 block of Moorehead Avenue 9:22 a.m.: Assistance at the courthouse 9:37 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 400 block of Burns Street 11:14 a.m.: Emergency transport 11:42 a.m.: Motorist Assist in the 400 block of Third Street 12:31 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 3:01 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 400 block of Highway 175 3:37 p.m.: Emergency transport 5:33 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 6:20 p.m.: Overdose in the 300 block of North Street 8:34 p.m.: Welfare check 8:40 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Main Street 10:55 p.m.: Welfare check

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Hanson serves as PPI president Christina Kjar Hanson of Christina Kjar Photography in Holstein served as president of the Professional Photographers of Iowa (PPI) for 2016-17. Hanson has owned and operated Christina Kjar Photography, a boutique portrait studio specializing in senior portraits and weddings, since 2007. Hanson will serve as president as part of the associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nine-member board of directors. She previously served as vice president, treasurer and secretary. Hanson is a nationally and internationally recognized photographer including two-time winner of the prestigious Fuji Masterpiece award. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been named one of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 10 photographers multiple times and the Professional Photographer of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (PPA) bronze pho-

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Creek Days results Trinity Lutheran Church has released the results of its 5K run held June 17. Winners of the event were (listed as irst, second and third place): women under 30—Jaylynn Peters, Lauren Beckman and Alayna Wilken; women 31-50—Farrah Reik, Amanda Weber, Jill Grodahl; women over 51—

irst place tie Twyla Wilken and Darcy Sibenaller, Deanna Thies and Cindy McDonough; men under 30—Caden Spetman and Kolby Wulf; men 3150—John Weber, tie for second place—Jason Wulf and James Pierce and Rick Roeder and men over 51—David Viggers, Jim Schwaller and Rudy Thies.

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Vietnam Moving Wall: Members of the Sioux City 185 Air Refueling Wing stand at attention at the start of the opening ceremony for the Vietnam Moving Wall held at Cherokee County Fairgrounds June 15. th

Golfing for 4-H in Northwest Iowa When golf teams in northwest Iowa gather at Emerald Hills Golf Course in Arnolds Park on June 16, it’s a given that they will have a great time. The ‘greater good’ is that they will also help raise thousands of dollars to support Iowa 4-H scholarships, programs, awards and events. The sponsors of this tournament, hosted by the Iowa 4-H Foundation, are providing essential resources that will allow youth to develop their communication, citizenship and leadership skills through 4-H. Bob Butcher, president of Community Bank in Holstein, a cattleman in Ida County and former president of the Iowa 4-H Foundation, is organizing the sixth annual golf bene it with his wife, Connie. “The business leaders in northwest Iowa and beyond know that 4-H helps youth become their best, and that makes for stronger families, better communities and a brighter future,” Butcher said. “Supporting the Iowa 4-H Foundation through this golf

tournament provides a great opportunity for businesses to express their appreciation for 4-H and enjoy a day of networking on a beautiful golf course. We’re excited to welcome a couple of celebrity golfers this year. Bill Northey, a northwest Iowa 4-H Alumni and current Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, will join us for the day. Chuck Long, a former Hawkeye quarterback, NFL player and College Football Hall of Fame inductee, will also bring his best game to Emerald Hills.” The “Going for the Green” sponsors for 2017 come from many different counties in the northwest quadrant of the state. DuPont Pioneer and Syngenta are the presenting sponsors for this year’s golf bene it tournament. These companies will be represented by a number of their local dealers and af iliates in northwest Iowa. Event sponsors include Curry Seeds, Wyffels Hybrids, Availa Bank and Community Bank. Hospitality sponsors are Quad County Corn Processors, Monsanto (Matt Otto Seed), Cornelius Seed, Nor-Am

Cold Storage, Northwest Bank and Producers Livestock. The contributions of these sponsors help underwrite the major costs of hosting the bene it and enhance the opportunity to raise signi icant funding for 4-H. Because of this golf tournament’s inancial support, the Iowa 4-H Foundation has started offering $1,000 college scholarships to two outstanding 4-H members from northwest Iowa. The 2017 recipients of these scholarships are Jill Berkland from Osceola County and Evan Hansen from Clay County. Both recipients will pursue agriculture degrees from Iowa State University. The tournament also helps make 4-H participation possible for all Iowa youth by offsetting the cost of program fees; providing incentive and award opportunities for 4-H members on local, state and national levels; providing learning opportunities through special programs, camps and conferences for youth and adult volunteers; recognizing Iowa 4-H youth and volunteers for their excellence

in projects and service; making improvements to the Iowa 4-H camping center and for many other programs that bene it Iowa youth and families. The event is illed with team sponsorships; 32-plus teams have reserved places for the golf bene it. Golfers will enjoy a lunch buffet; best ball, putting and hole contests throughout the afternoon and a celebratory dinner and auction in the evening. The evening events begin around 5 p.m. with a social time, a brief program, auction and a dinner featuring ribeye steaks and all the trimmings. Golfers and their guests will also have an opportunity to bid on some auction items, including ISU basketball tickets, seed corn or soybeans from sponsoring companies, athletic memorabilia, athletic ticket packages and many other items donated by supporters of 4-H. 4-H supporters who will not be gol ing are welcome to participate in the evening activities by contacting Butcher at 712 830-7372.

Emerald Ash Borer confirmed locally Since the irst Iowa detection in 2010, emerald ash borer continues to expand its range across the Iowa landscape. With con irmed detections now in 50 counties, EAB has reached more than half of Iowa counties. EAB is an exotic pest that attacks and kills ash trees. The recent inds involve ash trees in Belle Plaine (Benton County), Alta (Buena Vista County), Charles City (Floyd County), Cresco (Howard County) and rural southwest Milo area (Warren County). Insect samples were submitted from these sites and positively identi ied by the USDA. “This is traditionally the time of year we experience an increase in calls from Iowan suspecting EAB infested trees,” said Mike Kintner, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship EAB and gypsy moth coordinator. “Now that trees have been given the opportunity to fully leaf out for the season, the symptoms of an ash tree under attack by EAB are more noticeable.” EAB-infested ash trees display canopy dieback beginning at the top of the tree and progressing downward, S-shaped feeding galleries under dead or splitting bark, D-shaped exit holes, water sprouts along the trunk and main branches and bark that is stripped off as a result of

woodpeckers hunting for EAB larvae. The adult beetle is metallic green in color and measures approximately one-half inch long and can be observed during the summer months. The larvae are the damaging stage and burrow through the inner layer of bark, feeding on the vascular tissue that moves life-sustaining water and nutrients throughout the tree. Starved trees usually die within two to four years. The Iowa EAB Team provides EAB diagnostic assistance to landowners and includes of icials from Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the USDA Forest Service. Anyone who suspects an infested ash tree in a county not known to have EAB is urged to contact the Iowa EAB Team. At this calendar date, the treatment window for soilapplied preventive treatment measures (soil injection, soil drench or granular application) has ended. Basal trunk sprays for trees 23 inches diameter (measured 4.5 feet above the ground) can be made until mid-June. Trunk injections can be done now through the end of August

if a landowner is interested in protecting a valuable and healthy ash tree within 15 miles of a known infestation. Good ground moisture is essential for systemic insecticide movement in a tree. Full details are available in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication PM2084, “Emerald Ash Borer Management Options.” A federal quarantine, enforced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, remains in effect and prohibits the movement of all hardwood irewood and ash articles out of Iowa into non-quarantined areas of other states without a valid compliance agreement

or permit. To help reduce the spread of EAB and other destructive tree-killing pests, Iowans are strongly encouraged to use locally sourced irewood. The transport of unknowingly infested irewood is the quickest way to spread EAB to new areas. Additional EAB information and maps are available at www.IowaTreePests.com. Place an ad in the

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There are many reasons to transition some or all of a farm’s crop acres to organic production: access to higher premiums, diversifying a farm’s income stream, reduced input costs and bene its to soil quality and the environment, among others. But making the switch requires careful pre-planning – and a willingness to adopt new agronomic practices, from crop selection and weed control to crop rotation and fertility strategies. Jack and Linda Ausborn, along with their son, Scott, farm 600 acres north of Ida Grove, raising corn, soybeans, hay, pasture, sheep and cattle. Currently, 60 acres of the farm are in organic transition, and include soybeans, oats, alfalfa and red clover. The Ausborns will share their experience with planning their organic transition process, along with tips to help other farmers succeed, at a ield day they are hosting on Tuesday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., near Ida Grove (5388 210th St., about four miles north of town). The event – “Transitioning to Organic Crop Farming: Tips to Help You Succeed” – is being held in partnership with Practical Farmers of Iowa and Iowa Organic Association, and is free to attend. Lunch is included, but guests are asked to RSVP for the meal to Debra Boekholder, debra@practicalfarmers.org or (515) 232-5661, by Friday, July 7. The ield day is sponsored by Blue River Hybrids, Grain Millers, Ida Soil and Water Conservation District, Iowa Farmers Union, Iowa Organic Association, Organic Crop Improvement Association International and SunOpta. Guests will learn the basics of making the transition to organic, including what ield or ields to convert; crop rotations, including small grains and cover

crops, budgets, weed control, fertility and record keeping. The Ausborns will lead guests on a tour of an oat ield underseeded with alfalfa and red clover, and the group will get to view equipment associated with organic farming. Scott and Jack will also share some of the challenges and decisions that transitioning to organic can involve. Additional speakers will include Seth Smith, a conventional and organic farmer near Nemaha, and Paul Mugge, an organic farmer from Sutherland, who will share their experiences with organic crop farming and weed control. “It is important for people to look at all farming options to see what works best for them,” says Scott, who is employed with Blue River Hybrids, an organic seed company based in Ames, and also serves as board president for Iowa Organic Association. “Organic may be for some people, but not everyone. It needs to it into your own system. “This ield day should help people understand the speci ic steps to transition to organic, and tools that help with that transition. It will also provide a better understanding of small grains production, and a chance to network with other organic farmers.” Directions from Ida Grove: Head west on Highway 175 for six miles and turn right (north) on L67/Eagle Avenue. In ive miles turn right (east) on 210th Street and go 0.5 mile; the Ausborns’ farm is the irst on the right (south) side of the road. From Holstein: Go west on Highway 20 for 1.5 miles and turn left (south) on L67/Eagle Avenue. In ive miles, turn left (east) on 210th Street and go 0.5 mile; the Ausborns’ farm is the irst on the right (south) side of the road.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

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Courthouse Report were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traffic charges Speeding Ricardo Rosales Jr., Hartley; Ross Ladwig, Gilbert, Ariz.; Ronald Jensen, Cresco; Other Sergio Munoz, Correctionville, driving while license under suspension. Joel Ellis, Goldfield, maximum group axle weight violation. Joel Ellis, Goldfield, maximum gross weight violation. Michael Euchner Sr., Ida Grove, seat belt. Rebecca Regennitter, Holstein, permit a person under 18 to consume or possess alcohol on property. Steven Simonsen, Quimby, seat belt. Madison Schiernbeck, registration violation. Criminal Thomas Sharkey, Battle Creek, animal at large when prohibited, $65. Thomas Sharkey, Battle Creek, annual animal license required, $65. OWI Yone Neubauer, Battle Creek, OWI, two days in jail, $1,250.

Man falls from bridge The Sac County Sheriff’s Of ice responded to the 2700 mile of Sierra Avenue south of Sac City on June 18 at 5:30 p.m. after the Sac County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting that a man had fallen off a bridge into the Raccoon River. Sac City Fire Rescue and Sac County EMS responded. Brad Blum, 48, of Sac City was reportedly sitting on the rail of the bridge when he fell backwards. Sac County EMS transported Blum to Loring Hospital in Sac City and then he was airlifted to a Sioux City hospital.

District associate judge nominees iden fied The magistrate nominating commission for Woodbury County met to nominate three area attorneys to be considered for the district associate judge position that is available as a result of the appointment of District Associate Judge Julie Schumacher to ill the district judge position created when District Judge Mary Jane Sokolovske retired. District 3B counties are Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson, Emmet, Ida, Lyon, Kossuth, Monona, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury.

The nominees include: David Dawson, Stephanie Forker-Parry and Amy Oetken. District associate judges hear serious and aggravated misdemeanor cases, small claims, hospitalization cases as well as juvenile cases and civil suits for judgment of up to $10,000. The district judges of the 3B judicial sub-district will meet and select one of the nominees to ill the position. District associate judges stand for a retention election a year after their appointment and at the end of their six-year term.

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Haz mat training: Members from six Sac County fire departments, the Sac County Sheriff’s Office, Sac County Emergency Management Agency and Region V Haz Mat trainer Jerry Eslick conducted a hazardous material training session in Odebolt Thursday. The scenario was a multiple vehicle accident involving a leaking anhydrous ammonia tank. Fire departments participating in the drill were Odebolt, Lake View, Early, Lytton, Sac City and Schaller.

Depu es make warrant, mi mus, OWI arrests The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on several arrests made during the past two weeks. On June 9, Jacquelyn Marie Troxel, 32, of Denison was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Buena Vista County for contempt of court. She was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Buena Vista County Sheriff ’s Office. On June 10, Dillon Scott Osborn, 21, of Battle Creek was arrested on an outstanding Carroll County warrant for operating while intoxicated. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Carroll County Sheriff ’s Office. On June 11, Tina Marie Wiltse, 50, of Ida Grove was

arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for possession of methamphetamine. The charge was filed after following a traffic stop that occurred on March 31 in rural Ida County. Deputies had been waiting for testing from the DCI lab in Ankeny before filing charges. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she was held overnight. She was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On June 12, Cheyenne Marie Matheny, 22, of Le Mars was arrested on an outstanding overdue seven-day mittimus. The original conviction against her was for violation of a protective order. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she was held until June 18. She was released after serving her sentence.

Pursuit ends in charges filed Sac County Sheriff’s Of ice has iled charges on a Fort Dodge man following a pursuit that was initiated by a Sac County sheriff’s deputy on the early morning hours June 15. A sheriff’s deputy was on routine patrol south of Sac City around 2:13 a.m. when he came up behind a motorcycle traveling north on M-54. After running the license plate, the deputy was able to determine that the registered owner did not have a motorcycle license and the motorcyclist was weaving within his own lane. The deputy followed the motorcycle in to Sac City where there was more lighting to conduct the traf ic stop. After activating emergency lighting, the motorcycle pulled over. As the deputy approached, the motorcycle took off reaching speeds of 60 mph in town. The motorcycle continued east to Highway 71 and north to Highway 20 and then east on Highway

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20 to Fort Dodge. Speeds on Highway 20 did not exceed 75 mph. The chase ended in Fort Dodge after the motorcyclist hit a concrete median and took off on foot. Of icers including a Sac County Sheriff’s K-9 team searched the area but did not locate the driver. Bendjy Joseph, 31 of Fort Dodge was the suspected driver. Joseph worked in Lake View. Contact was made with Joseph at his place of employment on the night of June 20. Joseph admitted that he was driving and that he did not stop because he was scared. Joseph has been charged with eluding, an aggravated misdemeanor and driving while suspended. He was booked in to the Sac County Jail and then released after posting a $2,300 bond. Several law enforcements agencies assisted in the pursuit including the Sac City Police, Fort Dodge Police, Webster County Sheriff and the Iowa State Patrol. where people read the

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On June 15, Justin Robert Sassman, 19, of Ida Grove was charged with criminal mischief in the fifth degree following an incident that occurred in Ida Grove. He was released pending a court appearance. On June 22, Vanessa Kay Janson, 21, and Skyler Eugene Sharp, 20, both of Ida Grove were arrested and charged with domestic abuse assault following an incident in Ida Grove. Both were transported to the Ida

County jail where they were held overnight. Both were released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On June 23, German Zambran, 19, of Battle Creek was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated first offense following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was released into the custody of the Storm Lake Police Department after he was processed on another criminal offense.

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