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Vol. 42, No. 29 Ida Grove, Iowa

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Wednesday,, July 19, 2017 Wednesday

OABCIG school board News GLIMPSE appointments approved ❚ by DEB LOGER

Art walk fund-raiser Page 3

Galva playground Page 5

Stan Chisholm receives cer ficate Page 6

Entertainers coming to Rosemary Clausen Center in Holstein Page 7

Ida County trapshooters Page 8

BC Alumni reunion Page 9

BC Bakery provides military display Page 16

Upcoming Events Ida Co. Fair July 18-24 Ida Grove Fairgrounds

Cherokee Co. Fair July 20-23 Cherokee Co. Fairgrounds

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The O-A and BC-IG School Boards approved board appointments to the OABCIG Board July 10 during special sessions. BC-IG met prior to the joint meeting and appointed Stephanie Konradi, Tony Bennett, Crystal Endrulat and Jeff Rasmussen to the new board. Prior to voting, each board member cited why they wanted to be appointed to the new board. “I was on the board when we signed the whole grade sharing agreement, I was on the board when we closed the Battle Creek building, I was on the board when we closed the ECC and I voted to end the whole grade sharing agreement after the second reorganization vote failed. I’d like to stay on now that we will be one school,” said Bennett. Ryan Goodman said he’d like to be on the new board to be part of the process of getting the bond passed to update the Odebolt and Ida Grove buildings. Rasmussen said, “Like Tony, I’ve been through all the steps but one. I’d like to stay on to see us come together.” “I have a couple years left with a child in school, and I’ve advocated for ine arts. I’d like to continue on the new board,” said Endrulat. Konradi stated she’d like to consider being on the new board. “I am thrilled we are inally going to be reorganized. I’ve looked at the proj-

ects being considered by the joint facilities’ committee and would like to see the projects completed.” Myra Meek also stated she wanted to serve on the new board “to see what’s started inished.” “I’d like to continue. I have young kids in school and would like to advocate for them,” said Danika Hinkeldey. Superintendent Terry Kenealy said, “It’s been great working with all of you. Because of the work you’ve done, we are at this point. Because the reorganization passed, three of you won’t go on. It doesn’t mean you aren’t good board members; it’s just the way it works.” The vote was taken by paper ballot, with each board member choosing four persons for the new board. The votes were tallied, and the top four were then appointed to the new board. Kenealy noted the new board terms would run at least through 2019. The O-A board met following the joint session and appointed Stacy Raasch and Brad Lundell to the OABCIG Board. During the joint board meeting, Pat Hoe ling’s resignation was approved, effective immediately. Kenealy said, “Each board member will be given the opportunity to state if you are interested in serving on the new board and why. Just (continued on page 2)

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Hospital tour: Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove hosted an open house July 12 to showcase the new edition to the hospital. Here, Jo Hayes, chief nursing officer, leads a tour of one of the new 17 private patient rooms in the inpatient unit. The inpatient unit also includes a centralized nursing station, staff lounge and a family room. An outdoor courtyard with a walking path, landscaping and a water fountain will be added in the near future.

King Theatre project receives grant, back wall can be repaired The Ida Grove King Theatre Renovation Committee received good news on a couple of fronts last week. The project received a $62,005 grant and structural engineers said the back wall of the theatre that collapsed June 29 can be repaired. After a visit from the City of Ida Grove insurance carrier adjuster and a structural engineer July 10, the King Theatre Renovation Committee has been assured the back

wall can be repaired. Doug Clough, renovation committee chairman, noted nothing formal has been put down on paper, but both the renovation committee structural engineer and the insurance company structural engineer gave verbal af irmation that the back wall could be ixed. Clough added the committee was also given verbal assurance that insurance would help with the back wall and removal of the

rubble. Last Thursday, the Enhance Iowa Board awarded the local project a $62,005 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant. The grant amount is the full amount sought by the renovation committee. According to a news release from the Enhance Iowa Board, the total cost of the project is $419,099. The project includes expanding the lobby, installing new ADA (continued on page 2)

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Fair cleanup: Ida County 4-H members, adult leaders and fair board members were on hand July 8 to spruce up the fairgrounds for the upcoming Ida County Fair, which gets underway Wednesday, July 19 and runs through Sunday, July 23. Here, the show ring announcer’s stand gets some extra attention.

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The Ida County Fair is set for Wednesday through Monday, July 19-24. Season tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students (eight to 18 years) and free for age seven and under. Daily admission is $10 a person. Tickets are available at Boerner and Goldsmith Law Firm and the Ida County Extension Of ice in Ida Grove. There will be nightly drawings and you need not be present to win. Commercial vendors as of noon July 6 were: Norwex, Young Living Essential Oils, Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes and Monuments, Purse-Instantly Yours, KCHE Radio, Thirty One Gifts, Jackson Recovery Center, Farm Bureau Financial ServicesSherry Gebers, Ida County Veterans Affairs, Iowa State

Extension and Outreach, Bristol Windows and Ida County Republican Central Committee. Food vendors are: Sizzlin J, Sweet Treats by Deb and O-A/ BC-IG After Prom along with the fair board concession stand. Carnival will be running Thursday through Sunday free to everyone. Daily activities are as follows: Tuesday, July 18 Exhibit hall judging is at 8 a.m., open class entries may be entered from 4 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 Swine weigh-in is from 6-10 a.m., poultry check-in and pullorum testing is from 7 to 8 a.m., the horse show (halterperformance-trail) is at 8 a.m., goat check-in is from 8:30 to (continued on page 2)

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Nurses’ station: A new nursing station is at the center of Horn Memorial Hospital’s new inpatient addition, which was open to the public to view for the first time July 12. Seventeen private patient rooms in a racetrack formation surround the station.

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(continued from front page) because you might not get picked doesn’t mean you aren’t worthy to serve on the new board. You all do a good job.” Stacy Raasch said, “I would like to serve on the OABCIG board. I made a commitment to the community and want to carry through by serving on the new board to make our school the best.” Prior to the appointment, board members Joey Hoe ling and Ryan Schroeder announced they are not seeking re-election in September. Hoe ling said, “I’m stepping away. I’m not re-running

in September. Because of the time constraints involved, I’ve missed things with my kids, and because I have a high stress job that’s also caused me to miss my kids’ activities.” Raasch said, “Joey, I want to thank you for your service and your time. I appreciate your service and time and understand.” “I would like to be considered. When I was asked to serve on the board, I had a vision of what is happening in small communities. I’d like to continue as one district. We have to make our school a place people want to send

their kids,” said Brad Lundell. “I will not be re-running for the school board. It takes a lot of time away from my kids. It is a huge time constraint,” said Ryan Schroeder. Keneally thanked Hoe ling and Schroeder for their service on the board. The new OABCIG board met Monday, July 17, to appoint the seventh member. The six members must unanimously appoint Myra Meek, Ryan Goodman or Danika Hinkeldey. If they can’t reach a unanimous decision, a special election would be held to elect the seventh member.

(continued from front page) 9 a.m., sheep and beef weighin is from 8-10 a.m., open class judging is from 8 a.m. to noon, rabbit check-in is from 10 a.m. to noon, 10:30 a.m. is ultra sounding, 12:30 p.m. 4-H dog and pet show followed by open dog show; 5 to 7 p.m. is the Farm Bureau free supper in the commercial building, 7 p.m. is the Little Miss and Mr. Contest at the grandstand and king and queen contest is at 7:30 p.m. at the grandstand. Thursday, July 20 The sheep show starts at 8 a.m. followed by the dairy and goat show, the bottle bucket calf and bucket calf plus one interviews are at 10 a.m., the rabbit show is at 1:30 p.m., the Little Ida Farm Hands is from 2 to 6 p.m., the commercial exhibits open at 3 p.m., the state fair exhibitors picture is at 4 p.m., the horse show games begin at 6 p.m., the out- of- ield tractor pull begins at 6 p.m., the women’s night out night runs from 4 to 9 p.m. in the commercial building. Friday, July 21 The beef show and bottle bucket calf and bucket calf plus one judging start at 8 a.m., the pen of three weigh-in is from

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. . . Ida County Fair 8-10 a.m., future calf showman (grades one through three) and bottle baby calf show (youth kindergarten and under) begins at noon during the break. Commercial exhibits open at 1 p.m., pen of three judging is at 1 p.m., the poultry show is at 2 p.m., the Little Ida Farm hands is from 2-6 p.m., the West, Wild and Wacky Fun Run is from 5 to 7 p.m., the 4-H night (style show, share the fun and 4-H awards) begins at 6 p.m., the Bill Riley Talent Show begins at 8 p.m. and commercial exhibits close at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 22 The swine show starts at 7:30 a.m., the adult sand volleyball tournament begins at 8 a.m., art attack is at 10 a.m., Little Ida Farm Hands is from noon to 6 p.m., commercial exhibits and the food cooking contest opens at 1 p.m., Express Arts face painting is from 2 to 6 p.m., Buffalo Ridge Music Festival (mini stage) is from 3 to 6 p.m., Special K’z The Clown is from 3 to 5 p.m. with a stage show at 3:30 p.m., the cow pie bingo is

at 5:30 p.m., the Rafter K Equestrian Drill Team at 7:30 p.m., the Barnes Rodeo (Bulls and Barrels and Mutton Bustin’) is at 8 p.m. Commercial exhibits close at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 23 A worship service is at 10 a.m., overall showmanship is at noon, Little Ida Farm Hands is from noon to 3 p.m., commercial exhibits open at 1 p.m., Expressive Arts Face Painting is from 1 to 4 p.m., Ag Olympics are at 2 p.m., the mini tractor pedal pull is at 2:30 p.m., Special K’z The Clown is from 3 to 5 p.m. and commercial exhibits close at 4 p.m. The four-wheeler Olympics are at 3 p.m., exhibits will be released in the 4-H building and clean exhibit hall at 4:30 p.m., livestock will be released at 5 p.m. The mud fun night (four wheeler, ATV and truck mud drags) start at 5 p.m. and the 4-H dance runs from 8 to 11 p.m. Monday, July 24 The livestock auction begins at 9:30 a.m.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

O-A/BC-IG discuss bond referendum, steps in reorganiza on process ❚ by DEB LOGER

The O-A/BC-IG Boards received information on a bond vote for infrastructure improvements, discussed the next steps in the reorganization process and received updates on summer projects July 10 during the joint meeting in Odebolt. Superintendent Terry Kenealy discussed the joint facilities’ master plan for the Odebolt and Ida Grove buildings. He reported the bond attorneys have sent the petition to election language for a bond for infrastructure improvements. The bond referendum would be for $16.4 million. Approximately $6 million would be spent on the Odebolt building to address accessibility issues, renovate existing classrooms, renovate lockers, repair the ceiling in the big gym and new stage curtains. Another $6 million would be spent at the high school to address accessibility issues, renovate existing classrooms, update the commons/stage area and update the gym. The $16.4 million bond also includes $3.8 million for a performance auditorium. If the districts want to save costs, he indicated it is logical to put the bond referendum on the Sept. 12 ballot. To do that, board and community members would need to circulate the petition and collect 385 signatures from the combined district by Aug. 1. Kenealy planned to get the petitions, regulations on how they are to be signed and information on what patrons would be voting on to board members as soon as possible. It was noted if the bond election is held Sept. 12 and fails the next possible date for a vote would be in April 2018. Rules that apply to the collection of signatures for the petition to election for the issuance of general obligation bonds are: •Must be a resident of the O-A or BC-IG school districts. •Must print their full legal name on the petition, sign their full legal name on the petition, provide their current residential address (no P.O. boxes) and date the petition. •Must be an eligible voter, which means they must be a U.S. citizen, an Iowa resident, must be at least 17½ years of age and will turn 18 by Sept. 12. •The valid petition must be submitted to the initial OABCIG School Board no later than Tuesday, Aug. 1. During the meeting, Kenealy addressed the next steps in the reorganization process. The irst step is for both boards to appoint their representatives to the new board, which occurred July 10 (see separate story). “I’ve worked with you folks for two years. There isn’t a board member here I haven’t been able to communicate with, even if we disagreed.

You are all good board members. Congratulations for all the work you’ve’ done; it’s time to move forward,” said Kenealy. The six members met July 17 as its irst organizational meeting to meet to appoint the seventh board member. The seventh member must be unanimously approved. If a unanimous vote can’t be reached, then a special election must be held with patrons from the entire district voting for the at-large member. Once the seven-member board is selected, the board will elect a president and vice president, appoint an initial superintendent, initial secretary/treasurer and school attorney. According to Kenealy, there would be two board meetings the same night. The meeting would begin with the current individual boards meeting in joint session to handle all business for the 201718 school year. The OABCIG board would meet after the joint boards and handle everything for iscal year 201819 and forward. Current individual board members would serve until June 30, 2018. During his report Kenealy gave updates on the status of summer projects and the O-A playground equipment, and reported O-A/BC-IG transportation director Kim Bleckwehl will receive the Iowa Woman in Transportation Award July 18 in Des Moines. Under the summer project update, Kenealy reported work has begun on the window replacement project at BC-IG Elementary, and RL Craft has the multipurpose roof on the schedule for next month. Kenealy is waiting on costs for digital controls and the drainage problem at the BC-IG Elementary building. Kenealy reported he visited with Badding Construction earlier in the day and felt the best solution for the looring issue in the newest elementary addition at BC-IG is to have the district pick the epoxy inish that best blends with the other looring and have the contractors do the part that is unacceptable. BC-IG board members indicated they felt this was acceptable, as long as it’s not costing the district more money. “The individuals responsible for causing the ire damage to the O-A playground equipment have been discovered and are going through the legal process,” said Kenealy. “The company that made the equipment and the insurance adjuster set a value of $19,590, based on depreciation. The cost to replace the equipment is $21,117 plus $6,175 to replace the rubber mulch. That doesn’t include removing the damaged equipment and mulch or the cost to replace the timber retaining wall.” Kenealy said both districts’

insurance policies are based on depreciation, not replacement cost. He is in the process of getting estimates from the insurance companies for full replacement cost policies. The O-A board approved the quote from RL Craft to replace and repair the multipurpose room for $47,895 with an additional amount to add the curbs for the eventual new skylights, if the additional amount keeps the entire cost of the project less than $55,000 to be paid from the 2017-18 PPEL/SAVE funds. O-A approved the resignation of Pat Hoe ling, effective immediately. In other business •The BC-IG board approved United Bank of Iowa at a maximum of $8.5 million and First State Bank at a maximum of $3 million as of icial depositories. •The O-A board approved United Bank of Iowa, Iowa State Bank, First State Bank and Bankers Trust Company, N.A. as of icial depositories at $3 million each. •Both boards approved Kathy Leonard as board secretary and treasurer and Rick Franck as board counsel. •Level I and Level II investigators were approved for the 2017-18 school year. They investigate allegations of abuse of students. A Level 1 investigator determines whether there is suf icient evidence for a signi icant investigation to occur. If the Level 1 inds in the af irmative, the matter is turned over to the Level II investigator. Level I at BC-IG will be Alan Henderson and Julie Staley, and Level II will be the Ida County Sheriff’s Department. Level I at O-A will be Doug Mogensen and Jo Lyons, and Level II will be the Sac County Sheriff’s Department. •Both boards approved the second reading of the Series 900 board policies— principles and objectives for community relations, the second reading of board policy 804.5—use of video cameras in school buildings and the Reading Recovery Contract with Northwest AEA. •The June 27 special election was canvassed. BC-IG’s of icial totals were 540 yes votes to 70 no votes for reorganization, and 535 yes and 60 no votes for the revenue purpose statement. O-A’s of icial numbers were 423 yes and 163 no votes for reorganization, and 428 yes and 155 no votes for the revenue purpose statement. •Andrea Nielsen’s resignation as assistant high school track coach (BC-IG) was approved. •Contracts were approved for Julie Pedersen, middle school reading/Language arts pending successful background check (O-A); Christine Ladwig, high school paraeducator (BC-IG) and Nicole Lefeber, kitchen (O-A).

Galva receives $232,000 loan The Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently announced that 32 Iowa communities have received lowinterest water quality loans totaling more than $78.1 million through the State Revolving Fund. Galva was the recipient of $238,000 in funding for sewer planning and designing. State revolving fund construction loans are a low-cost construction inancing option available for Iowa cities and municipalities for water quality initiatives. Planning and design loans are 0 percent loans that assist with the irst-phase of project expenses.

“The Iowa Finance Authority is proud to partner with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to offer programs that assist Iowa communities in improving their waste water or drinking water infrastructure,” said Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Dave Jamison. “Iowa communities of all sizes have bene ited from the affordable inancing offered through the State Revolving Fund. The 32 communities announced join a list of 600 others who have bene ited from the inancing.” “Affordable inancing programs through the State Revolving Fund plays a signi icant role in advancing

water quality improvements throughout Iowa. These programs are available to assist with both the planning and design and construction phases of water infrastructure projects,” said Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Chuck Gipp. “I encourage Iowa communities to contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources or the Iowa Finance Authority to learn more.” The State Revolving Fund has awarded Iowa communities and municipalities with more than $2.6 billion in construction loans and more than $166 million through planning and design loans since the program’s inception.

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Art walk: Darts and Ken Harskamp opened their home and garden to the public on July 8, as a fund-raiser for the King Theatre Renovation Board. The couple gave tours of their various flowers and works of art created by Ken. Above, Darts (in background) describes one of Ken’s many paintings to Shelley Bruning and Demaris Swenson.

Ida supervisors give okay to re-form security group ❚ by STEVE PETERSON

Ida County supervisors agreed to re-start a courthouse security committee after Sheriff Wade Harriman and County Attorney Meghann Whitmer made a presentation at the July 10 supervisors’ meeting. The group may include supervisors, auditor’s and magistrate or other courtroom personnel and is expected to meet within 30 days. Board chairman Rhett Leonard said he was in favor of restarting the committee. “We formed the initial committee in 1999 and took some steps at that time but most were weather-related and regarding possible violence in the courtroom. It was supposed to be reviewed annually but that has not been done in eight or nine years,” said Harriman. “It’s important to stay up –to-date and revamp the committee and give recommendations,” said Whitmer. Supervisors were told that having the annex that is not controlled by the courts makes any changes come easier. One possibility is having sworn of icers on duty during motion days in the courtroom and limiting the building to one public action. Having a deputy in the courtroom would be good because that would ease the possibility of a ‘panic button’ being pushed and no one immediately available. The discussion follows the Clerk of Iowa Supreme Court’s ruling effective July 1. The Iowa Supreme Court order states that all weapons are prohibited from courtrooms, court-controlled spaces and public areas of courthouses and other justice centers occupied by the court system. “This order does not affect the authority of county or city of icials to determine appropriate employment policies for their employees in county and city of ices located in courthouses and other justice centers. This order also does not affect the authority the authority of peace of icers to carry weapons in courthouse and justice centers while performing law enforcement duties. The chief judge of each judicial district is authorized to work with county and city of icials as well as courthouse and public building security committees to develop additional policies and procedures necessary to implement this supervisory order.” Area counties among the 72 counties with a ban on weapons in the courthouse as of June 15: Lyon, Woodbury,

Sioux and Plymouth. Ida and Cherokee counties do not have a ban on weapons in the courthouse. The suppervisory order states: “While Iowa’s courthouses and justice centers are maintained by counties and cities with immense pride and are treated by the public with unwavering respect, increasing concern over the security of these facilities has emerged in Iowa, as it has with court facilities across the nation. Courtroom proceedings can be emotional and controversial. This threatens the safety of those Iowas who come into courthouses and court facilities to conduct their business and to those who work in courthouses and court facilities to provide important services to the public. Incidents of violence in courthouses are becoming more and more common in both rural and urban counties.,” according to the supervisory order. “While Iowans believe their courthouses and court facilities to be safe, the integrity of the entire justice process is compromised and undermined. Courthouse security is inseparable from the concept of justice itself. The Iowa Supreme Court is vested with the power to exercise supervisory and administrative control over Iowa’s district courts. With all power comes responsibility. With the power to supervise and administer courts comes the responsibility to promote safety in courthouses and court facilities. “In the last seven years the Iowa Supreme Court has increased efforts to address courthouse security by working with county and city of icials to take steps necessary to protect the safety of every courthouse visitor and employee in all county courthouses. “In 2015, the judicial branch and county of icials developed joint guidelines for courthouse and public building security in Iowa. These guidelines re lect best practices for providing security in Iowa’s courthouses and public buildings,” stated the supervisory order. “Currently, 72 counties prohibit weapons in courtrooms and other judicial-branch controlled spaces in courthouses. These weapons prohibitions are issued by county ordinance or an administrative order of the chief judge. Eleven prohibit weapons in all county buildings. A total of 36 counties prohibit weapons in courthouses; 16 counties prohibit weapons only in areas

the judicial branch controls. The inconsistent policies and gaps in protection must be corrected for our uni ied court system to uniformly protect all Iowans. The supreme court understands the dif iculty of constructing a statewide weapons policy and the complexity of the issue of restricting weapons. This dif iculty is compounded by the presence of city, county and judicial branch of ices in many court facilities and the shared public access in those facilities. “The constitutional responsibility to supervise and administer justice in Iowa requires court facilities in every county to be safe and compels us to act before history records more acts of courthouse violence. A statewide policy is needed to promote safety in all courtrooms and other court-controlled areas. “We also understand that a weapons prohibition will not cure the problem of courthouse violence or the threat, particularly in those court facilities without entry point protocols to detect weapons. Yet, a statewide weapons policy will establish a baseline standard that weapons in courtrooms must only be carried by law enforcement and court of icers assigned to protect Iowa’s courtrooms and court facilities.” One part of the ruling that drew some discussion was the following: “after considering all factors and competing interests, the court now concludes Iowa’s uni ied court system requires a consistent, uniform and statewide policy prohibiting all weapons from courtrooms, court-controlled spaces and public areas of courthouses and other justice centers. This policy serves to establish a safety perimeter for each courthouse or justice enter that allows for the ef icient implementation and enforcement of a weapons prohibition and is intended to prohibit the general public from entering any courthouse or justice center with a weapon. At the same time, the court understands the unique aspects of each courthouse or justice enter, including factors such as building design, courthouse architecture, historical preservation requirements, cost ef iciencies, law enforcement needs and city or county policies. District court judges and county or city of icials should continue to work together to accommodate these local concerns, consistent with the intent and objective of this supervisory order.”

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Post Office Construction: Ida Grove City Hall on top left with construction equipment in front building the Post office, circa 1939.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Youth football and volleyball forms were due July 3. No late forms accepted after Aug. 1. Cardboard boat races will be held at the outdoor pool on Aug. 26. Pick up a registration form at the rec center. The Doggie Dip at the outdoor pool will be held on Aug. 27. All itness classes are offered with a paid membership. Pilates are held on Mondays at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Work on Ida Grove’s new sewage treatment plant at the end of First Street is progressing after a few small setbacks. The hole is dug, but a spring has slowly been seeping water. Workmen thought by mid-week the formwork could be started prior to concrete pouring. Jeff Lohff of Holstein put in some hours Friday working on the new horseshoe courts in the city park. Lohff is working towards a higher ranking in Boy Scouts and needed some community service activities to reach his goal. His contribution included brushing aluminum paint on the light poles for the court. Thirty years ago Lyle Schaffer of Galva was elected American Legion state vice commander last weekend during the state American Legion Convention in Waterloo. Central Telephone Compa-

ny will hook up a new stateof-the-art phone system in Ida Grove early Saturday morning. The new system should process calls faster, improve transmission quality and add many new services. Custom calling services include call waiting, call forwarding, three-way calling or conference calling and programmable dialing. Twenty years ago The Galva-Holstein School Board approved proceeding with the baseball field project at its meeting Monday. The board set a cap of $80,000 for the project, which is to include purchasing land adjacent to the high school. Godbersen-Smith Construction of Ida Grove began work on the remainder of Pleasant Valley Trail last week. Paving of phase two from the swimming pool to the high school and work on leg three of phase one, from the high school to South

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 21 and July 28 for students irst–12th grade. Fourth through 12th grade from 10:15-11:45 a.m. and irst through third grade from noon to 1:15 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 a light snack are provided. Members play for free and

Main Street, are nearing completion. Total length of the trail is about four miles. Ten years ago The ninth annual Ida County Chapter of the American Society hosted its ninth annual Relay for Life fundraissr on Saturday and Sunday at the BC-IG High School track. A total of $36,237 was raised, setting a new record. The top team was VT Industries, raising $6,752. BC-IG and Odebolt-Arthur School Boards approved sharing girls’ bowling in the 2007-08 school year and moving forwad to share all high school athletic programs in 2008-09 during a joint school board meeting Monday. Two Republican candidates for president will stump in Ida Grove this Friday. Tommy Thompson will be at the rec center for a breakfast while Mitt Romney is scheduled to be at Ida Grove Pharmacy.

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3. Join us for TST and participate in free 30-minute workouts on the first Thursday of each month at 5 and 6 p.m. at Sole to Soul. All ages, genders and fitness levels are welcome to participate. Yoga: A seven-week session of yoga runs through July 24. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Following Iowa law—

Oﬀ-highway vehicles will not be allowed in county parks

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Holstein Chamber: Char-Mac/The Ridge in Holstein took photos of the Holstein Chamber of Commerce and veterans on Holstein’s Avenue of Flags and the Freedom Rock, which are both located near Char-Mac’s Holstein facility July 6. The Chamber photo in front of the Freedom Rock will be used on the Chamber’s website and for different events and promotions. The Chamber photo included, front from left, Mike Kelly of Char-Mac and Christina Volkert of Char-Mac and Vollmar Motors; second row from left, Mike Thornhill of Holstein Advance and Ida County Courier, Keith and Sylvia Carstens of Carstens Crafts and back from left, Teresa Hunt of Central U.S. Coatings Inc., Jamee Dittmer of Designs by Jamee, Alyssa Dreeszen of State Theatre, Sheryl Leonard of Ag Com Ins., Bridget Drey of United Bank of Iowa and Brenda Cronin of Spirits, Stogies and Stuff and Jeff Cronin Trucking.

Galva park playground equipment now installed Galva Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) spearheaded a community beauti ication project, which was completed on July 10. Six new pieces of Play and Park Structures playground equipment were installed in the Galva City Park as part of the $30,000 project. In addition, 11 pieces of existing playground equipment were scraped and painted to brighten up the park. The following pieces of equipment were installed by dozens of volunteers this past week: Giggle maker, Oval Swing, Seal Bouncer, Solo Airplane Flyer and a new eightfoot slide. In addition, enough funds were raised to install a unique musical piece called an Imbarimba. Pea gravel was put down around the equipment for child safety,and new composite timber edging was installed to keep the pea gravel in place. The City of Galva purchased a new slide for the park. The project was made possible through the GEDC spaghetti supper fundraiser, Ida County Community Betterment Foundation, Aureon Iowa Network Services Charity and the Keep Iowa Beautiful Paint Iowa Program for grant funds, primer and Diamond Vogel paint. The following also supported the project: City of Galva for their support behind the scenes, trimming trees, removing old slide and purchasing new slide. Jensen Brothers Trucking (Don Jensen and Josh Jensen) for donating the freight to transport equipment to Galva from Alabama. Ryan Wuebker and Mike Pribble for many hours of site coordination. Quad County Corn Processors for donating the cement under the Imbarimba.

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Playground: The Galva Park makeover project features new equipment and refurbished old equipment. H and H Builders of Kingsley for helping pour the concrete under the Imbarimba. MidAmerican Energy for donating the truck to dig the pole holes. Goettsch Transportation Services for tree trimming and old equipment removal. Werner Construction for site prep work and leveling. Sooland Bobcat for use of dirt leveling machine. Rod’s Fertilizer and Sales for site prep work and equipment. Vogt Brothers for site prep work. Kevin Jorgensen for site prep work. Goettsch Dispatch for donating the freight to haul pea gravel and pay loader. Thrivent Financial for paint supplies and lunches. The following individuals and businesses gave donations, helped scrape and paint, completed dirt work, dug holes, helped assemble and/or install the park equipment (in no particular order): Denny and Trish Niemeier, Dennis Bennett, Beryl and

Ramona Schubert, Craig’s Ag Service, Phyllis Hustedt, Schaller Telephone Company, Doug and Sheri Conover, Jeff and Mikell Brosamle, Jerry and Anne Andresen, Delayne and Anne Johnson, Mike and Karen Galvin, Gaylen and Judy Winterhof, Kenneth and Mary Radke, Paul and Lois Voge, Kay Cork, Tim and Maureen Andresen. Also, Rochelle Thies, Rod and Marllys Brosamle, Phyllis Hustedt, Carol Wendel, Nick Jensen Funeral Home, Rick and Cheri Wiese, Rick and Deb Willer, Duane and Joy Babcock, TJ and Barb Padavich, Paul and Steph Egger, Padavich Ag Supply, Alan and LuAnn Bennett, Marty and Martha Boyle, Lanny Hustedt, Randy and Karla Hustedt, Community Bank, Joel and Jordan Hustedt, Jim and Vicki Woods, Peg Else, Owen and Carol Bolte, Galva City Betterment and Park Fund, United Bank of Iowa, Carolyn Young, Arlo Dean and Margaret Radke, First State Bank, Becky Wuebker and Gordon and Mary Sorensen. Also, Kluver Farms, Gal-

va First United Methodist Church, St. John’s Lutheran LYF group, Jim Rasmussen, Larry and Rita Frahm, Jeff Stevenson, Lee and Bev Radke, Mitch and Dena Stille, Ron Rydberg, Chris and Marj Clark, Kenny Brooks, Alan and Keely Goettsch, Anita Radke, Chris Brosamle, Matt Brosamle, Matt Werner, Klint and Dillon Cork, Terry Zembsch, Josh Frahm, Cory Bennett, Sam Bennett, Shane Adams, Kyle Bennett, Andy Goettsch, Mike Vondrak, Gavin Vondrak, Jason Kenny, Julie Wood, Zach Wood, Daphne Conover, Ashley Bainbridge, Maddy Else, Amanda Bruns, Olivya Vondrak, Craig and Landon Peterson, Mark Vogt, Wes Riley, Patrick Friedmann, Aaron Van Houton, Nathan Yockey, Graca and Isaac Goettsch. “Without all of the abovereferenced collaboration and inancial support, this $30,000 project would not have happened. Making a difference is easy when we all work together. We hope we haven’t omitted anyone’s name,” said the GEDC.

Supervisors hear city bid for partnership for land Ida County Supervisors hosted Ida Grove City Council members for a discussion on possible future use of land west of Second Street for commercial interests. The city council is seeking a west access point and presented several possible plans to the supervisors July 10. The 75 acres is adjacent to a residence and Godbersen-Smith Inc. The land discussed was annexed by

the City of Ida Grove in 2014. Initially, the reaction was cool from the supervisors. “I don’t think this bene its anyone in the county, such as Galva and Holstein,” said supervisor Creston Schubert. “We’re big brother here, but big brother has a lot of expenses,” said county chairman Rhett Leonard. “I have concerns about spending county money within the city.”

“Others in the county would bene it from it down the road, and future projects. We come with an open mind, and we’re a council who likes to think outside the box. This is an important project for our future…if a $10 million investment comes in that would take care of our expenses for a year,” said Ida Grove city council member Ryan Goodman. “We have an opportunity

here that will be a it for the whole county,” said Ida Grove city council member Gregor Ernst. An engineering irm would be hired if the parties agree to go ahead and then provide more detailed plans. Health of bridges in the area is also a concern. County supervisors took no action July 10, and future meetings are expected.

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The Ida County Conservation Board has banned the use of all off-highway vehicles (OHV) in Ida County parks. This includes all terrain vehicles, off-road utility vehicles and off-road motorcycles. The decision came during the board’s July 11 meeting and is based on Iowa law. After looking into the state code and speaking with local law enforcement, Parks Director Paige Alesch found that according to the Iowa DNR’s OHV reference guide: A person shall not operate an OHV upon roadways or highways except as provided in Iowa Code Section 321.234A and Iowa Code Section 321I.10. The Ida County Conservation Board will be following the Iowa State Code and the Iowa DNR’s OHV reference guide in all parks and areas. Alesch noted OHV will not be allowed anywhere inside the parks including Crawford Creek Recreation Area (CCRA), Moorehead Park, Washta Access, Fairview Cemetery and Douglas School Grounds. The concrete camping pad project at CCRA is complete. A total of eight camp pads were inished. Alesch will submit all of the proper paper work to the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation to of icially complete the grant process. The conservation board plans to install one or two more cement pads per year following this project. The board also discussed leveling and adding rock to other pads in the meantime to make them more useable for park visitors. Naturalist Danielle Bennett updated the board on the upcoming environmental education programs. There will be an outdoor movie at CCRA Aug. 12 starting at 9 p.m. Fol-

lowing the movie Bennett will have the telescope set up and visitors can watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. Summer camps have also been going well and there are three left this summer that are all full. Two churches have raised money from vacation Bible school and wanted to contribute to the outdoor classroom. Bennett suggested the donation be put toward an enclosure to raise monarch butter lies. The church’s agreed. The enclosure will provide a safe place for the monarchs and give visitors and program goers an up-close look at the monarch butter ly lifecycle. In new business, Alesch and the conservation board discussed her upcoming maternity leave. The conservation board will take care of the bills, timesheets and money deposits while Alesch is on leave. Board member Don Poggensee volunteered to open the Conservation Center and answer the phone on afternoons that Bennett will not be available. Bennett and park ranger Jerry Jensen will handle the rest of the day-today work while Alesch is on leave. Bennett and Alesch informed the board that they recently picked up the interactive snake exhibit. The exhibit will be put in storage until the last week of August. The display will be up in the Conservation Center from the last week of August until the Halloween Night Hike in midOctober. More information on the Conservation Center hours and programs during this time will be decided at a later date. The next board meeting is scheduled for Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. at the CCRA Lodge at CCRA.

Supervisors nix 10-hour day for secondary roads Ida County Board of Supervisors continued a discussion on whether to allow secondary road personnel to have 10-hour days and four-day work weeks during the summer months. Supervisors determined by direction not to allow the 10-hour days. Supervisors at their July 3 meeting said this should have been done in the contract negotiations. “They had 10-hour days in the summer, and there is a reason it was done away with,” said supervisor Ray Drey. If it had been allowed, the 10-hour days would have been staggered during the week. “It’s the perception,” said supervisor Creston Schubert. “I can see some merit in it, but not to re-open the contract,” said chairman Rhett Leonard. Supervisors noted that, when the State of Iowa made changes to union negotiations, the county employees were able to keep insurance plans. The contract with secondary roads states the hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with 30 minutes of unpaid lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m., and

a morning and afternoon 15minute break. June 30 discussion Engineer Jeff Williams presented information about the nine-member secondary road crews working 10-hour, fourday weeks in the summer months. “The guys have been asking me about this. There would still be coverage Mondays and Fridays,” said Williams. Fridays were an off-day in the past, when 10-hour days were offered for the summer for secondary roads. “I think there should be ive-day weeks,” said supervisor Drey. In other business June 30: Supervisors approved transfers to the secondary road fund of $91,464 from the general basic fund and $914,518 from the rural basic fund. Supervisors approved a transfer of $17,401 from the post closure fund to the rural basic land ill fund. Supervisors voted two to zero to approve FY 2018 appropriations. Supervisors approved Dennis Johnson for a ive-year term on the Planning and Zoning Board until July 1, 2022.

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Ida County Courier

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

FAMILY & FRIENDS Silver Creek dona on benefits summer reading program Pastor Kristen Boysen and Silver Creek Methodist Church of Galva donated $200 to BC-IG Elementary at the end of the 2016-17 school year. This donation helped the school provide free books for their students who participated in the

summer reading program in June. Each student was able to choose two books that they will read during the summer. Studies show that, if children read for 20 minutes a day, they will be able to

maintain their reading levels during the summer and thus feel more confident when they come back to school in the fall. The school started this summer reading program as an effective intervention to keep students on grade level.

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Retirement reception: Ida Grove City Hall hosted a retirement reception for Mark Nielsen July 3. Some of the city staff and council attending the reception were, from left, Marc Dennison, Gregor Ernst, Mayor Devlun Whiteing, Bob Lorenzen, Ryan Goodman, Scott Tomlinson, Nielsen, Heather Sweeden, Gerrod Sholty, Doug Clough, Chris Taylor and Jane Petersen.

Birth Randy and Maggie Renze of Ida Grove are the parents of a son, Weston Theodore, born June 22, 2017, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. Weston weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. Grandparents are Tom and Shirley Conover of Holstein, Dennis Bartolozzi of Sioux City and Floyd and Arlis Renze of Ida Grove. Weston is welcomed home by Kimberley, 17; Nicholas, 13; Jayden, 11, and Ashlynn, 7.

Horn Auxiliary hosts coﬀee Horn Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting a coffee on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the hospital conference center at the hospital in Ida Grove. Healthcare has changed signi icantly over the years and continues to evolve. Hospital Administrator Chris Nichols and Michelle Weber from Horn Physicians Clinic will be giving an update on the changes in services provided at Horn Memorial, as well as the changes in personnel structure and the PCMH Jour-

ney to better serve the needs of patients. The Auxiliary is planning to make this coffee a quarterly event to keep its volunteers connected to the hospital and the healthcare services available in the community. Volunteers play a signi icant role at Horn, and the Auxiliary is looking for additional support. Each volunteer determines the amount of time he or she can provide. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

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Reading program: Children participating in the BC-IG Elementary summer reading program were, from left to right—Savanna Gigaroa, Alayna Swanger and Isaiah Uken. Middle row from left to right—Quinlan Halle, Brogan Watkins, Bailey Barber, Jamie Gigaroa, Breanne Wilcox, Keaton Ulrich and Carson Boysen. Back row from left to right—Carter Spinharney, Delaynee Steele, Levi Swanger, Garrett Van Houten, Dylan Sykes, Erika Swanger and Hailey Wilcox.

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Appreciation: Ida Grove American Legion member Stan Chisholm was recently presented a certificate of appreciation from Ida County Veterans Affairs Commission. The plaque states,“For outstanding performance and lasting contributions to the veterans of Ida County and surrounding area from June 1999 through June 2017.” Dale Ullrich, director of Ida County Veterans Affairs Commission, presented the award.

The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for July 19-26 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Lierman; 3 p.m. Methodist communion Thursday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. Wayne Miller. Friday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Saturday—2:30 p.m. adult coloring social. Sunday—10:30 a.m. Coupon clipping and doughnut/coffee social. Monday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:30 a.m. Word Guess; 2 p.m. Hangman. Tuesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. going for a driver; 5 p.m. Diner’s club. Wednesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. Pastor Salcido.

Ida County Legion picnic The Ida County American Legion picnic will be at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Holstein Sunday, Aug. 6, starting at 4:30 p.m. The county meeting will be at 5 p.m., with meal to start at 6 p.m. All Ida County Legion members and family are invited.

ing at 6:30 p.m. There is a general admission fee charged for adults and students. The cast includes second through eighth grade students under the direction of Joyce Galvin. The play is produced by special arrangement with Pioneeer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colo.

Reading program: Children participating in the BC-IG Elementary summer reading program were, front from left—Dakota Monroy, Myles Iversen, Jake Siebrecht, Owen Forbes and Preston Hinkeldey. Middle row from left to right—Kylie Petersen, Jasmynne Brenner, Journey Iversen, Hailey Reed, Ella Boysen and Ashtyn Rehse. Back row from left to right—John Kruse, Brady Watkins, Hunter Wessel, Jordyn Hinricksen, Blake Petersen and Jaiston Jung.

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HCT to present ‘Dorothy in Wonderland’ Holstein Community Theatre’s (HCT) Summer Theatre Camp production of Brian D. Taylor’s “Dorothy in Wonderland” will be performed on Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts in Holstein. There is general seating with auditorium doors open-

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by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity schedule for July 1925: Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible Chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. Dear Abby.

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Thursday—10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Would You Rather. Friday—10 a.m. Trivia; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday—3 p.m. Movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday—2:30 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Schaller; 3

p.m. social; 3:30 p.m. movie. Monday—10 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. This Month In History. Tuesday—10 a.m. art project; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. Hang Man.

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Freedom Rock dedica on Dedication for the Ida County Freedom Rock will be Sunday, Aug. 6, at 3 p.m. at the rock area by the entrance to CharMac in Holstein. The speaker will be announced later.

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Rosemary Clausen Center season ckets on sale

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Reading: Ida County Extension presented the first summer reading program at the Battle Creek Public Library July 6. Here, Kandice Tomlinson reads to those present.

Extension provides program at BC library “Build a Better World” is the theme for the 2017 summer reading programs at the Battle Creek Public Library. The irst program was held July 6, with approximately 42 children and adults attending. Kandice Tomlinson, with the help of Laura Johnk from the Ida County Extension Service, presented the program. Tomlinson read stories, and then the children got into groups to make an invention from various items given to

them. The creative inventions are displayed on a table in the hall at the Battle Creek Community Building. Treat bags and other bags full of fun items were given to the children at the end of the program by Tomlinson and Johnk. Punch and cookies were also served after the program. Willow Dale Wellness Village provided the cookies. Other July programs included the Blank Park Zoo from Des Moines on July 13 (spon-

sored by First State Bank) and Loger Sheltie Dogs on July 19. The inal summer program is Thursday, July 27, at 1:30 p.m. It is information and fun in the water, at the Battle Creek Fire Station. Children may also read books to earn prizes from the library and also from Barnes and Noble in Sioux City. North Star Community Credit Union and United Bank provided the prizes. For more information, call the library at 712-3654912 and check it out.

The Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts has opened the season ticket sale for its 2017-18 entertainment series. Seven great shows by top level professional entertainers will be presented this season, with season ticket prices holding at $155 for the ifth consecutive year. The Clausen Center opened in 2010 and is located at 519 East Maple St. in Holstein. The coming season will open with Nashville star Suzy Bogguss and close with the iconic Glenn Miller Orchestra. In between will be musical drama with “All is Calm” from Minneapolis and a look back in our time with “Forever Young” from Branson. RCC will also have a tribute to the Beatles from The Abbey Road Band and a taste of classical Italian and Broadway from Bravo Amici. Performers will be from as far away as New Zealand and Great Britain in addition to Nashville, Branson, Minneapolis and Rapid City. In addition to the above, the renowned Texas Tenors will perform their special holiday show, “Deep in the Heart of Christmas.” That performance is not part of the season ticket package, but season ticket holders will have priority for the ticket sale.

Suzy Bogguss “The Texas Tenors’ show will be a great addition to our season,” said Ken Buell, the Clausen Center ticket manager. “They are international stars, and we worked for three years to bring them here. It will be an unforgettable day for anyone fortunate enough to be in that audience.” Ticket sale details will be released later this summer. “We are excited about this year’s lineup of shows,” Buell continued. “It will provide a wide variety of music, drama, star power and glamour. Our performances offer the opportunity to experience the highest quality professional entertainment, state-of-theart surroundings and reasonable prices, all while staying close to home. Parking is close

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College News Karli Wittorf of Schleswig was named to the president’s list at Simpson College in Indianola. Karli is the daughter of Karl and Sandy Wittorf. Students named to the president’s list earned a 4.0 grade

point average. Wittorf graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology during commencement exercises April 29. Lauren Beckman of Odebolt was named to the dean’s

list at Simpson College for the spring 2017 spring semester. Lauren is the daughter of Vicki Beckman. Students named to the dean’s list earned a 3.70 to 3.99 grade point average.

Puppet show coming to IG Library July 21 Gary Weldon of Little Sioux will bring his Dew It—Sayno Puppet Show to the Ida Grove Public Library on Friday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m. The free show includes magic, ventriloquism, some local volunteer helpers and the stars of the show, the Dew It—Sayno Puppets. Also appearing with Weldon is his little friend, Billie. Weldon and Billie will discuss how “reading is fun” and how, by reading books, you can go on “Imagination Vacations.”

In addition, the Dew It— Sayno Puppets have a serious side to their part of the show. The kids are taught what to do when a good friend tries to talk them into doing something that they know is wrong. This covers alcohol, tobacco and other illegal drugs but is not limited to those things. Anything kids can cook up to do that is naughty, the question is the same: how do you say no? Weldon encourages the kids to respect law enforcement

of icers and not to be afraid of them. The program is sponsored by Christie Real Estate/Ida County Abstract Company, Hanson Auto Supply-NAPA, Edward Jones-Doug Schmidt, Farm Bureau Financial Service-Sherry Gebers, Hoffman Agency, Ida County Courier-Reminder, Terry Nielsen Agency, North Star Community Credit Union, Pronto-Ida Grove, Thrivent FinancialJerilyn M. Ekstrom and United Bank of Iowa.

Odebolt Library The Odebolt Public Library added several new books and DVDs to its circulation in June. New hardcover books added were: “Come Sundown” by Nora Roberts, “Just A Little Christmas” by Janet Dailey, “Nighthawk” by Clive Cussler, “Camino Island” by John Grisham, “Grief Cottage” by Gail Godwin, “Indecent Exposure” by Stuart Woods, “The Swallow’s Nest” by Emilie Richards, “The Ultimatum” by Karen Robards, “The Gift” by Danielle Steel, “Dangerous Minds” by Janet Evanovich, “Kiss Carlo” by Adriana Trigiani, “Murder Games” by James Patterson and “The Silent Corner” by Dean Koontz. New paperback books include: “Brown-Eyed Girl” by Lisa Kleypas, “The Friends We Keep” by Susan Mallery, “The Last Beach Bungalow” by Jennie Nash, “Waiting For White Horses” by Nathan Jorgenson and “Cold Blooded” by Lisa Jackson. “The Boys In The Bunkhouse” by Dan Barry is available in the adult nonfiction section.

New large print books available for patrons to check out are “Never Come Back” by David Bell and “It’s Always The Husband” by Michelle Campbell. J.K. Rowling’s “Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find

Them” is available for young adult fiction readers. New DVDs include: “Call The Midwife #6,” “The Shack,” “Victorian Slum House,” “Get Out,” “Beauty And The Beast,” “Rock Dog” and “Logan.”

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Donation: The Ida County Farm Bureau Board of Directors/ Federation gave Autumn Rohlk of Ida Grove $250 to help and support her at the National High School Finals Rodeo July 16-22. From left, Rohlk and Roger Bumann from the Farm Bureau.

to the building and free, and coffee and cookies are offered at intermission.” Only season tickets are on sale at this time. If tickets remain available for single events, they will go on sale Sept. 20. Information regarding that sale will be released as needed. To purchase tickets or get more information, contact Ken Buell by phone at 712-3684849, by email at kenbuell@ frontiernet.net or by regular mail at P.O. Box 524, Holstein, Iowa 51025. The Center’s website is www.rosemaryclausencenter.com and it now offers video clips of the year’s scheduled performances. Performance schedule Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.—Suzy Bogguss Saturday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m.—All is Calm The Christmas Truce of 1914 Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m.— The Texas Tenors Deep in the Heart of Christmas Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018; 7:30 p.m.—The Abbey Road Band A Tribute to the Beatles Friday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.— Forever Young The Music of Your Life Saturday, March 10, 2018; 7:30 p.m.—Bravo Amici Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.—The Glenn Miller Orchestra.

Summer vacation It’s the middle of July. Have you taken any days off work this summer? Has your family gone on a special vacation yet? Scheduled a couple sanity days just for your mental health yet? Summer means hot temperatures, baseball and softball games, snow cones and cotton candy, hot dogs around the ire pit, sweet corn, BBQ’s, county fairs, swimming, biking and boating. It also can include lots of miles traveling to different states, sitting in airports waiting for lights, stopping at convenience stores and staying in hotels for days on end. These scenarios are not always the best for staying on track with your diet and might pose a threat to your physical health as they add hundreds of hours of inactivity sitting. In addition, there are thousands of fast food options that are greasy, calorie laden, and nutritionally dreadful in restaurants and gas stations, so read the menu carefully and help your kids stay away from adjectives

like crispy, smothered and rich. With a little smart planning and thinking ahead, you can still eat well while you travel. Pack a cooler with some healthy meals and snacks in a cooler and try to make healthy food choices on summer vacation. Some easy things to pack in a cooler or grab on vacation include: apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, dried fruit, trail mix, cashews or walnuts, air popped popcorn, fresh garden salads, pre-cut veggies, mozzarella sticks and yogurt cups or GoGurts. Other easy and healthy options include: grilled chicken bites, homemade protein fruit smoothies, whole grain peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or tortilla wraps. Choose bottled water over soda to help stay hydrated. Pack the cooler, slather on some sunscreen, remember to buckle up your seat belt, drink extra cold water when it is humid out, walk 30 minutes each day and have a great summer vacation before school starts again. Oh, and don’t text and drive.

Grassley fall internships available Sen. Chuck Grassley says that fall internships for college-aged Iowans are available. Applications are due Friday, July 21. These senate internships are available in Grassley of ices in Washington, D.C., Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Waterloo. The fall internship program runs from Aug. 21 to Dec. 15. Interns assist staff members with administrative, legislative and communications work, including that of Grassley’s staff on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, where he serves as chairman. Grassley said he encourages young Iowans who are interested in learning more about the government to apply. “Working in a congressional of ice is a good way for college students and new graduates to learn more about the legislative branch of the federal government while gaining valuable experience. Internships in my

of ices are available to students in many areas of study,” Grassley said. Application forms are available on Grassley’s Senate website and in Grassley’s of ices in Iowa. Due to security-related delays in postal mail delivery to U.S. Senate of ice buildings, internship applications should be emailed to intern_applications@grassley.senate.gov or faxed to 202-224-5136. For additional information, send messages to intern_applications@grassley.senate.gov or call 202-224-3744.

Is your family physician the best of the best? Do they go above and beyond to care for their patients? Are they active in the community? Do you think they deserve the 2017 Family Physician on the Year Award? The Iowa Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) is seeking nominations for the 2017 Family Physician of the Year. Each year, the IAFP awards one family physician the title “Family Physician of the Year,” on the basis of outstanding service to patients and community and devotion to family medicine. If you would like to nominate your family physician, send letters of nomination to the Iowa Academy describing why your family physician should receive the Family Physician of the Year Award. Nomination letters should be sent by Aug. 28 to the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians, 100 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 240, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, or emailed to kcox@iaafp.org. The 2017 Iowa Family Physician of Year will be honored during the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians’ annual installation and awards banquet on Nov. 3 at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott. In the early part of 2018, the 2017 Iowa Family Physician of the Year will be nominated for the American Academy of Family Physicians National Family Physician of Year. Previous recipients have been: 1991 Rodney Miller, MD, Sac City; 1996 Alan Vasher, DO, Ida Grove; 2002 David Crippin, MD, Storm Lake, and 2016 Chris VandeLune, DO, Cherokee.

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SPORTS St. Mary’s keeps Raptors from advancing A bases loaded triple in the ifth inning proved to be the key hit Storm Lake St. Mary’s needed to secure a 5-3 district baseball tournament win over Ridge View in Remsen July 11. The loss brought the 2017 season to an end for Ridge View. St. Mary’s took a 2-1 lead into the ifth inning. With two outs and the bases loaded in the ifth, a triple scored three runs and extended the Panthers’ lead to 5-1. Ridge View fought back with two runs in the sixth inning to make it 5-3, but that was as close as the Raptors got.

“Both teams played well,” noted Ridge View coach Shannon Tesch. “St. Mary’s players were patient at the plate and worked the count well. Demers pitched really well and the defense was solid behind him. I thought we did a good job in all three areas as well. Unfortunately they just played a little better. “I’m proud of what this team accomplished this year. I thought we overachieved in a lot of ways. I’m looking forward to next year already.” In the St. Mary’s game, Ridge View had six hits. Austin Degen hit two singles. Jake

Tokheim doubled for his only hit. Jake Mitchell, Tyler Wingert and Logan Cuthrell each hit one single. Jakob Kai and Caleb Kistenmacher both had one RBI. Mitchell pitched the irst ive innings and threw 91 pitches. He was charged with ive runs (two earned) on two hits, three walks and four strikeouts. Cole Degen worked the inal two frames. He did not allow any runs or hits while walking three batters and striking out four. The Raptors’ season comes to an end with 13 wins and 12 losses.

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State trap shooting: The Ida County Trapshooters competed in the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target state trapshooting championships June 7 in Cedar Falls. Members of the Ida County Shooters intermediate advanced group were, from left: Brody Deitering, Aidan Bower, Travis Wiese, Gavan Flammang and Chayden Wright.

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High school team: The Ida County Trapshooters competed in the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target State Trap Shooting Championships June 7 in Cedar Falls. Members of the high school team are from left: Ty Tollufsen, Amanda Gunderson, Colin Cuthrell, Kenneth Hausman and Zane Dausel.

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Throw to first: Ridge View second baseman Caleb Kistenmacher makes a throw to first base for an infield out. Ridge View’s baseball season came to an end July 11 when the Raptors lost to Storm Lake St. Mary’s 5-3 in the district baseball tournament.

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Varsity shooters: Varsity shooters who competed in the State Trapshooting competition June 7 in Cedar Falls were from left: Jeren McKibben, Bethany Rehse and Tori McDanel.

Deitering places: Brody Deitering placed first in handicap and second in 16-yard singles at the Iowa State Trapshooting championships June 7 in Cedar Falls.

Results from the four-person eight-inch cup tournament at the Ida Grove Golf and Country Club Saturday, July 8. Championship light: First—Hinkeldey, Zimmerman, Renfro, Hofmeister, 51; second—Bumann, Claussen, Phillips, Ray, 55; third—Rogge III, Rogge IV, Meyer, Schmidt, 56 and fourth—Redenius, Redenius, Redenius, Drost, 56. Hole prize winners: Hole one closest to the pin in two shots—Kurt Hofmeister; hole six longest putt—Scott Hupke; hole number seven closest to the pin in one shot—Jori Goodman (hole-in-one with an A wedge) and hole nine longest putt—Pat Phillips. THE FIND IT IN CLASSIFIEDS

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IE and IA squad: The IE (Intermediate Entry level) and IA (Intermediate Advanced) shooters who participated in the Iowa State Trapshooting contest June 7 in Cedar Falls were, from left: Dawson Schiernbeck (IE), Ethan Reitz (IE), Evan Larson (IA), Zander Lichtenberg (IE) and Kael Wiese (IE). These individuals are middle school shooters. If they are advanced shooters, they have shot before and, if they are entry level, this is their first year of shooting.

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Sixth place: Ida County Trapshooters member Amanda Gunderson placed sixth in ladies’ single division June 7 at the State Trapshooting Competition in Cedar Falls.

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JV squad: The Ida County Trapshooters competed in the Iowa Scholastic State Clay Target Trap Shooting Championships June 7 in Cedar Falls. Members of the junior varsity squad are, from left: Lee Fredericks, Jarrett Hewitt, Kollin Knudsen, Garrisen Uhl and Ty Harrison.

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Battle Creek Alumni enjoy reunion The annual Battle Creek Alumni Banquet was held July 3 at the Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. Lorraine Davis and Joan Sohm welcomed alumni and guests at the ticket and program table. Chris Gunderson and Christi Mallow served punch. Class callers were Keith Brown and Kevin Huss, with anniversary class photos taken by Crystal Endrulat and Dixie Brueck. Dining room hosts were Barb Meier, Gene Tolstedt and Bev Meyer. The meal, catered by Best of Barb’s Catering, was enjoyed by 147 alumni and friends. After the meal, master of ceremonies and alumni board president Huss offered the table prayer, gave a welcome to alumni and guests and led the program. The caterer and helpers, Bridget, Zoe and Kaleb Verschoor, were thanked. It was announced by Brown that there are about 30 football jerseys from the 1980s for sale. Gene Tolstedt reviewed some memories as he introduced his classmate and the guest of honor, Duane Fowler. Fowler shared memories and showed appreciation for his education in the BC schools. He gave special mention to his older sister, Audrey Dittmer; his wife, Theresa, and recognized all those present who are current or were former teachers. He recalled influential teachers Wayne Chaney, Grady Holland, Mrs. Leavengood, Mr. Locke and

Gene Linkvis, and he urged all alumni to continue to be proud to be Battle Creek graduates. He was presented with a framed photo of the old school and a BC Bomber mug. Anniversary classes were invited to name the academy award-winning movie of their senior year. Members present were introduced and memories shared and enjoyed. Former Battle Creek teachers in attendance included Sharon Forthum, Brian Maxwell, Bob Saunders and Keith Brown. Award categories were announced and a BC Bomber mug was given to the winners. Oldest male alumnus was Roger Schmidt of Holstein. Oldest female alumni were Iris Lochner Witt and Helen Jensen Vohs of Battle Creek. Male alumnus traveling the farthest was Shane

Goodman, Atlanta, Ga. Female graduate traveling the most miles was Lois Bjorholm Bachman, Bonita Springs, Fla. Wearing her class ring was Christi Petersen Mallow of Battle Creek. The youngest salutatorian was Linda Sahl Merklein, Wauwatosa, Wis., and the youngest valedictorian was Jon Gailey, Port Orchard, Wash. The oldest valedictorian was Lucille Ulshafer Mason of Ida Grove. The newest grandparent was Randy Goodman of Battle Creek, and the graduate who was a school principal was Don Ortman of Rock Valley. During the business meeting, the alumni approved Tuesday, July 3, 2018, for the next all school reunion. The evening closed with singing “Onward Battle Creek” and “Auld Lang Syne.”

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Class of 1962: Those from the Battle Creek class of 1962 attending their 55th reunion July 3 at the alumni banquet were, front from left: Vern Wood of Schleswig; Larry Forthum of Battle Creek; Al Schreiber of Ida Grove and Merle Dausel of Battle Creek. In back are Ken Bower of Battle Creek and Bob Meier of Council Bluffs.

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Class of 1947: The Battle Creek Class of 1947 celebrated its 70th reunion at the annual alumni banquet July 3. Members present were Iris Lochner Witt of Battle Creek; Roger Schmidt of Holstein and Helen Jensen Vohs of Battle Creek.

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Class of 1952: Battle Creek graduates celebrating their 65 reunion at the annual alumni banquet July 3 were, front from left: Kenneth Schumann of Correctionville, Eunice Neubauer Kohles of Grand Junction, Colo., Ellen Wilken Weisz of Willowbrook, lll., and Lucille Ulshafer Mason of Ida Grove. In back, Jack Modrell of Battle Creek; Constance Coil Drey of Onawa and Richard Christie of Urbandale. th

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Class of 1967: Celebrating their 50 class reunion at the July 3 alumni banquet were, front from left: Battle Creek graduates Rick Swanger of Battle Creek; Jeannie Reitz Grove of Battle Creek; Karen Gailey Claussen of Lakewood, Wash., and Lois Bjorholm Bachman of Bonita Springs, Fla. In back are: Chester Lee of Battle Creek; Marc Rogge of Eugene, Ore.; Randy Goodman of Battle Creek; Sue Fey Grieme of Schaller; Karen Strackbein Rupiper of Sioux City; Steve Goodenow of Norman, Okla. (moved away before graduation) and Mike Rice of Omaha, Neb. th

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Class of 1972: Celebrating 45 years since graduation, the BC class of 1972 gathered for the annual all school reunion on July 3. Present were, front from left: Joleen Johnson Anderson of Correctionville; Peggy Bertelsen Swanson of Battle Creek and Sandy Wilcke Manderfeld of Leawood, Kan. In back are Robert Bjorholm of Battle Creek; Carl Lee of Ankeny; Jay Eason of Council Bluffs and Lyle Schumann of Schleswig.

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Class of 1957: Enjoying their 60th class reunion at the annual alumni banquet July 3 were, front row from left, Battle Creek graduates Clara Washer Bennigsdorf of Ida Grove; JoAnn Friedrichsen Couch of Omaha, Neb. (moved away before graduation); Judy Lehmann Schmidt of Battle Creek and Barbara Albertsen Foss of Soldier. In back: Eldon Albers of Battle Creek; Paul Hansen of Charter Oak; Keith Brown of Battle Creek; Jim Van Houten of Scottsdale, Ariz.; Duane Fowler of Marquette, Mich.; Gary Mildenstein of Ida Grove and Eugene Tolstedt of Battle Creek.

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Class of 1977: The Battle Creek Class of 1977 enjoyed its 40th class reunion July 3 during the annual all school reunion. In front, from left are: Jon Gailey of Port Orchard, Wash., and Jeff Holmes of Battle Creek. In back are: Jane Hightree Petersen of Ida Grove; Kay Eason Klein of Winnemucca, Nevada; Gena Schmidt Prazan of Omaha, Neb.; Linda Sahl Merklein, Wauwatosa, Wis., and Lois Hummelgard Holmes of Battle Creek.

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Class of 1982: Battle Creek graduates from the class of 1982 who enjoyed their 35th reunion were, front from left: Tammy Rickabaugh Rusch of Anthon and Gayle Hightree Shackelford of Panora and in back, Randy Petersen of Kingsley and Marc Hein of Sioux City.

The filing period for persons interested in running for open seats on area school boards began July 10. The deadline to file petition papers and affidavits with board secretaries is 5 p.m. Aug. 3 for the Sept. 12 election. 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. Endrulat, Rasmussen and Hinkeldey have taken out papers for their respective districts. The terms run through June 30, 2018. Effective July 1, 2018 the Battle Creek Ida Grove and Odebolt Arthur Districts will be reorganized into one district. Persons interested in running for the school board must reside in the director district they are seeking election, must file an affidavit 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 office, 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 office 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 Hoefling and Ryan Schroeder, both at-large. Both Hoefling and Schroeder have indicated they are not filing for re-election. Pat Hoefling’s resignation from the Odebolt-Arthur Board was approved at the July 10 meeting, which will create a third opening on the board. The terms run through June 30, 2018. Effective July 1, 2018 the Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek Ida Grove Districts will be reorganized into one district. 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 office in Ida Grove at 900 John Montgomery Drive or by emailing board secretary Kathy Leonard at kleonard@ oabcig.org. Fourteen signatures are required from eligible voters in the O-A School District. Evan Thelen has taken out papers for the O-A board. 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 file an affidavit 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 office 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 office 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 file an affidavit 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 office in person to get their candidacy papers.

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Class of 1987: The Battle Creek Class of 1987 enjoyed its 30 reunion July 3 during the annual all school reunion. Present were, front from left: Lisa Lehmann Miller of Chubbuck, Idaho; Tonya Walls Karpinski of Okemos, Mich.; Tammy Watson Ryan of Waterloo and Barb Bumann Knudsen of Ida Grove. In back are Don Ortman of Rock Valley; Dan Burow of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Rob McBride of Sergeant Bluff. th

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Class of 1992: The Battle Creek class of 1992 was the last senior class to graduate from the Battle Creek campus. Celebrating their 25th reunion were Shane Goodman of Atlanta, Ga.; Renea Schable Steele of Battle Creek and Brian Krueger of Iowa City.

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Obituaries To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Darlene Lois Segebart Aug. 15, 1923 – July 7, 2017 BATTLE CREEK – Services for Darlene Lois Segebart, 93, of Battle Creek were July 12, 2017, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Randy D. Cormeny of iciated. Burial was in the Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek and Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. She died July 7, 2017, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Darlene Lois Segebart, daughter of Frank and Amanda (Schumacher) Negless, was born Aug. 15, 1923, on a farm near Correctionville. She grew up in the Galva and Correctionville area, where she attended country school through the eighth grade. Darlene married the love of her life, Alvin Segebart, Jan. 19, 1954, in Storm Lake. They farmed near the Arthur and Battle Creek areas before relocating to Anoka, Minn., where they worked for the Federal Cartridge Plant. They returned to Iowa and purchased a farm south of Battle Creek. They lived there for over 35 years before moving to town in 2005. Darlene and Alvin were blessed with ive children: Richard, David, Roger, Rick and Cindy. Darlene made her home at Willow Dale Wellness Village in 2013. Daily visits with her

husband and family brightened her day. She loved her caregivers and the new friends that she made while living there. She was a devoted Christian wife, mother and grandmother. She read her bible daily and loved teaching her children and grandchildren to pray and sing God’s word. Darlene was a wonderful cook, gardener and homemaker and enjoyed sharing her talents with her children and grandchildren. She also had a playful spirit that her children and grandchildren adored. Darlene will be remembered fondly for her generosity and love for others. She was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Alvin Segebart of Battle Creek; and her children: Richard (Rhonda) Segebart of Schaller, David (Rebecca) Segebart of Schaller, Rick (Shari Rohlf) Segebart of Battle Creek and Cindy (Marc) Albers of Battle Creek. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-greatgrandchildren; a brother, Gaylen (Rita) Negless of Anoka, Minn.; extended family and friends. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Nemo and Lavern Negless; six sisters: Helen Negless, Elsie Sherrill, Frances Clausen, Naomi Nielsen, Jean Steinbach and Lorriane Horstman, and a son, Roger Segebart. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Doreen Schmidtke ODEBOLT – Services for Doreen P. Schmidtke, Tuesday, July 18, at Christensen-Van Houten 77, of Odebolt will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Funeral Home in Odebolt. Christensen-Van July 19, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt is in charge Odebolt. The Rev. David Viggers will of iciate. of arrangements. Burial will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery She died July 15, 2017, at Horn Memorial at Odebolt. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Hospital in Ida Grove.

Arthur council hears maintenance updates, okays building permit The Arthur City Council heard maintenance department updates during its meeting July 11. City maintenance man Paul Arbegast reported he and Leland Anderson have sprayed the lagoons, trimmed trees at the park, pushed up work at the dump, installed the seven-ton limit signs, cleaned up the concession stand and grill. He also reported the storm sewer by 113 Third Ave. has been cleaned out and noted that it needs to be cemented to prevent the rock from illing it up. The engineers from the Iowa Department of Transportation who installed the storm sewer have been contacted to repair this issue. Following discussion, the

council approved a building permit for a patio in place of the deck at 313 East Third Ave. Councilperson Anita Schlender abstained. During his report, Mayor Randy Fineran asked about the resurfacing of Highway M31 and the possibility of reducing the height of the road coming into Arthur. Fineran also asked about inishing the lagoon project and receiving complaints about the fence not being completed. He noted the seeding hasn’t been inished either. Fire Chief Billy Carnine reported on the recent happenings in the ire department. The council reviewed the restricted residence ordinance in the ordinance book and decid-

ed to leave it as it is. The council discussed a citizen’s complaint regarding junk vehicles. The mayor will ask the resident if all the vehicles are licensed. In other business, the council discussed nuisance lawns, delinquent accounts (one) and the concession stand (councilmember Kristy Rosemeyer reported it’s going well). Also, the tree committee should measure the height of trees and notify owners that are in violation of branches lower than eight-feet over the sidewalk and 15-feet over the streets. Mayor Fineran will talk with a resident about moving his camper from the street.

Greetings, moviegoers. Playing at the State for two weekends is: “Despicable Me 3” (G). The mischievous Minions hope that Gru will return to a life of crime after the new boss of the Anti-Villain League ires him. Instead, Gru decides to remain retired and travel to Freedonia to meet his long-lost twin brother for the irst time. The reunited siblings soon ind themselves in an uneasy alliance to take down the elusive Balthazar Bratt, a former

1980s child star who seeks revenge against the world. Coming soon: “Snatched” (R), “Cars 3” (PG), “Dunkirk” (R), “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (PG-13) and “Girls Trip”

BC council approves grant applications, discusses fireworks The Battle Creek City Council discussed grant applications and ireworks during its regular meeting July 12 at the community hall. Councilman Todd Riessen was absent. Dixie Brueck and Dean Fick presented new ideas for the city sign project. Rather than relocating the Battle Creek sign on the west side of town, as previously discussed, they would like to design two new signs for each end of town. It is estimated $25,000-30,000 would be needed for the project. They also proposed that the old Battle Creek signs be relocated to Annie Laurie and Alumni Park. The council approved a motion to compose a letter of approval for the application of a MHRD grant. Craig Young, on behalf of the Battle Creek Fire Department, reported that the July 4th events went well. Donations for the ireworks were down this year. The council approved composing a letter of approval for the ire department to apply for a MHRD grant. Fireworks complaints received and safety concerns were discussed. Safety concerns were raised about those randomly being set off during the Battle Creek iremen’s display by those other than iremen, who are trained to do so, and in an area with a crowd of people. Although a new state law was recently passed, current city ordinance 41.13.2 states that it is unlawful for

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any person to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail or use or explode any ireworks; provided the city may, upon application in writing, grant a permit for the display of ireworks by a city agency, fair associations, amusement parks and other organizations or groups of individuals approved by the city authorities when such ireworks display will be handled by a competent operator. No permit shall be granted hereunder unless the operator or sponsoring organization has iled with the city evidence of insurance in the following amounts: A. Personal Injury $250,000 per person; B. Property damage $50,000; C. Total exposure $1,000,000. In summary, ireworks by city ordinance are not allowed at any time with the exception of the annual Firemen’s display. Brueck, on behalf of the Mt. Hope Cemetery Association, presented a cemetery informational booklet. She also spoke on the struggle they are having with inances. The council did not feel the city had the funds available to take over the cemetery, which is actually located outside of city limits in Maple Township. Any additional funding provided to the cemetery could result in cutbacks to other areas within the general fund to include, but not limited to, the library, ambulance, ire department and parks. Nuisances were discussed: 306 Fifth St. and 315 Fifth

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

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

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

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St. have been cleaned up/ torn down. A motion was approved to allow the two therapy goats to remain at 810 Fourth St. after reviewing a doctor’s note. The city clerk was directed to proceed with cleanup of 507 Willow and to issue a letter to 308 Maple St. City maintenance man Young discussed upcoming street work, need for a grinder, tree letters, the tree pile and a possible lightning strike at the well house. The Ida County Sanitation contract was discussed. The clerk was directed to invite Justin Georg to attend next month’s meeting to provide clari ications on a couple of items. A rezoning request from H and D Properties was reviewed. It is asking that the property at 600 N. Chestnut St. (former school building) and property at the corner of Second and Elm next to the bank be zoned commercial. This will be discussed further at next month’s council meeting in hopes to obtain more information. The clerk requested and received approval for the following iscal year end transfers: $3,312.83 from the emergency fund to general fund; $28,590.95 from the local option sales tax fund to the general fund; $4,909.17 from the local option sales tax fund to the garbage fund and $5,179.03 from the local option sales tax fund to the water fund.

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

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors IDA GROVE, IOWA JULY 10, 2017 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. Minutes of the meeting held July 3, 2017, were read and approved. The combined Abstract of Votes for the counties of Ida and Sac for the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Special School Election held Tuesday, June 27, 2017, were presented and examined by the Board of Supervisors with the results as follows: Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Special School Election Measure A-Shall the Odebolt Arthur and Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District be reorganized to form a new school district known as the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District on the effective date for reorganization of July 1, 2018? Yes-963 votes No-233 votes Measure B-To adopt the revenue purpose statement for the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District and authorize the expenditure of revenues from the State of Iowa secure an advance vision for education fund received by the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District. Yes-963 votes No-215 votes County Engineer Jeff Williams presented a permit for work in the county right of way for ditch cleaning at the intersection of Carriage Ave. and 280th St., Section 4 of Garﬁeld Twp., from Sean Blackmore. Drey moved and Schubert second a motion to approve. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Williams stated that bids will be received for painting of highway center and edge lines. Various road and bridge items were discussed. Sheriff, Wade Harriman and County Attorney Meghann Whitmer presented from the Iowa Supreme Court, A Matter of Courthouse Security Supervisory Order. A committee will be reformed, consisting of the Sheriff, County Attorney, County Auditor, a member from the Board of

Supervisors and Magistrate/Judge, to be in place by next month. County Attorey Meghann Whitmer requested a closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c). At 10:55 a.m., Schubert moved to enter closed session, Drey seconded the motion, it carried with the following vote: Drey-Aye; SchubertAye and Leonard-Aye. At 11:20 a.m.,Drey moved to exit closed session, Schubert seconded the motion; it carried with the following vote: Drey-Aye; Schubert-Aye and Leonard-Aye. Greg Davis, Solutions Representative, along with Ed Sohm, discussed solutions/ support to various County IT issues. The following members from the City of Ida Grove met with the Board: MayorDevlun Whiteing, Council MembersRyan Goodman and Gregor Ernst and City Administrator-Marc Dennison. Discussion was held on the Ida Grove West Access and future development along Hwy 59/175. Schubert moved and Drey seconded the motion to approve Dave Scott to the Veteran Affairs Commission for a 3-year term, effective July 1, 2017, and ending July 1, 2020. Motion carried, all voting Aye. The Clerk of Court report was approved on a motion by Leonard and seconded by Schubert. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Auditor, Recorder and Sheriff quarterly reports were approved on a motion by Drey and seconded by Schubert. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Leonard moved and Schubert seconded a motion to approve the Chair to sign Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, for Self Funding in the amount of $108.50. Motion carried, all voting Aye. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Battle Creek Finisher-Carriage Site. The following claims were approved: GENERAL BASIC: Adams Motor Co., Vehicle Maintenance $1,769.99 Arthur Emergency Medical Responders, Training Reimbursement 79.90 Bomgaars, Maint./Uniform/ Seed 645.82 Cerro Gordo Sheriff, SMSM010687 21.00 City of Ida Grove, Utility 174.58

Counsel, Copier Lease 247.10 Farm & Home Publishers, 50 Platbooks 1,125.00 Frontier, July Phone Charges 369.86 Galva First Responders, Training Reimbursement 135.00 GCC Alliance Concrete Inc., Concrete-CCRA 6,681.00 Holstein Fire & Ambulance, Partial Training Reimbursement 734.00 Horn Public Health, 1st Qtr. Allocation Fy2018 25,917.75 Ida County Sanitation Inc., June Garbage/Recycles 104.78 Ida County Sheriff Dept., Court Services 330.10 Iowa State Association, FY2018 County/ Supervisor Dues 6,150.00 Jakob Kai, Eagle Scout Project 300.00 Long Lines Internet, July Internet 54.95 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Supplies/Dehumidiﬁer 294.15 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Notice/Proceedings 508.92 MidAmerican Energy, Utility 251.47 Nielsen Concrete Construction, Labor-CCRA 746.00 North West REC, May UtilityCCRA 530.00 Noteboom Implement LLC, Parts 197.44 Odebolt Lumber, Lumber 46.40 Patrick Stevens, Coroner Call 100.00 Public Safety Agency Fun., 1st Qtr. Allocation FY2018 148,657.25 Rachel Johns, Interpreter Services 225.00 Secretary of State, Notary Renewal 736601 30.00 Selections, UPS 16.25 Steve Jones, Well Closures 939.13 Stratford Gravel Inc., White Rock 289.30 Thomson Reuters - West Payment Center, Law Library Services 883.42 Treasurer State of Iowa Sales/Use Tax, Sales Tax 06/30/17 187.00 Tyler Technologies Inc., FY2018 Tax Maintenance 19,902.42 U S Cellular, June Cell Phone 116.76

The Battle Creek City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Hall. Mayor Holmes presided over the meeting. Council members present were: Jill Wingert, Judy Schau, Myra Meek and Dan Hedberg. Todd Riessen was absent. Mayor Holmes called the meeting to order. Date of the firemen’s dance was corrected and a rezoning request from H & D Properties was added to the agenda for discussion only. Motion by Wingert, seconded by Meek to approve the agenda and minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Dixie Brueck, on behalf of the Mt. Hope Cemetery Association, presented a cemetery informational booklet. She also spoke on the struggle they are having with finances. The council did not feel the city had the funds available to take over the cemetery, which is actually located outside of city limits in Maple Township. Any additional funding provided to the cemetery could result in cutbacks to other areas within the general fund to include, but not limited to, the Library, Ambulance, Fire Department and parks. Dixie Brueck and Dean Fick presented new ideas for the city sign project. Rather than relocating the BC sign on the west side of town, as previously discussed, they would like to design two new signs for each end of town. It is estimated $25,000-30,000 would be needed for the project. They also proposed that the old BC signs could be relocated to Annie Laurie and Alumni Park. Motion by Hedberg, seconded by Meek to compose a letter of approval for them to apply for a MHRD grant. Motion carried unanimously. The golf cart ordinance had not yet been prepared by the city attorney and will be tabled to next month. Concern was discussed regarding the use of fireworks. Complaints were received and safety concerns were discussed for those randomly being set off during the BC Firemen’s Display by those other than the firemen who are trained to do so and in an area with such a crowd of people. Although a new state law was recently passed, the current city

$3,312.83 from the Emergency fund to General fund; $28,590.95 from the Local Option Sales Tax fund to the General fund; $4,909.17 from the Local Option Sales Tax fund to the Garbage fund; and $5,179.03 from the Local Option Sales Tax fund to the Water fund. Motion by Schau, seconded by Wingert to approve the transfers. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Hedberg, seconded by Meek to approve the bills and reports. Motion carried unanimously. Hedberg moved to adjourn at 8:37 pm. Wingert seconded and motion carried unanimously. Diane Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer Lloyd Holmes, Mayor CLAIMS: 6/15/17 – 7/12/2017: ACCO, supplies $270.60; Barco, supplies $905.16; Blacktop Service, street maintenance $3,635.46; Bomgaars, supplies $175.83; EFTPS, taxes $2,031.11; First State Bank, loan $1,087.90; Frontier, utilities $851.43; Hayes Oil, fuel $214.57; Hoeﬂing Lawn Service, spraying $650; Ida County Sanitation, monthly bill $5,014.82; Iowa County Sheriff Dept., law $25,928.75; Iowa Department of Natural Resources, fee $82.47; Iowa League of Cities, fee $666; IPERS, pension $1,279.73; Johnson Propane, repairs $230.11; Karen Harrison, painting $375; Lansink Repair & Hardware, supplies $232.90; Malcom’s, supplies $39.99; Mangold, testing $129; MidAmerica Publishing, publications $60.10; MidAmerican, utilities $2,982.38; Postmaster, postage $92.40; Selections, supplies $35.21; Sheila Petersen, mileage $7.49; Treasurer State of IA, tax $1,067; Wellmark, insurance $1,412.10; Payroll (6/13/17) $2,871.12; Payroll (6/27/17) $3,590.14. DISBURSEMENTS: General $5,783.34; Library $1,462.51; RUT $14,907.19; T&A $556.25; Emergency $3,312.83; LOST $38,679.15; Debt Service $2,296; Water $5,741.93; Sewer $5,365.79; Garbage $4,996.83. REVENUE: General $59,460.55; Library $27.80; RUT $7,389.72; Emergency $78.97; LOST $11,949; Debt $31.54; Sliplining $1,619.15; Water $11,640.28; Sewer $5,270.67; Garbage $9,873.55; Storm Water $1,662.08.

PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors **NOTICE** Pursuant to Section 349.18, 1987 Code of Iowa, and subsequent Attorney General opinions, list of Ida County employees and the amount of annual salary for the Fiscal Year End 2017. Alesch, Paige Lageschulte, Joseph Anderson, Frederick Lamb, Angela Andresen, Cheryl Leonard, Rhett Bennett, Danielle Lindgren, Stacy Bennett, Dennis Loehr, Craig Bolte, Carol Logan, Jessica Boysen, Darek Luke, Tracy Bruning, Shelley Luscombe, Amelia Bubke, Tommy Mason, Anthony Chisholm, Stanley Mcmillen, Robert Collins, Dennis Means, Michelle

$43,051.40 3,023.79 50,201.90 1,361.91 1,470.21 24,585.59 14,515.50 34,076.64 150.00 2,227.20 150.00 38,828.71 42,275.82 31,849.03 32,144.92 19,226.61 39,904.82 39,370.26 400.00 49,569.26 150.00 17,949.74

Conover, Burdette 40.00 Meek, Dennis 40,168.12 Cooper, Diane 34,549.55 Miller, Murel 4,888.51 Cooper, Thomas 47,301.67 Mohrhauser, Carol 232.00 Corbin, Seth 43,838.60 Mouw, Patrick 1,1711.00 Cosgrove Whitmer, Meghann 44,090.71 Nollen, Arlene 34,219.44 Cronin, Joseph 48,213.56 Oberreuter, Sherri 18,582.25 Dausel, Darin 42,988.05 Paulsrud, Robert 13,218.23 Dausel, Douglas 19,476.06 Peters, James 42,263.96 Drey, Raymond 11,367.36 Phillips, Curtis 13,218.23 Drury, Kristi 32,144.92 Phillips, Julie 43,443.42 Dunn, James 180.00 Phillips, Kristal 37,136.89 Ehlers, Alexander 49,858.91 Rehse, Ranea 450.00 Ellis, Shelby 19,665.27 Reiss, Brandi 32,476.96 Frahm, Joshua 1,873.75 Riessen, Traci 44,125.48

Gilbert, Kristy Sadler, Ivan Gosch, Lori Schaffer, Lyle Grifﬁn, Levi Schubert, Creston Grifﬁn, Robert Shillington, Andrew Harriman, Wade Sohm, Edward Hawthorne, Lena Steenbock, Lorna Hedberg, Daniel Stehr, Michael Hinrickson, Dale Susie, Jill Hinrickson, Kent Trucke, Corey Iversen, Jered Ullrich, Dale Jensen, Jerry Van Egdom, Brady Kinnaman, Kirk Van Wyhe, Korey Klein, Cheryl Williams, Jeffrey Wittrock, Jackie

Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Wall Phone 10.80 E911 Surcharge Agency Fund Total: 877.24 PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY: Adams Motor Co., Vehicle Maint. 45.39 Casey’s General Store Inc., June Fuel 1,008.88 Electronic Engineering Co., Service Call 237.50 Frontier, July Phone Charges 234.73 Horn Memorial Hospital, Prisoner Medical 439.00 Ida Grove Food Pride, Acct. 166 Prisoner Meals/Jail 1,712.28 Iowa Ofﬁce Supply Inc., Ofﬁce Supplies/Step Stool 248.08 Long Lines Internet, July Internet 7.50 Lovett Enterprises Inc., August Storage 55.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Dispatch Ad 36.20 Odebolt Lumber, Lumber/ Trials 861.59 Pronto, June Fuel-Sheriff 666.17 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Jail Supplies 42.30 Solutions Inc., Webroot/ Backup/Prepay Labor 9,116.40 The Hoffman Agency, 2nd Half FY18 Work. Comp. 6,258.50 Treat America Food Services, Jail School Meals 192.38 VISA, Fuel/Meals/Lodging/ Postage 661.15 Watch Guard Video, DVD/ Shipping 218.00 Public Safety Agency Total: 22,041.05 COUNTY ASSESSOR: Counsel, Copier Lease 52.99 Frontier, July Phone Charges 20.50 Joe Cronin, May/June Mileage 212.71 Long Lines Internet, July Internet 7.50 The Sidwell Company, Pro-Rated Maintenance 266.67 County Assessor Total: 560.37 COUNTY TOTAL: $350,146.40 There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2017, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Shelley Bruning /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Deputy Auditor Chair

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City of Battle Creek ordinance 41.13.2 states that it is unlawful for any person to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any fireworks; provided the City may, upon application in writing, grant a permit for the display of fireworks by a City agency, fair associations, amusement parks and other organizations or groups of individuals approved by the City authorities when such fireworks display will be handled by a competent operator. No permit shall be granted hereunder unless the operator or sponsoring organization has filed with the City evidence of insurance in the following amounts: A. Personal Injury $250,000 per person; B. Property Damage $50,000; C. Total Exposure $1,000,000. In summary, fireworks by city ordinance are not allowed at any time with the exception of the annual Firemen’s display. Nuisances were discussed. 306 5th Street and 315 5th Street have been cleaned up/torn down. Motion by Wingert, seconded by Schau to allow the two therapy goats to remain at 810 4th Street after reviewing a doctor’s note. Motion approved unanimously. Clerk was directed to proceed with cleanup of 507 Willow and to issue a letter to 308 Maple Street. Craig Young discussed upcoming street work, need for a grinder, tree letters, tree pile and possible lightning strike at well house. Ida County Sanitation contract was discussed. The clerk was directed to invite Justin Georg to attend next month’s meeting to provide clarifications on a couple of items. Item tabled. Craig Young, Battle Creek Fire Dept., reported that the 4th of July events went well. Donations for the fireworks were down this year. Motion by Wingert, seconded by Schau to compose a letter of approval for the Fire Department to apply for a MHRD grant. Motion carried unanimously. A rezoning request from H & D Properties was reviewed. It is asking that the property at 600 N. Chestnut Street (former school building) and property at the corner of 2nd & Elm next to the bank be zoned commercial. This will be discussed further at next month’s council meeting in hopes to obtain more information. Item tabled. The Clerk requested approval for the following fiscal year-end transfers:

MidAmerican Energy, Utilities 111.88 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tire Repair 231.00 North West REC, Utilities 416.20 Powerplan, Parts 41.77 Rees Mack Sales & Service, Parts 246.60 Road Machinery & Supplies Co., Parts 68.91 Sexton Oil Co., Gasoline/ Diesel 4,030.35 Stan Houston Equipment Co., Parts 101.90 Sundquist Engineering PC, Outside Engineering 3,677.25 The New Sioux City, Sign Truck Repair 95.38 Thies Printing LLC, Supplies 120.00 Verizon Wireless, Wireless for Survey Equip. 40.01 Vetter Equipment, Hand Tools 1,151.26 Ziegler Inc., Filters 60.92 Secondary Road Total: 31,513.20 SHERIFF’S K-9 FUND: Odebolt Lumber, Lumber/ Trials 1,074.74 Valley Veterinary Center, Balance Due 70.44 Sheriff’s K-9 Fund Total: 1,145.18 IDA COUNTY SELF FUNDING: Benefits, Inc.-ACH, Partial Self Funded Medical 209.40 Benefits Inc., FY2018 Renewal/July Premium 970.00 U S Treasury, PCORI Fees 108.50 Ida County Self Funding Total: 1,287.90 IDA CO. CONFISCATED PROP.SHERIFF: Prosecuting Attorneys’ Training Coord., 10% Cash Seizure 45.51 Ida Co. Confiscated Prop.-Sheriff Total: 45.51 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Buena Vista County EMA, Brochures 150.00 Frontier, July Phone Charges 6.15 Pronto, June Fuel EMS 91.76 Emergency Management Total: 247.91 E911 SURCHARGE AGENCY FUND: Bomgaars, Drill Bit 07-009-5 7.20 Centurylink, June Lines 283.86 Frontier, EMS/Pager Pair & July Phone 56.15 Frontier Comm. of Iowa (213), Lines 519.23

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UnityPoint Health St Luke’s, Physicans Fees 285.00 General Basic Total: 219,046.74 GF DESIGNATED CONS. PURPOSES FUND: Noteboom Implement LLC, 2011 JD Gator 9,000.00 GF Designated Cons. Purposes Fund Total: 9,000.00 GF DESIGNATED FOR COMPUTER: Tyler Technologies Inc., Vx. Tax Training/Migration 5,358.98 GF Designated for Computer Total: 5,358.98 MH-DD SERVICES FUND: Rolling Hills, 1st Qtr. Allocation FY2018 57,401.25 MH-DD Services Fund Total: 57,401.25 RURAL BASIC: Crop Production Services, Chemicals Less Discount 1,486.75 Rural Basic Total: 1,486.75 RURAL BASIC LANDFILL: Cherokee County Solid Waste, June Residential/Appliance 134.32 Rural Basic Landfill Total: 134.32 SECONDARY ROAD: Adams Motor Co., Parts 163.45 Aramark, Supplies 230.04 Bierschbach Equipment & Supply, Parts 192.84 Bomgaars, Parts/Bolts/Posts 233.53 Buck’s Garage, Tires 302.94 City of Arthur, Utilities 123.60 City of Battle Creek, Utilities 15.25 City of Holstein, Utilities 32.66 City of Ida Grove, Utilities 35.31 Counsel, Maintenance Contract 102.42 First Cooperative Association, Additive 97.30 Frontier, July Phone Charges 96.75 G & C’s Full Service Inc., Tire 202.10 GCC Alliance Concrete Inc., Concrete 14,835.00 Hanson Auto Supply, Aerosol Sprays 2,710.85 Ida County Auditor, Plat Books 117.50 Ida County Sanitation Inc., Garbage 18.56 Interstate Power Systems Inc., Parts 116.16 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies 128.62 Iowa Prison Industries, Signs 1,220.49 Kent Hinrickson, Saftey 74.89 MBW Products LLC, Parts 69.51

32,093.01 9,734.00 10,217.46 400.00 5,602.66 11,367.36 33,628.68 50,581.57 56,299.13 48,376.01 32,981.80 44,125.48 41,991.70 49,749.03 52,324.33 480.87 42,424.96 49,619.14 42,249.51 11,172.10 37,029.43 49,834.47 49,672.42 49,550.89 36,463.20 90,766.28 3,772.98 $2,160,714.68

SUMMARY OF THE JULY 10, 2017, REGULAR JOINT BOARD MEETING OF THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Odebolt-Arthur (O-A) Community School District Board and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board met in regular joint session July 10, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Media Center in Odebolt, Iowa. The O-A board meeting was called to order by Joey Hoefling, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Brad Lundell, present; Stacy Raasch, present; Ryan Schroeder, present, and Pat Hoefling, absent. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. The BC-IG board meeting was called to order by Stephanie Konradi, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Tony Bennett, present; Crystal Endrulat, present; Ryan Goodman, present; Danika Hinkeldey, present; Myra Meek, present, and Jeff Rasmussen, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve the agenda as amended to add item 7.14, approval of board member resignation. This agenda item was added due to the timeliness of the issue. The motion carried 4-0 for O-A. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Hinkeldey to approve the agenda as published. The motion carried 7-0 for BC-IG. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve the consent agenda for O-A consisting of board minutes, claims totaling $141,684.33 and contract approvals for Julie Pedersen, MS Reading and Language Arts teacher, pending background check, and Nichol Lefeber, Kitchen. The motion carried 4-0. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Hinkeldey to approve the consent agenda for BC-IG consisting of board minutes, claims totaling $619,004.41, contract resignations from Andrea Nielsen, Assistant High School track coach, and contract approvals for Christine Ladwig, High School paraeducator. The motion carried 7-0. J. Hoefling welcomed visitors. Approximately three patrons attended the meeting. No one spoke during the public forum portion of the meeting. Terry Kenealy, shared superintendent, gave updates on the recent damage to the Odebolt playground, summer projects and noted Kim Bleckwehl, shared transportation director, recently received a state transportation award. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve second reading of Series 900-Principles and Objectives for Community Relations as presented for the Odebolt-Arthur School District. The motion carried 4-0. It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Goodman to approve second reading of Series 900-Principles and Objectives

for Community Relations as presented for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve on second reading Board Policy #804.5 Use of Video Cameras in School Buildings for the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District. The motion carried 4-0. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Bennett to approve on second reading Board Policy #804.5 Use of Video Cameras in School Buildings for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Schroeder to approve the appointment of Kathy Leonard as Board Secretary and Treasurer, and Rick Franck as Board Counsel for the 2017-2018 school year for Odebolt-Arthur Schools. The motion carried 4-0. Hoefling administered the oath of office to Leonard. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Hinkeldey to the appointment of Kathy Leonard as Board Secretary and Treasurer, and Rick Franck as Board Counsel for the 20172018 school year for Battle Creek Ida Grove Community Schools. The motion carried 7-0. Konradi administered the oath of office to Leonard. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to approve the administration’s recommendation to accept the FY 17-18 Resolution Naming Official Financial Depositories of the United Bank of Iowa, Iowa State Bank, First State Bank and Bankers Trust Company, N.A. for deposits totaling a maximum of $3,000,000 in each institution for the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District. The motion carried 4-0. It was moved by Meek and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the administration’s recommendation to accept the FY 17-18 Resolution Naming Official Financial Depositories of the United Bank of Iowa for deposits totaling a maximum of $8,500,000 and First State Bank for deposits totaling a maximum of $3,000,000 for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve the administration’s recommendation to appoint Doug Mogensen and Jo Lyons as the Level I investigator and the Sac County Sheriff’s Department as the Level II investigators for the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District. The motion carried 4-0. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Endrulat to approve the administration’s recommendation to appoint Alan Henderson and Julie Staley as the Level I investigators and the Ida County Sheriff’s Department as the Level II investigators for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve the FY 17-18 Reading Recovery Contract with Northwest AEA and the Odebolt-Arthur Community School District. The motion carried 4-0. It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Hinkeldey to approve

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the FY 17-18 Reading Recovery Contract with Northwest AEA and the Battle CreekIda Grove Community School District. The motion carried 7-0. Leonard reported the official results of the June 27 reorganization election as canvassed by the Ida County Board of Supervisors. Results for Measure A “Shall the Odebolt-Arthur CSD and Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD reorganize to form a new school district known as Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove CSD?”: 963 yes and 233 no. The measure passed. Results for Measure B “Shall OA-BCIG adopt the Revenue Purpose Statement?”: 963 yes and 215 no. The measure passed. Kenealy discussed with the boards the next steps to reorganization and tentatively set the initial meeting of the OABCIG Board as Monday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. in Odebolt. He also discussed the petition process for a proposed bond issue on building improvements to the Odebolt building and the high school in Ida Grove. 385 signatures from the combined district would need to be submitted to the OABCIG board by August 1st in order to meet the August 3rd deadline to submit the ballot issue to the county auditors. It was stated that if the bond election is held with the regular school board election on September 12, there will not be additional election costs. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to approve the quote from RL Craft to replace and repair the roof of the Multi-Purpose Room at the OdeboltArthur Elementary/O-A/BC-IG Middle School building in Odebolt in the amount of $47,895.00 with an additional amount to add the curbs for the eventual new skylights if the additional amount keeps the entire cost of the project less than $55,000 to be paid from the 2017-2018 PPEL/SAVE funds. The motion carried 4-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Lundell to approve the resignation of Pat Hoefling, OdeboltArthur School Board Director, effective immediately. The motion carried 4-0. The board thanked Pat Hoefling for his service to the district. The administration recommended the position not be filled by appointment so the opening will be filled at the September 12th regular school board election. The next regular joint board meeting will be held Monday, August 14, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the BC-IG Elementary Music Room. The O-A/BC-IG board will hold the initial meeting Monday, July 17, to appoint a seventh member to the board. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 4-0 and the Odebolt-Arthur meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. There being no further business before the BCIG board, it was moved by Bennett and seconded by Rasmussen to adjourn. The motion carried 7-0 and the Battle CreekIda Grove Board was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary Kathy A. Leonard, O-A Board Secretary

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

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Zoo visit: Forty kids attended the Galva Library summer reading program July 13 to see animals from the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. Zoo representative Amanda brought a salamander, turtle, hedgehog and a snake.

Northwest AEA approves resigna on, contracts The Board of Northwest Area Education Agency Board held a joint meeting with the boards of Northwest Iowa Community College and Western Iowa Tech Community College on June 19 at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City. The board: •Approved consent items: minutes from the May board meeting, inancial statements, lease agreement for Le Mars of ice facility, contract with Morningside College for clinical experience for nursing students, agreement with Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School for services in 2017-18 and an agreement with Morningside College for graduate courses. •Approved bills and claims. •Heard a report from both

Katy Evenson, director of educational services and media services, and Jim Gorman, director of special education, about a Joint Literacy Team pilot project that will happen during the 2017-18 year. •Received an update from Jodi Ryan, CFO, regarding a review of the federal funding for 2017-18. •Approved a certi ied resignation from Daniel Broek, special education strategist. •Approved a certi ied hiring of Kiersten Meyer, speech language pathologist. •Approved a contract modi ication for Penni Kistner, professional development technician. •Heard comments regarding the Iowa Association of School Board meeting in November; 2017 Northwest AEA Board

election information and possible meeting times for Northwest AEA board meetings. •Tabled a waiver for the Phipps’ park property located near the AEA of ice in Cherokee. •Listened to Dr. Tim Grieves’ chief administrator report regarding: the Northwest AEA directors’ retreat on June 19; the AEA chief administrators’ retreat on June 21-22; the reorganization hearing on June 26 for Alta-Aurelia CSD and budget shortfalls at the state and federal levels. Directors Dr. Thomas Bjorge, Roger Brinkert, Glenda DenHerder, Ron Jorgensen, Mike McAlpine, Trish Sutherland and Keith Zylstra participated. Directors Glen Coble and Creston Schubert were absent.

PUBLIC NOTICE Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District Battle Creek Ida Grove Schools July 2017 Vendor Report GENERAL FUND #10: Vendor Name, Description Total AGI Parts, Technology Support $639.50 Amazon, Instructional Supplies 59.31 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 372.61 Bomgaars, General Supplies 1,140.96 Book Systems, Instructional Supplies 2,475.42 CE Solutions, Contracted Service 198.00 Centerpoint Energy Services, Inc., Natural Gas 669.89 Central Iowa Distributing Inc., District Maintenance Supplies 5,012.31 City of Battle Creek, Water & Sewer/BC Bldgs. 60.50 City of Ida Grove, Water & Sewer/IG Bldgs. 2,239.76 DHS Cashier 1st Fl., State Portion Medicaid 5,855.50 Dollar General Charge Sales, Miscellaneous Supplies 8.75 Edmentum, Contracted Service 5,212.00 Feld Fire, Fire Ext./System Service 70.00 Franck & Sextro, P.L.C., Legal Services 1,914.63 Frontier Communications, Phone Service 572.59 Galva Holstein Community Schools, Tuition 16,664.62 Hanson Auto Supply, Repair Parts 337.48 Hemer Plumbing and Heating, Contracted Service 465.65 Hewitt, Kelly, Staff Reimbursement 28.80 Horn Memorial Hospital, Contracted Service 119.00 IASBO, Dues/Registration 175.00 Ida County Auditor, Election Expense 2,133.97 Ida County CourierReminder, Inc., Advertising/Legal Notices 325.31 Ida County Sanitation, Inc., Garbage Collection Services 518.96 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 17.07 Iowa Assoc. of School Boards, Dues/ Registrations 2,606.00 Iowa Communications Network, Long Distance/

ICN/Internet 328.81 Iowa High School Music Assoc., Dues/ Registrations 25.00 Iowa School Finance Information, Consulting Services 939.85 Iowa Testing Programs, Testing Services 9.03 Kiwanis Club of Ida Grove, Dues/Meals/Mtgs. 160.00 Maple Valley/Anthon Oto CSD, Tuition 11,510.88 Mathematically Minded, LLC, Instructional Supplies 4,457.07 Matheson Tri Gas, Inc., General Supplies 36.15 Mauritz, Benjamin, Reimbursement 177.90 Menards, General Supplies 353.52 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity & Nat. Gas 10,123.57 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tires & Repairs 56.00 Miller, Mindy, Reimbursement 91.20 New Horizon Tutoring, Contracted Service 9,250.00 Northwest AEA, Copies/Regist./Gen. Supplies 8,518.96 Odebolt-Arthur Comm. School, Misc. Reimbursements 7,444.19 Postmaster Ida Grove, Postage 208.50 Pronto-Phillips 66, General Supplies 1,129.12 Reis Auto Parts and Service, Bus/Auto Service 9,208.41 School Administrators of Iowa, Registration/Dues 1,578.00 Secure Shred Solutions, Contracted Service 48.00 Selections, General Supplies 508.96 Storm Lake Community School, Contracted Services 7,133.61 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Contracted Service 460.78 United States Cellular, Cellular Phone Service 59.08 US Postal Service, Stamped Envelopes 565.75 Zimco Supply, Maint. Supplies 1,320.00 Fund Total 125,595.93 DONATION FUND #12: BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 1,500.00 Fund Total 1,500.00 ACTIVITY FUND #21: Akron Westﬁeld

Community School, Entry Fees 75.00 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 134.00 Elite Cheerleading, Inc., Cheerleading Camp Fees 1,700.00 Golf Products, Inc., Golf Supplies 266.00 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 31.87 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 35.00 Pepsi-Cola, Pop 741.30 Uptown Sporting Goods, P.E. Supplies 267.00 X Grain Sportswear, Coed Athletics Supplies 450.00 Fund Total 3,700.17 MANAGEMENT FUND #22: Su Insurance Company, Equipment Breakdown Insurance 17,261.25 Fund Total 17,261.25 PPEL FUND #36: Bomgaars, General Supplies 261.91 Haila Architecture Structure, Architectural Services 4,469.05 JMC, FY ‘17-18 Student Data Base 5,818.62 Rick’s Computers, L.C., FY 17-18 Technical Support 750.00 Schooldude, Contracted Service 2,607.41 Software Unlimited, Inc., Contracted Service 7,200.00 Fund Total 21,106.99 DEBT SERVICE FUND #40: UBI, Bond Payments Prin./Int. 433,852.25 Fund Total 433,852.25 NUTRITION FUND #61: BC-IG C.S.D.- General Fund, Hot Lunch Payroll Expense 14,084.40 Hiland Dairy, Dairy Products-Nutrition 288.70 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 1,264.95 Renze, Mary, Employee Reimbursement 48.00 Rogers Pest Control LLC, Contracted Service 123.00 Sara Lee Bakery Group/ Earthgrains, Hot Lunch Bread Products 178.80 Fund Total 15,987.85 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS $619,004.44 JUNE PAYROLL Wages $447,983.14 FICA 27,440.20 Medicare 6,419.85 IPERS 37,727.24 Insurance 45,422.22 TOTAL PAYROLL $564,992.65

Words can really hurt you.

Don’t text and drive.

A message from the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Governor’s Trafﬁc Safety Bureau and your local law enforcement agencies.

by Brian DeMoss Social Security District manager Spencer/Storm Lake Every day is Internet security day. Being safe online is important every day. There may be days devoted to Internet security awareness, but you need to be careful every time you go online. Do you know what it takes to be safe online? You probably connect daily to get information, shop, socialize, or work. Every time you go online, you need to avoid the risk of theft or fraud. Here are some tips to use while visiting the Social Security website and the other websites you use. •Use strong passwords— Strong passwords have at least eight characters and include capital letters, numbers and non-letter characters. These passwords make it harder for someone to hack your account. •Don’t recycle passwords— Although it requires effort to think of new passwords constantly, it provides safety when you do. What if you use the same password for every site and you lose your password? If someone inds it, they could get access to all your accounts. Many people choose to reuse — don’t be one of them. •Take advantage of multifactor authentication—Many websites offer the option to use a second factor—or method—in

PUBLIC NOTICE U.S. Marshal’s Sale NOTICE OF U.S. MARSHAL’S SALE C-17-4020 Public notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a writ of execution (or Fieri Facias), dated June 28, 2017, issued out of the United States District Court, for the Northern District of Iowa, on a judgment rendered in said Court, on the 26th day of June, 2017, in favor of the United States of America and against Jason Kyle Schmidt and Ashley Grace Schmidt, I have, on this 19th day of July, 2017, levied upon the following described real estate, situated in the County of Ida and State of Iowa, to wit: LOT TEN (10) IN BLOCK SEVENTEEN (17), FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IDA GROVE, IDA COUNTY, IOWA. I will, accordingly, offer said real estate for sale, at public auction to the highest and best bidder, for cash or certiﬁed check, on the 23rd day of August, 2017, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the front door of the Ida County Courthouse, Ida Grove, Iowa. Said sale shall be subject to any unpaid real property taxes or special assessments. Dated, this 6th day of July, 2017. Stephanie J. Wright Plaintiff’s Attorney Assistant United States Attorney 111 Seventh Ave SE, Box 1 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 319-363-6333 /s/ KENNETH J. RUNDE, United States Marshal NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA

addition to just a username and password to ensure that only you access your information. Using more than one factor to establish identity makes it harder for someone to get into your account and steal your personal information. Beginning June 10, Social Security requires multifactor authentication to access a ‘my Social Security’ account. Customers choose whether to receive a one-time security code to either their phone or email in order create a new account or sign into their account. Visit this link to ind out more about how to secure your personal ‘my Social Security’ account: www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/ verifyandprotectid.html. Consider using multifactor authentication whenever it’s offered to protect your information. •Read scam alerts—For information about fraudulent activities related to Social Security, you can ind information at our blog ‘Social Security Matters,’ under the newsroom section at blog.socialsecurity. gov. One way to avoid identity theft is to create your own ‘my Social Security account,’ if you haven’t already. When you have an account, no one else can set up an account using your information. Social Security’s

PUBLIC NOTICE Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District SUMMARY OF THE JULY 10, 2017, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BATTLE CREEK- IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board held a special meeting July 10, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Ofﬁce in Ida Grove, Iowa. The purpose of the meeting was to appoint four board members to the OABCIG School District Board of Directors. Stephanie Konradi, Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Those present were: Konradi, Myra Meek, Jeff Rasmussen, Tony Bennett, Danika Hinkeldey and Crystal Endrulat. Ryan Goodman was absent. Also in attendance were Terry Kenealy, Superintendent; Kathy Leonard, Business Manager, and Pat Miller, High School Principal. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the agenda as published and the motion carried 6-0. Goodman arrived at 5:03 p.m. and participated in the remainder of the meeting. Kenealy reviewed the process for appointing directors to the newly reorganized OABCIG District. Each board member spoke and indicated they wanted to serve on the board. Paper ballots were distributed to board members asking to vote for four individuals. Kenealy and Leonard compiled the results. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Rasmussen to appoint Bennett, Konradi, Endrulat and Rasmussen to the OABCIG Board. The motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Rasmussen to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary

Of ice of the Inspector General investigates fraud involving Social Security, and they publish fraud advisories at oig.ssa. gov/newsroom/news-release. The Federal Trade Commission website publishes information about scams that appear in the news at www.consumer. ftc.gov/scam-alerts. You’ll want to be aware of current scams to avoid being tricked. •Review your online accounts and credit reports—Just as you review your earnings record with Social Security for accuracy at http://www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount, you should review your bank and credit card accounts for accuracy. Get a free copy of your credit report available annually from the three credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax and Transunion) at www.annualcreditreport.com/ and check it for incorrect entries. Protecting your identity can be daunting. Guarding your personal information requires investing some time, but is worth it. Discourage theft and fraud by adopting these security practices when you use the Internet.

PUBLIC NOTICE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARDIS STAUFFER, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009301 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ARDIS STAUFFER, Deceased, who died on or about June 6, 2017: You are hereby notified that on June 29, 2017, the last will and testament of ARDIS STAUFFER, deceased, bearing date of May 29, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Thomas Stewart and Betty Stewart were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated July 12, 2017. Thomas Stewart and Betty Stewart Executors of the Estate 2725 Indian Avenue Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 Thaddeus Cosgrove Cosgrove Law Firm Attorney for the Executors 607 W. 2nd Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 26nd day of July, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Arthur 7-11-17 7 P.M. Mayor Randy Fineran called the Arthur City Council meeting to order with the following council members answering roll call: Jeff Gann, Anita Schlender, Gary Chase, Kristy Rosemeyer and Chris Schuett. Guests: Billy Carnine. Motion by Rosemeyer second by Chase to approve the Consent Agenda: Agenda, Receipts, Expenditures and Minutes of 5-1-17. All Ayes. Motion carried. BILLS PRESENTED: Al’s Corner Oil Company – fuel $79.72 Baker & Taylor – books – grant expense 506.70 Blank Park Zoo – summer program grant expense 165.06 Bomgaars – bolts 17.83 Dale Danielson – weed eater repair 44.20 Darrin Crow – summer program grant expense 180.00 Data Tech – utility billing module 2,145.88 Demco – library supplies 96.33 EFTPS – fed./FICA taxes 1,297.99 Feld Fire –methane gas cylinder 241.75 Food Pride – food – ﬁremen fund-raiser 478.85 I & S Group – engineering services 2,352.19 Ida Engineer’s Ofﬁce – road gravel & salt mix 351.97 Ida Sheriff’s Department – budget allotment 8,387.75 IDNR – water supply fee 25.00 IMWCA – Work. Comp. Insurance 2,064.00 Iowa League of Cities – dues 317.00 IPERS – monthly withholding 691.07 Iverson TV – library television 125.00 Mangold Environmental –

testing 160.00 MidAmerica Publishing – publications 152.86 MidAmerican Energy – utilities 938.90 Ode Design – book – I culture 44.00 Pat Bell – reimburse DVDs, table, summer program prizes 490.96 Sac County Mutual Telephone – phone/ internet 225.77 Science Center of Iowa – summer program grant expense 200.00 SIMPCO – membership dues 497.20 Splatter Bucket – t-shirts 162.10 The Chronicle –advertising ﬁremen fund-raiser 94.50 Treasurer State of Iowa – state withholding 451.00 - Sales tax 1052.00 West Central IA Rural Water – loan & water 2070.64 RECEIPT SUMMARY – General – $8,914.25; Garbage – 1,995.15; Road Use Tax – 1,937.53; Sewer – 5,562.22; Water – 3,042.29; Trust & Agency – 151.05; Emergency – 30.87; LOST – 3,722.71; TIF – 56.03; Lagoon Project – 0.00. DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY – General – $22,755.98; Garbage – 0; Water – 4,936.49; Sewer – 1,143.85; Lagoon Project – 33,603.50; RU – 676.65; Trust & Agency – $675.12. LIBRARY REPORT – Ms. Bell did not attend the council meeting. FIRE REPORT – Fire Chief Carnine reported to the council on the recent happenings in the Fire Department. SHERIFF’S REPORT – Sheriff Harriman did not attend the council meeting. ZONING ORDINANCE – The council looked over the Restricted Residence Ordinance in the Ordinance Book and decided to leave it as it is. CITIZEN COMPLAINT – The council dis-

cussed the Citizen’s Complaint regarding junk vehicles. The mayor will ask the resident if all the vehicles are licensed. BUILDING PERMIT – 313 E. 3RD AVE. – Following discussion, motion by Gann second by Rosemeyer to approve the building permit for a patio in place of the deck at the above address. Ayes: Gann, Rosemeyer, Chase, Schuett. Abstain: Schlender. Motion carried. MAINTENANCE REPORT – Arbegast reported he and Anderson have sprayed the lagoons, trimmed trees at the park, pushed up work at the dump, installed the 7-ton limit signs, cleaned up the concession stand and grill. He also reported the storm sewer by 113 3rd Ave. has been cleaned out and noted that it needs to be cemented to prevent the rock from filling it up. The engineers from the IDOT who installed the storm sewer have been contacted to repair this issue. MAYOR REPORT – Mayor Fineran asked about the resurfacing of Highway M31 and the possibility of reducing the height of the road coming into Arthur. Mayor Fineran also asked about finishing the lagoon project and receiving complaints about the fence not being completed and the seeding hasn’t been finished either. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: •Nuisance lawns •Delinquent Accounts – 1 •Concession Stand – Council member Rosemeyer reported on the success of the concession stand this summer. •Tree Committee should measure the height of trees and notify owners that are in violation of branches lower than 8’ over the sidewalk and 15’ over the streets. •Camper parking – Mayor Fineran will talk with a resident to remove his camper from the street. Mayor Randy Fineran ATTEST: City Clerk Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

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Iowa extends law to protect utility workers Travis K. Fischer Mid-America Publishing

“Move over and slow down, Iowa.” That’s the message the state is sending to Iowa drivers as a new policy comes into effect to protect utility workers on the job. In 2002 a state law was enacted to protect emergency vehicles such as police cars and ambulances. Iowa Code section 321.323A states that a driver approaching a stationary emergency vehicle disSOD\LQJ Á DVKLQJ OLJKWV PXVW SUR ceed with due caution, either by slowing down or changing lanes, when passing the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in a PLQLPXP À QH RI 'DPDJ ing a vehicle results in a 90 day suspension of driving privileges. Causing bodily injury will lose your license for 180 days, and being responsible for a death shall, among other penalties, result in a suspended license for one year. On July 1, 2017, those restrictions were extended to include utility workers, making Iowa one RI VWDWHV WKDW VSHFLÀ FDOO\ SUR tect utility service vehicles. “With this change, we’re hoping this makes it easier for everyone to go home safely at the end of the night,” said Alliant Energy Spokesman Mike Wagner. The expansion of the law was kick-started by Alliant Energy employee Corey Birkel of 'XEXTXH ZKR UHDG DERXW D VLP ilar policy being implemented in another state. Birkel forwarded

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: The family of Glenn Segebart wishes to send our heartfelt thanks to all who gave so generously of their kindness & sympathy during this difficult time. Thank you for your presence, cards, flowers, memorials, food, visits, hugs & prayers. Special thanks to Pastor Cormeny for such a personal & meaningful funeral service, to Dixie Brueck & Mary Jo Watson for the beautiful music & to our church family for the wonderful meal they served. Thank you to Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home. Your professionalism & unique touches were very much appreciated. We have been overwhelmed & touched with the many expressions of sympathy & support. God bless you for all your kindness which will never be forgotten. Marcella Segebart, Dennis, Theresa, Jaimee & Nick Segebart 29-1t/cra* THANK YOU: We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of our friends sharing in Merle Rupert’s life— be it hunting, fishing, bowling, dancing or listening to his stories. We can’t thank you enough for all you did—food, flowers, cards & sharing our grief at the time of our loss & Heaven’s gain. Janice Linda & Perry Rowdey & Stacie JoDean Curt & Nancy Craig & Janet 29-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you very much for the cards, special messages & gifts we received for our 50th anniversary. We looked forward to going to the mailbox. We spent our anniversary day, June 25th, with Tammy, Craig, Zachary, Hayleigh & Tim. Kent & Susan Streck 29-1t/cra* THANK YOU: GEDC members would like to thank everyone who attended our January spaghetti supper fundraiser & who supported this park project with cash or anonymous donations. GEDC members would also like to publicly thank the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation, Aureon Iowa Network Services Charity & the Keep Iowa Beautiful Paint Iowa Program for grant funds, primer & Diamond Vogel paint received to help make this project become a reality. In addition, GEDC members would like to express our sincere gratitude to: •City of Galva for their support behind the scenes, trimming trees, removing old slide & purchasing new slide, •Jensen Brothers Trucking (Don Jensen & Josh Jensen) for donating the freight to transport equipment to Galva from Alabama, •Ryan Wuebker & Mike Pribble for many hours of site coordination, •Quad County Corn Processors for donating the cement under the Imbarimba, •H&H Builders of Kingsley for helping pour the concrete under the Imbarimba, •MidAmerican Energy for donating the truck to dig the pole holes, •Goettsch Transportation Services for tree trimming & old equipment removal, •Werner

Construction for site prep work & leveling, •Sooland Bobcat for use of dirt leveling machine, •Rod’s Fertilizer & Sales for site prep work & equipment, •Vogt Brothers for site prep work, •Kevin Jorgensen for site prep work, •Goettsch Dispatch for donating the freight to haul pea gravel & payloader and Thrivent Financial for paint supplies & lunches. Also, special thanks to the following individuals & businesses who mailed in monetary donations, helped scrape & paint, completed dirt work, dug holes, helped assemble and/or install the park equipment (in no particular order): Denny & Trish Niemeier, Dennis Bennett, Beryl & Ramona Schubert, Craig’s Ag Service, Phyllis Hustedt, Schaller Telephone Company, Doug & Sheri Conover, Jeff & Mikell Brosamle, Jerry & Anne Andresen, Delayne & Anne Johnson, Mike & Karen Galvin, Gaylen & Judy Winterhof, Kenneth & Mary Radke, Paul & Lois Voge, Kay Cork, Tim & Maureen Andresen, Rochelle Thies, Rod & Marllys Brosamle, Phyllis Hustedt, Carol Wendel, Nicklas D Jensen Funeral Home, Rick & Cheri Wiese, Rick & Deb Willer, Duane & Joy Babcock, TJ & Barb Padavich, Paul & Steph Egger, Padavich Ag Supply, Alan & LuAnn Bennett, Marty & Martha Boyle, Lanny Hustedt, Randy & Karla Hustedt, Community Bank, Joel & Jordan Hustedt, Jim & Vicki Woods, Peg Else, Owen & Carol Bolte, Galva City Betterment & Park Fund, United Bank of Iowa, Carolyn Young, Arlo Dean & Margaret Radke, First State Bank, Becky Wuebker, Gordon & Mary Sorensen, Kluver Farms, Galva First United Methodist Church, St. John’s Lutheran LYF group, Jim Rasmussen, Larry & Rita Frahm, Jeff Stevenson, Lee & Bev Radke, Mitch & Dena Stille, Ron Rydberg, Chris & Marj Clark, Kenny Brooks, Alan & Keely Goettsch, Anita Radke, Chris Brosamle, Matt Brosamle, Matt Werner, Klint and Dillon Cork, Terry Zembsch, Josh Frahm, Cory Bennett, Sam Bennett, Shane Adams, Kyle Bennett, Andy Goettsch, Mike Vondrak, Gavin Vondrak, Jason Kenny, Julie Wood, Zach Wood, Daphne Conover, Ashley Bainbridge, Maddy Else, Amanda Bruns, Olivya Vondrak, Craig & Landon Peterson, Mark Vogt, Wes Riley, Patrick Friedmann, Aaron Van Houton, Nathan Yockey, Graca and Isaac Goettsch. We hope we did not forget to mention anyone that helped! Without all of the above-referenced collaboration & financial support, this $30,000 project would not have happened. Making a difference is easy when we all work together, & we thank you for being a special part of the Galva Park Playground Equipment project makeover this summer! 29-1t/cra

Motor Vehicles Vehi les FOR SALE: 2012 Buick Lacrosse. Good condition. Mileage: 52,400. Price: $15,000 or best offer. Battle Creek, Iowa. Contact: 712-880-2892. 29-1t/cra*

HELP WANTED One-time $500 Signing Bonus.* Jasper Pork, a 2,800 Head Swine Confinement Operation, is seeking a Full-time Animal Care Specialist. This position will be located in Holstein, IA. Previous industry experience helpful, but not required. Must be self-motivated, hardworking and dependable. Competitive wages & benefits. Job duties include but not limited to: breeding, feeding and moving sows, administering vaccinations, delivering baby pigs, power washing and cleaning hog barn.

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Help lp Want W nted HELP WANTED: Full-time Financial Counselor needed at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Computer experience required & collection experience preferred. Apply by July 23 online at www. hornmemorialhospital.org. Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. EEO. 28-2t/cra HELP WANTED: North Star Community Credit Union is currently accepting applications for a full-time teller at its Ida Grove location. We are seeking an individual with excellent communication & organizational skills. Applications are available at the Ida Grove office. Please submit application or resume to 216 Moorehead Avenue, Ida Grove, IA, 51445. We are an equal opportunity employer. 28-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Do you want to be part of a mission you can be proud of? Are you motivated to work as part of a new Employment Services team where your voice will be heard? If so, you may have found your next career path. We may be looking for YOU! We value employment & community inclusion for people of all abilities. Ida Services Inc. is looking for an Employment Support Professional to assist people in becoming excellent employees in the Ida County area. •We are offering full- or part-time hours, beginning at $12/hr. •Paid time off. •Assistance with cell phone. •Grant-funded position. Basic requirements: •Associate’s degree or high school diploma & six-months relevant experience preferred. •Continued training & certification after hire. •Excellent problem-solving skills. •Open to attending out-of-town trainings on rare occasions. •Valid driver’s license with good driving record. •Experience working independently & in teams. •Candidates must be able to pass random drug screenings. We are building our Supported Employment Program. You would be working with us from the ground up, coaching & supporting individuals in community employment. Come join our new team! Call 712-3654339 for more information. 29-4t/cra BUSINESS INVESTMENT: Earn 12% to 18% on short-term investment with secure contracts (excellent loan to value ratio on home loans). Coachlight Homes, Inc. Call 319-239-1920. 29-1t/cra* HELP WANTED: The Ida Grove Community Rec Center is taking applications for part-time receptionists. There are several shift openings, including early mornings & afternoons, plus nights & weekends. Applications may be picked up at & returned to City Hall, 403 Third St., Ida Grove, Iowa. The city of Ida Grove is an EOE. If you have questions, please contact Chelsea at the Rec Center: 712-364-3716. 29-1t/cra

COME GROW WITH UBI: Due to recent growth, we are now taking applications for multiple positions in our Ida Grove office. We are interested in team players who are motivated, able to work accurately & enjoy a customer service/sales environment. Apply online at www.unitedbk.com, click on Careers located in the upper right corner and follow the instructions. All positions require a satisfactory background check, including credit history. •PT Drive-Up Teller: Must have basic understanding of debits & credits & able to work accurately. Applicants must have a positive attitude and exemplary customer service skills. Anticipated work schedule: M-F 10 a.m.-2 p.m., approx. 20 hours per week. •FT Bookkeeper: Must have basic understanding of accounting functions, be detail-oriented & be able to work precisely both on their own & within a team environment, while maintaining excellent customer service. •FT Information Technology Assistant: Must have knowledge of data processing, network administration & hardware & software installation. Regular travel to bank branch locations is required to provide support bank-wide. All positions require a satisfactory background check, including credit history. Apply soon, as we look to fill positions fast! EOE/Minority/ Female/Disability/Veteran. 29-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Willow Dale is looking for a FT Night Shift CNA. If you like the overnight shift from 10 p.m. to 6a.m., are self-motivated & believe in helping residents live their fullest possible life, Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek is looking for you. Apply in person at 404 1st St. or online at www.abcmcorp.com/ employment. 29-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Part-time housekeeper needed at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Experience preferred, but will train. Apply by July 30 either in person or online at www.hornmemorialhospital.org. Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. EEO. 29-2t/cra

Wanted WANTING TO RENT: Beginning farmer looking to rent farmland for 2018 & beyond. Tyler Vohs. Ph. 712-210-2641. 29-2t/cra* WANTED: Need someone to help me do several types of jobs around my house in Ida County. Moving furniture, finish landscaping, painting & more. Ph. 712-3691654. 28-2t/cra* WANTED TO BUY: 500- & 1,000-gallon propane tanks. Call 712-371-2377. 26-tfc/cra WANTED TO BUY: 21- or 24-foot diameter grain bin in good condition. Ph. 712-2610913. 29-1t/cra

HELP WANTED Wee Wisdom Preschool St. Paul Lutheran Church, Holstein is seeking a teacher assistant for the 2017-2018 school year.

Monday through Friday, 3 hours per day 8:45-11:45 am Licensing and training requirements coincide with employment. Employer will assist with necessary training. Contact Jim Kistenmacher at 368-2228 for more information.

Notic tices 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. 29-1t/crags

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

PREGNANT? NEED HELP?: For confidential help, medical care, anonymous pregnancy test, guidance or counseling, etc., call Birthright at 1-800-5504900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 10864. 29-1t/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

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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: Arthur apartments. One- & twobedroom. Ph. 712-830-3211. 21-tfc/cra FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. One-bedroom apartments. No smoking & no pets. Contact Bev at 712-3712367. 9-tfc/cra

For or SSale le FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcom’s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges. Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. Malcom’s, Ida Grove. 29-1t/cra

Even vents NOTICE: IDA AREA FARMERS’ MARKET, Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in downtown Ida Grove. If you want fresh produce that hasn’t been shipped in from miles away, visit us. Our four produce vendors have fruits & vegetables just waiting for you to enjoy. Also, look for jewelry & home decor from Genevieve, baked goods from Cherri, fresh flowers from Faith & eggs from Lori. Rita Pierson will also be offering her artisan chocolates. Ida County Courthouse Relay for Life Team will be grilling. They are offering a tavern or coney meal for $5, with an extra sandwich for $3. Also, a hot dog meal for $3, with an extra hot dog for $2. Thrivent Financial is matching funds for the group. While you are enjoying your meal, Clem & Cletus (aka Jim Holst & Art Witten) will be in the park to entertain you. Join your friends and don’t miss the fun! 29-1t/cra

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New technologies assist Ida County ambulance services Ida County’s three ambulance services have purchased or received two vital pieces of equipment in the past two years that enable faster treatment of cardiac situations. These devices are the Zoll Cardiac Monitor and the Lucas 2 Device. “We purchased the Zoll Cardiac Monitor 12 lead ECG about two years ago. This equipment also monitors carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide levels,” said Ida Grove Ambulance Service Director Dave Larson. Larson said the Ida Grove Ambulance received the Lucas 2 Device through a Helmsley Charitable Trust grant. “We respond to calls with the ire department and do rehab when the ire ighters come out of a ire. We check their carbon monoxide level, blood pressure and pulse to ensure that they are physically safe to return to ighting the ire. The carbon dioxide monitor can be used when we are assisting the breathing of a patient to make sure they aren’t getting too much oxygen and are getting rid of enough carbon monoxide,” Larson said. Holstein ambulance coordinator Robert Shontz said, “The Zoll Cardiac monitor we received came from the Mission Lifeline Iowa Program. We had to submit an application for consideration and we were chosen. This cardiac monitor allows us to do 12 lead EKG’s in the ield to help identify people that are having a heat attack. We are also able to transmit that EKG to the receiving hospital. This will help with identifying the heart attack and speed up the process to get the patient to the proper facility to be seen by a cardiologist. With our long transport times to Sioux City, this will help our patients receive the care they need faster. After transmitting the EKG and a heart attack has been identi ied, we can also opt to transport the patient directly to Sioux City, only if they are stable enough. The longer it takes to get the patient to the cardiologist,

the more damage can be done to the heart. We received a $25,000 grant to purchase this monitor.” Toward the end of 2015, the American Heart Association announced the Mission: Lifeline Iowa program, which, in association with the Helmsley Charitable Trust, would award grants to rural EMS services in Iowa (the AHA also did this in other, more rural states) for the purchase of heart monitors with 12-lead ECG, commonly known as EKG capability for use in an ambulance, for services which did not have one or for upgrade of existing monitors to include 12-lead ECG and the capability to transmit ECG’s to a hospital. Applications were taken in April 2016. Tim Burow, Battle Creek Ambulance Service director said, “The purpose of Mission: Lifeline is to increase survivability of a particularly devastating type of heart attack known as STEMI or ST-elevated myocardial infarction in rural areas. A STEMI occurs when a coronary artery, the vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood, is blocked, causing the heart muscle to die. This provides for a very narrow window of time for effective treatment.” There are two methods of treatment for STEMI. One is administration of drugs called Thrombolytics. These are anti-clotting agents that cause the clot in the artery to break down over time. They also cause all blood clotting in a person’s body to cease, which can lead to other complications. These drugs are available in most regional level and higher hospitals, like Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, and for use by paramedic level providers in EMS in Iowa. The other, and preferred, method is for cardiologists to remove the clot manually by entering the system via the femoral artery with specialty tools in a catheterization lab, which is only available at large hospitals like Mercy or UnityPoint-St. Luke’s in Sioux City. Previously, in most cases, if

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Lucas 2 Device: The Lucas 2 Device is a vital piece of equipment to area ambulance services. This machine takes the place of a person doing CPR compression. The average person cannot sustain the continuous pace of 100-120 compressions per minute for extended periods of time. This machine can do 110 compressions per minute at a depth of 2.4 inches compressing the chest and it will not get tired. The Lucas 2 is battery operated and each battery lasts 45 minutes.

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Zoll cardiac monitor: The Ida Grove, Battle Creek and Holstein Ambulance Services are all equipped with a Zoll 12 lead ECG monitor. This machine allows the ambulance services to do 12 lead EKG’s in the field to help identify people that are having a heart attack. They are also able to transmit that EKG to the receiving hospital. treatment was administered within the treatment window, a patient received these in combination, because of the lack of early diagnosis in the ield—thrombolytics irst at a regional hospital, then the clot removal later at a large hospital. It is best for the patient to receive treatment in a

cath lab as soon as possible to save as much heart muscle as possible. This isn’t an injury that will heal. The treatment window is only three hours from the time of onset, and the whole time heart muscle is dying. Burow said, “There were two rounds of awards, with

priority given to applicants with no or seriously outdated monitors. The irst round concluded in May 2016. We received our grant for $8,973.68 in the second round in June for the purpose of upgrading our Physio-Control Lifepak 15 heart monitor with 12-lead capability. Previously, we only used a three-lead. Our upgrade was completed in July 2016. “The addition of 12-lead capability allows EMS to get a preliminary diagnosis of the heart rhythm on-scene before transport begins. The software in the cardiac monitors recognizes the rhythm and tells us what it thinks it is. “If STEMI is indicated, each transport service in the county has different protocols to follow to minimize the time to treatment so as to save as much of the heart muscle as possible to give the patient the best outcome possible. Depending on the time of on-set, our protocol is: once STEMI is indicated by the monitor, if the patient is breathing adequately and has no uncontrollable bleeding and is stable, we initiate transport directly to Sioux City. This is fastest, as it removes the transport time to Horn and the processing time at Horn. Our primary destination will be St. Luke’s, with Mercy as secondary if St. Luke’s can’t take the patient. We immediately transmit the ECG to St. Luke’s, or Mercy, then call the on-call cardiologist directly and let them know we’re coming. Then, we call for air transport, Mercy Air Care irst. “If Mercy Air Care is not available, we call for Siouxland Paramedics out of Sioux City to meet us between here and there. If they aren’t available, we complete the transport ourselves. After these calls, we call the destination hospital to give them an ETA. Generally, our transport time to Sioux City would be 50 to 70 minutes, depending on where we start from. Meeting an air unit decreases that time by 15 to 30 minutes, depending on variables. Siouxland Paramedics is just to get

the patient into the hands of somebody that can deliver a higher level of care.” Lucas 2 Device “The Lucas 2 Device we were awarded through the Leona Helmsley Trust. This machine takes the place of a person doing CPR compression. Studies have found that a person in cardiac arrest needs high quality CPR to survive. The average person cannot sustain the continuous pace of 100-120 compressions per minute for extended periods of time. You get tired. “CPR compressions are hard work. This machine can do 110 compressions per minute at a depth of 2.4 inches compressing the chest, and it will not get tired. The Lucas 2 is battery operated, and each battery lasts 45 minutes. If the batteries should fail for any reason, the machine can also be plugged into any 110v outlet and will run forever. If we had purchased this device on our own, it would have cost around $13,000,” said Shontz. Larson said, “The main way these pieces of equipment help us is in combating staffing problems,” said Larson. “This allows one person to be in the back of the ambulance with the patient doing vitals and hooking up IVs. The Lucas machine does chest compressions, which used to require one or two people to do. If you don’t have staff, like we are currently low on volunteers, one person can do the job. You also don’t have to have someone standing over a patient doing chest compressions in a moving vehicle, which can be dangerous. “Having this better diagnostic equipment allows us to get all the information on the patient to the receiving hospital sooner. It also saves them turn-around-time when the patient arrives. Before we had this equipment, it was cut and dried; we brought the patient to Horn. Now, if the machine indicates a STEMI, we go straight to Sioux City, even if we are one block from Horn. The faster we get the patient to a cath lab and cardiologist, the better their survival rate.”

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Clothing display: BC Bakery in Battle Creek provided a military display for the Fourth of July. The display featured dog tags, uniforms, plaques, photos and helmets. Two women view the military clothing at Pat Shever’s military room display. More than 200 people viewed the display.

Jeep: BC Bakery in Battle Creek provided a military display for the Fourth of July. The display featured dog tags, uniforms, plaques, photos and helmets. Keith Fineran of Arthur brought his 1952 Willys Jeep for display. More than 200 people viewed the display.

Water summary update shows expanding dry areas in Iowa Despite some rainfall across the state and local looding in northeast Iowa, there is a growing area of dry conditions now covering almost half the state. The monthly water summary update released July 13 shows dry areas extending from northwest to southeast Iowa, including signi icant areas of moderate drought. Almost all of Ida and Sac counties are in the moderate drought category.

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Low stream lows and groundwater conditions correspond with the dry areas. “These conditions can be of concern to farmers and those who run drinking water treatment systems,” said Tim Hall who coordinates DNR’s hydrology resources. “Hopefully, we’ll have widespread rains in the next month, but we want people to keep an eye on the situation because drought has a way of sneaking up on you,”

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he added. Precipitation Iowa June temperatures averaged 1.5 degrees warmer than normal, while precipitation totaled 3.53 inches or 1.49 inches less than normal. The irst half of June was very dry, with an average of only 0.09 inches of rain falling statewide (compared to the normal 2.5 inches for that period.) Rain fell almost daily some-

where in the state for the remainder of June, but rain amounts and area coverage were frequently limited. July has started off dry and warm. The statewide average rainfall has been about an inch below normal. Temperatures have averaged 1.3 degrees above normal. For a thorough review of Iowa’s water resource trends, go to www.iowadnr.gov/ watersummaryupdate.

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IG Legion: The Ida Grove American Legion Post officers for the 2017-18 year are, front from left, Richard Lansink, commander; Ranea Rehse, first vice commander; Dale Ullrich, service officer; Orlan Ehler, chaplain and Dennis Meek, executive committee. Back from left, Gene Schneider; Jack Rupp, executive committee; Stan Chisholm, sergeant at arms; Sam Sears, executive committee; Kenny Streck and Lawrence Lansink. Other officers are Bob Ericksen, second vice commander; Steve Wilkins, historian and Terry Lovett, executive committee.

The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released statistics for May. Deputies logged 16,416 miles during May and 1,213.5 patrol hours. A total of 62 hours was spent in the of ice, 40 hours on special investigations, 18 hours in training, six hours were spent in court, 101.75 hours of comp time was used and 45 hours of vacation time was used. Deputies assisted 10 motorists, investigated eight accidents, found 33 open doors, served 55 civil papers and conducted 863 premise checks. Property loss through theft, burglary or criminal mischief totaled 7,520. Property recovered totaled $35. In May, six males and ive females were booked into the Ida County Jail for two felonies and nine misdemeanors. This compares to 40 (26 males and 14 females) booked into the jail in May 2016 for one felony and 39 misdemeanors. A total of 147 citations were issued as follows: Battle Creek—four, Galva—six, Holstein—eight, Ida Grove—16 and rural area—113. This compares to 291 citations issued in May 2016. Calls for service in May were down in 2017 when compared to 2016. There were 754 com-

plaints last month compared to 868 in May 2016. Complaints for the year are down from 4,606 through May 2016 to 3,604 through May of this year. Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of 12 calls were made with four for traf ic stops and two each for medical-falls and reckless driving. Battle Creek—There was a total of 36 calls with seven for medical-sick; ive for animals; four each for traf ic stops and talk to an of icer; three for civil processes and two each for assistance and thefts. Galva—A total of 22 calls with six for traf ic stops; four for civil processes and three for suspicious behavior. Holstein—There was a total of 82 calls with 20 for traf ic stops; 13 for civil processes; six each for animal calls and suspicious behaviors; three each for assist other agency, hit and run property damage and talk to an of icer and two each for alarms, parking, probation checks, unlocking doors and warrant checks. Ida Grove—A total of 213 calls were reported with 29 for traf ic stops; 19 for talk to an of icer; 18 for civil processes; 14 for suspicious behavior; 13 for emergency medical transfers; 10 for animal calls; nine

each for thefts and unlocking doors; seven for medical-sick and six each for medical-falls and reckless driving. Also, ive each for property damage accidents, fraud, medical transfers and welfare checks; four for noise; three each for committals and parking and two each for 911 wrong numbers, civil disputes, extra patrols, ire department controlled burns, harassment, phone calls. Rural—There were a total of 389 calls in the rural area with 140 for traf ic stops; 27 for ire department controlled burns; 21 for phone calls; 16 for reckless driving; 15 for suspicious behavior; 13 each for motorist assistance and 911 transfers; 10 for health and safety checks; nine each for 911 abandoned calls, assistance, civil processes and warrants. And eight for animal calls. Also, seven for assist other agency; six for road hazards; ive each for road closures and unlocking doors; four for fraud; three each for 911 wrong numbers, transports and urinalysis for the Department of Human Services and two each for animal property damage accidents, civil disputes, medical-sick, emergency transfers, messages, property recovered, warrant checks and weather watches.

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IG Legion auxiliary: The Ida Grove American Legion auxiliary officers for the 2017-18 year are, from left, Dorla Schuett, executive board; Patty Conard, vice president; Delores Borchers, sergeant at arms; Marlene Schneider, chaplain and Ruby Rupp, treasurer. Other officers include Deloris Shaw, president; Leah Eng, secretary; Conley Wolterman, historian and Margaret Greenwald, executive board.

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Holstein Legion: The Holstein American Legion has selected officers for the coming year and in the process made a bit of history. For the first time in the local Legion’s history, a woman is serving as commander. Jamee Dittmer was elected commander at the Legion’s June meeting. She had been serving as adjutant, which was also a first time position for a woman. The officers are, front from left, Dittmer, commander and Jessica Logan, adjutant and back from left, Pete Madsen, sergeant at arms; Burdette Conover, finance officer; Jeff Mack, vice commander; David Scott, public relations officer and Jay Wallace, chaplain. Randy Carpenter serves as judge advocate.

The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released statistics for June. In June, deputies logged 15,246 miles and 1,143.5 patrol hours. Deputies assisted nine motorists, assisted one citizen, investigated ive accidents, found 24 open doors, served 64 civil papers and conducted 783 premise checks. A total of 23 hours was spent in the of ice, 29 hours on special investigations, 41 hours in training, 154.5 hours of comp time were used and 70.5 hours of vacation time were used. Property loss through theft, burglary or criminal mischief totaled $450. In June, 10 males and seven females were booked into the Ida County Jail for ive felonies and 12 misdemeanors. This compares to 21 (13 males and eight females) booked into the jail in June 2016 for four felonies and 17 misdemeanors. A total of 155 citations were issued as follows: Arthur—three, Battle Creek—10, Galva—10, Holstein—11, Ida Grove—11 and rural area—110. This compares to 245 citations issued in June 2016. Calls for service in June were down in 2017 when compared to 2016. There were 785 complaints last month compared to 921 in June 2016. Complaints for the year through June are 4,389 down

from 5,527 through June 2016. Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of seven calls were made with two for suspicious behavior. Battle Creek—There was a total of 40 calls with eight for talk to an of icer; six each for civil processes and traf ic stops; three each for animal calls and suspicious behavior and two each for fraud, medical-breathing and welfare checks. Galva—A total of 11 calls with two each for property damage accidents and traf ic stops. Holstein—There was a total of 80 calls with 11 each for civil processes and suspicious behavior; eight for traf ic stops; six for medical-falls; ive each for animal calls and fraud; four each for extra patrols and talk to an of icer and two each for property damage accidents, ights, parking, reckless driving, unlocking doors and welfare checks. Ida Grove—A total of 240 calls were reported with 30 for talk to an of icer; 22 for emergency transfers, 21 for traf ic stops; 16 for civil processes; 15 for suspicious behavior; 12 for medical-falls; 11 for unlocking doors; 10 for animal calls; nine for welfare checks; and six each for assistance and medical-sick. Also, ive for medical transfers; four each for fraud, health and safety, medical-assistance

and thefts; three each for found property, reckless driving, traf ic control and vandalism and two each for motorist assistance, property damage accidents, personal injury accidents, 911 abandoned calls, alarms, domestic disputes, ire department controlled burns, ireworks, medical-unknown and warrants. Rural—There were a total of 407 calls in the rural area with 135 for traf ic stops; 25 for phone calls; 22 for ire department controlled burns; 17 each for talk to an of icer and motorist assistance; 15 each for 911 abandoned calls and reckless driving; 14 for 911 transfers; 10 for assist other agency and nine each for road closures and road hazards. Also, eight for warrants; seven each for 911 wrong numbers, animal calls, civil processes and health and safety; four each for animal property damage accidents, ire department structure ires, fraud, Sex Offender Registry checks and suspicious behavior; three each property damage accidents, assistance, jail, transfers, unlocking doors and weather watches and two each personal injury accidents, drugs, ire department brush ires, ire department burns, intell, medical-unresponsive, parking, urinalysis for Department of Human Services, warrant checks and welfare checks.

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Holstein auxiliary: The Holstein American Legion Auxiliary has selected officers for the coming year. Serving as leaders of the organization are, front from left, Connie Leuschen, treasurer; Susan Endrulat, president; Karen Breyfogle, secretary and Jan Williams, historian and back from left, Marlys Dose, chaplain and Ginny Johnson, sergeant at arms. Shelly Conover serves as vice president and Pam Carpenter is sergeant at arms.

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Dog visit: Elnora Lunzman enjoyed talking with Steve Loger about his comfort dogs. Steve and Deb Loger brought their shelties, Toby, Sunday and Meeka, to visit the residents and tenants at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek July 12.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

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Renovation project: The renovation of the Grant School at Moorehead Park near Ida Grove has been an ongoing project. The floor repairs have been completed due to grants and donations. Now, the process of updating the outside of the school is under way. Doug Hopkins has been replacing the damaged siding with new wood siding, and Steve Petersen has volunteered many hours scraping and painting. The Ida County Historical Society is grateful for their assistance and for all the donations received to keep the school available for “Old Fashioned School Days.”

From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, July 6 Of icers received 25 calls for service. Among the calls were nine traf ic stops. 8:18 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 9:01 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 2600 block of Keystone Avenue 10:10 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 10:25 a.m.: Motorist assist in the 500 block of Main Street 10:38 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 2500 block of Quail Avenue 11:34 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 5900 block of Highway 175 12:48 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Circle Drive 12:54 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 1:09 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 300 block of Fifth Street 4:53 p.m.: Assault, report only, in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 4:58 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 3000 block of Alpine Avenue 5:41 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 1700 block of Highway 59 9:29 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 5700 block of 320th Street 9:31 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency 9:58 p.m.: Talk to an of icer 10:31 p.m: Talk to an of icer Friday, July 7 Of icers received 34 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops and one abandoned 911 call. 12:58 a.m.: Talk to an of icer 6 a.m.: Traf ic control/escort 7:23 a.m.: Talk to an of icer 10:15 a.m.: Road hazard at 140th Street/Landmark Avenue 10:26 a.m.: Talk to an of icer 10:36 a.m.: Sex offender registry 11:38 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at 210th Street/Highway 59 11:47 a.m.: Talk to an of icer 12:41 p.m.: Emergency transport 1:27 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 400 block of Pin Oak Drive 2:44 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Third Street 2:55 p.m.: Chest/heart pain in the 100 block of Kiel Street 3:22 p.m.: Talk to an of icer 3:25 p.m.: Fall/back injury 3:51 p.m.: Talk to an of icer 6:33 p.m.: Talk to an of icer 6:36 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 300 block of First Street 6:49 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 500 block of First Street 7:12 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 9:21 p.m.: Warrant check in the 600 block of Second Street 10:39 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 5600 block of Highway 20 11:01 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Fourth Street/ Maple Street 11:06 p.m.: Info/data in the 300 block of Maple Street 11:29 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency Saturday, July 8 Of icers received 33 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops. 1:50 a.m.: Warrant check in the

300 block of First Street 6:37 p.m.: Vehicle ire at 300th Street/Highway 59 8:41 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 5400 block of 260th Street 9:24 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 700 block of Main Street 9:43 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 2300 block of Highway 59 9:51 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting at 170th Street/Alpine Avenue 10:28 a.m.: Property found in the 100 block of Second Street 11:53 a.m.: Talk to an of icer 12:30 p.m.: Property recovered/returned at the courthouse 12:33 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5600 block of Highway 175 12:34 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 600 block of Washington Street 12:56 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 1:01 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 6300 block of 190th Street 1:19 p.m.: Talk to an of icer 1:22 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 300 block of Main Street 5:36 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 7:01 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 1800 block of Market Avenue 7:10 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 2500 block of Highway 59 7:13 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 200 block of Crawford Street 7:30 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 2200 block of Keystone Avenue 8:51 p.m.: Road hazard in the 700 block of Main Street 11:25 p.m.: Motorist assist at Keystone Avenue/Highway 20 Sunday, July 9 Of icers received 35 calls for service. Among the calls were 15 traf ic stops. 12:53 a.m.: Motorist assist at 140th Street/Landmark Avenue 1:21 a.m.: Vandalism in the 400 block of Fourth Street 4:41 a.m.: Vehicle ire in the 5600 block of Highway 20 9:15 a.m.: Natural gas release inside/out in the 800 block of Byron Godberson Drive 12:42 p.m.: Assistance in the 600 block of Seventh Street 1:10 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 5400 block of Highway 20 1:22 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 1000 block of Story Avenue 1:26 p.m.: Breathing problems 2:41 p.m.: Welfare check 2:53 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 600 block of Morningside Street 3:39 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 4:19 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms 4:43 p.m.: Fire assistance in the 1600 block of 140th Street 5:54 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 8:42 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 200 block of Lubeck Street 8:52 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 500 block of Lamp Kastner Drive 10:19 p.m.: Fireworks complaint in the 200 block of King Street 11:57 p.m.: Emergency transport Monday, July 10 Of icers received 23 calls for

service. Among the calls were nine traf ic stops, one 911 wrong number and one abandoned 911 call. 12:11 a.m.: Talk to an of icer 8:37 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 700 block of Third Street 8:45 a.m.: Warrant check in the 100 block of Moorehead Avenue 10:41 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:38 a.m.: Chest/heart pain 12:11 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 200 block of Altona Street 12:26 p.m.: Assault reported in the 300 block of Barnes Street 2:28 p.m.: Property found at the courthouse 3:11 p.m.: Motorist assist at 200th Street/Market Avenue 3:23 p.m.: Talk to an of icer 5:35 p.m.: Accident with property damage in the 100 block of Second Street 6:26 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 500 block of Washington Street Tuesday, July 11 Of icers received seven calls for service. 12:24 a.m: Noise complaint in the 400 block of Mueller Street 9:06 a.m.: Talk to an of icer 10:29 a.m.: Natural gas release inside/out in the 900 block of Fifth Street 11:13 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of Highway 175 1:59 p.m.: Assisted an outside agency 3:52 p.m.: Fall/back injury at 140th Street/Adams Avenue 7:18 p.m.: Welfare check Wednesday, July 12 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops and one abandonded 911 call. 2:51 a.m.: Alarm in the 700 block of Main Street 6:15 a.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 300 block of First Avenue 8:30 a.m.: Road closed at 200th Street/Noble Avenue 9:18 a.m.: Test at the courthouse 9:51 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 1800 block of Landmark Avenue 10:35 a.m.: Fall/back injury 10:42 a.m.: Traf ic control/escort 10:47 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 11:21 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 11:41 a.m.: Committal 11:45 a.m.: Talk to an of icer 2:50 p.m.: Warrant 3:22 p.m.: Road hazard in the 100 block of Second Street 3:57 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Davenport Street 5:17 p.m.: Accident with property damage at Highway 175/ Woodbury Avenue 6:51 p.m.: Warrant in the 200 block of Second Street 7:28 p.m.: Emergency transport 8:27 p.m.: Civil paper service at The Barn 9:34 p.m.: Talk to an of icer 9:47 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 5100 block of Highway 20 9:49 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 500 block of Second Street 11:23 p.m.: Emergency transport

The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on 11 accidents investigated during June. All accident information is taken from the investigating of icer’s report. On June 3 at 5:50 a.m., Braden Paul Else, 19, of Holstein was traveling in the road construction zone of Highway 20 that was closed to traf ic. Else was westbound and hit the unpaved portion of construction. The vehicle went airborne, causing the vehicle to roll at least three times. Else was ejected during the rollover. There was $10,000 damage to Else’s 2005 Chevrolet pickup. The Holstein Ambulance transported Else to Horn Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries. On June 9 at 9:40 a.m., Trisha Ann Winger, 55, of Odebolt was westbound on Highway 175, making a left turn onto Harold Godbersen Drive, and failed to yield to an eastbound semi driven by Tyler John Woltman, 41, of Washta. The semi hit the rear passenger side of the Winger vehicle, spinning it around in the intersection and striking a vehicle stopped at the stop sign. There was $5,000 damage to Winger’s 2014 Chrysler, $5,000 damage to Woltman’s 1999 Peterbilt and $3,000 damage to the 2017 Ford truck registered to Brent Loren Cambridge of Waukee. On June 9 at 4:28 p.m., Vickie Lynn Vanvoorst, 54, of Sioux City was eastbound on Highway 20 near the intersection of Highway 59. Alice Marie Wittrock, 66, of Holstein was stopped at the stop sign, facing south at the intersection of Highway 59 and Highway 20. Both vehicles attempted a left turn and collided. Wittrock was at fault for failing to yield making a left turn onto

a highway. There was $1,000 damage to Vanvoorst’s 2013 Ford and $2,500 damage to Wittrock’s 2011 Lincoln. On June 11 at 12:10 a.m., Silver Jolene Payne, 29, of Ida Grove was attempting to pass a truck on Quail Avenue and struck the soft gravel shoulder, causing the vehicle to roll over. Payne died at the scene. Ida Grove Ambulance transported passenger Rachel Louise Pollard, 36, of Arthur to Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. There was $10,000 damage to Payne’s 2002 Chrysler. On June 13 at 12:02 p.m. Nicholas Dean Babcock, 21, of Galva was stopped at the stop sign on Moorehead Avenue in Ida Grove, facing south. Dakota Marie Porter, 17, of Ida Grove was stopped at the stop sign on Moorehead Avenue, facing north. Both vehicles proceeded into the intersection where Porter struck the Babcock vehicle. Porter failed to yield upon making a left turn. The Ida Grove Ambulance transported Porter to Horn Memorial Hospital. There was $4,000 damage to Babcock’s 2012 Ford and $4,000 damage to Porter’s 2008 Pontiac. On June 14 at 4:40 p.m., Gary Lee Martindale, 57, of Soldier was parked on the south side of Highway 175 just west of Subway in Ida Grove, proceeded to pull onto the highway and failed to see Bryce David Sidwell, 19, of Onawa. Sidwell was westbound on Highway 175 and struck the Martindale vehicle. Martindale was cited for failure to yield upon entering a through highway. Sidwell was cited for failure to provide proof of inancial liability. There was $5,000 damage to Martindale’s 2003 Chevrolet and $1,500 damage to

Sidwell’s 1998 Oldsmobile. On June 15 at 9 p.m., Ashaley Marie Basey, 21, of Battle Creek was northbound on Jasper Avenue in Moorehead Park and did not traverse the curve properly. The vehicle entered the north ditch and rolled onto its top. All of the occupants were out of the vehicle when law enforcement arrived at the scene. The Ida Grove Ambulance transported the occupants to Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove for treatment of possible injuries. Other occupants were Trenton Lee Matthews, 20, of Arthur and Shauna Marie Tingle, 43, of Sioux Rapids. There was $3,500 damage to Basey’s 2012 Chevrolet. On June 16 at 5:54 a.m., Cameron Lee Golden, 19, of Mapleton hit a deer on Highway 175 west of Ida Grove. There was $5,000 damage to his 2008 Ford. On June 16 at 4:57 p.m., Stephanie Renee Bivens, 38, of Holstein was northbound on Moorehead Avenue in Ida Grove. Brad Lee Christiansen, 60, of Ida Grove thought the Bivens’ vehicle was out of the way and turned into the Bivens’ vehicle. The Ida Grove Ambulance transported Bivens Horn Memorial Hospital. The Ida Grove Fire Department assisted at the scene. There was $1,000 damage to Bivens’ 2010 Chevrolet and $2,000 damage to Christiansen’s 2002 Chevrolet. On June 16 at 5 p.m., an unknown vehicle struck a 2017 Nissan legally parked on Altoona Street in Holstein. There was $1,500 damage to the Nissan. On June 24 at 12:30 a.m., Joana Loera, 18, of Galva hit a deer on 150th Street between Alpine and Brady Avenues. There was $2,500 damage to her 2002 Oldsmobile.

Deputies file several charges, make numerous arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on several arrests made during the past week. On July 6, Justin Robert Sassman, 19, of Ida Grove was charged with iling a false report to law enforcement. The charge was iled following an incident that occurred in Ida Grove. He was released pending a court appearance. On July 7, Raymie Beth Bluml, 32, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding overdue 45-day mittimus. The original conviction against her was for possession of methamphetamine. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held. On July 8, Amanda Marie Kenkel, 36, of Arthur was arrested on an outstanding overdue 90-day mittimus. The original convictions against her were for operating while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine and keeping a residence for the purpose of using controlled substances. She was also charged with assault during the arrest. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she is currently being held. On July 8, Jack Cedeno, 33, of Ida Grove was charged with driving on a revoked license. The charge was iled following a traf ic stop in Ida Grove. He was released pending a court appearance. On July 8, Nathan Scott Teneyck, 35, of Vail was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Of ice for contempt

of court. The original conviction against him was for operating while intoxicated. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Of ice. On July 8, Benigno Corona Torres, 41, of Denison was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On July 10, Max Brandon Lanning, 23, of Holstein was charged with driving on a suspended license. The charge was iled following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On July 10, Jerry Alan Lindner, 69, of Odebolt was charged with driving on a revoked license and expired registration. The charges were iled following a traf ic stop in Ida Grove. He was released pending a court appearance. On July 12, Cynthia Marie Clousing, 29, of Ida Grove was charged with two counts of unauthorized use of a credit card. The charge was iled after a two-week investigation. She was released pending a court appearance. On July 12, Shane Joseph Schimmer, 43, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Sac County for contempt of court. The original conviction against

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him was for driving on a suspended license. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released after posting $300 bond. On July 12, Lee Frank Harden, 31, of Holstein was arrested on an outstanding warrant from O’Brien County for contempt of court. The original conviction against him was for public intoxication third offense. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Of ice. On July 13, Kyle Thomas Kirchner, 24, of Holstein was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Sac County for interference with of icial acts, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and proving false identi ication. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Sac County Sheriff’s Of ice.

Thefts reported The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on two property crimes reported during the past week. On July 8, Steven Todd Evans of Holstein reported the theft of hydraulic cylinders for a Massey Ferguson disc valued at $1,000. On July 8, Ellen Schable of Ida Grove reported the theft of rebar valued at $125.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers LeRoy and JoAnn Farley, warranty deed to Kevin and Keri Weber, the south two acres of that part of Lot A of the SE ¼ SE ¼, Section 15, T-87-N, R-40-W, lying south of the Badger Creek, Ida Grove and Lot D and Lot E (with exception) of the SE ¼ SE ¼, Section 15, T-87-N, R-40-W, with exceptions, Ida County. Kevin and Keri Weber, warranty deed to Roger and Timi Wunschel, the south two acres of that part of Lot A of the SE ¼ SE ¼, Section 15, T-87-N, R-40-W, lying south of the Badger Creek, Ida Grove and Lot D and Lot E (with exception) of the SE ¼ SE ¼, Section 15, T-87-N, R-40-W, with exceptions, Ida County. Estate of Robert E. Mohr, court of icer deed to Robert R. Mohr, Pamela Morgan and Gary Mohr, an undivided onehalf interest in the S ½ SW ¼ SW ¼, Section 11, T-89-N, R-40-W; NW ¼ NW ¼ and the SW ¼ NW ¼ (with exception) and the west 200 feet of the NE ¼ NW ¼, Section 14, T89-N, R-40-W, with exceptions, Ida County. Douglas and Pamela Morgan, real estate contract to Robert Mohr trust and the Susan Mohr trust, the S ½ SW ¼ SW ¼, Section 11, T-89-N, R-40-W; NW ¼ NW ¼ and the SW ¼ NW ¼ (with exception) and the west 200 feet of the NE ¼ NW ¼, Section 14, T89-N, R-40-W, with exceptions, Ida County. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Marty McDougall, Las Ve-

gas, Nev.; Christian Anderson, Ames; Oscar Yepez, Marshalltown; Nathaniel Willis, Fort Dodge; Frederick Hodam, Lansing, Kan.; Anthony Wancket, Spring Grove, Ill.; Kelby Regennitter, Holstein. Other Adam Sniderhan, Correctionville, unlawful passing of a school bus. Timothy Paullin, Mapleton, passing contrary to highway markings. Matthew Thorborg, Holstein, seat belt. Trevonous Kretlow, Cherokee, possession or purchase of alcohol by a minor. Zachary Rosburg, Sioux Falls, S.D., abandonment of vehicle. Gary Martindale, Soldier, failure to yield upon entering highway. Benjamin Koithan, Mapleton, seat belt. Matthew Heck, Sioux City, seat belt. Criminal Trenton Lee, Danbury, third degree criminal mischief, two years prison suspended, two years probation, $625 fine suspended, $23,428 restitution. Trenton Lee, Danbury, trespass causing injury or damage greater than $200, 30 days in jail, $315 fine suspended. Troy Gordon, Ida Grove, third degree burglary, dismissed. Kathleen Wagenaar, Holstein, third degree burglary, dismissed. Mitchell Blair, Coralville, violation of probation, probation revoked, five year prison term for second degree criminal mischief imposed, to run concurrent with Warren County charge, credit for 10 days served. Judgments and Liens Against Douglas Wessling, in favor of Midland Funding. Against Cole Wingert, in favor of Alyssa Marphreel/ Collection Services Center. Against Kristi German, in favor of Cavalry SPVI, LLC.

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Holstein officers: The Holstein Fire and Ambulance Service recently elected officers for the coming year. New officers are, front from left: Rick Williams, ambulance training; Jeff Volkert, first assistant chief; Mike Schweitzberger, president; Rex Reisdorph, chief; Scott Niemeier, fire training; Jennifer Witzke, vice president; Justin Witzke, treasurer and Terri Georg, secretary. Back row: Billy Fraser, assistant ambulance coordinator; Andrew Tiefenthaler, second assistant foreman; Justin Georg, foreman; Robert Shontz, ambulance coordinator; Larry Brandt, safety and Mark Vincent, first assistant foreman. Randy Taylor is the second assistant chief.

Fire departments respond to five calls Area fire departments responded to five calls during the past week. On July 9 at 10:29 a.m., the Ida Grove Fire Department was called to Golden Horizons Assisted Living to investigate a natural gas smell. The fire department found nothing and returned to the station 30 minutes later.

On July 9 at 4:43 p.m., the Battle Creek Fire Department provided mutual aide for the Ricketts Fire Department at a house fire at 1611 140 th Street. The department was at the scene 2.5 hours. On July 9 at 6:30 p.m., the Odebolt Fire Department was called to an accident on West Highway. The

driver turned the corner too fast and the vehicle was partially in the ditch. The fire department was at the scene 30 minutes. No other information was available at press time. On July 11 at 10:29 a.m., the Ida Grove Fire Department was called to the Richard Pfleeger residence 901 W. 5 th St. when a natural gas

line was hit during digging. The department was at the scene a half hour. On July 13 at 1:24 p.m., the Galva Township Fire Department was called to a road ditch fire near the Steve Kay farm. Embers from burning building materials ignited the grass. The department was at the scene 20 minutes.

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