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Vol. 42, No. 30 Ida Grove, Iowa

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OABCIG board holds organiza onal mee ng The Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (OABCIG) School Board held its initial and reorganizational meeting July 17 in Odebolt. Dr. Tim Grieves, NWAEA chief administrator, called the meeting to order via phone at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Stephanie Konradi, Brad Lundell, Crystal Endrulat, Stacy Raasch, Jeff Rasmussen and Tony Bennett. Also attending were Superintendent Terry Kenealy, Kathy Leonard and Danika Hinkeldey. Grieves appointed Leonard to preside over the organizational meeting until the president was elected. After discussion and several ballots, the board members selected Konradi as board president. Konradi took over the meeting. Lundell was elected vice president.

After much discussion and several ballots, the board unanimously elected Myra Meek as the seventh board member. The board appointed Leonard as initial board secretary and Kenealy as initial superintendent. The board approved meeting on the same date and at the same location as the O-A/BCIG regular joint board meetings. The meetings are currently held the second Monday of each month. By consensus, the board agreed to meet in special session Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in Ida Grove to accept petitions and pass resolutions to set a bond election. Following adjournment, the board changed the special meeting date to Monday, July 31, at 7 p.m. in Odebolt due to a conflict.

O-A/BC-IG, Ridge View set registration dates Area school registration and open house dates have been set for the 2017-18 school year. O d e b o l t -A r t h u r / B a t t l e Creek-Ida Grove students may register Monday, Aug. 7, from noon to 6 p.m., at the O-A Elementary media center in Odebolt – use the front entrance or Wednesday, Aug. 9, from noon to 6 p.m. at the BC-IG Elementary Media Center in Ida Grove. First stop at registration is the computer lab where you will update your student information online. If you do not already have a log in and password, you will be given one. Friday, Aug. 18, all school registrations for the 2017-18 school year need to be completed and turned in. G-H, S-C and Ridge View students may register Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Holstein or Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

in Schaller. For high school students wishing to work on schedules, Mary Kay Todd will be at both registrations from 3 to 7 p.m. O-A/BC-IG Registration fees for O-A/ BC-IG students are as follows: Book fees—KEY, $20; kindergarten through fifth grade elementary, $40; middle school, $55, and high school, $70. Each student is responsible for his or her own college-level class books. Music—$10 band and vocal uniform fee, $20 percussion rental and $35 instrument rental. School nutrition fees— PK-fifth grade breakfast,

$1.40; PK-fifth grade lunch, $2.20; middle school breakfast, $1.50; middle school lunch, $2.45; high school breakfast, $1.60; high school lunch, $2.70; adult breakfast, $1.85 and adult lunch, $3.55. Extra milk is 40-cents, second entrée is $1.20, second meal cost $2.70 (all ages) and juice at lunch is 75-cents. No extras without a positive meal balance. Parents can make payments to their student’s school meal account with a credit card, debit card or echeck from the school website. Milk—BC-IG recess milk, grades KEY through second grade, $36 semester or $72 year; O-A preschool-kindergarten milk, $8 for 20 days. Town bus (must live more than one mile and less than two miles from the school to qualify for town bus)— $25 a semester per student, (continued on page 2)

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King and queen: The 2017 Ida County Fair king and queen were crowned July 19 during the first night of the fair. Anna Van Dusen, daughter of Scott and Denise Van Dusen of Ida Grove, was crowned queen, while Ty Tollufsen, son of Todd and Tammy Tollufsen of Ida Grove, was crowned king.

Ida Grove council tables sale of theatre ❚ by DEB LOGER

The Ida Grove City Council tabled action on selling the King Theatre July 17 following a public hearing. No one was present to speak for or against the resolution authorizing the sale. Councilman Ryan Goodman expressed concern about insurance coverage in light of the wall collapsing. He stated he wasn’t comfortable approving the sale until the city knows more about insurance coverage for the building. During the King Theatre update, it was noted the theatre received a $62,005 Enhance Iowa CAT grant, Michaelson Construction will be cleaning out the hole and West Central Construction will be pouring concrete above grade and for the walls in the near future. Sludge hauling was discussed.

The city needs to contact the Department of Natural Resources to ind out where the city can haul the sludge, how it needs to be spread and when it can be spread. The council approved a $1 per hour pay increase to $9.05 for Sydney Bauer, beginning July 3. The pay increase was approved based on Bauer becoming WSI certi ied. Appearances •Kidzone Child Care Center representative Lex Jacobson was present to discuss a situation that arose while in the process of getting ready to install the playground at the center. “We were under the mistaken impression that South Fourth Street wasn’t an issue and found out that’s not the case. Our plan for the playground and green (continued on page 3)

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Relay For Life: The 19 annual Ida County Relay For Life fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society was July 15 in the Ida Grove city park. Here, honorary chair Tiffany Lindberg leads the survivor lap, which marks the beginning of the relay.

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. . . school registration (continued from front page) $50 a semester family rate (two or more students), $50 per student for the year and $100 family (two or more students) rate per year. Activity tickets—$35 K-12 students, $70 college students/adults, $170 family pass (including K-12 students) and a free lifetime pass available on request for age 62 and older. In-service/ professional development days will be Friday, Aug. 18; Monday, Aug. 21, and Tuesday, Aug. 22. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 23. O-A/BC-IG open houses are Monday, Aug. 21, 4 to 6 p.m., at BC-IG Elementary and O-A/BC-IG High School and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at O-A Elementary/O-A/BCIG Middle School. Freshman Academy is Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. Sixth grade orientation is Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. Students are encouraged to bring their supplies, find their rooms and/or lockers and meet their teachers during the open houses. School supply lists can be found at any of the school offices as well as on the school website. G-H/S-C/Ridge View Breakfast—$1.50 daily for all students, $2.50 for adults. Hot lunch—$2.35 for transitional kindergarten through fifth grade students, $2.40 for middle

school students, $2.75 for high school students and $3.60 for adults. Middle school students can have seconds for $1.50, and high school students can have seconds for $1.90 per meal. Extra milk—35-cents. Milk for preschool, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten at the Holstein center is $50. PK snacks (Schaller center only)—$40 per semester. TK snacks (Schaller center only)— $65 per semester. Textbook fees for all students are $45. College class (per class) fees are $55. Instrumental rental—$50. Driver’s education—$275. Activity tickets—$15 grades TK through fifth; $50 students sixth through 12 th; $80 for adults and $240 for family pass. Teacher in-service/professional development days will be Monday, Aug. 21, and Tuesday, Aug. 22. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 23. Open houses are Monday, Aug. 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. elementary classes at Galva, Holstein and Schaller buildings; 6 to 6:45 p.m. sixth grade and new student orientation at middle school in Early and freshmen and new student orientation at the high school and 6:45 to 8 p.m. open house for all returning middle school and high school students at the middle school in Early and the high school in Holstein.

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New royalty: The crowning of the 2017 Little Miss and Mr. Ida County Fair royalty was held prior to the queen contest on July 19 at the Ida County Fairgrounds. New royalty crowned included from left: Nina McMillen, Little Miss Ida County Princess, daughter of Rob and Teresa McMillen; Peyton Collins, Little Mr. Ida County, son of Justin and Nicole Collins; Levi Else, Little Mr. Ida County Prince, son of Stuart and Jill Else, and Avery Ernst, Little Miss Ida County, daughter of Gregor Ernst and Jess Bluml.

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Contestants: Participants in the 2017 Ida County Fair queen and king pageant had a unique opportunity to have the 2016 Iowa State Fair queen as part of their event and judging. From left, Cheyenne Tomlinson, Brittany Hamann, Miss Citizenship Bree Henningsen, first runner-up Lexi Phillips, 2017 Ida County Fair queen Anna Van Dusen, 2016 Iowa State Fair Queen Amanda Riniker, 2016 Ida County Fair Queen Grace German, 2016 Ida County Fair King Evan Else, 2017 Ida County Fair King Ty Tollufsen and Miss Personality Claire Sohm.

G-H/S-C boards approve registration fees, make annual appointments ❚ by MIKE THORNHILL

The Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland school boards approved a number of annual appointments and registartion fees July 17. The S-C board also approved support staff and transportation salaries. Both boards approved registration fees for the 2017-18 school year including textbook fees ($45), college class per class ($55) and instrumental rental ($50) all remain the same. The driver’s education fee increased from $250 to $275. The substitute teacher pay would remain at $110 per day. Changes were made to the activity ticket fee schedule. All of the charges were lowered except the family package, which increased. The biggest decline came in the transitional kindergarten through ifth grade ticket, which declined from $55 to $15 per year. Superintendent Jon Wiebers said the fee was lowered in hopes of attracting more ticket sales in that age group. He noted “very few” tickets are currently sold in that age group. The other changes were (last year’s fee is in parenthesis) sixth through 12th grade, $50 ($55), senior citizens, $70 ($80), adults $80 ($90) and family $240 ($235). Anyone using a pass must now show that pass when entering an event. Just saying they have a pass will no longer allow admission. Both boards also adopted a more de ined policy on what a family activity pass encompasses. Wiebers asked for the clari ication because the current de inition “is pretty wide open.” He noted some families have included their married children, children who no longer live at home and children who are out of school to use their passes. The new de inition of a family pass states the pass is limited to the two parents and

their children living at home in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Children under ive are admitted free. An increase of $.10 in the lunch price was approved for students at Ridge View High School and no change for G-H elementary and middle school students. An extra entrée at the high school is also increasing by $.10. The S-C Elementary lunch price increases by $.10. Breakfast at all buildings will remain at $1.50. Adult breakfasts will stay the same at $2.50 and increase by $.10 to $3.60 for lunch in both districts. Dean Foods, Le Mars, was approved as the milk provider. The G-H board approved the following: Natalie Kliegl as board secretary/treasurer for the 2017-18 school year, Heritage Bank, United Bank of Iowa and Community Bank as banks of depository with a maximum deposit set at $2,700,000, Frank and Sextro as the school legal counsel and appointed The Holstein Advance as the of icial newspaper. The S-C board approved Julie McClinitic as the board secretary/treasurer (she was given a $1,000 per year wage increase to bring her salary to $50,550), State Bank of Schaller and Citizen’s Bank of Early as the bank depositories, Steve Avery of Spencer as school legal counsel and the Schaller Herald as the of icial newspaper. G-H turned down Lynn Wunschel’s resignation as assistant high school volleyball coach because a suitable replacement could not be found. The S-C board accepted Kiley Cummins’ resignation as an employee of Wee Wildcat Daycare.

The S-C board also approved support staff salaries. All aides, lunchroom staff, secretaries and custodians will receive a $.25 per hour increase. The exceptions are custodian Sonja Lara and lunchroom staff member Jesse Barnett who both received $.40 per hour wage increases. There is no increase for the school nurse who started in May. S-C also approved the following transportation staff salary increases: Darren Nuckolls $600 ($715.80 with FICA and IPERS) and bus drivers at $.50 per route and $.25 per shuttle or $1.50 per day. S-C board members approved $.25 per hour increase for all daycare employees except Jackie Wandrey who received a $.35 per hour increase. In other business •The S-C board approved Tim Delance as board vice president. •Both boards approved the 2017-18 handbooks with several changes. •Both boards approved the following legislative priorities to send to the Iowa Association of School Boards: dropout prevention, support repeal of the Dec. 31, 2029 sunset on the statewide penny sales tax for school infrastructure, support the continuation of suf icient incentives and assistance to encourage sharing or reorganization and support increased statewide access and funding for mental health services for children.

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•G-H approved a 28E agreement with Iowa Central Community College for concurrent enrollment classes. The two classes are intro to psychology in the irst semester and Intro to sociology in the second semester. •S-C approved a consortium agreement with AEA 8 Schools into Rabiner Academy Consortium. The Rabiner Academy in Fort Dodge serves students in grades four through 12 with signi icant behavior needs. Currently, S-C sends two students to the academy. •G-H okayed the replacement of a compressor in an air conditioning unit in the elementary wing of the Holstein building at a cost of $15,500. •A sealed bid of $2,000 from an individual in Omaha, Neb. was approved by G-H for the sale of an old school bus. •In his report to the board, Wiebers noted the high school track was being repainted (on July 17); the S-C (Schaller building) parking lot was to be completed last week and the bus garage in Schaller has been advertised for demolition. Wiebers also noted due to IPERS requirements the two districts will have to develop a contract with Marilyn Carter to serve as concession stand director. •The next joint meeting is Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. in Schaller. The S-C board will have to have a special meeting (no date set as of press time) prior to the joint meeting to appoint a new board member.

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Highway 20 associa on hears construc on update The U.S. Highway 20 Corridor Association met July 14 at the Sioux City Museum in Sioux City. President Shirley Phillips called the meeting to order. Mayor Protem Dan Moore and Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) Executive Director Michelle Bostinelso welcomed those present. The April 6 minutes were approved. Treasurer Sharon Irwin presented the treasurer’s report. The balance on hand as of July 13 is $22,179. The treasurer’s report was accepted and filed for audit. Irwin reported the group has 62 memberships for 2017, four less than this time last year. Bob Singer and Steve Hoesel reported on the June Department of Transportation (DOT) Commission meeting. They said it’s good that the group is where it’s at, because more direction is toward current road and not new roads, especially interstates, and the bridge over the Mississippi is going to be a big ticket item. They asked why they were there. Mark Lowe, who had been serving as interim director, is now the new director. Some of the officers will be meeting with him next week. DOT District 3 Engineer Tony Lazarowicz gave an update on current work being done on Highway 20. Section 1. Moyna Construction has this portion. Eastbound grading from Moville to Minnesota Avenue is being done. Approximately 25 percent of the grading is done in this area. A total of 305,000 cubic yards of dirt will be hauled off of this section in winter of 2017-18. The Wolf Creek bridge will be done during winter of 2017-18. Sub-base will be completed by early 2018. Completion date of the contract is Oct. 26, 2018. Section 2. Peterson Construction has this section. This is Minnesota Avenue to Correctionville. They are working on the bridge deck. Barrier rail is not started, and 80 percent of the dirt has been moved. They hope to pave by September and be done by November. Section 3. Correctionville to Holstein. Traffic has been moved to the new eastbound lanes from Correctionville to Cushing. They hope to have the rest of the traffic moved to the eastbound lanes by mid-August. They plan to pave the westbound lanes

in spring 2018. Completion date is Oct. 26, 2018. Section 4. Added section at Holstein. This is moving very quickly. There will be head-to-head traffic on this section until sometime next year. Section 5. Holstein to Adams Avenue. The contractor is hoping to switch the traffic to the westbound lanes by mid-August. Then, they will start on the eastbound lanes. Section 6. Adams Avenue to Early. The contractor, Moyna, hopes to be paving the westbound lanes the end of July. They are hoping to complete the westbound lanes this year and remove the detour in Sac and Ida Counties over the winter. This section would go back on detour next spring. When the work is being done on the intersection of M43 and Highway 20, a detour using M35 and Highway 110 will be used during that concrete pour. Oct. 26, 2018, is the completion date for bonuses to be paid. Some updates were given from communities along the new corridor. A proposed amendment had been brought before the organization. Notice had been made in the notice of the meeting. The proposed amendment is as follows: Article V. Board of directors. Section II. Number and term of office. The number of directors shall be not less 10 or more than 35 to be set by the board of directors. The bylaw change was approved. This eliminates the staggered three-year terms of the board. It is understood board members will serve through the anticipated end of the organization’s life when the project and celebration are complete. Election of board members was approved as follows: Bob Bergendoff of Storm Lake, Sharon Mayo of Sac City, Jill Heisterkamp of Calhoun County, Rita Frahm of Ida County and Wayne Lewis of Sioux City. A motion was made and approved to maintain current officers: Phillips of Sac City, president; Singer of Webster County, first vice president; Mary Gross of Holstein, vice president, and Irwin of Early, secretary/treasurer. The next meeting is Oct. 13 at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center in Holstein. Sharon Ann Irwin Secretary

Pickhinke receives state 4-H project award Fifty Iowa 4-Hers have received 2017 state 4-H project awards. These 4-H youth are recognized as the top winners in their project areas across the state. One of the communications recipients was Connor Pickhinke, son of Steve and Tracy Pickhinke, and a 4-H member from Sac County. Connor attends Ridge View High School, is currently serving as president of his 4-H club and is a member of his County 4-H Council. He enjoys the project areas of communications, STEM, leadership, citizenship and beef. The awards are given to youth who have exhibited mastery, leadership, communication and service in a speci ic project area. Each youth recipient also received a $100 monetary award from Glen and Mary Jo Mente of Ames and the Iowa 4-H Foundation. 4-H projects give youth the opportunity to strengthen their skills and knowledge in

a wide variety of areas. “This recognition is a great honor and testament to the 4-Hers’ dedication to mastering skills in a speci ic project area, while also sharing their knowledge with others through communication, leadership and citizenship opportunities,” said Bonnie Dalager, 4-H youth program specialist at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Each year, youth from around the state complete a rigorous written state project award application and panel interview process,” said Dalager. “The recognition process provides additional skill development opportunities in written and interpersonal communication.” The recipients of this year’s awards were recognized at the State 4-H Youth Conference during the closing ceremony held at the Iowa State University campus in Ames June 29.

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Highway 20 paving: Workers paved the eastbound lane of Highway 20 from Holstein to the southbound intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 59 last week. The U.S. Highway 20 Corridor Association held its annual meeting July 14 to hear an update on the overall status of the Highway 20 project.

more about — (continued from front page) space have been approved by the state ire marshal and, if we change it, we’ll have to get the new plan approved. We are here to ask the city to vacate the planned street in the location of the proposed playground.” City attorney Peter Goldsmith said the city has a legal platted easement. If the council decided to vacate the street, noti ication would be sent to all property owners in the area and, if one objected, that could stop the street vacation. He suggested developing some type of agreement, stating the city wouldn’t exercise its easement without giving six month’s notice. Jacobson stated they were ready to install the playground but weren’t comfortable without the general consensus of the council. The general consensus of the council was for Kidzone to install the playground equipment and for Goldsmith and Jacobson to develop an agreement. •Ida Grove Library board member Larry Albrecht reported the library lost three air conditioners at the end of the iscal year. The library board plans to install digital thermostats so the furnaces and air conditioners can run independently. Currently, two air conditioners kick on, even if only one is needed. Albrecht reported they are looking for someone to re inish the slate loors and do some brick work on the sign and building. He asked for recommendations on irms or individuals who could do either job. A total of 129 kids signed up for the summer reading program. Albrecht said, “There has been good attendance except for one week when there was vacation Bible school, a golf event for kids and an activity at the conservation center.” Albrecht told the council the library has 1,000 pairs of protective glasses for individuals to use during the total eclipse Aug. 21. He also talked about the Lincoln Center program and grants to digitize old Pioneer Record newspapers. •Janon Douglas from Data Technologies of Omaha, Neb., reviewed a proposal on software the city is considering, related at an estimated cost of $6,600 plus licensing. The software would allow residents to pay for their utility billing online

. . . sale of theatre with a credit or debit card, have their utility bill paid automatically out of their bank account, have employees’ checks deposited automatically and handle receipt management. Douglas told the council that some cities require their swimming pool staff, ire department and councilmembers’ checks to be automatically deposited. Councilman Gregor Ernst asked Douglas about setting up a webinar on how the system works. She responded that they don’t have a demo process. •Viv Novotny, Chris Parris and Cody Forch of JEO professional consulting services were present to discuss a proposal to be appointed as the city’s engineering irm. “JEO offers a wide range of services centered around the needs of our municipal clients. These services include water and wastewater, transportation, water resources, planning, electrical, survey and architecture, as well as several more specialized services, like economic development,” said Parris. Councilman Ryan Goodman said, “What is the value of having a city engineer contract?” Parris said, “We are always available for information on projects. We want to be your partner and need to learn your water and sewer system. Levee work and inundation are our niche.” Novotny said, “We get familiar with your systems and ind out your likes and dislikes at no cost. We are always looking for grants for our clients, and we also do strategic plans.” City Attorney Peter Goldsmith stated, “You compete based on quali ications, not cost.” “There is a certain level of comfort and security having a city engineering irm. We don’t have to wait 30 days to get bids to look at a problem and then approve a bid,” said Goodman. “I think we have to put out an RFP (request for proposal) for a city engineer.” •Jamee Dittmer asked the council if they’d ever considered having a taxi service similar to Holstein. She has a child that needs to get from preschool to daycare and isn’t eligible for busing from the school, as the daycare is within a mile of the school. Dittmer provided information on Holstein’s taxi usage in its community and said a taxi would be bene icial for Ida

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Grove residents needing to go to the courthouse, pharmacy or hospital. Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) executive director Michelle Bostinelos presented two comprehensive plan proposals for the council to consider. Prior to talking about the proposals, Bostinelos asked if she could make a comment about transportation. She told Dittmer and the council that SRTS (Siouxland Regional Transit System) has transportation services available in Ida Grove. Dittmer said, “But, they want 24-hour notice.” Bostinelos replied that, if a customer had a set schedule, that’s all they’d need to provide to SRTS, that the 24-hour notice wouldn’t be necessary. “You could call SRTS and tell them you have a child that needs picked up from this place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at a certain time, and you wouldn’t need to give 24 hour notice.” •Bostinelos said, “For more than 50 years, SIMPCO has provided planning and community development services to member communities and counties. Comprehensive and strategic planning process provides a framework for communities to guide their future development and redevelopment and prepares them to account for how potential changes in industry, infrastructure, housing and other factors may impact land use.” The fee for option one is $12,000 and includes a couple extra meetings. The second option is $10,000.

In other business An email was read, concerning rain runoff in the alleyway by Steve Iverson and Bob Groene. Council members indicated they would visit the site and discuss the situation at their next meeting. The council approved the bills but had a question on the major/minor coach pay. In other business, the council discussed the trailer park, sidewalks, inappropriate language by pool staff, wastewater superintendent interviews, digging a test water well, costs for second water meters (for watering lawns, gardens or illing private pools), the soliciting ordinance and the downtown revitalization project (the glass company was to be in town to address issues with windows and doors). Cates expressed displeasure about a company soliciting Ida Grove businesses for commercials to be run on the rec center televisions. Cates stated the rec center supposedly gets new televisions free from a company that then goes to local businesses, asking them to pay for commercials to be run across the TV screen. “It put a sour taste in my mouth. Shouldn’t Chelsea have talked to us about this? I asked the man selling the commercials to come to the meeting tonight, and he said no,” said Cates. “I wish we would have known about it before he started selling ads.” It was noted the city does have a soliciting ordinance, but details of the ordinance were not available. Doug Clough was absent.

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Home talent: Home talent shows were the mark of the day when the Grand Opera House was in use at the spot now housing Iversen TV on Main St., next to the city hall. (Photo courtesy of Bill Suiter)

Out of the Past Forty years ago Nobody in Ida Grove has ever seen 3,000 bicycle riders in one place at one time, but they will get their chance to see them Sunday when RAGBRAI-V pulls into town. Ida Grove is the irst overnight stop on the cross-state route. Last week, the state ire marshal told the county board of supervisors that the county has until Oct. 20 to meet the suggestions irst made by the ire marshal’s of ice in May 1973 in regard to the courthouse. Grinnell Mutual Insurance Company is telling the board to get the building up to code or the ire insurance will be dropped on Nov. 1. Philip Fahlk of Ames has been named junior and senior high school principal at Holstein. He replaces Kenneth Slater. Thirty years ago Warren Lasher’s resignation as Galva-Holstein Middle School principal was accepted at the G-H School Board meeting. Lasher resigned after 29 years of service to the G-H District. Dennis Ohde was offered a contract for the middle school principal’s post. Ida County provided a big welcome Monday to more than 7,500 bikers participating in

the 15th annual RAGBRAI. Bikers made pit stops in Arthur and Galva during their trek through the county. The Battle Creek School Board met with the Galva-Holstein School Board to discuss sharing a superintendent. Glenn Goodenow, president of the BC board, said G-H had presented “the most promising proposal.” Other schools district that submitted proposals were Ida Grove and Anthon-Oto. Twenty years ago Volunteers from all over the country associated with the Franklin County Baptist Association in Alabama descended on Ida Grove to build the new Ida Grove Baptist Church in Hillcrest Addition. The volunteers build one new church each summer for congregations around the country that are able to purchase land, obtain donations and funds and do not currently have a church facility. Ida Grove’s was the irst approved in Iowa. Construction work on the new Galva-Holstein Middle School building is ahead of schedule. If work continues at the present rate, the new building should be ready to move into during Christmas break. Once students are in the new building, the old

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Youth football and volleyball forms were due July 3. No late forms accepted after Aug. 1. There will be a Paw Patrol Party at the outdoor pool on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. For information on the fee, contact the rec center. All proceeds go toward new rescue equipment at the pool. 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 Aug. 27. All itness classes are offered with a paid member-

Fall pre-registration dance: Pre-registration for our fall dance program with professional instructor Tina Mason is underway. Intro to volleyball camp: Aug. 7–9 Premier Volleyball Coaches Darci Boling and Sara Jensen will host fourth and ifth grade athletes from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information or to register visit www. nwipremier.com. Ambush Basketball Camp: We will host the Ambush Basketball Camp on 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. 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

building will be demolished. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center in Holstein Saturday as part of the center’s grand opening. The center was made possible by an $835,909 bequest from Winona Lohff. Ten years ago The Ida Grove City Council gave approval to proposed improvements to the city’s swimming pool. Matt Salvatore, recreation director, met with the council to review plans to add a large slide on the northwest corner of the pool and enlarge the baby pool area. Salvatore was given the okay to form a committee to start fund-raising for the project, which is estimated between $250,000 and $300,000. Kari Cronin, daughter of Brian and Lisa Cronin of Holsteien, was crowned the 2007 Ida County Fair queen during a pageant on the irst night of the fair. Maple River Energy, LLC of Galva held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its biodiesel production facility. When completed, the facility will employee 13 people and crush 13 million bushels of soybeans into several products, including ive million gallons of biodiesel.

The Ida County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein. The purpose of the public hearing to address proposed changes to Zoning Ordinance #27—Wind Energy Regulations. Proposed changes include, but are not limited to: 31.4 (2) setback distances from nonparticipating properties, 31.4 (2) setback distances from non-participating residences and 31.4 (12) noise limits and 31.10 discontinuance or abandonment. The Planning and Zoning Commission is requesting safety setbacks from non-participating

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property lines and public roads Section 31.4 (2) of: 110 percent of the total height of the turbine and blades or 1,640-feet or the safety zone in the turbine manufacturer’s manual or the safety zone established by the wind energy operator for their workers, whichever is greater. Setbacks from non-participating residences in 31.4 (2) of 5,280-feet or six times the total height of the turbine and blade, whichever is greater. And, that there be no more than one turbine within 7,920 feet (1.5 miles) of a non-participating residence. They are requesting the maximum noise limits in 31.4 (12) be set at 35dba for audible sound, 50 dBc for low frequency sound

and 50 dB for inaudible infrasound at the non-participating property line. In Section 31.10, the Planning and Zoning Commission is requesting total funds for decommissioning and removing discontinued or abandoned devices (including concrete and material removal to a depth of 20-feet) be placed in escrow by the device owner for the county and individual landowners and that the amount be reviewed every year during the life of the agreement and fully funded annually by the device owner on the irst business day of January. When the devices are removed, any remaining salvage value will be returned to the device.

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We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment. Visit our website: www.idagroverec.org. Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service. Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.

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Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Culpepper and Merriweather Circus: Be sure to mark your calendars and join us under the big top tent Sunday, July 30 at 2 or 4 p.m. as we welcome back the Culpepper and Meriweather Circus crew. Tickets on sale now at Lohff-Schumann. Farmers Market: Our community Farmers Market will run every Tuesday from 4–7 p.m. through October. We are currently seeking vendors of any kind. If interested, contact Lohff-Schumann 3684817. Art camp: This summer art camp is for children preschool – ifth grade students hosted by professional artist Roxy Stevenson. Camp dates are Aug. 7–10 from 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. To register, contact LohffSchumann.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

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Letter to the Editor To the editor: Well, today was a day of days, let me tell ya. I woke up and took a shower and shaved my face for the last time because I had to (goatee starts tomorrow). I put my dog tags (ID tags, as they call them now), tan T-shirt, OD green socks, tan belt, tan boots, Multicam/ACUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on for a final time for my final appointment in the Army. I started to feel nostalgic when I put my dog tags on. I remembered the first time I put them on in basic training at Ft. McClellan, Ala. (August 1990); how cool I thought it was, until they pulled the hair on my chest (thank God for 550 cord) and made that clanging sound when the tags hit each other or the floor while doing pushups after being dropped by the drill sergeants. I wore them every time I put the uniform on for 27-plus years. Through the years put my locker keys, room keys, car keys, office keys, Saint Michael medal on them and even my wedding ring in Iraq, which KBR laundry stole; sorry, Randi Juelfs. Even had them on when I met my wife in basic training. Through BDUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, DCUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, ACUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, OCPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and now Muliticam, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always put them on. So many times deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, making sure my guys had them on and checking them before heading out the wire. You see, my life in the Army, those memories I have, are like my dog tags. Always there next to my heart, making that noise, letting me know that they will always be there. Now, after 27 years, I will take them off and retire them right along with my uniforms, the flag I got today and my memories. So many memories and so many people, good and bad, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve served with through the years, far too many to name. Most are still my friends to this day.

My wife, Randi Juelfs, has been there with me since 1990 and, without her support through the years, not one day would have been worth it. She has always been the reason I stayed in, along with my kids, Anthany Lawson, who is also a two-tour combat vet in Afghanistan; Brianna Gabbard, whose husband, Andrew, also served, and Noah Juelfs, who is stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., are the reasons I kept coming back. I will pass the torch to my son and my nephews, Mitchell Treiber and Hunter Cauthron and Anson, Nathan, Edward, Helen and Alyssa

Iowa Corn groups announced the results of the board of directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; elections for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). Those elected as ICGA Directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice for 7,500 corn farmer-members, lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and federal level. They include: District 3-Mark Mueller, Bremer County; District 4-Jolene Riessen, Ida County and District 9-Roger Wuthrich, Davis County. Since 1978, Iowa corn farmers have elected their peers to serve on the ICPB to oversee the investment of funds generated by the Iowa corn checkoff. ICPB Directors will continue to promote a thriving Iowa corn industry through research into new and value-added corn uses, domestic and foreign market development and providing education about corn and corn products. These individuals include: District 1-Kelly Nieuwenhuis, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien County; District 3-Greg Alber, Buchanan County; District

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Juelfs, my cousins. Special thanks to my parents, Dick and Sharon Juelfs, for their unwavering support and love, my brothers, Gerry and Lance, who led the way before me, and my sisters, Karla Meier and Leah Cauthron, who always supported me through all these years. I will leave the military the way I came in, all quiet in the back of the formation, out of sight, out of mind. It has been an honor and a blessing to have served this great nation. Thank you for all your support, and may God bless you. SSGT Brent Juelfs Retired U.S. Army

6-Pete Brecht, Linn County and District 9-Stan Nelson, Des Moines County Both organizations are charged with creating opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower pro itability. Elected directors will begin to serve on Sept. 1.

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TST popup workouts: Javier Tuel and the Tuel Shed Training team will be back in Galva to continue their TST Excel summer maintenance program on Thursday, Aug. 3. Join us for TST and participate in free 30-minute workouts on the irst Thursday of each month at 5 and 6 p.m. at Sole to Soul. All ages, genders and itness levels are welcome to participate. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

Ernst accep ng fall internship applica ons The of ice of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is seeking Iowa college students and recent graduates for internship opportunities in the Washington, D.C. and Iowa of ices for fall 2017. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether in Washington, D.C., or one of our state of ices, a congressional internship provides the next generation of leaders with insight into the issues most important to Iowans and gives them the opportunity to learn more about policy, constituent services, communications and more,â&#x20AC;? said Senator Ernst. Interns will have the opportunity to experience a widerange of responsibilities. In the Iowa of ices, interns will assist constituents and attend local events. In the Washington, D.C. of ice interns will learn about communications, the legislative process, give tours of the U.S. Capitol and help with constituent services. Applications for fall 2017 can be submitted to Ernst_Internships@ernst.senate.gov. For student/parent questions, please contact Erica Wenig at Erica_Wenig@ernst.senate.gov. All media inquiries should be directed to Press@ Ernst.senate.gov.

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Schmidt Insurance donation: Schmidt Insurance of Battle Creek and the IMT Group presented the Ida County Fair Board with a check for $500 July 17 as part of IMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Contest. The money will go to the Ida County Little Hands on the Farm, which was one of 54 contest winners. There were more than 210 entries in the contest. This is the 20th consecutive year that the IMT Group, consisting of IMT Insurance and Wadena Insurance, has awarded local communities with a project in need of funding. The IMT Group offers insurance products through more than 960 independent agents in six midwestern states, including Iowa. Presenting the check to Keri Weber of the Ida County Fairboard is Jared Schmidt of Schmidt Insurance.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Veterans’ Appreciation Day set for Aug. 20 in Ida Grove A veterans’ appreciation day is planned for Sunday, Aug. 20, at Skate Palace in Ida Grove. A free-will offering meal will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with dancing afterwards with music by the band, “Next of Kin.” All pro its will be given to two organizations: Operation Engage America, which provides resources to service members dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Brushy Creek Honor Flights providing WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans with an opportunity to ly to Washington, D.C., and

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Freedom Quilt: Jean Meier of Holstein was the winner of the Freedom Quilt’s 4th of July quilt. Freedom Quilts Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of comforting families of fallen soldiers. The quilt raffle helps raise funds to cover the cost of quilting supplies, expense, shipping and a ceremony for some of the fallen heroes’ families that come to Iowa. Betty Nielsen, founder of Freedom Quilts, said Meier “is a faithful donor and friend” of Freedom Quilts. Jean is pictured above with her husband, Roger.

Blood drives coming in August Time is almost out for LifeServe Blood Center blood donors to visit the online store and redeem their blood donation reward points for a Mighty Blood Donor superhero t-shirt. With every donation a LifeServer makes, they not only save three local hospital patients’ lives, but also earn online store reward points. Those points can “purchase” a variety of items in the online store, including this summer’s Thor-inspired superhero shirt. The Mighty Donor shirt costs 200 points and will be available until Aug. 31 or

while supplies last. Be a superhero and save lives by giving blood at an upcoming blood drive in a local community. Area blood drives are: Ida Grove community blood drive, Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 7th St. Holstein community blood drive, Thursday, Aug. 3, from 2-5 p.m., at Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 121 North Main. Sign up to save a life today online at lifeservebloodcenter. org, or by calling 800-2874903.

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Education award: Former Galva-Holstein science instructor Jim Christensen, who now serves as director of education at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral, Fla., received the 2017 Buzz Aldrin Education Award from Share Space Foundation Vice Chairman Andy Aldrin during the Apollo 11 Anniversary gala at the Apollo/ Saturn V Center July 15. The event commemorated the upcoming anniversary of the 1969 mission to the moon and raised more than $190,000 for the nonprofit space education foundation. The education program at the Kennedy Space Center that Christensen directs provides a variety of educational opportunities for students from around the country to advance education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, or STEAM.

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The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for July 26-Aug. 2 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. Pastor Salcido. Thursday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. 12 or less. Friday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Saturday—2:30 p.m. adult coloring social. Sunday—10:30 a.m. Coupon clipping and doughnut/coffee social. Monday—8 a.m. Devotions;

10:30 a.m. All Music In Motion; 2 p.m. party on the patio. Tuesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 2 p.m. gardening. Wednesday—8 a.m. Devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. Arthur Free Church.

Historical society to meet Thursday The Ida County Historical Society will meet Thursday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at the Ida Grove Library.

A hero to a young boy’s secret by Jason Williams There was this young boy, 13 years old; his life was just beginning, with high school being the irst big adventure. This young boy’s future, while looking at it from the outside, was going to be amazing. A great athlete in football and wrestling, he was always ready for any competition that came his way. As he walked through life, friends were easy to be had, as well as the girls that would give him lots of attention. This boy exuded con idence, cockiness and arrogance to those that knew him and those that didn’t know him. He appeared to have it all and had it all together. He had friends, cars, sports and the world by the tail, but he had the secret. Although having it all together was what people saw, they didn’t know that his grades were holding him back and most of the time failing. The reports that went out were simply stating that he is being lazy and not applying himself. This was reported because they knew he was not stupid and he was not dumb. The boy listened to the reports and the words directed towards him and just smiled, taking in what was being said about him. The cocky popular boy, after hearing what was said, was deep down scared that he really was stupid or dumb, but he never let anyone ever see that in his face or feelings; he prided himself on constantly having the tough exterior for all to see. He often worried about anyone inding out, and this was is biggest fear he dealt with. This whole act went on through his time as a student. He deep inside was scared that he would not even graduate, and how that would look to others. He continued to put up a good front with everyone, as it continued to slowly kill him on the inside with this secret. Multiple tutors, long days of studying with teachers and family, so many put in so much effort, but it was always

OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for July 26Aug. 2: Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. Hang Man; 3 p.m. social. Thursday—10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Arthur Free Church;

see the monuments built to honor them. There will be a poker run around the county from 1-6 p.m. for all motorcycle enthusiasts (not just veterans) and drivers of any vehicle, sponsored by the Sons of the America Legion. Come one and all to help honor those that have served you. Remember that no good military plan reveals all of its secrets…Come in, be surprised and have fun. Ida County is making it happen by sponsoring an event with food, fun, music and dancing. The doors are open to all.

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the same result. The majority of the people continued to say he still was not putting in the effort, and he needed to care more about the things that really mattered. But, the boy knew he was trying and could only see that nothing was changing, even after his best effort was being put forth. There came a time that one lady saw through the “tuff guy” act that the boy put forth. There was no hiding anything from her, as she was not going to let this continue. She was not having it have the effects that it really was having on the boy. Finally, someone knew what to do to truly help the boy and his secret. Without even having to tell her, she knew what needed to happen to begin iguring out what needed to be done to ix this boy’s secret and his struggles he has had with it. Testing was completed for the boy to igure out the cause of the problems, and the result was that the boy had dyslexia. Thirty-six years ago, no one really knew how to deal with dyslexia and what the treatment should be, but this one person was not going to let it go by the wayside and not help this boy. This lady worked with the boy on a level that he could understand and never once did he feel embarrassed or belittle his self-worth. With all this hard work that the boy and she did, the result was nothing less than amazing in his eyes. Grades went from failing to excelling, and there was a constant con irmation from her that he could do anything and be as good as everyone else. A lifetime of in luences have made an impression on this once boy, who is now a grown man: coaches, teachers, bosses and even drill instructors in the U.S. Marine Corps, but this one lady literally has had more impact than all of those put together. She released the boy’s

secret. Thirty-six years ago, this boy’s life had changed, and no less than daily does he think of that time and the effort she put into helping him. She changed his life. If this boy’s life was changed all those years ago, he wonders how many more lives has she changed along the way. Emotions are inevitable for this big tough guy. Just putting this story on paper is overwhelming, but, in a good way. In this one-time boy’s eyes, she deserves hero status. This young boy, that this secret once belonged to, will be 50 years old this year and still knowing how it felt to have to hold that secret and then having the secret released with someone’s help is not measurable when it comes to saying thank you and truly showing really what it means. In the boy’s eyes, it was like a person who went in a burning building and rescued a boy, while, the whole time, making everyone believe he came out of the building by himself and also put out the ire. She never once gloated or took the praise for her actions. She made sure the attention was always on the boy and his accomplishments. An angel in his eyes. Kids are kids, and no one wants to be called out on something during high school

resulting in embarrassment. This lady with such a big heart assured that no one would ind out what she helped the boy with. She smiled and simply said, Hi, during school events when she saw him. He was always worried that others would ind out his secret but, all along, she protected him in front of him and behind the scenes with her colleagues, and even her boss. To do that must have taken a lot, but she did it for him. This boy who is now a grown man hopes that, as she reaches her senior years of life, that people treat her with dignity, respect and compassion. She deserves that, and so much more, as this is what she has done for many others and me. Hoping that after hearing and reading this, everyone will know that she truly saved me from so much. In this man’s eyes, that means we all owe this wonderful lady so much more than we could ever give her. My heart knows that God had a special plan for her, and she accomplished it many times over. What this man now knows is that, if all of us treat people and kids with even a little bit of what she had to offer everyone, then the world will de initely be a better place. Thank you, and God bless my hero, Carolyn Jamieson.

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Orphan Grain Train: Approximately 25 volunteers gathered at the Ida Grove Orphan Grain Train location Thursday, July 20, to load 2,000 boxes of donated items that will eventually end up at the Navaho Nation in Gallup, N.M.

Local Orphan Grain Train volunteers load truck headed for Navajo Na on in New Mexico Approximately 25 volunteers gathered at the Ida Grove Orphan Grain Train location Thursday, July 20, to load 2,000 boxes of donated items that will eventually end up at the Navaho Nation in Gallup, N.M. The items shipped out Thursday and were gathered from the western Iowa district headed up by Sharon Irwin of Early; they included women’s, men’s and children’s clothing items, shoes, quilts and blankets. Irwin noted the shipment also included mercy kits, which consist of towels, washcloths, soaps and toothbrushes. Several backpacks with a variety of school supplies were also shipped. From Ida Grove, the items will be sent to Norfolk, Neb., home of the international headquarters of Orphan Grain Train, and then on to the Navajo Nation. The mission of Orphan Grain Train is uniquely dependent upon dedicated volunteers, many of whom have given numerous years of service for the sake of others. Since 1992, more than 3.5 million hours have been volunteered. Irwin said volunteers from several area towns make up the local Orphan Grain Train effort. Volunteers who came

to help load the truck Thursday included residents from Ida Grove, Newell, Storm Lake, Schaller, Early, Lake View and Ute. The oldest volunteer was 94. Volunteers from several other area communities are also regular helpers. Irwin noted one volunteer from Sac City is 100. Irwin noted Orphan Grain Train appreciates the generosity of area residents who donate items. She said volunteers from Ida Grove check the local collection trailer several times a week, and it always has items in it. The collection trailer is located on the north side of the Orphan Grain Train facility, located next to the railroad tracks on Moorehead Avenue in Ida Grove. Among the items that may be donated include gentlyused or new infant, children’s, men’s and women’s clothing; men’s, women’s and children’s shoes; clean and wearable, new underwear (they do not accept used undergarments); bed and bath linens and sheets and school supplies. Orphan Grain Train is a service organization of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS). Orphan Grain Train works primarily with the congregations, ministries, and auxiliaries of the LCMS

in America and around the world, wherever possible. Orphan Grain Train’s outreach is interdenominational in that it also partners with other Christian churches involved in disaster relief efforts here in the United States and other countries, whenever it is practical to do so. Orphan Grain Train volunteers are members of Lutheran churches and other Christian denominations. Since 1992, Orphan Grain Train’s 25 regional locations have delivered more than 18 million meals and 2,858 shipments of humanitarian aid to needy people in various states and 66 countries on ive continents. Orphan Grain Train also serves 90 orphanages in Russia and former Soviet Republics.

The Holstein Chamber of Commerce met July 13 at Boulders Inn with 12 members present. President Jamee Dittmer called the meeting to order. Secretary Teresa Hunt presented the minutes from the June meeting. Hunt presented the financial report. The minutes and financial report were approved. In old business, Dittmer gave information on the new website. There are some technical difficulties with the domain change. The Chamber will not be billed until the website is up and running. It was noted that the Farmers’ Market is going well with a lot of community support for the vendors. The rebranding committee has approved the new brochures and they are ready to be printed. Hunt passed around the watering schedule and the trail waste receptacles. Help is still needed in some areas; please contact Hunt if you are willing to help. Haley Westphal was present and

The 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. Health care has changed signi icantly over the years and continues to evolve. Hospital Administrator Chris Nichols and Michelle Weber from Horn

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introduced herself. She will be contacting all Chamber businesses to set up a time to conduct a short interview to keep on file for the Chamber business spotlight of the month. Hunt presented the letter from the U.S. 20 Corridor Association membership for renewal. After much discussion, the chamber voted not to renew its membership. Nobles gave a wrap-up on Kinderfest activities. She said 250 wristbands were handed out to parade participants and that the parade went well. The Chamber root beer float stand did well, with some discussion of having all the supplies needed donated next year. All in attendance agreed. There was some discussion on changes in some areas of activities for the older youth and adults. It was noted that the Ida County brochures are out; if more are needed, contact Karla Meier at MidAmerica Publishing. In new business, Becky Bruning talked about the

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Ida County Courier

Hofmeister, Jessen win IG men’s golf tournament

Ida County Fair pedal pull results The Ida County Fair pedal pull, sponsored by Ida County Farm Bureau, was held July 23. The top three place winners in each age group have the option to participate in the state pedal pull in Marshalltown in September. Placings by division were (listed in order of inish as irst, second and third, etc.; distance listed is in feet): Four-year-olds: Kelby

Butcher, full pull (won in pull off); Beau Butcher, full pull and Haylee Johnson, 42. Five-year-olds: Espe Hoffman, 38; Bryce Brenner, 28.5 and Julia Clausen, 7.5. Six-year-olds: Owen Forbes, 31 and Wyatt Van Houten, 19.5. Seven-year-olds: Sierra Cordell, 38.5; Max Maynard, 30.5 and Zacharia Johnson, 18.

Eight-year-olds: Evan Hoffman, 34.5; Allison Moore, 31 and Caitlyn Todd, 20. Nine-year olds: Braxton Galvin, 37.5; Carter Padavich, 32.5 and Hailey Bender, 32 (won in pull off). Ten-year-olds: Addison Shever, 42; Kamryn Larson, 41 and Anna Hoffman, 37. Eleven-year-olds: Sophia Van Houten, 32 and Margo McMillen, 23.5.

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DAR good ci zens recognized Buena Vista Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, selected six northwest Iowa good citizens for 2017. Each of these individuals participated in the good citizen essay competition and was chosen by their school as local winners. Local winners are Amanda Bruns of Ridge View High School in Holstein and Elle

McCormick of O-A/BC-IG High School in Ida Grove. Each student receives a certi icate of recognition from the national society, a special pin and wallet card. After judging locally, a chapter winner was selected and sent on for the Northwest Iowa Good Citizen competition. Buena Vista’s Chapter winner this year was Elle McCormick of O-A/BC-IG.

Kurt Hofmeister of Ida Grove won the Ida Grove men’s golf tournament July 15. Jake Jessen won the handicap division. Flight results were (in order of inish): Championship light: Kurt Hofmeister, 106; Andrew Zinn, 107; Kent Godbersen, 118 and Alex Warnke, 118. First light: Shawn Cadwell, 85; Wayne Nielsen, 85 and Bryan Beck, 86. Second light: Jeff Kohn, 90; Dennis Foxhoven, 91 and Jack Holmes, 93. Handicap division: Jake Jessen, 69; Eric Zimmerman, 70; Keith Vermeys, 71; Shawn Cadwell, 72; Jeff Kohn, 72 and Kent Godbersen, 72. Hole prize winners: Hole two closest to the pin in two shots—Mike Ray; hole ive closest to the pin in one shot— Mike Ray; hole six long drive in the fairway—Bryan Beck and hole nine long putt—Shayne Hinkeldey.

Holstein golf The Holstein Country Club hosted a pair of tournaments in June. Brenda Cronin and Pam Currie won the two-gal best ball tournament. Cronin and Currie along with Stephanie Schiernbeck and Vicki Larson tied with scores of 39, but Cronin and Currie carried the handicap hole. A total of 11 teams participated. The Paul Larson family won the eight-team three-couple scramble tournament with a score of 66.

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Pedal pull: Espe Hoffman is all smiles as she pedals her way to first place in the five-year-old division of the Ida County Farm Bureau’s annual pedal pull at the Ida County Fair Sunday. Hoffman’s winning pull was 38 feet.

Ida County man is first human West Nile Virus case of season The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Thursday, July 20, testing at the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) has con irmed the irst human case of West Nile virus disease in Iowa in 2017. A middle age (41-60 years) Ida County male tested positive for the virus. He was not hospitalized and is recovering. In addition, surveillance has identi ied four mosquito pools that tested positive for West Nile (one in Polk County, two in Pottawattamie County and one in Story County). “West Nile virus season typically lasts from late summer into early autumn,” said IDPH Deputy Epidemiologist, Dr. Ann Garvey. “This case serves as a reminder to all Iowans that the West Nile virus is present, and it’s important for Iowans to use insect re-

pellent when outdoors.” Iowans should take the following steps to reduce the risk of exposure to West Nile virus: Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always read the repellent label and consult with a health care provider if you have questions when using these types of products for children. For example, DEET should not be used on infants less than two months old, and oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years old. Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, shoes and socks whenever possible outdoors. Eliminate standing water around the home because that’s

where mosquitoes lay eggs. Empty water from buckets, cans, pool covers and pet water dishes. Change water in birdbaths every three to four days. Approximately 20 percent of people infected with West Nile virus will have mild to moderate symptoms, such as fever, headache, body aches and vomiting. Less than 1 percent of people infected become seriously ill and rarely, someone dies. Since West Nile irst appeared in Iowa in 2002, it has been found in every county in Iowa, either in humans, horses or birds. In 2016, 37 human cases of West Nile virus were reported to IDPH, including one West Nile-related death. For more information about West Nile virus, visit idph.iowa.gov/cade/ disease-information/west-nilevirus.

Landus Coopera ve seeking board candidates Landus Cooperative® is seeking candidates for its board of directors. Voting members of the farmer-owned cooperative are eligible to ill one of four open positions. To best represent members across the cooperative’s 26 county area, the board is seeking to ill the following open seats •One board member representing areas in and around Landus Cooperative locations in Butler, Bremer, Franklin, Grundy, Hancock or Winnebago counties in Iowa or Faribault county in Minnesota. •Two board members representing areas in and around Landus Cooperative locations in Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Madison, Story and Polk counties. •One board member representing areas in and around Landus Cooperative locations in Buena Vista, Calhoun, Cherokee, Greene, Ida, Sac and Webster counties. “Landus Cooperative is seeking progressive, engaged members to serve on our board of directors,” said Trent Farnham, a Gowrie farmer who serves as chair of the board’s governance committee. “It is important that we continue to move this cooperative forward on behalf of our members by

leveraging the ideas and input of our farmer-leaders on the board of directors. I encourage anyone considering this leadership opportunity to reach out, ask questions, and put their name on the ballot.” Interested members should contact Farnham at 515-3510855, their nearest Landus Cooperative location or email communications@landuscooperative.com to inquire or submit their name for the ballot prior to Aug. 1.

Landus Cooperative presently has 18 directors, with the terms of six expiring in 2017: Daryl Doerder (Boone); Craig Heineman (Ogden); Jim Long (Maxwell); Dan Reynolds (Rockwell City), Lance Kading (Guthrie Center) and Nate Stewart (Cedar Falls). Due to a desire to reduce the size of the board, nominees are being sought to ill four director positions at the 2017 annual meeting to be held in December in Ames.

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Camper pads: The Ida County Conservation Board recently constructed eight cement camper pads at Crawford Creek Recreation Area near Battle Creek. The camper pads were made possible by a $5,000 Ida County Community Betterment Foundation grant, Nielsen Concrete Construction’s donation of time and labor, GCC’s donation of the concrete for one pad and Wallace Construction’s assistance with dirt work. The Ida County Conservation Board plans to continue adding one or two new cement camp pads a year.

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Ida fair drawing winners The Ida County Fair Board had nightly drawings at the Ida County Fair for prizes. Wednesday: $100 (adult)—Lori Phillips; $25 each (kids)—Mahala Kruse and Jersey Bender; $20 pork certi icates from the pork producers—Janna Thompson, Dave Larson, Michele Else, Nikki Conover and Kristen Westendorf; $20 beef certi icates from the cattlemen’s association—Eric Vohs, Cordell Knudsen, Ted Paulsrud, Billy Bergman and Harold Freese. Thursday: $100 (adult, sponsored by Food Pride)— Nikki Conover; $25 each (kids)—Irelyn Wittrock and Dodge Melby; $20 pork certi icates from the pork producers—Amanda Luscombe, Stewart Else, Brian Renze, Perry Venteicher and Amanda Campbell; $20 beef certi icates from the cattlemen’s association— Morgan German, Edna Phillips, Mike Sholty, Jared Hinkeldey and Kelly Rohlk; Ida County Soil and Water Conservation District drawing—pork, Jackie Netherton; beef, Kyle Schimmer and ethanol, Julie Phillips. Friday: $100 (adult, sponsored by Food Pride)— Raquel Rubio; $25 each (kids, sponsored by Ida Grove Kiwanis)—Sarah Cotton and Gable VanCleave; $20 pork certi icates from the pork producers—Burley Grove, Art Witten, Andrea Niemeier, Sharon Juelfs, and Lia Clausen;

$20 beef certi icates from the cattlemen’s association—Tim Endrulat, Ellen Ernst, Richard Lansink, Jeanie Grove, Ben Bobzien; Ida County Soil and Water Conservation District drawing—pork, Shannon Zobel; beef, Judy Krenk and ethanol, Virdene Otto. Saturday: $100 (adult)— Erin Glawe; $25 each (kids)—Dana Schroeder and Krayton Shever; $20 pork certi icates from the pork producers—Teresa Paulsrud, Jimmy Fleenor, Megan Doty, Ross Feddersen and Daryl Petersen; $20 beef certi icates from the cattlemen’s association—Scott Richardson, Robbie Todd, Chris Wallace, Jen Hoffman and Mike Glawe; Ida County Soil and Water Conservation District drawing—pork, Barb Weber; beef, Lori Siebrecht and ethanol, LuAnn Bennett. Sunday: $100 (adult)— Chris Yockey; $25 each (kids)—Calli Ulrich and Quinton Wittrock; $20 pork certi icates from the pork producers—Jackie Wittrock, Sandy Venteicher, Sa ire Petersen, Linda Witten and Aaron Hoffman; $20 beef certi icates from the cattlemen’s association— Morgan German, Dustin Ackerman, Christie Van Houten, Nik Melby and Lois Todd. Fair quilt—Mary Rohlk of Arthur was the winner of the Iowa quilt and Jackie Hoffman of Ida Grove was the winner of the Iowa State quilt.

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Falcon is a Westerner backer, too One OA/BC-IG staff member had a rooting interest in the Class 1A State Baseball tournament played at Des Moines last weekend. Middle school social studies and high school geography teacher Tyler Johnson is an alum of Akron-West ield, which quali ied for the quarter inals with a 13-4 substate win over Coon Rapids-Bayard July 18 at Denison-Schleswig. Johnson also is a middle school football and track coach for the Falcons. Tyler’s dad is Gordy Johnson, A-W’s head coach. A-W had a 31-2 record before its quarter inal game against Lisbon July 22. Quarter inal games were played at Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs, in Des Moines. In Class 2A, Kuemper Catholic, which ousted Alta-Aurelia, won 1-0 over Forest City to be a quarter inalist.

Coloring winners Winners were named in the Ida County Fair open class coloring contest. Winners were as follows: Beau Butcher, ive and under; Emma Holst, six to eight year olds and Lauren McMillen, nine to 12 year olds.

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July 21, 2017 To the Ida County Supervisors, Members of the Ida County Planning and Zoning Commission, Members of the Board of Adjustment, and Members of the Board of Health, We, the undersigned residents of Ida County, wish to formally request a change in the Wind Energy regulations in the Ida County zoning ordinance regarding the construction of the wind turbines, especially the setback distances from non-participating property lines and non-participating residences. Due to potential safety and health problems, property valuation concerns, increased personal liability issues, and stray voltage ramiďŹ cations, we respectfully request the setback distance be at least 1640 feet from non-participating property lines and at least a mile from non-participating residences. We request the maximum audible noise limit be set at 35 dba at the property line. Furthermore, we are very concerned about the effects of stray voltage on animal performance. Wind energy has been used for decades in other states and other countries. Therefore, there is a wealth of research on both sides of this issue. We all need to be better informed of the proven and heavily documented negative effects of the wind turbines. Ida County has already experienced some instances of decreased property values due to the wind turbines. Research is presently being done in Ida County on the levels of stray voltage which is already registering on meters. This situation is a health hazard. Most importantly, the Supervisors, members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the members of the Board of Health need to realize the need to research and to analyze the rationale for these concerns of Ida County residents and then to be fair and equitable to the entire population of this county. There is far more at stake than tax revenues and lease payments! Harold A. Freese George Remer Carol Remer Debbie Friedrichsen Paul Meyer Billy Bergman Brian Friedrichsen Shirley Friedrichsen Mike Bergman Victoria Conover Richard Friedrichsen Barry Bergman Cary Conover Phyllis Groth Jack Crawford Jean Conover Lyle Wittrock Jean Crawford Clark Conover Alice Wittrock Pam Cobb Jason E. Schmidt Matthew Wittrock Joe Cobb Ross Feddersen Jackie Wittrock Lisa Rasmussen Gloria Feddersen Art Witten Terry Rasmussen Brett Friedrichsen Linda Witten Larry Volkert Alissa Friedrichsen Kristi Heilman Janet Volkert Joseph Friedrichsen Todd Heilman Lane Volkert Bryce Wittrock Sherri Heilman Lori Volkert Ashley Wittrock Nolan Heilman Lois Spalding Ben Butcher Frances Heilman Roger Spalding Briana Butcher Tracey Schmidt Barry Maass Andrew Butcher Dylan Schmidt Nathan Drury Melissa Butcher Kristi German Alicia Drury Tom German Grace German Derek Drury Kristi Drury Randy Rohlk Thad Bagenstos Deb Bagenstos Wade Bagenstos Raymond Ellerbusch Gloria Ellerbusch Kelly Otto Dr. Abbie Otto Curt Otto Dee Otto Kim Joslin Justin Georg Valerie George Kevin Conover Lana Conover Kim Conover Denise Conover Eric Conover Megan Conover Kyle Conover

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Odebolt council establishes urban tree fee Wee ield. The city is in support of the ield being further developed, since the concession stand is the main source of income for the Pee Wee Association. The city would be happy to assist in writing grants, when given information, and serve as the iscal agent. Utilities’ report City utility superintendent Bill Tysor provided the following report: •The water tower will be drained and cleaned the end of August or mid-September. The water tower ilter media needs replaced, at the latest next summer. •There is a hydrant dripping on Second Street that he would like to replace around September. •A resident had a toilet leak for more than two months and asked Tysor for a break on the bill. Tysor told them to come to a meeting to discuss it. The council will give a one-time break. They discussed a $130 adjustment or waiting for a bigger problem. •There will be a detour coming through Odebolt onto West Highway and Eighth Street. The estimated time of detour will be Aug. 21 to 26. The streets are tentatively scheduled to be blacktopped around Aug. 20. •Tysor was directed to get bids for the open shelterhouse by the August meeting. •The electrical box at the shop needs to be replaced, at an

estimated cost of $2,000. •Tysor reported that, in talking with a irm out of Sioux City, it is possible the nursing home is bypassing the grinder they are supposed to be using and not sure if it would be put back in. Tysor will visit with the administrator to be sure the grinder is going to be ixed and utilized, so that the city doesn’t have to go into litigation again. •Acco is to get the state permit as soon as possible, so the city can get the pool iltration system started, once the pool closes. It needs to be completed this year. In other business •Councilperson Ruth Ann Mohr reported the summer fund-raiser for the pool is Aug. 2 from 6-9, with food served from 6-7:30 p.m. •Jim Mickelson was appointed to serve on the Sac Economic Tourism and Development (SETD) board. He will be reimbursed for mileage. •There was an inquiry about chickens in town. The council will create an ordinance to clarify animals allowed in city limits. •The library report was approved. •No action was taken on Fred List’s building permit, pending information on how the leanto would be engineered and wired. •Jerry Reynolds praised those involved in the planning of Creek Days, the all-school banquet, the OBC, ODC, the beauty

of the library, ire department, ambulance, Heritage Square, those involved in 5K run, etc. He said the city deserves to have a nice city hall but would like to see some source of historical attribute. He encouraged the mayor and council to continue looking forward in maintaining Odebolt. The council thanked him for calling. Bengford said it was nice to hear positive things, instead of the usual complaining. Memorial donations The following were recognized for donations to the pool: in memory of Dave Wilken— Ron and Jeannine Lange, Paul and Elaine Neumann, Dennis and Cynthia Lindskoog, Roger and Ellen Buehler, Rick and Kris Schroeder, Ranell and Kathy Drake, Leon and Janice Snyder and Gary and Sharon Babcock; in memory of Peggy Sievers—Gary and Sharon Babcock, Ranell and Kathy Drake and Brian and Janet Down; in memory of Betty Lunkenheimer—United Bank of Iowa; in memory of Rick Cordes—Lois Story and Jo Bond and in memory of Floyd Myer—Rick and Kris Schroeder. Recognized for memorials to the library were: in memory of Don Schmidtke and Betty Lunkenheimer—James and Kim Mickelson; in memory of Dave Wilken and Richard Cordes—Joe and Kristie Dewey and William and Rachel Wallace. Councilman Lee Hemer was absent.

Galva council hires financial advisor, approves lagoon system The Galva City Council approved hiring a inancial advisor and approved a lagoon system during its meeting July 17. The council will read the inal draft of the ordinances prepared by Dawn Kimmel of SIMPCO and get any changes to the city clerk by next week. The irst reading of the new city code of ordinances will be held Aug. 14. Financial advisor Nathan Summers of DA Davidson talked about the requirement of the State Revolving Fund to have a inancial advisor. He told the council the service of the inancial advisor is reimburseable by the SRF Fund. Following discussion, the council hired DA Davidson as the city’s inancial advisor for the wastewater improvement project. Christopher Brosamle talked about not replacing the sidewalk on his property. The mayor reported the city attorney advised the current ordinance: Title VI Physical Environment Chapter 8 Sidewalk Regulations gives the city the right to make the abutting property owner to

replace their sidewalk. Following discussion, the council voted the sidewalk had to be replaced. The mayor told Brosamle he can request a hearing if he wants one following receipt of the letter giving him notice to replace the sidewalk. Tom Grafft and Lenny Larson from I&S Group talked about the facility plan and the antidegradation report that must be submitted to the IDNR. Grafft and Larson talked about the four different options to upgrade the wastewater project. They pointed out the pros and cons of each option. Projected cost of the options ranged from $2,160,570 to $2,440,950. Following discussion, the council selected the Lemna Covered Aerated Lagoon System. They will set up a meeting with USDA to discuss another inancing option with the council. The council tabled the CDBG income survey requirement until after meeting with the USDA. A resolution identifying the former alignments of Highway 20 was approved. A motion was approved to or-

der new traf ic tickets to re lect the new ine amounts in the updated code book. A discussion on ireworks was tabled until the next meeting. Due to having new tables and chairs in the shelter house it was decided to have renters ill out a form before they rent the shelter house to let them know they are responsible for replacing any tables and/or chairs that are missing or broken. The council discussed the request of Evan Grieme to move a house into South View Addition. The council welcomes another house in the addition. The city attorney will be contacted for the sale of a lot paper work and proceedings. In other business, the council discussed striping of the parking spaces, storm sewer location on a lot, a new business hooking up to water/sewer service, no truck parking sign or Galva Public Library, location of storm sewer, nuisance mowing letters to be sent, trees at the park, veteran parking sign for Legion hall and spraying weeds at the water tower.

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

Fair Races 7/21/17 MODIFIEDS: 1. Chris Abelson 2. Jeff Stephens 3. Nick Deal 4. Jeff James 5. Craig Reetz 6. Jim Thies 7. Ricky Stephan 8. Shane Demey 9. Nick Hermsen 10. Trey Kline 11. Ryan Topf 12. Jesy Webb 13. Dale Ransom

STOCK CARS: SPORT MODS: HOBBY STOCKS: 1. Keith Knop 1. Logan Scott 1. Corey Madden 2. Mike Nichols 2. Jake Sachau 2. Jason Fusselman 3. Chris Ullrich 3. Cody Thompson 3. Craig Brotherton 4. Brian Blessington 4. Tim Judd 4. Luke Ramsey 5. Marcus Hansen 5. Cody Olsen 5. Jeff Fink 6. Jason Minnehan 6. Cody Havens 6. Jesse Totten 7. Dustin Reeh 7. Thomas Van Dyke 7. Alex Davis 8. Adam Klocke 8. Jaymison Coffelt 8. Dustin O’Brien Jr. 9. Paul Zimmerman 9. Kyle Welch 10. Justin Bromert 10. Sean Kuehl 11. Mike Stapleton 11. Josh Thompsen 12. Jared Bruck 12. Nick Steier 13. Sterling Sorensen 14. Alec Stapleton SPORT COMPACTS: 15. Mike Jensen 7. Tim Cass 1. Colton Point 2. Corey Namanny 8. Cammey Hast 3. Shannon Mahlberg 9. Shawn Kline 4. Tony Kerger 10. Caine Mahlberg 5. Chris LaFoy 6. Nick Stover

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7/19 Race Results LATE MODELS: 1. Jordan Heiman 2. Gary Brown Jr. 3. Nick Beyenhof 4. Troy Nothdanft 5. Gale Vogt 6. Jesse Kroger 7. Kevin Larson 8. Randy Rosenboom

MODIFIED: 1. Clint Luellen 2. Jason Briese 3. Harvey J Vande Weerd 4. Justin Sackett 5. Ben Kraus

STOCK CAR: 1. Devin Smith 2. Brian Blessington 3. Chris Ullrich 4. Allan Schmidt 5. David Smith

HOBBIES FEATURE: 1. Craig Brotherton 2. Brandon Nielsen 3. Daniel Smith 4. Malik Sampson 5. Drew Barglof

SPORT COMPACT: 1. Kaytee Devries 2. Jay Devries 3. Jake Newsom 4. Mark Lindgren 5. Cory Peters SPORT MODS: 1. Zech Norgaard 2. Doug Smith 3. Jason Bass 4. Cody Thompson 5. Jason Bass

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The Odebolt City Council approved an ordinance establishing an urban tree fee during its meeting July 10. The council also discussed ireworks and golf cart/UTV use in the city limits. In 2017, the city incurred more than $17,000 in tree expenses. After a lengthy discussion, the irst reading of the ordinance was approved. Under the ordinance, all residential dwellings will be assessed a $1.50 per month urban tree fee to be collected with the monthly utility bill. The ordinance will go into effect upon the third reading and publication. The ordinance states: “The city has and will continue to incur expenses for the composting and disposal of trees, tree trimmings, branches, stumps, brush, weeds, leaves, grass shrubbery and yard trimmings from within the corporate city limits. The city council recognizes that said process is a general obligation of the community and a fee shall be established to cover said costs.” The council discussed ireworks. The council said it would like to see the community enjoy ireworks but not to drag it out past the date the state set. Plans are to develop an ordinance with the following dates: July 3 until 10 p.m. and July 4 until 11 p.m. and December 24-25 and Dec 31. City Clerk Christy Hoe ling will gather information and advice from the city attorney and have something prepared for the next meeting. Golf cart and UTV usage was discussed. Letters have been sent to parents whose children or grandchildren have been seen driving their golf carts around town. The council is concerned that children as young as second and third grade have been seen driving around town, going about 40 miles per hours around corners and not looking. The council said it hates to see those that utilize them properly lose the privilege. Councilman Todd Bengford was to contact the Sac County Sheriff’s Of ice to have them issue tickets or visit those families. Nuisances were discussed. The council is waiting to hear from the city attorney to see if it can proceed with the Bendixen house. The Rigby house is pending. A letter was received from the Chronicle newaspaper, stating a roofer looked at their roof and told them the roof is in jeopardy because the chimney on the building next to them is deteriorating to the point it could collapse at any moment. The roofer felt strongly that the chimney would come through their ceiling due to the weight and height of the building next to them. Some bricks have already fallen. A nuisance letter will be sent to the property owner, giving them one month from the date of the letter to repair the chimney. The letter will also ask what the timeline is on ixing the back of the building that is also falling. Some confusion has arisen concerning the Pee Wee ield. The council said the Pee Wee ield concession was supported when Lance Ladwig came to a council meeting more than a year ago to ask if the city would be okay with remodeling the concession stand. The city clerk offered several times to help write a grant. The city clari ies that the side with the concession stand on it is the school’s and the other side of the ield closest to the school is the city’s. The property was given to the city and the school many years ago for the development of the Pee

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Doreen Schmidtke Jan. 19, 1940 – July 15, 2017 and as manager of the Odebolt Liquor Store. She wanted to further her education and started taking classes in Carroll, through DMACC, and earned an associate’s degree in business. After graduating, Doreen worked as an Ida County Farm Bureau Agent, selling insurance and investments. This was a steppingstone, which led her to a position at United Bank of Iowa as a inancial adviser. Doreen loved to garden, growing and canning fruits and vegetables. Her lower gardens were a labor of love. She and Don had the honor of Odebolt Yard of the Month several times. She also enjoyed sewing, dancing, wintering in Texas and spending time with her family and her beloved cat, Squeak. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Chuck (Donna) Schmidtke of Lake View and Dawn Nelson (Dean Hudson) of Laurens, and her grandchildren: Deena Hudson of Pocahontas, Dallas Nelson of Laurens and Jaci Nelson of Laurens. Also surviving are her great-grandson, Brayden Hudson of Pocahontas; a brother, Mel Luchterhand of Loyal, Wis.; many nieces and nephews; close friends and extended family. Doreen was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Laura Breier; her beloved husband, Donald “Don” Schmidtke, and her brothers: Gerald, Orville and Robert Luchterhand. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Eric (Rik) Lee Johnson ?? - Feb. 3, 2017 CANE VALLEY, Ky. – Services for Eric (Rik) Lee Johnson of Cane Valley, Ky., formerly of Onawa, will be at 2:30 p.m., July 30, 2017, at United Methodist Church, 1103 13th St., Onawa (one block south of St. John’s Catholic Church). Interment will be at 10 a.m., July 31, at the Onawa Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Rush Family Care Service in Onawa. He died suddenly Feb. 3, 2017, at his home in Cane Valley, Ky. Eric was an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church and served in the Michigan Conference before and after graduating from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill. During this time, Eric met and married Janice Lynn Wahlgren June 5, 1971, at Skokie Valley Baptist Church in Skokie, Ill. After serving in Reading, Mich., the family moved to Onawa, where he worked as a carpenter with his dad. In 1976, Eric returned to full-time ministry. He served as pastor at Winebrenner Church of God and also established Faith Fellowship in Ida Grove. In 1982, Eric was called to pastor a

young, ledgling church, Faith Bible Christian Outreach Center, in Storm Lake. After leaving Storm Lake, Eric (Rik) continued to minister in a variety of venues, especially sharing his amazing talent and love for Christian music. In his later years, Eric used his many skills in real estate, rehabbing homes and repairing and selling appliances. He also continued sharing his love of music, composing and performing in churches in several states, profoundly touching all the lives with which he came in contact. Eric and Jan had four children: Kevin, Jennifer, Jeffrey and Matthew. On Dec. 18, 2004, Eric and Jacqueline D. Johnson were wed by commitment ceremony and witnessed by his daughter, Jennifer, at Villas Wesleyan Church in Ft. Myers, Fla. Eric is survived by his spouse, Jackie; and his four children: Kevin E. and friend, (Stephanie Ericson); Jennifer L. (Heiko) Remecz; Jeff (Stacey) and Matthew K. (Nicole). Also surviving are several grandchildren; his mother, Elaine (Woods) Johnson of Onawa, and two brothers, Dennis O. (Betty) Johnson of Brainerd, Minn., and Michael R. Johnson of Onawa. Eric was preceded in death by his father, Bob Johnson, in 2014.

ODEBOLT – Services for Charles “Chuck” E. Gunderson Sr., 85, of Odebolt were July 11, 2017, at United Methodist Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Ken Miller of iciated. Burial was in Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. Military rites were by Roose Post No. 313 of American Legion at Odebolt. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements. He died July 6, 2017, at Odebolt Specialty Care in Odebolt. Chuck, son of Vernon E. and LuVerna S. (Schroeder) Gunderson, was born at the family farm June 7, 1932, in Odebolt. He graduated from Odebolt High School in 1950. He joined the Army Reserves in Sac City and completed Army Aviation School at Fort Sill, Okla. He worked as a helicopter mechanic at Camp Rucker, Ala. Chuck earned the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal while earning the rank of Private 1. On June 7, 1954, he married Elaine P. (Miller) Gunderson at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt. Seven children were born to this union. Following his service to his country, Chuck and Elaine returned to farm with his father. The farm has been in the family more than 140 years. He was a steward of the land and took pride in his crops being free of unwanted weeds, long before the use of chemical application. His farm buildings were all well maintained. His strong work ethic and pride in the land was passed on to his children. Chuck had a quick wit and kind smile and loved spending

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time with family and friends. He was a member of Odebolt United Methodist Church, where he served on several boards. For over 25 years, he was the Odebolt Cemetery Board president. Elaine and Chuck thoroughly enjoyed their square dancing days. They also took many bus trips to see the United States and even Europe. For many years, they spent winters in Texas, Arizona and later near their son, David’s, home in Leesburg, Fla. No matter where he went, he was always happy to return home to the farm, or “God’s Country,” as he called it. Chuck is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elaine Gunderson of Odebolt; and his children: Steven (Kristeen) Gunderson of Odebolt, David (Denise) Gunderson of Leesburg, Fla., Lori (Kurt) Otto of Friendswood, Texas, Charles Jr. (Kathleen) Gunderson of Odebolt, Thomas Gunderson of Fishers, Ind., and Robert Gunderson (special friend, Durinda Aspleaf) of Akron. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren: Kurt Gunderson, Kara (Tyler) Hogue, Grant Gunderson, Blake Gunderson, Sara (David) Bucksten, Eric (LeaAndrea) Otto, Chase Gunderson, Kellyanne Gunderson, Karleigh Gunderson, Allissa Gunderson, Reid Gunderson, Austin Gunderson and Dyllan Gunderson. Additional survivors include ive greatgrandchildren: Lincoln and Lillian Hogue and Madelyn, Naomi and Joseph Bucksten; a brother, Jack Gunderson of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; extended family and friends. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and LuVerna Gunderson; a sister, Nancy, and a son, Jeffrey, in infancy. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

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ODEBOLT – Services for Doreen P. Schmidtke, 77, of Odebolt were July 19, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. David Viggers of iciated. Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements. She died July 15, 2017, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Doreen P. Schmidtke, daughter of Alvin and Laura (Breier) Luchterhand, was born Jan. 19, 1940, in Marsh ield, Wis. She grew up on a dairy farm southeast of Loyal, Wis., where she attended school. She graduated from Loyal High School in 1958. On Sept. 20, 1958, Doreen married the love of her life, Donald Gene “Don” Schmidtke, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal, Wis. They welcomed their son, Chuck, while Don was stationed in California with the U.S. Marines. After Don’s service to his country, the family relocated back to Loyal, Wis. He went to work as a cheese maker, while Doreen enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother. A cheese factory in Odebolt brought the family to Odebolt. Doreen and Don welcomed their daughter, Dawn. When her youngest started school, Doreen began driving bus for Odebolt-Arthur School. She was employed at the Odebolt Chronicle

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School board filing period underway 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 of ice 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 ile an af idavit of candidacy and must complete a nomination petition with at least 19 signatures from voters in the G-H School District. G-H nomi-

nation papers are available from school board secretary Natalie Kliegl, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the central of ice in Holstein or by emailing Kliegl at nkliegl@rvraptors.org. Schaller-Crestland has two members with expiring terms. They are Alan Movall, District 1, and Tim DeLance, District 2. S-C nomination papers are available at the central of ice in Schaller Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays, from 8 a.m. to noon. Persons interested in running for the school board must reside in the director district they are seeking election, must ile an af idavit of candidacy and must complete a nomination petition with at least 20 signatures from voters in the S-C School District. Ridge View (Galva-Holstein/ Schaller-Crestland) superintendent Jon Wiebers would like to meet any potential candidates to go over what the role is of a school board member. If possible, candidates are asked to stop by the of ice in person to get their candidacy papers.

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The iling period for persons interested in running for open seats on area school boards began July 10. The deadline to ile petition papers and af idavits 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 ile an af idavit of candidacy and must complete a nomination petition with at least 28 signatures from eligible voters in the BC-IG School District. BC-IG nomination papers are available from school board secretary Kathy Leonard, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the central of ice, 900 John Montgomery Dr., Ida Grove, or by emailing Leonard at kleonard@oabcig.org. Director district maps are available on the school website at oabcig.org or at the central of ice or on the Iowa Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at http://sos. iowa.gov/elections/maps/SchDist.html. Odebolt-Arthur has two directors with expiring terms. They are Joey Hoe ling and Ryan Schroeder, both at-large. Both Hoe ling and Schroeder have indicated they are not iling for re-election. Pat Hoe lingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Sheriff NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR IDA COUNTY STATE OF IOWA IDA COUNTY Iowa District Court Ida County Case #: EQCV015608 Civil #: 17-000336 WELLS FARGO BANK NA VS ESTATE OF DEAN ISAACS ET AL Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Es-

tate Described Below to satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is: LOT 10, BLOCK 27, THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IDA GROVE, IDA COUNTY, IOWA. Property Address: 503 MOOREHEAD ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 09/01/2017 Sale Time 10:00 a.m. Place of Sale IDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 401 MOOREHEAD ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445

This sale not subject to Redemption. Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review speciďŹ c provislons of the law and ďŹ le appropriate notice, if acceptable. Judgment Amount $60,249.96 Costs $4,636.80 Accruing Costs PLUS Interest $2,517.98 Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fees Pending Attorney C. ANTHONY CRNIC 925 E. 4TH ST. WATERLOO, IA 50703 Date 07/21/2017 WADE A. HARRIMAN IDA COUNTY SHERIFF

PUBLIC NOTICE Planning and Zoning Commission of Ida County NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE IDA COUNTY, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of Ida County, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance of Ida County, Iowa. The proposed request ask for changes to Zoning Ordinance #27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wind Energy Regulations with regard to several items including, but not limited to, 31.4 (2) setback distances from non-participating properties, 31.4 (2) setback distances from non-participating residences, and 31.4 (12) noise limits, and 31.10 Discontinuance or Abandonment. We request safety setbacks from nonparticipating property lines and public roads Section 31.4 (2) of: 1) 110% of

the total height of the turbine and blades or 2) 1,640 feet or 3) the safety zone in the turbine manufactures manual, or 4) the safety zone established by the wind energy operator for their workers, whichever is greater. We request setbacks from non-participating residences in 31.4 (2) of 5,280 feet (1 mile), or 6 times the total height of the turbine and blade, whichever is greater. And, that there be no more than one turbine within 7,920 feet (1.5 miles) of a non-participating residence. We request that the maximum noise limits in 31.4 (12) be set at 35dba for audible sound, 50 dBc for low frequency sound, and 50 dB for inaudible infrasound at the non-participating property line. We request that Section 31.10 include total funds for decommissioning and removing discontinued or abandoned de-

vices (including concrete and material removal to a depth of 20 feet) be placed in escrow by the device owner for the county and individual landowners and that the amount be reviewed every year during the life of the agreement and fully funded annually by the device owner on the ďŹ rst business day of January. When the devices are removed, any remaining salvage value will be returned to the device. Said hearing will be held on the 3rd day of August, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., at the Rosemary Clausen Center in Holstein, Iowa. At the above designated time and place, opportunity to be heard will be given proponents and opponents of the proposed zoning change. Planning and Zoning Commission of Ida County

PUBLIC NOTICE Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District SUMMARY OF THE JULY 17, 2017, INITIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE ODEBOLT ARTHUR BATTLE CREEK IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (OABCIG) School Board met Monday, July 17, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Media Center in Odebolt. This was the initial and reorganizational meeting of the board of directors. Dr. Tim Grieves, NWAEA Chief Administrator, called the meeting to order via phone at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Stephanie Konradi, Brad Lundell, Crystal Endrulat, Stacy Raasch, Jeff Rasmussen and Tony Bennett. Also attending were Terry Kenealy, Kathy Leonard and Danika Hinkeldey. Raasch moved the agenda be approved as published. Bennett seconded and the motion carried 6-0. Grieves appointed past board secretary Kathy Leonard to preside over the organizational meeting until the president is elected. Leonard

acknowledged the appointment. Rasmussen nominated Konradi as president. Raasch nominated Lundell. Bennett moved nominations cease. A vote was cast to elect Konradi president and failed on 3-3 vote. A vote was cast to elect Lundell president and failed on a 3-3 vote. After discussion, Rasmussen nominated Konradi as president. A vote was taken to elect Konradi president and it carried 6-0. Konradi took over the meeting. Bennett nominated Lundell as vice president. Endrulat moved nominations cease. A vote was taken to elect Lundell vice-president and the motion carried 6-0. After discussion, it was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch that Myra Meek be appointed as the seventh member of the initial OABCIG Board of Directors. The motion carried 6-0. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Endrulat to appoint Kathy Leonard as initial Board Secretary of the OABCIG School District and the motion carried 6-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Rasmussen to appoint Terry Kenealy

as intitial Superintendent of the OABCIG School District and the motion carried 6-0. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Raasch to hold the OABCIG board meetings on the same date and at the same location as the OABCIG regular joint board meetings. The meetings are currently set for the second Monday of each month. The motion carried 6-0. By consensus, the board agreed to meet in special session Tuesday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. in Ida Grove to accept petitions and pass resolutions to set a Bond Election.* It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Raasch to adjourn. The motion carried 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. *Following adjournment, the board changed the special meeting date to Monday, July 31, at 7:00 p.m. in Odebolt due to a conďŹ&#x201A;ict. Kathy A. Leonard, Initial OABCIG Board Secretary Stephanie Konradi, Initial OABCIG Board President

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Ordinance #554 revises the Ordinance pertaining to residential water and sewer metering. The Ordinance eliminates residential sewer bill averaging and allows the use of separate water meters. This revision was approved and passed on July 5, 2017, by the City of Ida Grove. Published by the order of the City Council. Resolution 2017-13 amending the code of ordinances for the city of Ida Grove, Iowa by enacting an ordinance to change the computation of sewer usage for residential customers and allowing the use of separate water meters. This resolution was approved and passed on July 5, 2017, by the City of Ida Grove. Published by the order of the City Council.

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 notiďŹ ed 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 ďŹ le them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so ďŹ led 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

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PUBLIC NOTICE U.S. Marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale NOTICE OF U.S. MARSHALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 certiďŹ ed check, on the 23rd day of August, 2017, at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

PUBLIC NOTICE Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing To: Eric Christopher Haass You are hereby notiďŹ ed that a Termination of Parental Rights hearing is scheduled in the proceedings, Case Number JVJV001206, involving I.L.H. to be held on August 22, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ida County Courthouse. You are further notiďŹ ed that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected. This case has been ďŹ led in a County that uses electronic ďŹ ling. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www.iowacourts.state. ia.us/EďŹ le, and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of ďŹ ling and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the Court. Published by: Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer Cosgrove Law Firm 102 N. Main P.O. Box 50 Holstein, Iowa 51025

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Galva JULY 17, 2017 The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Bloyer, Freese, Schossow and Wiese. Guests: Nathan Summers, Tom Grafft, Lenny Larson, Dawn Kimmel, Joy Babcock and Christopher Brosamle. Motion by Schossow second by Bloyer, approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Wiese second by Goettsch, approving the Consent Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: a. minutes of June 12, 2017; b. Clerk/ Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Financial Reports; c. Allow Bills Presented. BILLS PRESENTED May 8, 2017: Payroll Account â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fed, FICA, state & IPERS withholding $2,535.05 Reserve Fund â&#x20AC;&#x201C; transfer funds 153.00 Depreciation Fund â&#x20AC;&#x201C; transfer funds 249.00 Badger Meter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; beacon services 197.58 Bomgaars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plants 17.82 Cherokee Rural Water â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3.016 million gallons 5,740.82 Cook Law Firm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; legal fees 175.00 G & Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fuel 66.18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; repairs 21.81 Holstein Sanitation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; clean-up days 675.00 I & S Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; engineering fees 4,745.31 IDNR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; water supply fee 49.92 Iowa One Call â&#x20AC;&#x201C; locates 5.40 Iowa League of Cities â&#x20AC;&#x201C;dues 435.00 Mangold â&#x20AC;&#x201C; water testing 39.00 MidAmerican Energy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; utilities 1,209.58 Mid-America Publishing Corp. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; publications 108.28 Play & Park Structures â&#x20AC;&#x201C; park equipment 29,642.56 Schaller Telephone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; phone 16.66 SIMPCO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dues 770.80 Stevenson Hardware â&#x20AC;&#x201C; supplies 10.23 Treasurer, State of Iowa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1,508.00 2nd qtr. sales tax Vogt Brothers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; water line repair 1,488.45 Walmart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; toner, supplies 153.47 Jim Rasmussen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; salary 2,550.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Insurance 442.80 Brad Pedersen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; certiďŹ ed operator 621.51 Anita Brandt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Salary 1,342.22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reimb. medical insurance 221.40 LIBRARY BILLS: Payroll Account â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fed, FICA, state & IPERS withholding 461.28 Schaller Telephone 42.49 MidAmerican Energy 50.89 Baker & Taylor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; books 404.41

Better Homes & Gardens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; subscription 10.99 Patricia Niemeier â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reimburse supplies 57.10 Patricia Niemeier â&#x20AC;&#x201C; salary 72 hours 885.60 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reimburse medical insurance 219.40 Mary Wiese â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 hours at $9.22 55.32 Cindee Lichter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 hours at $9.22 $101.42. RECEIPT SUMMARY BY FUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GENERAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $6,771.17; ROAD USE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3260.15; EMERGENCY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 59.27; LOST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6,512.40; TRUST & AGENCY â&#x20AC;&#x201C;161.31; WATER UTILITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11,380.77; RESERVE FUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 153.00; DEPRECIATION FUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 249.00; SEWER UTILITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4,129.52; SOLID WASTE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $4,064.81. DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY BY FUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GENERAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $33,531.34, ROAD USE FUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 330.81, LOST TAX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 685.23, WATER FUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9,411.44, SEWER FUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 83.32, SOLID WASTE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 115.69, W/S DEPOSITS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0.00. IDA COUNTY SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DEPARTMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sheriff Harriman did not attend the council meeting. RECODIFICATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIMPCO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DAWN KIMMEL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The council will read through the ďŹ nal draft of the ordinances and get any changes to the city clerk by next week. The ďŹ rst reading of the new City Code of Ordinances will be held on 8-1417. DA DAVIDSON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FINANCIAL ADVISOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nathan Summers of DA Davidson talked with the council about the requirement of the State Revolving Fund to have a ďŹ nancial advisor. He told the council the service of the ďŹ nancial advisor is reimburseable by the SRF Fund. Following discussion, motion by Freese, second by Wiese, to hire DA Davidson as the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Financial Advisor for the wastewater improvement project. All ayes. Motion carried. SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christopher Brosamle talked with the council about not replacing his sidewalk on his property. The mayor said the city attorney advised the current ordinance: Title VI Physical Environment Chapter 8 Sidewalk Regulations gives the City the right to make the abutting property owner to replace their sidewalk. Following discussion, motion by Schossow, second by Freese, for the sidewalk to be replaced. Ayes: Schossow, Freese, Bloyer. Nay: Goettsch. Abstain: Wiese. Motion carried. The mayor told Mr. Brosamle he can request a hearing if he wants one, following receipt of the letter giving him notice to replace the sidewalk. WASTEWATER PROJECT -I & S GROUP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tom Grafft and Lenny Larson talked with the council about the Facility Plan and the Anti-Degradation Report that must be submitted to the IDNR. Mr. Grafft & Larson also talked over the four different options to upgrade the

wastewater project. They pointed out the pros & cons of each option. Projected cost for the four options ranged from $2,160,570.00 to $2,440,950.00. Following discussion, motion by Goettsch second by Schossow to pick the Lemna Covered Aerated Lagoon System. All ayes. Motion carried. They will set up a meeting with USDA to discuss another ďŹ nancing option with the council. INCOME SURVEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CDBG REQUIREMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LAURA ALLEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Motion by Freese second by Goettsch to table this until after meeting with the USDA. All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION TO IDENTIFY THE FORMER ALIGNMENTS OF U.S. HWY. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Motion by Goettsch, second by Wiese, to approve the Resolution to Identify Former U.S. HWY. 20 Alignments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ayes: Goettsch, Wiese, Bloyer, Schossow. Nay: Freese. Motion carried. TRAFFIC TICKETS WITH NEW FINE AMOUNTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Motion by Goettsch second by Schossow to order new trafďŹ c tickets to reďŹ&#x201A;ect the new ďŹ ne amounts in the updated code book. All ayes. Motion carried. FIREWORKS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Motion by Freese second by Goettsch to table this discussion until the next meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. SHELTER HOUSE DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Due to the new tables and chairs in the shelter house, it was decided to have renters ďŹ ll out a form before they rent the shelter house to let them know they are responsible for replacing any tables and/or chairs that are missing or broken. SOUTH VIEW MOVE HOUSE IN/SALE OF LOT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The council discussed the request of Evan Grieme to move a house into South View addition. The council will welcome another house in South View. The city attorney will be contacted for the sale-of-a-lot paperwork and proceedings. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: â&#x20AC;˘ Striping of the parking spaces â&#x20AC;˘ Storm Sewer location on a lot â&#x20AC;˘ New business hooking up to water/ sewer service â&#x20AC;˘ No Truck Parking Sign for Galva Public Library â&#x20AC;˘ Location of Storm Sewer â&#x20AC;˘ Nuisance mowing letters to be sent â&#x20AC;˘ Trees at Park â&#x20AC;˘ Veteran Parking Sign for Legion Hall â&#x20AC;˘ Water tower area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weeds needing to be sprayed. There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Wiese. Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt IACMC/MMC

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, July 13 Of icers received 31 calls for service. Among the calls were 10 traf ic stops and one abandoned 911 call. 12:01 a.m.: Road hazard in the 5400 block of Highway 20 8:12 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 300 block of Crawford Street 8:13 a.m.: Animal complaint at Faith Avenue/Highway 20 8:54 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Main Street 9:03 a.m.: Emergency transport 10:09 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Fourth Avenue 10:12 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at Highway 175/Highway 59 10:34 a.m.: Welfare check 10:56 a.m.: Talk to of icer 10:58 a.m.: Burglary in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 11:02 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Davenport Street 11:14 a.m.: Committal 1:06 p.m.: Road closed at 320th Street/Dodge Avenue 1:24 p.m.: Brush/grass/ ield in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 1:58 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, at Sixth Street/Moorehead Street 2:58 p.m.: Assistance in the 5100 block of 220th Street 3:08 p.m.: Assistance in the 200 block of Crawford Street 3:44 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 300 block of Burns Street 7:23 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5100 block of 310th Street 9:06 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, at 140th Street/East County Road Friday, July 14 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were two traf ic stops. 3:08 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 1000 block of Valley View Drive 5:03 a.m.: Structure ire in the 400 block of Burns Street 8:38 a.m.: Talk to of icer 8:49 a.m.: Welfare check 10:38 a.m.: Controlled burn at 255th Street/German Avenue 11:21 a.m.: Accident with injuries at 260th Street/German Avenue 2:10 p.m.: Parking complaint or issues in the 100 block of Hamburg Street 3:05 p.m.: ALS transfer 4 p.m.: Assistance in the 200 block of Crawford Street 4:55 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, in the 2400 block of Faith Avenue 5:09 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Crawford Street 7:07 p.m.: Suspended, revoked, no drivers license in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 8:44 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 100 bock of West Street 9:06 p.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 9:59 p.m.: Fireworks complaint in the 2900 block of Dodge Avenue 10:20 p.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 300 block of Third Street Saturday, July 15 Of icers received 32 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops, one abandoned 911 call and one 911 transfer. 6:17 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 2000 block of Faith Avenue 6:54 a.m.: Road hazard in the 100 block of Harold Godbersen Drive 8:39 a.m.: Alarm in the 500 block of Second Street 9:42 a.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 9:46 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Lubeck

Street 10:44 a.m.: Violation of a court order in the 100 block of Davenport Street 10:53 a.m.: Motorist assist at 330th Avenue/Jasper Avenue 12:13 p.m.: Fall/back injury int the 400 block of Minnesota Street 1:15 p.m.: Assistance in the 200 block of Crawford Street 1:29 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Seventh Street 2:02 p.m.: Motorist assist at 140th Street/German Avenue 5:18 p.m.: Assist outside agency 6:14 p.m.: Talk to of icer 6:55 p.m.: Brush/grass/ ield at Sixth Street/Hughes Lane 7:20 p.m.: Talk to of icer 8:57 p.m.: Fall/back injury in in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 9:03 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 6100 block of Highway 175 9:17 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 600 block of Taylor Street 10:48 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 400 block of Kiel Street Sunday, July 16 Of icers received 29 calls for service. Among the calls were 10 traf ic stops, one abandoned 911 call and one 911 transfer. 12:01 a.m.: Fireworks complaint in the 3300 block of Jasper Avenue 1:50 a.m.: Talk to of icer 2:46 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity at German Avenue/Highway 175 9:20 a.m.: Talk to of icer 9:43 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 2100 block of Keystone Avenue 9:46 a.m.: Committal 9:57 a.m.: Info/data 10:27 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Main Street 11:11 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at German Avenue/Highway 175 12:15 p.m.: Assist outside agency 1:34 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1500 block of Dodge Avenue 2:08 p.m.: Motorist assist at 140th Street/German Avenue 3:25 p.m.: Assistance in the 5600 block of Highway 20 4:05 p.m.: Motorist assist at Hillside Way/Highway 175 5:26 p.m.: Animal complaint at 130th Street/Market Avenue 5:57 p.m.: Info/data 9:39 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 600 block of Taylor Street Monday, July 17 Of icers received 36 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and three abandoned 911 calls. 5:10 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Second Street 8:30 a.m.: Animal complaint at Faith Avenue/Highway 175 8:56 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms 9:38 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:48 a.m.: ALS transfer 12:23 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Quail Avenue/ Highway 175 1:08 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 3:45 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 3:51 p.m.: Medical assistance needed 4:02 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 5300 block of 190th Street 4:40 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 4:58 p.m.: ALS transfer 5:54 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at Market Avenue/ Highway 20 6:24 p.m.: ALS transfer 7:21 p.m.: Non-medical

transport 8:01 p.m.: Talk to of icer 8:12 p.m.: Medical assistance needed 9:23 p.m.: Warrant check in the 800 block of Main Street 10:05 p.m.: Missing juvenile at East County Road/Marshall Avenue 10:30 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at 310th Street/ Jasper Avenue 10:31 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity 12:50 p.m.: Motorist assist at 115th Street/Highway 31 11:32 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5600 block of 120th Street 11:50 p.m.: Motorist assist at 270th Street/Dodge Avenue 11:58 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 300 block of Quimby Street Tuesday, July 18 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were nine traf ic stops. 12:26 a.m.: BLS transfer 5 a.m.: Accident with an animal at 270th Street/Jasper Avenue 8:25 a.m.: Talk to of icer 10:29 a.m.: Talk to of icer 10:48 a.m.: Talk to of icer 12:03 p.m.: Chest/heart pain 2:28 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting on Highway 175 2:35 p.m.: Health and safety at the courthouse 3:17 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Davenport Street 4 p.m.: Structure ire in the 6000 block of 159th Street 4:14 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Minnesota Street 5:39 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street 6:09 p.m.: K9 search in the 5700 block of Highway 20 6:28 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Taylor Street 8:08 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 9:16 p.m.: Fireworks complaint in the 600 block of Washington Street 10:45 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse Wednesday, July 19 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops. 12:22 a.m.: Welfare check in the 100 block of Walnut Street 1:27 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 500 block of Willow Street 5:53 a.m.: Health and safety at the courthouse 8:32 a.m.: Fire assistance in the 1700 block of Buchanan Avenue 11:31 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 11:45 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Main Street 12:36 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 100 block of second street 1:19 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 2:47 p.m.: Warrant check in the 200 block of Seventh Street 4:05 p.m.: Property recovered or returned at the courthouse 6:47 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 3000 block of Alpine Avenue 7:32 p.m.: Brush/grass/ ield at 210th Street/Landmark Avenue 7:49 p.m.: Brush/grass/ ield at 230th Street/Kilt Avenue 7:50 p.m.: Medical call, unknown in the 200 block of Second Avenue 7:52 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 200 block of Second Avenue 9:45 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 11:26 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse

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Lego building: Lisa Laird of Pockets Full Of Fun from Orange City gave the final “Build A Better World” summer reading program at the Ida Grove Public Library July 18. Here, kids build a Lego house for use later in the program.

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Tree planting: Ida County Conservation board held a nature camp, entitled Nature’s Habitat, July 17-20 at the Ida County Conservation Center. Camp participants learned about several different habitats in nature. Here, participants plant a new tree near where Saw Whet owls hibernate every year.

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Thank you to the Galva Fire Department, Bryce Wittrock, Luke Edwards & Isaac Endrulat for your quick response on July 13! Sue & Steve Kay 30-1t/cra* THANK YOU: The family of Charles “Chuck” Gunderson Sr. would like to thank all those who held us close in thought & prayer at the time of his passing, all the days since & the day of his celebration of life service. Every card sent, every kind word spoken, every prayer lifted up, every memorial given & all the food provided was greatly appreciated. Thank you to Josh & Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home for their wonderful & caring services, to Pastor Ken Miller for a special celebration of life service & his visits & prayers during his illness. Thank you to the Bowling Alley & the Odebolt United Methodist Women for preparing & serving the delicious meal. A special thank you to the staff at OSC for their kind care during the past four years. What a blessing it is to be a part of such a caring community. We are very grateful to y’all. Elaine Gunderson Steve & Kris Gunderson & Family David & Denise Gunderson & Family Lori & Kurt Otto & Family Chuck & Kathleen Gunderson & Family Tom Gundersonn & Family Bob Gunderson, Durinda & Family 30-1t/cra*

THANK YOU: The Ida County Conservation Board (CCB) would like to thank the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation (ICCBF) for a $5,000 grant that made the construction of eight cement camper pads at Crawford Creek Recreation Area possible. The Ida CCB would also like to extend a thank you to Nielsen Concrete Construction for donating their time and labor to the project, GCC for donating the concrete for one of the 8 pads & Wallace Construction for helping with the dirt work after the cement was poured. Without your support, this project would not have been possible! Thank you all again for helping us continue to update & improve our parks! The Ida CCB plans to continue to add one or two new cement camp pads a year. 30-1t/cra

THANK YOU: The family of Raymond Johnson would like to thank our relatives & friends for the cards, telephone calls, visits, hugs, food, ﬂowers & memorials given to us at this difﬁcult time. Thank you to Dr. Veltri, the Horn Memorial Hospital & staff & the Horn Memorial Hospice for their care & concerns to Raymond & the family. We would like to thank Josh & Christie for your guidance & taking care of the funeral arrangements. A special thank you to St. Paul’s for allowing us the use of their church along with Pastor Cormeny & Pastor Winterrowd for their visits, prayers, & conducting the funeral service. Also, thanks to Renea (Feddersen) Schoenfelder & Karen (Miesner) McTaggart for the special music. Finally, thank you to Best of Barb’s Catering & the ladies of St. John’s & St. Paul’s for serving the lunch. May our Lord Jesus bless each & every one of you. Lorraine Johnson Mike & Mary Lou Johnson & Family Joleen & Rick Anderson Marc & Lorraine Johnson & Family P.S. Thank you to the person who gave the unsigned memorial at the visitation. 30-1t/cra*

THANK YOU: What a “happy” day!! Thank you to all my friends & family for all the visits & well wishes for my birthday & while I was “ill”—I am truly grateful for you all!! Thank you for the flowers, phone calls & all the cards. I am still “overwhelmed.” Lovingly, Marge Lantz 30-1t/cra UNBELIEVABLE! The outpouring of love from you has certainly made turning “80” easier to accept. Thank you for the gifts, food, flowers & cards. I loved reading the cards, & I especially enjoyed the personal notes. Some made me laugh & some made me cry & I thank you for them. Thank you to my exercise girls for the surprise party. You are very special to me! The Euchre ladies & I savored every bite of the strawberry pie personally delivered to the club. I thank the gardeners for their work in my flower beds, & I thank my dear friends for helping me in so many ways. Thank you to my family for your love & support & for arranging this card shower for me. It is hard to express how much I have enjoyed every card & every act of kindness given to me. Phyllis Hagemeier 30-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you to all of my friends & family for making my 90th birthday celebration such a memorable occasion. All of the wishes, phone calls, messages, cards & gifts mean so much to me. I would like to thank my kids, especially my daughter, Debbie, for putting together such a fun party. I am so thankful to my family, friends, Midwest & Byron Original employees & the Ida Grove community for countless great memories over the years. See you at my 100th! :) God’s blessings to all. LaJune 30-1t/cra*

Garage ge Sale S le YARD SALE: Fri, 7/28, 8-6 p.m. & Sat., 7/29, 8-4 p.m. Furniture, jewelry, restaurant equipment & supplies, containers, patriotic, household, clothes & misc. Come out & support local Katz Creationz! Lots of new stuff for gifting! 404 Second St. in Battle Creek. 30-1t/cra* DOSE GARAGE SALE: Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, July 27, 8-5. Friday, July 28, 8-5. Come on in & check out what’s new & the markdowns for “Crazy Days.” Shop inside for comfort. Always something new in crafts, collectibles, household, décor, furniture, tools & bedding. Lots of fruit jars for canning. Weather permitting, will have some furniture, outdoor items & more for sale outside. 30-1t/crags

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.

HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Hilltop Swine, Morris, Minn., has 18 positions, three-mo. experience operating farm equipment to cultivate, harvest & transport grain & oilseed crops, artificial insemination, farrowing, castrating, vaccinating & flush hog waste to holding pits; clean & maintain building, equip. & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employerpaid, random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans.; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $12.75/hr., increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 9/15/17–7/7/18. Review ETA790 requirements & apply with Job Order 9462424 at nearest IA Workforce Office or call 515281-9336. 30-1t/cra* HELP WANTED: FBG Service Corporation is looking to add team members to an Ida Grove, IA, account! Currently, we provide evening janitorial services for this location & need to add a reliable, hardworking person to the team. Part-time job M,W,F 6 p.m.-8 p.m. (additional hour on Monday in separate bldg.). Flat rate monthly pay of $550.00. Please call 402-595-5067 with questions. 30-1t/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 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

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 & 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 & exemplary customer service skills. Anticipated work schedule: M-F, 10 a.m.-2 .pm., 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. FT Real Estate Loan Assistant / Processor: Must be able to work independently & with lenders to obtain & document loan information. Banking and/ or loan knowledge a plus, but not required. Applicants must be self-starter & able to work accurately & efficiently. All positions require a satisfactory background check, including credit history. Apply soon, as we look to fill positions fast! EOE/Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran. 30-1t/cra POSTIONS AVAILABLE: Full-Time ED Tech/EMT for the day shift needed at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. AEMT or Paramedic certification preferred but not necessary. Part-time Housekeeper needed. Experience preferred, but will train. Apply by August 6 to 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. 30-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Looking for highly motivated, dependable caring individuals to be a part of our team! Competitive wages, benefits packages, PTO, new leadership team & tuition reimbursement. We are hiring CNAs on all shifts and FT RN. $1,000 sign-on bonus for CNAs, $5,000 sign-on bonus for RN’s. If you’re not currently a licensed CAN, we will pay for your training. Apply in person at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove or online at Welcov.com/ careers. 30-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Full- or part-time seasonal help needed with grain bin construction. Call Lansink Repair & Hardware for details: 712-883-2437. 30-2t/crags

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. 30-1t/cra*

Notic tices NOTICE: CITY OF IDA GROVE- TREE TRIMMING IN CITY PARK. The City of Ida Grove is looking to trim dead & dangerous branches from the marked trees in City Park. The trees to be trimmed will have a blue “P” placed upon them to denote the trees the City deems necessary to have trimmed. CITY OF IDA GROVE TREE TRIMMING: Each bid must be sent or delivered sealed to the following address no later than August 4th at 5:00 p.m. The address is: City of Ida Grove, Attn: Tree Trimming, 403 3rd Street, P.O. Box 236, Ida Grove, IA 51445. Bids will be opened at the August 7th City Council meeting at City Hall, located at 403 3rd Street in Ida Grove. Bid opening will be at 6 p.m. 30-1t/cra NOTICE: Ed’s Lawn Care Service. Residential, commercial & maintenance. Ph. 712-2993886. 24-8t/cra* 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. 30-1t/crags

Even vents NOTICE: FARMERS’ MARKET in Ida Grove will have Golden Horizons present, selling their handmade items on Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Our four produce vendors will be offering the freshest produce you can buy. Faith will have fresh ﬂowers, Lenee & John will have their local wine, Lori will offer eggs & Cherri will have baked goods available. Rita Pierson will also be selling her artisan chocolates. Kid Zone will be grilling to raise funds for our local daycare facility. Join the fun in downtown Ida Grove. 30-1t/cra

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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 COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/Reﬁnishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek. 131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE Certiﬁed I-car trained. 30-1t/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 NOTICE: I am now taking sewing customers. Becky Lichtenberg. Ph. 712-364-4244. 30-1t/cra*

For or SSale le FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560. 30-1t/crags

LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 30-1t/crags

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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

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Jeanne and Steve Johnson, Jeffrey and Kelli Olson and Barbara Olson, warranty deed to Daniel and Cheryl Gosch, E ½ NE ¼, Section 28, T-86-N, R-39-W and the W ½ NE ¼, Section 28, T86-N, R-39-W, Ida County. DMS Rentals, warranty deed to 809 Ida, Lot 9, Yousling’s subdivision of Lot 7, Block 50, Eighth Addition and Lot 2, Block 4, Moorehead’s Addition, Ida Grove. James Tingle, quit claim deed to Samantha Phelps, part of Lots 7 and 8, Block 5, Village of Ida, with exception, Ida Grove. DMS Rentals, warranty deed to 500 Ida, Lot 10 of the subdivision of Lot 7, Block 22, First Addition; Lot 4, Block 21, First Addition; a plot of land starting at the northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 48, Eighth Addition; the south 40 feet of Lot 4, and the north 10 feet of Lot 5, Block 27, Third Addition and Lot 11, Block 14, with exception, all in Ida Grove. Lyle Roth, warranty deed to Amanda Lichtenberg, Lot 4, Zobel’s Third Addition, Ida Grove. Ruth and Edward Russell, warranty deed to Thomas and Coleen Russell, NE ¼ NE ¼; SE ¼ NE ¼ and the E ½ W ½ NE ¼, Section 20, T-88-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Charles McDonough trust, trustee warranty deed to Kelly and Rae Howard, 3.57 acres in the SW ¼ SE ¼, Section 13, T87-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Daniel and Mindy Ehler, warranty deed to Dale Breyfogle, the west half of the south 7.5 feet of Lot 11 and the west half of Lot

12, Block 9, Holstein. Dale Breyfogle, quit claim deed to Randall Hargroves, the west half of the south 7.5 feet of Lot 11 and the west half of Lot 12, Block 9, Holstein. Elizabeth and David Jensen, real estate contract to Steven and Tonisha Roeder, Lot 1, Block 17, First Addition, Ida Grove. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Zachary Rodenburg, Sioux City; Radwan Ahmed, Grand Island, Neb.; Roger Gallagher, Grand Junction; Thomas Clifford, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Ronald Daly, Cedar Rapids; Nancy Randolph, Garden City, Kan.; Jason Jensen, Elk Horn; Dustin Altmiller, Benbrook, Texas. Other Jack Ausborn, Ida Grove, seat belt. Stephen Beckett Jr., Cedar Rapids, driving while license under suspension. Judgments and Liens Against Neal Connick, in favor of Ingrid Ulven. Against Tory Greder, in favor of Calvary SPV I, LLC. Against Kevin Howell, in favor of Midland Funding.

Against Cathy Sue Johnson, in favor of Siouxland Federal Credit Union.

Property crimes The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on two property crimes reported during the past week. On July 13, Norma Swanson of Ida Grove reported $1,000 damage during a burglary/ break-in. On July 18, Julie Sholty of Ida Grove reported a theft from a vehicle. Items valued at $27 were taken from the vehicle.

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Library program: Lisa Laird of Pockets Full Of Fun from Orange City gave the final “Build A Better World” summer reading program at the Ida Grove Public Library July 18. With the help of some of the kids, Laird told how each of these helpers built a better world.

Area fire departments have busy week Ida County ire departments respond to seven calls during the past week. On July 14, at 11:21 a.m., the Ida Grove Fire Department assisted at the scene of an accident at 260th Street and German Avenue. Details of the accident weren’t available at press time. On July 15 at 6:55 p.m., the Ida Grove Fire Department was called to a ditch ire at West Sixth Street and Hughes Lane. Fire Chief Scott Van Dusen reported someone dumped hot

grill charcoal in the ditch. The department was at the scene ive minutes. On July 18, at 4 p.m., the Galva Township Fire Department was called to Quad County Corn Processers for a dryer ire. Eleven Holstein ire ighters provided mutual aid. The departments were at the scene three hours. On July 19, at 8:32 a.m., the Galva Township Fire Department provided mutual aid for the Schaller Fire Department

at a hay bale and hog house ire at 1746 Buchanan Ave. The departments were at the scene ive hours. On July 19 at 7:32 p.m., the Ida Grove Fire Department was called to a ditch ire at 210th Street and Landmark Avenue. While driving to the ire, they saw another ditch ire at 230th and Quail Avenue. The department spent approximately 15 minutes at the ires. Cause of the ires was undetermined. On July 20, 7:22 a.m., the

Galva Township Fire Department provided mutual aid for the Schaller Fire Department at 1746 Buchanan Ave. when a previous ire reignited. The department was at the scene an hour. On July 20 at 2:32 p.m., the Galva Township Fire Department responded to mutual aid ire for the Schaller Fire Department when a previous ire reignited at 1746 Buchanan Ave. The department hauled water for an hour.

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