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IG council looks at recrea on project, endorses no parking ordinance

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❚ by MIKE THORNHILL

Ida Legion dedicates Freedom Rock Page 2

Horn offers opioid ed. to community Page 7

Upcoming Events Farm to Fork Dinner Friday, August 18 6-8 pm Old Town Vineyard Ida Grove

Cushing Firemen’s Dance Saturday, August 19 8 pm

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Registration: Parents of O-A/BC-IG students were busy registering their kids for the upcoming school year Aug. 7 in Odebolt. From left, Ashley Petersen helps mom Amber Callahan, daughter Camryn Ludwig and dad Brian Ludwig register.

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Steak Night Thursday, August 24 7-9 pm Firehouse, Holstein

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Area school of icials report that they are ready has been selected and includes; Stephanie Konrafor classes to resume and highlight some changes di - president, Brad Lundell - vice president, Tony students will experience on the irst day of school.

Bennett, Crystal Endrulat, Myra Meek, Stacy RaClasses begin Wednesday, Aug. 23, for Odebolt- asch and Jeff Rasmussen. The OABCIG Board certiArthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove students and Ridge ied 510 valid petition signatures and called for a View, Galva-Holstein Elementary and Schaller- $16,400,000 general obligation bond referendum Crestland Elementary students. be placed on the school board election ballot on O-A/BC-IG Tuesday, Sept. 12, to fund upgrades to the elemen“As we prepare to begin the 2017-18 school year tary/middle school building in Odebolt and the let me irst welcome everyone to the Odebolt-Ar- high school building in Ida Grove. thur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School “Information about the proposed project will be District. It has been a very busy couple of months posted on the district website at www.oabcig.org,” for the school districts said Kenealy. “Informawith the passage of the tion will also be availspecial election vote on able at a number of soon June 27 to merge the to be scheduled comtwo districts beginning munity meetings, open with the start of the houses with building 2018-19 school year. tours and other events The 2017-18 school designed to provide payear will be the inal trons the opportunity year for the Odeboltto become informed on Arthur Community the proposals and what School District and for they all entail, how the the Battle Creek-Ida project would be fundGrove Community —Terry Kenealy ed and what impact the School District and we project would have on O-A/BC-IG Superintendent are committed to make the property owners of this a fantastic year for the school district. The our students, staff, famschedule for the meetilies and patrons. It will ings and building tours be a special year for everyone involved,” said O-A/ will be published in the near future and informaBC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy. tion will be distributed in various formats beginKenealy said in addition the initial board of di- ning the week of Aug. 14.” (continued on page 3) rectors of the OABCIG Community School District

We are excited about the beginning of the 2017-18 school year and we hope that you are too. Working together we can make this a fantastic school year.

G-H/S-C boards approve staff contracts ❚ by MIKE THORNHILL

The Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland school boards approved staff contracts and shared staff positions Aug. 7.

Both boards approved the following shared positions— Bret Warnke, high school principal; Scott Mitchell, athletic director; Jarod Mozer, middle school principal and middle school athletic director; Craig Fox, maintenance director; Dale Tokheim, high school

social studies instructor; Clay Drenth, high school Ag; Amanda Schnuckel, elementary music; Angie Lussman, ESL; Angie Kohn, high school art; Susan Kalin, guidance counselor; Jeanne Bell, TAG and Linda Mentzer, teacher librarian.

The G-H board approved contract modi ications for Jessica Christensen and Shannon Tesch who both requested lane and salary advancements based on credit hours accumulated. Christensen moved

from BA + 15 Step 4 ($39,893) to BA + 24 Step 4 ($40,574).

Tesch moved from BA + 24 Step 12 ($50,521) to MA Step ($51,824).

The S-C board approved a contract with Mozer, elementary and middle school principal and middle school athletic director at wage of $76,005, which is a 1.34 percent increase from $75,000. His athletic director salary will increase to $2,535 from $2,500. (continued on page 2)

The Ida Grove City Council discussed a possible recreation development project and set limits on front yard parking at its meeting Monday, Aug. 7.

City Councilman Doug Clough brought an idea to the council relating to recreation in the community suggested by former Ida Grove resident Tim Albrecht, who now serves as an aide to Governor Kim Reynolds.

Clough said the idea is to form the Ida Grove Recreation Valley, which would market the combination of the trails in Moorehead Park and the Pleasant Valley Trail in Ida Grove and all of the recreation opportunities that are located near the trails, including camping, ishing, etc., in Moorehead Park and Cobb Park, the golf course, Ida Grove Rec Center and the new Kiwanis ball ields that are near Pleasant Valley Trail.

Clough also noted the Odebolt Creek could possibly be developed for use as white water rafting or tubing. Clough said he wasn’t sure how the water sports feature would be developed, or if it is at all possible, but three or four other communities in the state have developed similar projects. Clough added Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant funds may be available to help pay for the water project.

Clough noted, “If the council is interested in this, I’ll continue to explore what is possible. I think we need to come up with ways

to attract people to the community and to keep the community viable.”

The council gave Clough the go ahead to ind out what options may be available to the city to develop the recreation valley.

The council adopted a resolution amending the city ordinance to prohibit vehicle parking in front yards. A front yard is de ined as anywhere between the front of a house or other building and the street, except on a driveway. A corner lot is considered to have two front yards, one facing each street.

Grass or dirt areas are not considered as driveways. A driveway is de ined as a paved area designated for the purpose of parking a motor vehicle. Rock or gravel driveways with or without a curb are considered a valid driveway if installed prior to the effective date of the ordinance.

Exceptions are granted for the sole purpose of actively loading or unloading contents to or from a vehicle and building.

The duration of the loading and unloading may not exceed four consecutive hours and is not permissible between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Unless a curb has been cut for the purpose of accessing a driveway, driving over a curb to park in the city right of way or front yard is prohibited.

Parking a vehicle where a portion of the vehicle is in the street and a portion of the vehicle is in (continued on page 3

Holstein council votes to sell property ❚ by DEB LOGER

The Holstein City Council approved selling properties at 123 and 125 South Kiel Street Aug. 7 following a public hearing and a closed session.

City Attorney Thad Cosgrove’s suggestion to approve a motion to employ a realtor/auctioneer to consult on the method of sale of the property to not include sealed bids was approved. Councilman Rod Regennitter abstained from both votes. Cosgrove will draft a resolution pertaining to the sale of the property.

Prior to going into closed session (5:43 to 6:15 p.m.), VT Industries Chief Financial Of icer Randy Gerritsen spoke during the public hearing, stating VTI was interested in purchasing the lots for multi-development housing.

Gerritsen said VT is in the process of adding on to its Holstein facility and, in the near future, will hire 40 to 50 individuals to staff this new addition. “We aren’t looking at low-income housing;

we are considering multi-development housing, such as apartments or town houses. We have nothing laid out. We understand the zoning states 2.5 stories, and we were thinking three stories with underground parking.

Something like this would bene it us and the community.”

Pastor Dori Collogan of the United Methodist Church commented the church’s concern was that the property stay residential, not be zoned commercial.

Rita Frahm of Ida County Economic Development was present to discuss the Iowa Economic Development Site Certi ication Program.

Frahm said, “Companies looking to build new facilities are searching for sites that are suitable for development and relatively risk free. Certi ied sites ill the demand for project-ready industrial sites - making the decision to locate in Iowa easy.

Certi ied sites are marketed at no cost by various statewide (continued on page 5)

PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page Ida County Legion dedicates Freedom Rock Ida County American Legion posts from Holstein, Ida Grove, Battle Creek and Galva dedicated the county’s Freedom Rock at CharMac Assisted Living Aug. 6. Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II of Green ield painted the Freedom Rock.

Dale Tokheim, a social studies teacher and head football and track and ield coach at Ridge View High School, who grew up in Schaller, was the guest speaker. He is retired U.S. National Guard as Sergeant First Class. He was deployed in Kosovo as part of a NATO peace keeping mission as part of his 22-year career.

Tokheim praised the contributions of small towns in general to the armed forces.

“It’s important to say thankyou the veterans. It’s the most important job, to protect our freedoms and way-of-life.

All military service men and women made sacri ices; sometimes, it is being away from anniversaries,” said Tokheim.

“Everyone knows the pride that we have in our small towns,” said Tokheim.

Tokheim talked about the Freedom Rock’s history designed by Sorensen.

“Sorensen set his original Freedom Rock outside of his hometown of Green ield in 1999 after watching the movie “Saving Private Ryan,” and that made him want to say thankyou to veterans. Freedom Rock was just a rock kids painted graf iti on. Local veterans asked if he was going to paint that rock again, and he did so every May since 1999 with a different scene. The popularity of the Freedom Rock grew, especially after Sept. 11, 2001.

He then had the idea of going around and having a Freedom Rock for every county in Iowa and a Freedom Rock in all the states.

Tokheim talked about some major features shown on the Freedom Rock.

“The B-52 bomber represents all of the guys who died aboard those type of transports, and ‘Kilroy was here’ was also put on the rock.

Some World War II veterans remarked that they saw those words while serving. The American Eagle represents all of the other veterans. Sorens-

en once said, ‘Every veteran deserves to be on the Freedom Rock.’ The Freedom Rock is for all veterans as a way of saying thank-you,” said Tokheim.

“Why do people serve in the military?” asked Tokheim, and he explained several reasons.

“For some, it is the bene its; for some, it is the pay; to see the world; for some, it is because you were drafted. Those who were drafted could have tried to get out, but they did not. Especially the small town guys. They answered the call and did their job to the best of their ability. Small town guys know that, to protect our freedoms, is the most important job that the country has.

People across the country answered that call, and we can all be proud of that, no matter what small town in Iowa we come from. Everyone who served in the military honorably did the most important job our country has, to protect our freedom and our way-oflife. Who will protect our freedom and our rights, if no one would serve?” said Tokheim.

“This is not about the politics. It is about serving your country, your way of life and doing the best that you can. A lot of times, it is serving with the guys right next to you, your buddies. I never understood why some people get mad at the soldiers; they are just doing their job. They are protecting our nation’s freedoms and sovereignty. Some gave all, others gave their blood, their sweat and their tears.

“It doesn’t matter what job a person has in the military or when they served, wartime or peacetime. Every job is important. Every job had to be done.

Some were asked to give their life for this country, some were not. No matter what their job, all military service men and women made sacri ices. Yes, they get paid, but they missed birthdays, missed anniversaries, time with friends, family reunions or the birth of their children. I missed my son’s birthday the irst four years of his life, due to training. It is a sacri ice that everybody makes to serve in the military,” said Tokheim.

“There are things the military does that not every aver-

more about — (continued from front page) The S-C board also approved the hiring of Chrissy Lange and Lindsay Haworth at $8 per hour to serve at Wee Wildcat Daycare.

In other business •G-H board members approved an early graduation request from Seanicee Johnson. Johnson has completed her graduation requirements from an alternate setting.

•Both boards adopted changes to the teacher handbooks for the 2017-18 school year. Highlights for the G-H handbook changes include frequency of evaluation with feedback for teachers, the addition of bereavement days to include grandparents and the ability to give credit up to seven years previous experience for new hires when necessary.

•The boards reviewed goals

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Pledge of Allegiance: Audience members place their right hand over their hearts and recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Ida County Freedom Rock dedication held Aug. 6 in Holstein. age citizen does. The reason they are there is they know it is the most important job we have.

“I think anything we can do to honor veterans is important to honor their sacri ices, no matter how big or small, the fact that others are willing to be soldiers, hear thanks; that gets better the older you get.

It is important to show young people that serving your country can be and is a worthwhile endeavor and to show that our communities and our country appreciates and honor them. We will continue to have great people answer the call to defend freedom in this country, and we need that to continue, to be the land of the free and the home of the brave,” said Tokheim.

Tokheim said he especially thanks the veterans of the Korean and Vietnam eras whose sacri ices were not honored when they returned.

“I was lucky enough to have served in recent history when we received thank-you all the time. I always felt that the people who served in the Korea and Vietnam eras were not given the proper thanks,” said Tokheim.

Holstein Legion Commander Jamee Dittmer, Ida County Auxiliary President Jan Meier and Holstein Auxiliary President Susan Endrulat presented a wreath.

Legion of icials’ remarks “A few years ago, we started to talk about the Freedom Rock as a reminder of the sacri ices veterans made for our country, to make it the country that it is today and to represent the freedom that you and I enjoy,” said Don Friedrichsen, Ida County Legion commander. “Some of the veterans gave all of the life they had or a portion of their lives, and that portion has had an impact on each individual and altered their lives in a different way.

“This Freedom Rock is here today to help us all be thankful for the sacri ices that were made to let us enjoy the freedoms that we have,” he said.

“The rock was placed here, as well as the lags, which represent the branches of the military, as well as our Avenue of Flags when they are posted,” said Friedrichsen.

The color guards from all four American Legion posts of Ida County: Battle Creek, Galva, Ida Grove and Holstein, and the iring squad from the Holstein American Legion Post were on hand for the ceremony.

The audience stated the Pledge of Allegiance. Ida County Legion Chaplain Jay Wallace said the prayer.

Ida County American Legion of icials noted support from an Ida County Commu-

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Keynote speaker: Dale Tolkheim, a social studies teacher at Ridge View High School and a retired U.S. National Guard member, addresses the crowd at the dedication of the Ida County Freedom Rock in Holstein Aug. 6. nity Betterment Foundation grant, with support from all four Ida County Legion posts.

Also thanked were the families of Jim Claussen and Roger Dreeszen, for their support.

Ames Construction, a contractor on the Iowa Highway 20 project, discovered the rock to be used and transported it from Correctionville.

CharMac Assisted Living of Holstein gave the site for the Freedom Rock.

Gerald Pallanoon played “Taps,” and a salute to the departed was held.

Wallace said later that, when a truck full of soldiers passed through the area, it stopped, so soldiers could salute the Freedom Rock project.

. . . staff contracts and action steps to achieve the goals for the 2017-18 school year for reading comprehension and math achievement at the G-H and S-C elementaries; reading pro iciency at Ridge View Middle School; tardies at Ridge View High School and academic improvement in math and reading for Ridge View ninth and 10th grade students.

•The annual home school assistance program for the 2017-18 school year was tabled until the September meeting. The program allows the districts to offer and support home school families.

•The following annual designated investigators were approved: Equity coordinator—counselor; Level 1 investigator— elementary principal/secondary principal and Level 2 investigator—superintendent

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Homeless liaison—Susan Kalin, G-H/S-C elementary counselor; abuse of students by district employees—Level 1 investigator—school nurse; Level 1 alternate investigator—elementary principal/ secondary principal and Level 2 investigator—Ida County Sheriff’s Department, Sac County Sheriff’s Department Harassment—designated building investigators, elementary principal/elementary guidance; secondary principal, secondary guidance, secondary at risk

•The G-H board agreed to offer by sealed bids, if the Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center doesn’t want them, two scoreboards that were in the high school gym before the new scoreboards were purchased two years ago. The scoreboards, which will include the control panel, will have a minimum bid of $350.

•The next joint meeting was pushed back to Sept. 20 due to the school board elections.

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. . . area schools ready for students

(continued from front page) The school districts have a student, parent and community noti ication system that is integrated with the JMC Student Information Portal. If you are interested in receiving school alerts and noti ications contact Julie Weeda at jweeda@oabcig. org or call 364-3371 ext. 236 to be added into the system.

Kenealy said, “We are excited about the beginning of the 2017-18 school year and we hope that you are too. Working together we can make this a fantastic school year.”

O-A/BC-IG High School Principal Patrick Miller said, “We will again offer the freshman academy to provide a morning of learning for the incoming freshman on Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 9 to 11 a.m.

“Students will have the chance to walk through a mock schedule, learn about the O-A/BC-IG Scholarship Foundation and about daily life at the high school. You are more than welcome to attend open house on Aug. 21 as well, but the academy will cover items in much more detail. We hope to see all freshmen attend.”

Transportation will be provided as follows: Odebolt—bus will depart the east side of the middle school at 8:30 a.m., Arthur—bus will pick up students at the United Bank of Iowa corner at 8:40 a.m. and Battle Creek—bus will depart from Alumni Park at 8:40 a.m. Upon completion of the academy, students will be transported back to their communities. If you have questions, contact the high school at 364-3371.

O-A/BC-IG Middle School/Odebolt-Arthur Elementary Principal Doug Mogensen said, “New to the district to teach middle school reading, language arts and family consumer science is Julie Pedersen.

Pedersen will be doing a double duty this year because she replaces Karen Hannam as the reading teacher and Kalin Butler as the FCS teacher. Pedersen has been teaching at Storm Lake Saint Mary’s Catholic School for the last nine years. She attended Iowa Central and Buena Vista University where she received her teaching degree and endorsements.

“In Odebolt-Arthur Elementary, Andra Lindskoog has been hired as our Title I teacher. Her role will be to assist the elementary students with reading instruction. Lindskoog lives in Odebolt. She is returning to teaching after spending a few years raising a family. She graduated from Dordt College with an elementary teaching degree. She has taught for nine years. Many of those years she spent teaching in Denison at the Zion Lutheran School. Both teachers are excited to teach in Odebolt and happy to call themselves Falcons.”

Mogensen continued, “Classrooms have been

cleaned and put back together. The wax is on the “All buildings will be supported by technology loors inviting students, staff and visitors into the integrationist and building leadership team leadbuilding. The custodial staff has done a great job ers. With the support of the TLC all buildings will cleaning and preparing the building for the start be working on building speci ic goals that were of the 2017-18 school year. All playground equip- developed through data analysis. The end goal is to ment, which will replace what was destroyed in a improve student learning.” playground ire over the According to Wiebers, summer has been orgoals set by the School dered and is waiting to Improvement Advisory be installed. Installers Council are: will be available in Sep• Continue to work tember. Barriers will on meshing elementary be placed around the curriculum and aligning damaged area to keep curriculum kindergarstudents away during ten through 12th grade. recess. The one major • Continue to focus project that has taken is on rigorous curriculum the installation of new in the areas of math/ roo ing materials over reading/science with a section of the buildSTEM activities. ing. The new roof will • Build and maintain —Jon Wiebers a positive school cul ix some of the leaking Ridge View, G-H, S-C Superintendent ture and utilize local problems that have developed over the last resources. few years. Overall, we • Focus on high are ready and excited school long-range stufor the 2017-18 school year.” dent planning, including college prep courses, vo“We have some exciting things coming up this cational tech opportunities and career planning. year. First we have a new fourth grade teacher, Ash• Continue to improve infrastructure for student ley Wittrock. She has two years teaching experi- learning. ence and we are glad to have her. Ali Boger will be Ridge View High School Principal Bret Warnke teaching irst grade this year. She is moving back to states, “Taylor Chamberlin will be teaching our Ida Grove from Alta. She has had a great experience freshmen and sophomore English/language arts with early childhood,” said BC-IG Elementary Prin- classes. She is a new graduate from Buena Vista cipal Alan Henderson.

University. Amanda Repp is teaching family and Henderson said, “New windows are going in consumer science classes. She is a veteran teacher around the building, so most classrooms will look who most recently has been teaching in Winnebago, a lot different. We are excited to bring light into the Neb. Amy Bisenius will teach junior level English/ rooms, research says it helps with learning. The language arts and social studies. She is also a veterPTP helped with a Library Book House, which will an teacher coming to us from Maple Valley-Anthon be on our property. We encourage people to bring a Oto. They will be great additions to our staff.” book and exchange it for another. This is one more Warnke said high school students would have way we can encourage reading to our students.” some curriculum changes. He said, “This year we RV/G-H/S-C will be offering anatomy and physiology I and II for Ridge View, G-H, S-C Superintendent Jon Wie- college credit. These will be semester courses that bers said, “The Ridge View Schools continue to will allow students to earn four college credits each work together on the implementation of the TLC semester. In the Family and Consumer Science de(Teacher Leadership and Compensation Initiative) partment we will be offering a new textiles course to enhance student learning and to support teach- during the third trimester that will focus on fabrics, ers. Both the Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland clothing and sewing skills.

Schools will utilize instructional coaches to sup“Building goals/professional development: The port the implementation of a new math series at staff will continue to work collaboratively in Prothe elementary and middle school levels. The in- fessional Learning Communities (PLC’s) during structional coaches will also support teachers with our two-hour late starts. These small collaborative small group reading and reading interventions. groups are a highly effective way for us to work

The Ridge View Schools continue to work together on the implementation of the TLC (Teacher Leadership and Compensation Initiative) to enhance student learning and to support teachers.

more about — (continued from front page) the city right of way is not permissible.

The council approved the irst reading of the ordinance.

A second and third reading will be held at the next two council meetings to allow public comment.

Dustin Schiernbeck met with the council to ask for a clari ication on the city’s recently adopted swimming pool ordinance. Schiernbeck has an above ground pool and asked if the requirement to have a fourfoot fence around a pool is to be measured from ground level or the top of the pool edge. The council noted the four-foot requirement is from ground level.

In the course of the discussion, the question arose if the same fence rules apply to hot tubs, as the ordinance de ines the requirement for a fence as 12-inch deep water or more and designed for human occupancy.

It was noted hot tubs are usually covered, but there isn’t a city ordinance requiring tubs to be covered.

Councilman Gregor Ernst noted the city needs to do a better job of de ining terms in the ordinance. He said the ordinance needs to be more speci ic about when fences are required and the need for an ordinance about locked covers for hot tubs.

Clough suggested the city should require permits for pools, which would help with the public know the requirements for fencing.

A council subcommittee will meet to review the pool ordinance to come up with a better way to word the ordinance and set forth better de initions. The committee will also consider establishing a pool permit procedure.

Dennis Clausen addressed the council regarding its decision to do away with sewer bill averaging, effective with the August

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billing.

For several years, the city used a six-month average to determine residential summer sewage bills. The ordinance the council adopted July 5, after waiving the second and third readings, eliminated residential sewer bill averaging and returned the sewer billing to the customer’s water usage for each billing period.

The ordinance change also allows the use of separate residential water meters for lawn watering and other outside water usage.

Clausen asked the council why the change was made and why the council implemented the change so quickly by waiving the second and third readings.

He added several residents were caught off guard by the sudden increase in their sewer bills.

“My biggest complaint is the people who water their lawns who wanted to install a second meter weren’t given more time to do so. The change went into effect without a chance to get a second meter,” said Clausen.

Councilman Ryan Goodman noted the change away from sewer averaging was done because the city’s sewer budget has been running a de icit for quite some time. He added the city had also received complaints about the sewer averaging during the winter months.

Councilmen Paul Cates and Clough and Mayor Devlun Whiteing all made comments that the council probably did act too quickly in implementing the billing change and should have given residents who wanted to install a second meter some time to do so.

It was noted second meters are now available from the city.

Individuals can either install them on their own or hire someone to do it, but, in both instances, the city will have to inspect the installations.

In other business •The council approved a strategic plan proposal presented by Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) at a cost of $10,000.

Over the next year, SIMPCO will work with the city to develop a framework to guide the city’s future development and redevelopment and how potential changes in industry, infrastructure, housing and other factors may impact land use. It will also provide action steps to guide the implementation process.

•A resolution between the city and Kidzone Daycare was approved to allow Kidzone to use, on a temporary basis, a portion of the easement for West Fourth Street in Hillcrest Addition to place non-permanent items on the north 30 feet of the street easement, including playground equipment.

•The BC-IG School District was given the go ahead to run four, eight-inch underground storm lines on school property to direct water runoff from the new elementary addition to the ditch on the south side of the golf course. The drains will run under the walking trail and Second Street.

Work on the drain will require the closure of Second Street between the elementary school property and golf course for two to three days later this month.

•Clough gave an update on the King Theatre project. He noted soil borings have been completed and no problems were noted.

Work on footings for a new back wall for the building could begin later this week. The city will also check the condition of the sewer lines behind the theatre while the back of the building is open.

•The council gave its okay to close a street in Zobel’s Addition for a block party Aug. 19.

•Rick Roeder D/B/A Ratchet Enterprises submitted the low bid of $5,400 to trim several

together on improving classroom instruction and achieving our building goals. This year’s building goals are: (1) To show higher levels of student achievement growth in the areas of math and reading and (2) To signi icantly reduce the number of students tardy to class/school and absent from school,” said Warnke.

G-H Elementary Principal Mike Richard said, “This year we will incorporate a daily 90-minute literacy block to start each day and we will operate on a six-day schedule to add additional instruction time.

“We will be using a new math program that is aligned to the Iowa Core.”

Schaller-Crestland Elementary and Ridge View Middle School Principal Jared Mozer said, “At the S-C Elementary building, we will continue to strive to ful ill our mission of, ‘Providing students with educational opportunities to become responsible, productive citizens and lifelong learners.’

“To assist in accomplishing this task, we have put new initiatives and systems in place to help all students succeed. Some of these changes include a daily literacy block that is consistent throughout the building, a targeted daily intervention time for staff to work with students in small group settings, a six-day schedule to add additional instructional time and a new math program that is aligned to the Iowa Core and aimed to promote real-world connections for students.

“In addition to these changes, staff will continue to utilize the Guided Reading Next framework to individualize the instruction every student receives for literacy. More information will be available about these programs in the school handbook.”

Mozer said, “At Ridge View Middle School to ensure this occurs, staff members have worked hard to collaboratively put new systems of support in place throughout the building. Some of these procedures include restructuring ifth period to provide students with targeted intervention time to work with core teachers, access to Makers Spaces, pullout for TAG classes and exposure to Lego League and other programs. In addition to these academic opportunities, ifth hour will also incorporate social and behavioral instruction on a consistent basis for all students.

“Other changes in the building this year will include a six-day schedule to add additional instructional time, an archery program and a new math program that is aligned to the Iowa Core and aimed to promote real-world connections for students. More information will be available about these programs in the school handbook.”

. . . Ida Grove council trees in the city park. The park will be closed while the trees are trimmed, which could happen at the end of this week.

As part of the bid discussion, the council addressed the need to develop a plan to remove the ash trees in the park if an emerald ash bore outbreak occurs in the city. Most of the trees in the park are ash trees.

•City Administrator Marc Dennison asked the council to hold off on paying the inal $3,684 to RDG as part of the downtown revitalization program. Workers were in town recently to make repairs to the Brenner’s Motor Sports building windows, but Dennison said the city should wait to make the inal payment until after a heavy rain to make sure the repairs are working.

•Council members were asked to review a survey of area community storage prices before making a decision on setting prices for the city storage units at the airport. The council will revisit the matter at its Aug. 21 meeting.

•The council received information from JEO Consulting Group in regard to the city levees’ certi ication process and the FEMA lood hazard map update, which will have to be completed in the near future. JEO has also expressed an interest in serving as the city’s of icial engineer. The council noted, while it is pleased with what JEO has presented, it would like to receive other proposals before making a decision about a city engineering irm.

•The council decided to hold off until later this year before taking bids on repairs to Sixth Street.

•The council voted to purchase a half page ad in the Iowa Travel Guide at a cost of $2,650.

•The council accepted the low bid of $6,850 from Ladwig Construction to make repairs on Zobel Lane.

•Discussion was held on a city

employee dress code. Goodman said the city needs to provide city workers with shirts that have the city logo. City workers will be asked what they need for shirts, to develop a list of what needs to be ordered. The council is considering a plan where the city would make the initial purchase and then set an annual clothing allowance for each worker.

•Class B wine, Class C beer and Sunday sales liquor licenses were approved for Ida Grove Cenex.

In other business, the council

approved a plan to spend $240 to train three city workers on how to update the city webpage.

The council also discussed the need to start a city Facebook page.

•The city clerk’s of ice issued the following building permits: Ronnie Ladwig, to construct a 60x104 metal pole storage building at 105 Quimby St. and to Tim Anderson to erect a fence around a backyard at 513 Kolb Lane.

•The next council meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m.

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Certificate presentation: Jean Barry postmaster, right, presents Vicki Gordon her 30-year certificate and pin for working at the Ida Grove post office on Aug. 4.

IG KIWANIS GRILL OUT Thursday, August 24 • 4:30-6:30 PM Farmers’ Market (Downtown Ida Grove)

Steak Sandwich, chips and drink $ 7

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Ida Grove Rec Center

Tractors: John Deere tractors lined up along 2nd street, north side, Ida Grove, 1936.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director 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 membership.

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

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

Out of the Past Forty years ago Officers of the Holstein Kiwanis Club attended the Aug. 4 meeting of the Holstein Board of Education to discuss the new baseball field. Don Ewoldt, Kiwanis spokesman, said the club is concerned whether the new field would be available to the public as well as the school. The board said the field would be available for community groups to use.

Ida County voters who aren’t sure if the county should have a new courthouse will have two chances to tour the current courthouse before the election to help them make the big decision. Voters will go to the polls on Sept. 6.

Thirty years ago The Battle Creek School Board put its final stamp of approval Monday on a 28E agreement to share a superintendent with Galva-Holstein. Bill Kruse will serve both districts, while Harold Post will serve as Battle Creek’s assistant superintendent.

Area girls competing in the Little Miss Pigtails contest at the Ida County Fair were Brenda Rohlk of Arthur; Julie Borchers of Holstein; Abby Lansink of Ida Grove; winner Connie Conover of Holstein; Tammy Hoffman of Ida Grove; Gina Beyer of

Holstein; Heather Schubert of Galva and Leah Conover of Holstein.

Twenty years ago Randy Fineran and Kelly Putnam have filed nomination papers for the opening on the Arthur City Council created by the resignation of Tom Schramm. The new councilman will serve two years to complete Schramm’s term. Arthur residents will decide who will fill the seat at a special election Aug. 19.

The Galva-Holstein School Board heard a progress report on the school building projects. Architect Ed Storm said the Galva and Holstein projects are on schedule.

He estimates the move over at Galva will be Dec. 24 through Jan. 3 and any salvaging to be done in the old Galva building will be done prior to Jan. 3. Storm added the work at Holstein is progressing nicely and the hallways should be cleaned up

by Aug. 19.

One of Ida County’s oldest residents celebrated her 103rd birthday at Willow Dale Care Center in Battle Creek.

Christine Levine was born in 1894 in Germany and at the age of 13 moved to Odebolt where she worked for her brother, Nick Carstensen.

Ten years ago The Battle Creek-Ida Grove and Odebolt-Arthur

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

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

Money collected will be put towards new equipment.

Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes admission for your

School Boards approved a tentative timeline for developing a whole grade-sharing contract Monday. The two boards will hold a series of work sessions over the next few months to address 25 items in the draft contract.

The goal is to vote on a contract in December.

Work on the addition to the Odebolt-Arthur Middle/ High School is ongoing as the first day of school approaches on Aug. 22. The addition contains one large classroom, an office and a storage facility. It includes a connecting hallway and an undesignated basement room.

Allisa McGuire and her quarter horse Zippo’s Charlie received two purple ribbons, one for reserve grand champion in her class for showmanship and one for overall reserve grand champion in showmanship at the 2007 Iowa State fair 4-H horse show competition.

Ida County supervisors reviewed landfill and recycling contracts with Cherokee County Friday. After reviewing the contracts the board approved the contracts with a couple of changes. Cindy Turkle from Turkle-Clark Environmental Consultants discussed various closure options for the Ida County landfill.

125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Step aerobics/weight circuits: A seven-week step aerobics and weight training circuit runs through Sept. 28. These 45-minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers of Holstein and start at 5:45 a.m. Thursdays.

TST pop up workouts: Javier Tuel and the Tuel Shed Training team will be in Galva to continue their TST Excel summer maintenance program on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Join us for a 30 minute workout. All ages, genders and itness levels are welcome to participate.

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Yoga: The next seven-week yoga session starts Monday, Sept.

11, at 6 p.m. and runs through Oct. 23. Gebers is the yoga instructor. These classes run approximately 50-minutes. Yoga is relaxing and helps with balance and lexibility, so all ages, itness levels and genders can do it. Call the center to sign up or for information on the fee.

Fall itness challenge: Sole 2 Soul is teaming up with Tuel Shed Training to offer a Buddy Up and Build Muscle challenge this fall. The eight-week challenge starts Thursday, Sept. 14 and ends Saturday, Oct. 28. During the challenge, participants will exercise together and motivate each other from all area

towns. On Fridays, group workouts will be held at the Schaller Jaycees Hall and Saturday group workouts will be held at 6:30 a.m. at the Galva gym.

Zumba: Zumba runs through Sept. 13. These 50-minute cardio dance classes are taught by certi ied Zumba instructor Christi Ladwig of Ida Grove and start at 6 p.m.

Come in from the heat and humidity: Sole 2 Soul’s itness center is open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, so come in and exercise where it’s always 70 degrees.

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The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event.

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entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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The luckiest man on earth

by Doug Clough “I consider myself to be the luckiest man on earth… I might have been given a bad break, but I’ve got an awful lot to live for…” Lou Gehrig, New York Yankees’ irst baseman, 1923-39.

It’s the irst cool night in the backyard since June, and I am writing my third piece this month. A Cherry Coke Zero resides on my Minnesota Loon coaster and a Rocky Patel does a slow burn in a cigar tin while I – as Pooh Bear would say – think, think, think. My subject at hand brings me to my good brother, Jeff, who enjoyed Java Latte smoke and, during his drinking days, whisky.

He’s passed unexpectedly almost six years ago, and I am still angry.

Andy Miller of Ida Grove is my feature at hand and a stark reminder of my brother.

Miller is self-educated, a jack of all trades, a huntsman, a smart ass by nature, a Scotch whisky connoisseur, a husband, father, brother, a Monty Python fan and – unlike my sorely-missed sibling – he’s not dead, yet.

Prior to 10 months ago, Miller often said to family and friends, “If I have excelled at anything, I’ve done a damn good job of not dying.”

Indeed, he has a laundry list of ways that he has brushed by fate: eight knee surgeries (including a partial replacement), four back surgeries (including two fusions), one shoulder reconstruction, bilateral carpal tunnel surgery, multiple broken bones and a heart catheter at 42-yearsyoung. He’s been under anesthesia 19 times and has seen 28 stitches to his body more than a couple times.

All seemed pretty daunting until you consider that he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) on Nov. 30, 2016. “You know, he’d been through so much,” said his wife, Brenda, from the couple’s backyard. “It was a faster diagnosis than most get; there was so much data and charts from past issues that the doctors could narrow it fast to ALS. “We found ourselves praying for MS, lung cancer, brain cancer… something that might be treatable… anything but ALS.” Having been through construction-career related body issues, Miller hoped it was something he could ‘winter over.’ “I was hoping for some new bushings or seals,” Miller deadpanned. “When they did a brain MRI, I igured they’d just ind a cardboard box of loosely stacked papers.”

Without a beat, Brenda follows, “Mine would be a inetuned Rolodex.” The couple plays off each other routinely, and I’m waiting for Doc Severinsen’s drummer to do a ‘bomb-da-boom’ on his trap set.

Lou Gehrig’s disease found them instead. Fifty percent of those who are diagnosed with such die within three years of the onset of symptoms. ALS is a nervous system disease that weakens muscles and imparts physical functions. One of the earliest symptoms was fasciculation, a spontaneous contraction – a twitch – that affects muscle ibers, causing a licker of movement under the skin. “I ind ALS clinics disturbing,” said Miller. “Palliative care drives me nuts.

It’s like a lead blanket.”

Brenda brings three tumblers of Aberlour 12-year

Brenda and Andy Miller Scotch to the backyard table.

The couple clinks glasses and, in unison, say, “This is bulls***” take a sip, and then kiss. “It’s a nightly ritual,” said Miller. “You can join in with all but the last part.” I laugh without wincing – there is no elephant in the corner of this backyard.

Earlier in the day, their daughter, Carrie, told her dad – after getting a vaccination in her left arm – that she couldn’t lift it. “I can’t lift mine either,” Miller retorted in what has become known in his abode as ‘gallows humor.’

His left arm has failed incrementally. Since January, his grip strength has declined from 108 to 25 pounds. I relight his cigar for him as his hand does not cooperate; he concedes that his speech has started to slur, and walking has become a concern at times.

It’s evident that the Millers know that laughter is necessary or they ‘would cry all the time.’ “There have been occasions when the humor wasn’t well-timed or was too cutting,” said Miller. “We have to be choosy, but we have a family that appreciates levity as a way to deal with crisis.”

Miller chooses not to be the ‘Tomcat that drags himself under the porch.’ “I’m Scottish-German-Irish,” stated Miller. “I come by stubbornness quite honestly.” And, to that end, grief-counseling has become an important component to staying on the porch.

“Counseling has allowed us to talk about the inevitable in a conversational tone,” stated Miller. “Just the other day, Brenda was napping, and I could look at her and imagine the reality of life after I was gone. It’s very profound for me… very open.”

Early on, Miller involved his family in the understanding that he had Lou Gehrig’s disease. On his Facebook feed is a photo of his family in New York Yankee’s Jerseys; his number is the irst baseman and pinch hitter’s #4.

Gehrig, who played 17 seasons with the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1939, won over the game of baseball early in his career. He led the Yankees to six World Series titles. Gehrig retired from baseball in May 1939, only returning to Yankee stadium on July 4 of that year so that the team could hold a day in his honor. Miller lives Gehrig’s mantra: “I am the luckiest man on earth. I not only have close friends, I have a

volume of friends.”

Enter the Monty Python themed, “I’m not dead, yet” party held July 29 in Miller’s own backyard. “It was Brenda’s idea,” said Miller. “She knew I liked the Monty Python ‘I’m not dead yet’ skit.

Of course, that had to be the namesake for our get-together.

“I also knew that the Scottish get together and honor the dead in celebratory fashion… why shouldn’t we do the same while alive? We had 130 friends show up; we laughed, and we cried, and I got to be here for all the storytelling.”

And, in the same vein, Miller and Brenda have scheduled a trip to Scotland for their 25th anniversary. “On our trip to DC, we went to Norte Dame, Canton, Lake Erie, Niagara Falls, Pamlico, Cooperstown and Notre Dame again,” said Miller, “but, we knew we had to make the pilgrimage to Scotland. We are looking to the MacLaren land around Balquhidder…the phenomenal topography, the history, and – of course – the whisky.

Brenda is a history nut.

“The original idea was to hunt a red stag on MacLaren land, but I can’t do that anymore. At Dalhousie Castle, our last stop, they have falconry, so that will have to suffice.” MacLaren is part of Miller’s family heritage. It’s a statement that is wrought with honesty and no regret.

Regret is not Miller’s style, and I suspect one that my brother would have verbalized had he lived while dying.

“I said early on that we would not accelerate anything because of my diagnosis,” said Miller. “We’ve made one exception.” Carrie is getting married in October, and her dad will escort her down the aisle; it’s an exception that will allow his daughter to also live without regret. It is a sentiment that I understand, having had the opportunity to do so with my own daughter, joyful tears and all.

And, my hope is that nothing but the wedding will be accelerated.

When I look back at my brother’s passing, he had lived hard enough that he left clues to saying goodbye just as Miller is doing now with wide open eyes. Nonetheless, the effect is the same; those of us that are left behind feel cared for and valued in this inevitable process, and we could ask for little more.

(continued from front page) stakeholders as they attend trade shows and on their respective websites at a minimum.

“Iowa’s Certi ied Sites program, designed and implemented by the nationally-recognized site selection irm McCallum Sweeney Consulting (MSC), parallels a typical site location process. A credentialed Iowa Certi ied Site has relevant siterelated data and documentation accumulated and is designated as ‘development-ready.’

“To date, there are no certi ied sites in northwest Iowa; there are a few communities that are close to reaching that designation. Last year, I completed the documentation in order to compete for the certi ication status.

We had the consulting irm here and missed the designation. We are lacking in the design area associated with water/wastewater (the last step). We were invited to participate in July, and we weren’t prepared to compete at this time. The next window of opportunity will happen in January 2018. Planning needs to happen now in order to hit that target.”

Frahm said, “I’d like to have the support of the council to pursue this certi ication. The design needs for future growth associated with water/wastewater should be included within the capital improvement plan and comprehensive plan. This does not require a cash outlay for the city. It does require a plan that can be executed if a business wanted to locate in Holstein. This would require some work to be done by an engineer in order to sign off on the documents and the understanding that the City would be prepared for a location and ‘development-ready.’”

City Administrator Kay Hanson discussed getting a bid from I&S Group and being cautious about developing a plan and not

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being able to move forward if a business wanted to locate in Holstein.

Frahm stated she’d like to proceed with getting comparison bids from I&S Group and Sundquist Engineering through Ida County Economic Development.

Mayor Connie Ludvigson gave an update on the branding committee, farmers’ market, nuisances and the U.S. 20 Corridor Association meeting held July 14 in Sioux City.

Hanson reported two council seats are up for election in November—Mary Gross and Joel Wellendorf. Nomination papers can be picked up at city hall, beginning Aug. 28.

Hanson reported the second phase of the walking trail project is slated to begin in October, 2018.

“I have been in discussions with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding pushing back this project. This is part of the city’s capital improvement plan, and I feel we need to see how it its into the city’s longrange plans before we can con idently move forward. I certainly support the project; I just feel we need to have adequate planning done before we start,” said Hanson. This would be a $400,000 project.

Items addressed under the public works report included: the 100 block of South Altona Street sewer line was televised 500-feet and no obstructions were found, the rear end went out of the Peterbilt dump truck and is being repaired, several trees need to be removed and the council might consider implementing a forestry fee to help defray some expense for tree removal.

After discussing the condition of the 1998 latbed plow truck, the council gave city maintenance supervisor Scott Niemeier approval to investigate costs to

replace the truck.

During July, the taxi provided 160 rides with 465 stops during 20 days of driving.

Regennitter requested ATV/ golf carts and animals running at-large be added to the council agenda. Hanson provided council members with copies of the Iowa State Code and the city ordinance that pertains to ATV use within the city limits.

Councilmembers and city hall staff have received complaints about unlicensed drivers driving ATVs and golf carts around town.

The city allows ATVs to be used coming from the farm outside of city limits to a point in town and back to the farm. The city code also states ATVs shall not be operated in the city between 1 and 6 a.m. except for emergency situations or for loading and unloading from a transport trailer.

“Kids need to be cited if they are driving ATVs or golf carts around town,” stated Regennitter.

After discussion, the council directed Hanson to research what other communities do about ATV and golf cart use in city limits. One idea discussed was to establish a city registration process that would require an annual fee, proof of insurance and proof of driver’s license.

Hanson informed the council that an individual allowing an animal to run at large had been cited earlier in the day.

The Holstein Travel Center liquor license was renewed.

Councilman Joel Wellendorf was absent.

Nicole Peterson of Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) reviewed the land use and natural resources chapter of the city’s draft comprehensive plan.

The council’s next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 p.m.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS IG library offers solar eclipse program Monday

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District commander: Pete M.F. Madsen was installed as the Ninth District Commander of the American Legion on July 23, at the State Convention in Des Moines. The Ninth District consists of 13 counties in northwest Iowa with 89 Legion posts. Madsen served in the Iowa Army National Guard and deployed to Afghanistan twice and once to Iraq.

Need blood donors in August The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a chronic summer blood shortage.

Galva will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 1-6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 406 Monona St., Galva.

In August, regular donors may delay giving as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. To fully meet the needs of hospital patients in the coming days and weeks, donations are urgently needed from new and current donors. Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to donate again. Blood can be safely donated every 56 days, and power red cells can be donated every 112 days.

As a special thank you, those who come out to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard™. Platelet donation is not available at the Galva drive.

Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling LuAnn Bennett at 712-282-4608. To help reduce wait times, do-

nors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass the day of the blood drive. A printer is needed to print out the RapidPass form when the questionnaire is completed.

Walk-in donors are always welcome and needed.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

The Ida Grove Library has joined more than 1,000 libraries across the country to participate in the celestial event of the century, the Aug. 21 Solar Eclipse.

During this national event, the shadow of the moon will sweep across the United States in a narrow band from the Paci ic Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in a spectacle that hasn’t occurred in decades.

In fact, the last total solar eclipse for the United States was nearly 40 years ago. The rest of the U.S. and North America will see a partial eclipse, with the moon covering up only part of the sun.

It is aptly named the Great American Eclipse.

This will be a great opportunity for the community to celebrate science with fun, hands-on activities, culminating in the eclipse event on Aug. 21.

The Ida Grove Library will offer a range of public programs during the week of Aug.

14 to bring the excitement of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to children, teens and adults.

The schedule of events includes daily craft activities (while supplies last) as well as two special movie viewings.

Scheduled activities the rest of this week include: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1-3 p.m.: Eclipse Coloring.

Thursday, Aug. 17, 1-2 p.m.: Sundials.

Thursday, Aug. 17, 5:30 p.m.: Movie night showing “Apollo 13.”

Friday, Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m.: Children’s movie showing “E.T.” and a special solar s’mores-making session after the movie.

On Monday, Aug. 21, the library will host an eclipse viewing party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the viewing party, the library will be distributing solar viewing glasses, along with information on safe eclipse viewing.

The Grout Museum will be in

OSC Schedule

by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for Aug. 1623 is: Wednesday—10:15 a.m.

Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. St. Martin’s ladies; 3 p.m. social.

Thursday—10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Bee Man; 3 p.m. social.

Friday—10 a.m. art; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social.

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

Sunday—2:30 p.m. BaptistKiron; 3 p.m. social; 3:30 p.m. movie.

Monday—10 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. this month in history; 3 p.m. social.

Tuesday—10 a.m. word builder; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social.

Wednesday—10:15 a.m.

Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. Jeopardy.

Cushing, Holstein and Battle Creek.

Special guest will be vocalist Emma Endrulat. The Battle Creek Women’s Club will offer refreshments before, during and after the concert.

Proceeds will go toward new Battle Creek town signs. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a concert in the park.

Happy 65th August 16

to Roger Prussing Love, your family

More information on the scheduled events and safe eclipse viewing can be found on the library’s website at www.idagrove.lib.ia.us.

Ida Grove Library is located at 100 East Second St. All of the scheduled eclipse programs are free and open to the public during library hours.

Solar viewing glasses will be available free of charge as well during the eclipse viewing event.

Ida Grove Library has joined the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) and its NASA@ My Library initiative, which is providing resources and STEM activities to libraries across the nation related to the eclipse. Partners include NASA, the American Library Association and many other organizations. This project was made possible through support from the NASA Science Mission Directorate, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Google and the National Science Foundation.

Holstein Fire/Ambulance steak night The Holstein Fire and Ambulance Association will hold its annual steak night at the irehouse Thursday, Aug. 24.

Refreshments will be served from 6 p.m. to close. The steak

dinner will be served from 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost is $40 per person. See any ireman for tickets. No guests under 21 years of age are allowed.

MHC Schedule Saturday—2:30 p.m. adult coloring social.

Sunday—10:30 a.m. coupon clipping.

Monday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m.

Lutheran communion; 2 pm. auxiliary bingo.

Tuesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 2 p.m. Lasso Up a good time; 5 p.m. diner’s club.

Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Salcido.

The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for Aug. 16-23 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Lierman; 3 p.m.

Methodist communion.

Thursday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. 12 or less.

Friday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn.

Kiwanis grill out at Farmers’ Market The Ida Grove Kiwanis will host the grill out at the Ida Area Farmers’ Market Thursday, Aug. 24, from 4:30 to

6:30 p.m. in downtown Ida Grove.

A steak sandwich, chips and drink will be served for $7.

30 th Anniversary Celebration!

ROD & AUDREY FLOGSTAD

Anthon City Band to perform free concert The Anthon City Band, under the direction of Art Ashley, will perform a free concert in Annie Laurie Park on the bandstand on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m.

Members of the nearly 25member band represent the towns of Anthon, Sioux City, Hinton, Sergeant Bluff, South Sioux City, Correctionville,

attendance during the viewing with a special, hands-on “Outreach to Space” exhibit for all ages, and there will be a live stream of the total eclipse from NASA. NASA’s live stream will include a wealth of images captured before, during and after the eclipse by 11 spacecraft, at least three NASA aircraft, more than 50 high-altitude balloons and the astronauts aboard the International Space Station – each offering a unique vantage point for the celestial event.

“We are excited that the Ida Grove Library will have the opportunity to participate in this national program,” said Angela Scales, library director.

“We have received tremendous support from the Shopko Foundation to help our community prepare for and enjoy this amazing astronomy event.

We think people of all ages and backgrounds will ind the solar eclipse to be an experience they will remember the rest of their lives.”

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Music fun: Special K’z, the clown, put on a show with a little help from kids attending Stubbs Memorial Library’s summer reading program Aug. 2. Here, Izzy Hanson, Tregg Bagenstos and Odin Hanson lend their musical talents to the magic show with Special K’z (Sara Kreutz). The day ended with a big bubble demonstration outside the library.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

2017 Emerging Woman of Influence: Susan Ha en The Ida County Courier was given authorization to reprint this Business Record story

by Joe Gardyasz, Senior Staff Writer, Des Moines. She is the daughter of Loretta Hatten and the late Roger Hatten.

Words to live by: “Never underestimate the value of planting a seed.”

Position: Senior consultant, enterprise sales and strategic partnerships, Holmes Murphy and Associates.

Education: Iowa State University, Bachelor of science in marketing and apparel merchandising.

Hometown: Ida Grove.

Family: Single.

Age: 35.

Hobbies: Fitness, running, traveling, writing poetry, wine and culinary experiences, horseback riding.

When Susan Hatten was growing up in Ida Grove, her parents didn’t have a lot of money to contribute to organizations, but, instead dedicated their time and talents to the community. It’s a lesson that Hatten has always carried with her.

“I think about the nights when my parents were both juggling schedules while working full time,” Hatten recalled. “My father was a volunteer ire ighter; my mother was a leader of our Chamber of Commerce and the women’s P.E.O. chapter in our small town.

“Yet they would stay up late and help me build a totem pole for my diorama, due the next morning. They taught me that giving of one’s time or ideas can be just as impactful, or even more impactful, than writing big checks.”

Hatten, who was chosen as this year’s Emerging Woman of In luence, has established

Susan Hatten her philanthropic niche through service to several organizations in the past decade, among them Variety, WineFest Des Moines and United Way of Central Iowa.

She began her career as a marketing and public relations intern with Sigler Cos. in 2004, and, in the next 10 years, worked her way up to senior business development positions. She joined Holmes Murphy and Associates in July 2014 as a senior consultant.

Both organizations are highly supportive of women’s engagement in the community, Hatten said. “It’s one thing to support women professionally, but it truly takes the right organization to support community engagement. There is absolutely no way that I could be a part of the things that I am, if I didn’t work for a company that supports and nurtures those efforts,” she said.

Hatten counts business leaders Connie Wimer and Dan Keough as her greatest mentors, and feels strongly

about giving back now as a mentor herself.

She often shares a piece of advice from a book she read several years ago, “Climbing the Ladder in Stilettos” by Lynette Lewis, who wrote about the importance of building a personal board of directors.

Hatten’s role in bringing one of Iowa’s irst all-inclusive playgrounds to fruition is one of her proudest achievements. “The Ashley Okland Playground was a seed that was planted over a glass of wine with a dear friend,” she said. “That seed could have ended that very night, but we didn’t let it. It does take a passion to see something through to the end.”

She’s thankful to Holmes Murphy for fostering her engagement with United Way of Central Iowa through the Women’s Leadership Connection and the Tocqueville Society. “I believe if you have the ability to give back to your community, whether that’s your time, treasure or talent, that’s a part of our civic duty.”

Three areas of in luence • Currently working as vice president of marketing for Variety — the Children’s Charity. Hatten has served in several leadership positions at the state and international levels.

• Serving as board president of the WineFest Foundation of Des Moines since October 2016 and holding a spot on the WineFest Des Moines board for more than three years.

• Being a leading United Way of Central Iowa contributor through the Tocqueville Society and joining the Women’s Leadership Connection in 2015.

Social Security

by Brian DeMoss Social Security District manager Spencer/Storm Lake Social Security and Medicare are lasting sources of independence.

In July, communities everywhere celebrate our nation’s independence with ireworks, family and friends. A strong community also creates independence as we help each other recognize our full potential.

Social Security has been helping people maintain a higher quality of life and a level of independence for more than 80 years. And, Medicare has been doing the same for more than ive decades. Most people irst become eligible for Medicare at age 65. For many older Americans, this is their primary health insurance and, without it, they might not enjoy an independent lifestyle.

Medicare can be a little confusing to newcomers, so we’ve broken it down into segments.

The four parts of Medicare are as easy as A, B, C and D. •Part A (hospital insurance) helps cover inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care and home health care. Most people get Medicare Part A premium-free since it is earned by working and paying Social Security taxes.

•Part B (medical insurance) helps cover services from doctors and other outpatient health care providers, outpa-

tient care, home health care, durable medical equipment and some preventive services.

Most people pay a monthly premium for Part B. Some high-income individuals pay more than the standard premium. If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part B during your initial enrollment period and then decide to do so later, your coverage may be delayed and you may have to pay a higher monthly premium for as long as you have Part B. •Part C (Medicare Advantage) allows you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a provider organization. This plan includes all bene its and services covered under Part A and Part B, usually includes Medicare prescription drug coverage and may include extra bene its and services at an extra cost. You must have Part A and Part B to enroll in Part C. Monthly premiums vary depending on the state where you live, private insurer and whether you select a health maintenance organization or a preferred provider organization.

•Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage) helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. Many people pay a premium for Part D. However, people with low income and resources may qualify for extra help to pay the premium and deductible. If you don’t enroll in a Medicare drug plan when you’re irst eligible, you may pay a late enrollment

Iowa farm values show increase Iowa’s farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, averaged $8,000 per acre in 2017, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Land Values 2017 Summary. This is

up $150 per acre or 2 percent from last year’s level.

Cropland value increased 1 percent from last year to $8,100 per acre. Pasture, at $3,100 per acre, decreased $300 per acre from a year ago.

penalty if you join a plan later.

You will have to pay this penalty for as long as you have Medicare prescription drug coverage. To see if you qualify for extra help, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.

Will you be age 65 soon?

Even if you decide not to retire, you should apply for Medicare. You can apply in less than 10 minutes using our online Medicare application. Visit www.socialsecurity. gov/medicare to learn more about applying for Medicare.

College News Gretchen Kistenmacher of Holstein was named to the Central College spring dean’s list. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit

Quilt-A-Fair registra on deadline Monday for Sac County event Quilt makers and quilt owners, it’s time to get those special quilts entered for the Sac County Quilt-A-Fair. The quilt show takes place Sept. 23-24, but registration forms for quilts to be displayed must be submitted on Aug. 21. The registration forms are available in Sac County libraries or on the web site: www.barnquilts.com.

The Quilt-A-Fair group announces, for the third year, they will be having a special Quilts of Valor display. These are quilts made especially for armed service members and veterans of all wars. The purpose is to present the soldier or veteran with a comforting and healing quilt.

The quilts are made by volunteers to honor the service and sacri ice of the armed forces for our freedom.

The irst Quilt of Valor was awarded in November 2003 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to a young soldier from Minnesota who had lost his leg in Iraq. Since that time, more than 164,000 quilts have been presented to service members and veterans. For the irst time, plans are currently underway to host a Quilt of Valor presentation ceremony Sunday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m.

Other categories include bed size quilts, vintage or antique quilts, baby quilts, miniature quilts, wall hangings, table quilts, wearable quilts, such as jackets or bags, holiday or seasonal quilts and lap/throw-size quilts.

“There is an opportunity to enter any type of quilted item,” said Susan Irwin, 2017 chair. Entrants do not need to have made the item themselves; quilts that are gifts or were purchased from others are welcome. The only requirements are that the quilts should not have been entered in the Sac County QuiltA-Fair previously and that they are made individually, not massproduced. Quilt owners do not have to live in Sac County to display their items at the QuiltA-Fair.

The quilt registration form

Odebolt recipient of two grants The City of Odebolt and the Odebolt Fire Department are recipients of grants from the Gilbert and Barbara Renze Foundation. The city received $850 for its rural legacy project and the ire department received a $15,000 grant for the purchase of grain rescue equipment.

Trustee of the grants, Iowa Savings Bank, announced the selections were made out of the 48 grant applications submitted this year. To date, the Gilbert and Barbara Renze Foundation has awarded more than $529,000 to charitable projects in Sac and Carroll Counties.

Hanover tractor ride Saturday The 13th annual Hanover tractor ride is “color blind,” and all makes and models of tractors are welcome to participate.

The group will gather at the Hanover Village located at the junction of C-65 and M-27

hours for the semester.

Parker Clausen of Ida Grove will receive the Alice McCarthy Commons Scholarship from the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences.

Clausen is studying kinesiology and health at Iowa State.

southwest of Alta between 8 and 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, and drive west returning to the village in the early afternoon.

A morning coffee break and noon lunch are included in the registration fee.

provides the committee with vital information needed to design the display for the 300-plus quilts at the show. “We need to know the measurement of the quilt to plan what size space is needed for display,” said Barb Knight, a Sac City committee member who prepared the registration forms this year.

“We use the color information to design a layout that is pleasing to the eye, and we request a photo with the registration form so we can plan to display the quilt in a complementary setting. The photos also help us identify the quilts as they arrive in September,” said Knight.

Entrants also have an opportunity to share a brief story about the quilt and visitors have commented that they enjoy reading information about each quilt as they visit the show.

The Quilt-A-Fair will once again have Steve Kettering’s barn quilt as its welcoming feature. “This is the only quilt that is repeatedly displayed at each Quilt-A-Fair,” said Gloria Bromley of Lake View. Kettering’s quilt was made by a group of Lake View quilters and it includes all blocks that were on the original 55 barn quilts of Sac County. Since the quilt show began as an additional means to publicize the Sac County barn quilts, quilts that have some design element related to barns are especially welcome for the Quilt-A-Fair.

For information on the QuiltA-Fair, contact Susan Irwin at 712-662-3245 or Atoya Oliver at 712-662-7353.

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Horn offers opioid educa on to community In participation with the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (IHC), Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove has rolled out its latest innovative project: the Opioid Guardianship Quality Improvement Project. This project is designed to ensure all patients being sent home with opioids have a treatment care plan aimed at utilizing non-opioid treatment options, and decreasing the need for opioid use.

Dr. Tom Evans, president and CEO of IHC, states, “In alignment with CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids, Iowa Healthcare Collaborative is initiating the Opioid Guardianship Project across Iowa communities.

This effort will be spread by way of partnerships with participating Compass Hospital Improvement Innovation Network hospitals around the state. Through this work, IHC is facilitating improved communication between healthcare providers, patients and families about the safe and effective use of opioids for realistic comfort management.”

As part of the Opioid Guardianship Project, Horn Memorial will be holding a community meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be information on what safe and effective comfort management looks like. Community members, which include patients and families, are invited to join the hospital for a round-table discussion during the event.

It is no secret that America is in the grips of an opioid crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015, opioids were involved in 33,091 deaths. Nearly half of all those opioid overdose deaths involved a prescription opioid (www.cdc.gov).

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Polka bands to entertain Two of the Midwest’s inest polka bands will be performing at the Hanover Festival on Sunday, Aug. 26, from noon to 7 p.m.

Karl’s Country Dutchmen and Adam Sandhurst and the Jolly Jammers make return appearances for the public’s dancing and listening pleasure.

Both bands have received national accolades, including Gary’s induction to the World Concertina Hall of Fame in 2008. Karl began playing at age 12, and he has appeared in 30 states and several foreign countries. Adam Sandhurst grew up in the heart of polka country in southern Minnesota, and

his band includes many family members.

The festival is an opportunity for people to visit the restored rural village, which provided needed services for the farm population in the early 1900s.

Displays (which are changed annually), working demonstrations and activities for the children make the event familyfriendly.

Freshly grilled sandwiches, homemade pie and ice cream, and beverages will be served.

Admission is is charged. Proceeds from the event fund restoration and maintenance of the village.

Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit Ida Grove City Maintenance Shop at 1200 W 1st Street

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Things you need to know before you drop off material at the mobile unit: • • • •

Appointments are required.

You will be required to know the amount and type of material to be dropped off when making an appointment.

First 30 people to sign up will receive a credit up to $25.00 for cost of disposal.

Cost of disposal is $2.50 per pound and payable at time of drop off.

Materials accepted: Household cleaners, Oil based paint, Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Varnishes/Stains, Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Automotive waxes and solvent, Lead acid batteries, Rechargeable batteries, Fluorescent light bulbs, etc.

NO LATEX PAINT.

HAZARDOUS WASTE NEEDS TO BE KEPT OUT OF THE GARBAGE AND RECYCLABLES. Please call City Hall at 364-2428 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Ida County Courier

BC council approves residen al zoning variances, discusses wipes clogging pumps The Battle Creek City Council approved two residential zoning variances and discussed wipes clogging the pump at the lift station during its meeting Aug. 8.

Henry Jessen presented plans for property at Second and Elm Street and 600 N. Chestnut (former school building). At Second and Elm, Jessen plans to construct storage units. The units would be smaller units with no drive way to them. The front of the structure would line up with the bank building and the side would line up for the structures behind it along Elm Street.

Rather than changing the zoning on the property, which is now residential, the council approved a variance to the residential district to allow for the plans. The council asked to review the building plans prior to construction.

At the former school (600 N. Chestnut), Jessen said a couple of businesses had expressed interest in of ice space. The council approved a variance to the residential zoning to allow for the building to house of ice space, as requested by Jessen.

A lengthy discussion was held regarding the issue of wipes clogging the pump at the lift station. This has been an ongoing issue, which has proven to be costly to the city.

At a previous meeting, the council directed Mayor Lloyd Holmes to propose to Willow Dale Wellness Village the option of installing a grinder at the lift station and asked that they consider contributing to the expense, which is estimated at $40,000.

Willow Dale Administrator Tabitha Gonnerman was present at the meeting to discuss the issue. She expressed her concerns and the inancial burden it would place on the nursing home. She stated that her staff assures her they are not lushing the wipes and suggested the city should educate the

public on the effects of lushing the wipes.

Other options were discussed that included discontinuing using wipes, installing grinders on individual sewer outlets at the cost of the property owner or a revised cost sharing plan. This item will be revisited next month.

The public is given notice to not lush wipes even if they state they are safe to lush.

A resolution was approved adding a new chapter to the city ordinance relating to the operation of golf carts on city streets and waiving the second and third readings to be effective as soon as it is published in the newspaper.

New Chapter 81 states golf carts may be operated on the city streets of Battle Creek subject to the following rules: A. All golf cart operation must be in compliance with State Code Section 321.247, as in effect from time to time.

B. Golf carts are only permitted on city streets between sunrise and sunset.

C. Golf carts must be equipped with the following: 1. Slow moving vehicle sign; 2. A bicycle lag that extends above the top of the golf cart; 3. Adequate brakes; and 4. A rear view mirror D. Golf carts on city streets may be operated only by persons who are at least 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license or a person with a driver’s permit accompanied by an adult, age 18 or older, who has a valid driver’s license.

E. All persons riding a golf cart shall remain seated at all times the cart is moving. Operation of the golf cart containing more persons than the golf cart is designed for is prohibited.

F. Golf carts may not be operated on sidewalks or walking trails. Golf carts may not be operated on Highway 175, except to cross directly across the Highway 175.

Discussion was held regard-

Ida Bowl golf, bowling tournament Ida Bowl sponsored its annual bowling and golf tournament Aug. 4-6 at Ida Bowl and the Ida Grove Country Club.

Fifteen three-person teams participated in the event. Results are as follows (in order of inish): First light—J. Miesner team (28); N. Knop team (25); D. Hoffman team (22); T. Newman team (19) and R. Paulsen team (18) Second light—R. Phillips team (18); Wonder Team (16); LV Guys team (16); D. Newman team (15) and L. Martin team (14)

Third light—T. Witten team (13); G. Miesner team (10); G. Ehrig team (9); K. Schmidt team (9) and T. Renze team (8) Bowling scores were used for tiebreakers.

Prize hole winners were— hole one long putt, Kyle Petersen; hole two long drive women, Alana Redenius; hole ive closest to pin in one shot men, Matt Paulsen; hole six long drive men, Nick Buse; hole seven closest to pin in one shot women, Elisha Malaise and hole nine long putt, Olivia Renze.

ing the new state law, which allows for ireworks. The council directed an ordinance be drawn up to adopt the state law with the exception of the start date to be June 24 rather than June 1 within the City of Battle Creek.

The new ordinance will allow for the Battle Creek iremen’s annual display. All residents are encouraged to note that the state law allows for ireworks on private property only. Therefore, ireworks are not permitted on city property at any time, which includes during the iremen’s annual display.

Nuisances were reviewed and the clerk was directed to proceed with those that continue to be in violation.

City maintenance man Craig Young discussed the new basketball court at the shelter house, wells and a mower. A motion was approved to bid up to $2,500 on a 1997 Woods S106-3 mower.

In other business, the council approved a street dance and street closure for Fred’s Place on Sept. 16, a ive-year contract with Ida County Sanitation and the street inance report resolution.

Building permits were reviewed and issued to 301 First St. – garage and driveway and 317 Fifth St. – deck.

Young reported for the Battle Creek Fire Department. He said the compressor is about one to two weeks out and that a burn at 108 Ida St. is being scheduled within the next month.

Next month’s meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m.

Ridge View football, volleyball scrimmage Ridge View’s football and volleyball teams have scheduled preseason scrimmages for this week.

The volleyball team will travel to Alta this Thursday, Aug. 17, to play Alta-Aurelia in a scrimmage slated for 5 p.m. Ridge View will open the regular season next Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. with a home match in Schaller against South Central Calhoun The Ridge View football scrimmage will be this Friday, Aug. 18 in Holstein. It is an inter-squad scrimmage that will start with the JV at 7 p.m. with the varsity to start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is a sports drink. Ridge View opens the regular season Friday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. with a home game against Alta-Aurelia.

Arthur City Council receives update on lagoon project The Arthur City Council received an update on its lagoon project Aug. 7.

Kelly Evans of I & S Group talked with the council about several items not completed with the lagoon project. He reported King Construction has agreed to $14,578 in liquidated damages. Evans also said the inal construction cost is $829,124. This keeps 40 percent retainage for the project.

Following discussion the council voted to approve change order four to rectify the quantity of rock used and pay request eight for $8,000.

Maintenance man Paul Arbegast reported the town will be without water on Aug. 15 to replace a water main valve.

This valve will give the town the ability to shut off half the town if needed in the future.

In case of rain the repair will be performed on Aug. 16. A boil order advisory will be in

effect during this repair.

Arbegast also reported he and Leland Anderson, trimmed trees and bushes at the triangle park and ball diamond. They also cleaned out the storm sewer. A light pole donated by Andy Johnson was brought over by using equipment donated by Dan Roeder.

Following discussion the council approved a motion to have Anderson get an applicator license to be able to spray the park and other areas around town.

Mayor Randy Fineran talked about reseeding along the fence line by the city dump. He also asked the council about someone donating a putting green. Following discussion it was decided the city does not need a putting green.

Fineran also commented on property owners with weeds need to be contacted.

Council member Annita Schlender reported the tree

committee would have the list of trees needing to be trimmed done by this week.

Property owners with trees in violation will be sent a letter to abate the ordinance violation.

Following discussion it was decided to have head librarian Pat Bell call for bids to place gutters and downspouts on the library building. Arbegast has contacted Schoenherr for a bid on the other buildings.

Bell talked with the council about the summer program and reported Blank Park Zoo will be the last program on Aug. 16. She had 66 people signed up for the summer reading program. They read approximately 2,500 books.

In other business, Chris Schuett reported to the council on the recent happenings in the ire department. The council also discussed delinquent utility accounts and installation of a new sidewalk.

Greetings, moviegoers.

Playing at the State for one weekend only: “Dunkirk” (PG13). Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a ierce battle in World War II. Coming soon: “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (PG-13), “Emoji Movie” (PG), “Girls Trip” (R), “Menashe” (PG).

So, what about the John

Wayne movie night? Is it “El Dorado” or “True Grit?” Find out on our website and check out our new calendar feature while you’re there.

For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre. com and “Like” our Facebook Page. Call 712-368-6226 for show times.

Veterans’ Appreciation event is Sunday Ida County American Legion Posts and the Ida County Veterans’ Affairs Of ice are sponsoring Veterans’ Appreciation Day at Skate Palace in Ida Grove this Sunday, Aug. 20.

The public is invited to join in the activity.

Registration for the poker run around the county starts at 11 a.m. The run, which starts from the Skate Palace, will be held from 1 to 6 p.m.

Veteran resource organizations will be available to visit with veterans between 5 and 8 p.m. During the same time frame, there will be a lag folding demonstration sponsored by “Operation Engage

America.”

A free will offering meal, patriotic videos and introduction of service organizations that are present will be held between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

At 7 p.m., the presentation of Challenge Coins will be made to veterans in attendance who served in World War II (December 1941 to December 1946), Korea (June 1950 to January 1955), peacetime, Vietnam (February 1961 to May 1975), Lebanon/Grenada (August 1982 to July 1984), Panama (December 1989 to January 1990) and Gulf War/ War on Terrorism (August 1990 through the present).

The Next of Kin will provide music entertainment from 7:30 to 10 p.m. During the irst intermission at 8:30 p.m., a short video of Ida County fallen soldier Sgt. Dylan Naslund and his family along with a short speech by Ida County military mother Lisa Naslund of Galva will be presented.

The ri le raf le drawing will be held at 9 p.m.

For more information, call Dale Ullrich (712-369-5017), Jerry Ullrich (712-369-9839), Pete Madsen (712-221-8801), Burdette Conover (712-3684481) or Lisa Naslund (515984-0661).

Conserva on board reviews educa on programs, plans for marathon The Ida County Conservation Board discussed environmental education programs and an upcoming marathon at Moorehead Park during the board’s Aug. 7 meeting.

Naturalist Danielle Bennett updated the board on environmental education programs. There was an outdoor movie at Crawford Creek Recreation Area (CCRA) Aug. 12.

Following the movie Bennett had a telescope set up for visitors to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower.

A snake exhibit will be set up the week of Aug. 21. Bennett will contact the schools and offer ield trips to see the exhibit.

A $330 donation was given to the conservation board for an environmental education project from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Holstein.

The money will go toward the monarch butter ly enclosure, milkweed plantings and other educational butter ly supplies discussed at July’s meeting.

This project will take place in the summer of 2018.

In new business, Sue Knop addressed the board about the Ida County Conservation Foundation’s marathon that will take place at Moorehead Park on Aug. 19. There will be a one-third, two-thirds and full marathon option as well as a 50K and 50 mile op-

tion for runners. There are currently 69 runners signed up, representing 14 different states.

Knop noted she is in need of volunteers to work twohour shifts throughout the 16-hour event. Knop also updated the board on the list of sponsors, the insurance and the two different aid stations that will be available for runners. Parks director Paige Alesch will work with Knop to coordinate use of the Conservation Center and Moorehead Park for the event.

The 2017 ish habitat grant was discussed. Alesch proposed a shoreline-armoring project at CCRA that would stabilize a section of shoreline on the west side of the lake across from the CCRA lodge and beach area. The shoreline in this area is washing away rapidly and is making the trail that runs along it dangerous to maintain. The grant is due at the end of November. If funds are awarded to the conservation board the project would take place in the spring of 2018. The board voted to proceed with the grant application.

Alesch gave the board a few general maintenance updates.

The picnic shelter by the camp host and the picnic shelter on the upper portion of CCRA by the playground have both

been re-shingled. Staining of the deck at the Conservation Center has started and both lakes were treated for brittle naiad at the beginning of July.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Conservation Center in Moorehead Park.

O-A/BC-IG volleyball, football scrimmages O-A/BC-IG volleyball and football teams will have either a special practice or scrimmage that will be open to the public this Friday, Aug. 18.

The volleyball team will host a V.I.P. practice from 5 to 6 p.m. at the high school gym in Ida Grove. The Falcons will open the regular season next Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. with a home match against Alta-Aurelia.

The football team’s scrimmage is set for this Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Ida Grove. Admission will be a free will donation or Gatorade. O-A/BC-IG will open the regular season Saturday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. against Westwood at Olsen Stadium on the Morningside College campus in Sioux City.

Three Ridge View alums at NWC Three Ridge View High School alumni are on the roster for Northwestern College’s football team at the Orange City school.

The former Raptors are: Ryan Cougill, a sophomore outside linebacker, who played three years for Ridge View’s varsity on a squad that reached the second round of the state playoffs and inished with an 8-3 overall record. He rushed for a team-high 760 yards and nine touchdowns while also catching 17 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns. He totaled a team-high 115 tackles and earned irst team all-district and irst team all-area honors his senior year. Cougill is a criminal justice major. He is the son of Bill and Sheila of Early.

Kyle Schiernbeck is a redshirt freshman defensive end for the Red Raiders. He played multiple positions for Ridge View High School and helped pave the way for an offense that totaled 3,924 yards and 42 touchdowns as a member of the offensive line.

He had 54.5 tackles and four fumble recoveries on defense, earning all-district and all-area honors. He was part of a Ridge View team that inished with an 8-3 record and reached the second round of the state playoffs. He is a physical education major. He is the son of Bob and Steph Schiernbeck of Holstein.

Logan Richard is a junior defensive back. In 2015, he played on the NWC junior varsity and saw varsity action in

2016. He lettered for three years for Ridge View High School.

He earned all-district honors on defense as a senior and alldistrict accolades as a junior.

He accounted for 214 rushing yards and three touchdowns, averaging nearly ive yards per carry. He registered 38 solo tackles and three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. He is an exercise science major and is the son of Mike and Susan Richard of Holstein.

The Red Raiders, coached by Matt McCarty, open the season Sept. 2 at Ottawa University.

They were picked, at the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) media day held Aug. 3, to inish ifth.

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Obituaries To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice.

Lois C. O’Reilly Feb. 10, 1918 – Aug. 4, 2017

Raymond “Bill” Sample EMMETSBURG – Services for Raymond “Bill” Sample, 72, of Emmetsburg, formerly of Ida Grove, will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at Faith Community Church in Ida Grove.

The Rev. Mark Aurand will of iciate.

Inurnment will be in the Laurens Cemetery in Laurens. American Legion of Ida Grove will

perform military honors.

Visitation will be 11 a.m.-12 noon, Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the church. Arrangements are by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg.

Bill died Aug. 10, 2017, at Emmetsburg Care Center in Emmetsburg.

LaVonne Jean Hinrickson IDA GROVE – Services for LaVonne Jean Hinrickson, 80, of Ida Grove were Aug. 14, 2017, at Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. Pastor Nancy Peterson officiated, with burial in the Ida Grove

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

She died Aug. 11, 2017, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Diane Kay Schreiber BATTLE CREEK – Services for Diane Kay Schreiber, 70, of Battle Creek will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Kevin J. Freese will of iciate with burial following in Mount Hope Cemetery at Battle Creek.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek is in charge of arrangements.

She died Aug. 12, 2017, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Robert Gene “Bob” Schuldt July 16, 1945 – Aug. 7, 2017 IDA GROVE – Services for Robert Gene “Bob” Schuldt, 72, of Ida Grove were Aug. 10, 2017, at Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard A. Salcido officiated. Private family burial will be at a later date, in the Oakland Cemetery in Sac City.

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

He died Aug. 7, 2017, at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove.

Robert (Bob) Gene Schuldt was born July 16, 1945, to Emil and Opal (McKee) Schuldt at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll. He grew up in Sac City and attended country school and then attended Sac City Public School, graduating in 1964.

Bob joined the U.S. Army Reserves in July, 1964. He served with the Battery A 4th Battalion Artillery in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., until September, 1969.

He married Marzella (Pudge) Greene May 6, 1966, at First Presbyterian Church in Sac City. They were blessed with two daughters: Gina and Bridget.

They made their home in Sac City until 1978, when they moved to Odebolt and Bob fulfilled his dream by opening his own grocery store, “Bob’s Foodland.” Later, he worked for Jim’s TV in Odebolt for several years until he became manager of Casey’s in Odebolt. The couple would later part ways.

In the late ‘90’s, Bob began working at Ida Grove Food Pride as night manager and

then as butcher, before illness forced him to retire.

He married Rose Phillips Jan. 6, 2001, in Ida Grove. From this union, he gained four stepchildren: Teresa, Amy, Philip and Curtis.

Bob enjoyed bowling and was so excited and proud when he bowled a perfect 300 game March 30, 1995. His other passions included golf, gardening, fishing, watching the Minnesota Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes, art, his beloved dogs and his grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rose, and dog, Buddy, of Ida Grove, and two daughters: Gina Cougill of Sioux City and Bridget (Mark) Drey of Ida Grove.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Brennan Cougill, Brady Van Dusen, Brooklyn Cougill, Ashley (Bryce) Wittrock, Austin (Karissa) Drey, Tyler (Kristyn) Drey and Tristin Drey; four great-grandchildren: Connor, Lilly and Liam Drey and Paisley Wittrock; and his stepchildren: Teresa Gronwoldt of Seattle, Wash.; Amy (Jason Paseka) Sorensen of Omaha, Neb.; Philip Gronwoldt of Missouri and Curtis Stark of Council Bluffs.

Additional survivors include five stepgrandchildren: Zoe, Damien and Kylie Sorensen, Ness Paseka and Zachary Stark; a sister-in-law, Glendora Schuldt of West Des Moines, and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Opal Schuldt; a sister, Deloris Stout; a brother, Lafoye Schuldt; a nephew, Steven Schuldt; his in-laws, Lester and Velma Phillips, and a brother-in-law, Bud Stout.

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

IDA GROVE – Services for Lois C. O’Reilly, 99, of Ida Grove were Aug. 12, 2017, at Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Martin Crain of iciated. Burial was in the Kiron Cemetery at Kiron. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

She died Aug. 4, 2017, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Lois C. O’Reilly, daughter of George W. and Mabel (Sargent) Johnson, was born Feb. 10, 1918, in Ida Grove. She graduated in 1935 from Ida Grove High School and went on to Buena Vista College. After her schooling, Lois taught country school in Ida County until it closed and students were bused to town. She later became a certi ied nurse’s aide and worked at Horn

Betty J. Koeppe Dec. 29, 1926 – Aug. 1, 2017 HOLSTEIN – Services for Betty J. Koeppe, 90, of Holstein were Aug. 7, 2017, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein with the Rev. Matthew R. Martens of iciating.

Burial was in Holstein Cemetery at Holstein.

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

She died Aug. 1, 2017, at Char-Mac Assisted Living in Holstein.

Betty Jane Koeppe was born Dec. 29, 1926, in Dixon County, Nebraska, to Hans and Alma (Echtenkamp) Holdorf. She was baptized Jan. 4, 1927, and con irmed May 19, 1940, at Grace Lutheran Church in Wayne, Neb. She attended country school from irst through sixth grade and then attended Concord, Neb., High School in Wayne, Neb. She graduated in 1948 from Ponca, Neb., High School.

Betty worked in the county attorney’s of ice in Ponca for ive years, prior to her move to Holstein in 1954. She worked at the Holstein Advance for a short time and then worked for 25 years at the Coast to Coast store. It was under the ownership of Dean and Jean Ellenberger and Jim and Cathy Loof.

Betty married Billy Werner Koeppe Oct. 6, 1949, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Martinsburg, Neb. To this union, ive children were born.

She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein, where she was

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active in WELCA and a member of the choir for several years. She was an active member of American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening lowers, embroidery work and puzzles.

Survivors include her children: Timothy and wife, Lynn, of Muskegon, Mich.; Billy Joe and wife, Sharon, of Hadar, Neb.; Mark and wife, Margie, of Lawrence, Kan.; Eileen and husband, Jim, Munro of Carrolton, Texas, and Randy and wife, Rhonda, of Cottonwood, Ariz.

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She was blessed with three children: Marjorie, Norman and Robert. She was a devoted mother and homemaker who enjoyed knitting and cooking.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Marjorie of Syracuse, N.Y., and her son, Robert Carlberg of Omaha, Neb. Robert was a chaplain in the Nebraska prison system until his retirement.

Lois is also survived by seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mabel Johnson; a son, Norman, who was an opera singer and director in New York City, N.Y.; a sister, Charlotte Hayter, and four brothers: Fred, Herbert, Hobert and Arlo Johnson.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Battle Creek

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN K. MERCER, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009303 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Susan K. Mercer, Deceased, who died on or about March 9, 2017: You are hereby notified that on August 9, 2017, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated on August 9, 2017.

Lee C. Mercer Administrator of the Estate 6050 110th Street Galva, IA 51020 Attorney for the Administrator Mark C. Cord III ICIS PIN No.: AT0000311 Moore, Heffernan, Moeller, Johnson & Meis, L.L.P. 501 Pierce Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 3207 Sioux City, IA 51102-3207 Date of second publication 23rd day of August, 2017

AUGUST 8, 2017 BATTLE CREEK, IA The Battle Creek City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Hall. Mayor Holmes presided over the meeting. Council members present were: Jill Wingert, Judy Schau, Myra Meek, Dan Hedberg, and Todd Riessen.

Mayor Holmes called the meeting to order. Motion by Meek, seconded by Hedberg to approve the agenda and minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Wingert, seconded by Schau to approve a street dance and street closure for Fred’s Place on September 16th. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Schau, seconded by Wingert to approve a 5-year contract with Ida County Sanitation. Motion carried unanimously.

Henry Jessen presented his plans for the property at 2nd & Elm and 600 N. Chestnut (former school building). At 2nd & Elm, he plans to construct storage units. These units would be smaller units with no drive to them. The front of the structure would line up with the bank building and the side would line up for the structures behind it along Elm Street.

Rather than changing the zoning on the property, which is now residential, councilperson Hedberg, seconded by Riessen, proposed a variance to the residential district to allow for such plans. Motion carried unanimously. The council requested to review actual plans of the building prior to construction. At the former school (600 N. Chestnut), he stated that a couple of businesses had expressed interest in office space. A motion by Wingert, seconded by Meek to propose a variance to the residential zoning to allow for the building to house office space as requested by Henry Jessen. Motion carried unanimously.

A lengthy discussion was held regarding the issue of wipes clogging the pump at the lift station. This has been an ongoing issue which has proven to be costly to the city. The council had directed the Mayor in a previous meeting to propose to Willow Dale (Tabitha) the option of installing a grinder at the lift station and asked that they consider contributing to the expense, which is estimated at $40,000. Tabitha was present

at the meeting to discuss this issue and expressed her concerns and the financial burden that would place on the nursing home. She stated that her staff assures her they are not flushing the wipes and suggested the city should educate the public on the effects of flushing the wipes. Other options were discussed that included discontinuing using wipes, installing grinders on individual sewer outlets at the cost of the property owner, or a revised cost sharing plan. This item will be revisited next month.

Public Notice: Please do not flush wipes, even if they state they are safe to flush.

Motion by Schau, seconded by Wingert to approve Resolution 2017-88 approving Ordinance 2017-1 adding a new chapter, Chapter 81, relating to the operation of golf carts on city streets and waiving the second and third readings to be effective as soon as it is published in the newspaper. Ayes – Meek, Wingert, Schau, Riessen; Nay – Hedberg. Motion carried.

Discussion was held regarding the new state law which allows for fireworks.

The council directed an ordinance be drawn up to adopt the state law with the exception of the start date to be June 24 rather than June 1 within the City of Battle Creek. The new ordinance will allow for the Battle Creek Firemen’s annual display. All residents are encouraged to note that the state law allows for fireworks on private property only.

Therefore, fireworks are not permitted on city property at any time, which includes during the firemen’s annual display.

Nuisances were reviewed and the clerk was directed to proceed with those that continue to be in violation.

Craig Young discussed the new basketball court at the shelter house, wells and a mower. Motion by Hedberg, seconded by Riessen to bid up to $2,500 on a 1997 Woods S106-3 mower. Motion carried unanimously.

Building permits were reviewed and issued to 301 1st Street – garage and driveway; and 317 5th Street – deck.

Craig, Battle Creek Fire Department, stated that the compressor is about 1-2 weeks out and that a burn at 108 Ida Street is being scheduled within the next month.

Resolution 2017-8-8-2 to approve the

Street Finance Report as prepared by the City Clerk. Roll call vote – Schau – aye; Hedberg – aye; Riessen – aye; Wingert – aye; Meek – aye. Resolution approved unanimously.

Next month’s meeting will be held Monday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Hedberg, seconded by Wingert to approve the bills and reports.

Motion carried unanimously.

Hedberg moved to adjourn at 9:21 p.m.. Riessen seconded and motion carried unanimously.

Diane Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer Lloyd Holmes, Mayor CLAIMS: 07/13/2017 – 8/9/2017: ACCO, supplies $296; Al’s Corner, fuel $178.83; Barco, supplies $477.35; Bomgaars, supplies $233.37; Brent Bower, supplies $288; Diane Lansink, supplies $18.42; EFTPS, taxes $2,110.31; Feld Fire, supplies $70; Ferguson, supplies $27.28; First State Bank, petty cash $14.54; Frontier, utilities $785.85; Hayes Oil, fuel $332.58; Ida County Sanitation, monthly bill $4,963.83; IMWCA, work. comp. $3,355; Iowa Department of Natural Resources, fee $210; Iowa Dept. of Revenue, sales tax $1,042.01; Iowa One Call, locates $42.40; Iowa Rural Water, conference $140; IPERS, pension $1,206.72; J.P. Cooke, pet tags $47.74; Jeanie Grove, supplies $128.75; Kruger Signs, signs $42; Mid-America Publishing, publications $83.59; MidAmerican, utilities $2,335.55; Municipal Supply, supplies $1,426.93; Overdrive, subscription $83.37; Postmaster, postage $132.50; Productivity Plus Account, repairs $292.50; Quill, supplies $50.98; Sheila Petersen, mileage $7.49; State Library, platform fees $59.23; Wallace Construction, hauling $395; Wigman Co, supplies $619.80; Payroll 7/11/17) $3,016.44; Payroll (7/25/17) $2,904.21.

DISBURSEMENTS: General $29,535.21; Library $1,331.71; RUT $3,980.39; T&A $499.45; Water $6,176.48; Sewer $5,045.32; Garbage $5,014.82; Storm Water $12.25.

REVENUE: General $5,537.77; RUT 9,237.47; Emergency $68.05; LOST $5,974.51; Debt $27.20; Sliplining $1,499.88; Water $6,405.82; Sewer $5,464.60; Garbage $5,102.49; Storm Water $1,531.95.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove CITY OF IDA GROVE CLAIMS & REVENUE REPORT JULY, 2017 A & M Laundry, Uniforms $84.48 Aarika Blunk, Summer Rec. Umpire $170.00 Advanced Systems, Inc., Copier Maintenance $100.09 Advanced Systems - Rec., Copier Agreement $70.24 Advanced Systems - Rec., Copier Lease $101.67 Alley, Poyner, Macchietto, Architect Design $3,625.00 Alpha Wireless Comm. Co., Pager Repair $72.00 Amy Forbes, Trophies $106.38 Arch Chemicals, Inc., Calcium Hypochlorit Trocken $2,823.00 Arch Chemicals, Inc., Muriatic Acid $765.00 Baker & Taylor, Ay. Books, DVDs $345.76 Barco Municipal Products, Traffic Cones, Sign Stand $532.78 Barnes & Noble, Inc., Memorial Books/Children’s Books $238.32 Beelner Service Inc., Coupling, Clamp, Pipe, Sprinklers $311.34 Bohlmann Concrete Spec., Garbage Can $390.00 Bomgaars, Sprayer, Insecticide, Gloves $525.08 Brown Supply Company, Coupling, Clamp $582.09 Builders First Source, King Theatre Door $1,150.29 Center Point Large Print, Large Print Books $43.14 Central Iowa Distributing, Bleach, Gloves, Soap, Bags $563.50 Chad’s Plumbing, Inc., Installation of Water Service $1,920.00 Chad’s Plumbing, Inc., Main Repairs, Labor, Backhoe $1,920.00 Cintas Corporation, First Aid Kit Supplies $12.70 Colonial Research, Penetrating Oil $175.90 Core-Mark Midcontinent Inc., Candy, Soda, Drinks $708.80 Core-Mark Midcontinent Inc., Candy $456.06 Dan Gosch, Reimburse for Sawblades $21.49 Demco, Inc., Laminate/Book Supports $184.14 Dollar General - MSC 410526, Summer Reading Supplies $98.35 Edsen Electric, Community Hall Lighting $4,748.04 Fancy Threads Embroidery, Guard Shirts $335.50 Fire Proof Plus, Fire Extinguisher, Maintenance $53.50 Frontier Communications, Telephone Service $755.94 Funflicks, Outdoor Movie $649.00 GCC Alliance Concrete Co., Inc., Concrete Patch Mix $728.00 GCC Alliance Concrete Co., Inc., Street Repair Concrete $728.00 Godbersen-Smith Const.

Co., Moorehead Ave. St. Replacement $108,620.00 Hallett Materials, Pea Gravel $165.52 Hanson Auto Supply, 12-Volt Battery $150.31 Hawkins, Inc., Chlorine, Hydro Acid $552.13 Hemers Plumbing & Heating, New A/C Unit $7,242.12 Hoffman Agency, Liability Property Insurance $51,171.07 Holly Neutzman, Summer Rec. Umpire $100.00 Ida County Sanitation, Contract Garbage $14,671.11 Ida County Sheriff’s Dept.,

Garnishment $224.24 Ida County Sheriff’s Dept, Garnishment $224.24 Ida County Sheriff’s Dept., Garnishment $61.13 Ida Grove Ambulance, Cleaning Deposit Refund $125.00 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., Gasohol/Diesel $157.52 Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce, Membership $75.00 Ida Grove Food Pride, Heritage Days Supplies $1,190.01 Ida Grove Food Pride, Theatre Grilling $409.78 IG Golf & Country Club, Jr. Golf Disbursement $1,260.00 In The Swim, Outdoor Pool Supplies $20.89 Iowa Communications Network, Long Distance $6.22 Iowa Municipalities Work Comp., Workers’ Comp.

Insurance $1,447.00 Ia. Park/Rec. Assn., CEU Workshop $110.00 Iowa Prison Industries, Aluminum Signs $541.53 IPERS,IPERS $9,590.67 Jennifer A. Conover, Fitness Class Instructor $75.00 Jennifer A. Conover, Fitness Class Instructor $125.00 Jensen Boger, Major/Minor Softball Coach $750.00 Jim Twitchell, Major/Minor Umpire $140.00 Josh Blunk, Summer Rec. Umpire $170.00 Joshua D. Gross, Major/Minor Umpire $60.00 Kathryn R. Beyke, Art Week Instructor $269.52 Kurtis C. Krager, Field Prep. 2017 Season $500.00 Lansink Complete Tree Service, Tree Removal $12,720.00 Lauri Hummelgard, Fitness Class Instructor $70.00 Lauri Hummelgard, Fitness Class Instructor $40.00 Library Petty Cash, Postage $117.87 Long Lines, Telephone/ Internet $86.72 Long Lines, Internet $69.95 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, ½’ Nipples, Squeegee, Pole $59.38 Mangold Env. Testing, Lab Analysis $138.00 Marlo Schoer, June Consultant Fees $557.50 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Event Ads $650.50 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Fundraiser Ad $36.60 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity $338.81 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity $15,484.99 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Z-Trak Maintenance $137.00 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tire Repair - Mower $137.00 Moores Portable Toilets, Port A Pot Services $390.00 N.E.T. Broadband, Internet Maint. Shop $39.95 North West REC, Electricity $679.16 Noteboom Implement, Clutch Repair, Battery, Oil Leak $1,241.13 Odebolt Lumber, 4 Bags Gridmarker $39.00 Overdrive Inc., Bridges’ Content Fees $519.23 Petty Cash, Garden Party Starting Cash $200.00 Petty Cash, Postage $44.30 Pollardwater.com - East, Crimping Tool $18.65 Pool Tech Midwest, Inc., Water Slinger $22.43 U.S. Postal Service, Utility Billing $254.20 Presto-X-Company, Pest

Control $49.00 Pronto, Ice $60.00 Pronto, Cookies, Scotcharoos $56.75 Road Machinery & Supplies, Fittings, Hydraulic Lines $2,353.73 Robin Thornhill, Wrap, Paper, Stamps $51.79 Ron Thies, Printing/Office Supplies $88.76 Selections, Postage $99.50 Shopko Stores Operating Co., Movies/DVDs $69.96 SIMPCO, Membership Dues $2,177.80 State Library of Iowa, Bridges’ Platform Fees, $59.23 Steve’s Window Service, Window Cleaning $83.00 Tabitha Bockelman, Fitness Instructor $35.00 Tabitha Bockelman, Fitness Class Instructor $30.00 The Reading Warehouse, Summer Reading Supplies $220.98 Titan Machinery, Jackhammer Maintenance $100.05 Treasurer, State of Iowa, Treasure Hunt Unclaimed Funds $41.79 Treasurer, State of Iowa, Sales Tax - Water $3,518.00 Treasurer, State of Iowa, State Taxes $3,162.00 Tri-State Paving, Crackseal & Patch $50,581.20 Tyler D. Warnke, Field Prep.2017 Season $500.00 Tyler B. Roberts, Major/ Minor Umpire $270.00 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $6,562.27 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $6,621.52 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $18.36 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $6.32 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $7,746.96 United Health Care Insurance, Customer # 568270 $8,415.03 Uptown Sporting Goods, Golf Medals/Trophies $472.28 Vantagepoint Trns. Agency, Deferred Comp. $15.00 Verizon Business, Long Distance $5.93 Vetter Equipment, Disc Mower $4,895.00 Wade Harriman, Umpire $70.00 Zach Mason, Major/Minor Umpire $50.00 Total Claims Paid $358,880.17 TOTAL CLAIMS BY FUND General $271,091.46 Fire Department $7,066.00 Library $13,062.45 Summer Rec. $1,797.54 Major/Minors $1,379.70 Road Use Tax $4,379.07 Employee Benefits $7,637.99 King Theatre $5,259.88 Community Partners $79.59 Ball Fields $269.99 Water $18,466.46 Sewer $13,931.30 Landfill/Garbage $14,458.74 Total $358,880.17 TOTAL REVENUES BY FUND General $21,624.05 Fire Department $2,083.39 Library $2,168.28 Major/Minors $140.00 Football $4,375.00 Employee Benefits $1,298.11 Emergency Fund $189.25 TIF - Ridgeview $23.04 King Theatre $200.00 Debt Service $423.06 Water $36,770.86 Sewer $25,242.46 Landfill/Garbage $14,386.76 TOTAL $108,924.26

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH OFFICE United Bank of Iowa, Ida Grove, Iowa, has submitted an application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for consent to establish a branch office at 1609 Hawkeye Drive, Boone, IA 50036.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office located at 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 2100, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106. Comments by interested parties must be received by the appropriate Regional Director not later than September 1, 2017. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Storm Water Discharge McBride Pork, LLC plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2, Storm Water Discharge associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities.

The storm water discharge will be from construction of confinement located in SW¼, SW¼ Section 17, T86N R41W, Garfield Twp., Ida County.

The storm water discharge will be from 1 point source and will be discharged into the following stream: Maple River.

Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, 503190034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department.

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove CITY OF IDA GROVE CLAIMS & REVENUE REPORT JUNE, 2017 A & M Laundry, Uniforms $105.60 Aarika Blunk, Umpire $200.00 Advanced Systems, Inc., Maintenance Contract $100.98 Advanced Systems, Inc., Copier Lease $65.86 Alpha Wireless Comm., Co. Pager $515.10 Aramark, Mat Service $125.64 Aramark, Mat Service $125.64 Arch Chemicals, Inc., Chemicals $858.00 Baker & Taylor, Books & DVDs $655.81 Barco Municipal Products, Handicap Sign $160.81 Beelner Service Inc., Irrigation $615.60 Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, Legal Fees $1,333.33 Bomgaars, Hoses, Valves, Filters, Chains $500.40 BSN Sports, Inc., Pitch Machine Balls, 24’ Rake $105.28 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc., th 7 St. Bridge Construction $2,028.60 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc., 7th St. Bridge Construction $6,219.30 Center Point Large Print, Large Print Books $43.14 Central Iowa Distributing, Bags, Tissue and Dispenser $215.50 Charlie Bates, Plaques $87.95 Cherokee Co. Solid Waste Comm., Tree Brush Ash Removal $1,024.80 Christi Ladwig, Fitness Class Instruction $105.00 Chuy Castillo, Refund Comm. Hall Deposit $125.00 Collection Services Center, Child Support $172.46 Core-Mark Midcontinent Inc., Outdoor Pool Concessions $1,060.87 Core-Mark Midcontinent Inc., Candy for Pool $842.15 Crop Production Services, Crabgrass Prevent., RoundUp $62.50 Culligan Water of Ida Grove, Salt $39.95 D & S Sales, Nameplate $10.50 Dan Gable, Dan Gable Mileage $273.92 Danielle L. Bennett, Fitness Class Instructor $25.00 Denco Corp., Mudjacking, Trail Repairs $5,454.00 Donna S. Bremer, Lifeguard Training Books $60.00 DPT Service, Air Handling Unit $192.00 Edsen Electric, Econolite Fixture $353.12 Fancy Threads Embroidery, Shirts: Baseball & Miniball $965.20 First Cooperative Assoc., Hydrated Lime $240.69 Frontier Communications, Telephone Service $727.75 GCC Alliance Concrete Co., Inc., Mudjacking: Trail $4,313.00 General Traffic Controls, Loop Splice Kit $37.25 Godbersen-Smith Const.

Co., 7th St. Bridge Construc/Retain. $114,194.98 Grant Patera, Reimb: Youth Golf Regis. $50.00 Graphic Edge,Baseball/ Softball Shirts $1,997.92 Graphic Edge, T-Shirt Uniforms: Baseball $89.45 Hallett Materials, Pea Gravel $165.52 Hanson Auto Supply, Grease Fitting, Hitchpin $18.59 Hawkins, Inc., Chlorine Cyl, Hydro Acid $1,727.80 HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd., Manhole Riser $173.10 Hemer’s Plumbing & Heating, Heat Pump/AC Repair $5,062.10 Holly Neutzman, Umpire $50.00 Ia. Dept. of Natural Resources, Certification Renewal Sholty $300.00 Ida County Sanitation, Contract Garbage $14,790.82 Ida County Sanitation, Haul Rubbish/Recycling $337.60 Ida County Sheriff’s Dept., Garnishment $224.24 Ida County Sheriff’s Dept., Garnishment $224.24 Ida County Treasurer, Law Support Plus Budget Amend. $101,719.75 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., Gasohol: Parks $352.79 Ida Grove Fire Dept. Inc., Hose Drying Rack $3,225.00

Ida Grove Food Pride, Youth Sports Fundraiser $63.26 Iowa Communications Network, Long Distance $5.21 Iowa Finance Authority, SRF Loan Payment $7,653.05 Iowa League of Cities, Membership Dues $1,377.00 Iowa Municipalities Work.

Comp., Workers’ Comp.

Insurance $3,384.00 Iowa One Call, Underground Locates $35.20 Iowa Rural Water Assn, Vision Insurance $141.93 Iowa Workforce Development, Unemployment Insurance $387.24 IPERS, Contributions/Int. $3,111.39 IPERS, IPERS $6,327.81 IPERS, IPERS $427.09 Isaac E. Endrulat, Umpire $50.00 Isaac E. Endrulat, Umpire $25.00 Jennifer A. Conover, Fitness Class Instructor $340.00 Jennifer A. Conover, Fitness Classes $160.00 Jim Twitchell, Umpire $60.00 Jim Twitchell, Umpire $120.00 Josh Blunk, Summer Rec. Umpire $190.00 Joshua D. Gross, Umpire $100.00 Joshua D. Gross, Umpire $50.00 Kathryn R. Beyke, Painting Party Instructor $100.00 King Theatre, Pmt. 1 of 5 Theatre Donation $5,000.00 Ida Grove Kiwanis, Community Calendar City $160.00 Klemmensen Commercial, B.Room/Concession Stand Locks $900.00 Larry Dunbar, Magic Show $250.00 Lauri Hummelgard, Fitness Class Instructor $25.00 Lauri Hummelgard, Fitness Classes $25.00 Long Lines, Telephone/ Internet $229.38 Lundell Plastics Corp., Poly Sheeting $20.00 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware Flowers for Planters $283.32 Mangold Env. Testing, Lab Analysis $1,381.00 Mangold Env. Testing, Lab Analysis $1,361.00 Mapleton Vet Clinic, Rabies Vac., Boarding Fees $40.00 Marc Dennison, Postage $18.85 Marco, Inc., March-May Color Copies $91.17 Marissa Wayt, Automatic Withdrawal Member $27.00 Marlo Schoer, Consultant Fees $1,325.00 Martin Marietta Materials, Roadstone $820.63 Miller Blacksmith & Welding, Sewer Plant Repair $342.00 Michael Coe, Umpire $75.00 Michael Coe, Umpire $110.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp., City: Ad Printing: Mayor/CC $880.90 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity $218.64 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity $11,130.97 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tires and Tubes $712.00 Municipal Supply Inc., Touchreader $425.00 N.E.T. Broadband, Internet Maint. Shop $39.95 Natural Structures, Pool: Water Pump $3,620.00 North West REC, Electricity $732.43 Northwest AEA, Posters $43.05 Noteboom Implement, JD Z970R Ztrak $10,047.94 Odebolt Lumber, 6 Bags Grid Marker $58.50 Office Elements, Office Supplies $50.38 Old School Amusement, Carnival Ticket Sales $270.00 One Office Solutions, Legal Paper, Post-Its, Tape $84.43 One Office Solutions, Tmclk. Rbn., Tm. Crd., Rbr. Bnd. $77.65 Petty Cash, Starting Cash Heritage Days $600.00 Petty Cash, Starting CashTheater Fundraiser $200.00 Pockets Full of Fun, Summer Reading Program $275.00 Pollardwater.com - East, Water Shut-off Tool $303.98 Pool Tech Midwest, Inc., Square Adj. Collar, Seal Asmb. $103.99 U.S. Postal Service, 2 Rolls of Forever Stamps $98.00 U.S. Postal Service, Utility Billing $251.36 Presto-X-Company, Pest

Control $47.01 Pronto, Gasohol: Ztrak $774.00 Push Pedal Pull, Elliptical Repair $870.16 Push Pedal Pull, Preventative Maintenance $1,520.00 Recreation Supply Co., Tube, Tube Covers, Rope $466.57 Rehab Systems Inc., Jetvac Storm Sw. & Sani. Sw. $2,500.00 Riddell/All American Sports, Youth Football Helmets $1,071.80 Riddell/All American Sports, Football Helmets $594.27 Ron Thies, Htdgs., Brats, Plts., Fks., Shrts. $488.71 Rutten’s Vacuum Cente, Vacuum $76.90 Schau Salvage, Inc., Hauling Pea Gravel $373.20 Science Center of Iowa, Summer Program $200.00 Selections, Pstr. Brd., Prtfolio., Stckrs. $205.20 Shopko Stores Operating Co., Little Swimmers, Garbage Can $97.98 Sioux City Journal, Subscription $236.96 Slide Pros, Slide Maintenance $5,186.00 Smith Vending Canteen, Water and Sport Drinks $201.00 Sonseeker Pool Masonry, Chemicals $2,041.99 Steve’s Window Service, Window Cleaning $41.00 Tabitha Bockelman, Fitness Class Instructor $180.00 Tabitha Bockelman, Fitness Classes $85.00 Tad Brett Stansberry, Umpire $30.00 Team Laboratory Chemical, Lift Station Degreaser $1,050.00 The Smart Shopper, Visitors Guide Ad $269.00 Tiefenthaler Quality Meats, ½ Hog Processing $231.73 Toyne Inc., 85 Pumper $2,974.18 Treasurer, State of Iowa, Sales Tax - Water $3,213.00 Treasurer, State of Iowa, State Tax $1,864.00 Treasurer, State of Iowa, State Tax $33.00 Triarco, Paint Supplies $103.85 Tyler D. Warnke, Umpire $30.00 Tyler B. Roberts, Umpire $105.00 Tyler B. Roberts, Summer Rec. Umpire $265.00 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $5,591.71 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $6,671.46 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $383.94 Uptown Sporting Goods, Lifeguard Swimsuits $832.90 USA Blue Book, Suction Tube, Membrane Kit $641.60 Vantagepoint Trns. Agency, Deferred Comp. $15.00 Vantagepoint Trns. Agency, Deferred Comp. $15.00 Verizon Business, Long Distance $20.88 Vetter Equipment, Weed Eater Cover, Spool $22.13 Zach Mason, Umpire $50.00 Total Claims Paid $383,339.43 TOTAL CLAIMS BY FUND General $176,099.77 Fire Department Budget $6,848.51 Library $3,330.34 Summer Rec. $3,675.46 Major/Minors $1,074.84 Football $1,666.07 Youth Sports $36.80 Road Use Tax $5,172.26 Employee Benefits $5,845.44 King Theatre $653.24 Community Partners $293.00 5th St. Bridge Replacement $48,655.97 7th St. Bridge Replacement $73,786.91 Water $9,897.52 Sewer $22,313.98 Landfill/Garbage $14,439.81 Equipment Revolving Fund $9,549.51 Total $383,339.43 TOTAL REVENUES BY FUND General $57,607.24 Fire Department Budget $3,563.51 Library $5,372.93 Summer Rec. $164.00 Road Use Tax $22,200.24 Employee Benefits $1,762.66 Emergency Fund $256.97 Local Option Sales Tax $38,990.52 TIF - Ridgeview $470.29 King Theatre $52,945.68 Community Partners $40.00 Debt Service $584.25 Water $26,399.72 Sewer $23,238.30 Landfill/Garbage $14,351.43 TOTAL $247,947.74

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Aug. 3 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops.

7:15 a.m.: Medical assistance needed 9:39 a.m.: Accident with unknown injuries in the 400 block of Highway 175 12:02 p.m.: Non-family civil dispute in the 700 block of Sixth Street 12:38 p.m.: Non-family civil dispute in the 700 block of Sixth Street 1:21 p.m.: Welfare check 1:48 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Elm Street 1:57 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Second Street 2:10 p.m.: Assistance 3:14 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Davenport Street/Maple Street 3:24 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 300 block of Maple Street 3:44 p.m.: BLS transfer 4:59 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street 5:23 p.m.: Assistance 5:45 p.m.: Assistance 6:28 p.m.: Warrant check in the 300 block of Railroad Street 6:48 p.m.: Assistance at Seventh Street/Highway 20 7:55 p.m.: Talk to of icer 8:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Second Street 9:11 p.m.: Assistance in the 500 block of Maple Street 11:35 p.m.: Family/custody problems in the 600 block of Sixth Street Friday, Aug. 4 Of icers received 32 calls for service. Among the calls were 13 traf ic stops.

7:11 a.m: Brush/grass/ ield issue in the 700 block of Second Street 8:04 a.m.: Talk to of icer 9:47 a.m.: Test call at the courthouse 11:46 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 11:57 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Barnes Street 12:14 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of First Street 12:42 p.m.: Accident with property damage in the 400 of Highway 175 2:21 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Second Street 2:22 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Railroad Street 2:29 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of North Street 2:33 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Altona Street 2:46 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 3:57 p.m.: Burning complaint at 140th Street/Landmark Avenue 4:36 p.m.: Burning complaint at 140th Street/Landmark Avenue 7:21 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of First Street 8:04 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Davenport Street 8:38 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 400 block of Altona Street 9:08 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 6300 block of 190th Street 11:21 p.m.: Road hazard in the 5400 block Highway 20 Saturday, Aug. 5 Of icers received 33 calls for service. Among the calls were 14 traf ic stops.

3:54 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 2500 block of Landmark Avenue 7:27 a.m.: Talk to of icer 7:41 a.m.: Assisted outside agency 8:10 a.m.: Civil paper ser-

vice in the 100 block of First Avenue 8:51 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 10:24 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 10:30 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:07 p.m.: Alarm in the 100 block of Kiel Street 12:21 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 800 block of Maple Street 1:07 p.m.: Non-family civil dispute in the 500 block of Highway 175 2:16 p.m.: Fireworks complaint in the 700 block of Second Street 2:34 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 1000 block of Adams Avenue 3:08 p.m.: Fall/back injury 5:11 p.m.: Animal complaint at Second Street/Main Street 5:59 p.m.: BLS transfer 6:24 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 400 block of Hamburg Street 9:02 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 400 block of Barnes Street 10:14 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at 190th Street/ Highway 59 11:01 p.m.: Assistance in the 800 block of Main Street Sunday, Aug. 6 Of icers received 32 calls for service. Among the calls were 14 traf ic stops and one 911 wrong number.

7:12 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5400 block of 170th Street 7:35 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5400 block of 170th Street 10:25 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 1600 block of Highway 59 10:38 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 6300 block of 190th Street 10:59 a.m.: Trespassing in the 500 block of Hughes Lane 11:25 a.m.: Hit and run in the 100 block of Main Street 11:56 a.m.: Warrant in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:48 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 2900 block of Dodge Avenue 1:14 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 600 block of Washington Street 4:01 p.m.: BLS transfer 4:31 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 1000 block of Valley View Drive 5:14 p.m.: BLS transfer 5:56 p.m.: Warrant at Fourth Street/Willow Street 5:59 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 6:51 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of Barnes Street 8:58 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 6100 block of Highway 175 11:05 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 300 block of Second Avenue Monday, Aug. 7 Of icers received 36 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops, two 911 wrong numbers, one abandoned 911 call and one 911 transfer.

12:22 a.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 600 block of Barnes Street 7:39 a.m.: Traf ic control/ escort 8:50 a.m.: Welfare check 8:54 a.m.: Assist outside agency 9:19 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Kiel Street 9:56 a.m.: Info/data in the 400 block of Hamburg Street 9:57 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 1600 block of Highway 59 10:38 a.m.: Chest/heart pain 10:43 a.m.: Warrant check in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:01 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 900 block of Highway 175

12:43 p.m.: Sex offender registry in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 1:57 p.m.: BLS transfer 2:08 p.m.: Assist outside agency in the 300 block of Third Street 2:17 p.m.: Talk to of icer 2:32 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 1800 block of Landmark Avenue 3:09 p.m.: Talk to of icer 4:01 p.m.: Talk to of icer 6:13 p.m.: Warrant check 7:26 p.m.: BLS transfer 7:31 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 100 block of Lena Street 7:36 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 300 block of Fifth Street 8:47 p.m.: Animal complaint on Highway 175 11:44 p.m.: Fall/back injury 11:54 p.m.: Noise complaint Tuesday, Aug. 8 Of icers received 29 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops and one 911 wrong number.

8:06 a.m.: Talk to of icer 8:29 a.m.: Info/data in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 9:46 a.m.: Jail activity 10:01 a.m.: Talk to of icer 10:35 a.m.: Warrant check at the courthouse 10:40 a.m.: Assist outside agency in the 500 block of Willow Street 11:01 a.m.: Extra attention in the 5500 block of Hillside Way 11:13 a.m.: Motorist assist at Hillside Way/Highway 175 11:25 a.m.: Property found in the 200 block of Court Street 11:46 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 700 block of Fourth Street 12:52 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms 1:05 p.m.: Talk to of icer 1:10 p.m.: Assist outside agency at the courthouse 1:12 p.m.: Talk to of icer 3:11 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 3:44 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 6:41 p.m.: Alarm in the 100 block of Highway 175 7:03 p.m.: ALS transfer 7:32 p.m.: Non-family civil dispute in the 200 block of Lena Street 7:44 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Sixth Street/Walnut Street 7:50 p.m.: Extra attention at Sixth Street/Walnut Street 9:36 p.m.: Motorist assist at Ivory Avenue/Highway 20 9:38 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 11:21 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 6200 block of 210th Street Wednesday, Aug. 9 Of icers received 14 calls for service.

5:59 a.m.: Assistance in the 5400 block of 170th Street 6:33 a.m.: Assistance at 200th Street/Armstrong Avenue 9:52 a.m.: Medical assistance needed 12:16 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 2:13 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of Davenport Street 2:31 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Second Street/ Main Street 3:04 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 200 block of Spruce Drive 3:44 p.m.: Assistance 4:02 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Walnut Street 5:48 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Barnes Street 5:54 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Taylor Street 6:02 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 100 block of Warren Street 8:40 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue

Degen earns all-academic first team Ridge View senior pitcher/ out ielder Cole Degen has been named to the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association’s 31st annual All-Academic First Team.

A panel of coaches selected the senior players who demonstrate outstanding academic, moral and athletic characteristics. First team members were honored at the All-Star Banquet, which was held Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Sheraton Hotel Banquet Center in West Des Moines.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Battle Creek ORDINANCE NUMBER 2017-1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BATTLE CREEK, IOWA, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER, CHAPTER 81, RELATING TO OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ON CITY STREETS BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Battle Creek, Iowa: SECTION 1. A New Chapter 81 is added to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Battle Creek, Iowa, as: 80.01 Golf Carts may be operated on the City Streets of Battle Creek, Iowa, subject to the following rules: A. All golf cart operation must be in compliance with State Code Section 321.247, as in effect from time to time.

B. Golf carts are only permitted on city streets between sunrise and sunset.

C. Golf carts must be equipped with the following: 1. Slow moving vehicle sign; 2. A bicycle flag that extends above the top of the golf cart; 3. Adequate brakes; and 4. A rear view mirror.

D. Golf carts on city streets may be operated only by persons who are at least 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license or a person with a driver’s permit accompanied by an adult, age 18 or older, who has a valid driver’s license.

E. All persons riding a golf cart shall remain seated at all times the cart is moving.

Operation of the golf cart containing more persons than the golf cart is designed for is prohibited.

F. Golf carts may not be operated on sidewalks or walking trails.

Golf carts may not be operated on Highway 175, except to cross directly across the Highway 175.

80.02 PENALTY. A person who violates this ordinance commits a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100 plus applicable surcharges and court costs.

SECTION 2.

SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a while or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Passed by the Council the 8th day of August, 2017, and approved this 8th day of August, 2017.

L.E. Holmes, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Lansink, City Clerk First Reading-8/8/2017 Second Reading- waived Third Reading- waived I certify that the above and foregoing was published as Ordinance Number 2017-1 on the 8th day of August, 2017.

Diane Lansink, City Clerk

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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.

08/11/17 Quality Truck and Tire / Denny Hovinga Season Championship Night Results: MODIFIEDS: 1. Shane Demey 2. Dale Ransom 3. Ryan Topf 4. Ryan Jenkins 5. Nick Deal 6. Alex Reetz 7. Craig Reetz 8. Jim Thies 9. Chevy Hadan 10. Nick Hermsen

SPORT COMPACTS: 1. Colton Point 2. Chris LaFoy 3. Riley Paysen 4. Shannon Mahlberg 5. Nick Stover 6. Caine Mahlberg 7. David Bates 8. Tony Kerger 9. Danny Rose 10. Cammey Hast

SPORT MODS: 1. Cody Thompson 2. Cody Olsen 3. Keagan Scott 4. Brett Meyer 5. Josh Thompsen 6. Sean Kuehl 7. Mike Bailey 8. Bryon Wunschel 9. Jared Bruck 10. Jim Blazina

HOBBY STOCKS: 1. Corey Madden 2. Jason Fusselman 3. Jeff Fink 4. Chuck Madden 5. Jordon Androy 6. Andy Hoffman 7. Daniel Smith 8. Zach Hemmingsen 9. Conner Hildreth 10. Brett Knight

STOCK CARS: 6. Sterling Sorensen 1. Mike Nichols 2. Corey Stapleton 7. Alec Stapleton 3. Paul Zimmerman 8. Justin Bromert 4. Brian Blessington 9. Jake Neal 5. Chris Ullrich 10. Kevin Bruck

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Results for 8/9/17 A MODIFIEDS A FEATURE 1: 1. Chris Abelson 2. Kelly Shyrock 3. Joel Rust 4. Corey Dripps 5. Hunter Marriot 6. Bob Moore 7. Jacob Murray 8. Steven Bowers Jr 9. Kyle Strickler 10. Clint Luellen

HOBBY STOCKS A FEATURE 1: 1. Dillon Magnussen 2. Daniel Smith 3. Chanse Hollatz 4. Conner Hildreth 5. Brandon Nielsen 6. Gaylen Freese 7. Craig Brotherton 8. Andy Hoffman 9. Jeff Frederick 10. Justin Frederick

STOCK CARS A FEATURE 1: 1. Devin Smith 2. Brian Blessington 3. David Smith 4. Allan Schmidt 5. Stefan Sybesma 6. Mike Vondrak 7. Justin Nehring 8. Josh Suhr 9. Merle Bass 10. Brad TeGrotenhuss

B MODIFIEDS A FEATURE 1: 1. Jake Sachau 2. Doug Smith 3. Cody Thompson 4. Lucas Lamberies 5. Brett Meyer 6. Jason Bass 7. Jake Simpson 8. Zech Norgaard 9. Dave Riley 10. Rusty Montagne

SPORT COMPACT A FEATURE 1: 1. Andrew Harris 2. Bill Whalen 3. Jay Devries 4. Danny Rose 5.Kaytee Devries

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Arthur 8-7-17 7 p.m.

Mayor Randy Fineran called the Arthur City Council meeting to order with the following council members answering roll call: Jeff Gann, Anita Schlender, Gary Chase, Kristy Rosemeyer, and Chris Schuett.

Guests: Kelly Evans, Pat Bell and Tim Francis.

Motion by Rosemeyer, second by Chase to approve the Consent Agenda: Agenda, Receipts, Expenditures and Minutes of 7-11-17. All Ayes. Motion carried.

BILLS PRESENTED: Baker & Taylor – books $17.99 Bomgaars – supplies 64.73 Crop Production Services – spray 154.37 EFTPS – fed/FICA taxes 1362.11 Feld Fire – pump test 250.00 Horn Memorial Hospital – fireman physical 157.00 Ida Emergency Management – budget allotment 844.00 Ida County Sanitation – garbage contract 1,608.30 Iowa One Call – locates 5.50 Ida Sheriff’s Department – budget allotment 8,387.75 IDNR NPDES permit fee 210.00 Iowa Prison Industries – signs & posts 420.81 IPERS – monthly withholding 608.12 Mid-America Publishing – publications 69.50 MidAmerican Energy – utilities 837.71 Overdrive Inc. – bridges 267.55 Pat Bell – reimburse 20.00 Postmaster – postage 136.00 State Library of Iowa – bridges 96.59 Selections – office supplies 44.91 West Central IA Rural Water – loan & water 2,385.89 Wunschel Service – fuel $180.52

RECEIPT SUMMARY – General – $1,513.00; Garbage – 2,133.94; Road Use Tax – 2,421.99; Sewer – 6,575.69; Water – 4,697.72; Trust & Agency – 29.36; Emergency – 6.00; LOST – 1,775.97; TIF - 43.73; Lagoon Project – 0.00.

DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY – General – $6,173.84; Garbage – 1,608.30; Water – 2,791.27; Sewer – 633.91; Lagoon Project – 420.81; RU – 775.81; Trust & Agency – $675.12.

LIBRARY REPORT – Head Librarian Pat Bell talked with the council about the summer program and reported Blank Park Zoo will be the last program on August 16. She has had 66 people signed up for the summer reading program, reading approximately 2,500 books.

FIRE REPORT – Council member Schuett reported to the council on the recent happenings in the Fire Department.

SHERIFF’S REPORT – Sheriff Harriman did not attend the council meeting.

LAGOON PROJECT UPDATE – KELLY EVANS I & S GROUP – Mr. Evans talked with the council about several items not completed with the project. He reported King Construction has agreed to $14,578 in liquidated damages. He also said the final construction cost is $829,124.56.

This keeps 40% retainage for the project.

Following discussion, motion by Chase, second by Schlender to approve Change Order #4 to rectify the quantity of rock used and Pay Request #8 for $8,000. All ayes. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE REPORT – Arbegast reported he and Lealand Anderson, trimmed trees and bushes at the triangle park and ball diamond. They also cleaned out the storm sewer. A light pole donated by Andy Johnson was brought over by using equipment donated by Dan Roeder.

DOWNSPOUTS ON LIBRARY AND CITY HALL, GUTTERS ON MAINTE-

NANCE SHED – Following discussion, it was decided to have Head Librarian Pat Bell call for bids to place gutters and downspouts on the library building. Arbegast has contacted Schoenherr for a bid on the other buildings.

MAIN VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SERVICE LINE LEAK – Maintenance man Arbegast reported the town will be without water on August 15 to replace a water main valve. This valve will give the town the ability to shut off half the town, if needed in the future. In case of rain, the repair will be performed on August 16, 2017. A boil order advisory will be in effect during this repair.

LEALAND GETTING A LICENSE TO SPRAY – Following discussion, motion

by Gann, second by Rosemeyer to have Lealand get an applicator license to be able to spray the park and other areas around town. All ayes. Motion carried.

MAYOR’S COMMENTS/CONCERNS – Mayor Fineran talked about reseeding along the fence line by the city dump. He also asked the council about someone donating a putting green. Following discussion, it was decided the city does not need a putting green. Fineran also commented on property with weeds, needing to be contacted.

COUNCIL CONCERNS – Council member Schlender reported the Tree Committee would have the list of trees needing to be trimmed done by next week. Property owners with trees in violation will be sent a letter to abate the ordinance violation.

IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: •Delinquent Account Utility Accounts – 1 •Installation of a new sidewalk.

There being no other business, motion

by Gann, second by Chase to adjourn.

Mayor Randy Fineran ATTEST: City Clerk Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

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Iowa DoT unveils new license plate designs “The designs represent elements of what makes us Iowans,� said Governor Reynolds at the State Fair unveiling. “We are patriotic. We are forward thinking. We take pride in our state’s natural beauty. And we embrace contributions from both rural and urban areas of our state.�

One of the three designs will ultimately be chosen to represent Iowa starting in 2018. While these designs have thus far been a closely guarded secret amongst the agencies involved, Iowans everywhere will now have their chance to weigh in. Along with taking votes from visitors at the Iowa State Fair, online voting will be available at the Iowa DoT’s website until August 20. The winning choice is planned to be announced in early September. “We’re kind of hoping that there’s a clear winner that emerges,â€? said Henry. “If there’s not, ZH¡OO KDYH WR Ă€JXUH RXW VRPHthing else.â€?

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Iowa drivers will have a new look for their license plates starting next year.

Last week, at the Iowa State Fair, Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Transportation unveiled three potential designs for a new state license plate.

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The guiding design philosophy for the new graphic is to promote the state by highlighting traits Iowa has become known for, such as windmills, a mix of urban and rural areas, and its wide open spaces.

The biggest challenge in coming up with a new design has been in creating something aesthetically pleasing without compromising the readability of the license plate. A complex design or contrasting colors in the background of the plate might result in unnecessary confusion for law enforcement, limiting most of the artistic expression to the top and bottom area. “Our primary purpose of the plates is always legibility and readability for law enforcement,� said Henry. “We can’t really put a full color design behind the plate number.�

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With all that in mind, the Iowa DoT has narrowed down their design choices to three options, which were publicly revealed on Thursday, August 10 at the Iowa State Fair. “We’ve come up with three that each represent a different area that we think will represent the

state well,� said Henry.

The three different designs highlight different aspects of Iowa. The “City and County Rebootâ€? design features silhouettes of a city, a windmill, and a barn against a light blue background at the top of the plate, and a grassy green bottom under a pure white background. “The Great Wide Openâ€? has a more detailed bottom, featuring a rendition of Iowa’s green country landscape and a solid blue top. $QG Ă€QDOO\ ´)O\LQJ 2XU &ROors,â€? has a patriotic red, white, and blue design with a light drawing of a bird behind the plate number. The design also displays the year 1846, commemorating the year that Iowa entered into statehood.

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: To my dear family & friends: thank you so much for all the wonderful birthday wishes, money, gifts & flowers. You made my day a very special time. God’s blessings to you all.

Emma Jean Schwarz 33-1t/cra* THANK YOU: We would like to thank everyone who sent cards, called, visited, brought in food, sent flowers/ plants or just simply gave a hug and/or kind words of comfort. Thank you to those on the ambulance crew, the emergency medical staff, nurses & doctor who worked tirelessly, attempting to revive our dad.

Thank you to Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, who went above & beyond in their professional services to comfort us in this most difficult time. Thank you to those who came to the visitation, especially to the members of the Soldier Valley Chapter American Legion Riders Post 66 of the Charter Oak American Legion.

Dad was so proud to be part of such an amazing organization.

All my dad’s funny stories & shenanigans will live on in all of us. Thanks to all for being a part of his life.

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Garage ge Sale S le GARAGE SALE: Name your own price. Saturday, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 17 S. Orchard, Kiron. Proceeds go to missions.

33-1t/cra GARAGE SALE: Toddler beds, cribs & sheets, table & hutch, car seats, toys, much misc. Sat., Aug. 19, 8-12 noon. 201 King St., Ida Grove, IA. 33-1t/cra* GARAGE SALE: Furniture, toys, tools, kids’ & baby supplies, snowblower.

Going out of business LulaRoe on sale. Aug. 25, 26, 27. All day Fri. & Sat., 10-1 p.m. on Sun. 718 Circle Dr., Ida Grove.

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THANK YOU: We would like to thank our family for the great surprise 60th wedding anniversary party. Also to our friends from near & far for helping us celebrate our special day. Along with our anniversary, JoAnn’s 80th birthday was also enjoyed. Many wonderful memories.

LeRoy & JoAnn Farley 33-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Words cannot express all the love & encouragement I have received this past year.

I sincerely THANK all who cared for me, helped me with various deeds I was not able to do by myself, brought food, provided transportation when necessary, the visits, telephone calls, flowers, the many hugs & support & the many gestures of love & concern that was sent my way. My faith has sustained me, & I send God’s blessings to all of you who helped me through this time. Sincerely, Joan Ludvigson 33-1t/cra

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HELP WANTED: Schleswig Community Schools is taking applications for a 1-to1 special education associate for the 2017-18 school year.

Preference will be given to applicants willing to be trained for driving. Please contact the school for an application or with questions or send letter of application to: Schleswig Community School, Attn: David Galvin, P.O. Box 250, Schleswig, IA 51461. 712-676-3314.

Schleswig Community Schools is an EOE. 33-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Classroom Aide: The SchallerCrestland Elementary School has an immediate opening for a full-time classroom aide.

Any questions, please contact the Schaller-Crestland School District office, 712-275-4266.

If interested, you may stop by the office in Schaller to pick up an application for this position.

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Physical & Drug Screen required – Apply in person Benefits offered to full time employees • Competitive pay • Paid holidays • Company paid life insurance • Paid vacation (after 60 days) • 401K with company contribution • Dental insurance available • Flexible spending account • Health insurance available with • Company paid long term disability company contribution Simonsen Industries, Inc. Highway 31 East, Quimby, Iowa – EOE

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For or SSale le FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced.

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Even vents NOTICE: New date for the Horn Memorial Auxiliary Bazaar is September 23.

33-1t/cra NOTICE: IDA AREA FARMERS’ MARKET, featuring four produce vendors, a home decor & jewelry vendor, a vendor featuring fresh flowers, a wine & wine-tasting vendor, an organic meat, honey & egg vendor, a baked goods vendor & a fresh egg vendor. Also featured this week is Rita Pierson with her artisan chocolates. KIDZONE will be grilling to raise funds for their exceptional daycare facility. So, come to downtown Ida Grove from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday to support our local producers & KIDZONE. 33-1t/cra

HELP WANTED Seeking a team player to work in Production / Assembly. Benefits include 401(k) and AFLAC. Starting wage is $15/hour.

To apply please call 712-668-2400 or email résumé to: matt@lundellplastics.com 400 Market St. Odebolt, IA

New starting wage! New Summer Schedule. Work Monday – Thursday, flexible shift start time, and have 3-day weekends off! Simonsen Industries Inc. is accepting applications for a full or part time Fabrication and CNC Operator to help produce our full line of fertilizer equipment. Duties include operating CNC Plasma Cutter, cutting, and bending of components to produce parts to engineered specifications. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 69 years. Ph. 712-364-2822.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY: The Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary School has the following vacancies for the 20172018 school year, beginning date August, 2017. Two Positions Elementary Special Education Department Paraeducator–Work with individual students or small groups of students to assist the teacher in achieving educational objectives & goals. Must enjoy working with children & adults.

Paraeducator certificate a plus. Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday–Friday. Applications are available on the school website: www.oabcig.org or at any district office. Please return a letter of interest & the completed O-A & BC-IG School Application to the building principal, Mr. Alan Henderson, 403 Barnes Street, Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445, or send electronically to ahenderson@ oabcig.org. Positions will remain open until filled. O-A & BC-IG Community School Districts are Equal Opportunity Providers & Employers.

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FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. One-bedroom apartments. No smoking & no pets. Contact Bev at 712-3712367.

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HELP WANTED: Farming operation needs an operator to drive tractor or semi this fall for harvest. Position is seasonal with permanent or fulltime potential. Call Jerry 3690339 or Roger 369-1238.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Quad County Corn Processors, a 35 million gallon per year ethanol production facility and the world’s largest Corn Kernel Fiber Cellulosic Ethanol Facility in Galva, Iowa, seeks a dynamic Administrative Assistant at our new administrative office in Galva.

Responsibilities will include greeting customers; managing details for Cellerate Process technology tours; organizing patent documentation files; maintaining conference room schedules, ordering supplies; updating the company website; monitoring all social media platforms, updating marketing materials; and sending client, staff, board and shareholder communications; as well as other administrative duties.

The qualified candidate will possess the following characteristics: • • • • • •

Two year degree or office management experience Microsoft Office, Excel and Publisher experience Superb organizational skills and attention to details Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to establish and meet deadlines.

Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Quad County Corn Processors offers a comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to: competitive wages, vacation and PTO, 401(k) match, health and dental insurance, wellness program, tuition and fitness center reimbursement, clothing stipend, and much more.

Applications are available at www.Quad-County.com and should be emailed with résumé and cover letter to: kristib@ quad-county.com by August 29, 2017. For more information, contact Kristi Brotherson at (712) 282-4305 Ext. 103. Quad County Corn Processors is an equal-opportunity employer.

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Ida County Courier

Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers M.D.C. Investments, warranty deed to J.L. & J.E. Family trust, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Kastner’s Second Addition, Holstein.

Mildred and Darrel Morf, special warranty deed to Mildred Morf trust, SE ¼, Section 5, and that part of the W ½, Section 5, lying south of Old Highway 20, Battle Township, T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida County.

Darcie Renze, warranty deed to Aaron Swanson, Lot 6, Yousling’s subdivision of Lot 7, Block 50, Eighth Addition, Ida Grove.

Julia Gould, warranty deed to Kami Beyers, Lot H of the auditor’s plat of subdivision of Block 34, Fifth Addition, Battle Creek.

Alice Bradshaw, Terri and Leslie Abel, Kimberly Woebke and Kelly and LaDean Bradshaw, warranty deed to Jeffrey and Geneva Miesner, N ½ of Lot 14 and the south 45 feet of Lot 13, Block 1, Carney’s Acres, Ida Grove.

Great Plains Dairy, warranty deed to the 2001 Baxley Family trust, SW ¼ SW ¼, Section 16, T-89-N, R-40-W; a tract of land in the NW ¼ SW ¼, Section 16, T-89-N< R-40-W and the SE ¼ SE ¼, Section 17, T-89-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Bloyce and Gayle Johnson, warranty deed to Bloyce and Gayle Johnson, and undivided one-sixth interest in NE ¼, Section 22, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County.

Richard and Marcene McBride, warranty deed to McBride Pork, part of the SW ¼ SW ¼, Section 17, T-86-N, R-41-W, Ida County.

Arlene Mildenstein, real estate contract to Darin Dausel, Lot 1, Block 4, Original Town of Battle Creek.

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 Edward Krajicek, Denison; Thaddeus Eason, Hickman, Neb.; Peter Stewart, Sioux City; Luis Cazares, Little Rock; Kathleen Ramsey, Fullerton, Calif.; Manpreet Dhawan, Marquette, Wis.; Walter Jensen, Aberdeen, S.D.; Christopher Huff, Bloom ield, Colo.; Christopher Swales, Denver; Manuel Soto, South Gate, Calif.

Other Steven Jessup, Bismarck, N.D., no valid driver’s license.

Ryan Horstman, Battle Creek, seat belt.

Shannon Blackmore, Cushing, seat belt.

Fernando Reyes Pacheco, Holstein, no valid driver’s license.

Bernard Krenk, Ida Grove, seat belt.

Kathleen Ramsey, Fullerton, Calif., failure to provide proof of inancial liability.

Sergio Armenta Solorzano, Denver, Colo., permit unauthorized person to drive.

Daniel Wood, Dayton, Texas, dark windows.

Travis Plough, Charter Oak, seat belt.

Darrel Kirchner, Gruver, seat belt.

Anton Schleef, Cherokee, failure to obey traf ic control device.

Manuel Soto, South Gate, Calif., failure to carry registration card.

Criminal Michael Euchner Sr., Ida Grove, violation of probation, deferred judgment for keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substance violation revoked, seven days in jail,

$625 civil penalty converted to ine.

Michael Euchner Sr., Ida Grove, violation of probation, deferred judgment for possession of methamphetamine revoked, seven days in jail, $314 civil penalty converted to ine.

Jeremy Grundy, Council Bluffs, contempt—failure to pay ine for domestic abuse assault, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered.

Judgments and Liens Against In Rem, in favor of PHH Mortgage Corporation.

Against Jennifer Witzke, in favor of Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Company.

Thefts reported The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on two thefts reported during the past week.

On Aug. 2, Holstein Electric in Holstein reported the theft of aluminum wire, #2 wire and brown aluminum wire valued at $5,000.

On Aug. 5, Denielle Forney of Ida Grove reported the theft of clothing valued at $500.

U.S. 20 construc on update On Aug. 14, Woodbury County Road L-43/Cushing blacktop closed to traf ic and Ida County Road L-51/Alpine Avenue reopened.

The contractor opened Sac County road M-43 Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.

The contractor closed Iowa 110 and Sac County road M-35 Aug. 14.

For distrac on enforcement—

ISP implemen ng undercover vehicles Iowa recorded 1,230 crashes attributed to distractions in 2016. Thirteen of these crashes took a life. In an effort to combat this issue, the Iowa State Patrol will be increasing enforcement efforts in new and innovative ways.

Iowa’s distracted driving law now authorizes law enforcement to conduct traf ic stops based solely upon a distracted driving violation. Here is a summary of the law change that went into effect on July 1: Texting, web browsing, social media use and gaming are now primary enforcement offenses.

The old law required of icers to have another reason to conduct a traf ic stop for an observed texting violation. The updated law will improve safety on our roads by allowing enforcement of icers to conduct traf ic stops solely upon a distracted driving violation. (321.276) The new law expands the scope of distractions to include email, social media, gaming and web browsing. Language in the

law closes gaps between texting and device use for other purposes. This now includes viewing a web page, social media app or Internet page. Existing exemptions for navigation, and receiving safety information were retained in the new law. (321.276) These distractions are now considered ‘reckless’ under the motor vehicle homicide code section (707.6A). Distracted drivers who cause a crash resulting in serious injury may now be charged with a class D felony. A crash resulting in death now meets the criteria for motor vehicle homicide, a class C felony.

Troopers across the state

will be increasing enforcement efforts in this area using traditional high visibility patrol, as well as the use of unmarked patrol cars. New to this effort will be the use of undercover ‘spotter’ vehicles. These spotter vehicles will be operated by troopers looking for distracted driving violations. When a violation is observed, a uniformed trooper nearby will be noti ied to take enforcement action. All enforcement action will be conducted by uniformed troopers.

A violation of this law will cost $100.50 in ines, court costs and surcharges.

Please remember to avoid all distractions when behind the wheel.

Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, P.C.

Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier

Spy camp: Youngsters learned how to identify fingerprints, shoe prints and teeth marks at spy camp Aug. 3 at the Ida County Extension Office. They also learned how to identify different substances that were unknown to them. They maneuvered their way through the “laser beam” obstacle course and were timed to see how well they did. On the second day of camp the youth used the knowledge they learned to solve a crime and then performed a skit for their parents. From left, Drew Burk and Gage Martin work on fingerprints.

Depu es inves gate nine accidents The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on nine accidents reported in July. All accident information is taken from the investigating of icer’s report.

On July 10 at 5:35 p.m., Judy Ann Ehler, 65, of Holstein pulled up to the mail drop off box located at the entrance of the alley off of Second Street in Holstein. At the time, Audrey Joyce Schubert, 86, of Holstein backed out of a post of ice parking spot into the Ehler vehicle. There was $1,500 damage to Ehler’s 2015 Acadia and $1,500 damage to Schubert’s 2011 Buick.

On July 13 at 1:58 p.m., Kay Buchanan Bryan, 71, of Ida Grove was southbound on Moorehead Street in Ida Grove and stopped as Shirley Mae Palm, 83, of Ida Grove crossed in front of her to turn north onto Moorehead Street. There was $1,200 damage to Bryan’s 2001 Chrysler and $2,200 damage to Palm’s 2012 Buick.

On July 13 at 9:06 p.m., Marquise Bolden Ralveon, 18, of Sioux City was overtaking a vehicle driven by Brandon Scott Martin, 33, of Waverly on Highway 20. As Ralveon went to pass the Martin vehicle, he realized there was an

oncoming vehicle. He pulled back into the westbound lane, striking the Martin vehicle.

There was $1,000 damage to Ralveon’s 2010 Subaru and $1,500 damage to Martin’s 2008 Chevrolet.

On July 14 at 11:21 a.m., Nathaniel Clayton Arbegast, 33, of Ida Grove was southbound on German Avenue approaching 260th Street in rural Ida Grove. At the same time, Marilee Ruth Lansink, 55, of Battle Creek was eastbound on 260th Street approaching German Avenue. Both drivers attempted to stop but were unable to.

Arbegast was cited for failure to yield to vehicle on the right.

Arbegast struck the passenger side of the Lansink vehicle. The Lansink vehicle is a mail delivery vehicle and, as a result, the passenger side and driver’s side is opposite. After the collision, both vehicles landed on their sides in the southeast ditch. The Ida Grove Ambulance transported Lansink to Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

There was $25,000 damage to Lansink’s 2015 Jeep and $8,500 damage to Arbegast’s 2008 Saturn.

On July 18 at 5 a.m., April Lynn Wilcox, 33, of Ida Grove

hit a deer on Jasper Avenue.

There was $3,500 damage to her 2015 Dodge.

On July 24 at 8:41 a.m., Brett Tyler Bailey, 38, of Pocahontas and Terry Douglas Niemeier, 63, of Galva, were both westbound on D15. Niemeier was turning right onto Buena Vista Street and was rear-ended by Bailey. There was $200 damage to Niemeier’s 2013 Ford and $500 damage to Bailey’s 2015 Ford.

On July 25 at 7:35 a.m., Gary Gene Nystrom, 64, of Battle Creek struck a deer on Highway 175. There was $4,000 damage to his 2010 Chevrolet.

On July 27 at 6:32 p.m., Chris Burdelle Knudsen, 46, of Ida Grove hit a deer on D54.

There was $4,000 damage to his 2016 Chevrolet.

On July 29 at 7:51 p.m., Marvin Duane Lorenzen, 88, of Ida Grove was southbound on Taylor Street in Ida Grove and Devon Michael Sick, 22, of Ida Grove was eastbound on Sixth Street. The drivers failed to see each other as they entered the intersection and collided.

There was $500 damage to Lorenzen’s 2014 GMC and $1,500 damage to Sick’s 2005 Acura.

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