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Wednesday,, September 6, 2017 Wednesday

Ida County supervisors approve wind turbine rules

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OABCIG building improvements’ vote Page 2

O-A, BC-IG open school board seats Page 3

G-H, S-C open school board seats Page 5

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Butcher inducted: Robert “Bob” L. Butcher of Holstein was inducted into the 2017 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 20, as Ida County’s inductee. From left, Butcher, Emily Saveraid, Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director, and Tillie Bell Good, volunteer development specialist.

4-H Hall of Fame inducts Bob Butcher Robert L. Butcher of Ida County was inducted into the 2017 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 20.

Ninety-four Iowa counties participated this year and selected 121 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a certificate by the Iowa 4H Foundation President Doug Den Adel and State 4-H Program Leader John-Paul Chaisson-Cárdenas, as they were introduced on stage.

Butcher was raised on the family farm south of Holstein. Butcher followed in the footsteps of his parents, Robert J. and Betty, who were very active in 4-H as well as his two siblings. He was a nine-year member of

the Battle Badgers 4-H Club. Some of his key accomplishments included attending State 4-H Youth Conference, National 4-H Club Congress and had many award winning cattle and pigs. He has such fond 4-H memories of showing livestock at the county and state fairs and Ak-Sar-Ben. He also enjoyed being on the county livestock judging team and participating in contests around the state.

After graduating from Iowa State University in 1974 with a degree in animal science, he began his career in banking but never lost touch in staying involved with the family farm. He encouraged and supported his four children (Katie, Wendy, Andrew and Ben) in their 4-H activities over a span of 17 years.

He enjoys helping at the hog show each year (continued on page 3)

At an Aug. 28 meeting, with about 40 interested members of the public in attendance, Ida County supervisors voted two to one to move forward with the planning and zoning board of appeals’ recommendations on any future proposed wind turbine projects.

Voting in favor of the recommendations were supervisors Rhett Leonard and Creston Schubert. Supervisor Ray Drey voted against.

The recommendations include: the minimum separation distance shall be 1,500-feet from an occupied residence; the purchaser of the wind farm shall make accommodations for a call-complaint hotline and present a log of complaints, responses and actions taken to the county on a monthly basis and the developer shall place turbines so that there is a maximum of 30 hours of light licker on an occupied residence per year.

The existing ordinance already states noise shall not exceed 50 decibels at an occupied residence.

Supervisors voted in the same manner to accept the planning and zoning recommendation’s decision Aug. 3 to disapprove a citizens’ petition.

At the two-hour meeting’s outset, opponent Mason Fleenor said that the planning and zoning recommendations do not go far enough.

“The 1,500-feet is way too low. This does nothing to ix phase one. They should be

one mile away,” said Fleenor.

He also mentioned the negative impact on his and others’ quality-of-life. What is new information is there will be lawsuits. Iowa State University has estimated a 15 to 30 percent drop in property values,” said Fleenor.

“Of the 134 towers, less than 80 of the property land owners want them who have signed leases and it took a year for that 80. If you put it to a vote of the whole people in the county, it would be a lot different than just 7 percent who signed the petition,” said Drey, who called for a moratorium against wind turbines in the county.

Drey said some landowners would have more than one tower on their land. Plus, they may actually live out of Ida County.

“If you made it a requirement that people live where the turbines would be going up, how many would be built?” said one audience member.

Drey said that would make it impossible for wind turbine proposals to make a pro it.

“They don’t know who the majority is. A total of 78 people want them, but more than 500 people publicily signed a petition saying they don’t,” said Deb Bagenstos of Citizens for Ida County.

A concern of those in attendance at the courtroom meeting was if the county would get the windfall from the turbines or if the state legislature would spread the wealth (continued on page 2)

Sept. 12—

School board elec ons Tuesday Area voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 12, from noon to 8 p.m. to vote for open seats on area school boards.

OABCIG voters will also vote on a $16.4 million general bond referendum for improvements to the OABCIG Elementary/ Middle School and OABCIG High School.

O-A/BC-IG and OABCIG polling places are as follows: Odebolt-Arthur: Odebolt Fire Station—Sac and Crawford Counties; Arthur Community Building—Ida County voters.

BC-IG: Voters from the City of Battle Creek and Battle, Gar ield, Grand and Maple Townships in Ida County, Crawford County and Woodbury County will vote at the Battle Creek Community Building, 115 Main St. Voters from the City of Ida Grove Wards 1, 2 and 3 and Blaine, Corwin, Hayes, Logan and Silver Creek Townships in Ida County will vote at the Ida

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G-H/S-C polling places are as follows: Galva-Holstein: Voters from the City of Galva, Galva and Silver Creek Townships in Ida County, Diamond Township in Cherokee County; Sac County and Buena Vista County will vote at Galva City Hall, 116 S. Main St. Voters from the City of Holstein, Battle, Douglas, Griggs, Logan and Maple Townships in Ida County and Silver Township in Cherokee County will vote at the LohffSchumann Memorial Community Center community room at 301 Lohff-Schumann Dr. Schaller-Crestland: Presby(continued on page 3)

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Supporters of the turbine rules included a letter sent by the Ida County Republican Central Committee.

“I have done my best to educate myself on both sides of the wind turbine issue. I have attended every meeting that I’ve been aware of, both pro and con, to gather information. I’ve spent hours reading turbine studies and opinions, studying Ida County and other county ordinances and spending time amongst the turbines. I’ve visited with countless people from both Ida and other counties, some who live amongst the turbines and some who don’t. I can honestly say, I believe there are more people in favor of the wind turbines than there are against them. Those in favor, however, are far less vocal,” said Leonard.

“I feel the economic bene its of the turbines cannot be overlooked. Not only will millions of dollars per year be added to the tax base from an outside source other than our county residents, but over a million dollars will be added to the local economy by way of payments to participants. This is huge. More than can be easily made up by increasing tax

. . . wind turbine rules rates on our local residents.”

“Some people claim the turbines have caused health problems, sleep problems, problems with their livestock and general quality of life problems. I’m not going to argue that. I do urge people to be in contact with MidAmerican Energy (owner and operator of phase one) to resolve those issues. Please let them know your concerns. They cannot rectify your issues if they don’t know them,” said Leonard.

He added the most common distance of an ordinance in Iowa from a wind turbine is 1,250-feet. Some others include Polk County at 1,350feet; Palo Alto at 1,500 and Kossuth at 1,600-feet. “The last I heard, wind energy developers were not actively pursuing contracts there,” he said.

Schubert said other regional turbine sites, such as in O’Brien and Buena Vista counties and others, “don’t have any problems. In Sac County, there are 200 wind turbines, and a supervisor said they never had a complaint until someone from Ida County came to a meeting,” he said.

Contributions to the county and schools inancially are just too bene icial to pass up, said Schubert.

“A study says 65 percent of

the jobs in the future have not been created yet. This will give the schools the technology to catch up,” said Schubert.

Drey said he is voting no because more than 90 percent of the wind turbines of phase one are in his district and the same amount would be located there in phase two.

Opponents charged that the supporters of the wind turbines did not do enough research, which supporters denied.

Former Ida County supervisor Bob Paulsrud noted several controversial decisions for economic development in his last term, from the phase one of the wind turbines to an ethanol plant in Arthur, have

bene ited the county, and he has been thanked for approving them.

Should any speci ic wind turbine permit proposals be iled, the property owners within one-half mile would be noti ied by a letter and the county board of adjustment would publish a meeting notice. As of now, there aren’t any guarantees, supervisors said.

In other business, supervisors set 10:30 a.m. on Sept.

25 for a hearing to discuss revised all county ordinances, which is required every ive years, at the Ida County courthouse.

The next supervisors’ meeting will be at 9 a.m., Sept. 15.

OABCIG voters will go to the polls next Tuesday, Sept. 12, from noon to 8 p.m. to vote on a $16.4 million general bond referendum for improvements to the OABCIG Elementary/ Middle School and OABCIG High School buildings and a new auditorium at the high school.

OABCIG polling places are as follows: Odebolt-Arthur: Odebolt Fire Station—Sac and Crawford Counties; Arthur Community Building—Ida County voters.

BC-IG: Voters from the City of Battle Creek and Battle, Gar ield, Grand and Maple Townships in Ida County, Crawford County and Woodbury County will vote at the Battle Creek Community Building, 115 Main St. Voters from the City of Ida Grove Wards 1, 2 and 3 and Blaine, Corwin, Hayes, Logan and Silver Creek Townships in Ida County will vote at the Ida Grove Rec Center, 311 Barnes, St. Voters in the OABCIG School District can access information on the Sept. 12 general obligation bond referendum on the O-A/BC-IG web page at http:// www.oabcig.org/pages/bondreferendum.

This page includes information, a power point presentation, documents and video clips that explain the various portions of the project.

What are we voting for?

OABCIG Elementary/Middle School: address accessibility issues, renovate existing classrooms and update activity and athletic spaces.

OABCIG High School: address accessibility issues, renovate existing classroom, update commons and stage, update gymnasium and new performance auditorium.

What will be accomplished by approval of the bond referendum? Ultimately it will provide updated, improved and fully accessible facilities that will serve students, families and communities for the next 40-50 years.

1. Create viable facilities that will support 21st century learning environments.

2. Enhance the educational impact for students in all grade levels.

3. Enhance and create educational facilities that will attract families to the schools and communities.

4. Create learning spaces that will be fully accessible and meet the needs of all students at all levels of development.

5. Create a performing arts auditorium that will provide an enhanced venue for performances, concerts, musicals, plays, presentations, recitals and other community activities.

Who does this affect? Students, families, administrators, patrons and property owners.

Facts and igures: The amount being requested is $16,400,000. Tax impact at $2 levy rate.

1. Annual tax impact $100,000 assessed value home: $104.18.

2. Monthly tax impact $100,000 assessed value home: $8.68.

3. Annual tax impact $100,000 commercial/industrial property: $180.

4. Average assessed value of acre of Ag land in Ida County as of Jan. 1: $2,393.

5. Annual tax impact average acre of Ag land in Ida County: $2.27.

6. Average assessed value of acre of Ag land in Sac County as of Jan. 1: $2,075.

7. Annual tax impact average acre of Ag land in Ida County: $1.97.

The election is Tuesday, Sept.

12, from noon to 8 p.m. Polling places are the Battle Creek Community Building, The Ida Grove Rec Center community room, the Arthur Community Building and the Odebolt Fire Station.

The back of the pamphlet features diagrams of the proposed work at both buildings and cost breakdowns.

The cost to address accessibility issues, renovate existing classrooms, update the commons and stage and update the gymnasium at the high school is estimated at $6,510,000.

The auditorium cost is estimated at $3,860,000.

The Odebolt building project is estimated at $5,915,000 to address accessibility issues, renovate existing classrooms and upgrade activities and athletics.

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Elec on is Sept. 12—

Three BC-IG incumbents unopposed Three incumbents are running unopposed for the BC-IG School Board in the Sept. 12 election. Seeking re-election are Crystal Endrulat of Battle Creek (District 1), Jeff Rasmussen of Ida Grove (District 2) and Danika Hinkeldey of Ida Grove (District 3).

Crystal Endrulat Crystal Endrulat, 44, is the radiology director at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Endrulat said, “I’m seeking re-election to inish out the remainder of the whole-grade sharing school year. I’ve been on the board for four years and have worked hard to get consolidation passed and now work on a bond. I’m also a part of the new OABCIG board for the reorganized district. Being re-elected will allow me to inish what we started with the whole grade sharing year, while also working on the new reorganized district.

“I think our biggest issues in the next year will be successfully passing the bond. The bond is to make improvements to both the middle school and the high school buildings with the addition of a ine arts auditorium.

We need to get the information out to the voters about what is in the bond, what’s going to be done in both buildings to improve our schools for our students and what the costs will be. This bond is important for all our students and both build-

ings.”

Endrulat and husband, Tim, have two children.

“Tim works at the post of ice in Cherokee. Nick is 20-years old and will be attending Iowa Central College in Fort Dodge this year to study agriculture.

He plans to come back to the area to farm with my parents.

Emma is 16 and will be a junior at O-A/BC-IG this year,” said Endrulat.

Endrulat is a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Battle Creek and the Battle Creek Alumni Board.

Jeff Rasmussen Jeff Rasmussen, 56, and wife, Donna, are the parents of Erin and Parker. Rasmussen is a manager at Godbersen Equipment Company in Ida Grove where he has worked for 40 years. He is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove.

Rasmussen said he’s seeking re-election because “I want to make sure that reorganization is a smooth transition.”

He feels the biggest issues facing the district in the future are: “Supplemental State Aid. “With the state only allowing 1.1 percent growth and expenses at 3 percent growth annually it makes for some tough decisions on positions for our staff.

If we are forced to make cuts at any level it effects education.

We will need to keep after our representative’s so they fully understand the hardships that

smaller districts face.

“Extending SAVE (one-cent sales tax). Building maintenance and improvements are an ongoing problem that we face annually. Our facilities are starting to show their age. If we want 21st century education we will need to make the needed upgrades.”

Danika Hinkeldey Danika Hinkeldey, 31, is seeking re-election to help the BC-IG and O-A districts transition into one district. She said, “My main goal as a school board member is to work closely with the students, administration and especially the teachers to help provide the best education as possible and to help the students succeed in the classroom.

“One of the biggest issues that I feel our district will continue to face in the coming years, is the lack of state funding and how it is crippling small school districts like ours. The state of Iowa has shown over the last several years that public education is not a priority and I would like to continue to see to it that our district survives by continuing to be iscally responsible.”

Hinkeldey and her husband Shayne are parents of three children Preston (six), Madison (three) and Dawson (three).

She is a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Heritage Days Board, Chamber of Commerce Board, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and a Farm Bureau member.

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. . . school board elec on (continued from front page) terian Church in Schaller—City of Schaller, Eureka Township, Eden Township District 1-Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 and Cook Township west of M43; The Center in Early—City of Early, Cook Township east of M43, Boyer Valley Township and Clinton Township and Nemaha Community Building—City of Nemaha, Eden Township District 2-Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36.

At Battle Creek-Ida Grove, incumbents Crystal Endrulat of Battle Creek (District 1), Jeff Rasmussen of Ida Grove (District 2) and Danika Hinkeldey of Ida Grove (District 3) are all seeking re-election to their respective seats.

At Odebolt-Arthur, there are three open seats. Trisha Winger and Chris Boyle, both of Ode-

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bolt, have iled papers for two of the seats. The other open spot is to ill the vacancy of Pat Hoe ling, who resigned. The ballot asks voters to vote for two and then write-in someone for the vacancy seat. If the person with the most write-in votes declines the position, the board can appoint a member.

OABCIG voters will also vote on Public Measure A: Shall the following public measure be adopted: Shall the board of directors of the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District in the counties of Crawford, Ida, Sac and Woodbury, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,400,000 to provide funds to remodel, repair, improve, furnish and equip the Odebolt and Ida Grove facilities and to construct, inish

and equip a performance auditorium at the Ida Grove facility and related remodeling? Vote: yes or no.

At Galva-Holstein, four members have expiring terms. Matthew Wittrock and Mike Hansen have both iled papers for the District 4 seat currently held by Don Friedrichsen.

Don Kalin is running for the District 6 seat currently held

by Kyle Bennett.

Incumbents Jamie Whitmer (District 1) and David Kistenmahcer (District 3) are seeking re-election to their respective seats.

At S-C, incumbent Tim DeLance has iled papers for his District 2 seat. Gary L. Kron Jr. and incumbent Alan Movall have iled papers for the District 1 seat and Jeff Hansen and Christy Horan have iled papers for the unexpired at-large seat.

. . . Butcher inducted

(continued from front page) at the Ida County Fair. Also, for more than 40 years, Butcher has been a strong supporter of the Ida County 4-H livestock auction helping provide Ida County 4-Hers to achieve a premium price on their livestock project.

His passion for 4-H did not end at the county level, Butcher served on the Iowa 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees for five years and was the president in 2014. He has chaired the Iowa 4-H Foundation Northwest Iowa Golf tournament held annually in Arnolds Park for the past six years to support Iowa 4-H youth development programs. He has enjoyed this opportunity to bring together people who have an appreciation for what 4-H can do in the lives of young people. He ensured the golfers and the sponsors had a great time and knew that their contributions were helping provide topnotch opportunities for Iowa’s young people to learn, grow and become better citizens and leaders for our state and beyond. Butcher’s efforts had great success raising funds to support Iowa 4-H. He is currently president and CEO of Community Bank of Nevada and Holstein. Bob and his wife Connie live south of Holstein, where he and his sons operate the family farm growing corn, alfalfa and soybeans along with feeding cattle and hogs. He currently is also an active member of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association where he is serving as associate vice president on the executive committee. In addition, he enjoys showing pigs at the Clay County Fair and having his grandchildren involved in each step of the way.

Counties select inductees for their exceptional work in contributing to the lives of 4-H members and the overall 4-H program. Many inductees serve as club leaders, youth mentors, fair superintendents or fair board members, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county council members, county youth council members, fair judges, financial supporters, chaperones or ISU Extension and Outreach staff members. The inductees have demonstrated dedication, encouragement, commitment and guidance to Iowa’s 4-H’ers through the years.

“We are honored to recognize these special individuals, for their advocacy and dedication to the Iowa 4-H program,” shared Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director Emily Saveraid.

“The Iowa 4-H Youth Development program is a volunteer-driven organization. Volunteers generously give their time and talents to work and learn in partnership with Iowa youth,” said Tillie Good, Iowa 4-H volunteer development specialist.

The Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame was initiated in 2002 to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of 4-H. A summary of previous honorees was on display at the 2017 Iowa State Fair in the 4-H Exhibits Building. These summaries are also available at the Iowa 4-H Foundation office in the Extension 4-H Youth Building at Iowa State University. Information about previous inductees to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame also is available on the Iowa 4-H Foundation website, organized by year and by county. Go to www.iowa4hfoundation.org/ and select “Recognition” then “Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.”

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Two seek O-A board seats, three vacant Two Odebolt residents are running unopposed for two of the three vacant OdeboltArthur School Board seats in the Sept. 12 election. Seeking election are Trisha Winger and Chris Boyle. The third vacancy will be illed by write-in vote. O-A board members Joey Hoe ling and Ryan Schroeder opted to not seek re-election.

Pat Hoe ling resigned from his seat July 10.

Chris Boyle Boyle and wife, Kristin, are the parents of Keagan, eight and in the second grade; Logan, six and a irst grader and Peytin, four and in preschool.

Boyle is an insurance adjuster/inspector for Members Mutual Insurance (three years), a high school youth leader and worship team member at the Arthur Evangelical Free Church, a recruitment ambassador for the Appalachia Service Project and an O-A/BC-IG Joint Facility Committee member.

In response to the question what makes you the best candidate for this seat, Boyle said, “I wouldn’t be so presumptuous to think of myself as ‘the best’ at any one thing, but I would say in this instance that I am a very quali ied candidate who has spent the majority of my adult life being an advocate for young people and those that work with young people.

“Between my time as a volunteer youth worker in various ministerial settings (10 years), mentor to struggling students at Vivian Field Middle School (one year), social work intern with Community in Schools at Denton High School (one year), and as a full time youth pastor at Christ United Methodist Church (seven years) I have seen and experienced the effects, both good and bad, that school systems have on students, families, faculty and community.

“Three years ago, my family and I moved from the Dallas, Texas area to Odebolt to be closer to the farm where Kristin grew up and to raise our family in a small community setting. We have thoroughly enjoyed being in Iowa and our boys have loved going to school in Odebolt. Kristin and I feel very strongly that the quality of education they have received thus far has been fantastic and we want to see that continue as they, along with their sister, learn, grow and mature in the years to come.

“I am personally excited to be in this community and want to do everything within my power to help preserve the rich history of the Odebolt-Arthur schools, as well as help cultivate a bright, long and prosperous future for our students, faculty and communities. The Odebolt-Arthur schools have been such a beacon of light for so long and I want to make sure that this is a light that continues to burn bright right here in the middle of our community.”

What does he see as the biggest three issues facing the school district in the next few

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years and how does he propose to deal with them?

“To help you understand how I think, act and react to life; I tend to be a ‘cup half full’ kind of guy. So, when I see the word ‘issues’ I read it ‘opportunities.’ My faith tells me that through our inequities, struggles and short-comings great hope and life always springs forth.

“With that said, I would have to say that we are in a unique situation as the Odebolt-Arthur School District is in a year of transition. It is well documented that at the end of this school year we will be reorganizing with the BCIG School District to create the OABCIG School District. One of our opportunities will be making sure that our district has all our affairs in order and that our documentation is complete and ready for the transition.

“At the same time, I see us being charged with the task of creating an environment of clear and comprehensive communication with our students, families, faculty and community as we navigate the year together. Another opportunity we will have as a board is to make sure that we are being iscally responsible with our resources.

“We will need to work with the newly created OABCIG Board to make sure that they understand the how’s, what’s and why’s that make our faculty, staff and community work so well together. Finally, we also have an opportunity for the O-A Board to continue to support, highlight and make known the victories that our teachers and students have daily. We have a wonderful team in O-A and I want us to celebrate that.

“In conclusion, with three of the ive O-A Board positions open this year, I ind it of signi icant importance to ill these spots with willing candidates. If these spots remain open the O-A Board would be left without a quorum and rendered weak in this time of need. I feel strongly that our faculty, staff, students, families and communities deserve better. We deserve a board that can make the tough decisions necessary as we transition into the next exciting chapter of education in OdeboltArthur. I am asking for your vote on Sept. 12. Let’s brightly shine O-A’s light together.”

Trisha Winger “I am Trisha Winger, 38, and I feel I have a fresh perspective—my children didn’t start school at O-A/BC-IG. I have seen what has worked for our children and what hasn’t in other districts. As a nurse, I have been taught to do your research and let the evidence guide you. I consider myself to be an avid researcher and I enjoy sharing what I learn with others. I know that change is constant in life and I embrace change with an open mind. I truly want what is best, not only for my children, but for every child in our district.”

Winger said, “I expect budgetary cuts from the State of Iowa for education. We will need to continue making smart inancial decisions to maintain the mission and values of our district. As with many other districts, I believe declining enrollment may be an issue in the next several years. I believe our district has seen this issue in the past as well. As a whole, we need to continue providing quality education to the children of our district.

“Another issue that we need to work on is maintaining our schools. We will be voting on Sept. 12 to make improvements to the O-A building and the high school. The proposed improvements for the O-A building include: addressing accessibility issues, renovating existing classrooms and upgrading activities and athletics. The proposed improvements to the high school include: addressing accessibility issues, renovating existing classrooms, updating the commons/stage, update gymnasium/auditorium and a performance auditorium. These improvements will serve students and families for years to come.”

Winger is a member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau (Honor Society of Nursing), Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders, American Organization of Nurse Executives, American Holistic Nurse’s Association, BVRMC Cares for Kids and she serves as a deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt.

Trisha and husband, Jerome, are the parents of three children. Carter is a sophomore, Cassidy is in seventh grade and Cayleigh is in sixth grade.

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Moorehead Park: King’s Mill with a dam holding back water in an area once along the Maple River at the west edge of Ida Grove, about 1900. The location is now known as Moorehead Park in Ida County.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Youth volleyball practices have started. Practices are held in the gym after school and in the evenings.

All fitness 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.

Water aerobics are held on Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor.

Zumba is held on Mondays

Out of the Past Forty years ago Ida County is expected to rate high among Iowa’s counties this year in corn and soybean yields after three consecutive years of drought or near drought.

Also, harvest is going to be early this year, continuing an early planting and crop growing season that got off to a fast start last spring. Ida County is one of 13 counties in the state whose outlook is rated good to excellent.

Iowa DNR fisheries biologist stocked 6,300 catfish in the new Crawford Creek lake south of Battle Creek this week. The fish are the first for the new lake, but they won’t be the last as the DNR will return to stock 6,300 blue gill later this fall and 6,300 largemouth bass in the spring.

Thirty years ago Midwest Industries of Ida Grove has taken a big step in the boat trailer market with the addition of new injection molding equipment.

The equipment, which is the biggest expenditure made in the ShoreLand’r division thus far will produce an improved fender for the boat trailers.

Construction on the Arthur Fire Station addition is progressing on schedule.

Volunteers spent most the past weekend working on the 25x60 structure. Once completed, the addition will be used to house the fire station van.

Clark Edward Conover of Holstein won a purple and a blue ribbon with two Berkshire breeding gilts at the Iowa State Fair. He was awarded reserve champion barrow in the Hawkeye Royal contest and received three red ribbons for his market hogs.

Democratic presidential candidate Paul Simon paid a visit to Ida County. The Illinois senator held a meeting at Mel’s Diner in Ida Grove. Simon talked about the need to provide long term health care to an aging population.

Twenty years ago Trinity Lutheran LYF members and other volunteers worked on the Odebolt-Arthur Elementary School playground in Odebolt. The volunteers dug out 12 inches of dirt under several pieces of playground equipment and then filled the holes with pea gravel.

The Streamline Royal Rovers 25 th annual rally will be held at Cobb Park and Skate Palace in Ida Grove Sept.

7-14. The Royal Rovers is an international organization for recreational vehicle enthusiasts.

The Ida County Board of Supervisors tabled action on a resolution making English the official language of Ida County until they receive some clarification from the county attorney.

Galva-Holstein’s girls’ cross-country team re-

sale and art show. Supper— Monte’s smoked pork loin.

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2 to 3 p.m.—the Piano Man. Supper—grill out.

Wednesday, Sept. 13,1:30 p.m.—Wayne Miller. Supper— Cenex chicken.

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m.— Elaine Peacock. Supper—lasa-

turns five of the top six runners that placed eighth at the state meet last season.

Heading the list of returnees are sophomores Lacey Leinbaugh who finished 13 th at the state meet in 1996 and Katie Lichter who placed 22 nd.

Ten years ago With the sale of Harold Godbersen Memorial Park to the city of Ida Grove now complete, volunteers began work recently on relandscaping the downtown park. Proceeds from RAGBRAI were used to purchase a large clock that will be placed in the park.

Rev. Glen Lozier began his duties as the new pastor at Evangelical Free Church in Arthur. Rev. Lozier hails from Vestal, N.Y. Galva celebrated its quasquicentennial (125 th) with a variety of activities including a parade, a quilt show at the Methodist Church and a dedication by the Galva Legion of its memorial at the Galva east cemetery.

The Iowa Department of Revenue tentatively increased Ida County Ag assessments 28 percent. Ida County Assessor Marva Bennigsdorf said Ida County farm land owners won’t see a 28 percent increase in their property taxes. She said she expects the state to issue a rollback on Ag land similar to the way rollbacks work on residential property.

To the editor: Progress? A trip to Denison reminded me of years ago. I saw beautiful crops—no weeds.

No ditches, no fences, no trees, no windmills, no owls to guard them, no chicken hawks, no barns, no pigeons, no cupolas, no lightning rods, no milk stools, no alfalfa, no gophers, no pitchforks, no hayracks, no haystacks, no manure piles, no granaries.

You can drive country roads all day and not see chicken, no hen house, no storm cellar, no dinner bells.

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My hometown is a tumbleweed town. No town marshal with a .45 caliber in one hind pocket and a pint of whiskey in the other pocket. No beer joints, no cream and egg stations, no grocery stores, no hardware stores, no blacksmith, no movie, no train, no railroad tracks for young boys to grease while darkness prevails over the land.

It’s a tumbleweed town. No gandy gangs, no coal, no water tower. Young men can’t attend a barn dance, can’t steal watermelons and can’t tip over out-

houses on Halloween.

No workhorses. A good horse was a good horse ‘til it ran away once. No harness, no milk stools, no milk cows, no threshing machines, no oats, no binders, no pitchforks, no binder twine, no booster buck, no hayracks, no high wheel wagon, no double-thumb gloves, no country schoolhouse.

Today we are blessed with windmills.

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Friday, Sept. 15, 4 to 6 p.m.— Next of Kin band. Supper— roast beef potluck. Golden Horizons will provide the roast beef, bring your favorite side dish or dessert.

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2 to 3 p.m.—petting zoo, free soft serve ice cream.

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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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Golden Horizons to celebrate assisted living week Sept. 10-16 Golden Horizons in Ida Grove will celebrate Assisted Living Week, Sept. 10-16.

Activities for the week are as follows: Sunday, Sept. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.—family and friends brunch.

Monday, Sept. 11, 2 to 4 p.m.—open house, craft, bake

and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m.

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AM Mix is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Evening classes will start in September. Jen Conover is the instructor.

Spinning classes will be starting back up in October.

Rec center hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday.

Fall/winter lifeguard hours are 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.

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School board elec on Sept. 12-

G-H, S-C have races for open school board seats Galva-Holstein will have a race for one of its four open seats in the upcoming Sept. 12 school board election. At SchallerCrestland, there are three open seats with races for two of the seats.

Incumbents Jamie Whitmer of Holstein (District 1) and Dave Kistenmacher of Holstein (District 3) are running unopposed for their seats. Don Kalin of Galva is running unopposed for the

District 6 seat currently held by Kyle Bennett of Galva. Matthew Wittrock and Mike Hansen, both of Holstein, are seeking election to the District 4 seat currently held by Don Friedrichsen of Holstein.

At S-C, incumbent Tim DeLance of Early will run unopposed for his District 2 seat. Incumbent Alan Movall of Schaller and Gary Kron Jr. of Schaller are seeking election to the District

Mike Hansen

Don Kalin

Dave Kistenmacher

Matthew Wittrock

Christy Horan

Gary Kron Jr.

1 seat. Jeff Hansen and Cristy Horan, both of Schaller, are seeking election to the at-large seat.

DeLance, Movall and Hansen did not return their candidate questionnaires.

Galva-Holstein Don Kalin Don Kalin said, “I am running for the school board to give back to the community. I have ive children who have been educated at either Galva-Holstein or Ridge View. They have gotten a good education, and I want to see that continue. I see my largest issue on the board as helping to balance a dwindling budget from the state while maintaining quality programs and doing what is right for all students.”

Kalin is a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Holstein. He served on the Ida County Conservation Board several years and is a retired Jaycee.

“My wife and I live on a farm south of Galva. We have ive children, four who have graduated and one in eighth grade at Ridge View. We have one granddaughter. I raise corn, beans, alfalfa hay and oats. I also have a cow/calf herd. My wife is an elementary school counselor.”

Jamie Whitmer Dr. Jamie Whitmer, 42, and wife, Meghann, are the parents of Lillian (10), Luke (eight), Grace (four) and Gabe (two).

Dr. Whitmer said, “I am seeking re-election to continue to provide the highest level of education possible to our communities. The biggest issue going forward is trying to do more with less funding.”

David Kistenmacher Incumbent David Kistenmacher, 54, is seeking re-election to his District 3 seat. He said, “I am running for a second school board term as I want to apply what I have learned about school operations and inance to a second term. I am also looking forward to a second term as in both the Galva-Holstein Community School District (CSD) and our whole-grade sharing district of Schaller-Crestland CSD we have an excellent administration team, teachers and all support staff that are very focused and dedicated to continue improvements in the methods used to educate our students in order to make advancements toward and achieve academic excellence.

“It is an exciting time in our district as we are introducing

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Walgreens lu shot clinic: Walgreens Pharmacy staff will be at The Meeting Place in Galva on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 7 to 10 a.m. to give lu vaccinations to healthy individuals.

Walgreens will bill Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance or there is a cash price. Call local coordinator Anne Johnson at 28-4426 to schedule an appointment (two individuals every 10 minutes). Walk-ins are welcome, but 25 individuals are needed on the schedule to make it happen.

Soles4Souls Shoe Drive: Sole 2 Soul will collect new or gently used shoes from Sept.

1-31 for Soles4Souls. Shoes of all kinds are needed and must be mud-free. Tie laces together or put a rubber band

around pairs. In early October, the shoes will be delivered to a warehouse drop station in Sheldon for processing.

TST pop up workouts: Javier Tuel and the Tuel Shed Training team will be in Galva to continue their TST Excel summer maintenance program.

Join us for TST Excel and participate in free 30-minute workouts on the irst Thursday of each month at 5 and 6 p.m. at Sole 2 Soul. All ages, genders and itness levels are welcome to participate.

Yoga: A seven-week session of yoga started Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. and runs through Oct. 23.

AFAA certi ied trainer Barb 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.

Zumba: The current eightweek session of Zumba runs through Sept. 20.

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 Gebers of Holstein and start at 5:45 a.m. on Thursdays.

The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

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some new educational strategies to continue with our goal of academic growth for our students. It will be great to be on our school board for a second term to be a partner with our entire team to assist them to accomplish our goals.

“I feel that we are very fortunate in our Galva-Holstein CSD and Ridge View shared district that we do not have any one huge issue that we are facing. I do think that every year school districts of our size are challenged to provide the best educational system possible to our district and do that within the budget of our general fund. This is a yearly challenge, as our district seems to experience a slight decrease in student enrollment combined with small percentage increases in state funding or state supplemental aide. The combination of these two usually result in lat general fund funding and/or a decrease in funding for our general fund operations. Our goal and challenge is to have a positive year-end balance.”

Kistenmacher is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Holstein, Holstein Kiwanis Club, Ridge View Raptors Booster Club, AICPA (American Institute of Certi ied Public Accountants) and Ida County Pheasants Forever.

He and wife, Elizabeth Kistenmacher, are the parents of daughter Heidi (Eric) Lindstad, graduate student at UNMC (University of Nebraska Medical Center) Omaha, Neb.; Gretchen Kistenmacher, graduate student at OHSU (Oregon Health and Science University) Portland, Ore. and Caleb Kistenmacher, freshman at Ridge View High School.

Matthew Wittrock Matthew Wittrock, 36, is seeking is irst term on the G-H School Board for District 4. He said, “Being on the school board has been something I’ve wanted to be a part of for the past few years and with Don (Friedrichsen) stepping down, I knew this was my opportunity. I feel the board of education plays a very important role, not only in our schools, but also in our communities. One important role of a school board member is to listen to the community members, teachers, staff, students, their families and other board members to make the best decisions about how we operate our schools and how we spend our tax dollars. It is extremely vital to work as a team and stay focused

School resets mee ng/tour The informational meeting/ building tour scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m. at the O-A/BC-IG Middle School gym has been rescheduled. It will now be held on Monday, Sept.

11, at 7 p.m. in the middle school gym.

The remaining revised schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 6 - 7 p.m. at Arthur Community Building (information).

Sunday, Sept. 10 - 3 p.m. at O-A/BC-IG High School commons (info/tours).

Monday, Sept. 11 – 7 p.m. at O-A/BC-IG Middle School gym (info/tours).

Tuesday, Sept. 12 – school election – polls are open from noon to 8 p.m.

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on student education and keep a balanced budget, all while being open and trust worthy.”

What does he feel is the biggest issue facing the district in the year to come?

Wittrock said, “Transportation costs and the use of school infrastructure are two of the essential things I believe need to be addressed. Transportation costs: I see multiple buses running in our district that are more than half empty. We need to look at other ways to reduce costs and gain ef iciency per bus. An average operating cost per mile is around a dollar and an average annual miles driven per bus is 14,000. If practical, eliminating one bus could save the district $14,000 per year, that’s real money.

“School infrastructure: Our communities aren’t getting bigger, younger adults are moving to larger cities with more opportunities, therefore cutting back on the number of students in our rural communities. Henceforth, our districts have had to operate together to be more inancially sound. There is going to come a time when one of the buildings will be in dire need of a signi icant repair and we need to be prepared to possibly consolidate down to three buildings.

I don’t know what the operating costs are or what capacity each building is at, but that is something that needs to be analyzed.”

Wittrock is a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Holstein and current president of the Galva-Holstein Scholarship fund (member for eight years).

He and wife, Jackie, are the parents of sons Payton (11) and Quinton (nine) and daughters Irelyn (eight) and Edyn (four).

Mike Hansen Mike Hansen, 41, is seeking his irst term on the Galva-Holstein School Board to the District 4 seat.

“The reason I am seeking election to the school board is because it seems the school is headed in the right direction and I would like to make sure it stays going in the right direction. I feel the biggest issue facing the district in the year to come would be keeping up with the always changing academic standards so our children are successful at any college or university they may chose to attend,” said Hansen.

Hansen said, “I am a GalvaHolstein graduate. I also attend-

ed Iowa Western Community College. My wife, Becky, and I have been married more than 15 years and live on the family farm. We have three children.

Skylar and Tylar both graduated from Ridge View High School and our youngest child, Chance, is currently a sophomore at Ridge View High School.

“I have lived my entire life in Holstein and have raised my children in Holstein. Helping to continue making Ridge View the best high school in Iowa is very important to me. I feel this is a great way for me to give back to the community who did a lot for me when I was here getting my education.”

Schaller-Crestland Christy Horan Christy Horan, 36, said, “I am seeking election to the SchallerCrestland school board because I would like to be an active member in our community’s school district. As a mother of three young children I have a vested interest in helping to make our school the best it can be.

“One issue I see the school having to face in the coming year(s) is the ever increasing cost of transportation. Between the S-C and G-H districts a lot of land is covered and buses are being driven several miles every day.

This is one speci ic area I would like to address to see if there are ways we can reevaluate how we transport students to and from school, events and activities and ind ways to be more ef icient and cost-saving.”

Horan and her husband, Keith, are the parents of Madelynn (eight), Melany (six) and Mara (three). She is a member of St. Mary’s Church in Storm Lake and the Schaller-Crestland Summer Recreation Board.

Gary Kron Gary Kron, 40, said, “My reason for running for school board is that I can be more involved helping shape the future of our school system.

“I feel that the biggest issue facing the school district is the expansion of technology in our class rooms. With technology evolving at a rapid pace our students need the access to this technology.”

Kron is a member of the Ridge View Athletic Boosters.

He and wife, Tara, are the parents of Veronica Kron, 15, and a sophomore; Danielle Kron, 13, and an eighth grader and Alexandria Kron, 11, and a sixth grader.

Monarch Tagging Sat., Sept. 9 • 2 pm

Moorehead Park, Ida Grove Help the declining Monarch Butterfly population by taking part in this nation-wide citizen science program. We will meet at the PLAYGROUND AT MOOREHEAD PARK to catch and tag the butterflies. The tags will help researchers track Monarch populations and migrations.

A Holstein Community Theatre production

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 @ 7pm and Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 @ 2pm Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein, IA

Tickets purchased at Door--No pre-sales Tickets: Adults-$10 Students-$5 General Seating Box Office: opens 1 hour before performance Auditorium: doors open 1/2 hour before performance Director: Vickie Heck

Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Co. of Woodstock, Illinois A drama adapted by Sherman L. Sergel and based on the Emmy award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Opioid crisis, what’s your community doing to stop it?

Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier

Zoo visit: Kelsey, an animal presenter from the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, shared three animals with Morningside Healthcare Community (MHC) residents, daycare children and BC-IG fourth graders at MHC in Ida Grove Aug. 29. Morningside Healthcare Community Auxiliary sponsored the zoo visit. From left, Kelsey lets Warren Lindberg, David Schmidt and Ron Nielson pet Shelby, an Eastern box turtle.

Galva bloodmobile collects 28 units, three first- mers The American Red Cross collected 28 units of blood during its Aug. 24 drive at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Galva.

Milestone donor recognitions of ive gallons went to Gary Ronfeldt and there were three irst time donors to Red Cross.

With each unit of whole

blood potentially saving three lives, the Galva area helped 84 people that day. When people need blood, it can only come from donors who thought ahead and donated blood before it was needed. The Red Cross supports hospitals in Iowa, Nebraska and other midwest areas including organ transplant and burn cen-

ters in Omaha.

The American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States.

While local hospital needs are always met irst, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it.

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Boat ride: Morningside Healthcare Community residents and staff traveled to Okoboji to ride on the Queen on Aug. 15.

Horn Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar is Sept. 23 The annual Horn Memorial Hospital Auxiliary bazaar is Saturday, Sept. 23 at Horn Memorial Hospital’s conference room. Note change in date.

In past years, the bazaar was held in early November.

Homemade cookies are needed for the cookie walk.

Please contact Shari Tarr at

364-2115 before 7 p.m. to donate two dozen cookies of your choice.

Donations for the chance booth can be dropped off at H&R Block, 610 Second St. in Ida Grove from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, or be picked up by contacting Jane O’Tool, 364-2567;

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Deb Clausen, 364-2802, or Sue Smith, 364-2036. Please have your name on the item.

The term opioids has been in the news a lot lately. Opioids are narcotic pain medications that have become commonplace in the United States in the last 10 years.

Unfortunately, they have become so commonplace that they have also become a leading cause of death in the United States.

Hydrocodone (Vicodin or Lortab) and oxycodone (Oxycontin or Percocet) are opioid names that may be familiar.

They work well to help with short-term pain relief after a surgical procedure or after an acute injury such as a broken bone. They can also help manage pain related to cancer. Opioids are not usually the best way to treat chronic pain related to illnesses such as arthritis, chronic back pain or frequent headaches as there is no proof that they work well over a long period of time. Before using opioids for chronic conditions, careful consultation with your healthcare provider should happen.

Opioids have serious side effects and risks. Over time, the body gets used to opioids and they stop working as well. To get the same relief, a person has to a take higher

and higher dose. Higher doses can cause serious side effects: nausea, vomiting, itching, constipation, inability to urinate normally, confusion and/or mental disturbances and serious breathing problems, which can be deadly (Consumer Reports, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Board of Internal Medicine. 2014). The risks and serious effects of taking opioids are real and patients need to be aware of them.

Opioids can be very addictive. Up to one in four people who take opioids for the long-term become addicted.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2015), “Drug overdose deaths and opioidinvolved deaths continue to increase in the United States.

The majority of drug overdose deaths (more than six out of 10) involve an opioid.” Worst of all, “Ninetyone Americans die every day from an opioid overdose per the CDC” (2015).

Alternative pain treatments may work better and have fewer risks. Pain medicine specialists say that overthe-counter pain relievers should be tried first along

with non-drug treatments such as exercise, physical therapy, spinal manipulation, massage therapy, acupuncture, meditation and steroid injections.

Horn Memorial Hospital and Horn Physicians Clinics are participating in an Opioid Guardianship through the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative. The Opioid Guardianship is a group of 23 hospitals across the state of Iowa that have joined together as front runners in a campaign against improper use of opioids. The goals of this group are to ensure patients on opioid therapy have a treatment plan that has been created with input from the patient with an end goal of decreasing opioid use.

By joining this group, Horn Memorial will be able to collaborate with other hospitals, clinics, providers, and pharmacists across the state recognized for the work they have done in their profession.

The Opioid Guardianship is a great opportunity for Horn to help improve the lives of the patients we serve and to engage our community and patients as we move forward in this campaign against the misuse of opioids.

Willow Dale celebrates Na onal Assisted Living Week A weeklong celebration kicks off Sunday, Sept. 10, and Willow Dale Independent and Assisted Living is joining tens of thousands of assisted living communities across the country for the festivities. It’s National Assisted Living Week® through Saturday, Sept. 16, and Willow Dale is honoring this year’s theme, “Family is Forever.”

The “Family is Forever” theme for National Assisted Living Week was inspired by a quote from the famed poet Maya Angelou: “Family isn’t always blood, it’s the people in your life who want you in theirs: the ones who accept you for who you are, the ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.”

National Assisted Living Week was created by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995 to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. The annual observance inspires assisted living communities around the country to offer a variety of events and activities to celebrate the individuals they serve, as well as to help educate members of the public about this distinct aspect of long term care.

“We encourage members of the community to come visit Willow Dale during National Assisted Living Week,” said Lin Jensen, assisted liv-

ing manager. “Whether volunteering to spend time with our tenants, or learning more about assisted living and our services, everyone is welcome to join the Willow Dale Independent and Assisted Living family.”

Willow Dale Independent and Assisted Living invites you to attend the events scheduled that encapsulate the “Family is Forever” theme: Our family tree branches out, Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. – Come create a fun art project highlighting your family.

Pie contest followed by ice cream social, Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 1:30 p.m. – Call Jensen to enter a pie for

judging or just come for the pie and ice cream social at 2 p.m. Prizes for the top three pies.

Family picnic, Thursday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. – Great time with Over the Border Band.

Community educational lunch, Monday, Sept. 18 at noon – Chris Kutcha from SHIIP will provide education on chosing the right Medicare Part D drug plan. This free event is open to the public but Willow Dale requests a RSVP by Friday, Sept. 15.

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Vietnam War: Vietnam War veterans attending the Veterans’ Appreciation at Skate Palace Aug. 20 were (not in order, not all those attending were available for the picture): Roger Bumann, Lyle Schaffer, Steve Wilkin, Doug Handeland, Gary Handeland, Bob Ericksen, Marshall Sohm, Douglas Dausel, Stuart Kelley, Sam Sears, Darrell Miller, Bud Jepsen, Jack Weber, Al Stamp, Dennis Meek, Wayne Dose, Burdette Conover, Kenneth Schramm, John West, Ken Newquist, Tom Stewart, Morris Hurd, Floyd Renze, John Rupp, Arlyn Stewart, Dale Ullrich, Don Bremer and Duane Ziegmann.

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Peace time: Veterans attending the Veterans’ Appreciation at Skate Palace Aug. 20 serving during peace time were (not in order, not all those attending were available for the picture): Richard Lansink, Merle Lansink, Irvin Oberreuter, Sam Sears, Bob Ericksen, Orlan Ehler, John West, Ken Newquist and Jeff Kohn.

The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for Sept. 6-13 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Freese.

Thursday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. balloon volleyball.

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

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

Sunday—10:30 a.m. coupon clipping.

Monday—8 a.m. devotions; 8:30 a.m. Auxiliary meeting.

Tuesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 2 p.m.

Catholic bingo.

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

Presbyterians to host breakfast

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Lebanon, Grenada, Panama wars: Veterans who served during the era of the Lebanon, Grenada, Panama wars attending the Veterans’ Appreciation at Skate Palace Aug. 20 were (not in order): Stuart Kelley, Andy Henderson and Jeff Mack.

The First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek will host a pancake/sausage breakfast Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a free will offering. Everyone is welcome.

All proceeds will help fund Battle Creek First Presbyterian Senior Youth group mission projects.

by Angela Scales Ida Grove librarian Our summer at the library was absolutely fantastic. We kicked off with our annual summer reading program “Build a Better World.” On June 6, the Blank Park Zoo visited to teach us about animal architects; some brave souls got to touch slimy, slithery things.

On June 13, we hosted Larry Dunbar and his magic show… it really was magic. We were left asking, “How did he do that?”

Darrin Crow, storyteller and troubadour, visited again this year on June 20; he shared with our summer readers some great tales of Paul Bunyan’s adventures with prairie dog holes, the mighty steamboat Galusha and the man who brought Cats to Kansas.

His tall tales jumped to life in front of audiences through his animated storytelling.

On June 27, a visit from the Science Center of Iowa showed us that mistakes don’t always mean failure with their “Building Blunders” program.

Danielle Bennett, Ida County naturalist, visited the library on July 11 with a program about birds, and each of the children made their own recycled bird feeder to take home.

On July 18, special guest Lisa Laird and Pockets Full of Fun was an exciting ending to our annual program; each of the kids heard a very simple message…be a builder, not a breaker. It was a great summer reading program and we had a blast with all of the kids who participated.

Mid-summer welcomed back our annual Maker Camp for teens. This year, we had 12 teens registered for the program. Maker Camp ran from July 13 through Aug. 3, four fantastic Thursdays of making and creating.

This year, teens had a chance to learn about engineering through trial and error by making catapults and experimented with engineering by trying their hand at making cardboard arcades and marble runs. We also spent time learning about space and the Aug. 21 solar eclipse, and inished out the programs on Aug. 3 with a galaxy in a jar project.

Between summer reading and Maker Camp, we also had a great time preparing for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. For the irst time since 1918, a spectacular eclipse of the sun was visible across the width of the continental United States.

Here in Ida Grove, we saw approximately 95 percent of the sun covered by the moon.

During the week leading up to the eclipse, we hosted three eclipse craft hours, during which we made sun catchers, solar art prints and sundials; one special eclipse coloring hour and two movie events showing “Apollo 13,” and the second showing “E.T.,” with a special solar oven s’mores treat.

On eclipse day, Aug. 21, we hosted an eclipse viewing party with live stream of the total solar eclipse from NASA, and a special “Outreach to Space” exhibit in the children’s library from the Grout Museum out of Waterloo, funded by a grant from the Shopko Foundation. We were blown away by the turnout of each of these events.

During our eclipse viewing party, we saw 686 people come through the library doors in a span of three hours.

We also gave out every one of the 1,000 pairs of eclipse glasses generously provided

by STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net), NASA@ MyLibrary and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation during these events. It was a fantastic turnout, not to mention a great time at the library.

As we look toward fall, we are still surprisingly busy with many projects. From newspaper digitization and strategic planning to afterschool programs, weekly story-times and preschool class visits, your library is the place to be.

As a reminder--all scheduled library programs are listed on the library’s website at www.idagrove.lib.ia.us and can now be found on the City of Ida Grove’s website www. idagroveia.com. Be sure to check it out; we have some great programs coming up, including a special visit from Iowa’s Honey Queen, Carly Vannoy, on Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. We hope to see you soon at the library.

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Gulf War, War on Terrorism: Gulf War and War on Terrorism veterans attending the Veterans’ Appreciation at Skate Palace Aug. 20 were (not in order, not all those attending were available for the picture): Ranea Rehse, Darnell Jones, Thomas Henderson, Amber Martin, Stuart Kelley, Jeff Mack, Pete Madsen, Vance Kreutz, Abby Brookbank, Daniel Kearns, Vincent Kreutz, Ryan Meier, Charles Pierce, Jerry Self, Jared Schmidt, Jessica Logan, Tim Schroeder, Jamee Dittmer, Charlie Luke and Eric Armstrong.

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by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for Sept.

6-13 is: Wednesday—10:15 a.m.

Catholic communion; 10 a.m.

Bible Chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. virtual tour of Italy; 3 p.m. social.

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

Friday—10 a.m. religious history; 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. Faith

Lutheran Church; 3 p.m. social; 3:30 p.m. movie.

Monday—10 a.m. Cowboy Jim; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social.

Tuesday—10 a.m. one on

one group; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social.

Wednesday—10:15 a.m.

Catholic communion; 3:30 p.m. accordion man Wayne Miller.

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Pork tender sandwich • chips • drink - $5 Sandwich only - $3 Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward our newspaper digitization project that started July 1 at Ida Grove Public Library.

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Members and guests of the Battle Creek Women’s Club will visit the Prairie Pedlar located north of Odebolt on Thursday, Sept. 14, for their irst meeting of the new club year.

Members will meet at the Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek at 9:30 a.m. to car pool to the Prairie Pedlar. Coffee and muf ins will be served upon arrival, and the new pro-

gram books will be distributed.

The theme for the year is “The Language and Fragrance of Flowers.” Owner Jane Hogue will present a program about 10:15 a.m., after which members may purchase plants still available at the greenhouse.

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SPORTS Falcons prevail in ght match with L-B O-A/BC-IG nipped LawtonBronson 3-2 in a conference volleyball match in Lawton Aug. 29.

O-A/BC-IG won the irst game of the match 25-22 and then dropped two straight games 25-14, 25-21 before rallying to win the inal two games and the match on scores of 25-23, 18-16.

The Falcons did a good job of keeping the ball from hit-

ting the loor with a 126 digs.

Abigail Bender topped the list with 52 digs.

Sarah Petersen was good on 30 of 31 serves and had one ace.

The win improved O-A/BCIG’s record to 1-1 overall and to 1-0 in the conference.

The Falcons were slated to play in the Ridge View tournament Saturday, Sept. 1. Due to an early deadline related to La-

bor Day, results of the tournament will be published in the Sept. 13 Courier.

O-A/BC-IG stats Serves—91.5%, 5 aces (Abigail Bender, 2 aces). Set assists—34 (Sarah Petersen, 16; Halle Hemer, 11). Hitting—.032 kill ef iciency, 34 kills (Bethany Rehse, 12 kills; Liz Zobel, 9 kills). Blocks—8 (Rehse, Zobel, Kylee Weber, 2 each). Digs—126 (Bender, 52).

Cardboard boat race winners The Ida Grove Rec Center sponsored a cardboard boat race at Ida Grove outdoor pool Aug. 26.

Winners were: Individual age 12 and under—Connor Hoegh, irst;

also participating were Carson Jordan and Dillon Johnson.

Individual age 13 and up— Cade Mason, irst; also participating were Theresa Johnson and Zander Lichtenberg.

Team age 12 and under— Peyton Rabbass and Daenton Ronellen itch, irst; also participating were Connor Hoegh and Zander Lichtenberg and Theresa Johnson and Dillon Johnson.

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Bump: Ridge View’s Gracie Chance gets under the ball during the Raptors’ 3-0 win over Kingsley-Pierson Aug. 29. Backing up the play are Paige Todd (6) and Erin Johnson (12).

Raptor girls blank Kingsley-Pierson Ridge View blanked Kingsley-Pierson 3-0 in the Raptors’ irst conference volleyball match of the season Aug. 29.

Game scores from the match played in Kingsley were 2517, 25-19, 25-12.

“This was such a fun and exciting match to play, and coach, and fun for our fans to watch. It was packed for a big conference game,” noted coach Monica Bloyer.

“We struggled a bit to start out, but pulled ourselves out of trouble by making a few adjustments in passing and running our offense against K-Ps tall front row players. We fo-

cused on moving the ball away from Addison Hirschman (K-P outside hitter) to hit over the smaller block and getting our defense to cover the corners and hole in the middle of the court.

“Our team’s aggressive serving kept K-P out of system for most of the rest of the match.

Kara Richard had an outstanding match at the service line going 24-24 with eight aces.

Our blocking also helped make it dif icult for them to score throughout the match. Gracie Chance led the way with six blocks from the middle.

“The girls are looking bet-

ter every day and are working hard to get ready for our tournament in Schaller.”

The Ridge View tournament was played Saturday, Sept. 1 in Schaller. Due to an early deadline related to Labor Day, results of the tournament will be published in the Sept. 13 paper.

Ridge View stats Hitting—.253 kill ef iciency, 29 kills, (Paige Todd, 8; kills; Grace Chance, 6 kills). Assists—29 (Madeline Else, 20).

Digs—28 (Emerson Else, 6; Chance, 5; Todd, 5). Blocks— 19 (Chance, 6). Serves—93%, 12 aces (Kara Richard, 8).

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Capsize: Peyton Rabbass, left, and Daenton Ronellenfitch have a laugh when their boat capsizes during the cardboard boat race at the Ida Grove swimming pool Aug. 26.

Fortunately, the boat didn’t turn over until the boys reached the finish line in first place of their age division.

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Dive: Ridge View’s Kinzey Dutler dives on the floor in an effort to keep the volleyball in play during a match with Kingsley-Pierson Aug. 29. Ridge View won the conference match 3-0.

Local DNR fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff.

For more information about lakes and rivers in this area call the Black Hawk District Of ice in Lake View at 712657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com.

Black Hawk Lake —Surface water temperature is around 75 degrees. Water levels are near the crest of the spillway.

Bluegill - Fair: Pick up bluegill just about anywhere along the shoreline in two- to ivefeet of water. Use a small jig tipped with live bait or a small piece of crawler ished below a bobber off the loating ishing pier, the west stone pier, and the inlet bridge.

Black crappie - Fair: Use a jig

with a minnow in two- to sixfeet of water along Ice House Point, the loating dock and the stone piers in Town Bay. Walleye - Fair: Use live bait ished along Ice House Point shoreline and the rock piles near Cottonwood Point and in the east basin.

Largemouth bass Good: Catch largemouth bass just about anywhere along the shoreline with top water lures, twisters or live bait.

Channel cat ish - Fair: Use night crawlers and cut bait ished on the bottom near the loating dock, Ice House Point and the rock piles near Cottonwood Point and the east basin.

Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) —Surface water temperatures are around 75 degrees. Dredge is in operation in the northeast portion of the lake; boaters must maintain a 100-foot distance

from the dredge, booster pump and dredge pipes at all times. Storm Lake has a daily limit of three walleye and all 17- to 22-inch walleye must be released; no more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day.

Walleye - Fair: Troll shad raps or drift crawlers on the edges of the dredge cuts around the lake.

White bass - Fair: Use crankbaits; most action has been from boat while ishing dredge cuts.

Channel cat ish - Fair: Use cut bait, stink bait or crawlers near rocks along shore.

Yellow Smoke Park Lake —Bluegill - Fair: Bluegills can reach nine inches or more. Look for bluegills in ive- to 10-feet of water near the arm north of the swim beach, the looded timber near the southwest shoreline and the coves on the south shore.

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Football contest Due to an early deadline associated with Labor Day (Courier was printed on Friday, Sept. 1), results of last week’s Courier football contest will be published in the Sept. 13 Courier.

IG golf league Results from the irst round of the Ida Grove men’s golf league playoffs were: First through fourth—Hansen/Lindgren defeated Cipperley/Irwin, 2-1 and Cadwell/ Ray defeated Christie/Yohnke, 3-2.

Fifth through eighth—Leonard/Zobel defeated Boger/Boger one up (10 holes) and Hinkeldey/Zimmerman defeated Grif ith/Phillips one up.

Pairings for the inal round— irst and second place, Hansen/Lindgren versus Cadwell/ Ray; third and fourth place, Christie/Yohnke/ versus Cipperley/Irwin; ifth and sixth place, Leonard/Zobel versus Hinkeldey/Zimmerman and seventh and eighth place, Grif ith/Phillips versus Boger/ Boger.

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Tim Thomas Classic is Saturday The 29th annual Tim Thomas Classic cross-country track meet will be held on the Holstein golf course this Saturday starting at 9 a.m.

The schedule for the various races is 9 a.m.—boys varsity class B; 9:35 a.m.—boys varsity class A; 10:05 a.m.— girls varsity class B; 10:30 a.m.—girls varsity class A; 11 a.m.— boys junior varsity; 11:35 a.m.—girls junior varsity; noon—middle school boys and 12:10 p.m. middle school girls.

Ridge View is in class B and O-A/BC-IG is in class A.

Correc on In last week’s Courier story about O-A/BC-IG’s volleyball match against Alta-Aurelia, Liz Zobel should have been listed as the team leader in kills with six.

Early deadline Due to an early deadline associated with Labor Day, the Courier was printed on Friday, Sept. 1. See next week’s Courier for information on the O-A/BC-IG versus Ridge View football game played Sept. 1 and the Ridge View volleyball tournament played Sept. 2.

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Odebolt council shocked over new pool filter es mates The Odebolt City Council met in special session Aug. 22 to discuss the pool ilter project.

Acco representative Stan Weihs gave an update on the cost of the ilter project. Weihs said things have changed with the State of Iowa engineer. In addition to the costs the city currently has saved, there would be an additional cost of $40,000 for a storage tank (due to regulations) and possibly $20,000 for a new main 10-inch drain line, for a total project cost of $125,000.

The council was upset with Acco and asked why the numbers changed so drastically. Weihs said it had to do with state engineering and their costs for the project alone are $12,500-$15,000. The council and mayor asked why this was never brought up before so grants could have been written to include these costs.

Weihs apologized, stating they did not know things would change so drastically. The council is unsure of what to do at this point. These are additional funds the city is not able to just come up with. The council and mayor discussed that the city has applied for grants and already asked for one extension. If the city isn’t able to complete the project, the funds have to be given back, and this makes for a bad name on the city’s part, when there was no knowledge of the hidden costs from the get-go.

The council asked for Weihs to check with the state to see what the timeline is on how long you can have a permit before a project has to be completed. The council asked how much the project costs go up each year.

Weihs reported that it is not signi icant.

City Clerk Christy Hoe ling reported it went up more than $2,000 in one year when they were raising funds, and now it has doubled. These numbers are signi icant to a small town. The total project cost is a big portion of the general fund revenues for one year. The council is not sure what the public would want to do either. They will discuss the issue more at the next council meeting.

A discussion was held on what things were necessary and what things needed to be adjusted to get the building plans started for a new city hall. This information will be given to the engineer.

Nuisances were discussed by the council. The council agreed to go ahead and tear one down a building and start different orders on another through the courts.

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Country school: The annual old-fashioned country school days, sponsored by the Ida County Historical Society, are coming up in September. Area fourth grade students will experience country school by attending one day of classes at the Grant Center School in Moorehead Park and a historical tour of the park. Teachers and history tour guides leading the classes are, from left, Susan Miller of Ida Grove, Steve Wilkins of Ida Grove (history tour), Deb Parker of Holstein, Jennifer Glawe of Ida Grove (seated), Nancy Ploeger of Schaller, Bev Yeager of Ida Grove, Barb Bloom of Wall Lake and Dale Wellendorf of Ida Grove (history tour).

Also helping with the classes are Wanita Wiese of Kingsley, Sandy Getzmeier of Schaller, Connie Anfinson of Holstein and Morris Hurd of Ida Grove (history tour).

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Paw Patrol: The Ida Grove outdoor pool hosted a Paw Patrol Party on Sunday, Aug. 13. The local fire department, Ida County Sheriff’s Department and the Ida Grove Ambulance were all present. There were games and prizes for kids and even some of the local EMS members participated in various contests with the lifeguards.

The annual old-fashioned country school days, sponsored by the Ida County Historical Society, are coming up in September. Area fourth grade students will experience country school by attending one day of classes at the Grant Center School in Moorehead Park and a historical tour of the park.

Participating schools and the date of their visits to the school are Danbury Catholic— Sept. 8; Schaller-Crestland—Sept. 14-15; BCIG—Sept. 19, 20 and 21; Galva-Holstein—Sept.

22 and 29 and Odebolt-Arthur—Sept. 28.

The classes start at 9 a.m. and the historical tours are at 12:30 p.m.

Teachers leading the classes are Bev Yeager of Ida Grove, Deb Parker of Holstein, Barb Bloom of Wall Lake, Susan Miller of Ida Grove, Nancy Ploeger of Schaller, Wanita Wiese of Kingsley, Sandy Getzmeier of Schaller and Connie An inson of Holstein.

Dale Wellendorf, Steve Wilkins and Morris Hurd of Ida Grove will guide the history tours.

IG Rec considers new gear The Ida Grove Rec Board June 21 board meeting was called to order with the following present: director Chelsea Gross and board members Jean Burns, Sue Knop, Jeremy Parks and Amanda Eason by phone. Dan Dotzler was absent.

John Malaise was present to make some recommendations for new equipment in the weight room. Gross will meet with Malaise to go over speci ically what needs to be replaced immediately and also to discuss possible future equipment purchases. Gross will also talk to our Push-Pedal-Pull sales representative before the next meeting to see what our options and prices would be.

The minutes of the May meeting and the May inancial report were approved. Gross will request a copy of the next iscal year’s budget to send out to the board.

Gross reported that memberships are at 346. She also noted 91 were signed up for golf, 18 for art week and six people participated in the latest painting party. There was a sign painting

party July 13. Football and volleyball registrations were being accepted.

Gross feels it would be a good idea to keep working on a list of big and small projects for the ensuing iscal year, as well as for several years down the road. She gave an update on the golf room project. She also said that she is waiting to hear from Henningsen, after talking to Suter about the condensation issues that continued during the winter months.

Gross reported the washer and dryer at the rec center needs to be replaced. She presented a quote for a pair from Brenner’s. A motion was made to purchase the washer/dryer.

The weather closing policy was discussed. A motion was made and approved to update the handbook with the policy Gross presented. Gross will also post the policy during the winter months so patrons are aware.

Signing an agreement with Monitor Productions, Inc. was discussed. The board felt it would be a worthwhile way to advertise around the building.

Gross will be in contact with the company to get the process started. Ideas for the next youth sports fundraiser were discussed brie ly. We will continue to keep it on the agenda for future discussions.

The July 19 rec board board meeting was called to order with the following present: Gross and board members Burns, Knop and Parks. Luke Reiland from Push-Pedal-Pull was also present. Eason and Dotzler were absent.

Reiland presented options for the weight room, along with prices, to replace existing weight equipment with new machines that would take up less room. After the presentation, the board discussed it brie ly and asked Gross to gather information on the amount of money we have spent over the years on repairs and new machines and bring it back to the board. More discussion will take place at future meetings.

The board also met August 16.

Chelsea Gross Secretary pro tem

Greetings, moviegoers.

Playing at the State for one weekend only is “Girls Trip” (R). When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered and there’s enough dancing, drinking, brawling and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.

This Thursday is our irst John Wayne Movie Night. See the original “True Grit,” Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.

Happy hour 5-7 p.m. this Friday before the movie. Come celebrate the end of summer, kids going

Kenny has top carcass lambs Rachel Kenny, a member of the Ridge View High School FFA in Holstein, received two carcass honors at the Iowa State Fair FFA Market lamb and Carcass Lamb Show.

Kenny was awarded the reserve champion carcass lamb (live) and grand champion carcass lamb titles.

Else takes top honors at market swine show

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Library grant: Aureon (formerly INS Family of Companies) presented a Charity Grant Program Award to the Odebolt Field Carnegie Public Library. The grant was presented in conjunction with Sac County Mutual Telephone Company who sponsored the grant application. The $700 grant will be used toward upgrading the children’s reading area.

Aureon created the grant program in 1993 to increase service and support to the rural independent telecommunications companies and the communities it services. From left, Sac County Mutual Telephone Company representative Ron Sorensen, Julie Childers, representing the library, Deb Reinhart representing the City of Odebolt and John Vogelaar with Aureon.

Stuart Else of Holstein took several top honors at the Iowa State Fair market swine show.

Else earned champion and reserve crossbred gilt, reserve grand champion truckload and reserve crossbred truckload.

Else also received the following placings: irst place crossbred truckload class two, irst place crossbred gilts class four, second place crossbred gilts class ive, irst place crossbred gilts class six, third place crossbred barrow class six, fourth place crossbred barrow class eight and seventh place crossbred barrow class nine.

back to school, end of the week, etc. with Cornerhaus 101 and the Holstein State Theatre. Get your favorite drink or a special cocktail Bobbi’s selected to go with the movie. You need a Girls Trip. See Facebook Event for details.

Coming soon: “Menashe” (PG),

“Leap” (PG), “Beetlejuice” (1988), “Atomic Blonde” (R), “Friday The 13th” (1980), “Lego Ninjago.”

For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page.

Call 712-368-6226 for show times.

BC-IG board approves contracts The Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Board met in special session Aug. 29 to approve contracts and letters of assignment for the FY 2017-18 school year.

Approvals included: David Winterrowd, middle school assistant football coach; Linda Bates, elementary paraeducator; Amanda Loger, high school paraeducator; Christine Mallow, elementary paraeducator; Janae

Coe, elementary paraeducator; Kim Bleckwehl, .5 basketball cheerleading sponsor; Becky Miller, .5 basketball cheerleading sponsor; Travis Chizek and Jeff Miesner, high school teacher mentors; Terry Schoenfeld, preschool/KEY bus driver, and Mike Iversen, preschool bus driver.

Tony Bennett, Ryan Goodman and Crystal Endrulat were absent.

MIDWEST INDUSTRIES, INC. Ida Grove, IA, manufacturer of Shoreland’r boat trailers and ShoreStation waterfront equipment, is seeking applicants for the following position: MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST for our Truck Shop – Qualified applicants must have a related Associates Degree, ASE Certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience with auto mechanics and repair.

Position would also assist with other maintenance tasks where welding, torching, and general maintenance would be required.

Background Checks and Pre-placement physical including drug screen required. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Apply in person or contact: MIDWEST INDUSTRIES, INC., Human Resource Manager 122 E. Hwy 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445 (712-364-3365) or apply online at hr@midwestindustries.com

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Schaller-Crestland staff: The Schaller-Crestland School District has five new staff members this school year. New to the district are, front from left, Katie Clausen, nurse; Stephanie Anders, middle school special education, and Rebecca Grote, fourth grade. Back from left, Alex Warnke, middle school math and science, and Jesse Barnett, food director.

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Fall fitness challenge coming Sole 2 Soul’s fitness center in Galva is teaming up with Javier Tuel and Tuel Shed Training again this fall to bring another fitness challenge to the area.

The six-week fitness challenge starts Sept. 14, and individuals of all ages, fitness levels and genders are invited to participate. Participants will pledge to support and motivate each other, eat healthier, exercise more and focus on building muscle mass during the Build Your Body Challenge.

A special invitation goes out to former Tuel Shed Training challenge participants and local groups such as firemen, teachers, city council members, nurses and churches. Do this challenge with co-workers, friends, family and neighbors to challenge yourself to build muscle so you feel better and stronger.

Tuel Shed Training’s staff is excited to be coming back to the Galva and Schaller area. This challenge will consist of daily motivation, advice, exercises, tools, oneon-one meetings and nutritional guidance to help you build muscle mass to burn calories, build strength, and maintain health across the lifespan to ensure longevity.

This partner challenge is open to everyone, so all ages, sizes and fitness levels are welcome. You do not have to have a partner to participate in the challenge, but they are happy to partner you up with someone, if you wish. A variety of workouts

will focus on cardio, weight lifting, stretching and HIIT. Each 20-minute workout offers three levels, so anyone can do the exercises.

Monthly seminars will be held during and after the challenge to continue to inspire northwest Iowa individuals to stay in shape and believe in themselves.

Participants are encouraged to talk to their doctor before starting any exercise or weight loss program.

Build your body challenge details: Five motivating TST20 workouts each week, nutritional guidance and healthy recipes, wellness tips, goal setting, inspirational stories, support from the TST Excel community and 15-minute assessment time slots, so you can plan ahead.

Build your body challenge dates: Initial assessments— Sept. 14-16, halfway assessments—Oct. 5-7 and final assessments—Oct. 26-28.

Pop-up live group workout dates: Sole 2 Soul Fitness Center (use The Meeting Place door) in Galva on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Jaycee Hall in Schaller on Fridays at 5:30 a.m. and upper elementary school in Galva Saturdays at 6:30 a.m.

Individuals can sign up online at www.tst20.com. If you have questions or would like more information, call Javier Tuel at 515-4910321, email them at tstbelieve@gmail.com or stop by and talk to Anne Johnson at Sole 2 Soul’s fitness center in Galva. There is a fee for the challenge.

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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.

Dale W. Mohr Jan. 19, 1949 – Aug. 30, 2017 ODEBOLT – Services for Dale Mohr, 68, of Odebolt were Sept. 2, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. David Viggers of iciated. Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements.

He died Aug. 30, 2017, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Dale W. Mohr, son of Wilbert and Marjorie (Kroeger) Mohr, was born at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll Jan. 19, 1949. He was baptized and con irmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt, where he was a lifetime member.

Growing up on the family farm northwest of Odebolt, Dale was active in FFA and 4-H and was a multiple letterman in numerous school sports (football being his favorite). He graduated in 1967 from Odebolt High School.

Dale’s love of football would take him to Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, where he would play football….“Go Beavers.” During his college years, he enlisted in the Army National Guard and graduated from Buena Vista College in 1972, with a degree in business and physical education.

On Feb. 2, 1980, in the First Presbyterian Church at Odebolt, Dale married Ruth Ann

Siebrecht. To this union, a son, Darin, was born. The family made their home in Odebolt.

Dale worked in agricultural-related businesses. His most recent employment was at Vetter Equipment as a truck driver. He enjoyed deer hunting and ishing; Chicago Cubs, Bears and Bulls and Iowa Hawkeyes. He had the pleasure of attending four NASCAR races.

He treasured being a grandfather to Addison and Alaina. He loved raising and showing sheep and had the opportunity to watch his legacy in his granddaughters, as they entered the showring this year with their sheep.

Dale is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ruth Ann Mohr; his son, Darin (Tiffany) Mohr; his grandchildren, Addison and Alania Mohr, and his mother, Marjorie Mohr, all of Odebolt.

Also surviving are his brother, Dean (Meri) Mohr of Waukee; his sister, Jonette Lindberg; his mother-in-law, Mary Ann Siebrecht; his brother-in-law, Chuck (Pam) Lindberg of Odebolt; three brothers-in-law: Keith (Jill) Siebrecht, Gary (Karen) Siebrecht, both of Odebolt, and Dale (Lisa) Siebrecht of Curlew; seven nephews and two nieces; extended family, and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Mohr; his father-in-law, Lyle Siebrecht, and a nephew, Clint Siebrecht.

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James Harry Fredericks Feb. 1, 1944 – Aug. 25, 2017 ARTHUR - Services for James Harry Fredericks, 73, of Arthur were Aug. 29, 2017, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig.

The Rev. Merle Mahnken officiated. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig was in charge of arrangements.

Organist Marlene Hight accompanied congregational hymns, “Amazing Grace,” “For All the Saints” and “I’m But a Stranger Here.” Pallbearers were Cody Fredericks, Lee Fredericks, Dan Schroeder, Dalton Hemer, Kyle Coyle and Dylan Hemer.

He died Aug. 25, 2017, at his Arthur home.

James Harry Fredericks was born at the Battle Creek hospital Feb. 1, 1944, to Harry Fredericks and Selma Fredericks. On Feb. 27, 1944, he was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grant Township, where he was confirmed March 30, 1958.

Jim attended the country school at Grant until the seventh grade. His eighth grade year was spent in Ida Grove as well as Schleswig, where he ultimately graduated in 1962.

After graduation, he farmed with his father until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965. He was stationed at Ft. Belvoir, Va., until his father’s illness required his return home to run the family farm.

On June 12, 1966, Jim married Coleen Rose Neumann of Denison. They made their home and raised a family in the area where his family had first settled in 1882.

Jim continued to farm until 1997, when he reluctantly retired, due to the effects of Parkinson’s disease. In 2010, he and Coleen relocated to Arthur, where the couple lived out his days until he was called home to peace and eternal rest in his true home in heaven.

Jim loved spending time with his family, farming with his dad, collecting John Deere toy tractors and visiting with neighbors.

Survivors include his wife, Coleen; two sons: James Harry Jr. and his wife, Mindie, and Dennis; and three daughters: Deborah and husband, Lou; Diane and husband, Dave, and Darla and husband, Kayle.

Also surviving are 10 grandchildren: Dalton, Madison, Dylan, Kyle, Taya, Megan, Molly, Cody, Jordyn and Lee; two aunts and an uncle, Helen and Ray, and Donna; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

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School auction: Danbury Catholic School held its 25th annual barbecue/auction Aug. 27. The committee’s goal to break the $1 million mark in donations for the 25 years was surpassed. From left to right: Brian Seuntjens, chairman of the auction committee; Wayne Nielsen, First State Bank, Ida Grove, Danbury, Battle Creek, Odebolt and Mapleton; Sandy Ortner, St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Danbury, parish member (and grandmother of two Danbury Catholic students) and William “Bill” Ortner, St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Danbury, parish member (and grandfather of two Danbury Catholic students).

Danbury Catholic School auc on surpasses goal Danbury Catholic School held its 25th annual barbecue auction Aug. 27. The goal for the committee members this year was to break the $1 million donated mark for the 25 years the auction has been going on.

The auction committee is happy to announce it surpassed the $1 million mark. In 2013, the auction raised $67,053.73, the highest amount raised in one year. This year’s total will set a new record of more than $115,000. This year’s raf le was

set up differently, due to the 25th anniversary. The winner could choose a John Deere Gator, which had been donated to the auction, or $10,000. Bill and Sandy Ortner were the winners and chose the $10,000.

They were willing to donate the cash back to Danbury Catholic, if the Gator could be sold for more than that cash amount.

Wayne Nielsen from First State Bank, Ida Grove, Danbury, Battle Creek, Odebolt and Mapleton had the winning bid of

Conover family places well in Berkshire show places went to Shady Brook Farm of Oakland; seventh place went to West Valley Farms of Whiting (Casey and Dan Witten of the Art Witten family of Ida Grove); eighth and ninth place to Cottonwood Farm of Holstein (Clark Conover) and 11th and 14th place to Casey Conover of Council Bluffs.

Gilts #3: First place to Four Generations Berkshire of Ida Grove, third place to Cottonwood Farm of Holstein, eighth place to Casey Conover of Council Bluffs and 10th and 11th place to Shady Brook of Oakland.

Gilts #4: Second and fourth place to CJL Farms, seventh place to Four Generations Berkshire and eighth and ninth place to Aaron Hoffman of Ida Grove.

Gilts #5: First place to Brice Conover, third place to Casey Conover, seventh place to Aaron Hoffman and ninth place to CJL

The Conover family of Holstein earned several top placings at the Iowa State Fair Berkshire Show.

The Premier Exhibitor Award went to CJL (Clark and Casey Conover) Farms of Council Bluffs.

This award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day’s placings.

Brice Conover of Baxter showed the champion gilt at the show. Brice is the grandson of Tom Conover of Holstein.

The Grand Champion Boar banner went to Four Generations Berkshires of Ida Grove.

Other placings: Gilts #1: First, third and fourth places went to CJL Farms of Council Bluffs. Second place went to Shady Brook Farm of Oakland.

Shady Brook Farm is Chris Conover. Chris is the son of Clark and Jean Conover of Holstein.

Gilts #2: Fifth, 6th and 10th

Church Directory

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Randy Cormeny 602 5TH ST. - 712-365-4477 Sunday – 8:30 a.m. education hour 9:30 a.m. worship

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Kevin Freese 600 3RD ST. - 712-365-4938 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. fellowship 10:40 a.m. Sunday school

Call 712-364-3131 The deadline is noon Thursday prior to Wednesday publication.

~ Ida Grove ~ BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER Keith & Nancy Hair, Pastors 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship Sunday – 10 a.m. worship

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Mark Aurand 330 S. MAIN ST. - 712-364-3630 712-369-0852 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Richard Salcido, Pastor Neil Wehmas, Associate Pastor 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10:15 a.m. Youth & adult Bible classes

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

ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. coffee hour Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Chris Schroder, Pastor 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Martin Crain, Interim Pastor HIGHWAY 175 & M31 - 712-367-2472 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. worship

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SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Kristin Boysen 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 Sunday – 10:30 a.m. worship

~ Holstein ~

~ Arthur ~

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

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Richard Ball 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Shari O’Bannon, CRE 321 MAIN ST.- 712-364-3829 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. worship, followed by fellowship coffee

Farms.

Gilts #6: Seventh place to Four Generations Berkshire.

Gilts #7: Second place to CJL Farms, sixth and seventh place to Cottonwood Farms and ninth place to West Valley Farms.

Boars #1: First place to Shady Brook Farm and second place to CJL Farms.

Boars #2: Second, third and seventh place to Shady Brook Farm, fourth and eighth place to West Valley Farms, ifth and sixth place to Cottonwood Farm and 10th and 11th place to Casey Conover.

Boars #3: First place to Four Generations Berkshire and ifth and sixth place to Aaron Hoffman.

Boars #4: First and third place to Brice Conover and ifth and ninth place to CJL Farms.

Boars #5: Fourth place to West Valley Farms.

~ Battle Creek ~

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

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Auctioneer Jack Seuntjens of Midwestern Land and Auction helped make sure everyone understood that it isn’t only the bids that came in at the auction; it was also the students pouring pop, the parents donating baked goods, the volunteers in the kitchen and everyone else that makes it happen. In other words, it took a community and a parish to make Danbury Catholic a priority for all of these years.

UNITED METHODIST Dori Collogan, Pastor 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship CROSSRIDGE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Pastor Tyler Parson LOHFF-SCHUMANN MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTER 301 LOHFF-SCHUMANN DR.-712-368-6139 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. RiDGE KiDS & adult Bible study 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC Father Dan Guenther 513 MUELLER ST. 712-368-4755 Sunday – 8:30 a.m.

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Ida County Courier

Northwest AEA board approves several agreements The Board of Northwest Area Education Agency Board held its regular meeting on Aug. 21 at Northwest AEA in Le Mars.

The board: •Will seek legal counsel to establish a standard clause or form to be used in contracts for indemni ication.

•Approved consent items: minutes from the July board meeting, inancial statements from July and the agency EEO/ AA plan.

•Approved the following agreements with: WITCC for sign language interpreters; UNI for grad credit courses; West Central Community Action for Head Start collaboration and for Early Head Start and Early ACCESS collaboration; Sioux City CSD and Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center for educational services; WITCC for clinical experience for Associate Degree Nursing students and for clinical experience for practical nursing students; Mid-Sioux Opportunity for preschool coordination; King, Reinsch, Prosser and Co., for audit services; Sioux

City CSD and Boys and Girls Home for education services; Sioux City CSD and Jackson Recovery Center for education in the Sioux City facility; WITCC and Sioux City CSD for Project SUCCESS and Prairie Lakes AEA for Reading Recovery and Science Kit services.

•Approved bills and claims.

•Heard an update from Katy Evenson, director of educational services and media services, about activities taking place for the new school year.

•Listened as Liz Determan, communications coordinator, spoke about an upcoming community celebration to commemorate the Sioux City AEA building, which is 100 years old this year..

•Received an update from Jodi Ryan, CFO, as she reviewed a fulltime-equivalent employment.

•Year-to-year comparison and revenue summary for Northwest AEA. •Approved a classi ied hiring for Lyle Van Roekel, media van driver/material handler.

•Approved a one-year leave

Champion Iowa bull from Cushing Solution Genetics of Cushing showed the champion Iowa bull (SLGN 0300X Enforcer 704E) at the Iowa State Fair Red Angus Cattle Show. They also showed the champion junior heifer calf (SLGN 403 Elise 700E) and the reserve junior bull calf (SLGN 0300X Enforcer 704E).

Solution Genetics also earned the following placings: second place with February heifer calf – Feb. 1-28 (SLGN 1133Y Elsie 730E, Feb. 23), irst place January heifer calf – Jan. 1-31 (SLGN 403

Elise 700E, Jan. 1), fourth place January heifer calf – Jan. 1-31 (SLGN 738T Eve 719E, Jan. 7), third place senior get of sire, second place junior get of sire and third place produce of dam.

Jacob Tapley of Cushing placed third in the March heifer class March 1-31 with BLFK Charli’s Ethel 738E, March 17).

Jamie Geyer of Cushing placed fourth in the March yearling heifer class – March 1-31, 2016 (SLGN P25 Danika 664D, March 15, 2016).

of absence for Marlin Jeffers, educational consultant, to work with the National Education Association.

•Approved board policy 200.1R1 Organizational Meeting Procedures.

•Approved board policy 210.2 Regular Meetings.

•Listened to Dr. Tim Grieves’ chief administrator report regarding: new staff orientation and the agency’s opening day activities.

Directors Dr. Thomas Bjorge, Roger Brinkert, Glenda DenHerder, Ron Jorgensen, Mike McAlpine, Trish Sutherland and Keith Zylstra participated. Directors Glen Coble and Creston Schubert were absent.

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Crop tour: Macquarie Bank made its annual U.S. Crop Tour stop in Galva to visit with Quad County Corn Processors’staff and board members Aug. 14.The U.S. Crop Tour group represents fund managers and large corn and soybean buyers worldwide, and the group of bankers traveled to northwest Iowa from Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, Hong Kong and New York. The U.S. Crop Tour has traveled to Quad County Corn Processors for several years, and discussions always focus on the size of local corn and soybean crops. Their representatives gave updates on the Brazilian corn and soybean crop, as well as Brazilian ethanol demand. Dialogues also focused on ethanol co-product demand in drought-stricken North Dakota and South Dakota and about Quad County’s patented Cellerate™ process that has manufactured 85 percent of the cellulosic ethanol produced in the United States as of Dec. 31, 2016.

CORRECTED BALLOT PUBLIC NOTICE

Sac County Commissioner of Elections NOTICE OF ELECTION You are hereby notified that the Special Election will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at the following locations. The polls will be open from 12:00 noon until 8:00 o’clock P.M. LOCATION

PRECINCTS East Sac

Sac County Courthouse Lobby Old Sac school district

Lake View Fire Station Old Lake View school district Auburn Public Library Old Auburn school district Wall Lake Comm. Center Old Wall Lake school district

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PUBLIC NOTICE Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing

To: JUAN HERRERA BENITEZ You are hereby notified that trial is scheduled in the Termination of Parental Rights proceedings, Case Number JVJV001212, involving K.H. Trial will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at the Ida County Courthouse. You are further notified that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected.

This case has been filed in a County that uses electronic filing. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www.iowacourts.state. ia.us/Efile and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of filing and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the Court.

Published by: Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer Ida County Attorney 401 Moorehead Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445

PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOU W. RATHJEN, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009312 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Lou W. Rathjen, Deceased, who died on or about August 15, 2017: You are hereby notified that on August 29, 2017, the last will and testament of Lou W. Rathjen, deceased, bearing date of June 8, 2017, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Brandon Thomas and Elizabeth Ann Enneking were appointed executors of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated August 28, 2017. /s/ Brandon Thomas Brandon Thomas Petitioner 6020 290th Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 and /s/ Elizabeth A. Enneking Elizabeth Ann Enneking, Petitioner 103 S. Elm Marcus, IA 51035 Executors of the Estate Peter A. Goldsmith ICIS PIN No. AT0002823 Attorney for the Executors Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 13th day of September, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Galva

RESOLUTION 5-2017 WHEREAS, Evan Grieme has an interest in obtaining the hereinafter described real estate and presented an Offer to Buy Real Estate to the City to purchase the same; WHEREAS, the City of Galva has publicly offered the lots in South View Addition to the City of Galva for sale; WHEREAS, the City of Galva has no use or purpose for the property and it is not currently being used by the general public or for a public purpose; WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City that the property be sold to Evan Grieme; WHEREAS, Evan Grieme has agreed to pay $1 for the purchase of the property and the cost of the abstract and legal fees of the sale; and WHEREAS, the property to be transferred is described as: Lot 16 South View Addition to the City of Galva, Ida County, Iowa WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the sale should be published as required by Iowa law and hearing on the sale to be held in the City Council chambers on September 11, 2017, at 5 p.m.

Approved this 11th day of September, 2017, with unanimous approval.

Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

PUBLIC NOTICE Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District

SUMMARY OF THE AUGUST 29, 2017, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BATTLE CREEKIDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board met in special session August 29, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. noon in the Superintendent’s Office in Ida Grove, Iowa. The purpose of the meeting was to approve contracts and letters of assignment for the FY 1718 school year.

Stephanie Konradi, Board President, called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. Those present were: Konradi, Myra Meek, Jeff Rasmussen, and Danika Hinkeldey. Tony Bennett, Ryan Goodman and Crystal Endrulat were absent. Also in attendance were Terry Kenealy, Superintendent, and Kathy Leonard, Business Manager.

It was moved by Hinkeldey and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the agenda as published and the motion carried 4-0.

It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Meek to approve the FY 17-18 contracts and letters of assignment as recommended by the administration for the Battle CreekIda Grove School District. The motion carried 4-0. Approvals included David Winterrowd, middle school assistant football coach; Linda Bates, elementary paraeducator; Amanda Loger, high school paraeducator; Christine Mallow, elementary paraeducator; Janae Coe, elementary paraeducator; Kim Bleckwehl, .5 Basketball Cheerleading Sponsor; Becky Miller, .5 Basketball Cheerleading Sponsor; Travis Chizek and Jeff Miesner, High School Teacher Mentors; Terry Schoenfeld, PS/KEY Bus Driver, and Mike Iversen, PS Bus Driver.

It was moved by Meek and seconded

by Rasmussen to adjourn. The motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 12:01 p.m.

Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Aug. 24 Officers received 29 calls for service. Among the calls were six traffic stops.

2:32 a.m.: Accident involving an animal in Cushing 5:57 a.m.: Health and safety check 7:32 a.m.: Motorist assist at Eagle Avenue/Highway 20 8:28 a.m.: Medical call, unresponsive/not breathing 8:45 a.m.: Talk to officer 9:23 a.m.: Assist outside agency 10:39 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 11:18 a.m.: Controlled burn at Landmark Avenue/ Highway 20 11:30 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 500 block of Burns Street 3:26 p.m.: Talk to officer 3:40 p.m.: Extra attention in the 500 block of Second Street 3:47 p.m.: Talk to officer 5:12 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 500 block of Kiel Street 5:27 p.m.: Talk to officer 5:31 p.m.: BLS transfer 6:50 p.m.: Fall/back injury 7:05 p.m.: Fireworks complaint at Fifth Street/Quimby Street 7:18 p.m.: Vandalism in the 100 block of Main Street 7:51 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 1200 block of Marshall Avenue 7:59 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Center Lane 8:55 p.m.: BLS transfer 9:24 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 6200 block of 300 th Street 10:53 p.m.: Vandalism at Third Avenue/Main Street Friday, Aug. 25 Officers received 32 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traffic stops and one abandoned 911 call.

9:02 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 1100 block of Park Lane 9:15 a.m.: Traffic control/ escort 9:32 a.m.: Criminal mischief in the 5600 block of 120 th Street 9:35 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 10:09 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Center Lane 11:02 a.m.: Talk to officer 11:10 a.m.: Medical call, unresponsive/not breathing 12:49 p.m.: Talk to officer 12:55 p.m.: Jail activity at the courthouse 12:58 p.m.: Talk to officer 1:21 p.m.: Assist outside agency 2:57 p.m.: Warrant in the 800 block of Main Street 2:58 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 600 block of Second Street 4:55 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 300 block of North Street 6:56 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 7:02 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 7:05 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Maple Street 8:04 p.m.: Hit and run at 230 th Street/Highway 59 8:11 p.m.: Jail activity at the courthouse 9:17 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity 9:40 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 300 block of Harrison Street 11:06 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Lubeck Street Saturday, Aug. 26 Officers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls

were six traffic stops and two abandoned 911 calls.

12:32 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Noble Avenue/Highway 175 12:56 a.m.: BLS transfer 4:20 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity 9:03 a.m.: Traffic control/ escort 9:49 a.m.: Non-medical transport 9:51 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 9:52 a.m.: Non-medical transport 10:17 a.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 10:25 a.m.: Talk to officer 10:56 a.m.: Talk to officer 12:35 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 1:16 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 6000 block of Highway 175 1:37 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Iowa Street 1:51 p.m.: Talk to officer 2:37 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 2:49 p.m.: Sick/flu-like symptoms 3:41 p.m.: Carbon monoxide/smoke/fire in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 4:11 p.m.: Talk to officer 5:17 p.m.: Talk to officer 5:59 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of West Street 7:55 p.m.: Motorist assist at 270 th Street/Dodge Avenue 11:33 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue Sunday, Aug. 27 Officers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were five traffic stops, one 911 transfer and one abandoned 911 call.

6:20 a.m.: Stolen vehicle in the 700 block of First Street 9:12 a.m.: Breathing problems 10:15 a.m.: Assist outside agency 3:54 p.m.: Welfare check 4:25 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 600 block of Washington Street 5:11 p.m.: Committal 5:59 p.m.: Talk to officer 8:17 p.m.: Party complaint in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 8:40 p.m.: Talk to officer 9:07 p.m.: Road hazard in the 6000 block of Highway 175 9:46 p.m.: Info/data in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street Monday, Aug. 28 Officers received 36 calls for service. Among the calls were 14 traffic stops.

6:13 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 300 block of Harrison Street 6:42 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 6400 block of 250 th Street 7:37 a.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 300 block of Harrison Street 8:31 a.m.: Non-medical transport 8:48 a.m.: Talk to officer 9:36 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 600 block of First Street 10:06 a.m.: Extra attention at the courthouse 10:08 a.m.: Parking complaint or issues in the 300 block of Moorehead Street 10:15 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 600 block of Barnes Street 10:26 a.m.: Sick/flu-like symptoms in the 600 block of Washington Street 10:40 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 11:06 a.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 900 block of John A. Mont-

gomery Drive 11:47 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:39 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Morningside Street 12:42 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 12:59 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 1:28 p.m.: Drug offenses at Fourth Street/Main Street 1:49 p.m.: Non-medical transport 7:01 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Chestnut Street 9:59 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 10:47 p.m.: Medical assistance needed 11:03 p.m.: Sick/flu-like symptoms in the 200 block of West County Road Tuesday, Aug. 29 Officers received 33 calls for service. Among the calls were 18 traffic stops.

1:20 a.m.: K-9 search on Highway 175 6:19 a.m.: Health and safety check at the courthouse 8 a.m.: Traffic control/escort 8:44 a.m.: Property lost in the 1600 block of German Avenue 9:29 a.m.: Non-medical transport 10:08 a.m.: Sick/flu-like symptoms 10:32 a.m.: Alarm test 10:41 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 2400 block of Dodge Avenue 10:48 a.m.: Welfare check 11:41 a.m.: Fire assistance at 390 th Street/Esther Avenue 3:04 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Second Street 6:47 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at 260 th Street/Highway 59 9:21 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Highway 175/Highway 59 10:09 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Crawford Street 10:51 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Davenport Street Wednesday, Aug. 30 Officers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traffic stops and one 911 wrong number.

4:35 a.m.: Attempted suicide 7:29 a.m.: BLS transfer 11:30 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 300 block of First Avenue 11:47 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity at 240 th Street/Market Avenue 12:08 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 2800 block of Indian Avenue 12:18 p.m.: Property recovered or returned in the 5900 block of 260 th Street 12:21 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Highway 175 1:43 p.m.: Sick/flu-like symptoms 2:10 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 5300 block of 190 th Street 3:05 p.m.: Road hazard at 140 th Street/German Avenue 4:18 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Second Street/Main Street 4:57 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 300 block of Maple Street 8:41 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Highway 175 9:19 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street 10:30 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Lubeck Street 10:45 p.m.: Talk to officer 10:49 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Moorehead Street.

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Box search: Ida County Deputy Andrew Shillington and K9 Anou conduct a box search looking for a suspect during the 2017 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 21 Patrol Dog 1 (PD1) Field Trials on Aug. 27-29 in Ida Grove.The top law enforcement canines from Iowa and parts of South Dakota and Minnesota competed in the event.

Deputy Shillington and Anou earned a first place team trophy and a third place overall trophy during the event.

Career fair scheduled in Holstein Depu es Ida County Economic Development is partnering with IowaWORKS of Greater Siouxland to address workforce issues in the region on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at Boulders Inn and Suites, 2011 Indorf Ave. in Holstein.

In an effort to assist job seekers and students as well as employers, schools and communities as a whole, Ida County Economic Development and IowaWORKS of Greater Siouxland are hosting a career fair for Ida and Cherokee Counties. In addition to regular job seekers, all area schools will also be invited to attend, which will allow busi-

nesses to visit with students who are navigating various careers.

Ida County Economic Development president Rita Frahm said, “We are pleased to provide this event at no cost to your business.

We truly appreciate all your time and efforts in hiring job seekers and supporting the community.

If you have any additional questions, please contact us by phone or email Rita Frahm at 712-364318 or Shanan Shaver-Notz, Workforce advisor at 712-2339030, extension 46041, shanan. shaver-notz@iwd.iowa.gov, IowaWORKS of Greater Siouxland at 2508 Fourth St., Sioux City, Iowa, 51101.”

Landus Co-op’s annual photo contest now open Landus Cooperative members, customers, employees and community members are invited to grab their cameras to capture agriculture and rural-themed photos for the cooperative’ annual photo contest.

“Less than 2 percent of Americans are directly involved in production agriculture today. This photo contest allows Landus Cooperative to showcase agriculture as can only be done by our farmer-owners and community members,” explained director of communications for the cooperative, Alicia

Heun. “Whether it’s a photo of the snow falling on your family’s barn, a great harvest shot or a picture of the agricultural landscape, we welcome your photo entries in our contest.”

The contest is open to any Landus Cooperative farmerowner, customer, community member or employee. Photos can be submitted online at http://www.landuscooperative.com/about/resources/ and entries are due by Oct. 1.

Winners of the contest will be featured in the cooperative’s 2018 calendars.

inves gate the The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on one property crime reported during the past week.

On Aug. 24, Shopko reported the theft of a handgun case and dorm refrigerator from a storage unit. The items were valued at $200.

Dust collector fire The Ida Grove Fire Department was called to Midwest Industries at 122 East Highway 175 in Ida Grove Aug. 25 at 9:51 a.m. for a dust collector ire. Cause of the ire was undetermined.

The Arthur Fire Department, Arthur First Responders and Ida Grove Ambulance Service assisted at the scene.

The ire department was at the scene two hours.

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Ida County Board of Supervisors IDA GROVE, IOWA AUGUST 28, 2017 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey.

Minutes of the meeting held August 14, 2017, were read and approved.

Public comments were received from Don Hyde, expressing appreciation for the removal of graffiti on the Keystone and 270th St. bridge. Earl Zoch said many roads have holes in the shoulders and are in need of edge rudding.

Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion to approve Alan Van Houten as a member of the Board of Adjustment to fill a vacancy until October 1, 2017, and for the next 4 year term, ending October 1, 2021. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Schubert to approve the FY-17 cash report. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Drey moved to approve Rebecca Schmidt, Dispatcher, in the amount of $16 per hour, effective August 4, 2017.

Schubert seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Dale Hinrickson, Planning and Zoning Administrator, presented the Board with action taken on a petition with regards to proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance #27-Wind Energy Regulations.

The Planning and Zoning Commission had denied the petition on August 3, 2017. They also presented the Board with approved proposed amendments regarding a hotline, setback of 1,500’ and a noise factor of no more than 50 decibels as listed in the minutes of August 14, 2017. Mason Fleenor was present to express his support for the proposed petition and informed the Board of possible litigation with regards to the loss of

property values. Approximately 40 individuals were present. Comments were received for and against said petition and proposed amendments.

After much discussion, Schubert moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board to deny the petition. Leonard seconded the motion. Motion carried with the following vote: Schubert, Aye; Leonard, Aye; and Drey, Nay. A motion by Schubert and seconded

by Leonard to amend the conditional use permit requirements as listed in Ordinance #27 in Section 31.6 from the distance to any human occupied dwellings and the distances to other wind energy devices or other tower structures within 1,250 feet to 1,500 feet and to add a requirement regarding the maximum amount of shadow flickering on any human occupied dwelling to 30 hours per year and also to add a requirement of a hotline which states: Prior to the commencement of construction of the project and during the entire operating life of the project, the project owner/operator shall establish a telephone number hotline for the general public to call with any complaints or questions. The hotline number shall be publicized in order to insure that the general public is aware of the hotline number. The hotline number shall be conspicuously posted at the project site, and at the project owner/operator’s office in the county. Each call shall be logged by the project owner/operator, and such log shall identify the name, address and reason for the call. The project owner/ operator shall provide the designated county representative with the call log on a monthly basis and, upon reasonable request, to the extent allowed by law, and the owner/operator shall respond to all

complaints within a reasonable time, not to exceed 72 hours, and shall take necessary actions to resolve all objectively verified complaints. During the construction of the project, the project owner/ operator shall maintain updated contact information on file with the designated county representative, including a designated representative of the project owner/ operator along with a phone number and email address, and a 24-hour emergency contact phone number. Motion carried, with the following vote: Schubert, Aye; Leonard, Aye; and Drey, Nay. Ed Sohm was present to discuss various IT issues and presented the Board with a bid from Edsen Electric for wiring of various computers in the courthouse.

No action was taken, pending the reconciliation of data processing proposed budget expenses.

Justin Georg was present to discuss the landfill compost pile and possible repairs to the entrance gate. The Board requested that he turn the compost periodically to keep the weeds from growing.

Schubert moved to approve setting a public hearing date for the consideration of Ordinance #28 Re-Adopting Ida County Ordinances on September 25, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. Leonard seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans for Roeder Finisher Farm/Iowa Select Farms and Otter Creek Finisher Farm/Forest Farms, LLC. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 15, 2017, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock /s/ Rhett A. Leonard

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: We would like to take this time to express our sincere thank you to everyone who helped us through this very difficult time with the passing of our mom, Diane Schreiber. A big thank you to our employers for being very understanding & letting us have the time off to be with Mom. Thank you to Pastor Freese for your words of comfort, prayers & beautiful service you performed for Mom. Thank you to the elders of the First Presbyterian Church for being with us on this journey; your support & prayers will never be forgotten. Thank you to Dixie & Sherrie for the beautiful music at Mom’s service. Thank you, also, to the ladies of the First Presbyterian Church for the luncheon following the service; it was excellent. Thank you to the Unity Point doctors & ICU nursing staff for the loving care you gave Mom. Also, thank you to Horn Memorial Hospice; you were so helpful in getting Mom closer to home. Thank you to Horn Memorial staff for the comfort & love you gave Diane. Thank you to all our friends, family & coworkers for your loving support through the countless cards, flowers, prayers & food brought to our homes. Josh & Christie Van Houten, thanks for your professionalism before & after the service; you made it a little easier for us all. A very big thank you to Henry “Hank� Jessen for all the support & guidance you have given us during this difficult time; your friendship to Mom & our families will never be forgotten. You were & will always be a true friend to us all.

Mom’s big heart & generosity to others will truly be missed, but will never be forgotten.

The Family of Diane Schreiber Judd & Kim Schreiber, Austin & Autumn Andrew Schreiber & special friend, Mandy Madison & Sydney 36-1t/cra* THANK YOU: The family of Rose Franzkowiak would like to thank our family & friends for your prayers & support during our time of loss. Whether you sent a card, flowers, a memorial, brought food to our houses or offered a comforting word, we are grateful to be so blessed. We celebrate her long & full life & will remember her fondly. Thank you.

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THANK YOU: The family of Steven Rochau would like to thank everyone who remembered him with flowers, food, cards & the many hugs we received. We would also like to thank Careage Hills staff in Cherokee for their thoughtfulness & wonderful care that they gave Steve. We would like to thank Hospice for their compassion & care. Thanks, also, to Reverend Bev Wolff for the meaningful service & prayers, Jeannie Freese for playing the organ, Jim Kistenmacher for singing the hymns, Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home, ladies of the St. Paul Lutheran Church for serving the dinner & Hy-Vee for the food. All was very much appreciated.

Lorraine Rochau Karen & Tom Scott Jerry Rochau Keith Rochau & Special Friend, Pam Kay 36-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thank you for everyone who sent me birthday cards for my 80th birthday. It really helped to make my day great. Thanks again.

Shirley Morrice 36-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you to my family & friends for the care & concern expressed to me since my recent accident.

Also, a special thank you to Pastor Davis & Pastor Cormeny for their visits & prayers. I appreciated all the visits, cards, phone calls & flowers. To the staff at Horn Memorial Hospital & Willow Dale Care Center, a thank you for the excellent care.

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Garage ge Sale S le DOSE GARAGE SALE: Three days. Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, September 7, 8-5. Friday, September 8, 8-5.

Saturday, September 9, 8-12 noon. Fall dĂŠcor, & lots of it.

Last chance: clothing & shoes are ½-off. Plus markdowns in collectibles. Additions in household, crafts, bedding, books & movies, tools & furniture. May have additional items outside for sale-weather permitting.

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HELP WANTED Service Advisor/Parts Clerk

Mac’s Chevrolet Inc. is now accepting applications for Full-Time Service Advisor/Parts Clerk.

Job responsibilities include making repair orders, contacting customers regarding repairs, cash receipts, picking up/returning vehicles, maintaining GM training standards and other duties as designated by management.

Must possess valid driver’s license, computer skills, customer service skills and be able to multitask. Must pass background check. Equal opportunity employer.

Help lp Want W nted HELP WANTED: ISI looking for residential help.

Full- & part-time positions available in Ida Grove & Holstein. Call 712-365-4339 for information. $500 sign-on bonus.

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HELP WANTED: Willow Dale in Battle Creek has the perfect opportunity for high school students or those looking for part-time hours. Certified Nursing Assistants’ openings include 4-8 p.m. shifts & 10 p.m.6 a.m., two days a week. Parttime housekeeping available from 6-11 a.m. If you have a big heart & want to join the Willow Dale family, apply online at www. abcmcorp.com/employment or stop by Willow Dale today.

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HELP WANTED: Precision Manure Application Inc. is looking for qualified CDL drivers. Part-time positions available. We are also hiring for the upcoming manure season.

Looking for tractor tank drivers & pump operators for both night & day shifts. Please contact Adam Jackson at 515-321-8021.

35-17t/cra* POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Horn Physicians Clinic is hiring a Full time Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant or Receptionist.

Previous medical clinic experience preferred.

Horn Memorial Hospital is hiring a Full time Housekeeper and a Full time Nurse Aide. Health insurance benefit available for all positions.

Apply by September 17 either in person or on our web site www.hornmemorialhospital.org.

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NOTICE: FARMERS’ MARKET in Ida Grove is Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in downtown Ida Grove.

IDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM is grilling. The market will feature four produce vendors, a jewelry & home decor vendor, a fresh flower vendor, a wine & wine tasting vendor, an organic meat, honey & egg vendor, two baked goods’ vendors & a fresh egg vendor. Gloria Sykes will be present with knitted goods, featuring items for boys. Rita Pierson will also be with us to sell artisan chocolates. Come for a good meal to help raise funds to fight cancer. And, come & support our local vendors by buying from the market.

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NOTICE: Great food is what you will find at the Horn Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar set for Saturday, September 23rd, at Horn Memorial in Ida Grove.

Shop the Cookie Walk & Country Store for your favorites & meet your friends for lunch starting at 11 a.m. Serving homemade soups, sandwiches, chips, drink & dessert. To-go orders available.

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WANT TO RENT: Young farmer looking to rent farmground for 2018 & beyond.

Tyler Vohs. Ph. 712-210-2641.

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WANTED TO BUY: 500- & 1,000-gallon propane tanks. Call 712-371-2377.

26-tfc/cra WANTED: Homemade pies, bars, cakes, breads, buns, rolls, snacks, candy, fresh canned veggies, salsa, pickles, dish towels, pot holders, bibs, doilies & craft items are needed for the Country Store at the Horn Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar on Saturday, September 23rd at Horn Memorial in Ida Grove.

Contact Sandy Ullrich at 712369-1636 & leave a message to make a donation.

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Forr Rent FOR RENT: Office space in Battle Creek at former school. Used as classroom or storage. Contact 712-371-2377.

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

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COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/Refinishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek.

131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE Certified I-car trained.

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For Sale NEW AT MURRAY JEWELERS: 90 pieces of Freshwater Pearl and Natural Stone necklaces, bracelets & earrings. Stop in and check out this beautiful jewelry for all occasions. Ida Grove.

36-1t/crags LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury.

36-1t/crags FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced.

Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560.

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FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcom’s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges.

Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. Malcom’s, Ida Grove.

36-1t/cra FOR SALE: Lenovo 14� laptops. Refurbished with 120GB & 4G RAM. Comes with Windows 8.1-can upgrade to Windows 10. $200 each.

Element 14 Technologies. Ph. 712-300-6657.

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Home Sweet Home!

Somerset Apartments in Holstein-offers one bedroom apartments for persons 55 years of age or older or persons with a disability. Utilities included and rent is based on 30% of gross annual income. Laundry room and off street parking available.

Please call 877.521.8750 or visit oakleafpm.com Equal Housing Opportunity

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Crop Ground to Rent for 2018+ Good practices, paying competitive rates. Would consider custom farming partnership. Also looking for pasture ground.

All inquiries kept strictly confidential.

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HOURS: Mon- Fri 8 am - 5 pm; Sat 8 am - 1 pm; Sun Closed After hours appointment available, any time except Sunday!

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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APPLICATIONS & RÉSUMÉS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL OR MAIL:

Petersen Manufacturing Company 2471 Hwy 30, Denison, IA 51442 or jamie@petersenmfg.com Petersen Manufacturing Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or any other status. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and/or interview process should make a request in advance.

Additional testing of job related skills may be required prior to employment. If you feel you have been discriminated against during the application process, please call Human Resources at 712-263-7160.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Ruble Floor, Windows and Coverings, warranty deed to Randall and Kathleen Vollmar, west half of Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Elmurst Addition, Holstein.

Norman Pfaltzgraff, warranty deed to Lyle and Kayla Traylor, Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 29, Fourth Addition, Ida Grove.

Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court office, information is only provided electronically.

The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office.

Traffic and other charges

might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov.

Traffic charges Speeding Brady Beiermann, Galva; Terrance Lancaster, Le Mars; Jose Reyes, South Sioux City, Neb.; Rhonda Cyre, Watertown, S.D. Braycen Bland, La Porte City; Josie Thu, San Tan Valley, Ariz.; John Isom, Odebolt; Andrew Cave, Cherokee; Savanna Dettmann, Rockwell City; Megan Randall, Sioux City.

Other Nathaniel Buettner, Holstein, driving while license under suspension.

Hunter Lindgren, Battle Creek, use electronic communication device.

Andrew Cave, Cherokee, dark window.

Alec Ohlson, Cherokee, seat belt.

Stephen Abaid II, Clio, Missouri, seat belt.

Criminal Jackie Oppman, Humboldt, contempt—failure to pay fine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered.

Ashley Grosvenor, Holstein, animal at large when prohibited, $65.

Randall Hargroves, Holstein, animal at large when prohibited, two charges, $65 on each charge.

Sheriff’s office releases July statistics The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice released July statistics at the Aug. 15 Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting in Ida Grove.

In July, deputies logged 17,544 miles and 1,294.5 patrol hours.

Deputies assisted ive motorists, assisted four citizens, investigated two accidents, found 23 open doors, served 41 civil papers and conducted 931 premise checks.

A total of 59 hours was spent in the of ice, 30 hours on special investigations, 105.25 hours in training, four hours of comp time were used and 135 hours of vacation time were used.

Property loss through theft, burglary or criminal mischief totaled $9,414. A total of $6,000 worth of property was recovered.

In July, 14 males and seven females were booked into the Ida County Jail for three felonies and 18 misdemeanors. This compares to 23 (19 males and four females) booked into the jail in July 2016 for two felonies and 21 misdemeanors.

A total of 255 citations were issued as follows: Arthur— three, Battle Creek—seven, Galva—32, Holstein—10, Ida Grove—23 and rural area— 180. This compares to 285 citations issued in July 2016.

Calls for service in July were down in 2017 when compared to 2016. There were 875 complaints last month compared to 949 in July 2016.

Complaints for the year through July are 4,479, down from 6,476 through July 2016.

Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of 13 calls were made with two each for suspicious behavior and traf ic stops.

Battle Creek—There was a total of 52 calls with 13 for traf ic stops; six for talk to an of icer; four for suspicious behavior; three each for animal calls, fraud, medical falls and welfare checks and two each for warrants and warrant checks.

Galva—A total of 29 calls with 10 for traf ic stops; three each for animal calls and assistance and two for welfare checks.

Holstein—There was a total of 86 calls with 13 for traf ic stops; eight for civil processes; seven for talk to an of icer; six for suspicious behavior; ive each for animal calls, medical-breathing and medical-fall; four each for fraud and medical-chest; three for motor vehicle assistance and two each for alarms, medicalsick, medical-unknown and reckless driving.

Ida Grove—A total of 234 calls were reported with 25 for traf ic stops; 21 for suspicious behavior; 18 for civil processes; 13 for talk to an

of icer; 10 for ire works; nine each for assistance; medical emergency transfers; seven for warrant checks; six for reckless driving; ive each for basic life support transfers to Sioux City and warrants and four each for 911 wrong numbers, advanced life support transfers to Sioux City, animal calls, medical transfers, warrants and welfare checks.

Also, three each for alarms, basic life support transfers to nursing home, basic life support transfers to other locations, civil disputes, committals, harassment, medical assistance and medical-suicide and two each for property damage accidents, 911 abandoned calls, assaults, bad checks, civil family disputes, extra patrols, ire department gas, intelligence, medicalbreathing, medical-fall, noise, property found and traf ic control.

Rural—There were a total

of 461 calls in the rural area with 184 for traf ic stops; 29 for phone calls; 21 for suspicious behavior; 20 for abandoned vehicles; 19 for motor vehicle assistance; 16 for 911 abandoned calls; 14 each for ire department controlled burns and reckless driving; 10 each for road hazards and 911 transfers; eight each for talk to an of icer and warrants; seven for property damage accidents and six for health and safety checks.

Also, ive each for attempts to locate and thefts; four each for ire department brush ire and fraud; three each for assistance, drug, ire department assistance, ire department structure, road closures, transfers and unlock doors and two each for urinalysis county attorney, urinalysis Department of Human Services, property recovered, OWI, medical-falls, ireworks, committals, burglaries and 911 transfers.

Depu es make warrant, drug arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on arrests and charges iled during the past week.

On Aug. 25, Troy Joseph Gordon, 21, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. The original conviction against him was for possession of a controlled substance. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after appearing before the magistrate.

On Aug. 25, Lee Frank Harden, 31, of Holstein was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and interference with of icial acts following incident in Holstein.

He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On Aug. 27, the Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice iled charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on two individuals following a traf ic stop. Charged were: Ricky Edward Thomas, 62, and Zachary David Thomas, 23, both of Holstein. Both were released pending a court appearance.

On Aug. 28, Chance Cinjin Michaels, 43, of Sioux City was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for harassment in the third degree.

The charge was iled following an investigation. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $300 bond.

Michaels also had an outstanding warrant from O’Brien County for harassment. He was released after posting $300 bond on that

case.

On Aug. 29, Marie Martina Noethe, 23, of Sioux City was arrested and charged with driving under suspension following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. She was released pending a court appearance.

On Aug. 29, the Ida County

Sheriff’s Of ice iled charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charge was iled following an incident in Ida Grove. Charged was Gayle Edward Stoneking, 67, of Ozark, Ark. He was released pending a court appearance.

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K-9 Anou: Ida County Deputy Andrew Shillington and K9 Anou “NuNu” received a first place team trophy and a third place overall trophy during the 2017 Region 21 PD1 Trials in Ida Grove Aug. 28 and 29. NuNu competed against 32 other K9s and received a passing certification as well as qualifying for the 2017 USPCA National Field Trials in Foley, Ala.

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For those who “don’t get it,” there is a major distinction between flying a Confederate flag and dragging one behind a car . . . especially one that has been burned, shredded and obviously desecrated. Then again, how could such a symbol of hatred, bigotry, racism, treason and evil possibly be desecrated in the first place? It’s right on par with the swastika; a symbol that earns arrest and possibly a jail term in Germany. Hopefully most, if not all, understand what that symbol represents. I do hope this clarifies things. And, for those who support what the Confederate flag represents, you are free to fly it, wear it as a tatoo, or paint it on your house. It’s America. I choose to do otherwise.

— Bruce Godbersen