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712-364-3131
Vol. 67, No. 39
Propane Heating and Cooling Inc.
214 Main Street, PO Box 249, Ida Grove, Iowa 51445
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
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Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Services & Monuments Battle Creek 608 Fourth St. 712-365-4446
Ida Grove
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---ASSEMBLY LINE--For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our website at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our office located at Midwest Industries. Hablamos Español
Saturday, September 30, 9 am-2 pm ARTHUR COMMUNITY CENTER Sponsored by the Arthur Public Library Singletree Emporium will be open the same hours 313 S. Main St., Arthur www.singletree-emporium.com
HAPPINESS EXPRESS
(BARBERSHOP QUARTET HARMONY)
Located in the FRONT offices of Midwest Industries
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500 State Hwy. 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445 • 712-364-3133 M-Th 5am to 11pm; F-Sat 5am to 1am; Sun 8am to 11pm
122 Hwy 175, Ida Grove
712-364-4896
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MICHAELSEN construction
For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our website at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our office located at Midwest Industries. Hablamos Español Located in the FRONT offices of Midwest Industries
5631 260th St. Ida Grove, IA 51445 Office: 712-364-3202 Cell: 712-210-1749
will sing at the store at 10:30 am FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!
I’m not smiling ‘cause my kids just let the whole world know
Use the WEST parking lot across the street from Adams Motors.
*Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required
2/$
*Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required
TERRACES • EXCAVATING • TILING • TRUCKING • DEMOLITION
Use the WEST parking lot across the street from Adams Motors.
122 Hwy 175, Ida Grove
712-364-4896
I’m 60! LOVE, YOUR FAMILY: Justin, Angela, Ethan, Kaydee, Aubree Emily, Tyler, Chloe
The family of
The Perfect Blend of Craftsmanship & Automation
Loren Dittmer, Holstein, IA, will be hosting an
Machine Operators • Wood Finishers • Inspection • Warehouse
OPEN HOUSE in honor of his
90th Birthday Saturday, October 7,
Saturday, September 3 0 • 4-9 PM Serving: Chili & Homemade Potato Soup | 5 PM Music by: Rick & Gina of Sioux City | 6-9 PM
Come Grow with UBI! Due to growth, we are now taking applications for multiple positions in our Ida Grove office. We are interested in team players who are motivated, able to work accurately, and enjoy a customer service/sales environment. Apply online at www.unitedbk.bank, click on Careers under the Resources tab located in the upper right corner and follow the instructions. All positions require a satisfactory background check, including credit history. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Ida Grove 501 2nd St 712-364-3393
2-4 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, Holstein, IA Card and Congratulations will reach him at: 5229 120th St. Holstein, IA 51025
Training Program. Start $14.76 on 2nd Shift. Maintenance Technician: Dedicated 2nd shift. Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical Systems. M-F + occasional Saturday. 3:30 pm to 1 am. Preventative Maintenance: S|S|M schedule. 3 twelve hour shifts and 4 days off. In house training program elevates pay as skills/knowledge increase. Pay based on skill and experience
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.
Comprehensive ehensive Benefi ehensive Benefits: ts: BC/BS Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k) Match, Quarterly Gainshare Bonus, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
Please call 877.521.8750
Apply M-F 7 am-4 pm HR Office 1000 Industrial Park, Holstein, IA EOE M/F/V/D
or visit oakleafpm.com Equal Housing Opportunity
vtindustries.com/careers
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Little to No-Maintenance, cost-effective and efficient way y to heat your garage!
Call Today! 1-888-365-1241
It’s time to start thinking about contracting your propane for 2018! Henry R. Jessen H O Owner Operator
Johnson Propane Heating and Cooling Inc.
Serving your Community Since 1945
Don’t be left out D in the COLD! Check, Clean or Replace your Furnace N y Now!
Call C ll T Today! Tod day! 1-888-36 1-888-365-1241
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Reminder BRING THE KIDS, FOR A WHOLESOME GOOD TIME.
LOCATED AT THE
BENGFORD FARM
701 E. 2nd St. Ida Grove, Iowa
712-364-3311
Lewis Family Drug We are now accepting applications for a
Clinics
Programs
Cardiac–CVA–Oct. 6, 13, 17, 20, 27 Cardiac–Mercy–Oct. 30 Dermatology-Oct. 6, 20 Ear, Nose & Throat–Oct. 12, 26 Nephrology–No Oct. Clinic OB/GYN: Eastman–Oct. 10, 24 OB/GYN: Hasik–Oct. 4, 18 OB/GYN: Lundin–Oct. 11, 25 Oncology–Oct. 19 Ophthalmology–Oct. 4 Ortho-Oct. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 30 Podiatry: Williams-Oct. 2, 11, 16, 18, 25 Pulmonary–No Oct. Clinic Surgery-Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Urology–Oct. 5, 19 Wound Care–Oct. 10, 24
PART-TIME Pharmacy Technician
Senior Health Insurance Information Program Please call HMH to schedule an appointment.
TIP
Immunization Clinic Oct. 10: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 11: 9 a.m.-Noon & 2-5 p.m.
www.hornmemorialhospital.org
HMH Better Breather's Club First Thursday of the month in Conference RM 3 at 3 pm. Call Pat at HMH to become a member. HMH Diabetic Education Classes (group or individual/ new or review) Please call HMH for more information
SUNDAY
25-30 hours/week, including 1-2 Saturdays/month Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must possess: •Strong customer service and communication skills •Past healthcare experience (ideally) •Proficiency using computers, spreadsheets, etc •Organizational skills Must be able to obtain certification within 1 year.
HMH Financial Assistance Please call the Business Office
The position will be based around a new pharmacy model in which technicians will not only process prescriptions, but will also be responsible for scheduling patient appointments, making follow-up phone-calls, assisting with pharmacist documentation, organizing spreadsheets, etc.
Apply online at www.lewisdrug.com or in store:
Lewis Family Drug 401 Second Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445
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Tailored Protection PlansÂŽ •A variety of beneďŹ t choices •Affordable cost •Guaranteed Renewable for Life •Fast, accurate claims service Call Or Write Today! As a qualiďŹ ed agent, I will be happy to provide complete information about covered expenses, costs, limitations and renewal privileges for available plans.
Open House ¡ FOR ¡
Norm Behrens Please stop by
Robert J. McBride, agent
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KICK BACK AND LET THE KIDS GET LOST FOR A WHILE
BARREL RIDES
TREK THROUGH THE WOODS AND SEE OUR FRIENDLY GOBLINS
SLING A SLEW OF APPLES
SEE IF YOU’RE A BETTER SHOT THAN JESSI JAMES WITH
Crop Ground to Rent for 2018+ Good practices, paying competitive rates. Would consider custom farming partnership. Also looking for pasture ground.
712.364.3131
FOR SALE: Berne Coop Site at 200 Jacobs Addition in Ida Grove 4 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND 5 BUILDING SITES Ä’ Next to Rail Line Ä’ Flat lots with room for development Ä’ 750-gallon fuel storage site for plant operation Ä’ Taxes prorated to date of sale Ä’ Possession can be immediate upon down payment Ä’ All buildings and site clean and well maintained Ä’ square feet storage with four loading docks newly remodeled
Ä’ Dry Fertilizer Plant with 4,000-ton storage, new mixer and scale
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HELP WANTED
Tractor & Combine Technician Tractor & Combine Technician needed for the Ida Grove location of Vetter Equipment. Competitive pay and benefit package. Experience in agricultural equipment repair would be helpful, but not required. Apply online at www.vetterequip.com or in person at the Ida Grove Store. EOE.
IDA GROVE • 712-364-3184
WINTER BUILD SALE
Big Enough To Serve, Serve Small Enough To Care
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ROPE TWISTING
LEARN HOW THE SETTLERS MADE ROPE & GET A SOUVENIR
WANTED
First State Bank
Resident Care Coordinator
FUN
FREE WILL DONATIONS
Kevin Schmidt
AMERICAREÂŽ MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE
2956 Alpine Ave., Battle Creek, IA 51006-9801 Res: (712) 365-4836 800-725-5309
GOODIES
All inquiries kept strictly conďŹ dential.
the hospital
James R. McBride, agent
1 - 5 p.m.
A competitive salary with the potential for benefits is available!
Foot Care Clinics No Oct. Clinics
Join us for our Foundation Festival on Friday, November 3 at the Skate Palace. Tickets are $50 each, pre-sale only, and can be purchased by calling For information, contact your local physician or Horn Memorial Hospital at 364. 3311.
6143 280TH ST IDA GROVE, IA 51445
Protecting what you value since 1978! BUILDING SPECIALS!
24'x36'x12' • $10,874 30'x63'x15' • $17,846 42'x72'x16' • $24,946 60'x108'x17' • $49,563
FEATURING: Building pictured is not priced in ad. Crew travel tions extra. Price subject to change without notice.
Stop in, or contact us today for a FREE consultation!
ClearyBuilding.com • 800-373-5550
Le Mars, IA 712-548-4594
The Estate of John Francis Klapp is offering Antiques, Collectibles and Household, etc. at
PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, September 30, 2017 • 12:00 Noon Location: 110 Hackberry, Correctionville, IA. Auctioneers’ Notes: This offering from the Klapp Estate includes many antique and interesting items as well as household and tools. Also included are some Packard and Cadillac collectible small items. We look forward to seeing you there. Antiques and Collectibles: solid oak square dining table with leaves; oak buffet; large oak dresser mirror; ornate oak hall seat; hall bench; camel-back trunk; many old albums; walnut china cabinet; cedar chest; many nice pictures; ornate walnut cabinet; 3 throne chairs; large foot locker; ornate walnut ž bed; pool table car light; single bed; Beckwith Organ Company pump organ; small wagon wheel bench; small cedar box; ornate house clock; numerous small dolls; ornate iron box; pine 4 door cabinet; horse bookends; picture albums; horse scene oil painting; corner table; 6’ glass display case; many undiscovered collectibles Household: nice! Windbank 6 ½ ‘ oak grandfather’s clock with crystal globe; 6 ½’ china cabinet; shelves; microwave; coolers; oak upright cabinet; craft books; iron swing bed; Bowex Extreme exercise machine; miscellaneous small household items Tools and Lawn and Garden: many good power tools and hand tools; large wrenches; new 1/3 h.p. sump pump; Remington electric trimmer; Remington electric pole saw; Lawn seeder; hoses; kayak paddle; 10’ aluminum folding ladder; 10-drawer tool cabinet; 5 electric drills with many power packs; Numerous shop items and tools
John Francis Klapp Estate – Owner Ē Off Ice-Shop 3400 square ft. with JD skid loader hyster forklift and equipped shop newly remodeled
Ä’ Fuel site with over 50,000-gallon storage
Sealed bids will be taken up to October 2nd, 2017 at 9 a.m.
Ä’ Propane site with 12,000-gallon storage
The top two bidders will be called in and have the opportunity to raise their bid. The Berne Coop Board has the right to reject all bids if necessary, interested parties can contact Bryce at 712-885-2213. Mail bids to Berne Coop, PO Box 169, Ute, IA 51060 or drop off in person at the Ute Station.
Terms and Conditions of Personal Property Sale: All sales are ďŹ nal. A proper identiďŹ cation is required to register for a bidding number. No warranties are expressed or implied and Buyer will purchase all properties “as is,â€? “where is.â€? No items shall be removed from the premises until full settlement is made. Any decisions or announcements made by the auctioneers on day of sale will be ďŹ nal and will supersede previously given information. Not responsible for accidents.
Midwestern Land & Auction, Inc.
Auctioneers • Real Estate Brokers • Appraisers 426 Main, Mapleton, IA 51034 • 712-882-2406 www.iowaland.net • iowaland@longlines.com
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
raft/ Vendor Fair
September 25-29 MEALS
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PART-TIME Pharmacy Clerk
DESSERT
• Meatball Sub • Salad
• Apple Pie
Applicants must possess good customer service skills, be hard working, motivated, friendly, and a team player. Previous retail experience is a plus. 119 Main St., Battle Creek, IA • 712-365-4410 Open Monday - Friday • 7 am - 2 pm Party Room Available for Small Meetings, Cards or just a Few Friends for Coffee
Applications/Résumés can be submitted online at www.lewisdrug.com or in store:
Lewis Family Drug 401 Second Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445
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For Your Real Estate Needs, Contact: Howard E. Hustedt, Broker 712-668-2283 or 1-800-798-2282 Jade Carstensen, Associate Broker 712-668-2283 or 1-800-798-2282 For Your Insurance Needs, Contact: Jason, Bryce, Kristy, Jade, Pam, Tami, & Dick 712-668-2283 or 1-800-798-2282
Find a property you will LOVE! BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
$
250,000
705 S. Des Moines St. Odebolt
BEAUTIFUL REMODELED HOME!
$
73,000
100 N. Maple St. Arthur
2 Bedroom, newly remodeled bath with office on main floor. Partially finished basement with shower, sink and a gas fireplace. All new laminate and carpet. 2-car attached garage. New roof in 2014. Natural gas furnace and central A/C.
$
129,900
224 S. Dewey St., Odebolt Beautiful 3 bedroom home with 2.5 bathrooms. Home features beautiful woodwork, spacious rooms, and new updates. Home sits on 2 city lots with 2 garages.
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77,500
624 S. Des Moines St. Odebolt
$
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65,000
121 Sac Ave., Odebolt 2 bedroom, 1 bath completely updated home on a corner lot. Home features a finished basement, 1-car attached garage and a wood deck.
513 W. 2nd St., Odebolt
70,000
59,900
2 bedroom, 1.5 large bathroom home built in 1890. Home features beautiful wood work, new flooring, attached large garage, storage shed, office space & storage.
$
41 Orange St. N., Kiron
$
59,900
2 bedroom, 1 bath home built in 1953. Home sits on a corner a larger lot with 2 single car garages. Home also features a partially finished basement, lots of storage, and beautiful wood floors.
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Reminder
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY A quick reference guide to area businesses and professionals • To include your ad in this directory, call (712) 364-3131
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Henry R. Jessen Owner Operator
Propane Heating and Cooling Inc.
Serving your Community Since 1945
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VISIT PROPERTIES LISTED BY
Kevin P. Christie
Broker/CRS,GRI, SRES 201 Main, Suite B, Ida Grove e-mail: kevin.christie2@gmail.com
Marketing Representative Karla Meier
Member National Association of Realtors & Iowa Association of Realtors
www.christierealestate.com • 364-2287 free estimates!
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS, FLOORING, SEAMLESS GUTTERS, NEW CONSTRUCTION & MORE!
ON
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2407 ALPINE AVE., BATTLE CREEK, IA 712-369-0681
Adam E. Henderson, Agent 216 Main St., Ida Grove, IA 51445 712-364-2228 109 S. Main St., Holstein, IA 51025 712-368-2176
adam@gowithadam.com
OFFERS TO YOU A VARIETY OF SERVICES: IDA COUNTY COURIER: COURIER: Starts at $42/yr. Custom Printing Services: Flyers, Posters & much more! Lamination: Sizes up to 11”x17” Plus, the Reminder Photos: 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 is FREE! ¢ Greeting Cards: Only 99 each! 2114 Main St., P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445 • 712-364-3131
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. 39-1t FOR SALE: 2344 Case IH combine. 1,553 separator hours. Super clean. 2013 Case IH 3206 cornhead. Used two years on 150 acres. Two Parker wagon models 4800 & 525. Parker 500 grain cart, corner auger, hardly used. Ph. 712-373-5122 or 712-371-3360. FOR SALE: 2015 Ford Flex Limited AWD. Leather. Loaded. 36,000 miles. 2017 Pride Victory LX scooter: lights, loaded also. Newer, enclosed scooter trailer: sell as package deal. Oversized, newer leather powerlift chair. Serious inquiries only. Call 712-3713840 or 712-369-3589. 38-2t 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. HELP WANTED: Residential construction experience is necessary. Pay based off experience. Ph. 712-369-0681. Krayenhagen Construction, Battle Creek. HELP WANTED: Ida Grove Family Health Center currently has an opening for a full-time CMA or LPN. Competitive wages. Please bring in your resume or email it to djenkins2015@yahoo.com. FOR RENT: Garage with electricity in Holstein. $100/month. Ph. 712368-2632. 39-2t/cra
FOR SALE: Self-cleaning convection oven, GE range, very clean. Ph. 712369-3403. 39-1t/cra*
NOTICE: FARMERS’ MARKET. It’s KID’S DAY at the market this Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in downtown Ida Grove. There will be face painting, balloons, tattoos, a scavenger hunt, a photo booth & frisbee painting. We will be servings hot dogs with lots of toppings, chips, juice & water for $4. The kids can enjoy visiting our market with four produce vendors, a baked goods’ vendor, an egg vendor, a fresh flower vendor, a wine vendor, an organic goods vendor & our artisan chocolate vendor. Golden Horizons will also be present with their baked goods & decor. Bring the kids to the market for some hometown fun! 39-1t/cra FOR SALE: Three cemetery lots together in Holstein Public Cemetery. Make offer. Ph. 623-826-5169. 39-2t
PREGNANT? NEED HELP?: For confidential help, medical care, anonymous pregnancy test, guidance or counseling, etc., call Birthright at 1-800-5504900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 10864. 39-1t/cra
REMINDER: Pick up your submarine sandwiches at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29. These are sandwiches which have been ordered through the Morningside Auxiliary.
WANTED TO BUY: 500- & 1,000-gallon propane tanks. Call 712-371-2377.26-tfc
THANK YOU: We would like to say thanks for all the prayers, cards, flowers & food sent since Dale’s heart surgery. Thanks to family, doctors & staff for great care. Special thanks to Jim & Kris for visits & prayers. Thanks to all for continued concerns & well wishes. Dale & Joyce Nelson
EDSEN ELECTRIC Electrical Contractor
Commercial, Residential and Farm Wiring
Jeff Holmes Construction
PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
For ALL your home needs! Call DAY or NIGHT with EMERGENCIES Tim Sholty 712-364-3665
State Licensed/Insured
505 Burns Ida Grove, IA
Phone (712) 364-2454 Celebrating 45 Years
203 Rohwer St. Ida Grove, IA 51445
TIM SHOLTY
• New Homes • Garages • Room Additions • Custom Cabinets
Building Your Future
Carpentry - Shingling - Drywall - Concrete Work - Masonry Work Jeff Holmes Battle Creek, IA
712-365-2524 or 712-830-0444
Small Engine Repair Aaron Reiss Owner/Mechanic Ida Grove, IA 51445
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THANK YOU: There’s no place like home! I want to thank the staff & PT crew at Horn Memorial Hospital for the great care I received in July. Then, to all the staff & PT crew at Willow Dale for the wonderful care I received to make me strong enough to return home. Thanks for all the cards & visits from family & friends during this time. Plus, all those who remembered me on my birthday with cards, gifts & calls. I’m so blessed with such a loving family & friends. God’s blessings to you all. Leila Lansink
NOTICE: Date: September 22, 2017. City of Ida Grove. Re:Request for Proposal on a Fuel Tank & 765 Gallons of Fuel. Hello, we invite you to bid on a fuel tank & 765 gallons of fuel in the tank. The gas in the tank is aviation gas & is purchase as is, with no guarantee of quality. The capacity of the tank is approximately 1,000 gallons. The successful bidder must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance. The bidder is responsible for the removal of the fuel tank & fuel within 30 days of the accepted bid or by noon on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Each bidder must complete a form in ink or typed, & send or deliver it sealed to the following address no later than Monday, October 16, 2017, by 4:00 p.m. The address is City of Ida Grove, P.O. Box 236, 403 3rd Street, Ida Grove, IA, 51445. Bids will be opened on Monday, October 16, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. during the City Council meeting at City Hall located at 403 3rd Street. The City of Ida Grove reserves the right to reject any, any part or all bids. If you have further questions, please contact City Hall at 712-364-2428. City of Ida Grove.
FOR RENT: Office space in Battle Creek at former school. Used as classroom or storage. Contact 712-371-2377. 35-tfc/cra
505 Moorehead Ave. Ida Grove, IA 51445 712-369-8046
THANK YOU: Thank you to the United Bank of Iowa Relay For Life committee for dedicating your booth in David’s memory. He would have loved the Minnesota Twins’ theme! Please support Relay For Life’s efforts to find a cure for cancer. Thank you, UBI, for the compassion you continue to share with my family. Twyla Prall-Wilken THANK YOU: Our hearts are broken with the passing of our loved one, David Wilken, yet we find comfort in the many kind words & deeds from the communities we live, work & play in. Thank you to the Hospice staff from Ida Grove & the staff at ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Homes. Both supported & guided us through a difficult time. Thank you to Pastor Viggars for his spiritual care. Although David was weak, he found strength in God, & that was when he was strongest. Thank you to Trinity Lydia Circle & The Bowling Alley for preparing & serving lunch. Thank you to the O-A Class of 1975 for the plant with Willow Tree Keepsakes. Thank you, Pew Sisters, for your friendship & spiritual gift. The Family of David Wilken THANK YOU: We would like to thank all who visited and gave cards, flowers, food & memorials with the passing of our loved one, James Fredericks. A special thanks to Pastor Merle Mahnken for his visits & for conducting the service, to the Immanuel Ladies’ Aide of Schleswig for serving the lunch, to Huebner Funeral Home & to Hy-Vee Catering. Thanks to all the First Responders who assisted to our emergency call. All is very much appreciated. Coleen Fredericks & Family
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THANK YOU: Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to family, friends & neighbors for acts of kindness, sympathy & for those that were able to attend the visitation or funeral services. We are thankful for all the food, flowers, cards, memorials, visits & kind words spoken to our family regarding the recent passing of our husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather, Roger Johannsen. We want to express special appreciation to the Ida Grove Ambulance Crew, Horn Memorial Hospital staff, Dr. Veltri, Pastor Mahnken, Organist Marlene, Immanuel Lutheran Ladies’ Aide & to ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home for their professional arrangements & caring service. Edna Mae Johannsen Terri, Kevin Cartensen & Family Trudi, Mark Gronemeyer & Family Trenda, Bob Magee & Family Joni Johannsen & Family HELP WANTED: Part-time Dietary Aide to cook, bake & create salads. Opportunity to pick up more hours. Starting salary with no experience over $10 an hour. Full-time Nursing Assistant. Health insurance benefit available for this position. Apply by October 1 to www.hornmemorialhospital.org. Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560.
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*ODEBOLT, IA HOME W/OUTBULIDINGS ON LARGE LOT W/ EXTRA BARE LAND *A 44 ACRE PARCEL & A 10 ACRE PARCEL OF BARE CROPLAND *TRACTORS, LATE MODEL VEHICLES, MISC. EQUIPMENT, VERY CLEAN FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, ETC. TO BE SOLD AT:
PUBLIC AUCTION
Sunday, October 1, 2017
at: 12:00 NOON
Located: 610 West 2nd Street, Odebolt, Iowa
PROPERTY #1: A lovely ranch style home which features modern eat in kitchen, living room, 3 main floor bedrooms, full bath, great 4 season room, basement w/family room, bar, gas furnace, central air, etc. Has attached garage as well. Also included is a post frame 40'x60' machine storage building, along with a detached double car garage. ALSO approx. 2 acres of bare land. PROPERTY # 2: A 44 acre, m/l, parcel of farmland w/CSR(2) of 91.2 and located in the Northwest corner of Odebolt, IA. (just north of Property # 1). PROPERTY # 3: A 10.22 acre, m/l, parcel of farmland w/CSR(2) of 94, located in the southwest portion of Odebolt, IA. The following personal property will also be sold: TRACTORS , TRAILER, EQUIPMENT
LAWN & GARDEN
'08 JD 5603 tractor, fwa, diesel, power reverser, dual remotes, 18.4x30 rubber, 12.4x42 fr. rubber, fr. fenders, w/JD 542 loader, only 211 hrs.!, Ser.# LV5603R269229
JD D130 riding mower w/42" deck, only 1 yr. old Toro push mower, 6 1/2 hp., elec. start Master Craft rear tine tiller, 5 hp. Ariens ST824 snow blower w/elec. start, chains, etc. Plastic lawn wheelbarrow Ryobi elec. leaf blower Worx batt. weed eater Lawn fert. spreader, pull type Pull magnet; Belt ratchet straps Rakes, forks, hoes, scoop, spade, scrapers, etc. OUTDOOR, PATIO & MISC. ITEMS Weber 'Spirit' gas grill Brinkman elec. smoker Plastic patio chair; Bag chairs, like new Padded rocker bistro set w/glass top table Gardening tools, trellis, pots & misc. Garden tools/lawn ornaments Garden Fountain Patio swing; Patio bench Golf clubs
JD 3010 diesel tractor, w/f, fr. & rear fenders, w/umbrella, rear tool box, 3pt., 18.4x34 rubber, fr. slab weights, complete major OH, completely restored & parade ready! Ser. # 39477, VERY NICE!
TOOLS, EQUIP., & MISC.
Load Max flat bed trailer 14'6" plus 5 ' beaver tail w/fold up ramps, bumper hitch, like new! JD 55A BH 3 bottom plow, on land w/hyd. lift 3pt. 7ft. rear blade
Winco 8hp. 4000W port. generator Sanborn port. air compressor Shop Series 10" Table saw BD Skil Saw in case Maktex cordless drill Alum. 6ft. & 4ft. step ladders Wrenches, tool box, socket sets, 1/2" air impact, creeper, bench grinder, hand tools, etc. Tractor seat shop seat
FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD
VEHICLES 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 'Laredo', 4 door, leather, running boards, only 67,330 miles, nice! 2006 Lincoln Mark LT pickup, crew cab, leather, rear slider window, running boards, 5.4 V8, fully equipped, only 37,683 miles, Sharp!
Whirlpool side x side refrigerator, black, w/ice-water dispenser in door Frigidaire refrigerator, white Maytag glass top load washing machine Whirlpool gas dryer Coronado upright freezer Norge upright freezer Schwinn treadmill, equipped Pro-Form Elliptical Exercise machine TERMS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY: Cash; Photo ID required w/checks Heirs of
Shark upright vacuum Hoover canister vacuum Oreck hand vacuum; Bissell shampooer LG flat screen TV; TV stand Oak queen bedroom set w/bed, chest of drawers & triple mirrored dresser Queen bed Full size bed, dresser w/mirror & chest of drawers Kitchen table w/leaf & 6 roller chairs Upholstered sofa w/recliner ends & Matching love seat w/recliner ends, like new! Floral love seats Glass top coffee table, 2 matching end tables & hall table Marble top end tables Brown upholstered recliner Open bookcase w/bottom cupboard Gun cabinet, glass doors, 8 gun w/bottom drawer Occasional chair; Knee hole deks Platform rocker & ottoman Gold trim wall mirror; Wall decor Computer desk; Office chair 4 drawer file cabinet Floor lamp Oil lamps Kid's hi-chair; Child table & folding chairs, JD 4020 toy tractor; Misc. toys Blonde end tables Hall tree; Small TV; Folding chairs 2 drawer wood file cabinet Oil map, Lantern Canning jars; lids; Canning supplies Wine making supplies & capper Several latch hook wall hangings Table lamps; Table games Sewing machine Elec. fireplace w/heater Craft & sewing supplies Other misc. household items
Legal Description: Lot 2 Twin Pines Addition, City of Ida Grove, Ida County, IA. General Description: Well built ranch style home w/attached single car garage. Excellent location and includes 24’x32’ double unattached garage/shop area to the rear of the property which enters from 5th Street. This would be a perfect opportunity for retirement or family home. It includes 3 bedrooms with full bath, living room, linen & coat closet, kitchen/dining area with sliding patio door to a 14’x30’ four seasons room. The four seasons sun room has natural wood interior with a separate outside entrance. The basement is partially finished with open stairway. There is a large family room, bathroom, furnace room/shop area. A Lenox Pulse Natural Gas Furnace, central air conditioner, gas hot water heater & water softener are located in the basement. A great opportunity to own a home with great potential. Check it out! Terms: The purchaser will be expected to pay 10% of the purchase price on date of sale and sign a real estate contract agreeing to pay the balance upon delivery at a clear and merchantable title. Possession will be given at final settlement. The current taxes are $1,710 per year. The seller agrees to pay all taxes prorated to date of possession. All announcements made day of sale supersede all written terms. Antiques & Collectables: 2 oak occasional tables; 2 oak end tables; depression glass sugar/creamer; kerosene lantern; oak desk; 2 oak dressers w/swivel mirrors; jewelry boxes; costume jewelry; oak 6 drawer ornate large dresser; oak ornate plant stand; crock jug; large oak display cabinet w/3 glass doors; brass cowbell; wood buffet; oak “Union Chest” spool cabinet; trunk w/tray, metal trunk, ex. cond; sheet music; 2 sets shoe roller skates w/metal cases; record albums. 1910 Victor Victrola Snowflite 5/22 snowblower w/chains, good cond.
record player with many records. Ex. cond.
Other Items: Horse Figurine collection: metal, ceramic, wagons, 8-horse hitch; horse book collection; company cooking pamphlets: Calumet, Royal Baking Powder, Flour, Yeast, others mostly in the 1920s; old magazine pictures, song books, Watkins song book, early 1900s; advertiser calendars, colored pictures, mint condition: Sacred Art, E.B. Salmon Grocery, Arthur 1921-1930; Citizens’ State Bank, Arthur 1924; Clifford A. Nelson, Kiron 1931; Sac City Creamery 1937-39; Bob Leth Hardware, Ida Grove 1935-40; Cressey Bros. Furniture, Arthur 1924. Appliances & Furniture: GE microwave; Amana dehumidifier; Kenmore stackwasher/dryer; GE upright freezer-13.3 cu. ft.; 3 rocker/recliners; many end tables & footstools; bookcases; coffee tables; music cabinet; 3-cushion sofa; sectional sofa w/hide-a-bed; table lamps; floor lamps; large wall mirror; formica top round dining table w/2 leaves and 6 matching chairs; storage cabinets; magazine racks; 2 platform rockers; matching 2-cushion love seat & 2 chairs; roll top desk; 2 & 4 drawer file cabinets; paper shredder; paper cutter; 2 single beds; 1 queen bed; several TVs; stuffed occasional chairs; dresser set; oak upright jewelry cabinet; Oak China Cabinet w/light; Pool table w/cues & extras; matching folding chairs; Lifestyler Treadmill, auto recline, cushion deck 1.25 HPDC; books; ceramics; figurines; Yamaha Electone M7-700 electric organ w/bench; several color TVs w/remotes; boom boxes; small electric kitchen appliances; wall hangings; towels; bedding; Cabbage Patch Dolls; hall tree; clock; console cabinet Travelark motorized 3 wheelchair w/rechargeable battery; Brother LS-2125 portable sewing machine 8 track player; swivel office chair; Bissel sweeper; dishes; pots/pans; utensils; 2 sewing cabinets & supplies; single beds; food dehydrator; wood table; walkers; metal storage cabinets; toys; board games; suitcases; many items too numerous to mention.
TROPHY MOUNTS Pheasant, Antelope, Black squirrel, Deer full mounts, antler racks, etc.
Not responsible for accidents
Shop Tools: aluminum step ladder, 7 metal storage shelves; clamps; B&D skill saw, B&D sander; Soldering gun; wrenches; hand tools; end wrenches; level; jigsaw. Terms: Cash.
Not responsible for accidents.
Lois O’Reilly Estate - Owner
Don & Doreen Schmidtke; Dawn D. Nelson & Chuck Schmidtke, Owners Sale Arranged & Conducted By:
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