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Vol. 42, No. 42 Ida Grove, Iowa

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Wednesday,, October 18, 2017 Wednesday

OABCIG board discusses News GLIMPSE master facili es plan, bond referendum

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Bob Saunders cross-country meet Page 8

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Upcoming Events Ida Co. Cons. Board Pumpkin Carving Friday, October 20 5-7 pm Shop Building IG Moorehead Park

Ida Co. Cons. Board Halloween Hike Saturday, October 21 5:30-9 pm Cons. Ed. Center IG Moorehead Park

IGCC Ladies Stage e Tuesday, October 24 6 pm Golf & Country Club Ida Grove

BC Medical Auxiliary Fall Luncheon & Card Party Tuesday, October 24 11 am Community Center Ba le Creek

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The Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (OABCIG) Board reviewed a discussion guide developed by Superintendent Terry Kenealy, HAILA and Estes Construction during its meeting Oct. 9 in Ida Grove. The purpose of the guide is to help board members review, discuss and debate the next steps for the master facilities plan and bond referendum. Superintendent Kenealy said one of the goals is to have the joint facilities committee and board meet in a work session to discuss what needs to be done next. Discussion guide •The irst step in the guide is to solicit feedback from community members in each town to learn why the referendum was opposed, what would be necessary in order to have a successful vote, learn what projects would be supported by the communities and learn what dollar amount for a bond referendum would be palatable/acceptable. Ways to solicit feedback would include: meeting with business leaders, meeting with community groups (Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, P.E.O., church groups, etc.), an online survey and social media. One suggestion was to have a weekly article in the paper that would address all the

projects mentioned in the joint facilities plan. Comments heard by board members included: the bond was for wants not needs; would have voted yes for academic improvements not an auditorium; wasn’t a good time; the board rushed the vote; the board wants to spend bond money on maintenance projects and you’re going to get a lot windmill money so you won’t need our tax money. Another comment was wouldn’t it be cheaper to build a new school. It was noted that the bonding capacity of the new district wouldn’t come close to inance a new school building. The funding capacity of the OABCIG district is $24 million, not even enough to do everything suggested in the original joint facilities plan. Board members noted the joint facilities committee met for two years to develop a master facilities plan, which originally came in at $31 million. The committee narrowed down that list and selected the areas they felt were important. Board members also commented if people would have come to the meetings and tours they would have seen the problem areas and what the plans were to address them. (continued on page 2)

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Fire prevention week: As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Ida Grove Fire Department invited BC-IG Elementary students to tour the fire station Thursday. Here, junior fire fighters Blake Anderson, Tyler Anderson and Anna Van Dusen (in costume) along with fireman John Jacobson show children some of the equipment they use. The visit to the fire department included the chance to look inside a fire truck, a ride on a fire truck and the chance to spray water from a fire hose.

School boards learn about bunk gardens ❚ by DEB LOGER

The Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Boards heard a science curriculum report and updates on various projects during their joint meeting in Ida Grove Oct. 9. High school teacher Carol Sadler reported on her 2016-17 environmental science class’s sustainable bunk garden project at Golden Horizons Assisted Living. Sadler reported donations from United Bank of Iowa, First State Bank, Matt Tietsort (built the bunks), Prairie Pedlar ( ield trip and plant donations), Odebolt Lumber (reduced lumber costs), Randy

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Fineran (watering system) and the Brian Streed family (dirt) made the project possible. She noted the students enjoyed interacting with the residents at Golden Horizon while documenting the growth of the plants, checking the soil for nutrients and watering the plants. Golden Horizon loved the bunks and has asked if the project can continue this year with two additional bunks. Superintendent Terry Kenealy gave updates on the O-A playground, the ball ield (continued on page 2)

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Eagle Scout: Ridge View senior Jacob Kai stands next to the footbridge he built in Moorehead Park for his Eagle Scout project. The 10-foot span bridge crosses a small stream along an existing trail in the northwest corner of the park about a quarter of a mile northwest of the playground. Kai, the son of Janet and Paul Kai, completed the bridge with the help of other scouts, his parents and Rod and Audrey Flogstad over a six-day period in late July to early August. Kai noted he also received contributions to the project from his parents, the Flogstads, Ida Grove Homes, the Ida County Conservation Board and several others. A date for Kai’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony has not been set. The Eagle Scout designation is the highest honor a Boy Scout can achieve.

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The Ida County Conservation Board’s 20th annual Halloween hike and pumpkin carving contest is scheduled for this Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, at Moorehead Park in Ida Grove. Carving contest The pumpkin-carving contest is for kids and adults and runs from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, at the shop area (former conservation board office) at Moorehead Park. There will also be a campfire from 6 to 7:30 p.m., where participating carvers can roast hotdogs and marshmallows when they finish carving. A drawing for door prizes will be held at 6:45 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. The pumpkins carved during the contest will be used to line the trail for the

Halloween hike the following evening. Those wishing to keep their pumpkin can pick them up on the trail Sunday after the hike. Please bring your own carving tools (no knives). Pumpkins will be provided, or bring your own. Halloween hike The Halloween hike will not be scary, but promises to be fun and entertaining for the entire family. The hike is slated for Saturday, Oct. 21, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Moorehead Park. This year’s theme is “Sneaky, Scaly and Not So Scary Snakes.” Did you know you will never win a staring contest with a snake? Learn why and many more awesome things about snakes at this year’s night hike. The hike will start and end at the conservation center (continued on page 2)

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. . . OABCIG board (continued from front page) •Step two would be to reassess the goals for the district facilities based on the feedback from the communities. •Step three would be repackage the projects based on the feedback and reassessment process by determining which projects should be included in a bond referendum and which projects can be accomplished using PPEL or SAVE funds. Also, conduct additional design and preparation time for re-packaged projects. •The fourth step would be to present a new package to community members and solicit feedback using the school website, community town hall meetings, social media and “pop-up” meetings (go where the people are to have a booth for information and answering questions.) •The inal step would be to create a strong advocacy group that would be able to effectively communicate the need and promote the bond referendum including: parents, business leaders, senior citizens, government of icials, community leaders, school administrators, teachers and students. Other business •The general consensus of the board was to have Superintendent Kenealy work with HAILA and Estes-ICAT to develop a contract to continue the process for another bond vote. Kenealy noted this was

the irst bond HAILA had ever lost. •A discussion was held on computerized digital control systems project proposals for the Odebolt building and the high school. Board member Tony Bennett asked Kenealy, which of the three buildings was in greater need of a computerized system. Kenealy said, “This one (the elementary building in Ida Grove). We can work with the systems in the other two buildings some what.” Board members commented that this might be something that could be phased in or could be part of the bond process. •Kenealy suggested setting up a work session to start planning for the future. Items to be discussed would be a mission statement, vision and goals for the district, establishing director districts and what seats would be up for election in 2019 and 2021. Original facilities plan The original proposal presented by HAILA ASP, Ltd. in April totaled $31,950,000. Odebolt-Arthur Elementary and O-A/BC-IG Middle School building: •Project 1: Upgrade elementary classrooms - estimated cost $1,925,000. •Project 2: New elevator and stair at multipurpose gymnasium - estimated cost $575,000. •Project 3: New addition - athletic spaces - estimated

cost $2,350,000. •Project 4: Renovate south portion of existing middle school - upgrade classrooms estimated cost $2,200,000. •Project 5: Renovate north portion of original school and upgrade classrooms ( irst and second levels) - estimated cost $1,100.000. •Project 6: Renovate south portion of original school ( irst and second levels) - estimated cost $625,000. •Project 7: Renovate north portion of existing middle school and upgrade classrooms $1,150,000. •Project 8: Replace track and bleachers at track/football complex - estimated cost $875,000. Total estimated aggregate cost: $10,800,000. O-A/BC-IG High School building: •Project 1: New addition - performing arts and administration - estimated cost $7,500,000. •Project 2: Renovate portion of existing school and upgrade classrooms - estimated cost $5,000,000. •Project 3: Integrate voc. ag./ite/welding/cad curriculum into building - estimated cost $1,850,000. •Project 4: New addition - athletic spaces - estimated cost $4,800,000. •Project 5: Upgrade gymnasium - estimated cost $2,000,000. Total estimated aggregate cost: $21,150,000.

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. . . pumpkin carving, Halloween hike (continued from front page) and follow the Pleasant Valley Trail with a detour to the Stage Coach Inn. A mown path from the inn will lead back to the conservation center. The trail will be lit with jack-o-lanterns and luminaries. Participants are encouraged

to wear costumes. Reservations are not required. A free will donation is being accepted at the gate as people enter the hike area. Along the trail, hikers will be treated to skits, trick-or-treat stations, face painting, crafts, camp ires, s’mores and Stage

Coach Inn tours. Hayrides around the park will leave from the conservation center. For additional information or to volunteer, please call Danielle at the Ida County Conservation Board of ice at 712-364-3300 or email at idacountynaturalist@gmail.com.

Trick or treat coming Oct. 31 Area communities have set times for trick or treating on Tuesday Oct. 31. Ida Grove The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce set Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. for its annual Halloween Parade. Trick or treating in Ida Grove will follow from 6 to 8 p.m. at houses with porch lights on. The Halloween Parade will start at 5 p.m. at Godbersen Park. Goodie bags will be handed out at the end of the parade. There will also be a costume contest with three winners, one each for scariest, funniest and cutest. Each will receive $10 in Chamber Bucks. Morningside Healthcare Community will have its Haunted Hallway for trick or treaters starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 31. Holstein Holstein’s annual Pumpkin Parade, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, is Tuesday, Oct. 31. A group

photo will be taken by Douglas Schoolhouse at 4:30 p.m. The parade, with trick or treating downtown, will follow from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Legionnaire club will be having a light supper from 5-6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Public is welcome to attend. Children are invited to trick or treat at the Good Samaritan Center Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Char Mac Assisted Living will host trick or treating and glow stick bracelets Oct. 31 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Trick or treating in Holstein is Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at houses with the porch lights on. Battle Creek Battle Creek’s trick or treating is Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Willow Dale Wellness Village welcomes children and their parents to stop and trick or treat from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Galva Galva’s trick or treating is

Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. Trick or treaters are reminded to only go to houses that have a porch light on. Arthur Arthur’s trick or treating is Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. Odebolt Odebolt’s trick or treating is Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Trick or treaters are reminded to only go to houses that have a porch light on. Odebolt Specialty Care will host open trick or treating Oct. 31 from 4 to 5 p.m. Residents will be passing out candy. Refreshments will also be served.

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Pheasants Forever donation: Ida County Pheasants Forever presented a check for $5,000 to the Ida County Conservation Foundation Oct. 10. This check fulfills PF’s pledge of $50,000 to the Ida County Conservation Foundation (ICCF) for construction of the Ida County Conservation Center. Their contributions have been instrumental in making the Conservation Center a reality. The ICCF appreciates their dedication to this project. The ICCF presented the Conservation Center to the Ida County Conservation Board in June of 2014. The center was funded by private donations. Future improvements being considered by the Foundation include a concrete parking lot. On hand for the presentation were, front from left, Don Poggensee, Tera Parks, Sue Knop, Rusty Sadler, Nancy Schug and Jerry Jensen and, back from left, Nicole Knop, Rhett Leonard, Sam Bennett, Randy Rohlk and Steve Schug.

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(continued from front page) concession stand project, the BC-IG Elementary drainage and window projects and the status of the 2017-18 certi ied enrollment. The O-A playground equipment replacement and the BC-IG drainage projects are delayed due to recent rains. The window project at BC-IG Elementary is completed. Kenealy said, “The groups working on the ball ield concession stand project in Odebolt are putting together a grant application. I understand it’s on hold.” Board secretary Kathy Leonard reported Traci Allen is working on the certi ied enrollment. Preliminary numbers show O-A down 6.9 students and BC-IG up, 8.9 students. The certi ied enrollment was due to the state by Oct. 15. Kenealy reported Feld Equipment Company submitted a proposal to upgrade the ire alarm system at Odebolt earlier in the day. “Their proposal had to be approved by the State Fire Marshal’s Of ice; that’s why it’s taken so long to get back to us. I really haven’t had time to go through it but it does look like the cost will be $65,000 to $70,000.” Prior to hiring an engineer and letting bids for computerized temperature control system at the elementary building in Ida Grove, Kenealy said he’d like to ind out what the current system costs the district yearly. Kenealy will prepare the data for discussion at next

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month’s meeting. Kenealy reported EMC Insurance stated it would put $22,000 toward replacing the multipurpose room loor. The loor sustained damage following a rainstorm Aug. 20. The company working on the roof didn’t have the skylights sealed, which allowed rain to run into the building and damage the loor. Kenealy is in the process of getting a quote to replace the loor. The BC-IG board approved Stephanie Konradi as the IASB assembly delegate and the sharing services agreement for the Transitional Alliance Program with Galva-Holstein. The BC-IG board, pending completion of all graduation requirements, approved early graduation requests from Keegan Bengford, Dylan Johnson and Crystal Ransom. The O-A board approved sending a request to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for $5,250 in modi ied allowable growth to cover excess Limited English Pro iciency Program (LEP) costs. In other business, the boards reviewed the nomination procedure for IASB director district number four and reviewed the IASB proposed legislative platform. Kenealy noted a BC-IG board member is needed to respond to audit questions emailed out in mid-July. The next joint meeting is Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m., in the O-A Elementary media center. Myra Meek was absent.

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G-H board hears meline for oﬀice addi on The Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland school boards addressed a light agenda Oct. 9 in Schaller. Superintendent Jon Wiebers informed the G-H board that the inal plans for the central of ice addition to the high school building in Holstein should be completed in the next couple of weeks. He added bid requests will be sent out in November with an eye on opening bids the irst week of December. If all goes as planned the goal is to approve a bid at the Dec. 11 board meeting. Work on the addition would begin next spring. Wiebers also reviewed enrollment numbers with the two boards. He noted the initial numbers show the districts are looking at “fairly stable” numbers when compared to last year. Wiebers noted the enrollment bed numbers (actual students sitting at a desk) looks to be up about 12 students between G-H and S-C. Wiebers noted the actual enrollment numbers were to be certi ied on Oct. 13. The G-H board approved a contract for Tara Redenius as

a special education teacher once all of her certi icates are inalized. She will start at a base salary of $33,840. The salary will be prorated from her start date to the number of days remaining in the school year. The G-H board also approved a contract for Dan Ryan to serve as the fall driver’s education class instructor. He will be paid $200 ($150 for driving and $50 for class) per student. G-H also approved a contract for Candi Graff for classes she teaches. For trimester one her salary will be CNA, $2,460 and clinical, $2,050; trimester two, medical terminology, $2,460 and trimester three, health occupations, $2,460. The S-C board approved a contract for Denise Pickhinke as mock trial sponsor at a salary of $600. The following early graduation requests were approved by the G-H board pending the completion of all graduation requirements: Bulmaro Mora Tellez and Kelby Regennitter, end of the irst trimester and Hailey Brenner, end of the second trimester.

The S-C board approved an increase in daycare rates for Wee Wildcat Daycare effective Nov. 13. The hourly rates will be (current rate is in parenthesis): infant to two year old, $3.25 ($3); two year old and up, $3 ($2.75); second child, $2.75 ($2.50) and school aged (on school days), $2.25 ($2). The school age children rate when school is not in session will be $2.75. It was noted the daycare rates have been the same for 10 years. The increase was necessary due to increases in staff wages and food costs. The board may look at another increase next spring or summer. In other business •The G-H district will be receiving a plaque from the Iowa High School Athletic Association in recognition of 100 years of membership in the association by both the Galva and Holstein districts. •The S-C district is considering some type of commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Wee Wildcat Daycare program, which will be Nov. 3. •The next joint board meeting will be Nov. 13 in Holstein.

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Mazeathon donation: Sue Knop, Mazeathon race coordinator and member of the Ida County Conservation Foundation, recently presented a $4,000 check from the August Mazeathon race proceeds to Tara Parks, who is also a member of the Ida County Conservation Foundation. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Don Poggensee, Rhett Leonard, Sue Knop, Nicole Knop (background), Parks and Bob Saunders. Mark your calendars for Aug. 11, 2018, for next year’s Mazeathon and Trail of the Dragon.

Supervisors okay gravel buy Ida County supervisors considered a recommendation from county engineer Jeff Williams at the Oct. 9 meeting, regarding purchase of gravel. Williams recommended an amount of 30,000 tons of 10 percent gravel be purchased from Strafford Gravel at a rate of $5.91 per ton. Supervisors voted three to zero to approve the recommendation. In other business:

Supervisors discussed level C roads, which would be gated roads. “Williams is looking into it. It is not a bad idea, but there would have to be a public hearing. It is one step away from vacating the road,” said supervisor Rhett Leonard. Supervisors voted three to zero to approve an appointment of Martha Boyle of Holstein to the Ida County Com-

pensation Commission. Boyle will represent the county attorney for four years on the commission, until 2021. Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a salary of $9.25 per hour for part-time custodian Carlie Bales. Supervisors approved claims from Bene its Inc. in the amount of $180.31 and $174.70 from the self-funding fund.

Fair board approves rental rate increase The Ida County Fair Board met Sept. 24 and the meeting was called to order by president Kevin Weber. Those in attendance were Peggy and Danny Gebers, Randy Rohlk, Becky Miller and Matt Grell. No secretary’s report was given. Becky Miller gave the treasurer’s report and the status of the various accounts and any outstanding bills. Discussion was held regarding the Extension service exceeding the authorized amount for judge’s fees during the fair and the expenses and new improvements to the

Little Ida Hands. The treasurer’s report was approved. Discussion was held on the fall district meeting held at the Clay County Fair in Spencer Sept. 16 and the state convention, which will be the irst weekend in December. Discussion was held on winterizing the fair grounds. Becky Miller will contact Northwest REC and Kevin Weber will arrange with Vogt Plumbing to turn off the water. Campers and boats will go into storage on Nov. 5 beginning at 1 p.m. Discussion was

Veterans’ Day tribute coming soon The Ida County Courier and Holstein Advance will be featuring a Veterans’ Day Tribute for living and deceased veterans for publication Wednesday, Nov. 8. Persons interested in honoring a veteran must submit a photo and the following information (veteran’s name, branch of service/unit, location, spouse, children, siblings, date of service) by Friday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m.

Photo/bio submission may be sent to Ida County Courier/Holstein Advance, 214 Main St., P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 or email to idacourier@frontiernet. net with subject line “Veterans Day Tribute.” There will be a nominal $5 fee. The fee covers up to three family members. If your photo and bio ran last year, we have the info on ile.

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held regarding rental rates. A motion to increase the cost to $200 for campers located in the large commercial building was approved. All other fees will remain the same. The next meeting will be after the campers and boats are put into storage on Nov. 5. Matt Grell Secretary Pro tem

Galva council discusses bell The Galva City Council handled a light agenda during its Oct. 9 meeting. Lyle Schaffer was present to discuss the memorial bell project for the Liberty Garden. He told the council Legion members have devised a way to keep the clapper locked inside the bell. The second reading of the 2017 Municipal Code of Ordinances was approved. A public hearing and the third reading will be held at the Nov. 13 meeting. City Clerk/treasurer Anita Brandt is working on the USDA paperwork for the wastewater project. Evan Grieme’s building application was approved to install a house on Lot 16 in South View Addition. A building permit was approved for 311 East Second St. to attach a garage to the existing garage. In other business, the council discussed junk cars and camping. Councilman Daniel Bloyer was absent.

Ida County Conserva on Board reviews plan for pumpkin carving, night hike The Ida County Conservation Board (ICCB) reviewed plans for its pumpkin carving and night hike at its Oct. 9 meeting. Naturalist Danielle Bennett went over plans for the upcoming pumpkin carving and night hike. The theme for this year is Sneaky, Scaly and not so Scary Snakes. The pumpkin carving will be Oct. 20. from 5 to 7 p.m. in the conservation shop area. Bennett has the prizes, popcorn, marshmallows and hot dogs lined up for the evening. The hike will take place on Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The ire department, Historical Society, ambulance, King Theatre committee, O-A/BC-IG art department, Ridge View FFA and Conservation Foundation have all agreed to take part. There will be a s’more station, craft stop, three skits and several trick or treat stands. The art department will be doing face painting and the theatre group will be offering samples of the Jumpy Monkey coffee that they are currently selling. The snake exhibit will remain in the Conservation Center for the evening. Bennett is looking for two people who would want to help with one of the skits. Don Poggensee has offered to donate the pumpkins again this year; Noteboom Implement will be providing a tractor for the hayrack rides. The board reviewed an estimate to build a shelter near the Moorehead Park lake. It would be in the same location as the shelter that was removed a few years ago. Based on the amount of the bid, the board voted to apply for an Ida County Community Betterment Foundation grant to help with the costs to build a new lake shelter.

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Board member Synda Jepsen asked Bennett to have park ranger Jerry Jensen look at the rope bridge near Moorehead Park lake and secure any loose boards and cut back brush that is overgrown. In new business, the board discussed the road on the backside of the Moorehead Park lake that leads to the bird viewing area. It is in need of grading and rock, and it is narrowing. Bennett will have Jensen work on grading it, and rock should be delivered in the next week. The board also discussed the removal of dead trees from Moorehead Park. The board would like Jensen to begin removal of the dead trees near the nature center in the next month. The Conservation Foundation will be holding a chili run ( ive and 10 miles) and chili cook-off contest at Moorehead Park on Nov. 4 at the Conservation Center. Bennett talked to the board about a booklet that the parks and rec department is thinking of putting together. They asked if the board would be interested in paying for a portion of the costs. The board is interested in being included, but would want the amount it pays to be based on what ICCB events are listed in the booklet. Poggensee told the board the Christmas Bird count is scheduled for Dec. 17. They will meet at the Conservation Center at 8 a.m. The plaque for the Osprey platform that was donated by Dick and Phyllis Hagemeier has been delivered. Jensen will place it on the platform pole. The next board meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Conservation Center.

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Out of the Past Forty years ago Holstein voters have shown they’re not afraid of change. Two years ago, they made a sweeping change in their council, putting four new members on the ivemember board. This year, there are four new candidates challenging the four, one-term councilmen, and they’re hoping the voters still aren’t afraid to change things. The ifth councilman, Norton Obrecht, was the only councilman to retain his position two years ago. He is unopposed for mayor this year as Mayor Wilbur Wienert isn’t seeking reelection. By a unanimous vote of the Ida County Board of Supervisors, the county court activities will be temporarily moved to rented space in Ida Grove. The most likely facility was the basement of the Ida Grove post of ice. A letter signed by nine of the 10 district court judges serving the Third Judicial District of Iowa helped the supervisors vote in favor of the temporary location. Thirty years ago After a big week in Des Moines, Bruce and Anne Snell returned home Saturday to a telephone answering machine over lowing with congratulatory messages. It was that support Judge Snell considered an asset in securing him a position on the Iowa Supreme Court last week. Snell, 58, was one of three candidates nominated last

month for the high court opening. The Odebolt-Arthur Board of Education approved a request Monday from the Ida Grove School Board to hold a joint meeting in January. O-A Superintendent Carl Mattes said the purpose of the meeting is to allow board members to discuss educational programs and the possibility of sharing teachers. The Tip Top Café in Ida Grove announces the addition of family night on Thursday nights. All kids’ meals are $1.99. David Thorborg of Galva received the rank of Eagle Scout Thursday. Thorborg solicited $1,017 to inance his service project to place an M115 Howitzer on a permanent cement base in the Galva City Park. The project required more than 150 hours of work. Twenty years ago Creston Schubert was elected president and Paul Voge vice president of the Galva-Holstein School Board Monday. Publishing magnate Steve Forbes spoke with Republicans at a hog roast in Bill and Gloria Leonard’s converted barn north of Holstein Friday. Forbes, who made an unsuccessful run for GOP presidential nomination in 1996 told those in attendance he is considering another run in 2000. For the third consecutive year, the Galva-Holstein varsity boys

and girls and junior varsity girls were Maple Valley Conference cross-country champions. Tim Thomas coaches the teams. Ten years ago Dave Ehler of Congressman Steve King’s Storm Lake district of ice met with several Ida Grove and county of icials to review the status of the proposed west access project for Ida Grove. A west access was irst identi ied as a need for the community in 1965. The of icials asked Ehler to look into federal funds that might be available for the project. Ida Grove Mayor Dennis Ernst said a retail business that would support 40 full-time jobs and 20 part-time jobs was interested in locating in the project area, if it could be completed in the near future. Holstein’s American Legion elected Randy Carpenter as commander and Verdean Bremer as vice commander. The Auxiliary elected Florence Friedrichsen as irst president; La Vera Pfalzgraf, second president, and Ardyce Wient, third president. The Holstein Kiwanis Club elected Roger Schmidt as president and Karla Henderson, vice president. Jason Schultz of Schleswig has announced he will seek election to the Iowa House in District 55, which includes Ida County. The primary election is slated for June 3, 2008.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Youth basketball forms are now available. We have a coed program for irst through third grade and a separate program for fourth through sixth grades. Forms went home at school, but they are always available at the rec center as well. There will be a Punt, Pass and Kick competition at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, for boys and girls ages six-15. There is a fee to participate. The Kiwanis will also be grilling before and during the event. Registration forms are available at the rec center. Youth volleyball practices have started. Practices are held in the gym after school and in the evenings. Please plan accordingly. All itness classes are offered with a paid member-

will be charged the daily admission fee.Facility fundraiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our

The last year has been overall drier and a bit warmer, according to the latest Iowa Water Summary Update. Oct. 1 through Sept. 30 is known as the “water year,” as snow accumulation after Oct. 1 serves as the primary source of runoff to streams during the following calendar year in many parts of the country. The 2017 Water Year (ending Sept. 30) brought a statewide precipitation average of 31.99 inches, or 3.28 inches less than normal, while temperatures averaged

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50.7 degrees, or 2.6 degrees above normal. This places 2017 as the fourth warmest water year among 144 years of records, and roughly in the middle of the list for precipitation. While August started out very dry, the last week has seen conditions turning wetter in many of areas in need of rain. Through the irst three weeks of August, rain totals were as high as 9.51 inches at Guthrie Center, with totals of six inches or more widespread over much of northwest, west central and southwest Iowa.

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p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Fall/winter lifeguard hours are 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. MondayFriday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment. Visit our website: www.idagroverec.org. Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service. Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.

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Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Hot cocoa 5K: Join us Thursday, Nov. 30, for our annual Hot Cocoa 5K with live entertainment provided by Jessica McClintock. Run will begin at 5:30 p.m. at LohffSchumann Memorial Community Center. Entertainment and meal will follow at Boulders Inn and Suites from 6 to 10 p.m. To register, contact Lohff-Schumann. Third-sixth grade basketball: Registration forms are out for third through sixth grade basketball. Practice will begin in November. Games begin Saturday Jan. 6. Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members

ship. 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 and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor. AM Mix is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Jen Conover is the instructor. PM Mix is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Conover is the instructor. Spinning classes are held on Fridays at 5:30 a.m. Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6

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Hamann wins lottery prize Linda Hamann of Holstein claimed the seventh of 10 top prizes of $30,000 available in the lottery’s “Cash Carnival” scratch game. Hamann bought her winning ticket at Holstein Travel Center in Holstein. She claimed her prize Oct. 10 at the lottery’s regional of ice in Storm Lake. Cash Carnival is a $3 scratch game. More details about how to play this game, and number of prizes still up for grabs in it can be found on the Iowa Lottery’s website, www.ialottery.com.

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Athletic donation: Ida County Courier marketing representative Karla Meier, left, and office manager Amy Forbes, right, presented a check to Larry Allen, representing the O-A/BC-IG athletic department, for $275 Thursday. The donation represents a portion of the advertising revenue from the high school sports schedule poster.

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Acrylic painting class: On Monday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. local artist Marilyn Koth will host a fall painting class at The Meeting Place in Galva. Participants will paint a 14 x 18 canvas of pheasants. Call 282-4426 to preregister. Yoga: Sole to Soul will be hosting a five-week yoga session starting Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. and running through Dec. 18. Class dates are Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 11 and 18. AAFA Certified Trainer Barb Gebers of Holstein is the yoga instructor. Tai Chi demonstration: Mary Beth Andrews is a certified instructor for Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. She will be talking about Tai Chi and giving a demonstration at The Meeting Place in Galva on Saturday, Nov. 18 at

10 a.m. For information on the cost and to register call 282-4426 by Nov. 11. Step aerobics/weight circuits: Step aerobics and weight training circuit runs through Nov. 9. Gebers teaches these 45-minute combo classes at 5:45 a.m. on Thursdays. Chair yoga: Chair yoga classes are Thursdays at 9 a.m. NETA certified trainer Donna Mogensen Lee is the instructor for the 50-minute group fitness class for all ages, genders and fitness levels. Class dates are Oct. 19 and 26 and Nov. 2 and 9. Fall fitness challenge: More than 50 people signed up for Sole 2 Soul and Tuel Shed Training’s Build Your Body muscle challenge this fall. The challenge ends Saturday, Oct. 28. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

This year may be a good one for leaf viewers, according to Jeff Goerndt, state forester with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “I think we’re going to have a decent fall color year because of the weather we’re currently having,” Goerndt says. “You get the best and brightest colors when you’ve got the kind of fall weather we are currently having with sunny days and crisp, cool nights. The only problem we might see is the recent drought may cause some premature leaf drop in some areas.” Typically, the best fall colors are in northeast Iowa, but there are some good areas in central Iowa too, says Goerndt. Leaves will change across northern Iowa between the last week of September and the second week of October. Central Iowa will see leaves changing from the irst to third weeks of October. Southern Iowa will see leaves change from the second week to the end of October. What changes where is subject to weather. How vivid and how long leaves remain is also determined by weather, and the leaf-watching season can be cut short by strong wind events. As days get shorter, trees release a chemical called phytochrome. This chemical slows chlorophyll production and allows the tree go dormant. The loss of chlorophyll (which is green) allows the other colors of the leaves to show. Leaf pigment is also in luenced by the amount and acidity of sap in the trees. More acidic sap gives trees more reds and brighter colors. Less acidic saps gives trees duller and more yellow colors. The DNR provides a weekly fall color report each Monday afternoon. Updates are available by calling the DNR fall color hotline at 515-233-4110 and online at www.iowadnr. gov/fallcolor or, have the report sent directly to your email by subscribing to the Iowa Fall Colors weekly report at the same webpage.

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G-H math: Galva-Holstein fifth grade students earned first place in the Northwest Iowa math contest. The fifth graders competed against 45 other classrooms in Northwest Iowa, earning the highest score by correctly answering math problems on the Sumdog.com website.

Greetings, moviegoers. Playing for two weekends is the newest big-screen LEGO adventure, “The LEGO Ninjago Movie” (PG). The battle for Ninjago City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu, as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, The Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this ierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their

egos and pull together to unleash their inner power of Spinjitzu. Also playing this weekend is our third Octoberclassic, Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” (1974, PG). An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that he is not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he dis-

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Fine arts donation: Ida County Courier marketing representative Karla Meier, left, and office manager Amy Forbes, right, presented a check to Kate Beyke, representing the O-A/BC-IG fine arts department, for $275 Thursday. The donation represents a portion of the advertising revenue from the fine arts schedule poster.

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covers the process that reanimates a dead body. Coming soon: “Halloween” (1978, R), “It” (R), “Battle of the Sexes” (PG-13), “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975). For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre. com and “Like” our Facebook Page. Call 712-368-6226 for show times.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

FAMILY & FRIENDS Hasler, Hummelgard wed Mark Hasler and Katie Hummelgard were united in marriage on Aug. 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Father Richard Ball of iciated. Parents of the couple are Duane and Lori Hummelgard of Battle Creek and Deanne Hasler and the late Paul Hasler of Monticello. Sheryl Spaulding, sister of the bride, and Kate Crow, friend of the bride, were matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were Sarah Wonders, sister of the bride; Jill Krueger, sister of the bride; Laura Hum-

melgard, sister-in-law of the bride, and Nicole Weih, friend of the bride. Jeff Wood, friend of the groom, was the bestman. Groomsmen were Jason Hasler, brother of the groom; Zack Starks, friend of the groom; Scott Wenger, friend of the groom; Justin Hummelgard, brother of the bride, and Jeff Nagle, friend of the groom. The wedding colors were navy, maroon, blush pink and tan. The couple is at home in Monticello. Photo Submitted

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Eastern Star honors past matrons, patrons Signet Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star, met in stated session at the Carroll Masonic Temple on Oct. 2, following a light supper hosted by Virginia Jensen and Phyllis Blanchard. Presiding were Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron Claudia and Joe Reed. As a special feature, past matrons and past patrons of Signet and other chapters

were honored. Included were Doneta DeVries, Sonia Kerns, Vera Varner, Chris Brown, Jewel Kline, Blanchard, Jensen, Richard Schmidt, Leslie Duff and Kevin Brown, as well as the Reeds. The next meeting on Nov. 6 will be preceded by a potluck Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m. During the 7:30 p.m. meeting, officers for 2018 will be elected.

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Engaged: Charles and Tasha Tromp of Kiron and Lyle and Deborah Waterhouse of Missouri Valley announce the engagement of their children, Shaina and Emery. Shaina is a 2011 graduate of Panorama High School and a 2015 graduate of the University of Iowa. Shaina is an association coordinator with WJ Weiser and Associates in Schaumburg, Ill. Emery is a 2009 graduate of Missouri Valley High School and a 2014 graduate of the University of Iowa. Currently, Emery works as a bridge engineer with HDR in Chicago. The couple is planning a September 2018 wedding. The ceremony will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, and the reception will be at the Boulders’ Conference Center in Denison.

O-A/BC-IG marching band competes The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School marching band, under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz, earned a division III rating Oct. 11 at the Iowa High School Marching Band Festival at Sheldon High School.

The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences announces scholarships awarded by the college to sophomores, juniors and seniors for the 2017-18 academic year. Cindy Huerta of Galva will receive the Charlotte Gustafson Akins Kinesiology Scholarship from the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. Huerta is studying child, adult and family services. Casey Johnson of Ida Grove will receive the Carolyn Brown

Ward Scholarship from the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. Johnson is studying dietetics. Parker Clausen of Ida Gove has received the Alice McCarthy Commons Scholarship and the College of Human Sciences Dean’s Scholarship from the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences for the 2017-18 academic year. Clausen is a freshman kinesiology and health major at Iowa State University.

Key Rehab: Professional partners and staff from hospitals, clinics, home health agencies and past rehab-to-home residents were invited to Morningside Healthcare Sept. 24 to celebrate and meet some of the Key Rehab staff. Cara, an occupational therapist, and Allen, a physical therapist, were on hand to answer questions and provide information on the benefits Key Rehab offers the residents. The audience learned about the positive outcomes and success rates and took a tour of the fully-furnished rooms on the TCU wing.

Harvest supper gathering Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Ida Grove is sponsoring a harvest supper gathering Thursday, Oct. 19,

from 5 to 7 p.m. Family and friends are invited. Please RSVP for seating purposes at 712-364-4128.

Holstein Community Chest drive underway Fall is here, and it is that time again to conduct the annual Holstein Community Chest fund drive. Through the generous support of many Holstein area citizens and business donors, $9,990 was raised last year, and $9,940 was disbursed to many worthwhile organizations. Following are the organizations that benefited from the Holstein Community Chest last year: Holstein Fire and Ambulance Department, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, G-H Music Parents, Holstein Community Easter egg hunt, transient fund, congregate meals, Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA), Ridge View After Prom, Kinderfest, Ridge View Dance Squad, Holstein swimming pool, children’s summer theatre, Holstein Community Food Basket for families in need, G-H Scholarship Fund, Holstein Heritage Foundation, Holstein Good Samaritan Auxiliary and State Theatre. Please consider making a donation again this year. The community is stronger because of your generous giving. Your donations qualify as charitable donations for income tax purposes. Any

amount you give is appreciated. Donations may be mailed to or dropped off at Community Bank, Heritage Bank,

United Bank of Iowa or Holstein City Hall. If you have any questions concerning this year’s fund drive, contact any of the

board members: Ramona Schuett, Karla Henderson, Allen Fitch, Lynette Henry, Christine Wiese or Kiley Todd.

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Country school visit: Mikell Brosamle’s fourth grade class at Galva-Holstein Elementary visited the Grant Center School in Moorehead Park recently.

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Eagle Scouts: Tyler and Trevor Fries of Des Moines were honored at Eagle Scout Court of Honors held a year apart. Front from left—grandparents Roberta and Dales Fries of Ida Grove and Diane Bogardus of DeSoto. Back from left—Tyler Fries, parents Lisa and Jay Fries and Trevor Fries.

Boy Scout Troop 85 honored Tyler Fries, 18, and Trevor Fries, 16, at Eagle Scout Court of Honors held 364 days apart from one another. The brothers are the sons of Jay and Lisa Fries of Des Moines and the grandsons of Roberta and Dale Fries of Ida Grove and Diane Bogardus of DeSoto. Only about 5 percent of all Boy Scouts attain the highest rank of Eagle Scout. An Eagle Scout must plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project that bene its any church, community or school. Tyler organized the placement of American Flags into every classroom of the newly-constructed Ankeny High School. American Legion Hall #42 donated all 63 lags. Trevor completed a project to unearth and restore a prayer circle at Ankeny Presbyterian Church. He also planted new

decorative grasses on the site, provided by the church. To attain Eagle, a Scout must also have completed at least 12 required and nine elective merit badges, 16 months of leadership and 13 hours of service. In all, they need to complete approximately 325 requirements. Tyler completed 23 merit badges and held various leadership positions for a total of 24 months, plus provided 46plus hours of service. Trevor completed 29 merit badges and held various leadership positions and is the current Assistant Patrol Leader for a total of 34 months, plus giving 67-plus hours of service. There is also a 20-night camping requirement. Tyler completed 45. Trevor completed 80 nights of year-round camping. Both boys started the scouting program in December, 2011. Tyler joined Troop 85

and achieved the rank of Boy Scout Jan. 23, 2012, at the age of 13. Trevor joined Pack 85 as a Webelos II in Cub Scouts, earning their highest award, the Arrow of Light. He then crossed over to Troop 85 on March 10, 2012, and earned the rank of Boy Scout on May 5, 2012, at the age of 11. Tyler was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on Oct. 29, 2016. He graduated from Ankeny High School on May 27. Trevor will be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout and the Bronze Palm on Oct. 28. Trevor is still attending Ankeny High School and plans to graduate May 2019. Troop 85 started in 2009 with Scoutmaster Greg Crewell. The current Scoutmaster is Kevin Miller. Tyler is the sixth scout to earn Eagle Scout rank in this troop. Trevor is the ninth.

WDWV Schedule S-T-O-P. Put the box of cereal back on the shelf. When you get up in the morning, what box of cereal do you grab out of the cupboard? When you are tired or in a hurry, it is easy to consume an entire day’s worth of sugar in just one sitting, if you choose the wrong cereal. Parents think they are keeping their kids healthier by saying no to candy and cookies during the day, but what about breakfast? Many cereals contain boatloads of sugar, even more so than some desserts. Here is a quick list of some high sugar cereals you might recognize from TV commercials. Avoid putting them in your grocery cart and keep your kids out of the cereal aisle at the store: Honey Smacks, Fruit Loops, Cap’n Crunch and Crunch Berries, Apple Jacks, Golden Crisp Puffs, Smorz, Honey Graham Oh’s, Cocoa Frosted Flakes, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Raisin Bran and Raisin Bran Crunch

and Cinnamon Oat Crunch. What else can you do? Make sure you look at what a serving size actually is and measure a cup out. Don’t be fooled by clever marketing or colorful packaging. Claims of being healthy, high vitamins and minerals, all-natural and packed with energy can often distract from excessive sugar content. Surprisingly, some of the cereals which claim to be the healthiest have the most sugar, so be careful of cereals that contain ingredients such as granola, bran lakes, chocolate, marshmallows, Cinnabon anything or dried fruits. By planning ahead and reviewing the nutritional panel on the side of the box, you can make smarter cereal choices and cut down on hidden sugars, which will bene it your waistline and your children’s long-term health. The higher the iber content and lower the net carbs in a serving, the better.

OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for Oct. 1825 is: Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. St. Martin’s ladies; 3 p.m. social. Thursday—10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. 1-1 Group; 3 p.m. social. Oktoberfest meal. Friday: 10 a.m. art; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social.

Saturday—3 p.m. movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday—2:30 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church from Kiron; 3 p.m. social; 3:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Monday—10 a.m. current events; 3 p.m. social. Tuesday—10 a.m. 1-1 group; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social. Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. Wheel of Fortune; 3 p.m. social.

MHC Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for Oct. 18-25 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Lierman; 3 p.m. Methodist communion. Thursday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. carving pumpkins. Friday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Monday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. word guess; 2 p.m. hangman. Tuesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 1 p.m. going to the pumpkin patch in Denison.

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

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Historical Society to hold open house The Ida County Historical Society will host an open house at the Stage Coach Inn and Grant School on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event is in conjunction with the Ida County Conservation Board‘s Halloween Hike at Moorehead Park. There will be tours, refreshments, treats, and door prizes. The public is welcome to come and see the completed Grant School renovation and painting. The school is now ready to teach the lessons of the past for years to come. The Historical Society’s 2018 project is painting the exterior of the Stage Coach

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Inn, which is in dire need of scraping and painting. This structure is the beginning of Ida County history and was saved from complete deterioration in 1987 by many hours of hard work from the members of the historical society. It is only one of two stage coach inns available to the public in Iowa and was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1973. As a community, we are challenged to keep this piece of history. All donations at the Halloween Hike open houses will be used to kick off the painting fundraising for the Stage Coach Inn project.

The Willow Dale Wellness Village activity calendar for Oct. 18-25 is: Wednesday, Oct. 18: 9:30 a.m. Catholic communion; Oktoberfest; 2 p.m. Lodean Korner. Thursday, Oct. 19: 10:30 a.m. music in motion; 2 p.m. St. Paul communion and church; 3 p.m. Ladies’ Circle; yummies. Friday, Oct. 20: 10:30 a.m. local news review; 1:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday, Oct. 21: 3 p.m. games of choice with Liz. Sunday, Oct. 22: 9:30 a.m. Catholic communion; activity room TV; 1 p.m. Lutheran; 2 p.m. Presbyterian. Monday, Oct. 22: 10:30 a.m. discuss/recall; 2 p.m. craft creations with Deb; 4 p.m. kittens and kids with Liz. Tuesday, Oct. 24: 10:30 a.m. stretch bands; Battle Creek Auxiliary luncheon or OWLS outing; 3 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Oct. 25: 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s rosary and communion; 2 p.m. friendship party with Golden Horizons.

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SPORTS WVC cross-country—

O-A/BC-IG boys, WC/K-P girls win tles The O-A/BC-IG boys and Woodbury Central/KingsleyPierson girls won varsity team championships at the Western Valley Conference cross-county meet held in Ida Grove Saturday. For the Falcon boys, it was their sixth straight WVC championship and ninth in the last 10 years. Ridge View placed second in the boys’ varsity standings. Ridge View ran second and O-A/BC-IG was ifth in the girls’ varsity team standings. There were seven teams in the girls’ race and ive teams on the boys’ side. In the middle school team division, the O-A/BC-IG boys were irst while the O-A/BC-IG Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier

Falcon boys: Members of the O-A/BC-IG boys’ cross-country team get ready to take off from the start line of Bob Saunders Invitational cross-country meet hosted by O-A/BC-IG on the Ida Grove golf course Oct. 9. The boys placed sixth. The Falcons had a better outing at the conference meet on Saturday in Ida Grove as they won their sixth straight league title and the sixth crown in the last nine seasons.

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So. Cal. boys, WC/K-P girls win team tles South Central Calhoun County captured the boys’ title and Woodbury Central/ Kingsley-Pierson won the girls’ championship of the Bob Saunders Invitational cross-country meet hosted by O-A/BC-IG on the Ida Grove golf course Monday, Oct. 9. The O-A/BC-IG boys scored 146 points to place sixth in the varsity race. Ridge View was 10th with 295 points. So. Cal. tallied 81 points. WC/K-P recorded 27 points to claim the top spot in the girls’ varsity race. Ridge View was fourth with 129 points. O-A/BC-IG was seventh with 181 points. Local runners who finished among the top 20 runners in the varsity races were O-A/ BC-IG’s Madison Schiernbeck (fifth) and Ridge View’s Katlyn Wiese (fourth). Schiernbeck is ranked 17th in the state in class 2A, while Wiese is ranked 27th in 1A. O-A/BC-IG was third in the junior varsity boys’ race with 86 points. Ridge View didn’t have enough runners in the boys’ JV run to compete as a team. Ridge View and O-A/BC-IG did not have enough runners to compete for a team placing in the girls JV division. O-A/BC-IG was first in the boys’ middle school team standings with 62 points. The Falcon girls were second in the middle school race with 28 points. Ridge View didn’t have enough runners entered in the middle school races to compete as a team. O-A/BC-IG Boys O-A/BC-IG’s placings in the O-A/BC-IG boys’ varsity race were Ty Warnke, 25th, 19:07; Kade Hare, 29th, 19:34; Darian Hannel, 35th, 19:51.16; Dylan Hemer, 36th, 19:51.72; Ethan Young, 41st, 20:04; Caleb Reitz, 65th, 21:22 and Leighton Barnum, 74th, 21:52. Falcons placing in the JV race were Evan Veltri, ninth, 21:07; Philip Brooks, 14th, 22:12; Garrett Leed, 18th, 22:29; Eli Gebel, 23rd, 22:42; Eric Sibenaller, 27th, 22:59; Truman Clark, 41st, 25:00; Jace Krayenhagen, 43rd, 25:21 and Paul Mezler, 50th, 27:03. O-A/BC-IG Middle School placings in the two-mile run were Will Gebel, eighth,

13:10; Kalib Campbell, 12th, 13:19; Gabe Winterrowd, 15th, 13:28; Eli Wilson, 19th, 13:45; Chance Buns, 23rd, 13:57; Kane Ladwig, 25th, 14:02; Evan Larson, 26th, 14:05; Kale Ladwig, 37th, 14:39; Nainoa O’Brien, 38th, 14:40; Lennon Wells, 46th, 15:01; Nick Larson, 47th, 15:06; Kade Stehr, 48th, 15:07; Ty Conover, 49th, 15:09; Cade Mason, 53rd, 15:32; Aidan Bower, 59th, 16:17 and Jaxson Claussen, 68th, 17:21. Girls O-A/BC-IG’s individual placings in the girls’ varsity race were Madison Schiernbeck, fifth, 21:15; Alyssa Mason, 22nd, 22:13; Anna Winterrowd, 48th, 24:07; Kirsten Dausel, 59th, 24:39; Kelsey Dausel, 68th, 25:18; Sarah Cotton, 71st, 25:33 and Brooklyn Hoffman, 74th, 25:54. O-A/BC-IG had three competitors in the JV race. Their placings were Nanako Sonoda, seventh, 27:09; Cora Hansen, 10th, 27:48 and Madison Lansink, 11th, 27:51. Placing in the two-mile middle school race were Kiersten Schultz, fourth, 14:03; Jordyn Loger, 16th, 16:14; Patience Johnson, 17th, 16:15; Kaylee Oxendale, 27th, 18:07 and Riley Meek, 30th, 18:32.

Ridge View Girls Raptor girls placing in the O-A/BC-IG varsity race were Katlynn Wiese, fourth, 21:07; Rachel Kenny, 24th, 22:17; Paige Padavich, 35th, 23:13; Macy Wunschel, 36th, 23:16; Maria Mendoza, 42nd, 23:41; Hanna Blackmore, 43rd, 23:44 and Reka Gatay-Gorzo, 87th, 27:06. Place winners in the JV race were Jill Galvin, second, 25:36; Sierra Deck, ifth, 27:06 and Abbi Hansen, 15th, 28:16. Ridge View didn’t have any runners in the middle school race. Boys Ridge View’s varsity placings in the boys race were Carlos Galvan, 33rd, 19:49; Andrew Snyder, 47th, 20:20; Andres Carbajal, 64th, 21:14; Jack Henderson, 86th, 22:49; Connor Pickhinke, 92nd, th 23:07; Ben Todd, 96 , 23:18 and Jaden Droegmiller, 104th, 28:33. Ridge View’s placings in the JV race were Alex Movall, 26th, 22:57; Jon Madsen, 38th, 24:25 and Grant Schmidt, 54th, 30:05. Ridge View placings in the middle school race were Kyler Wunschel, sixth, 12:46 and Noah Schroeder, 11th, 13:18.

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Raptor runner: Ridge View’s Jack Henderson competes in the varsity division of the Bob Saunders Invitational cross-country meet hosted by O-A/BC-IG on the Ida Grove golf course Oct. 9.

girls were second. Ridge View didn’t have enough runners in the middle school races to compete as teams. O-A/BC-IG Boys In boys’ varsity competition, O-A/BC-IG was irst in the iveteam ield with 29 points. The Falcon individual placings were, a top 15 placing earns an all-conference designation, Dylan Hemer, sixth, 19:19; Kade Hare, eighth, 19:37; Darian Hannel, 12th, 19:51; Ethan Young, 13th, 20:06; Ty Warnke, 15th, 20:18; Caleb Reitz, 17th, 20:21; Leighton Barnum, 20th, 20:31; Evan Veltri, 28th, 21:39; Garret Leed, 34th, 22:16; Eli Gebel, 37th, 22:26; Philip Brooks, 39th, 22:41; Eric Sibenaller, 40th, 22:42; Truman Clark, 43rd, 23:00; Jace Krayenhagen, 48th, 23:43 and Paul Mezler, 54th, 25:57. O-A/BC-IG took irst place in the middle school boys’ race with 31 points. Three teams were entered in the race. Running in the middle school boys’ race for O-A/BC-IG were Will Gebel, fourth, 12:37; Josh Peters, eighth, 13:05; Kale Ladwig, ninth, 13:19; Kalib Campbell, 11th, 13:22; Gabe Winterrowd, 12th, 13:25; Evan Larson, 13th, 13:27; Kane Ladwig, 14th, 13:37; Chance Buns, 16th, 13:44; Ty Conover, 19th, 14:06; Kade Stehr, 22nd, 14:28; Trevor Bender, 27th, 14:46; Aidan Bower, 28th, 14:52; Nianoa, O’Brien, 29th, 15:08; Treyten Kolar, 30th, 15:08; Jaxson Claussen, 31st, 15:15; Cade Mason, 32nd, 15:17 and Nick Larson, 33rd, 15:43. Girls O-A/BC-IG’s placings in the girls’ varsity race were, a top 15 placing earns an all-conference designation, Madison Schiernbeck, eighth, 21:37; Alyssa Mason, 15th, 22:31; Anna Winterrowd, 25th, 24:15; Kirsten Dausel, 30th, 25:10; Kelsey Dausel, 31st, 25:12; Sarah Cotton, 36th, 25:48;

SportAbility coming to Ida Grove, Odebolt

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Falcon runners: O-A/BC-IG’s Sarah Cotton, left, and Brooklyn Hoffman run together in the Bob Saunders Invitational cross-country meet hosted by O-A/BC-IG on the Ida Grove golf course Oct. 9.

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Home stretch: Ridge View’s Paige Padavich, left, and Macy Wunschel head for the finish line of the Bob Saunders Invitational cross-country meet hosted by O-A/BC-IG on the Ida Grove golf course Oct. 9.

Brooklyn Hoffman, 40th, 26:36; Nanako Sonodo, 41st, 26:57; Cora Hansen, 48th, 28:06 and Madison Lansink, 49th, 28:08. As a team, O-A/BC-IG scored 106 points, which placed the team ifth. WC/K-P was irst with 17 points. Placing in the middle school girls’ race were Kiersten Schultz, second, 13:27; Jordyn Loger, ninth, 15:45; Patience Johnson, 11th, 16:08; Riley Meek, 13th, 17:00; Kaylee Oxendale, 20th, 18:16. Ridge View Boys Ridge View had two boys place in the varsity top 15, which is the all-conference standard. The runners were Carlos Galvan, ninth, 19:39 and Andres Carbajal, 14th, 20:17. Ridge View’s other varsity placings were Andrew Snyder, 16th, 20:20; Ben Todd, 26th, 21:24; Jaden Droegmiller, 33rd, 22:14; Jack Henderson, 35th, 22:18; Jon Madsen, 44th, 23:01; Connor Pickhinke, 46th, 23:30; Alex Movall, 49th, 23:45 and Grant Schmidt, 56th, 27:15. As a team, Ridge View was second with 67 points. Ridge View had two boys in the middle school run. The runners were Kyler Wunschel, who placed ifth in 12:48 and Noah Schroeder who placed sixth in 12:59. Girls Ridge View had two girls place in the top 15 in the varsity race. The girls, Katlyn Wiese, fourth, 21:06 and Rachel Kenny, 13th, 22:06, earned allconference standing. Ridge View’s other varsity placings were Macy Wunschel, 21st, 23:34; Paige Padavich, 23rd, 24:05; Maria Mendoza, 24th, 24:11; Jill Galvin, 34th, 25:30; Hana Blackmore, 37th, 25:50; Abbi Hansen, 45th, 27:28 and Sierra Deck, 46th, 27:31. Ridge View didn’t have any runners in the middle school race.

Co-ed state qualifying cross-country meets are slated for Thursday, Oct. 19. O-A/BC-IG will compete in a class 2A meet at Landsmeer golf course in Orange City at 4 p.m. Ridge View will host a class 1A meet at the Holstein golf course in Holstein start-

ing at 4 p.m. The top three teams and top 15 individuals from each district in both boys’ and girls’ competition will qualify for the state meet to be held at Lakeside Golf Course, Kennedy Park, north of Fort Dodge on Saturday, Oct. 28.

SportAbility of Iowa is coming to Ida Grove and Odebolt Nov. 13-16. SportAbility introduces kids to adaptive sports, holding demonstrations during PE classes at the elementary, middle and high school during this week. SportAbility of Iowa’s mission is to provide individuals with and without physical disabilities instruction and opportunities to participate in competitive and recreational sports with and without adapted sports equipment. They pledge to educate the community regarding the physical and mental bene its of participation in sports for persons with physical disabilities. There will be a wheelchair basketball fundraiser event to be held Thursday, Nov. 16, at the O-A/BC-IG High School gym. The event will open at 5 p.m., followed by the viewing of the wheelchair documentary ilm “The Rebound,” with game around 7 p.m. The proceeds from this event will be split 50/50 between SportAbility of Iowa and the local King Theatre Renovation project. The renovation committee is looking for adults and kids who want to play. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, contact Traci Van Houten with any questions 712-371-9661 or tracivh32@gmail.com.

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Falcons score early and often in 50-0 conquest of A-C-GC O-A/BC-IG scored 42 points in the irst half, including 28 points in the second quarter, of its 50-0 district football win over Adair-CaseyGuthrie Center in Guthrie Center Friday. “We started off slow in the irst quarter,” noted Falcon coach Larry Allen. “We had to punt on our irst possession and then got a turnover and scored. “The second quarter was huge for us as we lipped the ield on them with some huge returns. We started on their half of the ield the entire second quarter. When you have a short ield to work with it makes it easier to score, but stat wise you don’t get many yards because you don’t have as far to go.” The Falcons’ entire yardage came on the ground. O-A/BC-IG ran the ball 44 times for 356 yards. Eight players carried the ball. Chase Devitt led the way with 160 yards on 18 carries. He scored four touchdowns. To date, Devitt has rushed for 1,276 yards. “Going into the game we believed we could run the ball on them and we did,” noted Allen. “The grass was tall and wet and it rained during the game so we wanted to go toe-to-toe with them and we were able to run the ball pretty effectively up front. We had two pass attempts in the irst quarter and after that we just kept the ball on the ground.” Devitt scored O-A/BC-IG’s irst three touchdowns on runs of 24, 15 and 18 yards. He also scored two of the three two-point conversion attempts. The third attempt was no good. Carson Godbersen scored the Falcons’ fourth touchdown on a 34-yard run. Devitt got the ifth score on a 10-yard carry. Kaden Ladwig rounded out the irst half scoring with a 29-yard run. William Grote was good on two of the three PAT kicks. O-A/BC-IG owned a 42-0 lead at halftime. The third quarter was scoreless. Nick Sholty notched the Falcons’ inal touchdown on a 33yard carry in the fourth quarter. Tyler Anderson scored the two-point conversion. Allen noted A-C-GC never mounted a serious scoring threat. “They may have had one irst down in the irst half, but they never had much of a scoring threat until late in the game against our reserves,” said Allen. “If they hadn’t moved the ball against the reserves they would have had around 50 yards of offense. We were able to stop them on a couple of fourth downs late in

the game to preserve the shutout. It is always a big thing to pitch a shutout.” Allen added having a big lead at halftime gave the reserves a chance to play at the varsity level. “Our starters played most of the irst half and one series in the second half and then we got the younger kids in the game,” said Allen. “It was important to have our starters healthy in order to start at home this week ( inal game of the season) and play before the home crowd. “It was also important to get our reserves who haven’t played in many varsity games this season in the game as a reward for their hard work in practice all year.” O-A/BC-IG enters its inal game of the season this Friday against Treynor with 5-3 record overall and 3-3 in district play. Treynor is 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the district. “We’ll be playing for a third place tie in the district and a 6-3 record overall, which would be great for us,” noted Allen. “Treynor will bring some extra motivation into the game as well as they will also be playing for a third place tie and a winning record overall. Both teams will be looking to inish the season strong.” Stats: OABCIG ACGC First downs 12 5 Rushes/yds. 44-356 33-116 Pass yds. 0 16 Pass/Att/Int 0-2-0 2-12-2 Total yards 356 132 Fum. lost 1 2 Penalties 7-80 8-60 Punts/ave. 4-38.3 6-38.0 Scoring by quarters OABCIG 14 28 0 8 —50 ACGC 0 0 0 0 —0 O-A/BC-IG individual stats Rushing: Devitt (18-160, yds., 4 TD), Sholty (8-60 yds., 1 TD), Ladwig (4-40 yds., 1 TD), Godbersen (3-37 yds., 1 TD), Bumann (3-27 yds.), DeJean (5-27 yds.), Wells (2-3 yds.), Nieman (1-2 yds.) Passing: Ladwig (0-2-0, 0 yds.) Receiving: None Tackles: Endrulat (5), Kolpin (4), Mortensen (3), Sholty (3), Grote (3) Takeaways: Endrulat and Dunker (1 fum. rec. each), Endrulat and Nieman (1 Int. each)

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Set: O-A/BC-IG’s Halle Hemer (12) sets the ball for teammate Bethany Rehse during the Falcons’ 3-0 loss to Westwood Thursday. The match marked the end of the regular season for O-A/BC-IG. The team posted an 18-11 record overall and 7-2 in the conference.

O-A/BC-IG volleyball club posts 7-2 league record The O-A/BC-IG volleyball wrapped up the 2017 Western Valley Conference season last week with a win and a loss. The Falcons posted a 7-2 league record this season. Ridge View and Westwood tied for the conference championship with 8-1 records. The matches against West Monona and Westwood also marked the end of the regular season for O-A/BC-IG. The team will take an 18-11 overall record into its irst round regional tournament match against East Sac County (22-9) in Lake View Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. The winner will advance to the regional semi inal Tuesday, Oct. 24 at Carroll Kuemper. O-A/BC-IG 3, WM 2 O-A/BC-IG rallied from a 2-0

de icit to defeat West Monona in a conference volleyball match in Onawa Oct. 10. The Spartans took the irst two games on scores of 25-22 and 25-21. The Falcons won the inal three games on scores of 25-23, 25-21, 15-12. “The girls came out slow and seemed very hesitant at the beginning,” noted O-A/BC-IG coach Holly Nuetzman. “We inally started to turn things around and play our game in the third set. We knew what was at stake and we were determined to not give up. We took it set by set and slowly made our comeback. It was incredible to see the amount of heart put into the effort to come all the way back for a win.” O-A/BC-IG stats Serves—94%, 10 aces (Abigail

Bender, Halle Hemer, Sarah Petersen, 3 aces each). Set assists— 35 (Petersen, 17). Hitting—.102 kill ef iciency, 36 kills (Bethany Rehse, 13 kills; Liz Zobel, 8 kills; Kylee Weber, 7 kills). Blocks—11 (Rehse, 5). Digs—109 (Bender, 38; Peterson, 27). Westwood 3, O-A/BC-IG 0 Westwood defeated the Falcons in O-A/BC-IG’s inal match of the regular season Thursday in Ida Grove. Game scores in the conference match-up were 2519, 25-19, 25-14. O-A/BC-IG stats Serves—98%, 6 aces (Bethany Rehse, 3 aces). Set assists—19 (Sarah Petersen, 10). Hitting— .050 kill ef iciency, 20 kills (Kylee Weber, 9 kills). Blocks—7 (Rehse, 2; Liz Zobel, 2). Digs—86 (Abigail Bender, 27; Peterson, 15).

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Head to head: Ridge View’s Jaxon Franken (11) goes head to head with a M-M-C/RU tackler in the Raptor’s 44-12 district victory in Holstein Friday.

Raptors take care of business in win over M-M-C/R-U Ridge View kept its small chance of making the playoffs alive Friday with a 4412 district football win over Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/ Remsen-Union in Holstein. The win improved Ridge View’s overall record to 5-3 and to 4-2 in district play. Going into the final game of the season this Friday Ridge View is third in the district behind Algona Garrigan, 6-0 in the district and Sioux Central, 5-1 in the district. The top two teams in each district qualify for the playoffs. Ridge View will closeout the regular season this Friday with a district game at South O’Brien (1-7/1-6) while Sioux Central will host North Union (2-6/1-5). “I was proud of the boys because we came out and took care of business,” noted Raptor coach Dale Tokheim. “We had to win and win big to keep a sliver of hope alive for the wildcard playoff spot. We were coming off of a couple of disappointing losses and the boys responded well.” Ridge View showed it meant business against MM-C/R-U by scoring on its first three possessions of the game to build a 23-6 lead early in the second quarter. The first Raptor score came at the end of a nine play, 67-yard drive at the 8:36 mark of the first quarter. Quarterback Jake Tokheim scored on a fiveyard run. Jaxon Franken passed to Jake Kliegl for the two-point conversion. A key play on the drive was a 29yard pass from Tokheim to Jake Mitchell. Ridge View went up 16-0 with 6:01 to play in the first when Tokheim darted 23-yards to the end zone. Franken ran for the two-point conversion. The drive only took two plays. Prior to Tokheim’s run, Tokheim connected with Logan Cuthrell for 47-yard pass. On the throw, Cuthrell tipped the ball to himself two or three times before gaining control of the ball. M-M-C/R-U got on the board with 3:32 to go in the third quarter on a threeyard run. Ridge View’s Ezra Miller blocked the PAT kick. At 10:54 of the second quarter, Mitchell got six points for Ridge View on a four-yard run. Franken’s

PAT kick made the score 23-6. The scoring drive covered 63-yards on nine plays. A 23-yard pass from Tokheim to Lance Else on fourth down and one kept the drive alive. Defensive plays highlighted the latter part of the second quarter. Ridge View mounted a 12 play drive that got the ball to M-MC/R-U’s 13-yard line with 1:38 to go before halftime. The scoring opportunity was derailed when a M-MC/R-U defender intercepted a Ridge View pass on a screen play and returned the ball to Ridge View’s 25yard line. Ridge View’s defense stepped up to prevent a MM-C/R-U score as time expired in the first half when M-M-C/R-U dumped off a pass inside the 10-yard line in the center of the field. The receiver got to the one-yard line where he was tackled by Ridge View’s Franken. The score at halftime was 23-6 in favor of Ridge View. Two big plays in the third quarter allowed the Raptors to expand their lead to 36-6. The first big play came from Ridge View’s punt return unit when Mitchell scampered down the left side of the field for a 61-yard touchdown. The try for two points was no good. The second score of the third quarter came on Jake Kliegl’s 70-yard run from the line of scrimmage. Franken booted the PAT. “They were shooting a lot of linebackers and slanting so we decided to go with some basic runs up the middle,” noted coach Tokheim. “Kliegl took a hand off up the middle, broke a tackle and out ran everyone to the end zone.” M-M-C/R-U got back on the scoreboard with 3:58 to go in the game on an 18yard pass. The two-point pass attempt was knocked down by Else. Ridge View’s final score came on a 55-yard run by Mitchell with three minutes left in the game. Cameron Steffens scored the twopoint conversion. Coach Tokheim noted the coaching staff was starting to work in some backup players into game when Mitchell just hit a hole and raced to the end zone. “I thought our boys played well,” said Tokheim. “Our offensive line did a nice job of

run blocking and our backs ran hard. Mitchell, Kliegl and Tokheim all had some nice runs.” Ridge View finished the game with 362 rushing yards on 57 carries. Mitchell ran for 143 yards on 18 carries while Kliegl had 139 yards on 13 carries. Coach Tokheim noted his club did struggle with its pass blocking. The passing game produced 70 yards on two of six pass completion by quarterback Tokheim. M-M-C/R-U’s passing game provided much of the team’s offense. They were 17 of 28 for 202 yards. “Defensively, we looked good at times, but gave up too many passing yards,” said coach Tokheim. “Franken had some big stops on key plays and Kliegl was all over the field making tackles.” Stats: RV MMC First downs 15 5 Rushes/yds. 57-362 28-56 Pass yds. 70 202 Pass/Att/Int 2-6-1 17-28-1 Total yards 432 258 Fum/lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties 6-47 5-25 Punts/ave. 3-41.6 5-32.2 Scoring by quarters RV 16 7 13 8 —44 MMC 6 0 6 0 —12 Ridge View individual stats Passing: Tokheim (2-6-1, 70 yds.) Receiving: L. Cuthrell (1-47 yds.), Else (1-23 yds.) Rushing: Mitchell (18-143 yds.), Kliegl (13-139 yds.), Tokheim (7-46 yds.), McGuire (2-17 yds.), Steffen (5-13 yd.), Franken (2-1 yd.) Tackles: Kliegl (15), Mitchell (8), Else (8), McGuire (7), Franken (6), Kai (6) Takeaways: Tokheim (1 Int.)

Football contest winners Bruce Trulsen of Holstein won the Courier football contest for the week of Oct. 11. Brian Down of Odebolt was second. Trulsen and Down both missed three games, but Trulsen’s point total of 839 was closer to the actual count of 845. Down guessed 832. Ken Thornhill of Ida Grove was third. He and several other contestants missed four games, but Thornhill missed the point total by just two points. He guessed 843.

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Raptors finish WVC volleyball play with 8-1 record Ridge View defeated Woodbury Central and Siouxland Christian last week in WVC volleyball play to closeout the conference season. Ridge View and Westwood both inished league play with an 8-1 record. Ridge View handed Westwood its only conference loss while Ridge View’s only WVC setback came against Kingsley-Pierson. The Raptors also played in the Sioux City Heelan tournament Saturday where they posted a 1-4 record. Overall, Ridge View was 1911 heading into this week’s regional tournament. The Raptors will host Manson-Northwest-Webster in a irst round regional volleyball tournament match in Schaller Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The winner will advance to play Hinton in a quarter inal round match in Hinton Monday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Ridge View 3, Woodbury Central 0 Ridge View blanked Woodbury Central Oct. 10 on game scores of 25-15, 25-17, 25-23. As a team, Ridge View had 34 kills. Gracie Chance and Madeline Else both had seven kills. Else was also the team leader in assists, 24, and ace serves, eight. Ridge View stats Hitting—.270 kill ef icien-

cy, 34 kills, (Gracie Chance, 7 kills; Madeline Else, 7 kills; Paige Todd, 6 kills). Assists— 33 (Madeline Else, 24). Digs— 41 (Kinzey Dutler, 9; Madeline Else, 8; Beth Meyer, 7). Blocks—7 (Kenzee Wunschel, 4). Serves—86%, 13 aces (Madeline Else, 8 aces). Ridge View 3, Siouxland Christian 0 Ridge View wrapped up conference play by shutting out Siouxland Christian in Sioux City Oct. 12. Game scores were 25-20, 25-20, 25-11. Paige Todd provided the Raptors with 11 kills, six blocks and three ace serves. Ridge View stats Hitting—.240 kill ef iciency, 37 kills, (Paige Todd, 11 kills; Mason Kennedy, 9 kills). Assists—33 (Madeline Else, 28). Digs—43 (Kinzey Dutler, 7; Mason, 7). Blocks—16 (Todd, 6). Serves—95%, 5 aces (Todd, 3 aces). Heelan tournament Ridge View won one of ive matches it played at the Sioux City Heelan tournament Saturday. Ridge View defeated Sioux City East 17-21, 21-18, 15-11 and lost to Unity Christian, 21-16, 21-11; Sergeant BluffLuton, 21-9, 21-7; Western Christian, 21-7, 21-7 and to Sioux Falls O’Gorman, 21-15, 22-20.

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Deta M. Gebers Feb. 15, 1926 – Oct. 5, 2017

Betty J. Zobel Dec. 1, 1959 – Oct. 6, 2017 IDA GROVE – Services for Betty J. Zobel, 57, of Ida Grove were Oct. 10, 2017, at Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard Salcido officiated. A private family burial was in the Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. Betty died peacefully, with her family by her side, Oct. 6, 2017, at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek. Betty Jean (Cooper) Zobel, firstborn of three children of Leo M. and Janice (Schwaller) Cooper, was born Dec. 1, 1959, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith as a child. Betty attended school and excelled at academics and enjoyed rooting on her team as a cheerleader. She graduated from Odebolt-Arthur school in 1978. On Dec. 8, 1979, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, she married Kendall H. Zobel. The couple made their home in Ida Grove and were blessed with two children, Jared and Christie. The couple later parted ways. Betty enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and sold Mary Kay before her sister, Mary, encouraged her to start working at Pamida, alongside her. Betty joined Pamida in May, 1988, after the store opened in Ida Grove. She remained a dedicated employee for 29 years (it is now Shopko Hometown), up until her illness prevented her from working, in 2016.

Betty was a wonderful and loving daughter, mother, grandmother, role model and friend. She cherished her family more than anything else and enjoyed every moment spent with them. She loved going thrifting and shopping with her mother, Janice, attending her granddaughter (Sophia’s) and grandson (Wyatt’s) soccer games, swim meets and other numerous activities. A faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, Betty’s faith in her Lord guided her throughout all sevenplus years of diagnosis and treatments with her fight over ovarian cancer. She will be remembered for her warm smile, compassion, dedication and strength. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Jared (Angela) Phillips Zobel of Rapid City, S.D., and Christie (Joshua) Van Houten of Ida Grove; and her mother, Janice Cooper of Ida Grove, formerly of Odebolt. Also surviving are a brother, Gary Cooper of Houston, Texas; two nieces: Shayna Cooper of Madison, Wis., and Kristen Cooper of Austin, Texas; a nephew, Joseph Cooper of Houston, Texas; a great-nephew, Trentin; and a great-niece, Eleanor. Additional survivors include three aunts: Edith Johnson of Hawesville, Ky.; Norma (Dick) Larson of Omaha, Neb.; and Donna (Norris) Olsen of Silver Springs, Nev.; cousins; extended family and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her father, Leo M. Cooper; a sister, Mary Cooper; a niece, Chyann Cooper, and many aunts and uncles. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Lois G. Wunschel March 27, 1927 – Oct. 14, 2017 ODEBOLT – Services for Lois G. (Schramm) Wunschel, 90, of Odebolt will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Trish Underberg will of iciate. Burial will be in Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, 9:3010:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt is in charge of arrangements. She died Oct. 14, 2017, at Odebolt Specialty Care in Odebolt. Lois was born March 27, 1927, to Fred and Emma (Spahn) Schramm. She was a loving wife and mother. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by two daughters: Linda Dirks

and husband, Stanley, and Laura Sykes and husband, Dennis; and several grandchildren: Ryan and Kyle Dirks, Gayle Strom and husband, Greg, and Gary Sykes and wife, Jenni. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren: Grif in and Gabrie Strom and William and Shelby Sykes; a sister, Dorothy Salmon; a brother-inlaw, Clifford Wunschel; a sister-in-law, Florence Wunschel; and a brother-in-law, Everett Wunschel and wife, Judy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard (Shorty) Wunschel; her parents; her parents-in-law, Arthur and Louise Wunschel; a sister, Pearl Stephan and husband, Don; a brotherin-law, LeRoy Salmon; a brother- and sister-in-law, Henry and Leona Cook; a brother- and sisterin-law, Guy and Virgina Carlson; a sister-in-law Darlene Wunschel; and a brother-in-law, Marvin Wunschel. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

HOLSTEIN – Services for Deta M. Gebers, 91, of Holstein will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein with the Rev. Melba E. Smith of iciating. Burial will be in Fayetteville National Cemetery at Fayetteville, Ark. There will be no visitation. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral at Holstein is in charge of arrangements. She died Oct. 5, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society in Holstein. Deta M. Gebers was born Feb. 15, 1926, to Dora (Kleve) and Max Bumann on the family farm near Quimby. She attended Silver Township #9 until 8th grade and graduated from Quimby Consolidated Schools. Deta met the love of her life, Fred Gebers, while he was stationed at the Sioux City Air Base. They married Aug. 12, 1944, at the Lutheran parish in Sioux City. They lived in Sioux City for a year, and then Fred was transferred to Lowry Field in Denver, Colo. They lived there until Fred was honorably discharged Oct. 29, 1945. They then made their home on Fred’s family farm between Galva and Holstein, where they farmed for 17 years until moving to Holstein. After retiring, Fred and Deta moved to

Bentonville, Ark., where they spent many happy years. Fred died April 30, 1996, and Deta returned to Holstein to be closer to family. Deta was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a bookkeeper at VT Industries in Holstein. She enjoyed collecting jewelry and was a member of several neighborhood card clubs. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and was excellent at documenting and organizing all of the information for each piece. Fred and Deta did not have children but parented many nieces and nephews. She was a very caring, loving, generous and thoughtful woman. She is survived by her siblings: Wilma (Bumann) Andrews, Elsie (Bumann) Hansen and Florence (Bumann) Miesner; many nieces and nephews and extended family. Deta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred; three brothers: Verdean, Walter and Norbert Bumann; and her sisters: Olga (Bumann) Joslin and Norma Bumann. Deta spent her inal days in the Dove (Hospice) Room at Good Samaritan Society in Holstein, allowing family and friends to be by her side any time of day. Deta and family were supported by the loving staff of Good Samaritan Society and Care Initiatives Hospice. Any memorials will be given to the “Dove Room” for the comfort and bene it of other Hospice families.

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Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District SUMMARY OF THE OCTOBER 9, 2017, REGULAR MEETING OF THE ODEBOLT ARTHUR BATTLE CREEK IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (OABCIG) School Board met Monday, October 9, 2017, at 7:38 p.m. in the Elementary Music Room in Ida Grove. Stephanie Konradi called the meeting to order. Board members present were Tony Bennett, Crystal Endrulat, Stacy Raasch, Jeff Rasmussen and Brad Lundell. Myra Meek was absent. Also in attendance were Terry Kenealy,

superintendent, and Kathy A. Leonard, Business Manager, and a few patrons. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Rasmussen approve the agenda as published and the motion carried 6-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Endrulat to approve the consent agenda and the motion carried 6-0. The consent agenda consisted of minutes. There were no action items included on the agenda. Discussion items included the next steps on master facility planning and possible bond referendum election, discussion on updating contracts with HAILA and Estes Construction, computerized digital control systems project proposals and possibly setting

a work session to discuss district goals and direction for the future. It was the consensus of the board to start with the elementary building in Ida Grove to install the computerized control systems and note the savings to the district before proceeding with the other buildings. The next regular OABCIG Board Meeting will be held Monday, November 13, following the joint O-A and BC-IG Board Meetings. It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Endrulat to adjourn. The motion carried 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, OABCIG Board Secretary

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR IDA COUNTY STATE OF IOWA IDA COUNTY PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS SCHAAF, LOGAN & ELLEMAY ET AL Iowa District Court IDA COUNTY Case #: EQCV015616 Civil #: 17-000403 SPECIAL EXECUTION As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an

execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Described Below to satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is: LOT 19, BLOCK 1, HOLSTEIN TOWN LOT AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY’S 1ST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HOLSTEIN, IDA COUNTY, IOWA. Property Address: 104 SOUTH LUBECK ST., HOLSTEIN, IA 51025 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 11/03/2017 Sale Time 10:00 a.m.

Place of Sale

IDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 401 MOOREHEAD ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445 This sale not subject to Redemption. Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review speciﬁc provislons of the law and ﬁle appropriate notice, if acceptable. Judgment Amount $83,233.62 Costs $3,263.89 Accruing Costs PLUS Interest $4,411.67 Sheriff’s Fees Pending Attorney ROBERT BLUMBERG Date 08/25/2017 WADE A. HARRIMAN IDA COUNTY SHERIFF

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City of Galva

Battle Creek - Ida Grove Community School District SUMMARY OF THE OCTOBER 9, 2017, REGULAR JOINT BOARD MEETING OF THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board and the Odebolt-Arthur (O-A) Community School District Board met in regular joint session October 9, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Music Room at the BC-IG Elementary in Ida Grove. The BC-IG board meeting was called to order by Stephanie Konradi, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Stephanie Konradi, present; Tony Bennett, present; Danika Hinkeldey, present; Myra Meek, absent; Crystal Endrulat, present; Ryan Goodman, present; and Jeff Rasmussen, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. The O-A board meeting was called to order by Brad Lundell, Board President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, conducted a roll call vote as follows: Traci Bengford, present; Chris Boyle, present; Brad Lundell, present; Stacy Raasch, present; and Trish Winger, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Endrulat to approve the agenda as presented and the motion carried 6-0 for BC-IG. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Boyle to approve the agenda as presented and the motion carried 5-0 for O-A. Konradi welcomed visitors. No one spoke during the public forum. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Goodman to approve the consent agenda for BC-IG. The consent agenda consisted of board minutes and claims totaling $399,790.74. The motion

carried 6-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Winger to approve the consent agenda for O-A consisting of board minutes and claims totaling $338,707.38. The motion carried 5-0. The curriculum presentation was given by Carol Sadler, High School Science Teacher, who highlighted the Golden Horizons’ environmental science project that was started last year and will continue with this year’s class. Terry Kenealy, shared superintendent, gave updates on the O-A Playground fire damage and replacement schedule, the ball field shared concession stand project, status of the MPR room floor damage, BC-IG Elementary drainage project, BCIG Elementary window project, unofficial numbers for Certified Enrollment and the November IASB Convention. Board members were asked to let Kathy know if any would be attending the convention. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Rasmussen to appoint Stephanie Konradi as IASB assembly delegate for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District for 2017. Goodman had previously been appointed but is unable to attend. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Goodman to approve early graduation requests for FY 17-18 from Keegan Bengford, Dylan Johnson and Crystal Ransom pending completion of all graduation requirements. The motion carried 6-0. It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Hinkeldey to approve the Sharing of Services Agreement with the Galva-Holstein School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District for the Transitional Alliance Program for 2017-2018. The motion carried 6-0. It was moved by Raasch and seconded by Boyle to approve the request to SBRC

for $5,250 in modified allowable growth to cover excess LEP costs for the OdeboltArthur School District. The motion carried 5-0. Discussion was held on computerized temperature control systems. BC-IG board members shared ideas after the recent presentation from two companies. It was noted that the districts will have to hire an engineer to help with the project due to the scope and approximate cost. Kenealy stated he will gather information on what the districts have paid to repair HVAC systems in recent years and present at the November meeting. Discussion was held on the O-A MPR floor replacement project. Kenealy stated the district is still waiting on a cost estimate to replace the floor due to recent water damage. The insurance company will be involved with the discussion on how to proceed. Discussion and correspondence items included the nomination procedure for IASB Director District #4 opening, BC-IG response to auditors and review of the proposed legislative platform to be discussed at the November IASB Convention. The next regular joint board meeting will be held Monday, November 13, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in Odebolt. There being no further business before the BC-IG board, it was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Goodman to adjourn. The motion carried 6-0 and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Board adjourned at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business before the O-A board, it was moved by Boyle and seconded by Raasch to adjourn. The motion carried 5-0 and the OdeboltArthur Board adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary Kathy A. Leonard, O-A Board Secretary

OCTOBER 9, 2017 The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Freese, Goettsch, Schossow and Wiese. Absent: Bloyer. Guests: Lyle Schaffer. Motion by Freese, second by Schossow, approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Wiese second by Schossow, approving the Consent Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. Consent Agenda: a. minutes of September 11, 2017; b. Clerk/ Treasurer’s Financial Reports; c. Allow Bills Presented. CLAIMS REPORT 10-9-2017 VENDOR, REFERENCE AMOUNT Anita Brandt, Reimburse Lodging & Mileage $703.12 Aurelia Lumber Company, Library Siding Project $5,009.80 Library Door $239.43 Badger Meter, Meters $197.58 Baker & Taylor, Books $172.88 Brandon Deeds Construction, Library Siding Project $4,422.00 Install Library Door $200.00 Cindee Lichter, Reimburse Supplies $10.53 Cherokee Rural Water, Purchase of Water $4,411.80 Foundation Analytical Lab, WW Testing $18.00 G & C’s, Fuel $215.80 Repairs $30.00 Burn Site $150.00 HGTV, Subscription $24.00 Holstein Sanitation, rd Residential Contract 3 Qtr. $9,576.00 I & S Group, Engineering Fees $1,445.54 IDNR, Water Supply Fee $134.00 IIMC, Dues $160.00 Iowa League of Cities, Budget Class Fee $45.00

Clerk Handbook $40.00 Shawn Lukins, Replace/ Repair Concrete $712.50 Mangold Environmental, Water Testing 3 Months $39.00 Matt Parrott & Sons, Disconnect Notices $246.32 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Publications $129.77 Library Subscription $83.00 MidAmerican Energy, Utilities - St. Lights Ru. $1,177.33 Schaller Telephone, Library Phone Bill $59.07 State Library of Iowa, e-Resources $51.04 Stevenson Hardware, Supplies, Library $32.31 Keys,Burnsite Gate $26.97 Traf-O-Teria System, Trafﬁc Tickets $225.36 Treasurer - State, Sales rd $1,682.63 Tax 3 Qtr. United Bank of Iowa, Loan Meter Project $7,160.54 Vogt Brothers, Storm Sewer @ Apartments $4,025.00 Walmart Community/ GECRB, DVDs - Library $281.23 Brad Pedersen, Salary $621.56 Jim Rasmussen, Salary $2,353.84 Insurance Stipend $442.80 Anita Brandt Salary $1,342.22 Insurance Stipend $221.40 Patricia Niemeier, Salary $933.67 Insurance Stipend $230.00 Mary Wiese, Salary $95.00 Cindee Lichter, Salary $161.50 TOTAL $49,539.54 RECEIPT SUMMARY BY FUND – GENERAL – $9,826.11; ROAD USE – 4,112.58; EMERGENCY 164.86; LOST – 3,101.48; TRUST & AGENCY – 613.42; WATER UTILITY – 8,543.52; RESERVE FUND – 153.00; DEPRECIATION FUND – 249.00; SEWER UTILITY – 4,054.00; SOLID WASTE – $3,936.35. DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY BY FUND

– GENERAL – $12,048.47, ROAD USE FUND – 6,108.04, LOST TAX – 176.97, WATER FUND – 13,790.46, SEWER FUND – 1,758.90, SOLID WASTE – 9,658.10, T & A – 479.09 W/S DEPOSITS – 0.00. IDACOUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – The Sheriff did not attend the council meeting. METHODIST CHURCH – MEMORIAL BELL PROJECT – Lyle Schaffer talked with the council about the memorial bell project for the Liberty Garden. The members have devised a way to keep the clapper locked inside the bell. RE-CODIFICATION – 2ND READING – Motion by Freese second by Wiese to approve the second reading of the 2017 Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Galva. All ayes. Motion carried. A public hearing and the third reading will be held at the November 13 meeting. WASTEWATER PROJECT – City Clerk/ Treasurer Brandt reported she is working on the USDA paperwork for the project. BUILDING PERMIT – LOT 16 SO. VIEW – Evan Grieme applied for a building permit to install a house in South View. Motion by Schossow, second by Wiese, approving the application. All ayes. Motion carried. BUILDING PERMIT – 311 E. 2ND STREET – Motion by Freese second by Schossow to approve the application to attach a garage to the existing garage. All ayes. Motion carried. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: •Junk Cars •Camping There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Wiese. Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors IDA GROVE, IOWA OCTOBER 9, 2017 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. Minutes of the meeting held September 25, 2017, were read and approved. Invenergy representative Scott Moulton clarified that they are not interested in the landfill property for easement purposes. County engineer Jeff Williams requested approval of purchasing 30,000 tons of 10% gravel from Strafford Gravel at $5.91 Per ton. Drey moved and Leonard seconded the motion and it carried, all voting aye. Various road maintenance issues were discussed. Discussion was also held on establishing Level C roads. Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion authorizing the chair to sign the ICAP proxy. Motion carried, all voting aye. Drey moved and Creston seconded the motion to approve the clerk of court and the auditor’s, recorder’s and sheriff’s quarterly report. Motion carried, all voting aye. A motion by Schubert and Leonard seconded the motion to approve Martha Boyle as a representative on the compensation commission for the county attorney for a 4-year term expiring on 06/30/2021. Motion carried, all voting aye. A motion to approve a salary increase for Carlie Bales-part-time custodian, at $9.25 Per hour effective October 2, 2017, was made by Drey and seconded by Schubert. Motion carried, all voting aye. Ed Sohm was present to update the board on the IT progress. Discussion was held concerning the courthouse lawn erosion occuring in various locations. The board approved a claim from Benefits Inc. in the amount of $180.41 and $174.70 from the self-funding fund. The board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Arthur Finishing AMCCRE, LLC; Deron & Tracey Schmidt; Albers/Craig & Gloria Todd; Palisades Faith site/Palisades, LLC. The following claims were approved: GENERAL BASIC: Amazon, Supplies Bomgaars, Dehumidifier/ Supplies CAASA, FY2018 Allocation Century Business Products Inc., Copier Maintenance City of Ida Grove, Utility10468001 Counsel, Copier Contracts Crawford Ice Co., 50 Bags Ice Des Moines Stamp Mfg.

$216.89 578.85 500.00

40.00 241.99 125.53 87.50

Co., Stamps/Pads 108.75 Frontier, Phone 712-364-4186 61.98 Horn Public Health, July 2017 Pub. Health Grant 2,572.40 Horn Public Health, 2nd Qtr. FY18 25,917.75 Ida County CourierReminder, SubscriptionCo. Attny. 42.00 Ida County Sanitation Inc., September Garbage/ Recycles 104.78 Ida County Secondary Rds., Sept Fuel-Courthouse 33.90 Ida County Sheriff Dept., Warrant Fees 850.86 Iowa Environmental Health, Registration 20.00 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies 424.75 Iowa State Medical Examiners’ Office, Autopsy 06/11/17 1,523.00 Kelly Young, Cleaning 90.00 LBJ Investigations, Personal Service Fee 116.50 Legal Directories Publishing Co., 2017 Iowa Legal Directory 62.81 Linn County Sheriff, Personal Service Fee 36.70 Long Lines Internet, Internet 54.95 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Dehumidifier/ Supplies 429.93 Mangold Environmental Testing Inc., Testing 246.00 Mapleton Vet Clinic, Quarantine 57.00 Marshall County Sheriff, Personal Service Fee 12.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Proceedings/ Notices 774.94 MidAmerican Energy, Utilities 2,685.78 Mike’s Lawn Service Inc., Pest/#4 Fall 598.98 North West REC, August Services 530.00 Noteboom Implement LLC, Part/Labor 643.23 NW Iowa Youth Emergency Services Center, Juvenile Detention 1,500.00 Plymouth County Sheriff, Personal Service Fee 31.05 Pottawattamie Co. Sheriff’s Office, Personal Service Fee 106.00 Public Safety Agency Fun., 2nd Qtr. FY2018 148,657.25 Rhett Leonard, Mileage 173.55 Rogers Pest Control, Pest Control 40.00 Sac County Sheriff, Service Fees 54.58 Scantron/Harland Technology Services,

Semi-Ann. Maint. 5,005.00 Siouxland Regional Transit nd 3,718.25 System, 2 Qtr. FY18 Supplyworks, Custodial Supplies 265.18 The Hoffman Agency, FY17 WC Audit 216.00 Treasurer State of Iowa, FY18 Juvenile Base 563.00 Treasurer State of Iowa Sales/Use Tax, JulySept. Sales Tax 234.00 U S Cellular, Cell Phone 436.71 United Bank of Iowa, Deposit Tickets 47.27 Wibe & Phillips, Postage Reimbursement 6.95 General Basic Total: 201,344.54 GF DESIGNATED FOR COMPUTER: Amazon, Server Racks/ Power Strips 385.60 Tyler Technologies Inc., Vx. Tax Migration 375.00 GF Designated for Computer Total: 760.60 MH-DD SERVICES FUND: Rolling Hills, 2nd Qtr. FY2018 57,401.25 MH-DD Services Fund Total: 57,401.25 RURAL BASIC: Arthur Public Library, 1st Qtr. FY18 3,400.00 Battle Creek Library, 1st Qtr. FY18 3,400.00 Galva Public Library, 1st Qtr. FY18 3,400.00 Holstein Public Library, 1st Qtr. FY18 3,400.00 Ida County Secondary Rds., Aug./Sept. FuelWeeds 156.11 Ida Grove Library, 1st Qtr. FY18 3,400.00 The Hoffman Agency, FY17 WC Audit 46.00 RURAL BASIC LANDFILL: Cherokee County Solid Waste, 3.78T Residential 158.76 Keystone Laboratories Inc., Post Closure Sampling 1,372.80 Turkle-Clark Environmental Consulting L.C., Engineering Services 3,415.00 Rural Basic Landﬁll Total: 4,946.56 SECONDARY ROAD: Advantage Companies, Computer Services 12,620.30 Aramark, Supplies 169.99 Austin Cooper, Mowing 320.00 Bomgaars, Parts/Supplies 316.62 Buck’s Garage, Tire Repairs 214.60 Calhoun-Burns & Associates Inc., 2017 Bridge Rating & Inspect 2,368.97 City of Arthur, Utilities 123.60 City of Battle Creek, Utilities 15.25

City of Holstein, Utilities 32.66 City of Ida Grove, Utilities 37.76 CJ Cooper & Associates Inc., Drug Testing 35.00 Colonial Research Chemical Corp, Other 156.00 Frank Dunn Company, Patching Materials 789.00 Frontier, Utilities 76.91 Goettsch Dispatch Inc., Granular 70,835.33 Hanson Auto Supply, Parts/Shop Tool 1,239.54 Iowa Dept. of Transportation, Snow Fence 1,908.20 Iowa Ofﬁce Supply Inc., Supplies 47.49 Iowa Prison Industries, Signs 4,494.35 Jim Hawk Truck Trailers Inc., Parts 335.77 Ken’s Wood Products, Sign 216.00 Kriha Fluid Power, Parts 837.00 Kylee Dausel, Mowing 70.00 MidAmerican Energy, Utilities 96.81 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tire Repair 48.00 Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. Inc., Equipment 29,136.00 North West REC, Utilities 320.08 Noteboom Implement LLC, Parts 244.35 Overhead Door Co., Repairs 572.50 Postmaster, Postage Stamps 196.00 Powerplan, Parts 1,245.71 Rees Mack Sales & Service, Parts 101.61 Rees Mack Sales & Service, Parts 58.00 Sexton Oil Co, Gasohol/ Diesel 12,028.06 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Supplies 9.99 Sundquist Engineering PC, Outside Engineering 482.75 Verizon Wireless, Wireless for Survey Equip. 40.01 Vetter Equipment, Filters/ Parts 187.12 Von Bokern Associates Inc., Union Negotiations 1,000.00 Zep Sales & Service, Supplies 218.80 Ziegler Inc., Filters 1,433.66 Secondary Road Total: 14,4621.79 REAP: Danielle Bennett, Program Expenses 11.00 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., Supplies 24.54 Ida Grove Food Pride, Program Expenses 69.93 Selections, Supplies/UPS 17.23 REAP Total: 122.70 IDA COUNTY SELF FUNDING:

Benefits Inc., Oct. Self Fund. Med. Prem. 720.00 Ida County Self Funding Total: 720.00 IDA CO. CONFISCATED PROP.: Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorneys’ Training, Forfeiture Order 161.90 Ida Co Confiscated Prop. -Sheriff Total: 161.90 FUND: 4000 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Bomgaars, Supplies 07-009-5 11.97 Iowa HSEMD, Registration 125.00 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Ink Refills 8.56 Pronto, Sept Fuel - EMS 150.10 SIMPCO, Haz-Mat Team 3,862.60 The Hoffman Agency, FY18 WC Audit 26.00 Emergency Management Total: 4,184.23 E911 SURCHARGE AGENCY FUND: Alpha Wireless Comm. Co., Batteries 947.00 Bomgaars, Oil 07-009-5 18.48 Centurylink, Lines 712 233-0022 285.04 Counsel, Copier Lease 72.64 Frontier, EMS/Pager Link Pair 50.00 Frontier Comm. of Iowa (213), Lines Expense 518.52 ICIT, Membership FY2018 50.00 The Hoffman Agency, FY18 WC Audit 10.00 E911 Surcharge Agency Fund Total: 1,951.68 PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY: 911 Installs LLC, Equip. Install 1,939.75 Adams Motor Co., Vehicle Maintenance 47.08 Advanced Systems Inc., Copier, Monthly Contract 25.00 Bomgaars, Dog Food/ Auto Supply 100.95 Casey’s General Store Inc., Fuel 2,333.14 CB Household Hazardous Waste Agency, Hazardous Disposal 8.75 Edsen Electric Inc., LightJail 95.68 Frontier Phone 515-712-0024-061708-7 125.00 Hanson Auto Supply, Vehicle Maint. 26.28 Harold’s Photo, Camera Repairs 199.99 Horn Memorial Hospital, Prisoner Medical 119.00 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., Fuel 1,442.20 Ida Grove Food Pride, Prisoner Meals/Supplies 3,435.67 Iowa Dept. of Public Safety, July-Sept. Bill 1,533.00 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Jail School

Registrations-4 800.00 Iowa Office Supply Inc., Office Supplies 27.78 Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, Uniform/ Shipping 707.04 Keltek Inc., Printer Adapter 27.70 Lewis Family Drug LLC, Prescriptions 101734-8 26.39 Long Lines Internet, Internet-Sheriff 7.50 Lovett Enterprises Inc., November Storage 55.00 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Reel/Bit 9.98 Marco Inc., Copier Lease 150.15 Marlin Business Bank, Computer Lease #1530719 4,764.18 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Vehicle Maintenance 182.11 MPH Industries Inc., Parts/Labor 1,899.00 National Sheriff’s Assn., NSA Dues 60.00 NIMCO, Inc, PromotionsPencil/Eraser 1,330.00 Pronto, Fuel-Sheriff 1,848.53 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Jail/Auto Supplies 70.30 Solutions Inc., Oct. Backup 659.40 The Hoffman Agency, FY17 WC Audit 2,126.00 Trophies Plus Inc., Engraving 9.00 U S Cellular, Air Cards 583.90 Valley Veterinary Center, K9 Meds-Nera 283.94 Visa, Meals/Supplies/ Postage/Fuel 1,039.04 Vollmar Motors Inc., Vehicle Maintenance 570.67 Von Bokern Associates Inc., 1st Half Annual Fee 1,000.00 Xerox Financial Services, Copier Lease 118.39 Public Safety Agency Total: 29,787.49 COUNTY ASSESSOR: Iowa Office Supply Inc., 2 Cases Paper 57.98 Joe Cronin, Sept. Mileage 192.35 Long Lines Internet, October Internet 7.50 Shelby Ellis, Lodging/ Mileage-Training 171.35 Stevenson Hardware, Batteries/Tape Measure 39.28 County Assessor Total: 468.46 COUNTY TOTAL: $463,673.31 There being no further business, the board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2017, or on call of the chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock Auditor /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Chair

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PUBLIC NOTICE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROGER L. JOHANNSEN, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009322 NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Roger L. Johannsen, Deceased, who died on or about September 9, 2017: You are hereby notiﬁed that on October 9, 2017, the last will and testament of Roger L. Johannsen, deceased, bearing date of December 10, 2015, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of the 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. Dated October 10, 2017. /s/ Edna Mae Johannsen Edna Mae Johannsen, Proponent Joseph J. Heidenreich #AT0003458 Attorney for estate 100 N. Main P.O. Box 477 Odebolt, IA 51458 Date of second publication 25th day of October, 2017

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF JAMES M. SUMMERS AND JAMI D. SUMMERS JAMES M. SUMMERS, Petitioner vs. JAMI D. SUMMERS, Respondent Case No. CDCD001320 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are notified that a petition for dissolution has been filed in the office of the Clerk of Court of Ida County, naming you as the respondent in this action, which petition prays for the relief requested in the petition namely a dissolution of marriage and property and debt allocation. The name and address of the Plaintiff’s attorney is Laurel L. Boerner, Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm P.C., 500 Second Street, Ida Grove, Iowa 51445, phone 712-364-2421, fax 712-364-2619, email bglf@idagrovelaw.com. You must serve a motion or answer on or before November 7, 2017, and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Ida County, at the courthouse in Ida Grove, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings. If you require the assistance to participate in court due to disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-279-6035. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.) Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.

TRUST NOTICE NOTICE IN RE: Roger L. and Edna Mae Johannsen Revocable Trust, dated December 10, 2015. To all persons regarding Roger L. Johannsen, deceased, who died on or about September 9, 2017. You are all hereby notified that Edna Mae Johannsen is the trustee of the Roger L. and Edna Mae Johannsen Revocable Trust, dated on December 10, 2015. At this time, no Probate Administration is contemplated with regard to the above referenced decedent’s estate. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Ida County, Iowa, within the later to occur sixty days from the date of the second publication of this notice, or thirty days from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent, spouse of the decedent, and beneficiaries under the trust whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred. Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the Trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of 60 days from the second publication of this notice or thirty days from the date of mailing this notice if required, or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied. Dated this 10th day of October, 2017. Roger L. and Edna Mae Johannsen Revocable Trust, dated December 10, 2015 /s/ Edna Mae Johannsen Edna Mae Johannsen, Trustee Joseph J. Heidenreich Dresselhuis & Heidenreich 100 North Main P.O. Box 477 Odebolt, IA 51458 ATTORNEY FOR TRUSTEE Date of second publication: 25th day of October, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE ESTATE OF TRUMAN L. PETERSON, Deceased Probate No. ESPR009320 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested In The Estate of Truman L. Peterson, Deceased, who died on or about September 27, 2017: You are hereby notified that on October 5, 2017, the last will and testament of Truman L. Peterson, deceased, bearing date of October 27, 1992, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Trudy D. Koberlein and Alan D. Peterson 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 October 9, 2017. Trudy D. Koberlein 308 Independence Drive Georgetown, TX 78633 and Alan D. Peterson 421 E. Van Buren Street Washington, IA 52353 Executors of the Estate Heidman Law Firm Lance D. Ehmcke P.O. Box 3086 Sioux City, IA 51102-3086 Date of second publication 25th day of October, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF DUANE EDWARD HARRISON, Deceased Probate No. ESPR009321 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Duane Edward Harrison, Deceased, who died on or about Sept. 29, 2017: You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of October, 2017, the last will and testament of Duane Edward Harrison, deceased, bearing date of 31st day of August, 2012, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Todd Allen Harrison was appointed executor 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 this 5th day of October, 2017. /s/ Todd Allen Harrison TODD ALLEN HARRISON Executor of the Estate 601 Walnut St. Battle Creek, IA 51006 Thomas R. Mohrhauser ICIS PIN No.: 3752 Attorney for the Executor Thomas R. Mohrhauser Law Office 314 Main Street Mapleton, Iowa 51034 Date of second publication 18nd day of October, 2017

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Oct. 5 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were two abandoned 911 calls, one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer and one 911 wrong number. 7:53 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 6100 block of 330th Street 8:32 a.m.: Warrant check in the 700 block of Elm Street 11:03 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 3:21 p.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 1500 block of Kiel Street 3:32 p.m.: Committal 4:37 p.m.: Extra attention in the 600 block of Highway 175 5:30 p.m.: Hit and run at Buchanan Avenue/Highway 175 6:22 p.m.: Suicide attempt 6:37 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 6:57 p.m.: Noise complaint at Second Street/King Street 7:13 p.m.: Public intoxication in the 700 block of Second Street 9:15 p.m.: Info/data in the 100 block of Main Street 11:17 p.m.: Alarm in the 5900 block of Highway 175 11:38 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, in the 100 block of La June Avenue Friday, Oct. 6 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were two traf ic stops, one abandoned 911 call and one Advanced Life Support (ALS) transfer. 8:02 a.m.: Committal in the 700 block of Second Street 8:12 a.m.:Fall/back injury 9:38 a.m.: Extra attention in the 400 block of Third Street 1:35 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Willow Street 1:41 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Elm Street 2:19 p.m.: Suicide attempt 3:50 p.m.: Road hazard at Brady Avenue/Highway 175 3:59 p.m.: Accident, property damage only at Eagle Avenue/Highway 20 4:03 p.m.: Assist outside agency in the 600 block of Taylor Street 4:57 p.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 5:38 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street 6:22 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Mueller Street 9:07 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 800 block of Byron Godberson Drive 10:19 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at 330th Street/ Jasper Avenue Saturday, Oct. 7 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls four traf ic stops. 12:53 a.m.: Assist outside agency at the courthouse 1:20 a.m.: Accident with an animal in the 6100 block of 170th Street 4:06 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle at 330th Street/Market Avenue 7:09 a.m.: Breathing problems in the 600 block of Main Street 8:22 a.m.: Welfare check 9:04 a.m.: Property found in the 600 block of Second Street 11:40 a.m.: Talk to of icer

1:18 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Center Street 1:53 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 4500 block of Highway 20 2:06 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5500 block of Highway 20 2:23 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:51 p.m.: Assault, report only in the 100 block of First Avenue 5:14 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at German Avenue/Highway 175 6:42 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 100 block of Eastar Court 9:09 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 2200 block of Hidden Avenue 9:46 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 10:05 p.m.: Suspicious person/acivity in the 900 block of Fifth Street 10:17 p.m.: Talk to of icer 11:48 p.m.: Talk to of icer Sunday, Oct. 8 Of icers received 29 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops, two BLS transfers and one ALS transfer. 4:14 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Buena Vista Street 9:06 a.m.: Breathing problems in the 100 block of Albers Street 10:20 a.m.: Trespassing in the 5900 block of Highway 175 10:29 a.m.: Emergency protection order 11:06 a.m.: Assistance in the 300 block of Moorehead Street 12:39 p.m.: Accident, property damage only at Fourth Street/Quimby Street 1:30 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 2000 block of Landmark Avenue 1:35 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 700 block of Kastner Drive 1:46 p.m.: Warrant in the 700 block of Second Street 3:21 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Willow Street 3:24 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Center Street 3:39 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5500 block of Highway 20 4:57 p.m.: Assist outside agency at the courthouse 8:36 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 300 block of Quimby Street 9:25 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5700 block of Highway 175 Monday, Oct. 9 Of icers received 16 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops. 12:17 p.m.: Health and safety at the courthouse 12:23 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 4:07 p.m.: Assist outside agency in the 100 block of Center Street 4:32 p.m.: Talk to of icer 4:48 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street Tuesday, Oct. 10 Of icers received 27 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops. 3:24 a.m: Suspicious person/activity at Second Street/

Moorehead Street 3:37 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 900 block of Fifth Street 8:06 a.m.: Talk to of icer 9:23 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 300 block of Sixth Street 10:03 a.m.: Info/data in the 700 block of First Street 10:37 a.m.: Medical assistance needed at 310th Street/ Highway 59 11:03 a.m.: Assistance in the 500 block of Second Street 11:18 a.m.: Assist outside agency at 190th Street/Union Avenue 12:48 p.m.: Alarm in the 600 block of Second Street 1:43 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 300 block of Burns Street 2:33 p.m.: Talk to of icer 2:34 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 2000 block of Landmark Avenue 2:49 p.m.: Talk to of icer 307 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 400 block of Center Street 3:50 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 300 block of Second Street 4:41 p.m.: Assault, report only in the 400 block of Barnes Street 5:33 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 5:38 p.m.: Civil dispute, non-family in the 100 block of Davenport Street 6:55 p.m.: 6000 block of Highway 175 8:37 p.m.: Talk to of icer Wednesday, Oct. 11 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, one 911 wrong number, one 911 transfer and one ALS transfer. 12:52 a.m.: Talk to of icer 1:03 a.m.: Warrant check in the 600 block of Second Street 2:05 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street 9:51 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Center Street 11:29 a.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 11:46 a.m.: Medical assistance needed 1:37 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Elm Street 1:49 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 400 block of First Street 2:02 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Barnes Street 2:24 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 2:55 p.m.: Info/data in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5700 block of Highway 175 4:15 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle at 190th Street/Market Avenue 7:14 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Rohwer Street 7:34 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 800 block of Third Street 8:18 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Davenport Street 9:19 p.m.: Talk to of icer 10:01 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 300 block of Kofmehl Drive 10:59 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 6500 block of 320th Street

Photo Submitted

Fitness walk: Ridge View High School students participated in the Healthiest State Initiative Annual Walk. This was a statewide event held on Oct. 4.

Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier

Snake exhibit: BC-IG Elementary preschool children enjoyed the snake exhibit at the Ida County Conservation Center at Moorehead Park during their annual harvest party Oct. 13. The students were able to walk through the snake, touch a shed snakeskin, touch Snowy (the white corn snake), make a leaf necklace and take a nature hike to find a list of items.

Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier

Fire hose: Odebolt-Arthur Elementary students visited the Odebolt Fire Station Oct. 12 for Fire Prevention Week. The students learned about calling 911, smoke alarms, firemen gear, fire trucks, how to crawl low to escape smoke and stop, drop and roll. Here preschool students learn how to turn on and off a hose. From left, Rocco Reik, Teagan Blackman, Abbo Miller, Keagan Neumann and fireman Nathan Neville.

PUBLIC NOTICE Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District Battle Creek-Ida Grove Schools’ October 2017 Vendor Report GENERAL FUND #10: Vendor Name, Description A Beka Book Publications, Homeschool Supplies Ahlers & Cooney P.C., Legal Services Amazon, Instructional Supplies BC-IG CSD Kathy Leonard, Custodian, Petty Cash BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies Bomgaars, General Supplies Builders Sharpening & Service, Mower Repair Parts Buse, Cristina, Reimbursement CE Solutions, Contracted Service Centerpoint Energy Services, Inc., Natural Gas City of Battle Creek, Water & Sewer/BC Bldgs. City of Ida Grove, Water & Sewer/IG Bldgs. Culligan Water Conditioning, Water Services Devitt, Robyn, Reimbursement Diamond Vogel Paint, Maintenance Supplies Drake University School of, Contracted Service Gamesalad, Instructional Supplies Goodenow, Susan, Contracted Service Grote, Kendra, Staff Reimbursement Hadden, Kari, Staff Reimbursement Hanson Auto Supply, Repair Parts Hemer Plumbing and Heating, Contracted Service Hoeﬂing Lawn Service, Grounds Maintenance IASBO, Dues/Registration Ida County CourierReminder, Inc., Advertising/Legal Notices Ida County Sanitation, Inc., Garbage Collection Services Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., General Supplies Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies John Deere Financial, Tractor Repairs/Parts Johnson, Faith, Contracted Services Leonard, Kathy, Reimbursement Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Maint. Supplies Marco, Copier Supplies/ Contract Matheson Tri Gas, Inc., General Supplies McGraw-Hill Co., Instructional Materials Menards, General Supplies MidAmerican Energy, Electricity & Nat. Gas Mumm Soft Water, Supplies Music Is Elementary, Instructional Supplies Northwest AEA, Copies/ Regist./Gen. Supplies

Total $25.70 1,061.01 223.49 111.76 3,876.86 795.59

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312.78 45.50 752.80 47.25 8.00 607.47 45.00 849.60 11,330.00 76.80 110.00 265.50

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534.50 2,035.83

896.51 309.01 2,575.00 149.40

525.94 214.44 142.84 1,133.58 150.88 12,164.43 7.00 196.29 900.00

Odebolt Lumber, General Supplies 98.78 Odebolt-Arthur Comm. School, Misc. Reimbursements 164,191.64 Oriental Trading, General Supplies 104.37 Plank Road Publishing, Inc., Instructional Supplies 67.30 Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, Duplicating/Printing 623.18 Pronto-Phillips 66, General Supplies 4,273.66 Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Supplies 463.62 Regional West Medical Center, DOT Physicals 94.90 Reis Auto Parts and Service, Bus/Auto Service 3,624.64 Rihner, Claudia, Contracted Service 4 360.00 School Bus Sales Co., Vehicle Purchase 321.90 Smith Construction, Contracted Service 446.00 Something Unique, General Supplies 372.75 Teaching Strategies.com., Instructional Materials 514.65 United States Cellular, Cellular Phone Service 59.06 Western Iowa Tech Community Co., Contracted Services 18.00 Fund Total 222,932.62 DONATIONS ACCOUNT #12: Scare Central, Field Trip 357.00 Fund Total 357.00 ACTIVITY FUND #21: Alta Community Schools, Entry Fee 80.00 Amazon, Instructional Supplies 38.99 Anderson, Fred, Staff Reimbursement 75.00 BMO Harris Mastercard, District Supplies 5,216.10 Dausel, Kirsten, Student Reimbursement 35.35 Decker Sporting Goods, Athletic Equipment 267.00 Demoulin Brothers & Company, Band Supplies 555.90 Enyart, Kathy, Registration Fees 334.50 Fancy Threads, Athletic Clothing 3,047.08 Graphic Edge, Screen Printing 479.03 Hedden, Mike, Ofﬁcial 75.00 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., General Supplies 133.90 Ida Grove Food Pride, General & Food Supplies 96.42 Iowa Basketball Coaches’ Assn., Dues/Registration 90.00 Iowa H.S. Golf Coaches’ Ass’n., Dues/Fees 45.00 Iowa HS Athletic Directors,’ Dues, Registration 245.00 J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Music Supplies 35.25 Kohn, Angie, Athletic Ofﬁcial 75.00 Lawton-Bronson High School, Entry Fees 50.00 Maple Valley/Anthon Oto Community, Tuition/ Entry Fees 180.00 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 347.94 Mumm Soft Water Supplies 35.00 Neff Motivation, Inc., Motivational Decals 391.90 Pepsi-Cola, Pop 1,802.50 Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Supplies 19.94

Reynold’s Clothing, Band Apparel 1,891.00 Ridgeview High School, Entry Fees 80.00 Schiernbeck, Wanda, Reimbursement 72.00 Something Unique, General Supplies 4,397.00 West Monona High School, Entry Fees 90.00 Fund Total 20,281.80 SAVE FUND #33: Badding Construction Company, Contracted Service 25,004.46 Denison Drywall Supply Co., Inc., Building Supplies 5,248.00 Fund Total 30,252.46 PPEL FUND #36: Apple Computer, Inc., Computer Equip. & Supplies 2,776.00 Bomgaars, General Supplies 469.84 CDW-Government Inc., Computer Supplies 652.36 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Maint. Supplies 44.45 Goalsetter Basketball Systems, Athletic Equipment 700.00 Hotsy Equipment Company, Bus Maintenance 5,029.95 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Maint. Supplies 683.04 Odebolt Lumber, General Supplies 41.60 Premier Furniture and Equipment, Instructional Furniture 8,639.98 Ray’s Mid-Bell Music, Music Supplies 4,919.70 Rubber Safe Playgrounds, LLC, Playground Supplies 2,375.00 Fund Total 26,331.92 NUTRITION FUND #61: BC-IG C.S.D.- General Fund, Hot Lunch Payroll Expense 9,590.38 Hiland Dairy, Dairy Products-Nutrition 1,813.63 Keck, Inc., Storage Fees/ Commodities 1,922.50 Martin Brothers, Food Supplies 10,276.01 Mumm Soft Water, Supplies 33.80 Rogers Pest Control LLC, Contracted Service 123.00 Sara Lee Bakery Group/ Earthgrains, Hot Lunch Bread Products 682.67 Fund Total 24,441.99 AGENCY FUND #91: BC-IG C.S.D. Activity Account, Reimbursement of Expenses 7,915.00 BC-IG C.S.D.- General Fund, Hot Lunch Payroll Expense 25,121.50 BC-IG C.S.D.-Hot Lunch Fund, Reimbursement of Expenses 15,793.55 Hinrickson, Dale, Refund Registration Fees 43.60 Odebolt-Arthur Comm. School, Misc. Reimbursements 26,319.30 Fund Total 75,192.95 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $399,790.74 SEPTEMBER PAYROLL Wages 393,338.72 FICA 24,151.28 Medicare 5,648.25 IPERS 35,414.52 Insurance 47,999.12 TOTAL PAYROLL $506,551.89

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

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THANK YOU: The family of Arlene Galvin would like to give a big thank you to everyone who offered prayers or gave a card, flowers or food. A huge thank you to Father Guenther for his visits & spiritual care. Thank you to the staff at Horn Memorial Hospital for their care. Thank you to Diane & everyone who served the lunch following the funeral & to Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home for their caring & professional service. Teresa, Zahid & Family Barbara, Rob & Family Tom, Joyce & Family Bob & Family 42-1t/cra THANK YOU: We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who sent prayers, foods or cards during Mom’s illness & at her passing. The many acts of kindness continue to be a great comfort. The Family of Joelle Johannsen 42-1t/cra*

THANK YOU: Thank you! Ida Grove is a great community for caring & generous people. Thank you to Jamie Hewitt & Dustin Schiernbeck, the amazing hospital staff & my doctors. I had wonderful, professional care. I so appreciate my pastors & our church family for their prayers. It was great having family & friends stop to visit with me to help fill in the long hours. Thank you, Denny & Melissa & Mike & Jamie, for your behind-the-scenes’ blessings. Philip Sykes 42-1t/cra* THANK YOU: The family of Helma Hamilton thanks everyone who came to visit, phoned, sent a card, said a prayer or gave a hug during our mother’s illness & passing. To Golden Horizons, for their care, thank you. To Morningside Healthcare Community, for their compassion & loving care in her last years, thank you. To Pastor Winterrowd, for your comforting words. To Pastors Salcido & Wehmas, for the meaningful service. Geraldine Dankert for the beautiful music. Barb Kacmarynski & the ladies of Circle 2 for the lunch. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home for your kindness, compassion & making a difficult time easier. God’s blessing to all. Mom is home. Wayne Ernst & Family Karen Salmon & Family 42-1t/cra*

Events THEN FEED JUST ONE: SAVE THE DATE-Sat., Oct. 28. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at O-A/BC-IG HS Cafetorium in Ida Grove. Donations welcome in any amount. Sign up early so we will know the amount of supplies needed. We need at least 20 people to work. Call Sharon Spotts at 712-3713222 for more information or to donate. More information at: kidsagainsthunger.org. 42/1t/cra BAKED GOODS: It’s time to order your Halloween & Thanksgiving treats! Decorated cakes, cookies, cupcakes, bars, pie or any other baking needs for the holidays, anniversaries, birthdays or any occasion. Call today! This ‘n That, Judy Bubke, 712-300-6676 or 712-371-3230. 42-1t/cra NOTICE: The Horn Gift Gallery invites you to their “Holiday Sneak Preview.” Be one of the first to shop Horn Gift Gallery’s Christmas merchandise on Friday, Oct. 27, from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Hospital Conference Center in Ida Grove. Enjoy coffee & cookies while you browse! 42-2t/cra

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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* HELP WANTED: Galva-Holstein School District is looking for a substitute lunch person. Please stop in for an application at 519 E. Maple, Holstein, or call 712-368-4353 to speak to Jon Wiebers or Shirley Trulsen. EOE. 41-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Full-time controller needed at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Computer experience & BA/BS in Accounting or Finance required. Hospital experience preferred. OR/SDS RN to work Monday through Thursday days with no call. Benefits, including health insurance, available for both positions. Apply online by October 23 at www.hornmemorialhospital.org. Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. EEO. 41-2t/cra

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HELP WANTED: $5,000 or $8,000! Are you an LPN or RN looking for your new home? Willow Dale is hiring for an evening & night shift Charge Nurse. If you join our family, you could also earn the signon bonus of up to $5,000 for LPN & $8,000 for an RN. Apply online at www.abcmcorp.com/ employment or stop by Willow Dale in Battle Creek today for more information. 42-1t/cra

Wanted WANTED TO BUY: 500- & 1,000-gallon propane tanks. Call 712-371-2377. 26-tfc/cra

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BUFFET: The Inn at Battle Creek is having a Sunday Dinner Buffet on October 29th. Serving roast beef & ham. $14.95 per person. $9.95 for ages 6-12. Free, 5 & under. Call 712-365-4499 for reservation time of 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. 42/2t/crags*

HELP WANTED: Morningside Healthcare in Ida Grove has these current positions available: DON, FT overnight nurse, dietary mgr. & CNA. For more information, call 712-364-3327. You may apply in person or online at Welcov.com/ careers. EOE. 42-1t/cra

HELP WANTED: Part-Time RN to work in the Community Health Department for Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Must have at least one year of clinical experience. PartTime Dietary Aide needed at the hospital to work a variety of shifts. Benefits available for both positions. Apply by October 29 to www.hornmemorialhospital.org. Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. EEO. 42-2t/cra

HELP WANTED: Kidzone Child Care in Ida Grove has immediate openings for childcare providers. Training provided. Contact Jayne or Sara at 712-364-2061 for more information. 42-1t/cra

FOR SALE: 24” MTD snowblower. Heated hand grips. Electric start. Like new. Ph. 712-364-3495. 42-1t/cra*

Please call 877.521.8750 or visit oakleafpm.com Equal Housing Opportunity

Will be offered in three tracts!

Wednesday, October 25 • 2:30 PM at the Ida Grove Community Hall 301 Main Street • Ida Grove, Iowa For property details, please contact:

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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.

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2 bedroom, ranch style home. Electric heat, Asphalt shingles. full bath, walk-in shower, living room with ﬁre place, dining area, kitchen, laundry room w/ 1/2 bath, attached single car garage, patio area off garage, No steps. Appliances included. Move in ready..

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Apply online at www.vetterequip.com or in person at the Ida Grove Store. EOE.

New Listing!

3 bedroom, ranch style home situated on large double corner lot. 2 car attached garage. Dining room, living room, kitchen with laundry. 2 baths, 3/4 ﬁnished basement. Asphalt shingles. Brick & permanent siding. 2 pear & 3 apple trees. Covered patio area. Appliances included.

For viewings call: IDA GROVE • 712-364-3184

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HOUSE FOR RENT: Three-bedroom, ranch-style, two-car garage, ½ mile from Holstein on Hwy 59. Call 712373-5309 after 6 p.m. 42-1t/cra*

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Ida Grove

North Star Community Credit Union is currently accepting applications for a full-time Member Service /Teller at its Ida Grove location. We are seeking an individual with excellent communication and organizational skills. Applications are available at the Ida Grove ofﬁce. Please submit application or resumé to 216 Moorehead Ave, Ida Grove, IA 51445. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Scott Louscher, AFM/Agent FOR SALE: 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL.Loaded. Sunroof & leather. 145K. Runs & drives great. $4,200 OBO. Ph. 712-369-2028. 42-1t/cra*

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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.

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NOTICE: Invitation to Bid Announcement: The City of Ida Grove invites the submission of sealed bids from qualified contractors for tree removal from City right-of-way. The job entails removing 8 marked trees in various locations in the City. Bid specifications can be obtained at City Hall, 403 Third Street, Ida Grove, IA, 51445, or by request through the mail by calling 712-3642428. Bids MUST be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017. 42-1t/cra

COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/Refinishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek. 131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE Certified I-car trained. 42-1t/cra

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LAND AUCTION DOSE GARAGE SALE: Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, October 19, 8-5. Friday, October 20, 8-5. Lots of new Christmas items put out, huge wreaths. Also, check what’s new in household, bedding, crafts, tools, books & much more… 42-1t/crags

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. 42-1t/crags

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LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 42-1t/crags

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THANK YOU: I want to thank my daughters for the surprise weekend in Omaha, the best present a mom could get. Also, thank you to everyone for the beautiful cards. They meant so much to me. Wanda Hieber 42-1t/cra*

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Partying like it is 1517 by Rev. Neil Wehmas Associate Pastor, St. Paul LCMS, Ida Grove “In heaven, there is a treasure chest over lowing with merit.” This is what the great seller of indulgences, John Tetzel, would tell the crowds around Germany. This treasure chest over lowing with the merit of the saints. For a certain amount of coin, that merit could become yours through the purchase of an indulgence. This indulgence would cut down on a person’s time in purgatory. This was the teaching of the church in the 16th century. Meanwhile, in Wittenberg, home to a great number of relics owned by Prince Fredrich the Wise, there was a priest-monk named Dr. Martin Luther. On the eve of All Saints Day (or, as we call it today, Halloween), he composed the 95 theses against indulgences. It is 1517. Pope Leo X is attempting to raise funds for building of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome (which stands tall in Rome to this day). A major source of revenue would be these indulgences. Very often, it is portrayed as if Luther was a crusader when he wrote this document. The truth is much less dramatic. In Luther’s mind, he was warning the Pope against abuses within the church. It is debated whether or not Luther actually posted the 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg. And, even if he did, it was written in Latin, so most people couldn’t read it. He wrote it for a point of academic debate. A month earlier, he wrote 99 the-

ses against scholasticism and no one cared, but this writing could affect the cash low for the building of St. Peter’s. It is for this reason that it became the spark that ignited the Reformation. It wouldn’t be until 1519 that he would discover the gospel that had been lost for centuries. This gospel says that we are “saved by grace through faith, apart from works” (Eph. 2:8-9). The sale of indulgences was but a fruit of the larger body of teaching that would come into dispute. Paul’s letters to the Romans and Galatians, in particular, would play a major role in this rediscovery. That, by works of the law, no human being will be justi ied (Rom. 3:20) and all are justi ied by God’s grace as a gift by the blood of Jesus (Rom. 3:2425). It is the “Five Solas” that best de ine the Christian faith for the descendants of the Reformation. “Sola Christus, Sola Gratias, Sola Fide, Sola Scriptura, Soli Deo Gloria.” As Luther frequently asked in his Small Catechism, “What does this mean?” It means that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone on account of Christ alone, according to scripture alone, to God alone be all glory. On Oct. 31, millions of people around the world will commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. On Oct. 31, millions of people around the world will commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. An area Reformation

service will be on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, with guest preacher Dr. Jeffrey Kloha. And, really, the celebration will last until June 25, 2030, the 500th anniversary of the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession (which many consider to be the true Reformation Day). Along the way, we will remember the Diet of Worms, the writings of the Luther’s Large and Small Catechisms and other events. However, make no mistake about it. This is not about Luther. Luther did not want us to be called Lutherans. He hated the idea of it. However, it is what came to be through history (another topic for another day). The Reformation is still all about Jesus. It is about freedom from the bondage of sin. We don’t have to look to ourselves for our salvation. We look to God’s word. We look to the sacraments. We don’t have to wonder, “Have I done enough?” Could I really be saved if I’ve done these awful things? We read, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). We are in the world; that means God loved me and you in this way. That he sent his son to die on the cross that you may have life. His word says it; his word is true. On Oct. 31, we give thanks to God that, through Dr. Luther, the comfort of the Gospel was rediscovered. To God alone be all glory. Amen.

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Fire truck ride: As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Ida Grove Fire Department invited BCIG Elementary students to tour the fire station Thursday. The visit to the fire department included a ride on a fire truck with fire chief Scott Van Dusen and a “fire truck dog.”

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First West Nile death reported in Iowa The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the irst Iowa death this year associated with West Nile virus. A middle-age adult (41 to 60 years of age) woman from southwest Iowa died in September. “This death related to West Nile is tragic and reminds us to protect ourselves and our families from mosquitoes,” said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. “Until the state’s irst hard frost, whether it’s for work or play, being outside means there’s a risk for West Nile virus.” Iowans should take the following steps to reduce the risk

of exposure to West Nile virus: Use insect repellent with DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535. Always read the repellent label and consult with a health care provider if you have questions when using these types of products for children. For example, oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age and DEET should not be used on children less than two months of age. Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, shoes and socks out-

doors whenever possible. Eliminate standing water around the home because that’s where mosquitoes lay eggs. Empty water from buckets, cans, pool covers and pet water dishes. Change water in birdbaths every three to four days. In 2017, seven Iowans have been diagnosed with West Nile virus and three additional cases are under investigation. Last year, there were 37 cases con irmed, including one death. For more information on West Nile virus, visit https://www. idph.iowa.gov/cade/diseaseinformation/west-nile-virus.

Social Security by Brian DeMoss Social Security District manager Spencer/Storm Lake Social Security is there for

those who served our country. The men and women who served our country in the military can count on Social Security to be there for them throughout

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Emergency exit: Iowa State Trooper John Farley visited Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary School Oct. 12 to review important bus safety information. Colton Rohlk and Kellen Clausen are practicing an emergency exit out of the back of the bus.

their lives. Active duty military members earn credits toward Social Security retirement bene its. Wounded Warriors can receive expedited handling of their claims to receive disability bene its. We also provide survivor bene its for young children and spouses of veterans who have died. You can learn more about how Social Security helps our veterans build a secure inancial future for themselves and their families at www.socialsecurity. gov/people/veterans. Our newest initiative, Journey to Success: Employment Tools for Veterans with Disabilities, is a ive-part online guide that helps certain disabled veterans return to ful illing employment in the American workforce. The guide highlights resources, such as career counseling, job training, employment services, and more. You can access Journey to Success at www.ssa.gov/people/ veterans/. We know some veterans suffered injuries so severe they cannot return to their previous work. However, for those veterans who are interested in testing their ability to ind and maintain gainful employment, these resources can help. We thank all members of our military and veterans for their service and sacri ice. To learn more about our programs and bene its, visit www. socialsecurity.gov.

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Smokey: Smokey the Bear visited the Odebolt Fire Station Oct. 12 to stress how important it is for kids to not play with matches or lighters. Here, preschooler Mason Roeder gives Smokey a high five.

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STATE FARM IS MOVING! As the last Insurance Agency in Ida County with store fronts in both Ida Grove and Holstein, we’ve made the decision to consolidate. The need to collaborate as a team and drive customer centric synergies is, and has been, our guiding light for all we do at Adam Henderson’s State Farm. We were very fortunate to have sold our ofﬁce located in Ida Grove in less than a week, leading to the decision to temporarily move into our exis ng space in Holstein. We are currently working with a design ﬁrm to make a decision on where to build or buy in Ida County to accommodate our future growth and vision. We’ve got strong prospects, in both townships, and are ac vely working with our design team to help make the build/ buy decision. Through the graciousness of community advocate and Manager of Food Pride, Pat Phillips, we will have a payment drop box located at Food Pride in Ida Grove (the box will be placed near the current USPS box in the parking lot). We look forward to con nuing to service Ida County, leading into our 5th straight year of growth! Our most heart-felt THANK YOU to all of our customers.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Steven Schubert and Ania Spyra and Aaron and Amanda Schubert, quit claim deed to Klint Cork, 25.3 acres in the W ½ SE ¼, Section 8, T-88-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Steven Schubert and Ania Spyra and Aaron and Amanda Schubert, quit claim deed to Vance Schubert, E ½ NE ¼, Section 8, T-88-N, R39-W and the north 463.45 feet of the NE ¼ SE ¼, Section 8, T-88-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Vance Schubert of the remainder interest after termination of all life estates granted by the last will and testament of Betty Schubert, quit claim deed to Steven Schubert and Aaron Schubert, SE ¼, Section 8, T-88-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County. Jack Milner, quit claim deed to Pippa and Randall Fineran, Lot 1, Block 5, Town of Arthur. M.W. Hart, Inc., warranty deed to Hart Family Hotels, 1.51 acres in the W ½ SW ¼, Section 13, T-87-N, R-40-W, Ida County. Martin and Martha Boyle, warranty deed to Charles Coll, the south 100 feet of Lot 4, Block 9, Schmidt’s Third Addition, Holstein. Estate of Norman Beckman, court officer deed to Barbara Pfleeger, NE ¼, Section 29, T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Donald Vohs, warranty deed to D&B Properties of

Holstein, Lot 2, V-T Industries First Addition, Holstein. Virgil Gronwoldt and Tina Schrunk, warranty deed to Direct Management, Lot 8, Block 2, Battle Creek. 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 Debra Gross, Holstein; Beau Ohm, Le Mars; Breanna Tjebben, Fort Dodge; Jeffrey Powell, Pensacola, Fla,; Martha Melton-Streeter, Boone; Brenden Hansen, Onawa. Other Trey Rohlk, Ida Grove, possession of alcohol. Trey Rohlk, Ida Grove, leave scene of an accident (property damage only). Trevor Venteicher, Battle Creek, seat belt. Brian Briese, Correctionville, seat belt. Spencer Snyder, Holstein, stop sign. Joyce Kafton, Mapleton, seat belt. Jeffrey Jacobson, Galva, seat belt. Criminal Trey Rohlk, Ida Grove, pub-

lic intoxication, $100. Trey Rohlk, Ida Grove, possession of drug paraphernalia, $100. Judgments and Liens Against Tristin Hayden, in favor of LVNV Funding. Against Ruth Dunham, in favor of M&M Finance.

District court judge Ackerman re ring District Judge John D. Ackerman is retiring as a district court judge in the 3B judicial election sub-district effective Dec. 14. Judge Ackerman, a resident of Sioux City, was appointed to the bench in 1997. Judge Ackerman graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law. He worked in private practice prior to his appointment to the bench and was af iliated with the Heidman Law Firm. Judge Ackerman has been instrumental in the drug court operation in Woodbury County and will continue that work as a senior judge. Judge Ackerman will continue serving the Third Judicial District by working 13 weeks each year as a senior judge. Owing to the FY18 budgetary constraints for the Iowa Judicial Branch, the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Ackerman will not be illed until further notice.

Depu es make four arrests The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on arrests and charges filed during the past week. On Sept. 27, Merrell Jasper Newbury, 26, of Arthur was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges were filed following the execution of a search warrant at his residence. He was released pending a court appearance. On Oct. 5, Trey Vincent Rohlk, 19, of Ida Grove was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia; public intoxication; possession of alcohol under the age of 21 and leaving the scene of an accident. The charges were filed following an incident that took place in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Oct. 5, the sheriff ’s office filed charges on two Holstein juveniles following an investigation that began on July 1. The charges were for criminal mischief and reckless use a firearm. Both were cited into juvenile court. On Oct. 7, Daniel Villato-Rodriguez, 23, of

Sioux City was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On Oct. 7, Melissa Schwade, 43, of Omaha, Neb., was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, disorderly conduct and simple assault. The charges were filed following an incident in Ida Grove. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she was held overnight. She was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Oct. 8, Wesley Archie Euchner, 22, of Mapleton was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for failure to appear. The original conviction against him was for possession of controlled substances. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was later released after posting bond. On Oct. 10, Travis Austin Basey, 20, of Ida Grove was arrested on three outstanding Ida county warrants for contempt of court. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

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Fire truck: Holstein firemen Billy Fraser, right, and Mike Schweitzberger visited GalvaHolstein preschoolers Oct. 10 as part of Fire Prevention Week. Here, the firemen show the children how equipment they use is stored on one of the department’s fire trucks.

Depu es inves gate eight accidents The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on eight accidents reported in September. All accident information is taken from the investigating of icers’ reports. On Sept. 1 at 5:33 p.m., Derrick Lee Behrendsen, 15, of Ida Grove and Megan Marie Ackerman, 32, of Ida Grove were eastbound on Highway 175 in Ida Grove. Ackerman stopped and signaled to turn left into the Cenex parking lot waiting for on coming traf ic. Behrendsen stated he was distracted, looking in the Pronto parking lot and didn’t see the Ackerman vehicle. There was $2,000 damage to Behrendsen’s 2002 Ford pickup and $4,000 damage to Ackerman’s 2008 Dodge van. On Sept. 5 at 7:45 a.m., Tracey Lynn Schmidt, 53, of Battle Creek was attempting to make a right turn onto Third Street in Battle Creek. Nikole Renee Arbegast, 35, of Battle Creek was stopped at the stop sign on Third Street facing west then attempted a left turn onto Center Street. Arbegast failed to see the Schmidt vehicle due to looking at her cell phone. Arbegast was cited for using an electronic communication device. There was $3,000 damage to Schmidt’s

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2015 Ford pickup and $3,000 damage to Arbegast’s 2007 Ford 500. On Sept. 14 at 7:15 p.m., Madison Leigh Lansink, 18, of Ida Grove was trying to ind a parking space on John A. Montgomery Drive in Ida Grove and backed up at the same time Kaylinn May Schlender, 42, of Ida Grove was backing out. There was $1,000 damage to Schlender’s 2011 Dodge Journey and $2,000 damage to Lansink’s 2007 Ford Fusion. On Sept. 15 at 5:11 p.m., Fred Albert Rourke, 68, of Odebolt and Ashly Ann Gunderson, 14, of Kiron were both backing out at Oak Grove Drive in Ida Grove and came into contact with each other. There was $1,000 damage to Rourke’s 2017 Toyota Camry and $1,000 damage to Gunderson’s 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. On Sept. 16 at 4:40 p.m., Joyce Elaine Christensen, 74, of Ida Grove collided with a legally parked vehicle in the Cenex parking lot in Ida Grove as she pulled into the parking lot. There was $300 damage to Christensen’s 2001 Lincoln Town car and $500 damage to the 2016 Ford pickup. On Sept. 19 at 5 a.m., Joseph Allen McCarty, 52, of Early,

fell asleep while operating his vehicle on Highway 175, crossed over the centerline and entered the north ditch, hit a ield drive and landed in the ditch. He left the scene and failed to report the accident. There was $1,500 damage to his 1990 Chevrolet pickup. On Sept. 25 at 3:50 p.m., Adeline Marie Hickey, 14, of Ida Grove was stopped on John A. Montgomery Drive in Ida Grove facing east. Greysenne Leone Meier, 15, of Odebolt was traveling east behind Hickey. Meier was following too close and failed to see Hickey stop. There was $5,000 damage to Hickey’s 2017 Kia and $7,000 damage to Meier’s 2008 Chrysler. On Sept. 26 at 4:59 p.m., Roger Dean Putzier, 76, of Battle Creek struck a legally parked vehicle on Fourth Street in Battle Creek. There was no damage listed to Putzier’s 1996 Ford pickup and $1,000 damage to the 2004 Oldsmobile.

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Bottjen venue moved to Ida County Chief Judge Duane E. Hoffmeyer of the Third Judicial District of Iowa ordered a change of venue in a medical wrongful death suit filed by Colleen M. Bottjen of Ida Grove against Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH), CCMH Medical Clinic, Michael Thorstenson, M.D. and Blaine Rider, CRNA, of Nurse Anesthesia of North Carolina, PLLC, according to Oct. 3 Crawford County District Court documents. On July 17, Bottjen (individually and as the executor of the estate of Jeffrey Scott Bottjen, deceased) had requested a change of venue to Woodbury County. Judge Hoffmeyer ordered that Bottjen’s motion for change of venue was granted for purposes of trial only to Ida County District Court. In his ruling, Judge Hoffmeyer stated, “Section 1.801(1) permits venue to be moved when the following four elements have been satisfied: 1) the county where the case would be tried is a party, 2) the motion for

change of venue is made by an adverse party, 3) the issue is triable by jury and 4) a jury trial has been demanded. Colleen has satisfied elements two through four. However, Crawford County, individually, is no longer a party to these proceedings, as they were removed on June 14, but CCMH and CCMH Clinic still remain.” In Colleen Bottjen’s motion for change of venue, “she argues primarily she will not be given a fair trial because the citizens and inhabitants of Crawford County, who will be compromising the jury pool in this matter, are so unduly prejudiced and influenced by the defendants, CCMH and CCMH Clinic. Given that the Crawford County taxpayers are legally, financially responsible for at least part of the ongoing operations of CCMH, they ultimately in one manner or another will likely be financially responsible for any monetary judgment awarded in this case. Bottjen also argued “that

due to the constant and widespread publicity surrounding the defendants, CCMH and CCMH Clinic, as well as the large number of employees, families, and outside contractors CCMH employs, a fair verdict rendered to either party is highly unlikely.” CCMH argued that “as a general rule, cases must be brought where the defendant resides, and in this particular situation, CCMH is not the only interest that matters. Defendant Dr. Thorstenson is a Crawford County resident, making his interests in the current Crawford County venue just as important as CCMH.” CCMH also argued that during the process of jury selection Bottjen could request any biased jurors be removed and requested that if the change of venue was granted that the trial be moved to Monona or Ida County, as both are more convenient locations for the defendants, witnesses and other interested parties.

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