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Area voters will go to the poll Tuesday, Nov. 7, from noon to 8 p.m., to elect councilpersons and mayors. Battle Creek is the only community with races for mayor and council seats. Polling places are as follows: Arthur—Arthur Community room; Battle Creek— Battle Creek Community room; Galva—Galva City Hall; Holstein—Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center; Ida Grove—Wards 1, 2 and 3 Ida Grove Recreation Center, and Odebolt—Odebolt Fire Station. Battle Creek incumbent Mayor Lloyd E. (Doc) Holmes is being challenged by Charles Pierce. Seeking election to the three council seats are incumbents Myra Meek, Todd Riessen and Judy Schau, and John F. Peters and Saf ire Petersen. In Ida Grove, incumbent Mayor Devlun Whiteing is running unopposed. Also running unopposed are incumbent Gregor Ernst for Ward 1, Amanda Eason for Ward 2 and incumbent Ryan Goodman for the at-large seat. Eason’s seat is currently held by Doug

Clough, who opted not to seek re-election. Arthur has three (four-year term) council seats open. Seeking election to the three seats are Paula Fried, incumbent Kristy Rosemeyer and incumbent Anita Schlender. Incumbent Chris Schuett is seeking election to the vacant seat he currently holds. Gary Chase is seeking election to the mayoral position. In Holstein, incumbents Mary Gross and Joel Wellendorf are running unopposed for their council seats. In Galva, incumbent Mayor Stan Nading is running unopposed. There are two, fouryear term council seats up for election. Incumbent Richard Wiese is seeking re-election. Nobody took out papers for the other vacancy. There are also two vacant seats up for election and no one took out papers for those seats. At Odebolt, incumbents Mayor Mike Hoe ling and councilpersons Ruth Ann Mohr and Brian Pierce are running unopposed for their respective seats. Odebolt’s polling place is the Odebolt Fire Station.

BC-IG enrollment up, O-A down for 2017-18 Of icial school enrollments for Battle Creek-Ida Grove showed an increase, while Odebolt-Arthur showed a decrease from last year, according to statistics provided by O-A/BC-IG board secretary Kathy Leonard. The of icial count day was Oct. 3 and the certi ied enrollment count had to be turned in to the state on Oct. 15. Battle Creek-Ida Grove’s certi ied enrollment count is 642.07 this year, up 3.56 students compared to last year’s 638.51. Odebolt-Arthur’s certi ied enrollment count is 334.4 this year, down 4.70 students compared to last year’s 339.10. The certi ied enrollment number includes special weighting for some students and is the number used by the state for funding. Building numbers by district are as follows (last year’s igures are in parentheses): BC-IG Resident student numbers for BC-IG are as follows: preschool—32 (47), AK-kindergarten—51 (64), irst grade— 44 (38), second grade—36 (48), third grade—49 (50), fourth grade—51 (54), ifth grade—49 (38), sixth grade— 35 (47), seventh grade—44 (42), eighth grade—39 (63), ninth grade—63 (41), 10th

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grade—42 (45), 11th grade— 45 (30), 12th grade—34 (35). Total students served in BCIG—597.77 (580.91). Open enrollment out—38 (30) and open enrolled in—49 (50). O-A Resident student numbers for O-A are as follows: preschool—15 (16), AK-kindergarten—21 (24), irst grade— 23 (24), second grade—20 (15), third grade—15 (23), fourth grade—22 (26), ifth grade—23 (31), sixth grade— 30 (17), seventh grade—17 (34), eighth grade—29 (22), ninth grade—19 (23), 10th grade—16 (16), 11th grade— 11 (19), 12th grade—20 (19). Total students served in OA—353.50 (393.50). Open enrolled out—56.20 (43.2), open enrolled in—20 (18).

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Halloween Hike: The Ida County Conservation Board held its annual Halloween Hike at Moorehead Park Oct. 21. Here, hikers stop to roast marshmallows at the Conservation Board campsite. The annual hike included skits, trick or treat stations and tours of the Stagecoach Inn and Grant Center School.

Ida Grove voters to elect mayor, three councilpersons Ida Grove voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7, to vote on a mayor and three councilpersons. Devlun Whiteing Incumbent Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing, 43, is seeking his first full term as

mayor. He said, “I was appointed mayor in late January or early February and am just getting to know the job. I would like to serve a full term to oversee some great things our city council has going

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on. One thing is the city comprehensive plan/strategic plan we just started. I would like to get the citizens’ input on what they feel Ida Grove needs to be a better community. I want to push for what the people want in regards to the survey going out. “I really feel we need to keep up maintaining the current infrastructure of the city, such as wells for fresh water, wastewater lines, storm drains, streets and sidewalks. We also need to find a way to bring affordable housing to Ida Grove and get people to move to town. “I feel our council does a great job being proactive to do things to make Ida Grove an attractable place to live. I also want to continue to work with the city council and city administrator to finish getting our code and ordinances digitalized and on the website as well as updated. Economic development is also very important to me as we need to have things in Ida Grove that keep people or attract people to Ida Grove. I believe we have a good start with the theatre project and the ideas of a recreational valley and developing the west access.” Whiteing and wife, Jean, are the parents of Courtney Van Ginkel, Courtney Kromrie and Hannah McLaughlin. They have four grandchildren: Mia, Kinnick, Avery and Hayden. (continued on page 2)

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PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page Battle Creek has race for mayor, three councilpersons Voters in Battle Creek will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7, to elect a mayor and three councilpersons. Battle Creek incumbent Mayor Lloyd E. (Doc) Holmes is being challenged by Charles Pierce. Seeking election to the three council seats are incumbents Myra Meek, Todd Riessen and Judy Schau, and John F. Peters and Saf ire Petersen. Lloyd “Doc” Holmes Incumbent Doc Holmes, 77, is seeking his fourth term as mayor. He said, “I’m running for reelection to continue leading the City of Battle Creek in providing the municipal services the city deserves, continuing the street program, gutter and storm water programs in effect, city water programs and updates and, most importantly, ensuring that the city is iscally responsible for all the services it provides. It is my hope that we can continue to make Battle Creek a great place to live and raise our families. I would appreciate your vote in the upcoming election.” Mayor Holmes and wife, Jeanette, are the parents of Jeff, Terry and Kathy. Mayor Holmes is retired. He was previously a veterinary practitioner in Battle Creek and supervisory veterinarian in the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service. He is a member of Lions Club, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Iowa State University (ISU) Alumni Association, ISU Veterinary Medical Alumni Association and Schleswig Wine and Bier Club. Charles Pierce Charles Pierce, 67, is seeking his irst term as Battle Creek mayor. He said, “I want to see Battle Creek continue to improve and prosper.” Pierce is retired. He and wife, Delores, are the parents of Kathy, Chris, Mike and Grant. He is a member of the American Legion. Myra Meek Incumbent Myra Meek, 47, is seeking reelection to the council. Meek said, “The reason I am seeking reelection is to help be a voice for our community. In the past few years, the council has worked hard at keeping the budget in order. I also see many projects that need to be completed to keep Battle Creek competitive with other communities.” Meek has been employed at Horn Memorial Hospital for six years in the purchasing/supply department. She is a member of the BC-IG School Board, OABCIG Board, First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek and is currently working towards an EMT to work with the Battle Creek Ambulance Service. Meek and husband, DJ, are the parents of a son, Ryder, 18, and a daughter, Riley, 14. Judy Schau Judy Schau, 55, said, “I am running for a fourth term as city council person for Battle Creek. I love the town of Battle Creek. My family and I have lived here for 16 years and the move has been one our of best decisions. We came in to the town and were welcomed by people who became good friends and neighbors. “I have seen a lot of good things happen while on my irst, second and third terms, and I would like to continue working toward positive goals for our town. A main concern of mine has been the general fund. When I started

more about — (continued from front page) Whiteing is the purchasing agent/supervisor at Midwest Industries where he has been employed for 24 years. He is a 20-year member of the Ida Grove Fire Department, an Iowa High School Athletic Association official for 19 years, a Fire Service Training Bureau member for 15 years and a member of the Ida County Medical Reserve Corps for four years. “I really love the town of Ida Grove and the people. Between being on the fire department and refereeing sports in town, I have gotten to know a lot of these great people. I want to serve those people and help make our town a great place to come and raise a family. I have gotten to know our city employees and city facilities. Our city staff is second to none. They all do a great job. Very great people. I want to do what I can to help them do their jobs, serving the community with the right tools and equipment and facilities

eight years ago, we were in a de icit of more than $170,000. Today, we actually show in the black for most of the year, which is a huge leap in the right direction. This has not been the easiest job I’ve had and, sometimes, we are not the most popular people in town, but we have the peoples’ best interests in mind and that includes monitoring where your tax dollars are going. You can’t spend what you don’t have and, believe me, there are people who would argue with us. I didn’t know where the money came from to run a town until I was elected to the council and then it started to make sense. “I feel that the local option sales tax is one of the biggest accomplishments made by the present mayor and council. We saw this as a inancial tool that we so desperately needed. It brings in extra money to the city which we have used to help our local groups, such as the ire department, library, local parks and women’s club, and it was key in bringing the general fund closer to a positive balance. “I hope you let me continue to work on making our town an awesome place to live. We have good people in our town, and we need to continue to work together. I hope that the people of Battle Creek know the difference between empty promises and attainable goals. When I irst came into of ice, I didn’t know what to expect. I thought I needed to have these wonderful ideas to make our town better but, in all actuality, you need workable ideas. The most successful goals start with ideas. Every idea will make a big difference. “We have to work within our means, inancially. We have lots of hard working people that are behind the scenes and make things happen, and I certainly appreciate each and every one of them. We have an excellent mayor and council right now. We know what things are possible, and we are willing to look at new things, too. We can distinguish between what is real and what is a pipedream. We strive to make our city a beautiful place to live. That sometimes requires a letter to be sent out, but it’s never on a personal level. “Our job is to protect the town and make sure our rules and ordinances are followed. We push to change the ones that don’t seem to it our community anymore. Times are changing, and I feel that we are doing the best that we can to change with them. Yes, we need to bring in businesses to our downtown. That has always been a goal. We need to bring new people and new housing into our town. We set up free lots on the old high school block for people to build new houses. We understand that the inancial crisis that the country has experienced has affected a lot of businesses and discouraged people from starting something new, but we are hopeful that things are going to turn around. hope that you will allow us to keep making strides forward.” Judy and Mike Schau are the parents of Brandon Wulf, Brittany Herbert, Jordan Schau and Jeremy Schau. Judy has been employed at VT Industries in Holstein for 12 years. Todd Riessen Incumbent Todd Riessen, 44, is seeking his second term on the Battle Creek City Council.

Riessen said, “I want to continue to be a productive part of my home town. I want to see the city council be a positive voice of the citizens while attempting to ind solutions to problems that may arise and improve our community by facilitating necessary changes, enforcing current policy, revising outdated policy and remaining iscally responsible with the cities budget.” Riessen is the administrator at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove. He and wife, Traci, are the parents of Olivia Riessen, Clint Berry, Hana Berry and Emilee Gehrke. Saf ire Petersen Saf ire Petersen, 36, is seeking her irst term on the Battle Creek City Council. She said, “I have been a resident of Ida County for 12 years. Eight of those years have been in Battle Creek. My husband and I chose to move to Battle Creek to raise our family. When this choice was made, we were torn between city life and small town living. Battle Creek was the right choice for our family. This town has gone above and beyond to make us all feel welcome. We adore our little town. My children are a big reason I am running for city council. I am teaching/showing them how to make a difference, whether in a small or big way, and being on the council will show them another way to be a part of their

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. . . Ida Grove elec on they need to do the job,” said Whiteing. Ryan Goodman Ryan Goodman, 45, is seeking re-election to the atlarge council seat. He said, “I would like to see Ida Grove continue to improve as a community and grow. Faced with the challenges of most rural communities, we are a strong and unique place to live. We have great employers, a fantastic school district and amazing people, all of the ingredients of a place that can develop and evolve and grow. We need to balance dealing with the challenges of our current infrastructure while being progressive in supporting the initiatives that will improve our community. I would like to continue to be a part of that.” For the past year, Goodman has been employed as a talent acquisition manager for STV. He is a member of Kiwanis, the BC-IG School Board, Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce and King Theatre Board.

He and wife, Dana Goodman, are the parents of Jeren and Dallas McKibbin and Knox Goodman. Amanda Eason Amanda Eason, 37, is seeking her first term on the Ida Grove Council for Ward II. Eason is a psychotherapist (LISW) at Plains Area Mental Health Center (Denison and Cherokee locations) for three years. Amanda and husband, Michael, are the parents of Creighton (nine years old and in the fourth grade) and Kingston (six years old and in the first grade) Lichtenberg. She is a member of the Ida Grove Rec Center Board and a youth basketball, volleyball and softball coach. Why is she seeking election to the council? “It’s clear to me that Ida Grove has a lot to offer its citizens, community members, and visitors, far exceeding the average “small town.” I want to see Ida Grove continue to display ambitious economic and recreational growth. I’m eager to take on

community. I believe our youth are the future of this town’s survival. As a whole, we need to ind ways to keep our younger residents in Battle Creek.” Saf ire and her husband, Jared Petersen, are the parents of Preston, Kansas and Triston. She is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek and is employed as a waitress at Zimmy’s in Ida Grove. “I have been employed at Zimmy’s for four years. I love my job. I get to see and chat with everyone,” said Petersen. John F. Peters John F. Peters, 71, is seeking his irst term on the Battle Creek City Council. He said, “Everyone pays taxes in town and I feel, when you go to a town council meeting with a concern, they should help you out, not bad mouth you because their beliefs may be different than yours. But, the only thing that should happen doesn’t, because the mayor says we’ll table it until next month and nothing happens. Budget is a big concern. It’s time for new people, in and old out, that will stand up for all, not just a few.” Peters and wife, Cindy, are the parents of Stacy and Adam. Peters is retired and does parttime farm help. He is a member of the American Legion, Presbyterian Church and Mount Hope Cemetery.

the responsibility of identifying the needs of the citizens and formulating plans to meet those needs. I’ve lived in Ida Grove nearly 15 years. It’s important to me that I take an active role in setting city priorities and strengthening neighborhoods,” said Eason. Gregor Ernst Incumbent Gregor Ernst, 44, is seeking his first full term on the council since being appointed. He said, “As a current member of the council, I am running to continue the work that I have begun which has been focused on future sustainability, economic growth and community enrichment.” Ernst is vice president, product development at Peerless Network for 10 years. He is the co-chair of the Ida Grove Kiwanis Soccer Committee, a member of the Schleswig German band and a member of the Schau Bowling Team. Ernst and wife, Jessica, are the parents of Avery and Brynn.

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Arthur voters to elect new mayor, councilmembers Arthur voters will go to the poll Tuesday Nov. 7, from noon to 8 p.m. to elect councilpersons and a mayor. Arthur has three (four-year term) council seats open. Arthur voters cast their ballots at the community building. Seeking election to the three seats are Paula Fried, incumbent Kristy Rosemeyer and incumbent Anita Schlender. Incumbent Chris Schuett is seeking election to the vacant seat he currently holds. Gary Chase is seeking election to the mayoral position. Gary Chase Gary Chase, 30, is seeking his irst term as mayor of Arthur. Chase is employed at Midwest Industries in Ida Grove and the lead man at the paint line. He’s been employed at Midwest Industries for 12 years. He and wife Dawn, are the parents of Adrienne and Chase. Chris Schuett Chris Schuett, 34, is seeking election to the vacant seat he currently holds. He and wife,

Carmen, are the parents of Leighton and Alyssa. He has been employed at Flint Hills Resources since 2017 in the load out area. Schuett is the assistant Arthur ire chief and is pursuing a degree in police science at Western Iowa Tech. Schuett said, “My main goal for seeking election is to get useless spending under control.” Kristy Rosemeyer Kristy Rosemeyer, 52, is seeking re-election to her council seat. She said, “I want to help keep Arthur going. It’s a small town that needs people willing to serve. I have been on the council for two and a half years and we have some ongoing projects that I want to see through. Arthur also has an issue with in iltration that I would like to see improved.” Rosemeyer is employed at First State Bank as a trust of icer for the past 16 years. She is the mother of Leah Hammes, Brianna Butcher and Royce Rosemeyer.

Paula Fried Paula Fried, 53, is seeking her irst term on the Arthur City Council. She said,” I understand the issues that happen in small towns having had grown up in a small town.” Paula and husband, Todd, both work at GOMACO in Ida Grove. She has been employed at GOMACO for four years and works in the receiving department. She has three grown children and 14 grandchildren. Anita Schlender Incumbent Anita Schlender is seeking re-election to her seat on the Arthur City Council. She said, “I want to give back to my community and be involved in the problem solving and decision-making process to ensure the viability of our small town.” Schlender is employed as operation manager at Genesis Development. She is member of Girl Scouts and IACP. Anita and husband, Bobby Schlender, are the parents of Taylor Schable.

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G-H enrollment is up, S-C is down Of icial school enrollment numbers for Galva-Holstein are up 17 students for the current school year while Schaller-Crestland showed a slight decrease of ive students from last school year according to information from Superintendent Jon Wiebers. The count was taken the irst week of October and the certi ied count sent to the state Oct. 13. The state will con irm these numbers in the next few weeks. Galva-Holstein’s certi ied actual enrollment count for this year is 444, up 17 students from last year’s 427. Schaller-Crestland’s certi ied count this year is 349.1, down ive students from last year’s 354.1. The certi ied enrollment number includes special weighting for some students and is the number used by the state for funding. Galva-Holstein Actual Galva-Holstein build-

ing numbers are as follows (last years numbers are in parenthesis): four year-old preschool—32 (23), transitional kindergarten—nine (10), kindergarten—35 (28), irst grade—26 (45), second grade—46 (30), third grade— 33 (33), fourth grade—32 (34), ifth grade—35 (39), ninth grade—54 (42), 10th grade—42 (48), 11th grade— 52 (60) and 12th grade—56 (44). The ninth-12th grades are combined for both districts as part of Ridge View High School. Schaller-Crestland Actual Schaller-Crestland building numbers are as follows (last year’s numbers are in parenthesis): threeyear old preschool—21 (15), four-year old preschool—23 (23), kindergarten—25 (24), first grade—22 (30), second grade—33 (18), third grade—19 (39), fourth grade—31 (28), fifth grade— 29 (30), sixth grade—70 (52),

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seventh grade—53 (58) and eighth grade—59 (44). The sixth-eighth grade numbers are combined for both districts as part of Ridge View Middle School.

ISU to honor Pete Madsen Iowa State University is honoring Pete Madsen of Holstein during a break at the ISU versus Oklahoma State football game in Ames Saturday, Nov. 11. Madsen is being honored for being a Bronze Star recipient in 2011. The Holstein American Legion is sending two charter buses to help celebrate with him. Tickets are $75 (includes bus ride and ticket to the game). If anyone is interested contact Jamee Dittmer (712261-0350) or Burdette Conover (712-368-4481).

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Family carvers: Vivian and Bridget Friedrichsen (front) and Blake and Tyler Friedrichsen (back), of Holstein work on their pumpkin creations at the annual pumpkin carving contest at Moorehead Park Oct. 20.

Sheriff’s oﬀice releases September sta s cs The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice released September statistics at the Oct. 17 Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting in Battle Creek. In September, deputies logged 15,969 miles and 1,189.5 patrol hours. Deputies investigated four accidents, found 10 open doors, served 50 civil papers and conducted 741 premise checks. A total of 43 hours was spent in the of ice, 36 hours on special investigations, 78 hours in training, ive hours in court, 39 hours of comp time were used and 30 hours of vacation time were used. Property loss through theft, burglary or criminal mischief totaled $5,560. A total of $5,000 in lost property was recovered. In September, 18 males and six females were booked into the Ida County Jail for four felonies and 20 misdemeanors. This compares to 31 (26 males and ive females) booked into the jail in September 2016 for 31 misdemeanors. A total of 240 citations were issued as follows: Arthur—two, Battle Creek— two, Galva—13, Holstein— 10, Ida Grove—23 and rural area—190. This compares to 234 citations issued in September 2016. Calls for service in September were down in 2017 when compared to 2016. There were 848 complaints last month compared to 882 in September 2016. Complaints for the year through September are 6,999, down from 8,159 through September 2016.

Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of 13 calls were made with two each for assist other agencies and medical-chest. Battle Creek—There was a total of 46 calls with nine for talk to an of icer; ive for animal calls; three each for 911 abandoned calls, civil processes, probation check and thefts and two each for property damage accidents, civil family disputes, unlock doors and vacation checks. Galva—A total of 26 calls with 12 for traf ic stops and seven for civil processes. Holstein—There was a total of 91 calls with 22 for traf ic stops; eight each for civil processes and talk to an of icer; seven for reckless driving; four for fraud cases; three each for medical-sick, suspicious behaviors and unlock doors and two each for extra patrols, medical-assistance, medical-chest, noise, warrants and welfare checks. Ida Grove—A total of 224 calls were reported with 29 for traf ic stops; 19 for civil processes; 16 each for talk to an of icer and basic life support transfers to Sioux City; 14 for suspicious behaviors; nine for animal calls; seven for unlock doors; six each for motorist assists, alarm testing and assistance; ive each for property damage accidents, 911 abandoned calls, advanced life support transfers to Sioux City, basic life support transfers to nursing homes, medical-falls, medical-sick and probation checks. Also, four each for extra patrols and reckless driving; three each for fraud, noise

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and welfare checks and two each for 911 wrong numbers, alarms basic life support transfers to other, criminal cases, ire department alarms, ights, medical-chest, medical-unknown, parking, property lost, sex offenses, thefts and warrants. Also, rural—There were a total of 448 calls in the rural area with 221 for traf ic stops; 27 for phone; 16 for abandoned 911 calls; 15 for ire department controlled burns; 14 for 911 transfer calls; 13 for motorist assists; 12 for warrants; 11 for civil processes; nine for animals and eight each for 911 wrong numbers and suspicious behaviors. Also, seven each for reckless driving and transfers; ive each for assistance, unlock doors and welfare checks; four for assist other agencies; three each for drugs, intelligence, jail and medicalassistance and two each for personal injury accidents, extra patrols, fraud, health and safety checks; property found, property recovered, road hazards, Sex Offender Registry and vandalism.

Ida Grove Rec Center Please RSVP by November 6 Call O-A/BC-IG high school: 364-3371 email anielsen@oabcig.org

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Tickets also available at the door November 5 Meal delivery offered to the homebound Please call the Church office 712-368-2228 if no one has contacted you. Tickets available at: Heritage Bank, NA; UBI; Community Bank; St. Paul Lutheran Church; VT Industries; Lohff-Schumann Comm. Center; Char-Mac; The Ridge; Good Samaritan Society; Stevenson Hardware.

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Holstein General Store: One of the early general stores in Holstein was built by Charles Zeman in 1892, and later was converted into the Nyal drug store. The men in this 1923 photo are J.T. Walker, Fred Thielmann, Henry Jess, W.F. Zeman and C.L. Voelkers.

Out of the Past Forty years ago The ifth annual Star Studded Steer sale is coming up Nov. 5 with 100 head of steers and heifers being offered at the McIntosh sale barn in Ida Grove. Animals offered will represent all exotic crosses and those purchased will be eligible for the Star Studded show held at the Ida County Fair next summer. Premium money of $1,000 will be given at the show. Alvin Hammer of Holstein, Chester Lee of Battle Creek and Tom Bergland of Cherokee, sponsors of the show, will consign the 75 steers and 25 heifers going through the ring. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Honderick were in Ida County last week to see if Holstein might be the town they’d like to settle down in. Honderick is a doctor of osteopathy and he’ll soon inish a three-year residency in family practice in Miami, Fla. The couple has looked at about a dozen small communities in Iowa and Florida. Thirty years ago The Ida County secondary road workers requested a 40-cents per hour increase in each of the next two years. The request was made as the road workers’ union and the county started formal contract bargaining procedures. The supervisors will present their counterproposal Nov. 3. Dr. N.K Kinney of Ida Grove is

the chairman of the Stagecoach Inn restoration committee. Restoration work began on the inn Saturday afternoon. The Ida County Historical Society committed $3,500 in revenue sharing funds for the project. With the use of jacks, volunteers are in the process of raising the structure to install a new foundation. Old style doors and windows are still needed for the structure. Twenty years ago Three members of Holstein Boy Scout Troop #144 were presented their Eagle badges during an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony at Veterans’ Hall in Holstein Oct. 26. The Eagle Scouts and their projects are Casey Conover—installed ire extinguishers and smoke alarms in Holstein United Methodist Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church and Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center; Jacob Schoer—planted 80 trees at Holstein Cemetery as a windbreak and Andy Leuschen— painted seven benches and the replica of Turner Hall at the city library and placed four aluminum benches on Main Street in Holstein. Three Ida Grove residents are seeking election to the Ward II city council opening. Running for the post are Stephanie Konradi, Wayne Harrell and Tim Teel. Ron Powell is uncontested for mayor. Dennis Ernst and

Carol Bolte are uncontested for their current positions. Ten years ago Of icial school enrollments for BC-IG, Odebolt-Arthur and Galva-Holstein all show decreases from last year. The BCIG certi ied enrollment is 680.8 down 22.1 students from last year. O-A’s count dropped from 346.7 last year to 346.3 this year. G-H’s of icial count is 485.1 compared to 493.8 last year. Five individuals are seeking three Holstein council seats. Incumbents Fred Lukin and Ken Buell are seeking reelection. Also seeking election are Morgan McAreavy, Rod Regennitter and Todd Vohs. Mary Gross is running uncontested for mayor. The Ida Grove City Council has four openings this fall. Two incumbents, Craig Rupert and Paul Cates, are running unopposed. The other two openings will have to be illed by writein votes or by council appointment. The Battle Creek council has three people running for two openings. Ken Hanshaw and Jeanette Holmes are seeking reelection while Jeremy Palmer is also seeking election. Six individuals are seeking election to three council seats in Galva. The candidates are Gaylen Freese, Alan Goettsch, Nathan Conover, Tim Grieme, Stan Nading and Creston Schubert.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Youth basketball forms are due Nov. 1 We have a co-ed 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. Join our 300,000 step challenge for November. If you reach that amount by the end of the month, you will receive $5 in Rec Bucks that can be used on a membership, or you can donate it back to us to go toward the purchase of some new, small itness equipment, like bands or kettlebells. All itness classes are offered with a paid membership. Pilates are held on Mondays at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor.

Brenda Clark Hamilton will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 Women in Denim conference. The 14th annual conference is scheduled for Jan. 26 and 27, and is held at Siebens Forum at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. The keynote presentation, titled “Recalculating! Skills for When Life’s GPS Takes

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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 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Please note the time change for Saturday mornings.

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Letter to the Editor To the editor: Running of the bulls. The sacred calm of night was broken by a neighbor’s bull that admires a Hereford cow in my herd. The bull is promiscuous and does visitations while darkness prevails over the land. He ignores noises like shotgun blasts, dogs, profanities and other kinds of persuasion. His methods are remarkable. He is admired by cows of all breeds and has no respect for a barn door or a new barbwire fence. His sense of smell is astonishing. He smells range heifers downwind with regularity and will cross a looding creek

just to say hello. His sire, the alpha bull, can be found leaning against the barn, thinking about his sins, or grazing in a neighbor’s alfalfa ield. This bull has a reputation that is embarrassing to my family bull, and bulls countywide kneel to pray as he walks by. Arrogance and a set of horns would scare the meanest bull in the county. He lowers his head and shovels dust up on his back for no good reason. We roasted the bowels out of him with a shovel full of cockleburs down his throat, but he recovered in two days and is now more aggressive

than before. After visiting some heifers, he lies in the barnyard and chews his cud of cockleburs, eyes closed in excess of satisfaction and will not rise for the sexiest cow in the herd. He was entered in the county fair bull exhibit. A rival bull was awarded “top bull” and received a blue ribbon. The alpha days are numbered, and some day he will set free to the range in the sky. He has been bossy and domineering, but buffalo bulls rule the range above. Don Hollrah Odebolt

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Yoga: Sole 2 Soul will be hosting a ive-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 Certi ied Trainer Barb Gebers of Holstein is the yoga instructor. Call to sign up for the class.

Tai Chi demonstration: Mary Beth Andrews is a certi ied 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 certi ied trainer Donna Mogensen Lee is the instructor for the 50-minute group itness class for all ages, genders and itness levels. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

Supervisors approve urban renewal agreements Ida County supervisors approved at its Oct. 23 meeting urban renewal agreement amendments with municipalities in the event a proposed turbine wind farm comes to the county. Agreements with Arthur, Battle Creek, Galva and Holstein won approval. The agreement with Ida Grove has been voted on by the city council but not yet received. Supervisors discussed concern regarding changes to Tax Increment Finance (TIF) legislation, which the county hoped to use for a future wind turbine site. Two bills will be introduced which could impact the TIF laws at the January legislative session. Supervisors will next be informing school districts of their plans and set a public hearing for the amended urban renewal area. In other business Supervisors received a report on new voting requirements and equipment needed as of January 2018. Auditor and commissioner of elections Lorna Steenbock

presented information on the Atlas Project which will cost the county $15,000 to equip precincts with laptop computers. “Beginning Jan. 1, you will have to show identi ication in order to vote. The program will scan the driver’s license and determine if the individual is a felon, in which case their voting rights are inactive,” said Steenbock. “Everybody’s driver’s license will be scanned.” Iowa State Association of Counties has taken over coordinating the new program. “It is not mandatory but if we don’t do it we have to have people who register on election day vote provisionally. We do have the option of combining precincts.” The laptop computers can’t be used for any other purpose,” said Steenbock. Staff and the board of supervisors will be shown the new system at a later date. No action was required. Supervisors voted three to zero to support a recommendation from Secondary Road

Engineer Jeff Williams for purchase of three snow removal trucks with a box and plows. The cost of the Mack trucks is $237,236.80 each and will replace 1997 and 1998 vehicles. Amanda Harper of Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) gave a report on the Western Iowa Housing Trust Fund (HTF) program. She told supervisors she is seeking input on funding for a more per capita model. Supervisor Rhett Leonard said he would like to see cities contribute to the HTF as well. “Counties participation is important going forward to the next funding cycle,” said Harper. Ida County, with its 7,089 population, would have a contribution of $10,633. Harper said the applications are processed on a irstcome, irst served basis and did not know if applications were city or rural residents. “It’s mostly word-of-mouth and we get referrals from Mid-Sioux and construction companies, too,” said Harper.

Greetings, moviegoers. Playing on our irst anniversary weekend is “Battle of the Sexes” (PG-13), starring Emma Stone and Steve Carrell in the true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs. Join us Saturday, Nov. 4 at 10 p.m. to celebrate our irst anniversary of reopening the Holstein State Theatre in style. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975, R) will be playing with participation. Props are provided with the irst

50 tickets sold. Regular ticket prices apply. Our irst anniversary bottomless popcorn buckets will go on sale Nov. 4. If you already have a bucket and would like to renew, please stop by the theatre to buy your new stickers. The State will close for

renovations Nov. 8 and will reopen Thanksgiving night for “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre. com and “Like” our Facebook Page. Call 712-368-6226 for show times.

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 Lohff-Schumann 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 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 specials. New itness schedule Monday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. outdoor trail run (intermediate); 5:45–6:45 a.m. cardio/ strength (advanced); 9:45– 10:30 a.m. retired but not tired. Tuesday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. step aerobics; 9–9:45 a.m. mommy and me; 5:30–6:15 p.m. itness mix. Wednesday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. weight lifting; 5:30–6:15 p.m. Zumba. Thursday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. strength (intermediate); 5:45–6:45 a.m. cardio/ strength (advanced); 9–9:45 a.m. mommy and me; 9:45– 10:30 a.m. retired but not tired; 5:30–6:15 p.m. cardio/ core. Friday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. itness mix; 5:30–6:15 p.m. Zumba.

Make it hard for cyber thieves: secure your accounts You most likely have a tremendous number of accounts online and on your computer, laptop, phone, or tablet. Here are some key

steps to protecting them: Always use long passwords that are hard to guess. Use pass phrases when possible. These are passwords that have multiple words, such as “Where Is My Coffee?” Use a different password for each of your accounts and devices. Can’t remember all of your strong passwords? Use a password manager to securely store them. This is a computer program (or

phone app) that securely stores all of your passwords in an encrypted vault. Use two-step verification when possible. Two-step verification is when you need a password and something else to log into your account, such a code sent to your smart phone. On social media sites, post only what you want the public to see, but assume anything you post could be seen by anyone.

PUBLIC LAND AUCTION Wednesday, December 6 Douglas Township, Ida County 10:00 a.m. To be held at the Lohff-Schumann Community Center, Holstein

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Free book library: The BC-IG Elementary Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP) donated a free book library to BC-IG Elementary. The O-A/BC-IG Free Book Library is located in front of the school toward the rec center parking lot. Anyone can donate used books to the free library and borrow a new book to read. Bud Jepsen built the free book library for the BC-IG PTP.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

FAMILY & FRIENDS Odebolt Museum board plans to replace ceiling, clean second floor

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Color winners: O-A Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon Week with a variety of activities. Winners of the coloring contest were: front row from left, Brooks Jensen, Brooklyn Wulf, Aspen Miller, Ben Larson and Beckham Lange. Middle row: Dawson Allen, Allie Godbersen, Saige Raasch and Conner Davis. Back row: Brynn Lindskoog, Ally Lundell, Preston Harris and Anabel Jensen. Peytin Boyle was also a winner. The overall preschool through second grade winner was Raasch, and the overall third through fifth grade winner was Allie Godbersen.

Free Thanksgiving Day meal at Ida Grove church The Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove is offering a free Thanksgiving Day meal to anyone in the community who would otherwise be alone during the holiday. The meal will include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, roll, an assortment of

salads, varied desserts (including pies and bars) and a drink. Free-will donations are appreciated. Deliveries will be made to shut-ins. Takeouts are not permitted. The meal will be available at noon on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, at 321 Main St. in Ida Grove. The church

has been offering the dinner to the community for more than 30 years. Reservations can be made by calling Mike Andrews at 364-4183 or 371-2657 or Rhett and Kathy Leonard at 364-2852 or emailing kathyannleonard@gmail. com. Reservations are needed by Sunday, Nov. 19.

Members of the Odebolt Historical Museum met Sept. 27. President Stephanie Fleenor called the meeting to order with the following members present: Fleenor, Margaret Ann Landgraf, Renee Babcock, Mary Schroeder, Pam Hansen and Kathy Larson. The minutes of the July 26 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was presented and accepted. Old business: Larson reported the bat exterminator has been here. He needs to come back to do a couple items. We all hope the bat problem is gone soon. New business: Fleenor reported we didn’t receive the Renze Grant. She said the grantwriter has gained experience in grant writing that will help us write future grants. Fleenor is in the process of applying for the Sac County Endowment Grant. Grant distributions will take place in December. Fleenor reported the railing for the second loor staircase is up. The cap blocks on the outside of the building have been put up, and the front door has been shaved a little to make it easier to open. Darren Master did the work. Fleenor has been in contact with the supplier of the ceiling tiles we will use for the ceiling replacement project. The tile sizes will work easily in our replacement project.

Plans are being worked on to move and cover items in the museum during the replacement of the ceiling. We planned to clean and organize the second loor of the museum Oct. 20. This will allow us to inventory items that are stored upstairs. The museum’s collection of funeral folders has been updated. The next meeting will be announced as needed. We encourage anyone who is interested in the history of the Odebolt area to attend our meetings. Mary Schroeder Secretary

Birth Aaron and Melissa Lockwood of Ida Grove are the parents of a son, Emmett Yeoman Lockwood, born Oct. 19, 2017, at UnityPoint-St. Luke’s in Sioux City. Emmett weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz. Grandparents are Dennis and Sandy Sykes of Ida Grove, Larry and Kathy Schoenfelder of Cedar Rapids and Scott and Cathy Lockwood of Marion. Great-grandparents are Ruth Bergmann of Holstein and John and Ardis Reiss of Van Horne. Great-great-grandparents are Yeoman and Erma Cowlishaw of Waterloo.

OSC hires new administrator Marissa Edgar is the new administrator at Odebolt Specialty Care nursing home and assisted living in Odebolt. She started her duties on Oct. 16. Edgar is originally from Denver, Iowa, where she graduated from high school. She received her bachelor’s degree in business management and LTC administration from the University of Northern Iowa. She was previously employed at Ravenwood Specialty Care and Panora Specialty Care. Edgar is the oldest of three children, and she has two dogs, a Corgi and a chocolate Lab.

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OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for Nov. 1-8 is: Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. word games; 3 p.m. social. Thursday—10 a.m. WESCO;

2:30 p.m. one to one group; 3 p.m. social. Friday: 10 a.m. history of Thanksgiving videos; 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. First Presbyterian Church; 3 p.m. social; 3:30 p.m. movie and

popcorn. Monday—10 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. nails; 3 p.m. social. Tuesday—10 a.m. word builder; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social. Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. documentary of the May lower; 3 p.m. social.

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Dancing: Willow Dale resident David King could not stop himself from dancing to the music provided by Lodean Korner, right. Staff member Tammy Bowen, left, assisted him. Watch the Ida County Courier for weekly activities at Willow Dale as the public is always welcome.

WDWV Schedule The Willow Dale Wellness Village activity calendar for Nov. 1-8 is: Wednesday, Nov. 1: 9:30 a.m. rosary and communion; Sioux City Mall Christmas shopping; 6:30 p.m. Legion bingo. Thursday, Nov. 2: 10:30 a.m. music in motion; 2 p.m. Arthur Free Church; 3 p.m. peanut butter lover’s day. Friday, Nov. 3: 10:30 a.m. local news review; 1:30 p.m. bingo with friends from Maple

Heights. Saturday, Nov. 4: 2 p.m. George and Gracie Comedy ilm. Sunday, Nov. 5: 9:30 a.m. Catholic communion; activity room TV; 1 p.m. Lutheran; 2 p.m. Presbyterian. Monday, Nov. 6: 10:30 a.m. meeting with Tabitha; 11 a.m. chef’s delight; 2 p.m. manicure Monday. Tuesday, Nov. 7: 10:30 a.m. balloon bat; go to the polls

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MHC Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for Nov. 1-8 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Freese; 6 p.m. Catholic kids.

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Thursday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 1:30 p.m. let’s chat Christmas list. Friday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Monday—8 a.m. devotions; 10 a.m. resident council;

10:30 a.m. food committee; 2 p.m. nursery rhymes. Tuesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 2 p.m. all about veterans. Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. Arthur Free church.

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Free veterans’ meal at IG’s Golden Horizons Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Ida Grove is sponsoring a free meal honoring veterans and their families Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu includes: chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, various salads and pie. Carryouts are available. Please RSVP at 712-3644128.

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Ridge View all-state: Ridge View High School vocal students, from left, Anya Kistenmacher, Evan Leuschen and Jill Galvin attended All-State Choir auditions in Storm Lake on Saturday, Oct. 21. They were chosen to perform at the All-State Concert in Ames on Nov. 18.

Historical society to meet Nov. 9 The Ida County Historical Society will meet Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Ida Grove Public Library.

OSC Auxiliary meets new administrator The Odebolt Specialty Care Auxiliary met Oct. 19. President Junith Comstock called the meeting to order. Fifteen Auxiliary members, new administrator Marissa Edgar and guest Shelbi Bengford answered roll call. Crystal Hopkins and Bengford reported they were getting ready for a German meal with Wade and Ruth on the accordion and guitar. The tables were decorated with tablecloths, beer bottles with flower arrangements and gourds. The menus were printed in German and featured pork tenderloins, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, German drop cookies and non-alcoholic beer. Staff wore German clothing. Pictures are on the Care Initiative website on Facebook. Seven residents will go to the pumpkin patch this week. Kelsey Hepner will do crafts,

and there will be a petting zoo. The Auxiliary supplied the bus transportation. Aaron Schumaker will perform Nov. 29. The Halloween party was Oct. 31. The treasurer’s report was read by Renae Babcock and approved. Jeanie Kelly was thanked for the brunch. We welcomed our new administrator, Edgar. She is trying to get to know everyone. Jill Grote reported she had two inquiries and one tour today for the assisted living. There have been a few calls with fall and winter approaching. The inquiries have to meet certain guidelines with income and health assessment before they qualify. Director of Nursing Char Gardner reported she is giving flu shots to those that want them.

Old business: The residents loved the band “Next of Kin” and hope we have them again soon. JR Pauley gave a program about the present, past and future of marketing. He auctioned off a hat and told a few jokes. New business—Volunteers were needed to help make popcorn and sit with residents to hand out candy for the Halloween party. Our next entertainment will be Rick Powell Nov. 29. Our next meeting is Nov. 16, and Ellen Fineran serves. Ruth Wulf Secretary

The Odebolt Betterment Committee met Oct. 10 at the Iowa Rural Schools Museum in Odebolt. President Linda Godbersen called the meeting to order with the following present: Godbersen, Kerry and Deb Reinhart, Carol Raasch, Jim Mick-

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Honor choir: Select members of the O-A/BC-IG seventh/eighth grade choir will travel Nov. 7 to Le Mars to take part in the NW Iowa Choral Directors’ 2017 Honor Choir. Students were selected through a local audition process, based on current vocal skills and their classroom achievements. They are preparing a number of songs that they will sing, along with other northwest Iowa students under the direction of guest directors, David Fog (bass clef choir) and Jill Anderson (treble clef choir). A public performance will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Front row from left: Lennon Wells, Damon Jones, Kale Ladwig and Anna Mogensen. Middle row: Caleigh Loger, Izraell Gritten, Kiersten Schultz, Kaylee Oxendale, Jordyn Loger, Ashton Schramm, Aidan Bower and Meadow Olson. Back row: Contessa Perales, Alexis Ulrich, Hannah Weeda, Ruth Clark, Mary Carlson, Ty Conover, Trevor Bender and Carter Hoefling.

College News The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences announces two outstanding area students will serve as peer mentors for the 2017-18 academic year. Casey Johnson of Ida Grove will serve as a peer mentor for the Transfer Food Science and Human Nutrition learning community, which is designed for new transfer

students majoring in food science, dietetics and diet and exercise. Johnson is studying dietetics at Iowa Sate University. Megan Wiese of Holstein will serve as a peer mentor for the Making Informed Decisions learning community, which is designed for undecided students in the College of Human Sciences. Wiese

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Cheers: It’s not every day you turn 101, so why not have the OA/BC-IG cheerleaders do a cheer for you at lunch? Willow Dale Assisted Living tenant Barbara Finch, with her back to the camera, was surprised by the cheers for her birthday. Tenant Phyllis Fick also looks on.

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area and that there are many that are in disrepair. Raasch reported there has been progress on the M43 corner. After some discussion on what we would like to see on the corner, Raasch asked that we bring ideas to the next meeting and she will share them with Henry Jessen. Godbersen welcomed the Memorial Walk committee to our meetings. Both organizations are working on the same goals, and we feel, by working together, we can achieve these. The Memorial Walk committee needs help with some of the berms. If anyone is interested in helping, contact Bengford. Deb Reinhart reported she has received three passports. The deadline for the project is Nov. 11, with the drawing Nov. 14 at the OBC meeting. Reinhart passed out liers that will be available at school conferences Oct. 30 and Nov.

2. The liers ask for the public’s input on what they would like to see in Odebolt, so that the committee has some ideas for future projects. We discussed the possibility of having a Belgian waf le breakfast in January to help with the public bathrooms. Kerry Reinhart contacted Bohlmann’s for a price on a garbage can at Heritage Square. They quoted him a price of $575 delivered. After some discussion, it was decided that another can is not needed in this area. Godbersen will ask Dale to take the banners down before the weather turns. We may have to look into new banners, as these are starting to fade and show wear. The next meeting is Nov. 14, at 6 p.m., at the Iowa Rural Schools Museum. Deb Reinhart Secretary/treasurer

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Hunters heading to the ield are encouraged to review safe hunting practices before they head out. Megan Wisecup, hunter education administrator with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said hunters should get reacquainted with the techniques used to hunt pheasants – be sure to walk in a straight line and know where members of the hunting party are at all times, especially in low visibility areas like terraces, tall switch grass and standing corn. “Go through the zones of ire with each member of the hunting party, talk about avoiding target ixation and swinging on game,” Wisecup said. “Wear plenty of blaze orange especially on the upper one third of your body. We are encouraging hunters to wear more blaze orange than the minimum required. The goal is to be seen by other hunters.

Ridge View’s lost to Hinton 3-1 in a quarter inal regional volleyball tournament match in Hinton Oct. 23. Game scores were 25-7, 25-16, 23-25, 2519. The loss brought the curtain down on Ridge View’s 2017 season. The Raptors recorded a 20-12 match record. Ridge View will lose six seniors to graduation. The seniors are Lexi Phillips, Paige Todd, Beth Pickhinke, Erin

“The top pheasant hunting incidents all are related to not being seen. The shooter swings on a rooster, the victim is out of sight of the shooter or the rooster lew between the shooter and the victim.” Wisecup said safety also extends to the canine companions. “Avoid low shots to prevent injuring your hunting dog,” she said. If hunting with a dog, never lay a loaded gun against a fence. Hunting dogs are usually excited to be in the ield and could knock the gun over causing it to discharge. “The hunting plan and safety practices are all part of a responsible hunt. The goal at the end of the day is for everyone to return home safely.” Tips for a safe hunt Iowa law requires hunters to wear at least one of the following articles of visible, external apparel with at least

50 percent of its surface area solid blaze orange: hat, cap, vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, shirt or coveralls. Hunters should stay in communication with each other and to stay in a straight line while pushing a ield. Discuss the hunting plan that spells out how the hunt will take place, each person’s role in the hunt and where each person will be at all times. Know exactly where standers will be located, especially when hunting standing corn or tall switch grass to avoid having the standers get shot by the pushers as they near the end of the ield and the birds begin to lush. Make sure to unload the gun when crossing a fence or other obstacle to avoid it accidentally discharging. Properly identify the target and what is beyond it especially if hunting in ields that still have standing corn.

DNR launches “Let’s Go Hun ng” campaign The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is launching a new campaign called “Let’s Go Hunting” to encourage more people to either try hunting, to get back into hunting or for passionate hunters to share their favorite pastime with a beginner. According to Dale Garner, division administrator of the DNR’s Conservation and Recreation Division, the number one reason someone tries hunting for the first time is because they received an invitation from an experienced hunter, often a parent, family member or adult mentor. “Many people think of

passing on hunting traditions to kids, and that’s definitely important,” said Garner. “But, we are encouraging hunters to also consider inviting an adult friend, coworkers or spouse, really anyone who has an interest in the outdoors, in discovering a new organic meat source, or even just spending quality time with friends and family.” The multi-channel campaign includes the development of new videos that showcase “why” people hunt, along with a web page and a social media photo contest, among other campaign components. The campaign will also promote hunter educa-

tion, the Apprentice License, and hunting-related links and applications, including the DNR’s online license sales site. Campaign partners include Izaak Walton League, the National Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, Raised Hunting, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International-Iowa Chapter and Whitetails Unlimited. The campaign kicked off Oct. 16 and will run through mid-December. To view videos and connect with helpful hunting information to get started, go to: www.iowadnr.gov/ letsgohunting.

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Wiese: Ridge View sophomore Katlyn Wiese placed 26th out of 143 runners at the girls’ class 1A state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge Saturday. Her time was 20:39. Wiese was the only runner from Ridge View to qualify for the state meet.

Local DNR fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. For more information about lakes and rivers in this area call the Black Hawk District Of ice in Lake View at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com. Black Hawk Lake —Water temperatures are around 50 degrees. Bluegill - Good: Pick up bluegill just about anywhere along

the shoreline in two to ive-feet of water. Use a small jig tipped with live bait or a small piece of crawler ished below a bobber off the loating ishing pier, the west stone pier, and the inlet bridge. Black crappie - Fair: Use a jig with a minnow in two to six-feet of water along Ice House Point, the loating dock and the stone piers in Town Bay. Walleye - Fair: Use live bait ished along the Ice House Point shoreline and near the outlet in the east basin.

Bowling Scores WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE First State Bank 135.5 United Bank of Ia. 122.5 GOMACO 120.5 Horn Physicians 112.5 Barry Motor 98 Bye 59 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Ronda Martin 178 Brenda Hansen 176 Linda Martin 175 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Ronda Martin 478 Linda Martin 470 Tricia Cipperley 454 HIGH TEAM GAME GOMACO 598 Horn Physicians 573 First State Bank 556 United Bank of Ia. 556 HIGH TEAM SERIES GOMACO 1741 Horn Physicians 1683 First State Bank 1576 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Kin Pins 140.5 Hanson Auto 116 Rod’s Fertilizer 112 United Bank of Ia. 94.5 Backdraft 82 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Shelley Malcom 214

Trisha Hoffman 192 Barb Kacmarynski 182 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Barb Kacmarynski 520 Trisha Hoffman 487 Shelley Malcom 472 HIGH TEAM GAME Kin Pins 604 United Bank of Ia. 580 Rod’s Fertilizer 568 HIGH TEAM SERIES United Bank of Ia. 1658 Kin Pins 1642 Rod’s Fertilizer 1642 CLASSIC LEAGUE Ida Bowl 163 Gorden’s Body Sh. 134 Community Bank 131.5 Sunset Upholst. 126.5 Christie Real Est. 128 Schau Towing 127 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Gregor Ernst 230 Dana Dupre 216 DJ Jewman Jr. 212 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Jeff Miesner 589 Dana Dupre 566 DJ Newman Jr. 564 HIGH TEAM GAME Community Bank 823 Sunset Upholstery 776 Ida Bowl 759 HIGH TEAM SERIES

Community Bank 2374 Ida Bowl 2264 Sunset Upholst. 2182 COMMERCIAL LEAGUE Red Power 131 Goettsch Farms 110.5 Ida Bowl 110.5 Knop Angus Fm. 105.5 RP Pork 87 Byron Originals 80.5 HIGH MEN’S GAME Kurt Hofmeister 255 Matt Paulsen 237 Dale Wilson 234 HIGH MEN’S SERIES Kurt Hofmeister 686 Aaron Hoffman 646 Matt Paulsen 598 HIGH WOMEN’S GAME Linda Martin 190 Melinda Peters 149 Dawn Paulsen 148 HIGH WOMEN’S SERIES Linda Martin 549 Dawn Paulsen 438 Melinda Peters 404 HIGH TEAM GAME Byron Originals 1005 RP Pork 952 Goettsch Farms 730 HIGH TEAM SERIES Byron Originals 2916 RP Pork 2665 Goettsch Farms 2094

Largemouth bass - Good: Use topwater lures, twisters, or live bait to catch largemouth bass just about anywhere along the shoreline. Yellow perch - Fair: Perch have been picked up in Town Bay and on the north side of the lake. Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) —Surface water temperatures are around 50 degrees. Storm Lake has a daily limit of three walleye and all 17- to 22-inch walleye must be released; no more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Walleye - Fair: Use twisters, live bait and plastics that mimic a shad. Most action has been from shore. Try the Chautauqua Jetty and near the inlet of the lake in the evenings. White bass - Fair: Use crankbaits, twisters or live bait ished from shore.

Johnson, Katie Brinkman and Cloe Droegmiller. Ridge View stats Hitting—.155 kill ef iciency, 31 kills, (Gracie Chance, 7; kills; Kennedy Mason, 6 kills; Paige Todd, 6 kills; Kinzey Dutler, 6 kills). Assists—30 (Madeline Else, 28). Digs—32 (Beth Meyer, 8; Chance, 7; Else, 6). Blocks—15 (Kenzee Wunschel, 6). Serves—94%, 3 aces (Chance, Dutler, Else, 1 ace each).

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Schiernbeck: O-A/BC-IG junior Madison Schiernbeck placed 61st out of 136 runners at the girls’ class 2A state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge Saturday. Her time was 21:31. Schiernbeck, who was running in her third consecutive state meet, was the only runner from O-A/ BC-IG to qualify for the state meet.

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An estimated 50,000 blaze orange clad hunters were expected to take to Iowa’s countryside on Oct. 28, for the opening of Iowa’s 2017 pheasant hunting season. This annual event melds generations of Iowans who reconnect with their hunting heritage. While most hunters will generally only spend the irst week or two in the ield, those who venture out later will likely be rewarded with success. “Hunters can expect to ind similar bird numbers to last year, but the October rain has our harvest running behind schedule so opening weekend may not have been as successful as years past,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife research biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “However, a late harvest could lead to success later in the season.” Results from the statewide August roadside survey indicate higher pheasant numbers were found in a line of counties stretching from northwest to southeast, but birds are available everywhere quality habitat is found. Bogenschutz said he expects almost a repeat of 2016 pheasant season, where hunters harvested about 250,000 roosters. Places to hunt The Iowa DNR’s online hunting atlas lists nearly 700,000 acres of public hunting land, including more than 20,000 acres of land enrolled in the popular Iowa Habitat for Access Program (IHAP) allowing hunter access to private land. Each area on the atlas includes a link to a map with property boundaries, the size

of the area, habitat type, species of wildlife likely found, if nontoxic shot is required and more. The map is available as a downloadable PDF that can be printed or saved to a smart phone. To view the atlas, go to www. iowadnr.gov/hunting and click on Places to Hunt and Shoot in the left column. Rules There are no new regulations this year. Shooting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Hunters are required to wear one piece of blaze orange of which at least 50 percent must be solid color. Hunters may harvest three rooster pheasants each day with a possession limit of 12. Hunters may harvest eight quail of either sex each day with a possession limit of 16. When transporting pheasants, either a fully feathered head, fully feathered wing or foot must remain attached for identi ication purposes.

Football contest winners Jim Mickelson of Odebolt won the Courier football contest for the week of Oct. 25. Steve Petersen of Ida Grove was second. Mickelson and Petersen both missed three games, but Mickelson’s point total of 853 was closer to the actual count of 913. Petersen guessed 830. Camden Thornhill of Ida Grove was third. He and several other contestants missed four games, but Thornhill was closer to the inal point total with a guess of 854.

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Logan Hotshot officers: The Logan Hotshots 4-H Club installed new officers during its meeting Oct. 8. Officers are, front from left: Hannah Weeda (reporter), Anna Van Dusen (president) and Ahren Van Dusen (treasurer). Back row: Mallory Moore (photographer), Trevor Bender (vice president) and Hannah Yockey (secretary).

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New club members: The Logan Hotshots 4-H Club welcomed nine new members. New members are, front from left: Nikolas Segebart, Lucas Heilman, Tyler Friedrichsen and Danny Weeda. Back row: Chloe Rudolph, Kyra Rudolph, Whitney Johnson, Courtney Ackerman and Hailey Bender.

Logan Hotshots install officers The Logan Hotshots 4-H Club met Oct. 8 at the Ida Grove Extension of ice. Anna Van Dusen called the meeting to order with 24 members answering the roll call, “Name your favorite spooky character.” Dillon Weeda led the Pledge to the American lag. Old business: We installed our new of icers: Anna Van Dusen (president), Trevor Bender (vice president), Hannah Yockey (secretary), Ahren Van Dusen (treasurer), Hannah Weeda (reporter) and Mallory Moore (photog-

rapher). We also welcomed nine new members. The club discussed participation in the 4-H skate party in October and the awards banquet on Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. Anna Van Dusen shared her community service project to color code the ire hydrants in Ida Grove. It was scheduled for the club to meet at the ire department to paint on Oct. 21. New business: A committee of Hannah Yockey, Hannah Weeda, Mallory Moore, Chloe Rudolph, Kyra Rudolph and Dylan Weeda was formed to design and price a new club t-

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O-A/BC-IG to present ‘Our Miss Brooks’ The O-A/BC-IG Drama Department will present this year’s fall play, “Our Miss Brooks,” Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the O-A/BC-IG cafetorium. Tickets will be available at the door. “Our Miss Brooks” is a comedy by Christopher Sergel, based on the original material by R. J. Mann. Set in a high school classroom in 1964, the characters in the play are working hard to create their own play, while trying to overcome sharing gym space with the basketball team and its coach, a blustering principal, an overbearing school board president and of course, their fair share of student drama. Mahala Kruse is student directing (along with Ann Holst and Kariann Jurgenson) a

wonderful cast filled with interesting characters. Those who will grace the stage are: Anna VanDusen (Miss Brooks), Sierra Rohlk (Miss Finch), Grant Conover (Hugo Longacre), Daltyn Swanger (Mr. Wadsworth), Lindsey Kruse (Miss Audubon), Madison Schiernbeck (Elsie), Kirsten Dausel (Elaine), Josie Wulf (Jane), Alyssa Mason (Sylvia), Cora Hansen (Doris), Jenna Henderson (Marge), Kelsey Dausel (Faith), Emma Endrulat (Rhonda), Ethan Ernst (Ted), Jarrett Bumann (Stanley), Elijah Gebel (Martin), Sydney Bauer (Mrs. Allen), Taylor Oldham (Betty), Ashly Gundersen (Sherrie), Marley Hewitt (Connie), Cade Ernst (Billy) and Zach Dunker (Wally).

Si ng atlas helps confinement feeding opera ons A change in the rules for animal feeding operations that was inalized in December, 2016, included an updated list of major water sources. These major water sources are now on the AFO Siting Atlas. In addition to screening for major water sources, the siting atlas is a useful tool for those considering new construction or modi ication of a con inement feeding operation (totally-roofed facility)— allowing them to determine

at a glance if the proposed site meets applicable separation distance requirements. The atlas allows users to click on a potential site. A pop-up menu appears, listing distances from the site to ag drainage wells, wells, surface waters, water sources, high quality water resources, designated wetlands and public lands. The menu will also let you know the percent slope of the site you picked and if it is located in an area with potential karst or alluvial soils

(an indication the site might be in the loodplain). For more information about choosing a site for an animal feeding operation, see Proper AFO Siting. The atlas is a guidance document and should not be used as a replacement for the administrative rules. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the siting atlas, the administrative rules will prevail in the event of a con lict between the atlas and the administrative rules.

Legion posts in area communities have activities planned to commemorate Veterans’ Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. Because Veterans’ Day falls on a Saturday, most of the school programs will be held Friday, Nov. 10. Ida Grove Weather permitting, the Ida Grove American Legion will raise some lags around the veterans’ monument at Veterans’ Memorial Lake at Cobb Park. The BC-IG Elementary will host a program for veterans from Battle Creek and Ida Grove in the school gym Friday, Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Due to seating limitations the program is not open to the public. The ifth graders will sing several patriotic songs, the veterans will introduce themselves and say where they served. The three winners of the ifth grade lag essay contest will read their essays. The Holstein American Legion is having a steak supper Nov. 10 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Veterans’ Hall in Holstein. The Ida Grove Legion is encouraging its membership to support the steak fry. A $35 admission fee will be charged. Golden Horizon’s Assisted Living in Ida Grove is having a free meal for veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Carryouts will also be available. RSVPs would be appreciated by Nov. 3, especially for carryout meals, by calling 712-364-4128. The menu includes chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, salads and pie. The O-A/BC-IG High School food and cuisine students are hosting a free meal for veterans and their spouses at the Ida Grove Rec Center Thursday, Nov. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. RSVPs are due by Nov. 6 by calling the high school at 364-3371 or by email anielsen@ oabcig.org. Galva The Galva American Legion and Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland Elementary students will present a program for the public at the Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary School in Galva Friday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. The Galva Legion’s color guard and iring squad will also participate in the program. Mike Galvin of Galva is the guest speaker. In appreciation of veterans and their guests, cookies and bars will served after the program in the school lunchroom. There is a photo display of community members who served or are serving in the military in the trophy case of the commons area. Battle Creek The Battle Creek American Legion Auxiliary will be honoring veterans, their families, deceased veterans’ families and those currently serving in the military with a free soup supper on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Battle Creek Community Center. Chicken noodle, potato and vegetable soups, along with sandwiches, bars and beverages will be served. Battle Creek’s Willow Dale Wellness Village will host a lunch featuring roast beef and mashed potatoes and gravy to honor all veterans and spouses, including widows at the wellness center on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are not required. The BC-IG Elementary will host a program for veterans from Battle Creek and Ida Grove in the school gym Friday, Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Due to seating limitations the program is not open to the public. The ifth graders will sing several patriotic

songs, the veterans will introduce themselves and say where they served. The three winners of the ifth grade lag essay contest will read their essays. The O-A/BC-IG High School food and cuisine students are hosting a free meal for veterans and their spouses at the Ida Grove Rec Center Thursday, Nov. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. RSVPs are due by Nov. 6 by calling the high school at 364-3371 or by email anielsen@oabcig.org. Holstein Weather permitting the Holstein American Legion will put up its Avenue of Flags Thursday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. The lags will be taken down on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. Volunteers who want to help put up or take down the lags are appreciated. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Char-Mac Assisted Living parking lot. The Holstein Legion will have a steak fry Friday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $35 per person, are available from any Legion member or at the door. The Anthon Community Band will provide dinner music. There will also be a raf le for a Henry Armed Forces Addition lever action 22 ri le and two gift certi icates to Tiefenthaler Meats ($100) and Holstein Supermarket ($100). The Holstein American Legion will conduct a program at the school at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10. This is a public service, and the public is invited to share the program with the young people of Ridge View High School, who will also be participating in the program. The Legion is hopeful that convalescent facilities in Ida County will bring veteran clients residing with them to this service. Please contact the Holstein American Legion so that reserved seating can be arranged. The public is also invited to contribute to the “Wall of Honor.” This is a display in which families or individuals can honor loved ones who have served or are serving in the military (both living or deceased). The wall will be in place before Veterans’ Day. When you post a photo of your loved one on the wall, please label it on the front with name, rank and where they served—i.e. WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Middle East, USA, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. On the back of the photo, please include your contact name, address, and phone number. Families are encouraged to take their photos home after the Veterans’ Day service. This year the theme will center on some of the memorials cherished in Ida County: the Avenue of Flags, (approximately 430 full size lags), the newly dedicated Ida County Freedom Rock and the All Military Services’ Memorial. Odebolt The Odebolt American Legion Auxiliary Post 313 will host free coffee and rolls for veterans and their families on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Odebolt Specialty Care assisted living dining room. The O-A/BC-IG High School food and cuisine students are hosting a free meal for veterans at the Ida Grove Rec Center Thursday, Nov. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. RSVPs are due by Nov. 6 by calling the high school at 364-3371 or by email anielsen@oabcig.org. Odebolt Legion members will present a program to Odebolt-Arthur Elementary and O-A/ BC-IG Middle School students Friday, Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. The Legion’s color guard will participate. Rev. David Viggers of Trinity Lutheran Church of Odebolt will be the featured speaker. Veterans in attendance will be recognized. The public is welcome to attend.

Dairy programs set for December Dairy Directions Seminars are scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 5 in Sac County and Wednesday, Dec. 6 in Pocahontas County. Both programs will be held at the local county Extension of ice. “Dairymen in these areas with have the opportunity to have the most current researched-based dairy information presented at their local Extension of ice” says Northwest Iowa Extension dairy ield specialist Fred M. Hall. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. A free lunch is included and the program will adjourn at 1 p.m. Topics will include alternative forage crops and feed additives presented by Extension dairy specialist and Assistant ISU Professor Dr. Hugo Ramirez, plus a dairy market outlook and a review of agricultural apps by Extension dairy specialist Fred M. Hall. While dairymen in these areas often have to travel a long way for dairy programs, this program has been tailored to issues for these areas. “The potential for low quality corn silage is real

and dairymen will have salesmen promoting every kind of feed additive- some work, most won’t. Dr. Ramirez will help to sort out the ones that will help your bottom-line,” notes Hall. Ramirez will also share what can be expected if dairymen are considering alternative forages. A dairy market outlook will be presented by Hall, plus he will review some of the apps available to dairymen- be prepared to share apps on your

Smartphone that you ind useful. While there is no registration fee, a call to the local County Extension of ice will reserve your seat and guarantee your free lunch. In Sac and surrounding counties the number is 712662-7131; in Pocahontas and surrounding counties the number is 712-335-3103. Dairymen can also contact Hall at 712-737-4230 with any dairy question.

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Obituary To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Larry D. Walls Feb. 10, 1952 – Oct. 23, 2017 BATTLE CREEK – Services for Larry D. Walls, 65, of Battle Creek were Oct. 27, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Kevin Freese officiated. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek was in charge of arrangements. He died Oct. 23, 2017, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Larry Dwight Walls was born Feb. 10, 1952, in Independence, Mo., to Raymond Walls and Ione Kirksey. He grew up in Independence and attended Truman High School. In 1969, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was discharged, due to injury. On Dec. 11, 1971, Larry married Julie A. Nailor at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The couple made their home in Missouri for two years before moving to their forever home in Battle Creek. They were blessed with five children: Tonya, Larry Jr., Don, Ebon and Josh. Larry worked for his father-in-law at Nailor Fertilizer. He learned about application and marketing of fertilizer for crop production. As a crop management specialist, he also

worked for Cal-Car and Ida Grove Co-op. Larry enjoyed fishing, playing ball, track, board games, playing cards, watching old western movies and holidays. He treasured every moment spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Left to cherish Larry’s memories are his loving wife of 45 years, Julie Walls of Battle Creek; and their children: Tonya Karpinski of Okemos, Mich., Larry Jr. (Janelle) Walls of Bellevue, Neb., Don (Heather) Walls of Omaha, Neb., Ebon (Andrea) Walls of Jenks, Okla., and Josh Walls of Early. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Whitney, Cody, Jaxon, Jaden, Libby, Lexis, Kennedy, Ty, Addie, Trenna, Kierce and one on the way; a step-grandson, Tyler; and his siblings: Buddy (Cheryl) Walls, Jackie (Jodie) Jewell, Kirk Brewer and Sharon (David) Rock, all of the Independence, Mo., area. Additional survivors include an aunt, Pamela Price of Independence, Mo., and two uncles: Nathan (Dorothy) Kirksey and Anthony “Tony” (Marsha) Kirksey, all of Independence, Mo. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Donna and Paula; and an uncle, Richard Price. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Bier, wine makers compete at annual contest The 42nd annual Schleswig Wine and Bier contest was held Oct. 21 and 22 at the Ida Grove Country Club in Ida Grove. During the afternoon on Oct. 21, five area beer clubs participated in an IPA beer contest. Each club could enter one IPA in the competition. The Iowa Brewers Union from Des Moines won with a New England IPA. In the evening, 28 Brew-Pubs entered 57 different beers to be judged for the best of show plaque and a traveling plaque with their name on it. Infusion Brewing from Benson, Neb., won with a Dominican Brown American Beer. On Oct. 22, the home brewers and amateur wine makers held the 42nd annual contest. A total of 35 wines were entered. Jay Randall from Dunlap was named grand champion wine maker with a raspberry wine. Randall received the gold medal, a plaque to keep and the traveling trophy to keep until next year’s contest. Randall Rhea from Quimby was named reserve champion

with a strawberry wine and received the silver medal. Steven Bushee from Vermillion, S.D., received the third place bronze medal. Sixty-one beers were entered for competition. This year’s grand champion bier maker was Tyler Aube of Alta with a double IPA. He won a

plaque to keep, a gold medal and a traveling walking stick trophy that he can keep until next year’s contest. The silver medal went to Edward Hines from Sioux City with an Imperial Stout. The bronze medal went to Bengford and Zimmer, both from Council Bluffs.

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Exchanging trophy: The 42 annual Schleswig Wine and Bier contest was held Oct. 21-22 in Ida Grove. Last year’s winner Randall Rhea of Quimby presents the traveling trophy to Jay Randall of Dunlap this year’s grand champion wine maker. nd

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Exploration conference: Seven O-A/BC-IG Talented and Gifted (TAG) eighth grade girls attended Iowa State University’s “Taking the Road Less Traveled” exploration conference on Oct. 19. The conference was held at Memorial Union on the campus of ISU in Ames. The purpose of the conference was to expose young women to careers in science, technology, engineering and math-related areas. The conference format included career exploration workshops led by women working in science, engineering, and other technical fields. The girls participated in hands-on activities and attended four different sessions. The girls gained an increased awareness and understanding of career opportunities in the STEM fields. TAG instructor Missy Jensen organized and chaperoned the trip. Students attending were: Contessa Perales, Melissa Hewitt, Caleigh Loger, Alexis Ulrich, Mary Carlson, Meadow Olson and Anna Mogensen.

For all the saints, services Nov. 4-5 by Pastor Neil Wehmas The news is exhausting. Russian scandals involving last year’s presidential election. Frequent nuclear threats coming out of North Korea. Ongoing scandal involving elite members of the entertainment and news industries. This world keeps trying to beat us down. It is for this reason that we celebrate All Saints Day. Around 150 AD, we already have evidence from the martyrdom of Polycarp that there was a remembrance of Christian martyrs. This practice would persist for many years to come. The date would vary throughout history. It had at points been celebrated the Friday after Easter, during Lent or the Sunday after Pentecost. However, by the early eighth century, it was celebrated on Nov. 1. Contrary to popular theory, this was not to compete with the Celtic Festival of Samhain (pronounced “sow-in). Bede the Venerable preached one of the most famous All Saints Day sermons on Nov. 1, 710 AD. Though there are Celtic calendars that date to the third century, it isn’t until the 16th century that we have record of a Samhain Festival. While Samhain was on the calendar, it was more in-line with the irst day of fall (and rarely landed on Nov. 1). Not really a festival, just a marking of the seasons. It was Pope Gregory IV (died AD 844) who established Nov. 1 as the date for All Saints Day. The Lutheran Reformers did eliminate many practices of

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the Roman Church, but there is much that was kept. As Luther famously said, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.” While there were teachings and practices of concern, not everything taught in the Roman Church was considered bad. One such practice that was retained was the honoring of saints. The Augsburg Confession (Article 21) writes “Our churches teach that the remembrance of the saints is to be commended in order that we may imitate their faith and good works according to our calling.” This is in line with what Polycarp said, “being gathered together, as opportunity is allowed us, with joy and rejoicing, the Lord shall grant us to celebrate the anniversary of his martyrdom, both in memory of those who have already inished their course and for the exercising and preparation of those yet to walk in their steps.” So, the church maintains this good and bene icial tradition. It remembers not only the martyrs, but all who are coming out of the great tribulation. This is not only people like St. Paul or St. Peter or Polycarp. It is also for our parents, our siblings, our friends, our children, anyone who having endured the great tribulation, have passed from this life and now gather around the throne of the lamb (see Rev. 7). We remember them for their example of faith. We remember them for the blessings they received from God. For though this world is illed

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with turmoil and struggle. It is only temporary. All Saints Day (and really every Sunday), we walk out of our tumultuous world into a place that is a little off. We sing old songs that we sing nowhere else. We have an ongoing exchange between ourselves and a man dressed in unusual clothing. We hear of a beautiful tale from an ancient book. We partake of bread and wine, which we are told is the body and blood of Jesus, by which we receive the forgiveness of sins. Prior to this we hear confession of a “communion of saints” and that we sing with “angels and archangels and all the company of heaven.” We gather in this place set apart from the world. To remember that the tumultuous world is temporary. But God’s kingdom is eternal. We hear this beautiful tale, that is as true of an event as the Cubs winning the 2016 World Series. We hear that our God orchestrated all of history to the point of Jesus dying on the cross that we may have eternal life. We receive this eternal meal as celebration and reception of this grace. For it is but a foretaste of greater celebration with white robes, washed in the blood of the lamb. Where there is no hunger, no thirst, no cold or scorching heat. But only everlasting joy and peace and death and evil are no more. Join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for services on Nov. 4 and 5 when we observe All Saints Day a few days late.

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Faith Lutheran Church, Odebolt

Faith Lutheran to celebrate 125 years Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt will celebrate its 125th anniversary of serving the community with a special worship service with Holy Communion on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Lorna Halaas, assistant to the Bishop of the Western Iowa Synod, will be the preacher. Pastor Mike and Sue Blair of Decorah will provide special music during the service and during a concert at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Blair serves as campus pastor in Decorah. A catered meal will be served at Odebolt Community Center following the morning worship service (for information on the meal, contact Faith Lutheran Church in Odebolt). History In the spring of 1870, some of the irst Swedish Lutherans immigrated to the Odebolt area. According to the Odebolt Centennial book, these Swedish Lutherans worshiped in their homes and then in a hall in the south part of Odebolt. In 1880, the Lutherans and the Mission Friends held their meetings together and built a church in 1888. Misunderstandings came between them, and the new church and property became the property of the Swedish Mission Friends. The population grew and, in 1890, Rev. A.M. Broleen (pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Kiron) found prospects good for organizing a Lutheran congregation in Odebolt. Before the Odebolt Lutheran congregation was of icially organized, the Swedish Lutheran people formed the Swedish Lutheran Church Society. The irst meeting was held on April 27, 1891. A church building committee was elected to draw plans and build a church. In 1891, they purchased a lot at the corner of Second and Walnut Streets and built the irst church there, known as the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church. The 40x28 foot wooden building was completed at a cost of $2,000. The irst service was held on Dec. 6, 1891, with Rev. Broleen preaching. Seating capacity was 160, and the seats were cushioned. Student J. Alfred Anderson served the church during that Christmas season. On Jan. 7, 1892, the congregation was of icially organized with 27 charter members. On March 8, 1892, the congregation was incorporated under the name Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, Odebolt. On Oct. 5, 1892, Rev. J. E. Erlander dedicated the church. The irst session of Sunday school was held on Dec. 20, 1891, with 26 children and a Bible class. The irst con irmation class was held on Aug. 28, 1892, with eight young people. Lutheran League was not organized until Dec. 13, 1894. The Ladies Aid Society was organized almost a year before the church itself, on Jan. 14, 1891. In 1912, the church was raised and put on a new foundation, the basement completed and a furnace installed. After World War II, the word “Swedish” was dropped from the name of the church and Swedish services discontinued. In 1934, an addition was added to the west side of the church. On Dec. 12, 1962, in keeping with the national church, the name was changed to Faith Lutheran Church. In 1962, the decision was also made to relocate and build a new church at Eighth and Locust Streets. Another important step was the result of a ire, which burned the Bethel Lutheran Church on June 27, 1961. At this time, each church decided to become a separate parish, effective March 15, 1963. The new church was dedicated on April 19, 1964, with a seating capacity of 280. In 1972, a new parsonage was built north of the church, and women were nominated to the church board for the irst time. In 1974, the student loan fund was established to provide interest-free loans to students. On a foggy morning in 1984, the “Stuga” (Swedish for little house) was moved from the John Nelson farm three miles south of Odebolt to the church property. It features a stone ireplace and many Swedish antiques. It has been listed on the National List of Historic Places and is open to visitors by appointment. In 1988, a new Roger’s organ was installed with two ranks of pipes. Fran Sandberg was the organist for many years and then followed by Arlene Sundell in 1990. In 1989, Faith and Bethel Lutheran Church in Kiron began sharing the same pastor. A new, two-story addition was built and, in 1991, a carillon and tower were given as part of the estate of Curtis and Isabelle Carlson. Faith Lutheran Church has been the host congregation for many years for Odebolt’s Commu-

nity Vacation Bible School, often with leadership from Lutheran Lakeside Camp. In 2004, the roof over the storeroom was raised, and a new of ice was built and then the roof was placed back on. In an effort to be good stewards, the shingle roof was replaced at that time with a new metal roof. In 2006, the front parking lot and entries to the upstairs part of the church were redone. The entrance was made wider and level with the doors. New rails were built, using the old motif, and painted by Scott Mandernach. In about 2008, a new Nativity scene was purchased in honor of Arnie Hard, using part of the gift he had left the congregation. In 2010, Bethel Lutheran joined with Faith Lutheran for a special event held out at Prairie Pedlar, called “Finding NEMO,” new experiences and more opportunities. There was great food, games and trivia. It was a night of remembering what has been and looking forward to see where God is calling us in the future. From this, each year the church has two concerts—one in late summer and the other late fall/early winter, with all proceeds going to an outreach ministry. In 2011, a member presented an idea to the church council about starting a Back Pack Ministry for those students in the school who live with food insecurity. This was at the church council’s August meeting, and the irst Back Pack went home two weeks later. It is a ministry that continues to be used by families in the Odebolt building and is supported by the community. Pastor Underberg said, “In August, 2012, Mid Sioux Agency changed their services in Ida Grove, which included the food pantry. In conversation with Foodbank of Siouxland, I was told about the new project they were working with called a ‘mobile food pantry’ and that this might be an option. Brenda Manmiller and I attended a Mobile Food Pantry in Mapleton the next day to see what it was about and how it worked. “Working with both the ministerial for Odebolt, Arthur, Kiron and the Ida County Ministerial, the Community Basket came into being, and we were blessed with the gift of space for a site pantry by Horn Memorial Hospital. The irst mobile took place on Sept. 19, 2012, in Arthur. The mobile food bank then rotates around to our seven communities (Arthur, Battle Creek, Galva, Holstein, Ida Grove, Kiron and Odebolt). “That August, at our annual late summer concert, all the proceeds went to help get it started. Five years later, it is still going strong and serving an average of 80 households at the mobile and another 20 to 30 households at the site pantry. During the irst years of operation, we were able to help by providing matching funds up to $22,000 for the irst three years.” Pastor Underberg said, “In 2012, it was time to replace the boiler system. When the church was built, the nave of the church and the fellowship hall shared the same pipes for the boiler. The old pipes were replaced with two sets of pipes so it could be zoned. In trying to stay on top of things, the carillon tape player was replaced with a new digital carillon and the inside of the church was painted from top to bottom in 2013. In 2014, the carpet was replaced in the nave of the church and, this year, we have also been able to replace the pew cushions.” The women of the congregation, even though the numbers are shrinking, continue to sew quilts for local agencies and Lutheran World Relief, along with health kits, school kits and soap. Last year, it was close to 100 quilts. Pastors serving the church were A.M. Broleen (1891-98), J.A. Benander, (1901-1902 and then called 1903-05), J.A. Christenson (1905-15), N.E. Glad (1915-26), H.W. Lundberg (1927-30), Anton Linder (1930-33), Erland Borg (1933-35), G.L. Dagner (1935-36), H.N. Johnson (1936-42), H. Lester Peterson (1942-50), Palmer Sellstrom (1950-83), Tom Junkert (1983-88), Pastor Victor Johnson (1988 to July 2001), interim pastor Glenn Lundahl (July 2001-02) and Pastor Trish Underberg (2003 to present). The congregation was also blessed to have other clergy and seminarian students who illed in during a pastoral vacancy. In 2002, Presbyterian Pastor Charles Bulger led worship services at Faith between Pastor Lundahl and Pastor Underberg as ELCA Lutheran and Presbyterian USA were full communion partners. “On Oct. 29, we not only celebrated con irmation but also the Commemoration 500 years of the Reformation,” said Pastor Underberg. The church currently has 226 con irmed members and 177 baptized members.

The Battle Creek Women’s Club met Oct. 19, at the Battle Creek Community Center. Members were challenged to name the top 10 lowers used for girls’ names, with hints given when needed. Marigolds and cosmos were the featured lowers of the month. The Pledge of Allegiance and Club Collect were recited, followed by roll call, ‘What is your favorite candle fragrance?’ It was answered by 18 members, with the favorite being vanilla. The secretary’s minutes from the September meeting were read by Sharon Forthum and approved. The treasurer’s report was presented by Bonnie Spotts and

along with the Lions Club pancake breakfast. Donna Georgopoulos was thanked for leading the program of a watercolor of a fall arrangement. The members approved a change of date and program for the November meeting. Greg and Sue (Wilcke) Mellberg will present Power Point program on China on Monday, Nov. 13, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. after which the members enjoyed doing their watercolor project. Hostesses Shubin, Forthum and Pauline Hummelgard served apple crisp with nuts, candies and coffee from a table with autumn décor.

accepted. In old business, the fall silk lowers for the planters on Main Street were available. Ruth Shubin and Marcella Segebart volunteered to assist putting the fall silks into the planters. It was noted that two planters did not drain well this year and will need to be cleaned out before planting next May. Dixie Brueck gave an update on the new town signage. The committee met Oct. 27. Free apples were available to members from Jean Wilcke. In new business, the members were reminded of the upcoming bake sale for the library on Saturday, Nov. 25,

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Watercolor program: Donna Georgopoulos leads a watercolor program for the Battle Creek Women’s Club at their Oct. 19 meeting. Members in the photo are Betty Petersen, Marcella Segebart, Georgopoulos, Lois Jensen and Shirley Morrice.

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Music entertainment: Willow Dale Wellness Village residents in Battle Creek could not help themselves from getting up and dancing to the music provided by Jary and Jeff Vermeys from the Over the Border Band. Jary and Jeff provided the entertainment for the “Block” party. Willow Dale has three neighborhoods, much like the neighborhood you live in. They all came together for a fall block party hosted by the Person Directed Care team.

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Application has been received by the Ida Grove Board of Adjustment for a rear yard variance for the purpose of an addition to an existing shed at 707 Elm St., Ida Grove, Iowa. Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Ida Grove Board of Adjustment on the proposed rear yard variance at the Ida Grove Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017. All persons desiring to be heard on the above proposal, either for or against may appear at the above time and place. Marc Dennison, City Administrator (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017)

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Governmental

Proprietary

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(b)

Total actual

Budget

(c)

(d)

Revenues and Other Financing Sources Taxes levied on property

101,431

98,181

Delinquent property taxes

TIF revenues

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36,726 855

Less: Uncollected property taxes-levy year Net current property taxes

Other city taxes

43,568

Licenses and permits

98,181

980

Use of money and property

15,069

Intergovernmental

49,647

30,332

Charges for fees and service

211,758

183,352

2,362

22,551

3,506

235,608

215,264

450,872

349,446

Public safety

50,118

46,368

Public works

31,130

74,437

Special assessments Miscellaneous Other financing sources Total revenues and other sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses

Health and social services

1,900

Culture and recreation

53,477

35,010

Community and economic development

28,816

26,000

General government

32,390

40,366

Debt service

Capital projects

197,831

224,081

0 197,831

235,415 235,415

235,415 433,246

198,049 422,130

Total governmental activities expenditures Business type activities Total ALL expenditures Other financing uses, including transfers out Total ALL expenditures/And other financing uses Excess revenues and other sources over (under) Expenditures/And other financing uses Beginning fund balance July 1, 2016 Ending fund balance June 30, 2017 Note - These balances do not include held in Pension Trust Funds;

197,831

235,415

433,246

422,130

37,777

-20,151

17,626

-72,684

233,237

227,213

460,450

431,996

271,014

207,062

478,076

359,312

held in non-budgeted internal service funds;

held in Private Purpose Trust Funds and

held in agency funds which were not budgeted and are not available for city operations. Indebtedness at June 30, 2017 General obligation debt Revenue debt TIF Revenue debt

$0 Other long-term debt $32,618 Short-term debt

$0 $0

$0 General Obligation Debt Limit

$662,870

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

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Lunch with the law: O-A/BC-IG High School hosted its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner at the high school Oct. 26. Fourteen area law enforcement officers, including members of the Ida County Sheriff’s Department and Iowa High Patrol, attended the dinner. Here Ida County Deputy Rob McMillen talks with several high school students.

Holstein Chamber News The Holstein Chamber of Commerce met Oct. 12 at Boulders Inn with 12 members present. President Jamee Dittmer called the meeting to order and presented the minutes from the September meeting. Dittmer presented the inancial report. The minutes and inancial report were approved. In old business, it was noted that the Farmers Market is inished for the season and is being evaluated for next year with possible adjustments of dates. The rebranding brochure is printed and ready to be handed out and displayed. A suggestion was made to have holders available to make it easier to display. The new Holstein logo is making a soft introduction with brochures and will slowly be incorporated into correspondence, etc. Brochures are available at city hall for businesses to pick up to hand out. The Pumpkin Parade was on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. with the picture at 4:30 p.m. Good Samaritan held its trick-or-treat at the same time. Hot dogs were served at the Legion hall from 5-6 p.m. The Holstein Chamber Buck promotion was discussed. Chamber kicked off the promotion at the Pumpkin Parade and it will end on Dec. 20. Holstein Chamber Bucks may be purchased from Teresa Hunt

at Central U.S. Coatings of ice. A discussion was held on having signs or window clings for Chamber businesses to place in their windows, indicating they are a Chamber member and accept Chamber Bucks. A motion was approved to proceed with the clings. Brianna Butcher and Kathy Vollmar will handle proo ing the clings and moving forward with them. Dittmer reported the Chamber website is up and running. Any changes may be given to her to be made. The 2017 Holstein Holiday Dash will run Nov. 24 through Dec. 2 with the winner drawn on Dec. 4. Deadline for businesses to sign up for participation was Oct. 23. An entry form and information on participation was emailed to all Chamber members. The holiday event on Dec. 2 was discussed. An ad with the day’s schedule will appear in the Holstein Advance and The Advertiser Nov. 21 publications, and Karla Meier is working on a full-page of sponsored ads with the day’s schedule for the Nov. 28 publications. Schedules will also be available as 8 ½ x 11 posters for everyone to display. Cost to the Chamber is approximately $120, and the schedule will be available for proo ing and approval at the next Chamber meeting. Holstein’s activities on Dec.

2 will be featured on KCHE’s Chamber Chat. The Kiwanis will host its Toys for Tots Soup and Sandwich luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holstein Legion hall. There will also be a vendor fair, cookie walk and a silent auction, the location still to be determined. Faith Lutheran Church will host a live nativity 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the church. The Chamber will host a free family movie at the State Theatre, “The Polar Express,” and downtown businesses will be open for shopping. There are also plans for a Christmas production to be held at the Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center later in the afternoon. Sheryl Leonard is looking for people to help with collection of sponsorships and as participants in the nativity drama at the tree lighting by LohffSchumann. Please contact her if interested. In other business, Vollmar reminded everyone that welcome bags are kept at Community Bank, and all are encouraged to check what your business/service has included to make sure everything is up-to-date. Butcher shared information on a wreath-building workshop being held Nov. 17 at Boulders. Contact Boulders if interested. Gayle Brown Vice president

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Red Ribbon Week: BC-IG Elementary students held special events for Red Ribbon Week last week including a visit from Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman, Deputy Sheriff Andrew Shillington and the department’s drug dog Anou. Here, Harriman (partially hidden) and Shillington answer questions from the students following their talk about the importance of avoiding drugs and explanation of how Anou was trained to help the department search for illegal drugs.

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Thursday, Oct. 19 Of icers received 29 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, one abandoned 911 call and one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer. 7:36 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 7:50 a.m.: Property recovered or returned in the 500 block of Maple Street 1:19 p.m.: Missing juvenile 1:51 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 200 block of Green Street 1:55 p.m.: Sex offender registry 2:19 p.m.: Fire assistance at 170th Street/Orchard Avenue 2:57 p.m.: Assistance at 110th Street/Indian Avenue 3:17 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, at 140th Street/ Highway 59 3:30 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 3:50 p.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:01 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 4:27 p.m.: Assault, report only in the 600 block of Second Street 4:33 p.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6 p.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 900 block of First Street 6:42 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 200 block of Green Street 6:59 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 500 block of Dawn Street 7:15 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 7:54 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 2000 block of Landmark Avenue 8:18 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 8:51 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at First Street/ Elm Street 8:55 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 5400 block of Highway 20 11:38 p.m.: Assault in progress in the 1100 block of Fifth Street Friday, Oct. 20 Of icers received 35 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops, one abandoned 911 call, one 911 wrong number and one BLS transfer. 3:02 a.m.: Breathing problems in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 7:07 a.m.: Accident with animal at 280th Street/Indian Avenue 7:54 a.m.: Property found in the 700 block of Main Street 8:26 a.m.: Property recovered or returned in the 500 block of Park Street 8:43 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 8:51 a.m.: Criminal mischief in the 600 block of Taylor Street 9:22 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:18 a.m.: Assistance in the 5100 block of 265th Street 12:17 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Highway 175/ Highway 59 1:18 p.m.: Missing juvenile 1:38 p.m.: Welfare check 2:51 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 3:32 p.m: Reckless driving, speeding at Seventh Street/ Quimby Street 4:14 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 100 block of Altona Street

4:26 p.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:31 p.m.: Littering in the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive 7:13 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 5600 block of Highway 20 7:31 p.m.: Welfare check 8:37 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 11:36 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 6000 block of Highway 175 Saturday, Oct. 21 Of icers received 33 calls for service. Among the calls were 19 traf ic stops. 12:23 a.m.: Criminal mischief in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 11:27 a.m.: Accident, property damage only at Second Street/Main Street 12:15 p.m.: Committal 12:58 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Chestnut Street 1:04 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Fourth Street 3:01 p.m.: Report of harassment/threats in the 100 block of Davenport Street 3:05 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 1500 block of Eagle Avenue 3:08 p.m.: Violation of a court order in the 300 block of Railroad Street 3:15 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 700 block of King Street 5:02 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 6:06 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 1500 block of Kiel Street 7:41 p.m. Warrant check in the 300 block of Fifth Street 7:51 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 9:48 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Center Street Sunday, Oct. 22 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were 13 traf ic stops. 12:59 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 700 block of Fourth Street 2:27 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 8:29 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 6300 block of 280th Street 10:27 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 1:14 p.m.: Unresponsive/ not breathing in the 500 block of Morningside Street 2:40 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 5600 block of Hillside Way 5:09 p.m.: Welfare check 6:34 p.m.: Report of harassment/threats in the 200 block of Second Street 7:39 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 7:49 p.m.: Accident with animal at 280th Street/Jasper Avenue 9:37 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 10:31 p.m.: Assault, report only in the 700 block of Second Street Monday, Oct. 23 Of icers received 21 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops and one 911 transfer. 12:40 a.m.: Non-medical transport in the 700 block of Second Street 3:41 a.m.: Breathing problems in the 1300 block of Timber Avenue 3:50 a.m.: Unresponsive, not breathing in the 100 block of Walnut Street 7:08 a.m.: Accident with

animal in the 5900 block of Highway 175 9:52 a.m.: Vacation watch 10:03 a.m.: Talk to of icer 10:34 a.m.: Talk to of icer 10:47 a.m.: Road closed at 220th Street/Brady Avenue 10:55 a.m.: Traf ic control/ escort in the 300 block of Fourth Avenue 12:18 p.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 2500 block of Highway 59 1:42 p.m.: Talk to of icer 3:09 p.m.: Talk to of icer 6:02 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:30 p.m.: Identity theft in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 9:45 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 700 block of Elm Street 10 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse Tuesday, Oct. 24 Of icers received 12 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and one Advanced Life Support (ALS) transfer. 1:09 p.m.: Road hazard in the 1300 block of Market Avenue 5:48 p.m.: Carbon monoxide in the 100 block of Main Street 5:54 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 700 block of Fourth Street 7:13 p.m.: Motorist assist at 215th Street/Market Avenue 9:27 p.m.: Suspended/no driver’s license at Moorehead Avenue/Highway 175 9:54 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 100 block of Main Street 10:32 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 5100 block of 200th Street Wednesday, Oct. 11 Of icers received 22 calls for service. Among the calls were two traf ic stops and one BLS transfer. 7:44 a.m.: Accident with animal at 220th Street/Eagle Avenue 7:56 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 8:56 a.m.: Talk to of icer 9:33 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 6000 block of Highway 175 9:42 a.m: Traf ic control/ escort at Highway 175/Dodge Avenue 10 a.m.: Alarm test in the 700 block of Second Street 12:05 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 700 block of Main Street 12:13 p.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:23 p.m.: Assistance in the 5100 block of 200th Street 12:25 p.m.: Talk to of icer 12:55 p.m.: School bus violation in the 500 block of Maple Street 1:25 p.m.: Non-family civil dispute in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 2:52 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 500 block of Main Street 3:13 p.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 500 block of Second Street 3:32 p.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 3:35 p.m.: Assault, report only in the 1100 block of Second Street 3:49 p.m.: Assistance in the 200 block of Burns Street 4:46 p.m.: School bus violation at Davenport Street/Harrison Street 7:23 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Moorehead Street.

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has offered prayers, kindnesses, encouragement & support to our family during Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illness & lengthy recovery. We feel so blessed by the Lord for this outpouring of love from family, neighbors, friends & even strangers from communities near & far during this time, & only regret that we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thank each of you personally. Jim continues to work on his recovery for his eventual return home. Please know how much you are appreciated & loved by us. Thank you again. The Family of Jim Bisenius 44-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thanks to everyone who came to my 90th birthday open house, and to all who sent cards, gifts & best wishes. Thanks to my family for planning such a nice day. It was all appreciated very much. Loren Dittmer 44-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Ida County Conservation Board would like to thank all the donors & volunteers who made this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pumpkin Carving and Halloween Hike a success. Thank you to LuAnn Bennett, Gary & Meri Brummer, Cenex, Dollar General, First State Bank, Food Pride, Grant 4-Hers, Ida County Conservation Foundation, Ida County Historical Society, Ida Liquor/Central Coffee Station, Karen Jensen, Scott & Synda Jepsen, King Theatre Board, Troy & Melissa Kruse & family, Tim & Tina Madsen, North Star Community Credit Union, Tom & Jodi Nielsen, Noteboom Implement, O-A/BC-IG Art Club, Tera Parks, Julie Phillips, Pizza Hut, Don Poggensee, Leila Prell, Pronto, Tonya Rehse, Ridgeview FFA, Ed Sohm, Subway, United Bank of Iowa, Randy Vogt & Zimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be possible without your help! 44-1t/cra THANK YOU: The Arthur Emergency Medical Responders & the Arthur Library Board want to thank everyone who attended, donated or helped in any way to support us with our soup supper. Thank you to the Arthur Library Board for the use of the building. Thanks, also, to our families & everyone else for their help. Thanks again. The Arthur Emergency Medical Responders & The Arthur Library Board 44-1t/cra THANK YOU: To the National Honor Society of the Ridge View High School. The Galva Fire Department would like to thank you for the goodies & bars at our last monthly meeting in honor of National Fire Prevention Week. They were good! 44-1t/cra

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THANK YOU: I want to thank Drs. Joey Hoefling & Michael Luft for noticing my wife, Signe, needed full hip replacement & recommended that we go to Sioux Valley Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, which she was to meet Dr. Nelson, the surgeon, to schedule her surgery at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City on Wednesday October 18, 2017. I do thank everyone at Mercy Medical for their super kindness & helpfulness to make sure she arrived where she was supposed to. I thank Dr. Nelson for his excellent work & all the team members who helped before, during & after the surgery. I thank the physical therapist who got her up & aided her to walk soon as the procedure was done. Everyone had marveled how well she was doing right away & kept encouraging her to keep up the good work. I want to thank Pastor Mark Aurand & wife, Margaret, of the Faith Community Church in Ida Grove for their visit, their prayers the night before the surgery & also for our entire church family for their prayers, as well as friends & neighbors. I want to thank our dear neighbors, Paul Wieling and Shirley Bales, for their kindness the whole time, especially Shirley, because she drove us to Sioux City & back every day. What a blessing they are to us. I thank some people who were so kind to make sure I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go hungry while my wife is recovering. I thank Jackie Hoffman, who stopped & gave Signe some extra bandages that were water proof, to keep her area dry, so she could shower. I thank Rosland, a waitress at Zimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill, for her kindness by visiting her & the gift she gave. Last, but not least, I thank our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, who kept her in the palms of His hands constantly & for Him continuing to heal her every day. May God bless each & every one of you. LeRoy & Signe Bond

Even vents HONORING OUR VETERANS: The Battle Creek American Legion Auxiliary will be honoring our veterans, their families, deceased veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; families & those currently serving in the military with a free soup supper Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Battle Creek Community Center. We will be serving chicken noodle, potato & beef vegetable soups & chili, along with sandwiches, bars & beverages from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is our way of showing our appreciation for all you have done for us. Thank you! 43-2t/cra

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Help lp Want W nted 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: Checker/stocker & carryout. Hours available for days & weekends. Part-time that could lead into full-time. Retail experience preferred. Applications can be picked up at & returned to Ida Grove Food Pride. 43-3t HELP WANTED: Galva-Holstein School District is hiring for the positions of full-time Elementary Special Ed Aides & Substitute Aides. Please contact Mike Richard at the school. Ph. 712-368-4353. EOE. 43-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Part-Time Dietary Aide to cook, bake & create salads. Opportunity to pick up more hours. Starting salary with no experience over $10 an hour. Relief Housekeeper to work a variety of shifts. Apply by November 5 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. 43-2t/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. 44-1t/cra

NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 69 years. Ph. 712-364-2822.

IMMEDIATE HIRE: Growing, homecare agency needs Anthon caregivers to assist clients with housekeeping, meal prep. & personal care. Once a week for four hours. $9.50/hr. plus hiring bonus! Caretech. 1-800-991-7006. 44-2t/cra

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HELP WANTED: Ida Services is taking applications for Day Hab Coordinator. Up to 28 hours per week. Call 712365-4339 for details. 44-1t/cra HELP WANTED: Owner/operator wanted to pull belt trailer. 100-mile radius. Home every night. Call Guy Trimble: 712-369-1402. 44-2t/crags

Forr Rent FOR RENT: Two-bedroom house with attached garage at 608 7th Ave. NE, Hampton. Close to middle school. Appliances furnished. Full basement with washer & dryer. No pets. $650/mo. Call Betty, 641-456-2027. 44-1t/crags*

For Sale FOR SALE: Odebolt-Arthur Community School District has the following kitchen equipment for sale: HOBART H600T Large Stand Mixer. 200 Volt, 2 HP, 60 VMLH, 40C-AMB, 60Hz. Does not have the original operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manual & it does not have the whip attachment. Mixer does have paddle attachment. Mixer works well. O-A will accept sealed bids until November 10, 2017. Send sealed bids to: Central Office, 900 John Montgomery Drive, Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445. Write on the outside of the envelope â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;O-A MIXER SEALED BIDâ&#x20AC;?. O-A CSD reserves the right to reject any/all bids. If you have questions or want to see the mixer, please call Wanda at 712364-3687. 43-2t/cra

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FOR SALE: Two white nightstands, each with two drawers, $10 each. Storage table with shelf & doors, $10. 28â&#x20AC;? bookshelf, five shelves, $10. John Deere tailgate grill & stand, $60. Ph. 712-371-2070. 44-1t/cra* FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges. Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ida Grove. LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 44-1t/crags

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Full-Time Member Service /Teller 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 ofďŹ ce. Please submit application or resumĂŠ to 216 Moorehead Ave, Ida Grove, IA 51445. We are an equal opportunity employer. Federally Insured by NCUA

BAKED GOODS: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to order your Thanksgiving & Christmas treats! Decorated cakes, cookies, cupcakes, bars, pie or any other baking needs for the holidays, anniversaries, birthdays or any occasion. Call today! This â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n That, Judy Bubke, 712-300-6676 or 712371-3230. 44-1t/cra

Garage ge Sale S le GARAGE SALE: Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 19. Our annual fundraiser at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 321 Main St., Ida Grove. Mike & Patti Andrews. 44-1t/cra*

DOSE GARAGE SALE: 3-day. Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, November 2, 8-5. Friday, November 3, 8-5. Saturday, November 4, 8-12. Lots of Christmas items put out. Everything you need for the upcoming holidays & I have A LOT more yet to bring up. Also, check out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new in household, bedding, tools, crafts, books & movies & much more. 44-1t/crags

GARAGE SALE: Thursday & Friday, Nov. 2 & 3, hours 9-5. Saturday, Nov. 4, hours 9-12. Look for neon pink sign at 606 2nd St., next to 5 Star Dance Studio, Ida Grove. Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; winter clothes, newborn to 24 months, player piano w/rolls, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, jewelry-making supplies & beads. Gas dryer, two new blinds 58x72 almond, motorcycle gear, MAXX sunglasses, car & sports prints, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s items & more! 44-1t/cra DEADLINE FRIDAY - 3 PM!

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. 44-1t/cra

TO THE COMMUNITY: We would like to remind everyone that daylight savings time is coming up & it means to replace the batteries in your CO & smoke alarm detectors. Thank you fromâ&#x20AC;Ś Galva Fire Department 44-1t/cra

Wanted WANTED: IH/Farmall tractors in absolutely any condition. Call 712-3719643. 44-2t/crags

WANTED: Someone to scoop snow at a residence, 312 East Maple, Holstein. Elsie Dutler. Ph. 712368-2848. 44-1t/cra WANTED TO BUY: 500- & 1,000-gallon propane tanks. Call 712-371-2377. 26-tfc/cra

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Stephanie Weidert, warranty deed to Spencer Moore, Lots 9 and 10 of Yousling’s subdivision of Lot 1, Block 49, Eighth Addition, with exception, Ida Grove. George and Carol Wonder, warranty deed to Amt Ranes, Lots 18, 19, 20 and 21, Block 47, Highland Addition, Battle Creek. Dawn Henderson Rentals, warranty deed to Colton Skirvin, Lot 19, Block 5, Ida Grove. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court office, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office. Traffic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases

contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traffic charges Speeding Kassidee Allen, Danbury; Ingrid Ulven, Ida Grove; Maxime Petrin, McMasterville, Quebec, Canada; Joseph Martin, Krugerville, Texas; Carson Smit, Holstein; Lion Agwa, Storm Lake; Lexie Dorhout, Denison; Russell Wilson, Battle Creek. Other Logan Cramer, Ida Grove, seat belt. Carson Smith, Holstein, violation of conditions of a restricted license. Darrin Schmidt, Holstein, seat belt. Heather Gann, Arthur, dark windows. Blake Christiansen, Ida Grove, violation of conditions of a restricted license. Jose Henriquez, Des Moines, violation of condi-

tions of a restricted license. Dalton Kollbaum, Anthon, possession of alcohol. Criminal Michael Gray, Onawa, contempt—failure to pay fine, 30 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered. Bradley Buller, Odebolt, driving while barred, 10 days in jail, $625 fine suspended. Alisha Hinrickson, Lake View, contempt—failure to pay fine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered. Jack Cedeno, Ida Grove, domestic abuse assault, $100. Jack Cedeno, Ida Grove, disorderly conduct—false report, $100. Jack Cedeno, Ida Grove, driving while license denied or revoked, $1,000. Joshua Hamann, Danbury, violation of probation, deferred judgment for unlawful possession of prescription drug revoked, $315. Mark Nannen, Le Mars, contempt—failure to pay fine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered. OWI Dahvriel Rhone, Dubuque, contempt—failure to pay fine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered. Benigno Corona-Torres, Denison, two days in jail, $1,250. Judgments and Liens Against Thomas Evanoski and Malana Hansen, in favor of Shirley Palm.

Warrant, mi mus, assault arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on arrests made during the past week. On Oct. 20, Mark David Beckman, 31, of Odebolt was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for domestic abuse causing bodily injury. He was booked into the Ida County jail and later released after posting $1,000 bond. On Oct. 22, Kendra Cheyanne

Mullicane-Eide, 22, of Anthon was arrested on an outstanding overdue mittimus. The original conviction against her was for operating while intoxicated. She was booked into the Ida County jail where she is currently being held. On Oct. 22, Julian Perez Lozaro, 51, of Denison was charged with driving on a suspended license. The charge was iled following a traf ic

Sac Police arrest Fort Dodge man The Sac City Police Department responded to a 911 call of shots ired at 211 South Fifth St. in Sac City Oct. 25, at approximately 4 a.m. After investigating the matter, it is believed Bendji Joseph of Fort Dodge forcibly entered apartment one at 211 South Fifth St. without permission, with the intent to commit a serious or aggravated assault and that fearing serous bodily injury or death, Miguel Alcantara, one of the apartment’s occupants, ired two shots at Joseph with a 9 mm pistol hitting Joseph twice. Joseph was transported to

Loring Hospital in Sac City for treatment and was later life- lighted to Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City where he is believed to be in stable condition. Joseph has been charged with burglary in the third degree, a Class C felony, and burglary in the irst degree, a Class B felony. Assisting the Sac City Police Department were the Lake View Police Department, Sac County Sheriff’s Of ice and the Sac County Attorney’s Of ice. The investigation is ongoing.

The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on one property crime reported during the past week. On Oct. 20, Trinity Bengford of Ida Grove reported $1 vandalism.

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The Odebolt Fire Department was called to a soybean field fire northwest of Odebolt between 270th and 280th Streets on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Shirley Rohlf owns the land. The field was being combined at the time. There was no fire in the combine. Cause of the fire was undetermined. The department was at the scene an hour.

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