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Courier Ida County

Vol. 43, No. 1 Ida Grove, Iowa

News GLIMPSE OABCIC Facilities Committee discusses projects Pg. 3

IG council busy with budget workshops Pg. 3

Coco movie showing at Holstein State Theatre Pg. 4

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Battle Creek Women’s Christmas program Pg. 9

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Wednesday,, January 3, 2018 Wednesday

2017 Year in Review

PART I

Looking back at 2017 Ida County supervisors were ribbon cutting for the recently Diocese of Sioux City an- ter with Danbury and MapleCourier headlines sworn into of ice, along with completed Battle Creek-Ida nounces updated plan; Hol- ton. St. Martin in Odebolt will Following is a review of 2017 Ida County Auditor Lorna Grove Elementary School stein parish to remain open be part of a parish cluster with Ida County Courier headlines Steenbock. The new supervi- building project, including and be part of a parish cluster Wall Lake and Sac City. from January through June.

Arthur councilman Billy sors are Raymond Drey and new classrooms and a gym. with Cherokee and SutherJanuary Creston Schubert. land. Ida Grove, which is Carnine tenders his resignaIda County Board of SuperIda Grove Chamremaining an open tion, effective Jan. 10. visors reduced the compensa- ber of Comparish, will be The Galva-Holstein School tion board’s recommendation m e r c e in a parish Board approved an early reby 1 percent to 5 percent. holds c l u s - tirement incentive package Stacey Schnuckel of Odebolt Jan. 11. and Tyler and Amanda SchIda Grove City Council senuckel of Holstein participate lects Devlun Whiteing to ill in 300-plus choir for a Mass remaining term of mayor. celebrated by Pope FranThe term ends Dec. 31. cis for the close of the Einspahr Furniture in Jubilee Year of Mercy Odebolt is closing its in Rome. doors after 57 years The Battle Creekin business.

Ida Grove ElemenA coating of ice tary addition was covered everyready for use thing Jan. 16, when students making travel returned to treacherous. classes Jan. 3.

Lisa Naslund Ida Grove of Galva, coMayor Morris founder of Hurd resigns Operation Enthe day after gage America, the Ida Grove participated City council 1. Members of the Galva Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) hosted their ninth annual spaghetti supper in January to raise funds for in the inaugurejected the community betterment projects in Galva. Peyton Wuebker of Galva is shown here eating spaghetti with her family. 2. The Ida Grove Chamber of ration parade Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary School on Jan. 5, completing a building project which included new reappointfor Presiclassrooms and a new gym. 3. Hayden Gebers, daughter of Allyson and Tyler Gebers, is all smiles as she and her mom have their picture taken with ment of City the Easter Bunny during the Good Samaritan Society’s annual Easter egg hunt in Holstein. 4. Marc Dennison of Waunakee, Wis., accepted the position dent Donald Clerk Edie of Ida Grove city administrator in April. 5. Unseasonably warm temperatures Monday, March 6, led to the first severe thunderstorm warning of the season Trump as part Ball. (continued for Ida County. That storm brought pea-sized hail and high winds to the Holstein area. The picture of this cloudbank was taken about 5 p.m. west of Galva Two new on Highway 20. on page 2)

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Supervisors discuss road projects The Ida County Board of Supervisors discussed the scope of work to be designed

by JEO Consulting of Carroll for reconstruction improvements on Harold Godbersen Drive and M-15/240th Street in Ida Grove at its Dec. 18 meeting.

JEO is also designing work on M-15 north and two sections of D-15, west and east.

Secondary road engineer Jeff Williams said, “We signed contracts for them for work on Harold Godbersen Drive and M-15. I asked them to look at recommendations for M-15, D-15 west and D-15 from Holstein to Galva and M-31 from Arthur south to the Crawford County line and the one-mile stretch from D-54 going east to Sac County.

“For D-15 west, JEO recommends going with a rehabilitation overlay, for 30 years, which would cost $170,000 less than a rebuild. There is a possibility, whenever you are looking at possible maintenance cost, it could be more or less from what you are thinking. For a ive-mile (continued on page 3)

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O-A/BC-IG dance: The O-A/BC-IG High School dance team has performed during halftime at several Falcon basketball games this season. The second half of the season will likely include additional performances leading up to the annual dance night Saturday, Jan. 27.

Iowa School Report Card releases data The Iowa Department of Education released the latest results of the Iowa School Report Card, a web-based school ratings system, on Dec. 13.

The Iowa School Report Card, which was launched in 2015 as part of a state legislative requirement, rates public schools on some measures of achievement. They include student pro iciency rates in math and reading, student academic growth, narrowing achievement

gaps among students, college and career readiness, student attendance, graduation rates and staff retention. Based on each school’s performance over a twoyear period, the report card assigns one of six ratings: exceptional, highperforming, commendable, acceptable, needs improvement and priority.

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PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page January In a special meeting Jan. 19, the Ida Grove City Council unanimously approved former Ida Grove fire chief Devlun Whiteing to fill the remaining term left by Morris Hurd. The term ends on Dec. 31. He will be sworn in during the Feb. 6 meeting.

January Lisa Naslund of Galva (center) participated in the inauguration parade for President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. Jan. 20. Naslund was part of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (T.A.P.S.) group that marched in the parade.

February After a couple of weeks of spring-like conditions, Old Man Winter returned to the area Friday to remind us he is still in charge of the calendar. A large portion of western Iowa was under a blizzard warning Friday that brought snow and strong winds.

March The Ida County Sheriff’s Office has added a new officer to the team due to donations from local businesses and citizens of Ida County. Ida County Deputy Sheriff Alex Ehlers picked up K-9 Nera from Mid-Michigan Kennels.

April Approximately 100 people attend the Ida County Board of Supervisors’ meeting April 24 to voice their opinions about a possible second phase of construction of wind turbines in the county. A number of individuals spoke against allowing a second round of construction.

May

The 23rd annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-A-Thon held May 10 in Ida Grove gets underway with a balloon release. The event drew 629 participants and raised $74,145 for the O-A/BC-IG Dollars for Scholars program. United Bank of Iowa and O-A/BC-IG Dollars for Scholars sponsor the event, which provides scholarships for local students.

May

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February Ida County Fair Board makes plans p to move back to a ive-day fair fa this summer.

Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice statistics show Of ic department had a redep cord-breaking year co ffor citations, calls for sservice, patrol hours aand premise checks.

Connie Ruddy homicide remains unm solved after 20 years. so Ruddy Ru disappeared in February, F 1997. The case became b a homicide when her jawbone was found by a fossil foss hunter in August, 1999.

The King Theatre Board set a timeline, hoping for a movie showing in December, in honor of the theatre’s 100th anniversary.

Holstein City Council approves ICCBF applications for funds to paint the Freedom Rock, install an ADA compliant sidewalk in front of Veterans’ Memorial Hall and for area at the a shelter/picnic shelt pool.

David Schmidt of Holstein Dav and Virginia Hasbrouck of Ida Grove were crowned Id Valentine Day king and V queen at Morningside q Healthcare CommuH nity. n Merle Kurtz of Cushing and Karen Jensen in of Battle Creek were crowned Good Samaritan crow Center Valentine king and Cente queen.

Wayne and Pearl Keesling Wayn were crowned as Odebolt Specialty Care’s Valentine king and queen.

Old Man Winter returned to the area Friday after two weeks of spring-like conditions, canceling school classes for the day.

March Ida County Public Safety Communications Commission, Ida County E911 Board and Ida County Emergency Management Commission each approve FY 2018 budgets.

O-A/BC O-A/BC-IG Middle School jazz band ba places third at Nort Northwest Iowa Band As Association District Ja Jazz Festival in Le M Mars.

American Canccer Society awards IIda County Relay F For Life leadership te team with a Commu munity of Choice Awa Award for 2016.

Ida Grove City Council approves appro 2018 budget.

The 201 2017-18 budget is

Work on the eastbound lanes of Highway 20 near Holstein is well underway. According to the Iowa D.O.T. webpage, motorists are being routed onto the westbound lanes of U.S. 20.

This head-to head traffic pattern will be in place until the completion of the project on Aug. 1.

June The congregations of Sacred Hearth, Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Martin Catholic churches honored Father Richard Ball on his 40th jubilee in the priesthood June 4 at a reception at Sacred Heart.

. . . 2017 Year in Review $2,821,468, a decrease of $1,041,519 from last year’s $3,862,987. The estimated tax levy rate per $1,000 assessed valuation is $13.16283.

Odebolt City Council approves its iscal year 201718 budget. The new budget is $1,125,345, a decrease from last year’s $1,177,726.

The estimated levy rate is $14.79467, up from the current year’s $14.28965.

Five vie for Ida County City council administrator position. Seeking the post are Ida Grove residents Doug Clough, Kandace Tomlinson and Tracy Luke, Gerald Smith of Kansas City, Mo., and Marc Dennison of Wisconsin.

O-A/BC-IG petitions of reorganization were submitted to Northwest AEA March 15. A possible election date is June 27.

Ida County Board of Supervisors approve 2018 budget of $7,381,587, an increase of $338,574, or 4.81 percent.

Ida Grove native Tim Albrecht is named a Des Moines Business Record Forty Under 40 honoree. Forty Under 40 honorees are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement.

Three Ida Grove residents attend Ida Grove City Council meeting, expressing interest in Ward I seat. Interested individuals are Gregor Ernst, Dave Larson and Judy Andresen.

April O-A/BC-IG boards approve budget reduction plans for iscal year 2017-18. Proposed reductions for O-A total $211,131. BC-IG’s proposed reduction totals $435,830.

There was a full house at the Ida County Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss the planning and zoning commission’s recent approval for Invenergy to install meterological towers in Ida County.

Marc Dennison of Waunakee, Wis., accepts position of Ida Grove city administrator. The Ida Grove City Council approved offering Dennison $65,000 a year, three weeks of vacation a year and net relocation costs of $3,000.

The Holstein City Council approved the sale of two lots in East Ridge Addition to The Properties, LLC. for $25,152 each. The council also reviewed recommendations from the city’s audit irm pertaining to six areas.

The O-A Board and OdeboltArthur Education Association approves tentative agreement of 1.03 percent, for a total package increase of $21,032.

BC-IG board and BC-IG Education Association reach tentative agreement for a total package of $60,981, or 1.5 percent percent.

O-A board approves

June The King Theatre Renovation Board held a grill out June 22 to raise funds for the renovation of the theatre.

June The opening event for Ida Grove’s Heritage Days on Saturday was the Girl Scouts’ color fun run/ walk. Here, the approximately 70 people who participated in the event “get colored” to start the run/walk.

$220,693 in budget reductions for iscal year 2017-18, while BC-IG board approves $431,533 in budget reductions for next year.

Ida County Board of Supervisors approve ive-year road construction plan totaling $29,185,000.

Galva-Holstein School Board approves 2017-18 budget with $8,120,409 in expenditures, up from the current budget of $7,852,205. The new tax levy rate is $12.01, down from last year’s levy rate of $12.42.

Northwest Area Education Agency (AEA) and Prairie Lakes AEA approved the Odebolt-Arthur and Battle CreekIda Grove petition for reorganization and amended the boundaries of the proposed new district following a public hearing April 19.

Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman discusses amending the current year budget, due to extra expenses for inmate medical issues, inmate meals and staff expenditures in the communications center to the public safety commission April 18.

Ida Grove City Council appoints Gregor Ernst to Ward 1 council seat to ill seat vacated

by Jeff Buehler.

More than 100 residents pack Ida County courtroom to discuss wind energy concerns with the Ida County Board of Supervisors.

May Randy Carpenter of Holstein re-elected chair of the Horn Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees during annual meeting April 24. Grant Patera of Ida Grove is recognized for nine years of service on the board.

Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission approves $50,000 budget amendment during a special meeting April 27.

VT Industries Inc. and Ida County Economic Development received a Professional Developers of Iowa Business Retention and Expansion Award May 4.

O-A/BC-IG High School named top-ranking school by U.S. News and World Report.

O-A/BC-IG High School received a bronze award for being ranked 18th in Iowa.

The 23rd annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-A-Thon raised $74,145 for the O-A/ BC-IG Dollars for Scholars program on May 10. The event drew 629 participants.

Twenty county agencies received Ida County Community Betterment Foundation grants totaling $114,078 during an awards presentation in Arthur on May 7.

Holstein is named community of the year during SIMPCO’s annual meeting in Holstein May 11.

Straight-line winds cause extensive tree and power line damage in Odebolt May 16.

More than 900 residents are without power during peak outage.

Several Odebolt-Arthur/ Battle Creek-Ida Grove seniors receive various honors and awards during honors program May 17. Elle McCormick and Riley Snyder are named valedictorians. Alex German was the salutatorian.

Ida County Board of Supervisors approve gravel contract with Stratford Gravel.

The contract calls for 21,000 tons with 15 percent oversize gravel rock or limestone blended for $6.78 per ton and 21,000 tons with 10 percent oversize gravel rock or limestone blended for $5.91 per ton.

Teah Tollufsen, O-A/BC-IG High School graphic design class student, wins Trail of the Dragon t-shirt design contest. The Trail of the Dragon 50K/50-mile run is scheduled for Aug. 19 at Moorehead Park.

June Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds names Ida Grove native Tim Albrecht as deputy chief of staff. Brad Lundell, Brian Lundell and Roger Bumann grill 400 pork burgers for O-A Elementary, O-A/BC-IG Middle School and staff May 31.

Horn Memorial Hospital offers new PET/CT technology for patients. PET/CT is primarily used in cancer treatment. It also has applications for cardiology and brain imaging.

Public meeting June 8 addresses wind turbine concerns. Approximately 150 individuals attended the meeting held in Holstein.

Ida Grove City Council reviews a proposed ireworks ordinance during its meeting June 5.

Ida County Board of Supervisors approve one-year extension with American Natural Processors Inc.’s Galva site June 12. The agreement will mean an increase to 23 personnel and 10 new positions.

Bill and Susan Dreessen are this year’s Odebolt Creek Days parade grand marshals.

O-A/BC-IG Superintendent reviews scenarios of what happens if reorganization passes June 27 or fails.

Invenergy LLC, a wind farm developer, addresses turbine concerns at a public meeting in Holstein.

Winners of the Heritage Days Lil Miss and Mr. Ida Grove contests were Tinley Redenius, Raymond Salcido, Allison Moore and Owen Forbes.

Ida Grove City Council approves wages for the coming year during its June 19 meeting.

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Fifth grade band: The Odebolt-Arthur fifth grade band performed “Hot Cross Buns,”“Good King Wenceslas,” “Jingle Bells” and “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” during the elementary winter concert and art show Dec. 14.

OABCIG Facili es Commi ee discusses projects

by Terry Kenealy Superintendent The 2017-18 OABCIG Facilities Committee met Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in Kurt Brown’s classroom #15 at O-A/BC-IG High School in Ida Grove. The following are the minutes from that meeting.

Committee members present were Stephanie Fleenor, Roger Walter, Julie Weeda, Doug Mogensen, Alan Henderson, Chris Boyle, Vonnie Wareham, Marj Clark, Kathy Leonard, Traci Bengford and Kenealy.

Board members present were Stephanie Konradi (BCIG and OABCIG), Jeff Rasmussen (BC-IG and OABCIG), Stacy Raasch (O-A and OABCIG), Crystal Endrulat (BC-IG and OABCIG) and Traci Bengford (O-A).

Chad West, representative from HAILA ASP, Ltd., was also present.

Review and discussion of the inancial capacity to complete the work: Kenealy reviewed the inancial history of the two school districts’ Physical Plant and Equipment Fund (PPEL) and the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund (SAVE Fund/one-cent sales tax for school infrastructure) since the two districts began whole-grade sharing in 200910 through the 2016-17 iscal year.

During that time, the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District has spent $7,124,303 on school building and grounds’ upgrades, repairs, additions, technology and vehicle replacement. At the same time, the Odebolt-Arthur School District has spent $3,957,229 on school building and grounds’ upgrades, repairs, technology and vehicle replacement.

Kenealy also reviewed the inancial capacity of the new

OABCIG School District as prepared by Piper Jaffray, in regards to utilizing the PPEL Fund and the SAVE Fund to pay for various facilities’ projects in the future. A portion of the discussion focused on the importance of the extension of the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund (SAVE/ one-cent sales tax for school infrastructure), which is currently scheduled to sunset in 2029. The Iowa General Assembly has been discussing extending the SAVE Fund to at least 2050, but it hasn’t taken action on that issue as of yet.

Review and discussion of potential projects currently on the table: During a portion of the meeting, Kenealy reviewed a number of potential projects that the new district is considering, which include: moving forward with a project to address the handicapped accessibility issues in the Odebolt building and the high school building, complete a model classroom project that would remodel several classrooms in the two buildings in a manner similar to what had been proposed in the bond referendum to use as an example of what the committee and the board’s vision is for its classrooms in the future, prepare a project to air condition the high school gym and commons, consider a project to install computerized temperature controls for the school district’s heating and cooling systems and look at installing a new sound system in the high school gym and commons.

Review and discuss possible options to include in a bond referendum proposal: The committee members and board members discussed a number of options to include in a new bond referendum.

Some of the options center

on upgrading the regular academic spaces, upgrading some of the activity spaces and some center on the ine arts. The committee and board members want to gather more input and clarity from the members of the community before inalizing any item to include in a potential bond referendum proposal.

Review and discuss the revised facilities’ survey document: The committee members and board members reviewed and revised the facilities’ survey document in order to make it an effective tool in gathering information about the district’s facilities’ needs and the best way to address those needs.

The survey was presented to the OABCIG Board at its Dec. 11 regular board meeting for consideration. The district hopes to begin the distribution of the survey in various formats shortly after the irst of the year.

Review and discuss possible timeline for the bond referendum proposal: After some discussion, the consensus of the group was that a bond referendum in December of 2018 would give the district time to gather information and feedback from the community and the time to develop a sound bond referendum plan that can be presented to the community for consideration with ample opportunity for discussion and clari ication prior to the actual vote.

The next meeting of the OABCIG Facilities’ Committee has not been scheduled.

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Cody Forch is the engineer representing JEO Consulting for the City of Ida Grove.

IG council busy with budget workshops The Ida Grove City Council has held numerous meetings in the past week to work on the 2019 budget.

Action items approved during the meetings were: Fireman’s Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance for $427 (Dec. 19) and the purchase of three furnaces with dehumidi iers for the

library for $6,900 from Hemer’s Plumbing and Heating (Dec. 27).

Meetings and budget workshops were held Dec. 19 at noon and 5 p.m. to discuss the streets and parks budgets; Dec. 20 at noon and 5 p.m. to discuss the water and sewer budgets; Dec. 21 at noon to discuss the rec center budget;

Dec. 22 at noon to discuss the library budget; Dec. 27 to discuss and approve library furnaces purchases and Dec. 28 to review and make changes to the personnel policy and to discuss setting a $50 per hour consultation rate for Mark Nielsen pertaining to the wastewater treatment plant.

(continued from front page) students) maintained a commendable rating in 2017 increasing from 64.2 points in 2016 to 65.1 points in 2017. The middle school’s 2017 statistics were: 83.1 percent pro iciency; 61.4 percent closing gap; 51.8 percent college and career ready growth, 55.1 percent annual expected growth, 36.9 percent college and career readiness; 95.5 percent attendance and 78.9 percent staff retention.

BC-IG Elementary remained commendable in 2017 dropping from 69.1 points in 2016 to 68.6 in 2017. BC-IG Elementary (314 students) 2017 statistics are as follows: pro iciency, 85.5 percent; closing gap, 52.4 percent; college and career ready growth, 54.4 percent; annual expected growth, 55.2 percent; attendance, 96.9 percent and staff retention, 92 percent.

O-A Elementary maintained an acceptable rating in 2017 dropping from 64.2 points in 2016 to 61.2 points in 2017. O-A Elementary’s 136 students’ pro iciency was 85.6 percent.

G-H/S-C/Ridge View Ridge View High School (191 students) improved from a priority rating in 2016 of 52.6 points to a needs improvement rating of 56.7 points in 2017. The high school’s 2017 statistics were: 79.2 percent pro iciency; 29.8 percent closing gap; 25.3 percent college and career ready growth, 35.2 percent annual expected growth, 37.9 percent college and career readiness; 98.3 percent attendance and 94.6 percent staff retention.

Ridge View Middle School (215 students) maintained a commendable rating in 2017 decreasing from 66.8 points in 2016 to 64.7 points in 2017. The middle school’s 2017 statistics were: 87.5 percent pro iciency; 55.9 percent closing gap; 49.8 percent college and career ready growth, 52 percent annual expected growth, 35.6 percent college and career readiness; 94.1 percent attendance and 91.7 percent staff retention.

G-H Elementary (lower) was unable to be rated.

G-H Upper Elementary (106 students) maintained an acceptable rating dropping from 66.7 points in 2016 to 62.2 points in 2017. The elementary’s 2017 statistics are as follows: pro iciency, 86.5 percent; closing gap, 36.3 percent; college and career ready growth, 54.7 percent; annual expected growth, 55.1 percent and attendance, 98.6 percent.

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more about — (continued from front page) stretch and a $170,000 savings, we may just go ahead and rebuild it. They are saying to tear it up and put in seven inches of concrete. I will go back and ask them to evaluate the asphalt option.

“For D-15 east, that looks like you are talking about $800,000 for a wider overlay and an asphalt inner layer.

They are estimating there are three inches of asphalt on there. They will mill two inches, put on a nice asphalt inner layer, which does not eliminate but does control that cracking. That would be for rehabilitation. M-31, they are recommending full reconstruction. The cracks create an unknown maintenance cost that they can’t estimate easily,” said Williams. “These are projected costs of the material, and all the bids from last year in lated 4 percent.”

Williams will provide the supervisors with further project cost details. “These are big enough projects to stand on their own (for bids), especially if one or two of them end up being concrete,” said Williams.

dents) maintained an acceptable rating in 2017 increasing from 61.8 points in 2016 to 66 points in 2017. The elementary’s 2017 statistics are as follows: pro iciency, 76.2 percent; closing gap, 53.7 percent; college and career ready growth, 53.3 percent; annual expected growth, 54.81 percent and attendance, 96.6 percent and staff retention, 91.7 percent.

The Iowa School Report Card is updated annually to re lect the most recent statewide student assessment results. For most measures, school ratings are based on data from the 2016-17 and 2015-16 school years.

Statewide, 20.5 percent of Iowa public schools received a higher overall rating than last year, while the rest stayed the same (50.9 percent) or received a lower rating (28.6 percent).

Because several measures on the report card are based on statewide assessment results, overall school ratings re lect a decline in pro iciency rates. The following shows the distribution of school ratings in 2017 and 2016: 2017—2.2 percent exception, 8.8 percent high-performing, 26.4 percent commendable, 41.5 percent acceptable, 15.3 needs improvement and 5.8 percent priority.

2016—2.1 percent exceptional, 10 percent high-performing, 30.6 percent commendable, 38.1 percent acceptable, 13.2 percent needs improvement and 5.9 percent priority.

“These results reinforce the need to continue moving forward with the bold education initiatives Iowa has put in place to strengthen instruction and prepare students for success in high school and beyond,” Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise said. “It’s encouraging that we’ve made signi icant progress statewide in improving the reading skills of children in kindergarten through third grade, as shown on early literacy screening assessments given three times a year. I’m also proud that Iowa continues to lead the nation in high school graduation rates.”

The school ratings are composed of a combination of multiple measures included to calculate an overall score for each school in Iowa.

Each of the measures gets calculated as a value between 0 and 100 and is then multiplied by a weight amount, producing a percentage score for each measure. The weighting is the value assigned to each indicator. The score for each measure is determined and then all measures are added together to create an overall score.

. . . supervisors “I may reschedule projects for M-31 north and M-31 south. M-31 north to Highway 20 would be the priority. I do not think we want M-31 going south closed at the same time as M-31 going north. We may have to tie them down to set dates, but you won’t get the same prices,” said Williams. “ The study from JEO Consultants included traf ic counts.

In other business Health insurance rate information was presented.

The single plan is going up $52 per month, and the family plan went up $121 a month

for iscal year 2019.

Two reports on the agenda were delayed for future presentations. One is on the Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) request for a $5,000 county contribution for the Highway 20 Economic Development study. The second was on courthouse security from Sheriff Wade Harriman. Both were on the Jan. 2 meeting agenda.

The supervisors took a brief tour of the courthouse to see where upgrades are needed.

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Choir: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School concert choir sang six songs at the high school’s winter concert Dec. 11.The first two songs,“O Come, All Ye Faithful”and“Good King Wenceslas”were performed with the community handbell choir. Here, the choir wraps up the concert with “Sleigh Ride.” Other groups performing were the swing choir, jazz band and concert band. Jacob Pedersen and Benjamin Mauritz directed the choirs and bands, respectively.

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Ida Grove Rec Center

Spectacular blaze: Five automobiles burned in the fire at the Murphy Bros. shop in May, 1920. The blaze lasted less than 45 minutes but caused $15,000 worth of damages. The Murphys were in business since 1896 and were located on 2nd and Quimby Streets in Ida Grove.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Ida County of icials have been offered a $50,000 grant for restoration of the county courthouse, but the board of supervisors hasn’t accepted the money because there are some strings attached.

The money would come from the division of historic preservation of the Iowa State History Department. The county would have to match the grant with $50,000 in local funds. That amount hasn’t been considered in planning next year’s budget and might push the county’s budget over the 7 percent increase limit set by the legislature two years ago.

Ida County’s circuit court moved of icially last week as courtroom furniture was taken to new quarters in the Ida Grove post of ice basement.

The circuit court will meet in temporary quarters until the future of the county courthouse is determined.

Thirty years ago Seven Galva-Holstein students received minor injuries when the school bus they were riding in northeast of Holstein entered a ditch and overturned last week. The bus driver, Todd Wolverton, also received minor injuries. Wolverton said he was distracted and the bus dropped off the edge of the road. No charges were iled.

Happy New Year, moviegoers.

Playing for one weekend only at the State is Disney’s “Coco” (PG). Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel inds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraor-

There was $20,000 damage to the bus.

The value of Ida County farmland jumped 13.9 percent of $117 per acre in 1987, according to a recent survey

by Iowa State University Extension. Local land values rose from $848 per acre in 1986 to $965 per acre in 1987.

Arthur’s City Council swore in three council members and a new ire chief Monday. The new council member is Roger Frank. Also sworn in were Duane Simonson and Margie Lippincott. Dan Ladwig is the new ire chief.

Twenty years ago A building dedication service, open house and ribbon cutting were held Sunday at the new Ida Grove Baptist Church in Hillcrest Addition.

The Ida Grove City Council looked over a recommended water rate increase that would generate $142,000 a year and keep the city’s water account in the black. Ida Grove’s water rate is currently the ninth lowest in the state.

The Holstein City Council accepted the resignation of councilman Randy Carpenter Monday and thanked him for his service to the council.

Carpenter has moved to a rural address and is no longer eligible to serve on the council. The council will

contact two individuals who received write-in votes in the November election to see if one of them would serve on the council.

The Holstein City took no action following a closed session to discuss the purchase of the State Theatre.

Current owner Fred Saunders had proposed re-equipping the theatre and concession stand and assist with training of new personnel. Following transfer of the property, he would supply movies and technical assistance and consider leasing the theater, should the new owner no longer wish to operate it.

Saunders’ purchase price was $30,000.

Ten years ago Former First Lady and Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, made a campaign stop at the Family Table resturant in Ida Grove Thursday.

Ida County farmland values jumped 20.9 percent in 2007, according to the annual Iowa State University survey of land values. Ida County farmland had an average value of $4,426 per acre in 2007, an increase of $758 per acre from 2006.

Ida County Republicans and Democrats will hold their presidential caucuses this week.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director The New You Project begins Jan. 4. Participants will have weekly challenge packets to complete with an accountability partner.

We will be hosting a Young Chef’s Course starting Jan. 24 for boys and girls in third through sixth grade. You must pre-register. There is a minimum of eight participants for the class and a maximum of 12.

Get your cardboard sled ready. To celebrate the 2018 Winter Olympics in February, we will be hosting a cardboard sled contest. When we get enough snow, we will announce the date. So, have your sled ready by Feb. 1.

Youth basketball practices are going on now through the beginning of February. The gym will be busy on weeknights. Please plan accordingly.

All itness classes are offered

with a paid membership.

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

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

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

Yoga is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

Danielle Bennett 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.

Winter lifeguard hours are 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. MondayFriday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Adult co-ed volleyball is every Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment.

Visit our website: www.idagroverec.org.

Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service.

Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.

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Coming soon: “Murder on the Orient Express” (PG-13), “Stronger” (R), “Pitch Perfect 3” (PG-13), “Star Wars: The

Last Jedi” and “The Greatest Showman.”

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Carstensens inducted into ICA Hall of Fame

Kevin and Terri Carstensen of Odebolt celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in November, and were inducted into the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Hall of Fame in December.

The couple, who raised cattle in Sac County, has served in a variety of leadership roles throughout the years, even earning themselves the title of “First Couple,” when he was president of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and she was chair of the Iowa Beef Industry Council at the same time.

As a board member, and later, president, of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA), Kevin has long worked to improve the regulations and rules that impact cattle producers in Iowa.

“ICA is our voice, so to speak, because they can be there 24/seven during the legislative process. I think that’s huge,” he says. “A lot of people say, ‘They can’t do us any good.’ Well, I don’t know where we’d be if we didn’t have a voice and lobbying.”

Kevin’s dedication to the ICA began in the 1980s when Maynard Jayne, ICA lobbyist, challenged him to become involved. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has nearly 10,000 members across the state of Iowa, and works to grow the Iowa beef business through leadership and education for producers. ICA also represents cattle producers at the state and national level on issues that impact cattlemen.

According to Kevin, Jayne helped him realize the importance of the political process and the role that ICA plays in it. Since that time, he’s

From our backyard . . . by: Doug Clough

Socrates is credited with saying, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” And it’s in this vein that I think about this, in that space between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. I am not prone to creating New Year’s resolutions, nor—therefore—am I prone to breaking them. I do, however, like to take a long, hard look at my life circumstance at the end of each calendar year.

Like many couples, my wife and I mark our lives by our children’s. My 27-year-old daughter and her husband are in the inal stages of adoption and most certainly will have their bundle of joy in the irst half of 2018. My 21-year oldson will begin his inal year at UNI. Mary’s 20-year-old son will be in his second year as a Marine. Mary’s 18-year-old daughter will start her college experience. Lee—Mary’s youngest at 16—will be a junior and our last to live fulltime at home.

While I’ve enjoyed the time with our children at home – and the extended phase of

also realized how the work of politicians in Des Kevin’s impact on the cattle industry was not ing Committee, which selects national leaderMoines or Washington, DC, impacts cattle pro- limited to Iowa. He served as chair of the Pri- ship; two years on the operating committee, ducers in Iowa. “There’s probably a hundred vate Lands and Environmental Management which determines how national checkoff doldifferent ways policy has affected what Committee for the National C Cattlemen’s Beef lars are allocated and was chair of the ConI do on my farm,” m,” he says, “but one Association (NCBA) and th the feedlot repre- sumer Information Committee, which overof the biggest happened appened about 15 sentative for the Environm Environmental Steward- sees ive subcommittees. She also took part years ago, when n EPA’s Clean Waship Awards Program. He has testi ied be- in the three-member committee that selected ter Act came into o play.” fore the Environmental Protection Pr Agency sites for NCBA annual conventions.

Throughout his tenure, Kevin (EPA) on beh behalf of cattlemen Much of Terri’s work at the local, state and has served as ICA CA membership and was involved in the national level has focused on increasing the vice chair and chair, dust rule rules review of the demand for beef in the U.S. and abroad. Terri ICA Political AcClean Ai Air Act. The couple represented Iowa in trade missions with the tion Committee ee has also led EPA repre- Iowa Department of Economic Development chair and disssentatives sentative on a tour of (IDED) and United States Meat Export Fedtrict director. Hee their farm. farm eration (USMEF) to Japan, South Korea, China, has also been n Work with environ- Hong Kong, Mexico and Costa Rica. Kevin also involved with mental committees participated in trade missions to Japan and men ICA’s Finance and policies im- South Korea.

Committee pacted the way pa Trade missions like the ones the Carstensand currently tthe Carstensens ens took part in help build relationships, unserves as the managed their derstanding and trust with foreign customers treasurer for own farm over of U.S. beef and expand beef’s position in the the Iowa Cattlethe years, as global marketplace. International markets men’s Foundaawell. They raise added $277.31 to the value of a fed steer in tion. Kevin served ved crops with 2017, signi icantly helping Iowa cattle producas the ICA Northorthconservation ers’ bottoms lines. “If we didn’t have our global west Iowa regional ional in mind, us- markets,” Terri says, “we’d be back to the BSE vice president for ing minimum years, and that was devastating to cattle profour years and presitillage, grid ducers.” dent of the associasociasoil sampling, Closer to home, the Carstensens have raised tion for two years. rs. He tterraces, buf- three children on the farm. Distie and her was also on two CEO fer strips and husband live in London with their two sons. selection committees. grassed waterways. Daughter Charise and her husband live in Kevin and Terri Carstensen They have continuously Des Moines with their 17-month-old daughimproved their feedlot operation with envi- ter. They are expecting a son in the spring. ronmental quality in mind, as well. Six rows of Carstensens’ son, Durel, and his wife have trees in windbreaks surround the farm, and an three young sons and live in Minnesota.

Iowa State University manure management reAlthough Kevin and Terri’s children did not search and demonstration project helped max- return to the farm, they are very passionate imize the nutrients available from the feedlot. about agriculture and their roots in rural Iowa.

While Kevin was busy leading Iowa’s cattle Their career paths have led to opportunities industry in its political advocacy efforts, Terri for other young Iowans to partner with the led another important organization in the Iowa Carstensens in their farming operation. Kevbeef industry: the Iowa Beef Industry Council in and Terri have worked with three nearby (IBIC). young farmers as partners to help them gain a such brought on by a second I took my daughter on a hike IBIC is the Beef Checkoff Program in Iowa. foothold in the farming business. marriage, Mary and I’ve dis- at Ledges State Park when she Funded by the $1 per head national checkoff More than 40 years of life on the farm comcussed all those things we was just eight years old; we and 50 cent per head Iowa state checkoff, the bined with leadership positions in our counwant to do when the children were traversing a bridge with beef checkoff works to increase demand for try’s most in luential beef organizations have are gone. people below us when Sam’s beef through education, promotion and re- taught the Carstensens many lessons over the The funny thing is that grandfather informed her that search. Advertising, public relations efforts, years – lessons they’re eager to share with we’ve aged during that wait- it was optimum range and educational programs and new product devel- younger producers. Kevin summed up that ading game, and renting a con- distance to spittle on moving opment are important ways the checkoff works vice in an article he wrote for the Iowa Cattlevertible to peruse California targets. You just don’t see a for the Iowa beef industry. man magazine in 2006, and says the advice is wine country does not have primary parent teaching that Last year, Iowa cattle producers voted to re- still applicable today: the allure it once held. In a kind of thing. instate the Iowa State Beef Checkoff, adding •Set your goals high microcosm of that thought, With 2018 here – and that the 50 cents to the $1 per head national check•Absorb as much knowledge as possible I was hell-bent on running a baby out there just waiting off, which had been in place for 30 years. Terri •Turn negatives into positives marathon in my late 30s and to be loved by our family – I irmly believes in the importance of the beef •Be yourself now walking our Pleasant have taken the liberty of cre- checkoff, and says that the additional funds •Strengthen your faith Valley Trail with a bad hip ating my top 10 list of what from the state checkoff offer “tremendous op•Take pride in being a cattleman does the trick these days. I’ve I’d like to teach my future portunities for the checkoff to reach more con•Seize opportunity whenever possible become comfortable at home, grandchild: 1. Snow sledding sumers with the message.”

•Call a spade a spade and my thoughts are turning until your face hurts is aweThe checkoff, Terri says, is vital to Iowa’s beef •Be passionate and honest in everything you to grandchildren. some. 2. Hot chocolate tastes producers like her and Kevin. “It’s another level do Some of you may know that best after sledding or build- of our business. We can’t do everything - and I •Think and do outside the box I taught high school English ing a snowman. 3. Dog is God know that people have heard that many, many •Love your country and embrace freedom. for eight years in the 1990s. spelled backwards. 4. Siblings times - but it’s true. We can’t be doing all of the He adds one more piece of advice for today, During the holidays, I quite are great and you don’t know promoting and all of the education and all of though: Be careful how you manage risk. And, often run into a familiar face how great until one is gone. the research ourselves, so this is another arm when you make money, put a little away for a at the store or the rec cen- 5. Peanut butter is proof that of our business. And, when you look at the val- rainy day. ter that ushers a kind greet- God loves us and wants us to ue we receive for our $1.50, it’s phenomenal.”

Kevin and Terri weathered the storm of ing, followed by, ‘Mr. Clough.’ be happy. 6. Your mother will From advertising campaigns, like the re- the 1980s and recognize that many of today’s That’s a dead ringer for a for- kill for you, and you’ll never launch of the iconic “Beef, It’s What’s for Din- younger producers haven’t experienced that mer student salutation and know how much she loves you ner” campaign to work with retailers and di- type of economic climate before. So, they cauone that I still enjoy. until you have kids. 7. Laugh eticians to feature the health bene its of beef, tion farmers to be careful with their inances And, when it comes to hav- at your grandpa’s jokes – it’s the checkoff is reaching consumers in new and involve both spouses in the inancial deciing grandchildren, I do believe an easy way to make the old and innovative ways. While advertising of the sions on the farm. Terri has always managed I’ll also enjoy teaching them a man happy. 8. Be quiet at the past primarily took place on television, more the bookwork for the farm but recognizes that thing or two only a grandfa- lake and listen to the waves. recent beef ads are appearing online, as part many farm wives work off the farm, and it may ther can adequately teach. I’d 9. Bicycling will always make of smart phone apps, or on social media. “We be harder to stay involved. like to thank my own dad for you feel young, and – last, but need to tell the millennials our story and help The Carstensens’ partnership at home and being that kind of grandfather not least – 10. Talking about them realize the bene its of beef in the diet,” on the farm is symbolic of the partnership beto my children. As an illustra- spitting at moving targets is a Terri says. tween the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa tion of his efforts, my dad and lot of fun – just don’t do it.

Terri served 14 years on the board of direc- Cattlemen’s Association today. Just as Kevin tors for the Iowa Beef Industry Council, ful ill- and Terri have worked together to maintain ing the roles of treasurer, vice chair and chair their farm over the years, Iowa beef industry during her tenure. She has also been active organizations work together to protect and with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation’s Youth grow Iowa’s beef business.

Beef Team.

Both Kevin and Terri are still active in the Nationally, Terri is also a recognized leader. state, local and national cattle industry orgaShe was NCBA Federation Director for the nizations. Although they have given a lifetime small groups of two to three and weight lifting for faster state of Iowa and was elected Region III Fed- of service to the beef industry, they show few people at Sole 2 Soul at 5:30 results. Class dates are Jan. 30 eration Director, representing Illinois, Iowa, signs of slowing down now. a.m., 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m. and other through March 20. Class is full; Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. She was As Kevin says, “We need to spread our passcheduled times by appoint- if you want to be put on a wait- a federation committee member of the NCBA sion for the cattle industry. We need to involve ment. For information, call Sole ing list, call 282-4426.

Joint Budget Committee, and served as vice the young people in our communities. We need The Meeting Place is the ideal chair and chair of the “Beef, It’s What’s for Din- to stand up for what‘s right, and we need to 2 Soul.

Yoga: The next eight-week place to host a special event. ner” national advertising campaign. love our families, friends, God and this country yoga session begins Monday, Call 282-4426 for information.

She has also served on the NCBA Nominat- to ensure this livelihood for years to come.”

Jan. 8, at 6 p.m. These 50-minute classes are taught by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers on Monday nights and are for Simonsen Industries, Inc. • Quimby, Iowa 51049-0247 • Phone: 712-445-2211 Winter Discounts Fax: 712-445-2526 • TOLL FREE: 1-800-831-4860 • Website: simonsen-industries.com all ages and itness levels. Call 282-4426 for more information NOW Laborer or to sign up. is the Excellent starting wage! 4½ day schedule. Would you like your weekend to Zumba: The next eightstart at 11:00 am on Fridays? Simonsen Industries Inc. is accepting applications BEST TIME for a full or part time Laborer to help produce our full line of fertilizer equipment. week session of Zumba begins to get the Primary duties include: sub and final assembly of hydraulic, electrical and metal Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m.

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Daily Apple owner Amanda Tate will be the guest speaker, and the topic is “A Healthier You in the New Year.” Tate will talk about health products offered at The Daily Apple, essential oils, taming emotions and being healthier in the New Year.

Salad in a jar program: If your New Year’s resolution includes eating healthier foods, mark your calendar and plan to join us at The Meeting Place for a salad in the jar class Sunday, Jan. 21, at 4 p.m.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Odebolt Museum board selects new ceiling le

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Golden anniversary: Arlo Dean and Margaret Radke will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 7. The couple’s children are Greg Radke and Kevin and Sara Radke.

Grandchildren are Jessica and Julia Radke.

Ida pork, beef producers’ banquet Jan. 13 in Holstein The joint Ida County Pork Producers and Ida County Cattlemen’s Association banquet is Saturday, Jan. 13, at Veterans’ Memorial Hall in Holstein.

The social hour runs from

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $25 per person. Tickets are available from any board member or at the door.

Members of the Odebolt Historical Museum met Dec. 12.

President Stephanie Fleenor called the meeting to order with the following members present: Fleenor, Renee Babcock, Kathy Larson, Pam Hansen, Thelma Schroeder, Jerilyn Ekstrom and Mary Schroeder.

Kerry Reinhart was also in attendance.

The minutes of the Sept. 27 meeting and treasurer’s report will be read at the next meeting. Fleenor reported we received the Sac County Endowment Grant that we applied for. Members made the inal decisions on the ceiling tiles to be used to replace the museum ceiling. It was decided to go with the eggshell color for the main tiles and trim.

Members were asked to collect boxes and newspaper to help in the packing and moving of museum artifacts in preparation for the replacement of the ceiling.

Fleenor will contact members when we will be able to start the packing and moving process. She will contact Darin Masters to let him know that he can plan on doing the ceiling this winter. Larson will contact Jason Chisholm about the electrical component of the project. The project completion date is by Creek Days 2018.

Fleenor and Kerry Reinhart

removed the bottom skirting from the outside awning because it was torn in several spots. Fleenor contacted the company we purchased the awning from eight years ago.

They gave a couple options for replacing or repairing the skirting. Members felt we should just leave the skirting off of the awning. The awning has done well for eight years.

Fleenor said we might look into making the room dividers taller after the ceiling is completed to allow for more display area. Schroeder said Jesse Sharp made the room dividers when the museum moved into its present location.

Hansen, on behalf of her mother Elaine Rex, shared a request from the Tuesday Club if they could store their old records in the museum. After discussion, members agreed the museum would allow them to store the records. It was asked to have the records in totes that are easy to handle.

Museum members thanked Babcock for the window displays she puts together throughout the year.

The museum received memorials from Jim and JoAnn Scott in memory of Chuck Gunderson, Dave Wilken and Dale Mohr, and Tuesday Club in memory of Betty Hansen.

Mary Schroeder Secretary

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1,000 books: 1,000 Books before Kindergarten is an Ida Grove Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Lillian Johannsen completed 1,000 Books before Kindergarten on Dec. 16.

Reading to small children builds vocabulary, language skills and helps prepare them with the skills they need for kindergarten.

OSC Schedule

by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for Jan. 3-10: Wednesday, Jan. 3—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. Wheel of Fortune; 3 p.m. social.

Thursday, Jan. 4—10 a.m.

WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Wheel of Fortune ; 3 p.m. social.

Friday, Jan. 5: 10 a.m. art; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social.

Saturday, Jan. 6—3 p.m.

movie and popcorn; 7 p.m.

Lawrence Welk.

Sunday, Jan. 7—2:30 p.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church; 3 p.m. social; 3 p.m. movie and popcorn.

Monday, Jan. 8—10 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. nails; 3 p.m. social.

Tuesday, Jan. 9—10 a.m. resident council; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social.

Wednesday, Jan. 10—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. dominoes; 3 p.m. social.

by Brian DeMoss Social Security District manager Spencer/Storm Lake 2018 is here. It’s the New Year. There’s no better time to tell you about the new features we have in my Social Security. They not only save you time, but also put you in control of your retirement future.

There are a growing number of states (and the District of Columbia) where, if you’re a resident, you can request a replacement Social Security card online.

Our new online version of the Application for a Replacement Social Security Card can make getting a replacement easy and stress free. It allows people to apply for a replacement card through my Social Security without traveling to a field office or card center, as long as you’re not requesting a name change or any other change to your card.

We are working to add this capability to every state.

Your personal my Social Security account is secure and gives you ready access to your earnings records,

Social Security benefit estimates and printable statements. Those who already receive benefits can view their payment history, current status and manage their benefits.

Social Security has also made replacing your annual benefit statement even easier. The benefit statement (known as the SSA1099 or the SSA-1042S) shows the amount of benefits you received the previous year and is needed for filing taxes. Now you have the ability to download it using our online services.

There’s no need to visit a field office. A replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is available after Feb. 1 for the previous tax year.

If you don’t have a my Social Security account, creating a secure account is very easy to do and usually takes less than 15 minutes.

Putting you in control of your future is a key part of securing today and tomorrow. With my Social Security, we give you the power to steer your future in the direction you deserve.

MHC Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for Jan. 3-10 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Arthur Free Church.

Thursday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; take down Christmas décor.

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. penny pitch.

Tuesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. music in motion; 2 p.m. Catholic bingo.

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

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Ida Idol: Rod Schneider sang a Frank Sinatra hit song a cappella during Ida Idol competition at the annual Christmas Ball Saturday, Dec. 9. Schneider won third place in the competition. The Christmas Ball is a fundraiser for the Ida Grove Kiwanis club.

WDWV Schedule The Willow Dale Wellness Village activity calendar for Dec. 20-27 is: Wednesday, Jan. 3: 9:30 a.m.

Catholic rosary/ communion; 10:30 a.m. activity; 2:30 p.m. meeting; 6:30 p.m. Legion bingo.

Thursday, Jan. 4: 10:30 a.m. noodle fun; 2 p.m.

Arthur Free Church with Pastor Marty, Merle and Audrey; 3 p.m. birthday party.

Friday, Jan. 5: 10:30 a.m. local news review; 1:30 p.m. bingo with Key Club students.

Saturday, Jan. 6: 3 p.m.

S’mores Saturday social.

Monday, Jan. 8: 9:30 a.m. create comics with Staci and fourth grade; 2 p.m. manicure Monday.

Tuesday, Jan. 9: 10:30 a.m. music in motion; 1:30 p.m. Father Ball and Danbury Catholic kids; 3 p.m. Bible study with Pastor Cormeny.

Wednesday, Jan. 10: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary/ communion; 10:30 a.m. games; out to lunch; 2:30 p.m. service project with Kristi.

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Battle Creek Library releases library table raffle winners The Battle Creek Library has released information on its holiday table raf le fundraiser.

Gifts and winners were as follows: $20 gift card to Shopko donated by Sheila Petersen won

by Joan Nielsen; two dozen frosted and decorated Christmas sugar cookies made by Joan Nielsen won by Dee Boger; Iowa State Cyclone purse donated by Kathy Hinojosa won by Karen Lichtenberg; heritage candle (garden rain) won

by Mareta Vermeys; Thomas Kinkade puzzle (Seaside Haven) donated anonymously won by Mike Andrews; afghan throw (navy, burgundy, ecru and teal) made and donated by Pam Jensen won by Jeannia Uhl; natural straw dream big tote by Thirty-one donated by Marilyn Dausel won by Dee Boger and Babyliss Rapido thermal round brush, gift certi icate for two haircuts, ive minutes in the massage chair and various hair products in a Hippie Chic Bag donated by Tabitha Bockelman (Tabitha’s Cutting Edge) won by Lois Jensen.

Also, six cookbooks (Campbell’s Casseroles, Easy Baking Hershey’s Cocoa Recipes, Rival Crock Pot Slow Cooker Recipes---plus three others) donated by Corlie Kohnekamp won by Christi Mallow; $25 gift certi icate to Colbert’s Market in Danbury donated by Dave and Linda Colbert won by Bill Kohnekamp; $20 gift card to Barnes and Noble donated by Rhonda Lee won by Joan Nielsen; $25 gift card to Texas Roadhouse Restaurant donated by Beneta Witt won by Tabitha Bockelman; large quilt (purple, blue and pink) made and donated by Jaron Miller won by Stacy Lindgren; large nativity wall hanging donated by Lois Jensen won by Wanda Cooper; the Hasbro game Taboo donated by Dee Boger won by Kaye Volkman; canvas wall art (In this family) donated by Dianne Hare won by Cindy Mildenstein; glass jar illed with assorted hard candies and money donated

by Karen Lichtenberg won by Abby Minor and small wooden nativity donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by a Willow Dale resident.

Also, green Merry Christmas Signature Homestyle Frame donated by Karen Lichtenberg won

by Phyllis Groth; Taste of Home (cookies) cookbook, two cookie sheets, chocolate chip cookie mix, cookie cutters, two potholders and an oven mitt donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by Pat Shever; movie basket containing a DVD (Charlotte’s Web), three boxes of candy, popcorn and popcorn bowls donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by Mary Rohlk; burgundy colored microplush down throw donated by Wanda Cooper won by Judy Schau; several Christmas bags in assorted sizes donated by Corlie Kohnekamp won by Cindy Mildenstein; two hand towels (poinsettias) and $25 gift card to Storm Lake Bakery donated by Beneta Witt won by Dianne Hare; wooden reindeer “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas� donated by Beneta Witt won

by Jackie Woodward and white wooden board decoration “When you get to the end of your rope� donated by Dianne Hare won by Punky Schumacher.

Also, wooden owl “Joy� donated by Beneta Witt won by Janet Brinkman; Scentsy (cowboy boots) and scent (Mystery Man) donated by Beneta Witt won by Erika Swanger; silk touch throw and pillow set (Chocolate Lab) donated

by Beneta Witt won by Sammie Mallow; mystery box donated by Karen Lichtenberg won

by Cindy Mildenstein; DVD “Trolls� donated by Dee Boger won by Rev. Kevin Freese; Cyclone basket containing T-shirt, lounge pants, decals, ornaments, gnome in a swing, I.S.U. watch, I.S.U. fuzzy socks and bath poof donated by Karen Lichtenberg, Ann Sears, Kathy Ladwig and Janet Brinkman won by Susan Bean.

Also, Barbie doll sofa and chair both with footstool and pillows made and donated by Pat Shever won by Diane Young; several Christmas bags in assorted sizes donated by Corlie Koh-

nekamp won by Leah Godbersen; Morningside maroon microplush blanket donated by Joan Nielsen won by Erika Swanger; tan stuffed teddy bear with baby bear donated by Linda Wingert won by Terri Wallace; basket containing tea towel, large mug, microwave chocolate lovers cake donated by Karen Lichtenberg won

by Sherri Oberreuter; two adult bibs made and donated by Pat Shever won by Willow Dale resident and basket containing green hand towel, wooden snowman decoration, two-pack gloves and Snugadoo socks donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by Anna Reitz; basket containing large Campbell’s soup mug, tomato soup and containers of Gold ish crackers donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by Dianne Hare and “Everything goes better with Coke� basket containing Cheddar Chex Mix, Pringles, Coke, Lifesavers hard candy, box of M&M’s, Dominos, Coke glasses, stir sticks and the game of Left, Center, Right donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by Erika Swanger.

Also, two child’s bibs made and donated by Pat Shever won by Jean Wilcke; two gift certi icates for $10 each to The Bread Box Restaurant in Battle Creek donated by Scott and Jo Palmer won by Rev. Kevin Freese and Shirley Druivenga; green velvet basket with silver poinsettias donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by a Willow Dale resident; patriotic basket containing scarf, snowman ornament and day planner donated

by Karen Lichtenberg won by Ann Vermeys; children’s basket containing color book, crayons, puzzle, playing cards, book, Tic Tac Toe game, color your own tote bag and hot chocolate and marshmallows donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by Corlie Kohnekamp and red plastic basket containing leece throw, book (written by an Iowa author), cider and mug, Bugles and peppermints donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by Sherri Oberreuter and small gold basket containing bath gel, body lotion, wall lower and holder donated by Karen Lichtenberg won

by Seanicee Johnson.

Also, basket containing an adult coloring book, mechanical colored pencils and crayons donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by Mylah Boger; large Iowa State ceramic pumpkin donated by Jerry Koenigs-Selections Store in Ida Grove won by Phyllis Groth; action Racing Collectable Car (NASCAR Nationwide series) donated anonymously won by Karsten Petersen; children’s horses loor puzzle donated

by Georgine Krayenhagen won by Anne Beery; the book “The Napping House� written by Don Wood (children’s book) donated by Georgine Krayenhagen won by Anne Beery and the book “Little Blue Truck� written by Alice Schertle (children’s book) donated by Georgine Krayenhagen won by Donna Treiber.

Also, the book “Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type� written by Doreen Cronin (children’s book) donated by Georgine Krayenhagen won

by Dee Boger; child’s zoo pack (backpack) donated by Georgine Krayenhagen won by Janet Pithan; necklace with matching earrings (silver, black and blue) donated by Georgine Krayenhagen won by Nathaniel Krueger; 150th Battle Creek Cookbook donated by B.C. Women’s Club won by Fern Krayenhagen; Vintage Christmas Greetings Coloring Book and 12 colored pencils donated by Janis Boock won by Peggy (Dean) Fick; 150th Battle Creek Cookbook donated by B.C. Women’s Club won by Kory Schmidt and golf art and box of golf balls donated by Mareta Vermeys won by Kory Schmidt.

Also, yellow and red stained glass cross created and donated by Brian Bond won by Corliss Hansen Wheeler; Black and Decker ratcheting ready wrench (16 sizes/one wrench) donated

by Brian Bond won by Betty Schumacher; MABIS Healthcare steam inhaler donated by Brian Bond won by Mike Andrews; lighthouse stained

glass picture created and donated by Brian Bond won by Sue Schultz; $25 Amazon gift card donated by Terri Wallace won by Bridget Verschoor; child’s wooden nativity set donated by Joan Nielsen won by a Willow Dale resident; four pair brown utility gloves donated anonymously won by Barb Weber and picture of Santa and snowman in a white frame donated by Dean and Peggy Fick won by Diane Young.

Also, snowman cookie jar donated by Mike and Patti Andrews won by Mary Hartman; porcelain doll donated by Mike and Patti Andrews won by Journey Minor; 2017 Holiday Barbie donated by Beneta Witt won by Sue Schultz; basket containing frosted cranberry hand soap, a hand towel set and Christmas decorations donated by Susan Bean won by Saf ire Petersen; large basket containing beer bread mix, dip mix, napkins, plates, cutting board, candy dish and Andre sparkling wine donated by Susan Bean won by Sherri Oberreuter; Collectible Memories musical porcelain doll donated anonymously won by Cindy Peters and large round Tupperware container with lid and large square Tupperware container with lid donated

by Phyllis Groth won by Ruth Shubin.

Also, Celebrations by Mikasa nativity plaque and several Avon products donated by Phyllis Groth won by Anna Reitz; Daisy Girls 40 piece wooden magnetic pieces of clothing donated

by Traci Riessen won by Joan Nielsen; Barbie doll (gymnastics coach) donated by Traci Riessen won by Diane Young; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mega Blocks donated by Traci Riessen won by Becky Miller; large Christmas wreath with blue and silver ornaments and blue bow donated by Betty Schumacher won by Georgine Krayenhagen; the book “Holly and Ivy� written

by Fern Michaels and donated anonymously won by a Willow Dale resident; red Christmas table runner donated by Alicia Watkins won by a Willow Dale resident and silver necklace with matching earrings donated by Marilyn Bond won by Christi Mallow.

Also, Crayola Giant Barbie Doll coloring book and jumbo crayons donated by Vicki Dausel won

by Julie Phillips; Crayola Giant Disney “Cars� coloring book and jumbo crayons donated by Vicki Dausel won by Sheri Simmons; silver, gold and copper necklace with matching earrings

donated by Marilyn Bond won by Punky Schumacher; framed canvas print “Gather� created and donated by Alicia Watkins won by Punky Schumacher; silver and pearl necklace with matching earrings donated by Marilyn Bond won by Mareta Vermeys; nativity donated by Vicki Dausel won by Mary Rohlk; wintery forest lighted canvass donated by Corlie Kohnekamp won by Melissa Vermeys; the book “Wonder� written by R.J. Palacio and handcrafted bookmark donated by Jan Ezell won by Morgan Wittrock; large wooden gate “welcome� created and donated by Crystal Minor won by Sharon Benningsdorf and handmade-one-of-a kind note cards created and donated by Jan Ezell won by Abby Fundermann.

Also, 4-H mug containing several 4-H items donated by the Ida County Extension Service won by Rhonda Lee; Iowa State glass containing several Iowa State items donated by the Ida County Extension Service won by Jeannia Uhl; small sleigh with candy donated anonymously won by Linda Wingert; sign that says “O Come All Ye Faithful� donated anonymously won by Susan Bea; giant chess set donated by Marilyn Dose (Dose Garage Sale) won by Julie Walls; airplane bank donated by Marilyn Dose (Dose Garage Sale) won by Joanne Greene; Early Blossom porcelain doll donated anonymously won

by Dan Ladwig; doll with basket donated anonymously won by Journey Minor; large basket containing cookbook, angel hair pasta, pasta noodles and two jars of homemade spaghetti sauce donated by Kevin and Wanda Freese won

by Julie Phillips; plaid square scarf/blanket wrap donated by Jeannie Grove won by Anne Beery; 12-piece ceramic mix and measure set donated by Henry and Bev Jessen won by Diane Young; Black and Decker light driver (pivot screwdriver) donated by Curtis Laverty won by Robin Morris; Barbie Doll donated anonymously won by Hilda Carlin and Barbie Doll donated anonymously won by Laura Carlin.

A silent auction was held for a Christmas tree donated to the library by John and Cindy Peters.

Mareta Vermeys furnished the decorations, and the winner was Ruth Shubin.

The raf le was another successful fundraiser for the library, due to the community’s participation.

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Christmas visits: Immanuel Lutheran Preschool, State Wide Voluntary Preschool Program and the Transitional Kindergarten of Schleswig Community Schools celebrated Christmas in Schleswig with a visit to Mrs. Claus at the Schleswig Public Library and visiting the Christmas house of Jim and Jolene Whiteing.

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O-A/BC-IG boys’ hoop team 5-5 The O-A/BC-IG boys’ basketball team lost two nonconference games (to Storm Lake and South Central Calhoun County in back-to-back games) prior to the Christmas break. The setbacks left the Falcons with a 5-5 record overall.

“Last year going into the Christmas break we were 2-8 and now we’re 5-5 and could easily be 7-3,” noted Falcon coach Steve Brown. “We know we are making progress and the kids need to feel good about that.

“Last year when we played back-to-back games we didn’t answer the bell in the second game. Part of that was physical, but a large part was mental focus. This year we’ve had a lot of back-to-back games and the boys have come out and played hard to the end.

Those are good signs, not only for basketball, but for life.”

Storm Lake 75, O-A/BC-IG 44 Storm Lake handed the Falcons a 31-point loss in Ida Grove Dec. 21. Coach Brown noted his club didn’t have the irepower to keep up with the Tornadoes.

“Storm Lake has great length, they are very quick and they are fast up and down the court,” said Brown. “They also have a 6’4” point guard, which created issues for us.

Anytime you jump up to class 3A you’re going to face better athletes.

“Going into the game we thought if we could control the boards we could counter some of their strengths, but

we couldn’t board with them and that created problems for us.”

O-A/BC-IG had just 20 rebounds.

Brown noted Storm Lake has only lost two games this season; both losses were to state ranked teams.

“They jumped on us early and we never recovered. Other than that we got the shots we wanted, they just didn’t go in,” said Brown.

As a team, the Falcons shot 33 percent (19-57) from the ield. Kaden Ladwig scored 13 points.

Quarter scores OABCIG 12 22 32 —44 SLake 23 46 62 —75 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 19-57, 33%.

Free throws: 2-5, 40%.

Scoring: Ladwig, 13; Ray, 7; Conover, 6; Warnke, 5; Cranston, 4; Lindner, 3; DeJean, 2; Newquist, 2; Devitt, 2 Rebounds: 20 (Ray, 5; Newquist, 5) Assists: 10 (Ray, 3) Steals: 5 ( ive with one) Blocks: 2 (Newquist, 2) Fouls: 7 So. Cal. 65, O-A/BC-IG 62 South Central Calhoun County nipped the Falcons on a two-point bucket and free throw in the closing seconds of a game played in Rockwell City Dec. 22.

The inal game before the Christmas break was close from the opening jump ball.

Coach Brown noted the Falcons got out to an early lead, but never led by more than ive points and never trailed by more than three points.

“It seemed like we were in control until about the last

30 seconds,” said Brown.

“We had a turnover and they scored two points. We fouled them on the play and they made the free throw to go up 65-62. We had a great look at a three-point shot late, but it just didn’t go in.

“Overall, we played pretty well. It is a game we’ll look back on and know we could have won. If we don’t turn the ball over in a couple of different spots or if we have an extra shot here or there fall, the outcome may have been different. We also had some free throw issues.”

Brown added not having senior starter Ryan Bumann in the game due to an injury played a factor in the game.

“He has a lot of experience and he is a good leader. Not having him in the line-up affected us in both this game and the loss to Newell-Fonda (Dec. 18).”

Three Falcons scored in double digits against So. Cal. Kaden Ladwig topped the list with 28 points. Landon Ray scored 12 points and Ryan Kolpin had 10 points. Ladwig also led the team in rebounding with nine.

Quarter scores OABCIG 15 35 47 —62 So. Cal. 13 29 45 —65 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 22-48, 46%.

Free throws: 15-24, 62.5%.

Scoring: Ladwig, 23; Ray, 12; Kolpin, 10; DeJean, 7; Newquist, 3; Warnke, 2 Rebounds: 35 (Ladwig, 9; Newquist, 7) Assists: 11 (Warnke, 3; DeJean, 3) Steals: 5 (DeJean, 2; Ladwig, 2) Blocks: 5 (Newquist, 2; Kolpin, 2) Fouls: 11.

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

Ice fishing is underway in Western Iowa. As of Dec. 28, ice thickness varies from a few pockets of open water to areas with up to seven inches of ice. Use extreme caution when venturing out and check ice often. Cold temperatures throughout the week will build more ice. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.

Black Hawk Lake—As of Dec. 28, ice thickness near Ice House boat ramp was four to six inches, with less ice right off of Ice House Point and in

Town Bay. There was a small pocket of open water in the northeast part of the lake near the state marina. Expect more ice as temperatures drop throughout the week.

Bluegill - Good: Catch seven to eight inch gills with a teardrop jig and waxworm fished off the bottom around six feet of water in the channel between Ice House boat ramp and Gunshot Hill. The rock pile off of Gunshot Hill has also been productive.

Yellow perch - Fair: A few larger fish are being picked up while targeting bluegill.

Black crappie - Fair: Anglers are picking up crappie while targeting bluegill.

Walleye - Fair: Use a spoon and minnow fished on the dredge cuts near Denison Beach and Lakewood point,

and near the rock pile off of Cottonwood Point.

Black Hawk Pits —As of Dec. 28, ice was about two to four inches thick, but highly variable. Use extreme caution if venturing out and check ice often. Cold temperatures over this past weekend will build more ice.

Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) —Anglers are making their way out onto the ice; use extreme caution and check ice often due to the highly variable conditions. As of Dec. 28, most ice is around five to seven inches, but there are some small pockets of open water and thinner ice.

Walleye - Good: Use a minnow and spoon fished in the dredge cuts; best luck during low light conditions.

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O-A/BC-IG wrestling cheerleaders: The O-A/BCIG wrestling cheerleaders are, front from left, Madison Lansink, Bailey Ullrich and Josie Wulf and back from left, Lauren Lansink, Mia Mortensen and Ellie Lansink.

Falcon basketball girls drop two games The O-A/BC-IG girls lost to Storm Lake and South Central Calhoun County to close out the pre-Christmas portion of the basketball schedule Dec. 21 and 22.

The Falcons are 2-8 overall and will be back on the court Jan. 5 in a home game against Lawton-Bronson.

“As I look back on the irst half of the season (game wise) we are a lot better team today than when we walked out on the court at the Storm Lake Jamboree,” said coach Kurt Brown. “I feel good about our progress. You can’t always look at the record to know you’re getting better. We are heading in the right direction. We are playing harder, we are playing faster and we are playing more ef icient and that is all you can ask of the girls.”

Storm Lake 47 O-A/BC-IG 42 Storm Lake scored the irst ive points of the game and never trailed in their win over the Falcons in Ida Grove

Dec. 21.

The Tornadoes’ largest lead of the game was 12 in the irst half. O-A/BC-IG battled back in the third quarter, but could never get closer than three points.

“We did a lot of things well,” said coach Brown. “We battled hard and we rebounded well.

It was another one of those games where we couldn’t get over the hump. We play with a team for most of the game, but then we can’t get enough stops or baskets in the second half or fourth quarter.

“I can’t fault the effort of the girls. We just need to keep working hard and moving forward. If we do that, good things will happen for us.”

The Falcons had three players in double digit scoring numbers. Beth Rehse tallied 13 points while Sarah Petersen and Anna Winterrowd both scored 10 points. Kylee Weber grabbed 11 rebounds.

Quarter scores OABCIG 8 17 26 —42 SLake 15 27 31 —47

O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 16-49, 33%. Free throws: 8-22, 36%. Scoring:; Rehse, 13; Winterrowd, 10; Petersen, 10; Weber, 7; Hemer, 1; VanDusen, 1 Rebounds: 38 (Weber, 11) Assts: 6 (Hemer, 2; Petersen, 2) Steals: 12 (Winterrowd, 5). Blocks: 2 (VanDusen, 1; Rehse, 1) Fouls: 12 So. Cal. 47, O-A/BC-IG 31 South Central Calhoun County steadily pulled away from the Falcons in a nonconference game in Rockwell City Dec. 22.

The Titans had quarter scoring advantages of 10 to six; 13 to eight and 18 to ive in the irst three quarters to build a 41-19 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Falcons had a 12 to six scoring difference in the inal quarter.

“We played hard and we competed hard,” said coach Brown. “Defensively, we played really well, especially in the irst half where we held them to a pretty low shooting percentage.

“In the second half, we looked like a team that had played three games in ive days. Our legs were kind of gone. It’s been a dif icult December schedule of games. We’ve had a couple of stretches where we played three to four games a week.

It was tough on the girls, but they gave a good effort. We just came up short in some games.”

Liz Zobel, who went ive of seven in ield goals, led the Falcons in scoring with 10 points. Beth Rehse pulled down 12 rebounds.

Quarter scores OABCIG 6 14 19 —31 So.Cal. 10 23 41 —47 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 15-44 34%. Free throws: 1-6, 17%. Scoring: Zobel, 10; VanDusen, 7; Winterrowd, 6; Rehse, 4; Hemer, 2; Cranston, 2 Rebounds: 30 (Rehse, 12) Assts: 8 (Winterrowd, 2; Petersen, 2; Rehse, 2). Steals: 8 (Winterrowd, 4). Blocks: 5 (Rehse, 2) Fouls: 13

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Family project: Galva-Holstein fourth graders got in the Christmas spirit by making gingerbread houses made out of graham crackers decorated with an assortment of candies.

Here, Addison Tesch and her mom Katie display their creation.

Cenex Toy Drive: Kristi Mackey and Nicole Gorden,employees at Cenex in Ida Grove, hold a few of the toys donated by customers. These toys were donated to the Family Crisis Center Shelter in Sioux City. Cenex manager Wendy Mosier planned to deliver the toys to the shelter.

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

Martha “Ann” Oakley July 17, 1936 – Dec. 22, 2017 HOLSTEIN – Services for Martha “Ann” Oakley, 81, of Holstein were Dec. 27, 2017, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Holstein. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery at Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

She died Dec. 22, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City.

Martha Ann Young was born July 17, 1936, to Ralph and Martha (Parker) Young in Marshalltown. She graduated from Marion High School in 1954 and attended University of Northern Iowa.

She married Harry D. Oakley Sept. 17, 1955, in Marion. To this union, five children were born: Martha, Sean, Mary, Harry and Katie.

She divided her time between her homes in Holstein and Okoboji.

She was an active member in many community groups and organizations. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.

She was the owner, editor and publisher of the Holstein Advance in the ‘70s and ‘80s. The rest of her life was devoted to her family, and she prided herself on making everything from scratch. From prom dresses to doughnuts, she did it all.

Every new baby was welcomed home with a hand-stitched quilt. Ann’s generosity extended far beyond her family. Quietly, she gave to those in need. Countless were touched by her charity near and far.

She found tremendous joy in daily Mass and praying the rosary. Her faith was unrivaled and sustained her. Few saw the struggle beneath the light of her love.

Ann courageously refused to let her illness

define her. She approached life with humility and humor, leading a life much larger than her chronic condition permitted. She traveled the world through her favorite books, gave abundantly to all without question and kept rigorous correspondence with everyone she loved.

Her natural curiosity led to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Ann’s clever wit and demeanor made conversing with her an effortless pleasure. Those who her knew her loved her. Those who needed, received. She will always be the center of our universe.

Ann is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harry Oakley; and her children: Martha (Mike) Stout, Sean (Dave) Easterby, Mary (Morgan) Oakley McAreavy, Harry Oakley and Katie (Scott) McKenzie.

Also surviving are her grandchildren: Adam (Andrea) Stout, Martha Ann (Scott) Sibbel, Megan (Brian) Sibbel, Steven, Michael, Rebecca and Grace Easterby, Madeline (Jamison) Voss, Patrick McAreavy, Annie McAreavy, Taylor, Regan, Sydney, Harry and Lincoln Oakley and Ian, Sean and Sarah McKenzie.

Additional survivors include her greatgrandchildren: Claire, Will and Juliet Stout, Anthony and Ellie Sibbel, Mason and Mila Sibbel and Carter Christians; a sister-inlaw, Diane (Denny) Ellis; a niece, Michelle (Coleman) Reich; two nephews, Bernie and Alexander Helm, and a former daughter-inlaw, Lora Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Ralph Young; her brother, George Young; a sister-in-law, Leona Young; a niece, Tracie Young Helm; a nephew, Rodney Young; her in-laws, Margaret and Joe Bennett, and a brother-in-law, Joe Bennett Jr. On-line condolences can be made at nicklasdjensenfh.com.

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City of Battle Creek CITY OF BATTLE CREEK GROSS WAGES FOR 2017: Craig Young $53,232.00 Diane Lansink 28,497.53 Sheila Petersen 14,734.50 Jarold Vermeys 4,705.00 James Eickholt 1,897.50 Karen Harrison 1,500.00 Lloyd Holmes 1,460.00 Jill Wingert 390.00 Dan Hedberg 390.00 Judy Schau 360.00 Myra Meek 330.00 Todd Riessen 270.00 Jan Ezell 88.21 Corliss Wheeler 55.13 $107,909.87 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018)

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CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND BUDGET WORKSHOP DECEMBER 19, 2017 NOON Mayor Whiteing called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: Paul Cates, Gregor Ernst, Ryan Goodman and Doug Clough. Scott Tomlinson was absent.

Other people in attendance were: Street Superintendent Gerrod Sholty and Deputy Administrator Heather Sweeden.

Motion by Council Member Cates to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote, motion carried.

Council discussed possible street projects, and maintenance employee Sholty foresees happening in FY2018.

Council is currently working with JEO to form a plan that will help the City to determine an order to repair streets in town that are in the most need of maintenance and repair.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve payment of Firemen’s Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance in the amount of $427.50, seconded by Council Member Clough.

On a unanimous vote, motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Heather Sweeden, Deputy Administrator Devlun Whiteing, Mayor (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018)

PUBLIC NOTICE Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing To: JASON BRYAN and any unknown father You are hereby notified that an Adjudicatory hearing is scheduled in the Child in Need of Assistance proceedings, Case Numbers JVJV001233 and JVJV001234, involving K.H. and C.H. An adjudication hearing will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ida County Courthouse.

You are further notified that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected.

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

Published by: Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer Ida County Attorney 401 Moorehead Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, and Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018)

Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing To: PATRICK BREEN You are hereby notified that an Adjudicatory hearing is scheduled in the Child in Need of Assistance proceedings, Case Number JVJV 001227, involving M.B. An adjudication hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. at the Ida County Courthouse. You are further notified that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected.

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

Published by: Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer Ida County Attorney 401 Moorehead Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, and Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018)

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Scammers target MidAmerican Energy customers with fake disconnect threats Travis K. Fischer Mid-America Publishing

Nobody likes to get a call from the bill collector, but it’s even worse when the bill collector is a fake.

Since December 22, Iowans have been bombarded with a wave of calls from scammers posing as MidAmerican Energy representatives. The calls begin with the scammer claiming that the target has an outstanding utility bill that must be immediately paid, lest their electricity get turned off. “With electricity being a very necessary utility, it’s easier for them to con people into believing it’s a legitimate call and something that warrants their immediate attention and action,� says Adam Jacobi, a Public Relations Representative with MidAmerican Energy.

As technology becomes more sophisticated, scammers have been able to better present themselves as legitimate, using phone systems that can even trick caller ID into displaying MidAmerican Energy as the caller.

Concerned that their customers are being taken advantage of, MidAmerican Energy has launched an informational “Slam the Scam� campaign to educate customers about the tricks and tactics scammers may try to use against them.

Scam calls are an everyday occurrence, and while the details may change, the general methods stay the same. These calls depend on surprising the target with a sudden demand for payment in order to avoid a devastating situation. As the holidays roll in and the weather gets colder, threatening people with the loss of electricity can be an effective bluff. Other times, the scam may involve fake arrest warrants or even claims of unpaid Ă€QHV IRU PLVVLQJ MXU\ GXW\ “The scheme itself is actually a pretty consistent scheme,â€? said

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Help lp W Want nted NOTICE OF VACANCY: The BCIG Community School District has an immediate opening for Cook Position at the high school in Ida Grove. Must have the physical capability to do the lifting required in the preparation, serving & cleaning up of meals as directed by the food service director, have a basic knowledge of food preparation & enjoy working with children & adults. Support staff application is available on the school website or at the district office in Ida Grove.

Please return letter of interest & completed application to Superintendent, BCIG Schools, 900 John Montgomery Drive, Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445.

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Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. EEO. HELP WANTED: The BC-IG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has the following vacancy for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year, start date immediately. ONE-ONONE SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR at the BCIG Elementary in Ida Grove.

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Dec. 21 Of icers received 13 calls for service. Among the calls were one traf ic stop, one 911 transfer and three calls to talk to an of icer.

9:58 a.m.: Alarm test in the 500 block of Second Street 1:19 p.m.: Extra attention in the 200 block of Lena Street 2 p.m.: Motorist assist at 130th Street/Highway 59 2:04 p.m.: Alarm in the 700 block of Second Street 3:45 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 400 block of Seventh Street 4 p.m.: School bus violation in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 4:47 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at 280th Street/ Noble Avenue 9:13 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, at Carriage Avenue/Highway 20 Friday, Dec. 22 Of icers received 54 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer, one Advanced Life Support (ALS) transfer, one call to talk to an of icer and 21 parking complaints/issues.

12:06 a.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 100 block of First Street 12:10 a.m.: Assist outside agency at the courthouse 1:41 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 500 block of Circle Drive 2:44 a.m.: Assistance in the 500 block of Circle Drive 5:57 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Seventh Street 8:22 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Market Avenue/ Highway 175 8:26 a.m.: School bus violation in the 500 block of Maple Street 9:28 a.m.: Animal complaint at 330th Street/Faith Avenue 9:59 a.m.: Assistance at the courthouse 10:02 a.m.: Probation check in the 6100 block of 280th Street 11:26 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 100 block of First Street 1:37 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of First Street 3:08 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 100 block of First Street 3:37 p.m.: Assistance at the courthouse 4 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Burns Street 4:14 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Hughes Lane 4:19 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Sunset Street 4:26 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of King Street 5:34 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of 260th Street 7:06 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5800 block of 320th Street 7:25 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Burns Street 7:49 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Fifth Street 8:18 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 3000 block of Carriage Avenue 9:04 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead

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Street 9:50 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Moorehead Avenue/Highway 175 11:51 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 2000 block of Landmark Avenue Saturday, Dec. 23 Of icers received 39 calls for service. Among the calls 14 traf ic stops, three abandoned 911 calls and one ALS transfer.

12:19 a.m.: Accident with animal at 240th Street/Landmark Avenue 12:51 a.m.: Assist outside agency at 100th Street/Indian Avenue 2:09 a.m.: Info/data in the 100 block of Main Street 2:16 a.m.: Welfare check 5:23 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 1200 block of First Street 7 a.m.: Extra attention in the 300 block of Main Street 8:18 a.m.: Traf ic control/ escort in the 300 block of Second Street 9:28 a.m.: Animal complaint at 140th Street/Landmark Avenue 10:46 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 600 block of Highway 175 10:46 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 10:56 a.m.: Non-medical transport 10:57 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 3200 block of Noble Avenue 11:13 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 2000 block of Landmark Avenue 12:17 p.m.: Non-medical transport in the 2000 block of Landmark Avenue 12:40 p.m.: Welfare check 1:39 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Eagle Avenue/ Highway 20 1:43 p.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Main Street 2 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 7:01 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Cleveland Street Sunday, Dec. 24 Of icers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and one call to talk to an of icer.

2:06 a.m.: Road hazard at Highway 20/Indian Avenue 3:33 a.m.: Operating while intoxicated at 180th Street/ Quail Avenue 4:38 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 5300 block of 110th Street 9:39 a.m.: Property found 10:17 a.m.: Unresponsive/ not breathing in the 600 block of Third Street 10:45 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Maple Street 11:23 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive 2:40 p.m.: Disorderly conduct in the 700 block of Second Street 3:19 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5500 block of 150th Street 5:26 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Eagle Avenue/ Highway 20 6:09 p.m.: Fight in-progress in the 2600 block of Market Avenue 11 p.m.: Assist outside agency at the courthouse

11:29 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Buena Vista Street Monday, Dec. 25 Of icers received 211 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, one 911 wrong number and one abandoned 911 call.

12:13 a.m.: Jail activity at the courthouse 4:32 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 6:05 p.m.: Animal complaint at 310th Street/Dodge Avenue 6:07 p.m.: Warrant in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 7:19 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity on Highway 175 7:22 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse Tuesday, Dec. 26 Of icers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops, one abandoned 911 call, one 911 transfer, one 911 wrong number and one call to talk to an of icer.

10:33 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 100 block of Main Street 1:53 p.m.: Extra attention in the 100 block of Davenport Street 3:33 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Davenport Street 4:22 p.m.: Welfare check 4:39 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 5:46 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Eagle Avenue/ Highway 175 6:59 p.m.: Noise complaint in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 7:26 p.m.: Violation of a court order in the 1100 block of Fifth Street Wednesday, Dec. 27 Of icers received 17 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, one 911 wrong number and one abandoned 911 call.

8 a.m.: Traf ic control, escort in the 200 block of Altona Street 11:20 a.m.: Civil paper service at the courthouse 11:30 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:38 a.m.: Non-family civil dispute in the 800 block of Seventh Street 11:40 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:49 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 1:36 p.m.: Test at Quail Avenue/Highway 175 2:09 p.m.: Controlled burn in LaCasa Court 3:14 p.m.: Property recovered or returned at the courthouse 3:48 p.m.: Welfare check 5:15 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, in the 500 block of Highway 175.

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

On Dec. 22, Carl Schable of Ida Grove reported the theft of an impact driver, battery packs and charger valued at $730.

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The show of support came in the wake of the death of Ethan Nissen, an East Sac High School student, in a farm accident.

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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 Ulysses Rolon, Sioux City; Clarke Dennis, Urbandale; Michael Tovar, Moline, Ill.;

Jose Garcia, Austin, Texas; Othay Abella, Denison; Hanna East, Madison, Wis.; Savannah Luscombe, Battle Creek; Jon Peters, Ida Grove; Sydnee Olson, Orange City; Rodney Tyo, Denison.

Criminal Amanda Pierson, Ida Grove, false report to a public entity, $250.

Depu es make domes c abuse assault, no contact, assault arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on several arrests made during the past week.

On Dec. 22, Corey David Jebsen, 43, of Hinton was arrested and charged with domestic abuse assault following an incident that occurred in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On Dec. 24, Derrick Lynn Sandy, 48, of Madrid was arrested and charged with assault following an incident that occurred in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

Also arrested during this incident was Taylor Elizabeth Sandy, 20, of Livermore. She was charged with assault and trans-

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ported to the Ida County jail. She was held overnight and released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On Dec. 25, Austin Travis Basey, 20, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $2,000 bond.

Basey was also charged with domestic assault during his arrest.

On Dec. 26, Jack Henry Cedeno, 33, and Amanda Faye Pierson, 30, both of Ida Grove, were both arrested and charged with viola-

tion of a no contact order following an incident that occurred in Ida Grove.

Cedeno is currently being held in the Ida County jail on a $300 bond and Pierson was released after appearing before the magistrate.

On Dec. 27, Devin Joseph Hyke, 21, and Alissa Jo Brockman, 19, both of Ida Grove, were both arrested and charged with violation of a no contact order following an incident in Ida Grove.

Both were transported to the Ida County jail where they were held overnight. They were both released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

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