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Vol. 43, No. 9 Ida Grove, Iowa
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Alexander verbally accepts superintendent posi on
Primary election filing Pg. 2
MidAmerican Energy presents donation to Holstein Fire Dept Pg. 3
County boards approve budgets, elect officers Pg. 3
Patty Lansink named superintendent for Catholic Schools Pg. 7
King Theatre caramel apple fundraiser
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Sheriff’s office receives donation Pg. 14
Father/daughter dance: Ridge View High School held its annual dance night Friday Feb. 23. The event included a father/daughter dance to conclude the evening. For more pictures, go to page two.
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IG council discusses roads, housing, Internet service ❚ by MIKE THORNHILL
Housing development, road repairs and a new Internet service were all part of the Ida Grove City Council agenda Monday, Feb. 19. As part of her annual budget request for Ida County Economic Development, Rita Frahm, Ida County Development director, reviewed some of the many ways funds were used last year countywide and goals for Ida Grove’s economic development. Among the goals for Ida Grove in 2018 are to have a more active Ida Grove Economic Development group, completion of the city’s comprehensive plan and identify housing development needs. In regard to housing development, Frahm noted she has been in contact with several housing developers who are interested in developing projects in Ida Grove. She noted one of the keys to advancing any development project is for the city to work with the developers on tax incentives that help lower the cost of housing to prospective home buyers to make homes affordable. Frahm said the developers she has met with have a variety of ideas, including a 10- to 12house development area, where the developer would buy land adjacent to the city for development. Other developers have expressed interest in building houses on existing empty lots in town, developing existing neighborhoods and construction of townhouses. “The priority for Ida Grove right now is housing,” said Frahm. “Right now, there are very limited places to live, in terms of affordability. We need to get the population in town to grow. Population is the number one thing. Everything else (economic development) will come with it.” On a related item, the council asked City Administrator Marc Dennison to contact Jan Hewitt about his proposal to develop housing on land he owns in the community. The council would like Hewitt to contact Frahm to discuss how his development might it in with any possible housing projects in the community. After hearing from Frahm, the council approved a $9,000 appropriation to Ida County Economic Development, which includes participation in Western Iowa Advantage, which
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is a multi-county (including Ida County) effort focused on economic development. Cody Forch of JEO Engineering and Jeff Williams, Ida County engineer, approached the council relating to work to improve a section of Harold Godbersen Drive north of the railroad tracks north of Horn Memorial Hospital to Highway 59/175 owned by the county and a section of M15/240th Street from north of Father Dailey Drive to Keystone Avenue. The west half of the section of M15 is inside the city limits. The total estimated cost of both projects is $1,164,738. Williams noted the city’s share of the project for the portion of M15 in city limits is estimated at $164,237. He said the county is willing to inance the total project upfront. The city would be allowed to pay its portion of the project over a three-year period at 0 percent interest. Williams said bids on the projects will be let in March or April with a return date of early May. If all goes well, work could be begin this summer. He added, if the bids come in high, the county might rebid the project in October (when contractors may be looking for work) with an eye on completing the projects in 2019. The council’s main concern with the M15 project is the timeframe for repayment of the city’s portion of the project. It was noted the city budget for the next iscal year is pretty much set, and it would be dif icult to ind funding for the project if the irst payment was due in the iscal year that starts July 1, 2018. Williams said he didn’t think it would be a problem if the city wanted to start its payments with the iscal year that starts July 1, 2019. Because the matter wasn’t listed on the agenda as an action item, the council could not approve the project. Williams said he would have a 28E agreement drawn up for the council to consider at its March 5 meeting. Bob Bendixen, owner/operator of Xtreamair Wireless Internet, met with the council to discuss a contract to rent space on the water tower for antennas for a new Internet service. Bendixen said the contract drafted by the city looks “ ine” to him with exception of the (continued on page 3)
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he OABCIG Board has received verbal acceptance from Matt Alexander to be the next superintendent of the district. The board formally approved the superintendent contract Feb. 27. Alexander, who was born and raised in Ida Grove, graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1991. He has served the Atlantic Community School District in Atlantic for 17 years. Currently, he is serving as the assistant high school principal and seventh through 12th grade activities director. From August 2008 to July 2013, he was the Schuler Elementary principal, special education director and K-12 curriculum director. He began his teaching career at Atlantic Community School District as a math and social studies middle school teacher in the fall of 2001 to the spring of 2007. His educational background includes: a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, May 1995; a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education and minors in business education, American history and world history from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, May 2001; a master’s degree in PK-12 administration from
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Public hearing March 12—
Supervisors will hold public hearing on FY 19 budget The Ida County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on and approve the iscal year 2019 budget March 12. Expenditures in the budget are $7,949,157, an increase of $1,389,725 from 2018’s budget of $6,559,432. After transfers of $1,252,361, the total budget is $9,200,518, an increase of $1,443,428. The total 2017 budget after the
transfer of $1,197,658 was $7,757,090. Property taxes—general basic, general supplemental and rural basic taxes will increase for both city/urban residents and rural residents per $1,000 assessed valuation. The rates for 2019 are (last year’s igures are in parentheses) $3.70 ($3.50) for city residents and $5.15 ($4.90) (continued on page 2)
Ida Grove council seek comments on repeal of pit bull dog ban The Ida Grove City Council is again asking for public input on a city ordinance that bans pit bull dogs inside the city limits. In recent months, the city has been approached about eliminating the ban. The council asked for public comment at its Jan. 15 meeting, but no one appeared to speak for or against the ban. The council has again been asked to repeal the portion of the ordinance that bans dogs that have Staffordshire bull terrier or American Stafford-
shire terrier as a part of their breed. In an effort to resolve the issue, the council is again asking for public input on the ban. Anyone with an opinion, for or against the ban, is asked to attend the Monday, March 5, council meeting at 6 p.m. Comments will also be accepted at city hall by email at idagrove@netllc.net or phone call 712-364-2428. Phone calls will also be accepted after regular office hours.
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Ridge View Dance Night Dancing the Night Away PROPOSED 2019 IDA COUNTY BUDGET Department
FY 2018
Proposed FY 2019
Difference
%
County Supervisors
$136,370
$141,738
$5,368
3.94%
Auditor
$198,259
$192,637
-$5,622
-2.84%
Treasurer
$179,033
$184,721
$5,688
3.18%
Attorney
$169,885
$181,928
$12,043
7.09%
Public Safety
$594,629
$681,041
$86,412
14.53%
Clerk of Court
$25,100
$22,880
-$2,220
-8.84%
Recorder
$95,374
$98,791
$3,417
3.58%
Attorney Fine Collections
$10,000
$10,000
$0
0.00%
Special Investigations
$13,500
$13,500
$0
0.00%
$194,391
$195,968
$1,577
0.81%
Veteran Affairs
$29,376
$31,845
$2,469
8.40%
Conservation
$228,750
$237,181
$8,431
3.69%
$30,000
$35,000
$5,000
16.67%
$175,044
$178,297
$3,253
1.86%
Social Service
$10,175
$10,342
$167
1.64%
Medical Examiner
$15,600
$15,600
$0
0.00%
$850
$850
$0
0.00%
$4,298
$3,613
-$685
-15.94%
Apiary
$250
$250
$0
0.00%
Planning & Zoning
$500
$500
$0
0.00%
Compensation Board
$100
$100
$0
0.00%
Mid Sioux
$6,000
$6,000
$0
0.00%
Fair & 4-H
$13,000
$13,000
$0
0.00%
$701
$701
$0
0.00%
General Service
$163,818
$169,236
$5,418
3.31%
Data Processing
$89,150
$130,299
$41,149
46.16%
Juvenile Service
$45,500
$45,500
$0
0.00%
Emergency Management
$93,075
$41,075
-$52,000
-55.87%
Public Safety Surcharge
$1,500
$1,000
-$500
-33.33%
County Projects
$50,000
$25,000
-$25,000
-50.00%
Courthouse Maintenance
$25,000
$25,000
$0
0.00%
Designated Computer
$50,000
$20,000
-$30,000
-60.00%
Transfer to Roads
$91,464
$96,515
$5,051
5.52%
$8,553
$0
-$8,553
-100.00%
Transfer to Conserv. Equip
$26,000
$5,000
-$21,000
-80.77%
Total Gen & Gen Supplies
$2,775,245
$2,815,108
$39,863
1.44%
$229,605
$167,640
-$61,965
-26.99%
General Expense
Conservation Equipment Public Health Services
DHS Township
Civil Service
Transfer to Self Funding
MH-DD Services Rural Basic Fund Disposal Grounds
$36,050
$35,550
-$500
-1.39%
Weeds
$36,580
$34,855
-$1,725
-4.72%
Libraries
$27,000
$29,000
$2,000
7.41%
Transfer to Roads
$914,518
$954,832
$40,314
4.41%
Total Rural Basic
$1,014,148
$1,054,237
$40,089
0.35%
$2,067
-
-$2,067
-100.00%
$4,306,100
$4,876,200
$570,100
13.24%
$4,500
$4,500
$0
0.00%
REAP
$20,169
$21,919
$1,750
8.68%
Ida County Foundation
$10,000
$10,000
$0
0.00%
Other Funds Public Health Services Secondary Road Recorder’s Management
Confiscated Property
$1,000
$1,000
$0
0.00%
Attorney Fines
$4,100
$4,100
$0
0.00%
$67,875
$50,800
-$17,075
-25.16%
Roads to Self Funding
$4,134
$0
-$4,134
-100.00%
Post Closure to Landfill
$14,000
$16,000
$2,000
14.29%
TIF to Secondary Roads
$177,100
$179,014
$1,914
1.08%
Total Other Funds
$4,611,045
$5,163,533
$552,708
11.99%
Total Appropriations
$8,630,043
$9,200,518
$570,695
6.61%
Self Funding
more about — (continued from front page) for rural residents. The city’s estimated revenues are $2,730,524, down from the current year’s $3,139,899. Revenue and other inancing sources are as follows: Taxes levied on property— $2,649,061 up from last year’s
. . . FY 19 budget $2,402,769. Other county taxes/TIF revenues will increase from $2,867,536 last year to $3,468,549. Use of money and property revenue will decrease from $27,535 to $27,045. Miscellaneous revenue increases from $198,200 last
year to $232,853. Charges for services will increase from $239,175 last year to $240,725 next year. Other inancing sources will decrease $400,000 to $75,000. Transfers in—$1,251,361 is budgeted up from last year’s $1,197,658.
Ridge View dance: Ridge View High School held its annual dance night Friday, Feb. 23. The event included performances by the high school dance team doing a jazz routine to the song “Mercy,” upper left; a solo performance by O-A/BC-IG’s Taylor Beck, above right; a solo performance by Ridge View senior Sierra Deck, right and the high school team’s bag dance done to “Sexy and I Know It,” below. The dance night also included performances by first and second graders and fifth and sixth graders from Galva-Holstein and SchallerCrestland; high school dance teams from KingsleyPierson and Storm Lake St. Mary’s; a co-ed dance unit from Ridge View; Ridge View dance team parents and a father/daughter dance. Photos by: Mike Thornhill Ida County Courier
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County boards approve budgets, elect officers ❚ by DEB LOGER
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(continued from front page) rental fee, which he said was too high. He noted the normal fee he pays in other area locations runs $100 to $200 a month. Bendixen, who irst approached the council about Internet service at its Dec. 18 meeting, was given permission to go on the water tower (possibly this week) to scout out an area for the four antennas and a dish that are needed to provide the service. Once Bendixen has a chance to go on the tower, he said he will be better able to tell where the antennas need to be located. He will then meet with City Attorney Pete Goldsmith to negotiate a monthly rental fee, which will be subject to council approval. Bendixen said, once a contract is agreed to, it will only take a couple of days to install equipment on the water tower. He said, depending on the weather, he hopes to have everything in place sometime in March. Kathy Johnson addressed the council again about removing a restriction the city has on allowing pit bulls inside the city limits. The current city ordinance bans dogs that have Staffordshire bull terrier or American Staffordshire terrier as a part of their breed. Johnson says she is against a breed-speci ic ban, and the city ordinance relating to vicious animals could be used to remove a speci ic dog, if it were deemed vicious. The council had asked for public input on the ban at its Jan. 15 meeting, but no one appeared to speak for or against the ban. In an effort to resolve the issue, the council is again asking for public input on the ban (see separate
article). In other business •Foch said bids to repair a drain tube on the lood control project in Zobel’s Addition are due March 2. The council will take action on the bids at its March 5 meeting. •A request from David Weiling to rezone his property from R-3 residential to agriculture was denied. •The council brie ly discussed the city’s ireworks ordinance. The council is in favor of reducing the number of days ireworks may be set off leading up to the Fourth of July. The council will revisit the issue in April. •Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ of icials will meet with city of icials in the next couple of weeks to discuss plans to drill a test well in the well ield located north of the state maintenance shed near Ida Grove. •Councilman Scott Tomlinson noted he has observed several vehicles parked in yards in recent weeks. He asked Dennison to remind the city crew to document where those vehicles are located, so the city can stay on top of its ban on vehicles parking in front yards. •The council also talked about snow removal from sidewalks. Some residents are not clearing their sidewalks in the required 24-hour time frame. Residents are reminded they can be ined up to $25 per day, up to $500 in a iscal year, for each day their sidewalks are not cleared. The council also encouraged neighbors of individuals who are not clearing snow from their sidewalks to contact city hall. •The next scheduled meeting of the council is Monday, March 5, at 6 p.m.
Holstein City Council sets budget hearing The Holstein City Council met in special session Feb. 19 to work on the 2018-19 budget. The council approved the preliminary 2018-19 budget and set the public hearing for Monday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Holstein City Hall. The proposed budget reflects a tax levy of $678,630. Fund balances, expenditures, revenues, the long-term debt schedule and proposed fund transfers were reviewed. The personnel committee made recommendation to the following revisions of the city’s personnel policy: The addition of one paid holiday: Currently the city offers eight paid holidays. The personnel committee proposed adding the employee’s birthday as a paid holiday. The motion passed on a four to one vote. Coun-
cilman Joel Wellendorf voted nay. Conversion of sick leave and vacation time to paid time off (PTO): The motion to convert sick leave and vacation time to PTO was approved on a three-two vote. Voting in favor were Mary Gross, Bonnie Stevenson and Wellendorf. Councilmen Danny Gebers and Rod Regennitter voted nay. Permanent part-time employee eligibility for PTO: A motion to allow permanent part-time employees who consistently work 20 hours per week, and taxi drivers who consistently work 15 hours per week, to be eligible to accrue PTO failed on a two-three vote. Voting in favor of the motion were Gross and Stevenson. Voting nay were Gebers, Regennitter and Wellendorf.
The Ida County E911 Service Board and the Ida County Emergency Management Commission elected of icers and approved their 2019 iscal year budgets Feb. 20 during meetings in Holstein. E911 Supervisor Rhett Leonard was elected chairman, Arthur Mayor Gary Chase was elected vice chairman and E911 Coordinator Ed Sohm was appointed secretary. The 2019 budget was adopted following a public hearing. The budget calls for $437,228 total expenditures, up $166,563 from the current year’s budget of $270,665. A total of $300,000 is budgeted for a new communications tower at the land ill. Revenues for FY2018 are $236,300 down from current budget of $241,300. Sohm noted E911 has two budgets. “I’ve never spent anything out of the state-required operating fund budget. The balance is $4,556. Even if I spend that money, I have to keep that budget with a zero balance.” Sohm reported he has a new driver for the 911 signs and will start replacing them when the frost is out of the ground. “I’ve talked to Ida Grove City Administrator Marc Dennison and Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing about taking the old generator. It sounds like they will take it. I would have liked to put it out at the land ill, but the cost to convert it was $6,000 and we can purchase a new one for less than that.” Sohm reported he will be pursuing quotes for a tower at the land ill and is working
on bylaw updates required by legislative changes. The next E911 Service Board meeting is April 17 at 6 p.m. in Arthur. Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing, Galva Mayor Stan Nading and Galva Township Fire Board representative Craig Peterson were absent. EMC Leonard was elected chairman and Chase was elected vice chairman. EMC Coordinator Sohm serves as the commission’s secretary. The 2019 iscal budget was adopted following a public hearing. The budget calls
for $70,940 total expenditures a decrease of $35,929, from the current year’s budget of $106,869. Revenues for FY2019 are estimated at $54,377, down $17,500 from the current budget of $71,877. The current budget includes $35,000 in capital equipment for a mobile communication vehicle. Sohm reported he did a tabletop exercise at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek and has offered to do so at the other county nursing homes. He noted a disaster exercise is planned at Horn Memorial Hospital in
Ida Grove in March pertaining to evacuating the hospital. Sohm told commission members it is required to update the hazard mitigation plan every ive years. The county is currently in year four and he is unsure if grant funds will be available to update the plan. According to Sohm, there are 11 individuals participating in an EMT class. The next emergency management commission meeting is April 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Arthur. Whiteing and Nading were absent from the meeting.
Public safety presents 5 percent increase ❚ by DEB LOGER
The Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission approved its FY 2019 budget during its Feb. 20 meeting in Holstein. Ida County Sergeant Corey Trucke reviewed the budget, which calls for a 5 percent increase. Sheriff Wade Harriman’s proposed budget originally called for a 5.6 percent increase. At its Feb. 13 meeting, the Battle Creek Council approved the public safety budget with a 5 percent increase, which is the maximum allowed under the 28E agreement. The approved budget re lects the following city/county costs: Ida County—43 percent, $624,360 plus $25,689 toward the new jailer position for a total of $650,049; Ida Grove— 27.3 percent, $396,396; Holstein—16.3 percent, $236,676; Battle Creek—7.5 percent, $108,900; Galva—3.3 percent, $47,916 and Arthur—2.6 percent, $37,752. Sergeant Trucke reported deputies logged 1,155.5 hours on patrol, spent 40 hours on special investigations, served 81 civil processes and issued 126 citations. Trucke told commission members there were an exceptional number of drug arrests in January. When asked what drug is higher, methamphetamine or marijuana, Trucke responded methamphetamine. Trucke said if he had to speculate, he’d say most of the meth is
coming into the area versus being manufactured here. Under the jail report, Trucke reported the jail has been busy with nine in the jail that day. In January, there were 31 arrests and 27 bookings. Galva Mayor Stan Nading asked why there was a difference in the numbers. Trucke commented that it depended on the circumstances at the time and the discretion of the deputy. He said, “Some times it’s in the best interest to cite and release the individual at the scene.” Under personnel, Trucke reported dispatcher Arlene Nollen has submitted her resignation after 15 years of service to the department. She retired effective Feb. 9. Two parttime dispatchers are covering Nollen’s shifts. Dispatcher Jessica Logan is at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in Johnston getting her certi ication to be a certi ied dispatcher trainer. Deputy Andrew Shillington has been attending some training with his K-9. Trucke thanked the commission for approving the hiring of a full-time jailer. He said deputies were pulled off patrol twice Tuesday (Feb. 20) and spent a total of four hours helping in the jail. Nading asked Trucke if the department had received its new vests. Trucke responded not yet. When asked what happens to the old vests, Trucke said he didn’t know.
Ida Grove Library by Angela Scales IG librarian The library board and staff have been diligently working on the library’s strategic plan for the next five years. In September and October of 2017 we hosted two community focus groups to help with this planning process. The information we received is being reviewed and the findings will lead us in our efforts to continue providing exceptional service to our community. We appreciate all of the volunteers who spent time attending these focus groups and giving input as to where the library needs to focus its limited resources over the next five year period. We are excited to see where we go in the future. Speaking of the future, we have some great programs coming up and we hope that you’ll join us. Children’s K-5 after school programs will be held on March 7, April 11, April 25 and May 9. All afterschool programs start at 1:30 p.m. We also have a few movie afternoons planned: those dates are March 16 and March 23. All movies start at 1 p.m. Upcoming adult programs are also scheduled for this spring. Coffee and Coloring is held on the second Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m., stop on by for coffee, relax and unwind with a great coloring project. We are also anticipating an author book signing in April with local author Kim Claussen and a special program “Downstairs
at Downton” with historian Kathy Wilson from Historical Perspectives in May. More information will be posted as it becomes available so be sure to check the library’s website (www.idagrove.lib.ia.us) and Facebook page or give us a call for more information on any programs. We will also have these programs posted on the city’s website (www. idagroveia.com), so make sure to check that out too. New adult fiction for the past month includes: “Firefly Cove” (T. Davis Bunn), “Grist Mill Road” (Christopher Yates), “The Undertow” (Jo Baker), “Keep Her Safe” (K.A. Tucker), “In Every Moment We Are Still Alive” (Tom Malmquist), “Act of Revenge” (Dale Brown), “All That Glitters” (Diana Palmer), “House of Secrets” (V.C. Andrews), “The Great Alone” (Kristin Hannah), “Only Killers and Thieves” (Paul Howarth), “The Life We Bury” (Allen Eskens), “Night Moves” (Jonathan Kellerman), “Fifty Fifty” (James Patterson) and “Unraveled” (Helen Hardt). New adult nonfiction includes: “The Big Lie” (Dinesh D’Souza), “American Radical” (Tamer Elnoury), “You Need a Budget” (Jesse Mecham), “Written Out of History” (Mike Lee), “Code Girls” (Liza Mundy), “Let Trump be Trump” (Corey Lewandowski) and “Fire and Fury” (Michael Wolff ). New DVD’s include: “A Question of Faith,” “Brad’s Status,” “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” “Geostorm,” “Last Flag Flying,” “LBJ,” “A
Bad Moms Christmas,” “Daddy’s Home 2,” “Same Kind of Different as Me” and “Just Getting Started.” As always, the book sale continues in the front lobby and we’ve just added quite a few new items; feel free to browse through there on your way in. We gladly accept any donations of new/ gently used books, DVD’s, magazines, audio books and like materials. We appreciate all of our wonderful donors for their continued support
Ida County Republicans caucus Ida County Republicans held their annual caucus Feb. 5. Business included addition of two new central committee members and a change in county party chairman. Mark Leonard of Holstein is now the county chairman. He replaces Teresa Paulsrud of Danbury who resigned at the caucus. Paulsrud will remain active on the central committee. New committee members are Bethany Stangl from precinct two and Ron Parker of precinct six. The current list of central committee precinct members are: Precinct one—Morris Hurd (secretary/treasurer)
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Precinct two—Laura Stangl and Beth Stangl Precinct three—Don Poggensee and Lorna Steenbock Precinct four—none Precinct five—Stan Nading and Kevin Thompson Precinct six—Lori Leonard Reyman and Ron Parker Precinct seven—Teresa Paulsrud and Becky Hansen Delegates to the county convention were also selected. There will be 22 delegates and eight alternates to the county convention, which will be held Saturday, March 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center in Holstein.
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Motorcycles: Motorcycles became a popular mode of transportation during the early 1900s. Bill Suiter of Ida Grove cut a dashing figure on his “Excelsior Autocycle” in 1914.
Out of the Past Forty years ago The Ida County Board of Supervisors voted to accept a $50,000 grant from the State Historical Department Division of Historic Preservation. The money is be used to help restore the courthouse. The supervisors decided to accept the money with the understanding that they can return it if county voters don’t pass a bond issue election in the spring to restore the courthouse and build an annex. Robert Freese of Holstein will of icially take over as new manager of Co-op, Inc. on March 1. He has served as acting manager for the past 90 days. Freese will direct Co-op’s operations in Ida Grove, Holstein, Galva, Kiron and Correctionville. Freese replaces Walker Smith, who resigned as manager, due to illness. A bumper sticker spotted on an Ida County vehicle—“Crime Doesn’t Pay, Farming Doesn’t Either.” At a time when most cities are struggling to keep their budgets within a 7 percent growth limit, Arthur’s city budget calls for a 6.3 percent decrease in spending. Spending in the iscal year July 1, 1978, to June 30, 1979, is estimated at $53,200. That compares to $56,800 for the previous budget. Thirty years ago The Holstein Community Club hosted a ribbon cutting last week for Julius Cleaners in Holstein. Managers are Marsha and Rory Ruble. The new business opened in December and is located in the former liquor
store building. Galva-Holstein propelled itself to within one game of the 1988 Iowa High School girls’ state basketball tournament with a 79-56 win over River Valley in a class 1A regional semi inal in Albert City. The Lady Pirates are 21-2 and will play Hartley-Melvin in Spencer in the regional inal. Ida Grove city engineer Ed Bigelow presented a preliminary plan to city and school of icials for a second access to Ida Grove High School. The preliminary plan calls for a street starting at the northeast corner of the high school and run diagonally to near Moorehead Street where it curves and runs west to south Main Street. The plans calls for a paved hookup with Moorehead Street and a gravel road connection to Ellen Street. Twenty years ago The BC-IG High School jazz band earned the right to advance to the state jazz band championships in April by placing third overall and second in northwest Iowa at the Tri-State Jazz Festival in Sioux City. The Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI®) will again cross through a corner of Ida County in July. The ride will pedal through Quimby, Galva, Schaller and Nemaha before staying overnight in Rockwell City. RAGBRAI® has passed through Ida County several times over the years. In 1977 and 1988, Ida Grove was an overnight stop; in 1987, it passed through Galva and, in
1995, it passed along the southern tier of Ida County on D-54. Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove has a new addition to its services, a telephone advice line that will be monitored by registered nurses 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Questions may range from basic irst aid to questions about a medical condition. Advice will consist of actions to be taken and possible home care instructions, but no medical diagnosis. Ten years ago Iowa State freshman guard Kelsey Bolte of Ida Grove was named Big 12 rookie of the week for the third time this season. The award for Bolte marks just the second time ISU had a newcomer win rookie of the week honors three or more times in their initial ISU season. The BC-IG boys’ basketball team defeated Des Moines Christian 70-52 to earn a berth in class 2A state basketball tournament for the second time in three years. Eric Hanson scored 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Falcons improved to 20-3. The Galva-Holstein School Board proposed a freeze of all salaries on the salary schedule in its counterproposal to the Galva-Holstein Education Association. The board stated it is willing to negotiate a one-year contract and provide funds for health insurance at the current rate. In its initial proposal, the education association proposed a 7.5 percent increase in base salary.
by Chelsea Gross Recreation director The spot shot contest and potato bake have been moved to Sunday, March 11. Tickets and registration forms are available at the rec center. Proceeds will go toward youth basketball and new bumper plates for the weight room. The annual WWW Racquetball Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 10. Adult swimming lessons will be held March 5, 6 and 7. You must pre-register. There is a fee. We will be having a beginner’s quilting class in March. More details and registration forms are available at the rec center. There is a fee. You will need to provide your own sewing machine. Be watching for summer rec forms. They will be going home with the kids at school. The forms are also available at the rec center. We will be hosting a free umpire workshop on Sunday, March 18, at 5 p.m. Come learn from some of the best in the area and ind out about the opportunity to earn money this summer.
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Travelers love to eat where the locals eat. The Iowa Tourism Of ice is making it easier for visitors to ind those restaurants with the launch of “99 Counties, 99 9 Restaurants.” The list includes one restaurant from every county and covered a wide range of dining options and specialty dishes. Area restaurants named in the promotion are: Backdraft Bar and Grill in Holstein (Ida), Sac County
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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, and 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Winter lifeguard hours are 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., MondayFriday, and 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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UBI expands to Marcus, Cleghorn, Aurelia United Bank of Iowa, headquartered in Ida Grove, has reached an agreement to purchase, pending regulatory approval, First Trust and Savings Bank of Marcus, Cleghorn and Aurelia. The expected closing date is August 2018. Owen C. Bolte, president and CEO of United Bank of Iowa stated, “With of ices in Kingsley, Pierson, Holstein, Galva and Storm Lake, adding of ices in Marcus, Cleghorn and Aurelia is a nice it for our market. Customers will enjoy
Save the date for the irst annual Mother and Son Superhero Party, which will be held on Friday, April 6. Our golf and hunting simulator is available for use. We ask that you be 16 years old to use it. Anybody under 16 must be accompanied by a parent. There is a fee to use the equipment. All itness classes are offered with a paid membership. Pilates are held on Mondays at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor. No class is shceduled for March 5. 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.
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Letters to the Editor To the editor: On Jan. 23, the OABCIG Board of Directors forwarded a request to all staff members and district patrons to complete an important facilities survey that the board members had approved in December, 2017. The board members, in cooperation with the OABCIG Facilities Committee members, are working to gather information, ideas and feedback from our school community regarding the facility needs of the school district and the survey is part of that process. The survey covers the three major areas of the comprehensive master facilities plan
developed by the facilities committee and the board of directors over the past twoand-a-half years. The areas include: education, performing arts and athletics. Each major area has several options for you to consider. We ask that, if you haven’t completed a survey as of yet, you go to the provided link in this message https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L6LTBL9 and complete the survey. The directions ask that you select up to but no more than ive projects as priorities that you would support in a future bond referendum. In the directions, there is
a link that takes you to additional details about each proposed project from the master facilities plan for your review as you complete the survey. The link is http:// www.oabcig.org/pages/facilities-survey. It is our hope that you will take the time to complete the facilities survey to help provide direction to the OABCIG board of directors and the facilities committee members. Thank you for your help with this very important project. We plan on keeping the link live through the month of March. Terry Kenealy OABCIG Superintendent
To the editor: Note: The following article was submitted by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association and Quad County Corn Processor in Galva. In a political move that has nothing to do with genuine concern for Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) employees and everything to do with enhancing Senator Ted Cruz’s chances of reelection in Texas, Cruz hosted a town hall meeting at PES Feb. 21 to discuss PES’ and his false claim that RIN (Renewable identification number) prices caused PES to declare bankruptcy. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has compiled a list of 10 questions that Cruz ought to answer about PES, RINs and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). No independent experts have disputed Harvard Professor James Stock’s conclusion that allowing E15 to be sold year-round would lower the cost of RINs. If the real problem is high RIN prices, why does Cruz oppose allowing the sale of E15 yearround? Many experts, including the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, EPA, highlyrespected oil economist Philip Verleger, legal counsel for SIGMA and NACS and many
others have said RINs do not hurt refiners like PES because they recoup the costs when they sell their refined products. Why has not one independent expert stepped forward to say the PES/Carlyle Group/Cruz narrative on RIN prices is accurate? Why did Cruz tell the President and senate majority leader he had a “win-win” solution only to release a plan that would have severely hurt corn ethanol and eviscerated advanced biofuels? No sane person can say the Cruz plan was “win-win.” Just today he tweeted again about a “winwin” solution. Why does Cruz continue to mislead people? Why is Cruz running interference for the politically-connected Carlyle Group who, according to Reuters, systematically sucked the equity out of PES leading to the current predicament? Is Cruz’s defense of the Carlyle Group government bailout for PES and their questionable business decisions based on the thousands of dollars of donations Cruz has received from Carlyle Group principals? Whether he supports the law or not, does Cruz approve of PES/Carlyle Group’s efforts to game the RFS system by selling its RINs prior to filing for bankruptcy? Why did Cruz promise Io-
wans more market access for ethanol when campaigning in the Iowa Caucuses, but never introduced legislation to remove regulatory roadblocks and, in fact, even opposed the one effort to knock down unjustified roadblocks for ethanol blends (E15 RVP)? Why does Cruz continue to hold the nomination of Bill Northey to a senior USDA post when he got the meeting with the President he originally sought? Every time his new demand was met, he simply changed the criteria for releasing his hold. Doesn’t this show that Cruz’s grandstanding is really about his reelection in Texas? Cruz once promised to “rescind the EPA’s blend wall, allowing ethanol to command a much larger share of the energy market.” If Senator Cruz stands by that statement, what steps will he take to allow great market access for ethanol blends? Does Cruz still believe there are unfair market restrictions on higher ethanol blends, or was that just a pandering talking point when he campaigned in Iowa? If he stands by his earlier statement, why has Senator Cruz not introduced legislation or encouraged the EPA to knock down the barriers to “full market access” for ethanol blends?
Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Eat, Fit, Go program: On Sunday, March 18, Jess Kroger, district manager of Eat, Fit Go, is coming to The Meeting Place in Galva to put on a one-hour program about their pre-made meals. The program will start after lunch, and participants will get to taste test six to eight meals. No cost to attend, but register in advance by calling 712282-4426. Fly ishing program: Mark your calendar and plan to join us at The Meeting Place in Galva Thursday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. for a ly- ishing program with Mark Radke of Aurelia. Instant Pot® Class: Kristin Boysen of Ida Grove will be at The Meeting Place in Galva on
Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m. to show how to use Instant Pots® for preparing meals. Call 712282-4426 if you have questions or want to sign up. Scrapbook retreat weekend: The Meeting Place in Galva is holding a scrapbook weekend March 10-11. Scrapbook hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A fee is required to secure your spot. Call 712-282-4426. Learn how to crochet: Melissa Ausborn will give a program on crocheting at The Meeting Place in Galva on Saturday, April 21, at 9 a.m. During the two-hour program, Ausborn will talk about what kinds of hooks and needles are used, different yarn weights, crochet patterns, simple crochet stitches and more. Participants will crochet a washcloth and will take home their crochet needle and extra
yarn to create another project. This class is for ages 10 and over. All supplies will be provided, but please bring along a scissors. Registrations are needed by Friday, April 13. Call 712-282-4426 if you have questions or want to sign up. Personal training: Bria Miller is offering one-on-one personal training to individuals and/or small groups of two to three people at Sole 2 Soul at 5:30 a.m., 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m. and other scheduled times by appointment. For information, call Sole 2 Soul. Yoga: The current yoga session runs through March 12. Zumba: The current zumba session runs through March 7. Tabata: Miller is teaching a Tabata class through March 27. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.
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by Doug Clough It’s been a trying winter, folks, most of it in February. We’ve seen ice, rain and snow and that was just last week. Until now, I’ve never imagined myself a snowbird, heading south this time of year. That’s not to say that I haven’t enjoyed going to visit family in Phoenix a time or two; it’s just that I try to embrace our four seasons, winter included. Because February has been nasty, I’ve put a concerted effort into getting in 15,000 to 20,000 steps a day. My brother gave me a Fitbit watch for Christmas, because he cares enough to tell me I’m fat with a gift. So, I’m using this tool to help me gauge how active I can be in a day by having it count steps for me. I’m not great at dieting, so the more I walk, I igure, the less I eat. Walking is good exercise if done briskly. The challenge is keeping it interesting. I walk while listening to podcasts or music most often. I enjoy traversing Moorehead Park’s trails on a moonlit night. In January, I ended up on the banks of the Maple quite directionless and wondering out loud to myself, “So this is how it ends?” I then remembered that I had my cell phone with a mapping app and saved myself; chalk one up for that cell phone tower that juts out of the woods. I can get roughly half of my steps by walking the city por-
tion of the trail and, for most of this winter, have been able to do so comfortably without unruly precipitation. That was so, anyway, until this past week’s terrible trio of precipitation. Therefore, I found the only reasonable thing to do was to wear my trail shoes and walk on the grass if ice posed a problem. I followed this program last Thursday with success, cruising along into my third mile–just in front of the public library–when everything went black. Well, it was actually a gray fuzzy static that followed my fall. I remember hearing a hallow thwock, followed by searing pain and a desire to keep conscious long enough to tell someone what happened. My irst reaction to a fall is usually to get up quickly and hope no one saw me, so I knew this was bad. Finally, when I had the wherewithal to stand, I heard, “Doug, are you O.K.?” Normally, a question like that is immediately responded to with, “I’m ine.” It’s like answering, “How are you?” You don’t want to tell the casual acquaintance that the kids don’t load the dishwasher, the laundry piles are hideous, the dogs are the only creatures that really love you and don’t get me started on these gas pains. I broke all conventional rules of communication by blurting out, “No, I’m not okay.” I ind the truth is important when you hear the hollowness of your noggin hit concrete. Our kind rec center director Chelsea Gross saw me fall and offered to help. Plastered
with snow, headphones backwards around my neck and my MP3 player now playing “I Saw Mommy Kissin’ Santa Claus” well after Valentine’s Day, I was sure things couldn’t get any worse. But, Chelsea’s advice was swift: “You know we have a place you can walk out of the elements, so this doesn’t happen, right?” My city representative persona was doubly impressed. My sel ish pride wondered why I wasn’t saved by a concerned passerby going to the bowling alley for a drink. And now, the day after, I ind myself writing this column with a dull headache, bruised ribs, blurry vision and an ego damaged beyond repair. After taking 2.5 seconds to ask if I was allright, my bride launched a trio of reasons this should have never happened. My current state prevents me from remembering any of them; I do remember that she found out that eye pupils enlarge with a concussion. She also informed me through her Google search that a man’s pupils get larger when he sees an attractive woman. “I’m going to have to start paying attention to that little fact,” she said. I have a nagging feeling that this tumble is going to be a gift that keeps on giving. With that in mind, I’ve rethought southern travel and scheduled a trip to see my brother at his College Station, Texas, home. He may bestow gifts upon me that tell me I’m overweight, but I will be able to walk without fear of ice under my feet and–more importantly – my wife studying the size of my pupils.
Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director March Madness Weight Loss Challenge: Grab a partner and sign up for our March Madness Weight Loss Challenge. Teams will be made up of two and only 16 teams will be able to participate. Challenge will run for eight weeks. Cash prize for team bracket winner and the individual overall winner. Spring soccer registration: Preschool through high school soccer registration forms are due March 1. Stop by or email lscc@holsteiniowa.org to register. Summer baseball and softball registration: Preschool– eighth grade summer ball registration forms are due March 1. Stop by or email lscc@holsteiniowa.org to register. Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play
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euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at LohffSchumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at
your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials. New itness schedule Monday—5:45–6:30 a.m. spinning, 5:45–6:30 a.m. full body it and 9:45–10:30 a.m. retired but not tired. Tuesday—5:45–6:30 a.m. core cardio and 5:30–6:15 p.m. spinning. Wednesday—5:45–6:30 a.m. TRX and weights and 5:30– 6:15 p.m. Zumba. Thursday—5:45–6:30 a.m. weights and cardio, 9:45–10:30 a.m. retired but not tired and 5:30–6:15 p.m. bodyweight burner. Friday—5:45–6:30 a.m. medball and weights, 12– 12:45 p.m. TRX mix and 5:30– 6:15 p.m. Zumba. Sunday—1:30–2:15 p.m. treadmill/strength.
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9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. To pre-register call 712-364-3300, email idacountynaturalist@gmail.com or message us on Facebook! Thanks to lumber donations by Maple River Nesting Program we have materials for Wood Duck, Blue Bird and Kestrel bird houses. Build your bird house here and take it home! The Wood Duck was hunted nearly to extinction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Thanks to conservation efforts, there are over one million Wood Ducks living in North America.
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Barbershop performance: The Happiness Express Chorus, a male a cappella barbershop harmony group, was privileged to share a Valentine dinner with a group at Faith Community Church in Ida Grove. The chorus provided music and a bit of humor. For more information, Goggle search “Happiness Express Chorus.”
Beginner quilt class set for Ida Grove The Ida Grove Community Recreation Center is offering a four-session beginning quilting class March 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. If needed, a makeup day will be held on April 3. You will not need supplies on the first night of the class. In this four-session class,
you will learn the basics of quilting while creating your own small table quilt. The course will cover a brief history of quilts, fabric styles and selection, using tools, reading a pattern and cutting fabric, piecing techniques, hand or machine quilting and finishing with binding and a label. Each participant
will need a sewing machine in good working condition. Stop at the rec center to pick up a class outline and see a sample of the project to be made. Registration in advance is requested. There is a cost for the class, plus your fabric. For questions, call or text instructor Donna Bremer at 712-880-9908.
WDWV Schedule The Willow Dale Wellness Village activity calendar for Feb. 28-March 7 is: Wednesday, Feb. 28: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary/communion; 2:30 p.m. Danielle with Ida County Conservation. Thursday, March 1: 10:30 a.m. kick ball; 2 p.m. Arthur Free Church; 3 p.m. monthly birthday party. Friday, March 2: 10:30 a.m.
local news review; 1:30 p.m. bingo; 2:30 p.m. Einar Nielsen birthday party; 5:30 p.m. KOC ish fry outing. Saturday, March 3: 3 p.m. banana split social. Sunday, March 4: 9:30 a.m. Catholic communion, activity room; church TV—1 p.m. Lutheran and —2 p.m. Presbyterian. Monday, March 5: 10:30
a.m. discuss and recall; 2 p.m. Manicure Monday; activity planning meeting. Tuesday, March 6: 10:30 a.m. music in motion; 2 p.m. To Ireland with Deb; 3 p.m. Bible study with Pastor Cormeny. Wednesday, March 7: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary/ communion; 2 p.m. what’s in a name; 6:30 p.m. Legion bingo.
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Local tour: BC-IG third grade science enrichment students visited Byron Originals with Ryan Godbersen on Feb. 1 as an enhancement of their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) project. Godbersen discussed several of the models in the showroom and the functions of strategic parts on planes that allow flight. He shared some video clips of the Aviation Expo that was held in Ida Grove and gave the students model gliders to assemble and fly. Throughout the project, students become “flight design engineers” by creating FPG-9 Gliders made of foam plates and will continue their learning with experimentation of various styles of paper airplanes.
Eat Fit Go program available at Galva March 18 Eat Fit Go District Manager Jess Kroger will be traveling to The Meeting Place in Galva at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 18, to talk about Eat Fit Go and the company’s healthy, pre-made meals. In her one-hour program, Kroger will give a short history of the company, share nutritional breakdown information, talk about where their
stores are located, share their top 10 meals, discuss menu options they carry like dairy free and gluten free, how to cook their meals, transportation, average meal prices, refrigerator shelf life, snacking options, what a Perfect Week is, shipping, catering options and more. During the program, participants will taste test six
or eight Eat Fit Go meals and snacks, ask questions and can purchase Eat Fit Go meals. All ages and genders are invited to attend this free program. To register, call local event coordinator Anne Johnson at 712-282-4426 by March 12. For more information on the company, visit https://www. eat itgo.com.
“Letters from Home” will be at Ida Grove Skate Palace on Tuesday, July 3. A catered dinner is at 6 p.m. ,and the performance is at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Morningside Healthcare Community, Trendue or Ida County Courier and from any Ida Grove Legion member. Proceeds of the event will go to McNamara-Moore Post #61 to help with expenses of sending veterans on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. For the past six years, “Letters From Home” has performed more than 100 shows per year, reaching an average of 250,000 audience members each year. They honor our nation’s veterans, active military heroes and their families by reviving patriotism through music. Sponsors say you will be dazzled with tap dancing. Your memories will be filled with song. You will be charmed by charisma and personality. Your hearts will be touched forever with patriotism. Each “Letters From Home” performance is different, with a variety of performers that evoke many emotions, tears, laughter and song. In 2010, “Letters From
Home” was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., and the show is now one of the fastest-growing musical performances in the United States. Erinn Diaz hosts and directs three incredible shows. “Letters From Home” started at the suggestion of Erinn’s father, Pat Dearth, who was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. “Letters From Home” has toured in more than 35 states, being performed in theaters, at air shows, on cruise ships, for patriotic celebrations, in schools, military bases, VA hospitals, VFWs, American Legions and many other venues. Additionally, “Letters From Home” produces “The American Story Project,” a podcast with interviews of veterans and patriots. In 2017, a documentary on “Letters From Home,” produced by David Hardy for Our State Television, won the Emmy Award for Best Magazine Documentary. If you would like to help with expenses and/or be a sponsor for the event, call Lisa Hinricksen at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove: 712-364-3327.
Shoveling snow Snow shoveling isn’t fun, but it’s often unavoidable in the Midwest. How much snow have you shoveled recently? A lot of us in northwest Iowa woke up to six, eight, 10 or more inches of snow one weekend. Shoveling can be fun for little kids, relaxing for some adults and a complete pain to others. Some individuals enjoy an occasional snowstorm, while others dread and detest moving snow. Shoveling a long sidewalk or large driveway involves moving hundreds and thousands of pounds of snow. Done the wrong way, snow shoveling can lead to back injuries and more serious heart attacks. Here are a couple simple reminders to reduce back strain and prevent injuries: •Dress in layers to stay warm. •Stretch before you go outside, to warm up your arms, back and leg muscles so they are loose. •Use a lighter-weight, plastic shovel or only partially ill your shovel. •Don’t lift the snow, but rather push it off the sidewalk or driveway. •If you have to lift snow, lift with your legs and not with your back. •Switch off between shoveling right-handed and lefthanded, so that you work on different muscles. •Stay ahead of large snow accumulations by going out every couple of hours and moving an inch or two at a time. •Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while shoveling. •If you feel dizzy or light headed, go inside and tell someone immediately. •Carry a cell phone in your
pocket in case you fall down and need assistance. •Consider asking a neighbor with a snow blower to help you, or hire a professional to push your snow for the rest of the winter. •Apply a layer of ice-melt to sidewalks and driveways, so that you don’t fall going out to get mail or take children to bus stop. Old Man Winter will be exiting the region very soon, and spring is just around the corner, so chin up.
Birth Rory and Lyndsay Lindberg of Ida Grove are the parents of a daughter, Bailey Rae, born Feb. 13, 2018, at Methodist Women’s Hospital in Omaha, Neb. Bailey weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz. Grandparents are Emil Hiykel, Sandy Hiykel, Rodney and Carole Lindberg and Carl and Dawn Ulshafer, all of Ida Grove. Great-grandparents are Warren Lindberg of Ida Grove and Bueal Hedstrom of Schleswig. Bailey is welcomed home by Marley, 2.
MHC Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for Feb. 28-March 7 is: Wednesday, Feb. 28—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Salcido. Thursday, March 1—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. National Pig Day (all about pigs). Friday, March 2—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Monday, March 5—8 a.m. devotions; 10 a.m. resident council; 10:30 a.m. food committee; 2 p.m. would you rather? Tuesday, March 6—8 a.m. devotions; 10 a.m. rosary making; 2 p.m. 12 or less. Wednesday, March 7—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 11 a.m. music and motion; 6 p.m. Catholic kids.
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O-A/BC-IGHS TAG: Members of the O-A/BC-IG High School TAG (Talented And Gifted) program traveled to Battle Creek Feb. 16 to spend time with residents of Willow Dale. Here, high school student Ty Warnke plays bingo with some of the residents who reside at Willow Dale Wellness Village.
Extension offers caregivers’ program in Ida County Do you help take care of an adult with chronic conditions? If so, you are not alone. More than 43.5 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services on a daily or intermittent basis. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself. If you take good care of yourself, you
will be better prepared to take good care of your loved one. As a participant, learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. Iowa State University Extension is sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers in Ida County this spring. This program has been tested and evaluated through a
grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Classes consist of six, 90minute sessions held each week. Two experienced leaders conduct each class. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life. For more information or to register, contact Kandice Tomlinson at the Ida County Office, 712-364-3003, or kandicem@iastate.edu.
The Diocese of Sioux City announced Feb. 22 that Patty Lansink has been chosen for the position of Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Lansink has served as interim superintendent since July, when Dr. Dan Ryan took the job of president at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines. Lansink has been principal at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Denison since 2011, and has also served as assistant superintendent of the Diocese of Sioux City since 2015. Lansink will search for a new principal to replace her at St. Rose of Lima School in the near future. “I am honored and excited to continue my work as superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sioux City. After working as a principal at St. Rose of Lima for the last seven years, I have been blessed to work with an amazing group of school administrators and am eager to continue our work together to provide an outstanding Catholic education for our students,” says Lansink. Lansink has more than 20 years of experience in education, with a bachelor of science degree in zoology from Iowa State University and completing her teaching
Gymnast places at local meet Turn Round Gymnastics held its irst home meet, “A Dream of Spring,” Feb. 10-11 at the Storm Lake High School gymnasium. GK Storm Gold team member Josilynn Pritchard of Odebolt received the following scores:
vault 8.2 receiving eighth place, bars 9.75 receiving irst place, beam 9.35 for fourth place, loor 9.1 tying for fourth, with an all-around score of 36.4 receiving ifth place. The GK Storm Gold team inished in fourth place.
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Caramel apples: The King Theatre Renovation Committee sold approximately 750 caramel apples as a fundraiser for the theatre in Ida Grove. Members of the committee and other volunteers prepared the apples Feb. 9-10. Here, front from left, Robin Thornhill and Sandy Ullrich, and back from left, Karen Rector (partially hidden) and Kim Claussen put the final touches of white chocolate and nuts on the apples.
Chair yoga coming to Galva in April Sole 2 Soul itness center in Galva is excited to team up with NETA certi ied trainer Donna Mogensen-Lee of Cherokee to offer a six-week chair yoga session this spring. Classes will be held on Thursdays at 9 a.m., starting on April 12. Chair yoga is a relaxing exercise class that links body poses together to increase strength, lexibility and balance. This will be a 50minute group itness class, and all ages, genders and itness levels are welcome to participate. Class dates are April 12, 19 and 26 and May 3, 10 and 17. Chairs are provided.
Please use The Meeting Place south door to enter for the itness classes. There is a class fee. Call Anne Johnson at 712282-4426 to sign up or stop in at Sole 2 Soul itness center in Galva. Space is limited, so early sign ups are encouraged.
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Patty Lansink endorsement in science education. She earned a master’s of science in education from Buena Vista University and went on to complete her administrative endorsement through the Iowa Principal Leadership Academy. Lansink completed her education specialist degree at Wayne State College in December, 2016. “I am so pleased that she has accepted my offer to become superintendent for our Catholic schools,” says The Most Rev. R. Walker Nickless, bishop of Sioux City. “We have already seen the competence and good work
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of Patty Lansink as interim superintendent of schools. She brings many talents to her position; she is a woman of faith, well respected among her peers and is very excited about the future of Catholic schools in our diocese. May God bless her and all those who make our Catholic schools possible.” Lansink and her husband, Jayson, live in Ida Grove and have three childrenMadison, 18, Lauren, 14, and Sam, nine. The Diocese of Sioux City has 16 school systems located in Algona, Alton, Boone, Carroll, Danbury, Denison, Emmetsburg, Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Le Mars, Pocahontas, Remsen, Sheldon, Spencer, Sioux City and Storm Lake. More than 6,000 students receive a faith-based education each year.
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Falcon bowlers eighth at state The O-A/BC-IG boys’ bowling team placed eighth at the class 1A state meet in Waterloo Feb. 18. The Falcons rolled a team score of 2,714. West Delaware was irst with a 3,179. Eight schools quali ied for the 1A meet. “We bowled fairly well, but nothing great,” noted coach Kurt Hofmeister. “We ended with a total score of 2,714, which is above our season average. During the individual round we had a few boys that really struggled, especially during the irst game. Dana Wessel led the way with a 221, Kolton Krajicek had a 208, which is above their season averages. Darian Hannel had a 169, which is close to his average. Everyone else was below their season average. “The second game was better for some, but we didn’t have those really good scores above 200. Cole Rhea had our best second game with a 193,
followed by Hannel with a 191 and Krajicek with a 184. I think some of the boys started out a little nervous and it took a while to get over that. Once we settled down, we did pretty well. It was quite an achievement just to make it to state and a great experience for these boys.” Individually, Wessel led the Falcons with a 400. O-A/BCIG’s other scores were Krajicek, 392; Hannel, 360; Rhea, 327 and Colin Bengford, 293. Austin Behrendsen scored a 251, but his score didn’t count in the team total of 1,772 in the individual round. O-A/BC-IG’s Baker scores were 195, 205, 164, 188 and 190 for a 942. “Our Baker games were all good except our third game, which still wasn’t bad, just a little below our season average. Our 942 Bakers total is actually one of our better scores of the year,” noted Hofmeister.
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Greetings, moviegoers. Playing for one weekend only is “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri” (R). A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder when they fail to catch the culprit. Win a bottomless popcorn bucket: Pick up and ill out an Oscars’ ballot, and return by Sunday, March 4. The ballot with the most points wins one of our last bottomless buckets, good for bottomless popcorn
until Nov. 4. Coming soon: “The Shape of Water” (R), “Lady Bird” (R), “The Breadwinner” (PG), “The Post” (PG-13), “I Can Only Imagine” (PG) and “Hostiles”
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G-H engineers: Rhiley Binns from the Science Center of Iowa (white jacket) traveled from Des Moines Feb. 12 to Galva to teach Galva-Holstein fifth graders about engineering. The students discovered the engineering design cycle by working through all the steps in a series of challenges that force students to think critically to solve problems together. The program was made possible by a donation from Flint Hills Resources. Students working on a project are, from upper left corner and going clockwise, Elle Juelfs, Jordyn Hinrickson, Lacey Stieneke, Dorian Downs and Addison Voge.
Crop production in 2017 vested acres of other hay, at 360,000, are equal to 2016. U.S. corn, soybean production Corn for grain production in 2017 was estimated at 14.6 billion bushels, down 4 percent from the 2016 estimate. The average yield in the United States was estimated at a record high 176.6 bushels per acre, two bushels above the 2016 average yield of 174.6 bushels per acre. Area har-
vested for grain was estimated at 82.7 million acres, down 5 percent from the 2016 estimate. Soybean production in 2017 totaled a record 4.39 billion bushels, up 2 percent from 2016. The average yield per acre was estimated at 49.1 bushels, 2.9 bushels below the record yield in 2016. Harvested area was up 8 percent from 2016 to a record high 89.5 million acres.
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World Day of Prayer service Everyone is invited to attend a 2018 World Day of Prayer service, this Friday, March 2, in Ida Grove or Holstein. World Day of Prayer is an ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action. The Ida Grove prayer service is at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Holstein service is at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Holstein.
This year the women of Suriname share their stories of intergenerational wisdom, traditions and experiences of God’s profound love and acceptance. The focus is on Genesis 1, the story of creation. The Bible study and worship service invite the public to explore issues of climate change, natural disasters, pollution and human abuse of the environment—all affecting God’s creation and God’s people.
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Jazz band: The O-A/BC-IG Middle School seventh/eighth grade jazz band performed “Blues Machine” and “El Taco Rocko” during the school’s annual winter concert Feb. 9. Other groups performing were the sixth grade, seventh/eighth grade and seventh/eighth swing choirs and the sixth grade and seventh/eighth grade concert bands.
Obituary To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Alice Hansen Aug. 28, 1929 – Feb. 19, 2018 IDA GROVE – Services for Alice Hansen, 88, of Ida Grove and formerly of Perry, were Feb. 23, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Perry. Burial was in Violet Hill Cemetery at Perry. Carris Family Funeral Home and Cremation Care in Perry was in charge of arrangements. She died peacefully Feb. 19, 2018, at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove. Alice was born Aug. 28, 1929, in New York City, N.Y., and grew up in Manhattan. She met Jim Hansen at a USO dance when he was on shore leave while he was in the Navy. They married Dec. 30, 1950. They lived in Chicago, Ill., until 1966, when they moved to Perry after purchasing the Dog ‘N’ Suds restaurant on Willis Avenue. She worked at the restaurant and volunteered many summers at St. Thomas More Center in Panorama. They retired to Horseshoe Bend, Ark., after raising their ive children. Alice went back to school and graduated with her LPN nursing
license and worked with special needs children at Helping Hands school. Jim and Alice moved to Ida Grove in 1993, due to Jim’s illness. She was a member of Ida Grove American Legion Auxiliary, Horn Memorial Auxiliary, St. Patrick’s Catholic Daughters in Perry and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Alice is survived by her children, who live in Iowa: Alice Gayle Hansen, Des Moines; Robin (James) McCauley, Perry; Dawn (Randy) Bach, Ida Grove; John (Tina) Hansen, Atlantic; and Regina (Tony) Schmitt, Dubuque. She loved her grandchildren: Katherine (Doug) Flippin, Charles (Tiffany) McCauley, James Bach, Annie Schmidt, Joseph Bach, Vania McIntire, James Hansen, Alicia Jo Hansen, Tess (Chris) Hankins and Joseph Klinkhammer. She also enjoyed her 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James, in 1993. Memorials may be given to St. Thomas More Center, 6177 Panorama Rd., Panora, Iowa, 50216, and may be left at Carris Family Funeral Home and Cremation Care. Online condolences may be sent to www. carrisfuneralhome.com.
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Soup fundraiser: Battle Creek Women’s Club members Corliss Hansen and Jeanette Holmes serve member Marva Bennigsdorf and guests Lonnie Bennigsdorf and Bill and Charlotte Uhl at the club’s soup fundraiser Feb. 11 at the Battle Creek Community Building.
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Ridge View art: Three Ridge View High School art students earned honorable mention awards at the 2018 WISE Show held at Buena Vista University Feb. 10. The Ridge View students are in the back row. Sierra Deck, first girl in far left corner, created a black and white photograph; Abigayle Hansen, next to Deck, created a mixed media drawing, and Paige Hill, last girl in back row, created a found art sculpture. The show had a first, second and third place and then eight honorable mentions. Eighty works of art were selected for display from a jury process. All of the art works will be on display at the Buena Vista University Art Gallery through March 10.
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BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER Keith & Nancy Hair, Pastors 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship Sunday – 10 a.m. worship
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Mark Aurand 330 S. MAIN ST. - 712-364-3630 712-369-0852 Sunday – 9 a.m. Bible Class 10:30 a.m. worship
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Richard Salcido, Pastor Rev. Neil Wehmas, Associate Pastor 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Sunday – 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Bible classes & LYF
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~ Battle Creek ~ ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Randy Cormeny 602 5TH ST. - 712-365-4477 Sunday – 8:30 a.m. education hour 9:30 a.m. worship
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Kevin Freese 600 3RD ST. - 712-365-4938 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. fellowship 10:40 a.m. Sunday school
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Martin Davis 2326 STORY AVE. - 712-365-4328 Sunday – 10:30 a.m. worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday school
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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Richard Ball 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Shari O’Bannon, CRE 321 MAIN ST.- 712-364-3829 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. worship, followed by fellowship coffee
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Chad Lierman, Pastor 312 MAIN ST. - 712-364-2412 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. worship
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~ Arthur ~ EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Martin Crain, Interim Pastor HIGHWAY 175 & M31 - 712-367-2472 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. worship
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Paul Egger, Pastor 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Sunday – 9 a.m. Sunday School & Bible class 10 a.m. worship
SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Kristin Boysen 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 Sunday – 10:30 a.m. worship
~ Holstein ~ ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10 a.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. coffee hour Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Chris Schroder, Pastor 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion
UNITED METHODIST Dori Collogan, Pastor 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship CROSSRIDGE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Pastor Tyler Parson LOHFF-SCHUMANN MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTER 301 LOHFF-SCHUMANN DR.-712-368-6139 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. RiDGE KiDS & adult Bible study 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC Father Dan Guenther 513 MUELLER ST. 712-368-4755 Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Mass
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ESTIMATE
Form 631.1
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ESTIMATE
Form 631.1
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
Ida Grove
City of
on
3/12/18
at
, Iowa the Community Hall
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at
City Council Chambers
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at
Battle Creek
City of
, Iowa
on
6pm
3/13/18
at
7:00 p.m.
The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below.
The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below.
Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library. The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 13.43445 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375 At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget.
Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library. The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 12.43565 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375 At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget.
712-364-2428
Marc Dennison
712-365-4646
Diane Lansink
phone number
City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME
phone number
City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME
Budget FY 2019 (a)
Re-est. FY 2018 (b)
Budget FY 2019 (a)
Actual FY 2017 (c)
Re-est. FY 2018 (b)
Actual FY 2017 (c)
Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes
1 2 3
977,985 0 977,985
1,013,701 0 1,013,701
1,054,970 0 1,054,970
Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes
1 2 3
146,997 0 146,997
147,817 0 147,817
134,990 0 134,990
Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Transfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
0 61,100 285,195 9,295 95,575 330,308 972,002 0 108,700 0 337,023 3,177,183
0 61,536 248,500 9,245 58,175 317,349 982,952 0 181,100 0 217,770 3,090,328
0 44,609 277,117 9,233 60,838 1,213,625 987,560 0 311,308 0 552,161 4,511,421
Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Transfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
0 0 88,073 1,245 5,850 130,181 974,359 0 10,300 0 73,266 1,430,271
0 0 76,130 1,245 5,480 121,001 945,649 0 50 0 35,000 1,332,372
0 1,870 73,062 1,175 4,940 127,614 424,488 0 141 0 62,622 830,902
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises Total ALL Expenditures
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
480,360 427,218 4,958 643,369 3,195 227,114 128,556 0 1,914,770 751,100 2,665,870
445,374 406,659 4,958 638,737 59,790 213,567 128,556 32,500 1,930,141 790,581 2,720,722
459,794 328,723 4,958 666,292 81,661 203,172 260,459 972,927 2,977,986 673,362 3,651,348
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises Total ALL Expenditures
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
820,836 96,900 0 49,650 21,358 48,125 5,477 38,560 1,080,906 242,885 1,323,791
790,201 120,355 0 48,970 41,357 22,022 960 13,760 1,037,625 283,690 1,321,315
290,182 89,302 0 41,261 21,209 28,546 3,590 13,960 488,050 293,208 781,258
Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out
27 28
337,023 3,002,893
217,770 2,938,492
552,161 4,203,509
Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out
27 28
73,266 1,397,057
35,000 1,356,315
62,622 843,880
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out
29
174,290
151,836
307,912
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out
29
33,214
-23,943
-12,978
Beginning Fund Balance July 1
30
948,445
796,609
488,697
Beginning Fund Balance July 1
30
463,591
487,534
500,512
Ending Fund Balance June 30
31
1,122,735
948,445
796,609
Ending Fund Balance June 30
31
496,805
463,591
487,534
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ESTIMATE
Form 631.1
PUBLIC NOTICE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
GALVA
City of
City of Ida Grove
, Iowa
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at on
3/12/18
at
City Hall
5 PM
The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library. The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 11.52307 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375 At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. 712/282-4228
ANITA BRANDT
phone number
City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME
Budget FY 2019 (a)
Re-est. FY 2018 (b)
Actual FY 2017 (c)
Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes
1 2 3
96,385 0 96,385
105,059 0 105,059
101,431 0 101,431
Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Transfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
0 0 35,939 830 9,684 47,642 194,884 0 0 0 0 385,364
0 0 36,192 830 9,684 397,838 196,577 0 0 0 0 746,180
0 0 43,568 980 15,069 49,647 211,758 2,362 26,057 0 0 450,872
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises Total ALL Expenditures
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
56,385 34,923 2,150 42,558 30,000 37,424 0 0 203,440 215,789 419,229
56,433 37,721 2,150 42,480 30,000 37,533 0 0 206,317 183,385 389,702
50,118 31,130 1,900 53,477 28,816 32,390 0 0 197,831 235,415 433,246
Transfers Out
27
0
0
0
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out
28
419,229
389,702
433,246
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out
29
-33,865
356,478
17,626
Beginning Fund Balance July 1
30
834,554
478,076
460,450
Ending Fund Balance June 30
31
800,689
834,554
478,076
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IDA GROVE City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m., January 15, 2018 City Hall Call to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Whiteing. Council members Scott Tomlinson, Amanda Litchenberg, Gregor Ernst, Ryan Goodman and Paul Cates present. Others present: Rita Frahm of Ida County Economic Development, Deputy City Administrator Heather Sweeden, Nicole Peterson of SIMPCO, Deb Loger of the Ida County Courier, Doug Clough and Clay Miller of Ida Grove Economic Development Corporation. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Ernst to approve the agenda. Motion carries unanimously, 5-0. Clay Miller of the Ida Grove Economic Development Corporation talking about the organization and had discussed with Doug Clough about being on the board of the Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Miller was the chairman of the group for 10 years. The organization slowly dissolved over time. Clay would like to have some seed money to restart the organization again and to have a plan. Discussion of a direction plan for the organization. The last one was completed in 2011. The board needs a total of 9 people for ordinance sake. There was a lack of interest in the organization for the last 3 years. The group needs to get together and establish a good base in order to succeed. Mr. Miller does have interest in the organization, but can’t be as involved as he was before he retired. He would serve on the board, but not as Chairman. Clay remembers many people gave input into the organization and would like to see those people return and be on the board. Council member Goodman discussing Doug Clough’s interest in being a part of the organization. Doug would like to be involved and would like to work with Mr. Miller. Council member Goodman discussing the mission of the organization. Rita Frahm of Ida County Economic Development discussing how she is involved with other communities. Mayor Whiteing would like to see City Hall participation. Clay Miller would like to see an active organization. Rita Frahm of Ida County Economic Development telling the council the housing needs assessment is completed. The study shows a need for single-family homes, while rental properties are in flux. It also projects growth in Ida County. The Economic Development Authority study has GIS information for the communities that shows infrastructure and zoning. The Highway 20 corridor study completion will be on November 1st. There is a request of $25,000 for EDA funds to get matching funds so start the project in May. There is a possibility through the Comprehensive Plan the city will get zoning maps. Rita will get the study to the council via email. The study will project housing needs and projects growth for the area. Nicole Peterson of SIMPCO discussing the citywide survey summary. There were 88 surveys, with most filled out on-
line. One item of interest is that there were 51% in favor of the West Access project, 21% not in favor and 20% maybes. Another item is Community Hall. 30% would like Community Hall remodeled, 30% in favor of the lowest cost option, 20% would like to see a new building, 14% a new building at the existing spot and 9% new building at a new spot. Ms. Peterson feels the amount of participation in the survey is a good response rate. Council member Goodman and Mayor Whiteing commenting on the feedback and liking it. Discussion of the streets results in the survey where 50% of the comments felt the city roads were good. Council member Ernst discussing the participation in the survey. The council would like to share the information online on the city website. There will be a Steering Committee meeting with the public invited on Monday, January 22nd, at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Cates to approve the consent agenda. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Consent Agenda: a. Claims List b. Financial Reports c. Minutes–City Council meeting January 2, 2018 d. Liquor License–Skate Palace. New Business: Discussion of Holly Neutzman to be hired as a receptionist for the Rec Center at a pay rate of $7.50 per hour. Motion by Council member Tomlinson, seconded by Council member Goodman to approve Holly Neutzman to be hired as a receptionist for the Rec Center at a pay rate of $7.50 per hour. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of the Appointment of Doug Clough to the Ida Grove Economic Development Corporation. Talking about the organization electing its own officers. Discussion of the council appointing a person to the group. Council member Goodman discussing filling the board. Mayor Whiteing, Doug Clough and Clay Miller will meet next week sometime to discuss. Discussion of the SIMPCO proposal for city zoning map. Debating the two proposals from SIMPCO and JEO. Council member Goodman makes a motion to approve the SIMPCO proposal, but after further discussion withdraws his motion. Discussion of how the zoning map proposal is going to work with the Comprehensive Plan. Will there be duplicating services? Discussion of Brenner’s Quote for City Council Audio Recording Equipment. Council member Ernst asking if we go down this avenue, what do we want to do and what do we need? Mayor Whiteing is in favor of the audio recording avenue. Council member Goodman discussing the current proposal. The council will figure out what they want and want to do to figure out options. Deputy Administrator Sweeden will contact Julie Weeda at the school district and ask how they have their system set up.
Discussion of the AT&T antenna contract: Discussion of amending the dangerous Dog Ordinance. Debating issues involving dogs, owners and liability. Council members talking about their opinions on the issue, to keep it the same vs. changing the ordinance. Other Business: *Discussion of Moorehead Avenue Bridge: The bridge will be discussed further with the Comp Plan. *Discussion of Fireworks Ordinance: Mayor Whiteing wants the committee to work on it and see what state laws say and other towns do. *Discussion of Development Proposal by Jan Hewitt: The city will wait ‘til we receive the study from Rita Frahm to notify Mr. Hewitt on how to proceed. *Discussion of Verizon Wireless Antenna Contract: Nothing discussed. *Discussion of Trees and Plantings Policy for the City: Gregor Ernst wants to re-establish a tree board and is getting people to join. *Discussion and Approval of the Zobel Addition Pipe Failure: JEO is getting prices from contractors. *Discussion and Approval of Hangar Rent and Contracts: Have sent a contract certified mail to one of the last two renters that have not signed the contract. *Discussion and Approval of a Test Well: Gordon Goodenow has given the city permission and the city will move forward on the project soon. *Discussion and Approval of Bob Bendixen from Extreme Air Wireless Internet Antenna Proposal: Gregor Ernst will work with Peter Goldsmith to clean up the details of the contract. *Discussion and Approval of a City Administrator Job Description Ordinance: Peter Goldsmith is working on it. *Discussion and Approval of a Cost Estimate of a Water Main Extension and Fire Hydrant Along Father Daily Drive Behind Midwest: The City Administrator is trying to touch base with Jason Buns of Midwest to find a right time to have a Utility Committee meeting. *Discussion and Approval of a Personnel Handbook: Ryan Goodman has gone through the handbook. Looking at sick time and vacation policies. *Scott Tomlinson asking how long the train was blocking the three intersections in town. Ryan Goodman wants to have fines given to the railroad. *Devlun Whiteing discussing grants and wants to get more grants. Talking about the company that looked at the City Hall renovation. Personnel Committee met to discuss communication between City Hall, Public Works and City Council. Discussion of houses that should be condemned and how to do it. *Paul Cates talking about a Volkswagon parked along Highway 157. It has junk in it and hasn’t moved forever. Adjournment at 8:16 p.m. by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Cates. (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018)
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PUBLIC NOTICE United Bank of Iowa NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF ASSETS AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES Notice is hereby given that United Bank of Iowa, Ida Grove, Iowa, has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its written consent to acquire the assets and assume the liability to pay deposits of First Trust & Savings Bank, 100 West Pine Street, Marcus, Iowa. This includes the main office at 100 West Pine Street, Marcus, Iowa; along with branch offices located at 111 E. Second Street, Aurelia, Iowa; and 101 N. Lewis Avenue, Cleghorn, Iowa. All offices of the above-named institution will continue to be operated as branch offices of United Bank of Iowa. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located a 1100 Walnut Street; Suite 2100, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106, not later than March 30, 2018. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018)
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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove IDA GROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:30 p.m., JANUARY 2, 2018 CITY HALL Call to order by Mayor Whiteing at 5:30 p.m. Council member Scott Tomlinson, Council member Gregor Ernst, Council member Ryan Goodman and Council member Paul Cates present. Absent, Council member Amanda Litchenberg. Others present: Robert Bendixen of Xtreamair, Cody Forch of JEO, Deputy Administrator Heather Sweeden and Fire Chief Scott Van Dusen. Motion by Ryan Goodman, seconded by Paul Cates to approve the agenda. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Appearances, Petitions and Communications–(Speakers, please keep comments, questions and statements to 30 seconds per item. The Council may ask follow-up questions as necessary that will take speakers past the time limit. Please be respectful of others at the meeting.) Water Department Superintendent Lon Schluter discussing a proposed test well for the city. Lon presenting a map of the area where the proposed test well site will be. Talking about contacting Gordon Goodenow to establish a well site on his property. Debating past events and amount of area needed to protect the well head and amounts for land use. Motion by Ryan Goodman, seconded by Scott Tomlinson to approve the consent agenda. Discussion of the $2,000 SimmeringCory invoice. The invoice is for the Downtown Revitalization Project. Debate as to whether the invoice is for the Downtown project or the bridges. The amount is for the Downtown project for fees from the last draw from the state. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. a. Claims List b. Financial Reports c. Minutes–City Council meeting August 7, 2017; Personnel Committee meeting August 10, 2017; City Council meeting September 18, 2017; City Council meeting August 21, 2017; Personnel Committee meeting October 2, 2017; City Council meeting October 2, 2017; Personnel Committee meeting October 10, 2017; City Council meeting November 6, 2017; Personnel Committee meeting November 16, 2017; City Council meeting November 20, 2017; Special City Council meeting November 28, 2017; City Council meeting December 18, 2017; City Council Budget Workshop meeting December 19, 2017; Special City Council meeting December 27, 2017. d. Liquor License. New Business: Discussion of the standing committee appointments proposed by the Mayor. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Ernst to approve the standing committee appointments. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of the appointment of Heather Sweeden as the Deputy City Administrator. After debating the issue, the council decided Heather’s position does not need to be appointed; the Mayor moved on to the next agenda item. Discussion of the Appointment of Peter Goldsmith and Laurel Boerner as the City Attorneys. Mayor Whiteing combined two agenda items to vote as one regarding Peter Goldsmith and Laurel Boerner being appointed as City Attorneys. Motion by Council member Tomlinson, seconded by Council member Tomlinson to approve the appointment of Peter Goldsmith and Laurel Boerner as City Attorneys. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of the appointment of Scott Van Dusen as the City Fire Chief. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Tomlinson to appoint Scott Van Dusen as the City Fire Chief. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of the appointment of Marc Dennison as the City Administrator. Motion by Council member Ernst, seconded by Council member Goodman to appoint Marc Dennison as the City Administrator. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of Resolution Number 2018-2 naming United Bank of Iowa and First State Bank as depositories for 2018 for the City of Ida Grove. Ryan Goodman discussing adding additional vendors during the year. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Tomlinson
to approve Resolution Number 2018-2 naming United Bank of Iowa and First State Bank as depositories for 2018 for the City of Ida Grove. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of Resolution Number 2018–1 naming the Ida County Courier as the official newspaper of the City of Ida Grove for 2018. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Ernst to approve Resolution Number 2018-1 naming the Ida County Courier as the official newspaper of the City of Ida Grove for 2018. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of a pay rate for Mark Nielsen for consulting on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Ryan Goodman discussing the Personnel Committee’s plan for a rate of $50/hour. Superintendent of Public Works Gerrod Sholty and City Administrator Marc Dennison will oversee the amount of time for consulting. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Tomlinson to approve the $50/hour pay rate for consulting on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Discussion of making Gerrod Sholty foreman of the Public Works Department with a $3 per hour increase in pay. Ryan Goodman discussing the pay increase as a 12% increase, there will be management responsibilities asked of Gerrod. Employee evaluations, pay rate increases and other responsibilities will be expected. The Personnel Committee will need to write up a job description for Gerrod. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Cates. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of hangar rent and contracts. Heather Sweeden discussing hangers and that one small hangar and one large hangar are empty. Ryan Goodman talking about a person that may be interested in a hangar. Deputy Administrator Sweeden notifying the council some contracts have not been returned. Discussion of notifying those that have not returned the contract and those that are behind on payments, they have one week to respond. Talking about other sections of the hangar facility and cost and square feet of those sections. Discussion of the garage, lot, flying club and payment amounts. Skip discussion of a test well for the city. Discussion of the 2nd Street and Harold Godbersen Drive intersection. Cody Forch of JEO discussing the issue. Near misses at the stop sign and the walkway across the road near the stop sign. Debating doing a formal intersection study. Cody estimates a cost of $115,000 for intersection improvements, but the city won’t see huge benefits for the cost. The city has bigger concerns than the intersection right now. Ryan Goodman asking if new materials are needed to improve the intersection. Cody Forch responding the intersection is much better than others in the city. Cody thinks it should be in a 5- to 10-year maintenance program and CIP list Discussion of a general engineering task order. This is not a payment, but an agreement to have small projects up to $5,000 to have an agreement instead of formal City Council approval at every level. It is a way to streamline things. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Tomlinson to approve the general engineering task order. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of Bob Bendixen from Extreme Air Wireless Internet antenna proposal. Right not is not a good time to get up on the water tower to take pictures of the space. Ryan Goodman discussing the antennas and usage costs. No termination clause in the contracts due to not using antennas. Can have antennas right next to each other. Mr. Bendixen’s antennas are much smaller than cell phone towers. Bob needs a price and permission to go up on the water tower, but not going up until spring. Gregor Ernst discussing contracts and contract language. Wanting to get pictures soon. Council member Ernst talking about monthly fees and ramping up. Between Gregor Ernst and City Attorney Peter Goldsmith, they will work something up. Discussion of the AT&T antenna contract. Gregor Ernst talking about the rate reduction and contract terms. Motion by Council member Ryan Goodman, seconded by Council member Gregor Ernst to approve the AT&T antenna contract.
Discussion of Resolution 2017-10 providing for sale of King Theatre property on January 2, 2018. Motion by Council member Ryan Goodman, seconded by Council member Scott Tomlinson to open the public hearing on the sale of the King Theatre property. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. No comments. Motion by Council member Paul Cates, seconded by Council member Ryan Goodman to close the hearing on the sale of the King Theatre property. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Motion by Council member Ryan Goodman, seconded by Council member Scott Tomlinson to approve Resolution 2017-10 providing for the sale of the King Theatre property. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Skip discussion of the public hearing notice providing for sale of the King Theatre property on January 2, 2018. Discussion of a cost estimate of a water main extension and fire hydrant along Father Dailey Drive behind Midwest Industries. Cody Forch of JEO presenting four estimates. Proposal #1: fire hydrant to driveway and private line to the back of the property. Proposal #2: fire hydrant to driveway and easement so it is city’s line. Proposal #3: fire hydrant to driveway and loop along Father Dailey Drive. Proposal #4: fire hydrant to driveway and loop owned by Midwest Industries. Discussion of costs and cost sharing of the different proposals. Ryan Goodman discussing the different loops with Paul Cates and the amount of the water available to Old Town. Council member Goodman discussing keeping major buildings fire protected. Talking about the fire department bringing hose to the area. Discussion of past proposals and talking about the church and issues with water and fire suppression as well as the size of lines in the area. Midwest Industries thinks the offer is nice and wants to get within one length of hose to the building, sees the loop to the benefit of Old Town. Discussion of cost of the project at $150,800. Would loop near Spotts’ property with an easement. Discussion of church and need for water if fire occurred there. Cody Forch of JEO discussing permitting time for the project. Will schedule a meeting to discuss the issue on Monday at noon. Discussion of a Personnel Handbook. Ryan Goodman talking about the Personnel Committee meeting on the handbook. Debating vacation, sick time and policies as well as the probationary period. Discussion of a City Administrator job description ordinance. Mayor Whiteing talking about getting information for the Administrator position from other cities. OTHER BUSINESS: *Discussion of Moorehead Avenue Bridge. *Discussion of Fireworks Ordinance. Ryan Goodman discussing fireworks use on New Year’s Eve. *Discussion of Amending the Dangerous Dog Ordinance of the City of Ida Grove. Ryan Goodman discussing how he was not in favor of any changes. Scott Tomlinson wants to have it on the next meeting agenda. *Discussion of Development Proposal by Jan Hewitt. The city council is waiting for the Ida County Economic Development study. *Discussion of Verizon Wireless Antenna Contract. Gregor Ernst discussing contract, more antennas and rate is good. Don’t start paying until antennas are up. Start paying by a certain date, no reservations. *Discussion of Trees and Plantings Policy for the City. *Discussion and Approval of the Zobel Addition Pipe Failure. Waiting for Cody to contact the four local contractors to get a comparison of prices. *Scott Tomlinson discussing coyotes in the area and how to get rid of them. *Mayor Whiteing discussing an architect to come and meet and do an estimate for renovation of the City Hall as well as estimates for other buildings being used as a City Hall. Devlun talking about mailboxes for the city council members and MLA training for council members. *Discussion of a recording system for city council meetings which could be audio or audio and video. Adjournment at 7:34 p.m. by Council member Ryan Goodman, seconded by Council member Scott Tomlinson. Marc Dennison, Administrator Devlun Whiteing, Mayor (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018)
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove IDA GROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 p.m., FEBRUARY 5, 2018 CITY HALL Mayor Whiteing called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Council members Scott Tomlinson, Amanda Litchenberg, Gregor Ernst, Ryan Goodman and Paul Cates were present. Others present were, Rec Center Director Chelsea Gross, Public Works Foreman Gerrod Sholty, Deputy Administrator Heather Sweeden, Sheriff Wade Harriman, Nicole Peterson and Amanda Harper from SIMPCO. Motion by City Council Member Goodman, seconded by City Council Member Tomlinson to approve the agenda. Motion carries unanimously, 5-0. Appearances, Petitions and Communications: Rec Center Director Chelsea Gross discussing the Annual Report and overview of the Rec Center. Youth sports programs are the costliest to run for the Rec Center. The Rec Center is moving away from one, large fundraising event and moving to a fundraiser for each sport to defray the costs. The Rec Center is having classes, but is going to stream workouts to members who become VIP members. Discussion of membership levels. Trying to create an adult softball league. The Rec Center wants to have more tournaments at the facility. Council member Ernst discussing options for events. Council member Goodman talking about if the sports events/activities breaking almost even and how good it is that it is not deep into the red with those activities. Council member Ernst says the Rec Center is moving in the right direction. Sheriff Harriman discussing the Countywide Law Report. The Sheriff is talking about incident reports, crime data and arrest events in Ida Grove. Discussing drug cases that are in the works. City Council Member Goodman discussing the ambulance and fire calls. Talking about arrest statistics; OWIs went down this year. Discussion of seizure and asset forfeiture funds. Talking about selling military vehicles. Discussion about the budget for next year. Staffing in the jail is lacking, because dispatchers are getting an increase in volume of calls, can’t concentrate on the jail and dispatching at the same time. Inmate behavior is different, drug issues and mental health issues are primary. The State of Iowa is getting rid of the dispatch/jailer system, but right now it is in the discussion phase. Six counties in the state operate this way. Proposal to have the County pay for the 2nd position. The County Board agreed to pay 50% and the rest of the cities pay 50%. The budget increase would be 5.6%. Ida Grove would increase 3.98867% for $1,461,050 for the total budget. Council member Ernst asking about the 27.3% Ida Grove pays, what is it based on? The Sheriff replied, there is no clear formula, nothing illegal about the formula. The term of the contract is 5 years. The City would not save as much money as they would expect with the County fully funding the jail. Staffing increases in the future are going to come from the jail. Council member Ernst asking about statistics on rural calls vs. urban calls. Consent Agenda a. Claims List b. Financial Reports– c. Minutes–City Council Personnel Committee meeting October 2, 2017, City Council meeting October 16, 2017, Utility Committee meeting January 6, 2018, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop January 17, 2018, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop December 11,
2017, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop December 12, 2017, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop December 13, 2017, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop December 14, 2017, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop December 15, 2017, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop December 18, 2017, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop December 20, 2017, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop 5 p.m. December 20, 2017, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop December 21, 2017, City Council Special Meeting and Budget Workshop 5 p.m. December 21, 2017. d. Liquor License. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Tomlinson to approve the consent agenda. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. New Business: Discussion of the Bridge Inspection Contract with Calhoun-Burns. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Tomlinson to approve the bridge inspection contract with Calhoun-Burns. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. No discussion of a budget request from Ida County Economic Development. Delayed until the next City Council meeting. Discussion of Rachel Shoumaker as a custodial position at $9/hour. The Rec Center would like to have another custodial position; she is a receptionist, but will do both positions. Council member Ernst talking about issues at the Rec Center including the adult-to-child ratio after school. Motion by Council Member Cates, seconded by Council Member Tomlinson to approve Rachel Shoumaker as a custodial position at $9 per hour. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of making custodial raises the same as receptionists, so it is consistent. Talking about the difference between custodial pay and receptionist pay. Council Member Ernst asking if custodians would be near an increase in pay if changed to the receptionist pay. Motion by Council Member Ernst, seconded by Council Member Goodman to approve the custodial raises to mirror the receptionist raises as hours worked. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of the City of Ida Grove as a Fiscal Sponsor for the Ida Grove Rec Center for an Ida County Betterment Grant. Motion by Council Member Tomlinson, seconded by Council Member Ernst to approve of the City of Ida Grove as a fiscal sponsor for the Ida Grove Rec Center for an Ida County Betterment grant. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of SIMPCO’s request for funds for the Housing Trust Fund. Talking about funding of the housing trust fund by the city. Discussing applications and a waiting list. First come, first served. Discussing Ida Grove community housing. Motion by Council Member Goodman, seconded by Council Member Tomlinson to approve $2,032 for the Housing Trust Fund. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of City Hall architecture proposal. Jerry Purdy of Design Alliance was contacted by Mayor Whiteing to look at the Ida Grove City Hall as he worked on the Denison City Hall. Handing out information and observation he has on the City Hall. Discussion of space of the building, space needs of the city and possible designs as well as space used
upstairs. Council member Goodman discussing an elevator and costs. Didn’t do anything with Community Hall, will wait on that discussion for later. Talking about a stairwell. Council member Goodman asking about moving the council chambers and office space. Discussion of a two-prong approach. Talking about possible costs. Council members Goodman and Ernst discussing the building, possible designs, possible projects, costs and alternatives for the building. Talking about a priority list, phases and pieces of the project. Discussion of council brainstorming and walking around the building. Talking about meeting later to discuss the issue more in-depth. Discussion of the City Council audio recording equipment. Talking about placing this issue into the City Hall improvement project. Discussion of Verizon Wireless antenna contract. Talking about contract negotiations. Discussing reaching out to US Cellular to see if they want to upgrade their antennas to the water tower. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Ernst to approve the Verizon Wireless antenna contract. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. No discussion of David Wieling’s request to re-zone his property from R-3 Residential to Agriculture. Mr. Wieling did not appear for the discussion. Postponed to the next meeting. Other Business: *No discussion of Moorehead Avenue Bridge *No discussion of Fireworks Ordinance *No discussion of Development Proposal by Jan Hewitt *No discussion of Trees and Plantings Policy for the City *Discussion of the Zobel Addition Pipe Failure project. The plan specifications and contracts are almost ready to be sent to the contractors so they may bid on the project. Bids are due March 2nd and will be opened at the March 5th City Council meeting. *No discussion of Hangar Rent and Contracts *No discussion of a Test Well *Discussion of Bob Bendixen from Extreme Air Wireless Internet Antenna Proposal. This other business item will be on the February 20th City Council agenda for the contract to be approved. *No discussion of a City Administrator Job Description Ordinance *Discussion a Cost Estimate of a Water Main Extension and Fire Hydrant Along Father Dailey Drive Behind Midwest Inc. The latest proposal given to Jason Buns at Midwest will be discussed at the February 20th City Council meeting. *No discussion of a Personnel Handbook *Discussion of SIMPCO Proposal for City Zoning Map. The map will be wrapped into the Ida County GIS mapping plan as well as SIMPCO’s GIS mapping plan of the Highway 20 corridor. *City Council News and Notes: Council Member Tomlinson and WWTP Operator Shannon Hazelton went to Rock Valley to look at a sludge drying system there. Mayor Whiteing will be out from February 16th to 25th. Is looking forward to the Handbook being completed and moving forward on City Hall renovations. Adjournment at 8:54 p.m. by Council Member Goodman, seconded by Council Member Tomlinson. Marc Dennison, City Administrator Devlun Whiteing, Mayor (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018)
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Sheriff’s office releases January stats
From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Feb. 15 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, three 911 transfers and one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer. 8:51 a.m.: Fall/back injuries in the 300 block of Monona Street 9:13 a.m.: Motorist assist at 170th Street/Highway 59 9:53 a.m.: Alarm test at the courthouse 10:12 a.m.: Assistance in the 700 block of Main Street 11:21 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5400 block of 200th Street 11:35 a.m.: Assist outside agency in the 3200 block of Faith Avenue 11:58 a.m.: Property found in the 500 block of Maple Street 4:24 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Taylor Street 4:31 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Second Street 4:42 p.m.: Motorist assist at Jacob Avenue/Moorehead Avenue 8:17 p.m.: Fire assistance in the 1500 block of Eagle Avenue 9:12 p.m.: Assistance in the 1500 block of Eagle Avenue 11:53 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Kiel Street Friday, Feb. 16 Of icers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops and one BLS transfer. 4:15 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 100 block of Albers Street 10:30 a.m.: Burglary in the 5000 block of 170th Street 1:22 p.m.: Test call in the 300 block of Main Street/Moorehead Avenue 2 p.m.: Vehicle unlock at 120th Street/Highway 59 3:39 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, on Moorehead Avenue 5:04 p.m.: Health and safety check in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 5:29 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 6100 block of Highway 175 6:50 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Second Street 8:02 p.m.: Parking complaint or issue in the 100 block of Main Street 11:26 p.m.: Sex offenses,
search warrant, in the 500 block of Moorehead Avenue Saturday, Feb. 17 Of icers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were 14 traf ic stops and one call to talk to an of icer. 10:52 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 200 block of Faith Avenue 1:19 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 2500 block of Landmark Avenue 1:47 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 600 block of Morningside Street 5:47 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 100 block of Altona Street 6:30 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue Sunday, Feb. 18 Of icers received 25 calls for service. Among the calls were 10 traf ic stops, four calls to talk to an of icer and one BLS transfer. 11:48 a.m.: Motorist assist at Alpine Avenue/Highway 20 12:03 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 400 block of First Street 1:07 p.m.: Non-family civil dispute in the 100 block of West Street 1:20 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 800 block of Fifth Street 1:34 p.m.: Animal complaint at 330th Street/Highway 59 5:16 p.m.: Accident with unknown injuries at Alpine Avenue/Highway 20 6:48 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 5600 block of Highway 20 7:26 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at 270th Street/Brady Avenue 10:38 p.m.: Accident with an animal in the 2500 block of Brady Avenue Monday, Feb. 19 Of icers received 12 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops and two 911 transfers. 9:02 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 100 block of Main Street 10:02 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 1:26 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 5600 block of Highway 20 1:46 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 800 block of Highway 175 4:05 p.m.: Welfare check 8:20 p.m.: Sex offenses in the 400 block of Minnesota Street Tuesday, Feb. 20 Of icers received 21 calls for service. Among the calls were
six traf ic stops and one 911 transfer. 12:53 a.m.: Alarm test in the 100 block of Main Street 3:56 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 5:01 a.m.: Alarm test in the 100 block of Main Street 6:42 a.m.: Health and safety check at the courthouse 8:26 a.m.: Welfare check 8:49 a.m.: Trespassing in the 400 block of Highway 175 9:16 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Kiel Street 12:07 p.m.: Welfare check 12:16 p.m.: Property recovered or returned at the courthouse 12:17 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 200 block of First Street 2:18 p.m.: Vandalism at 240th Street/Market Avenue 2:50 p.m.: Alarm test in the 5900 block of Highway 175 4:23 p.m.: Alarm test in the 300 block of Second Street Wednesday, Feb. 21 Of icers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops. 6:17 a.m.: Alarm in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 10:25 a.m.: Breathing problems in the 100 block of Kiel Street 11:37 a.m.: Alarm test in the 100 block of Highway 175 11:41 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 500 block of Second Street 1:28 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Court Street 1:29 p.m.: Alarm test in the 400 block of Second Street 1:42 p.m.: Alarm test in the 300 block of Walnut Street 2:04 p.m.: Health and safety check in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 3:09 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 3:31 p.m.: Assistance in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 3:33 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Highway 175 7:41 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 100 block of First Street 7:43 p.m.: Minor in possession in the 600 block of Second Street 10:01 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at 210th Street/Quail Avenue 11:43 p.m.: Assist outside agency in the 300 block of Second Avenue
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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove IDA GROVE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING 5:00 p.m., FEBRUARY 5, 2018 CITY HALL Call to order at 5:12 p.m. by Mayor Whiteing. Council members Gregor Ernst, Ryan Goodman and Paul Cates present. Absent were Council members Amanda Litchenberg and Scott Tomlinson. Motion by Council Member Goodman, seconded by Council Member Cates to approve the agenda. Motion carries unanimously, 3-0. Discussion of the Housing and Transportation Sections of the Comprehensive Plan. Nicole Peterson starting the discussion on the Comprehensive Plan for the City. Council Member Goodman discussing the 2004 Vision Statement included into the 2018 Vision Statement. Tech advantages including high speed internet access. Affordable housing opportunities for all ages. A diversity of housing choices. Council member Ernst discussing the internet and telecom infrastructure issues. Housing discussion by Nicole Peterson of SIMPCO. Council Member Goodman discussing TIF to incentivize builders to build affordable homes. Incentives for contractors. Nicole Peterson discussing survey results and vision meeting housing results. Discussion of vacancy rates of housing and building permit information. Talking about median home value and median gross rent. Council Member Ernst discussing housing affordability and average household income. Nicole Peterson talking about adding a goal of researching housing incentives. Council Member Ernst discussing the definition of affordable housing and affordable housing itself. Nicole Peterson discussing using HUD information on defining affordable housing. Ms. Peterson talking about a transportation map which includes the West Access project. Discussion of quality of roads in Ida Grove. Most fall into the poor to very poor range of conditions. Talking about trails and sidewalks inventory. Discussion of proposed West Access roads. Adjournment at 5:59 p.m., by Council Member Goodman, seconded by Council Member Cates. Marc Dennison, City Administrator Devlun Whiteing, Mayor (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018)
The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice released January statistics at the Feb. 20 Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting in Holstein. In January, deputies logged 16,205 miles and 1,155.5 patrol hours. Patrol hours by district were: Ida Grove—364.5, Holstein—182, Battle Creek— 120, Galva—88, Arthur—121, rural—280 and out-of-county transports—45. Deputies assisted 31 motorists, served 81 civil papers and conducted 675 premise checks. A total of 61.5 hours was spent in the of ice, 40 hours were spent on special investigations, 63 hours of comp time were used, 18 hours of sick time were used and 27 hours of vacation time were used. Property reported stolen or vandalized totaled $5,550. In January, 15 males and 12 females were booked into the Ida County Jail for 19 misdemeanors and eight felonies. This compares to 37 (26 males and 11 females) booked into the jail in January 2017 for 14 felonies and 23 misdemeanors. A total of 126 citations were
issued as follows: Arthur— one, Battle Creek—one, Holstein—11, Ida Grove—seven and rural area—28 and other—eight. This compares to 155 citations issued in January 2017. Calls for service in January were down in 2018 when compared to 2017. There were 687 complaints in January 2018 compared to 743 in January 2017. Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of seven calls with two for civil processes. Battle Creek—There was a total of 28 calls with three each for animal calls, assistance, civil processes, medical-sick and traf ic stops and two each for medical-trauma and talk to an of icer. Galva—A total of 12 calls with three for civil processes. Holstein—There was a total of 84 calls with 12 each for civil processes and traf ic stops; seven for talk to an of icer; six for parking; four each for medical-falls and unlocking doors; three each for welfare checks, warrant checks, traf ic control and medical-sick and two each for property damage accidents, 911 abandoned
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03-12-2018 11:00 a.m. Supervisor's Meeting Room At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the County Auditor. A copy of the supporting detail will be furnished upon request. Average annual percentage changes between "Actual" and "Budget" amounts for "Taxes Levied on Property", "Other County Taxes/ TIF Tax Revenues", and for each of the ten "Expenditure Classes" must be published. Expenditure classes proposing "Budget" amounts, but having no "Actual" amounts, are designated "NEW". County Web Site (if available): County Telephone Number: 712-364-2626 Iowa Department of Management Form 630 (Publish) REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Taxes Levied on Property* Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year Less: Credits to Taxpayers Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Tax Revenue Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Charges for Service Use of Money & Property Miscellaneous Subtotal Revenues Other Financing Sources: General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Operating Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales Total Revenues & Other Sources EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Operating: Public Safety and Legal Services Physical Health and Social Services Mental Health, ID & DD County Environment and Education Roads & Transportation Government Services to Residents Administration Nonprogram Current Debt Service Capital Projects Subtotal Expenditures Other Financing Uses: Operating Transfers Out Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow Total Expenditures & Other Uses Excess of Revenues & Other Sources over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting) Fund Balance - Nonspendable Fund Balance - Restricted Fund Balance - Committed Fund Balance - Assigned Fund Balance - Unassigned Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30, Proposed property taxation by type: Countywide Levies*: Rural Only Levies*: Special District Levies*: TIF Tax Revenues: Utility Replacmnt. Excise Tax: Explanation of any significant items in the budget:
2,048,411 600,650 0 163,038 88,309
calls; animals, harassment, medical-chest and suspicious situations. Ida Grove—A total of 193 calls with 32 for civil processes; 16 for traf ic stops; 15 for talk to an of icer; 10 for advance life support transports to Sioux City; nine for parking; seven each for animals and health and safety checks; six each for basic life support transfers to other facilities, basic life support transports to Sioux City and unlocking doors and ive for medicalfalls. Also, four each for property damage accidents, 911 abandoned calls and suspicious situations; three each for advance life support transports for emergencies, assistance, basic life support transports to nursing homes, harassment and intell and two each for motorist assists, 911 wrong numbers, alarms, basic life support transports to other, medical-breathing, medical sick; reckless driving, tests, vacation and welfare checks. Rural—There were a total of 363 calls for service with 123 for traf ic stops; 30 for phone calls; 25 for warrants; 18 each for motorist assists and civil processes; 13 each for 911 abandoned calls and ire department controlled burns; 10 each for animal calls, property found and reckless driving and eight for 911 transfers. Also, six each for property damage accidents and assist other agencies; ive each for 911 wrong numbers and medical-sick; four each assistance, transfers and warrant checks; three each for medical-breathing and tests and two each for civil disputes, ire department structure ires, medical-chest and welfare checks.
Budget
Re-Est
Actual
2018/2019
2017/2018
2016/2017
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2,649,061 0 145,000 2,504,061 100 20,000 553,417 3,468,549 5,250 240,725 27,045 232,853 7,052,000
14 15 16 17
0 1,251,361 0 8,303,361
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
2,402,769
AVG
178,651 2,224,118 100 10,000 549,858 2,867,536 5,250 239,175 27,535 198,200 6,121,772
2,303,490 350 178,681 2,124,459 1,246 20,541 612,642 3,078,623 34,509 264,269 20,685 365,737 6,522,711
1,197,658
1,280,350
7,319,430
7,803,061
975,474 299,484 167,640 433,505 3,695,200 298,842 898,012 0 0 1,181,000 7,949,157
931,239 293,595 229,605 418,549 3,435,900 325,406 825,138 0 0 100,000 6,559,432
819,428 221,307 229,217 415,202 3,121,212 266,115 787,124 0 0 107,324 5,966,929
29 30 31
1,251,361 0 9,200,518
1,197,658
1,280,350
7,757,090
7,247,279
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
-897,157 3,435,536 0 0 2,336,350 0 78,851 123,178 2,538,379
-437,660 3,873,196
555,782 3,317,414
2,924,147
2,936,776
97,855 413,534 3,435,536
161,201 775,219 3,873,196
Annual % CHG 7.24
-4.96
9.11 16.33 -14.48 2.18 8.81 5.97 6.81
231.72
Proposed tax rates per $1,000 taxable valuation: Urban Areas: 3.7 Rural Areas: 5.15 Any special district tax rates not included. Date:
02-28-2018
Salary increases, increase contributions to Public Safety. Public Health (cost of living increase) plus unexpended FY-17 budgeted line items resulting in higher comparison percentages. In Administration-increase expenses in data processing. In Roads and Transportation-increase in various road and bridge projects and also equipment purchases. In Capital Projects-various proposed road and bridge project expenses.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 28, 2017 12:00 NOON Call to order at 12:06 p.m. by Council member Ryan Goodman. Council members Ryan Goodman, Gregor Ernst and Doug Clough present. Also present are Mayor Devlun Whiteing, City Administrator Marc Dennison and Deputy Administrator Heather Sweeden. Motion by Council Member Clough, seconded by Council member Ernst to approve the agenda. Motion carries 3-0. Discussion of the City Personnel Handbook. Talking about at-will employers/employees. Skipping grammatical issues until a later time. Discussion of striking section #18 of the handbook. Talking about automatic/direct deposit to all city employees. Discussing the city rectifying any issues as soon as possible. Talking about pay rates and pay scale. Discussion of time clock section of the handbook. Talking about the tardiness policy and supervisor oversight of hours worked by staff. Debating an 8 ?-hour workday vs. 9-hour workday and 30-minute lunch or 1-hour lunch. Discussion of breaks and uniform allowance within 90 days of hire date. No carryover of clothing allowance. Discussion of vacation and removing the 1-year requirement before using any vacation. Talking about reimbursements for meals when at events/training. Discussion of 1 week of vacation for 2 years and increasing it by increments. Lump sick time and vacation into PTO. Council member Ernst wanting to cut sick time in half. Discussion of sick time and the 720 hours of sick time converting to 1 week of vacation. Talking about banking sick hours, carrying over vacation hours. Scrapping 1 sick day per month and scrapping the 720 hours sick time bucket. Page 16-8.1 scrapping this section in the personnel handbook. Discussion of funeral leave. Scrapping section 8.2 however sentence in the handbook. Debating 6 weeks maternity leave vs. sick time use. Page 19 stays, while page 18 goes. Discussion of setting a pay rate for Mark Nielsen for consultation on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Talking about a rate of $50/hour, which is equal to other consultants hired by the city. Discussion of taxes, 941 and takehome pay. Talking about having the City Administrator talk to Mark Nielsen to determine if he will accept a $40/ hour rate. Heather thinks he won’t accept $40 per hour as another consultant received $50/hour. Shannon Hazelton needs time with Mark to learn more of the WWTP and JEO needs to talk to Mark to discuss historical factors with the sewer lines. Don’t exceed 10 hours a month’ clear it with Gerrod Sholty before asking. Other Business: Discussion of Gerrod asking for $3/hour more and a 12% jump in pay. Talking about Gerrod doing reviews and salary compensation. Discussion of $2 per hour increase being just over 8%. Talking about Gerrod being a working supervisor. Discussion of time Gerrod has to do things and complete projects. Setting conditions and holding him accountable. Gerrod would report to the Mayor. Discussion of prorating Gerrod’s yearly increase. Discussion of appointments. Adjournment at 1:33 p.m., by Doug Clough, second by Gregor Ernst. Marc Dennison, City Administrator Devlun Whiteing, Mayor (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018)
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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Notice of forfeiture of real estate contract to Glenda Jacobucci from Kenneth Flink for the sale of Lot 2, Block 17, First Addition, Ida Grove. Kimberly Woebke, quit claim deed to Walter Woebke, E ½ of Lots 11 and 12, Block 36, Fifth Addition, Ida Grove. Vicki Larson, warranty deed to D&A Rentals, LLC, part of Lot 1, Block 9 and a portion of Lot 2, Block 9, with exception, Holstein. Shelby Babcock, quit claim deed to Joseph Babcock the west 130 feet of the S ½ of Lot 5, Block 29, Fourth Addition, Battle Creek. Galbreath Castle Limited Partnership, warranty deed to Douglas Pick, 1.10 acres in Lot R of the auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subdivision of the N ½ Section 14, T-87-N, R-40-W, Ida County. Jon and Guyla Volkert, warranty deed to Larry Volkert and Lane Volkert, NE Âź, Section 18, with exception, T88-
-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Burt Eason Jr. trust, trustee warranty deed to Terry Eason, 8.02 acres in the NW Ÿ NE Ÿ, Section 26, T-87-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Ricki and Amanda Otto, warranty deed to Herbert and Joyce Kay, E ½ NWfr Ÿ, Section 7, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court office, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office. Traffic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traffic charges Speeding Daniel Lederman, Sioux City; Shane Jarvis, Ida Grove; Martha Anderson, Ida Grove; Banessa Beltran, Denison;
Elias Farley, Aurora, Colo.; Kimberly Jungers, Grimes; Hanh Vu, Houston, Texas; Carroll Olsen, Minden; Reggie Horstman, Ida Grove. Other Brian Down, Odebolt, seat belt. Criminal Kenneth Karstens, Odebolt, possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent violation, five years in prison suspended, three years probation, residential facility, $750 fine suspended. Judgments and Liens Against Jesse and Melanie Pullen, in favor of Vollmar Motors.
Burglary reported The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice released information on one property crime reported during the past week. On Feb. 16, Alan Schmidt of Holstein reported a burglary. Cameras valued at $400 were taken.
Depu es make mi mus, assault arrests The Ida County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office has released information on two arrests made during the past week. On Feb. 15, Christopher Darrel Duis, 40, of Lake City was arrested on an outstanding overdue 10-day mittimus. The original conviction against him was for possession of methamphetamine. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held. On Feb. 18, Justin Michael Albright, 25, of Sioux City
was charged with unlawful possession of a prescription drug. The charge was filed following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On Feb. 18, Steven Rhoads, 34, of Denver was charged with driving on a suspended license. The charge was filed following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On Feb. 19, Kelvin Lillo, 30,
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of Racine, Wis., was charged with possession of marijuana. The charge was filed following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On Feb. 19, Bradley Scott Joens, 47, of Schaller was arrested and charged with assault with the intent to commit sexual abuse following an incident that occurred in Holstein. He was booked into the Ida County jail and later released after posting $2,000 bond.
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D.A.R.E. class: Ida County Deputy/D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) instructor Rob McMillen handed out D.A.R.E. books,â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping it Real,â&#x20AC;? to students in Kristina Blackmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth grade class at BC-IG Elementary Feb. 12. Students learned about the importance of responsibility to themselves and others as an introduction to the class. Here, Deputy McMillen talks to Maddox Lantz.
Odebolt woman dies following car/semi accident Destiney Rain Gritten, 22, of Odebolt died as the result of injuries sustained in a car/semi accident that occurred Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m., according to the Iowa State Patrol. The accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 20 and L-51 in Ida County. The accident report states Gritten was southbound on L-51 and a semi driven by Daniel Anderson, 40, of Firth, Idaho was eastbound on
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