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Concert choir: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School concert choir, under the direction of Jacob Pedersen, performed “Maroon 5 In Concert,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” “Somebody To Love,” “Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel)” and “Accidentally In Love” during the high school concert Feb. 27. Other groups performing were the jazz band, concert band, four vocal soloists and a vocal duet.
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IG eligible for Opportunity Zone designation The Ida Grove City Council learned Feb. 27 that the community is eligible to apply for designation as an Opportunity Zone based on its status as an eligible census track community. The council heard from Ida County Economic Development Director Rita Frahm about the opportunity during a special meeting of the council to discuss the city budget. Frahm said, according to a release from Gov. Kim Reynolds’ of ice and the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Ida Grove is eligible to be considered an Opportunity Zone because the community is one of 239 Iowa low income census tracts (LIC). LICs are U.S. Census tracts where the poverty rate is 20 percent or greater and/ or family income is less than 80 percent of the area’s median income. Ida Grove is the only community in the county to be designated as an LIC. Frahm said part of the reason for Ida Grove’s designation is the fact the unemployment rate in Ida Grove is 4 percent, which is higher than the county average
of 2 percent and the statewide average of 2.8 percent, as of December. The governor of each state is permitted to designtate 25 percent of its LICs as Opportunity Zones, subject to approval from the U.S. Department of Treasury. Iowa will be permitted to nominate 60 of its 239 LICs as Opportunity Zones. Once designated, the tracts will be in place for 10 years. Opportunity Zones are a new economic development program established to encourage long-term investments in eligible communities. The program, which is administered by the U.S. Treasury Department, is designed to provide tax incentives for quali ied investors to reinvest unrealized capital gains into eligible communities. The zones will be designated in tracts that meet the treasury department’s quali ications for New Market Tax Credits. The federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 contains new tax incentives for investment in eligible tracts with the designation. Cities, counties and communities with
eligible LICs in Iowa have been invited to apply for the Opportunity Zone designation by completing the application form. All applications must be submitted by March 19. The council gave Frahm the go ahead to submit an application for Ida Grove. When asked if the city’s proposed west acess would be eligible for investment tax credits, Frahm noted, because she just found out about the program, she wasn’t completely sure of what all could be done in terms of investment if the community received the Opportunity Zone designation. Frahm did say it is her understanding investments eligible for tax credits could be used both inside and outside the city limits as long as the area is within the LIC. Investments could be in new and existing businesses that add jobs and housing developments. For more information regarding the Opportunity Zone program, go to iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/opportunityzones.
Assessment notes housing shortage in Ida County da County Economic Development engaged Viewpoint Consulting Group, Inc. to conduct an assessment of housing needs for Ida County. The purpose of this analysis is to calculate the depth of unmet demand for various housing types in the county through 2030. Ida County Economic Development engaged Viewpoint Consulting Group, Inc. to conduct the housing needs assessment, and contributions from many local businesses made it possible. Contributing businesses were: Community Bank, First State Bank,
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Heritage Bank, Ida County Economic Development, Invenergy, Johnson Oil, Midwest Industries, United Bank of Iowa and VT Industries. “These businesses were interested in doing this assessment as housing is critical to the recruitment of workforce to our region,” said Rita Frahm from Ida County Economic Development. Frahm said, “Ida County Economic Development completes con idential, large-employer visits each year, and housing has risen as a priority. Our businesses wanted to assist our communities with
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this roadmap of various housing needs and look forward to collaborating with them to address housing opportunities in our region.” The entire assessment of housings needs for Ida County is available for review at www.idacounty.org. Based on the analysis, recommendations are provided on speci ic housing developments that could be built to satisfy the unmet demand, including in each of the communities of Arthur, Battle Creek, Galva, Holstein and Ida Grove. The scope of this study includes the following:
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Analysis of demographic trends and characteristics and economic conditions as they relate to the potential demand for additional housing in Ida County. Analysis of current market conditions for rental housing, owner-occupied housing and senior housing in Ida County. Calculation of demand for rental, owner-occupied and senior housing in Ida County through 2030. Recommendations on appropriate housing types to develop during the remainder of this decade to satisfy (continued on page 2)
The Ida Grove City Council set a public hearing on the city’s 2018-19 iscal year budget during a special meeting of the council Feb. 27. The public hearing on the proposed budget will be Monday, March 12 at 6 p.m. at the city council chambers. The 2018-19 budget is $3,002,893, an increase of $64,401 from the current budget of $2,938,492. City Councilman Ryan Goodman noted the new budget only has about a $25,000 cushion in it so all city departments will have to be mindful of their spending in the coming iscal year. Items under the general fund include: Public safety—$480,360 is budgeted, an increase of $34,986 from last year’s $445,374. Public works will see a $20,559 increase to $427,218 from $406,659. Health and social services remains the same at $4,958. Culture and recreation—the budgeted amount is $643,369, up $4,632 from $638,737. Community and economic development will see a decrease of $56,595 from $59,790 to $3,195. General government is up $13,547 to $227,114 from $213,567. Debt service—Will remain at $128,556. Capital projects—$0, down (continued on page 2)
OABCIG board approves superintendent contract The Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (OABCIG) School Board approved the two-year superintendent contract between Matthew Alexander and the OABCIG School District, beginning FY 2018-19, during a special meeting Feb. 27. Terms of the contract include: $136,500 salary per year, single health insurance, $10,000 tax sheltered annuity, $25,000 life insurance and long-term disability insurance policy, 10 holidays, 15 sick days, two personal days, 15 vacation days and reimbursable moving expenses up to $4,000. During a special meeting Feb. 21, the board gathered input from the various groups, which interviewed (continued on page 3)
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PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page more about — (continued from front page) unmet housing demand in the short-term. The data analyzed in this report includes both primary and secondary data. Primary data is data collected by Viewpoint Consulting Group, Inc. through interviews with property managers, realtors, major employers and city/ county staff. Secondary data is gathered from other sources and is accurate to the best of its knowledge. Secondary data utilized in this report is from the U.S. Census Bureau, Iowa Workforce Development, Ida County Assessor and ESRI (a national demographics irm). Key indings After declining the last four decades, Ida County’s population is projected to begin stabilizing and to show modest growth in the next decade. Ida County’s population is projected to grow to 7,140 in 2030, while the number of households is projected to increase by 38 this decade and 75 next decade, reaching 3,160 in 2030. New housing will be needed to accommodate projected household growth. Ida County has a strong employment base dominated by manufacturing companies that are locally headquartered. VT Industries in Holstein is the largest manufacturer with 600 employees, and it recently expanded its facility allowing for growth. The consensus among representatives of the major employers is that there is a shortage of housing in Ida County for their employees. Besides new workers potentially moving to be near jobs, Ida County’s population growth through 2030 will be concentrated among older adults and seniors as the baby boom generation ages. Thus, housing types that meet the needs of an aging population will be among those of greatest need. There is projected to be demand for approximately 205 new housing units in Ida County from 2017 to 2030. Of this demand, an estimated 115 to 120 units will be for owner-occupied housing, and another 85 to 90 units of demand will be for rental housing. Through 2030, the demand for new housing by type of housing is estimated to be as follows: •Owner-occupied: Singlefamily homes equals 80 units and townhomes (TH) equals 38 units. •Rental housing: Market rate 57 units, affordable zero units and senior with services 30 units. The projected overall demand for new housing units by community from 2017 to 2030 is as follows:
Entitity Arthur Battle Creek Galva Holstein Ida Grove Rural Total
Ownership 3 12 12 34 48 9 118
In order to be affordable to the majority of potential buyers, most new, single-family homes should be priced at approximately $250,000 or less. New townhomes should be priced less than the single-family homes, at approximately $200,000 or less. These homes are considered move-up homes in Ida Coun-
. . . housing shortage ty. Entry-level demand will primarily be met by resales of existing homes priced under $150,000. It is recommended that a three-to- ive-year lot supply be maintained, which ensures adequate consumer choice without excessively prolonging developer carrying costs. To maintain an adequate lot supply, it is recommended that second phases of South View Addition in Galva and East Ridge Addition in Holstein be completed within the next ive years. A new eight- to 10-lot subdivision should also be platted in Battle Creek, which does not have any active subdivisions. Demand is insuf icient to support a new subdivision in Arthur. Overall, Ida Grove has an adequate lot supply to accommodate demand for new homes over the next ive years. However, a competing subdivision to Hillcrest could be developed that would be geared to single-family homes priced less than $250,000 and townhomes priced at less than $200,000. A large proportion of demand for market rate rental housing in the county through 2030 will be generated by empty-nesters and retirees, who prefer one-level living and by families/individuals in professional positions moving to the community. It is recommended that rental townhomes be developed in each community, consisting of single-level units with attached garages. The exception is Arthur, which has limited demand. It is recommended that a duplex building be developed in Battle Creek and Galva within the next ive years with rents of less than $750 for twobedroom units and $900 for two-bedroom units. Duplex units in Holstein and Ida Grove should have rents less than $850 for two-bedroom units and $1,000 for threebedroom units. In addition to rental townhomes, small apartment buildings are recommended in Holstein and Ida Grove, the two largest employment centers. These apartment units would still be appealing to a portion of the target market, but rents would be less than for townhome units. We recommend adding the irst building(s) in Holstein, which has fewer rental apartments than Ida Grove but a strong employment base with the expansion of VT Industries. In addition, there is potential that Ida Grove Apartments, an existing affordable apartment with 24 units, could be sold and converted to market rate, thereby meeting much of the existing demand. To capture the intended market, monthly rents should be approximate-
Rental 0 8 4 32 43 0 87
Total 3 20 16 66 91 9 205
ly $775 for two-bedroom units, including water/sewer and trash. Housing recommendations over the next ive years Arthur: Up to two modestly priced, single-family on in- ill lots (less than $175,000). Battle Creek: A single-level, market rate rental twinhome (two-units at $750 for two
bedroom-$900 for threebedroom). A subdivision with eight to 10 lots for singlefamily and twinhomes (less than $200,000 TH, lest than $250,000 SF). Galva: A single-level, market rate rental twinhome (two-units at $750 for two bedroom-$900 for threebedroom). Completion of the nine-lot phase two of South View for single-family (SF) and twinhomes. Holstein: Two single-level, market rate rental twinhomes (four-units at $850 for two bedroom-$1,000 for three-bedroom). One to two eight-plex, market rate apartment buildings ($775 for two bedrooms). Completion of the 14-lot phase two of East Ridge Addition for single-family and twinhomes. Ida Grove: Three singlelevel, market rate rental twinhome (six-units at $850 for two bedroom-$1,000 for three-bedroom). One to two eight-plex, market rate apartment buildings ($775 for two bedrooms).* A subdivision with eight to 10 lots for single-family and twinhomes (less than $200,000 TH, less than $250,000 SF) and a senior housing building with 18 independent living units. *The need for these buildings in Ida Grove will partly depend on if Ida Grove Apartments is converted from affordable to market rate. The demand for senior housing with services is projected to be primarily for independent living, where meals and other services are optional. These properties cater to seniors who have dif iculty remaining independent in their single-family home but do not need the level of assistance with activities of daily living associated with assisted living. We recommend 12 independent units in Holstein (in addition to The Ridges Senior Living) and 18 independent units in Ida Grove. The senior population in Ida County is projected to be somewhat stable for the next ive years and then begin to grow at a fast pace when the oldest baby boomers enter their late-70s. We do not recommend the independent living be added in Holstein during the next ive years. Since this level of care is currently going unmet in Ida Grove, 18 units could be added sooner.
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Advancing to state: Eleven O-A/BC-IG students competed at the District Individual Speech Contest Feb. 26 at Cherokee Washington High School and will advance to the state contest March 10 at Kuemper High School in Carroll. Students are, front from left: Teah Tollufsen, Sierra Rohlk, Lindsey Kruse, Emma Endrulat and Taylor Oldham. Back from left: Elijah Gebel, Zach Dunker, Peyton Miller, Josie Wulf and Ashly Gunderson. Alyssa Mason also is advancing.
O-A/BC-IG speech entries advance Eleven O-A/BC-IG students competed and earned I ratings at the District Individual Speech Contest Feb. 26 at Cherokee Washington High School. Each of the students will advance to the state contest on March 10 at Kuemper High School in
more about — (continued from front page) $32,500. Business type enterprises— $751,100 is budgeted compared to $790,581, a decrease of $39,481. Transfers out are $337,023, an increase of $119,253 from $217,770. The estimated 2018-19 levy rate per $1,000 valuation in the next budget cycle is $13.43445 on regular property compared to $13.16283 in the current budget and $3.00375 on agricultural land, which is unchanged. The city’s estimated revenues are $3,177,183, an increase of $86,855 compared to last year’s $3,090,328. Revenue and other inancing sources are as follows: Taxes levied on property— $977,985, down from the current year’s $1,013,701. Delinquent property taxes,
Carroll. Students are competing in the following categories: interpretation of poetry—Teah Tollufsen and Peyton Miller, interpretation of prose— Ashly Gunderson and Zach Dunker, storytelling—Sierra Rohlk, radio news—Lindsey
. . . IG council special assessments and other inancing sources are all at $0, no change from the current year. TIF revenues will decrease $436 from $61,536 to $61,100. Other city taxes will see a $36,695 increase to $285,195. Revenue from licenses and permits is up $50 to $9,295. Use of money and property revenue will increase $37,400
to $95,575. Intergovernmental revenue increases $12,959 to $330,308. Charges for services will decrease $10,950 to $972,002. Miscellaneous revenues are down $72,400 from $181,100 this year to $108,700 in the next budget. Transfers in—$337,023 is budgeted, an increase of $119,253 from this year’s $217,770.
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more about — (continued from front page) the five superintendent candidates and held discussions. At 8:34 p.m., the board went into exempt session per Iowa Code 21.9 to discuss strategy in matters relating to employment conditions of employees not covered by
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. . . OABCIG board collective bargaining agreement law. The board returned to open session at 9:41 p.m. and authorized Prairie Lakes Chief Administrator Jeff Herzberg to negotiate a contract with the top candidate to serve as OABCIG
Superintendent, beginning with fiscal year 2018-19. On Feb. 27, the board approved a contract with EDA Engineer Designs Associates, Inc. for $41,000 for the HVAC replacement project in the O-A/BC-IG High School gym.
Primary elec on filing began March 5 Persons interested in seeking election to one of four county seats up for election could begin filing nomination papers March 5. The filing period ends Friday, March 23, at 5 p.m. County offices with openings this year are district three supervisor Rhett Leonard (R) of Id Grove, treasurer Traci Riessen (R)
of Battle Creek, recorder Julie Phillips (R) of Ida Grove and county attorney Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer (D) of Holstein. Republican candidates for the supervisor seat need 17 signatures on their nomination papers, Democrats need six signatures and Libertarian’s need one signature.
Republican candidates for the treasurer, recorder and county attorney need 54 signatures. Democratic candidates need 16 signatures and Libertarian’s need three signatures. The deadline to pre-register to vote for the primary election is 5 p.m., Friday, May 25. The primary election is Tuesday, June 5.
Supervisors okay Urban Renewal Loan The Ida County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to receive input about an up to $25 million General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement Feb. 26. No request for a special election was received nor public input presented at the hearing. “This authorizes us to go out for up to $25 million in bonds,” said chairman Rhett Leonard. “The purpose of paying the costs to that extent, of undertaking urban renewal projects in the Ida County Urban Renewal Area consisting of constructing highway, bridge and culvert improvements,” stated the resolution. The supervisors unanimously voted to approve the resolution. The loan agreement for the $25 million in possible projects will also be discussed March 12 with advisor Northland Securities. Funds are expected to
come from existing irst phase turbines. Also, supervisors discussed one of the TIF projects, improvements slated for the reconstruction of county road M-15 within the city limits of Ida Grove for three installments of $54,745 to be made no later than Aug. 1, 2019, 2020 and 2021 for a total of $164,237. “I can see it may be hard for them to do it this iscal year,” said Leonard. “It looks like it will be let in April,” said secondary road engineer Jeff Williams. In personnel matters: Supervisors approved the hiring of Rebecca Schmidt as dispatcher and jailer effective Feb. 12. Supervisors approved the resignation of Tony Mason, secondary road shop employee effective Feb. 14. Dispatcher-jailer Arlene Nollen retired after 15 years of ser-
vice. Supervisors approved the Siouxland Regional Transportation (SRTS) service agreement with the City of Ida Grove in the amount of $4,958 for one-third of the contributions for the use of SRTS. Sheriff Wade Herriman supervisors to discussed staf ing levels among dispatchers and jailers.
Leonard appointed Governor Kim Reynolds announced appointments March 1 to ill Iowa’s boards and commissions. Mark Leonard of Holstein was named to the Agricultural Development Board. Appointees begin their terms May 1 and are subject to Senate con irmation.
City of IG sends out le ers to clear sidewalks During a special council meeting Feb. 27, Ida Grove city of icials noted approximately 115 letters were sent to city residents who had not cleared their sidewalks following a snow/ice event that
occurred on Feb. 23-24. The letters noted a $25 municipal ine was being assessed for not clearing sidewalks. The city ordinance states residents have 24 hours after the end of a
snow/ice fall to clear their sidewalks. Council members expressed their frustration with the number of residents who have not kept up with their sidewalk clearing this winter.
Galva city clerk posi on goes to full- me The Galva City Council offered city clerk/treasurer Anita Brandt a full-time position during a meeting Feb. 27. Brandt accepted the position. Brandt told the council she would accept their offer of $33,000 plus $7,000 for 40 hours per week. She also requested another week of vacation, which gives her four weeks of vacation per year.
Following discussion, the council approved the new salary of $33,000 with $7,000 per year for Brandt. All ayes. The new hours began March 1 and are Mondays 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to noon. During a meeting Feb. 22, the council discussed the possibility of Brandt taking a position with
another city (Schaller). Following discussion, an offer of $33,000 plus $7,000 for insurance was given to Brandt, with the understanding the position would go to 40 hours per week. Brandt told the council she would like the weekend to decide. In other business, the council discussed a vicious dog complaint and property set backs for commercial buildings.
RV speech entries earn seven 1 ra ngs Ridge View High School speech students earned seven one and three two ratings at District Individual Speech Contest Feb. 26 in Cherokee. Earning one ratings and advancing to State District Individual Speech Contest March 10 at Kuemper Catholic High School in Carroll were: Destiny Van Beek—solo musical theatre “When You’re Good to Mama” and acting “Dog Face.” Andrew Snyder—acting “Roy Bob Tuttle’s Sermon for Success” and prose “That Was Then or Then Was That, Anyway It Was Before Now.” Ben Todd—radio news and reviewing. Jack Henderson—radio news. Receiving two ratings were Jack Henderson—storytelling and Brady Meyer—spontaneous speaking and improvisational.
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Doughnut donation: Ida County Farm Bureau and agent Denise Van Dusen helped O-A/ BC-IG Celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 17-24 by providing doughnuts for the entire high school student body on Feb. 22. From left: FFA Advisor Tess Mittag, Amber Hoefling, Daltyn Swanger, Corin Bower, Farm Bureau member Roger Bumann, Kylee Dausel, Mallory Neville, Kacie Mandernach, Carli Ullrich and Farm Bureau member Dennis Lansink.
Planning con nues for IG Heritage Days The Ida Grove Heritage Days Committee met Feb. 16 to continue planning for this year’s event June 28-30. The barbecue and Little Miss and Mr. Heritage Days contest will be held Thursday, June 28, at Godbersen Park. The Ida Grove American Legion Post fishing contest will be on Friday, June 29. Check in starts at 4:30 p.m. with the contest at 5 p.m. The Heritage Days Committee will be grilling hot dogs, chips and pop. The committee is looking into inflatables, as there is not a carnival this year. There will be a petting zoo at the city park, along with vendors, car show and cute baby contest.
The Heritage Days Committee will be serving food starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 30. There will also be horseshoe and beanbag tournaments at the city park Saturday. Also, on Saturday, the Girl Scouts will have a color run; the rec center will have cardboard boat races; the annual parade is slated for 1 p.m.; a beer garden will be at the bowling alley with the “Expressions” proving music and the all-school reunion will be held at Skate Place Saturday evening, reservations are required. The next meeting of the Heritage Days Committee will be March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Ida Bowl.
Ida retail taxable sales decline, Sac County increases According to the Iowa Department of Revenue, taxable retail sales in Ida County declined while Sac County sales increased for the iscal year ending June 30, 2017 when compared to the same iscal year ending June 30, 2016. Taxable retail sales in Ida County fell $1,227,456 from iscal year 2016 to iscal year 2017. Taxable retail sales in Sac County went up $5,195,209. Total Ida County taxable retail sales at the end of the June 30, 2016 iscal year were
$50,794,868. Taxable retail sales at the end of the 2017 iscal year were $49,567,412. Total Sac County taxable retail sales at the end of the June 30, 2016 fiscal year were $59,886,612. Taxable retail sales at the end of the 2017 fiscal year were $65,081,821. The breakdown of taxable sales for the area communities were (2016 figure is listed first, followed by the 2017 total and the change in sales): Ida Grove ($30,538,934,$29,718,956
-$819,978); Holstein ($8,874,932, $10,634,515 +$1,759,583); Battle Creek ($3,639,329, $2,682,640 -$956,689); Arthur ($6,172,002, $4,719,266 -$1,452,736); Galva ($1,209,269, $1,428,836 +$219,567) and other ($360,402, +$383,199, +$22,797). Odebolt’s taxable retail sales increased $1,622,436 from the 2016 iscal year total of $8,161,124 to $9,783,560 at the end of the 2017 iscal year.
G-H board approves superintendent contract The Galva-Holstein School Board approved a contract with current superintendent Jon Wiebers during a special joint meeting with the Schaller-Crestland School Board Feb. 26. The two boards also held a separate work session. Wiebers is a shared superintendent between the two districts, but G-H holds the contract. The contract is for two years and contains a base wage of $150,000 per year. The new contract takes effect July 1. The G-H board also accepted the resignation of Undra Smith as a custodian in the Holstein building and approved hiring David Johnson at $13 per hour as a night custodian. The S-C board approved a $113,000 bid from MTC Mechanical to update the heating system in the west wing, nurse’s of ice and kitchen area of the Schaller building. Work will begin in the spring. The S-C board set a rate of
$300 a month for Bob Bendixen to rent space on a tower on school property in Early. Bendixen is looking for a place to install equipment to offer Internet service to the community. Wiebers will contact Bendixen with the proposal. Work session During the work session the two boards talked about the whole grade sharing agreement and possible changes in the grade alignments. Currently, the two districts share grades six through 12. The discussion included the possibility of adding fifth grade to the agreement. As part of the whole grade sharing talks, Wiebers shared five-year financial projections for both districts including transportation and individual building costs as they stand now and what they would be with a new grade alignment. Wiebers reviewed the operational sharing incentives the districts receive for sharing a superintendent
and other positions and the negative impact it would have if the state legislature does not renew the funding, which currently ranges from $130,000 to $140,000. The G-H board talked about a possible child daycare center in the Holstein building. Wiebers shared possible changes to the Holstein building to make a daycare work and how it would effect the current grade levels. Because the Feb. 26 meeting was listed as a work session no action was taken on any of the issues discussed. Wiebers was asked to gather more information about the items reviewed at the work session. The two boards conducted another work session Monday, March 5 in Galva to talk about possibly moving forward with the items they discussed at the Feb. 26 work session. The two boards will hold their March joint board meeting Monday, March 12 in Holstein.
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RV speech: Five Ridge View High School students earned seven 1 ratings at District Individual Speech Contest Feb. 26 at Cherokee and advance to the State Individual Speech Contest March 10 in Carroll. Students advancing were, front from left: Jack Henderson, Destiny Van Beek and Ben Todd. Back row: Andrew Snyder and Brady Meyer.
Buena Vista University’s (BVU) student media organizations took home several awards and other honors at the 2018 Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) conference held earlier this month in Des Moines. Kyle Wiebers, a senior psychology major from Holstein, was awarded: Best Air Personality: second place for KBVU, “BVU Breakfast Club with Kyle” and Best PSA: Honorable mention for KBVU, “Autism Stereotypes PSA.”
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King’s Mill Dam: King’s Mill Dam, Ida Grove, Iowa, once located in an area that is now Moorehead Park, in the Maple River, early 1900s.
Out of the Past Forty years ago The Ida County Board of Supervisors has tentatively approved a $3.1 million budget for the next iscal year. Although total expenditures drop under the proposal, the budget features a 7.5 percent increase in county tax levies. A one-million-bushel grain storage expansion in Ida Grove that will cost $1.3 million will be discussed at a meeting of Co-op Inc. members March 7. The expansion will more than double the current storage capacity of 750,000 bushels. Two Republican candidates for the of ice of Ida County attorney emerged at the county Republican convention Saturday. Richard Branco, county attorney for the past 22 years, announced he will not seek reelection. Seeking the Republican nod for the job in the June primary will be Morris Hurd of Ida Grove and Robert Belson of Holstein. Thirty years ago Dawn Bach of Ida Grove was hired as new nursing director at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Bach will replace assistant administrator/director of nursing Colleen Goode, who resigned to accept a position as assistant director of nursing at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Ida County Sheriff’s Department apprehended two suspects Thursday in connection with a string of shoplifting incidents. Descriptions from local busi-
Greetings, moviegoers. Playing for one weekend only is “The Shape of Water” (R). From master storyteller, Guillermo del Toro, comes an other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa’s life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classi ied experi-
nessmen led deputies to the capture of two Sioux City residents. The suspects stole goods valued between $1,500 and $2,000 and were driving a 1967 Plymouth reported stolen in Kansas City, Mo. Involved in the shoplifting were four Ida Grove businesses, one Holstein business and one Galva business. The Galva-Holstein Lady Pirates were denied a state basketball tournament berth Saturday when they lost to Hartley-Melvin 60-41 in the class 1A regional inal in Spencer. Kelly Bruning scored 20 points for G-H. G-H, under the direction of coach Darl Walker, inished the season with a 21-3 record. Twenty years ago The Ida County Unit of the American Heart Association reports it raised approximately $7,000 during its annual American Heart Walk Feb. 14-27. Nineteen teams of walkers walked more than 3,500 miles in two weeks. A grand opening and open house were held Friday for Downtown Fitness located at 606 W. Second St. in Ida Grove. Tim and Nan Waddilove of Ida Grove own the business. The new itness center features a variety of exercise and weight lifting equipment. Classes in tae kwon do are also being offered. The Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance taxpayer service of Sioux City hosted a sales and use tax meeting at Lohff-Schu-
ment. Rounding out the cast are Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones and Michael Stuhlbarg. Coming soon: “Lady Bird” (R), “The Breadwinner” (PG), “The Post” (PG-13), “I Can Only
mann Memorial Community Center in Holstein. The purpose of the meeting was to educate the business community on the complex issues of state taxes. Ten years ago The BC-IG boys’ basketball team lost to Solon 68-51 in a irst round class 2A state tournament game in Des Moines Tuesday. Senior Eric Hanson scored 20 points and had 112 rebounds in the game. The Falcons inished the season under coach Jon Nelson with a 20-4 record. BC-IG junior Hannah Redenius was named to the second team class 2A all-state squad, while Odebolt-Arthur junior Abbie Grote was named to the class 1A third team. The Galva-Holstein School Improvement Advisory Committee reviewed progress on the new performing arts center. Blueprints should be completed in the near future. Bids should be let in early summer, with construction to follow. Community support has been excellent, with a large majority of the fund-raising completed. The Ida County Board of Supervisors adopted a budget of $6,613,550 for the 2008-09 iscal year. The budget shows a decrease of $31,781, or .48 percent. The Ida County Board of Supervisors approved Ida County Deputy Fred Anderson as a sergeant. The appointment is retroactive to Jan. 28.
Imagine” (PG) and “Hostiles” (R). For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook page. Call 712-368-6226 for show times.
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by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Summer rec forms are available now. You may download them off our website as well as pick them up at the rec center. They went home with the kids from school already. The Spot Shot and Potato Bake is 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 is Saturday, March 10. 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. Save the date for the irst annual Mother and Son Superhero Party, which will be held on Friday, April 6. There will be a summer rec fundraiser on April 14 at 9 a.m. Participants will be able to make a customizable baseball or softball door hanger for a fee. Pre-register
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Spinning classes are held on Fridays at 5:30 a.m. Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Winter lifeguard hours are 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. MondayFriday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adult co-ed volleyball is every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment. Visit our website: www. idagroverec.org. Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service. Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.
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by calling the rec center. Our golf and hunting simulator is available for use. We ask that you be 16 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. 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. No yoga on March 15. Zumba is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor. AM Mix is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Jen Conover is the instructor. PM Mix is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Conover is the instructor.
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Letter to the Editor To the editor: Local governments would be forced to raise property taxes or cut services if the Iowa Legislature adopts SF 2081 to defund the back ill (commercial and industrial property tax replacement claims). Currently, the state reimburses local governments for the loss of revenue resulting from the reduction of taxable value of commercial and industrial property approved by the legislature in 2013. SF 2081 would phase out those reimbursements over three years, leaving counties with a $29 million loss of revenue per year. Because iscal year 2019 budgets are currently being inalized, counties may have to make drastic cuts to services if the state reimbursement is reduced. “It’s unfortunate the legislature is considering starting the phase-out of the back ill after most counties and cities have published their inal budgets for FY 2019. County of icials I’ve talked to don’t understand why the legislature would knowingly take an
action that could put either the county budget or services in a precarious position. Our members would urge the legislature to follow the leadership of Governor Reynolds, fund the back ill for FY 2019, and then work with local of icials to put a plan in place that meets both the state’s budgetary constraints in future years and local governments’ obligations to meet the service needs of their citizens,” stated Bill Peterson, executive director of the Iowa State Association of Counties. Contrary to the argument that back ill dollars are padding local government budgets, the data shows the reimbursement is simply making these budgets whole. The taxable valuation of commercial and industrial property is down 52 percent from the value before the legislatively imposed rollback implemented in 2013. In fact, the current taxable valuations are near the assessment year 2009 levels. This is in addition to the loss of taxable value for multiresidential, telecommunica-
tions and railroad property that also received tax relief but was not reimbursed to local governments. The back ill is essential to make sure that counties can provide the services citizens depend on without raising property taxes. “All counties, large and small, strive to provide services their taxpayers rely on while doing their best to keep property taxes reasonable,” said ISAC president and Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek. “But, that would be very dif icult if the state fails to reimburse counties for the lost revenue due to the property tax reduction for commercial and industrial property.” The Iowa State Association of Counties urges the Iowa Legislature to reject SF 2081, keep the promise to make county budgets whole and ensure property taxpayers aren’t burdened with a larger bill or reduced services because of the elimination of the back ill. Iowa State Association of Counties Ida County Auditor’s Of ice
Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter joins MAPC family After nearly 35 years of ownership, Mike Finnegan has sold the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter to Mid-America Publishing Corporation of Hampton, effective March 1. The Mirror-Reporter will be added to the Hamptonbased corporations growing roster of 30 Iowa weekly newspapers and shoppers. “I’ve worked for Mid-America for nearly 21 years,” said Ryan Harvey, president and CEO of Mid-America Publishing. “During that time, I rarely missed an issue of the Reporter. Mike has an impressive operation. He has always been a strategic thinker who has always looked out for his community. That’s something we will continue to strive to do in conjunction with the Mirror’s staff.” As part of the acquisition, aside from Finnegan, the entire staff has been asked to continue on with the paper. Mid-America Publishing Corporation is a closely held family run company owned primarily by Jeanette M. Grohe, the granddaughter of the founder, Willard D. Archie, and her husband, Matt Grohe, who also serves as the company’s chairman. In 1983, Mid-America sold the MirrorReporter to Finnegan and Pre in, Inc. “We are excited to re-assume the ownership of The Mirror-Reporter after all of these years,” said Harvey. “We believe this its naturally with our corporate footprint and our company as a whole.” Harvey will personally assume the leadership of the Mirror-Reporter. The publication will join Mid-America’s portfolio of weekly newspapers: The Buffalo Center Tribune; The Leader with of ices in Garner and Britt; The Pioneer Enterprise in Rockwell; The Shef ield Press; the Hampton Chronicle; the Ida County Courier in Ida Grove, the Holstein Advance;
Schultz from the Senate by: IA State Senator Jason Schultz (R) District 9
We are almost to the mid point of the 2018 legislative session. That means we have passed the irst funnel deadline, and, in committee, we are working on House bills sent over to us. It also means we have reached the point where we address the main issue of the session. 2018 will be known for tax relief. Iowa Working Families Tax Relief Act is a comprehensive tax reform bill that will have a generational impact. The bill contains a billion dollars of tax relief for Iowa taxpayers. It simpli ies our tax brackets and lowers the Iowa income tax rates by 30 percent. We estimate that families iling with around $45,000 of income would see a $1,000 reduction in their tax bill. It has been 20 years since Iowa reduced our income taxes. At that time, tax rates were lowered by 10 percent and the structure was not changed. Iowa currently has nine income tax rates, which will be reduced to ive. The top income tax rate is currently 8.98 percent, which would be reduced to 6.3 percent. Part of this reduction will be offset by removing the federal deductibility provision that allows Iowans to deduct their federal taxes off Iowans’ taxable income. I have traditionally resisted this, but, given the scope and bene it of the overall package, I believe this is justi ied in order to simplify and make Iowa more attractive to out-of-state employers. On the corporate side, the four tax brackets will be reduced to two. The high rate of 12 percent will be reduced to 7 percent. This new rate
will leave more money in the hands of employers to reinvest in their businesses and employees. Remember the wave of businesses who gave their employees bonuses after the Trump tax cuts at the federal level? I hope to see similar investment in order to attract and retain quality workers. Another bene it of this tax package is the permanent coupling with federal tax law, which will give our farmers and small businesses stability and predictability in inancial planning and tax preparation. One of the most frustrating aspects of being in of ice has been the annual ight over whether the state will allow accelerated depreciation. I have always supported this policy and believe this bill is how we can solve this problem to the bene it of Iowa taxpayers. Iowa Working Families Tax Relief Act does bring some complaints with it. Over the years, the legislature has built in tax credits to try to provide an incentive for economic behavior because we didn’t have the right people in place to reform our tax as we do now. Every tax credit comes with a segment of our population who receive those credits, and they do not want to lose them. These tax credits are part of the complexity that causes Iowa’s tax code to be less attractive. I believe every generation should do a comprehensive reform to align tax policy with the business and personal environment in the state. Businesses need predictability and a stable tax and regulatory environment. Working families need the cost of government lifted off their backs, so the money they earn can go to their own needs. Iowa Working Families Tax Relief Act moved out of com-
mittee this week, and we should have it passed out of the Senate soon. If Iowans hang together, we can have a system that rewards the productive and thrifty. We can have a system that attracts out-of-state employers and rewards our homegrown businesses for investing here. And, we can have a system that provides enough revenue to address the needs of Iowans. Iowa Working Families Tax Relief Act—On average, this plan will provide a $1,000 tax reduction annually for middle income earners. •Results in a 30 percent overall tax rate reduction for families. •Puts Iowa families before corporate and special interests. •Simpli ies our tax code and encourages economic growth in our state. •Enacts a pro-growth policy to improve career opportunities for Iowans. •Provides more than $1 billion a year in tax relief. •A single mother, with one child, making $30,000 a year, will see a 65.1 percent reduction. •A single Iowa taxpayer, making $40,000 a year, will see a 16.4 percent reduction. •A married couple with one child, making $48,000 a year, will see a 17.6 reduction. Thank you for giving me the chance to take part in this historic opportunity. If you would like to send your thoughts, email jason.schultz@legis. iowa.gov or call 515-2813371. I currently serve as the chair of the labor and business relations committee and serve on the judiciary, state government, and ways and means committees. Additionally, I serve on the education appropriations subcommittee.
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New MAPC paper: Mid-America Publishing Corporation of Hampton recently purchased the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter from Mike Finnegan. MAPC took over the newspaper effective March 1. From left, Finnegan and Ryan Harvey, president and CEO of Mid-America Publishing. the Aurelia Star; the Calmar Courier; Postville Herald; The Outlook in Monona; the Eldora Herald-Ledger and Hardin County Index, with an of ice in Eldora; the Grundy Register in Grundy Center; the Parkersburg Eclipse-News-Review; the Wright County Monitor in Clarion and Dows; the Eagle Grove Eagle; the Butler County Tribune-Journal (Allison); the Clarksville Star, the Ogden Reporter and the GraphicAdvocate, with of ices in Lake City and Rockwell City. The company also owns and operates newspapers in southeast Iowa, namely, the News-Review, in Sigourney, the Keota Eagle, Keota, and the Sun with of ices in New Sharon and Fremont. The company additionally produces a weekly political newspaper, the Conservative Chronicle as well as several TMC shoppers, such as the Hampton Chronicle’s Bonus in Hampton, the Spectrum in Lake City-Rockwell City, the Leader’s Shopper News Review in Garner, the Reminder
Iowa crop values The production of Iowa’s ield and miscellaneous crops was valued at $14 billion in 2017, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – crop values summary. This was a 4 percent decrease from 2016. The value of corn for grain production totaled $8.47 billion, down 6 percent from the previous year, and production was down 5 percent. Iowa’s corn price averaged $3.25 per bushel, a decrease of $0.05 from the last
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marketing year. Down 2 percent from 2016, the value of soybean production was $5.19 billion, and production was down 1 percent. Average prices decreased $0.09 from the previous year to $9.25 per bushel. Value of production increased in 2017 from 2016 for oats, alfalfa hay, other hay and all forage. Value of production decreased from the previous year for winter wheat.
in Ida Grove and the Wright County Reminder in Clarion; plus a monthly shopper, the Dual County Leader, based in Eagle Grove serving Wright and Hamilton Counties. Additionally, the company publishes north central Iowa’s only Latino-oriented newspaper, Viva Iowa! which serves Franklin and Wright Counties. Mid-America also operates a custom printing division, that offers individualized printing and publishing solutions such as banners, posters, postcards, direct mailing, mailing list management, letterhead design, newsletter management and dozens of other marketing and promotional products which it plans to make available locally in the Clear Lake area. From the outset, the biggest changes for the Mirror-Reporter will be the transfer of the circulation and billing through its Hampton of ice. The printing of the newspaper will remain with the company’s Hampton facility.
Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com CPR-Choking Class: Kristi Waller, RN, education coordinator at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake will teach a one-night CPR/choking class at The Meeting Place in Galva on Thursday, April 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program meets the various training needs of a diverse audience, and participants will receive a two-year American Heart Association certi ication card upon successful completion of the three-hour course. Pre-registration and payment to Methodist Manor are required to secure a spot in the class. To register, call 282-4426 by April 10. Maximum class size is 10, so register early. Galva city-wide garage sales: Galva is teaming up with Holstein to host citywide garage sales the same weekend this year on May 4 and 5. If you would like to participate, contact Amy Forbes at the Ida County
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Courier at 364-3131 or Anne Johnson in Galva at 282-4426 by April 25 for advertising forms. Chair yoga: Sole 2 Soul is teaming up with NETA Certi ied Trainer Donna Mogensen Lee to a six-week chair yoga session in April on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. Chair yoga is a relaxing exercise class that links body poses together to increase strength, lexibility and balance. All ages, genders and itness levels are welcome at these 50-minute group classes. Class dates are April 12, 19 and 26 and May 3, 10 and 17. There is a fee and class size is limited to 15, so sign up by calling 2824426. 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. There is no cost to attend, but please register in advance to
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. All supplies will be provided, but please bring along a scissors. Registrations are needed by Friday, April 13. Call 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. 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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Wednesday, March 7, 2018
FAMILY & FRIENDS Benefit for Josh Peters A bene it is planned for 13year-old Josh Peters, son of Paul Peters and Melinda Preul Peters, and grandson of Rebecca and the late Edward Peters, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Battle Creek Fire Station. The bene it features a free-will donation meal, chance drawings and a silent auction. In November 2017, Josh was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation. Josh had been sufferPhoto Submitted
WVC choir: Eleven Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School vocalists participated in the Western Valley Conference Honor Choir Festival Feb. 26 at Siouxland Christian School in Sioux City. Participants were, front from left: Amber Hoefling, Corine Bower, Kirsten Dausel, Kelsey Dausel and Cade Ernst. Back row: Ethan Ernst, Grant Conover, Jarrett Bumann, Dalton Williamson, Truman Clark and Jake Nieman.
ing from severe migraines 24/ seven, was sleeping all the time and sensitive to light. He had a CT scan, which showed insanely large “brain tonsils.” An MRI followed and con irmed Chiari Malformation. Surgery was the only option, and if left untreated, he could be at risk for additional symptoms and limited to certain activities. Josh had surgery Feb. 12 at Children’s Hospital in Omaha,
Neb. The surgery took approximately one and a half hours. Josh will need repeat scans and tests and will have several more doctor visits in Omaha. He will have some rough days ahead, but is looking forward to a future without constant headaches, dark rooms and sleeping all the time. An account is being set up in Josh’s name at Westside Bank, P.O. Box 425, Wall Lake, Iowa 51466.
Holstein American Legion news Holstein American legion Commander Jamee Dittmer provided the following information from a recent Legion meeting. •The Holstein Boy Scouts spoke to the Legion about donating for their upcoming trip to Philmont this summer. •New member Melissa Todd was introduced. •Dittmer spoke about the upcoming soup supper for the
March meeting available to Legion members and immediate family. Dave Scott is chairman and will look into soup. •Jay Wallace spoke about the Veterans’ Day program at the school. •Dittmer discussed the upcoming grant, bids were received and discussed. Grant deadline was March 1. •Elle Juelfs was announced as Post 225 winner for the
ifth grade lag essay. Surreal Taylor from Post 697 in Sioux City was our ninth district winner. •Pete Madsen spoke about the upcoming 100th anniversary of the American Legion and different ways we can promote the Holstein post. •The next meeting will be March 12 with a soup supper available for Legion members and immediate family.
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WVC honor choir: Nine Ridge View High School vocal students participated in the Western Valley Conference Honor Choir Festival Feb. 26 at Siouxland Christian School in Sioux City. Participants were, from left: Brittney Vincent, Jill Galvin, Issac Kirschner, Kyra Martin, Connor Pickhinke, Cloe Droegmiller, Anya Kistenmacher, Alex Movall and Adorable Epps.
The Willow Dale Wellness Village activity calendar for March 7-14 is: Wednesday, March 7: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary/ communion; 2 p.m. what’s in a name; 6:30 p.m. Legion bingo. Thursday, March 8: 10:30 a.m. ladder ball; 2 p.m. Battle Creek Presbyterian communion and church with Rev. Freese; 3 p.m. social time.
Thursday, March 8: 10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Wayne Miller. Friday, March 9: 10 a.m. trivia; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday, March 10—3 p.m. movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday, March 11—2:30 p.m. First Presbyterian
Church; 3 p.m. social. Daylight Savings Time begins. Monday, March 12—10 a.m. crossword; 2:30 p.m. nails. Tuesday, March 13—10 a.m. music and dancing; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Wednesday, March 14: 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. word builder.
The Odebolt Public Library added several books to its circulation in February. New hardcover books are “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng, “Grant” by Ron Chernow (adult nonfiction), “Fall From Grace” by Danielle Steel, “Act Of Revenge” by Dale Brown, “All That Glitters” by Diana Palmer, “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah, “Look For Me” by Lisa Gardner and “Night Moves” by Jonathan Keller-
Jazz band places third in Sioux City The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School jazz band earned a third place trophy (2A) at the 12th annual Lewis and Clark Jazz Festival Feb. 27 in Sioux City. Benjamin Mauritz directs the jazz band.
man. New paperback books include: “Hope’s Boy” by Andrew Bridge; “The Santa Fe Trail,” “Tucker’s Reckoning,” “Vengeance Rider,” “Death Rides A Chestnut Mare,” “North To The Salt Fork,” “Death Of A Hangman,” Double Cross Ranch,” “The Border Empire” and “Straight Shooter,” all by Ralph Compton and the following William W. Johnstone books—“Deadwood Gulch,”
WVC honor choir: Sixteen Ridge View Middle School vocalists participated in the Western Valley Conference Honor Choir Festival Feb. 26 at Siouxland Christian School in Sioux City. Participants were, front from left: Mason Lewis, Tasha Regennitter, Jeannie Arthur, Josie Avery, Abby Wandrey, Anais Najera, Audrey Kalin and Juli DeLao. Back from left: Dylan Gutknecht, Morgan Hankinson, Earnie Clayton, Allen Brenner, Owen Brent, Haley McClellan, Kaylee Cedeno and Hannah Yockey.
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Wish this couple a Happy 85th Birthday March 7 & March 12 Bob & Vera Varner
“Winchester 1886,” “A Texas Dynasty,” “The Lawless,” “Winchester – 1887,” “Terror Of The Mountain Man,” “Thunder Of Eagles” and “A Texas Hill Country Christmas.” New DVDs available for checking out are “Blade Runner 2049,” “The Snowman,” “Geostorm,” “A Bad Mom’s Christmas,” “Goodbye, Christopher Robin,” “LBJ,” “Only The Brave” and “The Twilight Saga.”
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Creative Creations with Deb Kelley. Tuesday, March 13: 10:30 a.m. music in motion; 1:30 p.m. Father Ball and Danbury Catholic students visit; 3 p.m. Bible study with Pastor Cormeny. Wednesday, March 14: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary/ communion; 10:30 a.m. music in motion; casino outing or movie.
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OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for March 7-14: Wednesday, March 7: 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. chair dancing.
Friday, March 9: 10:30 a.m. local news review; 1:30 p.m. bingo with O-A/BC-IG students. Saturday, March 10: 2 p.m. cards of choice. Sunday, March 11: 9:30 a.m. Catholic communion activity room; church TV—1 p.m. Lutheran and 2 p.m. Presbyterian. Monday, March 12: 10:30 a.m. discuss and recall; 2 p.m.
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Concert band: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School concert band, under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz performed “The Great Locomotive Chase,”“This Is Me” and “The Lion King” during the high school concert Feb. 27. Other groups performing were the jazz band, concert choir, four vocal soloists and a vocal duet.
NW AEA accepts resigna ons, learns about conference The Northwest Area Education Agency Board met Feb. 26 at Northwest AEA in Le Mars. The board: •approved consent items: minutes from the January board meeting; minutes from the Feb. 5 teleconference meeting, financial statements from January and an agreement with Jon Buffington to provide vending services. •approved bills and claims. •heard the annual audit report for fiscal year 201617 from Jill Baker of King, Reinsch, Prosser and Company. •listened as Katy Evenson, director of education and media services, provided an update on FastBridge. •reviewed the communications plan announcing the five-year reorganization plan for
Iowa’s AEAs, presented by Dr. Tim Grieves in Liz Determan’s absence. •learned about the upcoming AEA Board of Directors’ Conference in April from Gloria Miller, board secretary/administrative assistant. •accepted a letter of retirement from Marguerite Stephens, assistive technology support secretary. •accepted letters of retirement from Julie Berens, speech-language pathologist; Mary Lynn Nettleton, speech-language pathologist and Paula Germann, speechlanguage pathologist. •accepted a letter of resignation from Erin Vander Velde, special education strategist and approved her contract as a data analyst for school improvement. •heard an update from
Jerome Schaefer, human resources manager, regarding the chief administrator search. •reviewed board policy codes 104, 105 and 106 and waived a second reading. The policies were approved as presented. •listened to Dr. Tim Grieves’ chief administrator report regarding: Doug Reeves presenting in Pocahontas on March 6; school budget workshops and a legislative update. •moved into exempt session according to Section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa. Directors Dr. Thomas Bjorge, Roger Brinkert, Glen Coble, Ron Jorgensen, Creston Schubert and Trish Sutherland participated. Directors Glenda DenHerder, Mike McAlpine and Keith Zylstra were absent.
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NWI honor choir: Four Ridge View High School vocalists participated in the Northwest Iowa Honor Choir Jan. 15 at Dordt College in Sioux Center. Participants were, front from left: Jill Galvin and Cloe Droegmiller. Back: Jack Henderson and Brady Meyer.
Las Vegas Night will be March 15 The Odebolt-Arthur/ Battle Creek-Ida Grove Music Boosters will present its annual Las Vegas Night Thursday, March 15 in the high school gym and cafetorium in Ida Grove. Supper will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m., games from 6 to 8 p.m. and entertainment begins at 6 p.m. There is a chance booth. The evening concludes with drawings for $500 in pork and beef certificates sponsored by the music boosters.
The Galva-Holstein Education Association and the GalvaHolstein Board of Education exchanged initial collective bargaining contract proposals at a negotiations meeting March 1. The education association is proposing an $800 increase in the current base wage of $28,690. The board is proposing no change in the base wage. Base wage is the wage paid to a irst-year teacher and is used as a basis for determining other certi ied staff salaries. Jon Wiebers, G-H superintendent, noted the only item up for discussion in this year’s contract negotiations is the base wage. Future negotiation meeting dates had not been determined as of Thursday, March 1.
MHC Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for March 7-14 is: Wednesday, March 7—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 11 a.m. music and motion; 6 p.m. Catholic kids. Thursday, March 8—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. doughnut making. Friday, March 9—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Barbie’s birthday–1959.
Sunday, March 11—Daylight Savings Time. Monday, March 12—8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. word guess; 2 p.m. hangman or penny pitch. Tuesday, March 13—8 a.m. devotions; 10 a.m. Cowboy Jim; 2 p.m. Catholic bingo; Ken’s (Barbie’s boyfriend) birthday–1961. Wednesday, March 14: 8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 11 a.m. music and motion; 2:15 p.m. church with Pastor Schroder.
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The Galva Civic Club, Galva Legion and Auxiliary are hosting a dog program on Partners for Patriots March 27 at 7 p.m. at the Galva Legion hall. Guest speaker will be Partners for Patriots’ volunteer and former Sioux County Deputy Gerry Holtrop. Cindy Brodie, director and lead trainer for Partners for Patriots, said, “Partners for Patriots was founded in 2009 by my late husband, Jim, and I. We were in Tennessee at the time. “It was started to honor my mom, Patty Drumeller, and Jim’s parents, James and Joan Brodie, and my sister, who was in the Air Force for 20 years. “My mom owned the Coldwell Banker Real Estate Of ice on 13th and Pierce in Sioux City and died from cancer in 2008. Jim’s father, James Brodie, was county attorney in Woodbury County. He was killed in a plane crash outside of Ida Grove in 1959. He was a Marine. Joan died of cancer when Jim was about 19.” Brodie was certi ied and graduated from Drexlers in 1983 as a trainer/behaviorist. She has trained dogs for obedience, search and rescue, therapy, service dogs, protection and law enforcement K9 dogs. “I wanted to help a group by using my experience with dogs. The disabled veterans’ lives are changed with these dogs. We set the nonpro it
up and, then in 2012, moved back home. “We once again acquired a lawyer and became a nonpro it in the state of Iowa in early 2013,” said Brodie. According to Brodie, 17 dogs were given to veterans while they were in Tennessee and 41 since they were set up in Iowa. Brodie said, “Yes, service dogs are costly. Partners for Patriots provides service dogs to veterans free of charge and are most likely the only one in Iowa, but I do know we would not do it any other way. I tell everyone that, every day they wake up breathing and walk out their door free, they should thank God and our military, active duty and veterans.” Brodie said they get pups and dogs donated and that they also rescue dogs from shelters and rescue groups. The dogs are put through a temperament test and a health exam. Training takes anywhere from four to 12 months, depending on the task the veteran needs for the dog to do. “Most of the dogs are trained for veterans suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) or TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), but some have other needs. Our dogs keep a barrier between people and the vet, alert them to people coming up behind them, comfort them when they get anxious, jump on them giving
kisses if they have to bring them back from a lashback or nightmare, brace them if they are unsteady, pick up items dropped, get a phone or help, pick up their leash when the vet is ready to go, help make the bed, help with laundry and get things from the fridge or a drawer or closet. Some have hearing loss, so the dog will alert to a doorbell, knocking, smoke detector, etc. “We have about 20 volunteers at this time. Gerry Holtrop will be doing the program in Galva. I met Gerry years ago when he was a deputy and his department bought a drug dog from us. He decided to help us after he retired. He is on the board, is on the fundraising committee and delivers dogs to the veterans. The transport trainers work with the veteran and the dog for four to seven days. “We now have 12 veterans waiting and, even though we are operating on air and a prayer, we have put out 41 dogs in 18 months. We continue to get applications. The need is great, and the need for funding also great. It can take up to three years for the veteran to receive a dog but, so far, the longest wait was 22 months. “I will have full-time help starting May 1 and, if we get the funding, we will be able to almost double the dogs going out,” said Brodie.
Community Partners hears farmers’ market report The Feb. 1 meeting of the Community Partners was held at the Heritage Room at 5 p.m. The meeting was called to order by chairperson Patti Haack. Those attending were Marcia Cates, Donna Rasmussen, Morris Hurd, Ann Holst and Haack. Ida Grove Economic Development and senior congregate meals were added to the agenda. The agenda was approved. The minutes were approved as read. There was no treasurer’s report. The chamber dinner was March 5. Becky Ricklefs reported that there are three approved produce marketers, so our farmer’s market will be a certified market. This allows WIC and senior coupons to be honored. We need to make
the information on how to get the senior coupons more available. Handouts at the market, church bulletins, etc., are some ways we could do this. Haack reported for Ida Grove Economic Development group, which is trying to rejuvenate and revamp. They would like someone from our group to be a part of this. Doug Clough would be the contact person. Ricklefs will talk to Clough. Ricklefs gave an update on the congregate meals. The rec center director is open to exploring the possibility of the move. There are kinks to work out, but it does appear that relocating the meals might be possible. Ricklefs will continue exploring the details and possible solutions. Our goal is to provide more
opportunities to seniors in our community. The King Theatre caramel apple fundraiser was discussed. A list of prospective members was discussed, and several members will contact potential new members. We revisited our mission statement so we can be clear on what we do and how we operate when people are contacted. Calls should be made between now and our March 1 meeting. We currently have a maximum 15- member board, according to our constitution and bylaws. Hurd reported that Governor Kim Reynolds would be coming to Ida Grove on March 17 in the evening. An event is being planned at the Skate Palace. Ann Holst Secretary
CPR, choking training set for Galva’s Mee ng Place Could you save your child or grandchild in an emergency? What about your spouse, a coworker, best friend or someone at church or the playground? If you answered no, consider signing up for adultchild-infant CPR and choking training that is coming to Galva in April. Kristi Waller, RN, education coordinator at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake, will teach a one-night course at The Meeting Place in Galva Thursday, April 19, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This American Heart Association program will help participants recognize and
respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and choking emergencies. The courses teach the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an infant, child or adult and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This program meets the various training needs of a diverse audience and participants will receive a two-year American Heart Association certi ication card upon successful completion of the three-hour course. Pre-registration and payment to Methodist Manor are required to secure a spot in this class. To register, contact
William R. Grove Benefit Son of Jesse & Rachel Grove of rural Battle Creek March 10 • 5-8 PM Battle Creek Fire Station Please join us for soup supper, bake sale, raffle items, gun raffle & a silent auction. William was born Dec. 27, 2017, at 27 weeks. Due to complications, he will spend roughly 8 more weeks in the NICU in Omaha. Benefit acct. @ UBI
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Bowling Scores WEDNESDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE United Bank of Ia. 374.5 Barry Motor 365 First State Bank 349 Horn Physicians 341.5 GOMACO 337 Bye 105 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Ronda Martin 194 Linda Martin 193 Jean Barry 170 Tammie Dausel 170 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Linda Martin 573 Ronda Martin 497 Claudia Livermore 455 HIGH TEAM GAME GOMACO 645 United Bank of Ia. 582 Barry Motor 570 HIGH TEAM SERIES GOMACO 1855 United Bank of Ia. 1658 Horn Physicians 1626 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Kin Pins 380 Rod’s Fertilizer 324 United Bank of Ia. 318.5 Hanson Auto 315.5 Backdraft 286
HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Shelley Malcom 196 Tamara Hoffman 190 Jackie Hoffman 189 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Tamara Hoffman 525 Trisha Hoffman 520 Shelley Malcom 518 HIGH TEAM GAME Backdraft 621 Kin Pins 617 Hanson Auto 606 HIGH TEAM SERIES Backdraft 1779 United Bank of Ia. 1747 Kin Pins 1705 JUNIOR MIXED LEAGUE Johnson Propane 285.5 Pronto 283.5 United Bank of Ia. 146 First State Bank 129 Ida Bowl 112 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Darian Hannel 214 Dana Wessel 201 Tyler Euchner 183 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES Dana Wessel 571 Darian Hannel 563 Tyler Euchner 492 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Aurora Anderson 177
Hayley Anderson 127 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Aurora Anderson 439 Hayley Anderson 348 HIGH TEAM GAME Johnson Propane 457 HIGH TEAM SERIES Johnson Propane 1358 BANTAM LEAGUE North Star CCU 309 Designs by Jamee225.5 Tief’s Transfer 196.5 Good Samaritan 27 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Evan Jordan 120 Ben Hofmeister 118 Blaise Wilcox 105 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES Ben Hofmeister 333 Evan Jordan 302 Blaise Wilcox 286 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Jade Wilcox 172 Alyssa Monroe 106 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Jade Wilcox 400 Alyssa Monroe 279 HIGH TEAM GAME Designs by Jamee 642 North Star CCU 607 Designs by Jamee 598 HIGH TEAM SERIES Designs by Jamee 1799 North Star CCU 1798 Tief’s Transfer 1159
Buena Vista University senior Garrett Rohlk of Ida Grove broke his own school record during the weight throw Feb. 24 at the IIAC Championships and placed fourth overall. Rohlk came into the weekend with his best toss at 16.90m. He went past that on his irst toss of the day at 17.00m before going well past that with a heave of 17.07m on his fourth toss. He came up just an inch short, however, of making his way onto the podium and earning all-conference accolades. “Rohlk looked very solid in the weight throw today and bettered his school record,” said head coach Colt Slack. “He barely missed out on the podium with a fourth place inish and scored some points for the team. He is currently sitting 35th in the country.”
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Letter of intent: O-A/BC-IG senior Bethany Rehse signed a letter of intent March 1 to continue her basketball career at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg. During her senior season, Rehse averaged 12.2 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. She also collected 33 blocks, 62 assists and 51 steals in 20 games. Rehse was a second team all-conference selection her senior season. On hand for the signing were, front from left, Rehse’s parents, Kurt and Ranea Rehse of Ida Grove, Bethany Rehse and Iowa Lakes women’s head basketball coach Ashley Martin. In back is Kurt Brown, O-A/BC-IG girls’ basketball coach.
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RVMS bulls eye qualifiers: Three Ridge View Middle School archers qualified for the state bulls eye tournament March 9-11 at the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines. The qualifiers are, from left, Logan Pickhinke, Caden Biede and Tyhler Kolpin.
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Ridge View 3D qualifiers: Ten Ridge View High School archers have qualified for the state 3D tournament March 9-11 at the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines. The qualifiers are, front from left, Cassie Allen and Arianna Parra; middle from left, Alexis Clark, Rayann Volkert and Cloe Droegmiller and back from left, Brayden Stowater, Jon Madsen and Jaden Droegmiller. Brant Price and Karlo Weldon also qualified.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a fishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. As of Thursday, March 1 most lakes in western Iowa had 10-15 inches of ice with some thinner and weaker areas along shoreline. Ice conditions are deteriorating, especially along shore and near inflows; use caution. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr. com. Black Hawk Lake —The winter aeration system is on in Town Bay. Expect areas of thin ice and open water in Town Bay. On Thursday, March 1 ice thickness was 14 inches off of Ice House boat ramp with thinner ice right along shoreline. Bluegill - Fair: Use a teardrop jig and waxworm fished off the bottom near Gunshot
Hill, the rock pile off of Gunshot Hill and the rock pile off Cottonwood Point. Walleye - Fair: Use a spoon and minnow fished on the rock piles off Cottonwood Point and in the east basin. Low light hours and after sunset are best. Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) —Most ice is around 15 inches, but there are variable conditions near shore with some areas of thinner ice and open water so use caution. Conditions are deteriorating. Walleye - Fair: Use rattle spoons and jigging spoons with a minnow head in eight feet of water on the edges of the old dredged area in the west end. Most of the action is at the west end of the lake off Casino Beach, Frank Starr and College Island. Yellow perch - Fair: Some perch have been picked up while targeting walleye. Black crappie - Fair: A few crappies are being picked up while fishing for walleye.
Western Valley Conference basketball coaches have released their selections for allconference teams. Girls Girls from O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View named to the allconference list are: First team—Ridge View senior Beth Pickhinke. Second team—O-A/BC-IG seniors Anna Van Dusen and Bethany Rehse. Honorable mention—O-A/ BC-IG freshman Anna Winterrowd and sophomore Kylie Weber and Ridge View junior Kinzey Dutler and sophomore Kenzee Wunschel. Boys Boys from O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View named to the allconference list are: First team—O-A/BC-IG juniors Kaden Ladwig (unanimous) and Landon Ray and Ridge View senior Jaxon Franken. Second team—O-A/BC-IG senior Ty Warnke and Ridge View junior Jacob Tokheim. Honorable mention—O-A/ BC-IG senior Austin Newquist and freshman Cooper DeJean and Ridge View senior Klint Blum and junior Ezra Miller.
Franken named all academic Ridge View senior Jaxon Franken was recently recognized as an academic all-district basketball player by the Iowa Basketball Coaches’ Association.
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Bulls eye qualifiers: Eight Ridge View High School archers have qualified for the state bulls eye tournament March 9-11 at the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines. The qualifiers are, from left, Jon Madsen, Rayann Volkert, Jaden Droegmiller, Brayden Stowater, Lauren Johnson, Alexis Clark and Cassie Allen. Brant Price also qualified.
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Pinewood Derby winners: Members of the Ida Grove Cub Scout Pack 41 raced their Pinewood Derby cars on Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Ida Grove Community Hall. Winners of each den are, front row from left, Tiger Cubs—Jake Siebrecht, first; Bodi Eason, second; Gavin Ullrich, third; Bears—Dane Ossman, first; Braeden Green, second and Aaron Neumann, third. Back row from left, Wolves—Blake Patera, first; Keaton Ullrich, second and Isaiah Uken, third; Webelos—Devin Ganz, first; Nikolas Segebart, second and Sawyer Larsen, third. Photo by: Amy Forbes | Ida County Courier
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Pack winner: Will Sykes, a member of the Webelos of Cub Scout Pack 41, was the overall pack winner during the Sunday, Feb. 25 Pinewood Derby at the Ida Grove Community Hall.
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Derby racers: Pinewood Derby racers from left, Blake Patera, Isaiah Uken and Keaton Ullrich anxiously wait to see who will make it to the finish line first, while Rocky Ossman (seated) makes the official ruling on the derby places. The Ida Grove Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby on Sunday, February 25 at the Ida Grove Community Hall. Twenty-five members raced their cars. Photo by: Amy Forbes | Ida County Courier
Overall appearance winners: Cub Scout Pack 41 held its annual Pinewood Derby at the Ida Grove Community Hall Sunday, Feb. 25. During the derby participants and guests were asked to vote for the car with the best appearance. Winners were, from left, Jake Siebrecht, second place; Bodi Eason, third place and John Kruse (back) first place.
Scholarship available Supporting the next generation of leaders is vital to the success of our communities, so it is with great pride that the Northwest Iowa League of Cities introduces its High School Senior Scholarship Program. The program is open to any high school senior residing in a community that is a member of the Northwest Iowa League of Cities who is pursuing post-secondary education or training in a ield that may result in employment by city government (examples: public administration, water/ wastewater, law enforcement, code enforcement, planner, public engineer, city attorney, etc.). Contact your city hall for an application, or e-mail Scott
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much Social Security income to report to IRS on your tax return. If you currently live in the United States and you need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, simply go online and request an instant, printable replacement form with a “my Social Security” account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. A replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is available for the previous tax year after Feb. 1. If you already have a personal “my Social Security” account, you can access your online account to view and print your SSA-1099 or SSA1042S. If you don’t have access to a printer, you can save the document on your computer or laptop and email it. If you don’t have a “my Social Security” account, creating a secure account is very easy to
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Many crafts require a lot of time and a steep learning curve before you feel skilled enough to make a beautiful inished item. Crocheting is not one of those crafts and Melissa Ausborn wants to show the public how easy (and addicting) it is to crochet like your grandma or great-aunts used to do. The public is invited to The Meeting Place in Galva on Saturday, April 21, at 9 a.m. where Ausborn will talk about the history of crocheting, what kinds of hooks and needles are used, different yarn weights, crochet patterns, simple crochet stitches and more. During the two-hour program, participants will crochet a washcloth that they can take home. After the class, participants can take home their crochet needle and yarn to create another project. This beginner crochet class is for ages 10 and over and will offer something for everyone. All supplies will be provided, but please bring along a scissors. Advance registrations are needed by Friday, April 13. Contact local event coordinator Anne Johnson at (712) 282-4426 if you have questions or want to sign up.
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Color contest winners: The O-A/BC-IG FFA Chapter hosted its second annual National FFA Week Coloring Contest in the O-A and the BC-IG Elementary Schools during National FFA Week. The contest is open to K-5 students as each grade colors different agriculture-related pictures. FFA members selected a first, second and third place winner from each grade along with choosing an overall winner from each building. BC-IG Elementary winners (listed first, second and third place)—were, in no particular order: kindergarten—Mia Quail, Leo Remer and Colt Blackmore; first grade—Wyatt Van Houten, Kingston Lichtenberg and Gavin Ullrich; second grade—Breanne Wilcox (overall winner), Hayden Holst and Rihana Mau; third grade—Kaeden Leonard, Avery Mason and Hailey Jepsen; fourth grade—Hildie Harm, Hunter Moser and Kade Spotts and fifth grade—Hayden Zimmerman, Malia Lansink and Alexis Patera.
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 700,000 head on Jan. 1 according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service—Cattle on Feed report. This was unchanged from Dec. 1, 2017, but up 17 percent from Jan. 1, 2017. Placements of cattle and calves in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during December totaled 100,000 head, a decrease of 18 percent from last month and down 4 percent from last year. Marketings of fed cattle from Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during December totaled 98,000 head, down 11 percent from last month and down 4 percent from last year. Other disappearance from feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head in Iowa totaled 2,000 head. U.S. cattle Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.5 mil-
lion head on Jan. 1. The inventory was 8 percent above Jan. 1, 2017. The inventory included 7.34 million steers and steer calves, up 4 percent from the previous year. This group accounted for 64 percent of the total inventory. Heifers and heifer calves accounted for 4.15 million head, up 16 percent from 2017. Placements in feedlots during December totaled 1.80 million head, 1 percent above 2016. Net placements were 1.73 million head. During December, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 470,000 head, 600-699 pounds were 410,000 head, 700799 pounds were 445,000 head, 800-899 pounds were 279,000 head, 900-999 pounds were 100,000 head, and 1,000 pounds and greater were 95,000 head. Marketings of fed cattle during December totaled 1.75 million head, 1 percent below 2016. Other disappearance totaled 74,000 head during December, 35 percent above 2016.
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Color contest winners: The O-A/BC-IG FFA Chapter hosted its second annual National FFA Week Coloring Contest in the O-A and the BC-IG Elementary Schools during National FFA Week. The contest is open to K-5 students as each grade colors different agriculture-related pictures. FFA members selected a first, second and third place winner from each grade along with choosing an overall winner from each building. O-A Elementary winners (listed first, second and third place)—were, in no particular order: kindergarten—Sheldon List, Jaxston Weitl and Aspen Miller; first grade—Briley Schultz, Brooks Jensen and Harper Ladwig; second grade—Kash Schulte, Kylee Mrozek and Tori Johnson; third grade—Jaxx DeJean, Brynn Lindskoog and Wyatt Bengford; fourth grade—Emmaleigh List, Anabel Jensen and Lizzy Hoefling and fifth grade—Dayton Ullrich (overall winner), Aavalon Gritten and Kaylie Brannan.
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Breakout room: O-A Elementary and O-A/BC-IG Middle School held its family challenge night March 1. Participating in the breakout room challenge are, from left: Karter and Kolby Wulf family, Reece and Ryler Ziegmann family and the Jordyn Loger family.
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Bucket challenge: O-A Elementary and O-A/BC-IG Middle School held its family challenge night March 1. Here Sophi Johnson’s family (Jaci, Kathi, Troy, Tori and Sophi) is participating in the bucket challenge.
The O-A Elementary and O-A/BC-IG Middle School Talented And Gifted (TAG) program held their family challenge night March 1. The goal of family challenge night is for families to participate in an engineering design challenge and a breakout room. Students also had a chance to share about the talented and gifted program. Instructor Missy Jensen and the eighth grade TAG students ran the program. This year, there were three rotations: a bucket tower challenge, a breakout room and sharing/trivia game. All activities were STEM-related. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM activities create critical thinkers and encourage innovation. At the end of the night, all 50 families gathered in the gym to award those who had been the most successful at the challenges. The top trivia winners were the Ruth Clark family, Jordyn Loger family and Carson Sharkey family. The most successful breakout room record was set by the Aubree Zimmerman family and Evan Van Houten family. All families had a great time cooperating and working together to achieve their goals.
All sheep and lambs inventory in Iowa as of Jan. 1, totaled 165,000 head according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service sheep report. The sheep and lambs inventory is down 10,000 head from last year. Total breeding stock, at 115,000 head, was 4 percent below one year ago. Market sheep and lambs decreased 9 percent from a year ago and totaled 50,000 head. The lamb crop for 2017 decreased 8 percent to 115,000 head. Wool production for the state was 780,000 pounds, with leece weights averaging 5.6 pounds. U.S. sheep, lambs All sheep and lambs inventory in the United States on Jan. 1 totaled 5.23 million head, down slightly from 2017. Breeding sheep inventory at 3.83 million head on Jan. 1 decreased 1 percent from 3.88 million head on Jan. 1, 2017. Ewes one year old and older, at 3.01 million head, were 1 percent below last year. Market sheep and lambs on Jan. 1
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totaled 1.40 million head, up 2 percent from Jan. 1, 2017. Market lambs comprised 94 percent of the total market inventory. Market sheep comprised the remaining 6 percent of total market inventory. The 2017 lamb crop of 3.20 million head was down 2 percent from 2016. The 2017 lambing rate was 105 lambs per 100 ewes one year old and older on Jan. 1, 2017, unchanged from 2016. Shorn wool production in the United States during 2017 was 24.7 million pounds, down 5 percent from 2016. Sheep and lambs shorn totaled 3.44 million head, down 4 percent from 2016. The average price paid for wool sold in 2017 was $1.47 per pound for a total value of 36.4 million dollars, down 3 percent from 37.7 million dollars in 2016. Sheep death loss during 2017 totaled 213 thousand head, down 2 percent from 2016. Lamb death loss decreased 2 percent from 373 thousand head to 367 thousand head in 2017.
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Obituary To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Gaylen George Negless Oct. 13, 1928 – Feb. 26, 2018 ANOKA, MINN. – Services for Gaylen George Negless, 89, of Anoka, Minn., (formerly of Battle Creek) were March 3, 2018, at ThurstonLindberg Funeral Home in Anoka, Minn. Private interment will be in Ida Grove. Arrangements were by ThurstonLindberg Funeral Home at Anoka, Minn. He died Feb. 26, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minn.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Rheta Negless; his children: William and Janet Steffes of Andover, Minn., Robert and Mary Negless of Holden, Mo., and Michael Negless of Anoka, Minn.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; extended family, and friends. In addition to his parents, Frank and Amanda Negless, Gaylen was preceded in death by his brothers: Nemo and Lavern Negless; and his sisters: Helen Negless, Elsie Sherrill, Frances Clausen, Naomi Nielsen, Jean Steinbach, Lorraine Horstman and Darlene Segebart.
Finding meaning and purpose in a broken and mutilated world (Deacon Derick Cranston, formerly of Odebolt, is pastoral associate for St. Mary Parish in Riverside, Holy Trinity Parish in Richmond and St. Joseph Parish in Wellman. He can be reached at derickcranston@gmail.com.) This article is reprinted with permission of The Catholic Messenger, newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport. In this broken world of ours, some people have lost a sense of purpose in their life. They are adrift in an ocean of hopelessness, which leads to heartache and suffering. It is a vicious cycle that feeds on itself and spirals downward into despair and darkness. A young woman, who had just emerged from the darkness of an abusive relationship, shared with me the emotional and mental agony that tormented her. She numbed herself to her pain through alcohol and drugs and drove her friends and loved ones away in furious bouts of rage and anger. Throughout our conversation, she kept referring to herself in a derogatory manner and emphasized what an awful person she was. But, she was not the metaphorically ugly and horrible soul she made herself out to be. Yes, she had endured a horrifying relationship and had done some harmful and vicious things in return. But, that was exactly the point. These were things she had experienced and done—not
who she was. I told her this and stressed that, in the eyes of God, she was a beautiful and lovely creation. There was nothing she could do that was so horrible that would keep God from loving her. When life has battered and bruised you, though, it is difficult to find any substantial meaning in life. You can only be knocked down so many times before you start to believe there is no use in getting back up again. As difficult as it is, however, you must not let the bad things in your life define who you are. Strive to see yourself in the light of Christ’s love for you. A love so powerful that he allowed himself to be battered and bruised along with you and, ultimately, nailed to a cross. The cross is perhaps the most beautiful expression of love there is, for it leads to the glory of the resurrection and the resurrection of Christ has sanctified the world. If you can see through the ugliness of sin, you can find the splendor and grandeur of the Kingdom of God that is “already here, but not yet fully.” It is already here because Christ has sanctified the world, but it has not yet been made fully known because it is buried under the muck and mire of sin. We cannot find the treasure of great price that is hidden in the field.
In the muddy trenches and battlefields of World War I, the French priest, scholar and mystic Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was able to find this buried treasure, which he referred to as the Cosmic Heart of Christ. During the Battle of Verdun, which would claim over a half-amillion lives and turn the verdant pastures of northern France into a hellish landscape, Teilhard found time to pray in an abandoned church before a statue of Christ. Cold, hungry and exhausted, he had a vision, which he described in his diary. “If I relaxed my visual concentration, the whole of Christ’s outline, the folds of his robe, the bloom of his skin merged, though without disappearing, into all the rest…the edge which divided Christ from the surrounding world was changing into a layer of vibration in which all distinction was lost. The whole universe was vibrating…it was thus that the light and the colors of all the beauties we know, shone with an inexpressible iridescence…these countless modifications melted into one another in a harmony that was utterly satisfying to me. Since that occasion, I believe I have seen just a hint of it once and that was in the eyes of a dying soldier.” The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. We just need to know how to look for it.
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The Augustana Choir, under the direction of Dr. Paul Nesheim, will perform at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Holstein Saturday, March 17, at 7 p.m. The concert, presented at no charge, is part of the Choir’s Spring Break Midwestern Tour. Jonah Kistenmacher of Holstein is a member of the choir (Bass I).
The Augustana Choir’s singers bring sacred choral music of the highest caliber to people around the region, nation and world — the most recent international tour took the group to Italy and Germany in 2017. The choir’s tour repertoire will include F. Melius Christiansen’s “Psalm 50” (in its rarely heard entire-
the sidewalk, you will see a truly awesome place, a barn. You read that right, a barn. But, it is a “Not Normal” barn. At one time, it was illed with manure. Today, there are church pews, an altar, a pulpit and a stained-glass window. It is a sanctuary in every sense of the word. As one sits in those pews, their eyes may be drawn to the walls of the barn. On these walls, you see the lags of nations from around the world. You see spears, axes, instruments and eating utensils from just about every continent on this planet we call earth. On Thursday, May 10, this same barn will ill up with “Not Normal” people as they gather to celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord. What an appropriate celebration in this “Not Normal” place. For, it is on the day of the Ascension we hear Jesus’ words, “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8b) These words can be found upon the walls of their dining hall. For it is why this “Not Normal” place exists. It is why it is called mission central. For it is out of this place that “Not Normal” people are sent all around the world to be witnesses of Jesus. To make disciples of all nations and to proclaim the Gospel just as their Lord Jesus has commanded them. At any given time, there are close to 100 missionaries spread across the earth, sent forth from mission central to proclaim Jesus as Lord. They serve as teachers, nurses, doctors, pastors and other vocations. The missionaries are both young and
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Warning. On a farm about a half-hour from Ida Grove, in Monona County, there are some seriously “Not Normal” people. Driving west on E-16 it becomes obvious upon approach. For there it is, a small wayside chapel. What kind of people would put such a place there? It’s not like E-16 is a national highway, or even a state highway. Mapleton isn’t a thriving metropolis. But, there it is, on the side of the highway, where people may stop and lift up their voices in prayer to their Lord. Then, as you get closer, you see a whole set of buildings marked by a red cross, the symbol of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. What is inside these buildings tips the “Not Normal” meter. Inside of the farmhouse are of ices with cabinet after cabinet after cabinet illed with the iles of those who have donated to this “Not Normal” place. If you visit this place, you might meet missionary Gary Thies. This man is de initely “Not Normal,” but his energy is absolutely contagious. (Although, he’d tell you that he was normal for years, until God woke him up.) If you make the visit, you can see the creation theater. A recent addition that opened in the fall of 2017, which confesses the story of creation. Then, as you continue down
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old. Saturday, March 10, and Sunday, March 11, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, we will be hosting a “Not Normal” pastor, Rev. Brent Smith (who works along side missionary Gary). He will proclaim God’s word and share with us the work being done out of mission central. You are all invited to hear of this work. Even more, I encourage you to take the time to visit their website at http://www.missioncentral.us/. Also, arrange your own personal visit, which you can do on the website. You will ind a “Not Normal” place with “Not Normal” people doing “Not Normal” activities. But, hopefully, you will hear the call to you. You will hear the truth; all Christians are missionaries. The mission ield is all around them, and the ields are ripe for harvest. So, hopefully, this “Not Normal” place will inspire you to be “Not Normal.” We need more “Not Normal” people in this world. Our dream should be that “Not Normal” would become “Normal.” That it would be normal for all Christians to see themselves as missionaries with their homes, work places and schools as their mission ield. Will you take up the call to be “Not Normal?” Need encouragement? Visit mission central on E-16 near Mapleton. Join us for services on Saturday, March 10, and Sunday, March 11. Check out their website at http://www. missioncentral.us/. In Jesus’ name, Pastor Neil
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ty), sacred selections by William Byrd, Karl Henrich Graun and Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck and more. Augustana alumnus Kyle Pederson’s “Let All With Life and Breath” will be featured, as will selections featuring guest artist Dr. Brian Hangegan (on saxophone) on “Deep River” and “Georgia on My Mind.”
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Subdistrict contest: Nine O-A/BC-IG FFA Members attended subdistrict FFA leadership CDE Contests at Newell-Fonda High School Feb. 23. Front row, from left to right: Mallory Neville, Carli Ullrich, Bella Raasch and Dallas McKibbin. Back row: Ahren Van Dusen, Eric Sibenaller, Ty Tollufsen, Amber Hoefling and Kylee Dausel. Results were: job interview—Tollufsen, silver advanced to districts; creed speaking—Dausel, bronze advanced to districts; conduct of meetings—Raasch, Sibenaller, Neville, McKibbin, Hoefling, Ullrich and Van Dusen, silver, alternates for district. The Northwest District FFA Convention was March 3 in Lake View.
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Sixth grade band: O-A/BC-IG Middle School presented its winter concert Feb. 9, under the direction of Linda Johnson and Neil Anders. Here, sixth grade brass players, from left, Ethan Frank, Trenton Gilbert, Matthew Brummer, Jagger Loger, Abby Winterrowd, Isaac Neubauer and Devon Loger perform “Ceremonial March.” The band also played “Name Those Tunes” and “Boot Scootin’ Barn Dance.” Other groups performing were the sixth grade choir, seventh/eighth grade choir, show choir, the jazz band and seventh/eighth grade band.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District
SUMMARY OF THE FEBRUARY 27, 2018, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ODEBOLT ARTHUR BATTLE CREEK IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (OABCIG) School Board met Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 12:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office in Ida Grove. The purpose of the meeting was to approve a superintendent contract and EDA Engineering contract. Stephanie Konradi called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. Board members present were Myra Meek, Jeff Rasmussen, Brad Lundell and Stacy Raasch. Tony Bennett and Crystal Endrulat were absent. Also, in attendance were Terry Kenealy, Superintendent, and Kathy Leonard, Business Manager. Raasch moved the agenda be approved as published. Rasmussen seconded and the motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the two-year superintendent contract between Matthew Alexander and the OABCIG School District beginning FY 2018-2019. The motion carried 5-0. Terms of the contract include: $136,500 salary per year, single health insurance, $10,000 tax sheltered annuity, $25,000 life insurance and long-term disability insurance policy, 10 holidays, 15 sick days, 2 personal days, 15 vacation days and reimbursable moving expenses up to $4,000. It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded by Raasch to approve the contract with EDA Engineer Designs Associates, Inc. and the OABCIG School District. The motion carried 5-0. The contract was for $41,000 for HVAC Replacement Project in the OA/BCIG High School Gym. It was moved by Meek and seconded by Raasch to adjourn. The motion carried 7-0 and the special meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, OABCIG Board Secretary (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 7, 2018)
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PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors
The Ida County Board of Supervisors has received a construction permit application for a confinement feeding operation, more specifically described as follows: Allan Schmidt has proposed one new, 2,400-head, deep pit swine finisher confinement building at an existing swine confinement facility located at Section 23 of Battle Township with an animal unit capacity after construction of 1,920 animal units (4,800 head of finishing swine). The application is on file at the County Auditor’s Office and is available for public inspection Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Written comments may be filed at the County Auditor’s Office, 401 Moorehead St., Ida Grove, IA, 51445, until Friday, March 23, 2018. (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 7, 2018)
PUBLIC NOTICE Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education will hold a public hearing for the improvements the Accessibility Upgrades Project for the OABCIG CSD District as described below, on Monday, March 12, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Media Center located at 600 S. Maple Street, Odebolt, Iowa. At that time, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications and form of contract and cost of the improvements. The project shall be bid in two Bid Packages: Elevator Contract (Bid Package A) and Wheelchair Lift Contract (Bid Package B). The Project work includes accessibility upgrades at the Elementary/ Middle School in Odebolt and the High School in Ida Grove. See Section 01 1213 Summary of Multiple Contracts as contained in the Project Manual. Dated this 26th day of February, 2018. By: Kathy Leonard. Title: Business Manager/Board Secretary, OABCIG Community School District. (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 7, 2018)
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 2018- 53 AN·ORDINANCE INCREASING THE CITY WATER RATE AND MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE WHEREAS, the City has determined that the existing water and sewer system is in need of rejuvenation and repairs and additional monies are needed to fund these repairs, so the water rates will be increased. In turn, sewer rates will also be increased as each customer pays a sewer rental in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bill for water and water service for the property served. WHEREAS, the council proposes an increase of water rates of 25 cents per 1,000 gallons effective on the July 1, 2018, utility billing, as well as, a $1.00 increase to the minimum monthly charge for water. Section 1 Chapter 92.02 (2) RATES AND SERVICE) is amended to read as follows: 1) All usage over 3,000 gallons shall be billed at $4.00 per 1,000 gallons effective on the July 1, 2018, billing. 2) All minimum usage shall be billed at $10.35 for water effective on the July 1, 2018 billing. WHEREAS, the requirement of Section 380.3 of the 2011 Iowa Code that ordinances be considered and voted on for passage at two (2) Council meetings prior to the meeting at which the ordinance is finally passed was suspended by the vote of the City Council, with the following members voting in favor of suspension: Meek, Hedberg, Schau and Wingert, and the following members voting against suspension of the requirement: Riessen (absent). IT WAS THEREFORE, on the 9th day of January, 2018, moved by Council member Hedberg and seconded by Council member Schau that Ordinance Number 2018-53 be adopted and Ordinance Number 2018-53 was passed by the City Council by a vote of 4 in favor and 1 opposed. Ayes-in favor of enactment of the ordinance: Hedberg, Schau, Wingert & Meek. Nays-namely opposed to the enactment of the ordinance: Riessen (absent). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Battle Creek, Iowa, that: APPROVED AND SIGNED by the Mayor of the City of Battle Creek on this 9th day of January, 2018. /s/ Lloyd Holmes Lloyd Holmes, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Diane Lansink Diane Lansink, City Clerk (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 7, 2018)
by Fritz Groszkruger 4selfgoverment@gmail.com Jack London was a square Dereck knows I still hold a perverse sort of affection for Oakland. So, he texted from Jack London Square one day to say he was having lunch there. I was riveted to Jack London’s books as a kid. They were an introduction to adulthood and the possible brutality of life. They softened the blow of the evening news because London’s books exposed a more personal level of barbarity than, say, a B-52. The hills around Oakland were a park, covered in eucalyptus and redwood trees. I was told that Jack London planted the eucalyptus in those hills, but I discovered later, it was a real estate developer. But, London did plant 100,000 eucalyptus tress on his own land, using his and willing investors’ money. He believed that the oily wood would resist the Limnorea and Teredo worms that were devastating the wharves of Oakland Harbor. This belief was con irmed by “Eucalypts Cultivated in the United States,” a 1902 bulletin from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But, the bulletin was full of misinformation and lies, even depicting piers on the California coast that had obviously failed, as examples of success. All along the California coast, the worms were such a scourge, they became a convenient villain to cite as reason to fall for the eucalyptus scam. Jack London would go to his grave, not realizing that he had wasted a fortune on those trees, which eventually became a ire hazard and
crowded out native species. London was a celebrity in his own time and had plenty of money to spend, and a lot of dreams on which to spend it. He thought that a cactus could be bred to be spineless and furnish forage to cattle in the desert. That scheme failed too, as future generations of cactus grew spines anyway. As a correspondent in the Russo-Japanese War, London witnessed terraces on agricultural land in Japan and that inspired him to build terraces on his Beauty Ranch in Sonoma County. They worked to stop erosion and served as an example for future American farmers. Jack London’s “Pig Palace” (named by a newspaper reporter because of its high price tag) was a circular affair, with 17 individual farrowing pens and a two-story feed bin in the middle, built in 1915. A lever could be pulled to deliver the feed. Inside each cubicle, there were iron pipes around the walls to protect the piglets when the sow lays down. These were tremendous innovations at the time. Some are still in use today and some, a dismal failure. Outside of his iction, Jack London was an avowed socialist and unionist. Having seen much misery in his early working life, he saw redistribution as the best solution to inequality. He wrote and gave speeches advocating socialism. He was an old fashioned socialist/entrepreneur, however. He wouldn’t measure up to those of today. He took the risks of investment himself. His eucalyptus and cactus projects cost only him. Today’s so-called innova-
tors, who are glori ied by the press, have the costs borne by the public and take the pro its for themselves. I don’t think Elon Musk, who pockets $7,500 of federal money for every Tesla he sells to the super-rich, or Warren Buffett, who diverts energy research capital through his subsidized windmills, could be compared to Jack London. He took responsibility. He was not a thief.
PUBLIC NOTICE Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District
SUMMARY OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 2018, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ODEBOLT ARTHUR BATTLE CREEK IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (OABCIG) School Board met Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 8:15 p.m. in the High School Band Room in Ida Grove. The purpose of the meeting was to gather input from interview groups and offer a superintendent contract. Stephanie Konradi called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. Board members present were Myra Meek, Crystal Endrulat, Jeff Rasmussen, Brad Lundell, Tony Bennett and Stacy Raasch. Also in attendance was Jeff Herzberg, Prairie Lakes Chief Administrator. The board agreed by consensus to designate Crystal Endrulat as Secretary Pro Tem for this meeting. Lundell moved the agenda be approved as published. Rasmussen seconded and the motion carried 7-0. The board gathered input from the various groups who interviewed the five superintendent candidates and held discussion. At 8:34 p.m., the board went into exempt session per Iowa Code 21.9 to discuss strategy in matters relating to employment conditions of employees not covered by collective bargaining agreement law. The board returned to open session at 9:41 p.m. It was moved by Lundell and seconded by Bennett to authorize Herzberg to negotiate a contract with the top candidate to serve as OABCIG Superintendent beginning with Fiscal Year 2018-2019. It was moved by Meek and seconded by Raasch to adjourn. The motion carried 7-0 and the special meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Crystal Endrulat, OABCIG Board Secretary Pro Tem (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 7, 2018)
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FEBRUARY 22, 2018 The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Brosamle, Freese, Schossow, Wiese and Wood. Guests: none. Motion by Schossow, second by Wood, approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. EMPLOYMENT ISSUES–The Council discussed the possibility of City Clerk/Treasurer Brandt taking a position with another city. Following discussion, an offer of $33,000, plus $7,000 for insurance, was given to Brandt, with the understanding the position would go to 40 hours/week. Brandt told the council she would like the weekend to decide. A special meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, at 5 p.m. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED:
* Vicious Dog Complaint. There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Wiese. Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC FEBRUARY 27, 2018 The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Brosamle, Freese, Schossow and Wood. Absent: Wiese. Guests: none. Motion by Wood, second by Schossow, approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. EMPLOYMENT ISSUES–City Clerk/ Treasurer Brandt told the council she would accept their offer of $33,000, plus $7,000, for 40 hours/week. She also requested another week of vacation,
which gives her 4 weeks of vacation per year. Following discussion, motion by Wood second by Schossow, to approve the new salary of $33,000 with $7,000 per year for City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt. All ayes. Motion carried. The new hours will begin March 1 and are Monday 7:30 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:30 to noon. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: * Property Setbacks for Commercial Buildings. There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Freese. Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 7, 2018)
PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors
IDA GROVE, IOWA FEBRUARY 26, 2018 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. Minutes of the meeting held February 12, 2018, were read and approved. It was noted that Iowa Select Farms were discussing 2 proposed sites for 2 swine finishing barns instead of 2 sow barns. County Engineer Jeff Williams presented a 28E Agreement with the City of Ida Grove regarding the Reconstruction of County Road M-15 within the City’s Corporate Limits for 3 installments of $54,745 to be made no later than August 1, 2019, 2020 and 2021, totaling $164,237. Leonard moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign said agreement. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Drey moved and Schubert seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Tony Mason, Secondary Road Shop employee, effective February 14, 2018. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Drey and seconded by Schubert to approve Rebecca Schmidt, Dispatcher/Jailer at $16.94, effective February 12, 2018. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved to approve the resignation of Arlene Nollen, Jailer/Dispatcher, effective February 9, 2018. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Leonard and seconded by Schubert to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an agreement with Siouxland Regional Transit System in the amount of $14,873. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Drey moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an agreement with the City of Ida Grove in the amount of $4,958 for 1/3 of the contributions for the use of the Siouxland Regional Transit System. Leonard seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye.
At 11:00 a.m., this being the time and place as published, Chair Leonard opened the public hearing for the consideration of a proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement. No one was present and no correspondence was received for the public hearing. At 11:10 a.m., Chair Leonard closed the public hearing. Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 18-08-General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement. Motion carried, all voting Aye. RESOLUTION NO. 18-08 Resolution taking additional action to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of Ida County (the “County”), heretofore proposed to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 pursuant to the provisions of Section 331.402 and Section 331.441(2)(b)(14) of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of undertaking urban renewal projects in the Ida County Urban Renewal Area consisting of constructing highway, bridge and culvert improvements, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action and has held a hearing thereon, and as of February 26, 2018, no petition had been filed with the County asking that the question of entering into the Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the County; NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Su-
pervisors of Ida County, as follows: Section 1. The Board of Supervisors hereby determines to enter into the Loan Agreement in the future and orders that the Bonds be issued at such time, in evidence thereof. The Board of Supervisors further declares that this resolution constitutes the “additional action” required by Section 331.443(2) of the Code of Iowa. Section 2. Further action with respect to the Loan Agreement is hereby adjourned to the Board Meeting scheduled for March 12, 2018. Section 3. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effective immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Passed and approved February 26, 2018. /s/Rhett Leonard, Chairperson; Attest: /s/Lorna Steenbock, County Auditor Sheriff Wade Harriman was present to discuss various personnel staffing issues with regards to dispatcher/jailers. Claims from Benefits Inc. in the amount of $463.60 and $1,507.10 were approved from the Self-Funding Fund. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from PGA/ Allan Schmidt. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 12, 2018, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock Auditor /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Chair (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 7, 2018)
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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log
Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier
Jazz band: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School jazz band opened the high school concert Feb. 27 with “Shoot The Sherbet to Me Herbert,” “I Don’t Know How To Love Him” and “Calypso Bob.” Other groups performing were the concert band, concert choir, four vocal soloists and a vocal duet. Benjamin Mauritz directed the bands. Jacob Pedersen directed the choir.
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Sixth choir: The O-A/BC-IG Middle School sixth grade choir sang “The Pirate Song,” “Let There Be Peace On Earth” and “Get On Board This Train” during the annual winter concert Feb. 9. The swing choir, seventh/eighth grade choir, jazz band, sixth grade band and seventh/eighth grade band also performed. Linda Johnson directed the choirs and Neil Anders directs the bands.
Ida, Sac corn and soybean produc on According to estimates released by the United States Department of Agriculture the west central district of Iowa, which includes Ida and Sac counties, had the second highest corn and soybean production in the state in 2017. Corn Corn production in west central Iowa totaled 388,381,000 bushels. The central district came in irst at 392,167 bushels. Ida County’s average corn yield was 215.7 bushels per acre. The county’s total production was 25,889,000 bushels from 120,000 acres harvested for grain. Sac County was listed at 194.5 bushels per acre. The county’s total production was 30,921,000 bushels from 159,000 acres harvested for grain. Kossuth County was the highest ranking county for corn for grain production with 63.3 million bushels produced. Pottawattamie, Sioux, Crawford, and Clinton rounded out the top ive. Other counties with production of more than 40 million bushels were Franklin, Benton, Plymouth, Buchanan, Hardin, and Delaware. Marshall led all counties with an average yield of 222.4 bushels per acre. Cedar, Crawford, Buchanan and Sioux Counties rounded out the top ive with yields of more than 220 bushels. Fifty-three of the published counties surpassed the 200bushel mark in 2017. Soybeans Soybean production in west central Iowa totaled 88,962,000 bushels. The northwest district came in irst at 91,841,000 bushels. Ida County’s average soybean yield was 61.5 bushels per acre. The county’s total production was 6,030,000 bushels from 98,000 acres harvested for grain. Sac County was listed at 57.3 bushels per acre. The county’s total production was 7,658,000 bushels from 133,600 acres harvested for grain. In 2017, three Iowa counties had total production of more than 10 million bushels of soybeans, led by Kossuth County,
with 13 million bushels. Plymouth (11.5 million) and Pottawattamie (11.0 million) also topped the 10 million bushel threshold. Sioux (9.99 million) and Woodbury (9.88 million) rounded out the top ive highest production counties. Soybean yields were highest in the northern two-thirds of the state. The Northwest District produced the highest district average yield at 59.6 bushels
per acre. Twelve counties averaged at least 60 bushels per acre. Sioux County had the highest yield with an average of 64.6 bushels per acre. Lyon (63.2), Marshall and Grundy (63.0) and Scott (62.8) counties rounded out the top ive. Two counties recorded an average yield less than 40 bushels per acre. Van Buren County recorded the lowest yield of the published counties at 36.2 bushels per acre.
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Soloist: Maddie Schiernbeck was one of several soloists performing with the jazz band at the O-A/BC-IG High School concert Feb. 27. Other groups performing were the concert band, concert choir, four vocal soloists and a vocal duet.
Iowa ag prices The average price received by farmers for corn during January in Iowa was $3.24 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. This was up $0.04 from the December price but $0.10 below January 2017. The January 2018 average price received by farmers for soybeans, at $9.15 per bushel, was down $0.05 from the December price and $0.43 below the January 2017 price. The January average oat price per bushel was $2.75, down $0.38 from December and $0.25 below January
2017. All hay prices in Iowa averaged $111 per ton in January. This was up $8 from the December price and $22 above the January 2017 price. The January 2018 alfalfa hay price averaged $116, down $1. from the previous month, but $22 above January 2017. The average price received for other hay during January was $102 per ton. This was up $19 from the December price and $22 above the January 2017 price. The average price was $16.30 per hundredweight for milk, down $1.20 from the December price and $2.90 below one year ago
Thursday, Feb. 22 Officers received 22 calls for service. Among the calls were four traffic stops, two abandoned 911 calls, two 911 transfers, two Advanced Life Support (ALS) transfers and one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer. 3:20 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 7:53 a.m.: Medical assistance needed 10:06 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Marshall Avenue 10:39 a.m.: Criminal mischief in the 500 block of Dawn Street 11:31 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Mueller Street 11:47 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:59 a.m.: Motorist assist at German Avenue/Highway 20 4:33 p.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 7:09 p.m.: Road hazard at 230th Street/Market Avenue 8 p.m.: Motorist assist at 190th Street/Highway 59 8:49 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 500 block of Second Street Friday, Feb. 23 Officers received 29 calls for service. Among the calls were five traffic stops, six parking complaints, two calls to talk to an officer and one 911 transfer. 9:13 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street 9:19 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 9:58 a.m.: Extra attention in the 100 block of Main Street 10:11 a.m.: Noise complaint in the 400 block of Mueller Street 11:29 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 1300 block of Story Avenue 11:41 a.m.: Assist outside agency in the 600 block of Walnut Street 1:19 p.m.: Assistance in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 1:19 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, in the 1800 block of Highway 59 2:38 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Marshall Avenue 4:38 p.m.: Motorist assist at 110th Street/Dodge Avenue 5:20 p.m.: Motorist assist at 190th Street/Highway 59 7:03 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Marshall Avenue 7:21 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Railroad Street 10:05 p.m.: Civil dispute, non-family, in the 1000 block of Valley View Drive 11:25 p.m.: Accident with an animal in the 2200 block of Indian Avenue Saturday, Feb. 24 Officers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traffic stops, two calls to talk to an officer, one 911 transfer, one abandoned 911 call and one BLS transfer. 4:37 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Elm Street 10 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 10:35 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of
Moorehead Avenue 10:39 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Main Street 10:53 a.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 400 block of First Street 11:08 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Maple Street 11:53 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Kiel Street 12:01 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Elm Street 12:27 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Marshall Avenue 3:58 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive 8:33 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 600 block of Walnut Street 8:43 p.m.: Welfare check Sunday, Feb. 25 Officers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traffic stops, one 911 transfer and one ALS transfer. 3:23 a.m.: Motorist assist at Marshall Avenue/Highway 20 8:23 a.m.: Sick/flu-like symptoms in the 400 block of First Street 8:52 a.m.: Burglary in the 700 block of Second Street 12:09 p.m.: Sick/flu-like symptoms in the 400 block of First Street 1:28 p.m.: Animal complaint at 240th Street/Market Avenue 2:03 p.m.: Info/data in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 2:36 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 600 block of Second Street 2:42 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 3:22 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 4800 block of 270th Street 6:42 p.m.: Call test at the courthouse 7:39 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 400 block of First Street 8:40 p.m.: Motorist assist at Quail Avenue/Highway 20 8:52 p.m.: Welfare check 9:59 p.m.: Assist outside agency at the courthouse 10:06 p.m.: Assistance in the 600 block of Moorehead Street Monday, Feb. 26 Officers received 16 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traffic stops, one abandoned 911 call, one parking complaint and one
call to talk to an officer. 8:01 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 800 block of Fifth Street 8:52 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of Highway 175 9:52 a.m.: Littering at 280th Street/Highway 175 11:09 a.m.: Extra attention in the 2600 block of Brady Avenue 5:40 p.m.: Info/data in the 100 block of Second Street 10:35 p.m.: Accident with an animal in the 200 block of Jasper Avenue Tuesday, Feb. 27 Officers received 27 calls for service. Among the calls were 18 traffic stops, two BLS transfers and one call to talk to an officer. 8:57 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:21 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 3:13 p.m.: Chest/heart pain in the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive 3:49 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 5:44 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Indian Avenue/Highway 20 8:43 p.m.: Alarm in the 100 block of Main Street Wednesday, Feb. 28 Officers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls six traffic stops, three calls to talk to an officer, one abandoned 911 call and one 911 wrong number. 12:46 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 8:17 a.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 700 block of Main Street 9:36 a.m.: Assistance in the 2600 block of Brady Avenue 9:44 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting at 200th Street/Brady Avenue 12:18 p.m.: Test in the 700 block of Second Street 1:06 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of Highway 59 2:35 p.m.: Assistance in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 4:13 p.m.: Test in the 600 block of Morningside Street 4:17 p.m.: Info/data in the 400 block of Second Street 5:08 p.m.: Welfare check 8:17 p.m.: Warrant check at the courthouse 10:49 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Jasper Avenue/Highway 20 11:01 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive.
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Recognition: Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman presents a plaque to Arlene Nollen in recognition of her “devoted years of dedicated and loyal service” to the sheriff’s department as a dispatcher and jailer. Nollen retired Feb. 9 after 15 years of service to the department.
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Motor Vehicles Vehi les FOR SALE: 2004 Ford Crew Cab 5.4L, 4x4, new windshield & battery. Tonneau cover, box liner. Excellent shape. 171,000 miles. $8,000 OBO. Ph. 712-3712449. 10-tfc/cra
Livesto Live tock BULLS FOR SALE: 80 yrling. and 2 yr. old Angus and Limousin bulls for sale private treaty. Weaning wts. to 908 lbs., Y wts. to 1,660 lbs. Performance, feed efficiency & EPD data. Excellent disposition. Fully guaranteed. LEONARD LIMOUSIN & ANGUS. Performance is our trademark since 1969. Mark Leonard, Holstein, Iowa, 712-3682611 or 712-830-9032. lori@ leonardlimousin.com. 4-10t/crags
For Rent FOR RENT: Single-bedroom apartments in Battle Creek & Ida Grove. Also, one-bedroom, furnished apartment in Battle Creek. Call 712-371-2367. 2-tfc/cra
FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Nice, corner-lot home. Fourbedroom. Refrigerator, stove, washer & dryer included. Twocar garage. Available now. Ph. 712-369-9856. 9-2t/cra
FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: One-bedroom apartment. All utilities furnished. Appliances furnished. Washer & dryer, also. No pets. $450/month. Ph. 712371-2449. 5-tfc/cra
FOR RENT: Arthur apartments. One- & twobedroom Ph. 712-830-3211. 48-tfc/cra
FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Two fully-furnished apartments. Two-bedroom, one-bath. Call 712-371-2577. 48-tfc/cra
FOR RENT: Two-bedroom, one-bath apartment with refrigerator, stove & dishwasher. All electric, with central air. Call Mon-Fri, 9-5, 712-364-2571. Ida Grove Apartments. 10-1t/cra
Help lp Want W nted DRIVERS: $5,000 sign-on! Big miles=Big money!! Company, lease or O/O. CDL-A, with H&T End. 2018=New comp. package!! 866-451-4495. 8-4t/crags* HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Wonderful Bees, Kimball, S.D., has 18 positions with three-mo. exp. required as beekeeper with references; raise honeybees to produce honey & maintain colony health through feed supplements, caging queens, install queen cells, assemble hives, harvest honeycombs, transport bee boxes & honey; maintain & repair vehicles, buildings & equip.; long periods of standing, bending & must be able to lift 75#; must obtain driver’s license within 30 days of hire with clean MVR; no bee, pollen or honey-related allergies; once hired, workers may be required to take employerpai,d random drug test; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans.; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $13.64/hr., may increase based on exp.; may work nights, weekends, holidays & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 5/01/18–11/15/18. Apply & review ETA790 requirements at nearest IA Workforce Office with JO# 1812095 or call 515-2819336. 10-1t/cra* HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Selby Honey, Java, S.D., has four positions with three-mo. exp. required as beekeeper with references; raise honeybees, maintain colony health, caging queens, install queen cells, assemble hives, harvest combs, transport honey; maintain & repair buildings & equipment; long periods of standing, bending & must lift 75#; obtain driver’s license within 30 days of hire with clean MVR; no bee, pollen or honey-related allergies; once hired, workers may be required to take employer-paid, random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $13.64/hr., may increase based on exp., may work nights, weekends & holidays, may be asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 5/01/18–11/22/18. Review ETA790 requirements & apply at nearest IA Workforce Office with JO# 1812043 or call 515-2819336. 10-1t/cra*
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IMMEDIATE HIRE: Growing home care agency is hiring caregivers for Anthon 5-25 hours per week. Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation & errands. No experience needed. $9.75/hour. Caretech. 1-800-991-7006. 10-2t/cra* NOTICE OF VACANCY: The Odebolt-Arthur Community School District has an immediate opening for Cook Position at the Odebolt Building. Hours: 7 a.m. to approx. 1 p.m. during school year. (Optional, part-time summer hours available.) Must have the physical capability to do the lifting required in the preparation, serving & cleaning up of meals as directed by the Food Service Director, have a basic knowledge of food preparation & enjoy working with children & adults. Support Staff Application is available on the school website or at the district office in Ida Grove. Please return letter of interest & completed application to Superintendent-Odebolt Arthur Schools, 900 John Montgomery Drive, Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445. Position will remain open until filled. O-A Community School District is an Equal Opportunity provider & employer. 10-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Dan’s Honey Co., Ottertail, Minn., has three positions with three-mo. exp. required as beekeeper with references; raise honeybees, maintain colony health, caging queens, install queen cells, assemble hives, harvest combs, transport honey; maintain vehicles, buildings & equipment; long periods of standing, bending & must lift 75#; obtain driver’s license within 30 days of hire with clean MVR; no bee, pollen or honey-related allergies; once hired, workers may be required to take employer-paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing & daily trans.; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; $13.06/hr., may increase based on exp., may work nights, weekends & holidays, may be asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 5/05/18–11/25/18. Review ETA790 requirements & apply at nearest IA Workforce Office with JO# 9825196 or call 515-2819336. 10-1t/cra
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NOTICE: The Ida County Driver’s License will be closed on Tuesday, March 13, & Wednesday, March 21. Sorry for any inconvenience. 10-1t/cra NOTICE: Education First is looking for host families to host high school foreign exchange students this fall. For more information to be a host family, call Amy at 712251-6118. 10-1t/cra
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who can be responsible for repair and maintenance on both tractors and combines. This candidate will also be responsible to make service calls and must have a current valid driver’s license with excellent record and good communication skills. To be considered for these positions, candidates should have a minimum of two years or more in the Agricultural Equipment repair, specializing in diesel, hydraulic, and electrical repair and troubleshooting. This dealer offers excellent wage and benefits, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit your resume to jpaullus@msn.com or mail to: Brakke Implement, 17551 Killdeer Ave., Mason City, IA 50401 c/o Jeff Paullus
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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Larry and Janet Volkert, warranty deed to Lane and Lori Volkert, NE ¼, Section 18, T-88-N, R-41-W, with exception, Ida County. Lane and Lori Volkert, warranty deed to Larry and Janet Volkert, 74.8 acres in the S ½ NE ¼, Section 20, T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Terry and Melanie Eason, warranty deed to Terry and Melanie Eason, 8.02 acres in the NW ¼ NE ¼, Section 26, T-87-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Ruth Gentry, warranty deed to Ruth and James Gentry as trustees of the James and Ruth Gentry trust, NE ¼, Section 20, T-87-N, R38-W, with exceptions and all that part of the real estate lying south of Iowa Highway 175 in the NE ¼, Section 20, T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County. Emily Vollmar, quit claim deed to James Doxtad, a onefourth interest in the SE ¼, Section 22, T-89-N, R-39-W, lying north of the current line of the Maple River and Half Way Creek in the SE ¼, with exception, Ida County. James Doxtad, quit claim deed to James Doxtad trust, a one-fourth interest in the SE ¼, Section 22, T-89-N, R-39-W, lying north of the current line of the Maple River and Half Way Creek in the SE ¼, with exception, Ida County. Estate of Tracey Miller, court officer deed to Misti Baker, Lot 4 and the west six feet of Lot 3 of the subdivision of part of Block E in the NW ¼ NE ¼, Section 23, T-87-N, R-40-W, Ida Grove. Stacy Vollmar and Kristi Vollmar, warranty deed to Paul and Mary Ahlers, Lot 4, Block 3, Peter Ehrp’s First Addition, Holstein. 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 Sandra Parker, Cherokee; Dallas Clark, Iowa City; Dawn West, Alliance, Neb.; Arely Cruz, Webster City; Keith Thompson, Hartley; Marjorie Lantz, Ida Grove; Justin Horstman, Battle Creek. Other Kelsey Sippel, Galva, possession of alcohol. Kaylynn Luscombe, Holstein, possession of alcohol. Kennady Steele, Battle Creek, seat belt. Ann Horstman, Battle Creek, seat belt. Justin Horstman, Battle Creek, violation of conditions of a restricted license. Crystal Romero, Battle Creek, driving while license under suspension. Criminal Amanda Pierson, Ida Grove, violation of a no contact order/protective order, seven days in jail, $65 fine suspended. Amanda Pierson, Ida Grove, violation of a no contact order, seven days in jail to run concurrent with violation of a no contact order/ protective order charge, $65 fine suspended. Morgon Ehrp, Holstein, interference with official acts, $250. Morgon Ehrp, Holstein, public intoxication, $100. Jack Cedeno, Ida Grove, violation of a no contact/ protective order, seven days in jail, $65 fine suspended. Judgments and Liens Against Gary Kron Sr., in favor of Cach LLC.
State suspends Peterson’s certification The Iowa Department of Public Health released information that it has inde initely suspended the emergency medical care provider certi ication of Craig C. Peterson of Galva. Peterson’s certi ication is suspended until the Iowa Department of Public Health receives, reviews and approves the documentation of: Documentation of a minimum of 12 continuing education hours completed since the receipt of this notice with a minimum of six hours approved as formal education. Hours completed between the date of receipt of this notice and the reinstatement of his certi ication may not be used for any other renewal period. Current course completion card in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, AED and obstructed airway procedures for all age groups according to recognized national standards. According to the document, the Iowa Department of Public Health audits a group of individual certi icate holders for each certi ication period. Falsifying reports or failure to comply with the audit request may result in formal disciplinary action. The document states: On Sept. 26, 2017, Peterson completed an af irmative renewal application for EMR certi ication. During the renewal process he indicated he had completed 14 hours of continuing education during the Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2017, certi ication period, eight of those hours were designated as formal education, and he had a current course completion card in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, AED and obstructed airway procedures for all age groups according to recognized standards. Peterson’s certi ication was audited pursuant to Iowa Code 641—131.4(5)i. A letter was sent to Peterson informing him of the audit, along with the audit report form, Nov. 27, 2017. Documentation of proof of completion of the claimed continuing education hours had not been received by the department as of Feb. 12.
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OFD members: Odebolt Fire Department members and officers for 2018 are, front from left: Colby Hemer (lieutenant), JR Bensley, Greg Neville (chief ), Carl Hemer (assistant chief ), Nathan Neville (captain) and Drew Stuhrenberg. Back row: Barry Buehler, Rick Crawford, Taylor Bengford, Austin Neville, Colton Carstensen, Terry Sporrer, Jace Horsley (captain) and Mike Leinbaugh. Also members are Ron Sutton (safety officer), Ronny Sutton, Larry and Amanda Wilkerson, Joe Andrews (lieutenant), Easton Conlon and Adam Zlotowski.
Ida County deputies make three arrests The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on three arrests made during the past week. On Feb. 21, Andrew James Nippert, 21, of Council Bluffs was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and driving on a revoked license following a traffic stop in Battle Creek. He was transported to the Ida Coun-
ty jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Feb. 25, Stephen R. Campbell, 44, of Odebolt was arrested on an outstanding Sac County warrant. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of
Property crimes reported The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on two property crimes reported during the past week. On Feb. 22, Darlene Lansink of Ida Grove reported $5
vandalism to the flag on her mailbox. On Feb. 23, Ron Riessen of Battle Creek reported thefts of various beer signs, other totes and miscellaneous tools valued at $950.
the Sac County Sheriff ’s Office. On Feb. 27, Nathan Teneyck, 26, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant charging him with burglary in the third degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges were filed following the execution of a search warrant at his residence
in February. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $5,000 bond. On Feb. 27, Jason Louis Schiltz, 30, of Denison was charged with driving on a suspended license and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in Ida Grove. He was released pending a court appearance.
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