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Vol. 43, No. 13 Ida Grove, Iowa
News GLIMPSE IG councilwoman Lichtenberg resigns Pg. 2
Four incumbents file for primary Pg. 2
IG comprehensive plan presented Pg. 3
Daddy, daughter dance in Holstein Pg. 6
Falcons compete at BVU indoor meet Pg. 8
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Ida Grove administrator Dennison resigns
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he Ida Grove City Council received a resignation from City Administrator Marc Dennison during the council’s regular scheduled meeting March 19. Dennison, who has been with the city since May 1, 2017, informed the council of his decision to resign near the end of the meeting. It was not listed on the agenda. The following is the prepared statement Dennison read to the council: Dear Mayor Whiteing and city council members: This letter is to formally notify you that I am ending my employment with the City of Ida Grove, effective on May 1, 2018. I appreciate the professional, training, social and personal development opportunities I’ve had while with the City of Ida Grove. Thank you for the support you have provided me during my tenure here. Dennison did not say what his future plans are. Following a closed session March 6, the council placed Dennison on a performance improvement plan. The plan was implemented on March 12 and was to remain in effect until May 1, at which time the council was slated to evaluate Dennison’s employment status. On Thursday, March 22, the council held a special meeting to discuss the administrator position and how best to handle the upcoming transition. Councilman Ryan Goodman opened the discussion by saying he would like a “smooth transition” from Dennison to the current city hall staff and the next administrator. Good-
man asked Dennison to organize the administrator’s of ice so that, on May 1, other city of ice staff and the next administrator would be aware of what has been completed and what projects need to be followed up on. Goodman added, if Dennison completes that process before May 1, he could leave his position early, but still be paid through May 1. Councilman Scott Tomlinson added Dennison will need to delegate some of his work to other staff members over the course of the next month, in order to make sure things are well organized. Dennison noted he does need to delegate more responsibility and will be doing so. He added he has started the process of getting things organized and completing the projects he can. Deputy City Administrator Heather Sweeden noted she is feeling a little overwhelmed by all of the things that are being and will be delegated to her. The city will look into bringing in some part-time help to ease the situation. Mayor Devlun Whiteing stressed the need for the entire city hall staff to act professionally in the next month and to get along with one another. Dennison said the council needs to get started on the hiring process. The council plans to advertise the administrator position locally before expanding the search. Dennison said it would be best if someone from Ida Grove or the immediate area were considered irst because they would have knowledge of the local community, its people and the council.
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G-H/S-C boards con nue to study building costs The Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland School Boards toured the Early and Schaller school buildings as part of a joint work session March 22. The tour was part of the ongoing process the two boards have undertaken to study possible changes in their whole grade sharing agreement and ways school buildings could be utilized to save money in the event operational sharing money from the state is curtailed. Operational sharing money is money the districts receive from the state as incentive to whole grade share. Both districts currently receive
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around $140,000 per year in sharing money. Shared Superintendent Jon Wiebers noted the two boards are in a fact-finding mode, and no decisions on changes to the whole grade sharing agreement or realignment of building usage have been made. Wiebers said some of the options being considered are moving the middle school from Early to Schaller and moving the Schaller Elementary students to Early, making the fifth grade classes part of the whole grade sharing agreement and changing how the Galva building is (continued on page 2)
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Autograph: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds provides an autograph to a couple of young admirers at an Ida County Republican fund-raiser held at Skate Palace in Ida Grove March 17. Reynolds was the featured speaker at the event.
Mental health, GPS bracelets, RTF availability top countywide law commission mee ng ❚ by DEB LOGER
Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman discussed lack of residential treatment facility (RTF) availability, possibly using GPS bracelets for low risk offenders and school safety during the Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting March
Area communities will host Easter egg hunts this Saturday, March 31. Ida Grove The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce will host activities at Skate Palace Saturday, March 31 starting at 10:15 a.m. There will be games, face painting, cupcake walk, clowns, door prizes and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts are as scheduled: ages zero to two at 10:15 a.m.; three years at 10:30 a.m.; ages four to kindergarten at 10:45 a.m. and irst through third graders at 11 a.m. Holstein Good Samaritan Society in Holstein has rescheduled its Easter egg hunt to this Saturday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. at the center. Children ages pre-school to fourth grade are invited. In case of inclement weather the hunt will be held inside the center. Children are invited to see the Easter Bunny and search for candy, toys, prizes, treat illed eggs and special eggs with larger prizes. Battle Creek The Battle Creek Women’s Club and Battle Creek American Legion and Legion Auxiliary will sponsor an egg hunt for preschool through fourth grade children Saturday, March 31 starting at the community building.
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The Easter bunny will meet with children and be available for pictures at 11 a.m. Egg hunts will follow for newborns through irst grade children at Annie Laurie Park and for second, third and fourth grade children at Alumni Park. In case of inclement weather, hunts will be held inside the community building for the preschool through irst grade children and at a site to be determined for the older children. Galva The Galva Economic Development Corporation is sponsoring an egg hunt at Galva City Park Saturday, March 31 starting at 10:30 a.m. Age groups for the hunt are as follows: babies through fourth graders. Odebolt The Odebolt Easter egg hunt will be held at Odebolt Specialty Care beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31. Children ages newborn through nine years old may participate in the hunt sponsored by the Richland Robins 4-H Club. Odebolt Specialty Care will serve juice, cookies and popcorn following the hunt. Odebolt Specialty Care is sponsoring a coloring contest in conjunction with the egg hunt. Coloring forms are available at the banks in Odebolt and at Odebolt Specialty Care. The forms must be turned in at the care center before March 28.
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Kiwanis donation: The Ida Grove Kiwanis Club donated $150 each to four area libraries Wednesday, March 21. On hand for the donation were, from left, Ray Netherton of the Kiwanis Club; Angela Scales, Ida Grove library director; Katie Bergman, Arthur library board member; Sheila Petersen, Battle Creek library director, and Julie Childers, Odebolt library director.
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(continued from front page) payers. “We recently had an individual my deputies felt should be committed, due to mental health issues. The individual was taken to Horn Memorial Hospital, where the ER doctor determined the person needed to be committed. It took 48 hours before a hospital place was found for that person. That is ridiculous. “The norm is usually 24 to 36 hours, which is plenty long enough. There is a real cost to these things. A deputy had to stay at the hospital for the 48 hours until a bed was found for that patient. Our taxpayers end up paying that cost. The lack of beds for RTFs and mental patients is a problem. Iowa is close to being the worst in the nation.” Harriman told commission members he is looking at innovative ways to decrease the cost in the jail. He said, “A lot of our problems meeting budget come from the jail, either as extra meals, inmates with medical issues, inmates with expensive medication and even bad teeth. While they are in our jail, we have to cover those expenses. “Today (March 20), I met with Bob Morrison, owner of Innovative Monitoring Systems, and the county attorney to discuss GPS bracelets. These bracelets would not cost the county any money and give feedback every 15 seconds on the exact location of the individual wearing one. There are a couple ways these could work for us. “Work release inmates pay a fee for that privilege, but, every time they enter or exit the jail, they are booked in and out, which takes staff time. Another issue is, many times, they try to bring in contraband. And, we still feed them at least one meal a day. “The cost of the bracelets is $6.50 per day while active. There is no up front costs or software charges. With the use of these ankle bracelets on low risk offenders, we would save staff time, save on meal costs and, if that person has a health issue or costly medications, we’d save that cost. Those costs can be signi icant. Last year, one inmate cost us $9,000 due to medical issues and medications. Next month, I plan on bringing a cost analysis and other information.” Supervisor Rhett Leonard told Sheriff Harriman and the commission that the State Auditor noted the Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting minutes need to be approved, signed and published in the newspaper. Harriman and commission members noted the approval of the minutes is always the second action item
on the agenda. Harriman said, technically, under the 28-E agreement, a commission member is to be appointed secretary and take the minutes. He also commented that this has never been done in the 20 years he’s been the sheriff. Another topic that Harriman spent some time discussing was legalization of marijuana. “My opinion may be different than others,” said Harriman. “We had an individual complain about our Facebook post on hemp oil and THC laws in Iowa. That individual’s supplier in Colorado called me and demanded we take down the post. I told the supplier I wasn’t going to, as the public needed to know, if they got caught with it, they were breaking the law. Iowa already has medical marijuana approved. “Some of the reasons are from a report I read issued by the Smart Approaches to Marijuana study group. They are: 1. States that have legalized marijuana are leading the nation in marijuana use among every age group. Colorado leads the nation among youth age 12-17 who reported being irst-time users, which is a 65 percent increase since Colorado legalized marijuana. 2. Colorado has seen an increase in the number of youth arrested for marijuana use and those on probation for other criminal offenses who have tested positive for THC. 3. Legalization advocates have stated in their argument that legalizing marijuana would decrease black market activity. However, in Colorado, criminal activity surrounding marijuana has been ampli ied. In 2016, Colorado seized 7,116 pounds of marijuana, carried out 252 felony arrests for marijuana and made 346 highway interdictions of marijuana headed to 36 different states, eight of those were headed to Iowa. In addition, there has been an 844 percent increase in postal marijuana seizures and, in Colorado, agents have responded to a 50 percent increase in the number of illegal marijuana grow operations since legalization. 4. Most alarming is the trend that drugged driving and motor vehicle fatalities have increased in states that have legalized recreational marijuana. In Colorado, the number of drivers intoxicated with marijuana and involved in fatal crashes increased 88 percent from 2013 to 2015. Harriman reviewed February statistics and arrests. February arrests highlighted pertained to a dissemination of obscene material to a minor, child endangerment, eluding and second offense OWI, mar-
ijuana and illegal prescription drug charges, sexual abuse and burglary. Harriman noted Jason Engelking pled guilty to the December 2017 burglary at Village Shoe Shoppe in Ida Grove and is waiting for a bed at a RTF. Harriman also touched on two March arrests. One involved a 15-year-old O-A/BCIG High School male student making threats on a bus. “The young people need to be commended for coming forward and talking to Mr. Miller. As soon as we were noti ied, we talked to those students and then the student making the threats. He was taken into custody and charged with making a terroristic threat. At the recommendation of the juvenile court of icers, he was released. I don’t know what the school will do, but I want you to know we take very seriously and investigate all threats.” Harriman also discussed an illegal parking complaint call that came in March 11 at approximately 10:30 p.m. According to Harriman, the complaint was on Altona Street in Holstein. Two of icers arrived at the scene and determined most of the cars were at the house to the north of the complainant. They approached the house and could hear a lot of noise and attempted knocking at the door. While knocking, they could detect a strong smell of marijuana and called Harriman. Harriman said, “All juveniles in the house were secured, and a search warrant was obtained. As a result of the investigation, three juveniles from Ridge View and one from O-A/ BC-IG deemed to be under the in luence of marijuana. Three other O-A/BC-IG students had arrived just before the deputies arrived and had not been using marijuana. Four were charged, and three weren’t based on our investigation. On Monday, we noti ied the schools about those involved for school disciplinary action. The case remains under investigation.”
Under personnel, Harriman reported he is down two dispatchers in the communications center, one due to Arlene Nollen retiring; the other is recovering from a non-workrelated injury. Sergeant Corey Trucke, jailer Lena Hawthorne and a part-time dispatcher from Cherokee County are helping out. Harriman would like to replace Nollen as soon as inancially possible. The search for a second jailer is underway. Sheriff Harriman hopes to have the new, full-time jailer on staff by midMay. “All of us, deputies and dispatchers, appreciate that you funded having a second jailer,” Harriman commented. In other personnel matters, Harriman noted all employees went through defensive tactic training recently and that all certi ied staff will do haz mat operational level training in April. “Our current (2018) budget is on track, unless some catastrophe hits,” said Harriman. BC-IG D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation is April 20 at 2:30 p.m. G-H D.A.R.E. graduation will be in early May. Under new business, Sheriff Harriman discussed school safety. He said, “Twelve years ago, when Dr. Post was the superintendent at Galva-Holstein, I was looking at putting an of icer in the school, just to build relationships with the students. I’d like to begin dialogue with the superintendents at O-A/BC-IG and G-H/ Ridge View about having a school resource of icer (SRO) in the high schools. Part of the reason is to have students develop relationships with law enforcement, but other aspects would be to discuss sexting and social media and drug and alcohol use. “I tried for years to get a grant to cover a resource of icer but was always turned down. I’d have to discuss the costs associated with having a SRO in the schools and how to share those costs.”
The Ida Grove City Council received a resignation from Ward Two councilwoman Amanda Lichtenberg during the council’s regular scheduled meeting March 19. During a special meeting Thursday, March 22, the council appointed former Ward Two councilman Doug Clough to the council to serve until this November, when the position will be put up for election. At the March 19 meeting, Mayor Devlun Whiteing announced that Lichtenberg had resigned. She was not at the meeting. Whiting said Lichtenberg told him that she was too busy to ful ill her role as the Ward Two council representative. Lichtenberg was elected last November and took of ice Jan. 1. The appointment of Clough came after the council talked with Clough and Jeff Gilbert. Both men were in attendance at the meeting to express their desire to serve on the council. Terri Treiber and Jamie Hewitt also expressed an interest in the council position. The council selected Clough over Gilbert, based on Clough’s previous experience on the
Correc on The O-A/BC-IG snow makeup date of April 22 listed in last week’s Courier was incorrect. The actual makeup day is April 2.
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(continued from front page) used. “I’ve put together some rough numbers, but the boards want more specific numbers if we shift grades and if we make fifth grade part of whole grade sharing,” said Wiebers. “They want to know if there are extra costs or if there will be some savings and what impact there would be on the G-H district. Right now, we’re trying to determine our costs to operate buildings. “One of the options we are looking at is, if we have to make cuts because of the possible loss of operational sharing money, what does it cost to operate the Galva building? We are looking
at alternative uses for the building within the district and if someone in the community can make use of the building. “We’re looking at a lot of scenarios, but no decisions have been made. When you only receive 1 percent in new money from the state, but your expenses generally increase 2 to 4 percent, you have to take a long-term view.” The two boards will conduct additional work sessions next week. The S-C board will have a work session on April 2, and the G-H board will have a work session on April 3. There will also be a joint work session on April 3.
Four incumbents file for primary Four Ida County residents have iled nomination papers for the primary election, according to the Ida County Auditor’s Of ice. The deadline to ile nomination papers is March 28. Incumbents iling papers include: district three supervisor Rhett Leonard (R) of Ida Grove,
treasurer Traci Riessen (R) of Battle Creek, recorder Julie Phillips (R) of Ida Grove and county attorney Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer (D) of Holstein. 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.
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council. Clough noted he left the council in order to be more active in Ida Grove’s economic development, but soon after leaving of ice, he realized he could do more for economic development by being on the council. He added there are other projects that are “near and dear” to him that he would like to see completed or pursued. Gilbert said he has been considering running for the council for the past several years. He said his motivation for being on the council comes from a desire to see the community grow and that he cares about what happens to the community. When asked, both men said, regardless of which man the council chose for the Ward Two opening, both would be candidates in the November election.
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❚ by MIKE THORNHILL
he Ida Grove City Council heard from three residents of Twin Pines Addition about the recent letters the city sent out regarding removal of snow from sidewalks. The comments came during the council’s March 19 meeting. The city sent out 115 letters in late February to residents who had not cleared their sidewalks after a snowfall. The intent of the letters, which included a ine, was to make residents aware of the fact the city intends to begin enforcing its ordinance that requires sidewalks be cleared of snow within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall. The Twin Pines residents, Dennis Meek, Millie Meek and Delores Borchers, expressed their concerns about the unique location of sidewalks in Twin Pines. The sidewalks lay right next to the street and there is no grass area between the street and sidewalk. As a result, when city snowplows push snow off the street, the snow ends up being pushed onto their sidewalks and can be several feet deep at times. It was noted many residents of the area have not scooped sidewalks in several years because of that fact. Mayor Devlun Whiteing noted that, since the letters were sent out, the city has become aware of several “problem areas” in the community where the current snow ordinance may not be the best answer. “We may need to adjust our ordinance accordingly,” said Whiteing. Curly Kruse also attended the meeting and drew the council’s attention to several areas in town where there are no sidewalks where there should be sidewalks. He also noted there are a couple of areas in town that are similar to the sidewalks in Twin Pines. After discussing the issue, the council decided to have the council’s transportation committee look at the current snow removal ordinance and to make recommendations on possible changes that would be fair to all residents. The snow removal ordinance led to additional discussion on other city ordinances the city has started and will continue to more strictly enforce, including lawn mowing, sidewalk repair and debris in yards. It was noted 25 letters were sent out to residents the
week before the city council meeting to address various ordinance violations. In other business •Whiteing noted a meeting was to be held Tuesday, March 27, with various community groups that use the community hall to gauge their interest in continuing to use the building and if they would be willing to help provide funding for a possible renovation of city hall and the community hall. •Action on appointing Geraldine Dankert and Karen Wiertsma to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Kim Carnine to the Board of Adjustment were tabled until the city can contact current board members to ind out if they would be willing to serve as joint members of Planning and Zoning and the Board of Adjustment. •A task order from JEO Engineering relating to the water main extension along Father Dailey Drive and the development of a ire hydrant on the north side of Midwest Industries was approved. Survey work was to begin last week. •The council okayed a proposal from Executive Technology for a new copy machine for city hall. The cost to lease the machine is $151 per month, which is the same price the city currently pays, for 63 months. The price includes maintenance and toner replacement. •Prior to the council meeting, council members met with Nicole Peterson, Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council regional planner, to continue work on the city’s comprehensive plan. A draft plan will be made available in the near future for public review on the city’s website and at city hall. The current schedule calls for the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission to review the draft April 23 at 5 p.m., and a city council public hearing to adopt a inal plan is currently slated for May 7 at 6 p.m. •The council approved the purchase of a new John Deere commercial lawn mower from Noteboom Implement at a cost of $9,400. •The council gave the go ahead to cancel a contract with A&M Laundry to wash heavily-soiled clothing and other items used by the waste water treatment plant staff and other city maintenance workers. The city plans to pur-
chase a combination washer and dryer unit from Brenner’s Entertainment for $1,500. The city anticipates the purchase should pay for itself in about two years. •A contract with Xtreamair Wireless Internet to rent space on the water tower for antennas for a new Internet service was approved. The initial rent is $150 per month. The future rental fees will be based on the number of subscribers to the service. The city will also receive free Internet for up to six locations operated by the city. •The council also gave Deputy City Administrator Heather Sweeden the okay to attend eight days of classes at the Municipal Professional Institute in July, additional Internet security measures from Evertek and the establishment of equipment depreciation accounts for each city department. •It was noted Ida County Economic Development Director Rita Frahm has been in contact with Jan Hewitt about a proposed housing development on property he owns in Ida Grove. Hewitt will be back in town in mid-April to discuss the matter. •During a special meeting March 22, the council gave Bob Lorenzen, city parks director, the go-ahead to put up insulation in bathrooms in the concession stand at the Kiwanis ball ields at a cost of $600. The council will look into heating the restrooms at a later time. The city had received a request to turn on the water to the bathrooms the week of March 26 to accommodate the Kiwanis soccer program. There is concern with the cooler-than-normal weather that the waterlines in the bathroom may freeze.
Ida Grove comprehensive plan presented Ida Grove is updating the city’s comprehensive plan. The public is invited to come review the draft comprehensive plan April 23, at 5 p.m. at the Ida Grove Recreation Center. Topics included in the plan are housing, economic development, transportation, parks, community facilities and services.
O-A/BC-IG Middle School releases contest results The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School held its annual solo/ small ensemble contest March 6 and 14. Judges this year were Allan Yeager of Ida Grove, Brian Mahler (East Sac Middle School director) and Eric Flynn (director at River Valley). Students earning I+ ratings were: Gabe Winterrowd, trumpet; Kya Ladwig, lute; Marshall Mogensen, alto sax; Trenton Gilbert, trombone; Damon Dausel, trumpet; Ruth Clark, baritone; Alex Schroeder, trumpet; Krista Sibenaller, trombone; Abby Winterrowd, trombone; Kally Henderson, alto sax; Izzy Gritten, lute; Lennon Wells, French horn; Maddy Brummer, tenor sax; Hannah Weeda and Anna Mogensen, trumpet duet and Kyle Spotts, snare drum. Earning I ratings were: Taylor Schable and Emma Skirvin, clarinet duet; Katie O’Tool, lute; Isaac Neubauer, tuba; Meadow Olson, lute; Silvia Buns, lute; Jordyn Loger, baritone sax; Jasmine Grimes, alto sax; Olivia Riessen and Carson Sharkey, trumpet duet; Alexis Ulrich, trombone; Riley Schiernbeck, clarinet; Izzy
Parks, lute; Gwen Jacobson, clarinet; Macaela Johnson, baritone sax; Rylee Krayenhagen and Courtney Schmidt, lute duet; Sophia Van Houten and Erika Swanger, alto sax duet; Leyton Rohlk, trumpet; Cayleigh Arnburg, xylophone; Connor Hoegh, snare drum; Dillon Weeda, alto sax; Zoe Bengford, clarinet; Sadie Schirrmacher, lute; Damon Jones, baritone; Kenzie Horsley, lute; Kelton Ladwig and Ways Raasch, baritone sax duet; Karter Hemer and Kiersten Baker, clarinet duet and Caiden Miller, snare drum. Students earning I- ratings were: Faith Johnson, lute; Jack Sohm, tuba; Allison Clark, lute; Aubree Zimmerman, clarinet; Tru Beery and Patience Johnson, clarinet duet; Kiersten Schultz, trumpet; Avaree Miller, trumpet; Avery Behrendsen and Kylie Schluter, alto sax duet; Aidin Johnson, Ashton Schramm, Zachary Thayer and Keith Hausman, trombone quartet; Weston Nicholson, snare drum; Kendal Fineran, lute; Erin Nielsen, clarinet; Caleigh Loger, French horn; Dylan Sykes and Mackenzie Rigby, trumpet duet; Cerek Loutsch,
snare drum; Carter Hoe ling, snare drum and Owen Bengford, snare drum. II+ ratings were given to Karlyle Lund, Paula Curiel and Caitlyn Ulrich, clarinet trio; Sienna Becker, tenor sax; Kansas Petersen and Jade Wilcox, clarinet duet; Shelby Banghart, lute; Aubrey Pirigyi, clarinet; Mackenzie Mott, bass clarinet and Maddie Miller, clarinet. Earning II ratings were Hailey Wilcox, lute; Liliann Jones, lute; Ricardo Hernandez and Tyler Pierson, alto sax duet; John Friedrichsen and Dylan Malone, trumpet duet; Madison Bobzien and Tatiana Campbell, trumpet duet; Chance Buns, snare drum; Kirsten Reinhart, clarinet and Matthew Brummer, Devon Loger, Ethan Frank, Jagger Loger and Axton Miller, trombone quintet.
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Mini golf: The Ida County Fair Board held its annual miniature golf tournament fundraiser in Holstein March 16. The golf tournament is held at various businesses in town. Here, Rita Kastner tries her luck on a hole at Buck’s Garage. Proceeds from the event go to the Ida County Fair.
E9-1-1 board approves soil boring bid The Ida County E9-1-1 Service Board approved a bid for soil boring at the Ida County Landfill during its meeting March 20 in Ida Grove. E9-1-1 Coordinator Ed Sohm reported he’s filed an application to install a communications tower at the landfill with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration. If the FCC and FAA approve the application, the next step is to have a 50-foot deep soil boring done. At Sohm’s recommendation, the board approved a
$5,343 bid for the Geotechnical report. Sohm said the proposed tower would have 11 spots for antennas. Top spots would be for fire and emergency services. No decision has been made on moving the sheriff ’s repeater to the new tower. “There is 95 percent mobile coverage with the statewide system in Ida County, but if a deputy is outside his car there isn’t adequate service with that system,” said Sohm. “Sheriff Wade Harriman and I will be investigating the situation in the near
future.” Sohm also discussed the pros and cons of accepting a tower building from Woodbury County or building a tower room in the building at the landfill. Sohm noted the building would need heat and air conditioning. Present at the meeting were Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing, Battle Creek Mayor Lloyd Holmes, Holstein Mayor Connie Ludvigson, Galva Mayor Stan Nading, Ida County Supervisor Rhett Leonard and Galva Township Fire Board representative Craig Peterson.
G-H audit report released Kay L. Chapman, CPA PC of Muscatine released an audit report on the Galva-Holstein Community School District in Holstein. The district’s revenues totaled $7,887,565 for the year ended June 30, 2017, a 5 percent increase from the prior year. Revenues included $3,449,382 of local tax, charges for service and sales of
$1,708,262, operating grants of $969,614, unrestricted state grants of $1,637,420, contributions and donations of $42,953, unrestricted interest of $9,648 and other general revenues of $70,286. Expenses for the district operations totaled $6,994,168, a 4 percent increase from the prior year. Expenses totaled $4,086,620 for instruc-
tion, $1,798,180 for support services, $283,072 for noninstructional programs and $826,296 for other expenses. A copy of the audit report is available for review in the district secretary’s office, in the Office of Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State’s website at https://auditor. iowa.gov/audit-reports.
G-H sets public hearing on budget The Galva-Holstein School Board will hold a public hearing for its 2018-19 fiscal year budget Monday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the high school conference room. The proposed budget has total revenue’s of $7,512,609, which is up from
the reestimated current fiscal year total of $7,399,325. The beginning fund balance is $3,476,748, which gives the district $10,989,357 in total resources, which is up from total resources of $10,641,675 listed in the current fiscal budget.
Total expenditures and other uses for 2018-19 are listed at $7,623,251, which compares to the current budget total of $7,164,927. The 2018-19 tax levy is $12.18 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, which is up from the current level of $12.01.
Highway 20 detours return Road construction work for the expansion of U.S. 20 in Ida and Sac counties will require closing the roadway to traf ic between Ida County Road M-25 (near Galva) and U.S. 71 (near Early) from 6 a.m. Monday, April 2, until Friday, Sept. 28, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 Of ice.
Motorists will be directed around the work zone on a signed detour using Ida County Road M-25, Ida/Sac County
Road D-15 and U.S. 71. C.J. Moyna and Sons Inc. was awarded the $45,778,318 road construction project.
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IG railroad: Ida Grove scene of area citizens waiting for coal to arrive by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad cars coming from Boone, Iowa, 1936.
Out of the Past Forty years ago Candidates for queen of the 40th annual Holstein Relays are Jennie DeSutter, Stephanie Leonard and Kari Petersen. The featured movie at the King Theatre in Ida Grove this week is “Saturday Night Fever” starring John Travolta. Due to its popularity the movie is being held over for another week. First Federal Savings and Loan in Ida Grove is offering a one-year CD special with an interest rate of 6.72 percent. A plan for a home that would help mentally challenged people adjust to work and life in the everyday community was presented to the Ida County Board of Supervisors last week. Although the supervisors took no action on the proposed group home, Ida Sheltered Services director Arvey Wright said he would continue to seek county money and support for the group home, which would be located in the old nursing home at the southwest corner of Second and Lena Streets in Holstein. Thirty years ago The Ida Grove Fire Department was called to four grass ires in the Ida Grove area within one hour Monday afternoon. High winds and dry conditions made a couple of the ires somewhat dif icult to get under control. Calling his conduct “out-
rageous” the Iowa Supreme Court last week revoked the Iowa law license of Thomas G. Yates. Yates, who now lives in Cathedral City, Calif., left Holstein in September of 1986. The ruling accuses Yates of taking $262,000 from clients, including $62,000 from an elderly widow and $127,000 from an elderly man. The Ida County Fair Board announced Monday it has received an additional $7,500 from the Ida County Supervisors for use on buildings, grounds, equipment and maintenance. The fair board is considering making improvements to the number two hog barn that was damaged in a tornado. Twenty years ago Nine individuals won trophies at the Holstein Cub Scout Troop 144 Pinewood Derby. Winners were Scott Carpenter, Adam Parker, Kyle Conover, Matt Wellendorf, Josh Schoer, Eric Conover Sean Hurst, Denise Conover and Melissa Schoer. Mary Dreeszen of Cushing, a three-year 4-H volunteer leader will be accompanying ive Iowa 4-H’ers to the 1998 National 4-H Conference March 29-April 4 in Chevy Chase, Md. Al Wilcke of Odebolt was recognized as volunteer of the year for his contributions to the N.A.I.A. Division Two Women’s National Champion-
ship Tournament. He received the Cheryl K. Brown meritorious service award during ceremonies on the inal night of the tournament. Ten years ago According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ida County’s census estimate for July 1, 2007, was 6,940, down 67 from 7,007 in 2006. Overall, Ida County has lost 897 or 11.4 percent of its residents since the 2000 census, which showed the county population at 7,837. Ida County’s drop of 11.4 percent ranked 99th or the highest percentage loss of all counties in the state. Ida Grove Mayor Dennis Ernst told the city council he had received feedback from Congressman Steve King’s of ice regarding west access funding. Since the project is not on the state ive to 10 year road improvement plan it will not qualify for state funding. King was scheduled to be in Ida Grove Wednesday to review the project to see if he can secure economic development funding. Ernst said the project will be a “dead horse” without state funding. The 68th annual Galva-Holstein Relays will be run this Friday. One of the highlights of the meet is the crowning of relay royalty. Queen candidates this year are Maddy McAreavy, Courtney Andresen and Jamee Hunt.
by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Summer rec forms are due. You may download them off our website as well as pick them up at the rec center. Our first annual Mother and Son Superhero Party will be held on Friday, April 6. Call the center if you plan to attend. 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. Preregister 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 rental fee. All fitness classes are offered with a paid membership. Pilates are held on Mon-
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Schultz from the Senate by: IA State Senator Jason Schultz (R) District 9
Special election issues came to the forefront in the last few weeks, irst in the House and then the Senate. HF 2369 is a bill to set special elections on the same day most other elections are held, which is Election Day in November. This is when the highest amount of people know to go to vote. The elections impacted by this bill are (1) a proposition to authorize an issuance of bonds by a county, township, city, or any local board or commission; (2) a petition concerning issuance of debt by a school corporation or (3) a question whether a city or county shall impose a local option sales tax. Bond issuances in response to disaster emergencies would be exempted from this election timing restriction. Most government entities that hold these types of elections are registered opposed. Yet the legislation keeps moving forward. It appears to me we have a few moving parts at play in this issue. The irst is the consistent ask for more money from community colleges, schools, cities and counties. While they tell us they are all chronically underfunded, they then tell us they are happy to pay for their own elections on the date of their choosing. The
amounts vary, but the election costs could typically pay for at least one teacher or employee. The legislation reduces this cost for them. Additionally, many citizens, taxpayers, and legislators are frustrated with the cycle of putting a bond vote up, failing, trying again immediately, failing, scaling back the project, trying again, failing, etc. I hear from constituents who want a set of rules that do not encourage starting with a high cost proposal that may exceed the actual needs of the community, just to fail and lower the ask and try again. The people back home who have reached out over the years want a break between votes so the government entity seeking the bond has an incentive to propose more realistic projects at the irst vote. I would add again the recurring elections all cost money the local entity must pay, while claiming to be underfunded. The last item is the belief special elections do not actually represent the will of the local voters. I was in a conversation here in the Iowa Capitol just last week with a group of four publicly funded lobbyists and government employees. I summed up what I was hearing with this question, “So you do not want the elections to be on the normal Election Day because you are afraid the average voter will just vote no when they see a few bond questions all at the bottom of the ballot?”
They all vigorously agreed. “And you prefer having a special election because uninformed voters won’t turn out, but the select people you reach out to for support will show up, giving you an advantage?” They all again nodded their heads, except for one, who realized what they had just admitted. I don’t want to rig the system against the service providers who need occasional bond support. But it isn’t right to the taxpayer for a system to allow for larger than needed asks, with immediate plans for a new election, at a special time selected by the body asking for the additional tax dollars. An informed electorate is needed to make decisions for the community. The widest selection of voters is preferable in order to best represent the needs and desires of the community. If there is a better way to do this, I am open to listening. But we need to put the taxpayers and the voters at the same table as the tax asking body. If you need to contact me, please email jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov. 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. Please feel free to contact me at (515) 281-3371 or by email at jason.schultz@legis.iowa. gov.
Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Yoga: Sole 2 Soul’s next eightweek session of yoga starts on Monday, April 2 and runs through May 21. Barb Gebers teaches the 50-minute classes on Mondays at 6 p.m. and are for all ages and itness levels. Sole 2 Soul has several yoga mats available or you can bring your own. Class maximum number is 12. There is a fee. Call 282-4426 to sign up. Tabata: Sole 2 Soul’s next eight-week Tabata session starts on Tuesday, April 3 and runs through May 22. These 45minute high-intensity training classes combine vigorous cardio and weight lifting for faster results. Classes are taught by Bria Miller on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. There is a fee. Call 282-4426 to sign up. Class maximum is 16, so register early. Chair yoga: NETA certi ied trainer Donna Mogensen Lee will lead a six-week chair yoga
class on Thursdays at 9 a.m. in April. 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 282-4426. 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. 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. 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. Registrations are needed by Friday, April 13. Call 2824426 if you have questions or want to sign up. Prairie Pedlar spring program: Jane Hogue, owner of Prairie
Pedlar in Odebolt, will present “Entertaining in the Garden” at The Meeting Place in Galva on Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. During the one-hour program, Hogue will demonstrate simple and creative ways to entertain in the garden this summer. Register by April 20 to 282-4426. There is a fee. Galva city-wide garage sales: Galva is teaming up with Holstein to host city-wide 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 Courier at 3643131 or Anne Johnson in Galva at 282-4426 by April 25 for advertising forms. Personal training: 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. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.
Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Theatre arts camp: Join us June 5-8 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 2:30 p.m. to learn acting techniques, games and participate in a performance with us. Available to students in irst through eighth grade. Registration due May 1, 20 students per session. Filmmaking camp: Join us June 12-15, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 2:30 p.m. to learn the art of ilmmaking and create your own premiere short ilm. Available to students in irst through eighth grade. Registration due May 1, 20 students per session. Summer baseball and softball registration: Preschool through eighth grade summer ball registrations were due March 1. Stop by or email lscc@holsteiniowa.org to register.
Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at LohffSchumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal
training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials. Fitness schedule Monday—5:45–6:30 a.m. spinning, 5:45–6:30 a.m. full body it and 9:45–10:30 a.m. retired but not tired. Tuesday—5:45–6:30 a.m. core cardio and 5:30–6:15 p.m. spinning. Wednesday—5:45–6:30 a.m. TRX and weights and 5:30– 6:15 p.m. Zumba. Thursday—5:45–6:30 a.m. weights and cardio, 9:45–10:30 a.m. retired but not tired and 5:30–6:15 p.m. bodyweight burner. Friday—5:45–6:30 a.m. medball and weights, 12– 12:45 p.m. TRX mix and 5:30– 6:15 p.m. Zumba. Sunday—1:30–2:15 p.m. treadmill/strength.
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The Beatles are arguably the most in luential band of the 1960s. The Liverpool, England, Fab Four cranked out 12 albums from 1963 until 1970 and 17 number one hits. Their effect was so far reaching that they could have ended Gary Streck’s 50-year career as an Ida Grove barber before it even began. Streck, a Deloit native, became interested in becoming a barber during his Little League baseball playing days. “Our barber in Denison was also our coach,” said Streck. “He was a good coach and friendly person. It always was a jovial atmosphere at his barbershop. It was fun to hear and be part of the conversations.” When Streck graduated from Denison High School in 1967, he attended the Sioux City Barber College. The course lasted for nine months and covered nerves, muscles, bones and diseases of the scalp. “We learned to cut hair much like it was done in the 1950s,” said Streck. “Flat tops were part of the curriculum, and we were taught to taper the back of the neck. Blocking the back of the neck wasn’t done.” At the end of the ninemonth school, Streck passed his state board test to be an apprentice. The Sioux City Barber College did not teach to the Beatles-in luenced long hair; the style included a part in the middle, hair halfway down the ears and a block-cut at the neck. Streck estimates that Iowa lost one-third of its 4,000 barbers in the 1960s, because they refused to learn how to cut long hair. “I had to teach myself how to cut that style,” stated Streck, “and sometimes a high schooler wanted it and his parents didn’t. “A parent once gave [local barber] Roger Spotts explicit direction to cut his son’s hair as a lat top; when his son came in, Roger informed him of his dad’s wishes. The boy left and got his hair cut long at another barber. Later that day, his father pulled his son in by the hair to Roger’s shop to get a lat top.” There were four barbers in Ida Grove when Streck apprenticed in 1969. Streck apprenticed with Spotts. The other three were Pat Torpe, Carl Cunningham and Bob Miens. “You have to understand that there wasn’t any shortage of customers back then, with a farmer every quarter section,” said Streck. “And, every farmer had a few
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the castle building just north of Food Pride and west of Bomgaars. In Streck’s new shop, you’ll see some familiar trademarks of his longevity as Ida Grove’s Barber. “I still have the cabinets from Spotts’ Barbershop, a 40-year-old coat tree I bought in Holstein for $25 and a radio I purchased for $27 at the Holiday Station in Denison,” stated Streck. “I bought my barber chair in 1986 for $1,500 and had it reupholstered twice–a new one costs $2,500.” The basics of the trade are also present: clippers, blending shears, straight shears and blow dryer. Good clippers can cost up to $200. As proof that Streck is customer-centered, there are four new comfy waiting area chairs for his customers. Also present is a sizeable lat screen TV, wall-mounted and playing the latest favorite hunting shows. When he isn’t working during the muzzleloader, bow or shotgun deer seasons, you’ll ind the avid sportsman in a tree stand. Streck is in the Pope and Young club for bagging a 148 3/8 point buck. After a half-century in the barber business, Streck shows no signs of retiring at 68-years young. His curlysandy hair is a testament to a youthful attitude. “I still like the people and the camaraderie,” stated Streck. “Like my sign says, I charge $15 for a haircut, $5 for a beard trim. And, the BS is free.”
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 6:30 p.m. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 310 E. 2nd St., Holstein, IA 368-2228
Programs for 3-5 year olds Wee Wisdom is a non-denominational Christian Preschool serving children from 3-5 years of age. The developmentally appropriate curriculum stresses looking at the whole child. Children enrolled will be involved in activities designed to foster social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual development in a Christian atmosphere.
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Notice Of Nondiscriminatory Policy As To Students Wee Wisdom Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.
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Guest singers: Members of the O-A/BC-IG High School choir pose with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (center) at an Ida County Republican fundraiser held at Skate Palace in Ida Grove March 17. The choir led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the national anthem.
OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for March 28-April 4: Wednesday, March 28: 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. funny laws. Thursday, March 29: 10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Arthur Free
Church. Friday, March 30: 10 a.m. music and dancing; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday, March 31: 3 p.m. movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday, All Fool’s Day. 2:30 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church; 3
The Ida County 4-H Foundation committee is hosting a pancake feed Sunday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boulders Inn and Suites in Holstein. Pancake Man Chris Cakes will be serving fresh pancakes, and 4-H members will serve juice, coffee and more. Supporters can enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes for $7. Proceeds from the pancake feed directly bene it Ida County. The money raised goes to the Ida County 4-H Foundation, a fund to defray the cost of camps and workshops, support scholarships, grant applications for clubs and start-up dollars for youth programs, including Clover Kids and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). The Ida County 4-H Foundation also offers opportunities for youth to get involved in the 4-H program by attending camps and conferences
and offering scholarships to graduating seniors. “These opportunities are very important to the success of the 4-H program in Ida County,” stated Laura Johnk, Ida County youth coordinator. “It certainly would not be possible without a great deal of support from the community.” There is also a silent auction during the brunch. Friends of 4-H and local business supporters donate items. “This is a great part of the pancake feed,” says Johnk. “It will be exciting to see what items are up for auction this year.” If a community business is interested in supporting the pancake feed through the silent auction, contact the Ida County Extension of ice. For more information on the pancake feed, Foundation or 4-H, contact Johnk at 712364-3003 or ljohnk@iastate. edu.
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p.m. social. Monday, April 2: 10 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. nails. Tuesday, April 3: 10 a.m. music and dancing; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Wednesday, April 4: 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. jeopardy.
Cherokee Regional Medical Center, Cherokee Regional Clinic in Holstein and the Ridge View dance team are sponsoring a daddy and daughter dance at Boulders Inn and Suites in Holstein Friday, April 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Daughters of all ages and dads (or father figures) are invited to share a special
evening together, filled with fun, music and dancing, along with a popcorn bar and refreshments. Keepsake photos will also be available at no cost. Reservations are required by calling 712-225-3368, ext. 200 or email: gmorgan@ cherokeermc.org. Proceeds will benefit the Ridge View dance team.
Birth Jason and Lauren Johnson of West Branch are the parents of a son, Jamison Lane, born March 15, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Jamison weighed 4 lbs., 11 oz. Grandparents are Marc and Lorraine Johnson of Battle Creek and Lane and Barb Collins of Fair ield. Great-grandparents are Lorraine Johnson of Ida Grove and Myrna Collins of Logan. Jamison is welcomed home by Jaxson.
Mom, son superhero party April 6 in IG Ida Grove Recreation Center is holding a mom and son superhero party Friday, April 6, at the rec center. Walking tacos will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Activities will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per mom and son ($5 per additional child). Superhero Training Academy is for elementary children and younger. RSVP to 712364-3716.
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Jeans4Genes’ fundraiser Willow Dale in Battle Creek participated in the Jeans4Genes’ fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) March 21. Employees of Willow Dale were allowed to wear jeans to work March 21, which was World Down Syndrome Day, provided they donated $5 or more to DSDN. Money raised will go to DSDN to support their work and mission.
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Bravo Amici presents “A Grand Night” in Holstein Bach has been quoted as saying, “The great object of music is to touch the heart.” Bravo Amici, in concert at Holstein March 10, did all that and more. In point of fact, they nearly shattered the audience’s capacity for sheer happiness. Such an exalted state of being can only be reached if a person is willing to accept what is offered openly and unconditionally. Listeners who were lucky enough to be in the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts that night opened their minds as well as their ears. Folks came to see Bravo Amici with little, if any, preconceived notions of what they were about to experience. The ensemble was billed as a “crossover group with a distinctive way of interpreting classic, pop and opera offerings.” They had coalesced from such divergent locations as London, New York and New Zealand to present a new musical genre they call “pop opera.” What they gifted the audience with was, indeed, a crossover into a whole new musical dimension.
Three tenors and two divas equaled five on the stage. Five-the magical number from numerology, which signifies, “Freedom.” Freedom from established rules of order and hidebound ideas. Their contained bit of vocal volatility about blew the assemblage out of the auditorium; it certainly did blow their minds. Bravo Amici’s sound is that intense. “The world will be better for this,” they sang (from “Man of La Mancha”), and it was like a prophesy summing up the next two hours. What a brilliant performance-pop music saturated with bravura, Broadway songs sung a la opera, opera offered for every man rather than the black tie crowd. One of the night’s highlights was the seduction song from Bizet’s “Carmen,” crooned to Jeff Cronin by the delightful divas. This was followed up by “Happy Birthday,” done as a variation on an operatic theme. Now, that’s a natal day he won’t easily forget. Then, there was “Unchained Melody,” sung
in Italian as well as the drinking song from Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The first mentioned was terrific but the latter was simply stupendous. A person wouldn’t have thought the walls could have withstood all the whistles and shouts of acclamation-there are, after all, more than a few beer drinkers in the local environs. However, they held, and the concert went on. Intermission brought relative calm, but it didn’t last long. Solos by each of the Amicis included pieces from “West Side Story,” one made famous by the great Caruso, “Les Miserables,” “Phantom of the Opera” and “How Great Thou Art,” sung partially in Maori. Each one was a thing of heartstopping beauty. The show concluded with “Nessum Dorma” from Puccini’s “Turandot.” Sleep? Who could sleep after a night like this? It was grand. Kudos to the Clausen Center Board for bringing Bravo Amici to town. In words of one syllable, “They. Were. Great.”
WDWV Schedule The Willow Dale Wellness Village activity calendar for March 28-April 4 is: Wednesday, March 28: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary/communion; 10:30 a.m. Scattergories; 2 p.m. Easter egg hunt with Kidzone. Thursday, March 29: 10:30 a.m. balloon toss; 2 p.m. Eggstravaganza Party and Benton’s Bunnies. Friday, March 30, Good Friday: 10:30 a.m. local news review; 1:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday, March 31: 2 p.m. movie, “Easter Parade.” Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday. 9:30 a.m. Catholic communion, activity room; church TV—1 p.m. Lutheran and 2 p.m. Presbyterian. Monday, April 2: 10:30 a.m. discuss and recall; country drive; 4 p.m. spelling bee. Tuesday, April 3: 10:30 a.m. music in motion; 2 p.m. Prairie Pedlar; 3 p.m. Bible study with Pastor Cormeny. Wednesday, April 4: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary communion; 10:30 a.m. Scattergories; 2 p.m. sing-a-long with Sandy Ortner; 6:30 p.m. Legion bingo.
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Order of Eastern Star plans instruc on school Signet Chapter One, Order of the Eastern Star, held its irst meeting of the year March 5 at Carroll Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Chris Brown presided. Plans were made for the chapter’s annual school of instruction April 21, to be conducted by District 10 instructor Heather Wogomon of Treynor.
The school will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be followed by a no-host supper at the Pizza Ranch. The chapter’s charter is draped for 30 days in memory of Harold Barkley, Irma Holley, Marilyn McAllister and Ardis Tuttle. The March birthdays of Nikki
Holmes, Leslie Duff and Jewel Kline were noted. Fellowship time before the meeting featured supper provided by Chris and Kevin Brown and the celebration of Kline’s 90th birthday. The next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m., April 2, with fellowship time at 6:45 p.m.
MHC Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for March 28-April 4 is: Wednesday, March 28: 8 a.m. devotions, 10:15 a.m. current events; 11 a.m. music and motion; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Salcido. Thursday, March 29: 8 a.m.
devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures. Friday, March 30: Doctors’ Day. Good Friday. 8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Sunday, April 1: Happy Easter. Monday, April 2: 8 a.m. devotions; 10 a.m. resident council; 10:30 a.m. food committee; 2
p.m. Would I Rather? Tuesday, April 3: 8 a.m. devotions; 10 a.m. rosary making; 2 p.m. 12 or Less. Wednesday, April 4: 8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 11 a.m. music and motion; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Freese; 6 p.m. Catholic kids.
AEA offers subs tute authoriza on classes Northwest AEA is approved provider for several state-recognized, certification programs that support school activities. One of these programs is the substitute authorization. The substitute authorization allows an individual to substitute in a PreK-12th grade classroom for no more than five consecutive days in one job assignment. Eligible participants are persons who already hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally
accredited institution or who have completed the paraeducator certification and are currently working as a paraeducator in a special education classroom. All candidates must be at least 21 years of age and must successfully complete the DCI/FBI background check. The training consists of 20 hours of training, plus a twohour classroom observation. Northwest AEA has a class scheduled for April 26, 27 and May 10, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. in Sioux City.
For more information or to register for this class, check out Northwest AEA website (www.nwaea.k12. ia.us). Select the link on the left that says, “Search for Professional Development” and then click on “register.” For further information or any questions regarding this certification, contact Joyce Vander Wilt (jvanderwilt@ nwaea.org) or 712-7227805 or 800-572-5073, ext. 7805.
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Honor band: Seven Ridge View Middle School band students participated in the Western Valley Conference Honor Band festival March 19 at Kingsley-Pierson. Participants were, from left: Jake Breyfogle, Jackson Struck, Owen Brent, Lakota Altena, Grace Freese, Kiara Dutler and Hannah Yockey. Dennis Freking is the Ridge View Middle School band director.
Discovery Scholarships available to local seniors Flint Hills Resources is pleased to announce the availability of its Discovery Scholarship at local schools near the Arthur ethanol plant. Discovery Scholarships are intended to help support the educational goals of outstanding graduating high school seniors from communities where the company operates. Since 2012, the company has awarded close to $200,000 in scholarships to students in Iowa. The Discovery Scholarship program awards one-time, $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors who intend to pursue careers in STEM (sci-
ence, technology, engineering and math or agriculture). The scholarships can be used to cover tuition costs at the college, university, technical college or trade school of students’ choice. The program is part of Flint Hills Resources’ commitment to supporting quality educational opportunities in local communities where the company operates. “A quality education is the foundation of a successful career,” said Darrell Birck, vice president of operations at Flint Hills Resources. “The Discovery Scholarship program recognizes outstanding, hardworking students
Freese turns demoli on derby passion into promo on career Candice Freese of Galva has turned a passion for demolition derbies into a promotion career that has garnered national recognition by the sport of demolition derby. “To most it’s just a sport that crashes cars, but, to me, it’s a lifestyle,” says Freese. Freese will be known as the demolition derby promoter of Northwest Iowa for 2018, also having shows in Missouri and Kansas. She is no stranger to the sport, as she makes two treks a year to Topeka, Kan., to manage the largest indoor demolition derbies in the world, Blizzard Bash in November and Capital City Carnage in March. Freese works under the current promoters, Tim and Russ Clark of Smash It, who bought the events from Sam Williams and are the sole promoters in 2018. Freese began in 2014 with Williams of Ultimate Derby and has earned respect for her role in nurturing the two indoor shows while turning them into must-see productions on the derby landscape. The Clarks have kept her on as a valuable asset. “I don’t know how or why I got to this point in the sport, but, I wouldn’t change it for anything,” Freese said. Not only did Ultimate Derby put on the two big shows; they also had a whole summer schedule, including the largest points series in the Midwest. At the end of 2017, Ultimate Derby closed, leaving the lead role available, resulting in the name change to Domination Motorsports, a new promotion company owned by Freese to ill the void left by the closure of Ultimate Derby. Freese has brought back the same crew and same shows and has added new things to keep the same reputation that Ultimate Derby had of being the best. “It’s a lot of hats to wear, but the relationships mean a lot to me. I’ve got peo-
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Candice Freese ple I call friends from coast to coast,” Freese said as she expressed her excitement for the new adventures. Domination Motorsports will have 12 shows over the course of the summer, starting April 7 in Moville and ending Sept. 1 in Hawarden. The complete schedule is available on her website. www.dominationondirt.com, or can be found on Facebook, while searching Domination Motorsports. Freese, 28, also serves as the of ice manager for G&C’s, a family business owned by her dad, Gaylen Freese of Galva. She is a 2007 graduate of Galva-Holstein High School. Freese has been in the sport of demolition derby her whole life. She grew up watching her dad for many years and eventually climbed into a car at the age of 13. Freese mentions the Ida County Fair Demo being one of her favorites, back in the day. “I’m just a small-town, derby girl at heart,” Freese said. But, it’s impossible to overlook the impact she has had on the national derby scene and national derby events. “Never in my wildest dreams would I think I’d be doing any of this.”
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Falcons compete at BVU indoor meet
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O-A/BC-IG AAU volleyball: The O-A/BC-IG Falcon Stars AAU Volleyball team competed in the 10th grade AAU State Volleyball Tournament in Orange City Saturday, March 17. The team won the tournament and is the 10th grade AAU state champions. They went 12-1 for the day and defeated a very good New Hampton team in the finals. The team includes, front from left, Kaitlyn Riessen, Ryder Cranston, Abby Bender, Liz Zobel and Halle Hemer and back from left, Sarah Petersen, Kylee Weber, Carly Murphy and Corin Bower. The team is coached by Susan Hemer and Scott Cranston.
The O-A/BC-IG boys and girls competed in the Buena Vista University high school indoor track and ield meet March 17. No team points were kept. Girls The Falcon girls won three events. Individually, Sydney Durbin won the high jump (5-5) and Anna Winterrowd was irst in the 60meter dash (:12.25). The 4x200 relay of Anna Winterrowd, Sarah Cotton, Morgan Godbersen and Jordyn Fredericks placed irst with a time of 1:52.10. O-A/BC-IG had several top 10 placings including: Second—Kirsten Dausel, high jump, 4-8; Madison Schiernbeck, 1,500, 5:42.95; Calli Wareham, 400, 1:07.95; 4x400 (Anna Winterrowd, Jordyn Fredericks, Calli Wareham, Sydney Durbin) 4:24.14. Third—Shuttle hurdle relay (Ashley Lindner, Kirsten Dausel, Anna Winterrowd, Mia Mortensen) :43.28; Sarah Cotton, 60-meter dash, :8.38. Fourth—Bethany Rehse, shot put, 32-0; Ashley Lindner, 60-meter hurdles, :10.75; Jordyn Fredericks, 60-meter dash, :8.43. Sixth—4x400 (Sarah Cotton, Morgan Godbersen, Madison Schiernbeck, Lexi Neville) 4:36.67. Seventh—Distance medley (Dallas McKibbin, Addie Hickey, Alyssa Mason, Nanako Sonoda) 5:18.20; Kirsten Dausel, 60-meter hurdles, :11.05. Ninth—Greysenne Hoe ling, shot put, 30-2 ½; 4x800 (Brooklyn Hoffman, Josey Babcock,
Jayden Thomson, Cora Hansen) 12:54.57; Elle Schroeder, 1,500, 5:58.45; Alyssa Mason, 800, 2:54.64.w Tenth—Calli Wareham, long jump, 14-4. Boys A pair of second place inishes were the O-A/ BC-IG boys best showings at BVU. Earning second place were Isaac Endrulat, 400, :55.35 and the 4x60 meter shuttle hurdle relay group A of Ryan Kolpin, Quintin Cranston, Chase Devitt and Cooper DeJean turned in a time of :37.44. Third—Cooper DeJean, 400, :55.75; sprint medley (Chase Devitt, Ethan Mortensen, Philip Brooks, Isaac Endrulat) 4:03.16; Ryder Meek, shot put, 50-5 ¾. Fourth—Austin Lindner, 200, :25.31; Grant Conover, 800, 2:18.30; 4x200—A (Chase Devitt, Carson Godbersen, Austin Lindner, Philip Brooks) 1:41.26. Fifth—4x60 meter shuttle hurdle (Eli Gebel, Ben Bergman, Cameron Sharkey, Caden Wareham) :40.81; Austin Lindner, high jump, 5-8; Tyler Anderson, shot put, 44-6 ½. Sixth—Quintin Cranston, 60-meter hurdles, :9.46. Seventh—Ryan Kolpin, 60-meter hurdles, :9.57; Carson Godbersen, long jump, 17-9 ¼. Eighth—4x800 (Grant Conover, Ben Bergman, Dylan Hemer, Trust Wells) 10:23.28; Ryan Kolpin and Cameron Sharkey, high jump, tie at 5-6; Cooper DeJean, long jump, 17-5 1/2. Tenth—Caleb Reitz, 800, 2:32.30; 4x200—B (Eli Gebel, Truman Clark, Kaden Ladwig, Ryan Kolpin) 1:46.31.
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All-tournament team: Three members of the O-A/BC-IG Falcon Stars volleyball team were named to the 10th grade State AAU Volleyball all-tournament team. They include, from left, Ryder Cranston, Liz Zobel and Halle Hemer. Zobel was named MVP of the alltournament team.
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Gymnastics team: The GK Storm Gymnastics team participated in the 2018 Iowa Xcel Meet March 23-25 in Cedar Rapids. Each gymnast qualified individually by obtaining certain criteria set in place by USAG as well as the coaches. These criteria are as follows: obtain an All-Around score of 34 at one sanctioned meet this season and they must compete specific skills in their particular level. Team members are, front from left: Kamdyn Diischer, Greeley Graber and Addisyn Pritchard. Second row: Ava McCarthy, Ellie Bloom, Brylee Bengtson, Avery Westphal, Kahlie Genson and Aneissa Yahola. Third row: Madison Goings, Ryleigh Heinsohn, Isabelle Landgraf, Taylor Robertson, Aubrie Davis, Neely Bacon and Josilynn Pritchard. Back row: Parissa Frederiksen, Lea Johnson, Irelyn Ahlers, Hailey Reimers and Venus Gonzalez. Allison Ehlers and Charlotte Boelter are also team members. Greetings, moviegoers. Playing for one weekend only is our last Oscar Nominated ilm, “The Post” (PG13), nominated for Best Picture and Best Actress. When American military analyst, Daniel Ellsberg, realizes to his disgust the depths of the US government’s deceptions about the futility of the Vietnam War, he takes action by copying top-secret documents that would become the Pentagon Papers. Later, Washington Post owner, Kay Graham, is still adjusting to taking over her late husband’s business when editor Ben Bradlee discovers the New York Times has scooped them with an explosive expose on those papers. Determined to compete, Post reporters ind Ellsberg him-
Ridge View Relays postponed The Ridge View Relays scheduled for Tuesday, March 27 were postponed. A make up date had not been determined at press time. self and a complete copy of those papers. However, the Post’s plans to publish their indings are put in jeopardy with a federal restraining order that could get them all indicted for contempt. Now, Graham must decide whether to back down for the safety of her paper or publish and ight for the freedom of the press. In doing so, Graham and her staff join a ight that would have America’s democratic ideals in the balance.
You also have two chances to see the new “Peter Rabbit” (PG), Easter night as well as a matinee the day after Easter. Happy Easter from all of us at the Holstein State Theatre. Coming soon: “I Can Only Imagine” (PG), “Hostiles” (R), “Paul, Apostle of Christ” (PG13) and “A Wrinkle In Time” (PG). For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre. com and “Like” our Facebook page. Call 712-368-6226 for show times.
Iowa Artists Annual Art Show The Iowa Artists Annual (Area One and Area Four) Art Show is April 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arts on Grand in Spencer. The art show is open to all artists 18 years and older who reside in the qualifying counties of Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson, Emmet, Ida, Lyon, Monona, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Sac, Sioux and Woodbury. Three works may be entered
per artist. Two-dimensional works include paintings, drawings and printmaking with a maximum dimension of four feet in either direction. Threedimensional works include ceramics, sculpture, ibers and textiles. All work must be original, stemming from the artist’s own experience. No copies, in whole or in part, kits or crafts will be allowed. First, second, third and hon-
orable mention ribbons will be awarded. First-place winners will be eligible to enter their works in a state show at the First Church of the Open Bible in Des Moines Saturday, May 12. Non-members of Iowa Artists need to register and join for a fee; this can be done on the day of the show between 9 and 10 a.m. For more information check the Iowa Artist website http://www.iowaartists.us/.
Bowling Scores WEDNESDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Barry Motor 413.5 United Bank of Ia. 409.5 Horn Physicians 385.5 First State Bank 381 GOMACO 376.5 Bye 122 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Ronda Martin 181 Dawn Ortner 180 Stephanie Fleenor 176 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Ronda Martin 496 Dawn Ortner 488 Shari Simmons 486 HIGH TEAM GAME Barry Motor 642 United Bank of Ia. 593 First State Bank 586 HIGH TEAM SERIES GOMACO 1673 Barry Motor 1665 Horn Physicians 1659 CLASSIC LEAGUE Community Bank 256 Ida Bowl 245 Sunset Upholstery 224 Gordens Body Sh.205.5 Christie Real Est. 169.5 Schau Towing 160 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME DJ Newman Jr. 232 Tim Phillips 210 Kory Schmidt 203 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES
Tim Phillips 610 DJ Newman Jr. 607 Brad Zobel 566 HIGH TEAM GAME Christie Real Est. 916 Sunset Upholstery 878 Gordens Body Sh. 854 HIGH TEAM SERIES Christie Real Est. 2721 Sunset Upholstery 2543 Ida Bowl 2368 COMMERCIAL LEAGUE RP Pork 131 Byron Originals 128.5 Red Power 121 Ida Bowl 118.5 Goettsch Farms 114.5 Knop Angus Farm 106.5 HIGH MEN’S GAME Aaron Hoffman 266 Jeff Miesner 257 Tory Greder 257 HIGH MEN’S SERIES Jeff Miesner 709 Ryan Goettsch 657 Aaron Hoffman 641 HIGH WOMEN’S GAME Linda Martin 182 Melinda Peters 173 Sarah Gruhn 172 HIGH WOMEN’S SERIES Linda Martin 492 Sarah Gruhn 466 Melinda Peters 420 HIGH TEAM GAME Byron Originals 1005 RP Pork 933
Red Power 902 HIGH TEAM SERIES Byron Originals 2857 RP Pork 2755 Goettsch Farms 2421 SUNDAY NIGHT LEAGUE Will Yock’s 66.5 Hawks 4 Life 60.5 Lost Wages 57 Watje Trucking 53 Granzen Plumbing 44 Bye 7 HIGH MEN’S GAME Kody Meyer 213 Doug Dublinske 202 Tony Keiner 200 HIGH MEN’S SERIES Doug Dublinske 571 Kody Meyer 568 Tony Keiner 533 HIGH WOMEN’S GAME Kelsey Meyer 180 Linda Martin 180 Adalle Schoenherr 169 Brenda Hansen 169 HIGH WOMEN’S SERIES Kelsey Meyer 492 Linda Martin 474 Brenda Hansen 470 HIGH TEAM GAME Lost Wages 674 Hawks 4 Life 655 Watje Trucking 641 HIGH TEAM SERIES Lost Wages 2002 Watje Trucking 1878 Hawks 4 Life 1817
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Windschitl from the House by: IA State Rep. Matt Windschitl (R) District 17
Freedom Amendment This week in the House, I had the privilege of running a proposal that I and many of my colleagues have been working on for more than six years now. This proposal is aimed at enshrining in our state constitution modern day recognition and protections of our right to keep and bear arms. You see, Iowa is one of only six states in the country that has no speci ic protections for our Second Amendment rights in its constitution. Back in 2012, I ran a similar proposal through the House, but it was never brought up in the Democrat-controlled Senate. The need for this type of proposal is rather simple really. If a future legislature or perhaps a runaway judiciary were to try and enact arbitrary restrictions on your right to keep and bear arms, Iowans would be left with limited options to try and get those restrictions removed. Over the past 10 years, we have made many advancements on further recognizing and protecting Second Amendment freedoms in Iowa, most notably the irearms omnibus bill, which I authored last year. The omnibus was roughly 15 different irearmsrelated issues wrapped into one bill. While it was not easy to get this large of a package through the process, we were ultimately successful and the freedom-enhancing bill was signed into law last April. All it would take to have many of these freedoms stripped from us would be a future legislature repealing or altering Iowa Code. Hence, the need to have in our state constitution strong protections of our individual fundamental right to keep and bear arms. The proposal is simple and straightforward, and it will codify what the U.S. Supreme Court has already established in the landmark decisions they have handed down in recent years. The language in the proposal is a modern day approach to clearly de ine our fundamental rights and remove any ambiguity about what our founders truly meant when they authored the Bill of Rights. The proposal is House Joint Resolution 2009, and here is what the language says: Right to keep and bear arms. SEC. 1A. The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The sovereign state of Iowa af irms and recognizes this right to be a fundamental individual right. Any and all restrictions of this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny. The debate on this proposal took a little over three hours, and there were many legislators who took to the loor to express their support of the Second Amendment, but then in their next breath would exclaim how we need further “gun-control� and more “arbitrary� restrictions on law abiding citizens. Many people argued that the strict scrutiny language in the proposal
would somehow undo the current irearms laws we already have on the books and also prevent a future legislature from enacting any new “common-sense gun reforms.� The bottom line on these arguments is that, while many politicians will claim to support our right to keep and bear arms, they do not view our rights in the same way that many of us law abiding citizens do. They instead choose to view our individual, fundamental right as lexible or adjustable in order to it in with the times and culture. This is an extremely dangerous view to hold and one of the main reasons we need to enshrine in our constitution clear and unambiguous language protecting our rights, not just for those alive today but for the future generations as well. When it comes to the argument against the strict scrutiny language, let us irst truly understand what this really means. There are three basic levels of review that the courts can use when determining if a law or regulation meets constitutional muster. Strict scrutiny is the highest and most stringent level of review they can use. In order for a law or regulation to withstand a constitutional challenge under strict scrutiny, it must be narrowly tailored to effectuate a compelling government interest. This means the government will not be able to pass new laws or regulations that are arbitrary and have them upheld in court. The main intent of this proposal is to put restrictions on your government and prohibit it from taking away your individual, fundamental right to keep and bear arms. While some people in our society today are clamoring for government to place new restrictions on law-abiding citizens in order to somehow miraculously protect us from evil people, I think we should instead be looking at ways to further protect and enhance the law abiding citizens freedoms in order for them to protect themselves from those with evil in their hearts as well as their governments ever increasing desire to diminish our fundamental rights. The Senate also passed HJR2009 this week, and we are now one step closer to getting this language added to our state constitution. The process to amend our constitution requires that a proposal like HJR2009 be passed by two separate general assemblies, and then it will be placed on the general election ballot in 2020 where Iowans will get the inal vote on the proposal. So, while we have completed one leg of this journey to protect our fundamental rights, our work is not done. We must continue to elect people in the upcoming November elections who will ight to protect our rights and not back down in the face of adversity. If you would like to watch my closing remarks on HJR2009, they can be viewed here: Windschitl Freedom Amendment closing remarks Affordable health care The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been disastrous
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for many Iowa families. It has had a very negative impact on the insurance market, leaving thousands of Iowans with skyrocketing premiums and no choice. Faced with unaffordable options, some Iowans have been forced to borrow money and go into debt to pay their health insurance premiums. I have heard from many constituents on the need for the State of Iowa to do something to help these families. This week, the House took action on a plan to provide more options for these families and hopefully ease their health insurance burdens. The plan would provide the option of purchasing health bene it plans that are high quality and affordable options for health care. The plans are not the same as your typical insurance, but function like insurance did prior to the ACA. The plans are optional for those Iowans without insurance or who are about to lose their insurance. These plans would be sponsored and administered by Iowa based organizations. Health bene it plans act like insurance, and it is estimated that these plans would be half the cost of plans available on the individual exchange. Another aspect of this proposal is the creation of Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWA). This option would allow small businesses and associations to pool together to buy group insurance plans. By doing this, more individuals would be included in these plans, spreading risk and lowering premiums. These MEWA plans are a good option for small businesses and its employees. Ultimately, Congress needs to act on the issue of health care. Too many Iowans are being left behind. House Republicans are moving forward with these innovative, state-based solutions to ensure Iowans have access to high quality, affordable health coverage. We cannot wait for the Federal Government to act any longer. Share your thoughts As always, I will do my best to get this newsletter out as often as time allows. In the meantime, if you have a concern or question on any issue, please do not hesitate to reach out to me and I will get back to you as quickly as possible. There are many issues of great importance being discussed this session, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas. If you would like to receive this newsletter by e-mail, I would be happy to add you to my newsletter list. The district number is 712-642-4334 or email me at matt.windschitl@ legis.iowa.gov.
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Corn growers: Rep. Matt Windschitl (R-Missouri Valley) welcomed local members of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and Farm Bureau to the Iowa House of Representatives the week of March 19. The groups were visiting the Capitol to talk with legislators during Iowa Corn Day on the Hill. Local growers who met with Windschitl were, from left, David Reisz (Denison), Larry Buss (Logan), Jolene Riessen (Ida Grove), Windschitl and Rusty Sadler (Battle Creek).
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Ridge View mock trial: Ridge View High School students who participated in the mock trial competition in Sioux City March 20 were, front from left, Kevin Herrera, Emilie Sawatzky, Cassandra Allen, Katlyn Wiese and Jordan Grothe and back from left, Brady Meyer, Russell Brummer, Connor Pickhinke, Carlos Galvan and coach Steve Pickhinke.
Crisis Home – The Turning Point accredited Kim Keleher, CEO of Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. has announced the accreditation of Plains Area Mental Health Center’s Crisis Home – The Turning Point by the Iowa Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Disability Services. Accreditation for one year has been granted, which coincides with the next renewal cycle for accreditation for the center as a whole. This accreditation is based on the indings of the evaluation of the Turning Point’s substantial compliance with the Iowa Department of Human Services’ standards for crisis stabilization, residentialbased services. Turning Point is a nine-bed mental health crisis stabilization home in Sac City that provides short-term services in a less intensive and restrictive environment than an inpatient setting. The average length of stay is roughly three to ive days and the program is voluntary for
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individuals 18 years and older. The goal is to provide an option for 24-hour mental health care without the need for inpatient or court commitment. Individuals are provided access to mental health professionals on a daily basis and work with The Turning PointCrisis Home Staff to develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to identify triggers, coping skills and strategies to reduce the crisis and reduce the incidence of crisis in the future. Additional service needs as well as after-care are vital components for the long-term recovery plan, which are established and put into place. Individuals who come to Turning Point do so at no cost to them. Funding is currently
provided by the Rolling Hills Region. Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. has applied to Iowa Medicaid for this to be a Medicaid reimbursable service. This region is comprised of Buena Vista, Cherokee, Carroll, Calhoun, Crawford, Ida and Sac Counties. “While the certi icate of accreditation is in the name of Plains Area Mental Health Center, it is, of course, the staff of Plains Area Crisis Home who have earned this achievement,� Keleher said. We hope that all Northwest Iowans who use The Turning Point Crisis Home will share in the pride we feel and join us in thanking the staff whose dedicated work in providing high quality services has earned this accreditation.�
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QCCP donation: Quad County Corn Processors (QCCP) in Galva recently donated $250 to Sac County 4-H members. The donation will help defray the annual participation cost of each individual 4-H member in Sac County. Quad County Corn Processors’ employee Dave Juelsgaard (second from the left) is pictured here with members of the Sac County 4-H Innovative Pioneers Club at their March 12 meeting at the Wall Lake Community Center. Front row, from left to right– Kellin Crouse, Tyler Renze, Sadie Olson, Laura Steinkamp, Luke Steinkamp, Caden Arbegast, Gabbie Hundling and Ayden Huisenga. Back row—Rianne Anderson, Juelsgaard, Taylor Beenken, Dawson Arbegast, Levi Steinkamp, Caleb Degner, Lyric Bussell and Ella Bussell.
New Iowa license plates coming Remember when Iowans voted on new county standard license plate designs online and at the Iowa State Fair last August? The chosen design is now ready to roll off the production line at Iowa Prison Industries and they will start arriving in county treasurers’ of ices (and appearing on Iowa’s roads) in the next few weeks.
Cash-back dividends benefit farmers, ranchers, communi es Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) announced that eligible customer-owners in Buena Vista, Calhoun, Cherokee, Ida, Pocahontas and Sac Counties will receive checks this month totaling more than $4.1 million – their share of the inancial cooperative’s $200 million cash-back dividend for 2017. The share of FCSAmerica’s 2017 dividend returned to Iowa customer-owners amounts to $80.7 million. Eligible customer-owners served by FCSAmerica in Northwest Iowa received a total of $12.84 million in cash-back dividends as part of the 2017 patronage program. FCSAmerica has distributed a portion of its net earnings to eligible customer-owners every year since 2004, returning a total of $1.5 billion to farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. “Our cash-back dividends are an important way of sharing FCSAmerica’s inancial strength with our customerowners,” said Al Patten, FCSAmerica’s Northwest Iowa regional vice president. “Our cash-back dividends are one of many important ways that we carry out our mission of supporting rural communities and agriculture.” Each eligible customer’s cash-back dividend is based on the average loan volume during the calendar year. The more eligible loan business customers have with the cooperative, the more they bene it inancially through cash-back dividends. The FCSAmerica Board of Directors approves each year’s cash-back distribution in December based on a number of factors, including the cooperative’s inancial performance. During the 14 years that FCSAmerica has distributed cash-back dividends, net income has grown to $582.4 million from $294 million and members’ equity has increased to $5.1 billion from $1.5 billion. For more information on the 2017 cash-back dividend, including county-by-county distributions, visit powerofownership.com.
As with prior plates, the graphics for the new plates will be on re lective sheeting that’s manufactured by 3M Company. The inal sheeting 3M produced is a new, highde inition sheeting with better re lectivity, which means the new plates will be easier to see and read both at day and night. While the new plates began rolling off IPI’s production line in Anamosa March 19, you likely won’t see them on vehicles in the state until sometime in April. To avoid waste and expense the state will not replace all plates at one time, but will instead transition the new design into the existing plate replacement cycle (plates have a lifespan of 10 years and are replaced automatically when they are more than 10 years old). That includes new plates that are issued for newly acquired vehicles, replacement plates for
those that have reached their “end-of-life” at 10 years and plates that are issued to replace lost or damaged plates. One thing that will make the transition smooth and cost-effective is the automated plateordering system implemented with IPI and Iowa’s county treasurers a few years ago. The automated system tracks plate inventory at each county treasurer’s of ice to predict inventory levels so plates are produced and delivered as they are needed. After the old plate sheeting is used up IPI will transition to new sheeting and start shipping plates with the new design to county treasurer of ices throughout the state. Because counties issue plates and receive new inventory at varying rates, it may take a few months for the plates to reach all county treasurers’ of ices, but by summer the new plates should be in all counties.
Each county treasurer keeps license plates in stock so they have what you need when you need them. The treasurers won’t be issuing the new plate design until the inventory of old plates in that county is used up. If you want to get the new design, it’s best to contact your county treasurer and see when they expect to begin issuing those. If they are issuing the new design, you can get one for $5, even if your current plate isn’t up for replacement. As a reminder, the new plate design will be available for county standard plates and special emblem plates, but plates already designed with a special background (like collegiate plates) will not change. You can still get personalized plates, this change doesn’t affect the availability of personalized plates on county standard plates, collegiate plates, or specialty plates.
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31, mass at 8:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception in Cherokee. Easter Sunday, 10 a.m. at OLGC. St. Paul Lutheran Church— Maundy Thursday, 7:30 p.m. worship service with communion. Good Friday worship service at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday, 7 a.m. sunrise service and 9 a.m. Easter service, both with communion, and coffee hour at 8 a.m. There is no Sunday school. United Methodist Church— Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. worship service in the sanctuary with choir and communion. Good Friday service 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall with a family learning time. Easter Sunday service is at 9 a.m. Ida Grove Bread of Life Faith Center— 10 a.m. Easter Sunday service. Faith Community Church— Maundy Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Easter Sunday breakfast at 8:30 a.m., praiselude at 9:20 a.m. and worship at 9:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church—Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. service. Easter Sunday, 10:30 a.m. service. Sacred Heart Catholic Church—Holy Thursday mass 7 p.m. mass. Good Friday mass at noon. Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m. mass. Easter Sunday mass at 10:30 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church— Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. worship service. Good Friday 7 p.m. service, Saturday Easter Vigil service at 6 p.m. Easter Sunday, 6:30 a.m. sunrise service, 7:30 a.m. Easter breakfast and 9 a.m. Easter worship. Westminster Presbyterian—Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m. replica of a Seder meal with scripture followed by soups and crackers. Easter Sunday, a 7 a.m. Sunrise Service followed by breakfast and a 10:30 a.m. service. Kiron Bethel Lutheran Church— Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. joint service of Holy Communion at Bethel. Easter Sunday, 7 a.m. Easter Celebration with breakfast at 8 a.m. First Baptist Church— Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. service. Good Friday, 7 p.m., at First Presbyterian in Odebolt. Easter Sunday, 9 a.m. coffee and rolls served followed by Easter worship at 10 a.m. Odebolt Faith Lutheran Church— Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m., joint service of Holy Communion at 7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran in Kiron. Easter Sunday Celebration at 9:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church—Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. service with communion. Easter Sunday, 10 a.m. service with there will be a 10 a.m. Easter service with communion followed by fellowship. There is no Sunday school on Easter. St. Martin Catholic Church—Holy Thursday mass at 7 p.m. Good Friday masses at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake and 5:30 p.m. at St. Martin. Holy Saturday Vigil at 8 p.m. at St. Joseph. Easter Sunday mass at 9 a.m. at St. Martin. United Methodist Church— Maundy Thursday, 6 p.m. service. Easter Sunday, 9 to 10 a.m. blessed breakfast followed by 10:15 a.m. Easter service with communion. Trinity Lutheran Church— Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. service. Good Friday, 7 p.m. service. Easter, 7 a.m. Sunrise Service.
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Area churches have scheduled a variety of services in observance of Holy Week and Easter. Good Friday joint services Ida County Ministerial Association will hold an ecumenical Good Friday service, March 30, at 7 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove. Pastor Chad Lierman of First United Methodist Church giving the message. Churches participating include: Arthur Evangelical Free Church, Bread of Life, Faith Community Church, First United Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian churches. Odebolt-Arthur-Kiron (OAK) Ministerial Association will hold a 7 p.m. ecumenical Good Friday service at First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. Churches participating include: Bethel and Faith Lutheran Churches, Kiron Baptist, First Presbyterian, St. Martin Catholic and United Methodist. Arthur Arthur Evangelical Free Church—Wednesday, March 28, 7 p.m. Easter week communion service. Easter Sunday, April 1, breakfast at 9 a.m. followed by Easter service at 10 a.m. Battle Creek First Presbyterian Church— Maundy Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m. communion worship service. Good Friday, the church will be open for private prayer. Easter Sunday, 7 a.m. sunrise service and 9:30 a.m. Easter service, both with communion. St. John’s Lutheran Church—Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. service with communion. Good Friday, 7 p.m. service; Easter Sunday, 6:30 a.m. Easter sunrise followed by a brunch and Easter egg hunt. St. Paul Lutheran Church in rural Battle Creek—Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, 7 p.m. services at Trinity Lutheran in Anthon. Easter Sunday, 6 a.m. service. Galva St. John Lutheran Church— Maundy Thursday, 6:30 p.m. service. Good Friday, 8 p.m. service. Easter Sunday service at 9 a.m. Silver Creek United Methodist Church—Maundy Thursday, 6 p.m. potluck supper followed by a 7 p.m. joint worship service with Schaller United Methodist Church (UMC) at Silver Creek. Good Friday, joint 6 p.m. service with Schaller UMC at Schaller. Easter Sunday, 7 a.m. sunrise service beginning outdoors so dress warmly followed by breakfast. Holstein CrossRidge Evangelical Free Church—Good Friday, 7 p.m. joint service with Summit and Hope Evangelical Free Churches at Summit in Alta. Easter Sunday, fellowship time and Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. followed by Easter worship at 10:30 a.m. All Easter activities are at Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center in Holstein. Faith Lutheran Church— Maundy Thursday, 7:30 p.m. with Holy Communion. Good Friday worship service at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday breakfast from 8 to 9:15 a.m., Sunday school from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. prepare for worship and 9:30 a.m. worship with Holy Communion. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church—Holy Thursday, 5 p.m. at OLGC. Good Friday, 5:45 p.m. at OLGC. Holy Saturday, March
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Obituaries To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Donald L. Schafer Feb. 5, 1928 – March 23, 2018 IDA GROVE – Services for Donald L. Schafer, 90, of Ida Grove will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Chad Lierman will of iciate. Burial will be in the Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. Visitation will be 9-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, at ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove is in charge of arrangements. He died March 23, 2018, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Donald Lee Schafer, son of Herman and Lillian (Schluter) Schafer, was born Feb. 5, 1928, in Wall Lake. He graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1945. On June 26, 1950, Don married Wilma Dean Nippert in the United Methodist Church at Storm Lake. They made their home in Ida Grove and were blessed with three children: Vicki, Mark and Craig. Don owned and operated the local furniture and carpet store for 30 years. He
Marie Rees Jan. 25, 1937 – March 19, 2018
was a 76-year member of the Ida Grove Golf and Country Club. He served in the National Guard for 12 years and was a past member of the Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club. After retirement, he enjoyed attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s school functions and sporting events. A family man, Don was always supportive of his entire family. His passions in life were golfing, fishing and sports (a true Iowa State fan!!!). Left to cherish his memory are his son, Craig Schafer of Ida Grove, and a daughter, Vicki (David) Will of Sioux City. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Matthew Will of Pleasant Hill, Eric Will of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Jodi (Adam) Lansink and Jamie (Seth) Corbin, all of Ida Grove; five great-grandchildren: Ellie, Maila, Brylie, Blake and Kendra; a brother-in-law, Eldon (Vicki) Nippert of Cushing; nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lillian Schafer; his wife, Wilma Schafer; an infant son, Mark Schafer; a greatgranddaughter, Jillian Grace; a brother, Virgil (Alice) Schafer, and a sister, Joyce Schafer. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.
Social Security by Brian DeMoss Social Security District Manager Spencer/Storm Lake Every birthday deserves celebration, but some seem a little more special than others. Think of a baby’s irst birthday. Sweet 16. The “Big 4-0.” Then, before you know it, along comes 65. This last milestone is especially important to retirees. For nearly half a century, American workers looked to 65 as the age at which they could stop working and inally reap their full retirement bene its under the Social Security Act of 1935. Today, however, the full retirement age is now 66 or 67, depending on when you were born. In 1983, Congress changed the law to increase the retirement age gradually over a 22-year period, citing improvements in the health of older people and increases in average life expectancy. To ind out your full retirement age, visit www. socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/ageincrease.html. If you’ve contributed enough to the Social Security system through payroll taxes, you still
can claim your retirement bene its at 65—or 62, 63, or 64, for that matter — but your monthly payments will be permanently reduced. For help deciding which age is right for you to start receiving Social Security retirement bene its, read, “When to Start Receiving Retirement Bene its” at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ EN-05-10147.pdf. We have also made applying for bene its easier than ever. You can do it online. To apply for bene its, please go to www. socialsecurity.gov/applyforbene its. That said, age 65 should still factor in prominently as you prepare for retirement and a stable inancial future, because that’s when most American workers irst become eligible for Medicare health insurance coverage. To see if you’ve earned enough credits through work to qualify for Medicare at age 65, view your Social Security Statement online, using your personal “mySocialSecurity account.” Create or log on to your account at www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount.
If you’re already receiving Social Security bene its before age 65, we’ll automatically enroll you in Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (supplemental medical insurance), effective the irst day of the month you turn 65. Watch your mailbox a few months before your birthday for your Medicare card. Otherwise, three months before your 65th birthday, you can apply for Medicare Parts A and B online at www.socialsecurity. gov/applyforbene its. Your Initial Enrollment Period for Medicare starts three months before your 65th birthday month and continues for three months after. To learn more about Medicare enrollment and coverage, please visit www.socialsecurity. gov/medicare. To learn more about Medicare coverage, visit www.medicare.gov. Social Security is with you through life’s journey, on your irst birthday and the many more that follow. Learn how we help you and your family secure today and tomorrow through our inancial bene its, information, and planning tools at www. socialsecurity.gov.
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IDA GROVE - Services for Marie Rees, 81, of Ida Grove, were March 23, 2018, at Community of Christ Church in Knoxville. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville. Bertrand Funeral Homes in Knoxville was in charge of arrangements. Marie died March 19, 2018, at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove. Marie Rees was born Jan. 25, 1937, near Knoxville, irst child of Wilmer and Erma (Slocum) Rowley. She graduated from Bussey High School, where she played basketball. She loved basketball and she played in the 1955 Girls’ State Tournament. On Nov. 4, 1956, she married Robert Rees at Community of Christ Church in Knoxville. They were blessed with two sons, Rusty and Brad, and a daughter, Deanne. Marie was a devoted mother and housewife while the kids were growing up. She believed that her place was to be at home with the kids after school. She spent her time with the children when
Albert Hinrickson Feb. 6, 1933 – March 17, 2018 IDA GROVE – Services for Albert Hinrickson, 85, of Ida Grove were March 24, 2018, at Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Nancy Peterson of iciated. Burial was in the Ida Grove Cemetery with military rites by McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion in Ida Grove. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. He died March 17, 2018, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Albert Hinrickson, son of John and Augusta (Dodt) Hinrickson, was born Feb. 6, 1933, in Mapleton. He served his country in Germany as a cannoneer in the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged Aug. 15, 1952. On June 21, 1953, he married LaVonne Ferguson at her grandmother’s home in Ida Grove. To this union, three children were born: Dale, Penni and Tammy. The family made their home in Ida Grove in 1955. Albert was a talented craftsman and worked as a carpenter, owning his own local business.
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He enjoyed helping his son, Dale, build model B-29 airplanes for Byron Originals. He relished hard work and always put his God, country and family irst. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Dale (Cindy) Hinrickson of Ida Grove and Tammy (Steve) Watts of Sac City. Also surviving are ive grandchildren: Becky (Lance) Juelfs of Holstein, Jason (Val) Hinrickson of Spirit Lake, Tim (Amber) Wilcox and Steve (April) Wilcox, all of Ida Grove, and Dr. Tyler ( iancée Ariel Nenninger) Harm of Ames. Additional survivors include his stepgrandchildren: Cory Watts of Wall Lake and Abbie Watts of Sac City; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ann Hinrickson of Rodney; his faithful companion, Rambo; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Augusta Hinrickson; his wife, LaVonne Hinrickson; a daughter, Penni (Leo) Wilcox; a grandson, Jamie Hinrickson; and his siblings: Lester, Doris, Johnny, Clyde, Louie, Gertrude, Jane, George, Charlie, William, Richard and David. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.
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she and Robert farmed with Marie’s folks and brother, and while living in Eldora for 10 years. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening and cooking. Marie and Robert lived in Ida Grove for the last 47 years. There, she worked for J.C. Penney and a fabric store and was a cook at Ida Grove Schools for 10 years prior to her retirement. Left to cherish Marie’s memory are her husband, Robert of Ida Grove; and her children: Rusty (Kelly) Rees of Ida Grove, Brad ( iancée Tammy Helvick) of Bondurant and Deanne (Daren) Larison of Overland Park, Kan. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Bryan (Haleigh) Rees, Isaiah (Hannah) Corbin, Kristina (Alex) Stittsworth and Austin Larison; her great-grandchildren: Tesa, Harrison, Lucy Corbin, Joshua Stittsworth and Morgan Stittsworth; her siblings: Richard (Janice) Rowley, Sandra (Norman) Lubberton and Barbara (Dave) Harrison, and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to the family, to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www. BertrandFuneralHomes.com.
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ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Paul Egger, Pastor 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Sunday – 9 a.m. Sunday School & Bible class 10 a.m. worship
SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Kristin Boysen 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 Sunday – 10:30 a.m. worship
~ Holstein ~ ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10 a.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. coffee hour Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Chris Schroder, Pastor 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion
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Cantata choir: The Holstein Ecumenical Cantata Choir presented “Once and For All” March 18. Cantata members were, front row: accompanist Kris Kistenmacher, LuAnn Bennett, Victoria Conover, Anya Kistenmacher, Jill Galvin, Amanda Schnuckel, Dixie Brueck, Carol Smith, Joyce Galvin, Kathy Wulf and director Jim Kistenmacher. Second row: Trisha Davis, Kathy Mohr, Jean Conover, Becky Warren, Kay Hanson, Lori Volkert, Vickie Heck and Sharen Borchers. Back row: narrator Kay Goettsch, Bob Lister, Craig Larson, Mark DeWit, Ron Parker, Curtis Benson, Tyler Schnuckel and Tom Galvin. Adam Dreeszen was also a member of the cantata.
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Mock trial team: Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School had two mock trial teams compete in Sioux City regional competition March 20 in Sioux City. This year’s case was State of Iowa versus Devin Emerson, who was charged with murder, arson and armed robbery. Kurt Brown coached the team along with attorney coach Peter Goldsmith and assistance from Jacob Pedersen. Team members were, front from left: Marley Hewitt, Kylee Dausel, Emma Schirrmacher and Macy Nicholson. Back: Bryce Reinhart, Carter Arnburg, Jarrett Bumann and Zach Dunker.
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Mock trial team: Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School had two mock trial teams compete in Sioux City regional competition March 20 in Sioux City. This year’s case was State of Iowa versus Devin Emerson, who was charged with murder, arson and armed robbery. Kurt Brown coached the team along with attorney coach Peter Goldsmith and assistance from Jacob Pedersen. Team members were, front from left, Ellie Diersen, Elle Schroeder and Jennifer Godbersen. Back from left, Anna Van Dusen, Lindsey Kruse, Ty Tollufsen, Emma Endrulat and Teah Tollufsen.
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST OF MINNIE S. BROCK, DECEASED HARRY HAHN JR. EDUCATIONAL TRUST PROBATE NO. 7730 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF FORM 990-PF THE TRUST’S ANNUAL RETURN TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE HARRY HAHN JR. EDUCATIONAL TRUST: You are hereby notified that Form 990-PF, Annual Return of Private Foundation, has been prepared by Thomas R. Mohrhauser, Attorney for the Trust of Harry Hahn Jr. Educational Trust. Said Annual Return is available for inspections at Thomas R. Mohrhauser’s Law Office; 314 Main Street; Mapleton, Iowa 51034; (712) 882-1468, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by any citizen who requests inspection within 180 days from this notice. Said notice has been published in the Ida County Courier on March 28, 2018. Dated this 19th day of March, 2018. /s/ Thomas R. Mohrhauser THOMAS R. MOHRHAUSER Attorney at Law 314 Main Street Mapleton, Iowa 51034 (712) 882-1468 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 28, 2018)
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STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANDOVAL THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT No. D-1329-CV-2018-00385 MANUEL RIVERA and LUIS RIVERA, Plaintiffs, v. KURT A. MUSLAND and J&G TRUCKING, LLC, Defendants. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT STATE OF NEW MEXICO to the abovenamed Defendant Kurt A. Musland: GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that the above-named Plaintiffs Manuel Rivera and Luis Rivera have filed a civil action against you in the above-entitled Court and cause, wherein Plaintiffs seek to obtain constructive service upon you. The general object of said action is to recover compensatory damages caused by your tortuous actions in causing a motor vehicle wreck and personal injuries to Plaintiffs, as more fully set forth in the Complaint for Damages filed in this case. You are further notified that, unless you respond to the Complaint within 30 days following completion of publication of this Notice, judgment by default will be entered against you. Name, address, and phone number of Plaintiffs’ attorney: Robert J. Andreotti P.O. Box 33651 Santa Fe NM 87594 505-474-3806 WITNESS the Honorable Louis P. McDonald, District Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the Seal of the District Court of Sandoval County, this 14th day of March, 2018. Clerk of the District Court By: Deputy Clerk (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 28, 2018)
PUBLIC NOTICE United Bank of Iowa NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF ASSETS AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES Notice is hereby given that United Bank of Iowa, Ida Grove, Iowa, has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its written consent to acquire the assets and assume the liability to pay deposits of First Trust & Savings Bank, 100 West Pine Street, Marcus, Iowa. This includes the main office at 100 West Pine Street, Marcus, Iowa; along with branch offices located at 111 E. Second Street, Aurelia, Iowa; and 101 N. Lewis Avenue, Cleghorn, Iowa. All offices of the above-named institution will continue to be operated as branch offices of United Bank of Iowa. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located a 1100 Walnut Street; Suite 2100, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106, not later than March 30, 2018. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 28, 2018)
PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Deloris Vickery, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009344 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Deloris Vickery, Deceased, who died on or about March 22, 2018: You are hereby notified that on March 22, 2018, the last will and testament of Deloris Vickery, deceased, bearing date of May 25, 2017, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Carol S. Volkert was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated March 22, 2018. Carol S. Volkert 1290 Frank Ave. Huron, SD 57350 Executor William D. Cook ICIS PIN No.: AT0001616 Attorney for Executor Herrick, Ary, Cook, Cook, Cook & Cook 209 W. Willow St., P.O. Box 209 Cherokee, IA 51012 Date of second publication 4th day of April, 2018 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 28, 2018)
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SUMMARY OF THE MARCH 20, 2018 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BATTLE CREEK- IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed drawings, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (OABCIG) CSD, High School Gymnasium HVAC Retrofit, Ida Grove, Iowa, and taking of bids for such improvements. The OABCIG CSD Board will hold a public hearing on April 9, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary School Music Room, 403 Barnes Street, Ida Grove, Iowa. At said hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to or support the proposed drawings, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of improvements. Published upon order of the Board, Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (OABCIG) CSD. (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 28, 2018)
Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing To: KRISTI ARBEGAST You are hereby notified that trial is scheduled in the Termination of Parental Rights proceedings, Case Numbers JVJV001242, JVJV001243, JVJV001244, JVJV001245 and JVJV001246, involving S.A., E.A., G.A., K.T. and M.D. The trial will be held on TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. at the Ida County Courthouse. You are further notified that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected. This case has been filed in a County that uses electronic filing. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www.iowacourts.state. ia.us/Efile and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of filing and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the Court. Published by: Kristal L. Phillips Assistant Ida County Attorney 401 Moorehead Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 28, 2018)
The Battle Creek-Ida Grove (BC-IG) Community School District Board met in special session March 20, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office at the O-A/BC-IG High School, Ida Grove, Iowa. The purpose of the meeting was to evaluate and approve bidders from FCC Form 370 and approve Ida Grove Elementary window and door project Phase III. Stephanie Konradi, Board President, called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. Those present were: Konradi, Jeff Rasmussen, Myra Meek, Ryan
Goodman and Danika Hinkeldey. Crystal Endrulat and Tony Bennett were absent. Also in attendance were Terry Kenealy, Superintendent, and Kathy Leonard, Business Manager. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the agenda as published and the motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Meek to approve the Form 470 bid from Unite Private Network and authorize the board president to sign contract when it is available. The motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Hinkeldey to approve the Category 2 bid from Rick’s Computers for Form 470 Category 2 services and
authorize the board president to sign the contract. The motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Rasmussen to approve Phase 3 of the elementary window and door replacement project by Carroll Glass for an estimated project total of $100,135. The motion carried 5-0. Leonard stated the project will be paid for with SAVE Funds all ready budgeted. It was moved by Goodman and seconded by Hinkeldey to adjourn. The motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 12:06 p.m. Kathy A. Leonard, BC-IG Board Secretary (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, March 28, 2018)
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Help lp W Want nted HELP WANTED: City Administrator/City Clerk for the City of Ida Grove, IA. The City of Ida Grove is looking for a City Administrator/City Clerk. The City Administrator/ City Clerk will oversee day-today operations & ensure all laws & ordinances are enforced, as well as perform duties as assigned by the City Council. Other essential functions include planning, organizing & administering services of the city. The development & execution of our city’s strategic objectives & annual budget is critical. The five-person city council is looking for a communityoriented, team-player. The ideal candidate will be able to think outside the box, plan ahead strategically, work in unison with the mayor, city council, city employees & community organizations & mentor city staff. A successful candidate must understand financials, budgets, revenues, projections & financial implications. A bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent work experience & training. Candidates must possess a proven managerial, interpersonal & leadership skills to direct a community-focused team. Must live in (or have plan for relocating to) Ida Grove. Candidates must live our motto ‘Living Forward, Giving Back.’ Interested applicants may apply to the City of Ida Grove by dropping off or mailing resume to 403 3rd St., Ida Grove, IA 51445, or emailing resume to rgoodman32@hotmail.com. The City of Ida Grove is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 13-1t/cra *IMMEDIATE HIRE*: Growing homecare agency needs Anthon caregivers to assist clients with housekeeping, meal prep. & personal care. Once a week for four hours. $10/ hr. plus hiring bonus! Caretech. 1-800-991-7006. 12-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Ida County Conservation Board is seeking to hire a temporary, part-time naturalist intern beginning on May 21st through July 28th 2018. This position serves under supervision of the naturalist. Assists in the implementation of environmental education programs & nature camps. Carries out general maintenance tasks at the Conservation Center, including animal care, aquarium & exhibit care, cleaning grounds & other work as assigned. Minimum requirements are an interest in these or related fields: outdoor recreation, biology, environmental education or museum science. Good public relations. A valid driver’s license. Must be 18 to apply. To apply please send a resume & references to idacountynaturalist@gmail. com or call the office at 712364-3300. For questions on this position, please call or email. The deadline to apply is April 6th. 12-2t/cra HELP WANTED: Part-time church custodian: The United Methodist Church of Ida Grove is looking for someone who can do housekeeping, groundskeeping & general maintenance of the church & equipment. This person will need to be flexible, able to work independently with little supervision & be willing to work according to a church schedule. If interested, please call 712364-2412 for more information & an application. 12-2t/cra DIESEL MECHANIC: Oberg Freight Company is seeking an experienced diesel mechanic. We offer top pay, up to $24 per hour depending on experience, & an excellent benefits package. Sign-on bonus. Qualified individuals may contact: Bill at 515-9553592, ext. 232. recruiting@ obergfreight.com. Fort Dodge, IA 50501. 13-1t/cra
HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Adee Honey Farms, Kimball, S.D., has 12 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 & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 5/10/18–10/31/18. Review ETA790 requirements & apply at nearest IA Workforce Office with JO# 1813543 or call 515-2819336. 13-1t/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. 13-2t/cra DRIVERS: Immediately seeking exp. tank drivers. Highest line-haul rates in the industry!! Company, lease or O/O. CDL-A, w/H&T end. 866-451-4495. 12-4t/crags* HELP WANTED: Vollmar Motors, Holstein, has an opening for an auto technician. 2-3 years’ mechanical diagnosis, problem solving & repair experience preferred. We offer continuous training from General Motors to learn new technical information & techniques. Work in family owned & operated business with health insurance, retirement, disability & PTO. Hourly wage contingent upon experience & skill level. Contact Randy in person or at vollmarmotors@gmail.com. 12-2t/crags DRIVERS: Class-A CDL: Increased pay & new trucks!! Dedicated routes! No CDL? No problem! Call Swift today! 855-292-2945. 10-4t/crags*
Garage ge Sale S le DOSE GARAGE SALE: Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, March 29, 8-5. Friday, March 30, 8-5. Household, collectibles, bedding, craft items, tools, books & movies, Easter items & a lot more. Lots of furniture coming in; hope to have ‘Another Dose of Stuff’ Shop open in a few weeks, with lots of furniture. 13-1t/crags
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THANK YOU: Roger & I would like to thank everyone who attended our 50th anniversary open house or sent cards. Special thanks to Carmen & Jason & their families for organizing & hosting the open house. Roger & Mary Chisholm 13-1t/cra*
Reall Estate Re FOR SALE: Four-acre home by Moorehead Park, Ida Grove. Three-bedroom, three-bath, pool, two garages heated shop, by appointment only. Ph. 712-371-3626. 13-4t/cra*
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THANK YOU: I want to thank everyone for making my 90th birthday the blessing it was, from the cards, phone calls, visits & treats. I thank my Lord for our friendships all these years & the times we have spent together. May God continue to bless you in the days to come. Tom Odgaard 13-1t/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, 712-368-2611 or 712-830-9032. lori@leonardlimousin.com. 4-10t/crags
For Rent FOR RENT: Two bedroom house in Ida Grove. No appliances furnished. No pets. Deposit & reference required. Ph. 712-364-3541. 13-1t/cra FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: One-bedroom, upper level apartment. Off-street parking. Water/sewer provided. No pets. No smoking. $275/month. Deposit required. Call 712-6608366 for appointment to view. 10-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: Single-bedroom apartments in Battle Creek & Ida Grove. Also, one-bedroom, furnished apartment in Battle Creek. Call 712-371-2367. 2-tfc/cra OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: 501 First St., Ida Grove. Approx. 1,300 square feet. Formerly Flowers by CarolAnn. $250/ month. Year lease required. Ph. 712-371-2449. 13-tfc/cra
Events COME JOIN US: 6:30 p.m., March 29, Maundy Thursday service. 7 p.m., March 30, Good Friday Service. 9 a.m., Saturday, March 31, Easter Bake Sale. 7 a.m., Sunday, April 1, Easter Sunrise Service, followed by breakfast. 10:30 a.m., Sunday, April 1, Traditional Easter service. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 321 Main St., Ida Grove. 13-1t/cra EASTER: The Inn at Battle Creek is having an Easter Sunday buffet Sunday, April 1. Serving ham & roast beef with all the extras, including homemade pie. Please call 712-365-4499 for reservation of 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. $14.95 per person, ages 6-12 $9.95, ages 5 and under free. 12-2t/crags
For or SSale le FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcom’s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges. Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. We can now order adjustable beds. Malcom’s, Ida Grove. 1-tfc/cra
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Somerset Apartments in Holstein-offers one bedroom apartments for persons 62 years of age or older or persons with a disability. Utilities included and rent is based on 30% of gross annual income. Laundry room and off street parking available.
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PANCAKE FEED: & SILENT AUCTION: Come join the Ida County 4-H Foundation on Sunday, April 8, from 10 a.m.1 p.m. at Boulders Inn & Suites in Holstein. Cost is $7/person; includes all-you-can-eat Chris Cakes’ pancakes, juice, coffee & more.
NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 70 years. Ph. 712-364-2822. 13-tfc/crags
PREGNANT? NEED HELP? For confidential help, medical care, anonymous pregnancy test, guidance or counseling, etc., call Birthright at 1-800-5504900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 10864. 13-1t/cr
COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/Refinishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek. 131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE Certified I-car trained. 13-1t/cra
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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
FOR SALE: Amana washer/dryer (elec.), white, four years old, $500 for pair. Amana electric stove, flattop, black, six years old, $250. GE refrigerator, white, $250. Call or text 712-369-9979. Can be seen by appointment. 13-2t/cra*
Ed’s Lawncare Service 712-299-3886 Free Estimates. Mowing, weedeating, general lawncare. Insured.
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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, March 15 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, two calls to talk to an of icer, one 911 wrong number and one abandoned 911 call. 10:11 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 12:05 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 800 block of Benning Drive 12:18 p.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 1:06 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Main Street 1:13 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Second Street 1:14 p.m.: Accident, property damage only at German Avenue/Highway 175 1:53 p.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 3:03 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Monona Street 3:21 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1500 block of Kiel Street 5 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Highway 175/ Highway 59 6:26 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Second Avenue 6:55 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at German Avenue/ Highway 175 7:39 p.m.: Extra attention in the 1700 block of Eagle Avenue 7:54 p.m.: Welfare check in the 600 block of Second
Street 8:08 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 600 block of Second Street 8:18 p.m.: Threats in the 300 block of Quimby Street 9:01 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Main Street 9:04 p.m.: Burglary in the 100 block of Jacob Avenue 9:51 p.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 5500 block of Hillside Way 10:26 p.m.: Accident with an animal in the 5700 block of Highway 175 10:31 p.m.: Motorist assist at Indian Avenue/Highway 175 Friday, March 16 Of icers received 25 calls for service. Among the calls were four parking complaints, one 911 transfer and one call to talk to an of icer. 5:29 a.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 200 block of Hamburg Street 5:32 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 5:48 a.m.: Extra attention in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 9:59 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Second Street 10:34 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 1600 block of Kiel Street 11:27 a.m.: Info/data in the 5900 block of Highway 175 12:01 p.m.: Info/data in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:18 p.m.: Medical call in the 800 block of Badger Creek
Drive 12:27 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 12:31 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 12:36 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 100 block of Warren Street 3:28 p.m.: Assault, report only, in the 600 block of Second Street 3:55: Accident, unknown injuries, at 180th Street/Eagle Avenue 4:06 p.m.: Accident, unknown injuries, at 100th Street/Marshall Avenue 5:25 p.m.: Info/data at Second Street/Main Street 6:43 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 200 block of Main Street 7:51 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of East Street 8:12 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 2400 block of Noble Avenue 9:12 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 100 block of Twin Pines Drive Saturday, March 17 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops and two calls to talk to an of icer. 11:15 a.m.: Mental person 11:56 a.m.: Hit and run in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 12:05 p.m.: Info/data in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 12:38 p.m.: Unresponsive in the 600 block of Morningside Street 1:15 p.m.: Info/data in the 200 block of Burns Street 2:04 p.m.: Medcial call in the 400 block of Minnesota Street
2:22 p.m.: Accident, property damage only at 140th Street/German Avenue 2:30 p.m.: Info/data in the 200 block of Main Street 7:20 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 6400 block of 330th Street 8:14 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse Sunday, March 18 Of icers received 21 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, four calls to talk to an of icer, one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer and one abandoned 911 call. 1:09 a.m.: Pursuit at 310th Street/Harvest Avenue 9:25 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 5000 block of Highway 20 11:03 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 2000 block of Faith Avenue 12:35 p.m.: Unconscious in the 500 block of Second Street 3:16 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 4:09 p.m.: Extra attention in the 1700 block of Eagle Avenue 8:27 p.m.: Child abuse/neglect in the 600 block of Taylor Street 9:30 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 10:32 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 100 block of Fifth Street Monday, March 19 Of icers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and one call to talk to an of icer.
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Ida 4-H donation: Quad County Corn Processors in Galva recently donated $250 to Ida County 4-H members. The donation will help defray the annual participation cost of each individual 4-H member in Ida County. Quad County Corn Processors’ employee Dave Juelsgaard (far left in the back row) is pictured here with members of the Logan Hotshots 4-H Club at their March 11 meeting at the Ida County Extension Office. Pictured in no particular order are, Laura Johnk, Dillon Weeda, Danny Weeda, Whitney Johnson, Anna Hoffman, Sierra Jepsen, Chloe Rudolph, Courtney Ackerman and Matthew Todd. Middle row: Kylee Weber, Abby Bender, Ella Hoffman, Kyra Rudolph, Faith Johnson, Tyler Friedrichsen and Hailey Bender. Back row: Lillian Hoffman, Kansas Petersen, Hannah Yockey, Hannah Weeda, Mallory Moore and Nikolas Segebart.
Social Security by Brian DeMoss Social Security District Manager Spencer/Storm Lake What day of the month do I get my Social Security payment? Timing is everything and the arrival time of your monthly payment from Social Security can be key to keeping your inancial house in order. As you budget to pay your bills and save for future needs, keep in mind that your monthly retirement or disability bene it will be paid at the same time each month. To see your next payment date, create or log on to your “my Social Security” online account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and go to the “Bene its & Payments” section. In general, here’s how we assign payment dates: • If you were born on the irst
through the 10th of the month, you’ll be paid on the second Wednesday of the month; • If you were born on the 11th through the 20th of the month, you’ll be paid on the third Wednesday of the month and • If you were born after the 20th of the month, you’ll be paid on the fourth Wednesday of the month. There are exceptions. For example, children and spouses who receive bene its based on someone else’s work record will be paid on the same day as the primary bene iciary. For others, we may issue your payments on the third of each month. Among other reasons, we do this if: • You iled for bene its before May 1, 1997; • You also receive a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment;
• Your Medicare premiums are paid for by the state where you live or • You live in a foreign country. Individuals who receive SSI payments due to disability, age or blindness receive those payments on the irst of each month. If your payment date falls on a federal holiday or weekend, you can expect to receive that month’s payment on the weekday immediately prior. You can see a current schedule for Social Security and SSI bene it payments in an easy-toread calendar at www.ssa.gov/ pubs/EN-05-10031-2018.pdf. Social Security is with you through life’s journey, helping you to secure today and tomorrow through important inancial bene its, information, and planning tools. To learn more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov.
2:08 a.m.: Noise complaint in the 400 block of Mueller Street 6:55 a.m.: Motorist assist at Noble Avenue/Highway 20 9:53 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 2500 block of Quail Avenue 10:04 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Noble Avenue/ Highway 175 10:17 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of First Avenue 11:13 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Buena Vista Street 11:43 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Iowa Street 12:09 p.m.: Assistance at the courthouse 12:16 p.m.: Missing adult in the 300 block of Fourth Avenue 12:18 p.m.: Hit and run in the 200 block of Taylor Street 12:36 p.m.: Assistance in the 100 block of Main Street 1:03 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 2:43 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Moorehead Avenue 8:14 p.m.: Motorist assist at Hillside Way/Highway 175 Tuesday, March 20 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops, one call to talk to an of icer and one 911 transfer. 12:34 a.m.: Noise complaint in the 400 block of Mueller Street 4:28 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 600 block of Walnut Street 5:12 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting 5:24 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of Burns Street 8:38 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 8:48 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5700 block of Highway 175 9:07 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 2400 block of Noble Avenue 10:11 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 5200 block of 330th Street 12:58 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Indorf Avenue 1:26 p.m.: Suspicious per-
son/activity in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 2:14 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 400 block of Iowa Street 4:20 p.m.: Assistance in the 300 block of Court Street 6:34 p.m.: Warrant check in the 100 block of Second Street 7:23 p.m.: Warrant check in the 600 block of Barnes Street 7:31 p.m.: Warrant check in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 7:38 p.m.: Warrant check in the 300 block of Taylor Street 7:51 p.m.: Warrant check in the 400 block of Second Street 9:59 p.m.: Search warrant in the 100 block of Second Street Wednesday, March 21 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, one 911 transfer, one abandoned 911 call and one call to talk to an of icer. 12:23 a.m.: Carbon monoxide in the 800 block of Byron Godbersen Drive 6:29 a.m.: Motorist assist at Quail Avenue/Highway 20 8:13 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Market Avenue/ Highway 175 8:25 a.m.: Probation check in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 1:16 p.m.: Info/data at the courthouse 1:26 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 2:15 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 6100 block of 260th Street 3:54 p.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 200 block of Jasper Avenue 4:58 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 500 block of Second Street 5:50 p.m.: Warrant check in the 200 block of Quail Avenue 6:26 p.m.: Assistance in the 200 block of Second Street 6:55 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 8:41 p.m.: Info/data at the courthouse 10:22 p.m.: Vandalism in the 100 block of Main Street 10:27 p.m.: Noise complaint in the 800 block of Main Street.
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Depu es make mi mus, warrant arrests The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on several arrests made during the past week. On March 14, Michael Shannon Gray, 49, of Onawa was arrested on an outstanding overdue 30-day mittimus. The original conviction against him was for driving while barred. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held. On March 18, Richard Lee Townsend III, 46, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Poweshiek County, Iowa warrant for contempt of court. He was taken into custody and later released into the custody of the Poweshiek County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice. On March 16, Raymond Andrew Kerns, 36, of Quimby was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original conviction against him was for operating while intoxicated third offense. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $300 bond and felony warrants from Pottawattamie County. On March 18, Shane Anthony Kapayou-Jarvis, 34, of Battle Creek was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after posting $300 bond. On March 18, Gregory Allan Jones, 51, of Grinnell was arrested on an outstanding overdue
seven-day mittimus. The original conviction against him was for operating while intoxicated. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held. On March 19, Dylan Anthony Richards, 20, of Galva was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The charge was iled after deputies responded to a citizen complaint in Holstein. He was released pending a court appearance. On March 19, Jeffrey Lynn Largent, 50, of Cherokee was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original conviction against him was for operating while intoxicated irst offense. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held. On March 20, Miguel Angel Lopez, 23, of Correctionville was arrested on an outstanding overdue 10-day mittimus. The original conviction against him was for possession of marijuana irst offense. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held. On March 20, Cynthia Marie Clousing, 29, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. She was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $300 bond. On March 20, Dylan James Fassler, 18, of Ida Grove was charged with assault. The charge was iled after deputies responded to a citizen complaint. He was released pending a court appearance.
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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Darrell Bennigsdorf, quit claim deed to Bennigsdorf family trust, Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 4, Arthur and Lot 4, Block 41, Sixth Addition, Ida Grove. Edith Ball, warranty deed to Cody and Angela Rasmus, the east 20 acres of the N ½ NE Ÿ, Section 10, T-88-N, R41-W, with exception and 1.20 acres in the NE Ÿ NE Ÿ, Section 10, T-88-N, R-41-W and a tract of land in the SE Ÿ SE Ÿ, Section 3, T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Henry Jr. and Rochelle Luscombe, warranty deed to Lance Luscombe, S ½ NE Ÿ, Section 34, T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Jerry Iversen, warranty deed to Kevin and Rebecca Lampman, the east 70 feet of Lot G in the subdivision entitled Blocks 7 and 8, Lots F and G and Outlots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Arthur. Lesly Gehlsen, quit claim deed to James Blanchard and Dawn Blanchard, Lot 23, Block 9, Galva. City of Holstein, quit claim deed to Roger Susie trust, Lot 22, Block 1, East Ridge Addition, Holstein. Kimberly Woebke, corrective quit claim deed to Walter Woebke, E ½ of Lots 11 and 12, Block 36, Fifth Addition, Ida Grove. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more in-
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Property crimes reported The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on two property crimes reported during the past week. On March 15, Debrah VanEngrenhoven of Ida Grove reported a $1,329 credit/ATM fraud involving Social Security money. On March 19, Sarah Swanson of Ida Grove reported $200 vandalism damage to a windshield.
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