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News GLIMPSE Ida, Sac counties decline in population Pg. 3
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Jacobson’s methods, emails to be studied by independent reviewers State Court Administrator Todd Nuccio issued an administrative directive March 28 to independent reviewers to conduct an independent review into the allegations that former Third Judicial District of Iowa District Court Judge Edward A. Jacobson, “in an ex parte manner, requested and accepted proposed orders, including but not limited to proposed indings of facts and conclusions of law, from counsel in pending cases without opposing counsel’s knowledge and improperly used those proposed orders as inal orders of the court in those cases.” Nuccio appointed the Honorable Robert Hutchinson and David K. Boyd as the independent reviewers. Jacobson of Ida Grove of icially retired as a judge for District 3B of Iowa Oct. 9. The Third Judicial (3B) District covers Ida, Crawford, Woodbury, Plymouth, Sioux and Monona Counties. He was appointed to the position in October 2001. The administrative directive stems from a March 9 “Des Moines Register” article that stated Jacobson admitted in a deposition last fall that some of his rulings actually were written by attorneys involved in those same cases, some-
times without the knowledge of the opposing counsel. According to the administrative directive, the purposes of the review are not to determine if Jacobson “is culpable or has violated any laws or rules; that task is within the jurisdiction of other entities.” The independent reviewers are “charged with conducting a review and analysis of the processes followed by Judge Jacobson related to submission or use of proposed orders and to document any questionable and/or improper practices found.” In the scope of the review, Nucci stated, “In the course of interviewing other judicial of icers, counsel and clerks of the district court in District 3, you should pursue and document any other evidence of limited or system-wide practices that are incongruent with the proper preparation of court orders.” In performing this review and analysis, Hutchinson and Boyd are authorized and instructed to do the following: •review the external emails received by Judge Jacobson to determine the nature and extent of possible ghostwriting incidents and ex parte communications; •request and review the (continued on page 3)
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Pheasants Forever: The Ida County Pheasants Forever Chapter hosted its 30th annual banquet and auction March 24. Approximately 830 people attended, which grossed around $191,000 for local habitat, soil and water conservation programs and youth programs. Here, the crowd participates in the heads or tails game where each participant who purchased a PF Frisbee had to either place the Frisbee on their head (heads) or their backside (tails). The game continued until there was only one person left standing. That person received $750.
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he Ida County Pheasants Forever Chapter hosted its 30th annual fundraiser banquet Saturday, March 24 at Skate Palace in Ida Grove. The gross amount raised from the event was $191,000, which will go toward various local habitat, soil and water conservation programs and youth outdoor programs. Around 830 attended the prime rib/chicken supper. Rod Brosamle was the winner of the grand prize pre-banquet wildlife and conservation raf le of a seven-day/four person trip to Cancun, or $5,000 cash. Since last year’s banquet, the chapter has provided funding for 72 projects through June 30. The chapter sponsored 26 tree projects where 2,155 trees and shrubs were planted. Some projects were cost-shared with the NRCS. A total of 52 nesting and winter cover projects were funded. There were 2,755 CRP acres of native grass plantings and maintenance, 110 acres of food plots and 314 acres were enhanced with wildlife cover. A total of $38,184 of additional funding was provided for the 19th annual youth ield day,
which had nine participants; environmental education programs in cooperation with Ida County schools, Ida County Conservation Board workshops and O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View High School scholarship foundations. A total of 43 registered shooters participated in the 2017 Ida County Pheasants Forever Youth Scholastic Clay Target program. The local chapter also sponsored Outdoor Journey for boys and girls. The chapter provides a total of 135 Rubrum maple trees to ifth graders in BC-IG, O-A and G-H schools for Arbor Day programs. The local chapter is ranked in the top 10 in the nation in its support of youth programs. For more information about native grasses/ wild lower establishment call Lorne Miller at 712-364-2124; for youth education, Jerry Jensen at 712-364-2389; for food plots or ear corn for wildlife, Mason Fleenor at 712-3642685 and membership, Kyle Sloss at 712-2124863. Steve and Nancy Schug serve as president and vice president and Rusty Sadler is treasurer. Current board members who take part (continued on page 3)
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Bunny visit: Hunter and Emmett Hasbrouck take time to visit with the Easter Bunny at the annual Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce Easter party Saturday at the Skate Palace in Ida Grove. They are the children of Jarod and Jill Hasbrouck of Ida Grove. Children ranging from infants to third graders were treated to a variety of activities including games, clowns, cupcake walk and door prizes. See next week’s Courier for pictures from area communities’ egg hunts.
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The Ida County Board of Supervisors approved a bond purchase agreement March 26. The county received a bank guaranteed Aplus rating from Standard and Poors, said Jeff Heil of Northland Securities. The General Obligation bond will be for 20 years. The county’s bond had an interest rate of 3.24 percent. The bond’s true interest cost is 3.27 percent. Supervisors Rhett Leonard and Raymond Drey voted in favor of the bond purchase agreement. Supervisor Creston Schubert was absent. The $9 million bond will be used to inance urban renewal district highway, bridge and
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culvert improvements. A preliminary of icial statement has been prepard to facilitate the sale of General Obligation County Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2018 A. “You saved $230,000 to $240,000 by spending $15,000 to get the rating,” said Heil. “Everything went well. We’re in the environment of interest rates going up.” Before the board’s vote, Heil said that 85 percent of the bond had been pre-ordered. “After the board’s vote on the motion, we have an hour to publish it in the inancial (continued on page 2)
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(continued from front page) world,” said Heil. The county should set aside $456,700 to make the bond payments of the irst two years, said Heil, as the revenue source of wind turbines won’t start for another iscal year. Projects earmarked for that $9 million bond will be Harold Godbersen Drive north of the railroad tracks north of Horn Memorial Hospital to Highway 59-175 owned by the county and a section of M15 – 240th Street from north of Father Dailey Drive to Keystone Avenue in Ida Grove; county road D-15 west and east and county road M-31 in Arthur, north or south, as well as various bridge projects. Supervisors voted unanimously to allow the chairman to sign a preliminary of icial statement to enter into a General Obligation bond for $9 million. In other business The supervisors approved an embargo for 90 days operation of M31 between state Highways 20 and 175 “to be incapable of bearing the customary traf ic without undue damages. The Ida County Board of Supervisors authorized closing M-31 to vehicles in excess of six ton axle weight when the secondary road engineer (Williams) determines it is necessary to reduce damage. The engineer may grant permits of exemption upon a showing that there is a need to move to market farm produce of a type subject to spoilage, or a loss of value or to move any farm feeds or fuel for home heating purposes.” On another road topic, Burdelle Knudsen,
Donavan Davenport and Roger Frank were present to discuss a bridge on 310th Street in Section 19 of Hayes Township. Consultant Calhoun and Burns Inc. had inspected the bridge and recommended that it be closed. Williams recommended that the bridge could be repaired for a three ton weight limit until a box culvert could be installed. Elizabeth Buckton and Ryan Berven of Kingston Life And Health gave the supervisors information on being the county’s insurance brokers. They are making several presentations to Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC). Products include dental, vision, life and disability plans as well as various health insurance packages. Ida County had an 8.5 percent health insurance increase for 2018-19 iscal year, smaller than the 10 percent average for counties. No action was taken on the Kingston proposals. Supervisors approved the hiring of a summer intern for the secondary road department, Tristian Senhen of Ida Grove, at a pay rate of $16 per hour. Supervisors approved a letter of support for the Opportunity Zone, which could aid in economic development and attracting new businesses, as presented by Rita Fram, Ida County Economic Development director. In the public forum portion of the meeting, Joel and Nathan Vohs of rural Galva were present to give concerns on the state of Indian Avenue. “We live the farthest from a paved road and the road is deteriorating,” said Nathan Vohs. “It’s a very heavily traveled road.”
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(continued from front page) emails sent to external sources by Judge Jacobson should the review of external emails received by him indicate the need for a gathering and examination of further evidence; •contact and, if he is agreeable, interview Judge Jacobson to determine how he requested, received and processed proposed orders; •interview current and former court personnel in Dis-
trict 3 to determine how proposed orders are requested, received and processed and to what extent ex parte communications are involved; •assess if informal communication between judicial of icers and attorneys can impact the improper use of proposed orders; •determine under what circumstances and frequency clerks af ix the electronic signature of a judicial of icer to a court order;
•evaluate how well the judicial branch’s e-Filing system is con igured to capture and track the iterations of proposed orders; •conduct other inquiries related to this topic as the independent reviewers deem appropriate to the ful illment of these instructions; •and, produce a inal written report of inding of fact and proposed recommendations to the state court administrator by June 2.
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(continued from front page) at various levels during the year are: Josh Alesch, Paige Alesch, Sam Bennett, Jesse Bremer, Caleb Christiansen, Grant Else, Mason Fleenor, Harold Freese, Gaylen Freese, Adam Hemer, Eric Hemer, Markenna Janssen, Jerry Jensen, Nicklas Jensen, Justin Kinney, Josh Lansink, Marc Lansink, Lorne Miller, Grant Patera, Pat Phillips, Jim Redenius, Randy Rohlk, Clint
Schug, Levi Schug, Nancy Schug, Chad Sharkey, Dan Skirvin, Kyle Sloss, Mike Vondrak and Brian Wolterman. Committee chairmen are Mike Vondrak, banquet; Lorne Miller, habitat; Denise Redenius, donation; Steve and Nancy Schug and Jim and Denise Redenius, merchandise and auction; Levi Schug and Kyle Sloss, membership and pre-banquet raf le; Marge Cutshall, youth scholastic
clay target program; Darin Dausel, Marc Lansink, Jerry Jensen, Jody Fraser, Grant Else, Spencer Claussen and Dave Hausman, clay target instructors and Jim Redenius, Kyle Sloss and Steve Schug, irearms. Also assisting with ticket sales were Owen Freese, Simon Fuller, Mark Janssen, Bria Miller, Jeremy Parks, Rich Smith, Adam Swanger and Shannon Zobel.
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No races for Ida County incumbents 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 was 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.
Sheriff’s office releases February stats The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice released February statistics at the March 20 Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting in Ida Grove. In February, deputies logged 16,790 miles. Hours by district were: Ida Grove—346.5, Holstein—177, Battle Creek—135, Galva—85, Arthur—114, 111—north, 188 south and outof-county transports—13. Deputies assisted nine motorists, served 12 civil papers and conducted 731 building checks. A total of 28 hours was spent in the of ice, 35 hours in the jail, 977.5 hours on patrol, 43 hours on investigations, three hours in court and 83 hours in training. A total of 60 hours of comp time, nine hours of sick leave and 72 hours of vacation were used. In February, 17 males and four females were booked into the Ida County Jail for 15 misdemeanors and six felonies. This compares to 26 (22 males and four females) booked into the jail in February 2017 for three felonies and 26 misdemeanors. A total of 142 citations were issued as follows: Arthur—two, Battle Creek—four, Holstein—11, Ida Grove—nine and rural area— 115 and other—one. This compares to 105 citations issued in February 2017. Calls for service in February were down in 2018 when compared to 2017. There were 632 complaints in February 2018 compared to 657 in February 2017. Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of eight calls with four for traf ic stops and two for parking. Battle Creek—There was a total of 40 calls with four for medical-sick; three each for traf ic stops and talk to an of icer and two each for civil processes, drugs, fraud, medical-breathing, parking, suspicious behaviors, tests, un-
locking doors and warrants. Galva—A total of six calls. Holstein—There was a total of 77 calls with 18 for traf ic stops; 13 for parking; four for reckless driving; three each for animals, medical-breathing, medical-falls and medical-sick and two each for assistance, civil processes, fraud, harassment, traf ic control, talk to an of icer and unlocking doors. Ida Grove—A total of 162 calls with 16 for traf ic stops; 15 for civil processes; 11 for talk to an of icer; seven each for basic life support (BLS) transports to Sioux City, parking and unlocking doors; six each for advanced life support (ALS) transports to Sioux City, BLS transports to nursing homes, suspicious behaviors and ive each for property damage accidents, alarms and assistance. Also, four each for 911 abandoned calls, fraud and welfare checks; three each for motorist assists, 911 transfers, medical-sick and tests and two each for 911 wrong numbers, alarm testing, civil disputes, ireworks, reckless driving, road hazards and search warrants. Rural—There were a total of 339 calls with 130 for traf ic stops; 26 for phone; 20 for motorist assists; 18 for warrants; 13 for ire department controlled burns; 12 for 911 transfers; 11 for talk to an of icer; nine each for 911 abandoned calls and assistance; eight for animals and six each for assist other agencies and civil processes. Also, ive each for property damage accidents and suspicious behaviors; four each for property damage accidents involving animals and health and safety; three each for 911 wrong numbers, extra patrols and tests and two each for attempts to locate, drugs, missing adults, property recovered, road hazards, thefts, urinalysis for Department of Human Services and vandalism.
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Ridge View NHS: Ridge View High School’s National Honor Society induction ceremony took place March 26. New members of the society are, front from left, Beth Meyer, Kara Richard, Emerson Else, Mercedes Juelfs, Ashley Kestel and Anna Schmitt. Second row from left, Gracie Chance, Cloe Droegmiller, Logan Cuthrell, Jake Kliegl, Madison Else, Rachel Kenny and Jill Galvin. NHS advisor is Kris Kistenmacher.
Extension Council holds hearing on budget The Ida County Extension Council met March 14 at the Extension Of ice for the regular meeting and budget hearing. In attendance were council members Andrew Butcher, June Knop, Kyle Rohlk, Denise VanDusen, Valerie Georg, and Kyle McBride. Regional Extension Education Director Terry Janssen, Youth Program Specialist Brenda Welch and Program and Outreach Coordinator Kandice Tomlinson were also present. Members absent were Tammy Neubauer, Connie Werner and Jeff Miesner. Rohlk called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.. The budget hearing was opened. The notice of the public hearing appeared in the Ida County Courier on Feb. 28 as required by law. At the public hearing, no one requested to speak. The 2019 iscal year Extension education operating budget was approved. Expenditures are $214,847 with a total tax request of $170,000, with $164,554 from property tax and $5,446 from utility excise tax. The regular meeting was opened again. The consent agenda items including the minutes of
the Jan. 17 meeting, staff written reports and the current volunteer list was approved. The treasurer’s report and vouchers were approved as follows. The amount spent to date since July 1, 2017 is $119,046.50. Operating checks and electronic fund transfers in the amount of $6,562.81 were approved. In other business Brenda Welch presented information on the Ida County Data for Decision-Makers and the Iowa 4-H Chartering process. •Changes to the iscal policy were approved. •A professional development day with Sac and Cherokee County staff was approved. •The council was informed that Krista Lukins, of ice manager, will be getting quotes for cleaning the carpets in the of ice. •Tomlinson brie ly updated the council on the upcoming activities for the 100-year celebration and about the Master Gardener scholarship. •The next meeting will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. Denise VanDusen, Secretary Pro Tem
Ida, Sac coun es decline in popula on Ida and Sac counties saw a decline in their populations according to information from the U.S. Census Bureau released March 22. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population of states, counties and the country as a whole each year between the decennial censuses. The most recent estimates are as
of July 1, 2017. Ida County’s population estimate as of July 1, 2017 was 6,865, which is down 92 people from the 2016 estimate of 6,957. Ida’s population is also down 224 people from the last official census count of 7,089 conducted in 2010. Ida County’s population was 7,837 in the 2000
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census. Sac County’s population estimate on July 1, 2017 was 9,817, which is down just one person from the 2016 estimate of 9,818. Sac’s population is also down 533 people from the 2010 census count of 10,350. Sac County’s population in the 2000 census was 11,529.
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Chalmers Car: Albert Bird, Ida Grove, driving a Chalmers car, early 1900s.
Out of the Past Forty years ago A handful of Battle Creek residents who turned out for a community meeting last Tuesday gave top priority to a community building in discussing the city needs. The public hearing was held as the irst step required in preparation for a small cities grant application from the federal government. Those in attendance said a community building that contained a library, senior citizen center and community meeting room would probably serve the most people in the community. Centennial Days begin April 6 in Ida Grove and will continue until the end of the Centennial weekend June 1-4. That’s a 60-day span for Ida Grove residents to dress up in Centennial costumes, wear badges and bonnets and generally turn the town into an 1878 replica of itself. Jim McGuire and Pat Forristal of Holstein served as auctioneers for the ISI April Fool’s Auction last Saturday. The auction brought in around $2,200, which will go for remodeling work and production equipment at the Holstein workshop. Bob Lister has taken over as new manager of the Holstein golf and country club. Lister takes over for Harley Fouts. Lister has lived in Holstein for 16 years and serves as a guidance counselor and teacher at Holstein High School. Thirty years ago Funeral services were Monday for Father Harry Dailey, 76, of Ida Grove at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. Father Dailey died Friday at Horn Memorial Hospital. He retired in June 1987 after serving as Sacred Heart’s priest for 47 years. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Galva Library’s new addition. The 22x30 addition, dedicated to the late Edna Sturgeon, will be added to the north side of the library. The new room will house Galva High School memorabilia and will also be used for book storage and showing movies. The Ida Grove School Board announced plans to work with Byron Godbersen to develop a second access to the high school. Godbersen plans
to build, at his own expense, a paved road extending south from the end of Ellen Street for about two blocks. Godbersen said he has plans to develop a subdivision in the area on land he owns. The school would have the option of connecting with the street by going directly west off the high school parking lot. The Ida County Sheriff’s Department has hired Dave Jensen, 27, of Ida Grove as a new deputy. Jensen has been employed with the department as a dispatcher for four years. He has also been employed with the Sac City Police Department for the last three years. A race is developing for Ida County Sheriff. Four candidates have taken out papers for the position held by Don Gebers. Gebers plans to retire at the end of 1988. Taking out papers for sheriff are Don Bremer (D) of Battle Creek, Kevin Frank (R) of Arthur, Jeff Richards (R) of Arthur and Larry Brosamle (R) of Holstein. Twenty years ago The Holstein Good Samaritan Center has been awarded a $110,000 Iowa Community Development Grant to renovate the facility’s 14-bed Alzheimer’s Unit called the Loving Care Unit. The annual Galva-Holstein Relays are scheduled for this Friday in Holstein. Candidates for queen of the relays are Jennifer Albers, Amy Yearous and Katie Platt. The annual Ida County Expo, sponsored by the Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce, was held at BC-IG High School Sat-
urday and Sunday. Approximately 1,700 people attended the event to visit more than 35 exhibits. The Odebolt-Arthur School Board and the Odebolt-Arthur Education Association reached a tentative contract agreement Wednesday. The new contract calls for a base wage of $20,250, which is up $500 from the current base of $19,750. A three-way race has developed for Ida County treasurer. Jean Yohnke, Kathy Leonard and Kay Cork all of Ida Grove, have iled papers to run on the Republican primary ticket. Current treasurer, Shirley Palm of Ida Grove, is planning on retiring at the end of her term in December. Ten years ago Don and Linda Friedrichsen of Holstein were named Iowa Master Farmers by Wallace’s Farmer magazine. Henry A. Wallace began the Master Farmer program in 1926. Dale Davenport and Mark Vogt of Galva recently received 25-year certi icates and watches from the Iowa Firemen’s Association for their service to the Galva Fire Department. Ida County District I Supervisor Joe Cronin and Ida County Auditor Lorna Steenbock were recognized at the Iowa State Association of Counties Spring School of Instruction for their 15 years of service to county government. Cronin has been a supervisor since January 1993 and Steenbock has been employed by the auditor’s of ice since October 1992. She was appointed auditor in July 2000.
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 irst 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. Pre-register 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 itness classes are offered with a paid membership. Pilates are held on Mondays at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is
tions in Iowa on March 1, totaled 366 million bushels, 18 percent above the 310 million bushels on hand March 1, 2017. Of the total stocks, 41 percent were stored onfarm. Indicated disappearance for December 2017 February 2018 is 121 million bushels, 18 percent below the 148 million bushels from the same quarter last year. Oats stored on-farm in Iowa on March 1, 2018, totaled 750 thousand bushels, down 22 percent from March 1, 2017.
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day. Winter lifeguard hours are 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. MondayFriday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adult co-ed volleyball is every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment. Visit our website: www.idagroverec.org. Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service. Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.
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the instructor. Step aerobics are held on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Water aerobics are held on Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Yoga is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor. Zumba is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor. AM Mix is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Jen Conover is the instructor. PM Mix is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Conover is the instructor. Spinning classes are held on Fridays at 5:30 a.m. Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sun-
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Governor visit: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg toured the Midwest Industries factory in Ida Grove Friday. Prior to the tour, company officials met with Reynolds and Gregg to share information about the company and its history. Attending the meeting were, from left, Dan Dose, Midwest chief financial officer; Gregg; Andy Brosius, Midwest president and CEO; Reynolds; Jon Devitt, Midwest vice president of engineering, and Jeff Ogren, Midwest human resources manager.
Schultz from the Senate by: IA State Senator Jason Schultz (R) District 9
House Joint Resolution 2009 is a proposed amendment to place irearm owner language in our Iowa Constitution. It reads: “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 to this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny.” You will see the similarity to the U.S. Constitution and some differences. The sentence including “shall not be infringed” comes directly from the Second Amendment to the Constitution. The next sentence makes clear to courts in Iowa that the decision on whether the right to keep and bear arms belongs to each individual citizen has been made for them. Firearms rights are an individual right, not a right reserved to a militia,
or to the National Guard, or to law enforcement. The last sentence is on what most of the debate over this amendment centered: “Any and all restrictions to this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny.” Strict scrutiny is a form of judicial review courts use to determine the constitutionality of certain laws. To pass strict scrutiny, the legislature must have passed the law to further a “compelling governmental interest” and must have narrowly tailored the law to achieve that interest. Strict scrutiny has three tests: 1. Does the government have a compelling interest in getting involved? 2. Can the government meet its goal in any other less restrictive manner? 3. Does the government’s action restrict the rights of the citizen in the least manner possible? This is the standard Republicans in the Iowa Capitol want to apply when future legislators try to restrict your right to purchase, own, keep, transport and
use irearms. The debate on this amendment was interesting. The objection from some Senate Democrats focused on strict scrutiny. They objected that future gun control legislation would not be able to stand up to this legal standard. They argued this language may tie the hands of future legislatures. As a compromise, they offered an amendment that would place the language from the Second Amendment from the Bill of Rights in the Iowa Constitution. I opposed this. “..the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” This language was considered to be absolute when it was adopted in 1791. Unfortunately, 227 years of court opinions have collectively weakened the current reading of the Second Amendment and have allowed a huge number of infringements on our right as citizens to keep and bear arms. We needed modern language courts of today would understand, if not respect. Under cross examination in debate, an opponent of the stronger, modern language
was asked what “shall not be infringed” meant to him. His answer was that it meant what the courts interpreted it to mean. This response shined a spotlight on the need to use the strongest possible modern legal language to chain the government and particularly the courts in place so they stop the steady erosion of our rights. This resolution will have to pass again in the next General Assembly and then it can be voted on by the people of Iowa. I expect this amendment to become part of the Constitution of Iowa. I hope it does. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work to protect our gun rights in the Iowa Senate. If you need to contact me, 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
125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Yoga: An eight-week session of yoga started April 2 and runs through May 21. Barb Gebers teaches the 50minute classes on Mondays at 6 p.m. Tabata: An eight-week Tabata session started April 3 and runs through May 22. Classes are taught by Bria Miller on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. 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 712-282-4426. CPR-choking class: Kristi Waller, RN, education coordinator at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake will teach a onenight 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 712-282-4426 by April 10. Maximum class size is 10, so register early. Learn how to crochet: Melissa Ausborn will give a pro-
gram on crocheting at The Meeting Place in Galva on Saturday, April 21 at 9 a.m. Registrations are needed by Friday, April 13. Call 712-282-4426 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 onehour program, Hogue will demonstrate simple and creative ways to entertain in the garden this summer. Register by April 20 to 712-282-4426. 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 712-3643131 or Anne Johnson in Galva at 712-282-4426 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 712-282-4426 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 soft-
ball 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 Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s
birthday party a hit. The fee includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials. 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. We d n es d a y — 5 : 4 5 – 6 : 3 0 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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Arthur egg hunt: The Arthur Public Library held an Easter egg hunt at the community hall March 24. Here, prior to the start of the hunt, the hunters line up to check out the eggs they will be seeking.
Courtney Carstens showcases research Iowa State University undergraduate students joined their peers from the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa at the state capitol April 3 to showcase their research as part of the 13th annual Research in the Capitol. Courtney Carstens of Hol-
stein was one of only 29 students chosen for the event. Her research was “Is Facebook the New Phone Company? Common Carrier Law Provides a Transnational Foundation for Limiting the Power of Online Media Platforms.” Research in the Capitol
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Father/daughter dance: The O-A/BC-IG High School Key Club held its second annual father/daughter dance at the high school March 23. Here, Grant Patera and his daughter, Alexis, trip the light fantastic. The evening also included a meal served by the Key Club.
Local students earn mock trial honors Three O-A/BC-IG High School Mock Trial team members were recognized with special honors from the March 20 regional competition held in Sioux City. Receiving honors were Anna Van Dusen—outstanding
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The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for April 4-11 is: 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. Thursday, April 5: 8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. gardening. Friday, April 6: 8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Saturday, April 7: adult coloring. Sunday, April 8: Noon to 7 p.m. church services on Channel 3. Monday, April 9: 8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. word guess; 2 p.m. hangman. Tuesday, April 10: 8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 2 p.m. Catholic bingo. Wednesday, April 11: 8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 11 a.m. music and motion; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Morris Hurd.
A unique leadership program takes Iowa State University students beyond the classroom to better understand leadership and global challenges - such as clean drinking water, poverty and food insecurity - and the impact for international corporations. The Vermeer International Leadership Program is a year-long, in-depth cohort leadership experience in which students learn how companies operate on an international scale. Peyton Boyle, an agricultural business major from Holstein, is one of 20 students selected for the 2018-19 academic year cohort. The student leaders will identify and research a global challenge as part of their leadership courses, engage in leadership development activities and travel to Vermeer headquarters in Pella to interview team members. They will also spend a week at the Vermeer
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by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for April 4-11: Wednesday, April 4: 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. jeopardy. Thursday, April 5: 10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Name 20. Friday, April 6: 10 a.m. resident council; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday, April 7: 3 p.m. movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday, April 8: 2:30 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church; 3 p.m. social. Monday, April 9: 10 a.m. cross words; 2:30 p.m. nails. Tuesday, April 10: 10 a.m. documentary on Sweden; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Wednesday, April 11: 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. Larry Hefchke.
O-A/BC-IG Middle School releases honor rolls O-A/BC-IG Middle School has released its third quarter honor roll. Gold honor roll 3.5-4.0 GPA Sixth grade: Bradyn Barber, Myles Beck, Silvia Buns, Natalie Burk, Kendal Fineran, Trenton Gilbert, Jasmine Grimes, Mason Gunderson, Karter Hemer, Ben Hofmeister, Mackenzie Horsley, Glenda Jimenez, Faith Johnson, Kelton Ladwig, Noah List, Cerek Loutsch, Axton Miller, Marshall Mogensen, William Neville, Weston Nicholson, Kenai Nielsen, Isabella Parks, Aubrey Pirigyi, Ways Raasch, Hailey Reinhart, Olivia Riessen, Leyton Rohlk, Sadie Schirrmacher, Kylie Schluter, Emma Segebart, Carson Sharkey, Katelyn Sholty, Emma Skirvin, Caitlyn Ulrich, Sophia VanHouten, Dillon Weeda, Abby Winterrowd and Kolby Wulf. Seventh grade: Ruth Clark, Damon Dausel, Griffin Diersen, William Gebel, Haley Harms, Kara Harrison, Keith Hausman, Carter Hoefling, Gwendolyn Jacobson, Patience Johnson, Rylee Krayenhagen, Jordyn Loger, Kadon Miller, Abigail Namanny, Tatum Oldham, Kaylee Oxendale, Joshua Peters, Karson Quirk, Courtney Schmidt, Madison Schreiber, Alex Schroeder, Krista Sibenaller, Jack Sohm, Kyle Spotts, Luke Swanger, Lennon Wells, Gabe Winterrowd and Aubree Zimmerman. Eighth grade: Aidan Bower, Mary Carlson,
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Tiefenthalers win awards at Iowa Meat Processors Trade Show
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ohn and Shelly Tiefenthaler, owners/operators of Tiefenthaler Quality Meats in Holstein, received eight awards at the Iowa Meat Processors Association 82nd Anniversary Convention and Trade Show in Ames Feb. 15-18. Tiefenthalers won the following awards: grand champion bone-in-ham, champion cottage bacon, grand champion cured and smoked beef, champion jerky-restructured, grand champion
smoked turkey, reserve champion lavored snack sticks, grand champion innovative beef product and reserve grand champion innovative pork product. Approximately 275 people representing 38 processing plants and 41 supplier members attended the event. Cured meat competitions were held with the top entries taking home plaques. The awards were presented on Saturday evening at the awards banquet attended by 220
people. There were 295 meat entries from 26 processing plants. There are 20 classes that a meat processor can enter. The products were judged by teams of 30 professionals from Iowa State University and several other universities as well as some industry experts. Products are scored on external and internal appearance, lavor and aroma and workmanship.
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Ridge View Middle School announces honor roll Ridge View Middle School has released its second trimester honor roll. 4.00 GPA Gold honor roll Eighth grade: Katie Pickhinke, Destiny Rojas, Ian Shepherd, Morgan Todd and Emma Vohs. Seventh grade: Lakota Altena and Jake Breyfogle. Sixth grade: Sarah Schroder and Noah Shepherd. 3.50-3.99 GPA Silver honor roll Eighth grade: Josie Avery, Brady Clausen, Daphne Conover, Brody Deitering, Julie DeLaO, Lucas Else, Jerzey Endrulat, Zander Ernst, Graca Goettsch, Taylor Hamrick, Cade Harriman, Sky Henkel, Tyhler Kolpin, Aiden Martin, Ross Mentzer, Connor Naberhaus, Anais Najera, Logan Pickhinke, Natasha Regennitter, Adrian Robinson, Addison Schmidt, John Schmitt, Sydney Snyder, Cameron Spina, McKenzie Voge, Abby Wandrey, Kayla Weldon, Sumer Wendt, Kael Wiese and Hannah Yockey. Seventh grade: Levi Albers, Jeannie Arthur, McKenzie Bendixen, Caden Biede, Allen Brenner, Kaylee Cedeno, Alexis Christensen, Kayla Coker, Dominic DuBord, Kiara Dutler, Grace Freese, Chloe Gottschalk, Jenny Huerta, Michele Kirchner, Hayley Lawrence, Kolton Luscombe, Beth Mentzer, Grant Movall, Grace Naberhaus, Cove Noe, Angel Pineda, Kendra Schossow, Noah Schroder, Cailey Segebart, RyAnne Steffen, Jackson Struck, Grace Venteicher, Reid Vogt, Maya Waldo, Dayne Winkel, Mason Wolf and Kyler Wunschel. Sixth grade: Adrian Altena, Daynia Brenner, Luke Brinkman, Gabe Chance,
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WDWV Schedule The Willow Dale Wellness Village activity calendar for April 4-11 is: 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. Thursday, April 5: 10:30 a.m. stretch bands; 2 p.m. Arthur Free Church with Merle, Audrey and Pastor Marty; 4 p.m. Purrfect Cat visit with Theresa. Friday, April 6: 10:30 a.m. local news review; 1:30 p.m. bingo; 2:30 p.m. monthly birthday party. Saturday, April 7: 3 p.m. root
beer loats and chit chat. Sunday, April 8: 9:30 a.m. Catholic communion activity room; church TV—1 p.m. Lutheran and 2 p.m. Presbyterian. Monday, April 9: 10:30 a.m. discuss and recall; 2 p.m. manicures and memories; 4 p.m. ring toss. Tuesday, April 10: 10:30 a.m. music in motion; 1:30 p.m. Danbury Catholic visit with Father Ball; 3 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, April 11: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary communion; 10:30 a.m. music in motion; Shrine Circus or movies and cards.
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is hosting a free training for foster and adoptive parents on Thursday, April 19, from 6-8 p.m. at Sunnybrook Church in Sioux City. Childcare will be provided for those who attend and foster parent credit is also available. The two-hour training will begin with a presentation by Natalie Sandbulte, Psy.D., vice president of clinical services at Seasons Center. Sandbulte will present on the effects of early childhood trauma on the brain and how that may be present in day-to-day functioning for children, as well as the best treatment options. Nicole Van Ginkel, MSW, LISW, director of clinical services and outpatient therapist at Seasons, will present on the topic of attachment and share evidence-based interventions used in treatment of clients with child-
‘Winter Wonderland’ theme of RV prom The Ridge View juniorsenior prom April 7 will be celebrated in the theme of “Winter Wonderland,” with white, blue and clear lights and winter decorations. Prom photos will begin at 4:45 p.m. in the commons in Holstein. Grand march doors will open at 5:45 p.m. The grand march will start at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym and is open to the public (free will donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of decorating the gym). Activities during this time include a welcome, recognition and thank yous, prom attendee introductions, prom royalty recognition, crowning of the king and queen and picture time with family and friends. The dinner, catered by Backdraft Bar and Grill, Bobbi Jo Clausen and Jackie Meyer, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the commons. Students will enjoy chicken/pulled pork, cheesy potatoes, green beans, Oreo fluff, dinner roll, cupcakes and lemonade. After the meal, students will enjoy dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight, with music provided by Greg Miller of Cherokee. The Ridge View After Prom Party will be held at Veterans’ Memorial Hall in Holstein from midnight to 4:30 a.m. and is chaperoned by the junior and senior parents. This year’s entertainment will start at 12:45 a.m. with Ben Ulin, comedy hypnotist from Urbandale. After the show, the students will play casino-like games and with their “earnings” they can bid on prizes from live and silent auctions. This is a fun event for the kids to hang out, see a show and have a chance to win some great prizes.
hood trauma and attachment issues. Dr. Meghan Nelson, physical therapist and yoga therapist of Lumin Therapy in Sioux City, will speak on mindfulness and other healthy habits to implement
as a family. Nelson will also be leading a kids’ yoga session as part of the childcare that evening. Current foster or adoptive parents, or those interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents, are welcome to
register. For more information on this event or services provided by Seasons, Autumn’s Center and Camp Autumn, visit the website at: www. seasonscenter.org or call 1-800-242-5101.
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BC-IG PTP: The BC-IG Elementary Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP) held a book drive that received more than 1,000 book donations during March. BC-IG Elementary students and their parents were able to select and take home two donated chapter or picture books during spring conferences. The BC-IG PTP also held a $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Card raffle drawing during the book swap for BC-IG Elementary students. Raffle winners were, from left, Alexis Patera (fifth grade), Malia Lansink (fifth grade), Blaise Wilcox (fourth grade), and David Campbell (preschool).
Social Security by Brian DeMoss Social Security District Manager Spencer/Storm Lake Your contributions help millions. Seeing taxes taken out of your paycheck can be confusing when you get your first paycheck. But, understanding how important your contribution is can help. Your taxes are helping millions of Americans—wounded warriors, the chronically ill and people with disabilities—as well as protecting you and your family for life. You can take pride in knowing you’re making an important impact with each paycheck. By law, employers must withhold Social Security taxes from a worker’s paycheck. While often referred to as “Social Security taxes” on an employee’s pay statement, sometimes the deduction is labeled as “FICA,” which stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act, a reference to the original Social Security Act. In some cases, you will see “OASDI” which stands for Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance. The taxes you pay now translate to a lifetime of protection—for retirement in old age or in the event of disability. And, if you die, your family (or future family) may be able to receive survivors’ benefits, based on your work as well. Because you may be a long way from retirement, you might have a tough time seeing the value of benefit pay-
ments that could be many decades in the future. But, keep in mind that the Social Security taxes you’re paying can provide valuable disability or survivors’ benefits now in the event the unexpected happens. Studies show that, of today’s 20-year-olds, about one in four will become disabled, and about one in eight will die before reaching retirement. If you’d like to learn a little more about Social Security and exactly what you’re building up for yourself by paying Social Security taxes, take a look at our online booklet, How You Earn Credits, at www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs/10072.html. If you have a friend who lost a parent when they were a child, they probably got Social Security survivors’ benefits. Social Security helps by providing income for the families of workers who die. In fact, 98 of every 100
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Pool donation: Iowa State Bank Odebolt branch manager Renae Babcock (left) presents a $1,000 check for the pool filtration/surge tank project to Odebolt Mayor Michael Hoefling and council recreation chair Ruth Ann Mohr.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE United Bank of Ia. 428 Barry Motor 422.5 Horn Physicians 400.5 GOMACO 395.5 First State Bank 386.5 Bye 127 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Linda Martin 223 Brenda Hansen 192 Lori Downey 182 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Linda Martin 591 Karen Maricle 463 Brenda Hansen 459 HIGH TEAM GAME GOMACO 661 Horn Physicians 586 United Bank of Ia. 580 HIGH TEAM SERIES GOMACO 1848 United Bank of Ia. 1737 Horn Physicians 1610 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Kin Pins 427.5 Rod’s Fertilizer 386 United Bank of Ia. 376 Hanson Auto 372 Backdraft 333.5
HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Shelley Malcom 201 Tracy Johnson 199 Shelley Malcom 185 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Shelley Malcom 531 Tracy Johnson 521 Cathy Loof 491 HIGH TEAM GAME Rod’s Fertilizer 615 Kin Pins 615 Rod’s Fertilizer 606 HIGH TEAM SERIES Rod’s Fertilizer 1820 United Bank of Ia. 1791 Kin Pins 1765 JUNIOR MIXED LEAGUE Johnson Propane 357.5 Pronto 355.5 United Bank of Ia. 168 First State Bank 141 Ida Bowl 129 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Tyler Euchner 201 Dana Wessel 169 Jacob Redenius 153 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES Tyler Euchner 511 Dana Wessel 498 Jacob Redenius 415
HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Aurora Anderson 145 Sierra Schmidt 126 Chelsea Redenius 119 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Aurora Anderson 381 Hayley Anderson 332 Sierra Schmidt 322 HIGH TEAM GAME Johnson Propane 414 HIGH TEAM SERIES Johnson Propane 1211 BANTAM LEAGUE North Star CCU 348.5 Designs by Jamee 286 Tief’s Transfer 234.5 Good Samaritan 27 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Ben Hofmeister 141 Zane Redenius 117 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES Ben Hofmeister 393 Zane Redenius 307 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Alyssa Monroe 100 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Alyssa Monroe 278 HIGH TEAM GAME Designs by Jamee 415 Designs by Jamee 411 Designs by Jamee 366 HIGH TEAM SERIES Designs by Jamee 1192
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Donation: Sac County Mutual Telephone Company manager Ron Sorensen and Gaila Hayes, representing Aureon, presented a $300 check to Odebolt City Clerk Christy Hoefling (center) for the Odebolt Swimming Pool surge tank project.
Qualifying gymnasts from Turn Around’s GK Storm (Storm Lake) and GK Blaze (Le Mars) teams competed in the Iowa Xcel State Championships meet March 23-25 in Cedar Rapids. The meet featured more than 25 Iowa teams and hundreds of gymnasts from across the state. Coached by Samantha Rasmussen, Mike Copeland, Ashley Schimmer and Cassie Wells, the 22 GK Storm gymnasts competed in various levels and age divisions across the three-day meet on all four apparatuses—the vault, bars, beam and floor. GK Storm Bronze gymnast Addisyn Pritchard of Odebolt was the state champion in the Junior B division with an all-around score of 37.950. In combined team scoring, including gymnasts from the Le Mars and Storm Lake teams, the GK Bronze team
finished tied for seventh place out of 23 bronze teams at the state meet. GK Storm Bronze Team Lea Johnson of Galva: vault 8.650, bars 7.950, beam 9.400 tying for eighth, floor 8.800 and her all- around score was 34.800. Addisyn Pritchard: vault 9.500 in third place, bars 9.700 for first place, beam 9.600 receiving second place, floor 9.150 tying for fifth place and her all-around score was 37.950 receiving first place in the Junior B division. GK Storm Silver Team Josilynn Pritchard of Odebolt: vault 8.400, bars 9.525 receiving second place, beam 9.350 tying for fifth place, floor 9.100 tying for seventh place and her all-around score was 36.375 receiving eighth place in the Junior D division.
Diamond Vogel announces Paint Iowa Beautiful grant awards
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Diamond Vogel Paint and Keep Iowa Beautiful announced grant awards for the 2018 Paint Iowa Beautiful program. The program provides free paint to a wide variety of public service projects throughout Iowa. Local grant recipients were the Ida County Historical Society for the 1856 Stage Coach Inn and the Ida Grove Community Foundation, LLC for paint for the lobby, restrooms, hallway and theatre walls for King Theatre. This year, and in 2019, Diamond Vogel agreed to expand the paint allocation to include Iowa’s 70 state parks. 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of Iowa’s state park system. “Governor Reynolds has signed a proclamation designating April as Keep Iowa Beautiful month and we are
pleased to do our part by awarding paint to 110 community projects in Iowa,” said Doug Vogel, vice-president, trade marketing, of the Iowa based company. “The partnership with Keep Iowa Beautiful allows Diamond Vogel Paint to assist and work with the many local volunteers that help build communities, making Iowa the number one state in the nation to live.” Gerald Schnepf, executive director of Keep Iowa Beautiful added, “The Paint Iowa Beautiful program helps us increase our assistance to neighborhoods, communities, historic projects and other public service organizations in improving the attractiveness and beauty of our home areas. These projects de initely improve the beauty of Iowa, its countryside and its communities.”
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One act play: Ridge View High School held its Spectacular Speech Night at the high school March 23. Here, speech students present a one-act play entitled “Student Theatre Showcase.” From left are Andrew Snyder, Destiny Van Beek, Kyra Martin, Alex Movall and Mandi Lange (on stage floor).
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Black Hawk Wildlife Unit in Sac, Pocahontas and Cherokee counties. Areas scheduled for burns are Black Hawk Marsh, Burrows Pond, Tomahawk Marsh and Kiowa Marsh in Sac County; Shimon Marsh, Sunken Grove and Kalsow Prairie State Preserve in Pocahontas County and Nester Stiles State Preserve and Steele Prairie State Preserve in Cherokee County. Prescribed burns are used to improve wildlife habitat, control invasive plant species, restore and maintain native plant communities and reduce wild-
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Local wrestlers compete in state meet Three Mat Rat Wrestlers competed in the 2018 AAU Kids State Wrestling Tournament Feb. 24-25 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Competing were Karter and Kolby Wulf, sons of Kyle and Cinnamon Wulf, and Zach Hemer, son of Jory and Susan Hemer. According to coaches, Brodie Veit and Jason Wulf, Karter wrestled in the A115 division winning one match and losing two. Kolby placed second in Division B128. Zach wrestled in C152 winning one match and losing two.
Iowa DNR fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. Look for shore ishing action topickupaswatertemperatures slowly warm. More reports will be available as more anglers get out on open water. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District of ice at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com. Black Hawk Lake —The lake is ice free. Bluegill - Fair: Use waxworms and crawlers ished under a bobber from the loating dock and along Ice House Point shoreline. Black crappie - Fair: Catch crappie from the loating dock in Town Bay and along Ice House Point shoreline using minnows and crawlers suspended below a bobber. Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) —Immediately after ice out is a good time to target channel cat ish along shore using cut bait. Walleye- Fair: Use twisters, minnows or leeches from shore. Expect walleye shore angling action to pick up within the next week with increasing water temperatures.
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Key Club: Members of the O-A/BC-IG High School Key Club prepare to serve a meal prior to the club’s annual father/ daughter dance held at the high school March 23.
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Cub Scout Pack 41 of Ida Grove will be scouting for food this Saturday, April 7. Scouts will be hanging lyers on doors of local residents in the area asking for donations of canned goods to be given to the local food bank. Pick up will be on Saturday, April 14. If you are interested in donating food please contact Stacy Segebart at 712797-0118.
Northwest AEA approves board policies, agreements The Northwest Area Education Agency held its regular board meeting March 19 at Northwest AEA in Le Mars. The board: •listened to a statement from Judy Turner, early childhood nurse, on behalf of many employees thanking the board for their thoughtful consideration of the insurance options recommended by the Bene its Advisory Group this past week. •approved consent items: minutes from the February board meeting; minutes from the March 11 meeting; inancial statements from February; an agreement with the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) for preservice clinical placement and an agreement with Crittenton Center for transportation. •approved bills and claims. •heard an update from Jim Gorman, special education director, about special education services provided to non-public school students. •listened as Pat Fostvedt-Oxendale and Shari Hansen gave an educational services update about Reading Recovery, which has been offered by Northwest AEA since 1991 and the Comprehensive Intervention Model (CIM). •accepted a classi ied resignation from Lyle Van Roekel, media van driver/material handler. •reviewed the insurance renewal rates based on premiums and claims paid over the past three years. •discussed the status of the chief administrator search with inal interviews being held this week. •looked at a list of cost-saving ideas provided by various groups throughout the AEA. •was reminded of the AEA Boards’ Conference on April 5 and 6 in Johnston. •reviewed board policies 200, 201 and 202, waived second readings and approved them as presented. •approved an agreement with Korver Ear Nose and Throat, LLC, for an audiology booth rental. •approved an agreement with King, Reinsch, Prosser and Co., LLP, for audit services from June 30, 2018, to June 30, 2020. •listened to Dr. Tim Grieves’ chief administrator report regarding a legislative update. Directors Dr. Thomas Bjorge, Roger Brinkert, Glen Coble, Glenda DenHerder, Ron Jorgensen, Trish Sutherland and Keith Zylstra participated. Directors Creston Schubert and Mike McAlpine were absent.
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Bunny five: Ryker Kruse, four, of Holstein gives the Easter bunny “five” when they meet at the Good Samaritan Center in Holstein Saturday. The center hosted the community’s annual visit by the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt.
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Found it: Elsie Bengford, five, of Ida Grove finds an Easter egg in a container during Battle Creek’s annual Easter egg hunt Saturday. The Battle Creek Women’s Club, the Battle Creek American Legion and Legion Auxiliary sponsored the hunt and the Easter Bunny’s visit.
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Ridge View art: The Western Valley Conference Visual Arts Show was held in Ida Grove Thursday, March 22. Ten schools displayed artworks created during the school year for judging. Destiny VanBeek, above, a senior at Ridge View High School, won first place medals in both the painting and the drawing categories. Sophia Mendoza, a sophomore, won first place in the digital media category, while senior, Sierra Deck placed third in digital media. Other top winners from Ridge View (black ribbons from judges) were Destiny VanBeek— three awards, Paige Hill—two awards, Abigayle Hansen—one award and Jill Galvin—one award. In total, Ridge View won awards on 27 out of 50 works of art.
The Northwest Area Education Agency (AEA) board of directors extended an offer to Dr. Dan Cox for the position of chief administrator beginning on July 1. The board met last week to accept the contract for Dr. Cox, who is currently serving as the superintendent at Charles City Community School Distric (CSD). The Northwest AEA board began its search for a new chief administrator after Dr. Tim Grieves announced his retirement last October. Dr. Grieves was hired in 2007 and his retirement is effective on June 30. “Dr. Grieves has been instrumental in not only leading a talented group of employees at Northwest AEA, but he has been a key link for statewide AEA initiatives,” said Roger Brinkert, president of the Northwest AEA board. Dr. Cox was hired by Charles City CSD in 2013. During his tenure, Cox spearheaded the creation of Iowa BIG North, a consortium of school districts in northeast Iowa (Charles City, New Hampton, Osage, and Rudd-RockfordMarble Rock) that brings students and business partners together. Students earn core academic credit while working on projects about which they are passionate and solv-
Dr. Dan Cox ing business and community problems. Cox also was instrumental in facilitating the process of building the Charles City Middle School and uniting the district in a common vision. Dr. Cox was a principal at Hoover Middle School in Waterloo and an assistant principal at Waterloo’s East High School before being hired by Charles City CSD. “We were fortunate to have an outstanding group of candidates for the chief position. Dan’s educational leadership and involvement at the state level will serve the AEA system well,” stated Brinkert. “We are excited for his arrival.”
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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. Mary Frances Patera Aug. 20, 1927 – March 22, 2018 YORK, PA. – Services for Mary Frances Patera, 90, of York, Pa., and formerly of Ida Grove, were March 26, 2018, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Freedom, Pa., under the direction of Hartenstein Funeral Home in New Freedom, Pa. A memorial service will be in Omaha, Neb., at a later date. She died March 22, 2018, after a lengthy illness. Mary was born Aug. 20, 1927, in Hebron, Neb., to Bartlett and Frances Bethscheider-Davenport. After high school, she moved to Omaha, Neb., where she was employed as a secretary in the of ice of St. Joseph’s Hospital. On June 21, 1947, Mary married James A. Patera in Omaha, Neb. They were very proud of their seven sons. During their 63 years of marriage, Jim and Mary lived in Omaha, Neb., Storm Lake, Novi, Mich., and Ida Grove. After Jim
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died, Mary lived in Omaha, Neb., for a short time before moving to York, Pa. She enjoyed the art of needlepoint and created many treasured pieces for her family. She also loved journaling and kept many volumes over her lifetime. In her later years, she spent hours reading her journals and reminiscing over her experiences. Mary is survived by six sons and their wives: Deacon James (Cheryl) Patera of Oelwein; a daughter-in-law, Diane Patera of Ida Grove; Richard (Julie) Patera of Creal Springs, Ill.; Dr. Thomas (Sharon) Patera of Elkhorn, Neb.; John (Ginger) Patera of St. Joseph, Mich., Steve (Michele) Patera, of South Lyon, Mich., and Bruce (Andrea) Patera. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; 39 greatgrandchildren; a sister, Carol Babcock of Ralston, Neb.; a sister-in-law, Helen Davenport of Omaha, Neb., and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim; her son, Dr. Daniel Patera; and 12 brothers and sisters.
Eleanor Mentink July 2, 1933 – Feb. 16, 2018 LE MARS – Services for Eleanor Mentink, 84, of Le Mars were Feb. 19, 2018, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Burial was March 3, 2018, at Paris Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Parish Township, Kenosha, Wis. Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars was in charge of arrangements. She died Feb. 16, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars. Eleanor Frances Mentink (nee Hersom) was born to William and Harriette Hersom July 2, 1933, in Rochester, N.H. She was baptized Oct. 14, 1946, at First Baptist Church in East Rochester, N.H. She was con irmed in a Lutheran church in Cambridge, Mass., in May 1954. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, LCMS, in Le Mars. Eleanor attended a two-room, elementary school in West Lebanon, Maine, and graduated from Spaulding High School in Rochester, N.H., in 1951. She continued her education at Household Nursing Association in Boston, Mass., where she received her LPN nursing degree in 1953. In order to pay for her professional education, she sold the oxen she had raised as pets, which she personally had trained and used to farm the family land. On July 11, 1954, Eleanor married Lee Robert Mentink on her father’s farm in East Lebanon, Maine. Their union was blessed with four children: Michael, Rachel, Rebecca and Mark. Eleanor and Lee lived and worked in a variety of places: Newport, R.I., while Lee was in the U.S. Navy; Racine, Wis.; Decorah, where Lee attended Luther College, and St. Paul, Minn., where Lee attended Luther Seminary. After Lee’s graduation and ordination, Eleanor, Lee and their family lived in Luverne and Fredonia, N.D.; Aurora, Andover, Luana,
Remsen, Early, Galva (following Lee’s retirement) and, inally, Le Mars. Eleanor worked as a nurse in hospitals, in a private home and in nursing homes throughout her lifetime. She loved sewing, creating her own patterns, mending, embroidering, reading, cooking and visiting. As a nurse, Eleanor was very dedicated to providing the best possible care to her patients. She especially enjoyed visiting with her family, friends and residents of Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Lee, of Le Mars; one son, Michael (Cathy) of Franksville, Wis.; two daughters: Rachel of Schleswig and Rebecca (Martin) Letsche of Remsen, and two foster daughters: Lavonne Feather of Warwick, N.D., and Donna (Dennis) Stephen of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: Erik Perman; Sara Mentink and daughters, Mikala and Alexa; Daniel (Jacquie) Letsche and daughter, Willa; Pastor Jason (Lindsay) Letsche and children, Liam and Audrianna; Emily (Matthew) Bork and daughters, Allison and Cheyenne; Christopher Stephen, Shiloh Stephen, Autumn Stephen, Elijah Feather, Dustin Feather, Brandon Feather, Dylon Feather, LaDawna Feather and Virgil Feather Jr. Additional survivors include three siblings: Muriel Hersom of California, William Forrest (Barbara) Hersom of New Hampshire and Carl (Dot) Hersom of Maine; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Mark. In lieu of lowers, memorials are to be directed to LCMS World Mission through Mission Central, (c/o Gary Thies, 40718 Hwy. E16, Mapleton, Iowa 51034). Expessions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkel h.com.
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PHOENIX, ARIZ. – Private family services will be in Ida Grove this summer for Richard “Dick” Cranston, 77, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Ida Grove. He died peacefully Feb. 21, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz., surrounded by his proud and loving family. He was an Iowa farm boy who wanted to see the world and did. Born in Ida Grove in 1940, he spent his early years excelling in football and track. Dick went off to Iowa State University to be a running back for the Cyclones and attend the School of Engineering. While working for companies such as Kaiser Engineers, Raytheon and Worley Parsons, his career took him to more than a dozen cities around the United States as well as Jamaica, Venezuela and two different stints in Saudi Arabia. Of the last four projects he oversaw, three of them were of the world’s biggest, including the world’s largest power plant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. These destinations became launch pads from which he pursued his passion of exploring the world and spending time with the locals. Living in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a signi icant time in Dick’s life. It is where he raised his children and turned a woodworking hobby into his own home renovation and construction company. Dick was a strong man with a heart of gold. He cared about the people that he met and pursued acts of kindness whenever there was an Gregg “Barney” Graff March 4, 1965 – March 13, 2018 CORVALLIS, ORE. – Services for Gregg “Barney” Graff, 53, of Corvallis, Ore., were March 19, 2018, at Crescent Valley High S c h o o l Gymnasium in Corvallis, O r e . McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis, Ore., was in charge of arrangements. He died unexpectedly March 13, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Ore. Athletic Trainer Gregg was born March 4, 1965, in Omaha, Neb. He graduated from University of Iowa with a degree in athletic training and from Syracuse University with a master’s of science degree. Gregg was an athletic trainer at Syracuse University, Kansas State University, Oregon State University, University of Iowa and Crescent Valley High School. He married Deb in 1997, and they began their life together in Corvallis, Ore.
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AURORA, COLO. – Celebration of life services for Edward C. Bigelow, 85, of Aurora, Colo., (formerly of Ida Grove) will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2 0 1 8 , at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. Light refreshments and fellowship will follow the service Edward Charles Bigelow died Jan. 10, 2018, in Denver, Colo., after an extended illness.
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~ Battle Creek ~ ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Randy Cormeny 602 5TH ST. - 712-365-4477 Sunday – 8:30 a.m. education hour 9:30 a.m. worship
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Kevin Freese 600 3RD ST. - 712-365-4938 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. fellowship 10:40 a.m. Sunday school
~ Ida Grove ~ SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Richard Ball 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass
opportunity. While on a project in Riyadh, the employees were able to express their appreciation for Dick. When he needed blood for heart surgery in a city without a blood bank, the company made an announcement, which inspired 150 donors to come forward. This overwhelming response led to the creation of the city’s irst blood bank. Dick enjoyed many pastimes that involved his friends and family: planning trips and reunions, building furniture and children’s toys and consulting on home improvement projects. His inal week was spent recalling stories, listening to Willie Nelson and old reggae music, with his family enjoying his wit and being illed with his wisdom. On one of his last days, Dick con idently said, “It’s time to pack up and head to the next job. I’ll see you down the road.” He will be forever missed. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his son and wife, David and Lauren Cranston of Greenwich, Conn., and their children, Hadley, Bex and Chloe; his daughter, Jennifer Cranston, of New York City, N.Y.; and the mother of his children, Sharon Sacquety Cranston, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Dick is also survived by his brother and brotherin-law: Frank (Carol) Cranston of Elkhorn, Neb., and Ramon (Ginny) Johnson of Holstein. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lela Cranston, and his sister, Helen Cranston Johnson. In lieu of lowers, memorials may be made to Ida County 4-H Foundation, 209½ Moorehead Avenue, Ida Grove, Iowa 51445.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Martin Davis 2326 STORY AVE. - 712-365-4328 Sunday – 10:30 a.m. worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday school
~ Galva ~ 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
BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER Keith & Nancy Hair, Pastors 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship Sunday – 10 a.m. worship ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Richard Salcido, Pastor Rev. Neil Wehmas, Associate Pastor 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Sunday – 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Bible classes & LYF
~ Arthur ~ EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH HIGHWAY 175 & M31 - 712-367-2472 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 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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Obituary To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Dean Vincent Lill Jan. 11, 1949 – March 17, 2018 HAWARDEN – Services for Dean Vincent Lill, 69, of Hawarden were March 23, 2018, at Associated Church in Hawarden with the Rev. Erma Wolf of iciating. Burial was in Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden. Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden was in charge of arrangements. He died March 17, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Dean Vincent Lill was born Jan. 11, 1949, to Lloyd and Dorothy (Stange) Lill at Cherokee. He was baptized and con irmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Holstein. Dean attended Cushing schools and graduated in 1967 from Eastwood Community School. He was active in all high school activities: sports, musicals and band. Having grown up on a farm, he grew up doing chores, crop farming and raising purebred Hampshire hogs with his dad. It was there that he developed a good work ethic and Christian upbringing from his parents. He attended Morningside College for a year and then transferred to Hawkeye Tech in Waterloo in 1970. He moved to Sharpsville, Ind., and was head herdsman for Wm. G. Nash Farms. In 1971, he married Cynthia Ann Iwers. To this union, two daughters, Beth Marie and Kara Noelle, were born. On Nov. 30, 1991, he married Charlene (Vande Hoef) Schiefen at Associated Church in Hawarden. Dean had a varied work history over the years: farming, raising purebred Hampshires, plant management at VT Industries and OTR truck driving. His favorite job was working at West Sioux Community Schools in Hawarden,
as groundskeeper and bus driver. Going back to his farming roots, he was then employed by Farmers Elevator Coop before retiring in January 2017. He also worked parttime for the City of Hawarden mowing, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Dean appreciated every job he took on with great pride and was meticulous with every detail. His hobbies included following sports, whether it was West Sioux teams or his grandchildren’s activities. Dean and Charlie enjoyed dancing and going to auctions, and they both shared their love of music, attending many concerts and singing in the church choir. He also enjoyed his time playing slow pitch leagues. He was a member of Associated Church and Sons of the American Legion. Dean’s greatest enjoyment in life was his family. Grateful for having shared in his life are his wife, Charlene; and his daughters: Beth Lill (Robert Vore) and Kara Brooks, both from Sundance, Wyo. Also surviving are his step-daughters, Roni (Dave) Daale of Fairview, S.D., and Laree (Kevin) Smith of Longmont, Colo.; and seven grandchildren: Sara Daale (Russ Koch), Beau (Ellen) Daale, Tanner (Jessica) Daale, Sophie Smith, Olivia Smith, Lauryn Brooks and Gage Vore. Additional survivors are three greatgrandchildren: Jayden and Mackenzie Daale and Danica Koch; his sister, Wren (Dennis) Smith of Holstein; a niece, Sarah Smith (Lindsey Gethman); a nephew, Lucas (Lyndsey) Smith; and a great-nephew and great-niece, Houston and Eden Smith. Dean was preceded in death by his grandparents and his parents. Condolences may be sent to www. porteruneralhomes.com.
Prospective planting report Iowa farmers intend to plant 13.3 million acres of corn for all purposes in 2018 according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Prospective Plantings report. This is unchanged from 2017. Producers intend to plant 9.8 million acres of soybeans in Iowa this year. This is a 200,000 acre decrease from 2017. Iowa farmers intend to plant 140,000 acres of oats for all purposes, up 25,000 acres from last year. If realized, this would be the largest planted acreage since 2014. Farmers in Iowa expect to harvest 1.10 million acres of all dry hay for the 2018 crop year. This is 20,000 acres more than harvested in 2017. Planted acres of winter wheat, at 20,000 acres, is up 4,000 acres from last year. The Prospective Plantings report provides the first
official, survey-based estimates of U.S. farmers’ 2018 planting intentions. NASS’s acreage estimates are based on surveys conducted during the first two weeks of March from a sample of approximately 82,900 farm operators across the United States with more than 2,900 from Iowa. Actual plantings will depend upon weather, economic conditions and the availability of production inputs at the time producers make their final planting decisions. U.S. plantings Corn planted area for all purposes in 2018 is estimated at 88 million acres, down 2 percent or 2.14 million acres from last year. Compared with last year, planted acreage is expected to be down or unchanged in 33 of the 48 estimating states. Soybean planted area for 2018 is estimated at 89 million acres, down 1 percent from last year. Compared
with last year, planted acreage intentions are down or unchanged in 20 of the 31 estimating states. All wheat planted area for 2018 is estimated at 47.3 million acres, up 3 percent from 2017. This represents the second lowest all wheat planted area on record since records began in 1919. The 2018 winter wheat planted area, at 32.7 million acres, is up slightly from both last year and the previous estimate. Of this total, about 23.2 million acres are hard red winter, 5.85 million acres are soft red winter, and 3.64 million acres are white winter. Area planted to other spring wheat for 2018 is estimated at 12.6 million acres, up 15 percent from 2017. Of this total, about 12.1 million acres are hard red spring wheat. Durum planted area for 2018 is estimated at 2 million acres, down 13 percent from the previous year.
Cattle and calves on feed Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 730,000 head on March 1 according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service – Cattle on Feed report. This was up 1 percent from Feb. 1 and up 12 percent from March 1, 2017. Iowa feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head had 585,000 head on feed, up 1 percent from last month, but down 2 percent from last year. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in all Iowa feedlots totaled 1,315,000 head, up 1 percent from last month and up 5 percent from last year. Placements of cattle and calves in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during February totaled 118,000 head, a decrease of 9 percent from last month,
but up 16 percent from last year. Feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head placed 45,000 head, down 38 percent from last month and down 24 percent from last year. Placements for all feedlots in Iowa totaled 163,000 head, down 20 percent from last month, but up 1 percent from last year. Marketings of fed cattle from Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head during February totaled 106,000 head, down 1 percent from last month, but up 19 percent from last year. Feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head marketed 38,000 head, down 24 percent from last month and down 10 percent from last year. Marketings for all feedlots in Iowa were 144,000 head, down 8 percent from last month but up 10 percent from last year. Other disappearance from all feedlots in Iowa totaled 4,000 head.
U.S. cattle on feed Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million head on March 1. The inventory was 9 percent above March 1, 2017. Placements in feedlots during February totaled 1.82 million head, 7 percent above 2017. Net placements were 1.76 million head. During February, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 325,000 head, 600699 pounds were 335,000 head, 700-799 pounds were 537,000 head, 800899 pounds were 420,000 head, 900-999 pounds were 150,000 head, and 1,000 pounds and greater were 50,000 head. Marketings of fed cattle during February totaled 1.68 million head, 2 percent above 2017.
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Silent auction: The Ida County Pheasants Forever Chapter hosted its 30th annual banquet and auction March 24. Approximately 830 people attended; the event grossed around $191,000 for local habitat, soil and water conservation programs and youth programs. Here, some of the banquet attendees check out some of the items available on the silent auction.
The Resurrec on argument for Jesus Christ by: Deacon Derick Cranston Pastoral Associate St. Mary Parish-Riverside Holy Trinity Parish- Richmond St. Joseph Parish-Wellman
(Deacon Derick Cranston, formerly of Odebolt, is pastoral associate for St. Mary Parish in Riverside, Holy Trinity Parish in Richmond and St. Joseph Parish in Wellman. He can be reached at derickcranston@ gmail.com.) This article, the irst in a series of articles regarding the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, is reprinted with permission of The Catholic Messenger, newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport. The Resurrection is the foundation of Christianity. Our faith either lives or falls on the fact that Jesus was resurrected from the dead. St Paul lays out this argument in his irst letter to the Corinthians. He states, “If Christ has not been raised, then your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” Wow, that is very strong language Paul uses. As Christians, we better be able to know and defend the truth of the Resurrection. Over the next several weeks I will write about arguments used against the Resurrection and how they fall short. So how will I do this? First, let’s take a look at the type of methods that should be used (and that I will be using). We cannot prove the truth of the Resurrection in the way we can prove something through the scienti ic method. In science you prove something through experiments that can
be repeated over-and-over again with the same results. For example, what if you see a man lying on the ground with a bullet wound and another man holding a smoking gun a few yards away? The shooting cannot be done over-and-over again like a science experiment to see if you get the same results. However, you can safely and reasonably determine who shot the man lying on the ground. This is called the forensic method and we use it all the time. The second type of method is the historical method. Certain laws of evidence are used to determine any historic event. Reliable contemporary witnesses must make documentation of the event
in question. The late Billy Graham once said: “There is more evidence that Jesus rose from the dead, than there is that Alexander the Great died at the age of 33 (the same age as Christ) or that Julius Caesar ever lived. It is strange that historians will accept thousands of facts for which they can produce only shreds of evidence. But in the face of the overwhelming evidence of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, they cast a skeptical eye and hold intellectual doubts. The trouble is that many people do not want to believe. They are so biased that they cannot accept the resurrection of Christ on Bible testimony alone.”
NOTICE: Ida Grove Cemetery Guidelines After reviewing the past year and its maintenance challenges, the Ida Grove Cemetery Board has come to the conclusion which dictates a change in cemetery policy concerning flower vases, memorial plaques, decorative rods, solar lights and other ornaments at the gravesite. While the cemetery encourages placement of flowers on the graves of loved ones, we find it is necessary to impose restrictions concerning loose items located at the foundations of the monuments at each gravesite. Keeping the cemetery mowed and trimmed is a very labor intensive undertaking, due to the overall size of the cemetery and its layout. We are not able to continue to mow/trim around multiple structures at each grave site; therefore, the following regulations concerning decorations shall apply to gravesites at the Ida Grove Cemetery effective as of January 22, 2017. Cemetery clean-up times will be the first week in April and beginning the first full week after the 4th of July holiday. All decorations and containers located on the grave must be removed by these pre-determined clean-up times or they will be removed by the maintenance staff. Fresh Floral Regulations - As soon as flowers, wreaths, emblems etc., used at funerals become unsightly and faded, and/or after three weeks’ time, they will be removed. There will be no trees, shrubs or flowers planted around a gravesite at any time. The trustees reserve the right to remove any trees, shrubs or flowers that have been planted inappropriately. No hedges, rocks, fences or enclosures of any kind will be permitted on or around cemetery lots. Outlining the gravesite with flowers or anything else is not permitted. Glass receptacles are not permitted at any time and will be removed immediately without notice. Artificial Floral Regulations - All flowers not in monument containers or on a personal concrete foundation and all wreaths will be removed at the July cleanup date. Any loose artificial flowers will be removed by the maintenance staff. Regulations Regarding Items other than Flowers - Decorative shepherds’ rods may remain at the grave site as long as they are placed next to the base of the foundation on the north or south side. The limit for a shepherds’ rod or garden flag is one per grave site. These structures will not be removed on cleanup days as long as they do not become unsightly or unstable. Any rods that remain empty for a year will be red tagged and removed to the cemetery shed. Any loose toys, boxes, ornaments, figurines vases, stuffed animals, solar lights and other memorabilia will need to be removed by the family before the 4th of July clean-up date. Otherwise, they will be removed by the maintenance staff. The Cemetery Board is asking to please help us with this effort so no one loses any items that are meaningful to the family. It is not our intention to purposely dispose of any family ornaments, but to maintain a well-kept, beautiful cemetery. The Ida Grove Cemetery Association does not assume responsibility for the loss or damage of any floral decorations, other decorations or their containers. Small figurines, stuffed animals and other memorabilia placed at the grave site are placed at your own risk and are subject to the regulations regarding the two pre-determined clean up days. Pets are welcome to come with families to the cemetery, but the cemetery grounds are not a dog park. All pets are required to be on a leash when at the cemetery. Any dogs running loose will be impounded with the owner responsible for any fines assessed. Please bring appropriate collection bags for your pet’s waste. There are garbage cans on the east side of the equipment shed, if necessary. We strive to provide a well-maintained and appealing cemetery for your loved ones’ final resting place. All decisions and rulings of the Ida Grove Cemetery are governed by the Iowa Cemetery Act, Chapter 5231 and the Trustees of Corwin Township. Corwin Township Clerk: Linda Burk Corwin Township Trustees: Dennis Sykes & Rand Whitney
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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT M. CARSTENS, Deceased Probate No. ESPR009346 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT M. CARSTENS, Deceased, who died on or about March 1, 2018: You are hereby notified that on March 26, 2018, the last will and testament of Robert M. Carstens, deceased, bearing date of February 24, 2004, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Todd D. Carstens 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 27, 2018. Todd D. Carstens Executor 723 Prairie Blvd. Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 Heidman Law Firm Daniel D. Dykstra P.O. Box 3086 Sioux City, IA 51102-3086 Date of second publication 11th day of April, 2018 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, April 4, 2018)
IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERT HINRICKSON, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009345 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Albert Hinrickson, Deceased, who died on or about March 17, 2018: You are hereby notified that on March 26, 2018, the last will and testament of Albert Hinrickson, deceased, bearing date of February 22, 2016, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Timothy Wilcox 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 26, 2018. /s/ Tim Wilcox Timothy Wilcox Executor of the Estate 2531 Jasper Avenue Ida Grove, IA 51445 Joseph J. Heidenreich #AT0003458 Attorney for the Executor Dresselhuis & Heidenreich 100 N. Main P.O. Box 477 Odebolt, IA 51458 Date of second publication 11th day of April, 2018 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, April 4, 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, April 4, 2018)
Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing To: ZACHARY THOMAS You are hereby notified that an Adjudicatory hearing is scheduled in the Child in Need of Assistance proceedings, Case Number JVJV001250, involving L.A. An adjudication hearing will be held on April 24, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ida County Courthouse. You are further notified that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected. This case has been filed in a County that uses electronic filing. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www.iowacourts.state. ia.us/Efile and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of filing and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the Court. Published by: Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer Ida County Attorney 401 Moorehead Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, April 4, 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, April 4, 2018)
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Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission MINUTES IDA COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MARCH 20, 2018 IDA GROVE CITY HALL The March 2018 meeting of the Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission was called to order by Supervisor Rhett Leonard at 6:15 p.m. with the following members present: Supervisors Rhett Leonard and Ray Drey. Also, Mayors Gary Chase, Devlun Whiteing, Connie Ludvigson, Lloyd “Doc” Holmes and Stan Nading. Also present, Sheriff Wade Harriman, and Deb Loger from the Ida County Courier. Devlun Whiteing made a motion to approve the agenda. Second by Gary Chase. Motion carried. Stan Nading made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Second by Gary Chase. Motion carried. Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman was present and gave a report on activities in his office during the month of February 2018. Sheriff Harriman told the commission that his office logged a total of 1,156.5-hours on patrol throughout the county in February, and an additional 43-hours on investigations. In addition, employees used a total of 141-hours of vacation, compensation and sick time hours during the month of February. The Sheriff also told the commission that his office issued 142-traffic contacts to motorists, made 22-arrests and booked 21-inmates into the county jail during February 2018. The Sheriff then highlighted several
arrests and convictions that took place during February. These included a February 6th conviction of a Holstein, Iowa, man on one count of telephone dissemination of obscene material to a minor. Also, a February 10th arrest of a Battle Creek, Iowa, man on charges of child endangerment and a February 27th arrest of an Ida Grove, Iowa, man on charges of burglary and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sheriff Harriman also spoke of a conviction against an Ida Grove, Iowa, man for burglary which occurred on December 11, 2017, at Village Shoe Shop in Ida Grove. Sheriff Harriman also spoke about the incident that occurred on March 7th involving the arrest of a juvenile O-A/BCIG student following an investigation into alleged threats. The Sheriff then spoke about a search warrant that his office conducted on March 11th in Holstein, Iowa. Following the search warrant, three students from Ridgeview and one student from O-A/ BC-IG were charged with sponsoring a gathering where controlled substances (marijuana) were being used. After that, Sheriff Harriman then spoke about his personal feelings on Iowa legalizing recreational use of marijuana in the State. He cited concerns from a report issued earlier that week by an organization called SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana). During the jail portion of the meeting, Sheriff Harriman spoke about the possibility of using GPS tracking devices (ankle bracelets) on inmates who have major medical/medication needs and in-
mates on work release. He also spoke about the length of time the jail is housing inmates who are awaiting a bed at the Residential Treatment Facility in Sioux City, Iowa. Under personnel, Sheriff Harriman informed the commission of Arlene Nollen’s retirement from the communications center/jail effective February 9, 2018, and the non-work injury sustained by another full-time communications center operator/jailer. During new business, Sheriff Harriman updated the commission about the approaching DARE graduation on April 20, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. at the BC-IG elementary in Ida Grove. Galva-Holstein 5th grade students are about halfway through DARE. A short discussion was held on training the Sheriff’s Office sworn employees recently went through and upcoming HazMat training. Sheriff Harriman then discussed the FY 2018 budget and how he cut the requested $10,000 from the FY 2019 budget request, which decreased his FY 2019 to an increase of 5%. A brief discussion on the possibility of looking into SROs (School Resource Officers) to be placed in the county high schools was then held. Next meeting date was set for April 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arthur City Hall. Connie Ludvigson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second by Gary Chase. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, April 4, 2018)
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PUBLIC NOTICE 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, April 4, 2018)
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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILL CITY COUNCIL VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT The City of Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, has a vacancy on the city council due to the resignation of Amanda Lichtenberg. Pursuant to Section 372.13, (2), (a) of the Code of Iowa, notice is hereby given that the City of Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, intends to fill this vacancy by appointment during their next regular city council meeting that will be held at the Ida Grove city hall at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2018. However, the electors of the City of Ida Grove have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by a special election. If electors wish to require a special election, a valid petition requesting a special election must be filed with the Deputy Administrator or City Administrator within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice or within fourteen (14) days after the appointment is made. If no such petition is filed, the appointment shall be for the period until the next pending election as defined in Section 69.12 of the Code of Iowa. Marc Dennison City Administrator City of Ida Grove (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, April 4, 2018)
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IDA GROVE, IOWA MARCH 26, 2018 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, and Raymond Drey. Creston Schubert was absent. Minutes of the meeting held March 12, 2018, were read and approved. During the open forum, Nathan and Joel Vohs and County Engineer Jeff Williams were present to discuss the road condition of 110th Street and presented cost comparisons of gravel vs. limestone. They also requested that work should be done to restore the crown of the road. Jeff Heil, Northland Securities, reviewed the A+ rating from S & P, which saved approximately $200,000 in interest. He reviewed the Bond Sale Summary dated March 22, 2018, of $9,000,000 with an average interest rate of 3.24% and true interest cost of 3.27%. Leonard moved and Drey seconded a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 18-12 Bond Purchase Agreement. Motion carried, all voting Aye. RESOLUTION NO. 18-12 RESOLUTION APPROVING BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of Ida County (the “County”), Iowa, heretofore proposed to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement (the “Primary Loan Agreement”) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 pursuant to the provisions of Section 331.402 and Section 331.441(2)(b)(14) of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of undertaking urban renewal projects in the Ida County Urban Renewal Area consisting of constructing highway, bridge and culvert improvements, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action and has held a hearing thereon, and as of February 26, 2018, no petition had been filed with the County asking that the question of entering into the Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the County; and WHEREAS, the County has determined to split the proposed borrowing under the Primary Loan Agreement into one or more loan agreements; and WHEREAS, a Preliminary Official Statement (the “P.O.S.”) has been prepared to facilitate the sale of General Obligation County Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2018A (the “Bonds”) in evidence of the obligation of the County under a certain 2018A Loan Agreement and the Board has made provision for the approval of the P.O.S. and has authorized its use by Northland Securities, Inc. (the “Underwriter”); and WHEREAS, a certain Bond Purchase Agreement (the “Bond Purchase Agreement”) has been prepared to set forth the terms of the Bonds and the understanding between the County and the Underwriter, and it is now necessary to make provision for the approval of the Bond Purchase Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Ida County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. The Bond Purchase Agreement is hereby approved in substantially the form as presented to this Board of Supervisors. The Chairperson and County Auditor are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bond Purchase Agreement to the Underwriter. Section 2. Further action with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and the approval of the 2018A Loan Agreement is hereby adjourned to the next Board of Supervisors’ meeting on April 9, 2018. Section 3. All resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this resolution, to the extent of such conflict, are hereby repealed. Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Passed and approved March 26, 2018. /s/Rhett Leonard, Chair; ATTEST: /s/ Lorna Steenbock, Auditor Leonard moved and Drey seconded a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Opportunity Zone application requested by Rita Frahm, Ida County Economic Development. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Drey and seconded by Leonard to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 18-13 Weed Resolution. Motion carried, all voting Aye.
RESOLUTION 18-13 RESOLUTION FOR DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, IDA COUNTY, IOWA, THAT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 317, CODE OF IOWA, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. That each owner and each person in the possession or control of any lands in Ida County shall cut, burn, or otherwise destroy all noxious weeds thereon, as defined in this chapter, at such times in each year and in such manner as shall prevent said weeds from blooming or coming into maturity, and shall keep said lands free from such growth or any other weeds as shall render the streets or highways adjoining said lands unsafe for public travel. Noxious weeds shall be cut or otherwise destroyed on or before the following dates and as often thereafter as is necessary to prevent seed production. GROUP 1. (April 15 to May 15) Leafy Spurge, Perennial Peppergrass, Sour Dock, Smooth Dock, Red Sheep Sorrel, Teasel, Musk Thistle, Bull Thistle and other Biennial Thistles, Curly Dock, Multiflora Rose, Spring or Summer. GROUP 2. (May 15 to July 1) Canada Thistle, Russian Knapweed, Buckhorn, Wild Mustard, Wild Sunflower, Tall Thistle, Buckthorn and Poison Hemlock. GROUP 3. (July 1 to August 1) Field Bindweed, Wild Carrot, Horse Nettle, Perennial Sow Thistle, Quackgrass, Velvetleaf, Puncture vine, Cocklebur, Shattercane, and any other Biennial Thistles. 2. That each owner and each person in the possession or control of any lands in Ida County infested with any noxious weeds including Quackgrass, Perennial Sow Thistle, Canada Thistle, Field Bindweeds, Horse Nettle, Leafy Spurge, Perennial Pepper-grass, and Russian Knapweed shall adopt a program of weed destruction, prescribed by the Weed Commissioner, which in five days may be expected to destroy and will immediately keep under control such infestations of said noxious weeds. 3. That all weeds other than noxious weeds on all county trunk and local county roads between fence lines thereof shall be mowed after July 15, 2018, by the adjoining property owner to prevent seed production. 4. That each owner and each person in the possession or control of any land in Ida County, including county road right of ways, infested with any noxious weeds is encouraged to spray the weeds in addition to mowing. Spraying troublesome areas will help to keep brush under control resulting in less drifting of snow on the roadway. Brush not killed by spraying will need to be cut and treated to prevent regrowth. 5. That if the owner or person in possession or control of any land in Ida County fail to comply with the foregoing orders, the Weed Commissioner shall cause this to be done and the expenses of said work, including costs of serving notice and other costs, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 317.16 and 317.21. 6. That the County Auditor be and is hereby directed to cause notice of the making and entering of the foregoing order by one publication in each of the official newspapers of the county. 7. Any farmer having an area that he does not want sprayed along the roadside must agree to post this area with “No Spraying” signs and keep it free and clear of weeds and brush at his own expense. If it is not kept cleaned up, the Weed Commissioner shall have the authority to spray this area. The above Resolution was offered by Supervisor Drey who moved its adoption, which was seconded by Supervisor Leonard and carried all voting Aye, and the County Auditor directed to have notice published in the official newspapers pursuant to Chapter 317, Code of Iowa. Whereupon the Chair declared the Resolution duly adopted this 26th day of March, 2018. /s/ Rhett Leonard, Chair; ATTEST: /s/Lorna Steenbock, Auditor County Engineer Jeff Williams presented a salary certification for Tristian Senhen, temporary part-time engineer intern at a rate of $16.00 per hour, effective March 9, 2018. Drey moved to approve said employee, Leonard seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye.
Leonard moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 18-14 Embargo-M31. Drey seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. RESOLUTION 18-14 BLANKET 90-DAY EMBARGO WHEREAS: The Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority of Section 321.236(8), 321.255 and 321.471 to 321.473 of the Code of Iowa to prohibit the operation of vehicles upon Secondary Roads or to impose restrictions as to weight of vehicles to be operated upon said secondary roads, except farm tractors as defined in Section 321.1, Subsection 7, for a total period not to exceed ninety days in any one calendar year, whenever any said highway by reason of deterioration, rain, snow or other climatic conditions will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless the use of vehicles thereon is prohibited or the permissible weights thereof reduced, and WHEREAS: Severe spring weather conditions have caused M31 between State Highways 20 and 175 to be incapable of bearing the customary traffic thereon without undue damages, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Ida County Board of Supervisors that the county engineer be authorized to close M-31 to vehicles in excess of 6 ton axle weight whenever he deems it necessary to reduce damage and the period deemed expedient (not to exceed 90 days), by erecting signs in accordance with Section 321.472. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the county engineer may grant permits of exemption upon a showing that there is a need to move to market farm produce of a type subject to rapid spoilage, or loss of value or to move any farm feeds or fuel for home heating purposes. Passed and Approved the 26th day of March, 2018. /s/ Rhett Leonard, Chair; ATTEST: /s/Lorna Steenbock, Auditor A motion by Leonard and seconded by Drey to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an application for underground construction for fiber optics from Unite Private Networks, LLC, located from a Verizon Cell Tower along Keystone Ave. to the Ida Grove City limits at 255th St. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Drey moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an application for underground construction to replace existing copper communication cable for Sac County Mutual Telephone Company located in various locations of Blaine, Hayes and Silver Creek Townships. Leonard seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Burdelle Knudsen, Donavan Davenport and Roger Frank were present to discuss a bridge on 310th St in Section 19 of Hayes Township. Calhoun and Burns had inspected the bridge and recommended that it be closed. Letting for a proposed box culvert would be late fall, but the engineer felt it could be repaired for a 3-ton weight limit, until the necessary replacement. The Engineer requested the agenda be amended to include the approval of PCC Pavement plans from JEO Consulting for Harold Godbersen Drive and M15/240th St. Drey moved and Leonard seconded a motion to amend the agenda. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Leonard moved to approve said plans and Drey seconded the motion. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Ed Sohm was present to review the 470 points matrix scoring for Allan Schmidt’s 2,400-head, deep pit swine finisher confinement located in Section 23 of Battle Township and recommended the Board approve said permit application. Drey moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Ida County Master Matrix Scoring and Recommendation form. Leonard seconded the motion. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Ryan Berven and Elizabeth Buckton, Kingston Life & Health, were present to explain that ISAC has retained their company as insurance consultants. They reviewed and presented various health insurance, self-funding, dental, vision, life and disablility plans. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Burk Finisher/Wally or Chad Burk; Schubert Site/Maschhoffs Environmental; Ida Grove Site/AMVC RE LLC; Chester Finisher Farm/H & R Partnership and C & D Farms, Inc. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2018, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Lorna Steenbock Auditor /s/ Rhett A. Leonard Chair (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, April 4, 2018)
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Galva truck: The Galva Fire Department had its new truck on display at the annual fish fry March 23. The 1994 Spartan pumper/rescue truck has 23,000 miles on it and comes with a 30-foot light tower. Chief Randy Vogt reported three members of the fire department flew to Pittsburgh, Pa., and drove the truck back to Galva. From left, assistant chief Pat Friedmann and Vogt.
Depu es file charges for suspended licenses, drug paraphernalia The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office filed several charges against individuals last week. On March 20, the Ida County Sheriff ’s Office executed a search warrant at 114 E. Second St. in Holstein where deputies seized marijuana and drug paraphernalia items. Charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia were filed on Miguel Angel Lopez,
23, of Holstein. On March 21, Richard Lee Townsend, 46, of Indianola was charged with driving on a suspended license. The charge was filed following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On March 22, Odyssei Bernard Wildridge, 40, of Galva was charged with driving on a suspended license. The charge was filed following a
traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On March 26, Glenn Konrady, 89, of Ida Grove was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated first offense following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released. On March 27, Thomas Jerome Conlon II, 35, of Hol-
stein was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The charge was filed following a traffic stop in Galva. He was released pending a court appearance. On March 28, Beth Nicole Schauer, 36, of Ida Grove was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The charge was filed following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. She was released pending a court appearance.
From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, March 22 Officers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were five traffic stops, one Advance Life Support (ALS) transfer and one 911 transfer. 9:46 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 4800 block of 190th Street 10:22 a.m.: Test at the courthouse 10:41 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of First Street 11:03 a.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 700 block of West First Street 11:17 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 400 block of Second Street 12:34 p.m.: Sick/flu-like symptoms in the 600 block of Morningside Street 1:02 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 200 block of Quimby Street 1:50 p.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 900 block of Main Street 5:57 p.m.: Assistance in the 500 block of Fairlane Street 6:01 p.m.: Unconcious/ breathing on Fifth Street 6:32 p.m.: Assist outside agency in the 600 block of Seventh Street 9:05 p.m.: Open door/ window in the 100 block of Second Street Friday, March 23 Officers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were three traffic stops, one abandoned 911 call and one call to talk to an officer. 1:42 a.m.: Motorist assist at Marshall Avenue/Highway 20 7:22 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 600 block of Walnut Street 8:22 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 8:36 a.m.: Test at the courthouse 12:37 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 12:52 p.m.: Assist outside agency in the 1200 block of State Avenue 1:21 p.m.: Mental person 2:46 p.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 100 block of Main Street 2:51 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 700 block of Main Street 4 p.m.: Assist outside agency at the courthouse 4:09 p.m.: Committal 6:14 p.m.: Accident, prop-
erty damage only in the 500 block of Morningside Street 6:31 p.m.: Animal complaint at 140 th Street/Highway 59 7:24 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 5700 block of Highway 175 11:12 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 300 block of Highway 175 Saturday, March 24 Officers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were four traffic stops, two 911 transfers and one abandoned 911 call. 7:01 a.m.: Health and safety at the courthouse 8 a.m.: Traffic control/escort in the 300 block of Second Street 8:24 a.m.: Motorist assist at Eagle Avenue/Hgihway 20 9:43 a.m.: Unconcious/ breathing in the 300 block of Main Street 1:27 p.m.: Motorist assist at Quail Avenue/Highway 20 2:20 p.m.: Motorist assist at 280 th Street/Jasper Avenue 2:55 p.m.: Road hazard at Eagle Avenue/Highway 20 4:24 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 100 block of LaJune Avenue 4:52 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of First Street 7:08 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Main Street 7:11 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Main Street Sunday, March 25 Officers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were 18 traffic stops, one 911 transfer, one ALS transfer and one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer. 12:14 a.m.: Parking complaint or issue at Third Avenue/Main Street 10:52 a.m.: Unknown medical call at Landmark Avenue/Highway 20 1:11 p.m.: Motorist assist at Holstein Cemetery 2:45 p.m.: Unconscious/ breathing in the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive 5:38 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Highway 175/Woodbury Avenue 11:20 p.m.: Info/data in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue Monday, March 26 Officers received 35 calls
for service. Among the calls were 17 traffic stops, two calls to talk to an officer, two 911 wrong numbers, two abandoned 911 calls and one 911 transfer. 3:38 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 1400 block of Alpine Avenue 6:20 a.m.: Parking complaint or issue at Second Street/Main Street 8:38 a.m.: Sick/flu-like symptoms in the 400 block of First Street 9:52 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 600 block of Walnut Street 10:03 a.m.: Fall/back injury at 120th Street/Highway 59 10:25 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 600 block of Second Street 12:54 p.m.: Test in the 100 block of Seventh Street 2:01 p.m.: Assist outside agency in the 400 block of Third Street 2:49 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 5:30 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 500 block of Second Street 6:08 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 1800 block of Alpine Avenue Tuesday, March 27 Officers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traffic stops, three ALS transfers, one call to talk to an officer and one abandoned 911 call. 8:45 a.m.: Criminal mischief in the 500 block of Altona Street 8:53 a.m.: Breathing problems in the 2500 block of Landmark Avenue 10:43 a.m.: Test at the courthouse 11:30 a.m.: Alarm in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 12:22 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Elm Street 12:54 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 400 block of Iowa Street 3:15 p.m.: Road hazard at 310th Street/Market Avenue 3:39 p.m.: Animal complaint at 150th Street/Alpine Avenue 4:35 p.m.: Assistance in the 100 block of Crawford Street Wednesday, March 28 Officers received 31 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traffic stops, two calls to talk to an officer, two
abandoned 911 calls and one BLS transfer. 1:43 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 700 block of Fifth Street 4:12 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 5:57 a.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 400 block of Washington Street 6:10 a.m.: Info/data in the 500 block of Second Street 7:43 a.m.: Traffic control/ escort in the 300 block of Second Street 8:26 a.m.: Accident, property damage only at Fifth Street/Rohwer Street 10:18 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Hanover Street 10:35 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Second Street 11:49 a.m.: Assist outside agency at the courthouse 11:58 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Morningside Street 11:59 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Highway 175 3:31 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 700 block of Second Street 4:31 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 5400 block of 220th Street 4:38 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Moorehead Street 5:48 p.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 100 block of Davenport Street 6:06 p.m.: Assistance in the 2800 block of Keystone Avenue 7:59 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Alpine Avenue 8:12 p.m.: Health and safety at the courthouse 8:21 p.m.: Accident with an animal at Jasper Avenue/ Highway 175
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failure to pay ine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered. Michael Brisbois, Alta, violation of probation, informal probation revoked, placed on supervised probation for reminder of two-year probation period. Austin Jarnasin, Newell, possession of marijuana, deferred judgment, $315 civil penalty, one year unsupervised probation. OWI David Zell, Ida Grove, contempt—resist order or process of court, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by following order of court. Jeffrey Largent, Cherokee, contempt—failure to pay fine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered. Seth Hite, Palo, contempt—failure to pay fine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered. Judgments and Liens Against Tamara Wunschel, in favor of Columbia Credit Services. Against Amanda Smith, in favor of Valley Veterinary Center. Against Jenniffer Cedeno, in favor of Hawkeye Adjustment Services. Against Ryan Childers, in favor of Jillian Ludwig and Sioux City Child Support Recovery Unit. Against Douglas and Sheri Conover, in favor of Hawkeye Adjustment Services. Against LaDonna Rasmussen, in favor of Hauge Associates.
Correc on A real estate transfer in last week’s paper from Henry Jr. and Rochelle Luscombe to Lance Luscombe should have read to Lane Luscombe. Henry Jr. and Rochelle Luscombe warranty deed to Lane Luscombe, S ½ NE ¼, Section 34, T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida County.
Combine weights stolen The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on one property crime reported during the past week. On March 22, Henry Luscombe reported the theft of 10 front weights stolen from a combine valued at $600.
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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: I want to thank my family & friends for remembering my birthday with beautiful cards, good wishes & prayers. I appreciate & enjoyed them all. Love, Marguerite Schramm 14-1t/cra*
THANK YOU: Thank you, Jim & Leeanne Hayward, for the gun I won at Pheasants Forever. I will enjoy hunting with it over the next few years. Olivia Riessen 14-1t/cra
THANK YOU: Thank you for all the cards, gifts, cash & well wishes on my retirement from the Sheriff’s Office. I enjoyed serving the people of Ida County, & I worked with a great group of people! Thanks to the Sheriff’s Office for the plaque & retirement party. I am enjoying retirement & doing lots of stuff I have wanted to do. Arlene Nollen 14-1t/cra*
THANK YOU: Many of you sent get-well wishes after learning of my being hit by a vehicle on Main Street in January. I thank all of you for your concern which encouraged me greatly to recover from an unfortunate accident. After 10 weeks of excellent therapy & fine care at Morningside Healthcare Community, my hip surgery has healed sufficiently that I have returned to my home at Golden Horizons. I am very fortunate. Life is full of surprises, yet, forever good. Sincere thanks, Bruce Snell 14-1t/cra* THANK YOU: The family of Jill (Clausen) Petermeier would like to thank everyone for all the love & support shown to us. Words are not adequate to express our gratitude for the many acts of kindness. Jill was an amazing gal & she touched so many lives. May her memory live on forever. Thanks again! Jeanne Clausen & Family Carey Petermeier & Family 14-1t/cra* THANK YOU: The OABCIG Music Boosters would like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s Las Vegas night a success!! We had a wonderful evening & couldn’t have done it without such supportive communities!! Thank you to all the businesses that donated items, whether monetary or tangible, to the students who showcased their talents, to the parents who worked or donated items, to the music directors who provided wonderful entertainment, to our patrons who came & supported our evening, Mary Renze for organizing all the food, Timi Wunschel for taking care of the trading booth items & anyone else who may have had a hand in it, we appreciated it. Again, thank you for supporting the music department at OABCIG!! Your support is awesome!! OABCIG Music Boosters 14-1t/cra
THANK YOU: We deeply appreciate your kind expressions of sympathy in our time of sorrow. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts & prayers. The Family of Albert Hinrickson 14-1t/cra THANK YOU: I’ve always known that there is something special about this place we call home and, WOW, what a wonderful community we live in! Mike & I are feeling so blessed. To merely say “thank you” doesn’t begin to express what is in our hearts but, for now, it will have to do. We will start with thanking the benefit committee for putting on such a great event. Jeremy & Tara Parks, Nikki Ehrig, Jaquie Struck & Nicole Knop: you all went above & beyond anything we could have expected. Many thanks to our family & friends that helped with all the preparation leading up to, during & after the benefit. A special thanks to the St Paul Lutheran Church praise team & Eric & April Wells for the entertainment throughout the evening. Thanks to all the businesses & individuals who donated the food, raffle items, bake sale items & auction items. My Food Pride family has been there for us since day one & will continue to be there for us. Pat, you’re always there in the shadows, doing more than anyone knows! The outpouring of support & generosity has been & continues to be overwhelming! Mike naturally worries about us but, between God, family, friends & community, we are in good hands. Thanks for having our backs & just know, should the need arise, we will have yours. Mike & Sue Knop & Family 14-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thank you is definitely not a big enough word to say how much I’m grateful for the kindness shown to me & my family. Dr. Luft’s care & concern were unbelievable. Our hospital is A#1 with excellent & efficient care. All of your encouraging words, cards, flowers & delicious food were wonderful; thanks for being there. Deanna Roeder 14-1t/cra*
Wanted WANTED: House cleaner wanted every other week in Holstein. Vacuuming & dusting, etc. Call 712-368-2432 after 3 p.m. If no answer, please leave your name & phone number. 14-1t/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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PUBLIC NOTICE | M-31 ROAD EMBARGO Starting during the week of April 2, 2018, Ida County’s M-31, between State Highways 20 and 175, will have a weight limit of 6 tons per axle enforced on it. It is expected that this embargo will last for approximately 90 days or until weather conditions allow for its removal. More information and permits for hauling necessary loads may be obtained by calling the Ida Co. Engineer’s Office at 712-364-2920. -Ida County Bord of Supervisors
Help lp Want W nted WANTED: Classroom aide/bus monitor for Cherokee Head Start. 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, September-May. Eligible for benefits, including IPERS. For more information or to apply online, please visit www.midsioux.org. 1-800-8592025. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.14-2t/cra NOTICE OF VACANCY: The Odebolt-Arthur Community School District has an immediate opening for Cook Position at the Odebolt Building. Hours: 7 a.m. to approx. 1 p.m. during school year. (Optional, part-time summer hours available.) Must have the physical capability to do the lifting required in the preparation, serving & cleaning up of meals as directed by the Food Service Director, have a basic knowledge of food preparation & enjoy working with children & adults. Support Staff Application is available on the school website or at the district office in Ida Grove. Please return letter of interest & completed application to Superintendent-Odebolt Arthur Schools, 900 John Montgomery Drive, Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445. Position will remain open until filled. O-A Community School District is an Equal Opportunity provider & employer. 13-2t/cra
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*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. 14-2t/cra* PART-TIME BANK TELLER: United Bank of Iowa is taking applications for a part-time Teller for our Ida Grove location. Must have a basic understanding of debits & credits, be able to work accurately, enjoy a customer service/sales environment & have a satisfactory credit & criminal history. Apply online at www.unitedbk.bank, click on careers under the resource tab in the upper right corner & follow the instructions. EOE/Minority/ Female/Disability/Veteran. 14-2t/cra
HELP WANTED: Crop Production Services in Wall Lake, Iowa, is looking for a warehouse employee. Please contact Jay at 712-664-2444. 14-2t/crags 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*
NOTICE: Date: March 29, 2018. City of Ida Grove. Re: Request for Bids to Remove Storage Building on North Side of the Intersection of Second/ Barnes Street. We invite you to bid on removal of a 10’X16’ storage shed located on the north side of the intersection of Second & Barnes Street in Ida Grove (across from the outdoor pool). The successful bidder must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance. The bidder is responsible for the removal of the shed within 30 days of the accepted bid or by noon on Friday, June 8, 2018. Each bidder must submit a memostyle bid for removal of the shed & send or deliver it sealed to the following address no later than Friday, May 4, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Bids will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m. on the 4th. The address is: City of Ida Grove, P.O. Box 236, 403 3rd Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445. Bids will be opened on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. during the City Council meeting at City Hall located at 403 3rd Street. The City of Ida Grove reserves the right to reject any, any part, or all bids. If you have further questions, please contact City Hall at 712-364-2428. City of Ida Grove 14-1t/cra
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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: 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 IN IDA GROVE: Two-bedroom, one-bath. Appliances included. Large living room & kitchen. $425/ month. Will work with qualified applicants. No utilities included. Pets welcome with extra deposit. Ph. 712-267-2748 or 712-2695052. 14-2t/cra*
FOR RENT: Two-bedroom, one-bath apartment with refrigerator, stove & dishwasher. All electric, with central air. Call Mon-Fri, 9-5, 712-364-2571. Ida Grove Apartments. 14-1t/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
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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.
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
LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 14-1t/crags
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BAKED GOODS: It’s time to be thinking about graduation & other events. Whether it be cookies, cupcakes, cakes or any other baked goodies you may want, we have lots of ideas for that special day. Call to see what’s available! Delivery available. This ‘n That, Judy Bubke, 712-300-6676 or 712-371-3230. 14-1t/cra
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. 13-2t/cra
NOTICE: The Ida County Driver’s License will be closed Tuesday, April 10, & Wednesday, April 11. Sorry for any inconvenience. 14-1t/cra
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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
Livesto Live tock BULLS FOR SALE: 80 yrling. and 2 yr. old Angus and Limousin bulls for sale private treaty. Weaning wts. to 908 lbs., Y wts. to 1,660 lbs. Performance, feed efficiency & EPD data. Excellent disposition. Fully guaranteed. LEONARD LIMOUSIN & ANGUS. Performance is our trademark since 1969. Mark Leonard, Holstein, Iowa, 712-3682611 or 712-830-9032. lori@ leonardlimousin.com. 14-1t/crags
Motor Vehicles Vehi les FOR SALE: 2010 Ford F150 4x4 Lariat, crew cab, bank-owned vehicle. 100,710 miles. 5.4L V8 engine, heated & cooled leather seats, power windows & locks, bluetooth capable, backup camera & 5.5’ bed. To view, contact Brian Renze at brenze@ unitedbk.com or call 712-3691734 or 712-364-3393. Sealed bids can be sent to Brian Renze at United Bank of Iowa, 501 2nd St., Ida Grove. Deadline to submit bids are April 22nd. 14-2t/cra 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
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Mowing Notice Warmer weather is just around the corner! The City of Ida Grove reminds residents of the requirements for mowing of their properties within the city limits under ordinance 3-6.0101, 3-6.0103, 3-6.0104. It is unlawful for owners of each lot and parcel of ground within the city limits to fail, refuse, or neglect to cut or destroy all weeds, vines, brush or other growth and debris. Property owners are reminded that any vegetation which reaches a height of more than 12 inches is required to be mowed. Any property not mowed after the vegetation reaches 12 inches in height, may be mowed by the City or their agents, and a charge of $75.00 per hour plus a surcharge of $100.00 will be charged to the property owner. Publication of this notice will serve as notice to property owners.
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