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Vol. 43, No. 19 Ida Grove, Iowa

News GLIMPSE O-A/BC-IG FFA students earn awards Pg. 3

Ida County Board of Review holds first meeting Pg. 3

Take part in Ida Relay For Life Pg. 3

Girl Scout Troop hosts garage, bake sale Pg. 6

Carol Bresnahan joins UBI board

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IG council considers promo ng Sweeden to city clerk posi on

ollowing a pair of closed meeting sessions last week to discuss the city clerk position, the Ida Grove City Council was scheduled to vote Monday, May 7, on a recommendation from the council’s personnel committee to promote current Deputy City Administrator Heather Sweeden to city clerk. The Monday, May 7, city council agenda states, “Recommendation of promoting Heather Sweeden to city clerk at $19.23 per hour until she completes clerk school in July, then discuss salary.”

Due to a Monday printing schedule, the result of the council vote was not available. Mayor Devlun Whiteing noted Sweeden has accepted the position, pending council approval. “She is excited about the opportunity and I believe she will do a good job.” If approved, Sweeden’s appointment will ill a void in the city of ice, due to the resignation of City Administrator Marc Dennison, which was effective May 1. The city received ive applications for the position. All ive applicants were interviewed in April.

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Raptor girls fourth, boys sixth at WVC track Pg. 8

O-A/BC-IG hosts golf tournament Pg. 9

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IG Council reviews draft improvement plan ❚ by MIKE THORNHILL

RV FFA attends state conference Pg. 13

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The Ida Grove City Council reviewed a draft of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) during a special meeting April 30. JEO Engineering developed the CIP. The plan covers the city’s roadway, trail and utility (sewer and water) systems. Cody Forch, project engineer with JEO, reviewed the plan with the council. Forch noted the plan is only a draft, but it is 90 percent complete. He added the council needs to set some priorities for what it wants to accomplish in order to get close to a inal draft of a plan. “This (CIP) is a staring point to start discussions about what you want and to help guide you in the future. Once we know what the city wants, we can tweak the plan,” said Forch. Roadways JEO conducted a citywide inventory of all streets and the trail system to determine the overall condition of each street and the trail and made recommendations, including cost estimates, on what each system needs as far as reconstruction, rehabilitation and routine maintenance. The plan noted 66 percent of the city streets are in fair condition, 13 percent good condition, 7 percent in good to excellent condition, 3 percent in poor condition, 2 percent very poor condition and 1 percent fall into the failed condition category. The JEO report prioritized the streets into six categories, with priority one being the most in need based on condition rating and traf ic volume. The report also makes recommendations on the repairs that are needed to the streets, which range from reconstruction to sealing.

There are more than 130 street and trail sections listed in the report. At the top of the list is West Sixth Street from the city limits to Rohwer Street. The estimated cost to do a total pavement reconstruction, which JEO is recommending, is $1,419,550. The report states it is important that, as the city spends funds on reconstruction and rehabilitating roadways, it should also make an effort to spend funds for preventative maintenance projects on the highest priority projects and work down the list each year as the budget allows. By being proactive on spending money on preventive maintenance now, the city will see bene its of the pavement enduring a longer lifespan, which will delay the need for costly reconstruction and rehabilitation. While discussing the city’s priorities for roadwork, the subject of the Moorehead Avenue bridge and the west access came up. Forch reported Calhoun and Burns just recently released its report on the Moorehead Avenue bridge. Forch noted, when it comes to receiving federal funds to help pay for a new bridge or to make repairs, the bridge currently has a rating of 19. In order to receive federal funds, the bridge would need a rating of 23. He noted the bridge is probably two years away from receiving a 23 rating. If the bridge becomes eligible for federal funding, Forch said the city could receive up to 80 percent funding from the federal government. Forch said a main concern with the Moorehead Avenue bridge is the south side beam that is starting to show some corrosion damage. The bridge (continued on page 2)

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Demo day: Two buildings on Main Street in downtown Ida Grove were demolished April 28 to make room for an addition to United Bank of Iowa. According to “Second and Main, A History of Ida Grove,” the Ida Grove Exchange Bank constructed the building on the right in 1903. The bank failed in 1931. The Ida Grove Exchange Bank constructed the building on the left, known as the Smith building, in 1912. The Ida Grove Post Office was located in the building not long after construction. Both buildings housed several different offices and apartments over the years. Below, a section of one of the buildings is pulled down during demolition.

OABCIG teachers, board exchange contract proposals The OABCIG Education Association (OABCIGEA) and OABCIG School Board exchanged initial negotiation proposals May 2 in Ida Grove. The next negotiation meetings will be in exempt session. The union’s opening offer called for a $750 increase in the base salary ($74,644.88, a 1.71 percent increase), $75 to current Schedule D ($7,037, a 0.16 percent increase) and cost of district new FICA/IPERS, $19,053.61 (0.44 percent increase). The association’s proposal also calls for aging BC-IG staff, $31,050; placing O-A staff on current BC-IG salary schedule, $20,295; FICA/IPERS, $8,774 for a total of $60,119.86, or 1.38 percent increase. The association’s total proposed package calls for a 3.69 percent increase, or $160,855.36.

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The board’s offer was: “The initial base wage of an employee for the 2018-19 contract year shall be within a range of a minimum base wage of $33,350 to a maximum base wage of $39,950. In addition, the OABCIG board proposes a 1.5 percent increase in salary for each eligible OABCIG teacher that would be added to their 2017-18 salary, based on their placement on the relevant salary schedule from the 2017-18 BC-IG master contract effective with the 2018-19 contract year.” The district counterproposal calls for a 2.05 percent increase, or $89,090. The calculated “new money” that the OABCIG district anticipates receiving in fiscal year 2018-19 (continued on page 2)

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(continued from front page) deck is also a concern. Forch said the city will have to make some decisions on what it wants to do with the bridge. He noted a deck replacement would only extend the life of the bridge for a few years. Forch noted the irst step in “red lagging” the bridge for federal funds would be to place weight limits on the bridge. He said the limits wouldn’t have much effect on the traf ic that currently passes over the road, including average size semi loads, but large triple-axle vehicles that haul large loads will have to be prohibited and rerouted around the bridge. When it comes to paying for any work on the bridge, councilman Doug Clough noted the county should help pay for the work because it is vital for farmers to get crops to the elevator and because city residents pay county taxes for county road work, while rural residents do not pay taxes for work done to city streets. “For a long time, the county has said cities are separate, but that has to stop,” said Clough. “The county is not paying for city roads and bridges, but county residents are degrading the roads and bridges with their usage. It is an antiquated system that needs to change. The county needs to support and invest in the cities.” After reviewing the road report, the council pointed to West Sixth Street, the Moorehead Avenue bridge and the west access as its top priorities. Forch said some of the priority projects could be developed in phases including West Sixth Street, which could be done in one block segments. He added the west access and development of the land the city owns on the west side of the Maple River, where the west access is being considered, could also be done in segments. The council asked Forch to breakdown the priority projects into smaller segments and come up with more speci ic costs on doing the projects in phases, so the city can approach the county about helping with funding. When it comes to the west access project, the council would like to check on all potential funding sources, including bonds, grants, county funds and possible contributions from business that may utilize the west access. It was also noted a possible source of funding for the west access may come from Ida Grove’s recent designation as a federal Opportunity Zone. Utilities The second portion of the

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The Ridge View High School and the Ridge View Industrial Tech Program hosted the Northwest Iowa Industrial Tech Fair May 2 with several schools attending (Cherokee Washington, George-Little Rock, Kingsley-Pierson, Lawton-Bronson, MansonNorthwest Webster, MarcusMeriden-Cleghorn-RemsenUnion, West Lyon, Woodbury Central and Ridge View). The purpose of the event is for all the students in these programs to have their projects judged against each other and awarded ribbons and medals. Ridge View came away with six blue ribbons, 15 red ribbons and seven white ribbons. They also were awarded two gold medals, four silver medals, 13 bronze medals and three plaques.

CIP covers the city’s sewer and water service. The CIP notes like most cities in Iowa, Ida Grove’s infrastructure is “aged and in need of revitalization.” The CIP notes the city’s wastewater treatment plant, water tower, sewer and waterlines are, in general, in fair working condition, but there are issues with the entire system. A few of the concerns listed are: •The raw water supply contains high levels of manganese, particularly in well seven, which is held in reserve and not utilized; with well seven out of service, the city only has two active wells, which cannot meet the current peak day demand of 740,000 gallons per day (the city’s average demand is 250,000 gallons per day). •The existing water supply wells do not have a backup power supply system; as a result, the wells are not operational when there is a power outage until a generator is brought in. •The existing water tower is in good structural condition, but the tower needs to be repainted. •The water distribution system includes numerous broken or non-functional water valves and ire hydrants throughout the water system; there are a large percentage of small diameter (four-inch or less) water mains that do not meet Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requirements (six inches) for use of ire hydrants and the distribution system is generally a grid/looped system, with only a few dead-end mains. Dead-end mains do not allow for proper circulation, which leads to water quality issues, like stagnant or colored water. •There is potential leaking of the water collection system, which results in raw wastewater leaking into the surrounding subsoil during dry weather conditions and groundwater and stormwater leaking into the system in wet weather conditions. •The existing sanitary collection system has widespread root intrusion, which results in water intrusion into the sewer system and causes blockages in the system. In addition, the city has issues with rags and disposable wipes that are clogging the sewer system, which results in higher maintenance costs and backups into basements. •While the wastewater treatment facility has been satisfactory, much of the treatment facility equipment and structures are in need of repair or replacement. One of the main concerns is with the headworks facility, which is at the top of the priority list for improvement. The headworks facility is where wastewater irst enters the treatment plant. The water

passes through a manual bar screen and is diverted to one of two comminutors, which shred any solids and rags. From there, the wastewater enters a grit removal system and then goes into the pump station. The CIP lays out a priority plan and cost estimates for making improvements to the water and sewer systems. The tier one sanitary sewer improvements are utility rate study ($15,000); headworks improvement ($1,985,000) and sludge hauling and storage improvement ($1,425,000). The total comes to $3,425,000. The tier two sanitary priorities total $1,110,000, and the tier three priorities come to $110,000. The tier one priorities of the water utility system and costs are raw water well number nine and transmission main ($695,000); water meter replacement ($995,000); ire hydrant replacement ($160,000) and Rohwer Street water main replacement ($200,000). The tier one priority total comes to $2,050,000. The tier two and tier three priorities come in at a combined $5,222,000. Financing alternates for the improvements could come from state revolving funds, USDA loans and grants, Community Development Block Grants, bonds, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and utility fund reserves. Forch noted JEO would assist the city in inding a variety of funding sources. Sewer and water rate increases will also igure into the inancing. Rates would be affected, based on the projects done, outside funding sources and the number of years over which any debt would be distributed. Council members said they believe a rate increase would be palatable to residents, if they understand the bene its of the improvements. The council did not take any action on any of the recommendations.

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Demo work: Workers from Schau Towing and Salvage of Ida Grove and Bedrock Concrete of Schleswig demolished the inside of two buildings on Main Street in Ida Grove April 28. The buildings were removed to make room for an addition to United Bank of Iowa. The building on the left was constructed in 1903 and was the home of the Ida Grove Exchange Bank until 1931 when the bank failed. The Smith building on the right was built in 1912 and once housed the Ida Grove Post Office.

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(continued from front page) is $54,864. The OABCIGEA proposed the following language changes: Language: Article 10. 1. Personal—Change to read: At the beginning of every school year, each employee shall be credited with three days to be used for the employee’s personal business. Add Emergency Leave: A. All employees will be granted two days’ emergency leave each year. This leave, if not used, may be accumulated to a maximum of seven days. Permission and approval for such leave must be granted in advance through the superintendent’s/principal’s office. B. Emergency leave is defined as: Unforeseen or unscheduled events that require the immediate attendance of the employee that are unable to be scheduled during non-school time.

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Emergency leave is not intended to be used for vacation. Article 13: Work Day. 1. Length of Day. Change to read: The school work day may vary between 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for staff members, depending on other duties. Staff members should have one start and end time consistent throughout the school year. District language changes included: Base wages: 2. That Article 6: Supplemental pay in the certified employee handbook be amended as follows: Extracurricular activities. 1. Approved activities. The board and the association

agree that extracurricular activities listed in Schedule A are official, school-sponsored activities covered by school insurance. In addition, the OABCIG School Board proposes a 1.5 percent increase in the base wage amount for each identified extracurricular position on Schedule A. 3. The OABCIG Board proposes the revised OABCIG master contract. 4. The OABCIG Board provides for your review the revised OABCIG certified employee handbook. 5. The OABCIG Board provides for your review the base wage template that would be utilized to guide and determine the initial placement of new employees.

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O-A/BC-IG FFA students earn awards Twenty-seven O-A/BC-IG FFA members attended the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference at Iowa State University the week of April 23. Several members earned awards for the activities they participated in. Ty Tollufsen—job interview contest, bronze rating Kylee Weber, Corin Bower, Kaitlyn Riessen and Taylor Oldham—Ag biotechnology CDE, silver rating Bailey Ullrich, Beth Rehse and Jordyn Fredericks— chapter display exhibit, silver rating Amber Hoe ling and Carli Ullrich—Greenhand test, Hoe ling received a gold rating and Ullrich received a silver rating Daltyn Swanger, Sierra Rohlk and Greysenne Hoe ling—farm business management CDE, bronze rating Anna Van Dusen, Kacie Mandernach and Michael

Streed—Courtesy Corps Dakota Powell—Member of the auditing committee Dakota Powell and Garrisen Uhl—Voting delegates for the O-A/BC-IG FFA Chapter Dalton Williamson, Corin Bower and Taylor Oldham —FFA choir Daltyn Swanger—Received the Iowa FFA degree. Other students that attended the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference were Bella Raasch, Dylan Hemer, Jacob Cowlham, Dallas McKibbin, Eric Sibenaller, Kylee Dausel, Mallory Neville and Ahren Van Dusen. The O-A/BC-IG FFA members also had the opportunity to attend the FFA barbecue, attend a workshop with the National FFA Secretary Erica Baier, visit with agricultural companies and colleges/universities in the career show and meet state of icers from other states across the United States.

Ida Board of Review holds first meeting The Ida County Board of Review held its organization session for 2018 on May 1. One of the Board of Review’s responsibilities is to rule on protests iled by property owners in regard to property valuations for taxation purposes. The board adopted the rules of procedure for iling and acting on protests. As of Thursday, May 3, no protests had been iled. The deadline to ile was April 30, but protests iled by mail with an April 30 postmark will be accepted. During the May 1 meeting, the board appointed Carol Bolte of Ida Grove as chair and Dennis Bennett of Galva

as clerk. Dennis Collins of Ida Grove is also a member of the board. The board voted to send notices to MidAmerican Energy for an increase in valuation of wind turbines in Ida County. The board also approved a motion to send notice to various property owners for an increase in valuation, where recent roadway projects created exempt values. Acting upon the board’s own initiative, the board approved three changes in property valuations. The property owners will be noti ied of the changes. The next meeting of the board is May 22 at 9 a.m.

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HMH honored: Horn Memorial Hospital recently received a deficiency-free State of Iowa survey that provides the hospital accreditation for the next five years. This report is a result of the dedication of all HMH employees who strive always to provide quality healthcare for local communities. Pictured are the HMH department directors who guide their staff daily toward excellence. Front Row: Michelle Weber, Horn Physicians Clinic; Stephanie Jacobson, dietary; Cindy Mildenstein, community health; Rebecca Burns, nursing; Heidi Schroder, emergency department; Laurie Thompson, laboratory; Jean Cipperley, health promotions; Lydia Steele, respiratory, and Jo Hayes, CNO. Back row: Glen Winekauf, CEO; Robbie Todd, information technology; Kyle Hansen, materials management; Bev Roe, environmental services; Heather Gann, quality/ compliance; Lorraine Davis, human resources; Crystal Endrulat, radiology, and Sarah Harm, public relations. Other directors are Marcia Fehring, CFO; Joni Palmer, administration; Charlie Delaney, surgery; Carrie Arens, revenue cycle; Alex Weirich, pharmacy, and Mark Euchner, buildings and grounds.

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articipating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life® of Ida County helps provide new opportunities to fight back against cancer. Each team fundraises before and during Relay to help raise funds to enable continued research, education, advocacy and to provide patient services in the fight against cancer. The public is invited to participate in Ida County’s 19th annual Relay for Life event on July 11. The event will kick off with an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Cobb Park, where everyone will celebrate cancer survivors with a ceremony and a victory walk. Several activities will be going on throughout the evening. Teams will be having raffles; there will be food, music, fellowship, games,

etc. At dusk, a luminaria ceremony will be held to honor people fighting cancer and remember those lost. The park will be illuminated with hundreds of soft glowing luminaria, each representing a message of remembrance, a prayer of thanks or words of hope. One never thinks or expects they will ever meet or know someone with cancer. It is always something you hear talked about, but unfortunately cancer has reached us all in some way. You can walk in support of a friend or a loved one who is or has been affected by cancer. Maybe you are or have been a caregiver of someone affected by cancer or maybe the person you walk for is you. There are many, many reasons to walk at Relay. Walk to celebrate the lives of those who have had cancer, remember

those lost to cancer and to fight back against this terrifying disease. When we walk, cancer runs. Relay for Life is a team fundraising event where team members are to take turns walking around a track or designated path. This is to signify that cancer never sleeps, that cancer patients don’t stop because they’re tired and, for one night, neither do we. To register your team, log on to the Ida County Relay for Life website at www.relayforlife.org/idacountyia. There is no fee to register a team, thus no excuse not to participate. The more dollars raised, the faster the ACS can help save lives from cancer. Let’s all come together, let’s walk and let’s fight back against a disease that has or will, in some way, affect us all.

Ida High Achievers vote to sponsor fair trophy The Ida High Achievers met April 8 at the Holstein United Methodist Church. Jaycie Vohs led the pledge.

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BC-IG preschool, TK program: The BC-IG preschool and transitional kindergarten classes presented their annual program in the elementary gym April 26. Here, the youngsters team up to sing “We Had a Good Day.”

Seventeen members answered roll call, which was name a food that is grown in Iowa. The secretary’s report was given by Lexi Phillips. The treasurer’s report was not given at this time. Old business included the Race Across Iowa challenge; YQCA training (must be completed by June 1) and the livestock identi ication (must be done by May 15). New business included information about swine. County fair tags are $1.50 and swine must be tagged by May 15. Tags and a tagger are at the Extension of ice. State fair DNA tags are $8 and exhibitors can purchase tags, tagger and the envelope at the Extension of ice. Sheep and goat weighin was on April 28 from 9-11 a.m. at the Ida County fairgrounds. Exhibitors are to have birth dates at the weighin. The club then discussed 4-H summer camps and the 4-H conference, which is June 26-28. The club discussed sponsoring a trophy for the fair again this year. Abby Else moved to sponsor a trophy

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and Ryan Paulsrud seconded the motion. The club voted and the motion passed. The next order of business was discussing hosting an activity for Kinderfest. Abby Else moved to host a bingo stand during Kinderfest on June 16. Lance Else seconded the motion. All members voted in favor and the motion passed. The club discussed hosting a meal for the Holstein farmer’s market. Tate Phillips made a motion to table the discussion on the farmer’s market for next month’s meeting. Abby Else seconded the motion. The motion passed. Next on the order of business was the foundation

auction basket. The Else and Oldham family agreed to oversee the basket. Tate Phillips moved to spend $75 on the foundation basket. Jaycie Vohs seconded the motion. All members voted in favor and the motion carried. Jaycie Vohs made a motion to move next month’s meeting to May 6 and Tate Phillips seconded the motion. The club voted and the motion passed. The club watched a program on Pride of Iowa. Next month’s meeting was May 6. The host was to be Morgan Wright. Chloe Gottschalk led the 4-H pledge. Alexa Phillips Secretary

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Mayor Devlun Whiteing has proclaimed May 10th through the 31st, 2018 as Poppy Days in Ida Grove according to the Poppy Chairman of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #61, which sponsors the annual observance. Legion Auxiliary Members will be distributing poppies beginning on Thursday, May 10th, through Thursday, May 31st.

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WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary adopted the Poppy as its memorial ﬂower which pays tribute to the war dead and aids the living veterans and their families; and WHEREAS, the contributions are used solely for children, youth and rehabilitation in our local community; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Devlun Whiteing, Mayor of the City of Ida Grove, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2018 as Poppy Month and May 10th through the 31st as Poppy Days in our community. /s/Devlun Whiteing, Mayor

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Out of the Past Forty years ago Assistant county attorney Laurel Boerner told the Ida County Board of Supervisors in a letter dated May 8 that a series of legal actions against the county is contributing to higher liability insurance rates in the county. The county’s insurance premium for liability has gone from $15,000 per year to $50,000 per year. Seven claims have been iled by the same law of ice either against the county or law enforcement of icers and of icials within the past year. Two lawsuits have been iled in federal court. To date, no damages have been resulted from any of these claims. Dr. John Dressler of Ida Grove has announced his retirement as of May 31. Dressler has served the area as a doctor for the past 40 years. The bowling team sponsored by Chuck’s Body Shop of Holstein inished the season by winning the Holstein Booster League title. In other tournament action, the team won the Holstein city tournament and placed in tournaments in Sanborn, Hartley and Ida Grove. They also participated in the state tournament in Council Bluffs. Members of the team include Chuck Fraser, Merlin Jensen, Dean Breyfogle, Dick Kettler, Curt Conover, Harlan Else and Lloyd Glawe. Thirty years ago Jochims and Jochims Construction of Holstein began dirt work last week on the proposed second access street to Ida Grove High School. The new access will extend south

off of Ellen Street and curve to connect with the northwest corner of the high school parking lot. Republican Arnold Else Jr. of Galva will be challenging Democrat incumbent Cliff Friedrichsen of Holstein for Ida County’s District I supervisor seat in the primary election in June. Friedrichsen is seeking his fourth term as a county supervisor. Eleanor Soseman, Rick Williams and Virginia Degen, all of Holstein, and Don Poggensee and Marlene Kurth, both of Ida Grove, received Governor’s Volunteer Awards at ceremonies in Carroll Friday. Twenty years ago The Ida County Board of Supervisors agreed to an initial participation in county issuance of driver’s licenses by signing a letter of intent. Each board of supervisors and county treasurer in the state intending to take issuance of licenses had to notify the Iowa Department of Transportation by May 30. The Galva City Council set the wheels in motion during a special council meeting to get back into countywide law when it directed city attorney Matt Forristal to draft a letter to the Ida County Public Safety Commission, asking what steps the city needs to take. The Ida County Conservation Board reviewed a preliminary agreement for completing work at Crawford Creek Recreational Area. The work is part of the original master plan and will be cost shared with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Work includes the addition of a rest-

room, shelter, a handicapped access to the ishing pier, 15 picnic tables, 24 camp ire grills, a boat dock and an entrance sign. Ten years ago The Arthur City Council appointed Randy Fineran mayor and Dan Gustafson to the council Monday. Fineran, who is a council member, was appointed mayor to replace Lois Oxendale, who resigned due to health reasons. The council also accepted the resignation of councilwoman Hilda Lloyd. Holstein City Administrator Mark Baker told the council he is proposing the city do the second phase of the bike trail, because bids on the irst phase of the trail came in under estimates, and the city may have some extra money for phase two of the trail. Baker was instructed to gather costs to construct phase two. The Ida Grove City Council voted Monday to support a countywide one-cent local option sales tax and proceed with a resolution to have the tax placed on the November election ballot. Mayor Dennis Ernst noted cities are becoming more strapped for funding, and extra income from a local option tax will help all cities in the county. The Reverend Richard Salcido has accepted a call to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. A July 13 installation is being planned. Galva-Holstein placed second in both the boys’ and girls’ Maple Valley Conference track meets in Mapleton. The girls missed irst place by eight points, while the boys were 12 points out of irst.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Save the date for our BBQ and baseball fundraiser on Saturday, June 23. This will be a fundraiser for youth baseball and softball. A meal, BBQ contest, homerun derby, all-stars game, yard games and an outdoor movie are planned. The registration deadline for youth golf forms is May 15. There will be a $5 late fee after that. No additional late registrations accepted after June 1. 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. Evening water aerobics are Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Melissa Ausborn is

ary price and $0.06 above the March 2017 price. The March average oat price per bushel was $3.10, down $0.08 from February and $0.10 below March 2017. All hay prices in Iowa averaged $124 per ton in March. This was up $18 from the February price and $44 above the March 2017 price. The March 2018 alfalfa hay price averaged $127, up $17 from the previous month and $43

With one in ive jobs in Iowa being tied to agriculture, from seed science and veterinary medicine to precision technology to livestock building design, there are “ ields of opportunities” in the state tied to this industry. To help students pursue these careers, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), Iowa’s century-old, largest general farm organization, has awarded $180,000 in tuition scholarships to current or future students who will study agriculture in post-secondary school. The 180 selected students will each receive $1,000 to further their education. Anna Van Dusen, daughter of Scott and Denise Van Dusen of Ida Grove, was the recipient of a scholarship. She plans on attending Morningside College in Sioux City.

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First-time Farm Bureau scholarship recipients include 54 graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or community college to earn two or four-year degrees, and whose parents are Farm Bureau members. Students are eligible to renew the scholarships for up to four years by maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and by being a student in good standing. First-time applicants were asked to write an essay indicating the contributions they expect to make to agriculture and the rural community. They also were selected based on their academic achievement, inancial need, community and extracurricular involvement and letters of recommendation.

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above March 2017. The average price received for other hay during March was $116 per ton. This was up $22 from the February price and $48 above the March 2017 price. The average price for milk was $16.10 per cwt., up $0.70 from the February price but $1.60 below one year ago. Prices received for milk cows for dairy herd replacement averaged $1,310 per head as of April 1.

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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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Average corn prices received by farmers The average price received by farmers for corn during March in Iowa was $3.43 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. This was up $0.10 from the February price but unchanged from a year ago. The March 2018 average price received by farmers for soybeans, at $9.64 per bushel, was up $0.28 from the Febru-

the instructor. Pilates are held on Mondays at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor. Step aerobics are held on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Water aerobics are held on Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Yoga is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor. May 17 will be the last day until after summer. 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. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Windschitl from the House by: IA State Rep. Matt Windschitl (R) District 17

Heartbeat Bill Protecting the Innocent Since my irst campaign for the statehouse, I have been unabashedly clear to my constituents that I am a staunch supporter of the most innocent and vulnerable among us, the unborn. During my time serving you, we have made many advancements in the ight for life, such as making sure a mother is fully informed of the alternative options to abortion, redirecting healthcare dollars to holistic women’s health centers, instead of abortion providers, requiring an ultrasound be offered to a mother, so she can see her baby before making a decision to terminate her pregnancy and, just last year, the legislature passed a 20-week abortion ban with a three-day waiting period, we have accomplished these and many other victories for the unborn. These victories have been hard fought and have taken years to achieve, but they have been worth every battle and every long, arduous debate. These past victories have changed the narrative on abortion and helped people recognize the value of life in the womb better than ever before. They have also been essential in laying the foundation for the recent victory we have achieved for the unborn in Iowa. On May 1, the House passed the Heartbeat Bill and combined it with the prohibition on procuring and selling baby body parts. The bill prohibits abortions after a baby’s heartbeat can be detected in the womb and makes it a crime to sell an aborted baby’s body parts. The Senate also passed the bill, and it is going to the governor for inal approval. In order to obtain the necessary votes to secure passage, we did have to include some exceptions in the bill. The exceptions are for cases of rape, incest, life of the mother and when a baby in the womb is not developing properly and will not survive the pregnancy. While some in the pro-life community do not approve of these exceptions, and I fully understand their point of view, the exceptions were the key to getting this bill through the legislative process. These exceptions were carefully written in order to better ensure that, in those horrible circumstances of rape or incest, the proper authorities can be noti ied and

the perpetrator of the crime can be brought to justice for their heinous crimes. We also ensured that the exceptions in this bill would not undermine the 20-week abortion ban we passed last year. Now, I am not naïve about this Heartbeat Bill. There will more than likely be a legal challenge questioning the constitutionality of the bill, but that is one of the many positive aspects of this proposal. In my opinion, it is past due that the courts revisit the lawed Roe versus Wade decision, which has led to the loss of more than 60 million innocent, unborn lives since 1973. With the advancements in medical technology and science, we can now de initively point to the fact that, from the moment of conception, a new and unique human life is being formed in the womb. Should those innocent new lives not be afforded the same rights and protections as all other human beings, including the right to life? I irmly believe they should. The opponents of this proposal have said the legal challenges could cost the state a great deal of money in legal fees, but there have already been multiple legal organizations that have stepped forward and offered to cover the legal costs and also provide a rigorous defense of this law before the courts. Of all the pro-life bills I have worked on and voted for over the years, this Heartbeat Bill is the most monumental and impactful bill I have ever had the opportunity and privilege of voting yes on. This bill has the potential of saving thousands of innocent, unborn lives in our state every year. It also redirects the discussion from abortion being a “dif icult choice” back to where it rightfully belongs, to that of recognizing that all life is a gift from God and it should not be terminated in its most innocent and vulnerable stage. To put it more succinctly, House Republicans gave a voice to the voiceless and stood for innocent life during the roughly nine hours of debate, and it was one of the proudest moments of my time serving you. Historic tax relief Since the beginning of session, my colleagues and I have been working on crafting a meaningful and impactful tax relief, reform and modernization bill. Trying to pull all the pieces of a bill like this together has been extremely complex, but, after months of work, we have inally come to an agreement. Without getting into the complex details of the entire bill, I will try to summarize it by saying it is fair, equitable,

sustainable and, most importantly, it will leave more of your hard-earned money in your pocket, instead of the government’s. Some of the main decisions points surrounding this bill were how to return the tax dollars to Iowans that the state was going to receive, due to the federal tax reform, ensure the tax cuts could be maintained in the out-years without creating budget problems in the future, provide as much tax relief as possible to middle income families, making the tax code competitive and transparent and ensure fairness for Main Street business in the modern economy. The bill we have put together truly is historic, in that it has a positive impact on almost every Iowan. In 2019 alone, it will provide an average of a nearly 10 percent reduction in income tax payments which, when added together with other provisions in the bill, equals roughly $400 million in relief covering 93 percent of middle class Iowans. In the out-years, the relief expands in order to cover even more taxpayers, makes Iowa more competitive and creates better opportunity for our job creators and small businesses. This bill will have a lasting impact on Iowans and, once fully implemented by tax year 2023, will be leaving hundreds of millions of dollars a year in the taxpayers’ pocket, while still being able to fund the government services Iowans depend on. Bottom line is this: if you believe, as I do, that you, the taxpayer, knows better how to spend your money than the government, then this bill is for you. This bill is one of the inal pieces of policy we will pass this legislative session before inalizing the budget and completing the work Iowans sent us here to accomplish. I, for one, am very proud of the work we have accomplished this session and am extremely pleased that we will be leaving more of your money in your pocket, while still balancing the budget and funding the priorities of Iowans. Share your thoughts If you have a concern or question on any issue, please do not hesitate to reach out to me and I will get back to you as quickly as possible. There are many issues of great importance being discussed this session, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas. If you would like to receive this newsletter by email, I would be happy to add you to my newsletter list. The district number is 712-6424334 or e-mail me at matt. windschitl@legis.iowa.gov.

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 15, 20 students per session. Filmmaking camp: Join us June 12-15, from 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 15, 20 students per session. 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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Ridge View band: Ridge View High School presented its annual spring concert May 1. Here, the concert band performs “Yorkshire Ballad.” The concert also included the select choir, women’s ensemble choir and concert choir.

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Concert band: The O-A/BC-IG High School concert, under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz, performed “Exordium,” “Acclamations,” “Algorhythms” and “Escapada” during the annual spring concert May 3. Other groups performing were the treble clef choir, concert choir and bass clef choir. Senior band and vocal students were recognized during the concert.

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Babysitter training: An American Red Cross babysitter’s training course will be held at The Meeting Place on Thursday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are 10-15 years old and want to become a babysitter, this oneday American Red Cross class will provide youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children, toddlers and infants. The fee includes: lunch, bottled water, morning and afternoon snacks, handouts and a certi icate. Maximum class size is 25 kids. Registrations and pre-payments are due by or before June 14. Call 712-282-4426 to sign up. Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol: Jacquie Marietta, Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol coordinator, will be at The Meeting Place in Galva on Tuesday, June 26, from 9 to 11 a.m. to talk to senior citizens about protecting themselves from scammers and Medicare and social security fraud. This is a free program. Cardio-weights class: AFAA Certi ied Trainer Barb Gebers will be teaching a 45-minute cardio and weights class at Sole 2 Soul. The next six-week session will start on Thursday, June 7, at 5:45 a.m. The class dates are June 7 through July 12. There is a fee. We need ive or six individuals who are committed to exercising in the mornings to make this class a go, so sign up soon by calling 282-4426. Personal training: Bria Miller is offering one-on-one personal training to individuals and/or small groups of two to

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three people at Sole 2 Soul at 5:30 a.m., 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m. and other scheduled times by appointment. For information, call Sole 2 Soul. Yoga: An eight-week session of yoga started April 2 and runs through May 21. Gebers teaches the 50-minute 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 Miller on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. Chair yoga: NETA certi ied trainer Donna Mogensen Lee started a six-week chair yoga class April 12. The classes are held on Thursdays at 9 a.m. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

Woodbury County Cattlemen’s Association C n Annual Bucket Calf Show

The Woodbury County Cattlemen’s Association is once again sponsoring the Bucket Calf Show to be held at the Woodbury County Fair August 1st through the 5th in Moville. Exhibitors must have completed Kindergarten through 4th Grade (Transitional Kindergarten or 4 year old Preschool is included at the parent’s discretion). To be eligible to show, entry forms must be completed and returned to the Cattlemen by June 1. Entry forms are available at Heritage Bank in Anthon, by emailing the Cattlemen at woodburycc@hotmail.com or by contacting Andrea Parker at 712-880-0476. You can also“like” the Woodbury County Cattlemen’s Association (WCCA) on Facebook for news, due dates, upcoming events, questions and/or comments.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS BC alumni banquet ckets on sale The annual Battle Creek High School alumni banquet will be held on Tuesday, July 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. Advance tickets are now on sale at First State Bank in Battle Creek and Ida

Grove for $14. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $17. Anniversary classes ending in three and eight will be honored. Information has been mailed to members of anni-

versary classes. If you did not receive a mailing, contact Marcella Segebart, Joan Sohm or Dixie Brueck. Guest of honor will be Battle Creek alum Darrell Schumacher, BC class of 1973.

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Party fun: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Cinco De Mayo party without a piĂąata? Phyllis Christie and Mildred Fleenor take turns trying to break it open at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek.

Ida Grove Chamber News The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce met at Remer Realty May 1. The meeting was called to order by Dan Remer, president. The following of icers and directors were present: Remer, Lisa Witten, Grant Patera, Ryan Goodman, Chelsea Gross, JD Parks and Katie Chisholm. The agenda with the addition to the inancial report was approved. Minutes from the meeting on April 10 were approved. Bills: Mid-America Publishing $43.30 for Easter thank-you. Financial reports for December, January, February, March and April were approved. Remer talked about: one bill left to pay for the Easter party, June 1 and 2 city-wide garage sales, July 11 golf outing, grilling for the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market,

grilling on Friday of Crazy Days and compiling a list of businesses that havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paid dues yet and contacting them. Old business included: a grant application has been submitted to Fund for Siouxland for funding to help with beauti ication, and there is one Easter bill left to pay. New business discussed included the following: City-wide garage sale: dates set for June 1 and 2; Remer and Patera are working on the signs and advertisement. Ribbon cutting: 10 a.m., May 4, for Dr. Pick and Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barbershop. Downtown lowerpots: Flowers are in at Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Goodman is contacting the FFA kids to help plant them. The City of Ida Grove has agreed to pay half the cost.

Golf outing: Plans have begun. The date is July 11 at the Ida Grove Golf and Country Club. Ida Grove Library: Approved a donation of $50 in $5 Chamber Bucks to help with their summer reading program. Membership drive: Compiling a list of businesses that have not paid their dues yet. We are down $2,000 from last year. Ida Grove Chamber window clings: Approved an order to Mid-America Publishing for 100 window clings for members. The next work session is Tuesday, May 15, at noon at Pizza Hut. The next monthly meeting is Tuesday, June 5, at noon at Remer Realty. Lisa Witten Secretary

The Ida County Fair queen and king contest is set for Wednesday, July 18, at the fairgrounds. Girls and boys ages 16-21 interested in participating can pick up applications at the ISU Extension Office in Ida Grove. Applications are due by June 29. For additional information, contact Karla Meier at 712-364-5100 or Anna Van Dusen at 712-371-3922. Rules and regulations for the queen and king contest are the same as Iowa State Fair queen competition rules and regulations.

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Picking flowers: Spring has sprung at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek. Residents and tenants went to a greenhouse to pick out flowers. Pictured are Jervae Downing and Christina Mahrt in back and Leila Lansink in front.

College News Erin Burk of Ida Grove was honored with an award at the Entrepreneurship Showcase hosted by the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. Burk, a senior in event management at Iowa State, was recognized with runner-up in the Best of Show New Business Start-Up category for her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luninesceâ&#x20AC;? business proposal. Buena Vista Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (BVU) 14th annual Scholarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day was held April 28. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Scholarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day event featured presentations from more than 35 BVU students. Kyle Wiebers, a senior psychology major from Holstein, was one of the students who participated. Wiebersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation was titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Effect of Voluntary Alcohol Consumption on Behavioral Flexibility.â&#x20AC;? Buena Vista University of icially reinstated Omega Pi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international honor society in

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Most influential: Ridge View senior Andrew Snyder was honored at the annual Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholar Recognition Ceremony May 1. After the ceremony, a reception for the students, their parents and their most influential teachers was held. Snyder chose Katie Tesch as his most influential teacher.

Victorian Tea Party at Golden Horizons Golden Horizons in Ida Grove is hosting a Victorian Tea Party Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public, and guests are encouraged to dress up in their tea party attire: hats, scarves, lipstick, pearls, etc.

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May basket winner: Travis Pratt of Holstein won the Good Samaritan Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;May Basketâ&#x20AC;? raffle. Included in the $300-plus basket were gift cards to local businesses and sundry items. From left, Jessica Pratt, Auxiliary member Bonnie Wallace and Travis Pratt. Proceeds from the annual raffle go toward purchasing items for the pleasure, comfort and/or needs of Good Samaritan residents.

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Girl Scout Troop #254 is having a garage and bake sale on Thursday, May 10, from 3 to 7 p.m.; Friday, May 11, from 1 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ida Grove Community Hall at 403 Third St. Knickknacks, toys, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothes, dishes and more will be offered. Garage sale items will be reasonable good will offerings. Baked sale items will be independently priced. All funds go in the troop account.

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Ida Area For Life to meet May 10 Ida Area For Life will meet Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at Remer Realty and Appraisal in Ida Grove. It is time for election of officers and discussion of summer activities. Ida Area For Life is a nondenominational group, and new members are always welcome.

OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for May 9-16: Wednesday, May 9: 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Thursday, May 10: 10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. The Club House Band. Friday, May 11: 10 a.m. art; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday, May 12: 3 p.m. movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday, May 13: 2:30 p.m. United Methodist Church; 3 p.m. social. Monday, May 14: 10 a.m. basketball and soccer; 2:30 p.m. Best of Sports Bloopers video. Tuesday, May 15: 10 a.m. March Game; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Wednesday, May 16: 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible Chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. kites.

education, April 5 on the BVU campus. Local students inducted into KDP include: Madison Gierstorf, an elementary education major from Kiron; Cara Kastner, an elementary education major from Schleswig, and Katie Davidson, a senior elementary education major from Schaller.

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Ida Grove Library by Angela Scales Ida Grove librarian Libraries rock. The summer library program is soon to be underway, and we’ve been working on making this year really rock. This year, we will be hosting programs for all ages, including children, teens and adults. The children’s summer library program will kick off on Tuesday, June 12, and includes brand new presenters, along with a few seasoned veterans from previous years. Registration for the children’s summer program is now open, and all children are welcome. The children’s schedule of events is as follows; all programs begin at 10:30 a.m.: Tuesday, June 12–Fonziba

Drums. Tuesday, June 19–Darrin Crow, storyteller. Tuesday, June 26–Aspen Black, the Singing Cowgirl. Tuesday, July 3–Craft and movie day (“Rock Dogs”PG). Tuesday, July 10–Lisa Laird and Pockets Full of Fun party and picnic. We will also host a weekly Friday morning movie matinee from June 8 through July 27. Every Friday at 10:15 a.m., we will be showing a children’s movie, and most are suitable for all ages. Make sure to stop down to pick up the summer schedule and get registered for these free programs. All programs are open to children of all ages and abilities; we welcome you to stop down

Carol Bresnahan joins UBI board Owen C. Bolte, president and CEO of United Bank of Iowa, announces the addition of Carol Bresnahan of Ida Grove to the board of directors of United Bank of Iowa. Bresnahan was elected to the board during the annual stockholder meeting April 3. Bolte commented, “We are excited to have someone with Carol’s extensive bank experience and understanding of banking operations join our board. We also appreciate the insight and knowledge that Carol will bring to the board as the owner of a local business.” Bresnahan started her banking career at United Bank of Iowa in July 1994, and was promoted to vice president-bookkeeping in February 2010. In March 2014, Bresnahan transitioned to part-time employment at UBI to take a more active role in the family business. Carol and her husband, Ron, reside in Ida Grove and have owned and operated Bresnahan Well Drilling and Repair Inc. since 1993. Carol

Carol Bresnahan and Ron have two sons. Devin lives in Omaha, Neb., and Drew and his wife, Katie, and their daughter, Avery, live in West Des Moines. Other members of the United Bank of Iowa board of directors include: Bolte, Alan Cumming, Dan Dotzler, Jack Eggspuehler, Sharon Godbersen, Larry Hultgren, Lance Moore, Curt Rupert, Kenneth Van Kekerix and Steve Vohs.

and join in the summer fun. The teen summer library program will welcome back Maker Camp. Maker Camp will run from June 28–July 19. Programs will be held each Thursday, starting at 10:30 a.m. All teens ages 11 and up are welcome to register for the program. Each week will bring new projects to make and ideas to explore. Registration for Maker Camp opens on June 1. The adult summer library program starts on June 1 and, this year, we will host a special “Books to Movies” series. The “Books to Movies” series will feature a weekly movie at the library. This series kicks off on June 4 and runs through July 30. Movies will be shown every Monday, starting at 1 p.m. We have a great movie line up and hope you will join us. Schedules for adult summer programs are now available, and registration is open. We encourage all of you to stop down and see what the library can offer you, both during the summer months and throughout the year. Another great way to find out what’s going on at the library is through our website (www.idagrove. lib.ia.us), the library’s Facebook page and the city’s website (www.idagroveia. com). Of course, you can always give us a call for more information, as well. Library hours are: Monday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday noon-5 p.m., Thursday noon-7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m-7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please stop by and see us or give us a call at 712-3642306 for more details on the services we provide or with any questions you may have. We hope to see you soon at the library. Happy reading.

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Anthon band: The Anthon City Band, under the direction of Art Ashley, opened its17th season with a home concert in Anthon April 30. The band began with “Big Band Bugaloo,” a Dixieland style number. The concert continued with many sing-along popular songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s, such as “Moon River,”“I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.” Performers in the first concert included: Eileen Van Meeteren, Mary Ketelsen, Tom and Joyce Galvin, Gene Potter, Dave Drefke, Rachel Wassenaar, Brent Hoefer, Caitlyn Ebert, Ed Nagel, John Anfinson, Marv Crim, Linda Prescott, Lela Bathurst, Lucille Foster, Gabe Nash, Michelle McKenna, Hanna Crichton and Dixie Brueck. The next band performance will be at Cushing for their annual “Old Fashioned Wednesday Night” in late June.

Odebolt Library The Odebolt Public Library added several books and two DVDs to its circulation in April. New hardcover books include: “Red Alert” by James Patterson, “Black and White Ball” by Loren D. Estleman, “The River House” by Carla Neggers, “Sweet Vengeance” by Fern Michaels, “Truth or Dare”

by Fern Michaels, “A Breath of Hope” by Lauraine Snelling, “The Cutting Edge” by Jeffery Deaver, “Hold Back the Dark” by Kay Hooper, “I’ve Got My Eyes On You” by Mary H. Clark, “Queen Anne’s Lace” by Susan W. Albert, “Shoot First” by Stuart Woods, “The Sixth Day” by Catherine Coulter, “The First Family” by Michael Palmer,

“The Fallen” by David Baldacci and “Tuesday’s Promise’ by Luis C. Montalvan. “Fire Dancer” by Colleen Coble is available in paperback and “The Bookshop On The Corner” is available in large print. New DVDs are “The Greatest Showman” and “All The Money In The World.”

MHC Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for May 9-16 is: Wednesday, May 9: 8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Arthur Free Church. Thursday, May 10: 8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. gardening.

Friday, May 11: 8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Saturday, May 12: Adult coloring. Sunday, May 13: Mother Daughter Tea; noon to 7 p.m. Church services on Channel 3. Monday, May 14: 8 a.m. devotions; 10 a.m. doughnut

making; 2 p.m. history of Ida Grove. Tuesday, May 15: 8 a.m. devotions; 10 a.m. rosary making; 2 p.m. Dr. John and Lenee Sinnott wine testing. Wednesday, May 16: 8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Lierman; 3 p.m. Methodist communion.

WDWV Schedule The Willow Dale Wellness Village activity calendar for May 9-16: Wednesday, May 9: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary and communion; 10:30 a.m. manicures; casino outing or movie. Thursday, May 10: 10:30 a.m. kick ball; 2 p.m. Battle Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. Freese; 3 p.m. Surf the Net.

Friday, May 11: 10:30 a.m. local news review; 1:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday, May 12: 2:30 p.m. Mother-Daughter Tea, “Avon Is Calling.” Sunday, May 13: 9:30 a.m. Catholic communion. Activity room church TV: 1 p.m. Lutheran and 2 p.m. Presbyterian. Monday, May 14: 10:30 a.m.

balloon lift-off; 11:30 a.m. friendship picnic and card party. Tuesday, May 15: 10:30 a.m. Wii dance party; 1:30 p.m. Wayne Miller Orchestra; 6:30 p.m. UPW bingo. Wednesday, May 16: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary-communion; 10:30 am. The Story of Us; Home Journey Outing.

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Award winners: The Arthur Evangelical Free Church held a supper for families of Awana clubbers and awards night on April 25. Pictured are the kids that received major awards. Awana will start again in early September.

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Iowa Governor Reynolds appoints Paulrsud, Lansink Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions May 1. The following area appointees are not paid and are not subject to Senate con irmation: Judicial Nomination Commission District 3B—Teresa Paulsrud of Danbury, and Organic Advisory Council— Roger Lansink of Odebolt. Photo Submitted

Schleswig preschool: The pre-kindergarten class of Immanuel Lutheran Preschool and Statewide Voluntary Preschool of Schleswig took a field trip to the United Bank of Iowa in Schleswig. Students were able to watch the coin counter, visit with bank staff and take in all the activities that occur at their local bank.

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SPORTS Falcon boys win WVC track tle, girls are second

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O-A/BC-IGMS boys track: The O-A/BC-IG Middle School boys’ track and field team includes, front from left, Kade Stehr, Treyten Kolar, Gabe Winterrowd, Landon Veit, Cade Neville, Kale Ladwig, Lennon Wells and Kalib Campbell. Second row from left, Trevor Bender, Beau Nieman, Damon Dausel, Chance Buns, Cade Mason, Josh Peters and Kane Ladwig. Third row from left, Carter Hoefling, Zach Hemer, Easton Harms, Ty Conover, Beckett DeJean, Evan Burk and Will Gebel. Back row from left, Evan Larsen, Andrew Sholty, Eli Wilson, Griffin Diersen, Kyle Spotts, Keaton Railsback, Jack Sohm, Johnathan Scales, Nainoa O’Brien and Max Webb. David Winterrowd coaches the team. Tyler Johnson is the assistant coach.

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O-A/BC-IGMS girls track: The O-A/BC-IG Middle School girls’ track team includes, front from left, Caleigh Loger, Sophia Veltri, Kya Ladwig, Riley Schiernbeck, Jayde Schluter, Caitlyn Malone, Avaree Miller and Anna Mogensen. Second row from left, Melissa Hewitt, Madison Miller, Rylee Krayenhagen, Ruth Clark, Allison Clark, Jordyn Loger and Kaylee Oxendale. Third row from left, Alex Schroeder, Gracie Hanneman, Haley Harms, Maddy Brummer, Anecca Wilson, Krista Sibenaller, Gwen Jacobson, Kiersten Schultz and Cassidy Arnburg. Patricia Winterrowd coaches the girls. Joyce Falck is the assistant coach.

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Raptor girls fourth, boys are sixth The Ridge View girls placed fourth and the boys were sixth at the Western Valley Conference track and ield meet in Ida Grove April 30. The O-A/BC-IG boys and KingsleyPierson/Woodbury Central (K-P/WC) girls won the conference meet team titles. The O-A/BC-IG boys collected 139 team points. Ridge View was sixth in the boys’ standings with 54 points. The Raptors inished fourth in the girls’ team standings with 51.5 points. K-P/WC tallied 171.5 points. Girls The Ridge View girls’ best placings at the WVC meet were a pair of second place individual showings. Paige Todd took second in the long jump with a leap of 15-5 and Katlyn Wiese was second in the 3,000-meter run with a time of 12:55.25. Other girls placing in the top six were: Third—4x800 (Mikayla Kolpin, Paige Padavich, Erin Johnson, Reka GitayGorzo) 12:04.80. Fourth—Madeline Else, 100 hurdles, :18.98; 4x400 (Kinzey Dutler, Paige Todd, Madeline Else, Bailey Graff) 4:38.60. Fifth—Madeline Else, long jump, 1410.75; sprint medley (Lexi Phillips, Kennedy Mason, Kinzey Dutler, Bailey

Graff) 2:07.65; Rachel Kenny, 3,000, 13:37.66; Kinzey Dutler, 400, 1:09.42; 4x200 (Kennedy Mason, Paige Todd, Esmeralda Najera, Bailey Graff) 2:01.10; Mikayla Kolpin, 800, 2:52.91; Kinzey Dutler, 200, :30.38; Madeline Else, 400 hurdles, 1:18.31; Kaitlyn Wiese, 1,500, 5:44.22; 4x100 (Lexi Phillips, Kennedy Mason, Esmeralda Najera, Kara Richard) :56.81. Sixth—Gracie Chance, high jump, 4-4; Rachel Kenny, 1,500, 5:55.42. Boys The boys’ team collected two event titles. Andres Carbajal was irst in the 400-meter hurdles in :58.42 and the shuttle hurdle relay team of Jacob Tokheim, Jaxon Franken, Austin Degen and Carbajal crossed the inish line irst with a time of 1:09.27 Raptor coach Dale Tokheim noted the wind was “brutal” at the meet in Ida Grove. “No one ran great times, but we didn’t have as good of a night as we hoped,” said Tokheim. “It is hard to tell how much to attribute to the wind. Overall, it was just a tough night for us and hopefully we got in better shape and igured out a few things for districts this week.” Tokheim added Carbajal “looked good” in winning the 400-meter hurdles

The coach added his boys didn’t know they won the shuttle hurdle until after the race was over. “Jacob Tokheim led off with the wind behind him and was neck and neck with O-A/BC-IG. He caught a hurdle and went down. Franken couldn’t three step all the hurdles into the wind and had to get creative to clear the last three hurdles. Degen looked strong on his leg of the relay. Carbajal ran into the wind and four stepped all 10 lights and ran down two teams to take second place. We found out after the race that O-A/BC-IG was disquali ied so we took irst.” Other boys placing in the top six were: Second—4x400 (Jacob Tokheim, Kevin McGuire, Jacob Mitchell, Andres Carbajal) 3:44.68. Third—sprint medley (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Colton Dutler, Kevin McGuire) 1:46.48; 4x200 (Jacob Mitchell, Jacob Tokheim, Andres Carbajal, Kevin McGuire) 1:39.74. Fourth—Jake Kliegl, 100, :12.64; 4x100 (Jacob Mitchell, Jacob Kliegl, Jesse Coleman, Kevin McGuire) :46.91. Fifth—Ezra Miller, discus, 107-10; Jaxon Franken, 800, 2:19.64. Sixth—Jaxon Franken, high jump, 5-6; Colton Dutler, long jump, 18-5.25.

The O-A/BC-IG boys won the Western Valley Conference track and ield championship April 30 in Ida Grove. The Falcon girls missed the top spot by three and half points. Kingsley-Pierson/Woodbury Central (K-P/WC) won the girls’ title while their boys’ team was second. The O-A/BC-IG boys collected 139 team points, which was 21 points better than second place K-P/WC with 118 points. The O-A/BC-IG girls placed second behind K-P/WC by three and half points. K-P/WC scored 171.5 points. O-A/BC-IG tallied 168 points. Boys The Falcon boys won three events at the conference meet. Freshman Cooper DeJean was a three-time winner. He won the long jump, 200 and was part of the winning 4x200 relay. “I couldn’t be prouder of how this team competed,” noted coach Travis Chizek. “The conditions were not ideal, but the kids went out there and laid it all on the line. We had many kids run a lot of events and, even when they were fatigued, they went out there and competed hard. “A lot of guys stepped up to the challenges of the weather and competition and scored points in area that we needed to come away with the conference title. In multiple events, we scored higher than what we were seeded, and I give all the credit to the kids who put their minds to it and really wanted to do well for their team. We had a couple stumbles throughout the meet, but everyone picked each other up and allowed us to come out on top of a very talented KPWC team. “Again, I am really proud of and happy for the guys, especially the seniors who have worked hard over the last four years. It was even better to do this on our home track in front of a great crowd supporting us.” Boys placing in the top six were: First—Cooper DeJean, long jump, 20-8.5; Cooper DeJean, 200, :24.28; 4x200 (Philip Brooks, Cooper DeJean, Austin Lindner, Kolton Krajicek) 1:37.86. Second—Ryder Meek, discus, 126-04; Ryder Meek, shot put, 51-8.5; sprint medley (Philip Brooks, Chase Devitt, Austin Lindner, Isaac Endrulat) 1:46.48; Cooper DeJean, 100, :12.47; Quintin Cranston, 110 hurdles, :17.86; Isaac Endrulat, 800, 2:11.24. Third—William Grote, high jump, 5-10; Tyler Anderson, discus, 113-03; Tyler Anderson, shot put, 47-11; distance medley (Eli Gebel, Quintin Cranston, Ethan Mortensen, Ben Bergman) 4:15.44; Isaac Endrulat, 400, :56.17; 4x100 (Chase Devitt, Ryan Kolpin, Philip Brooks, Kolton Krajicek) :46.38; 4x400 (Ethan Mortensen, Isaac Endrulat, Grant Conover, Ben Bergman) 3:45.84. Fourth—Caden Wareham,

long jump, 18-9.5; 4x800 (Grant Conover, Evan Veltri, Dylan Hemer, Devin Behrendsen) 10:08.73; Austin Lindner, 200, :24.87. Fifth—Ryan Kolpin, high jump, 5-8; Philip Brooks, 100, :13.04. Sixth—Grant Conover, 400, :58.00; Grant Conover, 800, 2:22.42; Ben Bergman, 400 hurdles, 1:01.23. Girls The Falcon girls earned eight conference championships. O-A/BC-IG won the high jump, long jump, 4x100, 100, 4x200, 100 hurdles, 400 hurdles and 4x100. Ashley Lindner and Sydney Durbin were both three-time winners. Lindner won long jump, 100 hurdles and was part of the 4x100. Durbin was irst in the high jump and was part of the winning 4x200 and 4x100. Coach Bob Saunders said he was proud of his athletes. “Our team competed with focus, con idence and belief in themselves and their teammates,” said Saunders. “Their growth throughout the season has been remarkable and that’s all any coach can ask for. “We scored many more points than I predicted and gave K-PWC a battle the entire evening. Just the way a conference track and ield meet should be, exciting and competitive. K-P-WC has an outstanding team and won a well-deserved Western Valley Conference championship. I believe there will be a strong competition between our programs for many more years to come.” Girls placing in the top six were: First—Sydney Durbin, high jump, 5-2; Ashley Lindner, long jump, 15-6.75; shuttle hurdle (Ashley Lindner, Kirsten Dausel, Sarah Petersen, Mia Mortensen) 1:16.61; Anna Winterrowd, 100, :14.69; 4x200 (Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Cotton, Morgan Godbersen, Sydney Durbin) 1:54.10; Ashley Lindner, 100 hurdles, :18.55; Calli Wareham, 400 hurdles, 1:12.96; 4x100 (Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Cotton, Morgan Godbersen, Sydney Durbin) :52.04. Second—Kirsten Dausel, high jump, 4-8; sprint medley (Morgan Godbersen, Sydney Durbin, Sarah Cotton, Anna Winterrowd) 2:00.64; Jordyn Fredericks, 100, :14.87; distance medley (Morgan Godbersen, Sarah Cotton, Madison Schiernbeck, Alyssa Mason) 4:59.45; Anna Winterrowd, 400, 1:06.84; Anna Winterrowd, 200, :28.70; Madison Schiernbeck, 1,500, 5:34.67. Third—Beth Rehse, discus, 86-3; Jordyn Fredericks, 200, :28.71. Fourth—Calli Wareham, long jump, 14-11.5; Madison Schiernbeck, 3,000, 13:00.07; 4x800 (Kaitlyn Riessen, Nanako Sonoda, Brooklyn Hoffman, Abby Bender) 12:08.89; Calli Wareham, 400, 1:08.22. Fifth—Sarah Petersen, 100 hurdles, :19.42; 4x400 (Alyssa Mason, Nanako Sonoda, Abby Bender, Ryder Cranston) 4:47.16.

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O-A/BC-IG softball hosts Strike Out ALS

On Thursday, May 24, the O-A/BC-IG softball team will be hosting the Ridge View Raptors in Battle Creek, but that’s not all they’re hosting. The Falcons are also hosting Strike Out ALS Night. Raising research funds for ALS is important for these young ladies, as they recently lost a father due to this terri-

ble disease. Please come help support the team in their efforts. There will be a bake sale, a silent auction, free will donation, raf les and a home run derby. If anyone would like to donate to the silent auction or raf les, please email head coach Cindy Wilcke @ cwilcke@oabcig.org.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Ridge View at River Valley track

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Ridge View MS boys track: The Ridge View Middle School boys track team includes, front row from left, Mason Lewis, Wesley Dahlgren, Drew Blum, Jake Breyfogle, Marcus Green, Tyhler Kolpin and Earnie Clayton. Second row from left, Noah Schroder, Kolton Luscombe, Dayne Winkel, Grant Movall, Branden Johnson, Joseph Dahlgren, Cade Harriman and Zander Ernst. Third row from left, Tracin Price, Ian Shepherd, Kyler Wunschel, Connor Naberhaus, Brady Clausen, Nick Redding, Morgan Hankinson and Travis Weise. Jeff Kohn, Caleb Christensen and Monica Brandhorst coach the team.

Ridge View’s track and ield teams competed in the River Valley Invitational April 27. Girls Ridge View won one event and scored 89 points to place third at the eight-team River Valley Invitational. KingsleyPierson/Woodbury Central was irst with 187.33 points. Ridge View events scoring points were: First—Kinzey Dutler, 200, :28.52. Second—Kinzey Dutler, 100, :13.90; Madeline Else, 400 hurdles, 1:16.87; Gracie Chance, high jump, 4-6. Third—Rachel Kenny, 800, 2:36.42; Katlyn Wiese, 3,000, 12:29.87; Madeline Else, 100 hurdles, :17.72; Madeline Else, long jump, 14-01. Fourth—Katlyn Wiese, 800, 2:52.25; Hanna Blackmore, 3,000, 12:57.90; Paige Todd, long jump, 13-09; Kara Richard, discus, 88-02. Fifth—Reka Gitay-Gorzo, 1,500, 6:03.22; Kennedy Mason, 100 hurdles, :18.15; 4x100 (Lexi Phillips, Kennedy Mason, Kinzey Dutler, Paige Todd) :56.12; sprint medley (Lexi Phillips, Madeline Else, Kennedy Mason, Rachel Kenny) 2:11.85; distance medley (Erin Johnson, Mikayla Kolpin, Jordan Grothe, Reka Gitay-Gorzo)

5:15.16; Kara Richard, shot put, 30-0; Autumn Henkel, discus, 87-02. Sixth—4x400 (Erin Johnson, Katlyn Wiese, Kara Richard, Rachel Kenny) 4:59.07; 4x800 (Paige Padavich, Maria Mendoza, Anya Kistenmacher, Coriyel McCray) 12:51.50. Boys Ridge View won the 4x200 and shuttle hurdle, which helped the squad to a ifth place spot in the team standings with 60 points. Kingsley-Pierson/ Woodbury Central took the top spot with 138 points. Eight teams were entered. Ridge View events scoring points were: First—4x200 (Jacob Mitchell, Jacob Tokheim, Andres Carbajal, Jesse Coleman) 1:36.67; shuttle hurdle (Jacob Tokheim, Jaxon Franken, Andres Carbajal, Austin Degen) 1:03.08. Second—Jake Kliegl, 100, :11.70; Andres Carbajal, 400 hurdles, :56.62; 4x100 (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Jesse Coleman, Gary Baughn) :47.06. Third—4x400 (Jacob Tokheim, Jacob Mitchell, Jaxon Franken, Andres Carbajal) 3:42.25; sprint medley (Gary Baughn, Jake Kliegl, Jesse Coleman, Jacob Tokheim) 1:41.96. Fourth—Dylan Wood, 200, :25.75.

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Ridge View MS girls track: The Ridge View Middle School girls track team includes, front row from left, Natasha Regennitter, Hannah Ehrp, Jessica Loera, Ashley Hansen, Beth Mentzer, Adrian Robinson and Dani Kron. Second row from left, Abby Wandrey, Josie Avery, Anais Najera, Kendra Schossow, Briana Luna, Chloe Gottschalk and Emma Vohs. Third row from left, RyAnne Steffen, Haley McClellan, Daphne Conover, Morgan Todd, Jerzey Endrulat, Katie Pickhinke and McKenzie Voge. Jeff Kohn, Caleb Christensen and Monica Brandhorst coach the team.

Woodbury girls, Westwood boys win WVC golf titles The Woodbury Central girls and Westwood boys won the Western Valley Conference regular season golf championships April 30. April 30 marked the end of the regular season tournament series. O-A/BC-IG was third in the inal girls’ standings and ifth in the inal boys’ standings. Ridge View was eighth in both the boys’ and girls’ standings. The top ive teams from the boys’ and girls’ regular season standings played Monday, May 7 in Le Mars to compete for the overall championships. At the conclusion of the April 30 tournament, all-conference golf teams were announced. All conference designation is based on a golfer’s total score from the ive tournaments. Ty Warnke of O-A/BC-IG made the irst team all-conference. He was the only boy from O-A/BC-IG or Ridge View to earn all-conference. Local golfers making the girls’ irst

team all-conference list were O-A/BC-IG’s Lauren Schwade and Ridge View’s Kennedy Mason and Julie Wood. O-A/ BC-IG’s Kelsey Dausel made the second team. Girls The girls wrapped up regular season WVC play April 30 at Sloan. Team scores from the tournament were Woodbury Central, 203; O-A/BC-IG, 214; MVAOCOU, 221; K-P, 225; Westwood, 232; L-B, 243; West Monona, 244; Ridge View, 252 and River Valley, 257. Sally Gallagher of Woodbury Central was medalist with a 42 and Halley Halbur of MVAOCOU was runner-up with a 47. O-A/BC-IG tallied scores from Lauren Schwade, 49; Carly Murphy, 53; Kelsey Dausel, 54 and Jenna Henderson, 58. Ridge View counted rounds from Julie Wood, 58; Viv Leonard, 59; Tori McDanel, 66 and Rayann Volkert, 69.

Falcons third at Le Mars

The O-A/BC-IG boys scored 77 points and placed third at the Le Mars boys track and field meet April 27. Le Mars claimed the top spot in the five-team event with 256.5 points. O-A/BC-IG’s events that scored points were: Second—Grant Conover, 400, :55.88; shuttle hurdle (Kolton Krajicek, Ben Bergman, Cam Sharkey, Caden Wareham) 1:06.29. Third—Cameron Sharkey, 110 hurdles, :20.38; Cameron Sharkey, high jump, 5-6; 4x200 (Tevin Harms, Austin Wych, Izaiah Iron Shell, Alex Clark) 1:52.30. Fourth—Kolton Krajicek, 200, :25.62; Caden Wareham, :58.63; Ben Bergman,

400 hurdles, 1:02.77; Dalton Williamson, discus, 120-01; Tevin Harms, shot put, 38-09; 4x100 (Tevin Harms, Austin Wych, Sam Devitt, Izaiah Iron Shell) :53.15; 4x400 (Caleb Reitz, Leighton Barnum, Alex Clark, Trust Wells) 4:30.00; 4x800 (Evan Veltri, Leighton Barnum, Trust Wells, Alex Clark) 10:32.62; distance medley (Cam Sharkey, Ben Bergman, Evan Veltri, Dylan Hemer) 4:27.31. Fifth—Grant Conover, 1,600, 5:33.64; Caden Wareham, long jump, 19-01; sprint medley (Evan Veltri, Izaiah Iron Shell, Austin Wych, Caleb Reitz) 2:00.03. Sixth—Sam Devitt, discus, 108-02.

Boys The boys concluded their regular season play April 30 at Moville.. The inal team scores from the tournament were Woodbury Central, 179; Westwood, 184; MVAOCOU, 186; K-P, 191; O-A/BC-IG, 191; L-B, 192; River Valley, 214 and Ridge View, 223. West Monona didn’t have enough golfers for a team. Sam Miller of Westwood was medalist with a 42. Ty Warnke of O-A/BC-IG and Dustin Widman and Caleb Lubbers, both of Woodbury Central tied for runner-up medalist with scores of 43. The Falcon team score came

Ida Grove Early Bird golf tournament The Ida Grove Golf and Country Club hosted its annual Early Bird tournament (one man best shot) April 29. Results of the tournament were (listed in order of inish): Championship light—Andrew Zinn, 65; Kurt Hofmeister, 66; Tom Farr, 69 and Kevin Christie, 69. First light—Bryan Beck, 73; Dan Redenius, 74; Eric Zimmerman, 75 and Jim Redenius, 76. Second light—Dean Renfro, 77; Charlie Luke, 77; Dennis Foxhoven, 78 and Kory Schmidt, 78. Third light—Keith Brown, 82; Rudy Thies, 84; Jeremy Parks, 85 and Ed Petersen, 85. Hole prize winners—hole two, long putt, Alan Henderson; hole ive closest to the pin in one shot, Jacob Henderson; hole six closest to the pin in two shots, Jim Hayward and hole nine, long putt, Keith Brown.

from Warnke, 43; Blake Anderson, 46; Reed Godbersen, 50; Austin Wardrip and Ethan Zobel, both with scores of 52. Only one of 52 scores counted toward the team score. Ridge View counted rounds from Zach Wood, 52; Brandt Price, 56; Nathan Yockey, 57 and Grant Schmidt, 58. Brayden Stowater shot a 63 and Michael Zobel had an 82.

O-A/BC-IG hosts golf tournament The O-A/BC-IG golf girls were third and the boys inished fourth in their respective home tournaments Saturday, April 28. Girls The Falcons shot a 423 in the girls’ tournament played on the Spring Lake golf course. Woodbury Central inished on top of the seven-team ield with a 409. The top four individuals were Sally Gallagher, Woodbury Central, 88; Haylee Halbur, MVAOCOU, 91; Lauren Schwade, O-A/BC-IG, 94 and Kayla Kraft, East Sac, 95. O-A/BC-IG’s other scores were Kelsey Dausel, 104; Carly Murphy, 111 and Jenna Henderson, 114. Boys The Falcon boys carded a 349 to place fourth out of 10 teams at the tournament played in Ida Grove. Westwood won the team title with a 332. The top four individuals were Elijah Lamoureux, Westwood, 74; Matthew Riordan, Kingsley-Pierson, 77; Dustin Widman, Woodbury Central, 80 and Sam Miller, 81. O-A/BC-IG’s scores were Reed Godbersen, 82; Ty Warnke, 85; Ethan Zobel, 91 and Blake Anderson, 91. Kaden Ladwig shot a 92 and Austin Wardrip had a 94.

O-A/BC-IG sent its boys and girls to the MV-A-O/CO-U coed track meet April 26, while Ridge View was represented by its girls’ team only. MV-A-O/CO-U won the girls team title with 111 points. O-A/BC-IG was sixth with 60.5 points. Ridge View was eighth with 53.5 points. On the boys side, Sheldon claimed the top spot with 159 points. O-A/BC-IG was ifth with 72 points. Girls O-A/BC-IG events that scored points were: Second—Anna Winterrowd, 400, 1:03.78; Madison Schiernbeck, 1,500, 5:35.74. Third—Morgan Godbersen, 200, :28.82. Fourth—Calli Wareham, 400, 1:07.50; 4x800 (Kaitlyn Riessen, Nanoka Sonoda, Abby Bender, Brooklyn Hoffman) 11:39.14; Kirsten Dausel, high jump, 4-6. Fifth—Calli Wareham, 200, :29.27. Sixth—Sarah Petersen, 100 hurdles, :18.61. Seventh—Elle Schroeder, 1,500, 5:49.62. Eighth—Kirsten Dausel, 100 hurdles, :19.17; Kirsten Dausel, 400 hurdles, 1:20.11; 4x200 (Dallas McKibbin, Lea Williams, Mia Mortensen, Nanako Sonoda) 2:05.83; Calli Wareham, long jump, 14-00.0; Bethany Rehse, discus, 89-10. Ridge View’s events that scored points were: Second—Lexi Phillips, 100, :14.30; Katlyn Wiese, 3,000, 12:12.89. Fourth—Katlyn Wiese, 1,500, 5:43.47; 4x400 (Madeline Else, Paige Todd, Mikayla Kolpin, Kinzey Dutler) 4:40.96; distance medley (Anya Kistenmacher, Paige

Todd, Kinzey Dutler, Mikayla Kolpin) 5:02.11. Fifth—Madeline Else, 100 hurdles, :18.38; 4x800 (Erin Johnson, Paige Padavich, Reka Gitay-Gorzo, Hanna Blackmore) 11:46.21; Kara Richard, shot put, 32-11.5. Sixth—Erin Johnson, 800, 2:47.64; 4x200 (Jordan Grothe, Esmerelda Najera, Kara Richard, Lexi Phillips) 2:03.32. Seventh—Rachel Kenny, 3,000, 12:56.73; Kara Richard, discus, 91-11. Eighth—Gracie Chance, high jump, 4-0. Boys O-A/BC-IG events that scored points were: First—shuttle hurdle (Ryan Kolpin, Quintin Cranston, Kolton Krajicek, Cooper DeJean) 1:04.14; Tyler Anderson, shot put, 48-7. Second—sprint medley (Philip Brooks, Chase Devitt, Cooper DeJean, Isaac Endrulat) 1:41.77; Tyler Anderson, discus, 135-1. Third—4x200 (Philip Brooks, Austin Lindner, Kolton Krajicek, Eli Gebel) 1:36.72. Fifth—Ethan Mortensen, 400, :57.29; Quintin Cranston, 110 hurdles, :17.61; Cameron Sharkey, 400 hurdles, 1:03.33; 4x400 (Caden Wareham, Ben Bergman, Austin Lindner, Kolton Krajicek) 3:53.89. Sixth—Cooper DeJean, 400, :57.95; 4x100 (Philip Brooks, Chase Devitt, Carson Godbersen, Ryan Kolpin) :47.09; Caden Wareham, long jump, 18-10. Seventh—distance medley (Eli Gebel, Cameron Sharkey, Truman Clark, Ben Bergman) 4:14.65; Ryan Kolpin, high jump, 5-6. Eighth—William Grote, high jump, 5-4.

Falcon golfers sweep So. Cal. The O-A/BC-IG girls and boys won their golf match with South Central Calhoun County April 27. Girls O-A/BC-IG defeated So. Cal. 204-210 in the varsity match in Rockwell City. O-A/BC-IG’s Lauren Schwade, Kelsey Dausel and Carly Murphy all tied for runner-up medalist with scores of 50. O-A/BC-IG lost the JV contest 265 to 275. Boys O-A/BC-IG’s Ty Warnke

was medalist with a score of 37 as the boys’ team downed So. Cal. 168-190. Also scoring for the Falcons were Kaden Ladwig, 41; Reed Godbersen, 43; Ethan Zobel, 47 and Austin Wardrip, 47. Only one of the 47 scores counted in the team total. Jace Krayenhagen shot a 52. In the JV match, O-A/BCIG won 190-212. The JV total was posted by Austin Newquist, 46; Gavin Parks, 46; Ahren Van Dusen, 49 and Owen Luft, 49. Troy Hilmer shot a 52.

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The forgotten celebration by: Pastor Neil Wehmas

Associate Pastor St. Paul Lutheran Church Ida Grove

This Thursday is a very important day in the church year. Yet, the vast majority of churches around our country will be empty. The churches that will gather for worship will ind themselves one ifth of their normal attendance (or worse). In many areas, churches will be forced to host joint worship services with other congregations. The reason being that so very few Christians will know that Thursday, May 10, is Ascension Day and, for many of those who do know, they just won’t care. Yet, in the irst several centuries of the church, only Easter and Pentecost were considered of greater signi icance. It was considered of greater signi icance than Christmas. (A discussion for another time.) So, what is Ascension Day? According to the scriptures, for 40 days, Jesus showed himself physically raised from the dead. On the 40th day, he ascended into heaven (as is recorded in Acts 1:1-11). This Thursday will mark 40 days from Easter. Christians confess the Ascension in the Apostle’s and Nicene Creed. Why do Christians celebrate the Ascension? Ascension exists as a day to remind us why the church exists. In Acts 1:8, Jesus says, “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” In Luke’s gospel, Jesus commands the preaching of repentance and the forgiveness of sins. In Matthew’s gospel, he commands

baptizing and teaching. This is the central mission of the church, to tell others about Christ, to preach law and gospel and to administer the sacraments. On Ascension Day, many churches will extinguish the Christ candle following the reading of the gospel lesson. When extinguished, the Christ Candle is moved to the baptismal font. In sacramental churches, this reminds us that, though Jesus has ascended into heaven, he can still be found in his word and sacraments. The second purpose of Ascension Day is to point us to eternity. In the LCMS, the hymn of the day for Ascension is “Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels.” This hymn imagines the victory reception that Jesus received when he ascended. How the angels sang music that no mortal ear has ever heard. These are songs of victory as Jesus had conquered sin, death and the devil in his cruci ixion and resurrection. However, the song doesn’t stop there. It imagines the day when we, too, will ascend into heaven. Those who die in the faith look forward to a splendid day. For in the day that a faithful Christian ceases to hear the things of this Earth. The day that they draw their last breath and fall to sleep. They will immediately begin to breathe the breath of the Holy Spirit. Their ears will be opened to hear the songs of the very angels that greeted Jesus. This music of inexpressible beauty will shower the believer with songs of celebration that Christ has won you for his kingdom. Their eyes will open to look upon the face of God the Father. Then, to feel the warm embrace of Jesus welcoming the believer to their

eternal home. This is why Ascension Day is celebrated. It is about Jesus ascending into heaven in triumph. It is about Jesus giving his church a commission to preach repentance and the forgiveness of sins. It is about Jesus bringing the faithful into the bliss of heaven upon their death. It is about Jesus who ascended into heaven being found into the word, the waters of baptism, and the bread and wine in Holy Communion. It is the very core of what it means to be the church. It is meant to prepare us for Pentecost, when we celebrate the birth of the church itself. However, today, it is rarely celebrated, granted it landing on Thursday plays a major role in this problem. The church year has been designed through the centuries in order to give us a well-rounded faith. The absence of this day in the church year has helped Christians to ignore Jesus’ explicit command to spread the gospel, to evangelize. It has ripped away a beautiful comfort of the life of the world to come. So, what can you do to celebrate Our Lord’s Ascension? Attend Ascension Day services where they are held. Mission Central on E-16 outside Mapleton on Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m., will be hosting an area Ascension Day service. Dr. Lawrence Rast of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind., will be guest preaching. There may be other churches celebrating Ascension Day; I encourage you to take part in these celebrations. Have yourselves a blessed Ascension Day. Visit http://www.missioncentral.us/ to learn more about Mission Central.

‘The Miracle Season’ coming to Holstein theatre “The Miracle Season” (PG) will be playing at the Holstein State Theatre May 25-29. Special guest, Coach Scott Sanders, will be in attendance to greet moviegoers, showtimes TBD. The movie is based on the inspiring true story of West High School girls’ volleyball team. After the loss of the school’s star player, Caroline “Line” Found, in an accident, the remaining team players must band together under the guidance of their tough-love coach (Helen Hunt) in hope of winning the state championship. In the fall of 2010, Sanders married Sheena (Rohlk) Sanders. The couple live with their two children, Everett (four years) Adler (10 months) in North Liberty, just north of Iowa City. Both work at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Coach Sanders works in the ophthalmology department, providing technology support. He was the assistant volleyball coach at Iowa City West High School from 2009-16 under two different head coaches. In 2017, he was hired as the head coach in his ninth season. Coach Sanders said, “After graduating from Glidden-Ralston High School, I attended Iowa Central Community College; major was computer networking, minor was athletic coaching. While at Iowa Central, I started a work study job as a manager of the volleyball team. I drove the bus, took stats, helped at practice. After attending Iowa Central, I moved to Iowa City and started coaching

for a well-established club in the state and nation, Iowa Rockets. I coached on 16 different teams in seven years, ranging in age from 13 through 17. My teams quali ied for nationals six times and tied for third at the national tournament in 2010. Multiple top 10 inishes at National Quali iers. I couldn’t help but be absorbed into the sport. I also met Sheena while coaching a team together with Iowa Rockets. “One of the teams that I coached had a couple of West High players on it. Their assistant coach had resigned, and they were looking to replace her. At the parents’ urging, I met with West High Head Coach Kathy (Brez) Bresnahan. “Brez coached another ive years before retiring from coaching. In 2009, it was the irst time that West High made it to the championship match. We lost that year, one to three, to perennial powerhouse Ankeny. In 2010, we made it back to the championship match and avenged our loss to Ankeny by shutting them out 3-0. It was West High’s irst title. “In 2011, IC West was expected to repeat as state champs; at least that’s what most of us involved in the program had pictured in the back of our minds. Most of the team was returning, and we had enough underclassmen that could hold their own while illing the shoes of those that had graduated. The movie documents what happens the night before our irst practice and how we try to overcome the situation we found ourselves in together.”

Falcons, Raptors prepare for state qualifying track and field meets

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Classic League: A team sponsored by Ida Bowl won the Classic League championship of the Ida Grove men’s bowling league. Team members are, front from left, David Comstock and Kyle Schmidt. Back row from left, Kory Schmidt and Curt Schramm. Tyler Newman, Doug Dublinski and Dana DuPre are also members of the team.

O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View will compete in separate co-ed state track and ield qualifying meets this Thursday, May 10. O-A/BC-IG O-A/BC-IG will travel to Treynor for a 12-team class 2A meet, starting at 4 p.m. Both boys and girls will be qualifying, based on state qualifying meet place and state qualifying meet performances. In class 2A, the top two inishers in each state qualifying meet event, plus the next best eight performances from qualifying meets statewide, will qualify for the state meet May 17-19 in Des Moines. Ridge View Ridge View will travel to Mondamin (West Harrison) for a 14-team class 1A meet, starting at 4 p.m. Both boys and girls will be qualifying, based on state qualifying meet place and state qualifying meet performances. In class 1A, the top place winner in each state qualifying meet event, plus the next 12 best performances statewide from qualifying meet place winners statewide will advance to the state meet May 17-19 in Des Moines.

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Monday League: Red Power sponsored the championship team in the Monday League of the Ida Grove men’s bowling league. Team members are, front from left, Jeff Miesner and Geneva Miesner. Back from left, Tory Greder and Virgil Gronwoldt. Jami Boege, Holly Nuetzman, Lois Greder and Tyler Newman are also members of the team.

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The various types of arthri s Arthritis affects hundreds of millions of people across the globe. The Arthritis Foundation ® notes that more than 50 million adults in the United States have some type of arthritis, while the European League Against Rheumatism estimates that rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis affect more than 120 million people in the European Union. In Canada, the Canadian Community Health Survey found that 16 percent of Canadians age 15 and older were affected by arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation notes that arthritis is not a single disease. In fact, the word “arthritis” is something of an umbrella term and an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. While these conditions may produce some common symptoms, such as swelling, pain and stiffness, learning to distinguish between some common types of arthritis can help men and women manage their conditions more effectively. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, which is sometimes referred to as “degenerative joint disease” or “OA,” is the most common chronic condition of the joints. The symptoms of OA vary depending on the joints that are affected, but pain and stiffness, especially first thing in the morning or after resting, are common. OA can affect the hips, knees, fingers, or feet, and those with OA may feel limited range of motion in their affected areas. Some with OA may hear clicking or cracking sounds when the affected joints bend, and pain associated with OA may be more intense after activity or toward the end of the day. Inflammatory arthritis Inflammatory arthritis occurs when the immune system, which can employ inflammation to fight infection and prevent disease, mistakenly attacks the joints with uncontrolled inflammation. Such a mistake can contribute to joint erosion and even organ damage. Psoriatic arthritis, which the Arthritis Foundation notes affects roughly 30 percent of people with psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis are two examples of inflammatory arthritis. Genetics and environmental factors, such as smoking, may trigger instances of inflammatory arthritis. Infectious arthritis Bacterium, a virus or a

fungus that enters the joint may trigger inflammation and lead to infection arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation notes that the most common bacteria to cause infection arthritis is staphylococcous aureus, or staph. The majority of infectious arthritis cases occur after an infection somewhere else in the body travels through the bloodstream to the joint, though some infections may enter the joint directly through a puncture wound near the joint or during surgery near the joint. Intense swelling and pain, typically in a single joint, are the most common symptoms of infectious arthritis, which is most likely to affect the knee, though it can affect the hips, ankles and wrists. Some people with infection arthritis may also experience fever and chills. Metabolic arthritis The body produces uric acid to break down purines, a substance found in many foods and in human cells. But some people produce more uric acid than they need, which they then struggle to get rid of quickly. As a result, uric acid can build up. The Arthritis Foundation notes that this buildup can lead to the formation of needle-like crystals in the joints that cause sudden spikes of extreme pain. Arthritis can affect people of any age, race or gender. More information about the various types of arthritis is available at www.arthritis. org.

Yoga continues to grow in popularity. In a questionnaire administered every ive years as part of the National Health Interview Survey, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and the National Center of Health Statistics found that the number of people practicing yoga increased dramatically between 2002 and 2012, when approximately 21 million adults acknowledged practicing yoga. That igure equated to nearly double the number of people who practiced yoga just 10 years earlier. The almost meteoric rise in popularity of yoga can likely be traced to many factors, including a growing awareness among the general public regarding the impact a healthy lifestyle can have on both short- and long-term health. An essential component of a healthy lifestyle involves taking steps to protect our bodies, and that can include making an effort to reduce the aches and pains that are often associated with aging. “The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome,” explained Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certi ied osteopathic family physician and certi ied Kundalini Yoga instructor. The American Osteopathic Association notes the bene its

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ease and dementia. One of the more attractive aspects of yoga is that it requires little or no inancial commitment on the part of the people who practice it. Unlike itness centers that typically require members to commit to yearly contracts or even potentially costly month-to-month memberships, many yoga studies do not require long-term commitments, instead asking that customers pay a small amount each time they visit if they are hesitant to commit to memberships. In addition, yoga requires just a mat and some appropriate clothing, ideally clothing that’s conducive to lexibility but not so loose that it will prevent you from performing certain poses. Before including yoga in your exercise regimen, speak with your physician. Once you get the green light, look for a beginner’s course, explaining to your instructor that you are just starting out. Many yoga studios offer introductory classes that help men and women acclimate their bodies to yoga and the various poses it entails before moving on to more challenging poses.

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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. Florence Grace (Becher) Konrady Feb. 12, 1931 – April 30, 2018 IDA GROVE – Services for Florence Grace (Becher) Konrady, 87, of Ida Grove were May 4, 2018, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard A. Salcido of iciated. Burial was in the Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. She died April 30, 2018, at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek. Florence Grace (Becher) Konrady was born Feb. 12, 1931, on a farm 11 miles north of Columbus, Neb., to Herman and Olga (Depe) Becher. She was the youngest of nine children; she had four older brothers and four older sisters. Florence was baptized March 22, 1931, in St. John’s Lutheran Church at rural Columbus. In 1938, the family moved to Columbus and she was enrolled in Immanuel Lutheran parochial school through the eighth grade. She was con irmed April 2, 1944. Florence graduated from Kramer High School in 1948 and was employed for seven years as a secretary. Her last employment was with the U.S. Veterans Administration-Loan Department of Omaha, Neb. In 1956, she married Glenn J. Konrady, who was in the U.S. Air Force. They spent the following three years in Newfoundland as Glenn was stationed there at Pepperrell AFB. Upon returning to the states, they lived in Bellevue, Neb., for 10 years as Glenn inished his 20-year career with the Air Force at Offutt AFB. They bought their current farm near Ida Grove in 1967. Florence and Glenn moved there with their ive children and then were blessed with three more children. She was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, with the last 50-plus years as a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Ida Grove. She was grateful to have been a farm wife, homemaker and stay-at-home mom while raising her children. Florence taught Sunday school for many years. She enjoyed being an active member of LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) and Adult Bible Class on Sunday mornings. She also enjoyed 4-H activities, as seven of the eight Konrady children were involved in 4-H with their many projects. Her joy and delight in life were her husband, Glenn, and her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, which she referred to as “Gifts from the Lord.” Florence is survived by her husband, Glenn Konrady; their son Duane’s (died in 2011) children: Korben, Kegan, and Kendra; a daughter, Linda (John) Burk of Ida Grove and their children: Malinda, Lucas, Alicia, Avery and Adrianne; a daughter, Ruth (Dan) Wiedemeier of Ames and their children: Audrey, Joseph, Samuel and Timothy; a son, John Konrady of Ida Grove; a daughter, Susan (Kevin) Graham of Nashville, Tenn., and their children: Nicholas, Neil and Rachel; a daughter, Laura Konrady of Aurora, Ill., and her son, Eric; a son, Joseph Konrady of Des Moines; and a daughter, Sally (Todd) Bowers of Iowa City and their children: Olivia and Harrison. Also surviving are Florence’s ive greatgrandchildren: Vedkaelle, Mikael, Jacob, Kaylee and Parker; two daughters-in-law: Charisse and Tara; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Olga Becher; four brothers; four sisters, and a son, Duane Konrady. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Leslie William Dau Aug. 2, 1929 – May 2, 2018 PAULLINA – Services for Les Dau, 88, of Paullina were May 7, 2018, at St. John Lutheran Church in Germantown with the Rev. Donald Erickson of iciating. Burial was in St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Germantown with military rites by Russell-West Post of the American Legion. Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Paullina was in charge of arrangements. He died May 2, 2018, at Orange City Area Health System in Orange City. Leslie William Dau, son of Herman and Emma (Hensel) Dau, was born Aug. 2, 1929, in Ida County. He was baptized and con irmed Feb. 16, 1947, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Holstein. He received his education in country school through the eighth grade and graduated from Holstein High School in 1947. He worked for Heitman trucking irm in Holstein until he was called to service in November 1950. He served in the Korean Con lict from April 1951 until March 1952. He received two battle stars and the Bronze Star. He was discharged in August 1952. On March 30, 1952, he married LuEtta Mae Mesner at St. John Lutheran Church in Germantown. They settled on a farm southeast of Germantown and started his farming career, which lasted 40 years. They had four children. They retired to Main Street in Paullina in 1993. After his retirement, he worked for

Farmers Mutual Insurance Company as a crop hail adjuster for 12 years. He also delivered pharmacy prescriptions during those years. LuEtta preceded Les in death April 2, 2014. Leslie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, serving as elder and holding various of ices. He was a longtime member of Paullina American Legion and past commander. He served on the board of directors for Farmers Coop Elevator for 15 years. He loved woodworking projects and made many beautiful furniture pieces and picture frames for relatives and friends. Left to mourn his passing are his three children: Marcia and husband, Duane Ryken of Sioux Falls, S.D.; the Rev. Lynnford and wife, Ginger Dau of Paullina, and Nathan and wife, Wendy Dau of Cocoa, Fla. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Tricia and husband, Matt Nussbaum of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Matthew and wife, Amber Ryken of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Leann and husband, Kyle Terry of Hudson, Wis.; and Carrie Dau of Sioux Falls, S.D. Additional survivors include four greatgrandchildren: Everett and Emmett Ryken and Benjamin and Madilynn Roberts; two sisters: Myrtle Goettsch of Holstein and Mary and husband, Robert Hahn of Cherokee; two sistersin-law: Deloris Dau of Holstein and Geri (Dau) Susie of Cushing; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, LuEtta; an infant daughter, Jennifer; his parents, Emma and Herman, and two brothers, Clarence and Vernon.

Bonita “Bonnie” Boerner Aug. 5, 1920 – April 25, 2018 ODEBOLT – Services for Bonita “Bonnie” Boerner, 97, of Odebolt were May 11, 2018, at United Methodist Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Ken Miller of iciated. Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements. She died April 25, 2018, peacefully, after a brief illness, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Bonita (Bonnie) Viola Nelson Boerner was born on a farm near Kiron Aug. 5, 1920, oldest of seven children of Sidney and Sophia Nelson. She grew up on a farm near Odebolt and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1937 at 16. She took “normal” training during and after high school to prepare her to teach country school and taught at Levy Township #5 school for two years. She irst met Ralph Boerner, youngest of ive sons of John and Lena Boerner, when she worked as a “summer girl” for Mrs. Boerner. They were married Sept. 8, 1939, in Cherokee and enjoyed 67 years together before Ralph’s death in 2007. Bonnie and Ralph farmed near Odebolt for the next 44 years, retiring to a house in town in 1984. They raised four children. She enjoyed gardening and always had a large vegetable garden, but her real love was lowers. She was proud to have been

awarded the Yard of the Month for rural Odebolt in 1976. She was a good bowler and was in a women’s bowling league in Odebolt for many years. She also enjoyed many ishing trips with Ralph and their friends. Bonnie took great delight in her grandchildren, and they all have fond memories of her. She and Ralph enjoyed attending many of their sports and other activities. During her long life, she was privileged to have the opportunity to enjoy great-grandchildren and even a great-greatgranddaughter. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Diane B. Boyer (Stan) of Charleston, S.C.; and her sons: Gary J. Boerner (Diane) of Gowrie, Merle D. Boerner (Jean) of West Des Moines and Randy R. Boerner (Gail) of Dundee, Ore. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Peris Brodsky, Michele Kenney, Jeff Boerner, Wendy Stanley, Brad Boerner and Brian Boerner; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Carole Skarin of Lake View, and a brother, Sidney Nelson Jr. of Wall Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; her parents; two brothers and two sisters. She will be greatly missed by all her family. Memorial gifts in Bonnie’s name may be sent to the Odebolt United Methodist Church, 301 S. Walnut St., Odebolt, IA, 51458. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Frances Louise Hutcheson June 17, 1942 – May 4, 2018 IDA GROVE - A private celebration of the life of Frances Louise Hutcheson, 75, of Ida Grove will be held at a later date. Francie died peacefully in her beloved Ida Grove home May 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Frances Louise Hutcheson was born June 17, 1942, to Harold Edwin and Marian Elizabeth (Chandler) McCord in Ames. She was raised in Denison and baptized and con irmed at First Methodist Church in Denison. Francie graduated from Denison Community High School in 1960 and attended college at Iowa State University, Midwestern College and University of Colorado, obtaining a B.A. in philosophy. She raised two daughters, Brooke and Alexis. On April 19, 2003, Francie re-married Kent Hutcheson in Denison. Francie spent 45 years teaching dance and yoga in her dance studio, McCord School of Dance, irst in Denison, and then in Ida Grove. She organized Dance for Heart, choreographed for Siouxland Nutcracker and taught at Donna Reed Performing Arts Festival. She grew up with horses, and her love of them continued throughout her life. In her

youth, she was involved in Crawford County Saddle Club and Silver Spurs Saddle Club. She went on to spend many hours with her children in the barn and on the saddle. She was active in 4-H as a member, leader and supporter. In her college years, Francie was a proud Kappa Kappa Gamma. After college, she lived in San Francisco, Calif., working at Chandler Publishing Company as a secretary and computer technician before returning to Iowa and opening her dance school. In her spare time, she enjoyed needlework and spending time with her husband, family and grandkids. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Kent Hutcheson of Pierre, S.D.; and two daughters: Brooke and husband, David, Mehaffey of Muscatine and Alexis Kee of Des Plaines, Ill. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Mac and Luke Mehaffey and Augustus and Ulysses Freitag; her sisters: Becky Clymer of Nashville, Tenn., Merry Whitman of Memphis, Tenn., and Ruth and husband, Andy Locklin of Birmingham, Ala., and many cherished friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold E. and Marian McCord, of Denison and her youngest child, Danielle Kee. Remembrances can be sent to Gift of Life House in Rochester, Minn., in her memory.

Robert C. Youngren June 25, 1952 – May 2, 2018 ODEBOLT – Services for Robert C. Youngren, 65, of Odebolt were May 5, 2018, at United Methodist Church in Odebolt. The Rev. Ken Miller of iciated. Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements. He died May 2, 2018, at Loring Hospital in Sac City. Robert Carol Youngren, son of Carol and Ruth (Kessler) Youngren, was born June 25, 1952, in Storm Lake. He was baptized and con irmed at Odebolt United Methodist Church, where he was a lifelong member. Robert graduated from Odebolt-Arthur High School in 1970, where he participated in all sports. He continued his education at Morningside College, where he played football. On Dec. 28, 1974, Robert married Nancy Lindgren and the couple was blessed with two children: a son, Preston, and a daughter, Jordan. The family resided in the Odebolt area, where he farmed with his family. The family’s Okoboji home was Robert’s favorite place, where he made many dear friends. He enjoyed gol ing with his friends, sports and

traveling. He cherished his seven grandchildren and attending all of their activities, especially their sporting events. He was on the board of directors for Sac County Mutual Telephone Co. and served as vice–president of Westview Condo Association at Spirit Lake. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nancy Youngren of Odebolt; a son, Preston (Morgan) Youngren of Odebolt and their children: Jayden, Jayston, Brady, Wynn and Kal, and a daughter, Jordan (Joel) Hustedt of Galva and their children, Eve and Jett. Also surviving are his parents: Carol and Ruth Youngren of Odebolt; a sister, Janet (Steve) Case of Omaha, Neb.; a brother, Gerald (Linda) Youngren of Odebolt, and his parents-in-law, Paul and Maryann Lindgren of Odebolt. Additional survivors include his brothers-inlaw: Brent Lindgren and Reed Lindgren, both of Odebolt; three nieces and ive nephews; 20 greatnieces and –nephews; many aunts and uncles; extended family and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Clara Youngren and Harry and Minnie Kessler; two uncles: Raymond Kessler and Robert Kessler, and an aunt, Miriam (Youngren) Phillips. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Janette Alice (Ploeger) Willer June 15, 1934 – May 1, 2018 SCHALLER – Services for Janette Alice (Ploeger) Willer, 83, of Schaller were May 4, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church in Schaller. Burial was in E & R Cemetery in rural Schaller. Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller was in charge of arrangements. She died May 1, 2018, at her home. Janette was born June 15, 1934, at her parents’ home in rural Alta, daughter of Edward and Nley (Howe) Ploeger. She lived there until her parents moved to another farm place, around the corner. She was baptized Aug. 11, 1934, and con irmed May 26, 1947, at Evangelical Reformed Church in rural Schaller. Janette started school in a one-room school until eighth grade and later attended Hayes Consolidated School. In her last year, Janette’s parents moved to Schaller and she graduated from Schaller High School in 1951. On Aug. 23, 1952, Janette married Ronald H. Willer of Battle Creek at Friedens Immanuel Reformed Church of Christ in Schleswig. They were blessed with four children: Deborah, Shari, Patti and Randy, and they were happily married for 65 years. Janette was a member of United Church of Christ, rural Schaller. Later, she was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church at Storm Lake, where she was a deacon for nine years and member of the quilting group. Most recently, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church at Schaller. Janette worked at Frankens Food Market and Schaller Telephone Company in her early married years. Later, she babysat in her home. She also worked for Schaller Popcorn Company and with the Schaller school lunch program. She worked for Sac County Public

Health Nursing for 22 years. In her spare time, Janette enjoyed cooking, baking, ishing, camping, collecting angels and sending greeting cards. She enjoyed gardening and working with lowers outside. As Janette’s children and grandchildren were growing up, she never missed any of their activities and then went on to attend the activities of her nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed her coffee parties with her dear friends. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. Left to cherish her memory include her children: Deborah (Mark) Langner of Early, Shari Willer O’Bannon of Storm Lake, Patti Snyder (special friend, Mick Wise) of Peterson and Randy (Iryna) Willer of Fort Collins, Colo. Also surviving are her brothers: Melvin (Dorothy) Ploeger of Ida Grove, Duane (Karen) Ploeger of Storm Lake and Warren (Nancy) Ploeger of Schaller; and a sister, Donna (Darold) Lindstrom of Ida Grove. Additional survivors include her grandchildren: Brian (Stephanie) Langner of Farragut; Douglas O’Bannon of Storm Lake; Steven O’Bannon of Sioux Rapids; Allison (Doug) White of Storm Lake; Kayla (Kevin) Wells of Fonda; Matthew (Rachel) Snyder of Montgomery, Minn.; and Kylee, Koree, Kellee and Agneshka Willer of Fort Collins, Colo. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren: Luke Alan and Zane Henry Langner; Chloe O’Bannon; Brock, McKinley and Brennan White; Graisyn, Cailyn and Raigyn Wells, and Brinley and Addilyn Snyder; a brother-in-law, Donald Burhop; a sister-in-law, Darlene Wells; nieces and nephews, and many friends. Janette was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Edward and Nley Ploeger; her parents-in-law, Henry and LaVerne Willer; her step-mother-in-law, Marie Willer; a brother, Robert Ploeger, and a sister, Virginia Burhop.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Ridge View FFA a ends state conference Sixteen Ridge View FFA Chapter members traveled to Ames April 22 to compete in the 90th Annual State Leadership Conference. On April 23, the Parliamentary Procedure Team of Russell Brummer, Katlyn Wiese, Emerson Else, Rachel Kenny and Brooklyn Albers received a gold rating. Teams participating in this event were composed of five members organized to chair and act out parliamentary procedures. The event provides trained officers and informed members on the correct conduct of organization affairs with training in democratic affairs. The Conduct of Meetings team consisting of Hannah Grieme, Viv Leonard, Jack Henderson, Paige Padavich, Kole Winkel, Gary Baughn and Rayann Volkert received a gold rating and placed third overall. Teams participating in this event were composed of seven members organized to act out the duties of an officer team. Teams were required to perform opening ceremonies, demonstrate two parliamentary procedure abilities and successfully close a meeting.

This event aids in the development of leadership abilities of young members for present and future chapter activities. On April 24, the Farm and Business Management team of Trent Moeller, Kolton Blum and Klint Blum received a silver rating on their test. FFA teams from 83 chapters participated in this year’s Career Development Event designed to provide the student an opportunity to display their agricultural knowledge and skills in the area of farm management. The 317 individuals who participated in the event each completed an objective test which had three sections: economic principles, records and analysis, and risk management. All team members worked together to solve a problem related to break even analysis. Kolton Blum and Moeller also served as voting delegates to elect the new 2018-19 Iowa State Officers. “I enjoyed voicing my chapter’s opinion at the delegate session on Monday. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun during the convention,” said Moeller.

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RV FFA: Ridge View FFA members attended the annual State Leadership Conference in Ames April 22-24. Members attending the conference were, top row from left to right: Connor Pickhinke and Kole Winkel. Third row: Jack Henderson, Emerson Else, Brooklyn Albers, Klint Blum and Russell Brummer. Second row: Hannah Grieme, Viv Leonard, Kolton Blum and Rayann Volkert. First row: Katlyn Wiese, Trent Moeller, Rachel Kenny, Paige Padavich and Gary Baughn.

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Design winner: Sue Knop asked Kate Beyke’s graphic design class at Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove to develop a t-shirt design for the Trail of the Dragon 50K-50-mile ultra run to be held at Moorehead Park on Aug. 11. Students creating designs were, front from left: instructor Kate Beyke, Amy Bennett, winner Garrett Leed, Jordyn Diimig, Nanako Sonoda, Caleb Montgomery and Sue Knop. Back row: Cole Rhea, Truman Clark, Tallon Johnson, Adam Nicholson and Denali Nielsen.

Garre Leed creates Trail of the Dragon design Earlier this year, Sue Knop asked Kate Beyke’s O-A/BCIG graphic design class to create a t-shirt design for the “Trail of the Dragon” 50K/50mile run at Moorehead Park Aug. 11. Students had to go to Google Maps and use the run map somewhere in the design. They also were limited to three colors and needed to include the run information. The run is being held in conjunction with the Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon. Once the students created their t-shirt design, Knop narrowed the selection to her four favorites. She then posted the designs on her Facebook page and four running Facebook pages. The winner was Garrett Leed. Knop told the students they did a great job. Other students participating in the design contest were Amy Bennett, Jordyn Diimig,

Nanako Sonoda, Caleb Montgomery, Cole Rhea, Truman Clark, Tallon Johnson, Adam Nicholson and Denali Nielsen. Sign up now at Trail of the Dragon Ida County. The run will take place along with the Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon. Course will consist of 10mile loops on single-track dirt and mowed meadow through the rolling hills of this historic park. Participants can expect challenging hills and beautiful scenery while running wellmarked and maintained trails.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS C. ODGAARD, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009355 NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Thomas C. Odgaard, Deceased, who died on or about April 6, 2018: You are hereby notiﬁed that on the 26th day of April, 2018, the last will and testament of Thomas C. Odgaard, deceased, bearing date of November 13, 2012, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of the 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. Dated on May 1, 2018. /s/ Carol Odgaard Carol Odgaard, Proponent Laurel L. Boerner ICIS PIN NO.: AT0001050 Attorney for estate 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 16th day of May, 2018 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, May 9, 2018)

TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Roger and Nancy Feddersen Revocable Trust To all persons regarding Roger R. Feddersen, deceased, who died on April 6, 2018. You are hereby notified that Nancy Feddersen is the trustee of the Roger and Nancy Feddersen Revocable Trust dated on April 20, 2017, and amended November 9, 2017. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Ida County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred. Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied. Dated on April 24, 2018. Roger and Nancy Feddersen Revocable Trust /s/ Nancy A. Feddersen Nancy A. Feddersen 130 Eastar Ct. Ida Grove, IA 51445 Ryan A. Mohr, #9599 Attorney for Trustee Law Offices of Redenbaugh & Mohr, P.C. P.O. Box 1284 Storm Lake, IA 50588 Date of second publication: 9th day of May, 2018 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, May 9, 2018)

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY MAE WARD, Deceased. CASE NO. ESPR009353 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY MAE WARD, Deceased, who died on or about April 4, 2016: You are hereby notified that on April 19, 2018, the last will and testament of Dorothy Mae Ward, deceased, bearing date of November 8, 2012, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Cynthia L. Beers 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 date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated April 20, 2018. Cynthia L. Beers Executor of estate 2525 S. Frontier Street Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Kevin Murray ICIS PIN No: AT0005554 Attorney for Executor Kevin L. Murray P.C. Address: 114 N. 6th Street P.O. Box 159 Sac City, IA 50583 Date of second publication 16th day of May, 2018 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, May 9, 2018)

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove CITY OF IDA GROVE CLAIMS & REVENUE REPORT APRIL 2018 A & M Laundry, Buyout Contract-Purchase Clothes $514.48 Advanced Systems, Inc., B/W, Color Overages $148.88 Advanced Systems-Rec., Copier Lease $171.91 AFLAC, AFLAC-Pre-Tax $423.24 Anna Winterrowd, Yth. Basketball Referee $25.00 Aramark, Mat Service $190.51 Baker & Taylor AY Books, DVDs $1,103.44 Barco Municipal Products, Banding, Buckles $351.76 Barco Municipal Products, Submersible Pump $447.16 Barnes & Noble, Inc., Books $18.99 Blank Park Zoo Foundation, Yearly Membership $89.00 Bob Lorenzen, Pesticide Applicator Class $35.00 Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, Legal Fees $592.17 Bomgaars, Pallet of Ice Melt, Scoop $806.09 Brand FX LLC, Truck 21 Door Hinge $38.35 Brown Supply Company, Curb Box Repair Lids, Plugs $100.36 BSN Sports, Inc., Bar Wrap Pad, Dumbbell $73.97 Center Point Large Print, Large Print Books $46.74 Central Iowa Distributing, Teriwipes, Towels $250.80 Chelsea Gross, Reimburse Postage $20.11 Chelsea Gross, ReimburseSuper Hero Supplies $98.45 Christi Ladwig, Fitness Class Instruction $75.00 Cintas Corporation, Cold Packs $48.02 Colonial Research, Disinfectant $63.66 D & S Sales, Council Nameplate $11.50 Danielle L. Bennett, Fitness Class Instruction $5.00 Danielle L. Bennett, Fitness Class Instruction $25.00 Data Technologies, Inc., Rm. Implementation, Printer $1,682.50 Data Technologies, Inc., Ub. Ach. Implementation $659.37 DEMCO, Inc., Laminate, Book Covers $133.16 Devlun Whiteing, 1st Quarter Mileage (28 miles) $15.26 Edsen Electric, Racquetball Court Light $305.98 Fancy Threads Embroidery, Racquetball Tourney Shirts $543.53 Frontier Communications, Telephone Service $788.28 Graphic Edge, Softball Visors to Sell $219.39 Grimes Public Library, Tixkeeper Software $225.00 Gustafson Law Firm, City vs. Forinash Legal Services $1,187.40 Hallett Materials, Cold Patch $983.70 Harland Tech. Service, Computer Upgrades, Software $5,815.61 Hawkins, Inc., Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide $1,908.00 Hawkins, Inc., Chlorine, Phosphate, Drum $1,160.60 Heather Sweeden, Voice Recorder, Meeting Meals $116.49 Hoffman Agency, Liability Ins. Effective 3/1/18 $2,545.00 Ia. Dept. of Natural Resources, WW Treatment, 2 Operator License $60.00 IAWEA Region 3, Gerrod/ Shannon Continuing Ed. $70.00 Ida County Sanitation, Contract Garbage $13,945.95

Ida County Sanitation, Haul Rubbish/Recycling $297.10 Ida County Treasurer, 2nd 1/2 of FY18 Emergency Mgmt. $4,041.00 Ida County Treasurer, 3rd Quarter Countywide Law $94,380.25 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH, Inc., Gasohol $1,262.04 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., Gasohol $803.99 Ida Grove Food Pride, Potato Bake Supplies $334.29 Ida Grove NAPA, Wiper Blades, Mirror $176.02 Iowa Communications Network, Long Distance $5.67 Iowa Prison Industries, Signs from ICAP Grant $1,361.80 Iowa Rural Water Assn., Vision Insurance $158.26 IPERS, IPERS $6,887.16 Jalas Enterprises Inc., Subs for Racquetball Tourney $88.00 Jennifer A. Conover, Fitness Class Instruction $345.00 Jennifer A. Conover, Fitness Class Instruction $330.00 Judy Bubke, Super Hero Party Cookies $72.00 Junior Library Guild, SRP Books $367.75 Kathryn R. Beyke, String Art Class Instructor $100.00 Kathy J Wilson, Downstairs & Downton Program $165.00 Launch Pad Children’s Museum, Yearly Membership $95.00 Lauri Hummelgard, Fitness Class Instruction $50.00 Lauri Hummelgard, Fitness Class Instruction $175.00 Library Petty Cash, Postage $169.84 Long Lines, Telephone/ Internet $321.86 Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Bulbs, Shower Head $189.07 Manairco Inc., Slip Ring, Lamp Mounting $612.86 Mangold Env. Testing, Lab Analysis $1,361.00 Mangold Env. Testing, Lab Analysis $319.00 Martin Marietta Materials, 3/4 Concrete, Roadstone $2,755.07 Miller Blacksmith & Welding, Flat Iron, Sludge Tank $84.21 Mid Country Machinery, Inc., Cutting Edge for Payloader $767.54 Mid-America Publishing Corp., Minutes, Claims, Announcements $760.69 Midamerica Books, SRP Music Books $39.90 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity $518.40 MidAmerican Energy, Electricity $14,330.52 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Trailer Tire Repair, Valve Stem $21.00 Municipal Supply Inc., Annual Software Support $1,950.00 Municipal Supply Inc., Fittings for GOMACO Repair $400.82 N.E.T. Broadband, Internet-Maint. Shop $41.95 Naberhaus Implement, Vacuum Tank Hose $499.80 North West REC, Electricity $768.53 Noteboom Implement, Mower Repair Supplies $304.91 Odebolt Lumber, Insulation, Plywood, Lumber $647.99 One Office Solutions, Printer Ink $34.12 One Office Solutions, Paper Rolls, Envelopes, Bands $22.78 Overhead Door Company, Overhead Door Maintenance $381.47 Overhead Door Company, Overhead Door RepairWWTP $263.00 P.R.I.M.E. Benefit, HRA $264.48 P.R.I.M.E. Benefit, HRA $1,128.72

U.S. Postal Service, Utility Billing Postage $257.04 Presto-X-Company, Pest Control $49.00 Pronto, Gasohol $467.25 Push Pedal Pull, Repair Precor/Treadmills $1,876.62 Quill Corporation, Cardstock $23.98 Rehab Systems Inc., Vac. Digester Tank $1,277.75 SCE LLC, Water DigGOMACO Plant 1 $1,748.04 Selections, Postage $95.90 Shopko Stores Operating Co., DVDs $280.14 Sioux City Journal, Yearly Subscription $273.86 U.S. Postal Service, Stamped Window/Reg. Envelopes $1,708.65 Steve’s Window Service, Window Cleaning $90.00 T-N-T Brush, Broom, Wash Brush $139.00 Tabitha Bockelman, Fitness Class Instruction $200.00 Tabitha Bockelman, Fitness Class Instruction $75.00 Thies Printing LLC, Business Cards $65.00 Thies Printing LLC, Raffle Tickets, Car Show Brochure $262.40 Todd Roberts, Refund Membership $130.00 Treasurer, State of Iowa, Sales Tax-Rec $3,621.00 Treasurer, State Of Iowa, State Tax $1,946.00 Triarco, Paper for Super Hero Party $31.29 Trophies Plus, Trophies for Racquetball Tourney $77.22 United Bank of Iowa, Reinvest Flower Garden CD $6,112.00 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $4,755.07 United Bank of Iowa, Fed./ FICA Tax $5,137.85 United Health Care Insurance, Add., Life, Short Term Dis. $342.70 United Health Care Insurance, Add., Life, Short Term Dis. Ins. $482.59 Uptown Sporting Goods, Racquet, Trophies $195.00 USA Blue Book, Dispenser, Grease Degrader, Foam $641.18 USA Blue Book, 2’ NPT Adapter $33.66 Verizon Business, Long Distance $9.27 Water Environment Federation, Membership Dues $95.00 Wellmark, Health/Dental Insurance-March $6,320.19 Wellmark, Health Pre-Tax $902.42 Wellmark, Health/Dental Insurance-April $6,293.32 Total Claims Paid $224,610.06 TOTAL CLAIMS BY FUND General $148,760.97 Fire Department Budget $1,031.01 Library $4,653.29 Youth Sports $25.00 Road Use Tax $5,884.25 Employee Benefits $8,558.24 Water $17,343.24 Sewer $21,911.41 Landfill/Garbage $16,442.65 Total $224,610.06 TOTAL REVENUES BY FUND General $312,079.57 Library $5,072.17 Youth Sports $1,000.00 Road Use Tax $10,417.27 Employee Benefits $54,947.04 Emergency Fund $7,626.97 Local Option Sales Tax $16,156.09 TIF-Ridgeview $6,614.46 Debt Service $18,425.33 Water $23,059.86 Sewer $21,900.08 Landfill/Garbage $14,020.81 Total $491,319.65 (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, May 9, 2018)

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Storm Water Discharge

City of Ida Grove CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 30, 2018 6:00 p.m. Mayor Whiteing called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Paul Cates, Gregor Ernst, Ryan Goodman, Scott Tomlinson and Doug Clough. Mike Thornhill and Cody Forch from JEO were also present. Motion by Council Member Ernst to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Cody presented the draft of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. The plan includes a prioritized listing of street work with recommendations from JEO to do 1 of 3 options: reconstruction, patch/ overlay or crack seal. Also included in the plan is a state of the utility report for water and sewer along with a prioritized listing of upcoming projects for the water and sewer department. All projects also include an estimation of cost and possible funding options. Recommended phase 1 priority improvements for the water department include implementation of the following: raw water well #9 and transmission main, water meter replacement, water valve replacement program, fire hydrant replacement program, and Rohwer Street water main replacement. The estimated cost of all of these projects is $2,050,000. Recommended phase 1 priority project improvements for the sewer department include implementation of the following: Sanitary utility rate study, headworks improvements, sludge handling and storage improvements. The cost of these projects is estimated at $3,425,000. Council discussed the possibility of raising water and sewer rates, according to JEO’s recommendation, to cover the costs of these needed improvements to the City’s water and sewer systems. Other items discussed: the urgency of planning the reconstruction or redecking of the Moorehead Avenue bridge, organizing the top projects for the City’s five-year plan, financial options and the West Access. Motion by Council Member Cates to have the City pay the Kiwanis soccer expenses and Kiwanis will reimburse the City; seconded by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Ernst noted that the profits from the soccer program go back to the ballfields. Motion by Council Member Ernst to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. /s/ Devlun Whiteing, Mayor Attest: /s/ Heather Sweeden, Deputy Administrator (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, May 9, 2018)

Godbersen-Smith Construction plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 3, Storm Water Discharge Associated With Industrial Activity From Asphalt Plants, Concrete Batch Plants, Rock Crushing Plants, And Construction Sand And Gravel Facilities. The storm water discharge will be from portable concrete batch plant located in NE¼ Sec., Section 25, Township 87, Range 40, Ida County. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point source and will be discharged to the following stream: Odebolt Creek. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Services Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, 503190034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department. (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, May 9, 2018)

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 30, 2018, 5:00 p.m. Mayor Whiteing called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: Paul Cates, Gregor Ernst, Ryan Goodman, and Doug Clough. Scott Tomlinson was absent. Other people in attendance were: Gerrod Sholty, Robert Lorenzen and Jane Petersen. Motion by Council Member Ernst to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Council discussed employee questions and concerns regarding the draft of the updated personnel handbook. Some of the concerns discussed were proposed changes to vacation and sick time, uniform allowances and holidays. No motions were made at this time; Council plans to meet again to ﬁnalize the personnel handbook. Motion by Council Member Ernst to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m. /s/ Devlun Whiteing, Mayor Attest: /s/ Heather Sweeden, Deputy Administrator (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, May 9, 2018)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF FY2017-2018 CITY BUDGET Form 653.C1 The City Council of will meet at at

Ida Grove

6:00 p.m. (hour)

in IDA City Council Chambers on 5/21/18 (Date)

County, Iowa

,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30,

2018 (year)

by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type and by activity. Total Budget as certified or last amended

Current Amendment

Total Budget after Current Amendment

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Tranfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

965,231 0 965,231 0 61,536 284,781 9,245 57,775 325,728 982,952 0 282,246 0 217,770 3,187,264

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,000 434,636 7,945 0 250,250 0 0 710,831

965,231 0 965,231 0 61,536 284,781 9,245 75,775 760,364 990,897 0 532,496 0 217,770 3,898,095

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

492,583 438,659 4,958 642,362 59,790 219,954 128,556 32,500 2,019,362

30,972 265,700 0 159,420 322,450 66,584 0 21,800 866,926

523,555 704,359 4,958 801,782 382,240 286,538 128,556 54,300 2,886,288

Business Type / Enterprises Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures

25 26

802,106 2,821,468

192,775 1,059,701

994,881 3,881,169

Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year

27 28

217,770 3,039,238

0 1,059,701

217,770 4,098,939

148,026

-348,870

-200,844

Beginning Fund Balance July 1 Ending Fund Balance June 30

30 31

501,789 649,815

0 -348,870

501,789 300,945

Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: Revenues: Grants and donations Expenses: Fire truck, Moorehead Avenue st. repair, airport repairs, tree removal, HVAC for Library, ballfield lights, golf simulator, CIP, test well, computer/software upgrades, mower, digitization of newspapers for Library, engineering expenses

There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, April 26 Of icers received 25 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, three calls to talk to an of icer and one 911 wrong number. 8:33 a.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Quail Avenue/ Highway 175 10:13 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Elm Street 10:22 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 11:05 a.m.: Alarm test in the 700 block of Second Street 11:25 a.m.: Warrant check in the 400 block of Main Street 11:33 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 100 block of Rohwer Street 1:35 p.m.: Health and safety check 1:47 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Elm Street 2:26 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 3:56 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 4:26 p.m.: School bus violation in the 200 block of Main Street 4:28 p.m.: Littering at 200th Street/Brady Avenue 6:05 p.m.: Alarm in the 100 block of Main Street 7:12 p.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive 7:35 p.m.: Threats in the 500 block of Kolb Lane 8:49 p.m.: Operating while intoxicated in the 1700 block of Jasper Avenue Friday, April 27 Of icers received 42 calls for service. Among the calls were 14 traf ic stops, three calls to talk to an of icer, two Basic Life Support (BLS) transfers, one Advanced Life Support (ALS) transfer and one abandoned 911 call. 5:40 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 500 block of Lubeck Street 6:38 a.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 400 block of First Street 8:36 a.m.: Criminal mischief in the 600 block of Taylor Street 11:10 a.m.: Assistance at the courthouse 11:30 a.m.: Assistance in the 300 block of Hamburg Street 11:38 a.m.: Structure ire in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 11:45 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Second Street 12:01 p.m.: Assistance in the 200 block of Monona Street 12:33 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 500 block of Main Street 1:18 p.m.: Info/data in the 400 block of Third Street 2:19 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in in the 400 block of First Street 2:36 p.m.: Accident, property damage only at Seventh Street/Burns Street 2:40 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 2:40 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Monona Street 3:08 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 5900 block of 240th Street 3:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in he 400 block of Barnes Street 3:57 p.m.: Fight in-progress at 200 West County Road 4:06 p.m.: Assist outside agency at 500 block of Maple Street 4:57 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 5:26 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 500 block of Kolb Lane 10:21 p.m.: Animal complaint at 125th Street/Highway 31 Saturday, April 28 Of icers received 34 calls for service. Among the calls were 15 traf ic stops, two calls to talk to an of icer, one 911 wrong number, one abandoned 911 call and one ALS

transfer. 5:53 a.m.: Assist outside agency in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 6:35 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 1400 block of Indian Avenue 6:48 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 200 block of Moorehead Street 8 a.m.: Traf ic control/escort in the 300 block of Second Street 8:08 a.m.: Parking complaint or issue in the 200 block of West Street 9:11 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of First Avenue 10:15 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 500 block of Second Street 1:27 p.m.: Extra attention in the 400 block of Sixth Street 2:23 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting at 270th Street/Brady Avenue 2:27 p.m.: Brush/grass ire at 210th Street/Noble Avenue 4:13 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at German Avenue/Highway 175 6:31 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at First Street/ Highway 175 11:32 p.m.: Threats in the 1100 block of Fifth Street Sunday, April 29 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops, one call to talk to an of icer and one BLS transfer. 2:07 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Mueller Street 10:13 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Kolb Lane 10:21 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 10:40 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 6000 block of 260th Street 1:23 p.m.: Motorist assist at 200th Street/Highway 59 1:41 p.m.: Brush/grass ire in the 900 block of Valley View Drive 2:04 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 3200 block of Jasper Avenue 3:23 p.m.: Disorderly conduct at Lubeck Street/Park Street 3:37 p.m.: Sign/tree at Center Lane/Valley View Drive 4:24 p.m.: Welfare check 5:06 p.m.: Property lost in the 800 block of Byron Godbersen Drive 5:50 p.m.: Trespassing in the 800 block of Highway 175 7:47 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 8:15 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse Monday, April 30 Of icers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were seven traf ic stops, three calls to talk to an of icer, two abandoned 911 calls and one 911 wrong number. 12:38 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 800 block of Highway 175 5:23 a.m.: Jail activity 10:13 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 2600 block of Orchard Avenue 10:15 a.m.: Welfare check 10:25 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 10:38 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 500 block of Sunset Street 10:44 a.m.: Warrant in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 11:43 a.m.: Traf ic control/ escort in the 300 block of Fourth Avenue 1:07 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Jasper Avenue 1:23 p.m.: Alarm in the 700 block of Second Street 2:46 p.m.: Info/data at the courthouse 5:16 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 3000 block of Market Avenue 5:30 p.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 100 block of Monona Street 5:47 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding at Bray Avenue/ Highway 20 6:36 p.m.: Drug offenses in the 300 block of Quail Avenue

8:48 p.m.: Accident with animal at 210th Street/Indian Avenue 11:02 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity at Second Street/ Fairlane Street Tuesday, May 1 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, two calls to talk to an of icer, one BLS transfer and one ALS transfer. 6:48 a.m.: Road hazard in the 600 block of Moorehead Street 7:42 a.m.: Alarm in the 200 block of Moorehead Street 10:08 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 100 block of First Street 10:30 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 11:23 a.m.: Jail activity 11:52 a.m.: Non-medical transport in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:59 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 900 block of Valley View Drive 12:42 p.m.: Traf ic control/ escort at 150th Street/Marshall Avenue 1:43 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 300 block of Barnes Street 2:38 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 100 block of Maple Street 4:06 p.m.: Weather watch/ warning at the courthouse 4:28 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 4:30 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 500 block of Lubeck Street 7:44 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 300 block of Maple Street Wednesday, May 2 Of icers received 23 calls for service. Among the calls were nine traf ic stops and three abandoned 911 calls. 8:06 a.m.: Unconscious/ breathing in the 500 block of Lubeck Street 9:16 a.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 100 block of Main Street 9:25 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 300 block of Third Avenue 11:08 a.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 11:11 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 1:13 p.m.: Info/data in the 800 block Kastner Drive 3:35 p.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive 5:37 p.m.: School bus violation at Second/Green Street 5:56 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 300 block of Hamburg Street 7:08 p.m.: Welfare check 7:50 p.m.: Info/data at the courthouse

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Ridge View art show: Ridge View High School presented its annual spring concert May 1. The event also included a display of original artwork crafted by high school students.

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Kiss a pig: The Ridge View National Honor Society sponsored a Hogs and Kisses event the last week of April. Change jars were placed in the office for teachers Justin Kinney, James Nitz, Angie Kohn, Tom Musel and Katie Tesch. Students then controlled the fate of which teacher would get to kiss a pig. The teacher with the most money in their jar at the end of the week would have to kiss a pig. The entire event raised more than $200 for the Cherokee/Ida Drug Endangered Children’s Alliance...with half of that money coming from the “winning” jar of James Nitz, seen here kissing a pig.

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Ribbon cutting: The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting May 4 for Ida Grove Family Dental and Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barbershop at their new locations in Oak Grove Plaza. Cutting the ribbon from left, are Gary Streck, owner of Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barbershop, and Dr. Douglas Pick, DDS, owner of the Ida Grove Family Dental. Photo by: Deb Loger Ida County Courier

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Estate of Truman Peterson, court of icer deed to Kevin Greene, Lot 1, Block A, First Addition, Galva. Benning Farms Inc., warranty deed to Rachel Boyle and Austin Struchen, condominium unit two located on a parcel of land out of the northern part of the S Â˝, Section 35, T-89-N,R-40-W, with exception, Holstein. Mardelle Holmes, warranty deed to Brian and Beth Wolterman, Lot F of the NE Âź NE Âź, Section 22, T-87-N, R-40-W and the S Â˝ NW Âź NE Âź, Section 22, T-87-N, R-40-W, with exception, Ida County. Hospers Telephone Exchange, warranty deed to David Raak trust, S Â˝ SE Âź, Section 16, T-89-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Wayne and Denise Burton and Gary and Sherry Wermick, real estate contract to Bryce and Cody Riessen, NW Âź, Section 21, T-86-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Jeffrey Buehler, warranty deed to Nathan and Melissa Weitl, Lots 11 and 12, Block 15, Ida Grove. Henry and Susan Straight, real estate contract to Melody Neisz and Devon Fuller-Choate, W Â˝ of Lot 12 of the subdivision of Out Lot 2, Arthur. David and Krista Benson, warranty deed to John Krayenhagen, the south 60 feet of Lot 2, Block 31, Fourth Addition, Battle Creek. Cathy and James Loof, real estate contract to Kim Wych, the south 15 feet of Lot 19, all of Lot 20, Holstein. Richard and Karen Petersen, warranty deed to Franklin Putzier Jr., Lot 3, Block 7, Mooreheadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition, Ida

OWI Curtis Mogler, Fort Dodge, contemptâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;failure to pay ine, 10 days jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered. Judgments and Liens Against Justin Birch, in favor of Nichole Birch. Against Brent Wessel, in favor of Heather Sweeden and Sioux City Child Support Recovery Unit. Against Thomas Wright, in favor of Veta Willis and Sioux City Child Support Recovery Unit (two judgments). Dissolution of Marriage Nichole Birch and Justin Birch, decree or inal support.

Grove. Estate of Lou Rathjen, court of icer deed to Brandon Thomas, part of the N Â˝ NWfr Âź, Section 7, T-86-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Thomas and Joyce Galvin, warranty deed to Robert Galvin, south 100 feet of Lot D of the SW Âź NW Âź, Section 35, T-89-N, R-40-W, Holstein. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Jamie Sommerville, Council Bluffs,; Mark Bostick, Omaha, Neb.; Kira Shcherbakova, Levittown, Pa. Other Jeffrey Davis, North Sioux City, S.D., following too close. Michael Mackedanz, Sac City, seat belt. Marzia Shivers, Arthur, seat belt. Criminal Marwan Smith, Fort Dodge, possession of a controlled substance, 10 days jail suspended, $315, one year unsupervised probation. Raymie Blum, Carroll, contemptâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;failure to pay ine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered. Jonathan Schumacher, Aurelia, contemptâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;failure to pay ine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered.

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Four property crimes reported The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on four property crime cases reported during the past week. On April 27, Ben Toben of Ida Grove reported the theft of medication valued at $50. On May 1, Tammie Jepsen of Ida Grove reported the theft of three medications valued at $70 and a Wii and four games valued at $150. On May 2, Victoria Barnes of Holstein reported the theft of $280 cash. On May 2, Reed Lindgren of Odebolt reported the theft of a riding lawn mower valued at $300.

The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on several arrests made during the past week. On April 25, Leroy Derell Lottie, 46, of Kansas City, Mo., was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for charging with domestic abuse third offense, a class D felony. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $10,000 cash only bond. On April 25, Trenton James Sorensen, 18, of Sioux City was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The charge was iled following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On April 26, Wesley Archie Euchner, 23, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original convictions against him were for traf ic related offenses. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held until April 28. He was released that day after appearing before the magistrate. On April 26, Trent Auen, 43, of Kiron was arrested and charged with driving on a revoked license. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $1,300 bond. On April 27, Christopher Michael Willson, 29, of Holstein was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug

paraphernalia. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held until April 30. He was released after posting $1,000 bond. On April 28, Dale Bradley, 41, of Holstein was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia following an incident in Holstein. He was released pending a court appearance. On April 28, Justin Michael Murphy, 29, of Dunlap, Ill., was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated and child endangerment following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On April 30, Nathan Scott Teneyck, 36, of Ida Grove was

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arrested on an outstanding Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien County warrant for operating while intoxicated. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released into the custody of the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice. On April 30, Jacob Donald Lawler, 23, of Lake View was arrested on an outstanding overdue 15-day mittimus. The original convictions against him were for harassment, public intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held. On May 1, Devon Frederick Bradley, 29, of Yankton, S.D., was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $2,000 bond.

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