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Agriculture in the United States

Agriculture is a major industry in the United States, which is a net exporter of food. As of the 2007 census of agriculture, there were 2.2 million farms, covering an area of 922 million acres (3,730,000 km2), an average of 418 acres (1.69 km2) per farm. Although agricultural activity occurs in most states, it is particularly concentrated in the Great Plains, a vast expanse of ﬂat, arable land in the center of the United States and in the region around the Great Lakes known as the Corn Belt. The United States was a leader in seed improvement and hybridization and in expanding uses for crops from the work of George Washington Carver to the development of bioplastics and biofuels. The mechanization of farming, intensive farming, has been a major theme in U.S. history, including John Deere's steel plow, Cyrus McCormick's mechanical reaper, Eli Whitney's cotton gin to the widespread success of the Fordson tractor and the combine harvesters ﬁrst made from them. Modern agriculture in the U.S. ranges from the common hobby farms, small-scale producers to large commercial farming covering thousands of acres of cropland or rangeland.

Survey predicts bigger soybean, smaller corn crops Farmers produced big corn and soybean yields in 2015 that could keep supplies burdensome in the coming year, according to Farm Futures ﬁnal survey of production. USDA updates its production estimate Jan. 12, when Dec. 1 Grain Stocks and Winter Wheat Seedings reports are also released. For corn, it is estimated that the crop at 13.57 billion bushels, less than achieved the past two years but still the third biggest crop ever. USDA previously said the corn crop would come in at 13.654 billion bushels. Farm Futures survey of more than 1,550 farmers put yields at 169.1 bushels per acre (bpa), down slightly from USDA’s last estimate, with harvested acreage of 80.27 million nearly 400,000 less. Soybean numbers headed in the other direction, though not dramatically so. The magazine put production at 3.986 billion bushels, a record if achieved, but only 5 million more than USDA’s current estimate. Farm Futures found harvested acreage

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rising by 280,000 to 82.709 million, though yields of 48.2 bpa were down slightly from USDA’s last guess. “These numbers wouldn’t do much to change the bearish mood of the markets,” says Farm Futures Senior Grain Market Analyst, Bryce Knorr. “The corn production estimate is a little supportive, but probably not enough to turn the market around on its own. For that to happen, demand must improve.” Feed and industrial usage could be a little better than expected when grain stocks data is updated Jan. 12. But those gains could be partly offset by weaker exports. Overall Knorr sees 2015 ending stocks at 1.642 billion, down 143 million from USDA’s December report. In addition to slightly larger supplies, soybean stocks could be swelled by demand that isn’t quite as good as first expected. Modestly weaker crush and exports could result in 2015 ending stocks rising to 492 million, 27 million more than USDA’s December number. “A huge crop is coming on in South America, and flooding on the U.S. river system could slow late season exports,” Knorr said. “Chinese demand also may not return after the Lunar New Year holidays in February.” Farm Futures second survey of winter wheat seedings found little overall change, though there were regional shifts. Growers said they planted 39.46 million acres of winter wheat, little changed from levels sown for harvest in 2015. But hard red winter wheat acreage fell to 27.6 million, a 5% drop from 2015. Soft red winter wheat ground rose 20% to 8.54 million, while white wheat slipped around 2% to 3.343 million. Farm Futures surveyed growers Dec. 11, 2015 to Jan. 4, 2016, respondents received an email link to an online survey.

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Composition of a soybean In processing, soybeans are cleaned, cracked, dehulled and rolled into flakes. This ruptures the oil cells for efficient extraction to separate the oil and meal components. Soybean oil finds its way into food products such as margarine, salad dressings and cooking oils, and industrial products such as plastics and biodiesel fuel. Lecithin, extracted from soybean oil, is used for everything from pharmaceuticals to protective coatings. It is a natural emulsifier and lubricant. Lecithin is used, for example, to keep the chocolate and cocoa butter in a candy bar from separating. After removal of the soybean oil, the remaining flakes can

A bushel of soybeans weighs 60 lbs. (27.22 kg) and produces about 11 pounds of oil and 48 pounds of protein-rich meal.

Soybeans ... ... are among the major agricultural crops in the United States, behind only corn. They belong to the oilseed crops category and most U.S. soybeans are planted in May and early June and are harvested in late September and October. Production practices show that U.S. farmers commonly grow soybeans in crop rotation with corn. The Unites States counted Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota as leading soybean producing states as of November 2015. Historical data shows that large-scale soybean production did not begin until the 20th century in the United States. However, recent statistics illustrate that the acreage of the dominant oilseed crop has expanded rapidly. The expansion of soybean acreage was favored by low production costs and a greater number of 50-50 corn-soybean rotations. Furthermore, soybeans were one of the first crop types that achieved commercial success as bioengineered crops. The first genetically modified (GM) soybeans were planted in the United States in 1996. They possess a gene that confers herbicide resistance.

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be processed into various edible soy protein products, or used to produce soybean meal for animal feeds. The dry (solid) portion of the bean provides a host of edible products. The soybean is the highest natural source of dietary fiber. Eight essential amino acids are found in soybeans, which are necessary for human nutrition and are not produced naturally in the body. Soy flour and grits are used in the commercial baking industry. They aid in dough conditioning and bleaching. Their excellent moisture-holding qualities also help retard staling. Soy hulls are processed into fiber bran breads, cereal and snacks.

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Iowa State University Farmland Value Survey not surprising The results of the 2015 Iowa State University Farmland Value Survey are not surprising. With the decline in corn and soybean prices, in addition to the 8.9 percent decline in farmland values in 2014, landowners and agricultural professionals familiar with farmland markets had already expected farmland values to decline this year. The 3.9 percent decline may seem less than what many people speculated, especially given the most recent prediction from USDA that U.S. net farm income would be down 38 percent from last year. The 3.9 percent decline is not out of line due to a mix of factors. First, despite the sharp decline in corn and soybean prices, many farmers still have a lot of

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Advice to grain growers:

Resist temptation to cut soil fertility

This year is projected to be bleak for commodity prices. Agriculture economists are recommending cutting costs across the board to balance farm budgets, but it is important to look at an operation as a whole. The key is to ďŹ nd places to become more eďŹ&#x192;cient rather than blindly cutting expenses. One tempting cut is with soil fertility. Like every input, the soil fertility has value, and it may be a good place to make sure you are getting your moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth. Soil fertility is a vital, long-term investment for all farmers. Nutrients are necessary to produce good yields, so applying fertilizer according to soil-test results is a best practice. On the other hand, too much of a nutrient when crop prices are high does not do your bottom line any good either. Balancing crop-nutrient needs is a science. Farmers should take soil samples and have them tested to determine soil-nutrient and pH values. Those readings provide information about what nutrients need to be applied and at what rate. So where can you cut cost? Take a look at everything when budgeting for 2016. Think of an input as fertilizer, seed or pesticides and machinery cost. Try to cut back on all of them in 2016, particularly machinery and capital purchases. Also look at the rate you are paying in cash rent. Equipment does not make yield, if you cut that, you are reducing costs. In comparison, you expect a speciďŹ c return per dollar invested in fertilizer. You can make cuts there, especially if you have a history of over-applying, but make sure you are not under-applying, either, or you are going to lose yield. Ultimately, following sound soil test recommendations is best. Commodity prices will eventually rebound, and there is nothing wrong with positioning yourself to take full advantage. That includes keeping up with fertilizer applications. Soil fertility is a long-term investment.

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Additional support available for producers to improve nutrient management and water quality efforts Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a host of new efforts to help Iowa farmers and livestock producers conserve water and soil resources and improve nutrient management practices on the state’s 30 million acres of farmland. Vilsack said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will expand access to USDA’s signature conservation programs for Iowa producers, making available up to 85,000 additional acres for sensitive lands, and better target grants and loans for technical assistance and capital improvements, while working with state partners to more closely align priorities in an improved “watershed-based strategy” for nutrient management. Since 2009, USDA has invested more than $2.2 billion in Iowa conservation efforts and helped to enroll more than 4.5 million acres of Iowa working lands in USDA conservation programs. Through USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program, which provides rental payments to producers to idle and conserve land, Iowa producers have contributed to a reduction of 260 million pounds of nitrogen and 534 million pounds of phosphorus in the Mississippi River Basin between 2008 and 2013. In addition, findings from a 2014 USDA report show that conservation work on cropland in the Mississippi River Basin, including Iowa cropland, has reduced the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus flowing to the Gulf of Mexico by 18 and 20 percent, respectively. The goal in Iowa, said Vilsack, is to help the state replicate the totality of a watershed-based plan such as USDA’s Mississippi River Basin Initiative across Iowa’s major state watersheds, with a concerted, science-based approach. Vilsack said USDA is ready to undertake the following efforts in Iowa: • Invest an estimated $660 million over the next decade to

ensure USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) (which collectively invest an average of $66 million per year in Iowa conservation efforts at the current funding levels appropriated by Congress) are coordinated and complimentary to reinforce the state of Iowa’s watershed approach for nutrient management. USDA conservation experts will ensure plans target conservation systems where assistance will be most effective. • Over the next decade, USDA will partner with organizations to promote and target wetland restoration to address water quality and habitat needs. Over the next five years, USDA will make available as much as 75,000 additional acres through the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Gaining Ground program, part of the CRP program, targeted to grassland birds, and 10,000 additional acres in the CRP Farmable Wetlands program, designed to restore previously farmed wetlands and wetland buffers to improve vegetation and water flow. • Additionally, USDA will work with Iowa’s government to identify and remove barriers to the full use of Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) funding, which targets high-priority conservation on environmentally sensitive lands, in the 37-county area that makes up the Raccoon River Watershed. • USDA will accelerate the process of working with Iowa’s government, land-grant institutions and conservation partners to develop an ecosystem market program to better coordinate the efforts between public and private sector partners focused on nutrient management. • Enhance outreach and education efforts to Iowa partners

to ensure they are fully utilizing and leveraging USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program, or RCPP. Nationally, RCPP has leveraged $800 million in conservation funds from USDA and partners to date, including three significant projects focused on Iowa: the Middle Cedar Partnership Project led by the city of Cedar Rapids; the Iowa Targeted Demonstration Watershed Partnership Project led by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship; and a national RCPP funding pool project led by the Missouri Department of Conservation focused on regional grassland bird and grazing lands enhancement. • USDA will work with Iowa’s state government, other federal agencies, and local and municipal governments to ensure the $25 million in existing and available USDA resources for water and wastewater treatment facilities in Iowa are being fully utilized. • Help to identify an independent body to track coordinated investments, monitor results, and report to the public and stakeholders. Since 2009, USDA has worked with private landowners to implement voluntary conservation practices that conserve and clean the water we drink and preserve the soil that grows our food. Today, more than 500,000 producers participate in USDA partnerships to protect land and water on over 400 million acres nationwide. USDA support—leveraged with historic outside investments from partners across the country—boosts producer incomes and rewards them for their good work. Since 2009 under Secretary Vilsack’s leadership, USDA has invested more than $2.2 billion in Iowa conservation and water quality efforts. Today, 4.5 million acres of Iowa farmland is enrolled in one of USDA’s conservation programs.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold a Crop Advantage Series meeting at 9 AM-4:30 PM Jan. 21 in Tama Hall at Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, with registration at 8:15 AM. Terry Basol and Brian Lang, extension field agronomists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will host the meeting. “ISU Extension and Outreach will present the latest crop production research and information for the upcoming growing seasons,” said Terry Basol. “Each location features key statewide topics in addition to a program developed by your local ISU field agronomists for northeast Iowa.” Keynote speakers Matt Darr, associate professor, Ag and Biosystems Engineering; Elwynn Taylor, Exten-

sion climatologist; and Mike Owen, Extension weed management specialist, will discuss Big Data and UAVs in agriculture, 2016 crop weather outlook, and herbicide programs. Erin Hodgson, Extension entomologist, will lead the discussion on corn rootworm management, and Kelvin Leibold, Extension farm management specialist, will discuss analyzing businesses to improve profitability. John Sawyer, extension soil fertility specialist, will outline a plan to evaluate fertilizer inputs during tight crop production margins. ISU Extension and Outreach is holding Crop Advantage Series meetings in Iowa in January. Topics vary at each of the meeting locations in the series. Additional information and online registration is available on the Crop Advantage Series website at www.cropadvantage.org

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• Half a pound of soybean meal is consumed to grow a pig or a chicken by one pound. • Swine and poultry feed accounts for 75 percent of all domestic U.S. soybean meal consumption. • U.S. swine and poultry production consumes more than 1 billion bushels of U.S. soybeans, or about 37 percent of total U.S. soybean production. (Based on a 2.7 billion bushel crop.) • Soybean meal (SBM) accounts for approximately 19.35 percent of swine feed • Swine account for about 23 percent of all U.S. soybean meal consumption. • Soybean meal (SBM) accounts for approximately 27.4 percent of poultry feed • Poultry account for about 52 percent (more than half) of all U.S. soybean meal consumption. • A bushel of soybeans yields about 11 pounds of crude soy oil and 48 pounds of soybean meal. • A metric ton of soybean meal is equivalent to about 46 bushels of soybeans. • Total U.S. consumption of soybean meal in 2001 was 29.26 million metric tons, the equivalent of 1.346 billion bushels of soybeans. (Another 7 million metric tons of U.S. soymeal was exported.)

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Corn and products made from corn improve the lives of Americans in thousands of little ways. Often, consumers don’t even know corn is present, let alone know the role it plays. But if corn and its products weren’t available, many common products would be less useful, more expensive, even unavailable. Here are some examples of the little annoyances and bigger problems Americans would face without corn: No frozen pizza! Freezing pizza is a problem, because the moisture in the sauce can migrate into the crust, making it so soggy it is unappealing to eat. Modified cornstarch is used to provide a barrier that prevents water migration and keeps the crust crisp. On a low-fat diet? Say thank you for corn. Many low-fat foods depend on corn-derived food starches to provide qualities that used to come from fats. Examples include everything from low-fat salad dressing to baked goods and meat products. Frustrating wallpaper. If you have installed wallpaper, you know how important it is to have time to adjust each strip accurately. Repositioning is possible because the wallpaper paste is made with cornstarch modified to slow down its adhesive action. Daily bread buying. Corn syrup prevents waste and saves consumers money by keeping bread fresh longer. By retaining moisture, corn syrup keeps baked goods from drying out too quickly and going stale. Brown lettuce leaves. Many fruits and vegetables start to turn an unattractive brown once they are cut and exposed to air. Citric acid, recognized as a safe food ingredient, can prevent browning...and much of the U.S. supply of citric acid is made from corn sweeteners. No coloring for kids. Whether playing with chalk on the sidewalk or crayons in school, American children rely on corn. Cornstarch is used as a binder to help such products hold together better when in use. It may also be used to dust molds during the manufacturing process so that brand-new crayons pop out undamaged. Drippy lollipops. Candy makers began using corn syrups in lollipops and other hard candies generations ago because the syrups hold moisture and prevent drips. Putting the "crunch" in snack foods. When Americans snack, corn products are more popular than potato chips. In addition to corn and tortilla chips (20% of the snack foods

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we eat), other snacks such as cheese puffs rely on corn ingredients to provide their crunch. Packing, storing and moving with corn. Corn starch provides the adhesive to glue down every little ridge in corrugated cardboard. Whether you're taking delivery on a new appliance, boxing old clothes for the church bazaar, or moving across country, you're using corn. Crystals in ice cream. As a box of ice cream goes in and out of freezers on the way home from the store and in the kitchen, it’s natural for crystals to develop in it. Part of the role corn sweeteners play in ice cream and other frozen desserts is to keep crystals from developing. Hack, hack, cough, gag. Corn contributes in many ways to reducing pollution. Ethanol, used to reduce air pollution, is probably the best-known example. Others include the use of cornstarch in industrial filters to reduce water pollution, and corn-based plastics like PLA (polylactic acid), which composts back into natural components after use. Want S'more? Not without corn! Marshmallows stay fresh longer because corn syrup keeps them from drying out too quickly. Corn ingredients are also used to make graham crackers, which means you can't enjoy S'mores without corn! What, no plaster board? As viewers of This Old House learned in one episode, corn starch, which helps bind the gypsum filling together, is an essential ingredient in manufacturing gypsum or plaster board for building walls.

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The Corn Belt is a region of the Midwestern United States where corn (maize) has, since the 1850s, been the predominant crop, replacing the native tall grasses. By 1950, 99% of the corn was grown from hybrids. Most corn is fed to livestock, especially hogs and poultry. In recent decades soybeans have grown in importance. The U.S. produces 40% of the world crop. In the era from 1860 to 1970, new agricultural technology transformed the Corn Belt from a mixed crop-and-livestock farming area to a highly specialized cash-grain farming area. While the landscape was greatly modified, the family farm remained the normal form. Its acreage doubled, as farmers bought out their neighbors (who then moved to nearby towns). After 1970 increased crop and meat production required an export outlet, but global recession and a strong dollar reduced exports, depressed prices below costs of production, and created serious problems even for the best farm managers. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, a politician and pioneer of hybrid seeds, declared in 1956 that the Corn Belt developed the "most productive agricultural civilization the world has ever seen."

About one third of the corn crop goes toward ethanol production. Ethanol has less impact on the environment than gasoline, is renewable, and is made in the U.S. This fuel can be added to gasoline in order to reduce the harmful gases that come from a car’s tailpipe. It also reduces the amount of oil purchased from other countries.

Exports are critical to the well-being of American agriculture. Nearly one third of our nation's corn crop is targeted for exports. Iowa’s farmers are the nation’s leaders in providing corn, soybeans, pork and eggs to families in the United States and all around the world. Field Corn makes up 99% of the corn growing in the fields. It is hard on the outside and starchy on the inside. While most often considered a food for animals, it can be found in products you use every day.

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Serv ....................................6 6 . 0 0 Doyle, Thomas, Mileage Reimb .................................1 4 . 3 8 Dunlap Motors Inc, Repairs .......................................... 11 2 . 3 5 Dutchtown Enterprises Inc, Uniforms ...............................1 8 4 . 0 0 E Central Iowa Rec, Serv .7 9 9 . 4 4 Employee Data Forms, Supplies ....................................2 3 . 0 0 Eric Zieser Construction LLC, Serv ...............................6 , 6 5 0 . 0 0 Eschens Clothing, Uniforms ..........................................2 9 9 . 7 0 Even, Matthew, Mileage Reimb .................................6 9 . 2 3 Fairbank, City Of, Serv .....1 0 1 . 6 8 Fareway Foods, Supplies ..........................................5 8 2 . 3 3 Farm & Home Publishers, Plat Books..................................5 9 . 2 0 Farmers Mutual Telephone Co, Serv ..................................1 4 6 . 7 6 Fastenal Co, Parts ............6 2 3 . 5 2 Fayette Co Sheriff, Serv .....5 3 . 3 5 Franzen, Clair, Reimb .......4 4 2 . 9 5 Frye, James R, Mileage Reimb ...................................2 . 3 0 G & L Lawn Rangers LLC, Serv ...............................2 , 5 6 2 . 4 0 Gaffney Quarries, Rock & Sand ..............................1 , 7 6 0 . 2 9 Gaffney, Ellen, Lodging/Parking/ Meal Reimb ......................7 2 7 . 5 7 Galls-Quartermaster, Uniforms.................................3 8 4 . 8 2 Gosse, Cindy, Parking/Mileage Reimb ...............................1 2 1 . 2 8 Greenley Lumber Co, Supplies ....................................9 5 . 7 6 GrowmarkInc, Fuel ........7 , 6 2 6 . 7 7 Hansen, Paul, Serv...........1 2 5 . 0 0 Harden, Shawn, Meal/Mileage Reimb .................................9 6 . 5 9 Hardware Hank, Supplies ...3 3 . 9 6 Henry M Adkins & Son Inc, Maint Contract ....................... 11,100.00 Hersom, Gary, Repairs ..1 , 1 3 3 . 3 0 Hoskins, Lael D, Parts ......5 0 7 . 5 8 Hughes Rentals, Serv.......4 2 5 . 0 0 IICA, Regist ........................2 5 . 0 0 Illowa Culvert & Supply, Supplies ............................. 12,811.50 Independence Light & Power, Serv ............................. 11,242.95 Independence Postmaster, Postage....................................4 5 9 . 0 0 Industrial Supply Solutions, Supplies ...............................1 , 5 8 4 . 1 6 IDNR, Plantings ................3 9 0 . 0 0 IDNR, Wildlife Permits ........5 5 . 5 0

IA Law Enforcement Academy, Serv ..................................1 4 0 . 0 0 INRCOG, Serv ..................7 7 6 . 0 1 Iowa Outdoors, Subscription ............................................4 8 . 0 0 Iowa Plains Signing Inc, Serv ...............................2 , 6 1 3 . 8 0 ISAC, Regist .....................3 9 0 . 0 0 J & D Body Shop, Serv .......6 0 . 0 0 Jerry Steward Trucking Inc, Supplies ....................................7 5 . 0 0 Jesup, City Of, Uniforms...2 7 0 . 0 0 John Deere Financial, Supplies ...............................4 , 1 4 8 . 6 6 Jones, Tammy, Parking/Mileage Reimb .................................4 8 . 2 5 K Construction Inc, Bridge Final Payment ......................91,861.40 Keierleber, Brian, Parking Reimb ...................................6 . 7 5 Kelly, Amy, Mileage Reimb ............................................4 7 . 1 5 Ken’s Electric, Serv ............6 0 . 2 8 Koch Brothers, Supplies .....7 9 . 6 5 Kwik Trip Stores, Fuel.......1 8 1 . 8 9 Lamont, City Of, Serv .........8 3 . 5 2 Legislative Services Agency, Supplies ....................................2 5 . 0 0 Lexisnexis, Serv ...............1 5 6 . 0 0 Lindaman, John C, Serv ...1 0 0 . 0 0 Linn Co Sheriff, Serv ..........1 7 . 2 3 LSI, Serv ........................1 , 8 3 9 . 2 0 Maas, Michael, Safety Boot Reimb .................................6 9 . 9 9 Mail Services LLC, Printing/Postage.................................1 , 6 7 5 . 0 2 Manatts, Concrete ....... 17,711.57 Marco, Serv ......................4 4 3 . 8 8 Marlow, Amy, Mileage Reimb ............................................6 6 . 7 1 MBN Cedar Rapids LC, Supplies ..................................2 0 7 . 8 0 McGraw, Kriss A, Shipping ............................................2 8 . 3 4 Medical Associates, Serv..5 9 7 . 0 0 MidAmerican Energy Co, Serv ...............................3 , 3 6 6 . 0 5 Mills, Karla, Mileage Reimb ..........................................2 8 5 . 7 8 Monkeytown Ofﬁce Supply, Supplies ..................................1 2 2 . 3 3 Myers-Cox Co, Inmate Provisions ..............................3 , 5 1 9 . 7 3 NACE, Regist ...................5 9 5 . 0 0 Nada Appraisal Guides, Supplies ..................................1 8 6 . 0 0 Napa Auto Parts, Parts ..2 , 4 9 5 . 5 7 Neopost USA Inc, Serv .....5 5 1 . 5 6 N Iowa Juvenile, Serv ....4 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 Northern IA Construction, Parts ..............................2 , 9 5 2 . 0 0

How do we say “Thank You,” to so many people for the cards, phone calls, e-mails and personal wishes; for our 70th Anniversary. Special thanks to Carol, Cathy, Joan and Janis for the wonderful party, and all of our family and friends. May God Bless All Of You Virgil and Winnie Bateman

resume and salary requirements to: jobsdmstl@gmail.com EOE (INCN)

week! Call 319-327-1810 or email: scsmith@thenews-guide.com.

STEEL BUILDINGS- Factory Direct Pricing- Preseason $1000 discount if ordered before Feb 1st- check and see if sect 179 applies to you. Call 844.297.8335. (INCN)

IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800535-5727. (INCN)

MISCELLANEOUS Advertise your EVENT, PRODUCT, or RECRUIT an applicant in this paper plus 40 other papers in Northeast Iowa for only $110/ O’Briens Own Gourmet Granola, Supplies ............................1 7 9 . 5 5 Oelwein Ace Hardware, Parts ...................................3 5 . 0 0 Oelwein Police Dept, Serv ..4 1 . 0 0 Oelwein Publishing Group, Publications ...........................1 , 4 4 9 . 2 1 Oelwein Veterinary Clinic, Serv ....................................5 6 . 3 5 Office Max Inc, Supplies .....8 3 . 8 3 Ofﬁce Towne Inc, Supplies ...............................2 , 8 0 0 . 3 6 O’Reilly Automotive Inc, Parts .................................6 3 4 . 5 2 Orkin Exterminating Co, Serv ............................................5 9 . 3 5 Pathways Behavorial Services, Serv ..................................3 9 0 . 0 0 Paul Niemann Construction Co, Rock ..............................5 , 3 8 3 . 6 5 Pech, Charles, VA Mileage/Per Diem .................................2 1 4 . 4 5 Pech, David, Mileage Reimb ............................................2 0 . 7 0 Pinicon Ford, Repairs ....6 , 8 9 0 . 7 0 Pioneer Communications Inc, Subscription ..............................2 4 . 0 0 Power Plan, Parts ..........2 , 6 2 8 . 9 8 Print Express, Supplies ....5 2 6 . 7 5 Public Safety Center Inc, Supplies .................................. 5 11 . 6 3 Racom Corporation, Repairs ...............................6 , 7 7 8 . 3 4 Rasmussen, Mike, Safety Boot Reimb ...............................1 5 0 . 0 0 Roepke, Leland C, VA CommExp/ Mileage Reimb....................4 2 . 2 5 Rowekamp Assoc Inc, Serv ..........................................4 0 0 . 0 0 Rowley, City Of, Serv..........1 2 . 5 0 S & G Harviuex, Annual Fee ............................................9 0 . 0 0 Sherrets, Larry, VA CommExp ..................................2 5 . 0 0 Shield Technology Corp, Maint Contract ............................7 5 0 . 0 0 Shonka, Don, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 5 1 . 8 0 Short, Janice, Mileage Reimb .................................1 5 . 5 3 Shred Master, Serv .............3 7 . 5 0 Slattery, John, Mileage Reimb .................................1 0 . 9 3 Spahn& Rose Lumber Co, Supplies ....................................7 1 . 0 9 Spahn& Rose Lumber Co, Brandon Shop Pymt .................135,660.95 Stanley Convergent, Serv .......................................4 , 8 0 0 . 0 0 Star Equipment Ltd, Repairs ...............................2 , 0 9 1 . 4 2

State Hygienic Laboratory, Well Test Kits ............................6 9 1 . 5 0 Steinbron, George A, Serv ..........................................1 0 0 . 0 0 Superior Cleaning Services Ltd, Supplies .........................3 , 4 6 1 . 1 5 Superior Welding Supply, Supplies ..................................1 0 0 . 9 8 Takes, Carroll, Culvert Repair Reimb ...............................4 4 5 . 0 0 Taylor Construction Inc, Bridge Payment ......................60,576.42 Thomas Electric Motor Service, Parts .................................2 2 9 . 0 0 Thomas James Co LLC, Serv ..................................3 0 7 . 2 0 Treasurer State Of Iowa, Fees....................................3 5 . 0 0 Uniform Den Inc, Uniforms ..........................................7 8 2 . 2 9 US Postal Service, Postage.................................1 , 2 0 0 . 0 0 US Cellular, Serv ...........1 , 7 9 0 . 5 6 US Postmaster, Postage .......................................3 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Veridian Credit Union, Fees ............................................5 1 . 8 0 Verizon Wireless, Serv .....4 6 9 . 6 0 Verns True Value Inc, Supplies ....................................2 0 . 9 5 Visa, Supplies ................1 , 1 7 5 . 8 6 Walmart, Supplies ............1 5 3 . 4 0 Waste Management, Serv .......................................3 , 6 8 9 . 1 6 Weber Paper Co, Supplies ..........................................6 3 0 . 1 0 Weber Plbg& Electric Inc, Repairs ...............................1 , 5 9 0 . 0 3 Welch, William J, VA CommExp/ Mileage Reimb....................3 7 . 6 5 Wilgenbusch, Kristin, Mileage Reimb .................................2 0 . 7 0 Windstream, Serv .............3 4 1 . 3 5 Winthrop News, Publications ..................................4 5 4 . 4 6 Winthrop, City Of, Serv .......2 5 . 8 5 Wright, Amy, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 3 8 . 0 0 Xerox Corp, Serv ................3 4 . 4 4 Zaputil, Jena, Meal/Mileage Reimb .................................5 0 . 5 9 Zee Medical Service Co, Supplies ....................................6 0 . 1 5 Total ..........................652,592.55

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AUCTIONEERING EMMETT DONNELLY Auctioneering & Appraisal Service Certiﬁed Appraiser & Full-Service Marketing

www.donnellyauction.com

319-334-6122

AUTO SALES BIRDNOW Dealerships 1-888 Birdnow 1-888-247-3779 toll free Jesup, Oelwein, Monona, Cascade Chevy, Ford, Buick, Mercury, Pontiac, Lincolon, Cadillac We have NE IA Covered!

BROWN’S SALES & LEASING

4browns.com Guttenberg 1-800-747-1611 Elkader 1-800-747-2505

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CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

FUNERAL HOMES

HOME IMPROVEMENT

BUCHANAN MASONRY & CONCRETE INC.

FAWCETT’S FUNERAL CHAPEL

FANK CONSTRUCTION

www.fawcettsfuneralhome. com

319-935-3838

Masonry & Concrete Work Brick, Block & Stone All Types of Construction Ron Connolly 319-334-4623

KLEVER CONCRETE INC.

Commercial • Residential • Poured Walls & Basements • Sidewalks & Driveways Independence 319-334-6754

FARM SUPPLIES

DUNLAP MOTORS, INC.

CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES Winthrop 1-800-397-2747

PINICON FORD

FLOWERS & PLANTS

Independence 319-334-7103

Independence 319-334-6033 1-800-572-3110

AUTO SERVICE DUNLAP MOTORS, INC. Independence 319-334-7103

IOWA TRANSMISSION REBUILDERS Independence 319-334-2040

J&D BODY SHOP

Independence 319-334-4970

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING HOSCH CARPET CLEANING & SALES Independence 319-334-6181

SHERBON’S FLOWER MARKET Walker 319-448-4682

FOOD McELROY’S MAIN STREET DELI Winthrop 319-935-3354

NANCY’S PIT STOP Food • Gas • Diesel Ryan 563-932-2020

WEE WILLYS Quasqueton 319-934-9301

FUEL CONSOLIDATED ENERGY CO. LLC

Propane-Gas-Diesel Fuel OilsMotor Oils & Lubes 800-338-3021

5 $ y l On eek aw

Winthrop & Lamont 319-935-3327

REIFF FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY

Independence, Quasqueton & Winthrop 319-334-2501

WHITE FUNERAL HOME

Quasqueton, Independence & Jesup 319-334-2595

FURNITURE FAWCETT’S FURNITURE STORE Winthrop 319-935-3327

HARDWARE HARDWARE HANK Formerly Coast to Coast Independence 319-334-2362

HAULING PAUL YEAROUS TRUCKING Rock, Sand, Dirt, Decorative Rock, Lime Spreading 319-334-3033 319-934-3734

HEALTH CARE

PROFESSIONALS MILLENNIUM THERAPY

Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy

Jane Priede, PT Joan O’Loughin-Good PTA

Independence 319-334-5155

6AM-6PM M-F or by appt.

JANITORIAL

EXCEL SERVICE COMMERCIAL JANITORIAL

General Contracting Commercial * Residential * Ag Windows

563-924-2889 888-924-2889 excel@yousq.net

FRANCK CONST., LLC Terry & Tyler Franck Winthrop, Iowa 319-934-3682

OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

GISSEL

OFFICE TOWNE, INC.

CONSTRUCTION INC. Commercial • Agricultural • Residential 319-334-4246

GREENLEY LUMBER CO. Independence 319-334-3705 (800) 609-3705

www.greenley.doitbest.com

OHL

CONSTRUCTION, INC Concrete & Construction 9’ brick pattern walls Independence 319-334-9982

SCHROEDER’S CASH SUPPLY Dundee 563-924-2051

INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE OHL IOWA REALTY

Real Estate & Insurance Independence 319-334-4329 319-334-7118 www.ohliowarealty.com steveohl@indytel.com

INSURANCE AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE Winthrop 319-935-3213 800-619-4835

SMITH D&L INSURANCE

Independence 319-334-6066 We carry all lines of insurance

SMITH INSURANCE Lamont 563-924-2816 1-800-890-9419 Aurora 319-634-3737

Independence 1-800-588-4171

Custom Computers, Richoh Copiers & Fax, Oﬃce Supplies, Free Delivery

TELEPHONE SERVICES

E.B. TELEPHONE Winthrop 319-935-3011

TIRE SALES TNT REPAIR

Tire Sales & Repair Auto • Implement Large Truck Winthrop 319-935-3098

TREE SERVICE STUMP REMOVAL

RYAN PHARMACY

Free Estimates - Insured Craig Moroney 319-935-3990 or 1-800-545-5356 Cell: 319-521-9384

SCOTT PHARMACY

VACUUM CLEANERS

PHARMACY Independence 319-334-7171

238 S. Main St. Fayette 563-425-4530 800-246-0024 www.scottrx.com

PLUMBING & HEATING AURORA PLUMBING & ELECTRIC, INC. Aurora, 319-634-3837

KRESS HEATING PLUMBING & ELECTRIC, INC. Quasqueton 319-934-3323

PLUMBING & HEATING LIL’ BIT OF COUNTRY

STOVES & FIREPLACES

Over 18 years experience in alternative heating.

Strawberry Point, IA 563-933-2081

RECYCLING TOURNIER’S RECYCLING & AUTO SALVAGE

Independence Scrap Metal • Iron • Cars 319-334-6391 Cell: 319-464-4994

AERUS ELECTROLUX Beverley Sprague Winthrop 319-935-3248 Sales & Service

Include YOUR business or service!

Call or stop in today!

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HHS launches youth video contest on health preparedness

Treasurer’s Semi-Annual Publication Report

County of Buchanan

From July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 Fiscal Year: 2016 Accounting Period(s): 1-6

Fiscal Year 2016 Semi-Annual Report July 1, 2015-December 31, 2015 Accounting Periods 1-6

FUNDS DESCRIPTION 0001 0002 0007 0010 0011 0013 0014 0015 0016 0020 0023 0024 0027 0028 0029 0101 0102 0171 0187 1500 1501 1502 2000 2001 3566 3567 4000 4010 4100 4120 4140 4150 4200 4300 4400 4450 4700 4800 5010 5020 5030 5040 5090 5100 5120 5300 8500

BALANCE

GENERAL BASIC GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL JAIL ROOM & BOARD MH-DD SERVICES RURAL BASIC COMMISSARY PROFIT SHERIFF'S CANINE SHERIFF'S FORFEITURE SHERIFF'S FEDERAL FORFEITURE SECONDARY ROAD REAP RECORDER'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSERVATION RESERVE RECORDER'S STATE ELECTRONIC FEE CONSERVATION-NATURE CENTER DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1 DRAINAGE DISTRICT #2 RM-INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPLACE ADVANCE AUTO Capital Project-Jail Capital Project-Pictometry CAPITAL PROJECT-COMMUNICATIONS DEBT SERVICE TRUST & AGENCY DEBT ESCROW CONSERVATION FIDUCIARY CASH FIDUCIARY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES E911 COUNTY ASSESSOR COUNTY HOSPITAL AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SPECIAL APPRAISAL SCHOOLS AEA CORPORATIONS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TOWNSHIPS BRUC & TB ERADICATION AUTO TAX USE TAX POSTAGE ANTMCL GFT PBLC AWRNSS TRNSPLNT ADVANCE TAX UNAPPORTIONED TAX REDEMPTION RECORDERS ELECTRONIC FEE BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE

BALANCE ON HAND

RECEIPTS

TOTAL

DISBURSEMENTS

ENDING BALANCE

OUTSTANDING CHECKS/WARRANTS 29,110.48 32,905.83 0.00 1,466.15 13,273.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 59,862.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 47.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,618.50 1,167.57 2,606.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

1,631,130.55 386,645.32 63,253.50 2,232,902.65 736,347.47 31,601.60 10,600.70 6,301.40 6,576.44 1,567,935.71 84,999.62 2,656.62 254,580.73 0.00 5,884.62 467.57 3,583.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 510.51 83,570.21 2,925,267.73 0.00 0.00 26,678.57 258,507.53 171,535.99 11,269.57 2,290.20 0.00 160,245.39 10,076.67 42,351.53 2,678.00 3,769.79 31.55 547,262.84 0.00 0.00 151.53 24,231.00 0.00 16,485.37 364.01 1,048.27

2,878,850.53 872,578.04 29,077.58 603,896.56 1,579,237.08 2,600.70 6,363.75 3.16 3.30 3,784,236.27 16,298.63 1,961.68 28,615.75 -279.88 7.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 271,099.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 84,046.94 152,049.50 190,513.76 589,910.16 119,349.10 0.00 8,320,393.89 529,163.31 3,016,606.69 14,085.00 172,052.21 1,834.22 3,396,477.95 0.00 9,253.00 716.87 -17,860.00 0.00 96,315.08 1,957.00 6,492.30

4,509,981.08 1,259,223.36 92,331.08 2,836,799.21 2,315,584.55 34,202.30 16,964.45 6,304.56 6,579.74 5,352,171.98 101,298.25 4,618.30 283,196.48 -279.88 5,892.34 467.57 3,583.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 510.51 354,670.16 2,925,267.73 0.00 0.00 110,725.51 410,557.03 362,049.75 601,179.73 121,639.30 0.00 8,480,639.28 539,239.98 3,058,958.22 16,763.00 175,822.00 1,865.77 3,943,740.79 0.00 9,253.00 868.40 6,371.00 0.00 112,800.45 2,321.01 7,540.57

2,766,208.27 896,360.01 0.00 450,141.00 1,799,009.30 27,796.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,613,942.36 8,000.00 0.00 56,322.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 510.51 96,835.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 63,556.49 99,927.39 186,155.64 584,990.14 118,363.84 0.00 8,251,817.77 524,765.67 3,022,260.26 17,410.00 171,635.16 1,818.91 3,302,645.70 0.00 9,254.00 705.80 0.00 0.00 110,486.45 1,967.00 5,079.60

1,743,772.81 362,863.35 92,331.08 2,386,658.21 516,575.25 6,406.02 16,964.45 6,304.56 6,579.74 738,229.62 93,298.25 4,618.30 226,873.84 -279.88 5,892.34 467.57 3,583.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 257,835.16 2,925,267.73 0.00 0.00 47,169.02 310,629.64 175,894.11 16,189.59 3,275.46 0.00 228,821.51 14,474.31 36,697.96 -647.00 4,186.84 46.86 641,095.09 0.00 -1.00 162.60 6,371.00 0.00 2,314.00 354.01 2,460.97

11,313,794.15 $

26,757,907.80 $

38,071,701.95 $

27,187,965.19 $

10,883,736.76 $

142,059.27

11,313,794.15

CURRENT TAX INTEREST ON CURRENT TAX DELINQUENT TAX INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAX GRAIN MOBILE HOME TAXES INT ON MOBILE HOME TAX SPEC ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED COUNTY SHARE SPECIAL COSTS TRANSFERS IN MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS BUS PROP TAX CREDIT BUS. PROP TAX REPLACEMENT HOMESTEAD MOBILE HOMES CREDIT MILITARY CREDIT AG LAND CREDIT UR-UTILITY COUNTY MV TRANSFER

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

15,213,764.00 11,607.00 2,953.00 577.00 3,460.00 19,954.00 1,184.00 14,085.00 105.00 1,426,302.00 8,069,452.53 374,475.40 262,844.73 478,137.00 119.00 16,173.61 406,304.46 328,687.00 127,723.07

TREASURER'S ORDERS PAID REDEMPTION MOTOR VEHICLE FEES TO CO. MOTOR VEHICLE TO STATE AUDITORS CHECK'S ISSUED TRANSFERS

TOTAL RECEIPTS

26,757,907.80

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CHG IN OUTSTANDING TOTAL ADJ DISBURSMENTS ENDING BALANCE

$ $ $ $

26,547,957.40 640,007.79 27,187,965.19 10,883,736.76

Beginning Balance + Total Receipts

38,071,701.95

Ending Balance + Adj Expend

38,071,701.95

I hereby certify the above report to be a true and accurate account of transactions during the period(s) specified. RECEIPTS

Calling all young, creative producers with an eye for building community health preparedness: the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched the “My Preparedness Story: Staying Healthy and Resilient” video challenge. The challenge invites young people between the ages of 14 and 23 to submit a video, up to 60 seconds long, that answers the question, “How are you helping family, friends and your community protect their health during disasters and every day?” Natural disasters and other emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. Taking action ahead of an emergency can help individuals, families, and communities prevent or minimize potential health impacts. “Being prepared to protect health takes a whole community, and many young people help in meeting that challenge,” said Dr. Nicole Lurie, HHS assistant secretary for preparedness and response. “This contest gives them a chance to creatively describe how they’re helping communities become healthier and more resilient, and their videos can encourage their friends and families to take action as well.” Thousands of young people across the country help their families, friends and communities prepare for disasters and emergencies. For example, they volunteer in health centers or with local Medical Reserve Corps units, stay current on first aid skills, develop home emergency plans, prepare emergency kits, and educate their families and friends about actions they can take to be healthy even when disaster strikes. Prizes for the contest include $2,000 for the best overall video, $1,000 for the second-place video, and $500 for the thirdbest entry. Individuals and teams can enter the contest. Videos must be submitted to www.challenge.gov/challenge/ my-preparedness-story-staying-healthy-and-resilient/ before March 28. Staff from HHS’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) will select semifinalists from the eligible submissions, and the public will have an opportunity to rate the semifinalists’ entries to determine the winners on the challenge website. Video submissions from people under age 18 must include a parental consent form. The complete list of rules and contest details are available online on the Federal Register’s website and phe.gov.

DISBURSEMENTS $ $ $ $ $ $

12,690,591.84 110,486.45 127,723.07 3,188,668.34 9,004,836.70 1,425,651.00

See our selection of Cigars & Accessories! From Decorah, Iowa Toppling Goliath Beers! 'RURWK\·V 3VXHGR6XH 3DOH $OH *ROGHQ 1XJJHW ,3$ We carry Q 20# LP BtoBo! Cylinders

Get your Ice, Firewood, Coolers, Wine bags and the

Col d e s t

carry-out beverages in town! Escape to the "Good 'Ole Days" of bobbiesocks and poodle skirts In our 1950s Ice Cream Parlor.

I hereby certify the above report to be a true and accurate account of transactions during the period(s) speciﬁed. Amy Wright Buchanan County Treasurer

Widner’s is a MUST STOP when in Manchester.

Ice Cream Treats * Sandwiches * Salads and Snacks

Widner Ice Cream Parlor

111 South Franklin St., Manchester

563-927-4463

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Three strains of influenza currently circulating in Iowa Still time to vaccinate to protect against peak of season The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) says flu activity in Iowa is increasing, prompting IDPH to increase the level of geographic spread of influenza from local to regional spread. All three flu viruses covered by this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vaccines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; influenza A (H3), influenza A (H1N1), influenza B (Victoria) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are currently circulating in Iowa. The two influenza A viruses are covered by the traditional trivalent (three strain) flu vaccine and this influenza B virus is also included in the quadrivalent (four strain) flu vaccine. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and CDC remind Iowans the influenza vaccine is still the best way to protect against the flu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still not too late to receive the vaccine to ensure protection before the peak of flu season hits,â&#x20AC;? said IDPH Medical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. Flu season typically peaks in late January or February. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Additionally, even if you have had the flu already, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible to become ill with one of the other strains circulating. Vaccination will protect against getting influenza a second or even third time this year,â&#x20AC;? said Quinlisk. Many people assume there is no treatment for the flu beyond over-the-counter medications and rest. There are actually three anti-viral medications a doctor can prescribe that make flu illness milder, shorter, and reduce the risk of ending up in the hospital or dying from influenza. Antivirals work best if started within 48 hours or sooner of when flu symptoms begin. Those at highest risk of complications should contact their health care provider as soon as flu symptoms begin.

BUCHANAN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

COD FISH FRY

Jan. 15 â&#x20AC;˘ 4:30 - 7:00PM

Buchanan County Fairgrounds 4-H Building Enjoy all you can eat! $10 per person While supplies last

COD FISH FRY

Jan. 29 â&#x20AC;˘ 4:30 - 7PM Enjoy all you can eat! $10 per person

All funds raised go to fairgrounds improvements.

NEW Factory Built Homes 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath set on your foundation - $59,980.

HORKHEIMER HOMES

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URGENT CARE Office Hours

Monday Evenings 5-7PM Please call for an appointment.

Medical Associates of Independence 1100 First St. E., Independence

334-2541

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 06, 2016 The Winthrop City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, January06, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor, Gerald Dennie presiding. Council Members present: Mark Kress, Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and Lee White. Council member Melissa Hesner was absent. Individuals present: Buchanan County Economic Development Director George Lake, Deputy Matt Cook, Government Students, PWD Shawn Curtis and City Clerk Mary Ryan. Holiday treats were shared with all attending the meeting, provided by Fehr Graham Engineering and Security State Bank. Motion Kress, second White to approve the Consent Agenda: new ďŹ reman/Jared Kelly, prior meeting minutes (December 02, 2015), current bills, and monthly ďŹ nancial report. All ayes. Deputy Cook provided law enforcement activity report. Thirty day lien notice sent to Owner for nonpayment of utilities. Motion Myers, second Sprague to approve placing lien on property at 154 Far East Street, Winthrop, IA, Parcel #0736428006, $1,265.18, for nonpayment of utility service.

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CITY OF BRANDON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 4, 2016 The City Council of Brandon, Iowa met in regular session on Monday, January 4, 2016 at City Hall. Mayor Guy Stacy called the meeting to order at 5:29 p.m. Council members present: Travis Cornwell, Joseph Redenbaugh, Kelly Thomas, Patrick Lehman, and Dennis Halligan. At 5:30 a motion was made by Thomas/Redenbaugh to open Public Hearing to inform citizens of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intent to submit a Community Block Grant application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for funding of improvements to the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wastewater system. Ayes: all. Motion carried. Joe Elsinger, representing MSA Professional Services read a narrative stating that 1. The City is making improvements to its wastewater system and intends to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for construction in 2016. 2. The City is making improvements to the wastewater treatment facility. The recommended improvements are identiďŹ ed through a Preliminary Engineering Report/ Wastewater Facility Plan prepared by MSA Professional Services that

Clerk will certify the amount to the Buchanan County Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce, after January 16, 2016. All ayes. Line item budget reviewed. Motion White, second Kress to set public hearing on budget, ďŹ scal year 07/01/2016-06/30/2017, for Wednesday, February 03, 2016, City Hall Building, at 7:00 p.m. Motion White, second Kress to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. BILLS TO BE APPROVED JANUARY 06, 2016 COMPANY-PURPOSE-AMOUNT PAYROLL.......................8 , 5 3 0 . 6 0 PAYROLL TAXES ..........2 , 6 4 1 . 1 4 I.P.E.R.S. .......................1 , 2 6 9 . 3 6 DENNIE, GERALD W.-MAYORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAYROLL..........................4 9 0 . 0 0 HESNER, MELISSA - COUNCIL MEMBERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAYROLL........7 5 . 0 0 KRESS, MARK - COUNCIL MEMBERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAYROLL ................7 5 . 0 0 MYERS, ANN - COUNCIL MEMBERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAYROLL ................7 5 . 0 0 SPRAGUE, LELAND - C O U N C I L MEMBERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAYROLL........7 5 . 0 0 WHITE, LEE - COUNCIL MEMBERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAYROLL ................5 0 . 0 0 ALLIANT ENERGY-GAS & ELECTRIC ..............................3 , 7 3 4 . 3 1 AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS-WATER PLANT REPAIRS ..........2 , 5 9 4 . 2 7 BUCHANAN CO. AUDITORLAW ENFORCEMENT CONT. (01/16-03/16) .................8 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 BUCHANAN CO. AUDITOR-ELECTION COSTS....................7 6 8 . 7 3

evaluates several alternative solutions for the City. 3. The proposed improvements will be funded through the use of: IDEDA CDBG Grant Funds up to $300,000 DNR SRF Loan $1,134,000 Estimated total project cost $1,437,000 4. The application will be submitted on January 8, 2016. 5. At least 51% of the funds will beneďŹ t low-to-moderate income (LMI) persons. A LMI survey, completed in September of 2014, resulted in a surveyed LMI of 59.26%. This is above the 51% needed to be eligible for the CDBG Grant Funding. 6. The proposed improvements will take place at and possibly adjacent to the existing wastewater collection system and treatment facility. 7. No displacement of persons or businesses will occur as a result of the program. Written comments may be directed to the City of Brandon, PO Box 263, Brandon, IA 52210 or you may call the City Clerk at 319-474-2335. At 5:38 a motion was made by Redenbaugh/ Cornwell to close Public Hearing. Ayes all. Motion carried. Brandon Fire Department ofďŹ cers were sworn in for 2016. Travis Cornwell was appointed as Mayor ProTem and Bob Bearbower was appointed as E-911 Commission Delegate and Kelly Thomas appointed Alternate. Motion by Cornwell/ Thomas to approve Consent

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SUPPLIES-DONATIONS....1 5 . 0 6 WALMART - P R O G R A M M I N G SUPPLIES-DONATIONS....8 9 . 9 3 *******FIRE DEPARTMENT******* IA DCI-FIREMAN BACKGROUND CHECK ...............................1 5 . 0 0 IA FIREFIGHTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSOC-A N NUAL DUES .....................1 8 2 . 0 0 KOOHY, MARY-C.P.R. TRAINING CERTIFICATION .............. 11 0 . 0 0 WALMART-OFFICE SUPPLIES, CONVERTER BOX ............7 7 . 7 5 WIELAND & SONS-LUMBER AND SCREWS ............................6 1 . 0 8 TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID ............................48,264.44 TOTAL BILLS BY ACCOUNT: . GENERAL ...................22,336.62 LOCAL OPTION TAX ...........0 . 0 0 ROAD USE TAX ............1 , 1 4 2 . 0 0 UTILITY .......................24,785.82 TOTAL ........................48,264.44 ***ACCUMULATED COMP TIME*** 12/19/15 CURTIS 101 HOURS DEC. RECEIPTS W AT E R / S E W E R / L A N D F I L L CUST. ..........................21,266.17 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ................................5 , 8 3 9 . 8 4 BUCHANAN CO. PROPERTY TAX ..............................10,768.53 ROAD USE TAX ............9 , 1 7 1 . 6 8 ST OF IOWA (Open Access & ILL) ..........................................1 7 3 . 9 0 E.B. TELEPHONE CAPT. CREDIT ..........................................7 3 4 . 3 8 INTEREST AND MISCELLANEOUS ..........................1 , 3 0 1 . 6 7 TOTAL .........................49,256.17

agenda. This included approval of agenda, the minutes of December 14, 2015 council meeting and the payment of bills. All ayes. Motion carried. The proposed budget for 2016-2017 was discussed and will continue at the February Council meeting. Snow removal on city sidewalks was discussed along with the need to enforce the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snow removal ordinance. The Mayor announced that Kevin Shoop will be Brandonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new licensed operator. He will be working with Public Works employee Enos. Motion Thomas/Cornwell to adjourn at 8:26. Ayes: all. Motion carried. /s/Guy Stacy, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Danette Lujan, City Clerk Alliant Energy-utilities .....................................$2,078.67 Brandon Kwik Stop-fuel for city truck ..................................$ 9 9 . 5 0 Brown Supply Co.-meters ..........................................$ 4 0 . 0 0 Buchanan County LandďŹ ll CountyNov 3rd election .............$ 7 6 4 . 0 3 Buchanan County Sheriff-3rd quarter law enforcement .....$3,090.00 Card Services-fog lamp, air compressor, desk calendar ...$ 2 2 4 . 5 2 Center Point Farm & Auto-m o t o r heater & anti freeze for dump truckl ........................................$ 1 4 4 . 9 7 EFTPS-Fica, Medicare, Fed WHDecember .......................$ 9 8 3 . 6 0 State of Iowa-4th quarter withholding ...................................$ 4 3 6 . 0 0 State of Iowa-4th quarter sales tax due..................................$ 5 1 2 . 0 0

IPERS-Financial December payroll ...................................$ 5 6 3 . 1 2 Joseph Enos-medical reimbursementJanuary ...................$ 3 2 0 . 0 0 Joseph Enos-cell phone reimbursementJanuary ............$ 5 0 . 0 0 Keystone Labs-drinking & wastewater analysis .................$ 1 0 0 . 3 0 Laporte Motor Inc-Fire Cept ďŹ&#x201A;ashlight battery .......................$ 1 7 . 1 5 Menardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-screws,oil dry,totes, mending plates ...............$ 1 8 0 . 9 6 MSA-grant writing ...........$ 7 5 0 . 0 0 The News-legal publications ..................................$ 8 2 . 2 1 Phat Albertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inc.-refund of liquor license fee ......................$ 3 9 0 . 0 0 Primrose Heating & Air Conditioning-thermostat & knob ......$ 4 1 . 2 5 Schimberg Co.-crimp adapter ........................................$ 3 . 2 3 Titan Machinery-head lamps for tractor ...............................$ 8 9 . 0 0 Urban Services-water & sewer testing November ...........$ 7 7 0 . 0 0 USA Bluebook-sample packs ................................$ 4 4 . 6 1 Waste Management-garbage contract December ............$2,180.11 Windstream-telephone & internetDecember .......................$ 1 4 3 . 7 9 TOTAL .......................$14,099.02 REVENUE - OCTOBER 2015 Dec-15 GENERAL ...................$5,773.85 ROAD USE TAX ..........$2,522.46 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TAX ........................................$ 4 7 0 . 9 0 EMERGENCY TAX .........$ 1 0 6 . 9 2 L.O.S.T.........................$2,062.68 WATER ........................$2,201.11 SEWER .......................$2,172.82 TOTAL .......................$15,310.74

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