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rom my experience, there is no ‘typical’ family or individual struggling with homelessness,” said Carrie Dunnwald, of Cedar Valley Friends of the Family and the Buchanan County Homelessness Council. “People can be struggling with homelessness for a wide variety of reasons, and it can affect anybody! We have seen people range in educational background, employment background, gender, age, disability status, etc. Everyone has a unique situation with unique barriers that has contributed to their struggles with homelessness.”

In its 2012 report, “Iowans Experiencing Homelessness,” the Iowa Institute for Community Alliances (IICA) notes 72% of homeless adults were high school graduates, had a GED or attended college; however, the report also found that the head of an average homeless household is a single female caring for 2.2 kids and earning just $818 per month.

Each year IICA conducts a point-in-time count on one day in January, which includes the number of homeless in shelters and those found sleeping in the streets or other areas not meant for living. “

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Farmers ready to juggle acreage mix in 2015

Record crops and low prices have farmers embracing change in 2015, with acreage shifts continuing to move fields from corn to soybeans, according to the latest Farm Futures survey. “Potential for big surprises in the January 12 USDA reports could put even more ground into play,� says Bryce Knorr, senior market analyst.

The magazine’s final survey of 2014 shows smaller corn and soybean crops due mostly to lower than previously reported acreage. Farmers harvested 14.197 billion bushels of corn in 2014, a record, but down 210 million from USDA’s last estimate. Farmers reported harvesting more than 1 million acres less than the government currently estimates. Yields

should be down a little as well, falling to 173 bushels per acre (bpa), 0.4 bpa less than USDA’s last projection.

The survey showed a similar trend in soybeans. While total production was a record 3.844 billion bushels, that was 114 million less than USDA’s estimate. Farm Futures put soybean harvested acreage down 1.3 million, with the yield at 46.8 bpa, compared to USDA’s 47.5 bpa. “Coupled with strong demand, especially for soybeans, the reduction in production should convince USDA to lower its estimate of 2014 crop ending stocks,� says Knorr, who conducted the research. “That could trigger rallies as farmers finalize planting choices for this spring.�

Farm Futures first survey of 2015 planting intentions conducted late last summer showed growers ready for a massive move into soybeans, which appeared more profitable than corn at the time. That advantage receded during the post-harvest rally, but farmers said they still want to boost their bean seedings this spring at the expense of corn. “Our latest survey found growers ready to put in even more soybeans,� says Knorr. That's 88.3 million acres in all, almost 5% more than USDA currently forecasts for 2014 and nearly 2% more than the August Farm Futures survey found. Some of the additional ground would come from corn, where plantings could fall to 88.5 million, down 2.2% from Farm Futures August estimate and 2.6% less than USDA’s current estimate for 2014.

USDA reports its first estimate of winter wheat seedings Jan. 12, with significant changes likely for that crop too. Farm Futures puts total winter wheat seedings at 42.6 million, down 2.3% from August but up .6% from 2014. “Farmers in the eastern Midwest seeded less soft red winter wheat due to the late fall harvest,� says Knorr. While USDA won’t report planting intentions for spring crops until March 31, Farm Futures' survey found farmers ready to increase seedings of both spring wheat and durum. That would boost total wheat acreage to 57.6 million, up 1.4% from 2014. “Growers have even more flexibility this spring with planting choices because less fertilizer was applied last fall than normal,� Knorr says. “Farmers told us they put down 5% less nitrogen than normal, and applications of phosphates and potash were 6% to 7% lower.�

Farm Futures surveyed more than 1,650 farmers Dec. 17-Jan.3.

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ICGA finalizes federal & state legislative priorities

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3. Environment: EPA Clean Water Act Jurisdiction 4. Ethanol: Support for retaining the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) 5. Ethanol: Support for higher blends for conventional cars (E15+) including regulatory, 1 lb. waiver 6. Farm Bill: Protect/maintain the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) funds 7. Research: Support agricultural research funding for corn phenotyping 8. Taxes: Extend expiring agricultural tax credits or make permanent: bonus depreciation, Sec. 179, capital gains 9. Trade: Support for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) 10. Transportation: Support appropriations for Mississippi River lock & dams, including increased barge fuel tax ICGA's latest action to prioritize issues on behalf of its 8,000 members stems from policy discussion and resolutions adopted during ICGA's annual meeting and policy conference in Des Moines in August.

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Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) released its latest list of state and federal legislative priorities, based on grassroots input from its members across the state.

"As a grassroots-driven organization, input from ICGA members fuels our legislative process," said President Jerry Mohr, a farmer from Eldridge. "Through ICGA, we encourage corn growers from our crop reporting districts across the state to actively engage in developing policy that affects their farming operations. ICGA works at the state and national levels to provide influence and access on behalf of our farmer members to enact and protect policies that affect corn farmers, and ultimately, Iowa corn grower profitability."

ICGA top state and federal legislative priorities for 2015, approved by its board of directors on behalf of members, include: 2015 ICGA state priorities, listed in alphabetical order: 1. Conservation: Implementation of Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy 2. Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS): Funding for IDALS budget requests (state veterinarian, conservation, fuels, etc.)

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Iowa farmers, agronomists and others interested in using the results of crop production and environmental research to improve their competitiveness and profitability will attend the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) Research Conference Feb. 19 at Iowa State University Scheman Building in Ames. Registration is open at www.isafarmnet.com.

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Origin, history, and uses of soybeans

The first domestication of soybean has been traced to the eastern half of North China in the eleventh century B.C. or perhaps a bit earlier. Soybean has been one of the five main plant foods of China along with rice, soybeans, wheat, barley and millet. According to early authors, soybean production was localized in China until after the Chinese-Japanese war of 1894-95, when the Japanese began to import soybean oil cake for use as fertilizer. Shipments of soybeans were made to Europe about 1908, and the soybean attracted worldwide attention. Europeans had been aware of soybeans as early as 1712 through the writing of a German botanist.

Some soybean seed may have been sent from China by missionaries as early as 1740 and planted in France.

The first use of the word "soybean" in U.S. lit­erature was in 1804. However, it is thought that soybean was first introduced into the American Colonies in 1765 as "Chinese vetches." Early authors mentioned that soybeans appeared to be well adapted to Pennsyl­vania soil. An 1879 report from the Rutgers Agri­cultural College in New Jersey is the first reference that soybeans had been tested in a scientific agri­cultural school in the United States. For many years, most of the references to this crop were by people working in eastern and southeastern United States where it was first popular. Most of the early U.S. soybeans were used as a forage crop rather than harvested for seed. Most of the early introductions planted in these areas were obtained from China, Japan, India, Manchuria, Korea, and Taiwan.

For many years, soybean acreage increased very slowly.

There were only 1.8 million acres in the United States in 1924 when the first official esti­mate became available. At that time, most of the crop was used for hay. It was not until the 1920's that soybean acreage expanded to any great quantity in the U.S. Corn Belt.

Before World War II, the U.S. imported more than 40% of its edible fats and oils. Disruption of trade routes during the war resulted in a rapid expansion of soybean acreage in the U.S. as the country looked for alternatives to these imports.

Soybean was one of only two major new crops introduced into the U.S. in the twentieth century. The other major crop, Canola was initially developed in Canada and is now grown on some U.S. acres. Soybean was successful as a new crop because there was an immediate need for soybean oil and meal, its culture was similar to corn, and it benefited other crops in a rotation.

Following World War II, soybean production moved from the southern U.S. into the Corn Belt. The major soybean producing states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, and Nebraska produced 67 percent of the U.S. total in 2003; the southern and southeastern states of Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia produced 14 percent. Other states with significant soybean acreage are South Dakota, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

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100 million acres of land that can still be put into soybean production. This land, which comprises an area larger than the U.S. Corn Belt, is remotely located in the interior of the country and faces many obstacles to further soybean production. One of the greatest problems is the lack of an efficient transportation system.

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A record 2.9 million bushel soybean crop was produced in 2001 on 74.1 million acres with an average per acre yield of 39.6 bushels. The leading soybean states are Iowa and Illinois. In 2003, Iowa had 10.6 million acres of soybeans while Illinois had 10.3 million. The highest state yield ever achieved was 50.5 bushels per acre produced by Iowa farmers in 1994.

The U.S. dominated world soybean production through the 1950's, 60's, and 70's, growing more than 75 percent of the world soybean crop. The U.S. was the major supplier of animal feed protein in the world during this period. A worldwide shortage of feed protein in the early 1970's led to the initiation of largescale soybean production in several South American countries, most notably Argentina and Brazil. By 2003, the U.S. share of the world's soybean production had shrunk to 34 percent, while Argentina's and Brazil's had increased to 18 and 28 percent, respectively.

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Interesting facts about farming in Iowa‌

Soybean Facts – The 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 be processed into various edible soy protein

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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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Facts about Iowa Corn Production Census of Agriculture, Iowa harvested 3,393 acres of sweet corn.

How much corn does Iowa produce?

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Most of the corn you see growing in fields across Iowa is field corn. Very little of it is Iowa sweet corn. According to the 2012 U.S.

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How big is a bushel?

A bushel began as a measure of volume, but the accepted standard for a bushel of corn is now measured in weight: 56 pounds. That's for shelled corn (after the husks and cobs are removed). It is about the size of a large bag of dog food.

When corn is harvested, what happens to the cob and the husks?

Modern combines strip the husks off each ear and remove the kernels from the ears as part of the harvesting process. The combine spreads the husks and cobs back onto the field as it moves but keeps the grain in a holding tank until it can be unloaded into a truck. In the field, the cobs and husks are still valuable because they help maintain good soil fertility and structure, just as compost and mulch do in home gardens.

Where does corn come from?

Corn is descended from a plant called teosinte, which still grows in Mexico, and the first corn plants seem to have appeared in Mexico. The earliest known ears of corn were tiny - only a few inches long. Millenniums of breeding, first by Native Americans, then by early pilgrims and modern scientists, have resulted in bigger, fuller ears of corn and made corn one of the world's three leading grain crops.

How many ears grow on a corn plant?

Different corn plants have different numbers of ears, but much of the field corn grown in Iowa is bred to develop just one large ear rather than several incomplete ears. This approach usually yields better total production.

How many kernels are there on an ear of corn?

The number of kernels per ear can vary from 500 to about 1,200, but a typical ear would have 800 kernels, according to corn experts.

How tall is a typical corn plant?

A typical corn plant can be anywhere from 5 feet to 12 feet tall.

Under good growing conditions in Iowa, plants are commonly about 8 feet tall by midsummer. A healthy corn plant's root system will reach about 6-1/2 feet into the ground!

Why are there silks on corn?

The silks on corn are essential for pollen from the tassels to fertilize the plant. Each silk will convey pollen to one site on a developing ear of corn, making it possible for that site to develop into a kernel of corn. If it's too hot in the summer, the silks can dry out before all the sites on a corn cob are fertilized. As a result, there will be gaps on that ear of corn where no kernels developed because they weren't fertilized.

How is Iowa's corn crop used?

Most of Iowa's corn crop goes into animal feed. In livestock feeding, one bushel of corn converts to about 8 pounds of beef, 15.6 pounds of pork, or 21.6 pounds of chicken. Iowa 's corn is also processed into starches, oil, sweeteners, and ethanol.

How much ethanol do you get from a bushel of corn?

Many ethanol plants now produce 2.8 gallons of ethanol and about 17 pounds of animal feed (distillers grains) from each bushel of corn. Corn and ethanol production are now so efficient that it takes less energy to grow the crop and process it than the amount of energy in the ethanol itself. See the Ethanol Section for more info.

Is it true that there's corn in hundreds of products?

Actually, thousands of products in a typical supermarket contain corn. For many years, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has conducted surveys by sending researchers into a typical supermarket to read all the labels and tally all the products containing corn ingredients. The last CRA study found corn ingredients in almost 4,000 products - and that does not count all the meat, dairy, and poultry products that depend on corn for livestock feed or the many paper products that do not have ingredient labels but do contain corn.

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Many products are made from corn

Corn refiners use shelled corn which has been stripped from the cob during harvesting.

Refiners separate the corn into its components — starch, oil, protein, and fiber — and convert them into higher value products.

Corn sweeteners are the most important refined corn products. Last year, corn sweeteners supplied nearly 50 percent of the U.S. nutritive sweetener market.

The second major refined corn product category is feed. Refined corn feed products provide protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins to feed the cattle, fish, hogs, and poultry that enrich our diets.

The third major corn product — a mainstay of the industry and of the U.S. economy — is starch. Americans rely on corn refiners for over 90 percent of their starch needs.

Corn oil, which is high in mono and poly unsaturated fats, has gained attention as a top choice for reducing saturated fat and trans fat in numerous food products.

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Agriculture is one of the most important industries in the United States, employing 17% of the country’s total work force.

Tools for the future: Crop Fair Jan. 29 in Fayette provides essential management tips A local Crop Fair featuring an array of speakers and exhibits, will help area growers deal with volatility in agriculture, according to event organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).

The Jan. 29 “Tools for the future” Crop Fair, set for Upper Iowa University Dining Hall, 605 Washington Street, in Fayette, will feature speakers on key topics of interest to farmers, include informative displays, and allow participants to interact with local and state experts in agriculture. Registration begins at 9:30 AM; program gets underway at 10, with a complimentary lunch. The program will conclude around 1 PM. Featured presentations include: * 2015 Grain Market Outlook by FCStone Risk Management Consultant, Troy Lust * Weather 2015 by Mobile Weather Team, Inc. Ag Meteorologist, Eric Apel * Agronomy Outlook by Viafield Agronomy staff.

“With market volatility, weather challenges, and the need to stay up-to-date on what’s new in ag technology, we invite Iowa Corn farmers to attend this Crop Fair to glean the latest information to help manage their farming operation,” said ICGA/ICPB District Field Manager John Finley.

Pre-registration by Jan. 26 is encouraged. For details and to pre-register contact Maynard at Viafield at 563-637-2285 or 800-632-5903.

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Keeping children safe from influenza

As students head back to school, influenza is widespread With influenza confirmed by the State Hygienic Lab (SHL) in every region of the state and virus spread continuing, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) offers tips to parents to help keep their children and classmates healthy.

Though the flu season is in full swing, it is not too late to receive a flu vaccination. All three flu strains circulating are covered by this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vaccine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A(H3N2), A(H1N1) and B, although some of the A(H3N2) viruses may only be partially covered in the vaccine. Even for those who have already had one strain of the flu, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging vaccination, because one can still get sick with the other two strains of the flu that are already in Iowa this season.

In addition to vaccination, IDPH recommends the Three Cs for preventing flu illness: â&#x20AC;˘ Clean your hands frequently; â&#x20AC;˘ Cover coughs and sneezes; and â&#x20AC;˘ Confine germs by staying home when ill.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We certainly understand that keeping an ill child home from school or daycare puts a burden on working parents who have to adjust their work schedule to be home as well,â&#x20AC;? said IDPH Medical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the risk of severe illness is very real. Even if you think your child can â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stick it outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for the school day, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to remember that other children in the classroom may be at risk for serious complications from the flu and your child could spread the virus to them. This includes children with weakened immune systems or chronic conditions.â&#x20AC;?

IDPH continues to receive reports of influenza-related hospitalizations and outbreaks. IDPH has confirmed two influenza-related deaths in children (age 0-17). A third pediatric death is under investigation. People at high risk for serious flu complications include: people with underlying chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or neurological conditions; pregnant women; those younger than five years or older than 65 years of age; or anyone with

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Antivirals drugs are a second line of defense to treat flu illness. People at high risk should take antiviral medications for the treatment of influenza illness if they were prescribed.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to contact health care providers right away if flu symptoms are present, since antivirals work best if given within 48 hours of the onset. These symptoms include: â&#x20AC;˘ Fever â&#x20AC;˘ Headache â&#x20AC;˘ Tiredness â&#x20AC;˘ Cough â&#x20AC;˘ Sore throat â&#x20AC;˘ Nasal congestion â&#x20AC;˘ Body aches Illness typically lasts two to seven days. The flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses. The flu comes on suddenly and may cause severe illness or even death. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;stomach bug,â&#x20AC;? which causes diarrhea and vomiting, is not caused by the influenza virus but usually by norovirus; thus, the flu vaccine will not protect against this illness.

The flu season typically peaks in February and can last as late as May. To learn more about influenza in Iowa, visit www.idph.state.ia.us/Cade/Influenza.aspx?pg=FluHome.

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January is Radon Action Month

At least half of Iowa homes have elevated radon levels

Governor Terry Branstad has formally declared January “Radon Action Month” in Iowa. Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that causes no immediate health symptoms, but long-term exposures may cause lung cancer. It comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil. Simple test kits can reveal the amount of radon in any building. Buildings with high levels can usually be fixed with simple and affordable venting techniques.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 07, 2015 The Winthrop City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, January07, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor, Gerald Dennie presiding.

Council Members present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress,Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and Lee White.

Individuals present: Government Students, Sheri Burns, PWD/ Shawn Curtis and City Clerk/Mary Ryan.

Motion Hesner, second White to approve the Consent Agenda: prior meeting minutes (December10, 2014), and current bills. All ayes.

Public Hearing opened at 7:01 p.m. on Ordinance #169 and #170.

Resident Burns asked several financial questions concerning the increase in water/sewer rates. The following information was reviewed: engineer’s other cities comparable rates, article on surrounding town’s increase, past year’s sewer fund deficits and reserve balances, aging infrastructure, and projected costs to upgrade sewer plant to meet DNR additional removal requirements. Motion Myers, second Kress to close public hearing. All ayes. Public hearing closed at 7:15 p.m.

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M/S/C: Hemsath/Platte all ayes to approve the minutes from Dec. 11, 2014 Regular Council Meeting.

M/S/C: Fangman/Janaszak all ayes to approve the Treasurer Report for December 2014.

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All ayes. Motion Hesner, second Kress to approve waiving the 2nd & 3rd reading of Ord. #169. All ayes. Motion Kress, second Myers to approve Ord. #169. All ayes.

Motion Sprague, second Hesner to approve First Reading of Ord. #170, increasing sewer rates. All ayes. Motion Myers, second Kress to waive 2nd& 3rd readings of Ord. 170. All ayes. Motion Myers, second White to approve Ord. #170.

All ayes. Following the minutes is a copy of Ord. #169 and Ord. #170.

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Line Item Budget, street projects, health agency payments, salary/ wages and benefits reviewed. Motion Myers, second White to approve setting public hearing on budget (7/1/15-6/30/16) for February 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., Winthrop City Hall Building. All ayes.

Restricted Residence Building Permit rules reviewed for clarification. Motion White, second Sprague that a dwelling located inside a shed, does not meet the definition of a dwelling, per Winthrop Restricted Residence Zoning Ordinance. Permits will not be granted for building/sheds with living quarters inside. All ayes.

Motion Hesner, second Myers to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

BILLS TO BE APPROVED JANUARY 07, 2015 COMPANY-PURPOSE-A M O U N T PAYROLL.......................8,771.54

Total ........................$377,972.22 M/S/C: Platte/Fangman all ayes to approve the following expenses for January 2015.

GENERAL Deb Hemsath-wages ........3 3 9 . 2 9 Doris Guge-wages ..............4 6 . 2 2 IRS-payroll taxes ..............1 3 6 . 1 0 IPERS-Feb .......................1 3 2 . 3 4 RSB-collection ....................1 5 . 0 0 CIWA-water/Community Center .......................................2 5 . 4 6 CIWA-water/Fire dept. ........2 5 . 4 6 Indytel .................................7 8 . 9 0 Greg Witte-Comminity Center Cleaning .............................6 0 . 0 0 Alliant ................................6 8 9 . 4 5 Waste Management .......2 0 1 8 . 9 1 The News-publication .........4 4 . 1 5 Greg Witte-Community Center Cleaning .............................6 0 . 0 0 Buch. Co. Landfill-pmt ......7 9 2 . 0 0 Buch.

Co.-law contract ......................................1 0 9 2 0 . 5 4 Consolidated Engery-mower

gas ......................................6 5 . 7 7 IA. Dept. Revenue-4th qrt sales tax .....................................1 6 5 . 0 0 Shields Agency-clerk & treasurer bond..................................3 8 3 . 0 0 SEWER Chad Niedert-wages .........2 3 2 . 9 3 Deb Hemsath-wages ........1 5 0 . 0 0 REC ....................................4 4 . 0 0 RSB-collection ....................1 5 . 0 0 CIWA-water ........................2 5 . 4 6 Consolidated-gas.............. 11 5 . 1 5 ROADS Alliant ................................6 8 0 . 9 5 Consolidated Energy/gas .1 2 3 . 5 0 TOTAL ..........................2 1 9 5 3 . 5 8 Deputy Chesmore presented December Police Report to the Council. Had a few calls in regards to a call, but otherwise nothing to report to the Council The total hours for Dec. was 38.33 for Rowley.

Mayor Knutson updated Council on the Leadership Development Program that BCEDC is putting on,

that the students that the Mayor had talked to had declined.

M/S/C: Platte/Fangman all ayes to adjourn at 7:20 pm. Next Regular Council Meeting will be February 12, 2015 at 7:00 pm.

Total Wages for 2014 ...................................$16,491.46 Sewer-Chad Niedert ....$ 3 , 1 8 8 . 1 0 Snow Plower-Lisa Parizek ..........................................8 9 4 . 1 9 Lagoon Mowing-Richard Franck...............................7 4 7 . 8 7 Treasurer-Doris Guge .......6 3 2 . 7 0 Clerk-Deb Hemsath .......6 , 6 9 6 . 6 0 Maintenance-Greg Witte .......................................1 , 8 1 2 . 0 0 Council Person: Susan Fangman .............3 6 0 . 0 0 Kathy Hemsath...............3 6 0 . 0 0 Teri Janaszak .................3 6 0 . 0 0 Lisa Parizek....................2 4 0 . 0 0 Matt Platte ......................3 0 0 . 0 0 Mayor-Rita Knutson ..........9 0 0 . 0 0

PAYROLL TAXES .........2,626.08 I.P.E.R.S. .......................1,305.21 DENNIE, GERALD W-MAYOR’S PAYROLL..........................4 9 0 . 0 0 HESNER, MELISSA-C O U N C I L MEMBER’S PAYROLL........7 5 . 0 0 KRESS, MARK-COUNCIL MEMBER’S PAYROLL ................7 5 . 0 0 MYERS, ANN-COUNCIL MEMBER’S PAYROLL ................5 0 . 0 0 SPRAGUE, LELAND-C O U N C I L MEMBER’S PAYROLL........7 5 . 0 0 WHITE, LEE-COUNCIL MEMBER’S PAYROLL ................7 5 . 0 0 ALLIANT ENERGY-GAS & ELECTRIC ..............................3,440.60 BUCHANAN COUNTY AUDITORLAW ENFORCEMENT QTRLY PAYMENT ......................8,075.00 BUCHANAN CO. LANDFILLYEARLY ASSESSMENT FEE................................2,550.00 BUCHANAN CO. SECONDARY RD-MICROSURFACING 220TH STREET ........................9,480.26 EAST BUCHANAN TELEPHONEPHONE/FAX/INTERNET ..2 0 2 . 0 6 HACH CHEMICAL-SEWER PLANT PH TESTER .........1 3 0 . 7 9 HYDRITE CHEMICAL- W A T E R PLANT CHEMICALS ........4 6 1 . 3 6 IOWA MUNICIPAL FIN. OFF. ASSOC.-YEARLY DUES ....4 0 . 0 0 J & R SUPPLY-HAZARD CONES .............................1 6 0 . 0 0 LOWES-SHOP SUPPLIES227.42 POLLUTION CONTROL-WATER PLANT PUMP-INSTALLATION ..............................8,544.00 R.E.C.-STREET LIGHTS....9 9 . 2 5 THE NEWS-PUBLISHING ..........................................1 0 9 . 2 7 TWIN BLUFFS LAB-SEWER

TESTING DECEMBER.....4 0 0 . 0 0 U.S. POST OFFICE-WATER BILL POSTAGE ........................1 2 7 . 9 7 UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO-WATER PLANT PUMP SUPPLIES ...............................1 2 5 . 6 2 WASTE MANAGEMENTGARBAGE/RECYCLING, CITYHALL DUMPSTER .......................................4,834.44 WIELAND & SONS-SHOP SUPPLIES ................................. 11 . 9 7 * * * * * L I B R A R Y * * * * * BAKER & TAYLOR-BOOKS ..........................................2 3 5 . 4 7 STAPLES-OFFICE SUPPLIES, SUMMER RDG. PRIZES....8 8 . 8 1 UPSTART-OFFICE SUPPLIES .................................5 2 . 2 8 KENYON, MARY-DVDS, CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS-DON ............................................5 6 . 6 3 MCELROYS-MUNCHY MONDAY SUPPLIES-DONATIONS....5 9 . 9 4 WALMART-DVDS, M.MONDAY SUPPLIES-DONATIONS..2 1 0 . 9 1 *******FIRE DEPARTMENT******* DANKO-FIRE DEPT. FOAM ............................................6 2 . 0 0 MENARDS-MEETING ROOM TABLES ................................1 5 3 . 9 6 WALMART-RV ANTIFREEZE ...............................7 . 9 4 TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID ............................53,055.97 TOTAL BILLS BY ACCOUNT: .

GENERAL ...................28,290.28 LOCAL OPTION TAX .........4 1 . 8 4 ROAD USE TAX ............2,045.00 UTILITY .......................22,678.85 TOTAL ........................53,055.97 * * * A C C U M U L A T ED COMP TIME****

12/13/14 CURTIS 97 HOURS DEC RECEIPTS W AT E R / S E W E R / L A N D F I L L CUST. ..........................17,853.63 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ................................5,789.31 ROAD USE TAX ............6,384.04 PROPERTY TAX ...........9,648.27 DONATIONS ....................1 8 0 . 0 0 STATE OF IA LIBRARY AID.................................1,238.31 INTEREST AND MISCELLANEOUS .............................8 3 1 . 9 0 TOTAL .........................41,925.46 The following ordinances shall be effective after their final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed and approved January 7, 2015.

ORDINANCE # 169 AN ORIDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA,

BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO WATER RATES (CHAPTER 92).

BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. CHAPTER MODIFIED. Chapter 92, Section 92.02, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: Chapter 92 WATER RATES 92.02 RATES AND SERVICE: Water Service shall be furnished at the following monthly rates within the City: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 384.84) 1. First 1,000 gallons used per month @ $10.00 (minimum bill).

2. Next 9,000 gallons used per

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUCHANAN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY LORETTA LOUGHREN, DECEASED. Probate No. ESPR006917 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Person Interested in the Estate of Mary Loretta Loughren, Deceased, who died on or about December 22, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 31st day of December, 2014, the last will and testament of Mary Loretta Loughren, deceased, bearing date of the 4th day of November, 2005, *First Codicil dated April 20, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that James B. Loughren and Richard P. Loughren were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 31st day of December 2014.

James B. Loughren & Richard P. Loughren, Executors of estate, 175 E Truman Street, Winthrop, IA 50682 and 4038 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo IA 50702.

A.J. Flickinger, ICIS PIN No: AT002604.

Craig, Wilson & Flickinger, 316 1st St. East, Independence, IA 50644.

Date of second publication: January 15, 2015.

month @ $2.80 per 1,000 gallons.

3. Next 40,000 gallons used per month @ $2.40 per 1,000 gallons.

4. Over 50,000 gallons used per month @ $2.00 per 1,000 gallons.

5. East Buchanan School shall be charged a flat rate of $195.00 per month.

ORDINANCE # 170 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA,

BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER RATES (CHAPTER 99).

BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. CHAPTER MODIFIED. Chapter 99, Section 99.02, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: Chapter 99 SEWER RATES 99.02 RATES AND SERVICE: Sewer Service shall be furnished at the following monthly rates within the City: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 384.84) 1. First 1,000 gallons used per month @ $10.00 (minimum bill).

2. Next 9,000 gallons used per month @ $2.80 per 1,000 gallons.

3. Next 40,000 gallons used per month @ $2.40 per 1,000 gallons.

4. Over 50,000 gallons used per month @ $2.00 per 1,000 gallons.

5. East Buchanan School shall be charged a flat rate of $195.00 per month.

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Producers can call or visit a local NRCS office to participate in the signup. Staff will schedule a time to make farm visits and start the planning process.

The conservation planning process often helps producers and planners discover different, more effective solutions to previously identified problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at this example. A producer applies for USDA financial assistance to install a grassed waterway to heal a serious gully caused by water erosion. But through the conservation planning process with an NRCS planner, the producer determines a terrace system and a change in crop management might be a better approach at addressing existing erosion concerns,â&#x20AC;?

Mar said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our conservation planners offer to work together with producers to provide another set of eyes. Sometimes a different perspective is needed to make sure a producerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals and objectives are met with the best tools available.â&#x20AC;?

The completed individualized conservation plan guides future land management decisions and helps streamline conservation implementation. However, as goals change, so can conservation plans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know goals change, markets change, operations change and weather is always a factor,â&#x20AC;? said Mar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recognize that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your farm, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your plan to change.â&#x20AC;?

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The 2015 Iowa Legislature opened Monday and State Representative Bruce Bearinger of Oelwein (pictured) was officially sworn in to office to the Iowa House of Representatives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m honored to serve the people of Buchannan and Fayette Counties in the Iowa House of Representatives. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to listen and work together this year to strengthen Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s middle class and re-vitalize rural Iowa. If we put politics aside and work together to find common ground, I know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a successful legislative session,â&#x20AC;? said Bearinger. Some of the priorities outlined by Bearinger this year include: expanding job training opportunities; increasing middle class income, expanding early childhood education; improving access to broadband; and encouraging more production and use of renewable energy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good jobs and quality schools are both critical to re-vitalizing rural Iowa,â&#x20AC;? said Bearinger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to help our local small businesses expand to create jobs and make sure all our kids graduate with the skills needed to land a good job in our community. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work with my colleagues to keep our ag economy strong and add value to the crops for our farmers by expanding renewable energy like wind, solar, and biofuels.â&#x20AC;?

The 2015 Legislature runs 110 days and is scheduled to adjourn on May 1st. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encourage anyone with questions or suggestions to contact me at the Statehouse. While I will be attending a host of public events at home on weekends, I can be reached anytime by email at bruce.bearinger@legis. iowa.gov or by phone at 515-281-3221,â&#x20AC;? concluded Bearinger.

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Among Iowa’s other neighbors, South Dakota is the next fastest growin g state with a 4.8% increase since 2010, followed by Nebraska (3%), and Minnesota (2.9%). The states with slower growth were Kansas (1.8%), Wisconsin (1.2%), Missouri (1.2%), and Illinois (0.4% ).

Between 2010 and 2014 there were 163,391 births in the state and 21,447 residents moved in from other countries.

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During their regular Monday meeting, Butration information electronically.

During their regular Monday chanan County Board of Supervisors Don Seventeen meetin g, Bu- other states currently offer elecchanan County Board of Superv Shonka, Gary Gissel and Ellen Gaffney met isors tronicGary voter registration in the same manner.

Gissel, Ralph Kremer and Ellen with members of the Buchanan County LiGaffne Sincey Iowans held can already securely renew a public hearing at 9:15 AM to brary Association. Area residents Jane Adams, approv e Ordidriver’s licenses or non-operator identificanance Codification, which is Carol Franz, and Tony Bengston addressed require d cards everywith the IDOT online and new tion five years. Codification was the board regarding library benefits and conapprov ed, registration and voter data is shared daily from second and third hearings were sideration of increasing the budget for county waived . to the Iowa Secretary of State’s IDOT In other business, Supervisor Gissel libraries. provid office, electronic voter registration can be ed information regarding changi Library Directors Laura Blaker, Indepenng completed locks on with minimal costs and no adcourthouse office doors. Curren tly, doors must

By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS Landfill Commission; North Iowa Juvenile De- dence; Kim Wessels, Aurora; Karen Tiedt, ditional burden on the existing systems. be locked from the outside. Conce Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met Fri- tention (Ellen Gaffney, alternate); Transportation Fairbank; and Cindy Lellig, Jesup, all adrn has been raised that in case of an emerg ency, it would day, Jan. 2. Before the meeting was called to or- Policy Board; Housing Foundation for People dressed the board regarding patron statistics be better to lock doors from the 2015 Marketplace plans inside. der, County Auditor Cindy Gosse swore in elect- with Mental Disabilities; Heartland Acres Agri- for the past year, including programs and cirQuotes to change locks to fit existing According to a recent report released doors came ed county officials. Accepting the oath of office bition Center; E911 Service Board (Ellen Gaff- culation. in at $450 per lock, plus installation The Library Association is requesting county by s.the Department of Health and Human charge were Gary Gissel and Don Shonka to the board of ney, alternate); Upper Wapsipinicon River WaThe board was concerned with the funding be increased to $127,208.50 for fiscal Services, 18,913 people in Iowa selected cost. They supervisors, Dianne Curry as county recorder and tershed Authority (Gary Gissel, alternate). also discussed the fact that all courth Congregation members of Churc plansare through the Health Insurance ouse doors Shawn Harden as county attorney (pictured).

Gary Gissel – Buchanan County Empowerment year 2016. Buchanan County currently funds h of Christ United and St. Patric plate glass. Therefore, in a true k’s Catholic Church delivered Christmas cheer on emergMarketplace leading up to the Dec. 15 Gosse called the meeting to order and Super- Board; Buchanan County Homeless Council; Bu- $100,000 to the association. No action was ency, no Saturday, Dec. 21. The group lock would prevent a person from delivered food boxes to 20 families in the Winthrop area. enterin deadline visor Ellen Gaffney made the motion to appoint chanan County Sanitary Landfill Commission; taken on the matter at this time. g a for coverage that began Jan. Boxes included food, paper produ courthouse office as they could In other business, the supervisors accepted a cts and a few gifts for children. Pictured are volunteers break the Gary Gissel as chairman and Don Shonka as Buchanan County Trails Association; First Ju1.

About 86% of Iowans who selected glass. who helped with the deliveries.

No action was taken.

(Kris Wilgenbusch Photo) Tapping into retirement chairman pro-tem for 2015. dicial District Department of Corrections (Ellen resignation from Buchanan County Sheriff’s Supervisors approved liquor licensehealth insurance plans in the first month Office staff member Suzon Schipper, effective A recent survey shows 21% of renew In addition the following assignments were Gaffney, alternate); Habitat for Humanity Board; of open enrollment were determined nonal/change for Henderson Event Centereligible retired contributors to a 401(k) , LLC, for financial assistance to lower approved: Iowa Northland Regional Council of Govern- Jan. 9. retirement Independence and payment of Board and commission appointments and plan have taken out a loan agains claims filed Don Shonka – Buchanan County Council on ments and Regional Transit; Local Emergency their monthly premiums, compared to t it or with County Auditor Gosse for $112,481% made an early withdrawal in the 49.66.

Aging; Buchanan County Greater Foundation; Planning Committee; MHI Advisory Board; re-appointments were approved. They are who selected plans over a similar last five Supervisors also accepted the resign years. In addition, only about half ation Independence Area Food Pantry; Resource, Con- Operation Threshold (Ellen Gaffney, alternate); still seeking members for the Compensation oflast year. Of the 18,913 Iowans

By Christine Dale, Assistant Editor period of plan Clayton Ohrt, Liberty Township and Condemnation Board, and are in need of participants understand the tax Trustee efservation & Development; Resource Enhance- Pathways; Independence & Waterloo.

The average value of Iowa consewho selected a plan, 51% reenrolled in fective Jan. 1, 2015. The board farmland has quences of early withdrawal well. is accepting ment and Protection; Buchanan County Sanitary Story continues on page 5. two owner/operators of agricultural land. For dropped by $773 per acre, accord Area land values (average) applications for this position, availab a Marketplace plan in 2015 and 49% ing Iowa State more information, contact the county audiOne possible reason for dippin le at the University’s (ISU) Center for g into auditor’s office in the courthouse.

County signed up for the first time.

Agricultural and 2014 value tor’s office.

401(k) accounts is that, consid % change Rural Development (CARD), which ering low Nationwide, more than 4 million people recently reBuchanan A public hearing was held on a request for interest rates, Americans are investi $ 8,977 leased the results of its 2014 annual -11.24% ng as signed up for the first time or reenrolled land survey.

Terry Price of rural Rowley who wishes to much as possible into retirement Benton Iowa land values peaked in 2013, and not 9,080 -7.59% during the same period. with the avrezone approximately 4.78 acres from “R-3” putting enough into liquid saving erage price of land hitting $8,716 s for Black Hawk . This year the Visit HealthCare.gov to compare 9,982 Residential and “C-M” Commercial - Manuemergencies.

-11.18% average price statewide is $7,943 , representing Bremer options. Sign up by Jan. 15 to have facturing to “R-1” Residential and “I” IndusSurvey respondents were househ 9,174 the largest decline in land value -11.34% Wedding professionals from olds with since 1986.

On Dec. 26, Buchanan County coverage effective Feb. 1. Those who at least $10,000 in investible assets. trial to allow two dwellings to be located on Clayton Accor ding Sheriff to survey ’s 6,899 In the caterers to travel services author Dr. Michael Duffy, -11.70% Deputi es arreste were automatically reenrolled can change U.S., it is estimated just two in five two acres and the 2.78 acre balance to be used d Darren James the results are similar to those Ackerman, 32, houseDelaware greeted brides-to be, along determined by 8,999 of LaPorte City. Ackerman was holds have investments of $10,00 for the area salvage yard expansion.

-8.22% plans any time before the end of open the Realtors Land Institute and arreste d and 0 or more. with grooms, family and the Federal ReFayette charged with first degree Theft (class Story continues on page 5. enrollment on Feb. 15.

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Holiday lights In Buchanan County, 2014 farmla t in whichFind the East Iowa Bridal Fair Sunday nd values year in a row, land values Decatu Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office gov/ or call the Federally-facilitated MarA tool designed to help scienti averag r Count receive ed $8,977 y, in da , down $1,137 from 2013. De- southern Iowa, sts detect afternoon at Henderson Event are the lowest in the state, aver- report from the Speede Shop convenienceketplace forest fires and study oceans, clouds spite the dip, Buchanan Count store Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. y farmland val- aging $3,587 per acre. and in Winthrop of a male acting Center in Independence. atmospheric particles can also ues are still considerably higher suspiciously at detect holithan in 2009 Although the southwestern part the store.

At right, Dan Eschen While on the phone, day lights. The Visible Infrared ($4,924) or 2011 ($7,421). store person of the state nel Hottest year yet 2014: Imaging had the greatest decline in value were able to give the license plate of Eschen’s Clothing, The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office states Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) is a overal The numbe drop l, Worth in r to land Globally, 2014 was the hottest in more value correlates to the de- County, along the Iowa-M 600 pound that at approximately 9:20 PM Dec. 31, the Independence, looks on as innesota border, had the dispatcher. After a check of the numbe imaging tool mounted on a satellit crease in corn and soybean prices. r, it 120 years according to the Japan than e and The USDA the greatest percentage decrea Canadian National Railroad reported an inswatches are examined. monitored by NASA scientists. se, with land los- was discovered that the vehicle was reporte recently estimated a drop in net d Meteorological Agency.

This finding farm income of ing 15.2% of value. stolen out of Black Hawk County dividual was struck by a train between Lucas In the U.S., light from cities start 23% for 2014 from a record high .

(Steven C. Smith Photos) in agreement with a mid-December getting in 2013.

According to Duffy, higher-grade Avenue and Nathan Bethel Avenue, east of Story continues on pageis21. brighter after Thanksgiving and “I think we have seen a peak farmland stay prediction by the National Oceanic and for the time was hit harder than lowerIndependence. bright until early in the new year, or being, middle ” said -grade Duffy, a retired ISU economics land, as high-g when Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), rade According to a preliminary investigation, an land had they return to normal levels. In increa professor and extension farm sed in value core management the most rapidly. Low-grade which released a Global Climate Report eastbound Canadian National train struck a urban areas, light is 20-30% brighte land now averageconomist noted in a recent r durpress release. es $4,878 per acre, reflect that stated January-November 2014 was male walking east along the tracks. The subing ing the holidays, but in suburb a 7.9% “Comm decrea odity prices and farm income se. s, outdoor are set- The average price of an acre of the warmest in 135 years of record keepject, identified as Chad Leonard King, 32, of lighting increases the amount of tling back to more expected levels, middle-grade light and I think land is $7,359, an 8.5% decrea ing.

Independence, was found with only minor visible in space by 30-50%. land values will probably move se from 2013 sideways for a and high-grade land averag Although parts of North American injuries and was speaking to train crew meme $9,854 per acre, It isn’t just the U.S. where this while,” he said. “Many people Debi Durham, director of the phethink this report with a 9% decrease noted. bers when emergency personnel arrived. King Iowa Ecoremained relatively cool, five areas nomenon is found. NASA has indicates the beginning of anothe nomic Development Autho observed r farm crisis, Not all farmland lost value, accord rity was transported to Buchanan County Health (IEDA experienced significant heat: Australia, outdoor lighting installed to celebr ), but land values are still consid ing to the announced ate Raerably higher report. The southeast Iowa the Cedar Valley Regional PartCenter for treatment. crop reporting dis- nershi madan increases the brightness the Eastern Pacific Ocean, California, alute to our rop roducers! than they were just a few years of some p (CVRP) and Buchanan Count ago.” trict showed a 3.2% increase This incident remains under investigation at y Ecoin Scott Northern Europe, and Siberia. averag Count e per nomic Development y, located in eastern Iowa, Saudia Arabian acre value, with Keokuk Count Commission (BCEDC) this time. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Ofy reporting the were ed the highest average value, $11,61 reportcities by 60-100%. awarded $42,500 for econom 8 per acre, largest increase in the state at January 15, 2015 www.thebuchanancountynews.com 75 Cents ic develfice was assisted by the Winthrop Fire Depart2.4%. about $795 lower than in 2013. opment initiatives.

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They are people without homes.”

— Sheila McKechnie

With “getting a better job” being a popular New Year’s resolutions in the U.S., nonfarm employment expected to grow by nearly 220,000 jobs per month, and unemployment to fall to 5.4% by the fourth quarter in 2015, WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Best & Worst Cities to Find a Job, analyzing 150 of the most populated cities across 16 key metrics.

The best city to find a job is Seattle WA, following by Des Moines IA in second place. Other Midwest cities of Sioux Falls and Omaha also made the list. The California cities of Moreno Valley and San Bernardino are listed as the two worst cities to find a job.

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with homelessness,” said Carrie Dunnwald, of Cedar Valley Friends of the Family and the Buchanan County Homelessness Council. “People can be struggling with homelessness for a wide variety of reasons, and it can affect anybody! We have seen people range in educational background, employment background, gender, age, disability status, etc. Everyone has a unique situation with unique barriers that has contributed to their struggles with homelessness.”

In its 2012 report, “Iowans Experiencing Homelessness,” the Iowa Institute for Community Alliances (IICA) notes 72% of homeless adults were high school graduates, had a GED or attended college; however, the report also found that the head of an average homeless household is a single female caring for 2.2 kids and earning just $818 per month.

Each year IICA conducts a point-in-time count on one day in January, which includes the number of homeless in shelters and those found sleeping in the streets or other areas not meant for living.

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Supervisors approve several monthly reports

By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS

During their regular Monday meeting, Buchanan County Board of Supervisors Gary Gissel, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka approved monthly reports from the departments of Environmental Health, Public Health, Emergency Management and GIS/E911.

Director Chad Beatty presented proposed Environmental Health Dept. fees for 2015. Radon kits and water sample kits will see a slight increase.

Beatty also proposed a wind turbine permit fee of $750 per turbine. In July, many landowners in Delaware and Buchanan Counties (mainly Middlefield Township) received a letter from RPM Access proposing that 100 wind turbines

be installed in the two counties. If a landowner is placing a wind turbine on their property, the land would need to be rezoned from A-1 to A-2, with a fee of $250 (standard rezoning fee). The request will then be brought before the Buchanan County Zoning Commission for recommendation, with final approval by the board of supervisors. If the rezoning request is approved, the landowner will be assessed $750 per turbine that is installed on their property.

Supervisors approved the proposed fees.

Beatty also updated the board on year-to-date activity and radon gas prevention. He noted that January is Radon Awareness Month.

Tia Burkhart from Public Health updated the board on the flu (influenza-A) outbreak

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On Jan. 29, NASA plans to launch a new satellite that will map global soil moisture levels to help provide better data on drought severity. Information from the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite can also be used to evaluate influences on weather, flooding, and even the role of plants in the storage and release of carbon.

The satellite features a rotating mesh antenna nearly 20 feet in diameter, making it the largest ever deployed in space, and will measure Earth’s microwave radiation to determine soil moisture changes and whether the ground is frozen.

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Leap second

With 60 seconds in a minute, and 60 minutes in an hour, it is reasonable to conclude that each 24-hour day has exactly 86,400 seconds, right? It is right for every day this year – except for June 30, 2015. On that day, one “leap second” will be added so atomic clocks stay aligned with Earth’s rotational time.

Each day the Earth’s rotation slows down and days lengthen by about two thousandths of a second; however, atomic clocks keep a steadier pace. Twenty-six leap seconds have been added to the calendar since 1972, with the last one added in 2012.

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in Iowa. People are reminded to stay home if sick, cover coughs and sneezes, and frequently wash hands. There are still flu shots available.

Public Health has been approved for an Immunization Services Grant, with an anticipated amount of $8,540.

In other news, Burkhart stated she is in her final stages of earning her Master’s of Public Health degree. She is currently working on a Capstone Project and Internship Project. Public Health is working on Community Health Needs Assessment and Emergency Preparedness grants.

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Council discusses water, sewer rates Name ____________________________________ Winthrop City Council met in regular session Jan. 7 with Mayor Gerald Dennie presiding and members Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and Lee White present. Also attending were East Buchanan government students, Sheri Burns, Public Works Director Shawn Curtis and City Clerk Mary Ryan.

A public hearing opened on Ordinances #169 and #170. Resident Sheri Burns asked several questions concerning the proposed increase in water/sewer rates. The following information was reviewed: A comparison with other cities’ rates, an article on a nearby town’s rate increase, past year’s sewer fund deficits and reserve

balances, aging infrastructure, and projected costs to upgrade sewer plant to meet DNR requirements.

The hearing closed and council approved First Reading of Ordinance #169 increasing water rates, waiving the second and third readings and approving the rate increase.

Council did the same on Ordinance #170, increasing sewer rates. These ordinances take effect after their publication (in Jan. 15, 2015, edition of THE NEWS) as required by law.

Following are the new rates: Water service shall be furnished at the following monthly rates within the City of Winthrop: 1. First 1,000 gallons used per month @ $10 (minimum bill).

2. Next 9,000 gallons used per month @ $2.80 per 1,000 gallons.

3. Next 40,000 gallons used per month @ $2.40 per 1,000 gallons.

4. Over 50,000 gallons used per month @ $2 per 1,000 gallons.

5. East Buchanan School shall be charged a flat rate of $195 per month.

Sewer service shall be furnished at the following monthly rates within the City: 1. First 1,000 gallons used per month @ $10 (minimum bill).

2. Next 9,000 gallons used per month @ $2.80 per 1,000 gallons.

3. Next 40,000 gallons used per month @ $2.40 per 1,000 gallons.

4. Over 50,000 gallons used per month @ $2 per 1,000 gallons.

5. East Buchanan School shall be charged a flat rate of $195 per month.

In other business, council reviewed line item budget numbers for street projects, health agency payments, salary/wages and benefits. A budget public hearing was set for 7 PM Feb. 4, Winthrop City Hall.

Restricted Residence Building Permit rules were reviewed for clarification. It was determined that a dwelling located inside a shed does not meet the definition of a dwelling, per Winthrop Restricted Residence Zoning Ordinance. Permits will not be granted for building/sheds with living quarters inside.

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Living standards

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A recent Gallup survey shows that 81% of Americans feel their standard of living is satisfactory, the highest level in seven years and up from 69% in 2008.

In addition, 61% of Americans feel their standard of living is improving, almost double the number who felt that way in 2008. Aside from overall improvement in the economy, the reduced cost of gas was given as a reason for the increase in optimism.

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