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Today many brides and grooms oﬀer a variety of activities for their receptions to bring guests together and keep them entertained. Couples are recognizing that guests may not know each other and are incorporating ice breakers into their receptions. These can run the gamut from mad libs to trivia quizzes to story time. Once the ice is broken, couples can keep the fun going with games that everyone can play. Bingo, garter relays, musical chairs, scavenger hunts and trivia quizzes are all games that can build camaraderie and keep guests entertained. While some couples opt for the traditional reception dinner and dancing, others are going for a more laid back atmosphere, providing a wide range of activities for guests to take part in. The choice is yours. You can throw in some ice breakers amid dinner and dancing, or you can go all out and provide games and activities from beginning to end. Consider the needs of your guests and plan accordingly.

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Cake Cues …

While some brides and grooms forgo a large wedding cake in favor of a dessert bar or small cakes on every table, others clamor for tradition. Do some research well in advance of any cake tastings. Check out local bakeries and attend bridal shows. Cut, print or take photos of any and everything you like. Create a scrapbook of the features you like, and if you know the colors of your wedding, add in some fabric swatches. If you have any artistic skills or know someone who does, you might want to have some sketches done of your ideal cake. The more you have to show bakers in the future, the better chance you will receive the design you want. Generally, the larger the cake and the more intricate the design, the more it will cost to make. Determine what you are willing to spend. Have a top dollar in mind, an amount you absolutely will not go over, and stick to it. Understand that you may have to make some compromises and be willing to take some cost-cutting measures. Opt for a few faux tiers in favor of several expensive tiers, or restrict the more expensive designs and ﬂavors to the smaller tiers. Order a smaller, more elaborate wedding cake for the cake table and inexpensive sheetcakes for guests. Look for reputable bakers that specialize in wedding cakes and set up appointments with them. Show them your scrapbook and sketches and discuss how feasible your ideal wedding cake would be. Discuss colors and ﬂavors, and arrange for a cake tasting if possible. Discuss timelines and costs. Present your budget and ask for an estimate. Good bakers will do their best to

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Check in with the baker a couple of weeks prior to your wedding. Orders can get lost, especially during the busy wedding season. Wedding cakes can be expensive, and they are not something that can easily be redone. Do your homework. Have a design and a budget. Choose a reputable baker and check in with them occasionally.

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Between the flurry of wedding planning, dress shopping and bridal showers, few engaged couples stop to think about how getting married will affect their income taxes. It is important to understand the tax consequences, keep in mind that you can still do your own taxes. Name changes - Your name(s) and Social Security number(s) are critical elements of your tax return. Both identifiers must exactly match the information the Social Security Administration (SSA) has on file. That means if you legally change your name after you get married, the SSA needs to know about it. To get a Social Security card with your new name, you will need to provide proof of identity, such as a marriage certificate, fill out an application and either mail it or deliver it in person to your local SSA office. You will want to do this long before you file your income tax return. New address - If you are moving, remember to report your new address to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The fastest way to make the change is to complete Form 8822 available on the agency website at www.irs.gov. New filing status - Once you have said, “I do,” you will have the option to claim one of two filing statuses on your tax return: married filing jointly or married filing separately. If you and your spouse each earn an income, you might consider running the numbers to determine if you have a lower combined tax by filing one way versus the other. For many couples, married filing jointly results in lower income tax liability. Keep in mind that no matter when in the year you get married, you are considered married for the full year. Even if your big day is December 31, you will have a married status in the eyes of the IRS for the entirety of that tax year. Changing your tax withholding - Any time you have a life change you should revisit your Form W-4. Getting married is definitely one of those times. If both you and your spouse work, you will likely have a higher combined income, which may put you into a higher tax bracket. In order to ensure the right amount of tax is withheld from your paycheck, you will want to update your Form W-4 to ensure you aren’t having too much or too little tax withheld. Affordable Care Act premium tax credit - If you or your spouse receive health insurance through a government-sponsored marketplace and receive advance payments of the premium tax credit to help offset the cost of premiums, you should review your coverage after the wedding, and notify the marketplace of your newly married status. Reporting this change will help you avoid having too much or too little premium assistance paid and ultimately, help you steer clear of owing additional money or getting a small refund when you file your taxes. If you elect to keep your coverage “as is,” separate from your spouse, or wish to add your spouse to your coverage, you should notify the marketplace of your special changes in coverage. If you elect to go under your spouse’s health plan, be sure to cancel your marketplace coverage.

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While some newlyweds can still afford to cap off their big day in grand style with a trip for two to someplace exotic, there are many that cannot. Once they have paid for the wedding, there is little left for a honeymoon. Fortunately, you can still have a great honeymoon on a shoestring budget. Here’s how. Leave at a later date - Who says you must leave for your honeymoon immediately following your wedding reception? Enjoy your big day and postpone the honeymoon of your dreams until you can afford it. Wait six months or a year to book the trip. You will have more cash to spare and more time to find the best deals. Go during the off-season - Off-season prices are far cheaper than peak season prices. Schedule your honeymoon during the off-season, and to save more cash, consider going to a less popular destination. The rates will be cheaper, and there will be less people to contend with. Book way in advance - Generally, the earlier you book your honeymoon, the cheaper the rates will be. Start looking for a destination long before your expected departure date and shop around for the best deals. Cut costs where you can - You do not have to go all out to have a good time on your honeymoon. Think about your plans and find ways to save. Choose less expensive accommodations, especially if you intend to be out and about much of the day. Pack lunches instead of eating out. Take advantage of all free or low-cost activities. Stay close to home - If you are really short on cash and cannot afford to go away, stay in. Check out the deals in your area and arrange for a mini staycation. Book a room at an inexpensive hotel and spend the day checking out attractions and activities you have never had time for. If you cannot afford a hotel room, stay at home and have a candlelit dinner. It does not really matter where you are as long as you are together.

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Brides have been carrying bouquets for hundreds of years. In ancient times, bridal bouquets generally consisted of garlic, herbs and spices to keep evil spirits away. Bridal bouquets are traditionally pale in color, but today’s brides are branching out and choosing bolder colors, like burgundy, red and purple. Bouquet color schemes can be monochromatic—all shades of purple, for example—or complementary. With bouquets getting brighter, they have become a real feature in wedding photography, in particular black and white photography with selective coloring. Roses remain a bridal bouquet standard, but other flowers are starting to make their way into the mix. Daisies, hydrangeas, lilies, peonies and tulips are popular choices, as are orchids. Many brides, in fact, are asking for more tropical flowers in their bouquets, either because of their theme or for a unique twist. While cascades of flowers were once the norm in bridal bouquets, many brides today are opting to take a simpler route. Hand-tied bouquets are a popular choice. With the flowers gathered together and wrapped in ribbon, the bouquets are easier to handle and have a contemporary look to them. While today’s bridal bouquets might be somewhat simpler in design, brides can still add some dazzle to them with beads, crystals, feathers, pearls, sequins and other accessories. Brides with themed weddings can take it a step further and incorporate extra special touches into their bouquets, like miniature seashells, pinecones or butterflies. Bouquets featuring vintage brooches are also becoming popular. Bridal bouquets can run the gamut from the traditional all-white hand-tied rose bouquet drenched in crystals to the sassy gold, red and purple bouquet cuffed by feathers. It is up to the bride how she wants her bouquet to be. Brides should check out some samples, talk to their florist and select a bouquet design that speaks to them.

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More than 80% of Iowa Marketplace customers qualify for tax credit with average value of $309 per month

According to a report released last week, 84% of Iowans who selected, or were automatically enrolled, in a 2016 plan through the Marketplace qualify for a tax credit with an average value of $309 per month, or about 71% of the pre-tax credit premium. Moreover, HealthCare.gov users in Iowa are actively shopping and saving money on their 2016 Health Insurance Marketplace plans. In Iowa 48% of people who actively reenrolled in a Marketplace plan for 2016 switched to a different plan, saving an average of $49 per month ($588 per year) after tax credits. In Iowa 62% of people who signed up as of Dec. 26 had the option of selecting a health insurance plan with a premium of $75 per month or less after tax credits. And 54% had the option of selecting a health insurance plan with a premium of $50 per month or less after tax credits. On average, people who are signed up for Marketplace coverage in Iowa as of Dec. 26, are paying $126 per month on their premiums after tax credits.

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Nearly $60,000 grant supports student emergency fund at Hawkeye Community College Submitted by Hawkeye Community College

Hawkeye Community College now has additional resources to help low-income students weather financial emergencies. Students can apply for small grants to help cover expenses just beyond their means, which allows them to quickly return focus to their academic pursuits. “This grant will allow us to assist students with some emergency situations that we haven’t been able to adequately address in the past,” said Nancy Henderson, Hawkeye’s dean of students. “Sometimes students just need a little help to overcome an unexpected financial crisis so they can continue in school. These funds will provide an opportunity to help students through such emergencies.” The student emergency grant program at Hawkeye is made possible by a $59,500 Dash Emergency Grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation. Hawkeye is one of 31 community and technical colleges in Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin that received a combined $1.5 million in Great Lakes grants to build emergency grant programs that help lowincome students overcome financial obstacles that might otherwise cause them to drop out. Richard D. George, president and chief executive officer of Great Lakes said, “Emergency grants are a bridge to college completion and the financial security a degree can provide.” Hawkeye will begin accepting applications in spring 2016 for student emergency grants up to $500. Qualified expenses will be paid within 48 hours of an approved application. Students also will be referred to additional campus, community, and financial literacy resources to supplement the grants, address root causes or contributing factors to the financial emergencies, and further support students’ persistence. To serve greater numbers of students throughout the Great Lakes grant period and beyond, Hawkeye will contribute matching funds during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic years.

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City of Independence 2015 Wages TIMOTHY A ANDERSEN $462.00 CHRIS A. ANDERSON $49,197.38 CHARLES L. ARNOLD $5,644.00 BROOKE L. ASTLEFORD $2,450.00 ERICKA S. BARLOON $1,858.79 RACHEL M. BARLOON $109.01 ROBERT L. BEATTY $63,716.19 MATTHEW A. BEEBE $2,236.90 KATIE M. BIDWELL $26,349.83 LAURA L. BLAKER $61,632.09 CHRISTOPHER BOOS $56,178.31 BRIAN E. BRINKEMA $58,371.63 DONALD D. BROWN $1,350.00 KALEB M. BUDZINE $1,630.46 JOHN R. BUTLER $983.00 TRENTON R. CABELL $2,070.87 KIRBY C. CALLAHAN $4,232.25 SAM D. CALLAHAN $4,661.36 CHRISTOPHER L. CASS $61,245.54 ALEX R. COFFMAN $1,285.39 CHARLES B. CONKLIN $47,886.43 CHARLES D. CONKLIN $82.50 CLAYTON J. CONKLIN $8,768.00 DOUGLAS R COOK $60,116.21 LUCAS J. CORBETT $16,701.77 GARY L. CORKERY $44,412.67 DEVAN J. CUMMINGS $3,981.26 DUSTIN D. DALLENBACH $1,100.00 BONITA S. DAVIS $9,507.63 JASON D. DECKER $1,088.00 DALTON T DESOTEL $7,970.00 DUSTIN R. DETTBARN $376.70 APRIL M. DONLON $2,929.96 TIMOTHY L. DONNELLY $65,407.04 DAVID C. DUNLAP $450.00 TIMOTHY A. ERICKSON $622.50 BRADLEY M ESCH $45,209.14 DANIEL D. ESCHEN $44,527.98 MITCHELL F. EVENS $3,466.03 GORDON D. FENNER $488.00 MICHAEL D. FISCHELS $2,865.01 TRAVIS M. FOLEY $47,995.05 MICHAEL A. FORNEY $495.00 NICHOLAS H. FRANK $3,617.60 ALEC M. GATES $495.35 DAVID R. GATES $700.00 BRIAN E. GIPPER $44,144.14 EDWARD R. GIPPER $102.50 AMY M. GISSEL $2,569.49 JASON N. GLEITER $1,502.00 ADAM L. GOEDKEN $722.67 JACK GORMAN $2,221.97 ELIZABETH M. GORMAN $690.91 NICHOLAS J. GORMAN $72.64 AUSTIN J. GROVER $1,250.00 JEFFREY J. GROVER $878.00 ERIK S. GRUBER $970.35 MARK G. GUDENKAUF $53,880.23 MADY C. HAAS $1,486.56 JENNIFER L. HALBUR $11,017.16 ALLISON R. HAMDORF $3,584.00 LINDA A. HANNA $3,087.50 JUDITH C. HARRIS $13,523.10 ZOE L. HARRISON $1,778.71 ALYSSA M. HAWKINS $4,355.87 BLAKE M HAYWARD $47,880.75 CY A. HEARN $1,165.94 ANDREW E. HERMSEN $578.00 ROBERT E. HILL $1,300.00 JON L. HOLLAND $1,300.00 YVONNA R. HOSKINS $21,098.30

NICHOLAS G. HUNTER $821.37 ANDREW R. ISLEY $23,019.26 CHRISTOPHE A. JACOBSEN $706.00 DARYL D. JOHNSON $1,785.00 KARI L. JOHNSON $8,885.62 TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON $55,977.56 PAMELA L. KEMMERER $6,315.05 ANGELA S KILER $45,248.07 MEGANN J. KINSETH $1,280.75 ROGER M. KREMER $47,351.24 ADAM J. KUHSE $1,291.00 ELIZABETH K KURT $597.21 BENJAMIN J. KVIGNE $269.55 SARAH K. LAKE $709.63 SUSI R. LAMPE $4,960.00 BRIAN D. LAU $51,176.86 MICHAEL D. LENIUS $1,250.00 TRISTIN M. LUDWIG $2,010.24 MARK A LULOFF $65,452.26 JEENA R. LYNCH $27,403.63 MOLLY R. LYNCH $7.50 JESSE MANNING $690.00 AUNNA V. MARZEN $543.61 LUCYNDA R. MCCARDLE $46,339.35 SHAELYN E. MCENANY $27.95 RICKEY A. MCFERRAN $51,909.92 AMY L MCGRAW $45,776.37 CARMON C. MCGRAW $14,984.87 EMMA A. MEADOR $523.70 ANDREW E. MEIBORG $603.75 KYLE A. MENTZER $720.00 DARWIN L. MEYER $60,806.85 ERIC K. MEYER $1,945.94 MICHAEL J. MEYER $1,447.96 EDWARD R. MILLER $16,430.69 RANDALL L. MILLER $72,776.42 KAYLA M. MURPHY $1,885.30 AUBREY K. NABHOLZ $915.45 VAUGHN L. NABHOLZ $1,085.70 RICHARD D. NEWTON $14,675.97 DAVID J NIEDERT $52,410.14 KAITLIN A. NIEDERT $1,859.19 PEYTON R. NOLTING $617.40 DOUGLAS F. PETERSCHMIDT $953.00 KEVIN J. PETERSON $44,150.99 RICHARD L. RASMUSSEN $45,066.29 HAYLEE R. RATHBUN $2,247.54 JACKIE A. REIFF $4,483.61 REGAN L. REUTHER $1,519.62 ALBERT W RODER $98,927.63 BARBARA K. RUNDLE $34,372.30 BENJAMIN T. RYCKMAN $4,068.50 DANIELLE S. SCHARES $33,300.46 AMY R. SCHEER $9,557.11 BONITA L. SCHOENFIELD $9,595.13 VICKIE L. SCHULTZ $13,098.11 ELIZABETH A. SHONKA $4,278.69 JENNIFER J. SIMMONS $667.50 TAYLOR J. SIMMONS $16,900.75 HOPE C. STAKER $1,730.27 NOAH E. STUDEBAKER $1,806.62 JUDD M. TAYLOR $1,538.50 KARA M. VANCE $33,332.47 DENNIS L. VAUGHN $1,350.00 ERIC D. WEBER $43,820.79 JOSEPH F. WEBER $44,466.82 TIA M. WHITED $1,820.97 JAY D. WIELAND $607.17 MASON R. WOOD $775.43 JORDON C. WULFEKUHLE $360.00 RICHARD A. WULFEKUHLE $1,411.00 JARED M ZEBUHR $17,359.87 MICHAEL T. ZIMMERLY $810.00 TOTAL EMPLOYEE WAGES $2,257,957.09

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Iowa Republican Party Caucus Monday, February 1, 2016

There are the four sites for the Buchanan County Republican Caucus. Registration will begin 5 pm at Independence High School, 6 pm other locations. The Caucus will begin at 7 pm.

This is a call to the County Primary Caucus for the Republicans of Buchanan County. The Caucus Sites are: Independence High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence. The following precincts meeting there include: Independence Wards One, Two, Three, Four and Five; Aurora, Brandon, Fairbank, Hazleton, Perry-Westburg, Winthrop, and Lamont. Rowley Precinct: Presbyterian Church, 212 Park Ave., Rowley. Quasqueton and Middleﬁeld-Newton Precincts: Fireman’s Lounge, 103 N 2nd St., Quasqueton. Jesup Precinct: High School Library Room, 2nd ﬂoor, 531 Prospect St., Jesup. For more information, contact Republican County Chair Richard Wearmouth at 319-361-2948 or email rjwearmouth@gmail.com

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2015 City of Winthrop’s Salaries Gross Berns,Shay .....................2326.50 Biggs,Rebecca ..............1525.50 Cabalka,Jocelyn ............1201.13 Curtis,Shawn ...............50906.00 Dennie,Gerald ................2120.00 Fank,Gary .........................2 1 7 . 6 0 Griffin,Markia .................3524.00 Griswold,Cayden ........... 1154.25 Hare,Christopher ..............3 6 5 . 0 0 Hesner,Melissa .................3 2 5 . 0 0 Kenyon,Mary .................9613.17 Koohy,Mitchel .................1650.20 Kress,Mark .......................3 0 0 . 0 0 LeClere,Kara .................1417.39 Myers,Ann ........................3 0 0 . 0 0 Ryan,Mary ...................35522.00 Snyder,Courtney ............1359.10 Sprague,Leland ................3 2 5 . 0 0 Stainbrook,Ann ..............3214.06 White,Lee .........................2 7 5 . 0 0 TOTALS: ....................117640.90

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East Buchanan Community School District Board Meeting January 13, 2016 Roll call: Aaron Cook, Jason Kress, Matthew Walthart, Brian Crawford, Greg Schmitt Superintendent/Elementary Principal: Dan Fox Secondary Principal: Travis Schueller Secretary: Beth Weepie Motion made by Schmitt second by Staton to approve the agenda. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion was made by Staton second by Kress to approve the consent agenda with changes. Motion carried with all ayes. Items included on the Consent Agenda included: Minutes from the regular board meeting held on December 9, 2015; December ﬁnancial reports; Transfer of Barb Reed from 5th grade to NILC Instructional Coach for the 2016-2017 school year; Transfer of Jake VanScoyoc from HS English to NILC Instructional Coach for the 2016-2017 school year; Transfer of Jennifer Hellenthal from 4th grade to Middle School Reading; January bills attached to the minutes herein. Administrative Reports: Mr. Schueller spoke to the board about professional development and regarding the growth they are making. Mr. Nall talked about Robotics and their contest coming up. Mr. Fox also talked about FAST testing in the Elementary. He also spoke about the reading needs and how the SINA funding will be used for assessments and professional development. Teachers are making adjustments in the classroom to help the students so they are prepared for these assessments. Second Reading Board Policies

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Iowa Democratic Party Caucus Monday, February 1, 2016 - 6:30 P.M.

You must be in-line or signed-in by 7:00 pm to participate Buchanan County Democrats will meet at the following location(s):

2016 Precinct 2016 Caucus Location Address City Aurora - General Aurora Comet Center 401 Woodruff St. Aurora Brandon - General Jefferson Township Hall 802 Main St Brandon Fairbank - General Fairbank Elementary 311 5th St. N. Fairbank Hazleton - General Hazleton City Hall 111 3rd St. N Hazleton Independence: 1st Ward/Washington - General, 2nd Ward - General, 3rd Ward/Sumer General, 4th Ward - General, 5th Ward - General, all meet at West Elementary, 1303 1st St. W., Independence Jesup - General Jesup High School 531 Prospect St. Jesup Middleﬁeld - Newton Quasqueton City Hall 113 Water St N Quasqueton Perry/Westburg - General Jesup High School 531 Prospect St. Jesup Quasqueton - General Quasqueton City Hall 113 Water St N Quasqueton Rowley - General Rowley Community Center 109 Ely St. Rowley Winthrop - General East Buchanan High School 414 5th St. N Winthrop The purpose of a presidential year caucus is to: 1. Discuss and adopt proposed resolutions to be added to the county platform. 2. Elect Delegates and Alternates to the County Convention 3. Elect Precinct Committee Persons to the County Central Committee The precinct caucus is a great way to get involved in grassroots activities with the Iowa Democratic Party. All Iowa Democrats are encouraged to attend. Please call Robert Shields at 319-269-6795 if you need a ride to the caucus or if you have a question.

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NOTICE OF PUBIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATION OF STREET AND HEARING TO CONSIDER DISPOSAL OF INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE CITY COUNCIL OF QUASQUETON, IOWA NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing shall take place at City Hall, in the City of Quasqueton, Iowa at 7:15pm on the 8th day of February, 2016, to consider vacation of the following portion of High Street: That portion of High Street lying between the west boundary of River Drive and the east boundary of West 2nd Street, Quasqueton, Iowa. NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing shall take place at City Hall, in the City of Quasqueton, Iowa at 7:30pm on the 8th day of February, 2016, to consider disposition of the above described street if vacated. /s/ Anita Arnold, City Clerk

East Buchanan Community School Board Work Session Board Minutes January 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Prior to the beginning of the regular meeting, the board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement: “To challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively, develop values and contribute to society.” BOARD MEMBERS: Aaron Cook, Jason Kress, Chad Staton ABSENT: Brian Crawford LATE ARRIVAL: Greg Schmitt at 5:40 p.m. SUPERINTENDENT: Dan Fox PRINCIPAL: Travis Schueller VISITORS: Visitors from the community were present at the meeting.

700 to 711.10: Motion was made by Schmitt, second by Crawford to approve Board Policy Nos. 700 to 711.10. Motion carried with all ayes. H.S. Roof Repair Bid: Motion was made by Staton second by Crawford to approve the bid by Lynch Rooﬁng in the amount of $41,500 for the roof repairs to the high school section as soon as school is dismissed for the year. Motion carried with all ayes. Trip Request: Accounting II Class Trip to Chicago: Motion was made by Staton second by Schmitt to approve the trip to Chicago on April 7-9, 2016. Motion carried with all ayes. Facilities Update: Dan, Beth and Aaron met with Struxture Architect to discuss possible changes to the plans. Struxture is going to make some changes as requested and once completed, a work session will be scheduled. Next regular board meeting is February 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the LMC. Motion was made by Kress second by Schmitt to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Beth Weepie, Board Secretary East Buchanan Community School General Fund bills January 2016 AEA 267-Tech-Purch Serv .............................$1,260.00 ALLIANT ENERGY-District Electricity ............................$8,824.08 BLACK HAWK WAST DISP, INC.GARBAGE ......................$ 5 9 9 . 0 0 CAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT-2ND QTR OE ...$1,591.50 CAMPBELL SUPPLY CO-HS Industrial Arts General Supplies ..........................................$ 6 2 . 0 3 CENTER POINT-URBANA CSD2ND QTR OE...............$3,183.00 CHASE CARD SERVICESS-ink Drain parts/gen supplies ........................................$ 8 5 1 . 0 7 CITY LAUNDERING CO.- B U S PUR SER..........................$ 3 6 . 2 7 City of Quasqueton-Purch Servbandwith ...........................$ 1 7 . 5 0

CITY OF WINTHROP-WATER/ SEWER ..........................$ 3 9 5 . 8 5 CROP PRODUCTION SERVICESUpkeep Of Grounds..........$ 8 0 . 0 0 DES MOINES STAMP MFG COBus Office supply..............$ 2 8 . 7 0 Doese, Jon -Reimb Gasoline/Diesel .....................................$ 2 8 . 4 9 DON’S TRUCK SALES, INC-B u s Repair Parts....................$ 3 1 7 . 2 4 DUBUQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.-Custodian Purchased Service .................................$ 5 6 9 . 3 0 EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE-District Telephone...........................$1,531.06 ESCHEN TARPY NAPA-T r a n s supplies ............................$ 8 8 . 3 8 FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS, INC.-HS (ISL) Textbooks ........................................$ 4 6 1 . 4 5 GAFFNEY QUARRIES, INC-Electrical Supplies .................$ 1 3 2 . 1 8 GRANT WOOD AEA-Early Lit Purch Serv ...................$4,050.00 HOT LUNCH PROGRAM-P R E - K SNACKS ......................$1,355.50 IBOSS NETWORK SECURITYTech-Purch Serv ..........$1,895.00 INDEPENDENCE CSD-2ND QTR OE .............................$38,514.30 IOWA ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS-Staff Wksp/Conf Reg Fees................................$ 3 6 0 . 0 0 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK-ICN Line Charges ........................................$ 2 8 0 . 6 0 IOWA TESTING PROGRAMSElem Testing Supplies ........$ 8 . 9 1 J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC.- H S VM General Supplies......$ 1 4 9 . 8 9 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY-Heating And Plumbing .................$ 1 4 3 . 8 5 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT-MS Purchased Service ...............$ 4 6 3 . 0 5 Kerkove, Michael-REIMB BATTERIES ....................................$ 4 9 . 9 5 KONE INC.-Custodian Purchased Service............................$ 1 6 6 . 3 8 LINN CO-OPERATIVE OIL COGasoline/Diesel ..............$ 6 0 6 . 0 6 LINN-MAR CSD-2ND QTR OE ...............................$3,183.00 MARION INDEPENDENT CSD2ND QTR OE...............$1,591.50 MCELROY’S FOOD MARKET-HS Home Ec Food Supplies ... $ 11 . 1 7 MIDWEST ALARM SERVIC-

Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Statonsecond by Kress to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 3-0. Discussion was made regarding the Five Pillars of the Bond Referendum which included: 1) Gymnasium; 2) Greenhouse; 3) Safe Room; 4) Auditorium; 5) Industrial Tech Building. Mr. Fox was going to contact Struxture Architecture before the next board meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Staton, second by Kress to adjourn the meeting at 6:25p.m. Motion carried 4-0. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Beth Weepie, Board Secretary The above are not official minutes until approved at the next regular board meeting. A copy of the official minutes may be viewed in the office of the Board Secretary any Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

ES-Custodian Purchased Service .................................$ 6 5 0 . 0 0 MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.Maintenance Supplies ......$ 3 5 . 0 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS-Van/Bus Repair..................................$ 1 7 8 . 2 2 NEWS, THE -Board Newspaper Advertising ......................$ 4 1 4 . 6 9 NORTH-LINN CSD-2ND QTR OE .............................$12,732.00 O’NEAL STEEL-WATERLOOHS Industrial Arts General Supplies ..................................$ 4 2 . 4 9 OELWEIN CSD-Open Enrollment Tuition ..........................$1,591.50 ORCA BOOK PUBLISHERSBOOKS-BU CO GRANT FUNDS ...........................$ 6 0 8 . 3 5 POSTMASTER-District Postage..................................$ 2 2 5 . 0 0 QUILL CORPORATION-Bus Admin/General Supplies .......$ 8 9 . 1 9 RITE PRICE OFFICE SUPPLY-HS General Supplies ..............$ 3 4 . 8 9 RR BOOKS-Elem Preschool General Supplies ...................$ 1 6 1 . 0 0 SADLER POWER TRAIN-Van/Bus Repair .............................$ 1 0 7 . 5 0 SCHOOL BUS SALES CO-B u s Repair Parts......................$ 7 0 . 2 6 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC-Level 2 SPED Supplies ...............$ 2 0 4 . 8 9 STARMONT CSD-2ND QTR OE ...............................$1,591.50 UNIVERSITY BOOK & SUPPLYHS (ISL) Textbooks.........$ 5 1 8 . 7 0 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA-MS (ISL) General Supplies ..................................$ 7 5 . 0 0 US CELLULAR-District Postage....................................$ 4 3 . 3 6 WALMART COMMUNITY BRCResale-Sewing supplies ...$ 5 2 . 3 6 Waterloo Community SchoolsOpen Enrollment Tuition ........................................$ 4 7 7 . 4 5 WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK CSDSPED Tuition ...............$9,144.87 WEST DELAWARE CSD- T r a n s shared contract ............$2,787.55 WEST MUSIC COMPANY-HS VM General Supplies ............$ 2 3 6 . 4 0 WIELAND AND SONS LUMBER CO.-HS Industrial Arts Resale Supplies ................................ $ 11 8 . 0 0 WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLYMaintenance Supplies ....$ 1 5 8 . 7 2 TOTAL .....................$105,235.24

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF QUASQUETON, IOWA BY AMENDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing shall take place at City Hall, in the City of Quasqueton, Iowa at 7:30pm on the 8th day of February, 2016 for ﬁrst reading of Ordinance # 239 to consider changing the salary of each council member to be $40.00 for each council meeting attended. NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing shall take place at City Hall, in the City of Quasqueton, Iowa at 7:35pm on the 8th day of February, 2016 for ﬁrst reading of Ordinance #240 to consider changing the salary of the Mayor to $150.00 per council meeting attended. /s/ Anita Arnold, City Clerk

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUCHANAN COUNTY, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Margaret T. Cook, DECEASED. Probate No. ESPROO7045 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Margaret T. Cook, Deceased, who died on or about December 28, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of January, 2016, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 15th day of January, 2016. Philip Ott, Administrator of the Estate, 219 Mary Street, Earlville, IA 52041. A.J. Flickinger, Attorney for Administrator, Craig, Wilson & Flickinger, 316 1st St. East, Independence, IA 50644. Date of second publication: February 4, 2016.

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The Buchanan County Area Conservation and Natural Resources Scholarship Committee will award a limited number of scholarships to area residents currently enrolled as seniors in high school or at accredited colleges or universities. The top scholarship award will be $1,500. Scholarship recipients also will receive complimentary tickets to the Buchanan County Pheasants Forever Banquet held on April 2. Preference will be given to applicants who: • Will major in a conservation or natural resources-related ﬁeld; • Have a demonstrated interest in conservation and natural resources; • Have been active in their communities; and • Have academic records that indicate a likelihood of success at their chosen schools. Applicants must reside in one of the following school districts: East Buchanan, Jesup, Independence, North Linn, Oelwein, Wapsi Valley, or Starmont. All applicants must complete an application (1-2 pages), which must be received prior to March 7. Applications may be requested from high school and college guidance oﬃces, or Dan Cohen at Fontana Park (319-636-2617 or bccbdan@ iowatelecom.net). The form also may be downloaded from www.buchanancountyparks.com.

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The Buchanan County Area Conservation and Natural Resources Scholarship Committee will review all applications submitted prior to the deadline, and will select scholarship winners. Past sponsors of the scholarships include: Buchanan County Pheasants Forever, Buchanan County Wildlife Association; Friends of Fontana Park; Littleton Hookanliners, Wapsi Flyway, Tri-Rivers Waterfowlers, Lower 40 Sportsmen Club. Pictured: Last year’s top-prize scholarship winner was Iowa State University student Logan Halverson of Independence, pictured here during a volunteer service trip to Cathlamet WA with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Duties: Represents Buchanan County and the State of Iowa under the direction of the County Attorney in all criminal, juvenile, post-conviction relief and civil matters at all levels, including administrative proceedings and appeals to the District Court. Primary duties of this position will include: x Represent the State of Iowa in child in need of assistance, juvenile delinquency, post-conviction relief and civil commitment proceedings. x Commence, prosecute, and defend all actions and proceedings in which a county officer, in the officer’s official capacity, or the county is interested or a party. x Furnish legal opinions to county and township officers upon any matters in which the state, county, or township is interested, or relating to the duty of the officer in any matters in which the state, county, or township may have an interest. x Prepare, draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, title opinions and other legal documents. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school, current license to practice law in the State of Iowa and be a member in good standing with the Iowa Supreme Court, minimum of two (2) years of professional governmental, municipal, civil or criminal legal experience. The position is a full-time, exempt, at-will position with the salary based on experience and qualifications.

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Full job description and applications can be obtained from the Buchanan County Attorney’s Office or the County’s website www.buchanancountyiowa.org. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on February 17, 2016. Submit completed application, resume, references to the Buchanan County Attorney, 210 5th Ave N.E., PO Box 68, Independence, IA 50644. Buchanan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). It is the policy of Buchanan County to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary will again offer scholarships to anyone interested in pursuing or continuing their education in the healthcare field at an Iowa college. Completed applications for the 2016 RMC Auxiliary Human Medical Field Scholarships must be postmarked by March 31. “The Auxiliary scholarship was founded to support those who want to dedicate themselves to a lifetime of caring for others. It’s very rewarding to see those who have received the Auxiliary scholarship go on to have successful careers in the medical field, some of them working at Regional Medical Center,” shared Pat Blakesley, Auxiliary Tree of Lights/Scholarship Committee chairperson. “One of our 2015 scholarship recipients is RMC employee, Katie Moriarity, who is returning to school to further her healthcare career.” When asked what the Auxiliary scholarship meant to her, Moriarity shared, “Lifelong learning is important to me and with the rising costs of college … scholarships like this one, has enabled me to go back to school and to pursue my passion. As I am embarking on my journey to becoming a healthcare professional, I deeply appreciate the support that the RMC Auxiliary gives to students in our community to help further their education.” Applications are open to anyone whose permanent address is within RMC’s service area. This includes Delaware and portions of Clayton, Buchanan, Dubuque, Fayette, Jones, and Linn counties. Selection is based on academic record, financial need, a sincere interest in the human medical field, and participation in extracurricular and community activities. In addition to current area high school seniors, consideration is given to students in post-secondary education and those currently in the workforce who have enrolled and been accepted in a human medical field of study at an Iowa College for the 2016-17 year. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May. Applications can be found on RMC’s website at www.regmedctr.org/auxiliaryscholarship, at the HILLTOP Gift Shop, Welcome Desk, West Registration Desk, and Therapy Services; High School Guidance Counselor offices at East Buchanan, Edgewood-Colesburg, Maquoketa Valley, Starmont, and West Delaware; as well as Regional Family Health offices in Edgewood, Hopkinton, Strawberry Point, Manchester, and Winthrop. Contact Auxiliary Coordinator Marcia Burkle at 563-927-7491 with questions, or for more information. Pictured: Katie Moriarity, 2015 scholarship recipient with Pat Blakesley, RMC Auxiliary Tree of Lights/Scholarship Committee chairperson.

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Two weeks of session is under our belt, and my schedule is getting tighter with all of my committees meeting this week. In Agriculture Committee, we heard from IDALS, the Iowa Egg Council, and the Iowa Turkey Federation on the progress in recovery from the avian influenza outbreak. In Economic Growth, we heard from Debi Durham of the Economic Development Authority. In Veterans Affairs, we discussed arrangements for a tour of the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. And finally, in Appropriations, we heard from the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency (LSA) on the breakdown of Governor Branstad’s Budget proposal. Allowable growth and supplemental state aid for our K-12 schools will again be a point of contention between the Legislature and the Governor. The Governor has proposed 2.45%, the Senate has proposed 4%, and the House Republicans have proposed 2%. It is imperative that we have strong allowable growth to prevent larger class sizes, technology lags, and property tax increases. It is my honor and a humbling experience to be the State Representative. I appreciate the messages and correspondence I receive from people in the district. You can contact me anytime at bruce.bearinger@legis.iowa.gov or call at 515-281-3221.

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Veterans from across Iowa visited the State Capitol on Jan. 20 for the annual Veterans Day on the Hill. I was pleased to welcome veterans from our district, and to listen to their concerns and ideas. They had a full schedule of activities, including a special ceremony in the rotunda honoring their service. In addition they had the opportunity to meet Adjutant General Timothy Orr of the Iowa National Guard, Commandant Jodi Tymeson of the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa Department of Veterans AďŹ&#x20AC;airs Executive Director Col. Robert King (Ret.), and members of the Iowa Commission of Veterans AďŹ&#x20AC;airs. The Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Veterans AďŹ&#x20AC;airs Committee has worked in a bipartisan way to expand beneďŹ ts for our veterans, service members and their families. For example, last year we: â&#x20AC;˘ Provided a stable source of revenue for the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund by transferring $2.5 million in lottery revenues each year to the trust fund (SF 323). â&#x20AC;˘ OďŹ&#x20AC;ered ďŹ&#x201A;exibility in using college aid by providing a total of 120 undergraduate credit hours through the National Guard Educational Assistance Program, instead of administering aid by term (SF 130). â&#x20AC;˘ Expanded college credit for military education, training and experience to include National Guard members and Reservists, saving them time and money in completing their degrees (HF 205).

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Radon: A silent threat in Iowa

Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach has partnered with Buchanan County Environmental Health to oďŹ&#x20AC;er a free public radon workshop. Many people may not know that 71.6% of Iowa tested homes have radon above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action level. This is the highest in the U.S. To learn about radon, how to test a home, and what to do once the results are in; attend the free Radon Workshop at 7-7:30 PM Monday, Feb. 22 at Heartland Acres, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence. Radon is the number one leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. Radon testing kits will be available for purchase at cost, $6. For information contact Executive Director Roxanne Fuller, Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach, at 319-334-7161 or email rrfuller@ iastate.edu.

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School Members of the East Buchanan met at a Board, staff and community deterto 6 Jan. n sessio work school board a facilimine whether and how to pursue Septem Last e. upgrad and sion ties expan expansion ber, a bond referendum for the included was voted down. The proposal mance adding a larger gym with perfor technology facilities, replacing industrial room safe FEMA a adding building, and and greenhouse. estimated was t projec the time, that At $7.15 to cost $8.125 million, of which h a genmillion would be raised throug funds ining Rema bond. eral obligation borrowing would have been paid off by ced Advan an e (Secur SAVE against state known as Vision for Education, formerly funds. SILO) SuperinAt the Jan. 6 work session, ns from tendent Dan Fox shared opinio ers memb unity comm to a survey sent voters were in November. A number of ty tax inproper and cost about rned conce ct’s rendercreases. Some felt the archite to the gym ing of the proposed entrance the school, with g seemed out of keepin the existand others were concerned that es are faciliti l schoo high and ing middle kept up to date. not be may voters many that said Fox g mainteaware of the ongoing buildin need to nance and improvements. “We done,” we’ve what be more vocal about said Fox. Story continues on page 22.

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meeting. Elliott At the Dec. 28 meeting, Steve expressed of the ILP Board of Trustees ers memb t his wish to retain curren Elliott on the board for the next term. very works group the stated he feels changes. cohesively and has made vast veimprove for The board has plans for future A ribbon-cutting ceremony betd bet towar nk ments and is also working Amish Sawmill Bridge in Fairba Elliot and re plans. g structu pricin The and 8. e Jan. servic ter was held on exterms ex deBoard Chair Gerald Stetler’s is the first bridge in the nation -formed pired Jan. 1, 2016. signed with new press brake il counc the , ed bridge inform The Mayor Davis tub girder technology. duindividu e, was at that time that she had two located at 1358 Dillon Avenu On spots. those steel filling idth in full-w sted als intere constructed with Insed In using a Monday night, Davis propo plate that was cold-formed Fricke by geodependence residents Lance press brake and supported and of Elliot e ation replac ). install to and and Jenny Yoder synthetic reinforced soil (GRS aspects of the construction Brian Keierleber oversaw all e Alliance, the Iowa Stetler. Buchanan County Engineer en the Short Span Steel Bridg s asked n, Inc., of a collaborative effort betwe Council person Mike Leniu ucted by Taylor Constructio the structure. The design was constr was It y. Count nan appoint new and Bucha Davis why she wished toJa Department of Transportation nu ) aryhad28, 20 Elliot (IBRD t after , ymen board Deplo the to and ers rch memb 16 New Vienna IA. ative Bridge Resea and to Research d through the FHWA Innov requested to remain on the board out ion and the Iowa Highway The bridge was partially funde s pointed Iowa Department of Transportat the Leniu of well. nce as assista Stetler the retain with program c electri 22. d page reduce on has ues Story contin that the current board Board. reduced utility rates in the city by 10%, new Amish ILP. r for a ribbon cutting at the debt and increased business for business representatives gathe 24. page Pictured: County, state and Story continues on s) Sawmill Bridge. nation. (Steven C. Smith Photo ure, the first of its kind in the Another view of the new struct

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Senator Charles Grassley made ing, a stop at Bloom Manufactur week Inc., in Independence last “Evas a part of his 99 county tour. ery County, Every Year” Grassley has made the pilgrim year every state the across age for more than 30 years. cted Owner Mark Collett condu ley, a tour of the plant for Grass town which was followed by a emBloom with ng meeti hall ployees. Bloom Manufacturing has been rs revolutionizing the way farme done and business owners have 1910. business since Story continues on page 22.

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background is Independenc Sanders’ wife Jane, ne xt to e Police Ch ief On Monday afternoon, Re Randy Miller. candidate Cr publican uz “Have Wash ’s opening comments ington politi were, cians lied to you?”

He also got in front-runne a few jabs at rival Repu r Do bli “soft Republi nald Trump, Democra can ts, and cans.” (Steven C. Sm ith Photos)

Senator Jon i in Buchanan Ernst made a stop as part of County on Jan. 23 he Ernst visite r 99-county tour. d and Manufa Geater Machining cturing, Co By Steven C. in Indepen Smith dence. The (GMM) company has supplied During Mon day night’s pre Light & Po Ind finishing, she cision machining, wer, Telecom ependence City Coun et metal fab Ste cil meeting munication assembly an rication, phany Harve , Independe s (IL&PT) d finishing nce Bo operations consideration y expressed concern for aerosp about comm ard of Trustees memb ace of new IL&P un er with council other high-t , electronics and ication on rec T bo ard members person Mike ech compan ent council . Ha rvey feels he considered ies since 1962. GMM Mayor Davis Lenius were not fully r conversati prides itself represented ons ’ suggestion whose terms as a “onestop-shop when the co s to replace offeri ex uncil Steve Elliot secondary ma ng a variety of Harvey reque pired at the first of the and Gerald ye sted permiss nufacturing Stetler, was accuratel ion to record ar. processes that help eli mina y he conversation represented in future delib r comments to the coun machined an te the need to send cil to insure s with Leniu erations. Sh d fabricated she s about how in working multiple ve parts to the current bo e then stated that she did tog ndors.” have ard 11 meeting, ether. She also asserted CEO Jerry that in discu is effective and coopera Lenius failed Bitterman tive ssi to board memb de on the compan ers were appo acknowledge that Harve s on the topic at the Jan y’s growth to scribed could contribu inted she wo becoming y . the largest ma uld like to see had suggested that if ne te knowledge nu w a woman an in Buchan facturing employer expressed an regarding pu d a person wh int an County; blic relation trained workf erest in attracting a s and marke o now emplo GM M tin for orc ys g. Story continu being award 243 people. After GMM’s Scho e. Meier described ga students to be exposed ol Outreach ed Iowa De es on page 5. in experienc to Initia of Econom partment which began e in the ind and ic in 2013. Th tive, Manufacturin ustry. g is more incentives thr Development tax the outreach rough wo By Kris Wilgenb than ou rking with usch, THE NE Jobs progra gh the High Quality works with are programs, GMM p metal. Co just During their rogramm m, GMM a schools to regular Mond WS awarded to e r s , i n f o mputer Buchan completed students and an expansi ed ay meeti Bruening Ro rmation an County parents abou ucate technology on ck Products Supervisors ng, and Division 2 experts, bo t careers Independenc to its facility in available in ma Gaffney, Do ok wa Ellen Ni and manage e nu n Shonka emann Const s awarded to Paul rs are need keepers Gissel “CNC opera facturing. included an in 2012. The project an d ed op Ga oth , tor en ry am er jobs.” ed rock-lett s aren’t the additional ong an approxim ruction. Bids reflected foc square feet ing us Br 25 on ,” bid ue ,00 ly ate ac ning Rock s from div 0 cording to $12,000 inc an Meier, Products ision. rease per Pictured: and equipme d added machinery described a pro Niemann Co Geater Ma nt, represen motional vid as he & nstruction for and Paul The superv chining by GMM to tin Manufactur million cap eo used of rock per 49,500 ton isors also pro ital investme g a $5.9 ing CEO division. Co me un t with ty jobs. “Man mote manufacturing Bitterman desc nt. Je Bitterman En The bids for gin ufactu ribes the pro rry an Division 1 regarding fed eer Brian Keierleber president of d Joe Meier, vice has evolved to ring technology of machining cess half of coun (northern eral bridg pa GMM opera ty) were: Br tions, both equipment; cre include high-dollar material to U.S. rts from solid uening Rock Agreements were ap e agreements. Products Senator Joni $482,080.5 proved for federal fundin 0 and Pa 80/20 high schools ating a challenge for Left and Iowa Niemann g to replac Senator (Dist Ernst ul to offer oppo Co rict 48) rtunities Dan Zumbach. Bids for Di nstruction $483,615. in the county: York Av e two bridges vision 2 (so en of county): uthern half of 250th Street, and 23 ue just north (Steven C. Sm Bruening Ro 5th Street we ith Photo) $482,080.5 ck Products of W-40. Keierleber st 0 expe repair/repla Constructio and Paul Nieman cement co cts to have n this ye n $478,665. ntracts sig ar. ned After discu Date of rep ssion, Divis lac de ement will pend on the ion 1 was contractor’ Story continu s schedules. es on page 25.

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