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Iowa pig farmers connect farm to fork during October Pork Month October became known as Pork Month because it marked the time of year when hogs were traditionally marketed. Today, it serves as a celebration to thank pig farmers and share their stories with consumers. “If you eat, you have a connection to a farmer every day,” said David Struthers, a hog farmer from Collins and president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association. “October Pork Month is an opportunity to refresh the connection consumers have with farmers. Our mission is to produce safe, nutritious food in a responsible manner for families across the United States and around the world.” In 2008, pork producers adopted six We CareSM ethical principles at the National Pork Industry Forum. The pork industry follows the six guiding ethical principles of the We Care initiative to maintain a safe, high-quality pork supply. Pig farmers are committed to:

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Iowa, U.S. hog numbers climb United States Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report released Sept. 25 indicates the pork industry has returned to full productivity after high feed costs and a 2013 virus slowed production and reduced pig numbers. USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service report shows that Iowa pig farmers had 21.2 million head as of Sept. 1. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the second highest inventory logged since records began in 1870 and trails only the December 2014 inventory of 21.3 million. The Sept. 1 inventory was up 1% from June and up 2% from last Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20.8 million head. The June-August quarterly pig crop was 5.40 million head, up 3% from the previous quarter, but 5% below last year. A total of 500,000 sows farrowed during this quarter. The pigs-saved-perlitter average was 10.80 for the June-Aug. quarter, a record high. As of Sept. 1, producers planned to farrow 490,000 head of sows and gilts in the Sept.-Nov. quarter and 485,000 head during the Dec. 2015-Feb. 2016 quarter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the Iowa breeding herd estimate the same as in June and 2.9% below year-ago levels, producers appear to be showing self-control during this expansion phase recognizing that the excellent returns in 2014 were unusual circumstances and, therefore, are cautious about expanding,â&#x20AC;? said Iowa State University Extension livestock economist Lee Schulz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The same can be said regarding both the U.S. and Iowa farrowing intentions, which are smaller than last year.â&#x20AC;? USDA said the U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs was 68.4 million head. This was a 2% increase from June 1 and 4% more than September 2014. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most hogs and pigs the U.S. has had since quarterly estimates began in 1988. Breeding inventory, at 5.99 million head, was up 1% from last year, and up 1% from the previous quarter. Market hog inventory, at 62.4 million head, was up 4% from last year, and up 2% from last quarter. This also is the highest market hog inventory since quarterly estimates began. The June-Aug. 2015 pig crop, at 30.6 million head, was

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up 1% from 2014. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 2.94 million head, down 2% from 2014. The sows farrowed during this quarter represented 50% of the breeding herd. The average pigs saved per litter was a record high 10.39 for the June-Aug. period, compared to 10.16 last year. United States hog producers intend to have 2.92 million sows farrow during the Sept.-Nov. quarter, down 2% from the actual farrowings during the same period in 2014, but up 5% from 2013. Intended farrowings for Dec.-Feb. 2016, at 2.87 million sows, are down 1% from 2015, but up 4% from 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These record inventories should not be too surprising given expectations coming into the report and the fact that the U.S. industry has set records on a regular basis,â&#x20AC;? Schulz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With higher feed costs and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus in the rear-view mirror, the industry is back on track in regard to herd numbers and productivity growth.â&#x20AC;?

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October Pork Month Fact Sheet

About the Checkoff – *U.S. pork producers and importers pay $0.40 per $100 value when pigs are sold and when pigs or pork products are brought into the United States. *Checkoff Mission –“The National Pork Board is the catalyst that unites pork producers with key stakeholders focused on building a bright future for the pork industry through research, promotion and education.” *Checkoff Vision—“The National Pork Board will elevate U.S. pork as the global protein of choice by continuously and collaboratively working to do what’s right for people, pigs and the planet.” Pork Facts *Pork is the worlds’ most widely eaten meat. (Source: FAO, from most recent data) Pork –36%, chicken – 35%, beef – 22%, lamb – 4%, other – 3% * U.S. pork industry exports to more than 100 countries and those exports account for 25% of pork and pork variety meat production. *According to 2015 pork segmentation study, of all meat eatings: Fresh pork makes up 15% and processed pork makes up 30% *The pork target group eats an average of 3.2 servings of fresh pork every two weeks. About one of those servings is chops. They eat an average of five servings of processed pork every two weeks. Approximately two of those are bacon. *Most popular sold pork chop is the boneless New York pork chop. *More than 67% of all fresh pork eaten at home is consumed by the Frequent Eaters group, defined as those who eat fresh pork more than three times every two weeks. *Between 14 and 23% of all Americans practice the USDA and National Pork Board recommended pork cooking end temperature guidance to cook pork from medium rare (145 degrees F.) to medium (160 degrees F.) with a three-minute rest. *In June, 235.5 million pounds of fresh pork were sold. The most popular fresh pork cuts were loins, followed by ribs. *Pork’s 2.6% increase in incremental pounds exceeds the growth average of all other proteins (0.7 percent) and total foodservice industry growth (1.2%) according to 2015 Volumetric Assessment of Pork in Foodservice. *2015 Volumetric Assessment of Pork in Foodservice said the 2015 pork foodservice category totals 9.8 billion pounds – a volume increase of 522 million incremental pounds over 2013. *Pork holds 34% pound - share / day-part-share volume at breakfast, 34% at lunch and 28% at dinner. Nutrition and Health *Pork tenderloin is just as lean as a skinless chicken breast. A three-ounce serving of pork tenderloin has only 2.98 grams of total fat and 1.02 grams of saturated fat. *Adults following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan to help lower blood pressure can include nutrient-rich lean pork as the primary source of

protein in their diets, according to new research. Pork tenderloin is certified as heart-healthy by the American Heart Association with its heart-check mark. *USDA research reveals that seven of the most common cuts of pork are 16% leaner and contain 27 % less saturated fat than they did 21 years ago *Hog heart valves, specially preserved and treated, are surgically implanted in humans to replace heart valves weakened by disease or injury. Since the first operation in 1971, thousands of hog heart valves have been successfully implanted in human recipients of all ages.

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                       

                             

                      

                               �                  

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Think safety first when pumping pits Although it is not a common occurrence, even a few reports of flash fires and explosions in hog barns should serve as a good reminder that safety is paramount any time that liquid manure is being agitated and pumped from a holding pit. As liquid manure undergoes slow decomposition in pits, it creates several gases including methane and hydrogen sulfide, both of which are flammable. The rate of gas release from the manure can be drastically increased when the manure is stirred during pumping. This increase is especially true for hydrogen sulfide, which can have a lethal paralyzing effect in addition to being flammable. Strict safety protocols, along with proper ventilation and agitation practices, can minimize the risk of flash fires and explosions during manure pumping as outlined in the Pork Checkoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Safe Manure Removal Policies fact sheet. If you experience any foaming in a manure pit, be sure to contact your local Extension Service as well for additional information and management tips. Following these tips, offered by Pork Checkoff and ISU, can provide a good basis to improve manure-handling safety. â&#x20AC;˘Review your emergency action plan with all workers, and have emergency contact numbers available at the site. The Pork Checkoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pork Production System, available here offers tips on developing and implementing an emergency action plan. It also includes sections on hazardous gasses and fires. â&#x20AC;˘Prior to agitation or pumping, turn off electrical power to any non-ventilation equipment, and extinguish any pilot lights or other ignition sources in the building.

â&#x20AC;˘Fully open all ventilation curtains or ventilation pivotdoors, but leave walk-in doors locked to prevent human entry. â&#x20AC;˘Run ventilation fans at maximum speed. â&#x20AC;˘Ensure that all people are out of the building and clearly tag all doors, noting that the building is unsafe for entry during agitation and pumping. â&#x20AC;˘Agitate the manure keeping the jet of pressurized manure below the liquid surface. Do not let the jet of manure strike walls or columns in the pit. â&#x20AC;˘Stop agitation when the manure level does not allow agitation below the liquid surface. â&#x20AC;˘Continue maximum ventilation for thirty minutes after pumping has ended before reentering the building. â&#x20AC;˘Never enter a building or manure storage structure when liquid manure is being agitated or pumped. In case of fireâ&#x20AC;Ś If a fire breaks out at your facility, remember the acronym RACE: Rescue those in immediate danger (ONLY IF YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY). Announce to others the need to evacuate. Contain the fire by closing doors and windows as you exit. Evacuate immediately. Go straight to the designated meeting spot upon evacuating the building so that your head-count leader will know that you have safely made it out of the building.

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Over the past several weeks, multiple breeding herds in the upper Midwest have been diagnosed with Seneca Valley Virus (Senecavirus A). Because symptoms are similar to other vesicular diseases, early awareness and diagnosis are key to ruling out more serious diseases such as swine vesicular disease, vesicular stomatitis and FMDV. ISUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is part of the ongoing diagnostic effort, and the 2015 ISU James D. McKean Swine Disease Conference Nov 5-6 has three presentation sessions focusing on the virus. For more information, contact Dr. Chris Rademacher, ISU Extension Swine Veterinarian, 515-294-8792, cjrdvm@iastate.edu. Seneca Valley Virus is a non-enveloped singlestranded RNA virus of the family Picronaviradae. Since it has similar symptoms as foot-andmouth and swine vesicular disease, hog farmers finding lesions on the snout and coronary band/ hoof lesions on sows, nursery pigs or finishing pigs should immediately consult their herd

veterinarian. Cases of Senecavirus A (Seneca Valley Virus) have been reported in multiple commercial herds in California, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey and North Carolina. SVV is not a limited production disease, symptoms are similar to foot-and-mouth disease, swine vesicular disease, vesicular stomatitis and vesicular exanthema. Hog farmers finding lesions on the snout and coronary band/hoof lesions on sows, nursery pigs or finishing pigs should immediately consult their herd veterinarian. Historically, SVV has been reported in the United States, Canada, Australia, Italy and New Zealand. Over the past three decades less than 20 outbreaks on farms have been reported in the United States until now. The majority of cases were reported in show pigs. However, an increasing number of outbreaks found in the last year in U.S. commercial herds are reasons for hog farmers to revisit the clinical signs of SVV. Clinical signs in sows and gilts: Inspection of the sows of the affected litters may demonstrate any of the following lesions. *Vesicles (intact or ruptured) on the snout or in the oral mucosa *Lesions on the feet around the coronary bands. *May see ulcerative lesions on or around the hoof wall. *May see deep nail bed hemorrhages *Breeding females which are not feeling well (anorexia, lethargy and/or febrile) *Some sows will be off feed or not cleaning all of their feed up *In the early course of the disease, fevers up to 105 degrees F have been reported

Clinical signs in neonatal pigs: *An acute increase in mortality in litters less than 7 days of age. *Appear to be infected shortly after birth *May or may not have diarrhea associated with it. *May be confused with SECD (PEDV, TGE, PDCoV), PRRS, E.coli, Rota and/or Clostridium. *Morbidity and mortality estimates are 30-70% for a short time period *Clinical signs usually resolve quickly in four to seven days *Most of the time, the pigs will be found to have milk in their stomach when necropsied. Clinical signs in growing pigs: *Lameness is commonly observed *Gross lesions include multifocal, round, discrete, erosive and/or ulcerative lesions on distal limbs, especially around the coronary bands *Snout vesicles *Submandibular edema Experts are unsure how SVV is spread from farm to farm. In Brazil, transportation has been a common thread. Plan of action: Hog producers identifying any signs of vesicular disease must immediate reported to the state veterinarian or USDA APHIS assistant district director responsible for the state or region. They will determine if a foreign animal disease Investigation is warranted. Any movement from the farm is temporarily halted until directed by state and federal authorities. Hogs with lesions or any other listed clinical signs should not be taken to slaughter. Cancer-fighting properties: Charles Rudin and a team researchers found that SVV has an interesting property that it selectively infects and destroys cancer cells with neuroendocrine features but not other cells.

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The history of pork The pig dates back 40 million years to fossils which indicate that wild pig-like animals roamed forests and swamps in Europe and Asia. By 4900 B.C. pigs were domesticated in China, and were being raised in Europe by 1500 B.C. On the insistence of Queen Isabella, Christopher Columbus took eight pigs on his voyage to Cuba in 1493. But it is Hernando de Soto who could be dubbed “the father of the American pork industry.” He landed with America’s first 13 pigs at Tampa Bay, Florida in 1539. Native Americans reportedly became very fond of the taste of pork, resulting in some of the worst attacks on the de Soto expedition. By the time of de Soto’s death three years later, his pig herd had grown to 700 head, not including the ones his troops had consumed, those that ran away and became wild pigs (and the ancestors of today’s feral pigs or razorbacks), and those given to the Native Americans to keep the peace. The pork industry in America had begun. Pig production spread throughout the new colonies. Hernando Cortez introduced hogs to New Mexico in 1600, and Sir Walter Raleigh brought sows to Jamestown Colony in 1607. Semi-wild pigs conducted such rampages in New

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 07, 2015 The Winthrop City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, October07, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor, Gerald Dennie presiding. Council Members present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, and Leland Sprague. Council Member, Lee White was absent. Individuals present: Library Board Member Janet James, Beverly Sprague, Government Students, and City Clerk Mary Ryan. Motion Hesner, second Kress to approve the Consent Agenda: prior meeting minutes (September 02, 2015), current bills, monthly ﬁnancial report, and Trick-or-Treat hours (Saturday, October 31st, 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.All ayes. Library Activity Report presented by Janet James. Motion Myers, second Sprague, to approve Resolution 2015-12 (GASB No. 54/Classiﬁcation of Fund Balances). All ayes. Motion Kress, second Myers to approve Resolution 2015-13 (Year End Financial Report/Fiscal Year Ending 06/30/15) All ayes. Motion Hesner, second Kress to approve Resolution 2015-14 (Subordination Agreement with Eric Strickell and Charissa Strickell) and direct the City Clerk to sign the Subordination Agreement on behalf of the City of Winthrop. All ayes. Public hearing opened at 7:08 p.m., on Legislative Change Ordinances #175-#177 and Ordinance #178. No oral or written comments were received. Motion Myers, second Sprague to close public hearing. All ayes. Public Hearing Closed at 7:09 p.m. Motion Sprague, second Hesner to approve First Reading on Ordinance #175 (Disorderly conduct during a funeral or memorial service). Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Motion Kress, second Myers, to waive 2nd and 3rd readings of Ord. #175. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Motion Myers, second Hesner to approve Ord. #175. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Ord. #175 will go into effect after its publication as provided by law. Motion Sprague, second Kress to approve First Reading on Ordinance #176 (Regulating electrical and mechanical amusement devices which are allowed in premises with liquor control licenses or beer permits). Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Motion Myers, second Kress to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of Ord. #176. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Motion Hesner, second Kress to approve

Ord. #176. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Ord. #176 will go into effect after its publication as provided by law. Motion Kress, second Sprague to approve First Reading on Ordinance #177 (Repealing section 190.02, Railroad Warning Signals). Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Motion Hesner, second Myers to waive 2nd and 3rd readings of Ord. #177. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Motion Myers, second Hesner to approve Ord. #177. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Ord. #177 will go into effect after its publication as provided by law. Motion Kress, second Sprague to approve First Reading on Ordinance #178 (Adopting the existing Code of the City of Winthrop, as Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2015). Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Motion Myers, second Hesner to waive 2nd and 3rd reading of Ord. #178. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Motion Kress, second Hesner to approve Ord. #178. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers and Sprague. Motion carried. Ord. #178 will go into effect after its publication as provided by law. Following the minutes is a complete copy of Ordinances #175-#178. Council member Sprague left at 7:13 p.m. Motion Kress, second Hesner to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. BILLS TO BE APPROVED OCTOBER 07, 2015 COMPANY-PURPOSE- A M O U N T PAYROLL.......................8 , 7 1 3 . 8 0 PAYROLL TAXES .........2 , 7 2 5 . 0 2 I.P.E.R.S. .......................1 , 2 9 6 . 6 2 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 ................7 5 . 0 0 SPRAGUE, LELANDC 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 , 9 3 6 . 3 7 BILLS MAYOR & CLERK TRAINING ....................................3 0 . 0 0 BLUE GRASS-CITY HALL SOD ....................................9 6 . 7 5 BUCHANAN CO. AUDITOR-LAW ENFORCEMENT CONT. (10/1-12/31) ...................8 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 BUCHANAN CO. RECORDERLHAP LOT RECORDING ...1 7 . 0 0 CONSOLIDATED ENERGY-S E W ER PLANT PROPANE ......2 4 7 . 8 6 CURTIS, JACOBB-RETURN PARTIAL WATER DEPOSIT ......4 5 . 7 6 EAST BUCHANAN TELEPHONE-PHONE/FAX/INTERNET ..........................................2 0 3 . 7 7 GAFFNEY QUARRIES-ROAD

National Pork Month York colonists’ grain fields that every owned pig 14 inches high had to have a ring in its nose. On Manhattan Island, a long solid wall was constructed on the northern edge of the colony to control roaming herds of pigs. This area is now known as Wall Street. The pig population of Pennsylvania colony numbered in the thousands by 1660. As the seventeenth century closed, the typical farmer owned four or five pigs, supplying salt pork and bacon for his table with surpluses sold as barreled pork. Finishing pigs on Native Americans corn became popular after becoming a common practice in Pennsylvania. After the Revolutionary war, pioneers began heading west and they took their indispensable pigs with them. A wooden crate filled with young pigs was often hung from the axles of prairie schooners. As western herds grew, the need for pork processing ROCK ...............................5 0 7 . 4 2 IA DNR-ANNUAL WATER USE FEE.....................................9 9 . 0 0 IA LEAGUE OF CITIES-BUDGET TRAINING ..........................4 0 . 0 0 KEYSTONE LABS-WASTEWATER & WATER ANALYSIS .......7 3 7 . 2 0 MENARDS-POOL CHAIRS, CLOCK, SHOP SUPPLIES ..........................................2 8 2 . 0 4 MIDLAND GIS-WEBSITE HOSTING-WATER/SEWER ....1 , 2 0 0 . 0 0 MOORE MEDICAL-1ST RESPONDER SUPPLIES .....1 4 5 . 0 0 MORONEY, CRAIG-STUMP REMOVAL AT PARK ................2 5 . 0 0 POOL TECH-POOL CLOSING ...................................9 2 5 . 6 0 PRAIRIE ROAD BUILDERS-1ST ST SEAL COAT (1/2 PD BY COUNTY) ...............................1 7 , 7 5 6 . 4 4 R.E.C.-STREET LIGHTS....9 9 . 2 5 RATCHFORD, RICK.- W A T E R SHUT OFFS REPAIRED ..4 5 0 . 0 0 SCHMITZ, RENA-RETURN PARTIAL WATER DEPOSIT ......1 8 . 1 7 SCHWANS-POOL CONCESSIONS ................................6 0 . 5 8 THE NEWS-PUBLISHING..2 0 . 7 7 TNT-CITY HALL TABLE REPAIR ...................................2 0 . 0 0 U.S. POST OFFICE-WATER BILL POSTAGE ........................1 3 1 . 4 0 UTILITY EQUIPMENT-MCELROYS CAR WASH M E T E R ..........................................2 2 5 . 8 8 WASTE MANAGEMENTGARBAGE/RECYCLING, CITYHALL DUMPSTER .......................................4 , 7 8 8 . 7 2 CITYHALL DUMPSTER ...4 6 . 0 0 W E L L M A R K / B L U E CROSSCURTIS-SINGLE HEALTH INS. POLICY (QTRLY) .....6 4 0 . 0 5 WEX BANK-GAS -SHOP ..........................................1 5 3 . 2 6 WINTHROP SALES & SERVICESKID LOADER OIL AND FILTERS ................................1 5 1 . 9 9 *******LIBRARY***** BAKER & TAYLOR-BOOKS ..........................................3 2 5 . 0 3 IA DCI-NEW DIRECTOR BACKGROUND CHECK ..............1 5 . 0 0 STAPLES-PAPER, OFFICE SUPPLIES .................................6 7 . 8 7 THE NEWS-DIRECTOR AD ............................................5 0 . 6 4 W A L M A R T- P R O G R A M M I N G PRIZES.............................1 6 0 . 0 8 *******FIRE DEPARTMENT******* POSITIVE PROMOTIONS-FIRE SAFETY PREVENTION SUPPLIES ...............................1 4 5 . 9 5 WEX BANK-GAS ................7 7 . 7 1 FIRE RESCUE SPECIALTYFACE PIECE DECALS-FIRE GRANT .............................3 4 1 . 9 0 SANDRY FIRE SUPPLY-M A J E S TIC PACK-PPE FUNDS .....4 0 . 0 0 TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID ............................5 5 , 6 0 9 . 6 2 TOTAL BILLS BY ACCOUNT: . GENERAL ...................2 3 , 2 3 5 . 0 2 LOCAL OPTION TAX ...........0 . 0 0 ROAD USE TAX ..........1 9 , 3 0 8 . 8 6 UTILITY .......................1 3 , 0 6 5 . 7 4 TOTAL ........................5 5 , 6 0 9 . 6 2 ***ACCUMULATED COMPTIME**** 9/26/15 CURTIS 91 HOURS

SEPT. RECEIPTS WATER/SEWER/LANDFILL CUST. .....................................2 6 , 6 8 0 . 4 6 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ..............................................0 . 0 0 BUCHANAN CO. PROPERTY TAX .....................................1 3 , 9 0 1 . 0 4 ROAD USE TAX ..........1 0 , 4 4 3 . 0 1 BUCH. CO. 1/2 1ST ST PROJECT .......................................8 , 8 7 8 . 2 2 FEMA-FIRE GRANT.........3 2 5 . 0 0 LIBRARY DONATIONS ....8 3 5 . 0 0 INTEREST AND MISCELLANEOUS ..........................1 , 4 4 3 . 3 4 TOTAL .........................6 2 , 5 0 6 . 0 7 ORDINANCE NO. 175 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2011, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO DISORDERLY CONDUCT. Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. SUBSECTION MODIFIED. Subsection 8 of Section 45.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2011, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 8. Funeral or Memorial Service. Within 1,000 feet of the building or other location where a funeral or memorial services is being conducted, or within 1,000 feet of a funeral procession or burial. A. Make loud and raucous noise that cause unreasonable distress to the persons attending the funeral or memorial service or participating in the funeral procession. B. Direct abusive epithets or make any threatening gesture that the person knows or reasonably should know is likely to provoke a violent reaction by another. C. Disturb or disrupt the funeral, memorial service, funeral procession, or burial by conduct intended to disturb or disrupt the funeral, memorial service, funeral procession, or burial. This subsection applies to conduct within 60 minutes preceding, during and within 60 minutes after a funeral, memorial services, funeral procession, or burial. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 723.5) SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its ﬁnal passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the Council on the 7th day of October, 2015, and approved this 7th day of October, 2015. ORDINANCE NO. 176 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2011, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO AMUSEMENT

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facilities became apparent. Packing plants began to spring up in major cities. Pigs were first commercially slaughtered in Cincinnati, which became known as Porkopolis. More pork was packed there than any other place in the mid-west. DEVICES Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTION MODIFIED. Section 146.06 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2011, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 146.06 AMUSEMENT DEVICES. The following provisions pertain to electrical or mechanical amusement devices possessed and used in accordance with Chapter 99B of the Code of Iowa. (Said devices are allowed only in premises with a liquor control license or beer permit, as speciﬁcally authorized in said Chapter 99B.) (Code of Iowa, Sec. 99B.57) 1. As used in this section, “registered electrical or mechanical amusement device” means an electrical or mechanical device required to be registered with the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals, as provided in Section 99B.53 of the Code of Iowa. 2. It is unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) to participate in the operation of registered electrical or mechanical amusement device. 3. It is unlawful for any person owning or leasing a registered electrical or mechanical amusement device, or an employee of a person owning or leasing a registered electrical or mechanical amusement device, to knowingly allow a person under the age of 21 to participate in the operation of a registered electrical or mechanical amusement device. 4. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly participate in the operation of registered electrical of mechanical amusement device with a person under the age of 21. SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its ﬁnal passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the Council on the 7th day of October, 2015, and approved this 7th day of October, 2015. ORDINANCE NO. 177 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2011, BY REPEALING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO RAILROAD WARNING SIGNALS Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTION REPEALED. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2011, is hereby amended by repealing Section 190.02, entitled WARNING SIGNALS, in its entirety. SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision

or part of this ordinance shall be adjudge invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the Council on the 7th day of October, 2015, and approved this 7th day of October, 2015. ORDINANCE NO. 178 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE EXISTING CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, AS THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2015 BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa as follows: SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to comply with the provisions of Section 380.8 Code of Iowa, requiring cities to compile a code of ordinances at least once every five years. SECTION 2. CODE ADOPTED. The CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2011, as amended by Ordinances 151 through 178, both inclusive, being found to be correct and adequate for the City is hereby readopted as the CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2015, with the following admendments A. TITLE. Section 1.01 is repealed and following enacted in lieu thereof: “1.01 TITLE. This Code of Ordinances shall be known and may be cited as the Code of Ordinances of City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2015.” B. DEFINITIONS. Section 1.02, subsection 5 is repealed and the following is enacted in lieu thereof: “5. ‘Code of Ordinances’ means the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2015.” SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS. All general ordinances of the City passed hereafter shall be in the form of an addition, amendment or repealer to the CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2015, and shall include proper references to title, chapter, and section or subsection to maintain the orderly codification of ordinances. SECTION 4. COPY ON FILE. An official copy of the “CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2015” adopted by this ordinance, including a certificate of the City Clerk as to its adoption and effective date, is on file in the office of the City Clerk and is available for public inspection. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its publication as required by law. Passed by the Council this 7th day of October, 2015.

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Public Notice

Buchanan County Board of Supervisors September 28, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2015 with Gary Gissel, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the minutes of the September 21st meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the employee reimbursement claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $1,148.35. All in favor, motion carried. The following members of the Fair Board presented the 2015 fair report and current financial report: Nick Dennie, Kelly Peyton, Julie Althaus and Matt Walthart. No action taken by the Board. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the construction permit for Mike Pech d/b/a Pech Home Site, Sec. 32 of Madison Township. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to accept the First Judicial District FY15 financial report. All in favor, motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the snow removal for the 2015-16 snow season. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following solicitation for bidding. All in favor, motion carried. SOLICITATION FOR BIDS The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will accept bids for a contract for snow removal at any or all of the following locations: Parking lots and sidewalks, areas located on the east, north, west and south sides of the Buchanan County Courthouse/Jail complex, 210 5th Ave. N.E., Independence, Iowa. Parking lot and sidewalks at the Buchanan County Human Services/Public Health building, 1413 1st St. West, Independence, Iowa. Parking lot and sidewalks at the Buchanan County Senior Center building, 400 5th Ave. N.E., Independence, Iowa Bids must be submitted for each location on a seasonal basis. The proposed contract will have the following provisions: Snow removal shall be completed not later than 7:30 a.m. Snow removal shall be required upon the accumulation of one (1) inch or more of snowfall. The Contractor shall salt and sand parking lots on County property. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing salt and sand. The Contractor shall salt and sand the parking lots at a time to be determined by Buchanan County custodial staff or a member of the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors. When snowfall occurs or continues during business hours, full snow removal will be delayed until after business hours are completed except snow will not be allowed to accumulate in excess of three (3) inches in the traveled ways. Payment for service will be made monthly for five months beginning December 2015 and last payment to be made in April 2016. The contract term shall be one year. Within two (2) weeks following the County’s acceptance of a bid, the successful bidder must provide to the County proof of adequate liability insurance coverage. For purposes of this paragraph, “adequate liability insurance coverage” shall mean coverage amount of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for personal injury proximately caused by negligence of the contractor, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for any one accident proximately caused by negligence of the contractor, and

The News & The Guide One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for any damage to property proximately caused by negligence of the contractor. Said insurance policy shall name Buchanan County as an insured. Failure to provide such proof within two-week period shall be grounds for setting aside the bid and reopening the bidding process. All bids shall be submitted on bid proposal forms which can be obtained at the County Auditor’s office. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope mailed or given to the Buchanan County Auditor’s office not later than 9:15 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2015. The words “snow bid” must be written on the outside of the envelope. Bids will be opened beginning at 9:30 a.m., October 26, 2015 in the Supervisors boardroom at the Buchanan County Courthouse. Supervisor Shonka presented information from his meeting with Al Roder, Independence City Manager regarding the rental agreement for the police department. No action was taken until additional information can be obtained. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to accept the resignation from Richard Hunter, Perry Township Trustee, effective September 28, 2015. All in favor, motion carried. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to direct the County Auditor to advertise for the Perry Township position in the Jesup Citizen Herald and the Independence Bulletin Journal. All in favor, motion carried. The Board discussed the door replacement at the DHS office. Specifications will be prepared and presented at the next board meeting. County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented information received from Attorney Hugh Field, Beecher Law Firm, for the modification of Industrial Revenue Bonds (Independence Enterprises Project). After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-68 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,000,000 INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2005(INDEPENDENCE ENTERPRISES PROJECT) WHEREAS, Buchanan County, Iowa, a political subdivision of the State of Iowa (the “Issuer”), is authorized by Chapter 419 of the Code of Iowa, 2015, as amended (the “Act”) to issue revenue bonds and loan the proceeds to one or more parties to be used to acquire lands and to acquire by construction or purchase, buildings and improvements thereon and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Issuer had made the necessary arrangements with Independence Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”), an Iowa corporation, for its acquisition of land, buildings, improvements and equipment for an Industrial facility (the “Project”) within the corporate boundaries of the Issuer; and WHEREAS, the Issuer has issued its Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, (Independence Enterprises Project) in the principal amount of $1,000,000 (the “Bond”) to finance the cost of the Project in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 and the Issuer has loaned the proceeds of the Bond to the Company pursuant to the provisions of a Loan Agreement, between the Issuer and the Company (the “Agreement”), the obligations of which will be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest and prepayment premium, if any, on the Bond, as and when the same shall be due; and WHEREAS, notice of intention to issue the Bond has, as directed by the Board of Supervisors, been duly given in compliance with the Act; and WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held on the proposal to issue the Bonds at the time and place specified in said notice and all objections or other comments relating to the issuance of the Bonds have been heard; and WHEREAS, the Issuer had sold the Bonds upon a negotiated basis

to BankIowa, Independence, Iowa (the “Bank”); and WHEREAS, the Issuer, Company and Bank have agreed to a modification to the terms of the Bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County, Iowa, as follows: DEFINITIONS SECTION 1. The definitions contained in the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 (Independence Enterprises Project), herein after the Resolution are incorporated herein. SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 14 of the Resolution, the Issuer and the Bank after issuance of the Bond may modify, alter, or amend or supplement the provisions of the Resolution by written agreement. SECTION 3. The Bank and the Issuer agree to reduce the interest rate on the principal balance to four (4%) percent, which will modify the monthly payments on Bonds to Seven Thousand Six Hundred and Forty-Eight ($7,648.00) dollars per month. SECTION 4. Except as modified herein, in all other terms and respects the Resolution are ratified and confirmed. PASSED and APPROVED this 28th day of September, 2015. At 9:30 a.m. the public hearing regarding the Marion Rau West Hill Farm Partnership rezoning request was called to order with Marion & Richard Rau, Mike & Kim Rau, Assistant County Attorney, Michael Hudson, Kris Wilgenbusch, Tari Robertson and 32 citizens present. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to close the hearing at 10:47 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following resolution. On roll call vote: Ayes – Gaffney, Gissel & Shonka; Nays – None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-69 WHEREAS, Gaffney proposed the adoption and enactment of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment on the 8th day of September 2015, which action is recorded in Book X Page 73 of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, the same was duly published in the Independence Bulletin Journal, an official newspaper of general circulation in the county and complying with Sections 618.3 and 618.14 of the Code of Iowa, on 16thday of September 2015; and UPON MOTION made by Gaffney and second by Shonka a vote was held to suspend the requirement for three successive readings and votes, which motion passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors, as follows: THOSE VOTING FOR SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: Gaffney, Gissel and Shonka THOSE VOTING AGAINST SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: None NOW THEREFORE the following was read and voted upon by the Board of Supervisors, and it passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors: AND IT IS NOW THEREFORE ENACTED AND ORDAINED: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 15-A-07 BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Hazleton Township, Sections 6 & 7, 78.8 acres from “A-1”agricultural to “A-2” agricultural. The rezoning of the following described property is approved: The SW NE (parcel #02.07.200.004) and the NW NE (parcel #02.07.200.001) of Sec. 7, T90N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa.To construct three wind turbines for a wind energy development. THOSE VOTING FOR THE PASSAGE: Gaffney, Gissel and Shonka. THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE PASSAGE: None Passed this 28th day of September 2015. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to adjourn at 10:56 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Gary Gissel, Chairman

ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor Claims paid the month of September: Aable Pest Control, Serv ....5 5 . 0 0 Abernathey, Deanna Lea, PEOExp ...................................1 4 6 . 4 0 Advance Auto Parts, Parts ..........................................2 4 8 . 9 7 Agvantage FS Inc, Fuel .....................................19,049.25 Ahlers& Cooney Pc, Serv ..........................................3 3 2 . 0 0 Alliant Energy, Serv .......2 , 4 2 5 . 8 0 Altorfer Inc, Supplies ........5 0 2 . 2 9 American Legion Post, Rent .......................................... 11 0 . 0 0 Anderson Erickson Dairy, Inmate Provisions .........................2 3 4 . 5 3 Aspen Rentals, Serv .........1 2 5 . 0 0 AT&T, Serv..........................4 0 . 5 4 B & B Farm Store Inc, Supplies ....................................4 9 . 9 8 B2b Computer Products, Supplies ...............................2 , 2 2 1 . 6 1 BankIowa, Serv ..................1 4 . 0 4 Barco Municipal Products, Supplies ..................................3 8 6 . 8 1 Benton’s Ready Mixed Concrete, Concrete ......................10,195.00 Berns, Rosalita, PEO Exp ................................ 2 0 0 . 7 0 Best Way Inc, Serv .............6 1 . 9 8 Birdnow Motor Trade, Repairs ..................................2 0 8 . 9 5 Black Hawk Co Sheriff, Serv ............................................7 3 . 7 3 Black Hills Energy, Serv .....5 4 . 0 0 Black Strap Inc, Salt ....17,273.27 Blake, Scott J, Serv .......3 , 5 4 7 . 8 1 Booth, Richard, Well Rehab Reimb ...............................4 0 0 . 0 0 Brandon Area Community Club, Rent ..................................1 0 0 . 0 0 Brandon Cemetery Assoc, Serv ..................................2 0 4 . 0 0 Brandon Water Works, Serv ............................................4 5 . 0 0 Brecke Inc, Service Contract................................5 , 1 5 5 . 0 0 Brown, Marlene, Mileage Reimb .................................1 8 . 9 8 Bruening Rock Products Inc, Rock ............................21,223.75 Buchanan Co Health Center, Serv ...............................1 , 3 9 2 . 3 6 Buchanan Co Sheriff, Serv ..........................................2 7 5 . 1 4 Buds Electric Inc, Serv .....1 8 2 . 4 5 Burkhart, Tai, Cell Phone/Mileage Reimb .................................4 6 . 2 8 Burns, Doris, PEO Exp .....1 7 5 . 3 5 Byron Twp Cemetery Assn, Serv ....................................1 2 . 0 0 Cabell, Sondra, Supply Reimb .................................2 0 . 0 0 CCPOA of Iowa Inc, Dues..130.00 CDW Government, Supplies ..................................9 2 7 . 3 8 Central IA Water Assn, Serv ..........................................4 5 6 . 7 4 CenturyLink, Serv ...............7 6 . 0 0 Citizen Herald, Publications ...............................1 , 1 6 2 . 7 0 City Laundering Co, Serv....429.04 Clark, Cindy, PEO Exp .....1 4 6 . 4 0 Cole, Katherine, PEO Exp ..2 0 . 0 0 Connell, Karen, Mileage Reimb .................................3 4 . 8 0 Consolidated Energy Co, Fuel..............................20,048.56 Construction Materials, Supplies ...............................1 , 7 6 4 . 1 3 Coonrod Wrecker & Crane, Serv ...............................4 , 6 4 2 . 5 0 County Case Mngt Service, Serv ...............................1 , 3 5 8 . 5 0 Crawford Transport Inc, Serv ...............................1 , 6 5 0 . 0 0 Creative Product Sourcing Inc, Supplies ..............................3 3 . 7 5 Curry, Mary Deborah, PEOExp ...................................1 5 5 . 0 0 Cy &Charleys Inc, Repairs .............................13,849.72 Donnelly, Brian, Boot Reimb ...............................1 4 1 . 6 6 Dons Truck Sales Inc, Supplies ...............................1 , 1 7 2 . 5 9 Dooley-Rothman, Sarah, Serv ..................................3 4 8 . 0 0 Doyle, Tom, Mileage Reimb 1 4 . 3 8 Dubuque Co Sheriff, Serv...2 0 . 0 0 Dunlap Motors Inc, Serv...1,381.58 Dykes, Skylar D, Supplies..3,379.00 E Central Iowa Rec, Serv .2 5 5 . 6 8 Esmoil, Darlene, PEOExp ..5 2 . 5 0 Fairbank, City Of, Serv ..... 11 0 . 1 9 Fareway Foods, Supplies .2 1 4 . 3 3 Farm & Home Publishers, Plat Books..................................5 9 . 2 0 Farmers Mutual Telephone Co, Serv ..................................1 4 0 . 7 6 Fastenal Company, Parts...1,606.85 Fawcetts Inc, Serv ............1 9 9 . 0 2 Fayette Co Sheriff, Serv .....4 5 . 4 0 Gaffney, Ellen, Mileage Reimb ...............................3 9 6 . 1 8

Gaffney Quarries, Rock .3 , 7 9 2 . 9 0 George A Lanxon Piling Sales, Supplies .......................19,897.92 Gissel, Gary, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 6 0 . 4 3 Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceutical, Serv ...............................4 , 8 9 3 . 8 2 Gold Bar Solutions Inc, Maint Contract...................................7 0 0 . 0 0 Gosse, Cynthia, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 9 7 . 8 1 Greenley Lumber Co, Supplies ...............................2 , 5 1 4 . 4 7 Grout Scouts Inc, Repairs .............................35,995.00 Gruman, Delaine, PEOExp1 3 1 . 9 0 Hager, Thereasa, PEOExp2 0 3 . 0 0 Haisch, Lloyd, PEOExp ....2 0 2 . 1 0 Hardware Hank, Parts ........3 4 . 8 4 Harms, Donna, PEOExp...1 0 1 . 5 0 Hartig Pharmacy, Serv...3 , 3 0 3 . 0 6 Hawkeye Alarm Co, Equip5,950.00 Hawkeye Fire & Safety Co, Serv ....................................4 1 . 5 0 Hawkeye Tile Inc, Rock ......9 0 . 0 0 Hersom, Gary, Repairs .....1 4 3 . 8 0 Hoskins, Lael D, Parts ...7 , 9 6 0 . 3 6 IALein, Supplies................1 7 5 . 0 0 IDALS, Permits .................1 7 5 . 0 0 IMWCA, Insurance ...............1 . 0 0 Indep Light & Power, Serv .............................13,969.07 Independence LP, Serv ....1 5 5 . 0 0 Independence Postmaster, Box Rent ..................................1 5 5 . 0 0 Industrial Supply Solutions, Supplies ..................................3 4 5 . 0 0 IntabLlc, Supplies ...............2 9 . 3 7 IA Chapter OfApco, Registration ......................................7 5 . 0 0 ICAP, Ins ........................2 , 3 7 0 . 7 7 IA Co Attorneys Assn, Serv 6 5 . 0 0 IA Dot, Supplies ................7 7 3 . 5 5 INRCOG, Serv ..................8 8 3 . 5 7 IA Prison Industries, Supplies ...............................3 , 8 2 1 . 8 8 ISU, Serv ..........................2 5 0 . 0 0 Irish, Krista, Serv ..............2 2 3 . 5 0 Jasper Co Sheriff, Serv ......4 0 . 0 0 John Deere Financial, Supplies ..................................9 6 1 . 6 2 Johnson Co Medical Examiner, Serv .................................. 3 11 . 2 6 Johnson, Joel C, Serv ......2 0 0 . 0 0 Jones, Jeraline Kaye, PEOExp .....................................2 2 . 5 0 K Mart, Supplies .................2 4 . 4 4 Kane, Mary Jane, PEOExp 4 3 . 0 0 Kelly, Amy, Cell Phone/Mileage Reimb .................................5 8 . 9 3 Kirkendall, Elaine, PEOExp 2 0 . 0 0 Knapps Service, Supplies1,066.46 Kwik Trip Stores, Fuel.......1 8 6 . 6 0 Lamont, City Of, Serv .......1 5 3 . 2 5 Larson, Kerry L, Serv........1 2 0 . 0 0 Lexisnexis, Serv ...............1 5 6 . 0 0 Lifeline Training Ltd, Registration ....................................4 9 8 . 0 0 Linn Co Sheriff, Serv ..........4 1 . 3 5 M & C Mowing, Serv .........5 6 0 . 0 0 Mail Services LLC, Printing & Postage.................................6 , 7 3 4 . 8 1 Mailing Services Inc, Printing & Postage .........................2 , 9 6 0 . 4 7 Malaise, Susan L, Serv.........4 . 5 0 Manatts, Concrete .......10,399.43 Manson, Sally, PEOExp ...1 7 6 . 5 0 Marco, Serv ......................3 3 2 . 4 6 Marlow, Amy, Cell Phone/Mileage Reimb ...............................1 7 8 . 5 3 Martin, Sandra K., PEOExp ..........................................1 2 8 . 0 0 Medical Assoc, Serv ......... 11 8 . 0 0 Menards, Supplies ............2 7 3 . 1 7 MidAmerican Energy Co, Serv ..................................6 4 6 . 7 6 Miller Quarry, Rock ...........1 4 1 . 1 8 Mills, Karla, Mileage Reimb ..........................................5 3 3 . 6 1 Monkeytown Ofﬁce Supply, Supplies ..................................5 5 0 . 3 0 Moroney, Sharon, PEOExp ..........................................1 7 5 . 3 5 Myers-Cox Co, Supplies .......................................4 , 2 6 2 . 2 1 Napa Auto Parts, Parts .....9 8 0 . 8 1 Nelson, Sandra, PEOExp...192.55 Neopost USA Inc, Serv .....1 3 5 . 0 0 Northern IA Construction, Supplies ..................................4 2 1 . 5 0 Novak Fencing Inc, Fencing ................................13,455.00 Oelwein Police Dept, Serv ..2 0 . 0 0 Oelwein Publishing Group, Publications ...........................1 , 8 8 4 . 4 1 Office Max Inc, Supplies .....2 6 . 8 0 Office Towne Inc, Serv ......3 3 7 . 4 2 O’Loughlin, Pauline, Mailbox Replaced .................................1 5 . 0 0 O’Reilly Automotive Inc, Supplies ...............................1 , 0 3 1 . 2 0 Orkin Exterminating Co, Serv...59.35 Paul NiemannConst Co, Rock ............................71,052.04 Pech, Charles, Mileage/VAPer Diem .................................3 9 6 . 7 0 Pech, David, Mileage Reimb

............................................2 0 . 7 0 Peck, Marilyn, PEOExp ....2 0 4 . 1 5 Peters Law Ofﬁces, James T, Serv ....................................1 8 . 0 0 Pierce, Judith, PEOExp .... 11 2 . 5 0 Pinicon Ford, Serv .......46,121.01 Polk Co Treasurer, Serv ...2 1 8 . 5 0 Power Plan, Supplies ....7 , 0 5 5 . 5 6 Print Express, Supplies ....3 8 0 . 9 5 Priority Dispatch, Maint Contract.....................................9 8 . 0 0 Productivity Plus, Parts.....7 0 4 . 2 2 Public Safety Ctr Inc, Supplies ....................................9 1 . 3 7 Quality Computer Serv Inc, Supplies ..................................2 7 8 . 7 0 Quasqueton American Legion, Rent .................................. 11 0 . 0 0 Rasmussen, Sheila, PEOExp ...................................1 0 5 . 0 0 Ratliff, Kathryn, PEOExp .. 11 5 . 3 5 Rau, Marion, PEOExp ........8 1 . 8 5 Reiff Funeral Home, Serv...1,060.27 Roepke, Leland C, VACommExp/ Mileage Reimb....................4 2 . 2 5 Rowley, City Of, Serv..........1 2 . 5 0 RV Horizons Inc, Serv ......4 5 0 . 0 0 Ryherd, John, Mileage Reimb .................................1 7 . 8 3 Safelite Auto Glass, Parts ..........................................3 0 0 . 8 9 Safety Vision, Supplies .....7 0 8 . 3 0 Safety X-Treme, Supplies..283.65 Schoultz, Chris, Serv ........2 0 0 . 0 0 Scott, Grace, PEOExp ......1 6 3 . 0 0 Shaffer, Janice, PEOExp ..1 0 5 . 0 0 Shahriari, Daria T, Serv ......9 4 . 5 0 Sherrets, Larry, VACommExp ..................................2 5 . 0 0 Shield Technology Corp, Maint Contract .......................13,055.00 Shirley, Mary Jane, PEOExp ...................................2 0 3 . 0 0 Shonka, Don, Mileage Reimb...10.93 Shred Master, Serv .............4 8 . 4 5 SHRM, Dues.....................1 9 0 . 0 0 Signs & More, Supplies ....2 5 5 . 9 0 Sioux City Foundry, Parts .......................................2 , 8 2 0 . 0 0 Slattery, John, Mileage Reimb .................................1 0 . 9 3 Smith, Dian, PEOExp .......3 4 4 . 7 0 Smith, Linda L, PEOExp ...1 0 1 . 5 0 Spahn& Rose Lumber Co, Supplies ..................................2 3 6 . 1 5 Sproull, Julie, PEOExp .....2 6 0 . 7 0 St Patricks Guild, Rent .....1 0 0 . 0 0 Staake/Vandersee Properties, Serv ..................................1 6 5 . 0 0 Stanford, Sheryl, PEOExp ..........................................2 6 3 . 0 0 Star Equipment Ltd, Supplies ..................................5 4 9 . 5 4 State Hygienic Laboratory, Supplies ..................................5 4 0 . 0 0 Stetson Bldg Products, Rock ..............................2 , 2 4 1 . 8 0 Streicher, Blake, Serv .........7 5 . 0 0 Superior Cleaning Serv Ltd, Serv ...............................3 , 3 5 2 . 5 0 Thedens, Lois, PEOExp ...1 5 4 . 3 8 Tisl, Andrea, PEOExp .........2 0 . 0 0 Tisl, Vanessa, Mileage Reimb .................................2 1 . 8 5 Trafﬁc Logix Corp, Supplies...142.24 Uni Roadside Program, Registration ......................................9 5 . 0 0 United Rentals Inc, Supplies ..................................9 3 1 . 8 4 US Postal Service, Postage ...............................1 , 2 0 0 . 0 0 US Cellular, Serv ...........1 , 7 8 4 . 5 8 US Postmaster, Postage .....................................3 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Van Buren Co Auditor, Serv ..........................................1 8 7 . 5 0 Van Diest Supply Co, Supplies ...............................1 , 5 4 8 . 0 0 Vandersee, Barbara, PEOExp ...................................2 2 3 . 7 0 Veridian Credit Union, Fees....54.30 Verizon Wireless, Serv .....3 9 1 . 3 1 Verns True Value Inc, Parts ............................................2 6 . 9 9 Visa, Lodging/Meals ......1 , 4 0 5 . 5 4 Von BokernAssoc Inc, Serv ...............................5 , 3 5 0 . 0 0 Walmart, Supplies ............1 2 8 . 8 4 Waskow, Lauren, PEOExp .8 0 . 0 0 Waste Management, Serv .......................................2 , 6 1 6 . 6 8 Weber Paper Co, Supplies...159.80 Weber, Kathleen C, PEOExp...90.00 Welch, William J, VaCommExp/ Mileage Reimb....................3 7 . 6 5 Westemeier, Norma, PEOExp ...................................1 2 8 . 0 0 Wilgenbusch, Kris, Mileage Reimb .................................2 0 . 7 0 Windstream, Serv .............4 9 2 . 7 8 Winthrop News, Publications ...............................1 , 2 6 3 . 3 8 Winthrop, City Of, Serv ..8 , 9 0 4 . 0 7 Xerox Corp, Service Contract34.44 Zee Medical Serv Co, Supplies ....................................5 9 . 7 5 Total ..........................489,655.57

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Iowa Pork Production Economic Contributions

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Iowa has over 6,000 hog farms in operation and the pork industry makes a significant impact on the state’s economy. Our state ranks as the largest pork producing state in the nation raising over30 million hogs each year, nearly one third of the nation’s hogs. The industry creates over 60,000 jobs and accumulates 4.1 billion dollars in economic growth.

*Daily hog production generated $1.9 billion in household income in 2012.

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City of Brandon Preliminary Notice for Floodplains The USDA Rural Development Waverly Ofﬁce has received an application for ﬁnancial assistance from the City of Brandon, IA, Buchanan County. The proposal consists of removing sludge from the existing two-cell aerated lagoon Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF), installing new polypropylene liners in each cell, replacing the existing aeration system, installing a Submerged

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors October 5, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2015 with Gary Gissel, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the minutes of the September 28th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the claims ﬁled with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $202,359.60. All in favor, motion carried. GIS/E911 Coordinator, James Quinn presented the monthly report of the department. Coordinator Quinn reported on the Iowa One Call adjusted GPS Monument agreement.After discussion, motion to approve the GPS Monument Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. All in favor, motion carried. Quinn is working with Doug Tonnemacher from Pictometry on quotes for new ﬂights. The E911 carryover grant was awarded in the amount of $100,000 with no

Attached Growth Reactor (SAGR) for ammonia nitrogen treatment, and Installing UV disinfection. All proposed construction is anticipated to be located within the existing Brandon WWTF property boundaries. If implemented, the proposal will potentially impact the 100 year ﬂoodplain upon which the entire 4 acre site of the WWTF is located. The purpose of this notice is to

inform the public of this potential impact and request comments concerning the proposal. The 100 year floodplain elevation at the site will be precisely determined in the course of the design. All proposed improvements will be constructed above the 100 year floodplain or will be protected from the event of a 100 year flood by berms or a flood wall if necessary. The improvements will not be allowed to significantly

increase flood levels in the area. The recommended improvements at the existing WWTF site, has been determined to be the most cost effective to meet the effluent limits specified in the new NPDES wastewater permit. All actions taken will conform to applicable State or local floodplain protection standards. Other Agencies expected to be involved in this project at this time include, The

local match. The grant will be used to upgrade the existing Zetron radio console system. The E911 GIS carryover grant was awarded in the amount of $15,000 with no local match. The grant will be used for GIS data remediation work. The draft Microwave Path Ordinance has been reviewed by the E911 Executive Board and is being reviewed by the County Attorney’s office. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. The Board met with Mechelle Dhondt, CEO of the Mental Health Disability Services of the East Central Region for an update on the financial status and services provided by the region; with Community Services Director, Julie Davison present. No action was taken by the Board. IT Director, Ray McDonald presented his monthly report. McDonald reported on the work completed the past month and what is scheduled to be completed in the next 30 days. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to accept the monthly report. All in favor, motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the replacement of the door at the Human Services office. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following solicitation for bidding. All in favor, motion carried.

SOLICITATION FOR BIDDING The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for a public improvement. Interested contractors are advised of the following: Interested contractors shall submit sealed proposals in person or by mail to the Office of the Buchanan County Auditor. All proposals shall be received at the Auditor’s Office not later than 9:30 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2015. Sealed proposals will be opened and considered on behalf of the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors at the Supervisor’s meeting room, Buchanan County Courthouse, Independence, Iowa at 9:45 a.m., October 26, 2015. The general nature of the public improvement for which sealed proposals are solicited is the replacement of an exterior door at the Department of Human Services office. The successful bidder shall commence work on the project no later than November 30, 2015 and shall complete the project not later than December 15, 2015. All bids must be filed on the forms furnished by the Buchanan County Auditor’s office, sealed and plainly marked “Public Improvement Bid #1.” Proposals containing any reservations not provided for in the forms furnished may be rejected. The County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to waive tech-

nicalities and to reject any and all bids. Bidder shall acquire adequate liability insurance coverage and provide satisfactory proof of such coverage to the County upon acceptance of bid. For purposes of this paragraph, “adequate liability insurance coverage” shall mean coverage in an amount not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for personal injury proximately caused by negligence of contractor and/or his agents or employees, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for any one accident proximately caused by negligence of contractor and/or his agents or employees, and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for any damage to property caused by negligence of contractor and/or his agents or employees. Said insurance policy shall name Buchanan County as an insured. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors directs the County Auditor to publish said Notice to Contractors. Passed this 5th day of October 2015. Discussion was held regarding hiring training assistance for the Environmental Health/Zoning Administrator. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to authorize the Chairman to enter into a contract with Chad Beatty. All in favor, motion carried.

City of Brandon, Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) and the Iowa State Revolving Fund (Iowa SRF). The environmental documentation regarding this proposal is available for review at USDA Rural Development, 1510 3rd Street SW, Waverly, IA 50677 and City of Brandon, 400 North Main, PO Box 263, Brandon, IA 52210. For questions regarding this proposal

The Board met with Bob Beatty, Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Independence to discuss a Community Attractions Tourism grant application for the Independence municipal swimming pool. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following resolution and send a letter of support for the grant application. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-70 RESOLUTION OF THE BUCHANAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR A COMMUNITY ATTRACTION AND TOURISM GRANT AND COMMITTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE INDEPENDENCE AQUATIC CENTER PROJECT. WHEREAS, there is a recognized need for a new aquatic center to meet the growing outdoor recreation needs of its citizens, and; WHEREAS, after reviewing and approving the concept of the Independence Aquatic Center project, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors supports the City of Independence’s submittal of a grant application for Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) funds to support the development of the project, and; WHEREAS, there has been widespread local support for the Inde-

contact Linea M Baldwin at 319352-1715 Ext 121. Any person interested in commenting on this proposal, should submit comments to the address above by November 14, 2015. A general location map of the proposal is shown below.

pendence Aquatic Center project, and the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors herewith commits $10,000 towards the development of the project, subject to the City of Independence receiving a CAT grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors that they support the Independence Aquatic Center project and the submission of the Community Attraction and Tourism grant application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors herewith commits $10,000 total over ﬁve years to the Independence Aquatic Center project, subject to the City of Independence receiving funding from the Community Attraction and Tourism grant program. Passed this 5th day of October 2015. The Board met with the following members of the Buchanan County Library Association: Cindy Lellig, Jesup; Angie Happel, Lamont; and Laura Blaker, Independence to discuss a new library funding proposal. The new formula will be incorporated in the Buchanan County Library contract and submitted for approval at a future meeting. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to adjourn at 10:21 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Gary Gissel, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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BUCHANAN COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 5th PLANNING MEETING The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently awarded Buchanan County a Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant. Funds will be used to update the multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of the plan is two-fold. The plan is a federal requisite to remain eligible for other mitigation grant programs offered by FEMA. FEMA mandates the plan be updated every five (5) years. Second, the plan is designed to create hazard mitigation strategies which can reduce negative impacts caused by natural and manmade hazards within the county and the incorporated jurisdictions. The fifth meeting will review all items covered at previous meetings to complete outstanding plan items, including: hazard scoring, status of existing mitigation steps, identify and evaluate future mitigation actions, update mitigation goals and community profiles. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2015at 6:30 pm at the Independence Public Library – Community Room, 805 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sidney Noyce at INRCOG, (319) 235-0311.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DALE C. WEBER, DECEASED. THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUCHANAN COUNTY Probate No. ESPR007013 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS. To All Person Interested in the Estate of Dale C. Weber, Deceased, who died on or about September 16, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of October, 2015, the last will and testament of Dale C. Weber, deceased, bearing date of the 18th day of August, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Brenda J. Weber was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 7th day of October, 2015. Brenda J. Weber, Executor of Estate, 1072 183rd Street, Jesup, IA 50648. A.J. Flickinger, Attorney for Executor, Craig, Wilson & Flickinger, 316 1st St. East, Independence, IA 50644. Date of second publication: October 22, 2015.

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Winners in the 2015 Buchanan County Natural Areas Photo Contest have been announced with Carol Thyer of Independence chosen overall winner for her photo of kids playing in the fall leaves (pictured above). She also won in the Landscapes category. Bruce Benter of Oran won in the Plants & Wildflowers category, Linda Moon of Waterloo won in the Wildlife category and Samantha Yexley of Jesup won in the People Enjoying Nature category, The overall winner received $100 and winners in each category received $50. The contest was sponsored by Buchanan County Conservation Board. The photos will soon be on display at Fontana Interpretive Nature Center.

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The field of medicine can be quite stressful, which can lead to burnout. 11% Iowa farmland values drop ® Gallup and Healthways developed a TORS REAL The Iowa Chapter of By Steven C. Smith r session. Maydefinition of well-being that encommet Monday night in regula results Many area farmers entered the field last week, making the most of Independence City Council er Robert Land Institute announced the ger Al Roder and Council memb passes five interrelated and essential Values favorable conditions to get a jump on the fall harvest. According to the or Davis presided; City Mana of its recent Land Trends and elements: purpose, social, financial, e averag Iowa Department of Agriculture, as of Monday 90% of the corn crop was if asked Hill were both absent. Survey, showing a statewide Hanna Debra nt community and physical. These elecomments. Reside 3.7% mature, more than a week ahead of last year. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture l audit provide insight into individuals’ The meeting began with public decrease of cropland values of officiaments This, available and was again told the Bill Northey reported 13% of Iowa’s corn and 32% of the soybean crop taxof purpose, social relationships, the audit report had been made from March to September 2015. to how the sense then asked for clarification as se were harvested. (Christine Dale Photo) error ting had not yet been returned. Hanna combined with the 7.6% decrea accoun financial security, relationship to their er it was missing money, an tes a stateheet rate has increased so much; wheth reported in March 2015, indica on a works error an community and physical health. been had there how from Hanna or other. Mayor Davis explained wide average decrease of 11.3% urged Lenius Although fewer than one in 10 healthMike All nine and Council person used in the budgeting process Sept. 1, 2014, to Sept. 1, 2015. to have careany workers are thriving in all five elefor a full explanation. Hanna asked showed a to meet with the city manager Iowa crop reporting districts know.” ments of well-being, at least 34% report meeting so the “community can in the west 25. in three or more elements. page explanation given at a public decrease, varying from 1.9% on ues thriving Story contin the in se decrea 5.4% to t central distric Healthcare workers thriving in three or 2015. , Community Correspondent south central district since March Story/Photos by Donna Jensen more elements are more likely to be at ic Lee Mansion unimproved Sept. 26 in front of the Histor These estimates are for bare, Art Under The Oaks was held work every day and are two times less and surroundIowa from basis. artists ed cash a on featur Show land with a sale price likely to look for a new job than their in Independence. The Juried many mediums. t farmland e artist works created using Factors contributing to curren carvings/ counterparts. ing states. Visitors could brows prices, gs, pastels, acrylics, oils, wood values include: lower commodity , THE NEWS wire were drawings, wood turnin busch ures, There Wilgen sculpt Kris Super- elder care alBy of wood Unpaid s, stable of Board sculptures, fabric g, Buchanan County increasing interest rates, lack paintings/fabric baskets, metal g During Monday’s regular meetin According to a recent report by the hand, and and many other art forms. a public hearin on held wool cash , ng Gissel ments spinni y, Gary invest and ve a jewelr ternati page 5. Gaffney, Don Shonk weaving handmade on and Ellen ues t. visors contin Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16% (40.4 es. marke Story the turbin on wind land ts to construct three a limited amount of in con- of the civilian noninstitutional regarding two zoning reques of rural Hazletonmillion) rship Partne Hill West of acres age 15 and over provide Marian Rau owner population 38.08 Fall colors begin to show LLC, had requested to rezone windeldercare, most of whom are junction with Mason Wind for leaf unpaid uct one This year may be a good one “A-2” Agricultural to constr east ofOf the 40.4 million eldercare from “A-1” Agricultural to dt, the is six mileswomen. Denrty Gerald prope r The . Mayo with pment viewers, according to Jeff Goern 2 wind energy develo regular session Sept. for in e met il the turbin at providers, a majority are employed Counc isor City Mark superv rop r, Winth a Hesne State Forest section ton Township. council members present: Meliss Buchanan County Economic Development Commission (BCEDC) and Sedona to “A-2” Fairbank, in Section 7, Hazle l(61%) and nearly one-half are emand brightBy Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS nie presiding and the following present were Sheriff’s Iowa DNR. “You get the best 48 acres from “A-1” Agricultura Staffing Services will host a career fair 4-7 PM Oct. 14 at Heartland Acres, 2600 Sprague and Lee White. Also of east of Rau also requested to rezone kind Leland ployed full time (47%). , miles the six got ts, Myers rty e Ann studen prope you’v During Monday’s regular meeting, Buchanan County Board on Kress, ment es when est colors er Jeff Kinney, govern construct two wind turbin Memb to l Board ultura y Swan Lake Blvd., Independence. with Agric Librar Twenty-two percent of all eldercare having tly Cook, a, of Supervisors Don Shonka, Gary Gissel and Ellen Gaffney apDeputy Matt ed the agend ship. approv il fall weather we are curren Town Counc ton Hazle Ryan. 7, n Mary Sectio Clerk BCEDC Director George Lake asks, “Are you in need of a job, seeking better em.” Fairbank, page 25. were parents with children ues onproviders s. contin report proved a request for support and funding to Independence Aquaty PWD Shawn Curtis, and City Story activit library sunny days and crisp, cool nights and , law enforcement Octob rn ployment opportunities or would like to find a job closer to home? If your company ic Center in order for the city to apply for a grant from Commuunder age er 18 living with them. Providprior minutes, bills, final report 15, 20 Leaves will change across northe Story continues on page 25. 15more likely looking to connect with new employees, we can respond to your needs.” ers ages 65 and over were of Sepwww.thiseb nity Attraction and Tourism (CAT) through Vision Iowa, with the Iowa between the last week uchananc Story continues on page 21. October. than those in other age groups to care potential of a $100,000 grant award. ountynew tember to the second week of s.com for a friend or neighbor. changing Independence Parks and Recreation Director Bob Beatty preCentral Iowa will see leaves 75 Cents Eldercare providers are defined as of October. sented information on the current capital campaign for the aquatfrom the first to third weeks Io wa tourism reindividuals who provide unpaid care ic center project. Citizens recently passed a $3.2 million bond How vivid and how long leaves Iowa’s growt growth not, speak to t presen the was and er, to someonehage 65 or older who needs ger referendum to construct the center. The capital campaign is to main is determined by weath national avera in tourism outpaces Representative Bruce Bearin natural areas and take cut short help because a condition related to By Ste Location matters when it comes to your alarm messages: ge of las Editor raise the remaining $1.2 million for the project. Independence t five years “very patriotic” to preserve leaf-watching season can be cording to a By Christine Dale, Assistant ven C. Smith ac-to just before the cer- ing it was some thoughts from recen aging. This care cana be provided • Install smoke alarms in every bedalarm. That is the message behind t Iow City Council has approved that anyone wishing to commit funds ch butterfly glided on the breeze Statesmoke local watersheds. He also shared To of fic monar by strong wind events. A uri care e on Se rep sm point, began na ort Of attend tor Prairie to . Trave Heritage Brian 515-233household orl-g nonhousehold members, this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, room, outside each separate sleeping who was unable , njahn en to the project can extend payments over five years. Sc nja Schoe era ho dedicating Quigley-Slattery Brian hn ted The DNR fall color hotline is tur or eemony of Arlingto ex r- Senat anesashawell ve inc ndiation can asrea persons inpe retirement “Hear the beep you sleep. 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Auditor Cindy Gosse was directed to draft a prairie ing pe According to recently released federal great s native nd Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemp rev nce City 20 alway into pri “It’s en 14 step va ues in , both all-tim he said, able to tization of Co cil me 12 wiof to 3.7% in • Test alarms at least monthly by pushNational Fire Protection Asprairie and wetland, domi, once owned by the Quigley Medicaid e highs.have received th support t in regular letter to submitunwith Senate nonprofit Mayor Da data, 17.6 million insurment rate decreased slightly Th . area features tallgrass upland e rep Pre The 33-acre tract of native prairie y, was purchased by the The vis presidingthe grant. sid session Oct. The ort en ators. als state’s t pollin pre to The o reveal and Huduring (NFPA) Fire Prevention ing the test button. t. Du Insen other business, the board met an with Mechelle Dhondt, CEO of that are attractive Resourcesociation ance through theed Affordable Care Act, ma plants and Virginia Slatter August from 3.8% in July. tha tha ing rin n Jerry flower n g then t , by mo 66 the s family nated ,50 comm re meeting, Ci d all council members than 0 Iowans ow ago. The itte4-10, no while BCCB raised features more ) • Replace all smoke alarms when they Week, Oct. to remind local residents g, un e (INHF huntin me ced ation ty public Pa East Central Region Mental Health Services, an update. Dhondt mb although 10.5 million people who for Found e Managerfor tha m ge ble the plo jobless rate was 4.3% one year er Jochum of t signage wa ir emyment to the Iowa Natural Herita area, which is availa Al rty. Robetter to prope ed Du the der anoff rou ase s dropp are 10 years old or sooner if they don’t about the importance of having working tou bu ins rate purch tes nt to que, and rismuninsured. talled ons - than State Repre stated in thatthethecoregion is financially very sound and remain industry, a . 1.6% incqualify U.S. unemployme for plants of s mm de specie sig funds through grants and donati 150 rea un sen who na se tedclosely tative inBr and thatthe op alarms every ATV monim 2013. who en. Ro t Anita O’Gara told those Bearingersmoke other regions inted Iowa.ity However, will be thefro uninsured thebudget uce bedroom, outside respond properly. der no jobs geneOf 5.1% in August. Withare trails are outeligible, nearof Oelwein area, INHF Director of Developmen rated by do there will be effect July, • Make sure everyone in the home knows tratored have got ively , also paand il madue me18-34 ticipated ineach sleeping to llthebefact there will be noadfunding from the state. ly half are aged ps wi stic traand Iowa’s 20 “Following a slight uptick in r- on every level of ditionalcoming “When Dan calls and says, ‘We vel,a third identify ed, the pu gather 14 sig bli to ev ed un na she en return em ge the sound of the smoke alarm and under- Du the home, t.including the basement. d when avmany ploym ring publi d hesitate to help. Buchanan County has implemented new servicesanwithin the “Governor Approximately ent rate of 50% have 4.4% woas Iowa’s unemployment rate ailable. c comm Bran ulda minority. to save a prairie,’” they do not stadseconds ents, service Townsend, ve $100 a fire, count,” said Winthrop stands what to do when they hear it. thecounty is pushing been in residentlines, audit she jail, ha 24-hour crisis 8.3savings of the land in March. less ha than and nearlyto60% privatize“In 3.7% in August,” said Beth %. “Based on Deb family-to-family d inquir Hanna asked training MeChief BCCB assumed ownership preliminary dicaidChris Developb• If the smoke alarm sounds, get out- ingand Fire Hare. about regarding servic s wa faster and mo tele-health. There ised concern careiffacilities, are either unaware they qualify or are numb s available. at the lastresidential we’re seeing es “Half of home fire director of Iowa Workforce those who generously contri all ers ed thank re sev Cohen Da co for thiby mpletely viscut yment l meetfrom fires reported at night side and stay outside. Go to your outside dit as andinRo s ye wastate state,” Schodeaths result funding be January 2018. Theera region is working ar, we confused how theha taxvecredits work. s a sin public area, including every reason ment. “Total nonfarm emplo n in an gle itewill es (CMS) y oth enjahn sai11d. PMtha uted to making the prairie a m audit and der again replied the au er most to bethe , but the meeting between AM when of theplace. lieve the hard “I’mand officia tol have in placethe in sta thetecounty. commended the a Saturday helpintent to pri During lastou enrollment season,pe more ople in ou will continu conc7ern r was down slightly this month reportservices The CMS• Call has noShe ed r comm vatize ser available. that alarms those who volunteered to spend e,” said Shaw growth t yet mafor Iowans thedafire department from people areunasleep. smoke has 90 Coboard vicoutside ities wiHome cri uncil and de their hard es. Community Services Director Julie Davison than 80% of those who purchased plans tical medic ma na . total number of unemployed ll ap ys Lo na plants pro be ve ge (un de invasi r pro e ve de , til of al alert d the conse nieitd spreads, ve orthe Dec. 7) to ap the Iowa Ec ing manag servic since reqhome. can people to a fire before ev es ue en an nt vid st work as the state transitioned to regional mental health services. tho d ag the federalon orom state exchanges were ers pla velopment on tha en decreased to its lowest level ug n modificat will not be da with no dis t local proic Deh none of On Oct. 9The Autho ’s adeveryone ions. will visitread all equately enough time to get out.” Department theWinthrop corepresentatives ssion, library asuncil the medical giving state annoFire Iow Thethe board also metthe with from thecucounty reduce their monthly premiums Office. Theable tority reimburs February 2008.” suppo uncedduring contractsEast carAccording ed for research, rting docume members were able e of Medictoaidthe latest report estim a Tourism it had sig Iowans NFPA FirenePrevenwithBuchanan softwsociation to four maSchool their funding proposal, will allocate funds are usedregarding nts be averageate of $270 per month. By Jan. 1, 2016 d 2014, trave by an patients.” The number of unemployed cause ofwhich naged care to create the zation lers spent $2 s that in , the hesmoke s (M thepopulation. t from Augus kin working alarms cut the chance of tion Week. Through these educational, in org alt CO 0 rev d of The proh a 62,40 an s): to ise car ha 7.1 for each library as 40% equally and 60% per sed iOpen enrollment in the exchanges in Buchanan lf million Iow d city organ e of more tha Amerigroup 5 million decrea eriHealt ization chart County. Th n Am Iowa, estimate is s wi a fire half. Meanwhile, three family-oriented activities, residents h Caritas ll beintur four manage dyinganin Inc.; can posal will be placed in theSto contract and approved when. finalized. Nov. 1.is Learn more at www. to approxim begin ry co 63,900 in July. The current ne ntr co Iow d nti ibu ov He nu tes d a, er althcarelearn es page carofe five ately 130 job Inc.; Un of having to level of comp fire fires about the importance Planmore Under Br out andeaths 25. Health/ The board also approved hiring former on Environmental s within ies. resulted from the county wihealthcare.gov. of the 11,700 lower than the year ago such River Valle itedansta and We th At left: Prairie wildflowers, working prowith homes no llCaare working in every y, Incbedroom. posedno smoke alarms or contracts, ad in d’s Zoning Administrator Chad Beatty under contract to train his re.; payroll of $2 an annual combined Iowsmoke 74,100. The total number of are a, Inc.alarm Director MiSeeofthe miworking Iow nistrativsmoke .53 million. as this New England aster, in Medicaid Week Firea Prevention kki StierNational e costs alarms. will jump placement, Matthew Even, along with reports from the departIowans increased to 1,637,700 co right: At mm from 3% to help of the ented valuable to pollinators. higher This year’s cam- special feature in this, “W edition se experie ith theof THE reaching a 15Fire %, Prevention Week of GIS/E911 and IT, and claims filed with the Auditor By Kris ments nced pa August. This figure was 1,200 Financial we new total of aid members Wilge usch rtners, Medic Max Grover (left) looks on while than one includes NEWS & eiv THE GUIDE! $600 the following smoke will rec million. At paign ll-being , THE NEWS Gossenbfor $202,359.60. of than July, and 2,600 higher ions Du e quest Iow car be rin the rs tte the e g a so that they r ranks ninth the regular same Dan Cohen answe year ago. time, the ov in the top 10 get the servic coordinated meeting of Board of Su Photos) for financial erall cost to states to become es they need the Buchan pe we young learners. (Christine Dale the state is healt an Co day, Gary Gi rvisors held Tuesday du according res ll-being for 2014, sup ier Medicaid hier. An overall healthe to Monday unty ssel, Ellen Ga ults released fall by $1 posed to po ’s holia ffney and Do pu from the Ga this week res 00 lat olution for co ion will dri mildown progra llup-Healthw lio nse ve n a rva m costs. Th year. tion property n Shonka approved ay Guy Grover Being Index is Me is go eas . To assess fin s WellTim dic od for ement aroun aid members ber and Tre “We all ne ancial well-being, an d the an e ed Pla an Co d for ntings area. unty acq taxpayers wh U.S. work togeth to When Bu o support thi Iowa’s about their ab adults were asked there were ad uired the property in 20 er to program.” s critical ilit jacent priva 11, they disco chmake sure te healthcare, wh y to afford food and loc ve pro quality ke red pe d rty wi owne thin However, Sc ether they ha health care money to do ve enough Dan Cohen the Grover property. Co rs that were landser are concern hoenjahn and Jochum ev an nservation Di remain avail vices ed about the do, whether erything they want to owners and d the Conservation Bo rector able to lotio ha n sty an they worried ard tra As d cal seniors, lack of overs nsiabout mone in the past we draft an eas sistant County Attorney worked with the people with ight for the privatized y ek em physical an Mi new pro of their stand and their perceptions d mental dis private prope ent resolution to allow chael Hudson to noted that all gram structure. Jochu ard abilities, an rty to the rem access throu m four of the those they spe of living compared to d mothers an gh the aining Grov co sen mp ha an ve ies chobeen cited for d nd time with. children,” er property. well-being is said Schoen Financial vio icaid laws ran lat Story continu an often-overl jahn. ging from mi ions to Medes on page dictor of ov ooked preto fraud. Th sm 4. an erall health, ag em ent ree of the 11 Medicaid is medical costs productivity paid for wi companies submitted , and tha state and fed th pro Gallup recen performance. eral funds; the how the contr posals have challen t tly found tha ge 47 act sta d % s were award te contribu and the fed Americans t half of say state manage eral government 53%. tes Story continu ed. about their fin they are feeling better Winthrop Ci s Th es on page an Pictured top 25. ty Council from the fed the program with overs e ment from 43 ces, an improve: Senator met in regula Oct. 7 with eral governm ight greets % two years Pam Joch r ses May 2015 Bran ent. In Jan Lourie Hutse Americans ag um o. M sta Fe ua embers presen or Gerald Dennie pre sion at 7 PM d we ry announced npiller. Hu r are has cancer privatize ser siding. Coun t were Meli tse his np ance and str lacking health insuran int ille d attended ent to lea Myers, and r vices curre ssa Hesner, uggling to aff the Le rn ntl ID Mark Kress cil lan me ab y managed HS. On Se d Sprague. out propose eting to ord food so far in 2015 wa , Ann s pt. Co by ab d un 7, sen changes to than in any cil Member Medicaid. the state no t. Individuals Centers for year since 2008. These Lee White Iow tifi pre ed M a M ember Janet edicare and sent includ the improveme Above: Sta ed Library Medicaid Se nts national lev te Sen. Brian class students James, Beverly Sp Board rvicel are encoura at the Sc rague hoenjahn. , and City Cl (Steven C. Sm ging, but financial well-b erk Mary Ry , Government Council ap ith Photos) eing still va proved the an. ries by state, and many So co minutes, cu uth rrent bills, mo nsent agenda, prior lag behind the ern states in particular meeting nthly financia or-Treat ho national avera urs for 4:30-7 l report, and The states ind ges. brary activi TrickPM Saturda icating the ty rep y, Buchanan Co est rates of In other bu ort was presented by Oct. 31. The liun financial we highty Au dit or and Comm Janet James. absentee ba siness the ll-being are Hawaii, llots 2015-12 (G council ap issioner of Ele Al proved Re ASB No. 54 Absentee ba for the City Elections cti Wyoming an aska, North Dakota, on s Ci solutions ndy Gosse ha /C on Nov. 3 are 2015-13 (Y llo d s announced ear End Fin lassification of Fund Ba County Court ts may be cast in the now availab state with the South Dakota. The that ancial Repo lances); Bu le. 06/30/15); ho lowest level rt/Fisc and 4:30 PM Mo use, 210 5th Ave. NE chanan County Audit well-being of financial or’s Office , Independe nday through Eric Strickell 2015-14 (Subordinatio al Year Ending is Mi at the Buch nce, during Absentee ba Friday throu n an by Tennessee, ssissippi, followed Ag d Charissa reement wi anan regular offi llots must be gh Nov. 2. dir Str ect Georgia, Lo th ick ed ce ell to site: http://so hours 8 AM ). The city sign the Subo requested in uisiana and clerk was s.io to rdination Ag the City of mail must be wa.gov/elections/pd writing. Forms are avail Winthrop. reement on Kentucky. f/absenteeb behalf of able on the postmarked A pu bli allotapp.pdf. c fol their ballots by midnigh he lowing webari Ballo t, No via nances #175 ng was held on Legis All requests the postal service to ma v. 2. 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