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New semi-pro football team to call Independence home in 2015
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Submitted by Ryan Richmond, East Iowa Storm
A new semiprofessional football team has formed and will play its home games at Lyle Leinbaugh Field next summer. East Iowa Storm has been formed by owner and Head Coach Tim Cummings, and Director of Business Operations Ryan Richmond. The Storm will be a part of the Midwest Football League based out of Topeka KS. The MFL currently has 13 teams in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. Semi-pro football, and the MFL use NFL rules, with 11 on 11 padded, hard hitting football. The season runs May through August with playoffs, championship game and an all-star game after the season ends. In addition to football, the Storm are also looking to be active in the community both in the Independence area and the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Metro area and is looking to be involved with youth programs, charity fundraisers, veterans benefits, etc. The Storm is a not-for-profit group that relies on sponsorships, merchandise sales, and other fundraisers to fund its daily operation. All players and staff are volunteers, and any excess funds at year-end will be donated to charity or the formation of scholarships for area youth. The Storm is seeking sponsors, support personnel and players for the 2015 season. “We are excited to work with our community to support them in any way we can, and we hope they come out and support us next summer as we kick off our inaugural season. We’re working hard to give them something to cheer about on the field in our off-season training, and are looking for opportunities to get involved in the communities to introduce ourselves and lend a helping hand,� explains Richmond. For more information email eastiowastorm@gmail.com
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Chamber recognizes area small businesses by celebrating Small Business SaturdayÂŽ
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EB seventh grade girls win tourney East Buchanan (EB) seventh grade girls won first place at the Maquoketa Valley basketball tournament over the weekend. The girls won their first game against Maquoketa Valley 25-16. With great defense in final two minutes of the game, they won a close second game against Cedar Rapids Prairie 22-21, and then won the final game against West Delaware 38-15. Coach Rick Pettinger said, “I am very proud of their effort. It was aggressive pressure defense that helped them win this tournament.” Pictured from left: Lakyn Beyer, Kayla Dudley, Olivia Donlea, Nicole Pettinger, Grace Gudenkauf, Kayla Kress, Erica Hoffman and Ashley Hackett. (Rick Pettinger Photo)
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Iowa Crop and Weather Report Iowa farmers used the 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork to harvest one-tenth of the state’s corn crop during the week ending November 16, 2014, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Cold temperatures and snow halted most other activities during the week, but some corn stalks were baled, and manure hauled. Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 6 percent short, 88 percent adequate, and 6 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 84 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus. Ninety-two percent of Iowa’s corn acreage was harvested, equal to 2013 but 2 days ahead of the five-year average. This was the first time this season that corn harvest was ahead of the normal pace. Corn harvest in south central Iowa continued to trail behind the rest of the state with only 79 percent complete. Soybean harvest was nearing completion with 98 percent of the acreage harvested. Grain movement from farm to elevator was rated 48 percent moderate to heavy, dropping 12 percentage points from the previous week. Off-farm grain storage availability was rated at 84 percent adequate to surplus. On-farm grain storage availability was 79 percent adequate to surplus. Hay and roughage supplies were estimated at 97 percent adequate to surplus. Cold and snowy conditions tested livestock, and some farmers have started to feed hay.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farm owners and producers that the opportunity to choose between the new 2014 Farm Bill established programs, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), began Nov. 17, and continues through March 31, 2015. The new programs, designed to help producers better manage risk, usher in one of the most significant reforms to U.S. farm programs in decades. USDA helped create online tools to assist in the decision process, allowing farmers to enter information about their operation and see projections that show what ARC and/or PLC will mean for them under possible future scenarios. Farmers can access online resources at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc at any time. Dates farmers need to know: • Now through Feb. 27, 2015: Farm owners may visit local Farm Service Agency office to update yield history and/or reallocate base acres. • Through March 31, 2015: Producers make a one-time election between ARC and PLC for the 2014 through 2018 crop years. • Mid-April 2015 through summer 2015: Producers sign contracts for 2014 and 2015 crop years. • October 2015: Payments issued for 2014 crop year, if needed.
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Clover Kids make flubber at monthly meeting Submitted by Julie Cook
Members of the Buffalo Bells and Middlefield Hustlers Clover Kids learned about states of matter at their Nov. 9 meeting at the Monti Community Center. The youth learned solids hold their shape, unless they are moved or touched by something. Liquids are things that take on the shape of the container they are in and do not fill the container to the top. Gases are things that fill the space they are in, like a big room or an aerosol can. To demonstrate how the state of matter can be changed by creating a mixture, they made flubber by mixing liquids and a solid. The kids even learned about the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;dissolve!â&#x20AC;? The flubber was a huge hit. The meeting ended with kiwi sandwiches. There were some skeptics in the room but the kids were willing to try the new creation, made with wafer cookies, kiwi slices and vanilla frosting. The Clover Kids may join with the Bells and Hustlers for their Christmas parties on Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Monti Community Center. The Hustlers (boys) will meet 1-3 PM and members are encouraged to bring a snack to share. The Bells (girls) will meet 5:30-7:30 PM for a pizza party and everyone is asked to bring
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Buffalo Bells 4-H Club holds November meeting Submitted by Kiersten Bean, Club Reporter
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On Nov. 9 the Buffalo Bells had their second meeting of the year. Members turned in wreath sales and discussed the upcoming club Christmas Party, which will be held Dec. 14 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Monti Community Center. During the meeting, a guest speaker from Pathways Behavioral Services in Waterloo talked about tobacco use. Members attending the Christmas Party may bring a $5 gift to exchange to another club member. Also, members need to bring two dozen cookies for the cookie exchange, along with a dessert for after the pizza party. There is still time to sign up to be a member for the Buffalo Bells 4-H Club. Visit www.extension.iastate.edu for further information! Pictured: Nora Kurtovic of Pathways Behavioral Services demonstrates how tobacco can damage lung function with the help of Keeley Kehrli and Anna Sweeney. (Miranda Franzen Photo)
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Enjoy Winter Camping at Fontana Park Submitted by Buchanan Co. Conservation Board
Education and job skills for our veterans
I had an opportunity to attend the Four County Veterans event in Strawberry Point on Saturday, Nov. 8. The speaker was Brigadier General Ben Corell from Camp Dodge in Des Moines. I knew Corell as a former student many years ago, and it was great to see him again. I have worked closely with the Iowa Guard to ensure tuition money for returning veterans who wish to upgrade their skills by going back to school. Iowa has taken big steps to help veterans transition to civilian life with education and training that can move them quickly into the workforce. These efforts are opportunities to honor those who served and to strengthen our economy with workers who know the importance of hard work, teamwork and discipline. A new Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partner (CHAMP) program allows Iowa colleges and universities to become “CHAMP certified” for their ability to educate and assist veterans on campus. The certification will help attract veterans to Iowa and help academic institutions market their campus to veterans and their families. CHAMP helps service members transition to civilian life with the educational resources they need in Iowa. To become a Home Base Iowa CHAMP campus, colleges and universities must offer on-campus veterans resources, help those transitioning to civilian life and take into account a vet’s financial circumstances. Another program, Get Skills to Work, helps veterans get jobspecific training or transition their military experience into jobs in manufacturing. This program will help local manufacturers connect with skilled veterans ready to enter the civilian workforce. It aims to train military veterans for advanced manufacturing careers, bolster the talent pipeline and enhance our competitiveness. A partnership among The Manufacturing Institute, Home Base Iowa, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and other organizations has made Iowa the third state to join the national Get Skills to Work coalition. Get Skills to Work, founded in 2012, joins major manufacturers and educators to prepare and place veterans in long-term careers. The initiative has set the goal of closing the skills gap in our workforce by reaching 100,000 veterans by 2015. For information on Get Skills to Work, visit www.getskillstowork.org.
Tree drive to support ICSD productions
A tree drive is being held to support Independence Community Schools Fine Arts productions. Donations of new or gently used artificial trees of all sizes are needed. These will be used as scenery and props for holiday productions, plays, musicals and more. To donate tree(s), contact Travis McBride at tmcbride@independence.k12.ia.us. Donations are tax deductible with district receipt.
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Willing to survive a night outdoors in the winter? What would make the night more comfortable? Try Winter Camping beginning at 1 PM Saturday through Sunday, Dec. 6-7 at Fontana Park, south of Hazleton, to find out. Buchanan County Conservation Board staff will help participants set up equipment and build shelters (either tents or debris shelters) for the night and collect firewood before dark. Then participants will prepare supper and enjoy an evening program of stars and nighttime exploration. The next morning a warm breakfast will be prepared to start the day off right. The event is limited to 12 participants with a cost of $25 per person. Preregistration is required; call 319-636-2617 or email fontanapark@iowatelecom.net. All winter equipment is available and participants will be contact to verify needs. The minimum age to participate is 12; those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Squash is educational topic at senior center By Donna Jensen, Community Correspondent for THE NEWS
Josh Rodgers of Northeast Iowa Food Bank in Waterloo spoke to diners about squash at the Buchanan County Healthy Lifestyles (Senior) Center on Friday. Squash and its seeds are quite healthy and squash is an excellent source of potassium, niacin, iron, beta carotene and fiber. A source of complex carbohydrates, it contains soluble fiber, which aids in eliminating toxins from the digestive tract. Cubed squash can be frozen up to six months in a zipper freezer bag and winter squash can be stored in a basement or cool, dry place. Rodgers also shared some serving suggestions. Squash and squash seeds can be roasted in an oven, and roasted squash can be used to make soup or pie. Rodgers handed out samples to attendees. Pictured: Josh Rodgers stands next to a display picturing food items. Pearl Pfab served as his assistant as he asked diners if the pictures represented an “Eat This,” “Maybe” or “Not This” item. (Donna Jensen Photo)
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East Buchanan Community School District Board Meeting Minutes November 10, 2014 Prior to the beginning of the regular meeting, the board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement: “To challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively, develop values and contribute to society.” BOARD MEMBERS: Aaron Cook, Greg Schmitt, Brian Crawford, Matt Walthart, George Aberle SUPERINTENDENT: Dan Fox SECONDARY PRINCIPAL: Travis Schueller SECRETARY: Beth Weepie VISITORS: Several visitors from the community were present at the meeting. Meeting began at 6:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion was made by Aberle second by Schmitt to approve the agenda. Motion carried with all ayes. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Aberle, second by Schmitt to approve the Consent Agenda which includes: Approved minutes for the October 14, 2014 meeting; Approved minutes for the November 4, 2014 Special Board Meeting/Work Session; Approve the termination of Jeanna Foster as HS Softball Coach; Approve the hire of Kevin Hesner as MS Girls Basketball Coach; Approve the October 2014 financial reports; Approved the expenditures listed and attached to the minutes herein. Motion carried with all ayes. PUBLIC HEARING - INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION: Motion was made by Walthart second by Aberle to open the meeting for a public hearing on the district’s continued participation in the Instructional Support Program. 6:40 p.m. Having heard no objections or comments, motion was made by Walthart second by Aberle to close the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. Motion carried with all ayes. RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER EXTENSION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE ISL PROGRAM: Motion was made by Schmitt, second by Aberle to approve the Resolution to Consider the Extension of Participation in the Instructional Support Program. Motion carried with all ayes. The President declared the resolution adopted as follows: RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER EXTENSION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to consider extending its participation in the instructional support program as provided in Iowa Code Sections 257.18 through 257.27; and WHEREAS, the Board has published notice of the time and place of public hearing on the resolution; and WHEREAS, the public hearing has been held upon the proposal to extend participation in the instructional support program; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: 1. The Board of Directors shall extend its participation in the instructional support program as provided in Iowa Code Sections 257.18 through 257.27, for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. 2. The additional funding for the instructional support program for a budget year shall be determined annually, (after taking into consideration instructional support state aid), and shall not exceed 10% of the total of regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Iowa Code Section 257.14 as a budget adjustment for the budget year. 3. Moneys received by the district for the instructional support program may be used for any general fund purpose, all subject to the limitations of Iowa Code Section 257.19. 4. The instructional support program shall be funded by instructional support state aid and a combination of instructional support
November 20, 2014 property tax levied annually upon the taxable property within the school district commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, and an instructional support income surtax imposed annually, the percent of income surtax (not to exceed twenty percent (20%)) to be determined by the Board for each budget year to be imposed upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the school district on December 31 for each calendar year commencing with the calendar year 2015, and each year thereafter. 5. Unless, within twenty-eight days following the adoption of this resolution, the secretary of the board receives a petition containing the signatures of eligible electors equal in number to not less than one hundred or thirty percent of the number of voters at the last preceding regular school election, whichever is greater, asking that an election be called to approve or disapprove this action of the board adopting the instructional support program, this action of the board is final and the secretary is authorized and directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the department of management. In the event a petition containing the required number of signatures is filed with the secretary of the board within twenty-eight days of the adoption of this resolution, the president shall call a meeting of the board to consider rescission of this resolution or to direct the county commissioner of elections to submit the following question to the qualified electors of the school district at a special election. If the Board determines to submit the question to the electors, the proposition to be submitted shall be as follows: Shall the Board of Directors of the East Buchanan Community School District in the County of Buchanan, State of Iowa, be authorized for a period of ten years to levy and impose an instructional support tax in an amount not exceeding 10% of the total of regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Iowa Code Section 257.14 as a budget adjustment in the budget year, and be authorized annually, in combination as determined by the Board to levy a combination of an instructional support property tax upon all the taxable property within the school district commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, and to impose an instructional support income surtax upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the school district as of December 31 for each calendar year commencing with the calendar year 2015, and each year thereafter, the percent of income surtax not to exceed twenty percent (20%) to be determined by the board for each fiscal year, to be used for any general fund purpose, all subject to the limitations of Iowa Code Section 257.19. Passed and approved this 10th day of November, 2014. /s/ Aaron Cook, President ATTEST: Beth Weepie, Secretary The President of the Board called up for consideration the Resolution to Consider Extension of Participation in the Instructional Support Program which requires that a public hearing be held on this proposal. Director Schmitt introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption. Director Aberle seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Walthart, Crawford, Cook, Schmitt, Aberle NAYS: None The President declared the Resolution adopted as follows: RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER EXTENSION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to consider extending its participation in the instructional support program as provided in Iowa Code Sections 257.18 through 257.27; and WHEREAS, this resolution sets
forth the proposal of the Board of Directors, including the method that will be used to fund the program; and WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of a public hearing must be published. NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved: 1. The Board of Directors wishes to consider extending its participation in the instructional support program as provided in Iowa Code Sections 257.18 through 257.27, for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. 2.The additional funding for the instructional support program for a budget year shall be determined annually, and shall not exceed 10% of the total of regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Iowa Code Section 257.14 as a budget adjustment for the budget year. 3. Moneys received by the district for the instructional support program may be used for any general fund purpose, all subject to the limitations of Iowa Code Section 257.19. 4. The instructional support program shall be funded by instructional support state aid and a combination of instructional support property tax levied annually upon the taxable property within the school district commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, and an instructional support income surtax imposed annually, the percent of income surtax (not to exceed twenty percent (20%)) to be determined by the Board for each budget year to be imposed upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the school district on December 31 for each calendar year commencing with the calendar year 2015, and each year thereafter. 5. The secretary is authorized and directed to give notice of a public hearing to be held in the Board Room, East Buchanan Community School District, Winthrop, Iowa, on November 10, 2014, at 6:40 o’clock p.m. 6. Following the public hearing, or at a subsequent meeting set for the same purpose, the Board intends to take action on the question whether to extend participation in the instructional support program as set forth in said Resolution. Passed and approved this 10th day of November, 2014. /s/ Aaron Cook, President ATTEST: Beth Weepie, Secretary FFA Presentation: Students from the FFA Organization gave their presentation about their recent trip to Kentucky to attend FFA Conference. Athletics Report: Mr. Schloss presented the athletics report to the board. In addition to all of the various activities going on, he stated that he and the Athletic Boosters looked into what options would be available for purchasing scoreboards. SBRC - CAP APPROVAL: Motion was made by Crawford, second by Walthart to approve the SBRCCorrective Action Plan as presented. Motion carried with all ayes. SBRC Application for Increased Enrollment, Open Enrolled Out and LEP Instruction: Motion was made by Walthart, second by Aberle to approve the SBRC Application for Increased Enrollment, Open Enrollment Out, LEP Instruction. Motion carried with all ayes. 2014-2015 Snow Removal Bid: President Cook opened the sealed bid received from Jeff Childers for $50/hour. Motion was made by Aberle second by Crawford to approve the snow removal bid from Jeff Childers in the amount of $50/ hour. Motion carried with all ayes. Retirement-Certified Personnel Board Policy No. 407.6: Motion was made by Crawford, second by Walthart to approve Board Policy No. 407.6 without any changes. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion was made by Schmitt, second by Aberle to approve the 2013-2014 Certified Annual Report (CAR). Motion carried with all ayes. Motion was made by Aberle, second by Crawford to approve the 2013-2014 Special Education Supplement (SES). Motion carried with all ayes. Library Tables: Mr. Fox spoke to the board about a quote he received for purchasing tables for
the library. The current tables are approximately 35 years old. Motion was made by Schmitt, second by Crawford to table the purchase of the library tables from Iowa Direct in the amount of $9,850 to see what other options are available at IASB Convention. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Walthart, Crawford, Schmitt, Cook; Nayes: Aberle. Motion carried 4-1. Motion was made by Walthart, second by Aberle to table the second reading of Board Policy 601.2 to the next board meeting for better clarification from IASB. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion was made by Walthart, second by Schmitt to approve the second reading of Board Policy Nos. 501.3 Compulsory Attendance; 502.10 Use of Motor Vehicles; 601.1 School Calendar. Motion carried with all ayes. Iowa Core: Mr. Schueller gave his report on the Iowa Core and the “I can” and “I understand” statements and what they mean in the classroom. He also noted that the staff has been working really hard in incorporating these items into their everyday teaching. Secondary Update: Mr. Schueller presented an update on the enrollment projections in the future. The projections were very positive and shared that we are looking at an increase. Mr. Schueller reported that parent teacher conferences were well attended. Elementary Update: Mr. Fox reported that we have parent-teacher conferences beginning next Tuesday. FAST testing results were done and the teachers are really receiving a lot of valuable feedback. Mr. Fox reported that the architect and the engineers are going to be here next week to walk around the school for a more in-depth look into the building. TLC - Teacher Leadership Compensation: Mr. Fox reported that this process began last year with about 8-10 teachers. They were approached by neighboring schools to implement the concept by developing the consortium together and utilizing each other’s resources. Funding is supplied by the State of Iowa for this initiative. Award notification will be December 19, 2014. Implementation date is July 1, 2015. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Walthart second by Schmitt to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 p.m. Motion carried with all ayes. Respectfully submitted, Beth Weepie, Board Secretary NOVEMBER 2014 BOARD APPROVED EXPENSES GENERAL FUND AEA 267-LAPTOP REPAIRS .............................$ 3 4 3 . 5 4 Accent Laser Service, Inc.-TONER...................................$ 8 5 9 . 5 5 Allan Nunemaker-REIMB BUS PHYSICAL ...................... $ 111 . 5 0 Alliant Energy-SERVICE .....................................$5,288.69 Aqua Technology Of Iowa-BOILER TREATMENT ..................$ 6 4 4 . 0 1 Auto-Jet Muffler Corp-BUS REPAIR ...............................$ 1 8 4 . 8 0 Beth Weepie-REIMB MILEAGE ................................$ 1 0 7 . 7 3 Black Hawk Wast Disp, Inc.- G A R BAGE..............................$ 5 7 9 . 0 0 CDW Government, Inc - T E C H SUPPLIES ...................$1,431.94 Caleb Zimmer-FB CHAIN CREW.............................$ 1 8 0 . 0 0 Center Point-Urbana CSD-1ST QTR OE .......................$3,060.50 Chase Card Services-FUEL/IASBO CONF .............................$ 4 0 7 . 7 4 City Laundering Co-PURCH SERV ................................$ 3 1 . 9 0 City Of Winthrop-WATER AND SEWAGE ........................$ 3 2 8 . 3 5 Copy Systems Inc-ELEM COPIER REPAIR ..........................$ 1 4 7 . 0 0 Don & Walt L.L.C.-BOILER PARTS ............................$ 1 2 8 . 2 4 Don’s Truck Sales, Inc-BUS BATTERY ..............................$ 2 2 9 . 4 4 Dwayne Manning-VB PURCH SERV ..............................$ 2 0 0 . 0 0 East Buchanan Coop TelephonePHONE ........................$1,290.27 Eddie Auer-FB CHAIN CREW.............................$ 1 0 0 . 0 0 Edmentum-STUDY ISLAnd..$1,305.00 Electronix Express-IT SUPPLIES ...............................$ 9 7 . 6 4 Eschen Tarpy Napa-BUS PARTS ............................$ 8 4 4 . 0 8
Ethan Burk-FB CHAIN CREW...............................$ 2 0 . 0 0 Families, Inc.-PROF DEV ........................................$ 2 5 5 . 0 0 Haan Crafts, LLC-FCS SEWING .................................$ 1 3 5 . 7 0 Harris School Solutions-W-2 FORMS...........................$ 2 3 7 . 7 0 Hawkeye Community CollegePSEO BOOKS/TUI ......$1,750.00 Hawkeye Community CollegePSEO BOOKS/TUI ......$1,750.00 Houghton Mifflin Company-COGAT TESTING ........................$ 4 1 8 . 9 9 Independence CSD-1ST QTR OE .............................$39,789.50 Iowa Division of Labor Services-BOILER INSPECTION ........................................$ 2 0 0 . 0 0 J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.-VOCAL MUSIC ............................$ 1 5 3 . 9 9 JMC Computer Service Inc- W E B HOSTING 14-15 ..........$1,244.00 Jennifer DeGreif-COLOR GUARD COACH...........................$ 5 0 0 . 0 0 Linn Co-Operative Oil Co-DIESEL ..............................$5,361.20 Linn-Mar CSD-1st QTR OE ...............................$3,060.50 Manchester Carquest-BUS REPAIR .................................$ 1 9 . 4 2 Marion Independent CSD-1ST QTR OE .......................$3,060.50 Mc Elroys Food MarketFCS SUPPLIES ................$ 4 3 . 7 3 Mc Elroys Food Market-TLC SUPPLIES .............................$ 2 5 5 . 0 5 Mc Elroys Food Market-FCS FOOD SUPPLIES ......................$ 2 5 5 . 0 5 Menards-MAINT SUPPLY ........................................$ 4 2 7 . 3 8 Midamerica Books-LMC BOOKS ...........................$ 2 1 5 . 4 0 Mitchell Koohy-FB CHAINS ..........................$ 1 2 0 . 0 0 NASCO-SPED SUPPLIES....$112.45 North-Linn CSD-1ST QTR OE ...............................$9,181.50 Northeast Iowa Community College-BUS TRAINING ........................................$ 4 1 5 . 0 0 Office Of Auditor Of State-F Y 1 3 FILING FEE ....................$ 4 2 5 . 0 0 Oriental Trading Co, Inc-SPANISH SUPPLY............................$ 5 3 . 7 4 PLTW Iowa-STEM GRANT-GATEWAY ................................$ 7 5 0 . 0 0 Patrick Schloss-REIMB AD TRAVEL .....................................$ 8 8 . 9 0 Postmaster-NEWSLETTER POSTAGE ................................$ 2 5 3 . 1 8 Quill Corporation-PREK SUPPLIES ...............................$ 7 0 . 3 2 Sadler Power Train-BUS REPAIRS .............................$ 9 7 5 . 4 4 Scholastic Inc.-ELEM SOFTWARE ..........................$1,100.00 School Bus Sales Co-BUS REPAIR ...............................$ 1 2 8 . 9 4 Sharon Holt-LIFE INS PAYOUT ................................$ 5 0 0 . 0 0 Standard Auto Parts-BUS PARTS ............................$ 2 1 9 . 3 8 Starmont CSD-1ST QTR OE ...............................$6,121.00 Superior Welding Supply-IND TECH TANK RENTAL....$37.20 T & D Control Service-AC REPAIR ...............................$ 1 6 0 . 0 0 Teacher’s Discovery-SPANISH SUPPLIES ........................$ 8 3 . 4 5 The News-BOARD MIN PUBL ..............................$ 6 6 9 . 2 7 Timberline Billing Service LLCMEDICAID PURCH SERV....$157.91 Tracy Manning-VB PURCH SERV ..............................$ 4 0 0 . 0 0 Travis Schueller-REIMB MILEAGE ..................................$ 2 6 . 9 4 US Cellular-CELL PHONES ........................$ 5 9 5 . 4 8 University of Northern Iowa- F O S S KITS................................$ 2 5 0 . 0 0 Walmart Community-BRCP R O F DEV SUPPLY .................$ 2 1 4 . 5 9 West Delaware CSD-1ST QTR OE ...............................$6,548.05 West Music Company-ELEM RECORDERS/ALLSTATE ........................................$ 4 8 9 . 4 0 Winthrop Building Supply- M A I N T SUPPLIES ......................$ 1 6 6 . 7 3 Wolfeys Wapsi Outback-INSERVICE LUNCH ..................$ 5 8 0 . 0 0 TOTAL .....................$107,947.90 ACTIVITY FUND Chris Champ-JV FB Official...$90.00 Chris Holstun-JV FB Official...$75.00 Randy Lee-JV FB Official...$75.00 Tracey Williams-JV FB Official..$75.00 Ray Carley-FB Official ......$ 9 0 . 0 0 Alec Clark-FB Official .......$ 9 0 . 0 0 Matt Cook-FB Security .....$ 7 5 . 0 0 Michael Ellis-FB Ambulance Crew .................................$ 2 5 . 0 0 Andy Galyon-FB Official ...$ 9 0 . 0 0 Iowa Basketball Coaches Associa-
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tion-Membership ............. $ 11 0 . 0 0 Iowa Girls Coaches Association-GBB Shootout .....................$ 5 0 . 0 0 Mary Koohy-FB Amublance Crew .................................$ 2 5 . 0 0 Sean Singewald-FB Official ..........................................$ 9 0 . 0 0 Tim Sloan-FB Official ........................................$ 1 4 0 . 0 0 Dominick Moyer-Technique Camp ..............................$ 3 0 0 . 0 0 Iowa Choral Directors Association, Inc.-Opus Registration-Austin Cook .................................$ 3 5 . 0 0 Lenny Mais-MS Wrestling Official ....................................$ 6 5 . 0 0 Bill Naber-MS Wrestling Official ....................................$ 6 5 . 0 0 Roger Luensmann-MS G-Basketball Official ........................$ 7 5 . 0 0 Phil Steffen-MS G-Basketball Official ..................................$ 7 0 . 0 0 Bland’s Flower Shop-FlowersHomecoming ....................$ 5 6 . 2 5 Chase Card Services - R o o m s SC Conference-Holiday Inn ........................................$ 5 0 3 . 7 5 Chase Card Services-Buc CardsElite Fundraising ..........$1,350.00 Chase Card Services-Rooms-Nationals-Sleep Inn .............$ 9 6 1 . 8 6 Chase Card Services-Meal-Nationals-Bucca di Beppo.........$ 1 7 0 . 0 0 Holly Cook-Supplies-Homecoming .....................................$ 4 0 . 4 1 Derlein Scale, Inc-Testing Wrestling Scale .......................$ 1 0 5 . 0 0 Designs Unlimited-Practice Jerseys ................................$ 4 3 5 . 0 0 Designs Unlimited-Weightlifting Shirts ..............................$ 6 5 4 . 0 0 Designs Unlimited-Jerseys ..........................................$ 7 5 . 0 0 Eastbay, Inc.-Nike Shoot ARND 11 Shirts ...........................$1,109.63 The Flower Mill-Senior Night Flowers-VB/FB .........................$ 5 6 . 0 0 Clair Franzen-Robotics Supplies ................................ $ 111 . 11 Great American OpportunitiesMagazines ...................$1,358.40 Hot Lunch Fund-Red Ribbon Week Snacks ............................$ 1 7 5 . 9 6 Hot Lunch Fund-Milk/Juice ..........................................$ 9 5 . 1 0 Heather Huegel-Homecoming Supplies ..................................$ 3 9 . 11 Iowa Associaton of Student Councils-Registration-Leadership Conference............................$ 4 5 5 . 0 0 K & K Logo Designs-SC TShirts ..............................$ 2 5 6 . 8 0 Lego Education-Robotics Supplies ................................ $ 11 5 . 0 9 McElroy’s Food Market-S n a c k s Lego League.......................$ 7 . 7 8 McElroy’s Food Market- S n a c k s Lego League.......................$ 8 . 2 9 McElroy’s Food Market-HC Food .................................$ 2 5 . 3 9 Monticello Sports-Mat Tape ................................$ 1 2 6 . 0 0 Monticello Sports-B-Basketball Uniforms ......................$1,365.00 Oriental Trading Co., Inc.-NHSHalloween Supplies ..........$ 2 8 . 8 6 Oriental Trading Co., Inc.-Red Ribbon Week Supplies.........$ 1 3 2 . 5 0 PEPSI-COLA-Water/Juice ........................................$ 3 1 2 . 4 1 Pizza Ranch-Pizza-MS Halloween Party ...............................$ 2 0 0 . 0 0 Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.-Milk/ Juice ...............................$ 3 0 0 . 0 0 PSAT/NMSQT-Tests .........$ 9 8 . 0 0 Robomatter, Inc.-Lego Team License ..............................$ 2 0 0 . 0 0 SchoolToday/DistributedWebsiteCorpActivitySchedulerRenewal......$250.00 The News-Subscriptions Sold ..$725.00 US Foods-Snacks...........$ 1 2 9 . 4 2 Wolfey’s Wapsie Outback-P i z z a / Pop-FFA Officer Visit ......$ 2 5 0 . 0 0 Wolfey’s Wapsie Outback-PizzasSeniors CPR Training .......$ 8 8 . 0 0 TOTAL .......................$14,080.12 NUTRITION FUND Earthgrains-Food ............$ 9 1 8 . 3 4 Keck, Inc.-Commodities ...$2,685.18 Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.-Milk/ Juice ............................$3,804.55 Presto-X-Monthly Service.... $ 5 0 . 1 8 Reinhart FoodserviceF o o d / S u p plies .............................$4,088.29 Reliable One, Inc.-Gloves .... $203.06 Gale D. Severson-Watermelons ....................................................$ 9 0 . 0 0 US Foods-Food/Supplies....$8,043.91 HOT LUNCH WARRANTS PROPOSED FOR MONTH.....$19,883.51 PPEL FUND Global Equipment Co., Inc.SPORT BOTTLE WATER FOUNTAIN.............................$1,561.05 MANAGEMENT FUND Neighbor Insurance-WORK COMP PREM ..........................$1,104.00
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CITY OF ROWLEY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 2014 Mayor Knutson called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Council present: Hemsath, Janaszak, Fangman, Parizek and Platte. Citizens present: Deputy Chesmore. M/S/C: Fangman/Janaszak all ayes to approve the minutes from Oct. 10, 2014 Regular Council Meeting. M/S/C: Parizek/Fangman all ayes to approve the Treasurer Report for October 2014. General ....................$158,048.40 Roads ........................ $11,824.12 Debt Service ................$3,351.22 Sewer ......................$196,084.57 Total .........................$369,308.31 M/S/C: Platte/Janaszak all ayes to approve the following expenses for November 2014. GENERAL Deb Hemsath-wages ........3 3 9 . 2 9
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Quasqueton City Council Quasqueton City Council meeting called to order on November 10th, 2014 at 7pm by Mayor Staton. The pledge of allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Council members in attendance were: Stanford, Nelson, Payne, Werling and Mausser. Others in attendance were: Marsha Hepker, Brian Vanous, Attorney Jim Peters, Lee Bossom, Jay Sandberg, EB Government students and Anita Arnold. No comments were made during citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forum. Unless otherwise stated all motions were unanimous. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Mausser to approve previous minutes. Four additional bills were added, a motion by Stanford and second by Nelson for approval of all bills. A motion was made by Payne and second by Nelson to approve Law Enforcement Report. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Nelson to approve both Resolutions approving garbage waivers. A motion was made by Mausser and second by Stanford to approve Urban Renewal Report. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Payne to approve Annual Financial Report. Council members discussed idea of having a LED sign placed in front
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of City Hall. Citizens in community are raising money to pay for new LED sign. Attorney advised council that should have policy in place prior to setting up sign. Motion was made by Nelson and second by Werling to allow sign to be placed by City Hall. A motion was made by Payne and second by Mausser to approve Clerks Report. A motion was made by Mausser and second by Payne to approve Public Works Report. Mayor advised everyone that Haunted House had approximately 750 people in attendance and raised about $6000.00. Mayor asked Council permission to have Haunted House in same location again next year. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to have Haunted House in same location again next year. The Mayor advised everyone that they had a nice turnout on Quasky Co-op Volunteer Day and had accomplished a lot of cleanup; would like to have another day setup in the spring. Mayor reminded everyone that Economic Development Monthly Meeting was going to be held at City Hall in January. Mayor also advised everyone that Project AWARE river cleanup on Wapsipinicon is going to be in Quasky area from July 11-16, 2015. Council reviewed Treasurers Report and also discussed if they City would be able to afford paying for remainder of funds not donated to pay for Shower house. The council all agreed that need to have some
shipped ...............................4 7 . 6 0 ROADS Alliant ................................5 7 6 . 4 3 The News-want ad..............5 0 . 6 6 TOTAL ...........................6 , 1 7 1 . 4 1 Deputy Chesmore presented the Oct. police report to the Council. Had an incident where Oak St and Grande Ave corner was torn up by a driver, Council decided to press charges for the repair of the street. Mayor Knutson had Prairie Roads give an estimate to the repair and turned that in to the Sherriff. The City has been presented with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upper Wapsipinicon River Watershed Management Authority: 28E Agreement. Purpose is for Creation of the Authority of a Public Agency to be a political subdivision of the State of Iowa and a legal entity separate and distinct from the corporate existence of participating parties. The function with be to assess and reduce the ďŹ&#x201A;ood risk in the watershed, assess and improve water quality in the watershed, monitor the federal ďŹ&#x201A;ood risk planning and activities, educate residents of the watershed regarding ďŹ&#x201A;ood risks and water quality. The Council has declined at this
type of improvement to campground to help increase proďŹ tability. Council also decided that City would be able to afford Shower house project. Attorney Peters reviewed noise ordinance examples with Council; this will be placed on upcoming agenda. Council discussed options of having a sign placed by new dam and also ďŹ nal completion of project, still wanting on ďŹ nal bill. Nelson asked about sidewalk approach by bridge, Mayor is going to contact Minnow. Mayor and council members discussed upcoming long and short term goals; shower house, splash pad, LED sign, sickle mower, and building a new shop at lagoon. At 8:45pm a motion was made by Werling and second by Stanford for adjournment of meeting. Date Num Name Memo Amount Rowley Savings Bank-941 Mthly .................................9 3 4 . 0 6 Ipers..................................5 6 9 . 0 1 Arnold, Anita I ...................6 1 3 . 9 3 Sandberg, Jay D ............2 , 1 7 1 . 9 9 U. S. Post OfďŹ ce-Mail/samples .....................................4 4 . 4 0 Vernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s True Value-paint ......1 0 . 9 8 Keystone lab-Wasterwater Analysis 10/14 ...........................1 6 1 . 2 0 John Deere-Financial Payment..................................4 3 6 . 3 0 Waste Management of WI-MN-Oct Pickup ............................3 , 0 5 2 . 4 8 Marsha Hepker-campground commission .............................1 3 5 . 4 7 Peters Law OfďŹ ce-Professional Services ............................1 8 0 . 4 8
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Precautionary measures taken to assure health and safety of Iowans The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is updating the numbers of travelers who are currently being monitored for Ebola. As of Nov. 6, 13 travelers who were in the West African countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia or Guinea in the last 21 days are now in Iowa. Twelve had low risk of having been exposed to Ebola in those countries, so they are being allowed to resume normal activities; however, IDPH has ordered them to self-monitor, meaning they are required to take their temperature twice a day and report their health status to public health. One person had some risk of being exposed to Ebola, and has been quarantined, meaning they have been directed to stay at home and take their temperature twice daily, including at least once with a public health official observing. At this time, there is no risk to public safety. None of these travelers have any symptoms consistent with Ebola – which include fever, vomiting and diarrhea. IDPH Medical Director and State Epidemiologist Dr. Patricia Quinlisk stated, “These individuals are being monitored closely and pose no risk to the public’s health. All individuals are fully complying and are cooperating with health officials.” Public health actions, such as “quarantines,” are used when a person is well, but may have been exposed to a serious disease, and so may become ill in the future. With the disease Ebola, the incubation period is up to 21 days, thus the person will stay at home or be “quarantined at home” for 21 days. “Isolation” is used when an individual is displaying symptoms of an illness; this has not been used yet in Iowa because none of these travelers have become ill or displayed symptoms. As more non-ill travelers return from West Africa, it is likely that more people will be directed to either submit to self-monitoring or placed into quarantine. Iowans should be confident every step has been, and will continue to be taken to protect the public’s health. These public health actions are consistent with current national guidelines, are part of the standard practice of public health, and have been used in the past with outbreaks of SARS, measles, tuberculosis, and during the 2006 H1N1 influenza pandemic. State law prevents the state from releasing certain health information that may identify individuals, but the following represents a “FAQ” regarding the situation: Are any of these individuals displaying signs or symptoms of Ebola? No individuals are displaying signs or symptoms of Ebola. These actions are being taken out of an abundance of caution. Is the public’s health, safety and well-being at risk? No, these individuals are not displaying symptoms. Ebola is only contagious when an individual is ill. Furthermore, all individuals are fully complying with the appropriate public health order. If there is no risk to the public’s health, why would the state release this information? The state believes in being transparent, especially when it pertains to the public’s health and wellbeing. As such, the state believes the information needs to be released, even though there is not a risk to the public’s health at this time.
Case counts have been placed on IDPH’s website since Oct. 27 and are updated weekly. This will continue as has been done in the past with other outbreaks of serious diseases. Where are the individuals in Iowa? Because of the small number of travelers returning to Iowa from Ebola-affected counties in West Africa, the release of county-level data could lead to identification of an individual, in violation of Iowa law. Have monitored individuals been traveling around Iowa or been engaging in activities around members of the public? Those who are determined to be at low risk are allowed to travel by private car and to resume normal activities, but not to travel by airplane, train, long distance bus, or ship. Travelers who are determined to be at some risk are under orders to stay at home, but are allowed non-congregate outdoor activities (such as jogging in a park) as these types of activities do not put the public at any risk. Why weren’t these travelers stopped at the arrival airport? These individuals were flagged at the U.S. arrival airport after having traveled from one of the three West African countries, and were screened by Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officials. Travelers, who are well, are allowed to continue on to their destination, including Iowa. Meanwhile, public health officials in the destination state are alerted to the arrival of these travelers. In Iowa, public health officials contact these travelers and perform an in person interview to verify their risk of having been exposed to patients with Ebola, and are served an appropriate public health order based on that risk. What country did the individuals work in, who did they work with and what kind of work were they doing? Releasing information about an individual could identify them and violate state law, which protects an individual’s health information from becoming public. What can the public do to remain safe? The public is safe. These travelers are not having any symptoms at this time and are being monitored twice a day by public health officials. If the quarantined traveler were to become symptomatic, how would public health officials respond? Public health officials have been working with Iowa health care partners to have a system to safely transport a sick traveler to a prepared medical facility that could safely care for that patient.
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