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Iowa state parks celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes across the state Iowa State Parks will sponsor free, guided hikes in 17 state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states.

America’s State Parks First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on Jan. 1 at a state park close to home. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family. “We are excited to host First Day Hikes as part of this national effort to get people outdoors and into our parks. First Day Hikes are a great way to cure cabin fever and burn off those extra holiday calories by starting off the New Year with an invigorating walk or hike in one of our beautiful state parks,� said Todd Coffelt, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau. “Last year, we hosted a record-breaking 41,000 people who hiked 72,442 miles in our state parks across the country when we launched America’s State Parks First Day Hikes,� said Priscilla Geigis, president of the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD). “Think of it as the start of a new and healthy lifestyle, for the whole family. Whether you’re staying

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Cocktail tips for holiday entertaining

Caring for poinsettias Submitted by ISU Extension

The poinsettia is one of the most popular potted owers in the United States. These colorful plants can be found in nearly every household or business during the December holiday season. However, taking care of this festive ower can sometimes be tricky.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists give tips on how to care for poinsettias for a perfect holiday display.

To have additional questions answered, contact ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or at hortline@iastate.edu.

Why is my poinsettia dropping some of its leaves?

The leaf drop is likely due to some type of environmental stress. Improper watering is the most common reason for leaf drop on the poinsettia. Over-watering will cause the lower leaves to turn yellow and drop. Plants that are allowed to get too dry will wilt and also drop leaves.

The water needs of a poinsettia can be determined with the touch of ďŹ nger. Check potting soil daily.

When the soil becomes dry to the touch, water the plant until water begins to ow out of the bottom of the pot.

The pots of most poinsettias are set inside decorative pot covers. When watering these plants, carefully remove the poinsettia from the pot covering, water the plant in the sink, then drop the poinsettia back into its pot cover.

Also, make sure the poinsettia is not located near a heat source or cold draft. Warm, dry air blowing across the plant from a furnace register or rapid temperature uctuations, such as near a door, can also cause leaf drop.

My poinsettia suddenly wilted and died. Why? The sudden death of the poinsettia was likely due to a root rot. Pythium and Rhizoctonia root rots typically occur when plants are watered too frequently and the potting soil is kept saturated. Allow the surface of the potting soil to dry to the touch before watering poinsettias. Also, don’t allow the poinsettia pots to sit in water. Discard excess water which drains into pot coverings or saucers.

Small, white insects utter about my poinsettia when I water the plant. What are they and how do I control them?

The small, white insects are likely whiteies. Whiteies are common insect pests of poinsettia, hibiscus,

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They are most often noticed when watering or handling a plant. When disturbed, whiteies utter about the plant for a short time before returning to the plant.

Whitey adults are small, white, moth-like insects.

Female adults lay eggs on the undersides of the plant’s foliage. After ďŹ ve to seven days, the eggs hatch into small, pale green, immature insects called nymphs.

The nymphs crawl a short distance before settling down to feed for two to three weeks. After feeding for two to three weeks, the nymphs progress to a nonfeeding stage and then ďŹ nally to the adult stage.

The nymph and adult stages of whiteies feed by inserting their short, needle-like beaks into foliage and sucking out plant sap. Heavy whitey infestations may cause stunting or yellowing of leaves, leaf drop, and a decline in plant health.

Whiteies on poinsettias and other indoor plants are extremely diďŹƒcult to control. Prevention is the best management strategy. When purchasing plants, carefully check for whiteies and other insects. Avoid purchasing insect-infested plants. Insecticides are not a good control option as they are not very eective. It’s often best to tolerate the presence of a small infestation of whiteies on a poinsettia and then promptly discard the plant after the holidays.

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Iowa climbs two spots in national health rankings Successes seen in smoking rate, obesity, and physical activity The 26th annual America’s Health Rankings report, compiled by the United Health Foundation, is out and shows Iowa has climbed two places in the overall rankings to 22nd in the nation. While the report represents a snapshot in time, it does give an indication of some of

the public health successes Iowa has seen in the last year, sence of disease or infirmity.” It is based on the premise along with remaining challenges. that determinants of health directly influence health outAccording to the report, Iowa’s rank has improved in comes. The model has evolved over the last 25 years, several areas, including: but its emphasis on health determinants remains, and to• Adults who smoke (ranking has improved from 28th in day the determinants account for three-quarters of each 2014 to 26th in 2015. state’s final ranking. The determinants are divided into • Obesity (ranking has improved from 39th in 2014 to four categories: behavior, community and environment, 35th in 2015). policy, and clinical care.

• Physical Inactivity (ranking has improved from 39th in To see the 2015 America’s Health Rankings report and 2014 to 25th in 2015).

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors December 7, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 7, 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 November 30th 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 $546.26. All in favor, motion carried.

Economic Development Director, George K. Lake presented information on the Home Base Iowa program. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 15-78 WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa has launched a public-private partnership called Home Base Iowa Initiative, which is an effort to match military veterans with jobs available across Iowa; and WHEREAS, the Home Base Iowa Initiative consists of two programs,

Home Base Iowa Businesses and Home Base Iowa Communities; and WHEREAS, Governor Branstad is requesting Iowa businesses and communities to promote and support the Home Base Iowa Initiative and one of the requirements for Buchanan County to be a Home Base Community is that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution of support; and WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors finds that it is in the best interests of Buchanan County and veterans everywhere to support the Home Base Iowa Initiative.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County Iowa as follows: Section 1. The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors hereby support the Home Base Iowa Initiative and encourages its residents to take whatever actions are necessary for Buchanan County to become and continue to be a Home Base Iowa Community.

Section 2. The Board of Supervisors also encourages Buchanan County businesses to take whatever actions are necessary to become and continue to be a Home Base Iowa Business.

Passed and adopted this 7th day of December 2015.

Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the following resolutions. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 15-79 AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 15-A-08 BUCHANAN CO, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Perry Township, Section 18, 2.24 acres from “A-1” agricultural to “R-3” residential.

BE IT ORDAINED: That Section IV of the Buchanan County, Iowa, Zoning Ordinance be amended to reflect the zoning change on the official zoning maps as follows: Commencing 130 ft. north from the SW corner of the SW NW, Sec. 18, T89N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence E446 ft., N204 ft., W446 ft., S204 ft. to the point of beginning. To allow the dwelling to be split from the farm.

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the aforementioned amendment at 10:00 a.m. on December 21, 2015 in the Supervisors’ Chambers of the Buchanan County Courthouse, Independence, Iowa.

Passed this 7th day of December 2015.

RESOLUTION 15-80 AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 15-A-09 BUCHANAN CO, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Madison Township, Section 10, 75.75 acres from “A-1” agricultural to “I” industrial.

BE IT ORDAINED: That Section IV of the Buchanan County, Iowa, Zoning Ordinance be amended to reflect the zoning change on the official zoning maps

as follows: The N ½ of the SE qtr., Sec. 10, T90N, R7W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. To establish a sand pit.

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the aforementioned amendment at 10:10 a.m. on December 21, 2015 in the Supervisors’ Chambers of the Buchanan County Courthouse, Independence, Iowa.

Passed this 7th day of December 2015.

Discussion was held regarding the IT Support Specialist position. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to direct the County Auditor to contact three of the applicants for interviews on the 15th of December beginning at 10:00 a.m. All in favor, motion carried.

County Engineer, Brian Keierleber presented information on the purchase of a snow plow truck.

After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to authorize the Engineer to purchase the 2016 Freightliner in the amount of $87,775 from Don’s Truck Sales, Fairbank. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the fireworks application for Scott Anderson, 3145 Dugan Ave., Brandon for fireworks testing December 11, 12, 18 or 19.

All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to adjourn at 9:58 a.m. All in favor, motion carried.

Gary Gissel, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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Inaugural data on Iowa mothers released PRAMS collects maternal experiences, behaviors

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), as part of a cooperative project with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has released its first report of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Survey (PRAMS). Iowa joined the PRAMS project in 2011 and began collecting data in February 2013. Since that time, more than 5,000 Iowa mothers have been asked to provide information on their experiences and behaviors before, during and after pregnancy.

The first annual PRAMS Data Book is based on births to Iowa women in calendar year 2013.

“The purpose of PRAMS is to find out why some babies are born healthy and others are not,” said IDPH PRAMS Coordinator Sarah Mauch. Findings can then be used to guide program and policy development to better serve Iowa women who are at-risk for poor outcomes.

The overall response rate for Iowa PRAMS was 72% in 2013, well above the 60% minimum for PRAMS data to be considered valid. In 2013, there were 39,013 live births in Iowa. According to the PRAMS Data Book: • 20,667 mothers reported their pregnancy was planned.

• 29,074 mothers reported ever breastfeeding their babies.

• 30,833 mothers said they primarily put their baby to sleep on his or her back – the safest position for infant sleep.

• 2,252 mothers reported some form of intimate partner violence.

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Keeping the holidays healthy ...

Vaccinations, healthy behaviors prevent spread of illness The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that vaccinations and healthy behaviors are the best ways to prevent the spread of illness during this holiday season. “There is still time to get a flu vaccination to offer protection over the holidays,” said IDPH Medical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. “As people gather for meals and parties, they’re more likely to spread illness around. Receiving the flu vaccine will help you stay healthy to enjoy all the festivities, and will also keep you from making others sick.”

This is especially important during family gatherings that infants, those with chronic diseases, or elderly individuals might attend. Infants younger than six months of age are not old enough to receive the influenza vaccine, so they are at a higher risk of catching the flu from someone else and they have the highest chance of being hospitalized if they get ill. Those ill with flu-like symptoms during the holidays need to stay home and away from others.

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Food-borne illnesses like norovirus or Shigella are also an increased concern during the holidays. “Anyone with diarrhea or vomiting should not be handling any food items, regardless of how well they wash their hands,” said Quinlisk. “That rule is important whether you’re cooking for two or 200, whether it’s a regular family meal or at a restaurant.” Anyone with diarrhea should stay home from school, daycare, work or other events to help stop the spread to others. It’s also important that anyone who has been recently sick with diarrhea not prepare food for others, since they can still spread these illnesses

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EAST BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES December 9, 2015 The board recited the mission statement. Roll call: Greg Schmitt, Aaron Cook, Jason Kress, Chad Staton, Brian Crawford Superintendent: Dan Fox Secondary Principal: Travis Schueller Secretary: Beth Weepie Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Crawford second by Staton to approve the Agenda. Motion carried with all ayes.

Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion was made by Staton second by Crawford to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried with all ayes. Consent Agenda included the following: Minutes from the regular board meeting held on November 11, 2015; Early Retirement of Kim Levine; Early Retirement of Barb Butera; Resignation/Retirement of Jan Short; Early Graduation Request of one student; November financial reports; December bills attached to the minutes herein.

Administrative Reports: Mr. Fox and Mr. Schueller gave their monthly reports to the board. Mr. Fox talked to the board about the results from the bond vote survey.

He also spoke to the board about the discussions that have been going on regarding the SINA (School In Need of Assistance) determination and what professional development will need to take place per the State’s instructions. He talked

about purchasing a diagnostics screener which provides a quicker determination of where the kids are at in their assessments. In the future, we will see a reorganization of the reading structure throughout grades K-12. Mr. Schueller said that is has been a very successful semester and attributes this success to the teachers and students along with the utilization of Buc time. Winter sports are underway and the band concert is on Monday, December 14th. Robotics also has a competition coming up.

First Reading Board Policies 700 to 711.10: Motion was made

by Crawford, second by Schmitt to approve the first reading of Board Policies 700 to 711.10 with said change. Motion carried with all ayes.

Solar Presentation: Precision Solarpresented the cost savings to the district by utilizing solar energy.

Mr. Fox was going to inquire as to what other districts utilize the solar energy concept and bring it back to the next meeting.

Brian Crawford left the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

Future agenda items: Solar Energy update Adjournment: Motion was made

by Kress second by Staton to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.

Next regular board meeting will be January 12h, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the library.

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Flu season is here ...

Hunting, fishing licenses on sale now

The calendar says it is middle December – regardless of what the thermometer says – meaning 2015 will soon become 2016 and time to renew hunting and fishing licenses.

A 2016 hunting, fishing or combination license is a permission slip for a year’s worth of outdoor enjoyment. It makes an excellent gift for the holidays and one that could be purchased online up to the last minute at www.iowadnr.gov. 2016 resident hunting and fishing licenses went on sale Dec. 15.

The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $47; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $53; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $86.

Also available is the Bonus Line option for $12 allowing resident and nonresident anglers to fish with one additional line in addition to the two lines allowed with the regular fishing license.

Iowa hunting and fishing license fees remain unchanged for 2016. Annual licenses, including special three-year licenses purchased in 2013, expire Jan. 10, 2016.

What to do to prevent the spread of germs Submitted by BCHC

According to the Center for Disease Control, winter is when the flu virus most commonly hits. Although seasonal outbreaks are common, flu activity peaks between the months of December and February.

Carried by germs spread through coughing and sneezing, shaking hands, or simply talking, an individual with the flu can spread up to 20,000 flu germs into the air, making others in close proximity susceptible to catching the virus. Those carrying the flu virus may infect others one day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick.

The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the most important step in protecting against flu viruses beginning at six

months of age. Among the most important candidates for receiving an influenza vaccination are young children, pregnant women, and adults 65 and older. Flu vaccinations can be received at local medical offices and pharmacies. The Iowa Department of Public Health recommends practicing the “Three C’s” to stop the spread of germs; cover coughs, clean hands, and contain germs when sick.

Keeping patients, visitors, and employees healthy at Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is a top priority of the organization.

In order to do so, BCHC is asking for the public’s cooperation during the flu season to prevent the spread of influenza in its facilities.

During the flu season, BCHC urges patients, visitors, and volunteers with

flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, sneezing, runny nose, or sore throat to practice the following when on the BCHC campus: Patients: • If possible, reschedule appointments or surgeries; • If unable to reschedule appointments, please wash hands at a cleaning station and wear a provided mask; • If not vaccinated for the flu this year, ask a doctor or nurse about receiving the vaccination during inpatient stays; and • Those with flu-like symptoms who need to be seen in the Emergency Room should alert by calling ahead if possible at 319-332-0999. Upon arrival, sanitize hands and wear a mask provided near the entrances.

Visitors/Volunteers: • Do not visit friends and family at BCHC if exhibiting have flu-like symptoms; fever, cough sneezing, runny nose and/or sore throat.

• If visiting patients with the flu, please wash hands at the cleaning station and wear provided masks.

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Turkey carving tips for big holiday meals Cooking is only part of big holiday meal prep. For many hosts serving turkey, carving the bird represents the most intimidating feast feat. Don’t chicken out! There are some quick tips you can follow to demystify the process, from the carving experts at Smith’s Housewares.

• The first thing you will want to carve out is a proper amount of time to cook the turkey. When coordinating your schedule, keep in mind that between taking the turkey out of the oven and cooking it, you should allot about 20 minutes. This waiting period is not frivolous. It makes the handling of the hot turkey easier on your hands, and gives the meat’s juices crucial time to redistribute.

• If your turkey is tied, remove the string first. Start by removing each leg and thigh from the body of the turkey, using your hands to separate, and your knife to slice through the meat.

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• The next step is to remove the wings using a similar method. By identifying where the joint is; you can avoid slicing bone.

• Using an even stroke, slice each breast from slightly off the midline. Slice down, gently pulling the breast away on the side you’ve chosen. Slice each breast into quarter-inch thick slices. Place on your platter. Alternatively, cut slices of breast directly off the turkey, parallel to the rib cage. Just ensure you keep the slices even on both 512 20th Ave SW, Independence sides.

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Through vation Army bell ringers may be found at the entry of Fareenway and Walmart in Indep dence. Their mission? To raise in funds to help people here Buchanan County.

Last year the Buchanan Couna ty Red Kettle Ringers raised record $36,065.

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Buchanan County achieves s Skilled Iowa Community Statu ed Skilled

Buchanan County has achiev meeting the Iowa Community status by itments and metrics for both business comm d Iowa aims workforce certifications. Skille ng the boosti in mies econo local to assist rs and as a qualifications of their local worke a more attracresult, making the community g businesses. tive place for new and existin rs and stuThe initiative encourages worke r Readiness Caree al Nation a earn to dents raging encou as well Certificate (NCRC), as cate in the employers to recognize the certifi take NCRC an g earnin Those s. hiring proces lace skills in a test to measure crucial workp matics, reading mathe d applie as such areas information. for information and locating d Iowa ComIn order to become a Skille to have: had y Count nan munity, Bucha orce become • 5% of the local workf ed; certifi NCRC unemploy• 20% of workers receiving other specified ment insurance benefits or and ed; certifi NCRC e services becom (who repre• 10% of the local employers orce) commit workf total the of 20% sent Initiative in to supporting the Skilled Iowa their hiring process. learn about to rg iowa.o skilled Visit www. tunity and makthis economic growth oppor e a Skilled becom to t itmen comm the ing Iowa Community.

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The 24th annual Christmas at The Depot, sponsored by Buchanan County Tourism and held at the historic Illinois

By Steven C. 23Depot in Independence, was n Nov.RR met in regular sessioCentral Independence City Council great success. As of Sunday, the presiding.

Mayor Bonita Davisanother with all members present and work last day of the event, 629 people had held usly previo a from Acting on recommendations the festive display of donated decorated to the capia $100,000 donationenjoyed session, the council approved . center c tal campaign for a new aquati Story continues on page 21.

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Aquatic Center asks for county funds additional busch, THE NEWS

By Kris Wilgen

y ay meeting, Buchanan Count During their regular Mond Ellen Shonka, Gary Gissel and Board of Supervisors Don for Roder Al ger ce City Mana Gaffney met with Independen At r Vision Iowa Community Atan update of the Aquatic Cente Grant application. traction and Tourism (CAT) com commet with the CAT grant City representatives recently xi xiation. Vision Iowa has appro mittee regarding their applic n in g available and $8.5 millio mately $7.5 million in fundin grant requests.

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trees and holiday items. The event began Nov. 7 with 75 Christmas items to bid on and ended at 3 PM Dec. 6 with the highest bidder winning.

All profits go for 2016 Depot projects.

Admission was free, although a cash or food donation for the local food pantry was welcome. As a result, 463 pounds of food and $260 were donated to the Independence Area Food Pantry.

Pictured, above: Carol O’Brien rings the bell to end the silent auction.

At left: Buchanan County Tourism President Judy Lauer, and Vice President Carol O’Brien (both seated) present a donation to Independence Area Food Pantry DirecDirec tor Kate Hemingway and volunteer Beverly Krum.

(Steven C. Smith and Donna Jensen Photos)

Supervisors approve Home Base Iowa Community designation Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS

During their regular Monday meeting, Buchanan County Board of Supervisors Gary Gissel, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka met with Buchanan County Economic Director George Lake regarding becoming a Home Base Iowa Community.

Home Iowa designates qualified communities as centers DecBase embefor r 17 of opportunity military veterans based on four standards: , 2015

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and High East Buchanan (EB) Middle tunity to School students had an oppor e and a vehicl ad check out a Baja off-ro 23. IndusFormula racing car on Nov. Unwin Glen r teache trial technology rsity’s arranged for Iowa State Unive project their bring to club SAE October housing trendtos climb while (ISU) es to the EB campus to inspire vehicl Iowa home prices continue logy, on market interest in STEM (science, techno s. sales dipped slightly and days ) career engineering and mathematics remain low. er EB industrial technoloOctob the said from 8.7% Unwin rose price Median sale rships was $126,500 gy program is establishing partne last year – the median price tion.

500 this year. with ISU to promote STEM educa in 2014 compared to $137, 24. page on 69 ues e contin averag an Story t Homes were on the marke in to 86 days e and days October 2015 compared Pictured: East Buchanan Middl d 20%. t aroun r almos of gathe se 2014, a decrea High School students from October vehicles Home sales dropped 8.3% to view Baja and Formula for the year is rsity sales er, Unive howev State year; last built by Iowa 5.8% higher than in s) students. (Christine Dale Photo 2014.

Santa Claus is making the rounds through Buchanan County before the big day, visiting many boys and girls to learn their holiday wishes.

Pictured are Gavin and Jackson O’Loughlin of Rowley, with their mother Lindsey, at the Rowley Historical Society on Sunday.

(Christine Dale Photo)

See inside: Council approves law enforcement contract

local new s, holiday evcoments, - At least 10% of hiring businesses within a designated fa munity must become Home Base Iowa businesses;co vorite lumnists, - Each community develops its own incentive package for vetWinthrop City Council met in regular session Dec. 2 with gift idea erans; much m s,Mayor Gerald Dennie presiding and the following council - Community prominently displays the Home Base Iowa Com-ore!members present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers,

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By Christine Dale, Assistant Editor versity of cu l development throu Fairground gh a di ltural and pro di-s ences, and It’s that time again – the of giving. Amidst all the

By Ste fessional ex 4-H Building ven season C. Smith aff ri-in offering the ordability. To identify peri hustle and bustle andMplanning for year-end activities, consider onday’s Ind Ind ependence. best combina cities ependeArea nce Ci social and tion of aca making a donationcil tome theetiIndependence Food Pantry. ty Co He stayed for ng uneconomic de be mi ga c, n with reside a groWilgenbusch

by Kris college Story/Photo non-current totaled $2,735,894; gin of -$491,529. Other income and exwth potentia Connell In a recent fundraising campaign, Director Kate fun nt Hemingway students, Wa Karen draiser breassets expressing l for ak NEWS lletHub ranke fas co nc t cities baTHE and assets from property, plant and penses tallied $170,095 for a margin of ern tha tax for the fairgr es in Ind said, “When a food stamp card is lost or stolen, ort when sosed on 23 ke d 326 U.S. city a so ep en ou de nd nc y East Buchanan Telephone metric the quality Shdoes “tothe s, rangingCooperahoequipment e reqnot o hig cial security check show up one are time, Food Pantry sted by were s$2,099,153, for total as- -$321,434 before income taxes. There ueste of(EBTC) higher ed from d tha t the council h.” held shareholducatiits to cost oftive ofan$7,381,508. were $79,588 of income taxes for a net siduntil onannual Busets er opthings to crime chan is available to help resolved.” living. contions get rat County to es ret ers meeting Monday, Dec. 7 at St. Patire themeat, Overall, Iow ISULiabilities lliongrocery city’smilk, Extension.and members’ equity in the margin of -$419,022.

Cash donationsmibuy of debtstaples $8 fruits, a Cityinran as they like rick Hall Winthrop.

The meeting was Abcooperative ke begin plann ids was 15 were divided into current liStory continues on page 5. and de out 144 peop libera vegetables and more.

“Our affiliation the Northeast 9 and Des M d third, Cedar Rapping Iowa tions forwith le to order oin at 1:30 approxi- atten The highecalled the next cit abilities long-term debt (less es 16PM, budg 6 onwith et, ded theofev$76,201; st ranked cit ask Pictured: EBTC Board of Directors, Food Bank gives us access to USDA foods at a cost the y of four ing lis , t. en “d t, of $125,000; other nono we alway ies were Anin attendance. which 50 shareholders and Collemately current to be in debt? s hafood n Arbor MI raiseportion) ge Station front: CPA Jeff Naig, General Manager ve supply cents a pound,” said Hemingway.

“The five-day d about ” Jeffrey R. TX Naig ofdKiesling , an were Younke current $179,183; and mem- Butch Rorabaugh, Larry Chesmore, $1,20 the o Accounting 0. “Monliabilities Stoor rs NY wo we distribute costs $12.50 85es cents a meal.” ryabout ey rstannualrai bers’ co nti and PatersonIA,tw nu Firm in Emmetsburg read the on page 21 sed willequity NJ. be $7,001,124 for total liabili- Gregory Fawcett, and Lans Flickinger. .

In the period of January to September 2015, the number of report, and said the cooperative Iowa recefinancial goingties and equity of $7,381,508. Back: Andy Monaghan, Rose Hansen, tow ardmembers’ ive NG s people served by the Food Pantry increased 7%, from 6,132 to A has asvery strong granbalance sheet. Currentim Operating Iowa was aw revenues totaled $1,989,204; Randy Maas, Dan Sperfslage, Alan arded a Natio t assets for 2014 provements on 6,579 compared to the same period in 2014. sociation gra the faioperating nal Governo for the year “Wtotaled rgrounds,expenses e had seveHeitz, nt Bahe, and Terry Peterson. rs$2,546,461; Asincluding the ral woJoe Story continues on page 21. nderful were will connect to scale work-based lea livestoc voluntee $2,480,733 an operating mark build creating rning that Iowa’s youth rs from the said Hamlett Buchan wi Technology, . “We again exhibitors ke ings that the County 4-H Engineering th STEM (Science, thank everyone wh ep their anim clubs and FF an

By Kris Wilge skills career and ho o als he A ch us Ma lpe ap ed nb ter d, th) in us donated s. The grant s come durin items and tho During their ch, THE NEWS is worth $100 middlewas awarded said Buchan g fair week,” se who came to serve/mak and help ,000, and aft and support an out e ing, Buchan regular Monday meetted a proposal er the governor’s office ed our 4-H Extension Co County ISU families, cle food, greet an County and FFA sub members!” to the NGA unty Youth an and set Board of Su pe rvi tices Policy Center for Be mittCo up sor tab ord s, les and help Gary inator Alexia Ac st Santa is pic Hamlett. and Don Sh Gissel, Ellen Gaffney Learning. Th ademy on Scaling Wo Pracctured with help was gre Santa. All the onka Bid op rk-Based e grant align Dy and Aley Co atly apprecia bids propo s with the Fu en Iowa initiativ rkery of Fairb lan ted !” sal tur s for bridg ed three e Ready e ank.

(Christine Da als necessary for to ensure Iowans have e as ma follows: Be le Photos) terithe skills rewarding car ll Lumber Company ployers hav eers and Iow & Pole of e the skilled workforce the a’s emfor $165,19 New Brighton MN grow and inn y need to 9; Wheeler ovate.

Bl Lu Six states, oomington including Iow MN for $2 mber of Laminated in the polic 10,095, and a, will pa y academy Co on scaling wo rticipate learning. Wo for $162,57 ncepts of Big Flats NY rk-based 0. After dis rk-based lea cussion, it wa rni perience an approved to d applied lea ng blends work exs ha ve County rning to deve dational and Brian Keier Engineer lop technical ski leb lls to expand fountion, career ted bids be er review the submitand employm for ed uc e aa an y action ent opportunit Iowa will foc These bids ies are for the rep is taken. olds with mi us on connecting 16 to . a bridge on lacement of dd 29 215th Street STEM-inten le-skills career opportu year , east of Ind pendence. nities in sive industrie emanufactur s, suc Th h e as ad superv ing, health care, inform vanced nology and monthly rep isors also approved ation techenergy. orts from the departments of public he alt Warm, wet No health/zoning h and environmenta Helpers at Br l . vember eakfast with It has been Public Healt lef Sa t: Ra nta a ch wa h Director Am includ el Cla rm transitio with precip reported on n into winte Bockenstedt, yberg, Spencer Gidding ed, from itatio the following y Marlow r Marissa Ro s, Ally wet Novemb n running high due : - State requir Anna Collis binson, Holly to a very er. on and Lily Rosauer, recorded ab Every reporting point nization car ed county-wide immu Gidding. in Iowa ove normal d review ha monthly tot precipitatio s been completed; als varying n with fro The wet fal m 2.52-7.56 - Departmen l inc tal Homema plies and str replenished groundwate hes. cie kin s g polihave been eamflow is running abov r supupdated pe Heading int quirements; r new ree no o year, stream the three driest month rmal.

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Co tan This season un t Ed Da ty ito rri Medical Se r Emergency n Ochsn ’s warmer tha rvices As tures have n normal tem East Buchan er gave a presentation The bus barn so moving for ke an on how ward toward ciation is upper 30 to pt soil temperatures fro perato incorpora (EB) School District ma of electricity used approximately 32 ing itself; reestablish40 degrees, m the ,000 KWH te a solar ph y be able last fiscal ye ground at an with no fro oto its that for abou ar. Ochsner voltaic array Dec. 9 schoo - Possibility st in the y t $100,000, during of grant fun El Niño pa reporting station. With a 30 KWH sys estimates from a previo l board meeting, fol through Iow ds a strong ttern continu lowing up meet much of the build tem would us a Departmen available ing, above ing’s Ochsner, of presentation in July.

The project Health. t of Public normal Precision En could be fin electrical needs. temperature lington, noted anced throu purchase ag ergy Services s across M arl ow gh ree a power in Buralso ment, in wh Iowa are an south-facing the bus barn near the ich a third ticipated. firmed mump gave an update on contrack has a vestor purchases the profile and party ins cas sys es. with an avera is back to the dis tem As of Dec. there has be ge cost of po metered separately, trict for 10-15 and sells power 5, en kilowatt ho the system wer at 11.7 years, at wh Iowa, 162 of 195 confirmed cases in ur (KWH). would be tur cents per ich time them in Joh ned over to nso These cases are laborator n County.

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Leland Sprague and Lee White. Also present were Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Cook, government students, City Clerk Mary Ryan, and Shawn Curtis of the public works department.

During the meeting, council members approved the law enforcement contract with Buchanan County for July 1, 2016 June 30, 2017 in the amount of $35,700.

As a result of the November city elections, the Oath of Office was taken by Mayor Dennie and council members Myers, Sprague and White, who were all re-elected to office.

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