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December 18, 2014

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Calling all brides to be ‌ To the 8th Annual North East Iowa Bridal Fair

Join several wedding professionals at the 8th Annual North East Iowa Bridal Fair from 12-4 PM on Sunday, Jan. 4 at Henderson Event Center in Independence. From decorators to deejays, formal wear to jewelry and everything in between, brides, grooms, and parents alike will find several ideas to make their wedding day extra special. Brides must pre-register in order to win one of many great prizes and to attend this year’s Bride’s Bar & Breakfast Crawl, happening at 10 AM-12 PM. The Crawl is a new addition, offering a morning of fun for the participants, by traveling by bus to Bill’s Pizza & Smokehouse for a light breakfast and drinks, and continuing on before returning to the bridal fair. Participants will meet at Henderson Event Center at 9:45 AM to load the bus, or they may follow behind for great morning conversation and relaxation. Register online at neiowabridalfair.com.

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Make your big day as unique as you are Plenty of brides search for ways to make their special day as unique as they are. Here are five ways to put your own special spin on classic tradition. A guest book you will use. Signing the guest book is a common at most weddings; you have probably signed a few in your lifetime. After the wedding is over, however, this priceless keepsake often disappears into a box never to be seen again. Break from tradition by creating a guest book you will actually use. Take a trip to the book store with your partner and browse the coffee table books. Once you find one that interests both of you, claim it as your guest book. Your wedding guests can sign their names in the margins and afterwards you will be left with a permanent, functional guest book to display for visitors and friends. Dance under the stars. Looking to create a one-of-a-kind wedding? Do not rent the same ballroom as all of your friends. Host your reception outdoors. You can rent a dance floor from a local rental facility and trained technicians will arrive to set it up easily. You will dance on a traditional wood floor while looking up at the stars - what could be more original than that? Do not forget to rent a tent so that weather does not dampen the mood. Treasure the memories. Get your guests involved in the event by placing blank cards and pens at each seat location. Ask your guests to write about their favorite memory of you and/or your spouse. Collect all of these cards and turn them into a scrapbook for a treasured keepsake. Prepare a menu that is uniquely you. If you are getting married in the blistering heat, rent a snow cone machine to offer your guests some sweet relief. If you and your spouse are big movie buffs or your wedding has a Hollywood

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Bridal Fair • Wedding Planner theme, rent a popcorn machine to complete the look. For the bride who is still a kid at heart, nothing captures that better than renting an authentic cotton candy machine. Find the color that suits you. Maybe wearing something blue does not suit you, but perhaps you are not too wild about black and white either. At many venues, though, these colors are the only choices you have when it comes to tablecloths and napkins. Remember, you do not have to settle; you can provide your own materials simply by renting them. This opens up a color palette of limitless options. If you are planning a fall wedding, look for napkins that reflect the colors of the leaves. Did you meet in college? Choose linens in your school’s colors. Whatever shade speaks to you, you can find it and give your wedding a look no one will expect. Keep the tradition, but be uniquely you with options limited only by your own imagination.

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Treasure the memories. Get your guests involved by placing blank cards and pens at each seat location. Ask your guests to write about their favorite memory of you and/or your spouse. Collect all of these cards and turn them into a scrapbook for a treasured keepsake.

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Invited to a wedding? Be a good guest! the invitation for clues. Formal invitations call for formalwear, whereas informal invitations may call for more casual wear. Whatever the tone of event, make sure you select nice, modest attire. You do not want to wear anything that will embarrass the bride and groom or take away from the joy of their day. Follow all wishes and traditions. If you know the bride would prefer to be the only one wearing white, then select a color other

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The wedding dress dilemma

Who will stand up for me? It is not always possible to select the “perfect” wedding attendants. Personalities, traditions, expectations and cultural mores can influence a bride’s choice of her maid or matron of honor and her bridesmaids. There are those who expect to be asked to be in your wedding; after all, you were in theirs. Your sisters and closest cousins would be natural choices especially to Mom and sweet Aunt. Your best friend and you pinky-swore years ago that you would be at each other’s side, but now her life decisions are not making her a suitable choice. The hard-to-decide task just got more difficult. Do you even have to have attendants? Centuries ago the role of the maid of honor or bridesmaid was to attend to the bride several days before her wedding; an additional role of attendants, both bridesmaids and groomsmen, was to dress similarly to the wedded couple in order to confuse evil spirits or jealous suitors who might try to sabotage the wedding or in some way harm the couple. Thankfully, the duties have become less risky and demanding and may be as simple as signing as a witness to the marriage. Because state laws vary, verify how many witnesses’ signatures are needed on the marriage certificate. In selecting whom you will ask to stand up for you at your wedding, first share your concern with your fiancé and consider his input. Then consider those who are dear to you and whom you respect. The person whom you select should see the opportunity as both an honor and a privilege to be standing at your side. Perhaps there is an older woman whose marriage you admire. Maybe your childhood friend would laugh with you before, during and after the ceremony, adding to a life full of meaningful experiences. Perhaps your sister has become the trusted confidante you have come to appreciate and she would be the “perfect” choice. Perhaps a male friend would serve as your bridesman (with your fiancé’s approval, of course). The choice is yours.

Of all the elements involved in the planning of a wedding, the selection of the bridal gown can be one of the most time consuming. The search for the perfect dress usually gets underway soon after the engagement has been announced and continues for weeks and sometimes months afterward. If you have recently got engaged, here are some tips to help you with the search. Start early- The sooner you start looking for a wedding dress, the better chance you will have of finding just the right one and the accessories to go with it. You will also have plenty of time for alterations. If you choose not to buy a gown off the rack and custom order one instead, you will not have to worry about it not arriving in time. Be open- Do not pick the dress. Let it pick you. Go ahead and page through all of those bridal magazines. The more you know about what is out there, the better idea you will have of what you want. Do not limit your shopping to any one style, color or designer. Just because a particular style of dress looks good on the page does not mean it will look good on you at the store. You want a gown that not only appeals to your tastes and flatters your figure. Bring a guide -Find a trusted friend or family member willing to go shopping with you and help you decide. You need someone who can give you an honest opinion of each dress you try on, good or bad. Choose someone who will tell you what they think, not what you want to hear. Shop around- Take several days to check out the selection at various bridal shops and try on as many styles as possible. Ask if you can take photos of the gowns that really interest you. If not, bring a notebook so that you can jot down the name of the gowns you like best and where to find them. Do not trust your memory to keep track of what you like and where to find it. Keep at it - Continue your search until you find the perfect gown, and when you do, stop! Purchase the dress right then and turn your attention to the other tasks on your to-do list. Do not continue to shop on the off chance you will find something better. Chances are you will not, and when you return to the store to purchase the dress of your dreams, someone else may have already beat you to it. Shopping for a gown can take a lot of time. While some brides come upon the dress of their dreams within the first few hours of shopping, most do not. Prepare for the task to take a while and enjoy!

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When it comes to picking the date for a wedding, many factors could be considered. Some choices might include: • The anniversary date of when the couple met • The parents’ or grandparents’ wedding date (a great way to honor their marriage!) • Date when the desired reception site is available • The least expensive night (anything but Saturday) • The least expensive month (January, March and December are usually open.) • On or near a favorite holiday (A Fourth of July early afternoon celebration allows for a full day of festivities.) • In a preferred season (Chance of snow? Will the cake melt?) • When the families will be available to come • A date pulled from a hat (for the very indecisive) Sometimes a date is just obvious. July 7, 2007 was the pick of a record number of couples - who can forget that anniversary? Those couples who considered seven to be a lucky number found themselves in Las Vegas, hoping to increase their chances of a long-lasting marriage. Others who regarded seven significant due to religious or cultural beliefs (seven days of creation, Seven Wonders of the ancient world, seven deadly sins, seven last words of Christ, Seven Seas, seven levels of heaven, 007, etc.) found the date to be a good choice for their wedding also and even more so since it fell on a Saturday. In selecting a date, couples should consider avoiding Memorial Day or Labor Day weekend since many families use those three-day weekends for family holidays. A Super Bowl Sunday date would probably find many men feeling a headache come on, preventing their attendance at a non-family member’s nuptials. September 11, April Fool’s Day and Halloween, as well as cultural or religious holidays celebrated by family members, could also be risky dates to attempt a gathering. A wedding day is obviously more than a date it is a whole day of celebration. However, anything to make that day even more memorable will make the anniversary date easy to remember and both husband and wife will win with that!

In selecting a date, couples should consider avoiding Memorial Day or Labor Day weekend since many families use those three-day weekends for family holidays.

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What is that on your lapel?

Traditionally the groom, groomsmen and male family members of the wedding couple wear a floral boutonniere on their lapel, but times change—and so do boutonnieres. Boutonniere means “buttonhole” in French— the site of the men’s floral contribution to the ceremony. However, as traditional styles go by the wayside in wedding planning, so does the traditional flower, leaf, ribbon, pearl-ended straight pin assembly. Free-style wedding décor calls for free-style boutonnieres. Consider these options: • For a seaside-themed wedding, a group of unique shells or a small starfish with a clasp glued to the back • For a Fourth of July or other patrioticthemed wedding, a small flag or a red, white and blue looped ribbon • For a poolside wedding, a paper umbrella with a small ribbon accent • For an Irish-themed wedding, a four-leaf clover (plastic is acceptable if it’s a fun-loving group) • For a music-themed wedding, miniature instruments or eighth notes

• For a summer wedding, bumble bees and butterflies • For a Vegas-themed wedding, dice or dominoes • For a sports-themed wedding, miniature baseball and bat, basketball and hoop or bowling pins and a ball • For a theater-themed wedding, comedy/tragedy masks Other options for traditional weddings might include: • Feathers that complement the bridesmaids’ feathered bouquets or hair wear • Charms hanging from a ribbon bar • Beads threaded onto wire and shaped like a flower, leaf, heart, etc. • Ribbon color-coordinated with bridesmaids’ dresses/accent pieces, stitched in a floral shape with a button center Any of these items could be combined with greenery or simple floral pieces to create interest and fun. Most of the supplies required can be found in craft stores; florists will happily include the piece with their creation, giving a unique flair and personal touch to the grand occasion.

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Before the “I do’s,” remember these important insurance to-do’s There are some vital details pertaining to insurance that many prospective newlyweds overlook. Before you tie the knot, make sure you consider these options: Get your engagement ring appraised and insured. Whether you are traditionalists who believe an engagement ring should cost three months of the future husband's salary or you are a modern couple who opted to go Dutch and split the cost, an engagement ring is no small investment. Even if the ring is a family heirloom that did not cost anything, it is a good idea to be protected against the unthinkable circumstance of losing your ring. Compare your existing auto insurance providers. Many couples do not have the same carrier for auto insurance when they join together in holy matrimony, but keep in mind marriage can impact how much you pay for your premium. Be sure to talk about accidents, outstanding tickets, coverage lapses and similar issues while you are deciding if a joint policy is right for you. Do not be afraid to reach out to a local insurance agent for advice on how to best proceed. If you opt to combine policies, consider

what is most important to you when choosing a provider. Is it the cost of your policy or having a local agent with whom to build a relationship? What about insurance bundling options and the discount types offered? When you agree upon what you are both seeking, you can choose to stay with one of your current providers or find a new company. Create and merge itemized household inventories. Whether you cohabitate with your beloved before or after taking the marriage plunge, an important insurance lesson is to keep a detailed record of everything you own. This inventory keeps track of the belongings you have accumulated over the years and helps your homeowners or renters insurance provider determine the proper amount of coverage you'll need if you fall victim to a burglary, fire, natural disaster or other loss requiring a claim to be filed. When you move in together, be sure to combine your respective inventories into one master list, and remember to add all of the gifts you receive at your engagement party, bridal shower and the wedding.

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Questions to ask a caterer

Besides your location, the food and drink for your wedding bash will probably consume the largest portion of your wedding budget. Catering costs are usually presented as “perperson� charges, sometimes abbreviated in wedding brochures as “pp� after the amount. Be aware, the per-person charge often does not include everything: Tax and the gratuity (sometimes called the “service charge�) might be extra, and there may also be separate perperson charges for the meal, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and even setup. Your actual per-person charge might end up being considerably more than you expect. Bring your calculator along when meeting with potential caterers to help you arrive at the real bottom line.

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Many caterers offer a range of services in addition to catering. Some are actual “event producers,â€? providing props, special effects, dĂŠcor—in other words, complete event design. They might also be able to assist in finding a location, coordinating your affair, or lining up vendors. One thing a caterer cannot do, however, is cook up a 5-course Beef Wellington dinner for $20 per person. When planning your menu, be realistic about what you can serve given your budget and the size of your guest list. A lot of factors come into play when selecting a caterer, so ask as many questions as you need to.

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Hunters reported harvesting 19% more deer in Iowa during the first three days of first season shotgun deer compared to 2013, when cold weather likely minimized the amount of time hunters spent in the timber. If the harvest trend continues, the first season shotgun harvest would be around 37,000 deer, which is similar to 2012. The 2014 first season shotgun deer closed on Dec. 10. Hunters reported harvesting 18% more bucks and 7% more does than 2013, while purchasing 3,000 few licenses. The license sales decline was primarily due to fewer antlerless licenses begin available, which was by design. Iowa second season shotgun deer opened Dec. 13 and the unseasonably mild temperatures in the weekend led to more hunters having success. The season closes Dec. 21.

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Calico Cut-ups Quilt Guild enjoyed an Ugly Sweater and Christmas Party Dec. 4 and members brought children’s toys to donate to Toys for Tots. The guild is busy preparing for their quilt show April 25-26 at St. John School. During the event there will be many quilts on display and for sale. Those is interested in joining the guild should contact Lois at 319-935-3855 or Susie at 319-935-3226.

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Iowa dairy producers have the opportunity to learn about emerging dairy industry issues at the 2015 ISU Extension Dairy Days hosted by Iowa State University Extension specialists. The program is scheduled at seven eastern Iowa locations between Jan. 20 and Feb. 6. Bremer County will host an event Monday, Jan. 19. Topics include alfalfa establishment and stand persistence, quality dairy forage, raising beef on a dairy operation, 2014 Farm Bill ARC/PLC Decisions, economics of manure management, and defining key parameters and benchmarks for DHI records. Area 2015 Dairy Days will be Jan. 19 at the Civic Center, 200 1st Street NE in Waverly. Registration starts at 9:30 AM and the program will conclude by 3 PM. A $15 registration fee for this event covers the noon meal and is due Jan. 16. Vouchers may be available local agriservice providers or veterinarians. For information contact Bremer County ISU Extension and Outreach, 319-882-4275. Dairy Days will also be offered: Jan. 20 in Calmar, Jan. 21 in Riceville, Feb. 2 in Bloomfield, Feb. 3 in Kalona, Feb. 4 in Holy Cross, and Feb. 5 in Ryan. Pre-registration is requested by Friday before each event to reserve a meal. The News & The Guide

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Submitted by the Buchanan Co. Tobacco Free Coalition New Year resolutions are common this time of year. Some are easily broken; others are sincerely made, but hard to keep. The decision to eliminate tobacco is a commitment that takes selfcontrol and support. Buchanan County reminds residents who have made the healthy choice to quit smoking that help and support is available through Quitline Iowa. The no-cost program is offering eight weeks of nicotine replacement therapy – patches, gum or lozenges – to eligible Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach held two participants. holiday workshops. A Centerpiece-Making Workshop was In Iowa, 18.1% of adults smoke. Tobacco is the leading cause of death for Iowans, taking the held Dec. 8 at the Jesup Library and the Wreath-Making lives of more than 4,400 adults each year. The estimated annual Iowa health care costs directly Workshop was held Dec. 11 at Heartland Acres. About 40 associated with tobacco use now total $1 billion. Globally, 6 million people die each year due people enjoyed crafting their items. (Courtesy Photo) to tobacco-related causes. The benefits of stopping the use of tobacco are almost immediate, said Buchanan County Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Nora Kurtovic. “According to the American Cancer Society, FULL COLOR ENVELOPES within 20 minutes, your heart rate and blood pressure drop. Within 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. Within two to three months, your circulation imnow available at Print Express! proves and your lung function Add excitement to your holiday cards/letters by adding increases. After one year of livfull color, photographs, images & more to your envelopes! ing tobacco free, the excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a continuing smoker’s.” Even so, nicotine is an addiction and breaking that addiction can be challenging. Quitline NOW ONLY: Iowa can provide help. $ /Month Quitline Iowa pairs tobacco ® users with a Quit Coach to help them develop an individualized 3 mbps Down/2 mbps Up* quitting plan and determine $ /Month which NRT offering is best to help them stay tobacco-free. A Quit Coach® also helps by: 6 mbps Down/3 mbps Up* • Preparing participants for their quit date, • Providing tips and support to live in a smoke-free environ- *Internet speeds vary according to a variety of conditions. These are the maximum speeds you may expect. Stop by today to check out great gift ideas! ment, and Equipment may be leased for $6.50 per month or purchased for $149. Custom Photo Calendars • Custom Cookbooks • Offering advice and informaPhoto Banners / Posters • Canvas Designs tion on medications that may Call for details TODAY! 866-327-2748 Toll Free help with withdrawal symp505 20th Ave SW • Independence, IA 50644 toms. We Accept UPS Drop-Off Packages FREE! 319-334-9800 | www.printexpressia.com *XDUDQWHHG 'HOLYHU\ RU <RXU 0RQH\ %DFN )UHH 3DFNDJH 7UDFNLQJ Buchanan County residents Free Coverage on Packages with $100 or less DV. can take advantage of the program by calling 1-800-QUITNOW (1-800-784-8669), or visiting www.quitlineiowa.org to enroll. Registration specialSectional, Sofas and Love Seats ists and Quit Coaches® are Many many fabrics, available 24 hours a day. colors and leather too!

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East Buchanan Community School Board Minutes December 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 SECRETARY: Beth Weepie VISITORS: Visitors from the community were present at the meeting. Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Crawford second by Schmitt to approve the agenda as presented. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion was made by Crawford second by Walthart to approve the consent agenda which includes the following: Approval of the November 10, 2014 minutes; Approval of the November 20, 2014 minutes; November financial reports; December bills attached to minutes herein; Early graduation requests; Resignation of Scott Zhiss as Middle School Football coach; Resignation of Bonnie Opitz as Food Service Supervisor at the end of the school year; resignation of Deb Smith as Kitchen Assistant at the end of the school year; resignation of Deb Smith as Golf Coach at the end of the school year; resignation of Don Taylor as Bus Driver effective December 31, 2014. Motion carried with all ayes. Library tables purchase: Motion was made by Schmitt second by Cook to approve the only bid received from Iowa Direct Equipment and Appraisal in the amount of $9,850 for new library tables. Roll call vote: Ayes: Crawford, Schmitt, Walthart, Cook Nayes: Aberle Motion carried 4-1. Second Reading: Board Policy 601.2 School Day: Motion was made by Crawford, second by Walthart to approve the second reading of Board Policy 601.2 School Day. Motion carried with all ayes. SBRC MAG: Motion was made by Walthart, second by Aberle to approve the SBRC Request – Modified Allowable Growth for Services for Returning Dropouts and Dropout Prevention in an amount not to exceed $109,705. Motion carried

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER10, 2014 The Winthrop City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor, Gerald Dennie presiding. Council Members present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress,Leland Sprague and Lee White. Council Member Ann Myers was absent. Individuals present: Government Students, Katie Williams, George Lake, Chris Hare, Deputy/ Matt Cook, PWD/Shawn Curtis and City Clerk/Mary Ryan. Motion White, second Kress to approve the Consent Agenda: prior meeting minutes (November05, 2014), current bills, and New Fireman/Jeff Brockmeyer. All ayes. Library Activity Report and budget presented by Library Board Member, Katie Williams. Law Enforcement Report presented by Deputy Cook. Buchanan County Economic Development Director, George Lake, presented statistics and information, on economic development inBuchanan County. Fire Chief, Chris Hare, presented information on RFPs for Fire Grant. Motion Sprague, second Hesner to

with all ayes. Robotics Club Tournament Stay: Motion was made by Aberle second by Schmitt to approve the Robotics Club to stay overnight on January 23, 2015 in Davenport for their conference tournament on January 24, 2015. Motion carried with all ayes. Physics Trip to Six Flags: Motion was made by Aberle second by Crawford to approve the Physics Trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois on April 30, 2015. Motion carried with all ayes. Class Size: The board discussed the larger class size in the third grade this year and things to consider in the future if the class continues to grow next year. The board would like to revisit this subject in the Spring. No action was needed. Iowa Core: Mr. Fox updated the board on the Iowa Core initiative. Facilities/District Report: Mr. Fox said gave a report on the recent SIAC Committee meeting that was previously held. Mr. Fox also commended Mr. Brown and the Elementary Music Concert that was held Monday night. There was a great crowd and a great performance. The Board acknowledged Phil Steffen as receiving the Junior High Football Coach of the Year Award. What a great honor to receive that award after 42 years as a junior high coach. Mr. Fox talked about being in contact with a company who is willing to host our website. He has a meeting with them in the next week and will bring back more information to the board next month. The board gave Beth direction to forward a copy of the Master Contract to the school’s attorney for review. The board indicated they would like to have the Fine Arts present next month. Monthly Board Development: The board worked together in discussion on the Code of Ethics policy. Beth walked them through Scenario No. 1 obtained from the IASB website. No action taken, discussion only. Future Agenda Items: Future items to be added to next month’s agenda: Facilities, Website and Healthy Kids Act Motion was made by Walthart, second by Crawford to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Next regular board meeting is January 12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. /s/ Beth Weepie, Board Secretary All motions carried on a five to zero vote unless otherwise noted. The above are not official minutes until

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*****FIRE DEPARTMENT**** ALEX AIR APPARATUS-H O S E JAWS OF LIFE .................1 4 5 . 6 8 FELD FIRE-FIRE FLASH BOOT (PPE) ................................3 3 5 . 0 0 CDW-LAPTOP BATTERIES ..........................................2 2 7 . 7 6 IA DCI-BACKGROUND CHECKBROCKMEYER ..................1 5 . 0 0 REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR.FIRE FIGHTER PHYSICAL-T. HARE..................................7 0 . 0 0 WEX BANK-GAS .............1 2 6 . 5 3 WIELAND & SONS- R E M O D E L ING SUPPLIES (L.O.S.T.) ..4 1 . 8 4 TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID ............................36,749.06 TOTAL BILLS BY ACCOUNT: . GENERAL ................... 11,983.37 LOCAL OPTION TAX .........4 1 . 8 4 ROAD USE TAX ............2 , 0 4 5 . 0 0 UTILITY .......................22,678.85 TOTAL .........................36,749.06 ***ACCUMULATED COMP TIME*** 11/15/14 CURTIS 105 HOURS NOV RECEIPTS WATER/SEWER/LANDFILL CUST. .....................................16,030.31 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ................................9 , 2 7 0 . 1 6 ROAD USE TAX ............7 , 2 8 7 . 0 8 PROPERTY TAX .........21,930.84 DONATIONS ....................2 6 3 . 5 5 KIDS CORNER INSURANCE PAYMENT ............................1 , 3 6 4 . 3 6 INTEREST AND MISCELLANEOUS .............................1 2 1 . 4 1 TOTAL .........................56,267.71 Motion White, second Kress to adjourn.All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

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CITY OF ROWLEY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 2014 Mayor Knutson called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council present: Hemsath, Platte, Fangman and Janaszak. Citizens present: Deputy Chesmore. M/S/C: Platte/Janaszak all ayes to approve the minutes for Nov. 13, 2014 Regular Council Meeting. M/S/C: Fangman/Hemsath all ayes to approve Treasurers Report November 2014. General ......................163,333.40 Road Use.......................12,817.65 Debt Service ..................3 , 8 2 3 . 9 0 Sewer ........................195,513.50 TOTAL .......................376,488.45 M/S/C: Janaszak/Platte all ayes to

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CITY OF BRANDON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2014 The City Council of Brandon, Iowa met in regular session on Monday, December 8, 2014 at City Hall. Mayor Guy Stacy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present: Kelly Thomas, Joseph Redenbaugh, Patrick Aldrich, and Ron Boyer. Absent: Travis Cornwell. Motion Aldrich/Boyer to approve Consent agenda which included approval of agenda, the minutes of November 3rd council meeting, treasurer’s report and payment of bills. All ayes. Motion carried. BCEDC Executive Director George Lake was in attendance and discussion about encouraging development in Brandon and information about a Leadership Development Program was reviewed. MSA Professional Services Engineer, Joe Elsinger, was in at-

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CITY OF QUASQUETON, IA 12-8-14 MINUTES The City Council for the City of Quasqueton, IA., held its regular meeting on Monday, December 8, 2014. The meeting commenced at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Staton opened the meeting leading the council with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then called the meeting to order. Council members Nelson, Payne, Stanford and Mausser were present. Also attending the meeting was Public Works Director Jay Sandburg, Fire Chief Brian Vanous, City Attorney James T. Peters. The City Attorney was designated to take the minutes for the meeting in the absence of the City Clerk. The agenda was approved by unanimous vote of the council. Public comment. The public was invited to comment on various issues. No comment was presented nor action taken. The City Council reviewed the previous minutes of the last city council meeting. On motion of Payne, seconded by Stanford, the minutes were approved by unani-

pay the following bills for December 2014. GENERAL Doris Guge-wages ..............4 6 . 2 3 Deb Hemsath-wages ........3 3 9 . 2 9 IRS-payroll tax ..................1 7 3 . 4 6 IPERS ...............................3 2 4 . 2 9 CIWA-fire dept. water .........2 5 . 4 6 CIWA-Community Center water ...................................2 5 . 4 6 Indytel .................................7 8 . 9 0 Greg Witte-Community Center cleaning ..............................6 0 . 0 0 Alliant ................................6 9 0 . 6 8 RSB-lock box rent...............1 2 . 0 0 The News ...........................5 5 . 7 5 Waste Management ....... 2 11 0 . 9 2 Weber Electric-ballast.......2 7 7 . 4 4 Quasky Mart-gas ..............1 2 5 . 2 0 Midwest Breathing-4 stage rebuild ..........................................4 6 2 . 2 4 JD Financial-grease/supplies FD .......................................4 0 . 3 3 Rita Knutson-internet reimbursement....................................5 9 . 8 5 Deb Hemsath-internet reimbursement/mileage ......................7 7 . 5 5 SEWER

Chad Niedert-wages .........2 3 2 . 9 4 Deb Hemsath-wages ........1 5 0 . 0 0 CIWA-water ........................2 5 . 4 6 REC-lagoon ........................4 4 . 0 0 RSB-collection ....................1 5 . 0 0 Yearous Trucking-rock ......2 0 4 . 2 2 ROADS Alliant ................................5 8 9 . 9 8 JD Financial-grease/stakes ............................................4 2 . 9 0 Rowley Wrecker-sander repair....................................8 1 6 . 8 1 TOTAL ...........................8 , 1 3 8 . 3 0 GENERAL Rita Knutson-wages-mileage....................................4 9 9 . 3 2 Sue Fangman-wages .......1 6 6 . 6 8 Kathy Hersath-wages .......1 6 6 . 6 8 Terri Janaszak-wages .......1 6 6 . 6 8 Lisa Parizek-wages .......... 111 . 1 2 Matt Platte-wages .............1 6 6 . 6 8 Deputy Chesmore presented the November Police Report to Council. Had a couple calls but nothing to be concerned about otherwise quiet for the month of November. The Clerk presented the Upper Wapsi Watershed 28E Agreement

tendance to advise that MSA has determined the Magellan treatment quote is not competitive and will no longer be considered. The October and November records of performance were reviewed. Several references were made to Calls for Service and Investigations. Questions were left unanswered at this time as there was no one in attendance from the Sheriff’s Department. Resident Manford Dismore spoke to the council about problem with excessive water consumption on his last two water bills. Motion Boyer/Thomas to bill Dismore minimum bill for last two billings. All ayes. Motion approved. 2014 Annual Financial Report was reviewed by the Council. Motion Thomas/Aldrich to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Guy Stacy, Mayor Attest: /s/ Danette Lujan, City Clerk Guy Stacy-salary July - December 2014................................$ 8 3 1 . 1 5 Travis Cornwell-salary July - December 2014................... $ 11 0 . 8 2 Ron Boyer-salary July - December 2014................................$ 1 2 9 . 2 9 Pat Aldrich-salary July - December

2014................................ $ 11 0 . 8 2 Kelly Thomas-salary July - December 2014 .........................$ 1 2 9 . 2 9 Joe Redenbaugh-salary July - December 2014................... $ 11 0 . 8 2 Alliant Energy-utilities ..$ 1 , 6 4 7 . 9 1 Windstream-October/Nov telephone/internet.................$ 1 4 2 . 9 9 Waste Management-garbage contract November ............$ 2 , 0 8 1 . 6 8 Brown Supply Co.-barricade boards & flashers........................$ 4 6 8 . 0 0 Brandon Kwik Stop-vehicle fuel/ propane/ice fire trucks November ........................................$ 1 9 7 . 0 0 Center Point Farm & Auto-dump truck & city truck maint ...$ 2 4 5 . 8 8 Cy & Charley’s Firestone-oil & filters....................................$ 3 0 . 9 8 Vern’s True Value-kerosene ..........................................$ 2 7 . 7 5 Peters Law Office-professional services ............................$ 1 , 6 2 7 . 4 3 Menards-gloves,OSB panels,nails,furring strips ........................................$ 2 7 8 . 4 4 The News-legal publications ................................$ 1 5 7 . 3 9 Vinton Livewire- ............P u b l i c Hearing Sewer 10/15/14 ...$ 4 5 . 0 0 Iowa Rural Water-Membership dues ................................$ 2 0 0 . 0 0 Urban Services-water & sewer testing ...................................$ 5 6 0 . 0 0

mous vote. Bills. Prior to discussing the bills, a bill from Alliant Energy in the amount of $3,207.37 and a bill from I Wireless were added for consideration. On motion of Mausser seconded by Payne, the payment of bills was approved by unanimous vote. Bill Wolfgram appeared with the report of the Buchanan County Sheriff. On motion of Payne seconded by Nelson the report was approved and accepted by unanimous vote of the council. Resolution 14-18 was presented to the council to consider payment terms for the City Attorney. On motion of Mausser, seconded by Nelson, the City Council approved resolution 14-18 increasing the hourly rate paid to the City Attorney to $85 per hour. Resolution 14-19 a garbage fee collection exemption requested by Wayne Weber. After consideration by the council on motion of Mausser, seconded by Nelson, the resolution was approved by unanimous vote of the council. Sewer exemption for vacant property. The City Council was presented with a request to exempt for 6 months a vacant lot from being required to pay sewer assessments. It was determined that under the

circumstances no such action was necessary and no further action was taken on this matter. Ben Stanford reported on flags for the downtown area. Pricing for banners, hangers and various flags were discussed. No action was taken. A public hearing on the noise ordinance # 234 was opened at 7:15 P.M. The public was invited for comment. No one had any comment to the proposed ordinance and the hearing was closed at 7:16 P.M. On motion of Stanford, seconded by Nelson, the first reading of the ordinance was approved. The second reading shall be considered at the January meeting. Campground restroom/shower facilities project was discussed. The Mayor advised the council of different options for raising funds. Discussion was held that updated bids would be obtained from various contractors so the public can be made better aware as to the cost and the need for fundraising. No formal action was taken by the council. Project aware river cleanup taking place July 11, 2015 was discussed. Mayor Staton advised the council that the participants in the river cleanup will be staying overnight on Sunday night and the camp-

to the Council again to see if the City wanted to sign before they were done with that part of the project. After discussion of what it would be for the City has decided to stay with the decision they had made in Oct. to not sign. Clerk will let County Auditor Cindy Gosse know the decision that the City of Rowley is not signing. Mayor had received the information for the Leadership Development Program that BCEDC is putting on and has given to the student that might be interested in going. The program starts in February and runs for 6 weeks. Once the decision is made that the student in interested in going then the City will pay the $150 for that program. M/S/C: Platte/Janaszak all ayes to adjourn at 8:15 pm next Regular Council Meeting will be Jan. 8, 2015. /s/ Rita Knutson, Mayor /s/ Deb Hemsath, Clerk Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!!

Karr’s Septic Service-porta potty rental.................................$ 8 5 . 0 0 Data Technologies, Inc.-2015 Summit license & support fee .....................................$ 2 , 7 7 0 . 5 2 Joseph Enos-medical reimbursement$596.08 Petty cash-vehicle fuel, springs- .............................$ 4 7 . 0 0 Joseph Enos-cell phone reimbursement December ...................... December .........................$ 5 0 . 0 0 Danette Lujan- ....... mileage to Budget WS & DataTech training ..........................................$ 5 0 . 4 0 Industrial Chem Labs-root begone ..........................................$ 8 7 . 2 5 Brandon Fire Department-24 insurance policies & Smoke Eater subscrip ................................$ 4 5 2 . 0 0 MSA Professional Services-facility plan amendment ..........$ 2 , 4 5 0 . 0 0 Keystone Labs-water & sewer testing ...................................$ 3 6 4 . 8 0 EFTPS-Fica, Medicare, Fed WHNovember .......................$ 7 2 3 . 3 8 IPERS-November ...........$ 5 5 9 . 3 2 Enos & Lujan-wages November ...............................$ 3 , 7 5 8 . 9 0 TOTAL .......................$21,127.29

grounds in Quasqueton. No action was taken. REAP contribution. Mayor Staton presented the council with a request from Dan Cohen regarding participation of the City in the REAP programming for Buchanan County. The request was being made for funding from the cities in Buchanan County. On motion of Stanford, seconded by Mausser, the council unanimously voted to provide $300 to the program as presented by Mr. Cohen. Clerk’s report. The Clerk’s report was discussed. On motion of Stanford and seconded by Payne, council unanimously approved the report. Public Works report. Discussion was held regarding decorating the downtown for Christmas. Efforts will be made to have the decorating completed sooner in the future. No action was taken. On motion of Payne, seconded by Stanford, the council unanimously approved the Public Works report. QES report. The report was presented and considered by the council. On motion of Stanford, second by Nelson, the council unanimously approved the QES report. Treasurer report. Lee Bossom reported to the council that expenditures and income seem to be on

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors December 8, 2014 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2014 with Ellen Gaffney, Chairman in the chair, Gary Gissel and Ralph Kremer present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to approve the minutes of the December 1st meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the employee reimbursement claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $2,728.57. All in favor, motion carried. Public Health Deputy Direc-

schedule with the budget previously adopted. On motion from Stanford, seconded by Mausser, the report was unanimously approved by the council. Community Club. Mayor Staton reported to the council that one 12-20-14 a Christmas program for the kids would be held by the Community Club. Mayor’s report. The Mayor advised the council of a youth leadership program being run by the Buchanan County Economic Development group. Following discussion on motion of Stanford, seconded by Nelson, the council unanimously approved sponsorship of $150 for one youth to attend and participate in the program. The council did not name a person to sponsor at this time. On motion of Stanford, second by Mausser, the council unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Date Name Memo Amount SRF Interest due on loan .......................................2 , 5 2 8 . 7 5 Ipers..................................5 2 0 . 6 7 Rowley Savings Bank- 941 paymnet.....................................8 3 7 . 3 8 Arnold, Anita I ...................6 8 0 . 5 6 Sandberg, Jay D ............1 , 9 7 7 . 6 7 U. S. Post Office-Mail/samples .....................................5 5 . 5 0

tor, Tai Burkhart presented the monthly report of the Public Health Department. The department attends a webinar every Monday regarding Ebola, there are not active cases in the state. Deputy Director Burkhart explained the Latent Tuberculosis Infection and how it is treated. Immunization record review has been completed this year and statistics were presented. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the monthly report. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented a letter received from Goodwill Industries informing the Board they will not be able to provide cleaning services at the Senior Center effective December 12, 2014. Supervisor Kremer will contact the Senior Center for additional information. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to adjourn at 9:15 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Ellen Gaffney, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

John Deere Financial-Payment..................................3 4 5 . 8 9 USA Blue Book-powder &pills for lagoon .................................8 6 . 2 5 O’Reily Auto Parts-Truck parts ............................................3 5 . 1 8 Peters Law Office-Professional Services ............................1 2 0 . 0 0 Waste Management of WI-MN-Nov Pickup ............................3 , 0 5 2 . 4 8 East Buchanan Telephone Co-OpPhone Lines 12/14............1 9 8 . 9 3 Vern’s True Value-bushing, hose, anti-freeze...........................4 5 . 6 2 Firestone-tire chains .........9 6 2 . 0 8 Quasky Mart-12/14 Statement..................................5 8 3 . 5 7 The News-Minutes/PH........8 5 . 6 3 ProBuild-garage door part .. 1 1 . 9 9 Sandol Lab Wastewater-Testing .....................................2 3 6 . 0 0 CIWA-Mthly Water ..............5 0 . 9 2 Iowa One Call-Oct emails .....9 . 9 0 Iowa Rural Water Association-Mbr Dues 1/1/15-12/31/15 .......2 0 0 . 0 0 Heins Trucking-Light for Dodge ...............................2 2 5 . 0 0 Iowa Wireless-Cell Phone 12/14...................................3 6 . 0 0 Alliant-Utilities Nov Bill ...3 , 2 1 0 . 3 7 Rowley Savings Bank ..16,096.34 TOTAL .........................16,096.34

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Iowa Farm Bureau annual meeting held in Des Moines Iowa farmers gathered in Des Moines recently to celebrate accomplishments and recognize the best and brightest in agriculture. The 96th annual meeting of Iowa Farm Bureau (IFBF) members featured seminars ranging from local leadership in soil and water conservation to unmanned aerial systems (drones) and Farm Bill risk management enrollment information. “This year’s annual meeting theme, Seeds of Growth, provided an opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments, while looking ahead to opportunities that will help move communities of our state forward,� said IFBF President Craig Hill. “IFBF members are eager to improve what we grow and how

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With holiday shopping season in full swing, Iowans are busy looking for fun and memorable gifts for family and friends; however, not all gifts are intended for all ages and audiences. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges Iowans to think about the appropriateness of the gifts you give this season. “Gift items like lottery tickets are reserved for the adult marketplace and other popular gifts like certain movies and video games may not be appropriate for everyone on your list,â€? said Eric Preuss of the IDPH Office of Problem Gambling Treatment and Prevention. Preuss says it is especially important to be aware of the potential risks associated with gambling-related gifts. “Studies show that introduction to gambling at an early age can lead to serious consequences in adulthood,â€? Preuss said. Research indicates the major types of teen betting are sports betting, the lottery, card games like poker, and games of skill like pool or basketball. A study conducted by the McGill University Youth Gambling Research Centre found 70-80% of adolescents questioned reported having gambled for money in the past year and approximately 30% reported gambling on a weekly basis. To minimize the risks associated with youth gambling, be sure to give youngsters age-appropriate gifts. Signs of problem gambling in youth include: • Bragging about wins or lying about losses, • Increasing time and money spent gambling, • Withdrawing from family and friends, • Excessive phone use, texting and/or internet activities, • Increased interest in the outcome of sports or games, and • Personal or home items going missing. Help for individuals or families affected by problem gambling is available by calling 1-800-BETS OFF. Information about problem gambling is available at www.1800BETSOFF.org/.

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