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Hawkeye Community College to host All Ag Alumni Reunion February 21

Hawkeye Community College will host an All Ag Alumni Reunion at 4 PM Feb. 21, beginning on the main campus. Former students, faculty, and advisory board members from Hawkeye’s Agriculture and Natural Resources programs will participate in guided tours followed by social time at Brock Student Center. A meal will be served at 6 PM, followed by a presentation highlighting news and future plans in the Agriculture and Natural Resources programs. Students and faculty will also discuss the Global Agriculture Learning Center and its work in Haiti. In January a group from Hawkeye traveled to Haiti to work with local university students on soil quality analysis. To reserve a seat call 319-296-4002 or email foundation@ hawkeyecollege.edu by Feb. 15.

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Living Well with Buchanan County Health Center Diet Soda Discussion When diet sodas were first introduced to the general public, the thought was that you could drink soda without having to count calories and worry about gaining weight. In fact, according to a study conducted by the University of Texas, 59% of Americans drink diet sodas regularly to try to help lose weight. Unfortunately, numerous research shows drinking diet soda may increase your risk of becoming obese. If you’re not convinced that you should quit your diet soda habit, here are a few reasons why you may consider quitting: •Weight gain: A study at the University of Texas Health Science Center found those who drank diet sodas were more likely to become overweight than those who drank regular sugary sodas. •Diabetes: A study published in the journal Nature found that diet sodas change the microbes living in the stomach in a way that increases the risk of diabetes. •Cardiovascular disease: Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Miami found that a single diet

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Area Church Directory

Please call 319-935-3027 or email news@thewinthropnews.com with changes. Aurora

St. Paul's Lutheran, 109 Prospect St. Pastor Ron Spears, 319-233-3004. Sunday Worship: 9:30 AM. Midweek Community Sunday School meets Wednesdays 6:30 PM with location alternating between St. Paul's Lutheran and Aurora United Methodist Church. United Methodist, 506 Luella St. Rev. Nancy Bender, 319-931-4071. Sunday Worship 10 AM, Midweek Community Sunday School meets Wednesdays 6:30 PM, with location alternating between United Methodist Church and St. Paul's Lutheran.

Brandon

Church of Christ, 306 East St. 319-474-2159, Sunday Worship 10:30 AM; Sunday School 9:30 AM; Praise & Worship-1st Sat. 7 PM; Evening Service (3rd Sunday-6 PM), Handicap Accessible United Methodist, 507 Main St. Pastor Lexie Kirkpatrick, 319-474-2362. Sunday Worship 11:15 AM; Sunday School 9:45 AM; Fellowship 10:45 AM. Handicap Accessible

Dundee

St. John Lutheran, 124 S. Main St. 563-932-2357, Sunday worship, 10:30 AM, Jan.-June, 8:30 AM, July thru December

Fairbank

First Baptist, 202 4th St., S. Rev. Mike Andersen, Sunday Worship 9 AM, Sunday School 10 AM Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 302 W. Main Father Paul McManus, 319-635-2211. Sunday Mass 8:30 AM Lord of the Harvest Lutheran AFLC, 120 Main St. Rev. Scott Jans, 319-635-2879. Sunday Worship 9 AM; Sunday School 10:15 AM United Methodist, 107 2nd St. N. Reverend Sheryl Hull, 319-635-2932. Sunday Worship 9:15 AM, Coffee/Fellowship 10:15, Worship Wednesdays 6 PM St. John's Lutheran (Mo. Synod), 208 4th St. N. Rev. Roy W. Berquist,, 319-635-2181. Sunday Worship:10 AM; Sunday School/Bible class: 9 AM (during school year.) Email: stjohnsluth@ windstream.net

Hazleton

First Presbyterian, 100 3rd St. SW Pastor Duane Olsen, 319-238-9206. Sunday Worship 9:30 AM; Coffee and fellowship, 10:30 AM, potluck lunch first Sunday of the month Trinity United Methodist, 209 1st St. NE Rev. Michael Blackwell, 319-636-2784. Sunday Worship 9:30 AM with fellowship after; Adult Sunday School 8:30 AM; Wednesday youth group after school, Sept-May.

Independence

Bethel Baptist, 614 3rd St. NE Pastor Michael Anderson, 319-334-6617. Sunday Worship 10:30 AM/7 PM; Sunday School 9:30 AM; Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7 PM. Calvary Evangelistic Center, 700 13th St. NE Rev. William F. Hill, 319-334-2743. Sunday’s World Changers (kids) 10 AM; Worship (adults) 10 AM; Family Worship 6:30 PM; Wednesday

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service 7:30 PM. www.calvary-center.com Cornerstone Foursquare, 707 20th Ave. SW Rev. Marty Schminkey, 319-334-4489. Sunday Worship 10:30 AM, coffee and snacks at 10 AM; nursery and children’s ministry during service. SMAC for youth Tuesdays at 6:37 PM. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Cornerstone4square First Baptist, 301 2nd St. SE Pastor Mike Nemmers, Sunday Worship 10:15 AM; Sunday School 9 AM; Thursday Bible Study 9:30 AM; Tues. bible study at 6:30 PM; Service on Channel 9 Indy Cable Tuesdays & Fridays 8 AM; 319-240-7935. www.indeebaptist.org First Presbyterian, 115 6th Ave. NW Rev. John H. Hougen, 319-334-3523. Sunday Worship 10 AM (nursery available). Handicap accessible and hearing units. fpcoffice@indytel. com; www.fpcindependence.com First United Methodist, 313 2nd St. SE Rev. Scott Meador, 319-334-3689. Sunday Worship 9 AM; Sunday School 10:15 AM; Radio Broadcast 11 AM at 95.3 FM Freedom Baptist (Independent), 210 2nd St. SE Pastor Joshua Graber. 319-334-3801, Sunday School 9:30 AM; Sunday Worship 10:30 AM; Sunday Evening Service 5 PM; Midweek Service Wed. 7 PM; email: jcegraber@hotmail. com Grace Evangelical, 1312 5th Ave. NE (Hwy 150 N) Rev. David Foix, 319-334-4232. Sunday Worship 10:30 AM; Sunday School 9:30 AM Hope Wesleyan, 505 4th Ave NE Rev. Robert Solon, 319-334-7148. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 AM; Sunday Worship 8 AM, Fellowship 10 AM, 2nd Worship 10:30. Wednesday Evening Activities: Trek (grades 6-8th), 5 PM; AWANA (grades PK-5th ), 6 PM, Youth (Sr. High), 7 PM; Women’s Tuesday Morning Perk, at Em’ Coffee Shop, 8 AM. www. hopewesleyan.org Immanual Lutheran (ELCA), 512 5th St. NE Sr. Pastor Greg DeBoer, 319-334-2511. Saturday Worship 5:30 PM; Sunday Worship 8 AM & 10:30 AM; Sunday School 9:15 AM; Nursery available/Handicap Accessible/ Hearing devices; www.immanuelindy.com Living Water, 113 2nd Ave NE Pastor John Sheda, 319-334-6723. Sunday Worship 10:30 AM; Sunday School 9:30 AM; Bible Study Prayer Service and Kid's Club, Wednesdays 7-8:30 PM. Our Redeemer Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 120 17th Ave. NE Call 319-334-2745. Sunday School 11:30 AM; Sunday Worship 10:30 AM; Adult Bible Study 11:30 AM St. James Episcopal, 202 2nd Ave. NE Rev. Sue Ann Raymond, 319-334-4297. Holy Eucharist 10 AM 1st, 2nd, & 4th Sunday with Father Sean Burke; Morning Prayer 3rd & 5th Sunday with Rev. Raymond, Godly Play is offered to 4-10 year olds, 9-9:45 AM each Sunday. St. John's Catholic, 209 5th Ave. NE Rev. Donald Plamondon, 319-334-7191, Saturday Mass 4:30 PM; Sunday Mass 10 AM; Confessions Saturdays 3:45-4:15 PM

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Triumphant Church, SW corner of Hwy. 150 & 20 Rev. Lance Fricke, 319-334-2407. Sunday Worship 10 AM; TNT classes, all ages 11 AM; Wednesday service 7 PM; Oneighty for youth 7 PM; Game Room opens at 6 PM. www.iamtriumphant.com Christian Life Church, 116 1st St. E Pastor Richard Wearmouth, 319-334-6978, Sunday 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Wednesday, Bible Study 7 PM

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American Lutheran Church, 552 Purdy St. Pastor Dawn Pederson, 319-827-6626. Sunday Worship 9 AM; Sunday School 10:15 AM; Fellowship 10 AM; americanluther@jtt.net Jesup Bible Fellowship, 152 South St. Rev. Matthew Perez, 319-827-6231. Sunday Worship 9 AM; Fellowship 10:15; Bible School classes 10:30 AM First United Methodist, 455 6th St. Rev. Lynn Gardner, 319-827-1675. Sunday Worship 9 AM; welcomehome@jtt.net First Presbyterian, 643 6th St. Rev. Kathleen Sheets, 319-827-1701. Sunday/ Communion Worship 10 AM; Fellowship 11 AM; Sonlight Service 6 PM; Youth at Christ 7 PM Grace Lutheran, 633 Purdy St. Rev. Roy W. Berquist, 319-827-1257, Sunday Worship 8:30 AM; Sunday School 10 AM; Email: stjohnsluth@windstream.net St. Athanasius Catholic, 634 Stevens St. Msgr. Lyle Wilgenbusch, 319-827-6682. Saturday Mass 5 PM; Sunday Mass 8:30 AM; Religious Education 9:30 AM; Fellowship 9:30 AM

Lamont

Aurora Lamont Baptist Rev. Scott Hall, 563-633-6545. Sunday Worship 9 AM; Sunday School 10 AM Grace United Methodist, 745 Washington St. Pastor Allen Craft, 563-924-2870. Sunday Worship 8:30 AM

Manchester

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 W Fayette St. Father Dennis Cain, Sacramental Priest Father Richard Gaul, Saturday Mass, 5:15 PM, Sunday Mass 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM, 563-927-4710

Masonville

Immaculate Conception, 608 Bernhart St. Father Joseph Schneider, Sacramental Priest Father Richard Gaul, Sunday Mass 9:30 AM Silver Creek United Methodist Church Pastor Sharon Andersen, Sunday Worship, 9 AM , located 4 miles East of Monti and 1 mile south on Robinson Road.

Mt. Auburn

Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church, 201 Traer St. Rev. Julie McCullough, Sunday Worship 9 AM; Sunday School 10:15 AM

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 628 S. Frederick Father Paul McManus, Deacon James Patera Saturday Mass 4:30 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM

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Christ United Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Charles St. Adult Sunday School 9:30 AM, Church Service 10:30 AM. For current Children’s Sunday School hours, please call the church at 319-283-1656. All are welcome.

Oran

Oran United Methodist, 212 E. Cedar St. Rev. Mary K. Green, Sunday Worship, 8:30 AM

Quasqueton

Union Protestant Church of Quasqueton, 212 E. Cedar Rev. Kevin Jennings, 319-934-3558. Worship 10 AM; Sunday School 9 AM Hoover Wesleyan, 2898 310th St. (SE of Quasqueton) Pastor Dr. Charles Clark, 319-224-9317. Sunday Worship 10 AM; Sunday School 9 AM; Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 PM; Wednesday Bible Study 7 PM, Kids Club 5-7 PM.

Rowley

First Presbyterian, 212 Park Ave. Worship Leader Steven L. Bush, Sunday Worship 9 AM; Sunday School 10:15 AM; Handicap Accessible United Methodist, 201 Rowley St. Pastor Sheri Andersen, 319-938-2605. Fellowship 9:30 AM; Sunday Worship 10:30 AM, Wednesday Bible Study 10 AM, Handicap Accessible

Stanley

Union Church, 126 N. Winslow Pastor Phil Rownd, 319-634-3757. Sunday Worship 9:30 AM & 7 PM; Sunday School 10:40 AM; Sunday Evening 7 PM; Wednesday Youth: 6:30 PM; Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 PM

Urbana

St. Mary's Catholic, 402 Ash Ave. Fr. Ardel Barta, Parish Life Coordinator Marcia Reilly, Mass Sundays at 8:30 AM and Wednesdays at 8:30 AM followed by Adoration until 10 AM, Children’s Liturgy held during Mass for preschool through 5th grade. Urbana United Methodist Pastor Sheri Andersen, 10:30 AM worship with fellowship following, Wed. afternoon Study Group at 4 PM .

Walker

Sacred Heart Catholic, 302 Ely St. Fr. Ardel Barta, Parish Life Coordinator Marcia Reilly, Mass Saturday 5:15 PM and Thursday at 8:30 AM. Walker United Methodist, 101 Ely St. Pastor Norman Kelly, Sunday Worship Service 9 AM

Winthrop

Church of Christ United, 354 2nd St. N. Pastor Dean Schlitter, 319-935-3353. Sunday School 9 AM. Sunday Worship 10:15 AM; St. Patrick Catholic, 555 1st St. S. Rev. Donald Plamondon, 319-935-3871. Mass Saturday 6:30 PM; Sunday 8 AM

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Wapsie Bowhunters are once again offering free archery classes for Buchanan County youth. State and school certified instructors will be offering the Monday night classes, 6 to 8 p.m., on March 2, 19, 16, 23, and 30, with a second set of classes being offered April 6, 13, 20 and 27. All classes are held at the Wapsie Bowhunters’ indoor shooting range (next to McGraw’s Carpets), Independence. Class size is limited to 20 youth per session, so don’t wait to sign up. The classes fill up quickly. For information, or to sign-up for the class, contact Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach at 319-334-7161. The Wapsie Bowhunters have partnered with Buchanan County 4-H for 30 years; however, it is not necessary to be a 4-H’er to take advantage of these free classes.

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors January 19, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 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 January 12th 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 $285.40. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following officer’s reports: monthly – Jail $4,213.30; Clerk of Court $1,754.85 and Recorder $13,042.93; quarterly – Auditor $34,921.28 and Sheriff $15,675.67. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the appointment of compensation commission members as follows: Beverly Taylor, Barb Lindsay, Margaret Damge and Paul Short effective January 19, 2015. All in favor, motion carried. County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented the December financial report. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. IT Director, Ray McDonald presented his monthly report. McDonald reported on the work completed the past month and what is scheduled to be completed the next 30 days. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Community Services Director, Julie Davison presented the monthly report of her department. Case Management has served 116 clients. Discussion was held regarding the Governor’s budget proposal which did not include funding Clarinda and Mount Pleasant MHI’s and how it will affect the counties. The Governor’s budget did not include equalization dollars which was expected. Seven residents re-

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Passed and approved this 19th day of January 2015. Supervisor Gissel presented information regarding the Superior Cleaning Services contract for the Senior Center. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the increase in the contract not to exceed 24 hours. All in favor, motion carried. At 10:00 a.m. the Board proceeded to open bids for 2015 rock for 49,500 ton per division as follows: Bruening Rock Products, Inc., Decorah, Division I $9.5099, $470,740.05 and Division II $9.5099, $470,740.05; Paul Niemann Construction Co., Sumner, Division I $9.57, $473,715 and Division II $9.49, $469,755. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to award Division I to Bruening Rock Products, Inc. and Division II to Paul Niemann Construction Co. All in favor, motion carried. Engineer, Brian Keierleber presented plans for the replacement of the bridge on 110th St. and Deacon Ave. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the plans for the replacement ofbridge #FHWA84160 and set the letting date for February 9th at 10:00 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor Gosse presented the FY16 budget workbooks to the Board. The Board will begin meeting with departments this week to discuss the proposals. No action was taken by the Board. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to adjourn at 11:00 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Gary Gissel, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor-

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors January 20, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in special session at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 with Gary Gissel, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Board met with County Auditor, Cindy Gosse; Roadside Manager, Sherlyn Hazen; Public Health Director, Amy Marlow; Environmental Health/Zoning Administrator,

Chad Beatty; Conservation Director, Dan Cohen; Community Services Director, Julie Davison. No action was taken by the Board. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to adjourn at 11:52 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Gary Gissel, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors January 21, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in special session at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 with Gary Gissel, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Board met with County Auditor, Cindy Gosse; Sheriff’s Captain, Steve Hepke, Sheriff, Bill Wolfgram; and Jail Administrator, Russ West. No action was taken by the Board. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to adjourn at 3:06 p.m. All in favor, motion carried. Gary Gissel, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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Century And Heritage Farm owners to apply for recognition Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recently encouraged eligible farm owners to apply for the 2015 Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau and recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms. “These awards are an opportunity to recognize the hard work and commitment by these families that is necessary to keep a farm in the same family for 100 or 150 years,� Northey said. “If you consider all the challenges and unexpected obstacles each of them would have had to overcome during their life on the farm, it gives you a greater appreciation of the dedication and perseverance of each of the families being recognized.� Applications are available on the Department’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov by clicking on the Century Farm or Heritage Farm link under “Hot Topics.� Applications may also be requested from Becky Lorenz, coordinator of the Century and Heritage Farm Program, at 515-281-3645, Becky. Lorenz@IowaAgriculture.gov or by writing to Century or Heritage Farms Program, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Henry A. Wallace Building, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines IA 50319. Farm families seeking to qualify for the Century or Heritage Farms Program must submit an application to the Department no later than June 1. The ceremony to recognize the 2015 Century and Heritage Farms is scheduled to be held at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, August 20. The Century Farm program began in 1976 as part of the Nation’s Bicentennial Celebration and 18,328 farms from across the state have received this recognition. The Heritage Farm program was started in 2006, on the 30th anniversary of the

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Part one of a series By Christine Dale Assistant Editor dual struggling indivi or “ family no ‘typical’ rom my experience, there is Friends of Dunnwald, of Cedar Valley with homelessness,” said Carrie il. “People can Counc ss lessne lthough relatively few Home y Count Buchanan County resi the Family and the Buchanan can affect it and s, dents live in tents or s for a wide variety of reason cars due to homelessnes be struggling with homelessnes , employment round s, there are many at-r backg tional educa in range economics and housing isk as they balance on situati anybody! We have seen people unique a has . Most of those who status, etc. Everyone lity disabi age, r, do gende , s.” experience homelessnes or are forced to “double essnes background buted to their struggles with homel s, -up” with friends or with unique barriers that has contri Experiencing Homelessness,” the Iowa larger issue. fam ily, find it is a result of a In its 2012 report, “Iowans (IICA) notes 72% of ces Allian unity Comm for Institute l graduates, had a GED An unexpected health issue or death of a happen homeless adults were high schoo … just about anything the report also found family member, loss of trans can contribportation, nat- ute or attended college; however, to someone being hom homeless household is ural disaster, or job loss are e averag an of eless. It doesn’t that the head all things that need just g earnin and coul kids to be a dire situation d cause someone “cla … .” a single female caring for 2.2 ssified as workStatewide, the leading ing or middle class to be struggling with reason for home$818 per month. lessness (or near hom point-in-time count onhomelessness,” said elessness) is economEach year IICA conducts a Carrie Dunnwald, of ics, either being unde includes the number ofCedar Valley Friends which ry, Janua in day one r- or unemployed. of the Family and the in the ng sleepi found Som those Buc e and hanan County Homeless people move to the area homeless in shelters ness Council. findi in hopes of t for living. “These are just exam ng work and stay with streets or other areas not mean ples of what could extended family Story continues on page 5. or friends until they can find their own resi-

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“To talk about a struggle, you're likely to forget abou t it. To be shown a struggle, you' re likely not to forget it. But , to live through a struggle, you'll understand it.” – Valerie Owens

dence. Some have gone through a divorce in her relationships with or left an abusive situa men. A mother, she tion and have few or sometimes stayed with no assets – perhaps men too long so she not even basic hous e- wouldn’t have to hold items many take uproot her children; how for granted. Most ever, at one point while are able to get through in Indiana, she did end the tough time with up living in her car with support and get back on their feet. Others, her daughter, after which they stayed for particularly those who 30 days at a shelter. are disabled or have Before she left Indiana, a medical condition that she was in a bad is either expensive relationship and feare or impairs their abili d for her safety. Whe ty to qualify for avai n l- she had the chan able work, may requ ce, she came to Iowa ire help far longer. to work in Postville in Debbie, formerly an hopes of bettering her Indiana resident, lives life. But when the in Independence and plan t closed, with no considers herself a fami ly “walking testimony” of how faith, commu- doct nearby to help her, she turned to her or, who started her nity and trust in avail on the path to beable services can bring com ing a “whole person.” someone up. Abused as a child by her stepfather, Debbie said she Story continues on page made poor choices 17. (Dorothea Lange/US DA Photo)

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By freque Christine ntlyDale, Assistant Edito es, and r sick, cover coughs and sneez NEWS Mem bersble. of the East Buchanan availa By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE flu shots Independence City Cou (EB) School Board wash hands. There are still meeting, Buchabou t impl ncil met in regular sess Imlearned ementation of early litera an for ved During their regular Monday appro been Mayor Davis presided ion Jan. 12. cy legislation passed Gary GisPublic Health has By Kris Wilgenbusch, visors state Super , with Council Mem of in 2014 Board by the pated ty during their regular mee THE NEWS anan Coun , with an antici bers Holland, LeGrant es nius , Vaughn, Hill, Grov Servic ved ation ting appro a muniz Jan. During Monday’s regu Shonk 12. Elementary Principal/ er and Brown in atten lar meeting, Buchana sel, Ellen Gaffney and Don Supe rinte bach dance; Dallen0. nden was absent. t Dan Fox explained n County Board amount of $8,54 of Supervisors Ellen tments of EnIowa depar the law, from whic a s her new in h is report requ ly she Gaffney, Don ires third graders to read month Burkhart statedschools Independence Municipa news, ency other In Emerg , met at grad Health with e level and County Engineer Bria Shonka and Gary Gissel l Airport Manager Jona have a process to ensu r’s oftoPublic vironmental Health, Public Maste her g repo re n Keierleber who info earnin early than of rted identification and supp Walter on activities at the airpo final stages them that recent insp of non-profi rmed a cient on ort ng reade rt, worki ectio rs. notin tly Management and GIS/E911. Beginning in kindergar ns resulted in the clos g fuel sales are up and flights and fligh Health degree. She is curren will take at.state bridges. ten, EB students BCHC gives back ted proposed Enure of three t training are stable. The brid -approved literacy test ges are Director Chad Beatty presen located on Victor Ave ship Projec PubSnow removal was going well up until known as the Formative Capstone Project and Intern sessment Syste in Madison Townshi nue, Section 10 for 2015. Radon the last snow. There Asm for Health Teac p; unity 200t hers EB 7th graders win vironmental Health Dept. fees Comm h (FAS are on Stre no other issues at the airport. A mee et, Section 27 of T) each fall, winter and lic Health is working ship; and 130th Street, If studPrepa see a slight inting has been schedule spring. have difficulty read ency ents redSection 19 of Hazleton Perry Townkits and water sample kits will basketball tournament d with the Airport ing in two consecut Committee to finalize parents will be notifi Needs Assessment and Emerg Township. Brid ges closed previously ive tests, the Master Plan and ed and interventions crease. in the county are loca Long Range Plan to submit to FAA for will be implemented Those stud ness grants. Street, Sect Delaware Co. ted on 215th turbine permit fee wind appr a ents ion sed oval . 3. not 31 propo . page profi of also on Byron Township; Ring cient by the end of third ues Beatty Story contin A public hearing was wners ther old grad lando tion repe Avenue, Sece many 35 mus at Community the grade or participa of Cono Township; t eiheld to adopt an ordi of $750 per turbine. In July, te in summer school. and 270th Street, Sect nance regarding the Zoning Code repe EB already offers sum Westburg Foundation Fox said Counties (mainly ion 35 in nan aling Tow Bucha Sect nshi and mer are ion p. scho Keie 3.21 Delaw in ol but may have to mak rleber continues to pertaining to Home Occupations. Council reading intensive. The funding try to secure e it more ed a letter from to replace thes voted to adopt the ordi announces awards district plans to be proa e bridges. Middlefield Township) receiv nance for the first time. ctive and contact parents of struggling Supervisors approved 100 wind turbines readers so those child plan RPM Access proposing that s Council also voted for Favorite Columns, and set letting dates for brid ren may participate in summer school befo replacem ent on 100th Street the third time to adop ge re third grade to help amending Chapter t the ordinance them catch up. Recipes, Local and Deacon Avenue. Keierlebe Board member George is estimating 69 Parking Regulati the cost at around $150 r Aberle asked how this ons specifically by repealing Section 69.2 ,000. will affect students with an IEP (individu Advertising, More! Roc k lettin 2 Recr g alize shall l bids eatio d Schoo education program) who were n Vehicles and repla nanreadi with a new section. 5. East Bucha cient per cing it have defiRock Products and Paul opened at 10 AM from Bruening ng$195 skillsper . Fox said many alrea 2. Next 9,000 gallons used of and rate re, Niem flat a tructu ed dy ann infras go charg Con be to aging in summer school, struction for 49,500 ton whic h case those stude of rock per division. in balances, February 5, nts 2015 www.thebuchanancountynews.com Cents per 1,000 gallons. may progress Story75 Winthrop City Council met de sewer month @ $2.80 continues on page 17. to the next grade. Fox explained that beca per month. r projected costs to upgra use the U.S. is behind 3. Next 40,000 gallons used ss, council reregular session Jan. 7 with Mayo requirements. Story continues on page In other busine achievem in educational ent compare mem- plant to meet DNR $2.40 per 1,000 gallons. d @ ers to 17. othe month numb t r apcoun budge il Gerald Dennie presiding and tries item counc and , Iowa is implementper viewed line ing legislation aimedyto impr Kress, The hearing closed 4. Over 50,000 gallons used ove student achievem health agenc bers Melissa Hesner, Mark of Ordinance As ts, for street projec ent. Abe rle said, benand proved First Reading “The state has draw @ $2 per 1,000 gallons. month and s /wage waivAnn Myers, Leland Sprague n salary a rates, line ents, water unemployment rate drops in the sand,” to stressIowa the impo Voters in Hawkeye’s 10-c shall paym - #169 increasing rtanc e of reading proficien g was 5. East Buchanan School ounty service re- mea hearin readings Lee White present. Also attend t public cy. Iowa’s adjusted unemployment rate gion will be asked whet rding sure will not result in per efits. A budgeAcco toseasonally theCity n- ing the second and third Programme for Inter her to approve a $25 rop be charged a flat rate of $195 4, Winth ing were East Buchanan gover Feb.dropped national rate increase. December from 4.3% in NoIf approved by vote Hawkeye’s overall prop an increase in set for 7 PMsessm Student Asmillion bond issue on ent (PISto A)4.1% 2012insurv Public and approving the , rs, funding would Burns Tues erty tax rate. For . ey Sheri day, of ts, month 15 Feb. 3. The the aver studen year Orment vember. The state’s jobless rate wasolds 4.2% the U.S. in one be used for the same on 65 countries, bond will address the Hall. did is cil hed rank age homeowner, the Coun furnis ed be 17th and shall e in Curtis following community the world for reading, ing unemployment Sewer servic Build bond issue replacing a new adult education center ence sewer Works Director Shawn Resid sing year ago. The U.S. rate dropped and cted 20th increa will 27th need Restri in cost #170, scien in s: ce the College’s Metro math. for additional workforce approximately $1.10 ce dinan ing monthly rates follow and Martin the ed deve per at review mon lopm effect th were City Clerk Mary Ryan. ent take Luther King, Jr., Cent on a home valued at programs and services Permit rules to 5.6% in December. Or- rates. These ordinances $100,000. The bond ers, a new health for adult students; Stor was determ A public hearing opened on inue (in Jan. 15, within the City: State’s ined economy ended ony acont high note in page 17. sciences technology s on rate would be in effec cation. It “The expanded capacity in ent after their publication center, expanded job t for 10 years. Unhigh-demand fields 1,000 gallons used per clarifi a First 1. inside d as ) locate dinances #169 and #170. Resid ing NEWS December,” said Beth Townsend of Iowa Worktrain dwell der such as healthcare/adva ing state law, issuing gene that a ques- 2015, edition of THE nced manufacturral obligation at high and educational opportunities month @ $10 (minimum bill). definition “Recent stagnation within Sheri Burns asked several forcethe Development. bonds is the primary ing; and additional caree schools and off-camp per shed does not meet in- required by law. funding mechanism r academies in high us outreach 2. Next 9,000 gallons used rop Reper Winth tions concerning the proposed markets has shown little impact on the centers, and a renovatio for community colle schools and the Colle Following are the new rates: gallons. of a dwelling, global 1,000 n of Grundy Hall. The ges ge’s per to rates. outre $2.80 finan @ sewer ach Ordice g month cente water/ new in Zonin rs. construction and U.S. and Iowa economies. The Iowa unemploycrease Since an existing levy e shall be furnished stricted Residence Story continued on servic per Water used s majo regallon r 0 was renovations of is ending, this exist page 17. 3. Next 40,00 grantedto 4.1%, while nonfarm embedropped not rates ment rate will ly following information ts month Permi . ing ing build nance follow s. ings. other at the living month @ $2.40 per 1,000 gallon ds withgained ployment 2,100 jobs.” viewed: A comparison with Winthrop: per for building/she nearby within the City of 4. Over 50,000 gallons used per The number of unemployed Iowans decreased . cities’ rates, an article on a used s inside rs gallon quarte 1,000 First s. 1. year’s month @ $2 per 1,000 gallon to 71,100 in December from 73,600 in November. bill). town’s rate increase, past e month @ $10 (minimum The current estimate is 100 higher than the year sewer fund deficits and reserv ago level of 71,000. 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USDA: $18 million to train new farmers

U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced more than $18 million in grants to educate, mentor, and enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers. The grants were authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill). The BFRDP, first established by the 2008 Farm Bill, aims to support those who have farmed or ranched less than 10 years with workshops, educational teams, training, and technical assistance throughout the United States. NIFA awards grants to organizations that implement programs to train beginning farmers and ranchers. The 2014 Farm Bill mandated at least 5% of BFRDP funding support veterans and socially disadvantaged farmers.

Director Debi Durham of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has plans to visit all of Iowa’s newest tourism attractions in 2015. Last Wednesday, she made a stop at the newly opened John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum in Waterloo and then traveled on to Heartland Acres in Independence. Durham spoke about tourism in Iowa and

Supervisors approve sale of five bridges

Council hears request for property for new aquatic center

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During their regular Monday meeting, Buchanan County Board of Supervisors Don Shonka, Gary Gissel and Ellen Gaffney met with County Engineer Brian Keierleber regarding five bridges to be sold. The five timber structures up for public bid are located as follows: • Ringold Avenue, in Section 35 of Cono Township; • 200th Street East of Deacon Ave., in Section 27 of Perry Township • 215th Street West of Nathan Bethel Avenue, in Section 31 of Byron Township; • Overland Avenue, in Section 33 of Cono Township; • 130th Street, Section 19 of Hazleton Township. Official bid forms are available at County Auditor’s Office. Bids will be opened at 9:30 AM on March 2. In other business, Supervisors approved Resolution 15-09 on road use tax funding. The Iowa State Association of County Supervisors and the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors encourages implementation of a long-term, sustainable transportation funding solution to address the critical needs of the state infrastructure system as follows: • Provide adequate state-wide funding to offset the projected shortfall for the most critical needs of over $215 million annually through an increase of the motor fuel tax revenues; • Enable Iowa Department of Transportation to provide primary highway funds to counties and cities in lieu of federal funds, providing increased efficiencies for state and local governments; • Increase the permit fee for oversize/overweight vehicles. • New funding should be distributed consistent with the Road Use Tax Fund distribution formula. Supervisors support the ongoing evaluation of creative, supplemental solutions to increased RUTF funding. At the meeting, the board of supervisors also appointed Andy Crump to the Buchanan County Conservation Board to fill the vacancy of Don Shonka. Crump’s term will expire Dec. 31, 2018. The board approved claims filed with County Auditor for $1,342.03 and the Farm Service Agency farm program.

Independence City Council met in regular session Jan. 26 with Mayor Davis presiding and all council members present. Council heard an update from committee members regarding a new aquatic center in Independence. The committee, which was formed in 2012 to research and make recommendations, reported they had studied feasibility of city owned parks and properties and continues to believe the former high school property is the best option. Committee member Danny Johnson presented a site diagram showing three proposed site usages on a portion of the property. The committee asked the council to move forward to purchase the land for the aquatic center. Council person Robert Hill recommended the city work with the school district on a proposed $50,000 offer for the property. The council also approved a resolution calling for the issuance of bonds in the amount of $3.6 million for the project. In other business, council members heard from Greg Broussard, Bolton & Menk, Inc., regarding bids for snow removal equipment building at the airport. Broussard reported the project is being bid to comply with criteria to conform with the FAA 90% cost share and as an alternate bid that would call for more than a 10% investment from the city because the proposed pad and doors do not comply with FAA criteria. Council may consider bids for the compliant proposal and the alternate; but, is not obligated to either option. Council approved offering the notice to bidders for the project. Among other resolutions passed by the council were the designation of a legal publication for the city, and re-appointing Barbara Rundle as city clerk/treasurer, Randy Miller as police chief, and Carter Stevens as city attorney. Council also approved a resolution to purchase a 2014 Chevy Malibu to be used as a city fleet vehicle and a resolution updating department purchase limits. Council also passed the second reading of an update to the ordinance regarding the zoning code to update language and forms required for home occupation permits.

With the 2016 Iowa Caucuses a year away, and no major candidates officially declared, a recent Loras College Poll finds that Iowa Republicans prefer Mitt Romney and past Iowa Caucus winner Mike Huckabee for president. However, Romney has said he will not pursue the GOP nomination. Jeb Bush was the third choice among Republican caucus participants, followed by Ben Carson. The Loras poll of 1200 Iowans who voted in the 2014 General Election was conducted on Jan. 21-26. The Democratic field of potential candidates is led by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Vice-President Joe Biden trail well behind and round out the top three. Democrats indicated that jobs, the economy, healthcare, and environmental issues are the three most important issues considered when making a decision on a candidate. And, there is a widespread support of President Obama as 85.1% strongly or somewhat approve of his job performance, and 88.1% believe Obama’s foreign policy has been very or somewhat successful. As far as Republicans, jobs and the economy, the national debt, and fighting terrorism were the three most important issues considered when making a decision on a candidate. Republicans feel widespread criticism of President Obama as 86.3% definitely or somewhat disapprove of his job performance, and 74.4% believe that President Obama’s foreign policy has not been successful.

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how it is an economic engine for the state with $7 billion in annual sales, generating over $320 million in revenues. Iowa tourism employs over 60,000 residents. Pictured from left: Buchanan County Supervisor Don Shonka, IEDA Business Development Manager Beth Balzer, IEDA Iowa Tourism Manager Deb Lode, Independence City Manager Al Roder,

Buchanan County Historical Society President Leanne Harrison, - Heartland Acres Executive Director Craig Johnson, IEDA Director Debi Durham, Buchanan County Economic Development Director George Lake, Eastern Iowa Tourism Executive Director Carrie Koelker. (Steven C. Smith Photo)

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