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Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors make three visits in February Submitted by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce

The Manchester Chamber Ambassadors made three visits during February. Their first stop was at 24 Hour Total Fitness to meet new owners Lori Schulte Trenkamp and Jeremy Trenkamp who purchased the business in December. Lori, a certified yoga teacher and health coach, is excited to embark on this new adventure, helping people get healthier. They have added morning cardio/kickboxing, interval and yoga classes as well as partnering with Denise Jones to offer dance fitness classes at the gym.

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Riverview Center announces relocation in Manchester

Riverview Center’s Manchester office is now located at 909 W. Main Street in the D&R building.

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Extension office offers Certified Handlers CIC on March 22 Submitted by Buchanan Co. ISU Extension

Buchanan County will offer a Certified Handlers Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) Tuesday, March 22. The program will be shown across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP).

The local attendance site is Heartland Acres, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence. Registration begins at 8:30 AM, and the course will be held 9-11 AM. The registration fee is $35 on or before March 15 and $45 after March 15. To register or obtain additional information, contact Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach at 319-334-7161.

The course will provide continuing instruction credit for certified handlers. Topics to be covered include recognizing sensitive areas and other non-target sites and organisms; responding to spills and accidents; pesticide labels; and pesticide container handling and disposal.

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Chamber of Commerce to host 35th Annual Ag Luncheon

Meeting on new FDA antibiotic guidelines for livestock producers

The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 35th Annual Ag Luncheon Thursday, March 17 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Pavilion. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. John Lawrence, director of ISU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources, speaking on matters of importance to the farm community such as farm incomes, items of interest learned during his recent trip to China and water quality issues.

Lawrence brings an extensive knowledge of agriculture plus experience in agricultural marketing, livestock economics and Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

In addition, the 10 AM session will see Lawrence team up with Steve Ferguson from the Iowa Finance Authority to discuss programs available to help young people get into farming and help older people find the best ways to get out of farming.

The day starts with an Ag Career Fair for area FFA students.

By 9 AM, coffee and rolls will be available as early arrivals view a display of new GPS systems and cameras that can be useful to farmers.

The event continues with morning sessions from 10-11:15 followed by lunch at 11:30, presentation of ag awards, and Lawrence’s keynote address.

Chamber Director Jack Klaus says “the goal is to have everyone moving towards the door by 1:30.”

Tickets ($12.50) are available from the Chamber of Commerce at 563-927-4141. All tickets are sold in advance and there will be no tickets available at the door.

Iowa livestock producers have the opportunity to learn about the new FDA mandated antibiotic guidelines at a meeting hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (ISUEO).

The meeting will be held 1-2:30 PM Tuesday, March 29 at the Buchanan County Extension office, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd. in Independence, according to ISUEO swine specialist Mark Storlie.

“The new FDA antibiotic rules begin Jan. 1, 2017,” said Storlie. “Before that time, we are informing producers, veterinarians and allied industry about the new procedures and how it will affect their operations.”

The meeting will focus on antibiotic access via veterinarian relationships, veterinary feed directives (VFDs), prescriptions and required recordkeeping. Dr. Chris Rademacher, ISU Extension Swine veterinarian, will be the lead presenter.

Discussion topics will include: • Background of the FDA guidelines; • Why antibiotics are being reclassified; • What drugs will require a veterinarian prescription or VFDs; and • Importance of a vet/client/patient/relationship (VCPR).

To preregister, contact Buchanan County Extension at 319334-7161. Questions may be directed to Mark Storlie at 563425-3331 or mstorlie@iastate.edu.

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Who owns your digital data and communications?

A generation ago, mail was delivered to your house; photos were kept in an album; thoughts were recorded in a diary; documents were ďŹ led in a cabinet; and money was deposited at a bank. The Internet has changed all that.

Today, many Iowans keep their photos online; interact with friends and family through Facebook; and store data and documents on a server. If you die or become disabled, survivors may not be able to access these digital assets.

No Iowa law provides the administrator of an estate or a person with power of attorney to access your Facebook page, Gmail, Shuttery account or Dropbox. If an active Internet user dies, survivors may not be able to get important family photos or shut down a Facebook account that serves as a painful reminder of the loss. The companies storing these assets on their servers are “custodians,â€? who often prohibit access to grieving families.

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Area 4-H’ers travel to Des Moines Submitted by Buchanan Co. ISU Extension

Twenty-nine students, in grades 6-9, from Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Buchanan and Tama County spent a fun ďŹ lled day of learning at the Iowa State Capital and Science Center of Iowa on Feb. 24 as part of a 4-H Legislative Tour. The group was open to 4-H’ers and other interested students. The morning began with a tour of the State Judicial building and Iowa Supreme Court courtroom. Youth were invited to sit in on a court case and listened to the lawyer present his case.

They later spoke with Iowa Supreme Court Justice Brent Appel about how he became a judge and his background in law.

At the Capitol, youth met with Representatives Dean Fisher, Deborah Berry, Timi BrownPowers, Walt Rogers, and Bob Kressig. The 4-Her’s asked many questions, covering issues on school funding, taxes and bottle refund and more. From the Capitol, they visited the Science Center where they participated in the Fire & Ice show, many hands on activities, and saw an IMAX movie. 4-H program sta are planning to oer this opportunity again next year. For information contact a local County Extension & Outreach oďŹƒce or Diane at 319-234-6811.

Pictured: 4-H’ers from Buchanan, Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler and Tama County visit the Iowa Legislature.

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This week went by quickly in the Iowa House, with debate scheduled for every day and no shortage of visitors from our district. On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to speak during debate to share my support of the Veterans Preference bill. This legislation will increase the public availability of veteran status, ensuring that our businesses have the opportunity to hire veterans that are already well equipped with skills and habits of highly successful leaders and team builders.

Later in the week, Senator Schoenjahn and I met with the Student Council from East Buchanan Middle School. Additionally, I had the opportunity to speak with members of the Fayette County Extension Council about the growth and leadership opportunities supported through 4-H, as well as the successes of the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative.

Iowa leads nation in wind energy Over 31% of Iowa’s energy is generated by wind, the highest percentage in the country. This is the ďŹ rst time wind has supplied more than 30% of any states’ electricity.

Nearly $11.8 billion have invested into Iowa wind farms, and the wind industry currently supports 6,000 jobs across the state.

In the coming years, wind is expected to supply 40% of Iowa’s energy, which is enough electricity to power 6.3 million homes.

In addition to the jobs and capital investment provided by the wind energy industry, farmers and rural landowners continue to beneďŹ t from use of their land for wind turbines. They currently receive $17.1 million annually from payments for use of their land.

Veterans preference information In a continued eort to support veterans in job placement, the Iowa House passed a bill that would make veterans preference information more visible to individuals and employers across the state.

Veterans preference provides that veterans who are citizens of the United States are shown priority in job selection. This bill would ensure that preference information is posted on the websites of the Department of Veterans Aairs, Department of Administrative Services, the OďŹƒce of the Attorney General, and Workforce Development.

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By Alexia Hamlett County Youth Coordinator Buchanan Co. ISU Extension

4-H is a program that is open to all K-12 grade students and is the nation’s largest youth development organization that grows conďŹ dent young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The research-based 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

In Buchanan County there are 15 clubs that members can choose to be a part of and learn lifelong skills through the different events and activities that are oered. Every club is different and unique in their own way. Some focus on livestock, while others gear towards exhibits or the environment. To ďŹ nd out more detailed information about the clubs check out the Buchanan County 4-H webpage at www.extension.iastate. edu/buchanan/page/join-4-h. Deadline to register is May 15.

For questions about joining contact County Youth Coordinator Alexia Hamlett, Buchanan County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, at 319-334-7161 or ahamlett@ iastate.edu

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To reduce the chances of crop damage from a late frost or freeze, leave the mulch on as long as possible. Removing the mulch in March may encourage the plants to bloom before the danger of frost is past. Temperatures of 32°F or lower may severely damage or destroy open owers. Since the ďŹ rst owers produce the largest berries, a late spring frost or freeze can drastically reduce yields.

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April is Celebrate Small Business Month during Manchester Sesquicentennial Celebration Submitted by Manchester Chamber of Commerce

As part of Manchester’s ongoing Sesquicentennial Celebration, April has been designated “Celebrate Small Business Month� and activities are being planned around that theme.

Area businesses will create a prominent display board during April showing the history of their business or their building. “We think everyone will find some fun and interest in seeing how our buildings have been used through the years

or how the businesses have progressed,� said Manchester Chamber of Commerce Director Jack Klaus. “In addition, the first weekend of April has been designated as the annual Spring Open House weekend with many local merchants sponsoring specials or seasonal items.�

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Names of the applicants were not provided to the Council. Motion White, second Myers to establish tie breaker protocol, on awarding of free lot: 1) Applicant that will be dig ready first will receive free lot.

If both applicants dig ready date is identical: 2) Coin will be flipped at April 6th council meeting. Both applicants will be invited to be present for the coin toss. A free lot will be awarded to the winner of the coin toss. All ayes. Mayor will contact applicants to determine dig ready status.

Motion Myers, second Sprague to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL MARCH 02, 2016 The Winthrop City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, March 02, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor, Gerald Dennie presiding.

Council Members present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and Lee White.

Individuals present: BCHC Public Relations Director Michelle McBride, Library Representative Erin Kelchen, Government Students, PWD Shawn Curtis and City Clerk Mary Ryan.

Motion Kress, second Hesner to approve the Consent Agenda: prior meeting minutes (February 03, 2016), current bills, and monthly financial report. All ayes.

Erin Kelchen presented library’s activity report.

Michelle McBride presented flyer on “Building For You” construction project for, Buchanan County Health Center.

Dump truck bids opened: Don’s Truck Sales $111,450.00 and Truck Country $116,024.00. Motion Kress, second White to approve ordering truck from Don’s Truck Sales, $111,450.00, after Dennie and Curtis review bids for accuracy.

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Clerk informed Council that two applications had been approved for one remaining “free” lot in subdivision. Both applications were approved on the exact same day.

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THANK YOU I would like to thank the Buchanan County Pork Producers Board for appointing me as the 2016 Buchanan County Pork Queen and for the scholarship. I look forward to working with everyone to promote a great industry.

Markia Griffin THANK YOU I would like to thank the Buchanan County Pork Producers for the Senior Hogman Award at the banquet Saturday night. It was great to see such a huge turnout of pork producing families, delicious food, and enjoyable music as we begin a challenging year ahead in the pork industry. Thank you again.

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Why is third grade such a critical year for reading?

By Kim Swartz, Assistant Director of Educational Services, AEA 267

Third grade marks an important time in a child’s education as they move from what is often known as the “lower grades” to the “upper grades.” It is a critical time in students’ learning as they become more independent readers and learners. Being at “grade level” is important at any age, but third grade is the crucial year when students make the leap from learning to read to reading to learn.

From a teacher’s perspective, reading instruction at the third grade level focuses on teaching students how to think and talk about what they read in deeper and more detailed ways. As children progress through the grades, the text and tasks that are being asked of them are longer and more complex. Students are expected to read different types of literature with much more nonfiction text being used. In addition they are asked to write and talk about what they are learning, including developing their own points of view about what they are reading. Students who have trouble understanding what they read find it very difficult to keep up, become frustrated when they try to tackle schoolwork, and for some students, this leads to years of difficulty in school.

To combat these difficulties, Iowa has

an early warning system to identify reading concerns before they become a problem. Schools across the state use universal screening tools to pinpoint students at-risk for reading difficulties. Tests to monitor a student’s progress are used to determine if the adjustments the teacher is making in the classroom are making a difference. Parents who have concerns about their child’s reading should talk to their child’s teacher to develop a plan for their reading needs. This may include things to work on at home as well as the help that will be given in school. Local Area Education Agencies (AEAs) also have resources to support teachers and parents in the goal for reading success for students.

There are activities that can be done at home to help create strong readers as well. By reading aloud to children, making sure they have access to books, and promoting positive attitudes about reading and writing, adults can have a powerful impact on children’s literacy and learning. Some ways that promote the love of reading and literacy are listed here. Simply invite a child to read with you every day, letting them hear or read their favorite book over and over again.

While reading a book, point word by word, which helps the child learn that reading goes from left to right, and to understand that the word that is spoken is the word that is seen on the page.

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Reading books with rhyming words and lines that repeat and inviting the child to join in on these parts helps them to learn sounds and word parts. Discussing new words and stopping to ask about the pictures and about what is happening in the story builds vocabulary and understanding. When reading, choose from an assortment of children’s books, including fairy tales, songbooks, poems, and information books. When adults work together to give children the skills and tools needed to succeed, they begin to love reading and learning and will be on track for the challenges of third grade and beyond.

Kim Swartz is the Assistant Director of Educational Services with Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267). She can be reached at kswartz@aea267k12. ia.us AEA 267 serves over 65,000 students. In addition, over 5,000 educators rely on AEA 267 for services in special education, school technology, media and instructional/curriculum support. The agency’s service area reaches 18 counties and nearly 9,000 square miles. Learn more at www.aea267.k12.ia.us

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IDPH supports national effort to raise awareness of prediabetes

Nearly 90% of those with prediabetes don’t know it

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one in three Americans has prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose (sugar) levels are high, but not high enough yet to be classified as type 2 diabetes. People with prediabetes are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. In 2014, 7.8% of adult Iowans were told by a health care provider they have prediabetes or borderline diabetes. That’s an increase from 2013, when 6.2% were told about the health risk. It’s estimated the actual percentage is much higher; in fact, the CDC estimates nearly 90% of people with prediabetes are not aware they have the condition.

In an effort to reverse this trend, IDPH is working with local National Diabetes Prevention Program sites in Iowa, YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program sites in Iowa, healthcare providers, and worksites to increase awareness of prediabetes.

“Diagnosis the key to prevention,” said IDPH Diabetes Primary Prevention Coordinator Katie Jones. “Healthcare providers play an important role. Research shows that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed through the evidence-based and cost-effective National Diabetes Prevention Program.”

Prediabetes can often be reversed through weight loss, diet changes and increased physical activity. The American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Medical Association (AMA), and the CDC have recently partnered with the Ad Council on the first national prediabetes awareness campaign.

The campaign encourages people to take a short online test to learn their risk for prediabetes.

Additional information about IDPH’s diabetes prevention and control efforts is available at www.idph.iowa.gov/diabetes.

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Cattleman of the year

By Connie Arend

Buchanan County Cattlemen held their annual banquet Feb. 27 at the Buchanan County Fair Fairgrounds 4-H building. President Doug Lehman welcomed a crowd of 230 members and guests, an increase of 50 people from last year.

After a prime rib dinner, and desserts provided by Wapsi Warriors 4-H Club, Lehman introduced Vice President Doug Lentz, Secretary Dale Priebe, Treasurer George Richardson, and board members Jordan Albert, Derek Lentz, Dean Van Note, Joe Scheckel, Mark Merfeld, and Rustie Kane. Junior associate members Ryan Merfeld and Ryan Arend were acknowledged for their involvement and 4-H and FFA members were recognized for their participation in the beef projects at the 2015 Buchanan County Fair. Alexia Hamlett and Roxanne Fuller of Buchanan County Extension were introduced and thanked for their dedication and work at the fair.

Mike Klein from Iowa Cattlemen Association spoke about the upcoming regional meeting on June 23. Educational presentations and meal will be held at Heartland Acres in Independence. Wes Thoma was introduced as district director.

Cattleman of the Year was presented to Craig Alberts, from Brandon. Alberts got into farming in 1973 after his father suffered a stroke. He began with dairy, stock cattle, hogs, breeding stock, as well as hay, corn, beans, and pastures. Alberts is a community leader with many volunteer hours in Brandon. Alberts’ famous words, when asked to help or volunteer, are, “Well this is a conundrum!” After his volunteer work is completed he says, “Glad I could 10, 2016 help out.” Alberts thanked the association for the honored award.

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came from.” in Meyer and Brian Brinkema Davis did say Officers Darw ates down to five. Those candid assisted in whittling the pool city library by a citizens comthe at 18 Feb. were interviewed comittee comm il counc a by mittee selected by Davis and g nd, and Mike Lenius. many people are congregatin prised of Don Brown, Jon Holla It is the Lenten season and ssed that he would like ay’s meeting, Lenius expre Submitted for the St. Patrick Church fish Mond At nights Friday on the finalbyse-BCHC rop in Winth as diners council members onOn 19 other Feb. ly from quick input up Feb. 23, the Buchanan County Health Cenmore filled see to fry events. The Parish Hall concern as “this is an his made stated s home Leniu aw, ter (BCHC) Board of Trustees voted to begin a vegetable, colesl lection of a candidate. the rest of think I enjoyed fish plus a potato, and unity desserts and more. three-phase 74,000 sq. ft. building project to the tant decision for our comm impor ed.”

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BCHC, instilling a commitment to the council should be includ page on ues contin ssful, Story to make the event succe provide the highest quality of health and wellness fish whether they are battering services to the communities of Buchanan Coun Counor serving the meal. ty conveniently close to home, amidst growing More St. Patrick fish fry healthcare needs. events are planned for 4:30-7 This expansion will take place over the span of PM Friday, Feb. 26 and March 27 months. The major75 phases are as follows: Cents 4 in Winthrop. Cost is $8 for • Expand and remodel Wellness Center and NEWS THE , busch Wilgen under Kris By nan ay, Bucha adults and $4 for youth Therapy Department by expanding the gym and Mond on ng meeti y weekl r During their regula Gaff GaffEllen and age 10. Call 319-935-3871 for a studio space to allow for additional equipment and Gary Gissel, Don Shonk visors Super y Count Radio locker rooms, create new and waverenovate carryouts. classes, on a proposed Micro ney held a public hearing t publicrooms for physical therapy, speech (Christine Dale Photos) protec private therapy the ordinance is to Path Ordinance. The intent of nt and the efficie occupational therapy, and cardiac rehab, in regard to therapy, re welfa al gener and , safety health, ionsafor unicat and develop new entrance along with an updated wave radio comm unobstructed flow of micro other and registration area.

System Safety Radio the Buchanan County Public • Construct new, two-story medical office buildcounty. emergency responders in the ained radio towers must be maint The pathways between the Effecto attend. During the communications. Effec raged clear e encou provid and to 18. ctions free of obstru will se in Days to submit ideas is March respon ine rop quick Deadl Winth for for ial plans essent are NEWS Kris Wil- meeting, tive radio communications

By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE n of officers will According to C&C President Comthe operation of county public and Com theme be discussed and electio The Winthrop Community emergency situations and for sch, “Submit your parade genbu ly month r held. regula safety agencies. mercial Club held their ook page or mail to be no forward d at 9:15 AM and there was Discussion ideas to our Faceb Wilgenbusch stated, “We look The public hearing was opene PO Box 15, Winmeeting Monday, Feb. 15. d everyone at the annual meetWinthrop Winthrop C&C Club, sed ordinance. The board waive theme winner will to seeing public objection to the propo and plans are being made for for The take . ideas will g It 50682 IA nce. hearin throp and ordina 21 18. the 17 and ing on March g and approved hearin public third a Days, which will be held June ” are We prize!

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The parade Win- looking for volunteers rade theme contest this year. on March 21 at Win unity members.” and the club meeting at 6 PM comm 18 our June d PM 5 invite at is held be will City Hall. The public throp . theme a for is asking for public input

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ing, which will house the Specialty Clinic and provide room for service growth, develop homelike suites for sleep studies, develop a new front entrance and registration area, and remodeled kitchen and cafeteria for public dining.

• Remodel and expand surgical center to allow for continued surgical growth with new procedure rooms and create pre and post-operative sursur gical rooms, providing more privacy and comfort to patients and their families.

Titled the “Building for You” project, this expansion will provide many long-term benefits to the communities of Buchanan County. “Due to more and more people making BCHC their choice forch Mar healthcare along with our growing services, we are outgrowing our facilities. We are recommitting to being the healthcare center of choice in a big way.

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Pictured, top: Buchanan County Cattleman of the Year Craig Alberts.

At left: 2015 Beef Queen Shelby Lehman, 2016 Beef Princess Bailey Kleitsch, 2013 Beef Queen Lucretia Mangrich. Not pictured: 2016 Beef Queen Mandy Rawson.

Pictured are architectural renderings of what the new medical office (top) and east lobby (at left) will look like after construction.

When the weather gets rough, the tough go storm spotting

By Christine Dale, Assistant Editor

Iowans know that when March arrives, severe thunderstorms are just around the corner. To prepare, more than 100 people attended an annual storm spotting class Feb. 22 at the Mental Health Institute in Independence.

The event was sponsored by Buchanan County Emergency Management and featured training by National Weather Service meteorologists, Alex Gibbs and Zack Uttech, from the Quad Cities. Following the class, particiCo untywhether pants, their skills or taking the training for the first time, Pork refreshing Pro cers Po rk Qu were part ofHo a moredu than 220roy member group in Buchanan County dedicated een lly Cook an alty, lia Mensching Mto isskeeping theirdfamilies, businesses and communities safe.

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