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Dairy volunteers needed

Independence Ambassadors make visit Independence Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors made a call to Plush Salon (above) in Independence on March 18 to celebrate the salon’s new location. The salon opened its doors in October 2012, and moved to its new location in January 2015. They are located 203 1st St. E, 319334-3217.

Markia Griffin (at left) was one of several models presenting new styles available from Fabulous Fridays during an open house March 20 at Plush Salon. Those who attended were also able to enjoy refreshments and drawings.

(Kris Wilgenbusch and Courtesy Photo)

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By Alexia Hamlett Buchanan Co. ISU Extension Do you like ice cream, cheese, sour cream, milk or butter? What do you need for these – dairy operations. What do you need for dairy operations – farmers willing to put in the hours and effort to produce the nation’s favorites! Finally, what do you need to insure the future of our dairy farms – new dairy farmers. There is an excellent way to increase the number of dairy farmers – 4-H and FFA! I’m sure you’ve figured out where I’m going with this by now.

We need volunteers to help with our dairy program. Committee members are needed to help mentor 4-H and FFA exhibitors as well as help with the Dairy Show during fair. Most importantly, committee members will assist those exhibitors looking for a future in dairy production to provide my ice cream in the coming years!

If you are interested in being a Buchanan County 4-H Dairy Committee member call County Youth Coordinator Alexia Hamlett at 319-334-7161. We’ve made it pretty easy to become a volunteer – stop by our office to pick up an application or go to our website (http://www.extension. iastate.edu/buchanan/news/become-volunteer-0) and download the application and mail it to us.

All volunteer placements are subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Thank you in advance for considering the opportunity to grow Buchanan County’s Dairy Show and assist youth with a future in dairy production.

Poverty Simulation to be held May 19 Building Direction for Families, Operation New View Community Action Corporation and The City of Independence have collaborated to host a Poverty Simulation at River’s Edge in Independence on May 19. The simulation will begin at 12:30 PM and last approximately three hours. It includes an introduction and briefing, the simulation exercise, and debriefing in which participants and volunteers share their feelings and experiences.

The Poverty Simulation is a unique, interactive experience that helps people begin to understand what life is like with a shortage of money and the abundance of stress.

Participants assume the roles of different families facing poverty. Some are newly unemployed, some are homeless, some are recently deserted by the “breadwinner,� and others are receiving assistance – either with or without additional earned income. The task of all “families� is to provide basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15minute “weeks.�

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The poverty simulation experience can be an “eye-opener� to anyone who wishes to understand more about the realities of poverty. The simulation is an effective tool for many audiences including professionals who provide community services, educators, religious organizations, students (12th grade or higher), or any other concerned community members.

This event is free and open to anyone interested in participating. To participate in the simulation, volunteer to be a staffer, or for more information, contact Building Direction for Families at 319-334-5105 or by email at admin@bdfempowerment.org

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Iowa Department of Revenue warns of a scam targeting taxpayers. It begins through an automated phone call that displays on caller ID as being from 515281-3114. That phone number is the Department’s general Taxpayer Services number; however, no automated phone calls can originate from that number.

When answering the call, the taxpayer is informed they are eligible for a tax refund. The taxpayer is then asked whether the refund should be deposited into the account the Department has on file or if they’d like to donate the refund to an animal charity.

The Iowa Department of Revenue does not make these types of calls. This is an attempt to steal bank account or other personal information, By fraudulently displaying the Department’s phone number on caller ID, the scammer is attempting to convince the taxpayer of the legitimacy of the call.

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ISU Extension and Outreach has retirement resources for every age Making state government more accountable and transparent

Over the last year, the Senate Government Oversight Committee has investigated numerous allegations of hush money, slush funds, black lists and lack of transparency throughout Governor Branstad’s administration.

This week, the Senate approved SF 321 to ensure state agencies that save money by purchasing through the state’s master contracts get those dollars back.

The Department of Administrative Services would no longer be able to retain rebates and use them for its own purposes.

Rebates would be returned to the rightful agency, rewarding them for their fiscal responsibility while adding accountability and transparency to state spending.

In addition, we hope to restructure the state’s infamous “black list.� In the past, Iowans had no idea they were on this black list – also known as a “do-not-hire� list – unless they applied for a state position and were denied.

Senate File 332 would establish procedures for putting somebody on the state’s do-not-hire list, which would make them ineligible for state agency employment. Under the bill, the Department of Administrative Services may only designate an individual as ineligible for state employment under specific circumstances. The individual must be notified of their status at the time of termination and has a right to appeal.

The bill also requires the Department of Administrative Services to post all vacant positions, with a public announcement of vacancies at least 10 days in advance of the application deadline. This will allow all qualified individuals the chance to find out about job openings.

Upcoming public forums • Saturday, March 21, 9-10 AM: Legislative Forum at Luigi’s, 1020 South Frederick Avenue, Oelwein. • Saturday, April 4, 9:30 AM: Town hall listening post with Rep. Bruce Bearinger at Arianna’s Kitchen, 1826 1st St. West, Independence.

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I want to begin this week’s newsletter with a quote that I shared during debate on HF 549 a bill regarding education and bargaining right for employees. “As a nation and as a state we can progress no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource.� (John F. Kennedy) Looking back at my 15-plus years of teaching there is one idea that I’ve given a lot of thought to this week. That idea is allowing my students to call me Mr. Bearinger. I allowed this not because I thought I deserved this respect but because I felt every teacher deserved that respect. That is what every teacher, every school employee, every bus driver, every cook, everyone at the AEA, and all of the people involved in our education system are proud of.

I hope that the people of House District 64 are paying attention this week. The legislature still has not set school aid and the impending cuts loom over the heads of many school district, administrators, teachers, and many others. Please reach out to friends and family and have them contact their legislator, tell them that setting allowable growth at 1.25% is not enough. Iowa kids, our teachers, our schools, and our communities deserve better.

I am very proud of the Iowa House Democratic Caucus this week for standing up in unison to oppose HF 549 and to stand up in support of teachers and education in Iowa.

As always the seat I reside in is not mine, it belongs to the people of my district of whom I serve. I hope that I can have many conversations with constituents regarding this session and the priorities of House District 64. Please reach out to me with any concerns, questions, or ideas for this session of the Iowa Legislature.

It is my honor and a humbling experience to be the State Representative for our community. I appreciate the messages and correspondence I receive from people in the District. Contact me anytime at bruce.bearinger@legis.iowa.gov or call at 515281-3221.

No matter how close or far Iowans are from retirement, the Iowa State University (ISU) Extension has free online resources will help them prepare, according to Cindy Thompson, a human sciences specialist in family life. The site, http://www. extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/retirement, includes “Retirement: Secure Your Future� resources for three general audiences: those who are just starting to prepare for retirement, those in mid-career and those who are nearing retirement. It includes publications on a wide range of topics, all available for free online review or download. Video learning modules, usually 10 to 20 minutes in length, also are available on specific topics. “Currently three modules are available. We expect to add several more in the next month or two, and build the collection over time,� Thompson said. “Our goal is to provide information that can help people understand their retirement planning decisions,� Thompson said. “For example, young adults often will tell us, ‘I’ve got plenty of time before I retire; right now I have other things to worry about.’ Many young adults don’t realize the tremendous retirement benefit they will gain by starting early, even if they only set aside a small amount each month. One of the publications and an upcoming module help to explain this concept.�

Investors of all ages have questions about investing and asset allocation, and may be confused by the various types of taxadvantaged accounts they can choose from, Thompson said.

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In addition to materials consumers can use on their own, the “Retirement: Secure Your Future� site also highlights three core retirement workshops from ISU Extension and Outreach. These workshops are available to groups and sometimes are offered to the public, with a modest fee to cover expenses, Thompson said. “ISU Extension and Outreach materials always are non-commercial, with no vested interest in promoting any particular products or services,� Thompson said. “That makes them fairly unique in the retirement planning world, which is dominated by commercial firms and organizations that have commercial interests through advertising. I don’t discourage people from reading and learning from commercial material, but it’s important to critically evaluate the motives of those sources. ISU Extension and Outreach materials are based on research.�

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors March 9, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015 with Don Shonka, Chairman Pro-tem in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney present and Gary Gissel attending telephonically. Absent, none.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the minutes of the March 2nd meeting. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $197,944.29. All in favor, motion carried.

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

RESOLUTION 15-13 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Supervisors approve the hiring of Thomas O’Loughlin, Utility Man for the Secondary Road Department effective March 9, 2015 at an hourly rate of $18.37.

Passed this 9th day of March 2015.

Public Health Director, Amy Marlow presented her monthly report.

Director Marlow reported the Community Health Needs Assessment and Health Improvement Plan is completed. The Local Public Health Services Grant application has been submitted. Additional funds for Emergency Preparedness will be received this fiscal year. Director Marlow shared a flyer prepared

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the B’Well Committee. The B’Well6 week challenge has been completed with 21 packets returned. An update was given on measles and the Adult Vaccination Campaign.

The Public Health website has additional information, publichealth@ buchanan.co.ia.us. The spring students from U of I College of Nursing are working on a Stress Management Project. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept public comments from March 9th to March 21st for the construction permit application for a confinement feeding operation filed by Brian Monaghan d/b/a L & S Monaghan Farms, Sec. 36 of Middlefield Township. All in favor, motion carried. The application is on file with the County Auditor’s office and can be viewed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the 2015 applications for family farm credit. All in favor, motion carried. The applications are on file with the County Auditor for public viewing.

GIS/E911 Coordinator, James Quinn presented the monthly report of the department. The Vulnerable Population database is complete with the Public Health department.

An update to the GIS layer and database will be integrated into our 911 mapping system. The additional antenna on the Lee Ave. tower will be completed this week, weather permitting. The VIPER upgrade will be done on March 12th.

Discussion was held regarding the current fire district boundaries and automatic mutual aid. Quinn presented the usage statistics for the county website. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in fa-

vor, motion carried.

At 10:00 a.m. the public hearing regarding the FY16 proposed budget was called to order with the following present: Tari Robertson, Kris Wilgenbusch, Ralph Kremer, Dan Cohen, Ray McDonald, James Quinn and Brian Keierleber.

After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to close the public hearing at 10:02 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. With no objections, motion by Gissel second

by Gaffney to adopt the FY16 budget and approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 15-14 BE IT RESOLVED that the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors approve the Buchanan County budget for FY16 as proposed with the following levies: General Basic 3.5; Pioneer Cemetery .00202; General Supplemental .85037; MH-DD Services .92257; Debt Service .48307; and Rural Services 2.74127.

Passed this 9th day of March 2015.

At 10:15 a.m. the public hearing regarding the Ken and Kathy Cole rezoning request was called to order with Kris Wilgenbusch, Tari Robertson, Ralph Kremer, Brenda Corkery, Tiffany Bowers, Travis Bowers, David Corkery and Brad Cole present. The Board reviewed the minutes of the Zoning Commission meeting and stated their vote was 5 to 0 to approve the request.

After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to close the hearing at 10:16 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 15-15 WHEREAS, Gaffney proposed the adoption and enactment of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment on the 17th day of February 2015,

which action is recorded in Book X Page 14 of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, the same was duly published in the Jesup Citizen Herald, an official newspaper of general circulation in the county and complying with Sections 618.3 and 618.14 of the Code of Iowa, on 5th day of March 2015; and UPON MOTION made by Gissel and second by Gissel a vote was held to suspend the requirement for three successive readings and votes, which motion passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors, as follows: THOSE VOTING FOR SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: Gaffney, Gissel and Shonka THOSE VOTING AGAINST SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: None NOW THEREFORE the following was read and voted upon by the Board of Supervisors, and it passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors: AND IT IS NOW THEREFORE ENACTED AND ORDAINED: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 15-A-02 BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Washington Township, Section 33, 5.79 acres from “R-3” residential to “R-1” residential.

The rezoning of the following described property is approved: Beginning at the SW corner of Parcel K in the SW quarter, Sec. 35, T89N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence 385 ft. E, 805 ft. S, 280 ft., W, thence 811 ft. NW along the center of Golf Course Blvd. to the point of beginning. To develop a preliminary plat for a subdivision.

THOSE VOTING FOR THE PASSAGE: Gaffney, Gissel and Shonka.

THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE PASSAGE: None Passed this 9th day of March 2015.

At 10:20 a.m. the public hearing regarding the David and Brenda Corkery rezoning request was called to order with Kris Wilgenbusch, Tari Robertson, Ralph Kremer, Brenda Corkery, Tiffany Bowers, Travis Bowers and David Corkery present. The Board reviewed the minutes of the Zoning Commission meeting and stated their vote was 4 to 1 to approve the request. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to close the hearing at 10:21 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second

by Gissel to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 15-16 WHEREAS, Gaffney proposed the adoption and enactment of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment on the 17th day of February 2015, which action is recorded in Book X Page 15 of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, the same was duly published in the Jesup Citizen Herald, an official newspaper of general circulation in the county and complying with Sections 618.3 and 618.14 of the Code of Iowa, on 5th day of March 2015; and UPON MOTION made by Gaffney and second by Gissel a vote was held to suspend the requirement for three successive readings and votes, which motion passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors, as follows: THOSE VOTING FOR SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: Gaffney, Gissel and Shonka THOSE VOTING AGAINST SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: None NOW THEREFORE the following was read and voted upon by

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the Board of Supervisors, and it passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors: AND IT IS NOW THEREFORE ENACTED AND ORDAINED: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 15-A-03 BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Homer Township, Section 20, 3.5 acres from “A-1” agricultural to “R-3” residential.

The rezoning of the following described property is approved: Beginning at the SE corner of Parcel #100-005 in Sec. 20, T87N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence N375 ft., W310 ft., S50 ft., W100 ft., E420 ft. to the point of beginning. To allow construction of a single-family dwelling.

THOSE VOTING FOR THE PASSAGE: Gaffney, Gissel and Shonka.

THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE PASSAGE: None Passed this 9th day of March 2015.

The Board met with County Engineer, Brian Keierleber and eight residents to discuss the bridge on 130th St. in Sec. 19 of Hazleton Township. No action was taken by the Board.

Supervisor Gissel left the meeting at 10:54 a.m.

Elizabeth Thyer from Gardiner Thomsen CPA presented the entrance conference regarding the FY14 audit report. No action was taken by the Board.

Motion byGaffney second by Shonka to adjourn at 11:21 a.m. All in favor, motion carried.

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When temperatures are cold outside, it is the perfect time to plan spring plantings. Include butterfly weed, a pretty, low maintenance perennial, in those plans to add significant beauty and value to a lawn. For maximum growth and beauty, specific growing procedures should be followed.

These tips from horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach instruct how to best handle butterfly weed. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

What would be a good planting site for butterfly weed?

The butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a member of the milkweed family.

Plants grow two to three feet tall and produce flat-topped clusters of bright orange flowers from July through September. Their flowers attract several butterfly species, hence the common name.

Butterfly weed is an easy-to-grow, low maintenance, long-lived perennial. It performs best in full sun. Plants should receive at least six hours of direct sun per day. Plants grow well in a wide range of soils. However, good soil drainage is a must. Once established, the butterfly weed possesses excellent heat and drought tolerance. Because of the butterfly weed’s long taproot, transplanting is difficult. Carefully choose a planting site and don’t disturb it. Also, the butterfly weed emerges slowly in spring. To prevent possible injury, mark the planting site and don’t cultivate in the area until the plant emerges.

While most butterfly weeds produce bright orange flowers, a few plants in the “Gay Butterflies” mixture have yellow or red flowers. The cultivar “Hello Yellow” has yellow flowers.

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The butterfly weed possesses a long taproot. Because of its long taproot, division is difficult and generally not recommended. The butterfly weed is most commonly propagated by seeds.

How do I germinate butterfly weed seeds?

Harvest the seed pods of butterfly weed when the pods begin to split. Seeds can be sown directly outdoors in mid-November or started indoors for spring planting.

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Leave the flat in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks, then remove the flat from the refrigerator and place it in an area with a temperature of 70-75°F. Seeds should begin to germinate in 3-4 weeks. (If no seedlings appear after four weeks, place the flat back in the refrigerator for another 4-6 weeks and repeat the process.) Take the flat out of the plastic bag as soon as seedlings appear and place under fluorescent lights in a 60-65°F location. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when the seedlings are one- to two-inches tall.

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Initiative strives to name regal fritillary as state butterfly Iowa’s Blank Park Zoo is teaming up with local, regional and national organizations, including the Buchanan and Linn County conservation boards, to encourage lawmakers to declare the regal fritillary as our official state butterfly. Iowa is one of only four states without a state butterfly.

The regal fritillary is native to Iowa and is found throughout the state. Its unique lifecycle includes a tiny caterpillar that survives through the harsh Iowa winter under fallen leaves.

“Butterflies are often referred to as the ambassadors of the insect world and insects are an essential part of any healthy ecosystem,” said Nathan Brockman, curator of the Butterfly Wing at Reiman Gardens. Listing the regal fritillary as the state butterfly of Iowa highlights a species with a wonderful educational

story speaking to the heritage of Iowa and a symbol Iowans can rally behind to show they care about our natural spaces and the animals that inhabit them.”

“We are hoping this initiative will bring attention to the plight of butterflies across our state. Individuals can easily help our butterflies and other pollinators survive by planting butterfly gardens in their yard with our ‘Plant.Grow.

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Iowans interested in supporting the regal fritillary as the state butterfly are asked to contact their legislators.

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Years ago, children were warned that smoking could stunt their growth, but now a major study by an international team including the Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University and the University of Edinburgh shows new evidence that long-term smoking could cause thinning of the brain’s cortex. The cortex is the outer layer of the brain in which critical cognitive functions such as memory, language and perception take place. Interestingly, the findings also suggest that stopping smoking helps to restore at least part of the cortex’s thickness.

“We found that current and ex-smokers had, at age 73, many areas of thinner brain cortex than those that never smoked.

Subjects who stopped smoking seem to partially recover their cortical thickness for each year without smoking,” said the study’s lead author Dr. Sherif Karama, assistant professor of psychiatry at McGill University, psychiatrist at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and an affiliate of the Montreal Neurological Institute. The apparent recovery process is slow, however, and incomplete. Heavy ex-smokers in the study who had given up smoking for more than 25 years still had a thinner cortex.

Although the cortex grows thinner with normal aging, the study found that smoking appears to accelerate the thinning process. A thinner brain cortex is associated with adult cognitive decline.

“Smokers should be informed that cigarettes could hasten the thinning of the brain’s cortex, which could lead to cognitive deterioration. Cortical thinning seems to persist for many years after someone stops smoking,” said Karama.

Latest Iowa Youth Survey finds alcohol abuse stabilizing, bullying decreasing The 2014 Iowa Youth Survey (IYS) State Report, released by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), shows substance abuse has remained stable or decreased from the 2012 survey, with the most notable decrease seen in alcohol use among high school students. In the most recent survey, 14% of 11th graders said they “drank beer in the past 30 days,” compared to 19% in 2012.

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Iowa unemployment rate drops to 4.2% Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% in January from 4.3% in December. The state’s jobless rate was 4.4% one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate was 5.7% in January.

“Iowa’s economy began the new year on a positive note,” said Beth Townsend, director of Iowa Workforce Development. “The state’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.2% in January and nonfarm employment added 3,100 jobs.

Several sectors are at or near all-time highs in employment including construction and financial services.”

Seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment Iowa’s nonfarm employment added jobs 3,100 jobs in January, raising the total to 1,562,200. With few exceptions, 2014 was a prosperous year for nonfarm employment.

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Annually, nonfarm employment remains markedly up versus one year ago (+24,800). Construction leads all sectors in job gains (+6,500) despite a decline this month and is coming off an all-time high reached in December (77,500 jobs). Trade and transportation is up 5,600 jobs and professional and business services are up 4,200 jobs. Losses have been slight and limited to information (-600), other services (-200), and mining (-100).

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Citizens present: Deputy Chesmore.

M/S/C: Janaszak/Fangman all ayes to approve the minutes for Feb. 12, 2015 Regular Council Meeting.

M/S/C: Platte/Parizek all ayes to approve Treasurers Report February 2015.

General ......................1 4 9 , 0 4 1 . 0 8 Road Use.....................1 5 , 3 5 1 . 0 2 Debt Service ..................4 , 1 9 0 . 9 5 Sewer ........................2 0 0 , 6 8 3 . 9 8 TOTAL .......................3 6 9 , 2 6 7 . 0 3 M/S/C: Hemsath/Platte all ayes to

pay the following bills for February 2015.

GENERAL Doris Guge-wages ..............4 6 . 2 2 Deb Hemsath-wages ........3 3 9 . 2 9 IRS-payroll tax ..................1 3 6 . 1 0 IPERS ...............................1 3 2 . 3 4 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 ............................1 2 0 . 0 0 Alliant ................................7 5 4 . 7 7 RSB-collection ....................1 5 . 0 0 The News ...........................5 5 . 7 5 Waste Management .......2 0 9 1 . 9 7 Weber Electric-CC furnace ..........................................5 0 7 . 2 7 OfďŹ ce4 of Auditor-annual fee.....................................4 7 5 . 0 0 Midwest Breathing-compressor repair....................................1 9 7 . 5 0 Heiman Inc.-nozzle system ..........................................7 6 5 . 0 0 Vernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s True Value-pruners ..2 2 . 9 8 Rita Knutson-internet reimb ............................................5 9 . 8 5

cians, dentists and other health practitioners, nursing home and residential care, other medical and health services and pharmacies, contributes $14.3 million to Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy while directly and indirectly providing 293,758 jobs, or about one-fifth of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total non-farm employment.

Complete information from the study, including economic impact data for each of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitals, is available on the IHA website at www.ihaonline.org.

Deb Hemsath-payroll update/cleaning/reimb ...........................2 5 0 . 3 5 Kirkwood-Code 1 class .....1 7 5 . 0 0 Post OfďŹ ce-2 rolls of stamps ............................................9 8 . 0 0 Project Prom donation ........5 0 . 0 0 SEWER Chad Niedert-wages .........2 3 2 . 9 3 Deb Hemsath-wages ........1 5 0 . 0 0 CIWA-water ........................2 5 . 4 6 REC-lagoon ........................4 1 . 0 0 RSB-collection ....................1 5 . 0 0 ROADS Alliant ................................6 7 9 . 1 2 Rick Ratchford Inc. Ely St. snow .................................2 3 1 . 2 5 TOTAL ...........................7 , 7 4 1 . 2 2 Deputy Chesmore presented the police report for Feb. 2015 to the Council-a total of 21.32 hours.

Nothing new to report to the Council and no concerns from Council for Deputy Chesmore. Mayor Knutson had an incident in regards to kids riding skate boards on Ely St sidewalks asked Deputy Chesmore if he could talk to the parents.

City Clerk reported the delinquent

sewer/garbage residents in Rowley.

They have had letters in regards to this with no response will need to put a lien against property tax.

M/S/C: Hemsath/Platte all ayes to approve Resolution 15-05 to place lien against property tax for the two delinquent sewer/garbage residents.

Council Person Fangman let the Council know that the ďŹ re dept. will need to be looking for a different grass truck that ours is showing age. Fire dept. will keep a look out for a different one; the City will probably do a loan for the truck at that time of purchase.

Council Person Parizek asked if anyone had black specs in there water. No one had Mayor Knutson will contact CIWA of this.

M/S/C: Janaszak/Platte all ayes to adjourn at 7:50 pm. Next Regular Council Meeting April 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm. /s/ Rita Knutson, Mayor /s/ Deb Hemsath, Clerk

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Family farms are the focus of new agriculture census data

The U.S. Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports that family-owned farms remain the backbone of the agriculture industry. The latest data come from the Census of Agriculture farm typology report and help shine light on the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is a family farm?â&#x20AC;?

Statistics Division Director Hubert Hamer, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we found is that family-owned businesses, while very diverse, are at the core of the U.S. agriculture industry. In fact, 97% of all U.S. farms are family-owned.â&#x20AC;?

The 2012 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report is a special data series that primarily focuses on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;family farm.â&#x20AC;?

By definition, a family farm is any farm where the majority of the business is owned by the operator and individuals related to the operator, including through blood, marriage, or adoption. Key highlights from the report include: 1. Food equals family â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 97% of the 2.1 million farms in the United States are family-owned operations.

2. Small business matters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 88% of all U.S. farms are small family farms.

3. Local connections come in small packages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 58% of all direct farm sales to consumers come from small family farms.

4. Big business matters too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 64% of all vegetable sales and 66% of all dairy sales come from the 3% of farms that are large or very large family farms.

5. Farming provides new beginnings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18% of principal operators on family farms in the U.S. started within the last 10 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether small or large â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on the East Coast, West Coast, or the Midwest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; family farms produce food and fiber for people all across the U.S. and the world,â&#x20AC;? said Hamer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s due in part to information such as this from the Census of Agriculture that we can help show the uniqueness and importance of U.S. agriculture to rural communities, families, and the world.â&#x20AC;?

The 2012 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report classifies all farms into unique categories based on three criteria: who owns the operation, whether farming is the principal operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary occupation, and gross cash farm cash income (GCFI). Small family farms have GCFI less than $350,000; midsize family farms have GCFI from $350,000 to $999,999; and large family farms have GCFI of $1 million or more.

Small farms are further divided based on whether the principal operator works primarily on or off the farm.

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Heartland Acres plans June 13 tractor ride

Pictured are tractor riders and drivers in front of Heartland Acres prior to the 2014 tractor ride. The 2015 annual tractor ride is set for June 13 and will travel to John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum in Waterloo, with several stops along the route.

The ride will start at 8:30 AM from Heartland Acres parking lot at 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence. Entry fee per tractor is $25; entry forms (due May 31) are available at Heartland Acres or www.heartlandacresusa.com. Call 319-332-0123 for more information. (Courtesy Photo)

Cover crop termination guidelines simple for Iowa farmers With the increased popularity of cover crops, USDA-Risk Management Agency (RMA) has simplified termination guidelines for winter surviving cover crops for farmers and crop insurance companies: â&#x20AC;˘ Western one-third of Iowa counties (Zone 3 by USDA) must terminate a cover crop at or before planting a cash crop. â&#x20AC;˘ The central and eastern two-thirds of the state (Zone 4) must terminate a cover crop prior to cash crop emergence.

These are the same guidelines as last year, but we are still getting questions from farmers about the best and required time to terminate cover crops. There is no set calendar date requirement for when to kill a cover crop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it all comes down to when the producer is ready to plant in the spring.

In fact, there is no rush to terminate cover crops. Keeping a living cover crop in the spring provides more erosion and weed control, as well as livestock feed.

It is perfectly fine to plant soybeans into a living cover crop, and terminate the cover crop afterward. For corn, it is recommended terminating the cover crop two weeks prior to planting or before the cover crop reaches 8-inches in height.

Following these simple rules will provide the best opportunity to achieve the conservation benefits from cover crops, while minimizing the risk of reducing yields to the following crop.

Some cover crops winterkill, but others â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like cereal rye â&#x20AC;&#x201C; need to be terminated in the spring. Stewart recommends crimping or applying herbicide to kill the cover crop, and avoiding tillage. Tillage negates most of the soil health benefits cover crops provide, and could lead to additional erosion issues.

For more information about cover crop termination, contact a local NRCS office or go online to www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soil Healthâ&#x20AC;? or visit www.rma.usda.gov.

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Hearing Loss & Music â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you turn your music down?â&#x20AC;? If anyone has ever asked you this, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably endangering your hearing. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion teens and young adults are at risk of losing their hearing. Listening to loud music and or hanging out at loud events can permanently damage your hearing. When it comes to listening devices, the levels of damage you can cause to your ears is directly related to how long you listen and how loud the sound is. Unsafe levels of sound can be, for example, exposure in excess of 85 dB for 8 hours, or 100 dB for fifteen minutes.

It is ultimately up to each of us to protect our own hearing.

The good news is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to do. â&#x20AC;˘Turn the volume down. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go above 60%. â&#x20AC;˘Wear noise canceling ear buds or headphones. â&#x20AC;˘Take â&#x20AC;&#x153;listening breaksâ&#x20AC;? or only listen for just an hour a day. â&#x20AC;˘Get an app to help monitor safe listening levels.

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Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary to offer scholarships

By Michelle McBride, BCHC Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary is continuing its commitment to assist local students pursuing health care careers.

In 2015, the Auxiliary will make six $1,000 scholarships available.

Successful applicants must be residents of Buchanan County and be accepted into an institution of higher learning, with the objective of entering a human health care field that is recognized by members of the Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary.

Scholarships will be awarded to students in three distinct categories: â&#x20AC;˘ 2015 graduates from East Buchanan, Independence, and Jesup high schools.

Seniors are invited to apply for one $1,000 scholarship awarded through each schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dollars for Scholars program. Students should contact their high school guidance counselor for more information about the

Dollars for Scholars application process. â&#x20AC;˘ Non-traditional students.

Two $1,000 scholarships will be made available to non-traditional students.

BCHC Auxiliary identifies these applicants as students who have returned to school to after working in healthcare or other occupational fields, or have left the workforce for a period of time to care for family. â&#x20AC;˘ Students currently attending a higher education institution, pursuing a degree in a human health care field.

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a current student attending a higher education institution, pursing a degree in a health care related field.

Non-traditional students and students currently attending an institution of higher learning are asked to submit a completed application form, most recent transcript and SAT or ACT composite scores if avail-

Harrold receives certification in integrative dry needling

able, letter of recommendation completed by non-family member, and to compose an approximately 500 word personal profile introducing the applicant, including ways he/she has been involved in the community, and reasons why he/she should be considered for this scholarship. Applications are available at www.bchealth.org, at the switchboard, by the emergency room entrance on the NE side of BCHC, or by emailing Peggy Magner at peggymagner@indytel.com. The application deadline is April 1.

Applicants will be selected and notified by the BCHC Auxiliary Scholarship Committee. Winners along with two guests will be asked to attend the Auxiliaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholarship Dinner June 4 at First Presbyterian Church in Independence, 5:30 PM. For information, contact Peggy Magner, peggymagner@indytel.com or 319-334-2829.

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BCHC physical therapist Kelly Harrold, DPT, recently received certification in the performance of integrative dry needling through the Integrative Dry Needling Institute.

Integrative dry needling (IDN) is a highly effective form of physical therapy for the treatment of a multitude of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Different from acupuncture practices, IDN is based on neuro-anatomy and modern scientific study of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. IDN requires a very fine filament needle to be inserted through the skin and into deeper tissues that are considered trigger points to pain that the patient may be experiencing. Dry needling works by causing a micro-lesion within the damaged tissue, thus breaking up shortened tissues, restarting and normalizing the inflammatory response, and enhances the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to heal.

Conditions that IDN can be used on include, but not limited to, neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, headaches to include migraines and tensionâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;type headaches, jaw pain, buttock pain and leg pain (i.e. sciatica). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roughly 80% of the techniques are pain free,â&#x20AC;? stated Harrold, who received the treatment of IDN over the course of his training.

Dry needling is not necessarily a stand-alone treatment, but an additional tool that can be used as a comprehensive plan of care to help progress healing times related to neuromuscular injury. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Therapy & Wellness center at 319-332-0850.

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By Steven C. Smith (via telel n Monday night Gary Gissel Fox informed the and sessio a r 10-c r (46%) and a greenhou regula Shonk in ent Don met il ey, per gallo East received the Buchanan (EB) Scho visors Ellen Gaffn Governor se coach, fourth Pub- n tax increase passed by Independence City Counc y t.

Count nan presen least support (26%). ers ol Bucha Board during its regu memb il from grade teacher Abbey s lawmakers in February and all counc ved monthly report appro lar mee ) Thurn will ting phone , and Most respondents did Terry Branstad Mar with Mayor Davis presiding signe transfer to the TAG ch only d into 9 that there may be council there was . the law not to tment ed effec position next school attend EB; however Depar report chan tive GIS Roder Mar ges and Al the ch to 1 by Gov. Branstad, summer school prog lic Health the majority attends , and Jon Doese was City Manager was in the area year, was Community the plan ed The t. report ram. w Projec scho ng Marlo price Acco hired as science teach ol Buildi Amy s at the pum rding to state casio events often or ocHealth Director p jumped even higher. law, students who do Public Loer and one bid for the new Municipal last week visitt and nally FFA plan t curren . advi Ove the vemen to sor. rall, 59% stated they not demonstrate read Health Impro According to the U.S. city offices adjacent wou ing definitely or proficiency by the end Health Needs Assessment and Environmental to build a police station and eted. ing businesses • Athletic Director Pat compl were with alternaprobably support a bond ld either 000 of cation third $847, Appli for Prot grad Grant was ectio es e bid Schl may n one Servic oss gave an update on Age be held ncy (EPA), conv issue. back a year unless cal Public Health Maintenance Supe ntly city hall. Roder said the and attractions.

Curre department activities. sed they participate in sum the measles outbre sumak. mer-blend gasoline cont entional down to $809,000. The propo Both the high school mer up with an evalu rvisor Mike Kerkove followed and girls school, beginning in Marlow gave an update on tives that could bring the price . Meaboys ains 1.7% Story continues May 2017. track teams had more ation of the high scho cases in the United moreStates 000, not to exceed $750,000. energy than winter-bl ol gym floor signe than 20 students EB has already taken there have been 170 reported

by APS Sports Floors project was estimated at $710, tibility on page 27. end gas, cursuscep the d high up, a cating the inclu with reallo e first ding sed from whic diseas steps propo a good number of fresh h is one reaso Minnesota. The good by providing new a highly contagious a universal screening n is why sles of e gas To repay the loan, Roder had men s mile chanc is • . space that Duri 90% age a lease the floor, which was ng discussion of the is in reading for kinderga measles haveslightly better in the that the city pays to installed in the onda Iowa Core, Secrten 1960s, has enou through third grade stud rate. Those not protected from rent cost of $52,000 per year Pictured: Gov. someone with summer. However, ry Principal Travis Schu gh material left for two ents. The FAST test thedsum e if they are aroun department space. merblen eller discussed the will which could be used three times d is also more expensandings, process coming down with the diseas with Buchanan County for police ne recsomeo Terry Branstad Roder after exten teach per bid, hours year to determine read d its life considerably. ers are developing to sive to produce, and up to two t and the single ing proficiency. Stud The bad curriculu - news is that there teach to core measles and/or enter a room After discussion of the projec d es are conta- that cost is passed receives a measl ents who need help m standards, which is excessive moisture duals with on to the bid because it was well beyon moto oms will be wood floor includes learning under the targets, monitored and given measles has left the room. Indivi ommended council reject the of symptrist. , with 21% moisture lesson in ds my targeted additional help. the onset The swit around the holes activ depth of knowledge, success criteria and ch eyes. between the two fuels had been discussed. “It excee before the rash appears with what even Fox of said gious whe scope paren the re rd fiber the g ts watery forwa of volle ities to elicit knowledg students who do not read red ens twic splicin yball uprights are place , runny nose andhapp to recommend moving at grad e a year d and 12% level are strongly enco including high fever, cough a- , once in the fall to project cost so I am not able a • There will be no Kind e. on to inform optic cables attenti uraged to have their child e under the rest of the floor. It should nts pay close wint er-bl said. Council voted to not award ergarten end andbehave ren 6% given the participate in summer again in the spring to Public Health asks that reside in the current structure,” he Those born nity.mertime of year it was exam had only to poor attendance in recent year Round-up due from Farmers school, even if the stude sum and proof of immu Tony Lang and ations blen er t. vaccin d.

Manag ing ined s. A Spring Fling nt projec al not is the . regard Gener Kerk yet for tion ct ove in Co-op vacthird grade. The prog contra will work to identify Family night is plan Mutual Telephone additional protection; some current lease with the ram, which is open issues causing the prob ned for April 22 that to all K-5 students, is Manager Marty Diesburg. remains another year on the tween 1957 and 1972 may need lem and how will - low students and March 26, 2015 www.thebuchanancountynews.com 75 Cents There tion. to g protec s willin they being measle be ILP&T Telecommunications full migh will e y Hom revie to: t be addressed. families to become acqu alwed to determine es sale comments – go whether the count period do not provid s that nor’s clear and ways not gover during is it pric the it cines of and can y “Dea es ainted 27. video be 4 count with risin page d mad spot on the staff and classroom e more readi s” on the floor will See the March Story contin Iowaues Association of REALTO ® g s. cost approxiThis legislation also affec ng intensive. es/The-NewsBuchanan-County mately $100 each to RS renew and/or extend it.

• Board member Matt https://www.facebook.com/pag ts students who have (IAR) report that Febr repa continues on page 27. ir; Story Walthart gave an upda however, the speIEP (individualized educ an cialist warned uary home prices 787 74862 on te scor a/3034 eboa w-Iow that dead spots will ation plan). Fox said rds. The Athletic Boo Revie are up, sales are up and shift students with deficient all spots and ever they are selling y gym has them. A new to other go ahead and replace the footb sters wish to reading ability may fasterFracking when compared to last prog- cost $79,00-$ all, softball and floor will baseball ress to fourth grade if year. The 85,0 they scor 00, eboa atten med $8 at ased plus an additional $8,2 rds even though the ianAsale d summer school; helper er priceGallup a summ incre recent survey shows 00 baseball scoreboa softball/ to take out the existing by 7.5% The city will hire$128 tothat those who do not will repeat third grad g regarding - June 30, 2016. floor. readin rds have not met the meter from Febr e. for $1,000 ,916 American’s opinions frackingIn other business, a uary 2014. Sales rose regular ses- for July 1, 2015 It was recommended 15-20 city sewer per hour, plus by 5%, member of the Facilities Winthrop City Council met in the middle school gym year life expectancy. Fundraising for the read).

1,971divided, An update was given on the Citi- floor be repla homes sold deeply withlast 40% inth. favor zen Committee share of meters arewith Acres Dennie 90% if and footb Gerald (paid r Heartl by all scor the Mayo mon tted to eboa with sent 4 submi ced with rubber floor d results of a recent rds is nearly done. Fox 1.the procedure; the restMor Story/Photo sion March Hom April es cont for set inue survey. area is used plant. A “letter of objection” was gs were ing since that ery suggested delivto sell and 40% against e than 200 surveys were faster in 2015, Center in Independence welTwo public hearin il members present were on the softball/baseb as a lunchroom. The new testing Counc as ing. rces and Heartland Acres Exhibition com presid ResiResou l hom ted on plete Natura area es Restric d, l of all sold the with scoreboa cost to replace off last mon 59% the floor will are undecided.

Fracking first develin favor of construct rds be held th werewas first concerns a Specia Ann Myers, Dept. tad while he was in The Kress, Brans on By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS the Mark Sewer until Terry r, rnor ented. after ing Hesne be a Gove d implem appr an inclement weather mark oped next winter to reduce Meliss Mancome being oximately $28,000 for and an aver age inTracy the 1940s a means (safe) room, followed of as weathering . Also in requirements are Permit for Dwayetne plus on the new only $4,400 to remove the time in his schedule to see new 94 daysto, release At equi theirpme regular by 53% supporting a ring data has been for- dence Leland Sprague and Lee White old floor. ing lot business. The governor made nt. Monday meeting, Buchanan on adjoin new natural gas from shalepare rock industrial technology com ing, Buch- past flow and monito Engineering.

In other business: ning to construct a garage the coming tourist season. d tothrough • A publ County Supervisors Gary Gissel, Ellen 103 the shop/vocational agric ic hearBoard attendance were Dwayne Mann sur- injecting ing onofthe items at Heartland Acres for ped and and develo prelimina warded to Fehr Graham ulture will beuse of drilling fluid into class d a recently loaned tion library ry days viewe room restric ram, 2015 nor • in Both (deed , Wolfg Febr -16 items and gover budg Bill Gaffney and Don Shonka discussed several rethe f Title uary 52% ys, et were r was set for 6:40 PM I teacher Susan Sloa in favor of remodelin anan County Sherif hear- pressures. In the old Among other displa ll The other d). ground Bids for a new lawn mowe n and associg the s notifiethe l 13. at high last year. gym to better serve as PWD Shawn the Car Museum; a 1963 Farma The publ with Countyome AuditorApri Cindy Gosse. $14,650 and rounding owner ic is an auditorium. Support ate LuAnn Reck will take early retireme board member Janet James, ments 1954 Corvette Convertible in to attend the next boar pitch require viewed as follows: Knapps operators began to use hydraulic nt at the meeting, Gossewelc - Year One award removing roof1980s, pion on end is Ryan. ing Cham of Mary this d courtshared information regarding Grand a CounClerk year . won City . whic 25.99 Seth and h is scheduled for 6:30 Gage resigned as boys um horizontally. In the Curtis ment $14,2 806 Diesel, which ing to maxim the fracturing and drilling track day, Aprihouse PM Mon ly law en- Rowley Equip y for Ordinance #171, pertain and had an opportunity to see - been It has l 13. and public building security.

Council approved the month ory expanded to include at the 2014 Iowa State Fair; ved purchasing it from Rowle g and 1990s, theaccess practice panied by city and counheight of principal buildin given by Sheriff cil appro accom ed recommended to form a committee to improve report was y install tour activit The hitch ent a ies. have forcem activit to hands-on Heartland shale formations and began to develop ement con- Equipment and building. security. County offices involved will be the ty representatives, as well as Wolfgram and the law enforc $474.01. for r mowe the on teers.

00 into the massive commercial scale seen volun for $34,0 Clerk of Court, Sheriff’s Office, Independence Acres board members and tract with Buchanan County today. Some credit fracking as the reason Story continues on page 5.

Police Department, Juvenile Courthouse and for the current U.S. “oil boom,” whereas board of supervisors chambers. Supervisors apothers note the practice causes water table proved forming the committee. pollution and earthquakes.

Supervisors also approved an Internet employee In general, survey respondents who opsecurity training program. This online training will pose the practice are most often under age be required for all courthouse employees who acThe Buccaneer Spring Gala drew many East 50 and are more likely to vote either as an cess the courthouse computer network. Training Buchanan School District supporters to raise Independent or Democrat. Republicans must be completed by June 15. and those age 65 or older are most likely funds for the fine arts and athletics booster Gosse updated the board on the Employee Asto be in favor of fracking. clubs on Saturday at the Monti Community sistance Program, which was formed to assist emCenter. Approximately 200 tickets were sold for ployees with personal issues. During the past year, Happy countries the event, which featured a dinner, raffles, and there were six initial visits, 10 follow-ups, and two Want to find that “happy place?” Head to both live and silent auctions. company consultations. The board feels this proLatin America, where the top-10 happiest gram is a great asset for employees. countries in the world are found. Paraguay County Engineer Brian Keierleber presented ranks first, with a positive index score of 89, a milled pavement markings contract. These followed by Columbia, Ecuador, Guatemarkings will be placed on county roads C-57 mala, and Honduras. In these countries, west of Hazleton, D-22, a portion of W-40 and most residents say they laugh or smile a lot, W-35 and Fairbank Amish Boulevard. Superviexperience enjoyment, say they are treated sors approved the contract.

(Christine with respect, and feel well rested.

Joy Jager from Riverview Center presented a Dale The Middle East and North Africa proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Photos) region, with the exception of Saudi Arabia, Jager is an advocate for sexual assault victims in not only has lower levels of positive feelDelaware, Buchanan and Fayette Counties. After ings than most of the world, but also report review, the board approved the proclamation. the highest levels of negative emotions.

Story continues on page 21.

Some areas of the world, such as countries in the former U.S.S.R., have low levels of both positive and negative emotions, reporting few emotions at all.

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest column by BuThe least happy countries are Sudan chanan Co. Engineer Brian Keierleber. (with the lowest index score of 47), TuniIt is apparent from recent conversations that confusion sia, Bangladesh, Serbia and Turkey. exists regarding the recent fuel tax increase. The most Shorter springs prevalent is a concern that all of the increase will go to Due to astronomical quirks, spring actularge projects such as completion of U.S. 20 and U.S. ally gets about 30 seconds shorter every 30. However, the increase will have major benefits to year and has been doing so for thousands Buchanan County Secondary Roads. of years. Earth’s seasons are caused by its We will annually receive about $576,000 in our local tilt on its axis, which is 23.5 degrees from funds. The funds will filter to the counties beginning about vertical, and as a result for six months June of this year. We closed five additional bridges this past the Northern Hemisphere leans toward fall and these funds will go a long way toward replacing the sun and the other six months it leans some of these structures. Immediately, this allowed us to away. Spring is getting shorter because contract with a contractor to begin repairs on the bridge on the Earth’s axis itself moves, like a top, Ringold Avenue, south of Quasqueton and have assurances and the point in the planet’s orbit around that the funds will be available to pay the contractor.

This bridge, on 200th St., has failed pilings in both the pier and the abutment. the sun that marks the summer solstice We are also diligently searching for an economical anThe county roads department is working on a design for its replacement. changes slightly as a result. swer for replacing the bridge on 200th Street near Deato develop to construct these projects but it will allow the DOT to relax the Where does the extra time go? To summer. con Avenue.

It is estimated that in the year 3000, summer The funds will also provide us with the opportunity to develop plans and borrow-ahead requirements rather than making them more stringent.

Locally it will make a difference. We will be able to address bridges and in the Northern Hemisphere will be 93.92 go to a local letting for bridge replacement if we cannot develop a more roads that would not be possible without the increase. It will take some days, autumn will be 90.61 days, winter economical answer. will last 88.74 days and spring will be 91.97 The fuel tax increase will also provide an additional $186,295 to the time but without it we clearly needed to close bridges until resources exdays long. In conFarm to Market fund in Ames. This will allow us to proceed with projects isted. Now we can be more proactive in their replacement. trast, astronomical (Courtesy Photo) such as the C-57 paving east of Hazleton and diamond grinding of some spring is 92.76 days rough pavements such as V-62. It will take some time for sufficient funds long this year.

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