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Farmers market is off to a chilly start

Your money, your goals

By Buchanan Co. ISU Extension

Saturday, May 14 marked the opening of the Wapsipinicon Mill in Independence and the Farmer’s Market for the season. Pictured are three vendors who withstood the cold and windy morning. A few others remained also, but some chose to close early due to the weather. (Donna Jensen Photo)

Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program coupons now available Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides qualified seniors aged 60 and over with coupons (checks) that can be exchanged at farmer’s markets, roadside stands, and community-supported programs for fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey. The checks can be used until Oct. 31 at participating vendors. Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging will begin distributing Farmer’s Market Checks on June 1 at various locations throughout the 18-county service area.

Eligible participants in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program must: • Be 60 years of age or older at the time of this application, born in or before 1956; • Live in service area of this Area Agency on Aging; and • Have a yearly household income less than $21,978 for single or $29,637 for married couple.

Each eligible participant receives 10 checks with a total value of $30. A person can only receive checks one time per program year. Farmer’s Market distribution dates and locations in Buchanan County include:

• Aurora Library, 401 Woodruff St.– 9-10 AM June 6 • Fairbank Senior Housing East, 605 Grove St., Fairbank – 12:30-1 PM June 3 • Fairbank Senior Housing West, 201 W. Wisconsin St., Fairbank – 1:15-2 PM June 3 • Buchanan County Senior Center, 400 5th Ave. NE, Independence – 10-11 AM June 1 to Sept. 30 - Mondays and Wednesdays (available other days by request) • Jesup Farmer’s Market, Land of Corn Park, Jesup – 11 AM-noon June 9 • Senior Meal Site, 644 Bush St., Lamont – 11 AM-noon June 2 • Winthrop City Hall, 354 W. Madison – 9-11 AM June 8 For questions or a complete listing of all distribution locations call Kim Hinz at 319-874-6863 or LifeLong Links at 866-468-7887 or visit www.nei3a.org.

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Life is not about money – but how you deal with money has a huge impact on your quality of life, your family’s life and the life of your community. When you have sound information and strong skills, you can make your money work for you and your future.

The Your Money, Your Goals program is a 90-minute workshop that will help you get more for your money and show you how to save money for your financial goals. The workshop is a blend of instruction and hands on activities so you can master the concepts taught.

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As a trained representative of the Your Money, Your Goals program, Roxanne Fuller (pictured), Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach Executive Director, will present the program to the community sharing, “There are many great benefits to the program. I believe attendees will learn many things, but I feel they will walk away with a better understanding of the daily basics like saving for the unexpected emergency, managing income and benefits and paying bills.”

With sound financial management, you can be financially secure throughout your life. For more information on classes or how you can host the program for an organization contact Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach office at 319-334-7161 or email Fuller at rrfuller@iastate.edu.

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The Schoenjahn Report - by State Senator Brian Schoenjahn I wish to thank all of those who contacted me during session. I look forward to visiting with you this summer and joining in the various community celebrations, parades and events. We faced challenges in the 2016 session, and your input was paramount in the bipartisan decision-making process.

For example, legislators considered several options for improving Iowa’s water quality. The plans oated by the Governor and House Republicans, however, had little or no support in the Senate.

The Branstad-Reynolds Administration proposed taking money from schools to pay for water quality improvements. Our schools have faced several lean years and have made signiďŹ cant cuts to make ends meet. Not surprisingly, taking more money from schools met with opposition from families, educators, local communities and state senators from both sides of the aisle.

Our students and schools need the money that’s been set aside for them.

Water quality is also a priority that deserves dedicated funding. Our economy and qual-

ity of life depend on a healthy environment.

That’s why we continue to look for a longterm solution to address Iowa’s water quality challenges. Next session, I hope we can take a bipartisan approach to the problem, without shortchanging other priorities.

In the meantime, we did approve several initiatives this year that will build on our ongoing water quality improvement efforts, including: • Cleaning up the last of Iowa’s Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (HF 2464). • Increasing penalties for illegal dumping (HF 2385). • Committing $16.7 million from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund for water quality and lake restoration eorts (SF 2324). • Providing $3.2 million for soil and water conservation projects through Iowa’s popular Resource Enhancement and Protection program (HF 2454). • Approving $18.8 million in the Ag & Natural Resources Budget for water quality and soil conservation projects, research and facilities (HF 2454).

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Earth, Too 4-H Club to host event at June 18 farmer’s market

Letter Carriers Food Drive brings in 1370 pounds of food

The Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carriers Food Drive, spearheaded

by Al Brimmer and manned by carriers in Independence, Jesup, Rowley and Winthrop, brought in 1370 pounds of food and $15 to the Independence Area Food Pantry on Saturday.

Assisted by Independence Boy Scouts and pantry volunteers, pictured are Lorene Shonka (Independence) and Karen Kremer (Lamont) in front, and Christine Cisler (Independence) and Sandra Nelson (Quasqueton) in back. Food Pantry Director Kate Hemingway stated, “What was gratifying was the number of people who made the effort to see what the pantry needed most and donated those items. This was especially helpful in building up our supplies of kid-friendly foods like mac-n-cheese and peanut butter to help feed children over the summer months.� (Courtesy Photos)

Butterfly and pollinator numbers have declined due to loss of habitat. Areas that once included a number of diverse plant species (sometimes considered weeds) are now monocultures of lawn grass, corn or soybeans. Ditches that were once allowed to grow natural are now mowed short. Pollinators and butterflies that benefitted from the flowering plants in these areas are in need of new sources of nectar, pollen and host plants for caterpillars.

Earth, Too 4-H Club and Buchanan County Conservation will host a Buckets for Butterflies event at the Independence Farmer’s Market on June 18 to help increase butterfly and pollinator habitat.

The club received a grant to obtain some milkweed and nectar plants from Prairie Rapids Audubon Society and would like to share these plants with market visitors.

Buckets for Butterflies will be 5-gallon buckets with at least one butterfly host plant (milkweed, violets, asters) and at least one nectar plant (blazing star, bee balm, coneflowers).

Earth, Too will provide the plants and soil and will have some 5-gallon buckets available.

Those who have a bucket should bring it so the plantings will go even further.

Participants will be given information to register the bucket in the PlantGrowFly program’s pollinator garden program, and are encouraged to plant their perennial plants in a permanent location. Donations will be accepted for Monarch Watch’s Tag recovery fund.

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Local 4-H Club cleans up for spring

Cedar Rock opens for the season River Pavilion Project commences

Members of the Middlefield Hustlers 4-H Club gathered in early April to clean up the grounds around the Monti Community Center and cemetery. Led by Ken Kehrli and Aaron Cook, the group holds its monthly meetings at the Community Center.

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Cedar Rock State Park is open to the public May 25 to Oct. 17, Wednesdays through Sundays. Tours of the home depart hourly beginning at 10 AM and concluding at 3 PM. The Friends of Cedar Rock have worked diligently for several years securing donations, grants and funding for the River Pavilion at Cedar Rock project. The group received several grants and funding from the Walter Charitable Trust and the Iowa DNR. The Friends of Cedar Rock and East Buchanan Telephone Coop are working together to get a live feed of the restoration process on the Friends website; www.friendsofcedarrock.org Tours of the Walter Estate at Cedar Rock will continue even with the ongoing restoration project. Now is a great time to visit the park! In the 1940s, local entrepreneurs Lowell and Agnes Walter were looking to retire near Lowell’s hometown of Quasqueton. The Walters commissioned world famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright to design a retirement estate on their property known locally as Cedar Rock. Wright designed a magnificent Usonian style house along with a river pavilion, council fire, and proper entrance gate. The property is like a time capsule highlighting Wright’s architectural and interior design elements for the public to experience.

Special events at Cedar Rock include: 7-10 PM June 11, Strawberry Moon Evening – unwind with refreshments and meander the grounds while enjoying live music at the house and council fire, and An Afternoon with Frank Lloyd Wright will feature speakers on Wright and his work at 1 PM Oct. 16. Reserve a tour of Cedar Rock by calling the park office at 319-934-3572 or by emailing cedar_rock@ dnr.iowa.gov

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Reflections of a veteran nurse, Kathy Post shares her story Submitted by BCHC

Another aspect of nursAccording to the Ameriing that is very imporcan Nurses Association, tant is to be an advocate there are over 3.1 million for your patients and coregistered nurses and pracworkers. It doesn’t mattical nurses in the United ter if you are an active States. National Nurses nurse or teaching hospiWeek, observed each May, tal-wide orientation; beserves as a time to show ing other-centered and gratitude and appreciation trying to help others apto the largest occupation preciate that they should in healthcare. Buchanan also be this way in this County Health Center type of environment is (BCHC) in Independence important to me.” employs over 90 nurses An every changing and certified nursing assisand complex profestants. sion, the dedication to nursing excellence “They may forget your name, but they will remains constant. To Post, caring for othnever forget how you made them feel,” is ers can be stimulating, rewarding, and fun. a quote that rings true to Kathy Post, RN/ “I love being in a profession where people BSN. A veteran employee of BCHC, Post appreciate what you do and thank you for began her career in nursing in 1978. the simplest of things to larger issues that “I became interested in nursing when I was have been lifesaving,” she commented. in high school and volunteered as a Candy “Being able to listen and communicate Striper at the Oelwein Hospital. By seeing with patients, their families, and physiwhat the nurses did, along with the care and cians is a top quality for nurses to possess. compassion they had for their patients, I It’s important to be well rounded to care thought that this was something I might like for your patients physically, mentally, and to do,” commented Post. spiritually.”

After high school, Post enrolled in the nursTo Post, nursing has been more rewarding program at Marycrest College in Daven- ing than she ever hoped it to be. “I’ve been port and worked as a CNA during her sum- able to support my family with this career. mers at People’s Memorial Hospital (now The trust that has been placed in nurses Buchanan County Health Center). speaks volumes for the quality of profes“I enjoyed the people I worked with and sionals we have within our field.” admired the nurses. Before I graduated, the According to the American Association director of nursing asked if I would like to of Colleges of Nursing, the United States is work as a full-time RN, and I said yes! I was projected to experience a shortage of nurses a nurse in the Med/Surg Department and that is expected to intensify as baby-boomwithin the first year I became an OB nurse ers age and the need for health care grows and also helped in the ER,” Post explained. “I expanded We take my role as our hospital eduthe cator in the late ‘80s when OUT o“fdeant” ccident! then educator, Julie Sproull, became director of nursing.

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Growing much faster than the average for all other occupations, the field of nursing is projected to grow by 16% within the next 10 years. Other factors that contribute to the increased need of nursing professionals include an increased emphasis on preventative care and growing rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

For those interested in the field of nursing, Kathy suggests becoming involved early on. “Getting young men and women active early on, in learning about healthcare careers through our junior program and internships, is a great resource. They should seek learning opportunities through volunteering and hands-on experience. Prac-

ticing professionals should seek learning opportunities by always staying up-to-date on the latest trends through continued education and research. Being adaptable and recognizing areas of growth is very important.”

Reflecting on the past 38 years, Kathy attributes much of her success to her mentors Nancy Brewer, Julie Sproull, Judy Malget, and Hazel Merrill. “You impact individual lives and make memories for people. We see so many, but they only see us. How do you want them to remember you? It is burned into their minds how you make them feel.”

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A December vote increasing expenses, reg- of the state, including met in reg or more as well. ground spring 2017, and reducing time Board of Supervisors Gaffney 7 all saw decreases of $20 price, District 3 also had the favorable to break Brian Crawford, Ellen The Buchanan County inter in rental suggested if intersaid board Vice President with Don Shonka, consecutive year, Despite its drop to finalize plans. He session Monday state for the second available for architects could break ground in spring 2018 ular highest cost in the CounCoun Gissel present. they acre. from the Buchanan noted, “We need to and Gary est rates remain low, averaging $273 per lowest cost per acre, also saw the December. Crawford Julie Althaus, representative the 8 this year’s fair, which if a bond passes this right time, then bid at the right time.”

The district with per acre in District gave an update on a Chase the in rental price. Cost $187 Shelly Johnson ty Fair Board, 6-9. A special feature will be wait for the vote at hog smallest drop Kristi Recker and just $4, falling from held July will also include Iowa) went down Community members “everything is so up in the air” will be July 9. The fair Series (south central feel al was alRice concert on carnival rides, Deery See per acre to $183. told the board they on page 4. asked how much volleyball, continues Recker mud Story plan. more. and and wrestling, events, architect fees, about the facilities and demo derby project, including approx race, pro-pulling ready spent on the Weepie replied the cost was approxuntyfair.org. details at www.buchananco Story continues on page 4.

Board Manager Beth so far. page 5. imately $30,000 Story continues on in the park There will be a movie THE NEWS beginning at dusk, Kris Wilgenbusch, & Com- Friday evening, Ger- By Ger by the WinMay 11 with Mayor Winthrop Community busy plan- which is sponsored met in regular session Mark Kress, Library.

Club has been Public mercial throp Winthrop City Council council members Melissa Hesner, atDays celebraAlso at weekend, head and Throughout the (Ann Myers absent). Director ning the Winthrop ald Dennie presiding the girls Sprague present June 17-19. This to the park to enjoy tion planned for James, Public Works Lee White, and Leland Town Pride, down tournament representative Janet year’s theme is “Small Little League softball Friday evetending were library Clerk Mary Ryan. upup City park. It begins cost for DNR requiredCity United We Stand.”

Shawn Curtis and evening with in the day Saturby 2020. the $3,000,000 estimated Events kick off Friday kids run and ning and continues all Council discussed need to be completed income is too sewer plant which a “Small Town Pride” at 7 PM and day. grades to the city residential household run the Winthrop help pay for the indicate Winthrop 5K Walk/Run. Kids Saturday afternoon, be open 1-5 census numbers grants that would begins at 7:30 PM. will with a doorfor federal or state high to be eligible INRCOG to proceed to cover the the 5K Run/Walk are available on- Historical Center will start at 5 Ryan will contact the parade Registration forms are not sufficient project. City Clerk p.com, at PM and from previous Current sewer rates will hold a public hearing line at www.cityofwinthro or reg- (this is a change to-door income survey. schedule. Council Library, City Hall. the Winthrop Public at 7 PM June 1 at project and loan repayment red. years). page 4. for a sewer rate increaseMcElroy’s Beer/Liquor/Wine/ online at www.getmeregiste Story continues on on Ordinance #179 contact not ister the council approved throughout the store; C com. For more information, In other business, C& 319-961-9287 or (updated to sell alcohol Dawn Kress at permit, and Winthrop Sunday Sales Permit .com Speede Shop cigarette report. rep in a separate room), James presented the library activity on page 4. email dawn.kress@gmail Janet Story continues fireworks permit.

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Submitted by Fusion Forward In the recent Spring Mustang Pride Newsletter, Jr/Sr High School Principal John Howard took a moment to recognize some of the 2015-16 school year accomplishments.

Howard stated, “One can fi nd a virtual plethora of fascinating facts and interesting stories by simply typing ‘did you know’ into any search engine.

For example, did you know … one in 10 people live on an island; 11% of people are left handed; and traffi c lights were invented before the automobile? Also, did you know the ICSD Jr/Sr high School has a plethora of its own fascinating facts and interesting stories? Take a look at just some of the great things that happened in the 201516 school year below.”

Did You Know?

• District-wide enrollment was up this year!

• Coach Justin Putz has the best overall winning percentage as a head football coach, at 75%, since Emmett Allen in 1905.

• The varsity football team this year had the most wins in a season since 1973.

• This year marked the fi rst in history that Independence had beaten Decorah

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• Coach Michael Doyle got his 300th dual wrestling victory this year … in his 17th year.

• Matt McMillan became only the 3rd 4X state wrestling qualifi er in history.

• We had two National Merit Scholars, Ross T. and Adam G. Both Ross and Adam scored in the top 1% of all students who took the PSAT in fall 2015.

• Grace B. earned the highest score on the PSAT this year (2016) in the school’s history.

• Independence was the only school at the 2016 Iowa Jazz Championships with two jazz bands!

• Three Independence students represented our school and community in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

• A time capsule was buried in front of the school to be opened in 50 years.

• David Greene, a World War II veteran and participant in the Battle of Iwo Jima, spoke at our Veterans’ Day Program.

• Our art students received the most fi rst place awards at the WaMac Art Show!

• Alaina K. became the fi rst Independence student to sign to bowl at the

Public Notice

INDEPENDENCE CITY COUNCIL, MAY 9, 2016 The Independence City Council met in regular session in the council chambers at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 9, 2016. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order with Council Members Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Hill, Dallenbach, Grover and Brown in attendance.

Complete council proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk for public viewing.

Grover/Dallenbach to amend the agenda placing the Parks Department Vehicle Lease before the Public Comment. Ayes: All. Dallenbach/Brown to approve the agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting held May 9, 2016. Ayes: All. Brown/Hill to approve a lease agreement with Pinicon for the Park Department Vehicles. Ayes: All. Public comments were heard and placed on file. Grover/Brown to accept and approve the consent agenda that approves the following: 1) The Minutes of the April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting. 2) The Music Station Class E Liquor License April 29, 2016 through April 28, 2017. 3) East Iowa Storm Amateur Football Club Special Class C Liquor License (Beer/Wine) May 1, 2016 through October, 2016. 4) Wellmark Revised Plan Year Change Offer. 5) Renewal of Kuhse Lease Agreement. Ayes: All. Holland/Brown to approve the following bills for payment. Ayes: All. ACCESS SYSTEMS Equip Contract 669.00 ADB AIRFIELD SOLUTIONS Lamp-A 175.33 AFLAC AFLAC PRE-TAX 916.14 ALLEN OCCUPATIONAL Test-ST,W 78.00 ALTORFER INC Equip Maint-W 1,537.00 BDI Bearings-W 114.91 BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT Chain-PR 34.95 BROWN-LANE INS Airport Policy 2,477.00 BUCHANAN CO RECORDER WCF Easement-CH 32.00 BULS, JANET L Mar Aerobics-PR 315.75 CENTRAL UNITED LIFE CANCER INS 48.32 CENTURYLINK Phone 201.24 CHIEF/LAW ENFORCEMENT Veh Maint-PD 400.47 CITY LAUNDERING CO INC Bldg Maint-PD 229.14 CIVICPLUS YR 2 Fees-All 8,530.02 COLLECTION SERVICES Support 290.00 CY & CHARLEY’S Brakes-PD 523.00 DAVIS, BECKY Mar Tumbling-PR 180.00 DUNLAP MOTORS INC Veh Maint-PD 1,154.56 ED-CO LITTLE LEAGUE Tourney-PR 125.00 EDWARD JONES & CO D Comp 1,770.00 FASTENAL COMPANY Supplies-W 36.92 FIRE SERVICE TRAINING Training-FD 150.00 GREENLEY LUMBER CO Supplies-ST 123.56 GREENTREE NURSERY Trees-PR 1,083.00 GROUP SERVICES INC $afe-T Fund-All 3,145.37 HOLIDAY INN Training-CH 190.40 HUPP ELECTRIC MOTORS Service Call-W 5,342.18 HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO Chemicals-W 1,484.53 IA DEPT OF REVENUE UTIL SALES TAX-W 7,322.00 IA DNR JW Training-W 120.00 IA TRANS REBUILDER Equip Maint-PR 447.11 IA WORKFORCE Qtr116EMP-PR 228.00 INDEE POLICE DEPT Compliance Check-PD 157.00 INDEPENDENCE L&P Utility-ALL 27,895.69 INRCOG Mar Exp-A 492.77 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY Battery-W 35.72 IPERS IPERS 37,159.24 IRS FED/FICA 20,311.63 JOHN CRANE INC. Seal Assembly-W 1,761.20 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Supplies-PR 1,282.99 KEYSTONE LAB INC Lab Analysis-W 112.00 KNAPP’S SERVICE Labor-W 35.00 LIBERTY PROCESS EQUIP Lantern Set-W 129.00 LL PELLING CO Premix-ST 748.00 LYNCH, JEENA Parking-CH 2.00 M&T BANK Non-IPER 563.47 MAIN, TIMOTHY E Mar TKD-PR 345.00 MC2 INC Seal Kit-W 94.90 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO Utility-CH 367.07 NAPA AUTO PARTS Supplies-W 300.71 NIEDERT, DAVID J Training-PD 263.64

collegiate level.

• The sophomore class earned the group incentive for Iowa Assessments as their complete composite was 88%.

• Brian S. earned the highest total score in the school on Iowa Assessments.

• The Independence School Board has made the National Career Readiness Exam a graduation requirement for the Class of 2017.

• Twenty Jr/Sr High students where recognized at the Eastern Iowa Reading Council Creative Writing and Poetry Contest.

• 86% of all HS students met at least one of the goal scores on Iowa Assessments.

• Archery was started as a club for Independence students.

• The new baseball and softball fi elds are progressing nicely and should be ready for the summer.

Principal Howard concludes, “These Did You Know stats and data are noteworthy and a credit to our hardworking students, parents and entire staff .

What great achievements for the Independence Community School District.

Go Mustangs!”

OCCIDENTAL LIFE INS 50.00 OELWEIN PUBLISHING CO Mar 28 Min 771.52 OFFICE TOWNE INC Ink Cart-PD 489.95 PACIFIC LIFE D Comp 487.50 PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL CHECKS 56,083.37 PENTECOST, TEX Flag Pole-A 50.00 PEPSI-COLA GEN. Concessions-PR 696.94 PINICON FORD Veh Maint-PD 777.82 POOL TECH INC Supplies-PR 1,650.60 RADIO COMM Antenna-ST 12.85 RYAN EXTERM INC Bldg Maint-CH 42.00 S & K COLLECTIBLES Shipping-W 22.38 SCOTT EXCAVATING Service 690.00 SIGNS & MORE Uniform-PR 1,191.50 TASC Flex Medical 805.36 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 238 DUES-PD 906.00 TREASURER-STATE OF IA Taxes 10,872.00 TRUE VALUE HARDWARE Supplies-PR 815.24 UNUM LIFE/AD&D INS 681.19 USA BLUE BOOK Pump-W 2,147.55 VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. 2016 St Proj-ST 20,475.40 VESSCO INC Supplies-W 860.59 Mgr Contract-A 4,583.33 WALTER AVIATION, INC. WAPSIE VALLEY YOUTH Tourney-PR 150.00 WELLMARK BCBS Health Ins 34,109.15 WINTHROP NEWS Publish-CH 531.45 ZARNOTH BRUSH INC Supplies-ST 248.00 CLAIMS TOTAL-$271,733.62, GENERAL FUND-$127,427.74, LIBRARY FUND$14,812.66, HOTEL-MOTEL TAX FUND-$8,530.02, STREETS DEPT-ROAD USE FUND- $32,310.95, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND-$329.86, CAP PROJ-STREET IMPROVE FUND-$270.50, TIF PROJECTS FUND-$20,672.97, WATER FUND-$16,149.81, SEWER UTILITY FUND-$48,083.74, SELF INSURANCE FUND-$3,145.37.

GENERAL FUND TOTAL-$11,940.72, LIBRARY TOTAL-$26,482.42, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTAL- $179.64, WATER FUND TOTAL- $24492.98, SEWER UTILITY FUND TOTAL- $53,529.06, SEWER SINKING REVENUE BOND TOTAL- $22,723.96, SELF INSURANCE TOTAL- $3, 043.39, SELF INSURANCE- $101.98.

Hill/Vaughn introduced a motion to approve The Sanity Room request for a beer garden on May 21, 2016. Ayes: All. Holland/Dallenbach with a motion in consideration of the bids received for the 2016 Street Reconstruction Project. Ayes: All. Nays: Vaughn. Dallenbach/Grover with a motion to approve a Resolution Awarding Contract to Horsfield for the 2016 Street Reconstruction Project. Ayes: All. Nays: Vaughn and Lenius. Holland/Dallenbach to receive and file proof of publication of notice of Public Hearing. Ayes: all. Grover/Dallenbach to hold the Public Hearing with no objections on file. Ayes: All. Holland/ Dallenbach to close the hearing and receive and file oral and written comments. Ayes: All. Grover/Holland to deny the Resolution of Necessity. Ayes: All. Grover/Dallenbach to rescind the Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2016 Street Reconstruction Project to Horsfield. Ayes: All. Holland/Dallenbach to rescind the consideration of bids for the 2016 Street Reconstruction Project. Ayes: All. Grover/Holland to deny a Resolution ordering the preparation of detailed plans, specifications, notice of hearing, notice to bidders and form of Contract. Ayes: All. Grover/Holland to table a possible cost share for driveway replacement. Ayes: All. Dallenbach/Holland to receive and file proof of publication of notice of Public Hearing on a Development Agreement with Steve Gee Construction, Inc. Ayes: All. Grover/Dallenbach to hold the Public Hearing. Ayes: All. Dallenbach/Holland to close the hearing and receive and file oral and written comments. Ayes: All. Grover/Hill to receive, file and consider adopting a Development Agreement with Steve Gee Construction, Inc.. Ayes: All. Holland/Grover to approve a Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Steve Gee Construction, Inc., authorizing annual appropriation tax increment payments and pledging certain tax increment revenues to the payment agreement.

Ayes: All. Nays: Vaughn. Res No. 2016-24. Hill/Brown to approve rezoning of ground owned by Steve Gee Construction, Inc. waiving the second and third readings. Ayes: All. Hill/Grover to approve an Airport Non-Commercial Use Hanger Lease with Paul & Leon LLC. Ayes: All. Hill/Holland to receive, file and consider adopting the amended provisions pertaining to Natural Gas Franchise for the second time. Ayes: All. Nays: Vaughn.

Hill/Brown to approve a Resolution Setting Date for Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment. Ayes: All. Res No. 2016-25. Holland/Grover introduced a Resolution supporting a Buchanan County Rural Business Grant submission to the United States Department of Agriculture. Ayes: All. Res assigned No. 2016-26. Grover/Dallenbach introduced a Resolution with the condition to receiving state aid for the Independence Municipal Airport. Ayes: All. Res No. 2016-27. Comments were heard from Council and Staff. Grover/Vaughn to adjourn. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

Spring tree planting – Think before you plant

Given the continuing impact of EAB (emerald ash borer) on Iowa’s ash trees, homeowners and communities need to think twice about their tree selections before planting this spring. “The best way to prevent a devastating loss of a single species, like ash, is to concentrate on diversity in your yard, neighborhood and community,” said DNR Forestry Bureau Chief Paul Tauke.

Current inventory of 357 Iowa communities shows a signifi cant lack of tree species diversity. Among these communities, maple species represent 37% of the public trees, ash account for 17%, followed by oaks at 7%.

“It is essential that both communities and homeowners look carefully at their current tree canopy and choose trees species that are not already over-represented,” said Tauke.

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors May 9, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016 with Don Shonka, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Gary Gissel present. Absent, none.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the employee reimbursement claims ďŹ led with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $1,482.49. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the business permit application for William Helmuth d/b/a Helmuth Machine, 1515 140th St., Hazleton. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the liquor license renewal for Winthrop Golf Club d/b/a Buffalo Creek Golf Course & Country Club, 1925 Slater Ave., Winthrop. All in favor, motion carried.

Roadside Manager, Sherlyn Ha-

zen presented her monthly report.

The department is working on cutting trees and hydro-seeding. GIS Coordinator has completed the setup of the GPS unit and the department has begun using it. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the monthly report. All in favor, motion carried.

Public Health Director, Amy Marlow presented her monthly report.

The department is concentrating on Emergency Preparedness work.

The FY17 Health Emergency Coalition application has been submitted. An update on the B’Well program was given. The end of year immunization grant report has been completed and submitted. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second

by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

Environmental Health/Zoning Administrator, Matthew Even presented his monthly report. The grant to counties dollars are depleted. The department will start charging $50 per well test. Administrator Even is working on updating Chapter 42 of the county ordinance regarding Private Sewage Disposal Systems.

The department will be performing the inspections of pump trucks for licensed installers in the county.

The Board of Adjustment approved a setback variance for Laura Lee. The Zoning Commission recommended the approval of a rezoning request by Kathryn Gillihan. Even responded to ďŹ ve zoning inquiries.

Policies regarding rabies transmis-

Wet and cold conditions across much of Iowa slowed ďŹ eld work or even brought it to a standstill for the week ending May 15, 2016, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were just 2.2 days suitable for ďŹ eldwork. There were some reports of frost in low-lying areas.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 1 percent short, 82 percent adequate and 17 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 1 percent short, 83 percent adequate and 16 percent surplus. Similar to last week, the western third of Iowa reported the largest percentages of surplus and adequate subsoil moisture levels.

Eighty-eight percent of the corn crop has been planted, a day behind last year, but 4 days ahead of the 5-year average. Farmers in north central and central Iowa are close to completion with 97 percent or more of the corn crop planted. Fifty-one percent of corn

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has emerged, 5 days ahead of the average. Forty-three percent of the soybean acreage has been planted, 2 days ahead of normal. There were scattered reports of soybeans emerged. Oats emerged reached 94 percent, 6 days ahead of the previous year and 9 days ahead of the average. Oat condition was rated 78 percent good to excellent.

Hay condition rated 73 percent good to excellent.

Pasture condition rated 71 percent good to excellent; beneďŹ tting from the added moisture during the week.

Livestock conditions were reported as mostly normal although feedlots were muddy.

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CITY OF BRANDON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 9, 2016 The City Council of Brandon, Iowa met in regular session on Monday, May 9, 2016 at City Hall. Mayor Guy Stacy called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.

Council members present: Patrick Lehman, Anna Demuth, and Dennis Halligan. Absent: Kelly Thomas and Travis Cornwell.

Motion Halligan/Lehman to approve Consent agenda. This included approval of agenda, minutes of April 11th & 26th, 2016 council meetings and the payment of bills.

All ayes. Motion carried.

Council reviewed the Buchanan County Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce submitted written record of performance for the City of Brandon in April. Deputy Ben Ward was in attendance to respond to any questions. Recently hired Deputy Alex Bovy was introduced and will be the one attending monthly meetings.

Joe Elsinger, representing MSA Professional Services was in attendance to provide a project update for the Brandon Wastewater Treat-

ment Facility Upgrades. Updated cost estimates have been completed and are signiďŹ cantly higher than were estimated in 2014. IEDA will be announcing the CDBG awards next week.

Motion Halligan/Lehman to approve updated proposal 16-54 from Prairie Road Builders, Inc. for $33,488.77. All ayes. Motion carried.

The Council discussed the ooding problem on Lindeman property which borders with Tucker property.

The city will talk to their attorney and see what will be done about city code violation and what the city’s responsibility is in this matter.

Ron Rogers talked to the Council about changing the zoning so he may put up storage units at the corner of East & Cedar Streets.

Motion Demuth/Halligan to change Rogers’s property from residential to commercial. All ayes.

Motion carried. Motion Halligan/ Demuth to take Ron Boyer off of the Security State Bank signature card and to add Danette Lujan. All ayes.

Motion carried.

Motion Halligan/Demuth to approve Resolution 2016-0501 supporting a Buchanan County Rural Development Grant. Roll call vote; Ayes; Lehman, Demuth, Halligan.

Motion carried.

The Mayor advised the sidewalk at

the park has been completed.

Motion Halligan/Lehman to adjourn was made @ 7:30 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. /s/ Guy Stacy, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Danette Lujan, City Clerk Alliant Energy-utilities ..$ 1 , 5 8 3 . 8 7 Windstream-telephone & internet ........................................$ 1 4 3 . 1 3 Waste Management-garbage contract April......................$ 2 , 1 5 1 . 2 8 Brandon Kwik Stop-vehicle fuel for city truck & FD/batteies March ........................................$ 2 5 0 . 8 7 Peters Law OfďŹ ce-legal services ......................................$ 3 4 . 4 8 Buchanan Co Engineer-2014-15 sand/salt ......................$ 1 , 1 7 5 . 7 6 Randall J. Clark-computer reformat & re-install.......................$ 2 4 0 . 0 0 Karr’s Septic Service- ......M a y porta-potty rental ..............$ 8 5 . 0 0 Paul Niemann Constuction Co-road rock .................................$ 1 3 7 . 5 3 Visa-filing cabinet locks ....$ 2 6 . 9 6 MSA Professional Serviceswastewater antidegradation analysis ...................................$ 4 8 0 . 0 0 The News-legal publications ..........................................$ 5 1 . 2 9 Urban Services- ...................... water & sewer testing .....$ 5 6 0 . 0 0 Joseph Enos-medical reimbursement May ........................$ 3 2 0 . 4 5 Joseph Enos-cell phone reimbursement December-May ........$ 5 0 . 0 0

Danette Lujan-2 rolls postcard stamps ..............................$ 6 8 . 0 0 Danette Lujan-mileage reimb to Waverly for UGM ..........................................$ 4 0 . 3 2 Keystone Labs-water & sewer testing ...................................$ 2 6 4 . 5 0 Secretary of State-renewal of notary public .........................$ 3 0 . 0 0 Menards-pothole patch, lantern, sharpies, earplugs ..........$ 1 2 5 . 9 5 G & G Auto Parts-battery cables & strap.................................. $ 1 1 . 9 8 BACC-room rent for BCED meeting .....................................$ 5 0 . 0 0 Vern’s True Value-power broom rental.................................$ 2 6 . 0 0 IPERS-April ....................$ 5 6 2 . 3 1 EFTPS-Fica, Medicare, Fed WH April ................................$ 7 7 6 . 4 8 TOTAL .........................$ 9 , 2 4 6 . 1 6 REVENUES General Fund...............$ 5 , 6 5 6 . 6 4 Road Use.....................$ 2 , 1 3 0 . 2 6 Employee Benefits............$ 7 8 . 6 4 Emergency .......................$ 2 1 . 6 7 L.O.S.T.........................$ 1 , 8 3 8 . 7 6 Water Fund ..................$ 7 , 1 3 8 . 6 5 Sewer Fund .................$ 7 , 1 3 6 . 9 4 TOTAL .......................$ 2 4 , 0 0 1 . 5 6

sion through animal bites is being developed. The statistics were reported on permits issued in April.

Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the written report. All in favor, motion carried.

GIS/E911 Coordinator, James Quinn presented the monthly report of his department. Coordinator Quinn reported on the progress of the GPS unit for the IRVM staff.

A similar program will be developed for the conservation department.

A detour map was created for a bridge closure on LaPorte Road for emergency personnel. This information is on the county website.

Quinn is working with Conservation Director, Dan Cohen to develop route maps for ATV/UTVs across the county. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

EMA Director, Rick Wulfekuhle presented his monthly report. Director Wulfekuhle updated the Board on the progress of the mitigation grant. An update was given on the safety program. Work continues at the emergency support facility. Chris Hare is continuing to work on a grant for the countywide credentialing project. The department is working on a grant with the Independence Fire Department for the purchase of a drone for emergency rescue. Wulfekuhle reviewed the training dates for the upcoming month. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaff-

ney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

Community Services Director, Julie Davison presented the monthly reports of her department. Case Management served 107 clients in April. Davison reported that MCO’s are contacting clients. Legislation approved additional funds to Polk and Scott counties but did not include Johnson County. The region purchased an app called “Mental Health and You MHUâ€?. It is available to individuals and will explain symptoms of mental illness, gives ideas of how to help someone suffering from mental illness, and allows individuals to contact a crisis line. One resident received rental assistance and ďŹ ve received utility assistance. Assistance was given for two funerals. Twenty-one veterans were served. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the monthly reports.

All in favor, motion carried.

The Board met with County Engineer, Brian Keierleber to discuss the extension of Stewart Ave.Currently the lane is used for park access and is not a legal width for public road right of way. After discussion, motion by Gissel second

by Gaffney to deny the request to extend Stewart Ave. 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 16-38

AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 16-A-04 BUCHANAN CO, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Cono Township, Section 4, 3.23 acres from “A-1� agricultural to “R-3� residential.

BE IT ORDAINED: That Section IV of the Buchanan County, Iowa, Zoning Ordinance be amended to reect the zoning change on the ofďŹ cial zoning maps as follows: Commencing at the SE corner of SE Âź, SW Âź Sec. 4, T87N, R8W of the 5th P.., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence N .1862° E378.713 ft., N88.7700° E 371.328 ft., S.1862° W378.713 ft., S88.7700° E371.328 ft. to the point of beginning. To allow construction of single-family dwelling.

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the aforementioned amendment at 9:30 a.m. on May 23, 2016 in the Supervisors’ Chambers of the Buchanan County Courthouse, Independence, Iowa.

Passed this 9th day of May 2016.

County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented an amendment to the Employee Handbook regarding holidays observed due to the changes in the courthouse union contract and recommendations made by the Courthouse Security Committee.

After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve

the following amendment effective July 1, 2016, all in favor, motion carried.

B. Holidays 1. Regular full-time employees are eligible for the following paid holidays: New Year’s Day President’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day Floating Holiday Auditor Gosse reviewed the proposed FY16 budget amendment with the Board. The public hearing will be held May 23, 2016 at 9:15 a.m.

The Board held a conference call with Renee VonBokern to discuss classiďŹ cations in the union contract and the proposal from AFSCME representative to move the secondary road ofďŹ ce manager position from the courthouse unit to the secondary road unit. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to keep the classiďŹ cation in the courthouse unit with further discussion during the next negotiating cycle. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to adjourn at 11:10 a.m. All in favor, motion carried.

Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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Public Notice REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL May 11, 2016 The Winthrop City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, May11, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor, Gerald Dennie, presiding.

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

Individuals present: Library Representative Janet James, Government Students, PWD Shawn Curtis and City ClerkMary Ryan.

Motion Hesner, second Kress to approve the Consent Agenda: prior meeting minutes (April 06, 2016), current bills, monthly ďŹ nancial report, McElroys Beer/Liquor/Wine/ Sunday Sales Permit (update to sell alcohol throughout the store/ not separate room), Speede Shop (Cigarette Permit), and Winthrop C & C (Fireworks Permit). All ayes.

Janet James presented library’s activity report.

Motion Kress, second Sprague to approve Resolution 2016-05,

setting public hearing on disposal of free lot #5, Winthrop Betterment Subdivision for Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., Winthrop City Hall. All ayes.

Motion White, second Hesner to authorize Mayor Dennie to sign First Responder Training Contract with Mitchell Koohy and Kristan Kinney. First Responder Funds will pay 100% of classes and books for EMT training. First Responder Fund to be reimbursed should applicants not pass. All ayes.

Estimated cost for DNR required upgrades to sewer plant, to meet all removal guidelines, $3,000,000.00 dollars. Upgrades will need to be complete by 2020. The City’s census numbers indicate the resident’s household income in Winthrop is to high, making the City not eligible for federal or state grants. The Clerk will contact INRCOG to proceed with a door-to-door income survey. Current sewer rates are not sufďŹ cient to cover the project and loan repayment schedule. Motion Kress, second White to set public hearing on Ordinance #179, sewer rate increase for Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., Winthrop City Hall. All ayes.

Citizens State Bank tower project, design, and location reviewed. Legal paperwork from City’s attorney

reviewed. Mayor and Clerk will meet with City attorney to review antenna ordinances.

Motion Hesner, second White to approve $8.25 for summer helper hourly rate, (reects .25 cent increase for returning). All ayes.

Motion White, second Kress to approve Resolution 2016-06, supporting a Buchanan County Rural Business Development Grant to be submitted to the USDA, for a county-wide housing needs assessment. All ayes.

Motion Sprague, second Hesner to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

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Quasqueton City Council Meeting The monthly City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Chad Staton at 7pm on May 9th, 2016.

Pledge of allegiance was recited and roll call was taken.

Council members in attendance were Terry and Bill Kress, Ben Stanford, Shelia Payne and Jeff Werling.

Citizens present were Deb Crawford, Scott McMurrin, Scott Cooksley, Sally Manson, Corinne Love, Lee Bossom, Kori and Morgan Martin, Fire Chief Brian Vanous, Attorney Jim Peters, Randy Kramer from Prairie Road Builders, PW Jay Sandberg and City Clerk Anita Arnold. Unless otherwise stated all motions were unanimous.

A motion was made by Payne and second by Werling to accept previous minutes. A motion was made

by Payne and second by Stanford to accept all bills.

Aprils’ Law Enforcement Report

was tabled until next month, since had not been received.

A motion was made by Bill Kress and second by Werling to accept Resolution 16-10 waiving garbage pickup for resident.

Randy Kramer introduced himself to council. Council members discussed which roads needed to be repaired and what could wait another year. After discussion a motion was made by Stanford and second by Payne approving work

by Prairie Road Builders with noted removals.

Public hearing was opened at 7:16pm to hear comments on general debt obligation. Mayor advised council and citizens that should have been done after 28E Agreement with County was completed. Public hearing was closed at 7:18pm, a motion was made by Stanford and second by Bill Kress to approve Resolution 16-09 (General Debt Obligation for Bridge).

Public Hearing for Resolution 16-11 for Budget Amendment was opened at 7:18pm. Mayor advised council of reason for amendment. Public hearing was closed at 7:20pm after review of numbers; a motion was made by Payne and second

by Stanford to approve Resolution 16-11.

Kori and Morgan Martin were present at meeting to ask council if they would be able to have up to 6 chickens at their residence. Mayor advised the Martins that they could not have any roosters. A motion was made by Stanford and second

by Werling to approve Resolution 16-12 authorizing them to have chickens.

After public hearing last month on sale of city shop building; Scott McMurrin advised council of his interest in purchasing building to be used as photography studio. Attorney advised council of the purpose of building and that building should not be just given away. Council members discussed the need for additional businesses in the city and also the Historical Society’s bid and their plans to have building restored to its original condition. A motion was made by Bill Kress to sell the building to Historical Society, this was second by Terry Kress, Stanford aye, Werling nay, Payne abstained from vote, motion carried.

A motion was made by Payne and second by Stanford to ap-

prove Resolution 16-13 to support BCEDC for Rural Business Development Grant.

A motion was made by Stanford and second by Bill Kress to approve Clerks report.

Mayor advised council that concrete had been placed under doors at new shop building.

Mayor further advised of bid just received by Small Time to have a dump station put in. A motion was made by Werling and second by Bill Kress to accept bid and have dump station completed.

Mayor also advised council that some rock still needed to be graded around new shop building.

A motion was made by Stanford and second by Payne to accept Public Works report.

Vanous advised council that would like for Clerk to order 15 helmet mounted lights. A motion was made by Werling and second by Bill Kress to approve QES report.

Community Club had a meeting this last month for 175th year anniversary for the city. This will be held August 18, 19, and 20, 2017; still looking for volunteers and people to be head of groups.

Mayor advised council that had

The Bare Facts The warmer weather is here, so it’s time to head outdoors and enjoy the wonderful sunshine! Everyone desires to have fun in the sun and we all need some sun exposure because it’s our primary source of vitamin D. (Vitamin D helps us absorb calcium for stronger bones.) However, it doesn’t take much time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need, and unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can be harmful. Do what you can to protect yourself. Use the following tips to ensure you are guarding your body from the power of the elements.

•The sun’s rays are strongest between the hours of 10am and 4pm, so stay in the shade during these hours if possible.

•Sunscreen does expire. The FDA requires that sunscreen work at its capacity for three years. If you have a bottle older than that, you haven’t been using it often enough!

•Reflective surfaces reflect 85%-90% of the UV rays.

Avoid surfaces such as water, sand, snow, and concrete.

• Look for SPF of 15 or higher.

•You can sunburn even on a cloudy day so apply sunscreen and cover up even when the sun is not visible.

•Be generous. Use at least one ounce of sunscreen to cover all parts of the body that are exposed to sunlight.

The key point is that overexposure to sun can result in skin cancer at any stage in life. Consider your exposure risks to the sun’s harmful rays. If you are a sun worshiper, think about the long-term effects and modify your habits. Enjoy your summer… but protect yourself so you can have fun in the sun for years to come. received building permit from Matt and Emily Sherrets to build new house.

During citizens forum Lee Bossom asked council to consider having light placed at the west end of Walnut Street.

Council members discussed if culverts needed to be cleaned out and also cleaning pavilion on east side of river. Stanford and Payne would like to have new chairs for meetings.

A motion was made by Bill Kress and second by Payne to adjourn meeting at 8:04pm.

Date Num Name Memo Amount Rowley Savings Bank 941 Deposit ........................................8 4 3 . 4 6 Ipers..................................5 2 5 . 6 1 payroll charge .....................1 8 . 0 0 Arnold, Anita I ...................5 9 7 . 4 3 Sandberg, Jay D ............1 , 9 9 9 . 5 0 U. S. Post Office postage ...4 4 . 4 0 Iowa Wireless Cell Phone May .....................................3 6 . 1 8 Cooksley, Scott campground ...........................1 , 0 7 6 . 0 0 Vern’s True Value supplies ..........................................1 5 2 . 8 0 Waste Management of WI-MN Apr Pickup ............................3 , 0 4 2 . 1 6 Keystone lab Wasterwater Analy-

sis .....................................3 0 8 . 0 0 John Deere Financial tractor/ parts..................................3 5 8 . 5 6 Menards pole/swings ..........6 2 . 4 5 ZAPCO Electric, Inc electrical for shop bldg ..........................8 6 3 . 0 0 Quasky Mart Mthly Statement..................................2 7 0 . 1 5 Wal-Mart envelopes ............2 7 . 7 3 The News Minutes/PHs ....1 9 8 . 6 2 Yearous Trucking rock ...4 , 2 4 0 . 9 7 Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. Oxygen & Hazardous Material .......... 11 0 . 2 8 East Buchanan Telephone Co-Op Phone Lines Apr16 ...........2 0 3 . 2 3 CIWA Mthly Water ..............6 5 . 4 5 Cedar Rock Post 343 ...........7 . 2 0 M&K Dust Control Dust control.....................................5 4 0 . 0 0 O’Reily Auto Parts pickup ...3 2 . 9 2 Hausers Water Conditioning Services water............................5 . 5 0 Kirkwood Community College CPR Renewal..............................3 5 . 0 0 Alliant Utilities Mar Bill ...3 , 0 9 8 . 2 1 Staton Dream Rentals, LLC reimbursement.........................7 3 9 . 5 0 Rowley Savings Bank ..19,502.31 TOTAL .........................19,502.31

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