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Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach reminds everyone that the 40th Annual Fresh Fruit Pie Baking Contest will take place as part of the 2016 Buchanan County Fair on Thursday, July 7. Pie baking time slots are available from 6 AM-noon. Winners and placings will be announced at 5:30 PM prior to the pie auction at 6 PM; funds from the auction support Buchanan County 4-H. A limited number of baking slots are available and they are filling up fast! To register contact Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach at 319-334-7161 by July 2. Contestants will be given one hour to arrange their work area, prepare the crust and filling, and assemble the pie. Pies need to be completely prepared, assembled, and baked at the fairgrounds; with the exception of the fresh fruit, which may be peeled, sliced and pre-cooked on the stove ahead of time. No filling may be cooked on the stoves at the 4-H building. Lard must be used in the pie. Work tables, pie tins, lard and ovens will be provided. Pie bakers must furnish any remaining equipment and ingredients needed. Pies must be pastry, with two crusts; no lattice top, frozen crusts, streusel topping or one-crust pies. Pies will be judged on appearance, tenderness, texture, flavor of filling, crust and consistency of filling. There is no fee to enter the contest. Open to any Buchanan county resident. Junior Division is for 12th graders or under, while the Senior Division is for those 18 and over who are not enrolled in high school. For official contest rules visit the website at www.extension.iastate. edu/buchanan or stop by the office 8 AM- 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

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CITY OF INDEPENDENCE NOTICE OF HEARING AND LETTING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, PROPOSED FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 2016 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, FOR THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, IOWA, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS THEREFOF Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Independence, Iowa will meet at City Hall Council Chambers Independence, Iowa, at 6:30 p.m. on the 13th day of June, 2016, at which time a hearing will be held and said Council proposes to adopt plans, speciﬁcations, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of 2016 Street Improvements and work incidental thereto for said City. Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Independence, Iowa, at City Hall Council Chambers Independence, Iowa, until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on the 9th day of June, 2016, for the construction of 2016 Street Improvements. Proposals will be opened and the amount of the bids announced by the City Clerk at the time and date speciﬁed above. Proposals will be acted upon on June 13th by said City at City Hall Council Chambers, Independence, Iowa, at 6:30 p.m. The nature and extent of the improvements are as follows: 11th Street NE: Reconstruction of approximately 1,060 feet of 11th Ave NE from 2nd Avenue N.E. to 5th Avenue NE from an approximately 21 ft wide rural section seal coat to a 27 ft wide, 8 inch thickness Portland Cement Concrete urban section street. The construction includes subdrains, storm intakes, storm sewer, driveways, and parking areas. 2nd Street SE: Reconstruction of 420 feet of 2nd St. SE from 7th Avenue S.E. to approximately 425 feet East of the C.L. of 7th Avenue S.E. from an existing 25 ft wide rural section seal coat street to a 25

ft wide, 7 inch thickness Portland Cement Concrete street. The construction includes subdrains, storm intakes, storm sewer, and driveways. 2nd Street SW: Construction of storm sewer on 2nd Street SW, 17th Avenue SW, and Allerton Drive. The construction includes approximately 18 storm intakes, 3 manholes, 2,100 LF storm sewer, driveway restoration, subdrains, and approximately 1,600 SY of 7-inch thickness Portland Cement Concrete street restoration. All work and materials are to be in accordance with the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost now on file in the office of the City Clerk of Independence, Iowa, and by this reference made a part thereof as though fully set out and incorporated herein. All proposals and bids in connection therewith shall be submitted to the City Clerk of said City on or before the time herein set for receiving bids. All proposals shall be made on official bidding blanks furnished by the City, and any alternations in the official form of proposal will entitle the Council, at its option, to reject the proposal involved from consideration. Each proposal shall be sealed and plainly identified. Each proposal shall be made out on a blank form furnished by the municipality and must be accompanied in a sealed envelope by either (1) a certified or cashier’s check drawn on a solvent Iowa bank or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid, or (2) a bid bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa, in the penal sum of five percent (5%) of the bid. The bid security should be made payable to the CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, IOWA. The bid security must not contain any conditions either in the body or as an endorsement thereon. The bid security shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages in the event the successful bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract within 10 days after the award of contract

and post bond satisfactory to the City insuring the faithful fulfillment of the contract and the maintenance of said work, if required, pursuant to the provisions of this notice and other contract documents. Bidders shall use the bid bond form bound in the specifications. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to projects and provisions grown, and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and preference will be given to Iowa domestic labor in the construction of the improvements. The award of contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, which shall be determined without regard to state or local law whereby preference is given on factors other than the amount of the bid. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities and to enter into such contract as it shall deem for the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for a period not to exceed thirty (30) from the date of receiving bids. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment for all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor, and shall guarantee the work against faulty workmanship and materials for a period as required by the specifications after its completion and acceptance by the City Council. The work under the contract shall commence within ten (10) days after date set forth in written Notice to Proceed. All work under the contract for 11th Street NE shall be completed by September 15, 2016, subject to any extensions of time which may be granted by the City Council. All remaining work shall be completed by November 4, 2016, subject to any extensions of time

which may be granted by the City Council. Liquidated damages in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per consecutive calendar day will be assessed for each day that work shall remain uncompleted after the end of the contract period, with due allowance for extensions of the contract period due to conditions beyond the control of the Contractor. Payment to the Contractor for said improvements will be made in cash derived from the proceeds of the issuance and sale of such bonds, and/or from cash funds of the City as may be legally used for said purposes. Any combination of the above methods of payment may be used at the discretion of the City Council. Payment to the Contractor will be based on monthly estimates equivalent to ninetyfive percent (95%) of the contract value of the work completed including materials and equipment delivered to the job during the preceding calendar month, and will be based upon an estimate prepared by the Contractor on the first day of the month, subject to the approval of the Engineer. At least ten (10) days before each progress payment falls due (but not more often than once a month), the Contractor will submit to the Engineer a partial payment estimate filled out and signed by the Contractor covering the work performed during the period covered by the partial payment estimate and supported by such data as the Engineer may reasonably require. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in the work but delivered and suitably stored at or near the site, the partial payment estimate shall also be accompanied by such supporting data, satisfactory to the Owner, as will establish the Owner’s title to the material and equipment and protect his interest therein, including applicable insurance. The Engineer will, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of each partial payment estimate, either indicate in writing his approval of payment and present the partial payment estimate to the Owner, or return the partial payment estimate to the Contractor indicating in writing his reasons for refusing to approve payment. In the latter case, the Contractor may make the neces-

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sary corrections and resubmit the partial payment estimate. The Owner will, within thirty (30) days of presentation to him of an approved partial payment estimate, pay the Contractor a progress payment on the basis of the approved partial payment estimate. The Owner shall retain five (5) percent of the amount of each payment until final completion and acceptance of all work covered by the contract documents. The request for payment may also include an allowance for the cost of such major materials and equipment which are suitably stored either at or near the site. Prior to substantial completion, the Owner, with the approval of the Engineer and with the concurrence of the Contractor, may use any completed or substantially completed portions of the work. Such use shall not constitute an acceptance of such portions of the work. The Owner shall have the right to enter the premises for the purpose of doing work not covered by the contract documents. This provision shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor of the sole responsibility for the care and protection of the work, or the restoration of any damaged work except such as may be caused by agents or employees of the Owner. Upon completion and acceptance of the work, the Engineer shall issue a certificate that the work has been accepted by him under the conditions of the contract documents. Final payment will be made not less than thirty-one (31) days after completion of the work and acceptance by the City subject to the conditions and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa. The Contractor will indemnify and save the Owner or the Owner’s agents harmless from all claims growing out of the lawful demands of subcontractors, laborers, workmen, mechanics, materialmen, and furnishers of machinery and parts thereof, equipment, tools, and all supplies, incurred in the furtherance of the performance of the work. The Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the nature designated above have been paid, discharged, or waived. If the Contractor fails to do so the Owner

may, after having notified the Contractor, either pay unpaid bills or withhold from the Contractor’s unpaid compensation a sum of money deemed reasonably sufficient to pay any and all such lawful claims until satisfactory evidence is furnished that all liabilities have been fully discharged whereupon payment to the Contractor shall be resumed, in accordance with the terms of the contract documents, but in no event shall the provisions of this sentence be construed to impose any obligations upon the Owner to either the Contractor, his Surety, or any third party. In paying any unpaid bills of the Contractor, any payment so made by the Owner shall be considered as a payment made under the contract documents by the Owner to the Contractor and the Owner shall not be liable to the Contractor for any such payments made in good faith. The City will issue a sales tax exemption certificate applicable for all materials purchased for the project. Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. of Coralville, Iowa, which plans and specifications and the proceedings of the City Council referring to and defining said improvements are hereby made a part of this notice and the proposed contract by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed to comply therewith. Copies of said plans and specifications are now on file in the office of the City Clerk, for examination by bidders. Copies are available from TECHNIGRAPHICS, 415 Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Contact Jill Chambers at 319-354-5950 or email jillc@ rapidsrepro.com. A refundable deposit of $30 is required. Please make checks to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. Mail said deposit checks to Technigraphics, 415 Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, Attn: Jill Chambers. Upon receiving deposit check, plans and specifications will be mailed out. When plans and specifications are returned in good condition within 14 days of the award date of the project, deposit checks will be returned.

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Founding member visits with Middlefield Hustlers Winthrop resident John C. Hogan (pictured) co-founded the Middlefield Hustlers 4-H club in 1943 and returned 73 years later to visit with club members on May 15 at the Monti Community Center. The group was formed when he was still a kid himself as 4-H was introduced to the county, then he returned to the club in the mid-1950s as leader, serving until 1980. According to Hogan, public speaking is a valuable skill and while he was leader, the club competed as part of the State Fair Demonstration Team for 12 years. Hogan advised the group to work on their projects with gusto and to bounce back from inevitable setbacks, noting, “You won’t get anything out of 4-H unless you put something into it.” Four member presentations followed, discussing how to make no bake cookies and brownies, a history of Iowa Blue chickens, and a drone demonstration. (Christine Dale Photo)

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Soil and water quality to be featured at Farm Field Day

Protein is key to aging gracefully

The Annual Spring Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run 1-4:15 PM June 28. Attorney Kristine Tidgren will give insights on water quality legal issues. Rick Cruse will share information on soil quality as it pertains to farming practices. Tom Kaspar will provide information on cover crops for growers. Matt Helmers will address accepted practices that improve soil and water quality and help reduce nutrient losses from farm ﬁelds. The ﬁeld day is free and open to the public. It starts at the Borlaug Learning Center Headquarters on the ISU Northeast Research Farm and Demonstration Farm. From Nashua at the Jct. of Hwy 218 (Exit 220) and Co. Rd. B60, go west on B60 1.1 miles to Windfall Ave., then south one mile to 290th St., then east 0.2 miles to the farm. CCA credits are available (4 SW). For information, call Terry Basol at 641-426-6801.

Building muscle with protein rich foods was Senior Service Specialist Brenda Fuller’s topic during Fresh Conversations on May 23 at the Buchanan County Senior Center in Independence. It is important to preserve muscle to maintain daily activities despite the aging process. Women often try to cover up their arms because they have lost muscle and may think their arms look “ﬂabby.” Men worry about losing muscle tone, too. After age 50, muscle mass declines at a rate of 1-2% each year. This gradual loss of body protein comes from the muscles that support bones, organ tissues, and important proteins that circulate in blood. To oﬀset this loss, eat snacks with protein throughout the day, aiming for 25-30 grams protein at each meal. If this seems too hard, sneak in high-protein snacks. Fuller also demonstrated how to prepare a protein-rich omelet in a mug with cheese, bell peppers, onion and ham or chicken.

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Grab a tool belt for the Pallet Challenge! Submitted by Buchanan Co. ISU Extension

Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach is announces a new event for this year’s fair. Open to all Buchanan County K-12 graders, the Pallet Challenge requires youth to use their imagination and creativity in order to transform a simple pallet into something amazing! Designed to help raise funds for the Buchanan County 4-H program, participants are challenged to repurpose a pallet into pieces of furniture, art or other crafts. There are no limitations other than the final product must be comprised of more than 75% pallet, must be appropriate for display in a family friendly environment, and be physically brought to the fairgrounds. Only one entry is allowed per person or group. Entries

must be brought to the Thom Building (Buchanan County Fairgrounds) by 4:30 PM Tuesday, July 5; name and contact information must be attached. Entries will be displayed throughout the fairgrounds and will be put into a silent auction (bids close Saturday, July 9). Proceeds will go towards the 4-H Fund. Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 20 entries. Submit a completed registration form to the Extension office by Friday, July 1 and indicate if a pallet is needed. Entries are not eligible to advance to the Iowa State Fair. No premium money will be awarded. Visit www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan for information or call 319-334-7161.

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The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office has an opening for the position of Deputy Sheriff. To be eligible to take the Civil Service test, an application must be submitted to the Civil Services Commission by June 2nd, 2016 at 4:00pm. Applications may be acquired at the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, Buchanan County Attorney’s Office in the Courthouse at 210 5th Avenue NE Independence, IA 50644, , or online at: www.buchanancountyiowa.org/departments/auditor/human_resources.php Applications must be accompanied by your cover letter, resume, high school diploma or GED, college diploma, transcripts and any military discharge papers if applicable. These applications must be returned to Buchanan County Civil Service PO Box 68 Independence, IA 50644 no later than 4:00pm on June 2nd, 2016. Applications received after 4:00pm will not be accepted. Buchanan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SUMMARY OF CITY OF INDEPENDENCE ORDINANCE NO. 2016-472 The City of Independence Ordinance NO. 2016-472 was adopted by the Independence City Council on May 23, 2016. The City of Independence, Iowa, and MidAmerican Energy Company entered into franchise agreements for Natural Gas Ordinance No. 2011-419, adopted by the City Council on October 24, 2011, and the City of Independence and MidAmerican Energy Company agree the franchise must be amended to clarify the intent of the parties. That Section 14 of Ordinance No. 2011-419 being: an ordinance granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, it’s successors and assigns the right and non-exclusive franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operates in the City of Independence, Iowa, a Natural Gas system and to furnish and sell Natural Gas to the City and its inhabitants and authorizing the City to collect Franchise Fees for a period of 25 years, is hereby struck and the following Section 14 is substituted therefore: Section 14. A franchise fee is imposed upon, and shall be collected from, the natural gas customers of the Company receiving service and located within the corporate limits of the City. The franchise fee shall be imposed from each customer as set forth to five percent (5%) upon the gross receipts, minus uncollectible accounts, derived from the delivery and sale of natural gas to customers within the corporate limits of the City and distribution service. City imposes the franchise fee upon the following revenue classes, effective July 1, 2016, for the length of the franchise agreement. An official copy of Ordinance No. 2016-472 is on file at City Hall, and is available for public inspection during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Ordinance becomes effective upon publication of this summary. /s/ Jeena Lynch, City Clerk/Treasurer.

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OFFICIAL NOTICE City of Rowley, Iowa NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY (ALLIANT ENERGY) A 25-YEAR NON-EXCLUSIVE NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE TO THE RESIDENTS AND CITIZENS OF ROWLEY, IOWA You are hereby notiﬁed that the Rowley City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. local time in the Rowley Community Center located at 109 Ely Street, Rowley, Iowa, on a proposal to enact an ordinance granting to Interstate Light and Power Company (Alliant Energy) a 25-year non-exclusive franchise to own and operate a natural gas distribution system and to sell natural gas in the City of Rowley. To view full text of the ordinance or learn more information concerning the public hearing, please contact the city clerk (319) 938-2636. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to offer comments. Written comments must be received by the Rowley City Clerk, City of Rowley, PO Box 96, 109 Ely Street, Rowley, IA, 52329-0096 no later than 12 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, or delivered before the hearing is closed.

OFFICIAL NOTICE City of Rowley, Iowa NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY (ALLIANT ENERGY) A 25-YEAR NON-EXCLUSIVE ELECTRIC FRANCHISE TO THE RESIDENTS AND CITIZENS OF ROWLEY, IOWA You are hereby notiﬁed that the Rowley City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. local time in the Rowley Community Center located at 109 Ely Street, Rowley, Iowa, on a proposal to enact an ordinance granting to Interstate Light and Power Company (Alliant Energy) a 25-year non-exclusive franchise to own and operate an electric distribution system and to sell electric energy in the City of Rowley. To view full text of the ordinance or learn more information concerning the public hearing, please contact the city clerk (319) 938-2636. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to offer comments. Written comments must be received by the Rowley City Clerk, City of Rowley, PO Box 96, 109 Ely Street, Rowley, IA, 52329-0096 no later than 12 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, or delivered before the hearing is closed.

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INDEPENDENCE CITY COUNCIL, MAY 23, 2016 The Independence City Council met in regular session in the council chambers at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 23, 2016. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order with Council Members Holland, Vaughn, Hill, Dallenbach, and Grover in attendance. Brown was present via phone and Lenius was absent. Complete Council proceedings are on ďŹ le in the ofďŹ ce of the City Clerk for public viewing. Holland/Grover to approve the agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting held May 23, 2016. Ayes: All. Public comments were received and placed on ďŹ le. Holland/Grover to accept and approve the consent agenda that approves the following: 1) The minutes of the May 9, 2016 Regular Meeting 2) City Financials for the month of April 3) Fire Department Financials for the month of April 4) Independence Light & Power, Telecommunications 2016 Write Offs. 5) Baseball/ Softball Class B, Sunday Sales Liquor License May 15, 2016 through October 14, 2016. 6) Los Jinetes Mexican Restaurant Class C, Sunday Sales Liquor License May 18, 2016 through May 17, 2017. Ayes: All. Hill/Dallenbach to approve the following bills for payment. Ayes: All. AUSTIN, BILL RV Host-PR 200.00 BAKER & TAYLOR Books-L 57.99 BECKER, JOAN C. Lecture-L 168.04 BILLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEIRL Meeting-CH 60.00 BORDOWICK, KELLY Refund-PR 125.00 BRODART CO Books-L 1039.76 BROWN SUPPLY CO Pipe-W 630.00 BSN SPORTS, INC. Supplies-PR 359.98 BUCHANAN CO HEALTH Med Exp-ST, W 119.65 BUCHANAN CO TREASURER 2014 Prop Tax-CH,W 1304.00 CAMERON FARMS Dirt-W 170.00 CARD SERVICES Misc Expenses-L 1274.32 CARD SERVICES Misc-PD,W,CH 917.77 CENGAGE LEARNING Books-L 165.18 CENTURYLINK Phone-W 636.78 CITY LAUNDERING CO Bldg Maint 79.18 CONSOLIDATED ENERGY Unleaded-All 2745.72 COURIER, THE Subscription-L 283.92 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY Supplies-L 75.31 E & B SCALE SERVICES Lab Supplies-W 115.00 EAST-CENTRAL IA R.E.C. Utility-A,PR,ST 2530.71 ESCHENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLOTHING Uniform-W 468.15 FASTENAL COMPANY Supplies-W 2.07 FUQUA LAWN SERVICE Mowing-L 25.00 GROUP SERVICES INC Self Funding-All 2830.63 GROUT MUSEUM DISTRICT Program-L 202.00 H.P.I., INC. Services-W 12677.50 HACH COMPANY Flouride-W 164.55 HEIMAN FIRE EQUIP INC Charger System-FD 195.05 HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO Chemicals-W 1231.43 IA IAI Registration-PD 250.00 IA LEAGUE OF CITIES Training-CH 900.00 ICAP Press Box-PR 139.51 INDEPENDENCE L&P IT Services-All 8348.95 INDEPENDENCE PLUMBING Filters-PR 139.00 INDEPENDENCE ROTARY Dues-B Davis-CH 139.00 INRCOG CAT Grant-PR 1500.00 IRS TAX 21348.07 JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD Journal-L 54.00 KEYSTONE LABORATORIES Lab Analysis-W 112.00 LAU, BRIAN Reimb Meal-PD 8.98 LIBRARICA LLC Renewal-L 758.10 LULOFF, MARK Postage-W 19.60 LYNCH, JEENA Reimburse ID-CH 3.00 M&T BANK- 305533 NON-IPER 582.81 MANATTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S INC Supplies-ST 522.10 MCBRIEN, CHRIS Program-L 300.00 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY Utility-W 2749.03 MIDWEST SAFETY COUNSEL Supplies-W 100.00 MIDWEST TAPE Videos-L 239.87

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Local Foods Coordinator position will have six main areas of responsibility: facilitation, education, marketing/outreach, funding, data and evaluation of the local foods initiative. Regular fulltime position, 40 hours per week, flexible schedule. Night and weekend meetings are required. Preferred candidate will have a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree or equivalent experience in related field, strong communication skills, experience facilitating coalitions, and knowledge of local foods systems (gardening, farming, food distribution, marketing, nutrition and wellness, farmers markets, Farm to School, etc.). Must be computer literate, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and access to a motor vehicle with proof of vehicle liability coverage. All offers are subject to criminal background check including motor vehicle record screening and Council approval. Submit cover letter, resume and three professional references to rrfuller@iastate.edu or mail to Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach, Attn: Executive Director, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Suite A., Independence, IA 50644. Applications received prior to June 10th will be given priority. You may also email us for a copy of the job description and wage rate.

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East Buchanan Community School Board Work Session May 23, 2016 Prior to beginning the regular meeting the board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively, develop values and contribute to society.â&#x20AC;? Roll Call: Greg Schmitt, Aaron Cook, Chad Staton, Shawn Stone Superintendent: Dan Fox Secondary Principal: Travis Schueller Board Secretary: Beth Weepie Brian Crawford arrived at 5:01 p.m. Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Staton, second by Stone to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0. CLOSED SESSION - NEGOTIATIONS: Motion was made by Schmitt second by Staton to go into closed session to discuss negotiations at 5:01 p.m. Motion carried with all ayes. Crawford arrived during closed session. Motion was made by Staton second by Stone to come out of closed session at 5:17 p.m. Motion carried with all ayes. Negotiations 2016-2017 Approval: Motion was made by Crawford to approve the addition of $565 on the base salary of the

CertiďŹ ed Salary Schedule; $.35 increase to the classiďŹ ed staff with a total package increase of 3.12%; Language changes: Include the year 2016-2017 school year; specify that the cash in lieu is minus the FICA and IPERS for those who do not take health insurance; and that the employees assume all responsibility for ďŹ nes issued as a result of employees seeking medical coverage on The Marketplace; and also the addition of 3 steps to MA and beyond; second by Staton. Motion carried with all ayes. ANNUAL and LONG TERM GOALS REVIEW: The board reviewed the annual and long term goals. Struxture Architecture presented the current plans to the board and community. Approvement of Shop Building, Safe Room/Multipurpose Room, Gymnasium: Motion was made by Crawford, second by Staton to approve the plans presented from Struxture with the discussed amendments, which include: Construction of new Industrial Technology building; new Safe Room/ Multipurpose Room constructed to support an F3 tornado with one single restroom; new Activities Gymnasium with Stage. Motion carried with all ayes. Adjourn: Motion was made by Stone second by Crawford to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Beth Weepie Board Secretary

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Aurora

St. Paul's Lutheran, 109 Prospect St. 319-233-3004 United Methodist, 506 Luella St. 563-924-2870

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First United Methodist, 313 2nd St. SE 319-334-3689 www.umc.org Freedom Baptist (Independent), 210 2nd St. SE, 319-334-3801 email: jcegraber@hotmail.com

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Jesup Bible Fellowship, 152 South St. 319-827-6231

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Union Protestant Church of Quasqueton 212 E. Cedar 319-934-3558

First Presbyterian, 643 6th St. 319-827-1701

Hoover Wesleyan, 2898 310th St. (SE of Quasqueton) 319-224-9317

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St. John Lutheran, 124 S. Main St. 563-932-2357

Christian Life Church, 1312 5th Ave. NE 319-334-6978

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First Baptist, 202 4th St., South

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Our Redeemer Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 120 17th Ave. NE, 319-334-2745. www.ourredeemerindependence.org

First Presbyterian, 100 3rd St. SW 319-238-9206

St. James Episcopal, 202 2nd Ave. NE 319-334-4297 www.episcopalchurch.org

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors May 23, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2016 with Don Shonka, Chairman in the Chair and Gary Gissel present. Ellen Gaffney absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gissel second by Shonka to approve the minutes of the May 16th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Shonka to approve the employee reimbursement claims ﬁled with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $775.08. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Shonka to approve the ﬁreworks permit application for Becky Wilson, 1145 17th St., Jesup for June 25th. All in favor, motion carried. Supervisor Shonka presented information regarding the Middle Cedar Watershed Authority. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Shonka to approve the following resolution. All in favor, motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-39 RESOLUTION APPROVING

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Immaculate Conception, 608 Bernhart St. 563-927-2740 Silver Creek United Methodist Church Four miles East of Monti and 1 mile south on Robinson Road.

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THE ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT CREATING THE MIDDLE CEDAR WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, in 2010, Iowa lawmakers passed legislation authorizing the creation of Watershed Management Authorities; and WHEREAS, a Watershed Management Authority (WMA) is a mechanism for cities, counties, soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) and stakeholders to cooperatively engage in watershed planning and management; and WHEREAS, Buchanan County desires to enter into an Agreement that would establish a Watershed Management Authority within the Middle Cedar Watershed (Hydrologic Unit Code #07080205) to enable cooperation in watershed planning and improvements pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 466B.23; and WHEREAS, Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa provides the authority for public agencies to enter into agreements for their mutual advantage; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is made and entered into by the eligible political subdivisions within the Middle Cedar Watershed that adopt these Articles of Agreement, including but not limited to the cities of Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Evansdale, Hudson, LaPorte City, and Vinton; Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Tama, and Linn counties; and Black Hawk, Bu-

chanan and Tama Soil and Water Conservation Districts. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors hereby authorize the Chairman and County Auditor are hereby authorized to sign and execute the Articles of Agreement for the Middle Cedar Watershed Management Authority, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County, Iowa that said Agreement is hereby approved as to form and content and is found to be in the best interest of Buchanan County, Iowa and eligible political subdivisions that adopt these Articles of Agreement including but not limited to the cities of Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Evansdale, Hudson, La Porte City, and Vinton; Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Tama, and Linn counties; and Black Hawk, Buchanan and Tama Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Approved this 23rd day of May 2016. Discussion was held regarding the Governors Proclamation for bible reading on the courthouse lawn. After discussion, it was agreed to limit the hours from 7:00 a.m. to dusk, June 30th through July 3rd. At 9:15 a.m. the public hearing regarding the FY16 budget amendment was called to order. Auditor

Gosse presented the proposed changes. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Shonka to close the hearing at 9:21 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. With no objections, motion by Gissel second by Shonka to approve the budget amendment. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Shonka to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-40 WHEREAS, it is desired to make additional appropriations as follows: Non-program current expenditures $9,800; Law Enforcement $60,650; Medical Examiner $3,000; Conservation $48,888; Information Technology Services $29,096 and Secondary Road Fund $151,800. Passed this 23rd day of May 2016. Conservation Director, Dan Cohen met with the Board to request the assistance of the secondary road department to place a concrete slab for a trail at Three Elms Park. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Shonka to approve the request. All in favor, motion carried. At 9:30 a.m. the public hearing regarding the Kathryn Gillihan rezoning request was called to order with Kris Wilgenbusch, Kathryn Gillihan, Brian Keierleber, Duane Boice, Clayton Ohrt and Matt Even, Zoning Administrator present. Mr. Even read the minutes of the Zon-

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ing Commission meeting and stated their vote was 7 to 0 to approve rezoning. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Shonka to close the hearing at 9:33 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Shonka to approve the following resolution. On roll call vote: Ayes – Gissel & Shonka; Nays – None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 16-41 WHEREAS, Gaffney proposed the adoption and enactment of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment on the 9th day of May 2016, which action is recorded in Book X Page 140 of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, the same was duly published in the Independence Bulletin Journal, an ofﬁcial newspaper of general circulation in the county and complying with Sections 618.3 and 618.14 of the Code of Iowa, on 18th day of May 2016; and UPON MOTION made by Gissel and second by Shonka 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: 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

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passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors: AND IT IS NOW THEREFORE ENACTED AND ORDAINED: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 16-A-04 BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Cono Township, Sections 4, 3.23 acres from “A-1” agricultural to “R-3” residential. The rezoning of the following described property is approved: Commencing at the SE corner of SE ¼, SW ¼ 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. THOSE VOTING FOR THE PASSAGE: Gissel and Shonka. THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE PASSAGE: None Passed this 23rd day of May 2016. The Board met with County Engineer, Brian Keierleber and Duane Boice from Gruen-Wald Engineered Laminates, Inc. to discuss the Cedar Rock pedestrian bridge. No action was taken. Motion by Gissel second by Shonka to adjourn at 10:09 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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rental rates for Iowa For the third consecutive year, results from the 2016 Cash land declined, according to y conducted by Iowa State Rental Rates for Iowa Surve Extension and Outreach. rsity Unive ion Extens ISU Co. tion Office are 12 Submitted by Buchanan After 15 consecuunity School District Administra According to the Behind the Independence Comm May 10, many hands helped tive years of rental Roots n’ Shoots Garden. On unity. comm the raised beds that make up the ghout throu ams increases survey, in Buchanan price be donated to progr will that items sion with Exten beds to plant the nan County ISU (1998-2012), prices County the average n!” stated Roxanne Fuller, Bucha “This was a team collaboratio have gone down for cash rent for tillable tor. and Outreach Executive Direc Story continues on page 17. three straight years. acres used for corn to Prices dropped by r Kids members on how and soybeans is r, instructs Earth, Too Clove Leade Club ll, Cabe ra Sond 6.5% in 2015 after a Pictured: low quality 5% decrease the year $214 for plant peas. land, $245 for before. “Cash rents are de- medium, and $303 clining but not as fast for high. Unimproved as crop prices,” said t pasture By Steven C. Smith Plastina, as- permanen cil met in regular session Alejandro Editor “Prices typically rents for $53 The Independence City Coun By Christine Dale, Assistant tes of the meeting, Le- sistant at ISU. sed at the East Buchanan minu discus the to were es rding updat Acco improved 9. ties cash and Facili on May ed for per acre 11. The board and Citizen’s firm Veenstra & Kimm have dropp School Board meeting on May land Belding of the engineering street reconstruction crops by between 50 rents for $90. cement (CCSE) members seek 2016 the Enhan l for Schoo bids for four ittee the Sunday, May 22 marked nted Comm percent in trial technology building, prese from Eastern Iowa Exca- and 60 the end ofacres an a chapter in to replace or remodel the indus project. Bids were received years and rented new gymnasium with a stage. 5.40); Horsfield Construc- last three in cash build a safe room, and add a the lives of”East Buchanan st- vating, Cascade ($1,046,28 gone down 15%. Profitability , has reque rent vating CCSE Exca that d ggfrie share in 2016. cash rents 025,447); Tschi lower ($1, te rth despi Board president Aaron Cook Epwo High School seniors as tight n tion, remai meet to r still will ct advisory groups Construction, Ceda with a dip in statewide,they ed board approval for proje que ($1,045,244.50); Vieth donned caps and Rental rates are $230 per acre clarify details. In addition, Dubu ts. The state s distric state’ 7). the of 17,26 with StruXture Architects to nine ($1,2 all gowns for graduation. in n Falls plan d show three Kress feels they shoul $270 just Story continues on page 17. prices year and was During he noted CCSE Chair Dawn her “Today” speech, average rate was $246 last ct 3, d of September. from Distri prices came Bridgette for a vote in December instea Moreland advised years ago. The largest drop in g environment less biddin r the corne make east could north the vote up A December classmates5 venturing forth ses, the counties making in expen drop sing $23 a increa 2017, ns 4, and favorable to break ground spring Buchanan County. Regio to “Dare to make your mark Crawford, and reducing time s met in reg- of the state, including or more as well. County Board of Supervisor said board Vice President Brian $20 anan of on the world.” Buch interases if The decre sted saw sugge all ey He 7 e plans. the Ellen Gaffn 3 also had District Pictured, available for architects to finaliz Monday with Don Shonka, top: Justin Kress Despite its drop in rental price, break ground in spring 2018 ular session cutive year, est rates remain low, they could l present. for the second conse and Gradon Fangman talk Crawford noted, “We need to and Gary Gisse anan Coun- highest cost in the state Buch the from tive senta if a bond passes this December. repre acre. about “Yesterday.” Julie Althaus, then bid at the right time.” s fair, which averaging $273 per also saw the wait for the vote at the right time, t cost per acre, gave an update on this year’ Anna Collison embraces The district with the lowes Recker and Shelly Johnson ty Fair Board, in District 8 al feature will be a Chase Community members Kristi her mother,$187 Pam, while her in rental price. Cost per acre up in the air” will be held July 6-9. A speci drop so is est g hog small ythin e “ever includ feel also g from 9. The fair will just $4, fallin told the board they July down on al alrt went was father Ron looks on. conce Iowa) l much Rice how centra er asked Series (south about the facilities plan. Reck volleyball, carnival rides, Deery . See per acre to $183. High School teacher Kim including architect fees, and wrestling, mud page 4. nues on derby events, and more conti ready spent on the project, demo Story and x xulling appro was Levine shakes hands with pro-p cost race, replied the rg. Board Manager Beth Weepie www.buchanancountyfair.o at s graduates. Teacher Glen detail 4. page on Story continues imately $30,000 so far. Unwin is at right. Story continues on page 5. See more photos on page 5. parkPhotos) e in theDale movi a be (Christine There will NEWS By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE ning at dusk, begin ng, GerGer r eveni y Mayo Frida with Com11 Community & ar session May rop regul in Winth WinWin met cil the by Coun ored City spons Winthrop Mark Kress, has been busy plan- which is il members Melissa Hesner, at- mercial Club Public Library. ald Dennie presiding and counc t). Also at the Winthrop Days celebra- throp ue present (Ann Myers absen ghout the weekend, head Director ning Lee White, and Leland Sprag s Throu Work This c . Publi 17-19 s, June Jame for tive Janet tion planned the girls tending were library representa Pride, down to the park to enjoy Mary Ryan. year’s theme is “Small Town ament up Shawn Curtis and City Clerk required upLittle League softball tourn d We Stand.” 0,000 estimated cost for DNR eve Unite y eveFrida s begin It City park. Council discussed the $3,00 evening with in the completed by 2020. be to Friday off need kick s which Event plant e is too and continues all day Satur grades to the city sewer ll Town Pride” kids run and ning rop residential household incom “Sma Winth a te indica ers numb the s censu help pay for PM and day. 7 would at that run Kids grants Run. state or l Walk/ rop 5K high to be eligible for federa with a doorSaturday afternoon, the Winth PM. contact INRCOG to proceed 5K Run/Walk begins at 7:30 be open 1-5 project. City Clerk Ryan will to cover the the ble on- Historical Center will 5 nt sewer rates are not sufficient Registration forms are availa g hearin to-door income survey. Curre and the parade will start at at PM public a m, Council will hold .cityofwinthrop.co ule. www at sched line ment previous repay from e loan is a chang project and at City Hall. (this 1 regor June ry, PM 7 Libra at se Public increa rop rate the Winth on Ordinance #179 for a sewer Liquor/Wine/ tered. years). il approved McElroy’s Beer/ ister online at www.getmeregis Story continues on page 4. In other business, the counc the store; not contact ted to sell alcohol throughout com. For more information, C & C Sunday Sales Permit (upda rop permit, and Winth 319-961-9287 or tte at cigare Kress Shop e Dawn Speed ), in a separate room report.t. ty repor s presented the library activi email dawn.kress@gmail.com fireworks permit. Janet Jame Story continues on page 4.

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sistant Edito Quasqueton celebrated so r special on M mething extra em 100 years sin orial Day – it was exact ce ly in the cemete the Civil War statue (at lef ry wa t) During Mem s dedicated in 1916. ori al Day cerem lan Love sp ony, Oroke heartfel t wo history of the rds about the statue and wh him, stating at it means to “L and watch” ong may he watch sta nd over the fin al resting pla of many loc ce al served in the veterans. Sixty-six wh o Ci vil War and veterans are 70 WWII int Cemetery. Un erred at the Quasqueton for tunately sca showers caus ttered rainBy Christine Dale, Assistant Editor ed locations fro the ceremony to chan “I’ve been teary-eyed since I came home,” ge m the ceme tery. The 21-foot said Army veteran Frank Gallup (pictured) of tal mately 60,00 l statue weighs appro rural Independence on the morning after he xi0 pounds an from Verm ont granite. d was made flew out of the Eastern Iowa Airport as part of a Be change in rai lroad servic cause of a May 18 Honor Flight trip with his son, Jr. Gale, it was ne sary to ship ces- lup, as his guardian. The Eastern Iowa Honor it to its final de by wagon from Winthro stination, no p Flight program is dedicated to giving veterans mean feat giv that two parts en an opportunity to visit Washington DC to view of the monu about 20,00 0 pounds ea ment weighed memorials that were built to honor their service ch. The total of the statue cost to the country. wa was raised thr s $1,600, of which $1,25 0 ough county According to Frank, approximately 190 veterand the rem ainder throu appropriation ans, guardians, and volunteers were on the flight. gh donations Pictured at . lef Story continues on page 28. for the Civil t: Dedication ceremon y (Brittany Mueller Photo) Quasqueto War monument at the n 1916. (Cou Cemetery on May 30 rte , Historical So sy Quasqueton Ar ea ciety)

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The Primary Election will be held June 7, with polls open 7 AM to 9 PM. To vote in the partisan primary one must be a U.S. Citizen, 18 years of age, and registered Democrat or Republican. Party affiliation may be declared at the polling place on Election Day. Pre-registration in person must be completed before May 27. On election day, an eligible elector with proper identification may register to vote in the precinct where he or she lives. Absentee votes may be cast at the auditor’s office through June 6, the day prior to the election. Request forms for absentee ballots may be obtained at the Buchanan County Auditor’s Office or Secretary of State website. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by midnight June 6 or may be dropped at the auditor’s office before the polls close at 9 PM on election day. For more information, see precinct locations Aurosample and ballots page 11 in this edition ra, Quas quetoon n an the ofirTHE annuNEWS. al Memoria d Winthrop held l Day cerem Monday to onies pay sacrificed de tribute to those who have arly for freed om . See more pic tures on pa Pictured at ge 5. lef in Winthrop. t: Glen Peck carries a flag (ChristTHE By ineNEWS Da BeKris le Ph low:Wilgenbusch, oto Aurora Am ) Buchanan County erican Board meThe Legionof Supervisors mbers entersession Union Ce met in regular Monday metery.with Gary Gissel teven C. and Don(SShonka present Gaffney absent). Smith(Ellen Photo) County Engineer Brian Keierleber presented proposed plans to add a pedestrian bridge to the Cedar Rock Bridge on the Quasqueton Diagonal. The bridge would be eight feet wide, built in a factory, and placed on existing abutments at a cost of approximately $20,000. It was decided to place the proposal on the supervisors’ agenda in two weeks in order to include Gaffney in the discussion. Story continues on page 27.

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and he special sessi on at At recent co aring to consider those bids, for 20 noon May 27 to autho uncil meeti riz 16 ngs, it was for the bids acknowledge street improvements. e a call were made , d that after blueprints of the original spec work requir re was an error in tha ifications regarding un t specificatio ed. There wa balan ns did not ma s a question At the May 23 ced bids as a result. tch when the err or was disco the to present the meeting, attorneys for the vered ir cases as to tw o bid din g why their co the contract. mpany was finalists were given the The council opportunity the low bidde rejected all bid r an s received ea rlier this year d should be awarded during Story contin that meeting. ues on page 28.

The City of In to Moderate dependence is conduc In tin current LM come (LMI) Survey in g a city-wide Low I pe or to all Indepe rcentage of the city. Th der to determine the ndence reside e rate of surv nts in early survey was mailed eys May. An 80 %+ return According is required to be valid. to Liz Kemp Professiona , housing ad l Se mi surveys have rvices who is conduc nistrator for MSA By Christine Dale, Assistant Ed ting the su itor Th rv Of those, the been received, which is a 18.05% ey, 446 me e East Buchanan (EB) LMI is 41.67 School Board response. t May 30 to “To be cons %. rev idered a va iew facility observe Citiz lid survey, than 80% res goals and en’s Comm we must rec ponse to the itte En eive more hancement’s e for School Of the surv survey (1,53 eys 1 (C port the city’s returned to date, 86.32 additional surveys). ings with StruXt CSE) advisory meet% of respons efforts.” Superintende ure Architects. es supoverview of nt Dan Fox began with Story contin how the co an ues on page 27. cilities plan was create mprehensive fad. Story contin ues on page 27. Copyright 20 16

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