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Bird Watch ... and Lilacs, too!

Iowa residents enjoy free fishing days June 5-7

Anna Mae Dolan’s lilac bush in Winthrop is absolutely beautiful this year! Steve stopped by to take this picture of her next to the perfectly shaped bush that is filled with blooms! Another lovely sight last week was this pair of bluebirds that Mary Beth spied through their kitchen window on Friday. Earlier this spring, a pair of bluebirds made their home in one of the Smith’s bird houses, but soon after disappeared. It is hard to say whether this is the same pair that decided to return, or perhaps it is a new couple.

Iowa residents may fish without a license June 5, 6 and 7 as part of Iowa Department of Natural Resources free fishing weekend. Free fishing weekend is the first weekend in June each year. It allows Iowans an opportunity to try fishing without purchasing a license. All other regulations remain in place. Fishing is an activity that can be done during any stage in life and is a great way to spend time together as a family. “We want people to fish because it is a good, wholesome activity,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Fisheries Bureau. DNR staff will be at popular fishing spots across the state to help beginner anglers get started. They will assist with setting up fishing poles and distribute small kits with basic terminal tackle for panfishing along with tips and a few fun items. “If someone needs a little instruction, there are fun, hands-on fishing clinics available to teach parents or kids the basics of fishing,” said Larscheid. A list of fishing clinics, derbies, and other fun events co-sponsored by the DNR are available on the special events page. Log on to www.iowadnr.gov then click on Special Events Application System under the Event Calendar and Search for Events. Anyone catching their first fish is encouraged to take a photo of it and send it in to receive the DNR’s first fish award. The DNR will commemorate the event with a certificate suitable for framing and the submitted photo. Information on the first fish program is available in the Iowa Fishing Regulations and online at http://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/MasterAnglerFirstFish.aspx.

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Area Church Directory

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

St. Paul's Lutheran, 109 Prospect St. Pastor Ron Spears, 319-233-3004. Sunday Worship: 9:30 AM. Midweek Community Sunday School meets Wednesdays 6:30 PM with location alternating between St. Paul's Lutheran and Aurora United Methodist Church. United Methodist, 506 Luella St. Rev. Allen Craft, 563-924-2870. Sunday Worship 10 AM, Midweek Community Sunday School meets Wednesdays 6:30 PM, with location alternating between United Methodist Church and St. Paul's Lutheran.

Brandon

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

Dundee

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

Fairbank

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

Hazleton

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

Independence

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

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10 AM; Family Worship 6:30 PM; Wednesday service 7:30 PM. www.calvary-center.com Cornerstone Foursquare, 707 20th Ave. SW Rev. Marty Schminkey, 319-334-4489. Sunday Worship 10:30 AM, coffee and snacks at 10 AM; nursery and children’s ministry during service. SMAC for youth Tuesdays at 6:37 PM. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Cornerstone4square First Baptist, 301 2nd St. SE Pastor Mike Nemmers, Sunday Worship 10:15 AM; Sunday School 9 AM; Thursday Bible Study 9:30 AM; Tues. bible study at 6:30 PM; Service on Channel 9 Indy Cable Tuesdays & Fridays 8 AM; 319-240-7935. www.indeebaptist.org First Presbyterian, 115 6th Ave. NW Rev. John H. Hougen, 319-334-3523. Sunday Worship 10 AM (nursery available). Handicap accessible and hearing units. fpcofﬁce@indytel. com; www.fpcindependence.com First United Methodist, 313 2nd St. SE Rev. Scott Meador, 319-334-3689. Sunday Worship 9 AM; Sunday School 10:15 AM; Radio Broadcast 11 AM at 95.3 FM Freedom Baptist (Independent), 210 2nd St. SE Pastor Joshua Graber. 319-334-3801, Sunday School 9:30 AM; Sunday Worship 10:30 AM; Sunday Evening Service 5 PM; Midweek Service Wed. 7 PM; email: jcegraber@hotmail. com Hope Wesleyan, 505 4th Ave NE Rev. Robert Solon, 319-334-7148. Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 AM; Sunday Worship 8 AM, Fellowship 10 AM, 2nd Worship 10:30. Wednesday Evening Activities: Trek (grades 6-8th), 5 PM; AWANA (grades PK-5th ), 6 PM, Youth (Sr. High), 7 PM; Women’s Tuesday Morning Perk, at Em’ Coffee Shop, 8 AM. www. hopewesleyan.org Immanual Lutheran (ELCA), 512 5th St. NE Sr. Pastor Greg DeBoer, 319-334-2511. Saturday Worship 5:30 PM; Sunday Worship 8 AM & 10:30 AM; Sunday School 9:15 AM; Nursery available/Handicap Accessible/ Hearing devices; www.immanuelindy.com Living Water, 113 2nd Ave NE Pastor John Sheda, 319-334-6723. Sunday Worship 10:30 AM; Sunday School 9:30 AM; Bible Study Prayer Service and Kid's Club, Wednesdays 7-8:30 PM. Our Redeemer Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 120 17th Ave. NE Call 319-334-2745. Sunday School 11:30 AM; Sunday Worship 10:30 AM; Adult Bible Study 11:30 AM St. James Episcopal, 202 2nd Ave. NE Rev. Sue Ann Raymond, 319-334-4297. Holy Eucharist 10 AM 1st, 2nd, & 4th Sunday with Father Sean Burke; Morning Prayer 3rd & 5th Sunday with Rev. Raymond, Godly Play is offered to 4-10 year olds, 9-9:45 AM each Sunday. St. John's Catholic, 209 5th Ave. NE Rev. Donald Plamondon, 319-334-7191, Saturday Mass 4:30 PM; Sunday Mass 10 AM; Confessions Saturdays 3:45-4:15 PM Triumphant Church, SW corner of Hwy. 150 & 20 Rev. Lance Fricke, 319-334-2407. Sunday Worship 10 AM; TNT classes, all ages 11 AM; Wednesday service 7 PM; Oneighty for youth 7 PM; Game Room opens at 6 PM.

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www.iamtriumphant.com Christian Life Church, 116 1st St. E Pastor Richard Wearmouth, 319-334-6978, Sunday 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Wednesday, Bible Study 7 PM

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

Lamont

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

LaPorte City

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jubilee (ELCA) 12007 Jubilee Road, La Porte City, IA (half way between Jesup & La PorteCity), Pastor Jenna Couch 319-269-9644, Sunday Worship 10 AM; Sunday school 8:45 AM Fellowship 11 AM

Manchester

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 W Fayette St. Father Joseph Schneider, Sacramental Priest Father John Kremer, Saturday Mass, 4 PM, Sunday Mass 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM, 563-927-4710

Masonville

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

Mt. Auburn

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

Oelwein

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

Oran

Oran United Methodist, 212 E. Cedar St. Pastor Fred Burns, Sunday Worship, 8:30 AM

Quasqueton

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

Rowley

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

Stanley

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

Urbana

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

Walker

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

Winthrop

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

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

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Iowa Crop Report

Cool temperatures and persistent wet conditions hindered fieldwork in Iowa during the week ending May 31, 2015, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork. Operators reported standing water in some fields and the need to replant in areas of some fields. Producers are still concerned about muddy feedlots and limited spraying due to wet fields. Topsoil moisture levels rated to 0 percent very short, 2 percent short, 76 percent adequate and 22 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 6

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors May 26, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 with Gary Gissel, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the minutes of the May 18th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the employee reimbursement claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $1,201.93. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-39 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Supervisors approve the hiring of Stephanie Lane, Sheriff’s department Correctional Officer, effective May 26, 2014 at an hourly rate of $12.99. Passed this 26th day of May 2015. Roadside Manager, Sherlyn Hazen presented the monthly report of the Roadside Management Department. During the month of April the staff sprayed 120 miles of brush and thistles; cut small trees in the right-of-way and seeded several projects. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to accept the monthly report. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the one year contract renewal with Superior Cleaning for the courthouse and the public health/DHS office building and authorize the Chairman to sign. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following policy. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. BUCHANAN COUNTY WELLNESS POLICY WHEREAS, the B’Well (Best Ways to Enhance Living Life) Committee, the employee worksite wellness initiative for Buchanan County employees, was initiated in 2011; and WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Buchanan County employee wellness program to provide all employees and their families the knowledge and tools necessary to reach an optimal state of health and wellness; and WHEREAS, through the wellness program, employees gain an understanding that conscious lifestyle choices and behaviors in everyday life have an effect on all areas from work to leisure activities; and WHEREAS, this understanding is obtained through health education, positive environmental changes, actively participating in the B’Well wellness program, and directing one’s path towards a healthier lifestyle; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, it is the goal of the B’Well committee and Buchanan County to increase the health of Buch-

anan County employees by offering programming tailored toward their needs to increase participation rates and subsequently free up additional funding to create new programming opportunities which previously was utilized for disease and injury treatment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors understands the necessity for ﬁscal support of the B’Well committee awarding employees for being actively involved in a healthier lifestyle. Passed this 26th day of May 2015. County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented the recommendation from the Courthouse and Public Building Security Committee to lock the west doors to the courthouse; allowing public access by the east double doors from the parking lot. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to lock the west doors of the courthouse effective June 1, 2015. All in favor, motion carried. At 9:15 a.m. the public hearing regarding the Floodplain Ordinance amendment was called to order with Kris Wilgenbusch, Tari Robertson, Julie Davison, Michael Hudson, John Evers and Zoning Administrator Chad Beatty present. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to close the public hearing at 9:19 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. After further discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-40 and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the second reading of the Floodplain Ordinance Amendment on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Courthouse, Independence. Copies of the proposed Floodplain Ordinance are available in the County Auditor’s ofﬁce for review. Passed this 26th day of May 2015. Community Services Director, Julie Davison presented the monthly report of her department. Case Management has served 113 clients. Davison reported the advocate bill was signed by the Governor. Discussion was held regarding the options the county has to implement the bill. A worksession will be scheduled to work out the details of the implementation. New crisis services have been developed by the region. The Department of Corrections is currently advertising for a jail diversion staff member. The DHS website states that they are expanding the number of beds at the Independence MHI by 30 to deal with the closing of Clarinda and Mount Pleasant MHIs. Five residents received rental assistance; ten residents received utility assistance and assistance was given for one funeral. Twenty veterans were served. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to accept the monthly report. All in favor, motion carried. The Board met with John Evers representing IMWCA to discuss the worker’s compensation insurance renewal. Mr. Evers reported the county’s mod factor has decreased to .75; which is an excellent factor. No action was taken by the Board. Supervisor Gissel presented in-

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formation on the request from Joe Junk to break the lease he has with the county for rental of the pasture. No action was taken until additional information can be obtained from Mr. Junk. Discussion was held regarding the removal of the multiflora rose in the pasture. No action was taken until additional information can be obtained. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to adjourn at 10:11 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Gary Gissel, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor Claims paid the month of May 2015: Aable Pest Control, Serv ....5 5 . 0 0 Agvantage Fs Inc, Fuel..8 , 8 1 6 . 6 6 Allen Memorial Hospital Corp, Serv ..................................2 3 4 . 0 0 Alliant Energy, Serv .......2 , 5 1 8 . 5 7 Altorfer Inc, Repairs .......2 , 3 5 3 . 1 4 Anderson Erickson Dairy, Inmate Provisions .........................2 4 6 . 6 7 Appliance Plus Of Oelwein, Supplies ..................................2 6 4 . 9 1 Area Ambulance Service, Serv ...............................1 , 0 7 9 . 5 0 AT&T, Serv..........................4 0 . 6 4 Auel, Angie, Clothing Reimb ..........................................1 2 8 . 4 1 B & B Farm Store Inc, Seed ..........................................1 7 5 . 0 0 B2b Computer Products LLC, Supplies ...............................8 , 1 9 3 . 4 8 Bagbys Automotive, Repairs ..................................5 6 7 . 2 2 Bankers Trust, Debt Payment...........................382,413.75 BankIowa, Fees ..................2 1 . 7 0 Barrier Group, Serv ..........9 0 0 . 0 0 Benton’s Ready Mixed Concrete, Concrete ........................4 , 1 7 6 . 0 0 Berns, Allan, VA Mileage/Per Diem Reimb ...............................9 8 4 . 8 5 Best Services LLC, Serv .......................................2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Black Hawk Co Sheriff, Serv ............................................2 1 . 0 6 Black Hills Energy, Serv ...3 2 0 . 8 9 Blake, Scott J, Parts .........2 2 7 . 3 3 Bob Barker Co Inc, Serv ...4 6 6 . 0 4 Brandon Water Works, Serv ............................................4 5 . 0 0 Brecke Inc, Maint Contract ..........................................3 8 0 . 0 0 Brown, Robert, Certification Reimb .................................3 5 . 0 0 Bruening Rock Products Inc, Rock ............................19,376.29 Buchanan Co Auditor, Postage......................................8 3 . 7 6 Buchanan Co Extension Office, Serv ....................................7 5 . 0 0 Buchanan Co Health Center, Serv ..................................8 8 5 . 8 1 Buchanan Co Sheriff, Serv ............................................2 8 . 3 0 Buchanan Co Wildlife Assoc, Dues .................................2 5 0 . 0 0 Buds Electric Inc, Repairs .......................................1 , 4 4 6 . 9 5 Budzine, Kaleb, Certification Reimb .................................3 0 . 0 0 Burkhart, Tai, Mileage/Phone Reimb ............................... 11 4 . 1 3 Central IA Water Assn, Serv ..........................................2 3 4 . 9 0 Central Iowa Distributing, Supplies ..................................3 8 4 . 2 0 Centurylink, Serv ................7 6 . 0 0 Chief Supply Corp, Uniforms.................................1 8 1 . 9 7 Citizen Herald, Publications ..........................................6 3 6 . 2 0 City Laundering Co, Serv ..........................................4 4 1 . 7 0 CJ Cooper & Associates Inc, Serv ..................................1 4 0 . 0 0 CMI Inc, Uniforms .............2 9 9 . 0 0 Consolidated Energy Co, Fuel................................8 , 8 3 4 . 8 5

Crop Production Services, Chemicals ...................................2 7 5 . 0 0 Cy &Charleys Inc, Repairs ...............................5 , 2 6 4 . 4 2 Davis, Alex, Lodging/Meal Reimb ...............................2 0 1 . 0 6 DDF Properties, Serv .......2 2 5 . 0 0 Dental Distributors Inc, Supplies ....................................7 5 . 5 5 Donnelly, Brian, Meal Reimb ............................................3 5 . 8 9 Dons Truck Sales Inc, Parts ..............................4 , 4 1 3 . 5 8 Dunlap Motors Inc, Repairs ..........................................3 0 9 . 2 0 Dyersville Ready Mix Inc, Rock .................................6 8 4 . 0 1 East Central Iowa Rec, Serv ..................................5 8 5 . 1 8 Erman Corporation Inc, Serv .............................19,750.00 Fareway Foods, Serv .......6 0 0 . 8 1 Farmers Mutual Telephone Co, Serv ..................................1 4 6 . 9 8 Fastenal Co, Parts ............6 4 5 . 4 8 Fertilizer Dealer Supply, Parts ...................................2 3 . 3 7 Fillenwarth Beach, Lodging ..........................................7 4 4 . 4 0 Forestry Suppliers Inc, Supplies ..................................2 9 4 . 1 9 Fossil Industries, Trail Kiosk ..........................................4 1 4 . 0 0 Franzen, Clair, Serv ..........2 0 0 . 0 0 Gaffney, Ellen, Mileage Reimb ...............................3 4 6 . 4 4 Gaffney Quarries, Rock ..................................... 11,922.08 Galls-Quartermaster, Uniforms.................................2 7 8 . 6 6 Gazette Communications Inc, Serv ....................................5 2 . 9 4 Gissel, Gary, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 7 0 . 2 0 Gordon, Lynn A, Serv .........3 0 . 0 0 Gps Zone, Supplies ..........1 7 8 . 1 5 Graham, Merlon, Serv ......2 2 5 . 0 0 Greenley Lumber Co, Supplies ..................................2 0 3 . 2 9 Hampton Inn, Lodging ........9 9 . 6 8 Hansen, Chris, Part Reimb ..........................................2 5 2 . 6 8 Hardware Hank, Supplies ... 1 1 . 5 8 Hartig Pharmacy, Serv......1 0 7 . 5 3 Hawkeye Fire & Safety Co, Serv ..................................1 0 6 . 0 0 Heartland Acres Agribition, Dare Rent ..................................4 5 0 . 0 0 Helmuth Saddle Shop, Uniforms.................................1 5 0 . 0 0 Hermansen, Cheryl, Refund Cabin Rental ...............................3 0 0 . 0 0 Holiday Inn, Lodging .........5 2 2 . 7 7 Hudson, Michael, Mileage Reimb ...............................2 0 2 . 9 0 Hughes Rentals, Serv.......2 2 5 . 0 0 Hulbert, Dave, Va Mileage/Per Diem Reimb ......................6 6 2 . 9 2 IA Natural Heritage Foundation, Dues ...................................5 0 . 0 0 ICUBE, Dues ....................1 5 0 . 0 0 Illowa Culvert & Supply, Supplies ...............................8 , 4 9 7 . 5 0 Independence Light & Power, Serv .............................10,876.46 Independence Plumbing, Parts ...................................9 9 . 8 2 Independence Postmaster, Postage....................................3 7 9 . 8 5 IOVA, Regist .......................7 5 . 0 0 IA Co Attorneys Assn, Regist ......................................1 6 0 . 0 0 IA Co Recorders Assn, Serv ...............................2 , 0 6 0 . 6 2 IA Dept of Natural Resources, Serv ....................................9 0 . 0 0 IA Dept of Public Safety, Terminal Billing .............................1 , 7 7 6 . 0 0 IA Diesel Injection Service, Repairs ..................................6 6 4 . 4 7 IA Erosion Control Inc, Serv ...............................1 , 1 6 6 . 3 2 IA Law Enforcement Academy, Regist ...............................5 8 0 . 0 0

in the ground, respectively. Soybean emergence reached 53 percent, slightly behind last year and normal. Oat emergence is nearly complete, while oats headed reached 8 percent this week, almost one week behind the 5-year average. Oat condition rated 81 percent good to excellent. Frequent rains continued to slow progress on the first cutting of alfalfa hay with just 18 percent complete. Hay conditions rated 82 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition improved to 76 percent good to excellent. Livestock conditions were described as good with cool temperatures and no heat stress.

INRCOG, Serv ...............1 , 8 0 0 . 0 0 Iowa Patch, Cement .........7 1 6 . 8 0 Iowa Prison Industries, Serv ...............................1 , 9 0 8 . 5 0 ISAC, Regist .......................5 0 . 0 0 ISACA Treasurer, Dues ....1 2 5 . 0 0 ISCTA, Regist ...................1 6 0 . 0 0 John Deere Financial, Supplies ..................................9 7 7 . 6 9 Johnson Plumbing Heating & Ac, Repairs .............................2 0 9 . 7 8 K Construction Inc, Serv .....................................85,816.43 K Mart, Supplies .................9 3 . 8 8 Kayser, Christy, Meal Reimb ............................................2 1 . 0 3 Kelly, Amy, Mileage/Phone Reimb .................................9 1 . 1 3 Kivell, Chuck, Boot Reimb ..........................................1 2 3 . 0 4 Knapps Service, Supplies...4 6 . 1 6 Kwik Trip Stores, Fuel.......5 0 0 . 5 3 Laerdal Medical Corp, CPR Manikins ................................1 , 2 1 9 . 5 5 Lamont, City Of, Serv .........4 7 . 7 3 Leonard-Muller Funeral Home, Serv ...............................1 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 Lexisnexis, Serv ...............1 5 6 . 0 0 Linn Co Sheriff, Serv ..........3 9 . 4 6 LSI, Serv ........................2 , 1 4 5 . 9 0 Lutgen, Gary L, Serv ..........2 9 . 0 0 Mail Services LLC, Printing/Postage....................................7 5 0 . 1 2 Majestic Bar & Grill LLC, rent assistance ............................1 0 0 . 0 0 Marco, Serv ......................3 5 4 . 0 9 Marlow, Amy, Mileage/Phone Reimb .................................7 6 . 7 5 Medical Associates, Serv .......................................1 , 2 8 0 . 0 0 Menards, Supplies ............5 0 4 . 8 3 Meyer, Patti, Lodging/Meal Reimb ...............................5 5 7 . 4 7 MHDS-ECR, Fy15 Distribution ...............................35,796.00 MidAmerican Energy Co, Serv ...............................2 , 0 2 5 . 11 Midwest Spray Team & Sales Inc, Supplies .........................1 , 6 0 0 . 0 0 Midwest Wheel Companies, Parts .................................2 4 0 . 4 0 Miller Quarry, Rock ...........9 5 8 . 6 7 Mills, Karla, Mileage Reimb ..........................................4 4 7 . 3 5 Mitko LLC, Supplies..........1 7 1 . 2 7 Monkeytown Ofﬁce Supply, Supplies ..................................3 6 2 . 6 7 Myers Polaris Inc, Supplies ............................................7 5 . 2 7 Myers-Cox Co, Inmate Provisions ..............................3 , 2 9 8 . 8 3 NACCHO, Dues................1 0 5 . 0 0 Napa Auto Parts, Parts .....8 7 2 . 3 7 Neopost USA Inc, Postage ..........................................3 8 4 . 3 0 Network Computer Solutions, Serv ..................................4 2 5 . 0 0 Networking Solutions, Support ................................7 , 9 9 1 . 0 0 N IA Juvenile Detention Ctr, Serv ...............................1 , 1 2 5 . 0 0 Oelwein Publishing Group, Publications ..............................8 4 7 . 8 9 Oelwein Veterinary Clinic, Serv ....................................4 4 . 8 0 Office Max Inc, Supplies .....4 8 . 8 8 Ofﬁce Towne Inc, Supplies ...............................2 , 0 6 6 . 8 1 Oliphant, Lonnie, Serv ......5 0 0 . 0 0 Olsen, Robert, Serv ..........2 6 5 . 0 0 O’Reilly Automotive Inc, Supplies ..................................1 3 9 . 9 8 Orkin Exterminating Co, Serv .................................. 11 6 . 9 6 Overhead Door Co Inc, Repairs ..................................11 7 . 5 0 Owens King Co, Serv .......1 8 3 . 7 5 Parker, Steven E, Dare Graduation ....................................1 7 9 . 4 8 Pathways Behavioral Serv, Serv ..................................3 9 0 . 0 0 Paul Niemann Construction Co, Rock ............................46,474.21 Pech, Charles, VA Mileage/Per

Diem Reimb ......................2 2 1 . 3 5 Pine Grove Store, Uniforms ..........................................1 8 2 . 0 0 Pinicon Ford, Repairs ....1 , 4 6 3 . 4 1 Pioneer Graphics, Publications ..................................1 2 5 . 0 0 Power Plan, Supplies .......8 0 3 . 2 4 Power Protection Products Inc, Parts ..............................6 , 8 5 6 . 7 8 Poweshiek Co Sheriff, Serv126.50 Print Express, Serv ........1 , 4 2 0 . 3 2 Racom Corporation, Supplies .................................. 11 0 . 0 0 Rite Price Ofﬁce Supply Inc, Supplies ....................................4 4 . 9 8 Roepke, Leland C, VA Commissioners Exp .........................4 2 . 2 5 Rowley, City Of, Serv..........1 2 . 5 0 Schoultz, Chris, Serv ........2 0 0 . 0 0 Schumacher Elevator Co, Maint Contract ............................3 2 4 . 6 3 Security Storage, Serv......2 2 5 . 0 0 Sheltered Wings Inc, Parts ..............................2 , 0 3 9 . 8 9 Shonka, Don, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 5 0 . 6 5 Shred Master, Serv .............7 7 . 5 0 Spahn& Rose Lumber Co, Supplies ....................................1 8 . 9 8 Star Equipment Ltd, Parts .......................................2 , 0 6 5 . 0 0 State Hygienic Laboratory, Supplies ..................................5 7 0 . 0 0 Stetson Bldg Products, Supplies ....................................9 9 . 3 4 Stoney Creek Inn, Lodging ............................................9 9 . 6 8 Superior Cleaning Services Ltd, Serv ...............................3 , 4 0 0 . 5 2 Superior Welding Supply, Tank Rental .................................1 8 . 6 0 Telecommunications Systems Inc, Serv ...............................2 , 0 4 0 . 0 0 Tisl, Vanessa, Mileage/Parking Reimb .................................8 1 . 4 0 Tom L Roberson Corp, Serv ...............................1 , 1 0 6 . 0 0 Treinen&Rastede PC, Serv ............................................7 2 . 0 0 Trumbauer, Melissa, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 7 8 . 3 2 Uniform Den Inc, Uniforms..............................1 , 1 9 9 . 0 3 Us Cellular, Serv ...............5 6 7 . 8 3 Veridian Credit Union, Fees ............................................6 6 . 8 0 Verizon Wireless, Serv .....3 9 0 . 3 1 Vermeer Sales & Service, Parts .................................6 4 8 . 7 8 Verns True Value, Supplies ..........................................2 5 5 . 7 3 Vietor, Dana, Serv ............2 2 5 . 0 0 Visa, Supplies ................3 , 3 7 1 . 3 5 Walmart, Supplies ..............5 5 . 8 5 Waste Management, Serv .......................................2 , 4 8 3 . 1 0 Weber Paper Co, Supplies .5 1 . 2 3 Weland Clinical Labs, Serv ..........................................2 0 5 . 0 0 Welch, William J, VA Commissioners Exp ...............................3 7 . 6 5 White Funeral Home Inc, Serv ...............................1 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 Widner Drug, Serv ............1 3 0 . 5 5 Wieland & Sons Lumber Co, Supplies ....................................2 7 . 4 7 Windstream, Serv .............4 8 8 . 6 0 Winthrop News, Publications ..................................7 7 2 . 1 4 Winthrop, City Of, Serv .......2 8 . 4 3 Winzip Computing LLC, Serv ..................................9 0 0 . 0 0 Wright, Amy, Mileage Reimb ...............................2 6 6 . 8 0 Wright, Delores, Certiﬁcation Reimb .................................3 5 . 0 0 Xerox Corp, Serv ................3 1 . 3 1 Zee Medical Service Co, Supplies ..................................7 4 8 . 3 9 Grand Total...............775,512.42

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Handling rhubarb in the garden

By Ashley Sherrets Ag/Hort Coordinator ISU Extension - Buchanan Co.

Spring has finally sprung and of all the wonderful things to eat, rhubarb is one of my favorites. I love jams and jellies with rhubarb, pies, and dicing and freezing it to pull out later when I miss the taste of spring. Rhubarb is an herbaceous, edible perennial and is a member of the buckwheat family (Rheum rhabarbarum). It was introduced to the United States in the 1700s by European settlers. Like other perennial species, you should dig up and divide rhubarb plants every five to eight years to ensure vigor. Rhubarb is a popular part of many Iowa gardens. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists discuss rhubarb flowering and stalk condition and offer harvesting tips. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. Below are excerpts from an article originally written by Richard Jauron. Why is my rhubarb flowering? Flower development is natural for rhubarb and most other plants. Drought, extreme heat and infertile soils may encourage flowering. Age is another factor. Older plants tend to flower more than younger ones. Flower stalks should be promptly pulled and discarded. Plants will be less productive if allowed to flower and set seeds. Flower formation can be discouraged with good cultural practices. Water rhubarb plants every seven to 10 days

during dry weather. Sprinkle Â˝ cup of an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, around each plant in early spring. Control weeds by shallow hoeing, hand pulling or mulching. Why are my rhubarb stalks small and spindly? Newly planted rhubarb will initially produce small, spindly stalks during its two-year establishment period. The stalks of large, old plants may be small and spindly because of overcrowding. Poor plant vigor due to poor cultural practices is another possibility. After planting rhubarb, wait two years (growing seasons) before harvesting any stalks. The two-year establishment period allows plants to become strong and productive. Large, old plants may need to be dug and divided in early spring. Divide each plant into sections with a large knife or spade. Each section should have at least two or three buds or shoots and a large section of the root system. Replant immediately. When should I stop harvesting rhubarb? Gardeners should stop harvesting well established rhubarb plants in mid-June in Iowa. Can I harvest rhubarb in summer? Harvesting rhubarb in summer should be a one-time event, not a frequent practice. Continued harvest through the summer months weakens the rhubarb plants. After the delicious strawberry rhubarb pie I made this weekend, I know I am personally enjoying this delicious plant. For more information about rhubarb or other fruits and vegetables, contact Ashley Sherrets, Ag/Hort Program Coordinator, Buchanan County ISUEO, 319-334-7161 or sherrets@iastate.edu.

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Bipartisan priorities deserve a vote in the House

At the end of the 2015 session, there are many bipartisan issues that have been overlooked in the Iowa House. This includes initiatives to make our communities safer, improve health care and boost quality of life that won the support of Democrats and Republicans in the Iowa Senate. Among them are efforts to: • Keep all students safe with adequate training for schools to investigate harassment and bullying, including alleged incidents that occur outside of school, and to impose school discipline. • Combat human trafficking through public awareness efforts, special training for law enforcement officers and making the crime a forcible felony. • Prohibit the use of GPS to track a person without legitimate purpose or authorization. • Give adoptive parents time to bond with their new child by requiring businesses with maternity leave programs to give adoptive parents the same time off as birth parents. • Improve detection of breast cancer by notifying women in their mammogram results if they have dense breast tissue, may be at greater risk of developing breast cancer and should consult with a physician about additional screening options. • Forbid felons from receiving life insurance proceeds if they commit a violent crime against an insured person within the six months prior to the death of that person. • Provide immunity from prosecution for possessing, sharing or using controlled substances or drug paraphernalia to assist those suffering from an opioid overdose. The House has a second chance to reconsider these bipartisan ideas because they were included in Senate File 510, which was approved by the Senate on May 14. Making these initiatives law this year is the right thing to do for Iowans.

Independence Chamber Ambassadors visit new business According to Independence Area Chamber of Commerce Director Alissa Westphal, “The Independence Ambassadors made a call to Home Indeed LLC in Independence to celebrate the new addition to our town, on May 20.” Home Indeed is a home improvement store that specializes in cabinets, windows, doors (interior and exterior), siding (all types), roofing, bath remodels, and kitchen remodels. They also offer full service installation of all products. Home Indeed LLC is locat-

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Operation Threshold receives estate gift from local philanthropists

Operation Threshold, Inc., received a $150,000 gift to establish the Operation Threshold Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA). The gift from the estate of Edna Mae and Don Adams of Independence was part of an overall estate gift of $1.5 million used to create new and support existing funds with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, that benefit both local and regional nonprofits. The new Operation Threshold, Inc., Endowment Fund with CFNEIA assists in furthering the charitable activities of Operation Threshold, Inc., in Black Hawk, Buchanan and Grundy counties. Operation Threshold works with individuals and families in need, to provide for their basic needs and create opportunities for self-sufficiency. “We are honored by the generous gift of Don and Edna Mae Adams. This gift will strengthen Operation Threshold as a whole, providing much needed resources that have the flexibility to provide the greatest impact,” said Barb Grant, executive director of Operation Threshold. “The new fund with the Community Foundation will be an incredible asset as we further efforts to continue to assist economically disadvantaged families throughout our service area for generations to come.” The Adams, both born and raised in Quasqueton, married in Waterloo in 1944 before spending most of their lives in Salt Lake City UT after Don’s service in WWII. After Edna Mae’s passing in February 2007, Don moved back home to Buchanan County. Don passed away in November 2014. “This gift of an endowment fund provides Operation Threshold with a sustained source of funding,” said Kaye Englin, CFNEIA president and CEO. “It is an incredible example of generosity that will live on to benefit generations of those who are less fortunate.”

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Photos/information submitted by Manchester Chamber Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited Kwik Star to meet new manager Kayla Mason. Kayla, who has been with Kwik Star for three years and lives in Independence with her Independence Kwik Star manager husband, is originally from Parkersburg. She explained methods used by Kwik Star to make sure all food is fresh and how Kwik Star is a family owned corporation. Ambassadors also paid a call to QC Supply. Store manager Mitch Dingbaum explained the purposes and inventory of the store and how his eight years experience in the business has been valuable to the set-up and operations. Their inventory is designed to meet both farm and residential needs. Construction manager Mike Loecke explained how he sold his MEP construction business to QC Supply with the promise that they would retain employees and continue to provide skills and service to customers. Mike heads up the construction team that continues to build and equip large hog confinement buildings and other animal facilities. Pictured, top: At Kwik Star, from left: Jack Klaus, Nick Earle, Ellen Krogmann, Deann McDonald, Chris Tegeler, Kristine Baldwin, Doris Sherman, Kwik Star Manager Kayla Mason, Donna Boss, Tirzah Wedewer, Patty Coleman, Sarah Maurer. Not pictured is Bev Rahe. Above from left: Jack Klaus, Doris Sherman (partly hidden), Deb Kintzle, Deann McDonald, Paula Hargrafen, Warehouse Manager Brad Snyder, Donna Boss, Tirzah Wedewer (partially hidden), Nick Earle, Chris Tegeler, Patty Coleman, Ellen Krogmann, General Manager Mike Loecke, Craig Ingamells, Sarah Maurer, Store Manager Mitch Dingbaum, Nate Lynch, Garrett Soppe, Kristine Baldwin, Office Manager Gail Oberreuter. Not pictured is Bev Rahe.

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Alison Michels has donated John Deere and Iowa Hawkeyes quilts as a fundraiser for the Buchanan County Animal Shelter. The quilts are on display in the windows of the Mealy building in Oelwein. Raffle tickets are available at the Mealy, Pets Allowed, Trade Wind Kennels and Jesup Vet Clinic. The drawing will be held Sept. 26 at the shelterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual dog walk at Fontana Park, need not be present to win. (Courtesy Photo)

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East Buchanan Community School Special Board Meeting Minutes May 27, 2015 6:30 p.m. Prior to the beginning of 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;? BOARD MEMBERS: Aaron Cook, Greg Schmitt, Brian Crawford, Matt Walthart, George Aberle SUPERINTENDENT: Dan Fox SECONDARY PRINCIPAL: Travis Schueller SECRETARY: Beth Weepie VISITORS: Several visitors from the community were present at the meeting. Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Walthart, second by Crawford to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried with all ayes. Levi Architecture Presentation: Dan Levi of Levi Architecture presented three schemes: A, C and D for the future renovations to the building. The board discussed several options with Levi Architecture. The board decided to go with an option for the renovations. After much

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discussion and careful deliberation a decision was made. Approval of Architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plan for School Additions: Motion was made by Walthart second by Schmitt to approve Scheme C presented by Levi Architecture with the addition of a detailed cost analysis to be provided and disseminated with proposed modiďŹ cations. Motion carried all ayes. Detailed draft of the plan is made available for review in the District OfďŹ ce. Closed Session: Motion was made by Walthart second by Aberle to go into closed session at 7:48 p.m. pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3). Motion carried with all ayes. Motion was made by Schmitt, second by Walthart to come out of closed session at 10:00 p.m. Motion carried with all ayes. Adjournment: Motion was made by Walthart second by Crawford to adjourn the meeting at 10:04 p.m. Motion carried with all ayes. Next regular board meeting is June 8th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Beth Weepie, Board Secretary All motions carried on a ďŹ ve to zero vote unless otherwise noted. The above are not ofďŹ cial minutes until approved at the next regular board meeting. A copy of the ofďŹ cial minutes may be viewed in the ofďŹ ce of the Board Secretary any Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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2014 Water Quality Report For Winthrop

This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The source of our water is groundwater. Our water quality testing shows the following results: Note: Contaminants with dates

indicate results from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations. DEFINITIONS • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to

health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • ppb - parts per billion. • ppm - parts per million. • pCi/L - picocuries per liter • N/A - Not applicable • ND - Not detected • RAA - Running Annual Average • LRAA Locational Annual Average •Treatment Technique (TT) - A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. •Action Level (AL) The concentration of a contaminant

which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. •Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reﬂect the beneﬁts of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. •Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence

that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. •SGL - Single Sample Result •TCR - Total Coliform Rule GENERAL INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water posed a health risk. More information about contaminants or potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. WINTHROP WATER SUPPLY is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the

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variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by ﬂushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http:// www.epa.gov/safewater/lead SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION This water supply obtains its water from the dolomite and limestone of the Silurian-Devonian aquifer. The Silurian-Devonian aquifer was determined to have low susceptibility to contamination because the characteristics of the aquifer and overlying materials provide natural protection from contaminates at the land surface. The Silurian-Devonian well will have low susceptibility to surface contaminants such as leaking underground storage tanks, contaminant spills, and excess fertilizer application. A detailed evaluation of your source water was completed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and is available from the Water Operator at 319-935-3317. CONTACT INFORMATION For questions regarding this information or how you can get involved in decisions regarding the water system, please contact WINTHROP WATER SUPPLY AT 319-935-3317.

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Support 4-H and FFA and fill your freezer

By Roxanne Fuller Executive Director ISU Extension - Buchanan County

The 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction is 9 AM noon on the last Saturday of the Buchanan County Fair in Black Pavilion. Livestock sold at the auction are raised by Buchanan County 4-H and FFA members. They work hard to bring their best to the fair. Last year, 29 head of beef, 16 pigs, 12 sheep and 11 meat goats were sold at the auction. We also auctioned off 14 chickens which will not be offered this year at fair due to avian flu. By purchasing from the livestock auction you are contributing to the success and future of the students and the livestock auction. Every dollar the animal brings at auction is paid to the 4-H or FFA member. We do not charge our members to sell their livestock. The money raised from the sale of their livestock helps them with next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project, future college and other expenses. When purchasing from our auction you are â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buying Localâ&#x20AC;? which keeps the money in our county. The local foods effort in Buchanan County is becoming stronger every day. Our office is a member of the Buchanan County Food Work Team which includes local partners working to improve our local economy by promoting Buy Fresh Buy Local. The benefits of buying meat local affords the opportunity to know where and how the animal was raised. For example was the animal raised organically, naturally, no antibiotics, no hormones, grass fed, corn fed or pasture raised? Attending a livestock auction for the first time can be daunting. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let that stop you. You can call me ahead of time that you need a mentor and I will get a volunteer to guide you in purchasing the animal to meet your needs. A little pre-event knowledge goes a long way also. Information from â&#x20AC;&#x153;BEEF and PORK Whole Animal Buying Guideâ&#x20AC;? can be found online at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/Beef-and-PorkWhole-Animal-Buying-Guide

Most of the time, buying a whole animal or part of an animal will be cheaper than if you were to buy the same meat as individual retail cuts. Many producers estimate costs on the weight of the animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carcass before it is cut into packaged meats. Some charge based on the live weight. Ask the producer how you will be charged. Prices may vary widely depending on the animal. At our livestock auction we have the live weight of the animal listed in the program and posted on the back wall of the show ring are current market prices per pound of each species. This cost of processing depends on the types of cuts you request, the amount of further processing requested (such as bacon or jerky), and type of packaging. For example, it is less expensive to leave roasts whole than it is to process them into tenderized steaks, ground beef patties, or stir-fry beef. Also, it is generally less expensive to wrap meat in freezer paper than to have it vacuum-packaged. Below are general figures based on typical cuts. Meat from a typical half beef 1,000 - 1,200 lb. live animal: 14 T-bone steaks (3/4â&#x20AC;? thick), 14 rib steaks (3/4â&#x20AC;?), eight sirloin steaks (3/4â&#x20AC;?), eight round steaks (3/4â&#x20AC;?), two sirloin tip roasts (3 lbs.), six chuck roasts (4 lbs.), four arm roasts (3 lbs.), two rump roasts (3 lbs.), eight packages of stew beef (1 lb.), four packages of short ribs (1.5 lbs.), four packages of soup bones (1.5 lbs.) 80-100 lbs. ground beef, plus variety meats, if desired, such as heart, liver, tongue, and oxtail. Meat from a typical half hog from a 250 - 270 lb. live animal: 12-14 lbs. pork chops, 6-10 lbs. ground pork and/or sausage, two packages spare ribs (1.5 lbs.), one ham (15-18 lbs.; can be cut smaller), three shoulder roasts (4 lbs.), 8-10 lbs. bacon, two smoked hocks (0.75 lbs.), plus variety meats, if desired, such as heart, liver, tongue, and fat/lard. If you have any questions please call the Extension office (319-334-7161) or talk to Livestock Committee Chair Ken Kerhli.

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Supervisors hear departmental updates

By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS During their regular meeting, held Tuesday due to the Memorial Day holiday, Buchanan County Supervisors Gary Gissel, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka approved monthly reports from the departments of Roadside Management and Community Services. Roadside Management Director Sherlyn Hazen stated they have been able to do a lot of hydro seeding and bucket truck work has begun. They have sprayed approximately 120 miles in the county, and sprayed trees growing under bridges. Community Services Director Julie Davison presented information on changes in the mental health court advocate’s employment. Previously, the advocate was appointed by judges, with wage funding coming from the state. However, due to legislative changes, the funding will now be placed with the county. No action was taken and a work session regarding the issue will be held 9 AM June 3. Davison stated that due to the mandated mental health facility closures by Governor Branstad, the Mental Health Institute in Independence will need to open 30 additional beds. During the past month, General Assistance and Veteran’s Assistance cases remained consistent. At 9:15 AM, a public hearing was held regarding a ﬂoodplain ordinance amendment required because of changes in federal law. There was no discussion from the public. A second hearing is set for 9:15 AM June 8. Story continues on page 4.

meeting, BuDuring their regular Monday visors Don chanan County Board of Super Gaffney Ellen Shonka, Gary Gissel and the departfrom Winthrop s report ly — Minot J. Savage month ved appro IT, and nt, geme ments of Emergency Mana GIS/E911. Coordinator Emergency Management the courthouse Rick Wulfekuhle reported e and emservic in all are s eyewash station s is ongoing. ployee training for the station ng with worki been has tment His depar weather serSee more Public Health and planning photos of area Ready renewal. Storm and ls schoo for vice , aching appro Memorial Day season er With severe weath of the Code events on Wulfekuhle reminds the public to ble availa page 23. system ng warni Red weather (Christine Dale is available on county residents. Sign-up chanan.ia.us Photos) the county website www.co.bu side). Quasqueton (the link is on the left-hand stated work nald McDo Ray tor Direc IT des and expancontinues on software upgra s. The upsion with numerous department na are nearly Fonta at grades to the server requirement completed. The State of Iowa filed electronifor court documents being Submitted by George Lake, BCEDC The VFW and Legion recognize that any An open house was held last Friday afternoon to comcally will go live this week. The Independence American Legion and successful operation requires preparation, and memorate the 75th anniversary of the Buchanan County Quinn gave • More than James inator Coord 911 GIS/E Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Posts130 of Mo In-ser the two organizations called upon Buchanan se gym databa Courthouse. Many gathered to enjoy burgers grilled by GIS nas ide ts qualify for an update on the statew dependence have accepted• Qu another mission …nation County Conservation Director Dan Cohen, asqueton Buchanan Co. Cattlemen and other refreshments. Area location validaseeks new city als for 911 call routing and to establish and dedicate •aEB Veterans Memorial who sloganhas a wealth of experience in leading School Fie Boy Scouts were on hand to lower the Courthouse flags nan County May perfor ld Day results and tion functions. Last year Bucha in Independence. groups in a deliberative Ju are ma and replace them with new ones, and Girl Scouts dedinces. ing softwne 4, 2015 Calen implementing new E911 mapp dar of VFW Post Com- “All gave some some gave all process to identify the misEventand vernew a cated a new Burr Oak tree that had recently been planted w ver, s, w Re Howe w cip omm. .thebucha Local Adver es, through GeoC mander Roger Allen sion, goals and objectives of tisi to ng na ues And some stood through for the , on the corner of the lawn. contin More! ncountyn sion has been created. 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By Christin sibility of upgrading to an iPad.ment rat unemplo chanan County have a consensus on the mise Dale, e dropp t ed to Amanda Riniker with their nephe appointmen 3.8% in April yhugs her Members of Assistant Editor Supervisors approved the 4% in March risked their lives to Some gave all.” sion, goals and messages fro ship Above right: Davien Schweitzer m the . er Town Th Buchanan Co Lyrics by Billy Ray Cyrus for Humanit r Tammy of Lorraine Shonka as Sumnwas 4.4% one e state’s jobless rate unty Habitat preserve the freedoms of a Veterans Memorial. y chapter joi father, Dave, while her mothe yea r ago a . Jessic Th an ne ates d Cindy Zim ployment rat e U.S. unem d with the Clerk. we have. Thankfully “It’s important that every25. looks on. 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While we have a Veterans Park, into the planning process,” said Cohen. “A (Lisa Goedken Photo me e. em Th plo e yment in Iow and church those losses Independence does not have a Veterans MemoBy Kris Wi project successful and is most likely a, family also family’s relatives were offset lgenbusischmost by the overa helped celeb event. increase in , THE NE rial that clearly and concisely tells the story Duofring to concluded when WS everyone has the opll the rate the thebe ir reg working,” sai number of Iowans ula The family rbe Mpart on an the sacrifices made by veterans and their famidaof portunity to theeti planning.” an y me d Co wi Be ll partner wi unty Board ng, Bucha director of Iow th Townsend, organizatio th the nonp Supeprocess lies. We want to establish a memorial thatnehonshort notice to fill it, or has such y, Don Sh rvisors Ell Cohen ledof the that the n, investing a Workforc rofi t Editor on en identified ant ka it Assist s ma Gaffme an Dale, e eq cation ny hours of Developd GaryofGithe nt. “April’s uity.” Whe By Christine range of qualifi nette Seiglmission/theme narrow ors all our veterans; past, present and future.” l organizations, sse Schoo “sw un n l nan me em the eat Bucha ey t with Ly- exhibit ployment rat from Iowa De home is co cases, 3.8% reflect house will those In fill. A question regarding the East to lt e Re of mp difficu pa is sou s goals, messages and the media that rtment of Na lete, the be sold to an increase rces to discu brought before the was s se the proces tur of 23 in-hou ss wi hiring al ,00 mo Zim t Pro th posted 0 working Iow re than Distric are no interest ch merlys at co shed aware t AWto bejecused illustrate them. 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Olin in the meThe nu er of Iowa.” l and The family Superintendent Dan Fox explai Board President Aaron Cook of unem morial, securing project cost estimates of the EB School Board, schoodecrea mb is looking During that 10 days, Sto ry continues ward to co cation fors are asked to be Members sedsto 65,50 ployed Iowans first posted in-house for 10 days. proposed campus modifi s apply, the said interviewee and fund raising. Now that VFW and 0 mp on review in cation let unity pa Ap qualifi ion ge 22 riate comm ril on in approp from 68,000 Ma) rch. The of the . 1,398 square if teachers with tful and not speculate cur Legion members have identified conDan Levi. (Christine Dale Photo ity is hired, in accor- respec lower than the rent estimate is 8,600 es until the pro- with architect will have thr foot home. It applicant with the most senior day first r ago ee bedroom as theyea ceptual goals and messages, they will contract, no in- interview outcom 26 st master lev Augu , union rs el esday that Th teache of Wedn the added e ved s, two 74,100. total numbMay baths and an appro dance with is finished. Fox cess 20, 10-day er the on to of after work with design professionals to creun day ng began last wo s fin rumor rking Iowan ished ba increased to ment. Const of school with a planned terview required. Teachers applyi s there were past occasions when 1,647 days ,70 but ruction is pla seate a plan that can be implemented. for 177 e candidate. class in April. Th in ure By Steven C. receive a position but 2016. Students will be fig nned is 600 highewill0 be to begin in period are screened like an outsid is Smith 10 spread that a person would the mi r within time l tha ants somed-J ctiona ete, applic n se instru uly compl M of 23 Independenc arch and . ,700 higher If there are no in-hou the number of hours the hiring process was Established e City Coun than one ye through TeachIowa. that when session May ar ago. cil met in days, the position is listed chanan Co in 1996, Buthe same as this year. was hired. 26 reg unty Habit ed and narrowed one else ues on page 27. Iowcontin g was held residing and all with Mayor Bonita Da ular a bank Story at for gov. Applications are screen Humanity ing other business, a public hearin In : vis prestr me . on iewing mbers presen interv ha g to board s built thr City Manag l calendar. 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Photos) In other busin key patient ess, council reported on person Mike information. the Le tion for an 8% finance committee recom nius mendasal ary increase for manager of Mark Lulof the f, However, the water/wastewater de partment. co to Tim Donn mmittee feels an 8% reduction elly’s salary is not warra nted. Story continu es on page 22 .

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