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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)
GREENLEY LUMBER CO. Independence 319-334-3705 (800) 609-3705
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
Jesup
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. Alex Bruening, 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 9 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 10:00 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
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. 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 9:15 AM; St. Patrick Catholic, 555 1st St. S. Rev. Donald Plamondon, 319-935-3871. Mass Saturday 6:30 PM; Sunday 8 AM
Oelwein
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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Local students gain new perspective during trip to Washington DC Submitted by ECI REC
ECI REC sent two local high school students to Washington DC in mid-June as part of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Bristian Gerber of Vinton-Shellsburg High School and Zachary Fischels of Independence High School traveled to the nation’s capital with a delegation of 35 students and five chaperones, representing not-for-profit electric cooperatives across Iowa. Joining them was Morgan Weber of Jesup High School, also from ECI REC’s service area, who won a Youth Tour trip in IAEC Living with Energy in Iowa magazine essay contest. The national Youth Tour program is coordinated by statewide electric cooperative associations and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). In 1958, Iowa electric cooperatives began sending student leaders to the nation’s capital each summer where they get an up-close look at the political process while also touring national museums, monuments, and memorials. Students also learn more about the role not-for-profit electric cooperatives play in providing safe, reli-
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able, affordable, and sustainable power to members. “Electric cooperatives are about more than poles and wires – they’re about people and communities,� said Steve Marlow, ECI REC CEO. “We’re proud to support this youth leadership program as we educate a new generation of co-op members.� On the tour, students met with their elected legislators, talked to staff from NRECA and other organizations, and gained a personal understanding of American history and their role as American citizens. Most of the students were financially sponsored by their local co-op and were selected to attend based on their community involvement, interest in government, and academic performance. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many rural students who are visiting Washington DC for the first time. Pictured at right, from left: Bristian Gerber, Zachary Fischels, and Morgan Weber. (Courtesy Photo)
Red Cross urges blood donations to prevent seasonal shortage
American Red Cross urges donors to choose their day to give hope to patients in need by donating blood or platelets during the “100 days of summer. 100 days of hope� campaign. Summer vacations and travel can contribute to less availability for people to give blood or platelets. In a spring survey of Red Cross blood and platelet donors, nearly 90% indicated plans to take vacations this summer. However, patients don’t get a summer holiday or vacation from needing lifesaving blood. The Red Cross relies on volunteer donors for the 15,000 blood donations needed every day to support patients at about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide. To learn more about upcoming blood drives, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
Let it flow!
Despite on and off showers, many turned out for “Let It Flow, Riverfest� held June 20 in Manchester. People flocked to the new whitewater park on the Maquoketa River and part of Franklin Street was closed for a street fair and music. (Christine Dale Photos)
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Living Well with Buchanan County Health Center Summertime is prime time to enjoy a cookout with family and friends. The weather is great and the food tastes even greater. Try a few of these tips to enjoy your meal while still keeping your health in mind. • Choose lean meats such as “loinâ€? and “roundâ€? cuts when possible which are typically leaner than other options. • Go for chicken and fish - great options for the grill. They are high in protein and low in fat. Fish also contains heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. • Throw on veggies: Peppers, onions, asparagus, and other vegetables are great low calorie additions to your meal. You can even enhance flavor for minimal added calories with your favorite herbs and spices. • Add the fruit: Cut up some fresh pineapple or watermelon, or throw some slices of grapes and strawberries on a skewer for a fun, healthy treat. • Watch the drinks: Soda and alcoholic beverages add numerous “emptyâ€? calories to your meal. Go for water whenever possible. Not only is it calorie-free, it aids in rehydrating your body on hot summer days.
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Ag land market continues a gradual decline
While current land values have generally trended lower this past year in comparison to the sharp increases of recent years, results of farm and ranch income at year’s end could shift land market dynamics, according to Farmers National Company. “Harvest results of 2015 will make it a pivotal year, which could impact the land market for several years,� said Randy Dickhut, vice president of Real Estate Operations of Farmers National Company. Dickhut says margin compression is occurring as a result of lower grain prices and steady input costs. He believes higher grain prices this fall would stabilize land values; however, lower prices could push values downward. Location and quality of land continue to be the main drivers of pricing for individual tracts. The stability of this market is maintained by a lower supply of land for sale, contrasted with a continued demand for quality properties. In Iowa, the average price of high-quality, non-irrigated land has dropped from $12,250 in June 2015 to $11,000 in the same month of 2015. In areas where there is fewer livestock being raised, land values have definitely softened. Specific areas that have seen outbreaks of the Avian flu will definitely see a downward trend, as owners have had to destroy more than 30 million birds. While current buyers are predominantly active farmers and ranchers adding land to their operations, interest from investment funds and individuals is on the rise. In addition, generational land transfers continue to play a large role in market movements, as many inheriting land choose to sell. Demand for cropland and grazing land from owner operators remains good, but buyers are being more realistic in what they will pay given lower grain prices. Land professionals are recommending sellers be more realistic in evaluating the quality of their land and the expected selling price in order to have a successful sale. According to Dickhut, long term economic trends look positive in relation to land values and ag markets. Demand for feed grains and protein sources by China and other world markets will remain strong long term as the growing world population has a desire to eat better.
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Summer webinars help gardeners grow in knowledge
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Buchanan County office is hosting the sixth annual “Growing Seasonâ€? webinar series at Independence, during July, August and September. The three-part series, offered by Iowa Master Gardener program, features an Iowa Master Gardener and Iowa State University faculty or extension specialist presenting each of the two-hour courses. These programs are open to anyone who would like to learn more about these topics. The July webinar, Design from Yard to Trough, with Iowa State University Department of Horticulture lecturer Lisa Orgler and Buchanan County Master Gardener Gary Whittenbaugh, will be on July 30, at Heartland Acres Theater, from 6:30-8:30 PM. Participants will learn how to add spark to landscape designs and dive into trough planters filled with conifers and their companions. “Garden design should be fun and represent the person who creates it,â€? explained Orgler. “The theme garden design process is helpful to someone creating a garden in celebration of who they are as an artist, designer and gardener.â€? Everyone taking this class will learn a simple five-step process to develop a theme from beginning to end. “You can’t have too many troughs in your garden,â€? said Whittenbaugh who will demonstrate container gardening using troughs. “We’ll use old muffin tins, cast iron pans and concrete planters for my favorite plants including conifers, hen and chicks and sedum.â€? Whittenbaugh often gives tours of his Franmara Gardens in Oelwein. As a master gardener volunteer he also speaks to groups around the state on dwarf conifers and trough gardens. Growing Season webinars for August and September include: •Water in the Garden. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturist Denny Schrock along with Boone County Master Gardener Jamie Beyer, will discuss various water saving techniques to apply to the garden and how to incorporate creative water features. •Pollinators and Growing Herbs. Nathan Brockman, curator of the butterfly wing of Reiman Gardens at Iowa State, and Polk County Master Gardener Susan Appleget Hurst will educate attendees about attracting bees, birds and butterflies. They will also focus on growing, harvesting and preserving culinary herbs. To register for any or all webinars at the ISU Extension and Outreach Buchanan County office, contact Ashley Sherrets at 319-334-7161 or sherrets@iastate.edu. Master Gardeners offer these webinars free to anyone who would like to attend, however pre-registration is required. All master gardeners attending will earn two continuing education hours for each webinar. To learn how to become an Iowa Master Gardener, visit the program website.
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East Buchanan Community School Board Work Session Board Minutes June 29, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Prior to the beginning of the regular meeting, the board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement: “To challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively, develop values and contribute to society.â€? BOARD MEMBERS: Aaron Cook, Greg Schmitt, Brian Crawford, Matt Walthart, George Aberle SUPERINTENDENT: Dan Fox VISITORS: Visitors from the community were present at the meeting. Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Walthart second Schmitt by to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Struxture Architect presented to the board. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Walthart, second by Schmitt to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m. /s/ Beth Weepie, Board Secretary 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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The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors made three visits in June. The first visit was to MREP (Manchester Regional Education Partnership) to tour the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) classroom and learn about a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Camp taught there. Ambassadors learned about projects the 12 5-8th graders were working on, observed a launch of their compressed air rockets and watched as they used simple scientific instruments to measure height, distance and angles. This was the first year the PLTW summer camp was offered and its success means it will be offered again next summer along with an advanced level camp. The second visit was a tour of the St. Paul’s School of Religion building on Clara Street. Now that religion classes have been moved to St. Mary’s, the 6,600 square-foot building, which sits on three acres, is available for other uses. The third visit was to Cornerstone Community Church to officially meet and greet new minister Pastor Tim Agrimson. Agrimson and his wife Kirsten, gave the ambassadors a tour of the church and explained how the church is working to fulfill its mission. Pictured, top: At Cornerstone Community Church, from left: Mary Kay Starks, Brenda Kelchen, Teresa Greve, Pastor Tim Agrimson, Jack Klaus, Kirsten Agrimson, Stacy Vorwald, Doris Sherman, Rosemary Drees, Patty Coleman. Not pictured are Janelle Tucker and Bev Rahe. Above: At St. Paul’s School of Religion, from left: Dick Faust, Jeff Larson, Blessed Trinity Cluster Business Manager Lori Cole, Mary Kay Starks, Brenda Kelchen, Teresa Greve, Stacy Vorwald, Rosemary Drees, Patty Coleman Jack Klaus. Not pictured are Janelle Tucker and Bev Rahe. Bottom right: At the Project Lead the Way classroom, from left: Jack Klaus, Doris Sherman, Patty Coleman, Mary Kay Starks, Jeff Larson, Jeannine Domeyer, Brenda Kelchen, Rosemary Drees, Stacy Vorwald, MREP Project Lead the Way Oink Coordinator Paula Hargrafen, Teresa Greve. Not pictured are Oink! Janelle Tucker and Bev Rahe. (Janelle Tucker and Bev Rahe Photos)
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Passionate about volunteering and gardening? Begin the Master Gardener journey Become an Iowa Master Gardener by completing core training course this fall at Buchanan County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Heartland Acres Theater, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence. Gardeners will learn best practices for choosing plants, designing gardens, and managing pests. Classes start at the end of September. Those interested should contact Master Gardener Coordinator Ashley Sherrets. Application deadline is Sept. 8, as space is limited. The three-month course fee is $195. According to Susan DeBlieck, program specialist. “The training course includes lectures on gardening subjects, from growing vegetables and fruits to designing gardens
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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors June 30, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in special session at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 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 June 29th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. The Board met with County Auditor, Cindy Gosse and Assistant County Attorney, Michael Hudson to discuss the progress of the Personnel Policy update. No action was taken by the Board. Discussion was held regarding the Mental Health Advocate. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to appoint Melanie Jencks as Mental Advocate for Buchanan County. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to re-appoint William Welch to the Veteran’s Affairs Commission for a three-year term. 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 15-53 BE IT RESOLVED the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors approve the following transfers: General fund to the Conservation Reserve fund in the amount of $14,709 and Communications Capital Projects fund to the Debt Service fund $63,660.71. Passed this 30thday of June 2015. The Board proceeded to count the cash in the County Treasurer’s office as follows: cash $4,589.99; return checks-Lori Shannon $253.00; Cathy J. White $75.00; Internet Payment Failure – Janell R. Wieland $468.00; Julio C. Martinez $624.00; checks $38,377.81;internet and credit card payments $1,522.00; Sheriff’s Federal Forfeiture $6,576.44; Sheriff’s Forfeiture $6,301.40; HiFi $1,597,959.30; IPAIT-Recorder’s fees $279.88;IPAIT $6,116,183.72;Debt Escrow $2,925,267.73. Motion by Gissel second by Shonka to adjourn at 3:40 p.m. All in favor, motion carried. Gary Gissel, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor Claims paid the month of June: Advance Auto Parts, Parts ..........................................1 6 3 . 9 2 Advanced Business Systems Inc, Supplies ..........................6 2 6 . 0 5 Advanced Systems Inc, Serv ..................................4 7 4 . 7 4 Agri Fab, Parts.................... 1 1 . 3 4 Agvantage Fs Inc, Fuel..8 , 5 0 4 . 5 4 Ahlers& Cooney Pc, Serv .......................................1 , 8 2 6 . 0 0 Allen Memorial Hospital\, Serv ..................................4 5 4 . 0 0 Alliant Energy, Utilities ...2 , 5 5 4 . 8 0 Altorfer Inc, Parts ..............4 2 2 . 3 3 Anderson Erickson Dairy, Inmate Provisions .........................4 0 3 . 8 4 Appliance Plus Of Oelwein, Supplies ....................................2 9 . 9 5
Area Ambulance Service, Serv ...............................1 , 0 8 6 . 0 0 Area Education Agency 267, Serv ......................................5 . 0 0 Aspen Rentals Llc, Serv ...1 5 5 . 0 0 AT&T, Utilities .....................4 0 . 6 4 Aurora Plbg& Electric Inc, Repair....................................2 1 3 . 8 5 B & B Farm Store Inc, Supplies ...............................1 , 3 6 7 . 2 0 B2b Computer Products, Supplies .............................15,575.61 BankIowa, Fees ..................4 4 . 4 7 Barco Municipal Products, Supplies ...............................4 , 6 5 2 . 6 8 Beatty, Chad, Meals/Mileage Reimb ...............................2 4 4 . 0 2 Benton’s Ready Mixed Concrete, Concrete ....................12,062.75 Berns, Allan, VA Mileage/Per Diem Reimb ............................1 , 1 3 0 . 0 3 Best Way Inc, Supplies .......1 9 . 9 9 Big R Bridge, Materials ..5 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 Black Hawk Co Sheriff, Serv ............................................6 9 . 1 7 Black Hills Energy, Serv ...1 9 8 . 9 6 Brandon Water Works, Serv ..........................................1 0 0 . 0 0 Brandon, City Of, Transfer Of Jurisdiction ............................3 , 7 4 5 . 5 7 Brecke Inc, Repairs .......2 , 4 3 9 . 7 7 Brown, Marlene, Mileage Reimb .................................1 8 . 9 8 Bruening Rock Products Inc, Rock ............................12,477.93 Buchanan Co Fair Assn, Fair Booth ..................................5 0 . 0 0 Buchanan Co Health Center, Serv .............................12,195.98 Buchanan Co Secondary Rd, Training .....................................2 1 9 . 0 0 Buchanan Co Sheriff, Serv ..........................................8 5 0 . 9 1 Buds Electric Inc, Repairs ..........................................6 3 2 . 1 5 Burkhart, Tai, Mileage/Cell Phone Reimb ...............................1 0 7 . 8 0 Cabell, Sondra, Clothing Reimb .................................6 9 . 5 4 Carlson, Diana, Mileage Reimb .................................5 0 . 6 0 Carpenter Uniform Co, Uniforms...................................9 6 . 9 8 Carroll Cleaning Supply Co Inc, Supplies ............................8 3 2 . 2 0 Cedar Crest Cemetery Assn, VA Grave Markers & Care......3 3 6 . 0 0 Centec Cast Metal Products, VA Grave Markers & Care......4 7 4 . 5 5 Central IA Water Assn, Serv ..........................................4 0 8 . 7 8 Central IA Distributing, Supplies ..................................1 9 0 . 3 0 Centurylink, Serv ...........1 , 0 1 6 . 3 2 Chief Supply Corp, Uniforms.................................3 6 5 . 2 3 Christopherson& Sons, Repairs ...............................1 , 2 7 1 . 0 0 Circle Grove Cemetery, VA Grave Markers & Care ..................6 8 . 0 0 Citizen Herald, Publications ..........................................5 3 9 . 8 9 City Laundering Co, Serv ..........................................6 5 4 . 9 3 Cohen, Dan, Clothing/Cell Phone Reimb ...............................2 4 3 . 0 6 Connell, Karen, Mileage Reimb ...................................2 . 3 0 Consolidated Energy Co, Fuel..............................15,048.64 Construction Materials, Materials ................................ 11,305.85 Copy Systems Inc, Mail System...............................13,628.00 Cost Advisory Services Inc, Serv ...............................4 , 1 2 5 . 0 0 Counseling & Assessment Srv Pc, Serv ..................................3 1 5 . 0 0 County Case Mngt Serv, Serv ...............................1 , 3 0 1 . 5 0 Crop Production Services, Chemicals ................................2 , 6 5 9 . 4 3 Crump, Andrew J, Mileage
with sustainable turfgrass.” After completing the course, master gardener trainees start work as volunteers within the community. Upon completion of 40 hours of volunteer service, the Master Gardener title becomes official and they join thousands of other Iowa volunteers. “Master Gardeners provide information and education to Iowans. They are a community resource growing vegetables for food pantries, teaching fair-goers about pollinators and bringing native plants back to Iowa landscapes,” said DeBlieck. In 2014, over 105,000 volunteer hours in Iowa were logged by Iowa Master Gardeners.
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ICOP, Supplies ...................5 7 . 4 8 IDALS , License ................1 5 . 0 0 IICA, Regist ......................3 0 0 . 0 0 IIW Engineers & Surveyors Pc, Serv .............................21,026.92 Illowa Culvert & Supply, Supplies .............................38,271.00 Indep Light & Power, Serv .............................12,218.49 Indep Postmaster, Po Box Fee ...................................2 7 4 . 0 0 Indep Telecommunication, Supplies ..................................1 2 0 . 7 5 Inmate Services Corp, Serv ..........................................3 5 0 . 0 0 Ion Exchange, Plantings ...1 6 7 . 0 3 ICAP, Insurance .............1 , 4 4 6 . 1 7 Iowa Dare Assoc, Regist ....5 0 . 0 0 IDOT, Signs ...................... 11 9 . 6 0 IA Game & Fish, Subscription ......................................3 9 . 9 7 IA Law Enforcement Academy, Regist ...............................1 0 0 . 0 0 INRCOG, Serv ..................4 9 5 . 2 0 IA Prison Industries, Supplies ...............................4 , 6 1 9 . 8 7 IA Secretary Of State, Supplies ..................................2 2 2 . 7 8 ISU, Regist .........................7 0 . 0 0 Isaacs, Jessica, CPR Training Reimb .................................4 0 . 0 0 ISACA, Regist...................3 5 0 . 0 0 ISCTA, Dues .....................3 2 5 . 0 0 Jasper’s RV, Supplies .........3 9 . 8 0 Jerico Services Inc, Supplies ...............................9 , 4 6 0 . 0 0 John Deere Financial, Supplies ...............................3 , 2 3 1 . 7 0 Johnson Co Medical Examiner, Serv ..................................2 7 9 . 2 9 K Mart, Supplies ...............1 2 8 . 4 1 Kayser, Christy, Meal Reimb ............................................2 0 . 4 7 Kelly, Amy, Mileage/Cell Phone Reimb ...............................1 0 7 . 2 3 Knapps Service, Repairs ..5 3 7 . 1 6 Koch Brothers, Equip.....2 , 4 7 7 . 0 0 Kress, Gary E, Well Plugging ...................................3 0 0 . 0 0 Kwik Trip Stores, Fuel.......3 8 8 . 6 2 Lamont, City Of, Serv .......1 3 1 . 3 6 Leisinger, Candy, Mailbox Replaced .................................1 2 . 6 8 Lexisnexis, Subscription ...1 5 6 . 0 0 Linn Co Sheriff, Serv ........ 11 8 . 1 3 M & C Mowing, Serv .........8 4 0 . 0 0 Mail Services, Serv ........1 , 6 4 2 . 0 3 Manatts, Supplies ..........8 , 5 2 2 . 0 2 Marco, Serv ......................4 6 2 . 1 5 Marlow, Amy, Mileage/Cell Phone Reimb .................................7 3 . 8 8 Martin, Sandy, PeoExp .......8 0 . 0 0 McElroys Food Market, Food ............................................7 7 . 8 0 McGraw, Kriss A, Serv ..........4 . 5 1 Medical Associates, Serv .......................................2 , 0 3 2 . 0 0 Menards, Supplies ............2 3 8 . 8 0 Mezera, Joan, PeoExp .....1 0 1 . 5 0 Mid Tech Services Inc, Parts .................................3 4 5 . 0 0 MidAmerican Energy Co, Serv ...............................1 , 3 8 5 . 5 4 Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies ..............................5 4 . 8 6 Miller Quarry, Rock ........1 , 6 5 3 . 9 9 Mills, Karla, Mileage Reimb ..........................................3 6 6 . 2 8 Modern Building Products, Supplies ..................................3 5 2 . 5 9 Monkeytown Office Supply, Supplies ...............................2 , 0 0 4 . 8 9 Moyna, Linda A, MSHA Training .....................................7 5 0 . 0 0 Myers Polaris Inc, Repairs ..........................................3 6 7 . 4 2 Myers-Cox Co, Inmate Provisions ..............................5 , 3 0 1 . 0 2 Napa Auto Parts, Parts .....4 8 2 . 1 3 National Wildlife Federation, Subscription ..............................2 8 . 9 5 Neopost USA Inc, Meter Rental .......................................1 3 5 . 0 0
DeBlieck notes a second enrollment option for those not interested in volunteering. Registering as a professional horticulture trainee ($550 fee), offers the same educational course and materials, but participants earn a certificate upon completion without having to provide the 40 hours of community service. Master Gardener core training courses are 6:30-9:30 PM Tuesdays, Sept. 29 - Nov.17, and one Saturday class on Oct. 10 or 24 at Iowa State University in Ames. Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach offers this training just once every two years! Be sure to register for the fall 2015 class!
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Spahn& Rose Lumber Co, Supplies ...............................4 , 3 8 2 . 3 3 St Lukes Hospital, Serv ....................................... 6 , 111 . 0 0 Stanley, City Of, Transfer of Jurisdiction ............................2 , 3 5 1 . 9 8 Star Equipment Ltd, Supplies ...............................3 , 0 1 0 . 0 0 State Hygienic Laboratory, Well Test Kits ............................6 4 9 . 0 0 State Medical Examiner, Serv ...............................3 , 2 1 8 . 0 0 State Of Iowa, Serv ..........5 1 5 . 0 0 Stephenson, Karen, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 0 8 . 6 8 Stetson Bldg Products, Materials .....................................4 4 0 . 2 7 Stone, Larry A, Supplies .....6 2 . 0 0 Streicher, Blake, Serv .........5 0 . 0 0 Superior Cleaning Serv Ltd, Serv ...............................3 , 4 0 0 . 5 2 Superior Welding Supply, Supplies ..................................1 2 2 . 7 3 TMA Laser Group Inc, Supplies ..................................8 9 8 . 3 6 Tritech Forensics Inc, Supplies ..................................1 7 0 . 5 0 Truax Company Inc, Supplies ....................................8 1 . 4 4 Trumbauer, Melissa, Meals/Mileage Reimb ........................2 0 1 . 7 8 Tyler Technologies Inc, Serv ...............................4 , 7 5 3 . 2 0 Ultramax, Supplies ........1 , 7 0 8 . 0 0 UNI, Regist .......................1 2 0 . 0 0 Uniform Den Inc, Uniforms ..........................................1 4 3 . 9 9 Us Postal Serv, Postage .......................................1 , 2 0 0 . 0 0 Us Cellular, Serv ............2 , 7 9 5 . 4 4 Us Globe Service Corp, Supplies ....................................3 6 . 7 6 Us Postmaster, Postage .......................................2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 USDA, License Renewal ....8 5 . 0 0 Van Diest Supply, Chemicals ................................6 , 4 2 0 . 0 0 Van Meter &Assoc Inc, Serv ..........................................4 1 0 . 0 0 Vanguard Appraisals Inc, Serv .............................13,670.50 VanRaden, Mike, Cell Phone Reimb ...............................1 2 0 . 0 0 Veridian Credit Union, Fees ............................................5 3 . 6 0 Verizon Wireless, Serv .....5 4 3 . 0 2 Verns True Value, Supplies ..........................................4 0 2 . 9 7 Visa, Supplies ................7 , 0 7 8 . 7 4 Walmart, Supplies ............2 9 0 . 7 8 Waste Management, Serv .......................................2 , 8 2 3 . 1 5 Weber Paper Co, Supplies ...............................1 , 6 0 9 . 3 2 Welch, William J, VA Commissioners Exp ...............................3 7 . 6 5 Welter Storage Equip Co Inc, Supplies ..................................6 7 3 . 0 0 Wendling Quarries Inc, Supplies .............................15,151.32 W Des Moines Marriott, Lodging .....................................2 1 5 . 0 4 White, James W & Polly R, Fence Replaced .......................2 , 1 7 7 . 7 8 Whitney, Brenda, Serv ...... 11 3 . 9 0 Whittle, Jeremy, Fuel/Cell Phone Reimb ...............................1 7 3 . 0 0 Windstream, Serv .............8 7 4 . 2 8 Winthrop Locker, Food .......8 7 . 6 2 Winthrop News, Publications ..................................8 7 0 . 9 7 Winthrop, City Of, Serv .......7 8 . 6 7 Wolfe, Ronald A, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 6 1 . 0 0 Wright, Amy, Mileage Reimb ............................................7 8 . 2 1 Xerox Corp, Serv ................3 1 . 3 1 Zee Medical Serv Co, Supplies .................................. 11 3 . 4 0 Total .......................1,124,379.62
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Iowa Crop and Weather Report Warm and sunny weather helped dry out soil conditions and aided crop development during the week ending July 5, 2015, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. This was only the second week this season that all districts had at least 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included cutting hay, applying herbicides, and scattered replanting of crops. Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 2 percent short, 73 percent adequate and 25 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 3 percent short, 75 percent adequate and 22 percent surplus. Statewide surplus topsoil and subsoil moisture levels dropped 6 and 4 percentage points, respectively, from the previous week. Eighty-two percent of the corn crop was rated good to excellent. Nearly all soybeans have emerged. Soybeans blooming
reached 20 percent. Soybean condition rated 78 percent good to excellent this week. Oats headed or beyond reached 96 percent this week. The percent of oat acreage turning color reached 43 percent, 4 days ahead of 2014, and slightly ahead of normal. Oat condition improved slightly to 82 percent good to excellent. The first cutting of alfalfa hay reached 90 percent complete. The second cutting reached 24 percent, one week ahead of last year, but 4 days behind the average. Hay conditions remained 70 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated 80 percent good to excellent. Livestock conditions were reported as good. WEATHER SUMMARY By Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist
Iowa enjoyed its driest week in nine weeks (the week ending May 3) with a statewide average precipitation amount of 0.30 inches while normal for the week is 1.09 inches. Rain totals varied from none over parts of central and north central Iowa
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to 2.17 inches at Davenport. Rain fell across the eastern onethird of the state on Sunday (28th) and Monday (29th). There were showers and thunderstorms over the southwest one-third of Iowa on Tuesday (30th) into Wednesday (1st) morning. The remainder of the week was dry excepting some light rain over far western and southwestern Iowa on Thursday (2nd) and a very small area of extreme western Iowa on Sunday (5th) morning. Meanwhile, temperatures were below normal until Sunday (5th) afternoon. Morning lows dipped to 44 degrees at Cresco and Elkader on Tuesday (2nd) and at Spencer on Wednesday (3rd). Sunday (5th) was the warmest day with readings reaching 90 degrees at Little Sioux, Sioux City and Lamoni. Temperatures for the week as a whole averaged from three degrees below normal across the southwest to six degrees subnormal over the northeast with a statewide average of 4.9 degrees below normal.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL JULY 01, 2015 The Winthrop City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, July01, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor, Gerald Dennie, presiding. Council Members present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and Lee White (arrived at 7:05 p.m.). Individuals present: Deputy Matt Cook, and Library Board MemberKatie Williams, and City Clerk Mary Ryan. Motion Myers, second Sprague to approve the Consent Agenda: prior meeting minutes (June 03, 2015), current bills, Fireworks Permit (C & C Club/July 31st), Kayla Saatgast (Library Board Member/Rural) and monthly ďŹ nancial report. All ayes. Council Member White arrived. Law Enforcement Activity Report presented by Deputy Cook. Library Activity Report presented by Katie Williams. Motion White, second Hesner to hire Small Time Construction to
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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors June 29, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 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 June 22nd minutes. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to approve the claims ďŹ led with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $631,867.45. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the cigarette permit for Littleton Lounge, LLC, Jesup. All in favor, motion carried.
Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following FY16 Home Occupation Permits: JoAnn Crow, d/b/a JoAnn’s Country Image, 3155 150th St., Lamont, beauty shop; Emmett Donnelly, d/b/a Emmett Donnelly Auction and Appraisal Service, 2196 Gentry Ave., Independence, ďŹ rearms auction; Paula Fleming, d/b/a Styles Unlimited, 1790 Otterville Blvd., Independence, hair salon; Michal L. Scott, d/b/a Mickey’s Salon, 2604 Nolen Ave., Independence, hair salon; Charlene Marzen d/b/a Char’s Hair Design, 2074 215th St., Independence, beauty shop; Tom Shafer, d/b/a Tom’s Auto Trim, 1742 Otterville Blvd., Independence, vehicle upholster business and Keith Nemecek, d/b/a Keith’s Gun Shop, 2788 Steward Ave., Winthrop, gun shop. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the following FY15 Business Permits: Arlen Bantz, d/b/a King Avenue Mower, 3031 King Ave., Rowley, lawn mower repair; Sam J. Nisley, d/b/a Pine Grove Store, 1460 165th St., Inde-
pendence, variety retail; Raymond Stutzman, d/b/a 150 Discount Store LLC, 1664 150th St., Hazleton, bent & dent groceries, furniture & tools; Joe Yoder, d/b/a Yoder’s Discount Groceries, 1456 130th St., Hazleton, selling food & general merchandise products; Rosalea A. Pech d/b/a Aunt Rhody’s, 3211 120th St., Lamont, Retail, Antiques & Gifts; Emanuel Raber d/b/a Hunter’s Creek Furniture, 1657 150th St., Hazleton, furniture sales; Randy Bast d/b/a R & R Drainage, 1129 175th St., Jesup, ag tiling and Todd Perkins, d/b/a Perkins Excavating, 1743 150th St., Hazleton, excavation and grading. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to accept public comments from June 29th to July 17th for the construction permit application for a conďŹ nement feeding operation ďŹ led by Kevin Klotzbach, Sec. 24 of Washington Township. All in favor, motion carried. The application is on ďŹ le with the County Auditor’s ofďŹ ce and can be viewed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
Seeking applicants for: Full-Time/Part-Time School Bus Route Driver Base Salary $15,408 (doing AM/PM routes) AM route runs 6:30- 8 AM PM route runs 3- 4:30 PM Base Salary $7,704 (either AM or PM route) Sub Drivers earn minimum $25 per route, Activity Trips minimum $20 or $10 per hour. QualiďŹ cations Needed - East Buchanan CSD will absorb all ďŹ nancial costs Class B CDL with air brakes, passenger, and school bus endorsements, take/pass the pretrip/driving exam. Transportation Director will walk you through the pre-trip inspection and driving course prior to testing. Obtain a CDL physical. During the ďŹ rst 6 months would need to complete an 18 hour online STOP class. To apply, contact Superintendent Dan Fox, East Buchanan Community School District, 414 5th Street North, Winthrop, IA 50682, phone: 319-935-3767. East Buchanan is an Equal Opportunity Employer through Friday. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-51 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has the power to abate taxes on property per Iowa Code 435.25. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the County Treasurer to abate taxes, interest and costs on the following mobile homes: VIN #5114691XE in the amount of $87.00 for the year 2015 in the name of Brian Vance VIN #0130231P in the amount of $390.00 for the years 2014-2015 in the name of Chris & Mary Jane Mast Passed this 29th day of June 2015. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the Inpatient DetoxiďŹ cation/Substance Abuse Services Agreement between Buchanan County and Covenant Medical Center, Inc. and authorize
the Chairman to sign. 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 15-52 WHEREAS, Buchanan County is a member of the Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region of Iowa; and WHEREAS, support staff providing services to the Region will remain employees of the individual counties; and WHEREAS, each party to the 28E agreement shall comply with all HIPAA and state law requirements relating to the privacy and security of Protected Health information (PHI) as deďŹ ned by HIPAA. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors approved the HIPAA ConďŹ dentiality Addendum to 28E Agreement and authorizes the Chairman to sign. Passed this 29th day of June 2015. Motion by Gaffney second by
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Shonka to approve the provider contract for Targeted Case Management between Buchanan County and MH/DD of East Central Region and authorize the Chairman to sign. All in favor, motion carried. The Board met with County Engineer, Brian Keierleber and Independence City Manager, Al Roder to discuss paving Bland Blvd. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to direct the County Engineer to include the paving project in the FY17 budget. All in favor, motion carried. The Board met with Community Services Director, Julie Davison and Deputy Auditor, Karen Stephenson to discuss the job description for the Mental Health Advocate. No action was taken by the Board. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to adjourn at 11:22 a.m. /s/ Gary Gissel, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor
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This estienabled, cloud-based platform that ty Board of , Buchanan County Board of Supervis ovati midd Gaffney an le schooabGaffney d Don Shon Supervisors Ellen will allow for accurate, efficient and l gym or a gre ons to the Shonka and Gary Gissel (Ellen De sp ka (Gary Gi tho sen ite en ug t) discussed house, althe gloomy h it the de-lude did inc sse from secure reporting on caucus night. l aban no approved monthly reports d sent) -sp er, a rai competition ray a large crowd ny weathwith lockersental Roadside gym Managemen agreements with turned out Built on Microsoft technology, the and a conc morning for partments of Public Health,neEnvironm Saturday t Director ession stand Hazen. w shop, and the annual Sherlyn , new platform will feature separate FEMA safe Ha GIS/E911. Ma and zle Health rke ton Flea t and Parad room. At the May Hazen stated e. 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As pa permits are due to expir maBuchanan County Health etition gym. wi vings Bank ity. rt e securely stored and managed in a After contacti th a flo patriotic the the origifrom son Co ers are req of the agreement, lan this Each award is a slight increase ng Larme (below rig at with a nstruction, uired to rem downcloud computing platform. wh ha ht) updating ich on s s . served the ove brush, The bank estimates, Le weeds and provided the nal application. Work continue co no tre mm vi xio In addition to mobile reporting es rep us in ditches. Th orted to the battle before Mr. county emergency prepared ness meeti zone has be (Mary Beth unity since 1895. e spray buffe ng plans. June 8 that the dis Above, Byron and Brady Meek engage in mock en allowed Smith Photo apps, each party will have a separate r left, Brooklyn Kelchen member-crepancy was to be in the cause the gym rights-of-w s) The county employee B-Well comp beNick and Library Director Mary Kenyon. 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Exceptions incolud endment to dinance pe ried, 37.5% separated, and 24.1% of e the ddle row: Ca son and Caidenze Co d other sch rtaining to By Ste armed forces and several grants. The an orof County east Hatchery ven Trout ga . State niz the this available C. nrle oo pa reported ations that Smith The council l-r e rking regula Back row: divorced respondents ependence . ntinu theICSD log elated or- Story coInd als Jordan Gu Noe and Paige Toale. Indep top five inches of the existing and a place for fish to stay in the town.” approveduse ns. ingalso on pa and Au Adaeli endencetioCi merch At the meeting, the board os when llickson, Na dinances for o approved va advantaes too andis was an issue. nek Ches nces to or-ty Council ge of a ge 2. ror diah Lewin, dam were removed as part of the colder months. On-bank access the annualspecialria suggested de e. Board member Eric sellmet in sessio To celebrate, Manchester is following: 4thnofBuren her, Kassidy Peyton, Chambe merce July ns July 3 an July to share glorious Va Gallup reports this trend is “an veloping Smith r added six 18-inch of which 4th (no an d July 6 to ad ” dre Co project, the for d a Riverfest t joggers ss mfes Flow, po pic It Ka auditor ir lic walkers, “Let a pro tiv licy on trade patriotic telyn tured Isabe ensing on req hosting ities. blems wi will also serve -Claims filed with county on our coun Denny Au encouraging sign possibly indicating mark rorhn Vaug a wa cal try’s birthday. spirit in-stream drop features, restored and picnickers. culations for th the city’s tax levy (Courtesy Ph lla Johnson). June 20. Those who licensing. Th uirements and exceptio Saturday, on s struggled ly sel M previous co Th ec $551.31; who ike mm those ted e fiscal year e board agree that oto) ns for Lenius on the unities ce replac errors weto and terraced the banks, and im2016. The tration will e Buch According to the Iowa Depart- attend can enjoy kayaking, tubre chara nomic Deve anan Coun parades, fire lebrated with work on a po d and the adminis-Monthly financial report; to meet this basic need are now cte riz access points. Along the ment of Natural Resources, the ing, a street fair, bike ride, food ty ed proved co lop wo licy uncil memb Ecoby several ment Comm rks and much at a future bo report; ers during the See more ph ard meeting for consideration -Monthly Health Trust financial feeling the positive effects of the ion board 800-foot course, drop structures park is just one part of a plan to and live music. creatiiss otos on page more! . The board ng a bu dget .“emerg meeting as 19! appro 5 and -Purchase of postagedemeter. economic recovery.” create pools that provide excel- “improve and conserve the upency.” It came to nce Teachers ved the 2015-16 Ind (Steven C. Smith Photo) lig ht ep las summer (St As en the t in we soc ev en C. Smith ek that the lent fish habitat iation Mast culation for for the upco per Maquoketa River corridor caler Contract Photos) the mi flawed in the debt service tax levy wa package inc ng school year with s wo the total rease settleme that the counci rksheets for the budg nt Under new et l approved ear business, the at 2.87%. board appro eral contract Story contin lier this year. ve s including ues on page Virtual Reali d sevtions Pathfi 18. ty Educanders Cours e for agreement for Food Services Elective Credit, Story/Photo by Christ wide 4-year ine Dale Operations, Assistant Ed -old voluntar sta ito ter y between IC Members SD and We preschool contracts of the Ea e Ca and St. Joh st ns, and betw re, between ICSD Buchanan School een ICSD an Board ville; Tri-C ounty Contr d Kids- met with architect By Kris Wilge act Services Agreement, Craig Sc nbusch, TH hw erd Re Tit tfe ne E NEWS During their Title 1 Comp le 1 Statement of Agree wal ture Ar ger of StruXreg chitects of act, Camp me nt, Bu chanan Coun ular Monday meeting, WaterEwalu Rope lenge Cours ty Board of e Contract, s Chal- loo on June 29. As Don Shonka Supervisors Travel Requ eff Bullying/Hara ort , to s Ga develop a ry Gissel an est Form, ssment Pre ney met wi final vision d Ellen Gaffvention Go dent Learning th of a facilit als, Iowa Deten Tony Reed from Centr Plan for 2015 Goals, and Special Ed Stu- architect ies update with tio al n, wh ich provides ucation -16 Dan Levi sta treatment ser multiple Students rec . lled, the board fel vic ognized for t it was wo East Buchan detention. Pro es for juveniles housed level for the rea in an school bo grams are tai Iowa Reading ching the state while to get a secon rthperson’s ne ard memb lored to eac d opinative Writing Association eds ion on the pro h with StruXtur ers review campus de ceed and Re in order for them to suc jec Anderson, Sy and Poetry contest we Cresign e Architects ed Schwerdtfege t with StruXture. re Aila dney Schwart representat day to house stated the cost is $50 r informed Enhancemen Dominic Bl z, ive Co pe ma eac . the r t urt (C tel h ne bo juv CS y y Kelly, 80% of its pro ack ard enile. Curre E) to pre chanan Coun Superintend ntly, Bujects are relate that approxiLily Neuman , Josie Fischels, Shan ty contracts ent Dan Fox pare for the bond. e Eder, districts throughou n. Creative W d to juv Kthr no tec en 12 ou ted ile services ts was the firm gh school t Iowa. Str that StruXtur Qualifiers inc riting Conte uXture also use e Archi- Black North Iowa Juvenile st State sources to assist the luded Garre Detentionhas re- for the last 20 yea d by the district for all Hawk at a Citizen’s Co t Ho er, Ryan Go its projects rs, including mmittee for ldenstein, Lil glan, Ava BlakReed said tha daily cost of $150. the elementa School Smith and y Giddings, t with Centr ry. Holly Cook Jaz Sto lyn ten ry continues al Iowa De tio sley. Jackie and Megan on page 18 to n, there is no memb Berry Rawl ership fee an . become a me Principal Hu ins sponsored these stu hill Winthrop Ci d mber, the dents. pke recogniz ty need sign a Future Pro ed the 6th regular sessio Council met in in 28E agreeme county would blem Solvi gra add n nt and have de pervisor ser ng team for 5th for their a suor Gerald De July 1 with May- per ition to a July 31 firewo ve pla pa mit for the Supervisors on the board of directors the Future Pro cket and 6th for their cing council me nnie presiding and Winthrop C rks committee will de too . Club. Due skit at mbers Meliss termine wh al until inform k no action on the propo to rain durin & C streets will be Spencer Ca blem Solving State Bo a ich He Ma ssne rk ati r, on Kr ess wl can be review worked on. mp g throp Days, A public he A public hea the fireworks WinElzey, Came bell, London Stoner, ; and Sprague , Ann Myers, Leland ed. aring was he ring on free and Lee W ron Ridder sch are Jacob edu rereg ld led at ard of lot #22 (W hite present. lot/sale for Jul 9:30 AM ing a request and Tyler Os for qualifyi fro ng inthrop Bette is encouraged y 31; the public Su borne Sheriff’s Deputy Matt rment rezone 7.2 acres fro m Dean Tournier to Berryhill spo for the State Math Bee. Cook, Libdivision) to to m “A-1” Ag nso Jackie brary Board Member Small Time attend. Strickell was Eric and Charissa and “I” Industria ricultural Katie WilPrincipal Ho red these students. Constructio liams, and Ci l, set to for ap ward recogniz n “R pro ty wa 7 -1” Residentia Cindy Huan ed Grace Be were also in Clerk Mary Ryan co ved to complete ye s at City Hall. A sec PM August 5 and “I” Industrial, to ex g, rte ond public hea attendance. ncrete projec pand existing l arly ing wa Karlie Mich Regan Liss, Kirstie Mart lli, r- dustrial use for salvage Council app inael square foot. ts, at $5.20 per dat s set for the same tim in roved regula e and change one acre to storage to the east, High Scholl for finishing 14th at the and e for Ordinanc The price rem r items the “R State Battle e #174 (Penal -1” for an on ains for vio same as las of the Book Iowa petition. M ties dwelling, and add the t year. The lation of Cit s Comegan Rawl land-use res -site str y Or eet to din inc anc lud ins students. Ad es). triction e auto sales Story continu sponsored am Goedke for sta these By es on page n were recog Kris Wilgenb 18. Story continu te compliance. nized as Na and Ross Thedens us es on page tional Meri Buchanan Co ch, THE NEWS and Brynn 17. t Scholars, Martin as a un ty Bo ard Branch), ne Gaffney, Do of Supervisor Borlaug Sc World Food w legislation n holar for Pri requires ad special sessio Shonka and Gary Gisse s Ellen be county em Rawlins spo ze. Rachel Emig and vocates to ployees. l met in n at 2 PM Jun nsored Bryn Megan to In At n. the Veteran’s e 30. other busin their meeting Affairs Comm ess, the board , the board offi year term. Audit Mela Story continu ission for a met with Co threees on Bu nie Jencks as Mental He cially approved Attor or Cindy Gosse and un Supervisors chanan Co Assistant Co ty alth advocat ney Michael approved tra page 17. unty. Altho e un for Hu ty dso eral fund to nsf n made on up been servin ugh she ha g as advocat dating the co to discuss progress the Conserva ers from the Gens already e for Buchan the amount unty personn tion Reserve Once the po ty clients (hi of an Counel lic red and evalu fund in and approve y is updated it will be policy. Capital Projec $14,709 and Commun ated by the d by the board reviewed icatio ts fund to the Judicial for $63,660 . Supervisors Debt Service ns .71 also re-appo fund board also co . Due to fiscal yearinted William en unted the cas Welch sur h in the Coun d, the er’s office. ty Trea-
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