THE GUIDE 8 14 14 by Steven Smith

August 14, 2014

In THE NEWS this week... New City Manager begins duties in Independence Cedar Rock Bridge comes tumbling down

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Public Notice

REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 06, 2014 The Winthrop City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Gerald Dennie presiding. The following Council Members were present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and Lee White. Individuals present: Library Board Member/Janet James, ATV Representatives/Lorne Lee, Shawn Hoaglan, Buchanan County Economic Development Director/ George Lake, PWD/Shawn Curtis and City Clerk/Mary Ryan. Motion Myers, second White to approve the Consent Agenda: prior meeting minutes (July2nd, 2014), current bills, 50/50 Sidewalk Project/Lori Fowkles ($250), Library Board Members/Janet James, Jeff Kinney and current bills. All ayes. Library Activity Report presented by Library Board Member, Janet James. B.C.E.D.D/George Lake introduced himself to the Council and presented statistics and goals

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors July 28, 2014 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014 with Ellen Gaffney, Chairman in the Chair, Gary Gissel and Ralph Kremer present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to approve the minutes of the July 21st meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $181,710.24. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the resignation from Kenneth Hansen, Secondary Road employee effective September 26, 2014. All in favor, motion carried. Mr. Hansen is retiring after 37 years of service. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to adjourn at 9:05 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Ellen Gaffney, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor Claims paid the month July 2014: 1st Class Lighting, Supplies ................................8 0 0 . 0 0 310 3rd St South, Serv .....1 2 5 . 0 0 Aable Pest Control, Serv ....5 5 . 0 0 Abbe Center, Serv .........3 , 7 5 2 . 8 1 Advance Auto Parts, Parts ..........................................1 4 6 . 9 9 Agvantage Fs Inc, Fuel .....................................10,850.70 Ahlers& Cooney Pc, Serv ..........................................1 0 0 . 0 0 Allen Memorial Hospital Corp, Serv .................................. 11 7 . 0 0 Alliant Energy, Serv .......2 , 0 3 7 . 5 6 Altorfer Inc, Parts ..............2 7 7 . 9 8 Anderson Erickson Dairy, Inmate Provisions .........................2 3 1 . 3 4 Appliance Plus Of Oelwein, Supplies ....................................3 4 . 9 5 Area Ambulance Serv, Serv163.00 AT&T, Serv..........................4 1 . 0 5 B & B Farm Store Inc, Supplies ...............................1 , 0 5 0 . 4 4 B & D Services Inc, Serv .......................................1 , 6 2 7 . 5 0 B2b Computer Products LLC, Supplies ..................................3 3 1 . 8 6 Bagbys Automotive, Repairs ..................................1 4 9 . 9 5 BankIowa, Fees ................1 3 9 . 4 2

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The News & The Guide for economic development in the county. ATV Representatives presented proposed routes for ATVs in the City of Winthrop. Mayor reminded representatives that Winthrop was open to ATVs in the City on 1st, 220th, Madison and Sixth Street. The City is NOT interested in a route traveling on 5th Street and Kennedy Street; due to safety and excessive traffic issues that currently exist. Motion White to complete concrete, street repairs at: 4th& Kennedy manhole, 6th Street water boil, and Easy Street. All ayes. Motion Hesner, second Myers to approve Resolution 2014-08, approving City’s credit card policy. All ayes. Motion Myers, second Hesner to approve soliciting bids for tear down of old concession stand at park, when new stand is usable, estimation of this fall. All ayes. Motion Sprague, second Kress to a approve opening sealed bids on sale of First Responder’s old ambulance, Wednesday, September 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. All ayes. Strategic worksheets were given to Council, Mayor, Clerk and Public Works Director, and extra for each person to survey one resident, forms to be completed and returned to Clerk by August 20th, for submission to INRCOG.

Motion White, second Myers to move October 1st Council Meeting to October 8th, at 7:00 p.m. All ayes. Motion Kress, second Hesner to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. BILLS TO BE APPROVED AUGUST 6, 2014 COMPANY-PURPOSE-A M O U N T PAYROLL.......................9 , 3 8 7 . 0 5 PAYROLL POOL............2 , 0 1 5 . 8 5 PAYROLL SUMMER HELPER.....................................5 9 8 . 1 3 PAYROLL TAXES .........3 , 1 0 4 . 2 0 I.P.E.R.S. .......................1 , 2 3 7 . 5 7 ALLIANT ENERGY-GAS & ELECTRIC ..............................4 , 7 3 1 . 0 3 AURORA PLUMBING & ELECTRIC-REPLACED STARTER POOL................................7 6 3 . 0 8 BUCHANAN CO. TREASURERNORTH STREET PROPERTY TAX-L.O.S.T........................2 2 . 0 0 CY & CHARLEYS-TIRE REPAIRBACKHOE ........................ 1 1 0 . 2 0 EAST BUCHANAN TELEPHONE-PHONE/INTERNET/FAX (JUNE) ..............................2 3 7 . 1 7 PHONE/INTERNET/FAX (JULY)...............................2 5 0 . 9 4 FULLER, JEFF-REPAIR POOL ROLLING DOOR ................3 0 . 0 0 GAFFNEY QUARRIES-ROAD ROCK (JUNE) ..................3 8 3 . 4 9 ROAD ROCK (JULY) ..........6 7 . 2 8 INRCOG-YEARLY MEMBERSHIP

DUES................................3 9 1 . 0 0 IA DNR-NPDES PERMIT FEE...................................2 1 0 . 0 0 IA ONE CALL-UTILITY LOCATES ................................2 4 . 3 0 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL/NORBYS-HAND SPRAYER, PIPE CAPS ..................................3 2 . 3 0 MCELROYS-POOL CONCESSIONS AND SUPPLIES ...1 7 7 . 1 3 BATTERIES-WATER ........2 0 . 2 8 MOORE MEDICAL-FIRST RESPONDER SUPPLIES .....1 0 5 . 4 3 PETERS LAW OFFICE-LEGAL FEES-ROOT CASE ..........1 6 0 . 4 8 POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS-REPLACE SEWER PLANT PUMP ............................4 , 8 7 5 . 0 0 RATCHFORD, RICK-REPAIR WATER LEAK ON WASHINGTON ST .....................................3 6 7 . 4 6 R.E.C.-STREET LIGHTS....9 9 . 2 5 ROSBURG, NICOLE-P R I V A T E SWIM LESSON REFUND ..3 5 . 0 0 SCHWANS-POOL CONCESSIONS .............................2 6 9 . 3 6 STATE HYGIENIC LAB-POOL AND WATER TESTING ..............2 4 . 0 0 SMALL TIME CONSTRUCTIONLORI FOWKLES-50/50 SIDEWALK CONCRETE .....................2 5 0 . 0 0 THE NEWS-PUBLISHING..9 0 . 5 4 TWIN BLUFFS LAB-SEWER TESTING JULY..........................4 0 0 . 0 0 U.S. POST OFFICE-WATER BILL POSTAGE ........................1 2 8 . 3 1 UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO-

NORTH ST WATER REPAIRL.O.S.T..............................6 6 0 . 6 2 WASTE MANAGEMENTGARBAGE/RECYCLING, CITYHALL DUMPSTER .......................................4 , 8 3 3 . 6 8 WEX BANK-FUEL ............5 7 1 . 2 0 WINTHROP BLDG.-SUPPLYSHOP TIEDOWN STRAPS ...........4 7 . 9 2 WINTHROP SALES & SERVICEMOWER REPAIRS ..........7 8 2 . 4 8 ZHISS, EMILY-METER READING ................................1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 * * * * * L I B R A R Y * * * * * BAKER & TAYLOR-BOOKS ..........................................1 3 5 . 1 0 BOOKLIST-MAGAZINE ....1 4 7 . 5 0 CENGAGE--BOOK .............2 4 . 4 9 KENYON, MARY-PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT ............4 0 . 0 0 USBORNE-BOOKS ..........1 4 6 . 5 5 CRITERION-MOVIE SHOWING LICENSE-DONATIONS ....2 5 0 . 0 0 MCELROYS-RAGBRAI SUPPLIESDONATIONS ......................1 3 . 3 7 WALMART-PROGRAM SUPPLIESDONATIONS ....................1 8 5 . 5 4 *******FIRE DEPARTMENT******* HARE, CHRIS-YEARLY ALLOCATION .................................3 6 5 . 0 0 MCELROYS-TRAINING WATER .................................2 . 9 9 WAMART-SOFTWARE ......5 9 . 9 8 WEX BANK-GAS ............. 1 1 1 . 7 3 WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLYFENCE ...............................6 9 . 9 0 BUCHANAN CO. FIRE-

FUND REPAY LOAN-DONATIONS ..........................................5 0 0 . 0 0 JAC PROPERTIES-CHAIRS, DESKS, AND SHELVING-DONATIONS............................1 , 2 5 0 . 0 0 ROMPER WALMART .-CHIPS RM/GOLF FUND. DONATIONS ..........................................1 9 4 . 4 0 WATERLOO GOLF HEADQUARTERS-GOLF FUNDRAISER SUPPLIES-DONATIONS ......1 , 4 3 9 . 9 2 TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID ............................3 9 , 2 3 7 . 3 7 TOTAL BILLS BY ACCOUNT: . GENERAL ...................1 9 , 5 3 0 . 4 0 LOCAL OPTION TAX .......6 8 2 . 6 2 ROAD USE TAX ............2 , 0 4 5 . 0 0 UTILITY .......................1 6 , 9 7 9 . 3 5 TOTAL ........................3 9 , 2 3 7 . 3 7 ***ACCUMULATED COMP TIME*** 7/26/14 - CURTIS - 121 HOURS JUNE RECEIPTS: WATER/SEWER/LANDFILL CUSTOMERS- ....................1 4 , 5 2 1 . 0 1 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ................................5 , 5 4 5 . 7 4 ROAD USE TAX ............7 , 8 2 2 . 9 5 PROPERTY TAX ...........1 , 5 5 0 . 8 9 POOL.............................7 , 0 5 4 . 6 0 INTEREST AND MISCELLANEOUS ..........................1 , 9 3 2 . 8 9 TOTAL .........................3 8 , 4 2 8 . 0 8

Benton Co Sheriff, Serv ......1 4 . 6 3 Benton’s Ready Mixed Concrete, Concrete ...........................8 0 5 . 0 0 Berns, Allan, VA Mileage Reimb ............................1 , 1 4 5 . 4 4 Black Hawk Co Auditor, Serv ...............................1 , 3 7 9 . 9 8 Black Hawk Co Sheriff, Serv ............................................8 9 . 7 9 Black Hawk Grundy Mental Health, Serv ..................................4 1 6 . 5 0 Black Hills Energy, Utilities ............................................7 1 . 6 8 Blake, Scott J, Repairs ..2 , 0 3 8 . 2 0 Boubin Tire Co Inc, Parts....3 9 . 9 6 Brandon Water Works, Serv ............................................4 0 . 0 0 Brecke Inc, Serv ............2 , 3 8 5 . 8 5 Bruening Rock Products Inc, Rock ..............................5 , 0 4 7 . 1 3 Buchanan Co Auditor, Postage....................................4 1 4 . 3 4 Buchanan Co Fair Assn, Fair Booth ..................................5 0 . 0 0 Buchanan Co Health Center, Grant Reimb ............................2 , 0 7 0 . 0 3 Buchanan Co Sheriff, Serv ..........................................8 6 0 . 4 0 Buchanan Masonry Inc, Repairs ...............................6 , 8 8 2 . 4 1 Burkhart, Tai, Mileage/Cell Reimb .................................8 3 . 8 0 Butler Co Sheriff, Serv ........3 2 . 4 5 Central IA Water Assn, Serv ..........................................4 2 8 . 6 2 Central IA Distributing, Supplies ....................................6 6 . 1 0 CenturyLink, Serv .............5 4 4 . 4 8 Chase Oil Inc, Fuel ........3 , 0 4 0 . 0 0 Chief Supply Corp, Uniforms.................................2 5 7 . 4 8 Choice Employment Services, Serv ..................................5 6 0 . 5 0 City Laundering Co, Serv ..........................................4 0 8 . 4 2 Collins, Gretchen, Serv.....1 2 5 . 0 0 Consolidated Energy Co, Fuel..............................18,643.39 Construction Materials, Supplies ...............................1 , 4 4 9 . 7 5 Co Case Mngt Serv, Regist ............................................4 0 . 0 0 Crawford Engineering Inc, Serv ...............................1 , 9 5 0 . 0 0 Cy &Charleys Inc, Repairs ...............................1 , 3 7 9 . 2 2 Dahls Auto Glass, Repairs ..........................................1 4 1 . 0 0 Darrell E Davis Adult Day Ctr, Serv ...............................2 , 6 7 3 . 0 0 DDF Properties, Serv .......2 0 0 . 0 0 Dental Distributors Inc, Supplies ....................................7 5 . 5 5 Dons Truck Sales Inc, Parts ..............................2 , 4 7 7 . 7 6 Dubuque Co Auditor, Serv ..........................................2 9 4 . 1 5 Dunlap Motors Inc, Repairs ..........................................1 7 3 . 2 3

East Buchanan Telephone, Serv ..................................9 9 9 . 5 4 E Central Iowa Rec, Serv .9 0 7 . 6 6 Eastern IA Tourism Assn, Dues .................................5 0 0 . 0 0 Electronic Engineering, Serv ..................................2 0 9 . 5 0 Emmet Co Sheriff, Serv ......2 9 . 5 0 Erman Corp Inc, RR Cars .............................34,340.00 Eschens Clothing, Uniforms ..........................................3 1 9 . 0 0 Etten Vinyl & Graphics LLC, Supplies ....................................2 5 . 6 8 Fairbank, City Of, Serv .....1 0 0 . 4 0 Fairview Cemetery, VA Grave Markers.............................1 3 2 . 0 0 Fareway Foods, Inmate Provisions ...................................6 6 . 1 6 Fareway Foods, Supplies ...1 2 . 1 3 Farmers Mutual Telephone Co, Serv ..................................1 4 6 . 9 8 Fastenal Co, Parts ............8 3 6 . 8 8 Fayette Co Sheriff, Serv ...3 2 8 . 4 6 Franzen, Clair, Serv ..........2 0 0 . 0 0 Full Circle Services Inc, Serv ...............................2 , 5 1 2 . 5 8 Gaffney, Ellen, Mileage Reimb ...............................3 4 6 . 9 2 Gaffney Quarries, Rock .....................................13,401.50 Gates, Margo, Serv ..........1 0 0 . 0 0 Gissel, Gary, Reimb............3 0 . 5 0 Goodwill Industries, Serv .......................................1 , 2 2 9 . 0 8 Greenley Lumber Co, Repairs ....................................1 4 . 1 4 Greenwood Drug Inc, Serv ............................................1 2 . 8 5 Harden, Shawn, Mileage Reimb .................................3 1 . 9 2 Hardware Hank, Parts ..........2 . 7 9 Hartig Pharmacy, Serv......9 8 2 . 3 7 Hawkeye Alarm Co, Serv Contract...................................3 2 2 . 0 0 Hazleton, City Of, Serv .....1 0 0 . 0 0 Henderson, Blake, Cert Reimb .................................4 0 . 0 0 Henderson Farms, Tile Drainage...............................12,793.00 Hershberger Tiling Inc, Tiling ................................4 , 7 8 5 . 5 5 Hewlett-Packard Co, Support ................................1 , 3 4 1 . 6 0 Hillcrest Family Service, Serv ...............................1 , 8 7 0 . 5 0 Hughes Rentals, Serv.......1 0 4 . 0 0 Hulbert, Dave, VA Mileage Reimb ...............................4 6 6 . 9 6 Hunters Auto Center, Serv ..........................................3 1 0 . 0 0 IA Precinct Atlas Consortium, Dues ..............................1 , 7 8 2 . 0 0 IDALS - Pesticide Bureau, Certification ..................................1 5 . 0 0 IICA, Regist ......................3 0 0 . 0 0 Illowa Culvert & Supply, Supplies .............................25,257.35 IMWCA,Ins ................100,733.00

Independence Light & Power, Serv .............................14,322.42 Independence Postmaster, Postage .....................................4 9 . 0 0 Industrial Supply Solutions, Parts ..............................5 , 7 8 5 . 7 5 Iowa County Attorney’s, Fees...............................3 , 3 0 0 . 0 0 IDNR, Well Permit ............4 0 0 . 0 0 IA Law Enforcement, Regist ..........................................2 5 0 . 0 0 IA Prison Industries, Serv ..........................................9 1 9 . 6 0 IA Secretary Of State, Notary Renewal ..................................3 0 . 0 0 ISAC, Dues ....................5 , 2 0 0 . 0 0 IA State Bar Assn, Dues ...3 5 0 . 0 0 Jerico Services Inc, Calcium Chloride.................................8 , 9 3 2 . 0 0 John Deere Financial, Repairs ..................................7 8 2 . 2 2 Johnson PlbgHtg& Ac, Repairs ..................................1 2 0 . 0 0 Kayser, Christy, Meal Reimb ..............................................7 . 6 8 Keierleber, Brian, Meal Reimb ..............................................8 . 8 8 Kelly, Amy, Mileage Reimb ..........................................1 3 4 . 9 6 Knapps Service, Supplies ..........................................4 2 4 . 8 8 Kremer, Ralph, Mileage Reimb ...............................2 0 6 . 6 4 Kwik Trip Stores, Fuel.......4 7 5 . 0 4 L LPelling Co Inc, Concrete...............................1 , 5 7 8 . 9 0 Lamont, City Of, Serv .........4 7 . 7 3 Letts, Kathy, Meal/Mileage Reimb .................................8 8 . 2 4 Lexisnexis, Serv ...............1 5 6 . 0 0 Linn Co Treasurer, Serv....3 6 3 . 5 8 Linn Co Sheriff, Serv ..........8 8 . 4 0 Littleton Cemetery Assoc, VA Grave Markers.............................1 4 8 . 0 0 LSI, Serv ........................2 , 1 4 5 . 9 0 Lukas, Abby, Meal Reimb ... 1 1 . 6 5 Magellan Health Services, Serv ....................................9 9 . 6 4 Mail Services LLC, Supplies ..........................................7 9 1 . 0 4 Marco, Supplies ................5 9 5 . 5 4 Marlow, Amy, Mileage Reimb ............................................7 8 . 9 6 Master Builders of IA, Regist ......................................5 2 5 . 0 0 McDonald, Ray, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 5 3 . 1 6 McClintock, Gary F, Serv ..2 4 0 . 0 0 Mediapolis Care Facility Inc, Serv .......................7 2 1 . 9 5 Medical Associates, Serv .......................................2 , 5 4 7 . 0 0 MHDS-ECR, FY15 Distribution ...............................99,014.00 MidAmerican Energy Co, Serv ..................................8 0 4 . 7 2 Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies ..............................6 2 . 3 9 Midwest Radar & Equip, Re-

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We are wrapping up the summer with Tripoli Days and a community celebration in Denver. Our fall parades will include homecoming at Wartburg and Upper Iowa. It has been a busy summer throughout the region, with community events, county fairs and RAGBRAI. Thank you to all the hard-working community volunteers for their time and dedication. The end of the summer's community celebrations means it is time for the Iowa State Fair and the start of a new school year. I believe the education reforms we’ve approved in the Legislature will make a big difference when students and teachers return to their classrooms. Research shows a correlation between a school’s ability to keep good teachers and student achievement. We want the best teachers in Iowa classrooms and are giving them the tools they need to help students succeed. We’re rewarding effective teachers with more responsibility and higher pay, attracting promising new teachers with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement, and encouraging greater collaboration among all educators. Top teachers taking on leadership

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East Buchanan Buccaneers! ATHLETIC BOOSTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2014-2015

Once again it is time for the annual Athletic Booster Membership Drive. Your support enabled us to donate over $21,000.00 to East Buchanan‘s athletic programs. Your donations and support are greatly appreciated! Membership Levels

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• Silver ($50-$99) Donor receives name recognition in all sports programs. • Gold ($100-$249) Donor receives 12 sporting event passes for home fall and winter sports events of their choice and name recognition in all sports programs. • Ruby ($250-$499) Donor receives an EB Buccaneer Gift Certiﬁcate for $25.00, 14 sporting event passes for home fall and winter sports events of their choice and name recognition in all sports programs. • Diamond ($500 or more) Donor receives an EB Buccaneer Gift Certiﬁcate for $50.00, 2 passes for all home fall and winter sports events and name recognition in all sports programs. •

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WITH YOUR HELP WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES AT EAST BUCHANAN!!! Please complete the information below and return it with your donation to: EB Buccaneer Booster Club • Michelle Schmitt, Treasurer • 414 5th St. N • Winthrop, IA 50682

Please print name(s) as it should appear in program_____________________________________ Mail event passes to: Name________________________________________ Address______________________________________ City__________________________________________ Amt. Enclosed $___________

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THANK YOU The family of Thomas P. Mossman wishes to extend a heartfelt thankyou to anyone who prayed, called, brought food or drinks, helped organize, donate or run the benefit, sent a card, as well as those unintentionally not mentioned, of their thoughtfulness. TPM will be missed by many. Each and every one of you are a gift – remember to ask how pp someone’s day has been!

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors August 4, 2014 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2014 with Ellen Gaffney, Chairman in the Chair, Gary Gissel and Ralph Kremer present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to approve the minutes of the July 28th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the employee reimbursement claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $452.80. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 14-60 and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the first reading

of the proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance 13-01 Regulating the Operation of All-Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Vehicles on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Courthouse, Independence. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available in the County Auditor’s office. Passed this 4th day of August 2014. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the following resolutions. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 14-61 WHEREAS, it is desired to authorize the Auditor to periodically transfer sums from general basic fund and rural services basic fund to the secondary road fund during the 2014-2015 budget year; and WHEREAS, said transfers must be in accordance with Section 331.432, Code of Iowa, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. The total maximum transfer from the rural services basic fund to the secondary road fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 shall not exceed the sum of $1,397,477 from the rural basic

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sors approves the transfer from the General Fund to the Supplemental Fund for operating expenses in the amount of $400,000. Passed this 4th day of August 2014. RESOLUTION 14-63 BE IT RESOLVED that the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors approves the transfer from the REAP Fund to the General Fund $4,000; and Jail Room & Board Fund to General Fund in the amount of $70,000. Passed this 4th day of August 2014. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to approve the business permit application for William Detweiler d/b/a Detweiler Grocery, 1539 Fairbank-Amish Blvd., Hazleton, salvage grocery. All in favor, motion carried. Discussion was held on notices to farm lease holders for termination of lease. The County Attorney will send the necessary notices. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to adjourn at 9:08 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Ellen Gaffney, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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Iowa Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Taxes & the Economy released on Tuesday revealed the following: • Sales taxes in Iowa are poorly structured, with rates increasing over time in part because of a shrinking tax base; • Iowa has highest corporate tax rate in the country (12%), but it’s unproductive and inefﬁcient; • The value of Iowa’s gasoline tax has declined over time due to inﬂation; • Iowa has seen a net loss of more than 60,000 people over the last 20 years, most leaving for FL, TX, AZ, and MO. This research project was commissioned by the Future of Iowa Foundation, the sister organization to Iowa Taxpayers Association focusing on research, and produced by the Tax Foundation. “We live in a global marketplace. Improving Iowa’s business climate with sensible and sustainable broadbased tax reform will help Iowa stay competitive, while allowing our economy to continue to grow and expand,” said Dustin Blythe, President of Iowa Taxpayers Association. “We will use this research as a guide as we begin our policy development for the next legislative session.” Even as Carbs vs. fats new research indicates fats can be healthy in moderation, a recent survey indicates 56% of Americans are actively trying to avoid fats compared to 29% who say they are actively avoiding carbohydrates in their diet. The number of survey respondents avoiding fats is down 8% from a decade ago. Only 2% more respondents are avoiding carbohydrates than in 2004.

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Special thanks to the staff of Buchanan County ISU Extension & Outreach and Buchanan County Fair Board. Photos by Christine Dale, Kris Wilgenbusch, and Steven C. Smith. Design: Mary Beth Smith, Christine Dale, Steven C. Smith. THE NEWS is a locally owned and operated newspaper, established in 1892. THE NEWS and THE GUIDE reach over 15,000 readers each week by U.S. Mail Delivery. NEWS: Mary Beth Smith, news@thewinthropnews.com ADVERTISING: Steven C. Smith, scsmith@thewinthropnews.com Mail: PO Box 9, Winthrop IA 50682 Phone: 319-935-3027 or 319-327-1810

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Through late summer, the ethanol market has remained stable, unlike most commodity markets. Corn prices through July fell 55¢ per bushel due to good growing conditions in many areas of the Corn Belt. RBOB (Reform ulated gasoline Blend stock for Oxygen Blending) gasoline futures posted a 21¢ loss during July, creating uncertainty about the market’s ability to rebuild stabilit y the rest of the year. Crude oil futures fell $3.28 per barrel during July. Ethanol prices increased 2¢ per gallon in the same time period. Trader s anticipate stable production levels and ﬁrm demand for ethanol throug h the end of the year. This will likely keep the gasoline-to-ethanol market spread at a moderate level. Ethanol futures are currently holding a 72¢-per-gallo n discount to the RBOB gasoline market .

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Supervisors approve operating transfer resolutions By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS

During Monday’s regular Board of Supervisors meeting, Gary Gissel, Ellen Gaffne y and Ralph Kremer approved operating transfer resolu tions. These transfers had been budgeted; however, needed formal approval. Of the $1,397,477 funds transfe rred to Secondary Roads, $450,000 was from Local Option Sales Tax, $75,000 from General Fund and remaining balance from Rural Basic. The county General Fund received $400,000 from REAP Funds. A $70,000 transfer from Jail Room and Board to the Gener al Fund was also approved. A brief discussion was held regarding the amendments to the current ATV Ordina nce. A public hearing for these amendments will be held at 9:15 AM on August 25.

A business permit for Detweiler Grocery, 1571 FairChristine Dale Photo bank Amish Boulevard, Hazlet on was approved as were claims filed with the County Audito Farmer s Record crops r for $452.80. may harvest record corn and soybean crops this fall, if weather holds, according to the Farm From Sgt. James H. Gaffn Futures survey. Corn production ey, Menancount, could France, postmarked April hit 14.331 billion bushels this fall; 1919 nearly To Mrs. James Gaffney, Wint 3% more than 2013. Average yields hrop of Photos) Dale Christine and Smith C. (Steven 171.06 bushels per acre (bpa) appear Coming into Winthrop. Dear Mother & All A series by Christine Dale, Assista nt Editor possible, also a record, after a cool Rec’d a letter from sumPhene today and read A.C. mer. Low precipitation the second Decker’s death in Winthrop half of Recipe for a world war paper and was somewhat July doesn’t appear to be harmin surprised. An assassination on June 28, 1914, g corn in Sa- Hungary on August potential, thanks to mild conditions 3. Germa rajevo Got the pictures of Phene’s twins ny invaded ignited political unrest and brough that and think that they t Belgiu reduce m on its way to France. Britain re- are awful cute d moisture needs for the crop. minor skirmishes of previous with their jumpers on and think tems (WECS) permit applications must be years and sponded to the Belgia By Steven C. Smith Soybean output could be trimme that n king’s plea for aid they have grown considerable major power plays onto the world d approved by the Buchanan County Boardby since stage. RPMAccess wants to put up 100 wind turI last saw them on Augus late t summ 4, bringin er dryness – or driven g with it the British and think that they are good A secret Serbian nationalist society of Supervisors following standards andhigher looking kids. , The Empire’s colonial resour bines on land in Buchanan and Delaware if conditions moderate into fall. Black Hand, took out Archd ces Went throug to Paris hout County Buchanan to last according procedures Thursday and was there about uke Franz Canada, Austra counties. The proposed site includes Prairie Farm Futures projects yields of 4 lia, India and South Af- days and must say Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian-Hu 46.07 Zoning Ordinance. Any WECS within un-bpa that it sure is some little City. ngarian rica. Based on a militar and Adams Townships in Delaware county on average, for a crop of 3.857 Will not throne. In response, Austria-Hun y agreement with try and tell you about it until incorporated Buchanan County must applybillion gary is- Britain, Japan entered I get back but will give and Middlefield in Buchanan County. Debushel s. sued the you a war severe a brief agains ultimatum to Serbia, aware description of my trip. t for rezoning the area of the proposed sitePrices velopers held an informational meeting July Germany on August 23. Allied of both crops could be headed a limited war might allow greater Got there about noon Thursd with Gerto “A-2” Agricultural District and be audomi- many, Turkey joined ay and [strolled] around 21 in Manchester presenting details and a lower if yield potential holds. Cheape the fray a couple on the street until night nance over Serbia and the Balkan r thorized by the Buchanan County Board of and then went to a show. s. preliminary site plan of the proposed 231corn should encourage some additio month s later. Found in the packet of old letters Friday morning I went on a Y nal Supervisors in a public hearing. delivtrip, saw the most famous megawatt (MW) project for landowners. demand, but ending stocks on Aug. Thus, the Great War began. ered to THE NEWS office, the third painting in the world, the pictur 31, At the end of the useful life of any WECS, and last e of the War and battle2015, could still rise toward two According to RPMAccess Land DevelItaly avoided entering the war letter to be presented by Sergea billion until field of France. It took 16 artists four the procedure and surety is outlined as: nt James May 1915 despite bushels. That could send the averag oper Kirk Kraft, the project will be called years to paint it an alliance with Ger- and it sure is wond Gaffney was written months after e WECS shall be considered discontinued aferful. Then to Napoleon’s tomb the war many and Austri RPMAccess is the developer that built the cash price for the crop under $3.75, the Independence Wind Farm. and a-Hungary, declaring palace, a very histori ended in November 1918. The with c place, also the Louvre art gallery reason he neutrality in its futures prices already below that Project leaders said they are depending on 42MW Elk Wind Farm in Delaware County ter one year without energy production, unless view that Germany was and several other places left his home and hardware store level. in Cedar an aggressor and of interest. about 100 landowners voluntarily agreeing to between Manchester and Edgewood. Others a plan is developed and submitted to the Buchnot under siege. When Falls, and Sunda his family y went the in outlining Winth Administrator to church at Magdeleine, one of rop, had to it entered the war, have turbines on their land. Many, though, had include a 50MW Rippey Wind farm in Greene anan County Zoning Iowans the it allied with Britain, most beautiful churc do with events that occurred 1000 in Europe France and Russia hes in the world, also the churc County, 37.5MW Hawkeye Wind Farm in Fay- steps and schedule for returning the WECS to Kids for Iowa have offered lots of questions. . h 100 years ago this week. Follow that was bombed by the Germ to house over 200 refugee childre ing is a an long-range guns. A The U.S. declared itself neutra Organizers said they would work out option ette County and a 270MW Laurel and Vienna service. Buchanan County will require financial n brief synops l, churc is only of the tangled ties that led h that will mark an epoch in currently incarcerated along the entering the war on April 6, 1917, history. agreements with farmers on turbine locations Wind Farms in Marshall and Tama Counties. The security in the form of a cash escrow, and irreU.S./ to the beginning of World War when Had dinner Sunday at the Contin to bond Mexic performance a or credit of letter an I. vocable border. Wells138MW a building The meetcurrently is company organization Germany’s submarine warfar ental Hotel, one of and payments. They will set up individual In case Serbia allied with Russia e proved the best in Paris, a very nice “1000 Kids for Iowa” (part of The for too damaging to Ameri and big hotel. ings with landowners to address questions, com- burg Wind Farm Grundy County and a 120MW ensure that decommissioning of a Commercial Eyaid, Austria-Hungary sought can shipping inSunday P.M. took a taxi and chaner Foundation) has receive assurances terests, much of WECS or Non-Commercial WECS is completsaw Paris. Rode for about Mackburg Wind farm in Madison County. ments and concerns. d over which involved trans- 3 hours. Also from Germany that it would 1,000 took offers procedure. this provid in a ride on the Ferris wheel, the of support, including house aid porting supplies to Britain Buchanan County Supervisors recently ap- ed as required Developers hope to be ready for construction largif Russia declared war. Germa and France. est in the world, 318 ft. high ing, food, clothing, educational, ny agreed, Pictured: The 42MW Elk Wind Farm near Greeand it sure is up in the air Although Germany and Russia as soon as March 2015. RPMAccess said the proved an ordinance outlining procedures for legal eager to fuel Kaiser Wilhelm signed some. It was a beautiful day. and II’s dreams an armistice in We ... could see all over location and scope of this project could change establishing wind farms in unincorporated areas ley was constructed by RPMAccess in 2011. financial support, translation and Decem of ber greatn 1917, ess. shortly Paris. support service Did not go up on the Eiffel tower (Mary Beth Smith Photo) 1000 Kids forwww.thebuchanancountynews.com August 14,s.2014 75irCents after Vladim of the county. All Wind Energy Conversion SysIowa based on responses from landowners. as it is not open Lenin and Austria-Hungary declared war coordinates communities, church on Serbia took over the Russia the Bolsheviks to visitors as it is used for a wireless station where es and n government, it munication is on July 28, 1914. Bound by treaty, comindividuals, registering willingness carried on with the U.S. and Russia wasn’t until Oct. 4, to nearly every 1918, began that mobili Germa zing troops to defend Serny country in the world. house one or more children or donate asked for an armistice. The Germa bia. n navy supplies, services and support to Sunda y evenin g attend ed the famous Shakespearian mutinied on Oct. 29, Kaiser Wilhel the The dominoes began tumbli m II play Faust at the Grand ng. Ger- abdicated Nov. 9, childre Opera. Enjoyed it but must A recent n when approved the resignation request up with County Engineer Brian claims filed with the Buchanan By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS and the war officially say that many declared war on Russia my education along that line on August ended when Germa arrive in survey Buchanan County Board of Su- for Kenny Hansen of the county Keierleber for posting the position County Auditor for $181,710.24Student debt they has been sadly ny signed an armi- neglected. 1. France , treatybound By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS to Russia, found stice with the shows college students whoIowa. graduated pervisors Ralph Kremer, Gary Secondary Roads Department ef- internally, followed by advertising and minutes from their previous Allies on Nov. 11, 1918. itself at Monday’s war againstregular GermanyBoard During of Supervisors and Austri meeting. aLetter continues on page 18. between 1990-2014 who took on more Story continues on page 18. Gissel and Ellen Gaffney met in fective Sept. 26, 2014. Hansen is the position if needed. meeting Ellen Gaffney and Ralph Kremer (Gary Supervisors also approved the than $50,000 in debt to obtain an underregular session on Monday. They retiring. Auditor Gosse will follow Gissel absent) discussed with County Engineer graduate degree are less likely to thrive Brian Keierleber the replacement of the Cedar Rock in four of five elements of well-being: Bridge on Quasqueton Diagonal Boulevard. Detour purpose, financial, community and signs have been placed and the bridge was removed physical. The fifth element, social, was not significantly affected by student debt. Monday. The bridge will be closed until approxiIt is estimated that average undermately Oct. 10. A large portion of the materials for graduate college loan debt for the this project have been donated; therefore, the extent class of 2014 is slightly more than Pictured: Demolition of Cedar Rock bridge on of the closure is subject to change depending on de$33,000. For those who graduated in the Quasqueton Diagonal. The projected date livery of materials. 2004, that amount was just $18,600. to reopen is Oct. 10. (Courtesy Photo) Story continues on page 18. For the purposes of the study, older college loan debt amounts were adjusted for 2014 dollar values. the route through Winthrop, where over 2,000 were served breakfast. The route continued through Lamont, where riders could enjoy additional refreshments, before leaving Buchanan County. Fewer than 40% of RAGBRAI riders are from Iowa. Most riders were male (68%) and first-time riders made up one-third of cyclists. The average age of riders was 46 years old. See more RAGBRAI photos on page 19.

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In its Bug bites August “Beyond the Numbers” report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that between 2003 and 2010, there were 83 workplace fatalities due to exposure to insects, spiders or mites. Most deaths were due to bee stings. Insects were the direct cause of only 72 deaths. Other fatalities, such as falls or car accidents, happened because workers were distracted by the insects. Most workers affected were in farming, construction or landscaping occupations and September was the month most fatalities occurred. The Bureau estimates that from 2008 to 2010, non-fatal days lost from work by employees due to insects and spiders exceeded 4,600. In 2008, Iowans lost 80 days from work due to insect/spider related incidents, zero in 2009 and 30 in 2010. Iowa reported no workplace fatalities due to insects/ spiders from 2003-2010. The FDA Food labeling enacted its final ruling defining “gluten-free” last week. This does not affect foods or beverages with labeling regulated by the USDA (such as meat) or Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (most alcoholic beverages). Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye and in many foods derived from those grains, such as beer and soy sauce. As the popularity of gluten-free products increases, the new standard will help ensure food safety for those who suffer from celiac disease plus those who cannot otherwise tolerate gluten in their diet. Celiac disease, an autoimmune disease estimated to affect nearly three million Americans, occurs when consuming gluten damages the lining of the small intestine, leading to chronic inflammation and various other health issues.

Independence welcomes new city manager By Steven C. Smith

Independence City Council met in regular session Monday night with all council members present and Mayor Bonita Davis presiding. Mayor Davis administered the oath of ofﬁce to Al Roder as Independence City Manager. Roder replaces Steve Diers who left the position in March to become city administrator of Charles City. Roder is the former county administrator at Harper County KS. Story continues on page 18. Pictured: Independence City Manager Al Roder and Mayor Bonita Davis. (Steven C. Smith Photo)

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Proposed ATV route presented to Council

Winthrop City Council met in regular session August 6 with Mayor Gerald Dennie presiding, and the following council members present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and Lee White. Also present were library board member Janet James, Lorne Lee and Shawn Hoaglan, Buchanan County Economic Development Director George Lake, Public Works Director Shawn Curtis and City Clerk Mary Ryan. Council approved the consent agenda, July 2 meeting minutes, 50/50 Sidewalk Project for Lori Fowkles ($250), appointment of library board members Janet James and Jeff Kinney, and current bills. Lorne Lee and Shawn Hoaglan presented proposed routes for ATVs in Winthrop. Mayor Dennie reminded them that the city is open to ATVs on 1st, 220th, Madison and 6th Streets. However, the city is NOT interested in a route traveling on 5th Street and Kennedy Street, due to safety and excessive trafﬁc issues that exist. Story continues on page 18.

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August 4, 1917

Historic forts

The packet of nearly century-old letters received in late April at THE NEWS ofﬁce contained a letter from Dale L. Slaughter, who referred to his time at Fort Totten NY and Fort Adams RI. These days both forts are parks, but 100 years ago they were integral parts of the U.S. coastal defense system. In the days before B-17 ﬂying fortresses, the biggest war-time threats to U.S. safety were attacks on the coast, such as in the War of 1812. In order to invade the U.S., the enemy would typically have to land at a port to move men and armaments, so beginning in colonial times coastal forts were built to protect major harbors. Over the years defense tactics included use of submarine mines or torpedoes, nets and booms in addition to artillery that could take down airplanes and battle ships.

At the beginning of WWI, it was feared the war in Europe would land on American shores and there was a strong push to improve coastal defense, particularly as the U.S. Coast Artillery Corps weaponry was outdated compared to European powers. As the war progressed, the risk of invasion decreased, as Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey lacked enough resources to wage war across the Atlantic. As methods of war changed in the last century, many coastal forts became obsolete. Although Fort Adams State Park is now popular for annual summer jazz and folk festivals that draw thousands of visitors, it was built to defend Narragansett Bay. Story continues on page 18.

Dear Sir – After being in the United States Regular Army for a period of six months, I want to say that the life is fine. It is a good thing for a young man. Makes him rely on himself for things of his own welfare. He must keep things clean and in good order. We get good eats. At present we are at Ft. Adams R.I. mobilizing for France. Expect to sail any time now. I was previously stationed at Ft. Totten N.Y., which is about 15 miles from New York City. We were coast artillery using ten inch Coast Defense Rifles! Must cut this short and go to mess. Sincerely Yours, Dale L. Slaughter Battery G, 7th Reg. Ft. Adams R.I. _____________________________________________ For publication if you wish it to be to him Mother. If you don’t, do not give it.

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