THE GUIDE 9 24 15 by Steven Smith

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Goodnight in the Morning Comm.

September 24, 2015

! e d i s n I See

In THE NEWS this week... ide! s n I e Se uchana Eas t

vie

nts F a 75 Ce ll S p s P re ort

15 24, 20 mber Septe

om news.c county n a n a h hebuc www.t

ree

hono l l a W F w AN

e llery is n

The BEST VALUE around! day Subscribe To for as little

as $32 for a ! WHOLE YEAR

s of election er slate an Novembates set for city ion papers withtithonesBwuasch5anPM osi id inat p m l d o ci n n n u n caSteven C. Smith le Nov. 3 electioayor and city co and natures

ﬁ m sig day to r open ions or ion had to do The last lerk’s Ofﬁce fo ominat ns to n wn a nominat objections or C io ty ct n u je o b ra C o e had o been n years I d withd t. 17. on Sep who may hav considered an me, there had d, “In the 26 e te Anyon may have re As of press ti sse commen o . o will be h 2 G those w M on Sept. 2 uditor Cindy ne withdraw.” ats and there es for P o at t se A so by 5 als. County e not had any r incumben tered candid fo is w g av s withdra n auditor, I h e no contest e were no re e 4. av er ee on pag have b mmunities h al others. Th ntinues Story co Some co races in sever s in Stanley. seat ed contest r any council o mayor

oo new sch in s r a e w EB s members board

Read these stories, and MUCH MORE in THE NEWS this week SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

meetregular oard held its lb l Board in new schoo o o ch S B) ear ale, A anan (E g to sw on istine D e East Buch ional meetin ent Aar d By Chr f Presid anizat t. 15, th sting o g Schmitt an s si n On Sep ed by a reorg co d, te Gre o ar , v o w le b f o a’ e 1 o ll e er w ey d t. b e k Io s, th ing, fo s. ortag rge A On Sep celebrated Former Haw e to be place member y the sh rd, Geo es all. nam ay. member installing new rian Crawfo s, particularl ard Hawkey NF Game D most recent s) Honor W nw lt to B to n t su lio e er o A Prior residen ed election re .15 mil ym with annual honored as th Needs Farm allery of Mas Vice P g vied $7 a G Cook, thart, discuss osed bond. have le , competition uilding ld lery was NF (Americ e and Mary ols. u o al p w b ro ik A Matt W pass the pro 8 ballot item d a safe room technology for by n of M uchanan Sch had the oppo on the t. to d uil rial ns is the so lay tB needed passed, the Sep es project to b ce the indust have been pai s. Gallery attended Eas urgh game, fa milies, and p to b fa d s ts r If it had million faciliti vements, repla e cost would ption) tax fund e 25. it an ce ei P le th an avil aand th r ch Iow ro 5 w O s p e 2 fo in l pag Io er .1 th im ca n es e 8 ce o rm o $ n to L an fere e arts wa fa ate-toss gam Prior uring th irector tructure tory continues and fin The dif meet Io arter d ilg ere Cook, D S a stage greenhouse. O (State Infras first qu wa Athletic sident ends w stunity to -striker and ta NF prizes. t, Aaron g e it a le th m IL d S e ch er ad Io S h A and e wre awkey ty of Greg au Pre hoto) st future top: Aft the hig anniversary veral H ion. They wer Sam embers ristine Dale P d again tured, ame, Universi a Farm Bure ith a trophy n se m ic o th , P d b 0 ry 3 a ar rs ss w g Bo w alle (Ch win stle graph se School with G Kress. all Pittsburgh (left) and Io obert Gallery an wre Along uring the auto All Americ ilman, footb uchanan rd, and Jason tR ta e north G presen : East B ds, fo ago dd ary Bar ictured n, Brian Craw feature h Tom Bran and Thomas odolak, Chic r G ig Hill (right), F honor. ted in th fourth P ca lo le ac P tato Cra is AN nor is lery is the ick Hel tling co Alex Meyer hin and Ed Chad S l of Ho izing h coach R lp recogn The ANF Wal . Robert Gal on Brooks, rs Gary Do an, baseball e Yacinich. isors D m bove: nick Stadium laque. 28. ce k k n A e Ja u ic g o a d H n p Superv e rental e an p an k n Kin the ounty th Peyton continues o Sox Bla end of be added to anan C ed bids for and the S ch ry White Angels Tyler u W to E B S to N g, pen E . name g 2015 h sent) o meetin sch, TH and L.A ilgenbu ay’s regular ary Gissel ab for remainin ted. The hig it Kris W ey (G Mond parties re land s subm During d Ellen Gaffn wned pastu ere three bid per acre. All id so an w ty-o 55 sd Shonka res of coun d 2018. There Farms for $ nnelly Farm ac o ly of 86.5 2016, 2017 an ted by Donnel Farms and D . it ing seaQ f o re m d ra b s an years bid was su per ac rted that sp y raying at $95 their bid o g sp openin wed to raise e final bidder n Hazen rep bridge piling nka inly o lo th d er h al s h te S ple Farm t Director S were now. ent com blocked lanting onnelly with D de Managemen nth the departm working on p at is partially anan ch u th o is si B d m en var ast az Road al East le L u H r u . . n o fo g n ed B e 25. d A p en ish eedin on pag owed u (EBTC) son has me hydro-s Fairbank Am ntinues Many sh Cooperative Night last tory co d did so of a sign on ded e S u n n an o cl io h in p at th. her enu Tele reci er App formed etation grow . The m h Custom in Winthrop gs along wit eam. veg o due to ay Thursd ers and hot d ips, and ice cr rg hambu lad, beans, ch members s d sa potato d: EBTC boar hesmore, Lan Picture son, Larry C fslage serve er er et p . P S Terry d Dan h Rorabaugh ger, an on Flickin Manager Butc ntinues Story co page 28. General

msen hris Her wa ed by C and Io h submitt ureau s to ho (IFBF) dP rm B e ﬁft Story an n County Fa Farm Bureau s during th alG na er a t ha Buc s farm Rober 9, Iow

Edito ssistant

ture bids

en pas isors op

Superv

er s Custom t s o h C ht EBT tion Nig Apprecia

Find THE NEWS at:

McElroy’s Winthrop Speede Shop Winthrop The News & The Guide Winthrop Fareway Independence Hartig Drug Independence

Casey’s (3 downtown locations)

Independence Music Station Independence

S&K Collectibles

Independence Widner Drug Manchester

The BEST value in the county!

Order your subscription to THE NEWS today!

THE GUIDE is an edition of THE NEWS, an independent community newspaper, locally owned and operated by Mary Beth Smith and Steven C. Smith, Goodnight in the Morning Communications, Inc. Mary Beth Smith, Managing Editor Kris Wilgenbusch, Admin. Assistant Christine Dale, Assistant Editor Donna Jensen, Community Correspondent

REGULAR DEADLINE: 10 AM Mondays OFFICE HOURS: 8:30-4:30 M-F (closed Wednesdays) PO Box 9, 225 W. Madison St., Winthrop IA 50682 PHONE: 319-935-3027 or 319-327-1810 NEWS email: news@thenews-guide.com ADVERTISING email: scsmith@thenews-guide.com WEBSITE: www.thebuchanancountynews.com Serving the community by publishing legal notices for Buchanan County, East Buchanan Community School District, and Cities of Brandon, Independence, Winthrop, Quasqueton, and Rowley, IA.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES (One Year): $32.00 In Buchanan County $ Out of Buchanan County SUBSCRIPTION RATES (One Year): 35.00 In Buchanan County $27.00 $38.00 Outside Iowa Outside Buchanan County. $30.00

SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Six Months): $18.00 In Buchanan County $20.00 Out of Buchanan SUBSCRIPTION RATESCounty (Six Months): In Buchanan County $15.00 $22.00 Outside Iowa Outside Buchanan County. $16.50

Outside Iowa $33.00 Outside Iowa Mail-your payment to: PO Box 9 Winthrop, Iowa - We’ll get you started $18.00 right away! Check One: ___ Renewal ___ New Subscription

Check One: ___ Renewal ___ New Subscription

Name ____________________________________________

Street ____________________________________________

City______________________________________________

State______________________ Zip ____________________

Phone # __________________________________________

S b

Just f

PAGE 6 September 24, 2015

The News & The Guide

Fall: The best season for home improvement

The rituals of fall include sending kids back to school, raking leaves and cheering on the hometown football team. In addition, a new fall tradition has emerged for Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearly 74 million homeowners - home improvement. This fall promises to be particularly popular for home projects. Lower gas prices are boosting peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discretionary income and boosting home improvement. Like many trends, there is not one particular reason fall has emerged as a popular time for home improvement, several factors play a role. Energy efficiency is top of mind With colder weather on the horizon, homeowners shudder at the thought of higher heating costs. They upgrade windows, layer in more insulation, service or replace old furnaces and, in some cases, do all of the above. The weather is nice Home improvement projects can be hard and even grueling work, particularly for DIYers. Lower temperatures and humidity create a much more comfortable environment for getting things done (and rhetorically keeping your cool when obstacles inevitably arrive). The holiday entertaining wow factor Everyone wants their home to sparkle when they welcome family and friends during the holidays. Completing a home improvement project during the fall sets up a big reveal when the holidays roll around. Falling prices Fall is an excellent time to save money by finding great deals on home improvement supplies and service. Year-end sales begin and discounts can be steep. Retailers often have discounts to clear inventory before the new year. Also, contractors are busiest during the warmer months - their business cools as the weather does. /,+($3 4XDOLILHG (See LIHEAP weatherization income guidelines) Facing tight timelines and tighter budgets, homeowners often need to prioritize their projects. Installing hardwood floors often provides a high return on investment, both from a quantitative (home value) and qualitative (pride in ownership) standpoint. No matter what a homeowner chooses to do during the fall home 6FDQ 45 &RGH WR VHH UHEDWH IRUPV IRU PRUH GHWDLOV 2U FRQWDFW RXU 0HPEHU 6HUYLFHV 'HSDUWPHQW IRU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ improvement season, it will help reduce cabin fever 2400 Bing Miller Lane - Urbana, IA 52345-0248 during the winter months.

Â&#x2021; ZZZ HFLUHF FRRS

The News & The Guide

September 24, 2015 PAGE 7

It’s Fall Home Improvement Time

Four winter-blues-busting home improvement projects Three percent of the U.S. population suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) every winter, according to Psychology Today. You do not have to be diagnosed with an actual disorder to suffer a bad case of the winter blues - it can happen to anyone. Since climate and environment have a lot to do with causing winter doldrums, you might find engaging in some home improvement projects can make you feel happier and healthier this winter. Freshening your space can feel good any time of year, but certain projects are perfectly aligned to give you a much-needed mood boost when it turns cold or wet weather sets in. Here are four projects that not only can brighten your outlook, they can also be good for your wallet: Install skylights Avoiding SAD is preferable to treatment and skylights can help you maximize the amount of natural light that enters your home this winter. More natural light is good for you on many levels. Sunlight stimulates the body’s production of Vitamin D and increases the levels of serotonin in your brain; lower serotonin levels are thought to be associated with depression, lack of energy, elevated appetite and excessive sleepiness. What’s more, if you opt for Energy Star-qualified solar-powered fresh-air skylights, you can also help improve indoor air quality. These skylights open, providing passive ventilation to allow stale indoor air to escape and fresh air to enter, and they close automatically in case of rain. Skylights can also be good for your financial health. Solar powered skylights, along with solar powered blinds, as well as installation costs, are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit. Also, more natural light in your home on a dark winter day can help decrease your need for artificial lighting. And sunshine can help warm the interior of your home and support the work your furnace does to keep the house comfortable. Skylights can be installed in many areas of your home with kitchens and baths being among the most popular choices for more natural light, fresh air, and privacy. Even areas without direct roof access, like hallways and closets, can benefit from more natural light through skylights. Replace your garage door If you are like most people, you probably do not think much about your garage door or the impact it has on how your home looks and feels. Yet the garage door is a huge surface area that directly affects your home’s curb

Always Great Selection, Always Great Prices and Always Friendly Service!

appeal and its ability to retain heat in the winter. A great deal of warm air can escape a home through an uninsulated garage door. What is more, when the garage gets cold, it can affect the comfort of rooms around and above it. Have a game room over the garage that is chilly in winter? The garage door could be to blame. Replacing an old, uninsulated garage door with a new insulated model can improve heat retention. A new garage door is a great way to update your home’s facade. Replace an old appliance (or as many as you can afford) If you are already bummed by winter, having to live with old, beat-up, inefficient appliances will only add to your frustration. Plus, older appliances generally use more electricity and water than newer models. Replacing an old refrigerator, dishwasher, clothes washer or dryer with Energy Star-qualified appliances can help reduce your energy and water consumption - and bills. It is also an improvement that you can feel good about because it is the perfect marriage of practicality (you really need appliances that function well) and enjoyment (all those bells and whistles just make the work more fun). Declutter and add organizers You may not think of cleanup as a legitimate home improvement, but decluttering and organizing your environment can definitely boost your mood. In American homes, the problem of clutter has reached staggering proportions. More than half of Americans (54 percent) say, they feel overwhelmed by the amount of clutter in their homes, and 78 percent have no idea what to do with it, according to a recent survey by the National Association for Professional Organizers and Declualsottr.com. Grab some trash bags and start cleaning house. Trash the things that are clearly junk, donate things that are still usable but not by you and set aside the things you want to keep. Invest in some closet, cabinet and drawer organizers. Add storage cubbies to a mudroom or entryway and create storage space in your garage.

Midland’s raised steel panel or ﬂush steel sectional door will enhance the look of any home. This residential garage door is quality constructed and built for years of dependable service. Steel doors provide the best all-around value when appearance, security, durability and low maintenance are desired. Available in insulated or uninsulated. SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION

Shop Adams Family Furniture today!

Edgewood Building Center Edgewood

563-928-7224

Schroeder’s Cash Supply, Inc Dundee

563-924-2051

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Fall Cabinet Blowout!

FREE Granite Counter Top With purchase of a Full Kitchen

FREE Marble Top

With purchase of a Vanity.

$250 Gift Card to Cy & Charleys or Distinctions With Purchase over $3,000

1208 1st St. West, Independence | 319.332.1383 | HomeIndeed.net

PAGE 8 September 24, 2015

It’s Fall Home Improvement Time

The News & The Guide

Heat your home without wasting energy this season

If you are interested in living a greener lifestyle, perhaps you are already trying to reduce your energy usage as much as possible. Maybe you ride your bike to work, unplug your electronics when they are not in use, use fans during warm weather and avoid wasting water. Saving energy can get more difficult, however, when the seasons change and colder weather sets in. Heat is a primary source of energy usage. In fact, research shows that 52 percent of a home’s annual energy consumption is allocated to heat. Now is the time to think about reducing your energy usage during the winter. Here are some ideas that will help you enjoy a warm, cozy home while saving both money and energy.

Heat more efficiently A crackling fire makes for more than just a pleasurable experience; it can also be an energy-efficient heating source. Fireplaces help heat your home long after the fire goes out. Close the drafts One of the best ways to improve your energy efficiency is to reduce your energy waste. Window cracks and door drafts allow warm air to escape, which means you are leaking both energy and money. Seal those areas by using caulk to shore up any drafty windows and put plastic wrap over the window surface to keep out the chill. For the doorjambs, you can purchase a doorstopper to plug the gap or you can use a towel at the base to block the opening. Try to close off the bottom of any exterior door, particularly the doors you seldom use. Make sure your other heating options are running efficiently When you are not using your fireplace, it is good to know your backup heating options are operating efficiently. Have your furnace inspected routinely and make sure you change the filter each month. Invest in a smart thermostat. It allows you to set the temperature of your home for different remaxindee.com times of the day so you can lower it when you are sleeping or away.

Each oﬃce independently owned and operated

If you have replaced a deck, you know it can be expensive. A little bit of maintenance each fall and spring will keep your deck in good condition and save money in the long run.

Building relationships one MOVE at a time.

(319) 334-5703 toll-free 1-800-769-7112

609 1st St. WestIndependence

PROPANE

STRAINED?

Is the high cost and unpredictability of propane putting a strain on your piggy bank? Make the switch to geothermal. A Hydron Module geothermal system uses the energy stored in the ground to deliver consistent, affordable comfort to your home year round, while saving up to 70% on monthly utility bills.

Relieve the propane strain – and get to know geo! Contact your local Hydron Module dealer today. Serving our customers installation,

service & repair needs for over 25 years!

Now is the time!

LetGeothermal? the experts at Questions about

Independence Plumbing, Heating Let the experts at Independence & Cooling ensure your project is www.hydronmodule.com completed properly, on time Ask Plumbing, Heating and Cooling and to trouble free. inspect your furnace be sure it’s the Call us to help you design andsystem check up today! Call to schedule your heating ready when you need it most! experts! plan your project today!

The News & The Guide

It’s Fall Home Improvement Time

September 24, 2015 PAGE 9

Carve out more living space with a one-room renovation

A growing family, overnight guests, work-at-home demands and lifestyle changes can make for cramped quarters in any home. If you are not ready to move to a bigger, house or take on a full-scale addition, carve out more space from your home’s current footprint. Renovating an attic, basement or other unused area can add more living space now, provide flexibility for the future and increase your home’s value. Whether you are creating a kids’ playroom, extra bedroom or a new home office, here are some tips for getting the most out of a one-room renovation. Find extra space: the attic. Check out your attic’s current configuration. If it is an A-shaped space, with the highest point at the top and sloping walls down the side, it may have enough ceiling height to accommodate a bonus room. The lower walls and odd-shaped corners might also provide space to build in some shelving for items such as books or toys. Lighting considerations. Natural light may be at a premium in the new space. With an attic, you may be able to install windows at either side of the house at the highest point, but a basement is even more limited. Consider supplementing natural light with recessed lighting that maximizes your available ceiling space. Task lighting can also help, while creating a cozy atmosphere. Reliable heating and cooling. Ensuring year-round comfort can be challenging if the new space is not connected to a ducted heating system. A heat pump is an easy, energy efficient solution for areas where installing ductwork may be impractical or too expensive. The compact indoor unit can be mounted on a wall or ceiling, and connects to an outdoor compressor. It comes with a convenient remote control, giving you precise heating and cooling, without the need for ductwork. Entrances and exits. Whether you are going up or down with a renovation, it will require using the stairs. This is a good to time make repairs or modifications to the current stairway to ensure safe and easy access. Also, be sure to check out your local building codes as to the number of windows and fire exits that are required and plan accordingly. Create bonus storage with cabinetry. Any renovation also offers the opportunity to squeeze in extra storage, and installing cabinetry is an easy way to do that. Manufacturers offer multiple options for cabinets with built-in storage features; from drawers with built-in organization dividers to cabinets with pull-down shelves that let you pack a lot of items into a small space. These will keep your newly renovated room looking clean, neat and inviting.

Top tips for gutter cleaning

IMPROVING YOUR HOME?

Always let someone know you are cleaning your gutters. Use a ladder with a shelf and a plywood platform for stabilization. Clean off roof first. Wear rubber-soled shoes for stability when walking on roof. Use a small plastic spade or gutter scoop. Use gloves and proper eyewear. Unclog downspouts with a garden hose that has adjustable spray. Watch out for hazardous power lines.

For quality homeowners insurance and service you can depend on, give us a call today.

SMITH D&L INSURANCE PERSONAL

COMMERCIAL

FARM

www.SmithDandLIns.com - 319.334.6066

PAGE 10

September 24, 2015

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Home Improvement Time

The News & The Guide

Dress up your floors with top tile trends Smart, sensational ways to If you are renovating any area of your home, it may be time to try something new-such as bringing tile into main living areas in addition to your bathrooms and kitchen. New designs, customize your shower experience styles and technologies are making tile the most versatile and accessible flooring material. Tile has always been durable and easy to maintain. Tile has a long life span and classic good looks, making it a favorite flooring of choice wherever homeowners need a floor material that is both practical and beautiful. Even more design options are available now, making tile a smart floor surface in virtually any room of the home. Homeowners, builders, designers and product developers are thinking outside the box when incorporating tile into renovations and new builds. From bringing tile flooring up the wall, to using the same tile flooring across multiple rooms, to using water jet technology, they are working with tile in non-traditional ways. Here are some top tile trends to consider for your interior design project: The look of real wood with a rustic finish. Many of the larger-format faux wood tiles mimic the look of real hardwood floors. Less expensive and more durable than real wood, these tile floors are practical yet beautiful choices for active households with children and pets. Details evoke the character of real wood, right down to the nails. Those longer tile planks. While standard square tile sizes will always have their place in home dĂŠcor, rectangular tiles - otherwise known as planks - are gaining popularity. New 12-by-24-inch tiles are a hot choice in bathrooms and 6-by-36-inch tiles or 8-inch by 8-feet planks (often in wood-grained looks) are a favorite for living areas. That poured concrete look. While concrete is a trendy design material right now, it is not practical for every household or application. New tile styles create the look of poured or stained concrete at a fraction of the cost, and with all the durability, versatility and ease associated with tile. Tile options range from long rectangular 8-by-18-inch or 12-by-24-inch planks to 18-by-18-inch squares. Tiles are rectified-the edge is cut straight-and grout joints are very narrow to further create the look of seamless concrete. The warmth of heated floors. While heated floors were once a luxury option for homeowners, they are becoming increasingly mainstream. Tile lends itself to radiant heat beneath the floor. Area stores carry a full line of accessories, including thermostats, which can control the heat in any floor in your home. This includes both the shower floor and shower benches. Unconventional grout and tile design ideas. Using a high-contrast grout color can make the floor pop, and it is a tactic that works well with mosaic designs. Choosing the right grout color is just as important as the tile you select. Also popular is the concept of mosaic designs that mimic an area rug within a larger section of tile flooring and create the look of custom art within the floor.

Fall Sale Going On NOW!

1BJOU t 8BMMQBQFS t 'MPPSJOH t $BCJOFUT $PVOUFSUPQT t $FSBNJD 5JMF 8JOEPX $PWFSJOHT t )PNF %FDPS t BOE NPSF -FU 6T #F

YOUR 4IPXSPPN %FTJHOFS *OTUBMMFS

SALE PRICES GOOD THRU OCTOBER

ON SALE

LAKE DESIGN & DECOR

Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am to Noon. www.floortoceiling.com

adno=375799-01

107 N. Franklin St., Manchester, IA 563-927-6262

Any real estate agent will tell you great bathrooms help sell homes. What if you are not planning to sell any time soon and still want to have a memorable, attentiongrabbing room? Start by upgrading your shower; it is the heart of creating an amazing bathroom. A relaxing shower at the end of a tough day is one of the fastest, most effective ways to unwind. And an invigorating shower in the morning can set the stage for a positive day. No other element in the bathroom provides a better chance to pamper yourself with luxury, while still serving a vital, practical purpose. Creating a custom shower experience - tailored to your tastes and needs - does not have to be as pricey as you think. Showers are actually among the least costly parts of the bath to upgrade. Nor does it have to involve extensive renovation. A few simple changes can help you achieve a top-notch shower experience without taking a bath on costs. The power of the showerhead The showerhead is, of course, the heart of the shower. Simply replacing a utilitarian showerhead with one that features multiple settings can be a major step up, but why stop there? Manufacturers offer an array of showerheads and accessories that make changing a showerhead the quickest (and possibly easiest) way to transform your shower experience. Multi-spray, single-spray, rainfall, shower arms and hand showers can work together in virtually any combination you choose. Showerheads can be mounted on the wall or ceiling, depending on the model you choose, and many some showerheads feature air injection technology that provides a powerful spray even when water pressure is low (or strictly regulated). Various models are water efficient, so while you are doing something for yourself, you are also helping the environment by conserving water. Most showerhead changes can operate off existing plumbing, but consult a plumbing professional when you feel a bit in over your DIY head.. Showering with light and sound Light and music have a powerful effect on mood, so it makes sense to incorporate their emotional impact into your shower experience. Shower lighting now goes way beyond a single recessed canister light set in the ceiling above the shower. Dimmable lighting allows you to control the amount of light stimulation - from low and relaxing to bright and invigorating. Ceiling-mounted chromatherapy lights use the color spectrum to further enhance mood in your shower. Cables of LED lights at the top or bottom of a shower enclosure can accent the space and provide gentle, low-level light. Sconces and overhead lighting can help fully illuminate the shower when needed. Waterproof radios first introduced Americans to the idea of musical accompaniment to their shower experience. Now it is possible to plug your iPod into your home's audio system and stream your favorite music directly into the bathroom. If your home's not that high-tech, you can still listen to your tunes in the shower by simply adding portable and waterproof speakers in the bathroom. These Bluetooth enabled speakers let you stream the music directly into the shower. The perfect resting spots Seating in the shower is no longer just for older folks. Stylish, portable shower seats now make it possible to rest while you are relaxing in the shower. You can also opt for a wall-mounted seat that folds flat to the wall when not in use. Short on space in the shower? Opt for a corner seat -- you can find removable corner stools or wall-mounted options. Consider adding a footrest to make shaving easier. Again, options range from wallmounted designs that match your shower's existing hardware, to portable options that can be removed and tucked away when not in use. The shower is not just a place Americans go to get clean; it is an important part of your home that can directly impact your mood and sense of wellbeing. Creating a custom shower experience can be a cost-effective way to upgrade your bathroom and take care of your emotional health, too.

The News & The Guide

It’s Fall Home Improvement Time

Gutter Guards - A safer alternative

Every fall homeowners across the country pull out their ladders, buckets and scoops and prepare for the arduous chore of cleaning out their gutters. Gutters are essential for directing water away from the home and must be free of debris in order to do their job effectively. Leaves, acorns, pine needles and more can fill gutters quickly in the fall and lead to major issues later. Getting up on a ladder and scooping out debris from gutters is not an easy task. It is quite the hassle, in fact, so much so that many homeowners have opted for a gutter guard system. There are hundreds of gutter guard systems on the market. Some you can install yourself. Others require the skills of a professional to install. Cost is based on a number of factors, including materials. Gutter guard systems come in a variety of materials. Some of the most common include copper, aluminum, plastic, mesh and foam. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Copper is expensive and difficult to install, but it will not rust. It must be sealed periodically to prevent it from turning green. Aluminum costs less than copper and is durable, but it can be difficult to install. Plastic is also durable, easier to install and will not rust. It can crack, however, especially in cold temperatures. Mesh and foam work best as filters in gutter systems. They are inexpensive, easy to install and allow for better water flow all around, but they tend to get clogged quickly. Most gutter guard systems come in two designs: screens or covers. Screens act as filters, allowing for more water to run through gutters while keeping out large debris. They are usually made from aluminum, foam or nylon or metal mesh. Perched inside of gutters, screens are hidden from view. They are the least expensive of the two designs and the easiest to install. They are not nearly as durable as covers, however. Covers are usually made from metal or plastic and sit on top of gutters within view. Larger than screens, they can be difficult to install. Covers keep debris out of gutters but do not allow as much water to pass through as screens do. As with any home improvement, you should do your homework when selecting a gutter guard system. Find out what is available in your area and what will work best for your budget and know-how. If you decide to go with a professional, review the options carefully and find out if annual inspections are included in the packages presented. If not, be prepared to do the inspections yourself. If you decide to install a system yourself, take the necessary precautions. Get a buddy to help you and follow the manufacturer’s directions. The whole point of as gutter guard system is to keep debris out of gutters and homeowners safe on the ground. Hundreds of injuries occur every year from annual gutter cleanings. Do not let it happen to you. Consider investing in the safer alternative of a gutter guard system.

saying you

THE NEWS & THE GUIDE!

Tips for creating fall curb appeal

Soon, all things pumpkin spice will be here, including the home visitors that bring them. In preparation of the doorbell ringing, create a little spice of your own with some seasonal curb appeal. You do not have to limit yourself to pumpkins and hay bales - below are tips and projects for sprucing up your home's view from the curb this season. Front door, first impressions Your front door is one of the first things people notice about your home. Give your door a fresh face with a coat of paint in a bold fall color to draw the eye to this focal point of your home. Another project is to replace the door entirely. Consider options with decorative glass accents, and stunning sidelights (windows on either side of the door) to add more natural light while maintaining a sense of style and privacy. Plus, as temperatures start to drop, Energy Star -qualified entry doors, will help maintain your home's energy efficiency. For entry door inspiration check out your local home improvement store. Accessorize with new hardware Replace your front door hardware for a quick, easy facelift. Choose hardware finishes that compliment light fixtures, mailbox and house numbers for a polished, cohesive look. You will be delightfully surprised what a difference new hardware can make in creating an updated look to your home. Refresh exterior body and trim colors For a dramatic change, repaint your home's exterior. It is bold and can make your home stand out from other homes on the block. Not up for the bold change? To make an impact with a smaller change, add new trim colors. When updating trim, choose color schemes that match your home's primary exterior color, or complement it with a fresh twist. Create points of interest with plants You do not have to stop enjoying beautiful plants and flowers simply because summer is over. Add pops of color by arranging pots filled with hearty fall flowers like mums, sedum or asters around your front door, or on a porch or deck. Incorporate planters or container gardens of varied sizes, shapes and colors to add visual interest. Accent with lighting As summer light fades into shorter, darker days, add exterior accent lighting to the front of your home. Illuminate a walking path with ground-insert solar lights. Or consider solar spotlights to bring out landscaping or to shine on your updated front door. Install matching light fixtures outside your front door, garage door or patio door to provide well-lit entrances that are stylish and inviting to neighbors and guests.

YOUR DREAM HOME EVOLVES. YOUR COVERAGE SHOULD TOO. With dedicated support, we can protect your dreams no matter what direction they grow in. Contact me to ﬁnd out how I can help protect your dream home.

Thanks for saw it in

September 24, 2015 PAGE11

John Evers Agency American Star Excellence In Customer Experience Independence, IA 50644 (319) 334-7141

PAGE 12 September 24, 2015

It’s Fall Home Improvement Time

Spruce up your entryway

Although typically small, entryways make wonderful spaces for a variety of activities from reading to listening to music. In order to determine what would make the best use of your entryway, think about your needs. Could you and your family use a place to read? Could you use a place to work on the laptop or place to display collectibles? Consider the dimensions and layout of the space. You may need a place to read, but if there is no room for a comfy chair or love seat, that may not work. The entryway may be more suitable for the display of collectibles, especially if it has a lot of wall space. Consider the traffic your entryway receives. If people are forever coming in and out of your front door, you may not want to turn it into a cozy reading or computer nook. A buffet area for party nights or a mini game room with a drop-leaf card table, on the other hand, might be more suitable. If it is going to be a music room, tuck the piano under the stairs and provide some chairs for listening. Add a light above the piano and a basket for sheet music. Hang some inspiring prints, and your music room entryway is complete. If your entryway flows into another room, go with a complementary color scheme to keep the décor consistent. If it does not, feel free to use whatever color scheme you want to enhance the function of the room and invoke the appropriate mood. Do not forget that your entryway still serves as an entrance to your home. Make sure guests feel welcome and have a mat to wipe their feet. Make sure family members have a place to stash their coats, keys and mail. The larger your entryway, the more likely it can serve more than one purpose. Put on your thinking cap and take advantage of all of that space.

Start with a visit with one of our loan officers... Stop in or call today!

We’ll help make your ideas reality!

The News & The Guide

Five fresh interior design trends using wood

Designers are drawn to wood in interior finishes because of its natural beauty and design versatility. The addition of a warm, familiar material to a room enhances an otherwise modern space. Interior finishes with wood add the perfect touch of rusticity to a contemporary home. Trend 1 - Statement walls. Appearance walls are making a statement, with paneling and wainscoting being the big trendsetters. Paneled walls and ceilings have been on trend for a while, and are still going strong. Whether an appearance wall features stained or natural wood, it will add beauty, character and personality to a room. Different types of interior wood finishes reflect different styles. For example, leaving wood paneling unfinished can create the ambiance of a coastal beach house or a rustic cabin. Designers also like to mix different woods and finishes on appearance walls to add visual depth to a room. The contrast of wood finishes to non-wood materials in a room, such as glass and metal, create a striking and modern look - wood is no longer relegated only to a “cabin” style. Trend 2 - Playing with scale. Molding and wainscoting are usually associated with a traditional style, but designers are using wood trim to create fresh and modern looks in all kinds of homes of different sizes houses, lofts and smaller apartments. Designers are playing with the scale of wainscoting, using it to enhance smaller rooms. A wainscot treatment brings the eye up and makes a room feel a bit taller, adding dimension and scale to smaller spaces. Crown molding bridges the junction of walls and ceilings - a prominent visual location where an architectural accent can really shine. A contemporary use of molding is to apply a larger size of molding relative to the scale of the room. A larger baseboard, for example, grounds a room with higher ceilings, creating definition while maintaining flow in open floor plans. Trend 3 - Natural color and texture. Every species of softwood has a natural color and grain pattern. Some are lighter and create a sophisticated, open and airy sense in the room. The natural color of different woods sets the tone for a room. For example, woods with a darker tone give an appearance of formality; they are exceptional for evoking classic masculinity or high glamour. In addition to color, each species’ unique grain patterns complement and enhance a variety of interior styles. For example, the light and consistently lineal pattern of fir works well with a contemporary interior with its clean lines and greater symmetry. Wood with a more pronounced grain pattern, like pine, lends a more traditional and rustic feel. Trend 4 - Finished ceilings. Often homeowners forget about the ceiling, leaving it exactly as it was when the house was built. However, wood on the ceiling can add architectural interest to the room, and attract the eye upward to explore the space. For example using wood trim, plank, decking or even siding on the ceiling to raise the decorative elements in the room to a new level. Visitors will be sure to stop and pause when they first notice the attractive style of the “fifth wall.” Trend 5 - Reclaimed wood. Upcycling wood found in barns and older buildings gives homeowners the chance to bring new life to beautifully aged wood. Using barn doors for headboards on beds, or creating a table out of old wood planks. Sliding doors are also popular in homes that do not have the space for a hinged door. Weathered wood has a unique quality that can really add character to a space. Leave the wood weathered or grayed, or you can refinish the wood for a polished look. These trends are great ways to bring wood into a home and give it the look and style you want.

Give us a call! We’ll handle it all! Family owned and operated for over 60 years!

7LNL %DU

New Construction and Remodel 5HVLGHQWLDO $J %XLOGLQJV &RPPHUFLDO

1RZ LV D JUHDW WLPH WR UHYLHZ \RXU LQVXUDQFH

Contact us today for all your insurance needs! :H RIIHU SURGXFWV WR ¿ W HDFK LQGLYLGXDO VLWXDWLRQ Susie Bevans UG $YH 1( ,QGHSHQGHQFH 319-334-7089 VRUJLQV#VRUJLQVXUDQFH FRP ZZZ VRUJLQVXUDQFH FRP

The News & The Guide

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Home Improvement Time

Quick Fall decorating ideas

-Fill a large hurricane lamp with those cute little pumpkins you can buy this time of year -Cut some small branches from a tree covered with bright leaves, and place in a rustic jug -Fill a basket with pinecones, acorns, and brightly colored apples â&#x20AC;&#x201C; add a few cinnamon sticks for a great autumn scent

Easiest Home Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sleepImprovement? better when you come Quality Master! see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NEW at Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll better! Cy andsleep Charleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s!

September 24, 2015 PAGE 13

Consider new bedroom furniture

Fall is a great time for a change in your home decor, starting with bedroom furniture. Some prefer matching pieces, such as bedroom sets. The pieces are made of the same materials and designed to coordinate with each other. If matching pieces are not your style, mix and match pieces from various manufacturers. Select a headboard from one manufacturer, nightstands and dressers from another. Mix materials like pine, iron and leather; just make sure they complement each other in color and style. A brass bed might not work so well with rod iron nightstands and a mahogany dresser. When shopping for bedroom furniture, keep the size of your bedroom in mind. How much square footage do you have to fill? Is there enough space for a king-size bed, or should you scale down and buy a queen-size bed? Make sure you get what you need but leave ample space to walk around. Do not stuff the room, or the walls might appear to be closing in on you. Depending upon the size and features of your bedroom, you may be able to invest in pieces other than the standard bed, nightstands and dresser. If you have a large closet with built-ins, you may not need a dresser. Fill the space with a reading chair or a small loveseat or a writing desk, along with an armoire to house your entertainment components. After all, of these years, you are finally taking the plunge and getting new bedroom furniture. Check out your local furniture stores to see what will work to update your home.

OMAHA BEDDING COMPANY VLQFH

Makers of Quality Master-Sleep products available through quality furniture stores, and bedding retailers in the Midwest area. Â&#x2021; 2QH 6LGHG 1R 7XUQ 0DWWUHVVHV Â&#x2021; +LJK &RLO &RXQW ,QQHU 6SULQJ Â&#x2021; )RDP (QFDVHG 0DWWUHVVHV Â&#x2021; $OO )RDP 3URGXFWV Â&#x2021; $GMXVWDEOH %HGV

Real Estate & Insurance

Check out our website at ohliowarealty.com

319-334-4329

Dura Supreme offers three complete lines of traditional and contemporary cabinets.

115 1st Street East, Independence steveohl@indytel.com

Chamber Member

$OO $OOLDQFH :LQGJDWH 1HZ &RQVWUXFWLRQ :LQGRZV )HDWXUH

Edgewood Building Center Edgewood

563-928-7224

Schroederâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cash Supply, Inc Dundee

563-924-2051

Â&#x2021; +LJKHVW TXDOLW\ YLQ\O IRU D OLIHWLPH RI WURXEOH IUHH SHUIRUPDQFH Â&#x2021; )XOO Âľ MDPE GHSWK FKDPEHUHG IUDPH IRU PD[LPXP VWUXFWXUDO LQWHJULW\ Â&#x2021; )XVLRQ ZHOGHG IUDPHV DQG VDVKHV IRU H[WUD VWUHQJWK DQG GXUDELOLW\ Â&#x2021; Âľ ,QVXODWHG JODVV IRU VXSHULRU WKHUPDO SHUIRUPDQFH Â&#x2021; 2SWLRQDO ,QQRYDWLY(Â&#x160; /RZ ( FRDWLQJ V\VWHP ZLWK :DUP (GJH VSDFHU WHFKQRORJ\ UHGXFHV HQHUJ\ FRVWV

/LIHWLPH :LQGRZ :DUUDQW\ Â&#x2021; &RYHUV ODERU IRU ILYH \HDUV DQG PDWHULDOV IRU D OLIHWLPH Â&#x2021; ,V WUDQVIHUDEOH WR D VHFRQG RZQHU XS WR \HDUV Â&#x2021; ,V WKH EHVW ZDUUDQW\ LQ WKH EXVLQHVV

PAGE 14

September 24, 2015

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Home Improvement Time

Clean glass shower doors with dryer sheets

Take a dryer sheet, lightly dampen it with water, and scrub your glass shower doors, concentrating on hard water spots. Why does this work? Dryer sheets contain ingredients to soften fabrics. Those same ingredients soften soap scum, so it lifts right off the glass.

Farmers Mutual Insurance Association 135 South Main, Fayette Â&#x2021;

Planning updates? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to update your coverage ... Give us a Call! We are Here to Serve You! Smith D&L Insurance, Independence

Smith Insurance, LLC Aurora, Lamont

Brown-Lane Insurance, Independence

Steve Brentner, Rowley

Douglas Beier, Independence

Sorg Insurance Agency, Independence

Wanda Kress, Winthrop Margie Barske, Independence Insurance Services, Independence Backbone Insurance Group Inc. Strawberry Point

Iowa Wall Sawing

See the difference an egress window and rock well from Iowa Wall Sawing will make in your house! Increase the safety of you home with the installation of a basement escape windows in your foundation. :LWK ,:6ÂśV HIÂż FLHQW DQG FOHDQ VHUYLFH ZRUN LV FRPSOHWH LQ MXVW RQH GD\ As a full service concrete cutting contractor, IWS has the right equipment to cut through your entire foundation from the outside of your house. We also use water on our blades which virtually eliminates dust all together. The typical carpenter would have to cut with a gas saw from ERWK VLGH PDNLQJ LW YHU\ GLIÂż FXOW WR JHW D QLFH FOHDQ FXW DV ZHOO DV Âż OOLQJ \RXU KRPH ZLWK GXVW DQG JDV HPLVVLRQV

:H PDNH \RXU EDVHPHQW Â&#x2021; $ 6DIHU 3ODFH Â&#x2021; %ULJKWHU E\ EULQJLQJ LQ PRUH VXQOLJKW Â&#x2021; 0XFK PRUH LQYLWLQJ DQG OLYDEOH

The News & The Guide

Take steps toward greener living

Living a greener lifestyle is not just about conserving natural resources, it is also about saving money. Whether you are renovating your existing home, or building from the ground up, you can create a home that is more efficient, cost effective and "green." Insulate against air In terms of heating and cooling, a well insulated home conserves the most energy by creating an airtight seal, locking out any potential hot or cold air drafts. To properly insulate, replace old windows and doors with more energy efficient options, such as those made by Pella, including triple-pane glass, and add extra insulation to the walls, roof and basement. Make energy-efficient choices Inefficient appliances can cause a spike in your gas, water and electric usage. For a simple change, choose LED bulbs for all your light fixtures. To conserve even more energy, opt in for high-efficiency upgrades for your larger appliances, like refrigerators, dishwashers and clothes dryers, and install water conserving bathroom fixtures to help cut down your home's overall water usage. Maximize natural light When you are able to rely on natural light for most of the day, the cost of your electric bill decreases. If you are renovating, think about ways you can incorporate new window openings to increase the amount of natural light your home is currently receiving. If you are building, think about incorporating an open floor plan with lots of windows to maximize the flow of natural light from room to room. Design it to last Trends come in and out of style quickly. For the larger architectural features of your home, choose design elements that will stand the test of time - reducing the likelihood of another renovation. Leave the trendy design choices to smaller decor pieces that can easily (and inexpensively) be switched out when it is time for a change.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Time for

Fall Clean-up! Make Room For Your Car In The Garage! Ask Denny About Yearly Rates!

Increase the value of YOUR home in just a half a day!

IWS uses Parco Windows and Rockwell Window Wells.

2600 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd. Independence, Iowa 50644 Contact us any time. Â&#x2021; (JUHVV :LQGRZV Â&#x2021; 6ODE 6DZLQJ Â&#x2021; :DOO 6DZLQJ Â&#x2021; 6KRW %ODVWLQJ Â&#x2021; :LUH 6DZLQJ Â&#x2021; 'XPSVWHU 'HQQ\ Â&#x2021; &RUH 'ULOOLQJ Â&#x2021; &RQFUHWH %XUVWLQJ Â&#x2021; &XUE &XWWLQJ Â&#x2021; &RQFUHWH *ULQGLQJ

Â&#x2021; &RQFUHWH /LIWLQJ Â&#x2021; &RQFUHWH &UXVKLQJ Â&#x2021; &DUSHW 7LOH 6FUDSLQJ Â&#x2021; 9RUWH[ *UDQLWH &RDWLQJ Â&#x2021; %ORFN :DOO 6WUDLJKWHQLQJ

Â&#x2021; %DVHPHQW :DWHUSURRÂż QJ Â&#x2021; %DUQ *URRYLQJ Â&#x2021; 5DGDU ,PDJLQJ

4XDVTXHWRQ 'LDJRQDO %OYG Â&#x2021; ,QGHSHQGHQFH

Â&#x2021; &HOO Â&#x2021; &HOO

The News & The Guide

September 24, 2015 PAGE 15

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Home Improvement Time

Discover the design potential of ceilings

Tackling a ceiling project that can be quickly and easily finished over the weekend. Here are tips to boost your home's value while achieving DIY gratification this fall: Warm up with wood. Real or engineered wood panels can extend your sense of style in any room. That is because they come in a wide range of tones, textures and patterns to suit any decorating style, from rustic to mid-century modern to sleek contemporary. Go beyond plain vanilla. Painting the ceiling the same color as the walls (or one shade lighter) can make a small room feel larger. A bright color, say yellow or pink, could enliven a child's room, while a sky blue ceiling creates a more soothing ambiance. Black ceilings have their own design advantages, dramatically defining a dining area in an open floor plan, for instance, or enhancing the enveloping atmosphere of a home theater. Love the look of metals? Add some character and shimmer to your ceiling. Consider today's pressed metal ceiling tiles. They are far easier to install than their antique ancestors, and the light-bouncing properties of copper, brass and lacquered steel can help raise the ceiling visually in any room. Hide the popcorn. Even confident DIY-ers do not relish the idea of scrapping popcorn ceilings to remove the material and then deal with the messy cleanup. Now there is an easier and more attractive fix, check with you local hardware stores

Â&#x2021; 5HVLGHQWLDO Â&#x2021; &RPPHUFLDO Â&#x2021; $ J U L F X O W X U H

yan Exterminating, Inc. 5HVLGHQWLDO Â&#x2021; &RPPHUFLDO Â&#x2021; ,QVWLWXWLRQDO

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Construction or Remodeling Give Us a Call!

Locally Owned and Operated Now serving NE Iowa for over 35 Years!

NOW +DPPRQG $YHQXH Â&#x2021; 32 %R[ :DWHUORR OFFERING RU WROO IUHH BED BUG U\DQ#U\DQH[WHUPLQDWLQJ FRP Â&#x2021; ZZZ U\DQH[WHUPLQDWLQJ FRP SERVICES! Contact us for all of your pest control needs: )HDWXUHV 6WDWH RI WKH $UW

Termite Control VA & FHA Inspections Construction Pre-Treat Radon Testing

* Rodents * Bed Bugs * Carpenter Ants * Box Elder Bugs

* Termites * Roaches * Spiders * & More

TERMITE BAITING

*DU\ *LVVHO Â&#x2021; 'DYLG *LVVHO

:H VHW XS D SHULPHWHU GHIHQVH DURXQG \RXU KRPH WR GHWHFW FRQWURO WHUPLWHV

319-334-4246 Â&#x2021;

ggissel@indytel.com

8QLRQ $YH Â&#x2021; ,QGHSHQGHQFH ,$

Winthrop Building Supply

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Constructio Royal Vinyl Siding or Remodelin

Haas Doors

Give Us a Ca

Mid Continent Cabinets

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Some Great Ideas for Your Next Build or Remodel! Â&#x2021; 5HVLGHQWLDO

Â&#x2021; &RPPHUFLDO Â&#x2021; $JULFXOWXUH

Trex Decking

Sierra Pacific Windows

*DU\ *LVVHO Â&#x2021; 'DYLG *LV

319-334-42

ggissel@indytel.c

8QLRQ $YH Â&#x2021; ,QGHSHQGHQF

Thermo Tru Doors

Division of Wieland & Sons Lumber Co. 844 220th St., Winthrop â&#x20AC;˘ Email: drew@wlumber.com

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Build Build Together! Together!

319-935-3375

PAGE 16

September 24, 2015

The News & The Guide

1800 3rd Avenue SE, Independence

319-334-2565 or 800-435-8473 www.cyandcharleys.com M-F: 7am-5pm Sat: 7am-1pm

Check us out! Our pricing is competitive with big box stores AND Service after the Sale Really Counts!

In-Home Service! We Deliver!

The News & The Guide

Cedar Valley Hospice offers free presentations to community Submitted by CVH

The Cedar Valley Hospice (CVH) Speakers Bureau provides educational presentations free of charge to various community organizations including: businesses, leadership and professional groups, human resource and healthcare professionals, schools, and church and civic groups. The presentations touch on various issues and can be modified to meet group needs. Continuing Education Units are also available on some topics, with a minimum of a one- hour presentation. Presentation topics include but are not limited to: Myths of Hospice: Provides an overview of CVH and how it differs from other types of healthcare and/or other providers. CVH Home: Explains the purpose of the Hospice Home and can include a tour of the facility. Grief and Loss: Addresses the dynamics of grief, loss and bereavement.

Public Notice

Quasqueton City Council The monthly city council meeting was called to order by Mayor Chad Staton at 7pm on September 14th, 2015. The pledge of allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Council members in attendance were; Ben Stanford, Shelia Payne, Annette Mausser and Jeff Werling, Jeff Nelson was absent. Also present at the council meeting were Scott Colton, Bill Crow, Dorance Kirby, Dawn Biggs, Scott Cooksley, Lee Bossom, Attorney Jim Peters, Public Works Director Jay Sandberg, City Clerk Anita Arnold and EB Students. Unless otherwise stated all motions were unanimous. Under citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; forum, Bill Crow, Scott Colton and Dorance Kirby were present at council meeting to give the community club donation from car show that they had. Money was also donated to the Legion and Church for camp. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Payne to accept previous minutes. Mayor advised council of additional bill received by Hoefer Construction for shower house. A motion was made by Stanford and sec-

Public Notice

CITY OF BRANDON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2015 The City Council of Brandon, Iowa met in regular session on Monday, September 14, 2015 at City Hall. Mayor Guy Stacy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present: Ron Boyer, Joseph Redenbaugh, Travis Cornwell and Kelly Thomas. Absent: Patrick Aldrich. Motion Cornwell/Boyer to approve Consent agenda which included approval of agenda, the minutes of August 10th council meeting, and payment of bills. All ayes. Motion carried Manford Dismore spoke with the council about his contested water bill. The only problem that was found was a leaking toilet ďŹ&#x201A;apper and they had that repaired. Council will wait and see if next reading is excessive or not. Council may have the meter sent in for calibration if needed. This

The Eucalyptus Tree Program: Explains the special youth program that provides support and care for children and families experiencing life-threatening illness or grieving a death. Palliative Care: Describes the philosophy of relieving or lessening pain and symptoms experienced by someone with a chronic/life limiting condition. HIV/AIDS Education: Discusses life with HIV or AIDS from the perspective of a case manager and/or client. Caring for the Caregiver: Provides emotional and practical support to those who care for the ill and dying. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s About How You Live at Work: Provides tips for businesses and employees coping with serious illness, caregiving, death and grief. To view a complete list of Speakers Bureau topics, visit www.cvhospice.org. For more information, or to schedule a presentation, contact Carly Pollock, outreach and communications specialist, at 319-272-2002 or cpol-

lock@cvhospice.org. Cedar Valley Hospice is a not-forprofit, multi-service agency, providing comprehensive palliative and end-oflife care to terminally ill individuals, support for patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; families and services to those who grieve. Services through CVH are available to anyone suffering from any life-limiting illness, regardless of their age, diagnosis or ability to pay. Grief support is available to anyone in the community struggling with the death of a loved one and is offered free of charge. Cedar Valley Hospice serves 13 counties, including Black Hawk, Buchanan, parts of Benton, Delaware, Fayette, and Linn counties. For information, visit www. cvhospice.org or call 800-617-1972.

ond by Werling to accept all bills. A motion was made by Payne and second by Stanford to approve Law Enforcement Report. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to accept Street Financial Report. A motion was made by Payne and second by Mausser to approve permit received by Joel Biggs to have new sidewalk installed. The Attorney advised council that should set public hearing for easement for Biggs. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Payne to set public hearing for next meeting, October 12th, at 7:15pm. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to have Trick-or-Treat on October 31st from 5pm-7pm. The Mayor advised council of his ideas to have Linn St. ditch project corrected. Council discussed moving fence line at campground with Carr property. The attorney is drawing up paperwork to have this done. Under clerks report, council discussed letters that had been sent out to 12 different properties for nuisances. Clerk is to resend letters to properties that had not followed through with correcting their nuisance. A motion was made by Payne and second by Stanford to approve clerks report.

A motion was made by Payne and second by Werling to approve public works report. Treasurer report was given to all council members. Vanous advised everyone of upcoming QES Chili Cook-Off that they are having on October 10th, 2015. Mayor advised Council that Vanous had inquired about purchasing land that school playground equipment was on. Clerk will place this on next monthsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; agenda for further discussion. Mayor also asked Vanous if he would clean carpet at city hall again. City will reimburse Vanous for any out of pocket costs. Werling advised council that ďŹ re station still needed a cost effective furnace. EB Students asked council questions. A motion was made by Werling and second by Mausser to adjourn meeting at 8pm. Date Num Name Memo Amount Ipers..................................5 2 7 . 4 0 Rowley Savings Bank 941 Payment..................................8 9 5 . 1 6 U. S. Post OfďŹ ce-Mail/samples .....................................4 4 . 4 0 Menards-bulb/toilet/paper ..........................................5 2 6 . 6 3 Vernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s True Value-gloves & caulk ...................................1 7 . 9 7 John Deere Financial-tractor/ parts..................................3 4 8 . 7 8 Agvantage FS-Tank Rent ...2 0 . 0 0 Waste Management of WI-MN-aug Pickup ............................2 , 8 2 1 . 3 4

item will be discussed again at next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular meeting. The Buchanan County Sheriffs August record of performance in Brandon was reviewed by council members. Motion Thomas/Redenbaugh to approve 3rd reading of Ordinance Amendment 2015-2 by amending and adding provisions pertaining to nuisances, weeds, and grasses. Roll call vote; Ayes: Redenbaugh, Boyer, Cornwell, Thomas. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Boyer/Redenbaugh to set Public Hearing Date of October 12, 2015 @ 5:30 for submitting an application for Federal assistance for wastewater treatment system improvements with the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant/Loan Program. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Boyer/Thomas to pass Resolution 2015-0901 approving Iowa Department of Transportation Report on Street Finance for FY 2015. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Boyer/Redenbaugh to hold a Public Hearing to take bids for sale of property at 101 Branard Street and Stancel/Slager property on October 12, 2015 at 5:35 p.m.

All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Boyer/Thomas to open bids received as they come into the Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Redenbaugh/Cornwell for Clerk to attend state training in Clear Lake on October 10, 2015. All ayes. Motion carried Motion Thomas/ Boyer to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. /S/ Guy Stacy, Mayor ATTEST: /S/ Danette Lujan, City Clerk Alliant Energy-utilities ..$ 1 , 6 8 5 . 7 2 Windstream-telephone & internet...................................$ 1 4 3 . 7 5 Waste Management-garbage contract August..................$ 2 , 1 5 1 . 1 4 Brandon Kwik Stop-fuel for city & fire trucks& mower fuel ... $ 2 11 . 3 0 Peters Law OfďŹ ce-legal services ....................................$ 2 3 2 . 4 2 Iowa DNR-annual water supply fee ........................................$ 1 3 6 . 0 7 Iowa Dept of Revenue-2nd quarter sales tax .........................$ 6 0 2 . 7 5 Center Point Farm & Auto-light bulbs ...................................$ 8 . 1 5 OfďŹ ce Towne-window envelopes ..........................................$ 2 7 . 9 9 Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Center-city truck

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reily Auto Parts -Truck parts ............................................8 6 . 9 2 Wieland &Sons Lumber Co.paint ....................................7 8 . 9 7 Alliant Utilities-Aug Bill ...4 , 0 4 5 . 4 8 Peters Law OfďŹ ce-Professional Services ............................3 3 1 . 5 0 Keystone lab-Wasterwater Analysis .....................................2 4 9 . 5 0 East Buchanan Telephone Co-OpPhone Lines 07/15............1 7 8 . 3 8 Quasky Mart-8/15 Statement..................................4 9 2 . 8 8 The News-Minutes/PH......1 4 8 . 2 8 Kirkwood Community College-Brain attacks ..............................3 9 9 . 9 8 WSA Promotions LLC -new sign ...................................1 3 0 . 0 0 Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.-Oxygen & Hazardous Material ............8 4 . 5 0 Feld Fire-labor & supplies ..........................................3 2 0 . 0 5 Heiman Inc. ......................1 0 9 . 3 2 Print Express-envelopes for campers.....................................1 7 7 . 2 5 CIWA-Mthly Water ..............9 8 . 1 7 Arnold, Anita I ...................7 6 7 . 5 1 Briggman, Charles J .........1 6 0 . 0 8 Sandberg, Jay D ............1 , 9 8 4 . 7 5 Cooksley, Scott-campground ..............................8 8 2 . 0 0 Iowa Wireless-Cell Phone September ......................................3 6 . 1 2 Total 11100 Âˇ Rowley Savings Bank ............................1 5 , 9 6 3 . 3 2 TOTAL .........................1 5 , 9 6 3 . 3 2

towed for repair...............$ 1 2 5 . 0 0 The News-legal publications$67.63 John Deere Financial-oil, ďŹ lter, nuts, bolts, lockpins ...................$ 5 5 . 1 1 Menardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-dehumidiďŹ er for wellhouse/ďŹ re station repairs ........................................$ 2 4 1 . 1 0 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co-doors for sewer plant .......................$ 9 6 . 6 5 Rick Ratchford, Inc.-replace hydrant on East Street........$ 7 0 0 . 0 0 Karrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Septic Service-portable restroom rental Sept. ..............$ 6 5 . 0 0 Keystone Labs-drinking & wastewater analysis .................$ 2 4 1 . 3 0 Petty cash-screws ..............$ 7 . 2 7 Urban Services-water & sewer testing July ...........................$ 8 7 5 . 0 0 Vernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s True Value-weed whacker fuel ....................................$ 1 2 . 9 0 Joseph Enos-medical reimbursement Sept. ......................$ 3 2 0 . 0 0 Joseph Enos-cell phone reimbursement Sept. ........................$ 5 0 . 0 0 ISU-Clerk training .............$ 6 5 . 0 0 USA Bluebook-testing supplies ................................$ 2 8 1 . 2 7 IPERS-August payroll .....$ 8 9 7 . 3 5 EFTPS-Fica, Medicare, Fed WH August .........................$ 1 , 2 5 4 . 1 6 TOTAL .......................$ 1 0 , 5 5 4 . 0 3

September 24, 2015 PAGE 17

For 25 years SHIIP has helped Iowans navigate Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maze

By Nick Gerhart, Iowa Insurance Commissioner Iowa Insurance Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is celebrating its 25th anniversary of providing Iowans with free, unbiased and confidential assistance and information regarding Medicare programs. SHIIP counselors make the maze of different Medicare programs available to Iowans more understandable. In addition, SHIIP helps Iowans save money â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more than $15 million on Medicare costs in 2014 alone. Saving Iowans money on Medicare isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t something new to SHIIP. Since SHIIPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception in 1990, more than a half a million Iowans have been served and have saved more than $60 million on their Medicare costs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for Iowans eligible for Medicare to review their coverage each year and scheduling an appointment with a SHIIP counselor near you can be a quick and easy way to do so. Medicare Part D, Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prescription drug coverage, is especially important to review annually because plan costs and their coverage of certain prescription drugs can change. Of the $15 million in savings for Iowans in 2014, $10 million of those savings came from prescription drug costs. SHIIP counselors will help you make sure any current or new prescriptions are covered by your policy. You or a loved one may be already eligible for Medicare or may be nearing Medicare eligibility by turning 65 or as a result of disability. Perhaps you are looking to stay in the workforce and want to delay certain aspects of your Medicare coverage. No matter the circumstances, SHIIP will provide you with knowledgeable, unbiased and free assistance. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the right call to make so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay. Call 1-800-351-4664 or visit www. therightcalliowa.gov today.

NEW Factory Built Homes 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath set on your foundation - $59,980.

HORKHEIMER HOMES

0RQ 6DW 6XQ Â&#x2021; +D]OHWRQ ,$

URGENT CARE Office Hours

Monday Evenings 5-7PM Please call for an appointment.

Medical Associates of Independence 1100 First St. E., Independence

334-2541

Duane D. Jasper M.D., F.P. Kurt A. House, D.O., F.P. Rick R. McCormick D.O. Bridget Paris, ARNP

Hours:

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. thru Fri. 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday

Page 18 September 24, 2015

Iowa Crop Report

A windy, warm, and mostly dry week aided crop maturity for the week ending September 20, 2015, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Fieldwork for the week included harvesting seed corn, chopping silage, cutting hay, and reports of scattered corn for grain and soybean harvest. Farmers were also preparing farm equipment for the upcoming harvest. Reports indicated seed corn harvest was wrapping up, and corn harvested for grain has had widely varying moisture content.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 3 percent short, 86 percent adequate and 11 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 6 percent short, 82 percent adequate and 12 percent surplus. Ninety-five percent of the corn crop was in the dent stage or beyond, with 49 percent mature, 5 days ahead of last year, but 5 days behind the 5-year average. Corn condition rated 79 percent good to excellent. Eighty-three percent of soybeans were starting to turn color or beyond, while 48 percent of soybeans

BIG BARNS LITTLE BARNS HUGE SAVINGS

The News & The Guide

were dropping leaves, 5 days ahead of 2014, and 2 days ahead of normal. Soybean condition rated 76 percent good to excellent. The third cutting of alfalfa hay was 89 percent complete, 1 week ahead of last year, but a week behind the average. Pasture condition rated 67 percent good to excellent. Livestock conditions were reported as good.

Now Hiring Class A CDL Drivers Experienced and Students

ALL S ALL SIZES ZES S ALL ALL BUILDINGS BU BUILDINGS! B BUIL BUILD U LD N NGS GS GS

ISS DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T M OUT!

GUARANTEED 48 HOURS OF HOMETIME Offering OTR, Regional and Shorthaul Driving Positions Great Pay and Beneď&#x192;&#x17E;ts to include weekly Performance Pay with Guaranteed weekly pay Late Model Equipment Onsite Wellness Coach EZPass Epic Vue-Direct

SPECIAL SEPTEMBER PRICING! EXPERIENCE THE QSI ADVANTAGE Strength * Durability * Quality * Service

TV incab

Specializing in Complete Post Frame Buildings

BIG OR SMALL

CALL CA C ALL TTO TODAY! OD DA DAY! AY A Y!! Y

Bose Seats Weekly Direct

SAVE ON ALL!

Deposit payroll

Safety Bonus 401k Co Match

800-374-6988

MISSOURI KANSAS IOWA NEBRASKA NEBRASK

Call a Recruiter today: 1-800-333-9291 or apply online www.veriha.com

www.qualitystructures.com

Passing Out Cards? Let us help you present your card to 17,622 readers! Place your card in our directory for only $25 each month! Call Today!

(319) 935-3027 or (319) 327-1810

Established 1995

t $PNNFSDJBM #VJMEJOHT t 1PMF #BSOT 4UFFM 'SBNF #VJMEJOHT t )PSTF #BSOT "HSJDVMUVSF #VJMEJOHT t 8PSLTIPQ #VJMEJOHT t 3FGVSCJTI &YJTUJOH #VJMEJOHT t 'SFF #VJMEJOH 2VPUFT t 2VBMJUZ #VJMU 319-480-1526

scsmith@thenews-guide.com

JohnKrausConstruction@gmail.com

Housekeeping by Lois Your full service commercial janitorial/ďŹ&#x201A;oor care company

* Floor Polishing * Construction Clean-Up * Janitorial * Floor Sealing * Parking Lot Sweeping & Striping * Commercial & OfďŹ ce Cleaning * Commercial Hospitality * Commercial Carpet Cleaning * Flood Restoration

Lois Bries 2617-5 Quasqueton Diag. Blvd. Independence, IA 50644

319-934-3626

Doug Cue, Owner 912 2nd Street SW â&#x20AC;˘ Independence, IA 50644

Phone: 319-334-4559 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 319-269-3260

Soft â&#x20AC;˘ Smooth â&#x20AC;˘ Clean Luxury Meter Heads Water Softeners

Rental â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sales Salt Delivery

Independence Soft Water Co. Steve Doan â&#x20AC;˘ (319) 334-4100

A1FIXCOM COMPUTER REPAIR (central Iowa)

Ć&#x201D; ([SHULHQFH RYHU \HDUV Ć&#x201D; (GXFDWLRQ EDFKHORUV GHJUHH LQ FRPSXWHU LQIRU PDWLRQ V\VWHPV $ FHUWLÂżHG Ć&#x201D; :H ZLOO EXLOG \RX D FXVWRP 3& Ć&#x201D; $IIRUGDEOH &RPSXWHU 5HSDLU Ć&#x201D; )UHH (VWLPDWHV

Ć&#x201D; 9LUXV 5HPRYDO Ć&#x201D; 3DVVZRUG 5HVHW Ć&#x201D; &RPSXWHU 8SJUDGHV Ć&#x201D; 2WKHU RQVLWH DQG RIIVLWH VHUYLFHV DOVR DYDLODEOH

Âł,I ZH FDQÂśW Âż[ LW you do not payâ&#x20AC;? Contact us at: a1fixcom@gmail.com or call 319.332.8851 Julieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elite Cleaning, LLC AFFORDABLE CALL TO SCHEDULE TODAY! Natural Products Used! Business or Residential Maintenance Cleaning Spring and Fall Cleaning Post Construction Move in Ready/Market Ready And More! Call Julie: 563-608-5736

The News & The Guide

September 24, 2015 Page 19

HELP WANTED Winthrop Public Library seeks Director,

WHAT a DEAL 25 Words for just $6. Only 10¢ for each additional word. Call 319-327-1810 PRE-PAYMENT is required for Thank You and Classified Ads before publication. These are not billed. Send payment ($6.00 for up to 25 words, 10 cents per word after) with your ad to PO Box 9, Winthrop IA 50682 or drop off at 225 W. Madison, Winthrop. Thank you.

DAY CARE OPENINGS Full and part time inhome day care openings available near Winthrop. Call Carly at 563-9207861.

Statewide Classifieds HELP WANTED- SKILLED TRADES Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866-362-6497 (INCN)

PUBLIC NOTICE BUCHANAN COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 3rd PLANNING MEETING The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently awarded Buchanan County a Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant. Funds will be used to update the multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of the plan is two-fold. The plan is a federal requisite to remain eligible for other mitigation grant programs offered by FEMA. FEMA mandates the plan be updated every ﬁve (5) years. Second, the plan is designed to create hazard mitigation strategies which can reduce negative impacts caused by natural and man-made hazards within the county and the incorporated jurisdictions. This third meeting will review material discussed at previous meetings, discuss and update potential hazards and their risk assessment, identify vulnerable buildings and populations, update community proﬁles, and review current and possible future mitigation strategies. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, September23, 2015at 6:30 pm at the Independence Public Library – Community Room, 805 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sidney Noyce at INRCOG, (319) 235-0311.

How You Can Avoid 7 Costly Mistakes if

Hurt at Work Each year thousands of Iowans are hurt at work, but many fail to learn the Injured Workers Bill of Rights which includes: 1. Payment of Mileage at $.56 per mile 2. Money for Permanent Disability 3. 2nd Medical Opinion in Admitted Claims. . . . A New Book reveals your other rights, 5 Things to Know Before Signing Forms or Hiring an Attorney and much more. The book is being offered to you at no cost because since 1997, Iowa Work Injury Attorney Corey Walker has seen the consequences of client’s costly mistakes. If you or a loved one have been hurt at work and do not have an attorney claim your copy (while supplies last) Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 311 (24 Hour Recording) or go to www.IowaWorkInjury.com. Our Guarantee- If you do not learn at least one thing from our book call us and we will donate $1,000 to your charity of choice.

HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER Hiring Company Drivers and Owner Operators for Flatbed or Dry Van. TanTara Transportation offers excellent equipment, pay, benefits, home weekly. Call 800-650-0292 or apply www.tantara.us (INCN) Drivers: CDL A or B to transfer vehicles from and to various locations throughout U.S. -No forced dispatch- Run as much as you want!! Safety Incentives. Apply online at www.mamotransportation.com under Careers or call- 1-800-501-3783.

Butler Transport Your Partner in Excellence. CDL Class A Drivers Needed. Sign on Bonus. All miles paid. 1-800-528-7825 or www. butlertransport.com (INCN) CDL A DRIVERS WANTED! Tired of B.S.? Drive for DTS! Get respect, HOME every weekend, new equipment, FULL benefits! Lease purchase, TEAMS, O/O. www. DriversBeHomeBeHappy.com 888616-0368 (INCN)

SOLICITING BIDS TO RENT

DELORIS KLEVER FARM

Deloris Klever is soliciting bids for the rental of her farm ground consisting of approximately 323 acres located in Sections 9 and 10, Liberty Township, Buchanan County, Iowa. SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 10; S ½ of SW ¼, NE ¼ of SW 1/4, South 3 acres of East 18 acres of NW ¼ of SW 1/4, West 22 acres of NW ¼ of SW ¼, S ½ of NW 1/4, SW ¼ of NE ¼, part lying West of road in NW ¼ of NE ¼, NE ¼ of NW ¼, that part lying East of Creek in NW ¼ of NW ¼, and SE ¼ of NE ¼; except building sites and forest reserve; all in Township 88 North, Range 8 West of 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Bids should be on a per acre basis, multiplied by 323. This will be a two-year lease to commence on March 1, 2016 and end on March 1, 2018. The rent to be paid in full on March 1. The bids should be submitted to McClintock Law Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 15, 2015. All bidders will be invited to be present at McClintock Law Office on October 22, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. when bids will be opened. Bidders will then have an opportunity to raise their bid. The Landlord reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Submit bids to McClintock Law Office, 317 First Street East, Independence, Iowa. Attorney Gary F. McClintock 317 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644 319-334-6011

“The Apache Sprayer makes me feel like I’m in control.” — Randy Werth, Apache Sprayer Owner MIDWEST APPLICATION

515-478-3658 • www.midwestapplication.com

Detailed oriented candidate, library experience helpful. 16-20 hours weekly. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Email resume to winlib@netins.net or stop by library for application. For more information call 319-935-3374

EOE and Veterans Preference

MISCELLANEOUS Oxygen Concentrator InogenOne – Regain Independence. Enjoy Greater Mobility. NO more Tanks! 100% Portable Long-Lasting Battery. Try It RISK-FREE! For Cash Buyers Call 1-800-998-1831 (INCN) Advertise your EVENT, PRODUCT, or RECRUIT an applicant in this paper plus 40 other papers in Northeast Iowa for only $110/ week! Call 319-327-1810 or email: scsmith@thenews-guide.com.

Notice of Public Hearing The Winthrop City Council will hold a public hearing on Legislative Change Ordinances (#175-#177) and Ordinance #178, Wednesday, October7th at 7:00 p.m., in the Winthrop City Hall building. Any persons wishing to heard are urged to attend. A complete copy of any of the following ordinances is available at the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce, 354 W. Madison, Winthrop, Iowa, during regular business hours. Ordinance #175 Disorderly Conduct. Funeral or Memorial Service. Section 723.5 of Code of Iowa has been amended to increase the required distance between a funeral, memorial service, funeral procession, or burial and the conduct of loud noises and certain other prohibited disorderly conduct. Ordinance #176 Amusement Devices. The provisions of Chapter 99B of the Code of Iowa regulating electrical or mechanical amusement devices which are allowed in premises with a liquor control license or beer permit have been amended. Ordinance #177 Railroad Warning Signals. Section 3227G.13 of the Code of Iowa has been repealed. Section 190.02 Warning Signals, Winthrop Code of Ordinances will be repealed. Ordinance #178 Adopting the existing City Code of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, as the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2015.

Public Notice

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEON G. SCHWEITZER, JR., DECEASED. THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT BUCHANAN COUNTY Probate No. ESPR007004 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS. To All Person Interested in the Estate of Leon G. Schweitzer, Jr., Deceased, who died on or about June 29, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of September, 2015, the last will and testament of Leon G. Schweitzer, Jr., deceased, bearing date of the 4th day of April, 1997, *1st Codicil dated January 12, 1998 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Darlene H. Schweitzer was appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 9th day of September, 2015. Darlene H. Schweitzer, Executor of Estate, 2764 180th Street, Winthrop, IA 50682. A.J. Flickinger, Attorney for Executor, Craig, Wilson & Flickinger, 316 1st St. East, Independence, IA 50644. Date of second publication: September 24, 2015.

A Fantastic shopping event.

IOWA’S LARGEST

6(37

VARIED INDUSTRIES BLDG.

Ove 3 r ,2:$ 67$7( )$,5*5281'6 Exhib00 DES MOINES, IOWA itors Fri. 5-9; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4

ARTS & Crafts SHOW

ADM. Just $6.00 FREE PARKING Free Shuttle Bus (10 & under free) Service from North 3-day re-entry stamp Parking Lot on both Fri. & Sat.

Over 300 Talented Exhibitors Present & Sell 1,000’s of Unique Creations. Callahan Promotions, Inc., 563-652-4529

Bring this ad to show for $1.00 OFF One Admission

Page 20 September 24, 2015

The News & The Guide

Business & Service Directory

AUCTIONEERING EMMETT DONNELLY Auctioneering & Appraisal Service Certiﬁed Appraiser & Full-Service Marketing

www.donnellyauction.com

319-334-6122

AUTO SALES BIRDNOW Dealerships 1-888 Birdnow 1-888-247-3779 toll free Jesup, Oelwein, Monona, Cascade Chevy, Ford, Buick, Mercury, Pontiac, Lincolon, Cadillac We have NE IA Covered!

BROWN’S SALES & LEASING

4browns.com Guttenberg 1-800-747-1611 Elkader 1-800-747-2505

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

FUNERAL HOMES

HOME IMPROVEMENT

JANITORIAL

BUCHANAN MASONRY & CONCRETE INC.

FAWCETT’S FUNERAL CHAPEL

FANK CONSTRUCTION

EXCEL SERVICE

319-935-3838

563-924-2889 888-924-2889 excel@yousq.net

Masonry & Concrete Work Brick, Block & Stone All Types of Construction Ron Connolly 319-334-4623

KLEVER CONCRETE INC.

Commercial • Residential • Poured Walls & Basements • Sidewalks & Driveways Independence 319-334-6754

FARM SUPPLIES

DUNLAP MOTORS, INC.

CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES Winthrop 1-800-397-2747

PINICON FORD

FLOWERS & PLANTS

Independence 319-334-7103

Independence 319-334-6033 1-800-572-3110

AUTO SERVICE DUNLAP MOTORS, INC. Independence 319-334-7103

IOWA TRANSMISSION REBUILDERS Independence 319-334-2040

J&D BODY SHOP

Independence 319-334-4970

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING HOSCH CARPET CLEANING & SALES Independence 319-334-6181

SHERBON’S FLOWER MARKET Walker 319-448-4682

FOOD McELROY’S MAIN STREET DELI Winthrop 319-935-3354

NANCY’S PIT STOP Food • Gas • Diesel Ryan 563-932-2020

WEE WILLYS Quasqueton 319-934-9301

FUEL CONSOLIDATED ENERGY CO. LLC

Propane-Gas-Diesel Fuel OilsMotor Oils & Lubes 800-338-3021

5 $ y l n O eek aw

Winthrop & Lamont 319-935-3327

www.fawcettsfuneralhome. com

REIFF FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY

Independence, Quasqueton & Winthrop 319-334-2501

WHITE FUNERAL HOME

Quasqueton, Independence & Jesup 319-334-2595

FURNITURE FAWCETT’S FURNITURE STORE Winthrop 319-935-3327

HARDWARE HARDWARE HANK Formerly Coast to Coast Independence 319-334-2362

HAULING PAUL YEAROUS TRUCKING Rock, Sand, Dirt, Decorative Rock, Lime Spreading 319-334-3033 319-934-3734

HEALTH CARE

PROFESSIONALS MILLENNIUM THERAPY

Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy

Jane Priede, PT Joan O’Loughin-Good PTA

Independence 319-334-5155

6AM-6PM M-F or by appt.

General Contracting Commercial * Residential * Ag Windows

FRANCK CONST., LLC Terry & Tyler Franck Winthrop, Iowa 319-934-3682

GISSEL

CONSTRUCTION INC. Commercial • Agricultural • Residential 319-334-4246

GREENLEY LUMBER CO. Independence 319-334-3705 (800) 609-3705

www.greenley.doitbest.com

COMMERCIAL JANITORIAL

OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES OFFICE TOWNE, INC. Independence 1-800-588-4171

Custom Computers, Richoh Copiers & Fax, Ofﬁce Supplies, Free Delivery

PHARMACY RYAN PHARMACY

OHL

Independence 319-334-7171

Concrete & Construction 9’ brick pattern walls Independence 319-334-9982

PLUMBING & HEATING

CONSTRUCTION, INC

SCHROEDER’S CASH SUPPLY Dundee 563-924-2051

INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE LARRY KARSTEN

Real Estate & Insurance Independence Phone 319-334-7118 Fax 319-334-2264 www.lgkarsten.com larrykarsten@lgkarsten.com

INSURANCE AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE Winthrop 319-935-3213 800-619-4835

SMITH D&L INSURANCE

Independence 319-334-6066 We carry all lines of insurance

SMITH INSURANCE Lamont 563-924-2816 1-800-890-9419 Aurora 319-634-3737

AURORA PLUMBING & ELECTRIC, INC. Aurora, 319-634-3837

KRESS HEATING PLUMBING & ELECTRIC, INC. Quasqueton 319-934-3323

PLUMBING & HEATING LIL’ BIT OF COUNTRY

STOVES & FIREPLACES

Over 18 years experience in alternative heating.

Strawberry Point, IA 563-933-2081

RECYCLING TOURNIER’S RECYCLING & AUTO SALVAGE

Independence Scrap Metal • Iron • Cars 319-334-6391 Cell: 319-464-6493

TELEPHONE SERVICES E.B. TELEPHONE

TIRE SALES TNT REPAIR

Tire Sales & Repair Auto • Implement Large Truck Winthrop 319-935-3098

TREE SERVICE STUMP REMOVAL

Free Estimates - Insured Craig Moroney 319-935-3990 or 1-800-545-5356 Cell: 319-521-9384

VACUUM CLEANERS AERUS ELECTROLUX Beverley Sprague Winthrop 319-935-3248 Sales & Service

Include YOUR business or service!

Winthrop 319-935-3011

Call or stop in today!

319-327-1810 319-935-3027 Email: scsmith@thenews-guide.com

The News & The Guide

Wine and chocolate lure shoppers downtown

September 24, 2015 Page 21

Homegrown fuel is good for Iowa

I noticed around the area that the crops are maturing very rapidly. Soon we will see harvesting equipment on the rural roads. We all need to be aware, so we can have a safe and successful harvest season. Iowa is a leader in homegrown biofuels, which expand markets for farmers, support rural jobs and economies, give drivers choices at the pump and reduce our reliance on foreign oil. This year, the Legislature voted to continue promoting the production and use of ethanol and other Iowa-grown motor vehicle fuels by keeping their price down (SF 257). We also voted to generate more locally produced energy by allowing yard waste disposal in landfills with methane collection systems (HF 266). Now Iowa is receiving a competitive grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to add 100 new fueling sites across the state to provide Iowa drivers with access to higher blends of ethanol. This funding will allow the Iowa Department of Agriculture to expand its Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, which provides grants to help fueling stations upgrade their equipment to dispense renewable fuels. At the same time, Iowa is encouraging the federal government to continue its support for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The federal RFS ensures transportation fuel contains a minimum amount of renewable fuel. This has helped create a healthy rural economy by providing more opportunities for farmers to sell their agricultural commodities. However, proposed changes by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could limit further growth of Iowa jobs and our economy by lowering the required volumes of renewables in motor fuel. That’s why I joined my legislative colleagues this year in unanimously supporting a resolution calling for the EPA to reconsider its rule change. The EPA is expected to take final action on its new RFS rules Escape to the by the end of November. To "Good 'Ole learn more about the RFS and Days" of bobbie- to review the EPA’s proposed socks and poochanges, go to www.epa.gov/ dle skirts otaq/fuels/renewablefuels. In our 1950s Ice Cream Parlor.

A Wine and Chocolate Walk was held in downtown Independence on Thursday evening, Sept. 17. Shoppers could enjoy wine and chocolate while visiting local stores. At right: At Laree’s Shoppe of Favorites, Roger Wilson, Nancy Gaul, Beth Flaucher and Diane Wilson enjoyed tasting wine served by Blake Kemmerling, a representative of Cedar Ridge Distillery. Store owner Laree Randall (at right) shared Chocolate Beer Cake samples. Below right: Kriss McGraw (center), co-owner of S&K Collectibles shared chocolates with Pat Oloff and Kris Wester. (Donna Jensen Photos)

Widner’s is a MUST STOP when in Manchester.

Ice Cream Treats * Sandwiches * Salads and Snacks

Unlimited Wireless Internet! From your local Internet Service Provider

Widner Ice Cream Parlor

111 South Franklin St., Manchester

563-927-4463

news, headlines, discussions!

NOW ONLY:

34.95/Month UNLIMITED! 3 mbps Down/2 mbps Up* $

44.95/Month UNLIMITED! 6 mbps Down/3 mbps Up* $

See our selection of CIGARS & Accessories!

You choose the speed you need! *Internet speeds vary according to a variety of conditions. These are the maximum speeds you may expect. Equipment may be leased for $6.50 per month or purchased for $149.

Call for details TODAY! 866-327-2748 Toll Free We Accept UPS Drop-Off Packages FREE!

*XDUDQWHHG 'HOLYHU\ RU <RXU 0RQH\ %DFN )UHH 3DFNDJH 7UDFNLQJ Free Coverage on Packages with $100 or less DV.

Get up-to-date

Pinnacle Flavored Vodkas

Citrus, Coconut, Peach, Tropical $1499

We carry Q 20# LP BrsB e Cylind too!

NEW UV Vodka Ruby Red Grapefruit Smirnoff Vodka, Watermelon

We now carry Coney Island Root Beer 6 pk $1099

Search for: "THE NEWS -

Buchanan County Review"

Page 22 September 24, 2015

The News & The Guide

National Preparedness Month:

U.S. Surgeon General gives marching orders to walk

Balance Training

Programs like I-WALK help make fitness easier

Earlier this month, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy announced a call to action to make American cities more Balance training is good for people of every age. Balance is â&#x20AC;&#x153;walkable.â&#x20AC;? Walking is a simple, affordable way to get exera crucial component for everyone from competitive athletes cise, but only if people have a place to do it. This emphasis on to the casual exerciser in order to function efficiently. When it creating safe and accessible walking routes in communities is comes to exercise, the focus is typically on cardiovascular encentral to the Iowa Department of Public Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (IDPH) Iodurance and strength training, with little focus on the balance. wans Walking Assessment Logistics Kit (I-WALK) program. I-WALK is a Safe Routes to School initiative designed to proBalance is important for numerous reasons. Having good balmote walking and biking to school; however, creating safe ance can improve your posture and decrease your risk for back routes benefits everyone in the community. pain. Balance training benefits your neuromuscular coordinaThe I-WALK program identifies and creates safe walking tion and also aids in muscle stabilization. This can also mean routes to schools and invites community-wide involvement. improved performance during exercise and athletics. Johnson County has seen great success with its I-WALK proThere are easy ways to improve your balance. Try these gram. There are currently three walking school buses in place, moves during your next exercise session: with four more starting this spring. Each project was championed by a parent coordinator. The city of North Liberty made â&#x20AC;˘Try performing moves on one leg once you can easily comit safer for students to walk and bike to elementary schools plete them on both feet. in Van Allen and Garner by extending the walk signal across â&#x20AC;˘Use a BOSU balance trainer to challenge yourself on an unHighway 965. Because so many students biked to school, adstable surface. ditional bike racks were purchased for Horn (Iowa City) and â&#x20AC;˘Close your eyes. Sense of vision is a large part of the balance Van Allen (North Liberty) elementary schools. equation. Everyone benefits through the creation of walkable commuâ&#x20AC;˘Walk or exercise in the sand. The uneven surface of the sand nities. IDPH Physical Activity Coordinator Sarah Taylor Watts forces your core muscles to activate. knows first hand that making time for even a simple fitness activity like walking can be a challenge. With two young chilâ&#x20AC;˘Use an exercise ball. Simply sitting on it will work on your dren, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy to plan exercise time, so she makes walking balance. This can even be done outside the gym- try using the part of her daily routine. In addition to taking neighborhood exercise ball instead of your office chair. walks as a family, she incorporates walking in errands like â&#x20AC;˘Incorporate yoga, Pilates, or Tai Chi into your routine, which mailing a letter or stopping at the store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the post office is work on balance, flexibility and stability. just a few blocks away, I can walk there. A 15-minute walk to and from my destination means Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve completed my activity for the day and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to find additional time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or load kids into car seats!â&#x20AC;? Walking is a simple and free $ , OFF* way to get active and take con5E Series Tractors trol of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. 3 Cylinder ĹŹ 2SHQ 6WDWLRQ â&#x20AC;˘ It can be done virtually â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OR â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; anywhere at anytime; 0% for 60 months â&#x20AC;˘ Walking is an easy way AND $2,250 implement bonus* for Iowans of various abilities to be active; $ â&#x20AC;˘ It is a feasible form of , OFF* transportation all Iowans can use 3E Series Tractors to get to where they work, learn â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OR â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and play; 0% for 60 months â&#x20AC;˘ Walking is proven to AND $2,200 implement bonus* lower risk for type-2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some forms for cancer; and $ , OFF* â&#x20AC;˘ Walking improves qual1023E Tractor ity of life throughout the aging â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OR â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; process by improving cognitive 0% for 60 months function, reducing depression, AND $750 implement bonus* enhancing sleep quality and reducing falls. For more information about 1R PDWWHU WKH VL]H RI \RXU RSHUDWLRQ IURP WKH JDUGHQ WR WKH UDQFK WKH John Deere I-WALK, visit http://bit. E Series SXWV SOHQW\ RI YDOXH LQ \RXU ZRUNGD\ $QG \RX FDQ VDYH RQ LPSOHPHQWV WRR ly/1L4t2aB. LQFOXGLQJ PRUH WKDQ LPSOHPHQWV IURP )URQWLHU WKDW ZLOO KHOS WXUQ \RXU WUDFWRU

Savings made EEE...z 4 000

2 750

1 250

LQWR WKH ZRUNKRUVH LW ZDV EXLOW WR EH 'RQĹ¤W ZDLW WR VDYH ELJ Call or come in today.

Is there a plan in place to safeguard family and home in the event of a power outage?

September is National Preparedness Month, and MidAmerican Energy Company encourages customers to be ready to act if they should experience a loss of electric or natural gas service. Outages can occur for a number of reasons, including severe weather, trees falling on power lines, accidental damage to gas or electric lines, animal contact or equipment failure, among others. Although MidAmerican Energy works diligently to prevent and limit the extent of any power outages, having a plan and communicating the plan to family members will help protect them and oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home if the power goes out. Here are some tips to help prepare for the possibility of a power outage: â&#x20AC;˘ Assemble an outage safety kit and store it in a place thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to locate in the dark. At a minimum, the kit should contain: - Flashlights with extra batteries - Battery-powered radio with extra batteries - A three-day supply of nonperishable food and water for every member of the household, including pets - Manual can opener - Blankets and warm clothing - First aid supplies - Extra cash, in case ATMs are down â&#x20AC;˘ Review outage safety with all household members. Be sure everyone knows where the outage safety kit is stored. Children should know what to do in case they are home with a babysitter when the power goes out. â&#x20AC;˘ If there is landline telephone in the home, keep one corded phone that can be plugged directly into the phone jack if a power outage occurs. Cordless phones rely on electricity and will not work during an outage, whereas corded phones are powered through telephone lines. â&#x20AC;˘ If someone in the household has a medical condition that requires special life-support equipment or medication that needs constant refrigeration, develop an alternate care plan in the event of a power outage. Call the utility companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customer service department for addition information. MidAmerican Energy customers can call 888-427-5632 to receive information to discuss with a physician and other family members. â&#x20AC;˘ MidAmerican customers should add this number to their cell phone contacts: 800-799-4443. This is the number MidAmerican Energy customers should call to report power outages or downed power lines. Reporting an outage helps crews restore power as quickly and safely as possible. â&#x20AC;˘ Keep vehicle gas tanks at least half-full at all times, since gas pumps may not work during a power outage. Those households with an electric garage door opener, should know how to operate the manual release lever to raise the door and get the vehicle out of the garage if the power is out.

THE NEWS is available at the following fine businesses: Winthrop: THE NEWS Office at 225 W. Madison, McElroyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods and Speede Shop Independence: Fareway, S&K Collectibles, Hartig Drug, The Music Station, Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Store Manchester: Widner Drug

JohnDeere.com/Ag

%2'(167(,1(5 ,03/(0(17

St. John Catholic Church Independence

Sunday, September 27 Serving 11AM - 1:30PM

In St. John Multi-Purpose Room at St. John School â&#x20AC;˘ Independence

Turkey & Dressing and Pork,

2IIHU YDOLG RQ SXUFKDVHV PDGH EHWZHHQ DQG 6XEMHFW WR DSSURYHG LQVWDOOPHQW FUHGLW ZLWK -RKQ 'HHUH )LQDQFLDO )L[HG 5DWH RI IRU PRQWKV 2)) LPSOHPHQW ERQXV RQ F\OLQGHU ( 2SHQ 6WDWLRQ 7UDFWRUV 2)) LPSOHPHQW ERQXV RQ ( DQG ( 7UDFWRUV DQG 2)) LPSOHPHQW ERQXV RQ ( 7UDFWRU LV LQ DGGLWLRQ WR /RZ 5DWH Ć&#x;QDQFLQJ DQG UHTXLUHV WKH SXUFKDVH RI RU PRUH TXDOLI\LQJ -RKQ 'HHUH RU )URQWLHU LPSOHPHQWV ,Q OLHX RI Ć&#x;QDQFLQJ RIIHU JHW 2)) RQ F\OLQGHU ( 2SHQ 6WDWLRQ 7UDFWRUV 2)) RQ ( DQG ( 7UDFWRUV DQG 2)) RQ ( 7UDFWRUV 6RPH UHVWULFWLRQV DSSO\ RWKHU VSHFLDO UDWHV DQG WHUPV PD\ EH DYDLODEOH VR VHH \RXU GHDOHU IRU GHWDLOV DQG RWKHU Ć&#x;QDQFLQJ RSWLRQV 9DOLG RQO\ DW SDUWLFLSDWLQJ 86 GHDOHUV $ % ..&8 ) %2' ; %&1 &

Salads, Potatoes, Vegetable, Bread, Pies, Beverage â&#x20AC;˘ RafďŹ&#x201A;e â&#x20AC;˘ Country Store â&#x20AC;˘ Special Items Auction begins at 2:00 pm DINNER TICKETS: Adults (12+) $9; Seniors (55+) $8; Children (5-11) $4; Children 4 and under FREE Carry Outs Available

Public Hearing

The City of Brandon will hold a Public Hearing, Monday, October 12, 2015 at 5:30 pm in the Brandon City Hall. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to inform citizens of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intent to submit an application for Federal Assistance for improvements to the wastewater treatment system with the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant/Loan Program. All citizens are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be directed to the City of Brandon, P.O. Box 263, 400 North St., Brandon, IA 52210 or you may call Jim Holz, with MSA Professional Services, Inc., at 1-888-869-1214.

Bird Watch!

THE NEWS

This little hummingbird perched right outside the window at the Smith house last weekend for about five minutes – very unusual for a hummingbird! Mary Beth said they see hummingbirds every day as they make the rounds from flower to flower. They often hover in front of different windows as if “saying hello” to those inside! When hovering, hummingbirds hold their bodies upright and flap their wings horizontally in a shallow figure-8. Most hummingbirds flap their wings about 50 or so times a second. The tiny feet of hummingbirds are almost useless except for perching. Hummingbirds lift from perches without pushing off; they rise entirely on their own power, flapping their wings at almost full speed before lifting off. Though they fly very fast, they can suddenly stop and make a soft landing. They are so light they do not build up much momentum.

Do YOU have bird photos to share with our readers? Email them to news@thewinthropnews. com, or mail to PO Box 9, Winthrop IA 50682 or drop off at our office at 225 W. Madison, Winthrop or at S&K Collectibles in downtown Independence.

(Steven C. Smith Photos)

September 24, 2015 Page 23

Trail workshop to be held October 7

Trail enthusiasts and community leaders can learn how to enhance and improve community trails by attending a free workshop on from 6 - 8 PM Oct. 7, at the Manchester City Council Chambers, 204 E. Main Street. The workshop provides community leaders opportunities to hear about how Trees Forever programs have helped other communities improve trails with native plants, signs and other enhancements. The City of Manchester has participated in other Trees Forever programs and is using the workshop as an opportunity to ask questions. “We have new paved trails in Manchester, and we’re keeping an eye out for programs that could make those trails more appealing to both the community and tourists,” Manchester Parks and Recreation Director Doug Foley said. “We think community leaders in other towns might also benefit from this opportunity to learn more.” “I see more interest in trails in many towns and school districts in recent years,” Trees Forever Field Coordinator Patty Reisinger said. “A variety of plants in the landscape can help attract people to walk longer and get a better workout. Good design can help direct people to parking areas and know where the trail begins.” Reisinger has helped dozens of communities find grants and programs to fit each community’s unique needs. “Every small town has a different landscape and history, and we can help provide the resources to feature those characteristics,” Reisinger said. “We have many success stories and we want to share them.” The event is free, but participants are asked to register online at www.treesforever.org/trails or to call Carl Barnhart at 800369-1269 Ext. 114. A light meal will be served.

You have come to expect ... THE NEWS and THE GUIDE

to deliver MORE! We deliver MORE local news and MORE local advertising in MORE newspapers in and around Buchanan County than any other newspaper... Now when you advertise in THE NEWS & THE GUIDE, you get EVEN MORE!

We now publish THE GUIDE and special features on the internet. No matter where you travel you can stay in touch with news from all around Buchanan County, enjoy blazing full-color photos and special offers from local advertisers.

, d n A its ! E E R F

Welcto ome

June 4, 2015

Buchanan County!

In THE NEW

S this week...

Elvis!

Local Habitat for Humanity chap ter breaks ground for new house

Find out where

Read these stories, an in THE NE d MUCH MO WS

RE this week • Council - SUBSCRIBE hea • Superviso rs update on Aquatic TODAY! Center fundin rs • Community hear Project AWAR g options E update Events, Fav Local Govern orite Colum nists, School Color Photos ment, Anniversaries, Obituaries, News & Sports, , More! Recipe Box , Many

The BE

THE GUIDE community is an edition of THE newspaper, NEWS locally owned , an independent Mary Beth and Smith Goodnight in the Mornin and Steven C. operated by g Communicat Smith, ions, Inc. Mary Beth Smith, Managi Kris Wilgenb usch, Admin. ng Editor Christine Assistant Donna Jensen Dale, Assistant Editor , Community Correspondent

REGU OFFICE HOURLAR DEADLINE: 10 AM Mond S: 8:30-4:30 ays PO Box 9, 225 W. Madis M-F (closed Wedn esdays) PHONE: 319-93 on St., Winth rop IA 50682 5-3027 or NEWS email: 319-327-1810 news@ ADVERTISIN G email: scsmithewinthropnews.c om WEBSITE: www.thebu th@thewinthropne Serving the ws.com chanancoun community tynew East Buchan by publish s.com ing an

2015 Visitors Guide

Independence, Community School legal notices for Buchan Winthrop, Quasqueton, District, and Cities an County, and Rowley of Brando n, , IA.

4/20/2015 10:08:55 AM

Find us at: www.thenews-guide.com BC Tourism to update for 2015.indd

he per formed!

Fin d TH E NE

McElroy ’s Winthrop Speede Sho p Winthrop The New s & The Gui de Winthrop Fareway Independ ence Hartig Dru g Independ ence

WS at:

Casey’s

(3 downtown

locations)

Independ ence Music Sta tion Independ ence

S&K Coll

ectib

les Independ ence Widner Dru Manchester g

Order your subs ST value in the county! cription to THE SUBSCRIPTION RATES (One Year): NEWS today! SUBSCRIPTION RATE In Buchanan Coun ty Out ofCRIPT BuchIONanan Coun SUBS RATES (One ty In Bucha Outsi de Iowa

nan Outside BuchaCounty Outside Iowa nan County. Mail-your

$32.00 35.00 38.00

Year): $

$27.00 $

In Buchanan Coun S (Six Months): ty $18.00 Out of Buchanan ION RATE County

SUBSCRIPT

In Buchanan S (Six Month $30.00 payment Outside Iowa s): $20.00 County to: PO $33.00 Box 9 Winth Outside Bucha nan Count $15.00 $22.00 rop, Outsid y. Iowa e Iowa - We’ll - get you starte $16.50 ription Name _____ d right $18.00away __________ Check One: ! __________ Check One:

___ Renew

al ___ New Subsc

Street _____

__________

City_______ State______

______ Zip

__________

_________

__________

Phone # _____

__________

_________

__________

_______

___ Renew

Name _____

__________

______ Zip

__________

_________

__________

Phone # _____

ription

__________

City_______ State______

al ___ New Subsc

__________

Street _____

_________

__________

_________

__________

_______

New Subscr iber Special!

Don’t miss out! Subscribe for yourself and buy gift sub scripti friends and ons for Now you can family! subscribe for 6 months for Just fill out ONLY form(s) at left &

send in

$15!

with your check The to: PO Box 9, News Winthrop Cannot be IA 50682 combined with other offers.

Optimized to view on your computer, tablet and smart phone.

Page 24 September 24, 2015

The News & The Guide

Are you gettingTHE NEWS? In

ws.com .thebuchanancountyne September 10, 2015 www

e sid

September 17, 2015 www.thebuchanancountynews.com

75 Cents

Th Election res BEultSsT e VA aroun LUE d! Subsc ribe for as Today as $3 little

Supervisors approve resubmission of pasture land bids

It was a full house for the Old Time Meal held Sept. 9 at the To help expectant parents gauge babyhistoric Richardson-Jakway planning costs, WalletHub compared House south of Aurora. Served states across 21 key metrics. Iowa was by Mary Davis, the meal confound to be the 9th best state to have a sisted of home-made stewed baby in the United States. Here is how tomato soup, homemade bread Iowa rated with #1 as “best” and #25 as NEWS By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE to and jam, pork chop or lamb, “average.” held Tuesday due During their regular meeting fingerling potatoes and peach 11th – Hospital Cesarean-Delivery nan County Board the Labor Day holiday, Bucha Ellen cobbler with ice cream. l andCharges Gisse Gary a, Shonk Don of Supervisors mainFollowing the meal, BuRoads 10th – Hospital Conventional-Delivery dary Gaffney opened bids for a Secon Brandon.Charges Two chanan County Conserd in locate be to ng buildi e tenanc Sumvation Board Naturalist of n • 26th – Average Annual Infant-Care ructio Const bids were submitted: Matt er of Angie Auel shared the progress made preserving Jakway Park buildings, Costs and Rose Lumb ner for $219,450, and Spahn low– Infant Death Rate the then brought out monarch butterflies to offer “butterfly kisses” to particived • 1st appro visors Super Jesup for $194,091. pants by placing them on guests’ noses. She explained the tagging process • 8th – Rate of Low Birth-Weight bid from Spahn and Rose. and why it is important to learn more about them, adding that a petition 4th – Number of Child Care Centers of $18,605• from bid a ved appro also Supervisors relotCapita has been filed to list monarchs as an endangered species. for parkingper Kluesner Construction of Farley “The 2014-15 overwintering population of monarch butterflies in MexBy Steven C. Smith 23rdIt – “Parental Leave Policy” Score in Independen• ce. surfacing at the senior center ico rebounded somewhat from the record low recorded in 2013-14, but Independence City Council met in regular session Monday night. Mayor tted. was the only bid submi 18. was still the second lowest recorded,” said Auel. “Continued concerns Davis presided and all council present except Jon Holland. The council Story continues on page September is Recovery Month have resulted in a lot of publicity and increased plantings of milkweed. unanimously approved naming Jeena Lynch as city clerk/treasurer. Lynch Gov. Terry Branstad proclaimed SeptemThis summer, conditions were again very good for monarch reproduction has been serving as secretary-receptionist for the city. Council member ber as Recovery Month to educate Iowans throughout much of their reproductive range, leading to high hopes that Mike Lenius reported that three candidates had been interviewed: Katie about substance use treatment and mental the numbers this winter will be significantly better.” Bidwell (also a secretary-receptionist for the city) and Lori Young from health services that can enable those with Monarch butterflies only lay eggs on milkweed plants, which is the catWellman IA, who is currently city clerk/finance officer from Riverside a mental and/or substance use disorder to erpillars’ food source. They migrate to Mexico to overwinter then return IA. Lynch succeeds Barbara Rundle who resigned the position in June. live a healthy and rewarding life. isComm Planning Buchanan County Zoning and to Iowa in mid-May. Much of the process is still a mystery to researchers, Story continues on page 26. According ations to the most recent (2013) applic ing rezon review to 1 sion met Sept. which is why tagging monarchs is vital. National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Hazle of est northw Pictured: Mayor Davis swears in Jeena Lynch as new Independence to install three wind turbines Story continues on page 28. about 185,000 Iowans aged 12 or older SeFreeptember 24 request from City Clerk. (Steven C. Smith Photo) ton. The agenda included one Pictured: Edwin Thompson of Winthrop enjoys a “butterfly kiss.” of individuals in,this 20age ton, and 15group) of rural Hazle(7.3% wwarew.theb man and Florence Helmuth dependent on or abused alcohol; about uc Hill hanancou owner of West ntynews.co two requests from Marion Rau, 42,000 Iowans in that age group (1.7%) rties are The prope m Partnership of rural Hazleton. 75 Cents of Fairbank.are dependent on or abuse illicit drugs. The approximately six miles east survey also found about 107,000 Iowans y zoning count the by ed By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS Independence Community School District attend was The meeting age, 18 or older (4.7%) have a serious along public the of l S Overall totals During a special session held on Friday, Sept. 11, Buchanan County commission, many members illness. f of Optip o rDirector v i e #1 - Brian C. Eddy, 408; Matt O’Loughlin, 385; n Rumpmental Karse Board of Supervisors Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka (Gary Gissel aband man Boore John t s P r eDistrict with According to IDPH, alcohol is the sent) canvassed the votes cast at the Sept. 8 school elections. The apDirector District #2 - Zachary Fischels, 155; Eric B. Smith, 402; Gary mum Renewables. substance most abused by Iowans. A 18. page Story continues on proved canvass will be filed at the Buchanan County Auditor’s office and K. Waters, 234 November 2014 study of people admitted an Abstract of Votes sent to the school districts. Director District #3 - Kim Hansen, 703; Scattering, 14 to substance abuse treatment shows, 52% The following is broken down by school district, precinct and absentee reported alcohol as their primary problem. Absentee Brandon Independence Rowley By Precinct By Steven C. votes. SmDistrict Methamphetamine was second at 25% and ith #1 The lasDirector East Buchanan Community School District t day to file marijuana was third at 16%. No County ClBrian Eddy v. 3 ele 107 257 28 ction nomina 16 Overall Totals erk’sC.Of Recovery is possible with treatment. tio fice for on Sept. 17 Director District #2 - Jason Kress, 818; Scattering,10 mayor and cit11 n papers wi255 th Matt rd . O’Loughlin open96 According to client interviews conducted y council po the Buchan23 Submitted by Fusion Forwa an Boardafter discharge, the abstinence ct Director District #3 - Chad Staton, 502; Janet Hackett, 173; Scattering, An 48 yone wh l Distri sit Schoo ion unity six months s o wa Comm ce ma Scattering 0 0 0 s 5 PM0 y have had Independen those who ma st 17. Augu objections to Director at Large - Aaron Cook, 800; Scattering, 17 r meetingrate rose from 0% at admission to 46% y ha no ve of Education for their regula mi rec Director District #2 na on so tio ed sid ns or signatur by 5 PM on wledg Public Measure C $7,150,000 Bond Issue 60% required – Yes, 440; were ackno at six months; the full-time employment Sept. 22. As ered and withdrawn a es and Several “friends of education” withdrawalsZachary nomina of pre 34 8 103 10 No, 485 and the board roseread fromand 26% at admission to 43% at . CounFischels ty Auditor Ci ss time, there had been tion had to do for their time and donations have , re-post-discharge; and 87% of ndy Gosse 12 no es, resign sixations months Eric 108 250objections or32 ditB.or,Smith Absentee Aurora Quasqueton Winthrop been au By Precinct co I ha mm approved several board polici ve not had an ented, “In the Some comm treatment clients were arrest-free during yo hires. ne 26 new un withd 5 years I 8 K. Waters 160 s have no co 61 assignments and Director District #2 contested racGary itie 18. on page ntests for inc raw.” time period, as compared to 40% at Story continuesthis es in severa umbe l 0 0 nt seats and 0 0 mayor or an Scattering Jason Kress 55 66 293 404 admission. the y council sea others. There were no registered can re will be Director Districtts#3in Stanley. Scattering 1 2 3 6 didates for Kim Hansen 185 24 47 Telecommuting Director District #3 Sto ry continu447 Days 2014 Winthrop A es0on page recent Gallup poll finds that 37% of Scattering 3 2 4. 0 Chad Staton 35 45 158 264 U.S. workers say that they have telecomJanet Hackett 2 6 98 67 muted, using a computer to communiJesup Community School District Scattering 9 0 26 13 cate for their job. It is still the exception, Jesup Community School District had four school board opening and rather than the rule, as on average workDirector at Large three candidates running. Story and Ph ers telecommute from home only about Overall totals Aaron Cook 49 61 286 404 oto bmitte Buchanan Cotwos su days per month, with just 9% of Director at Large (vote for four) - Luke Baldwin, 151; Zak Knutson, unty Farm Bud by Chris Hermsen Scattering 3 1 9 4 reauthey telecommute more On Sept. 19 workers stating 150; Annie Vander Werff, 145; Merritt Jones (write-in), 53; Scattering, , Iowa Farm Public Measure C Hawkeyes than 10 workdays Buper reaumonth. 57 cel (IF annual ANF ebrated Iowa’s farmers BF) and Iowa Yes 23 33 146 238 Story continues on page 26. Game Day. Former Hawk during the fifth lery was ho nored as the No 39 36 199 211 most recent eye Robert Galon the AN name to be F (America pla Needs Farm Gallery is the ced ers) son of Mike ville and att and Mary Ga Honor Wall. ended East llery of Maso Buch Prior to the nIowa-Pittsbu anan Schools. tunity to me rgh et Iowa farme game, fans had the op po the high-strik rs er and tailga and their families, and rplay win 30th an niversary AN te-toss games for chan By Christin e Dale, Assis ces to F prizes. Along with tant Ed On Sept. 15 Gallery, sev , the East Bu itor featured du ring the autog eral Hawkeye legends ing, followed chanan (EB) were raph session. Sc tling coach by a reorga nizational me hool Board held its reg members. To Th ular eting to swear Brooks, Al m Brands, All American ey were wresex Meyer Pri in new schoo meetwr or est to ler ins s Sa and tal announcers l board Cook, Vice ling new members, the Gary Dolph Thomas Gilman, foo m Pictured, top President Br board, consi in and Ed tball White Sox sti Podolak, Ch Blak ian Crawfor : After the firs Matt Walth art, discusse d, George Ab ng of President Aaron icago Pittsburgh ga and L.A. An e Hickman, baseball d me, Universi t quarter during the Iow coach Rick ele erl ne gels Tyler Pe ed e, cti ed Gr on eg Schmitt to pass the pro res Heller Gary Barta ty of Iowa At ayton and Jak and posed bond ults, particularly the sho (le e Ya If it had passe . rtage of votes Craig Hill (rig ft) and Iowa Farm Bu hletic Director d, Story continu cinich. ht), present reau Preside an $8.125 mi the Sept. 8 ballot item es on page Robert Galle would have llion facilities nt 28. recognizing his lev ry ied a pro wi AN stage and fin $7.15 millio th a trophy ject to build F honor. Above: The e AN and add a gre arts improvements, rep a safe room, competitio n toward end of Kinnic F Wall of Honor is loc lac n gym with en ate k Stadium. a bond again house. The difference in e the industrial technolo name to be Robert Galle d in the north gy st future SIL the co st wo added to the ry is the fou uld have been building O (State Inf rastructure Lo plaque. rth paid for by cal Option) Pictured: Ea Story continu tax funds. st es on page Chad Staton Buchanan School Board 25. , Brian Craw ford, and Ja members Greg Schmitt, Many show so Aaron Co n Kr es s. (Christine ed up for Ea Dale Photo) ok, st Buchanan Telephone Cooperativ e (EB Customer Ap preciation Nig TC) Annual Thursday in ht last Kris Wilgenb Wi usch hamburgers nthrop. The menu inc During Mon , THE NEWS luded and hot dogs day’s regula potato salad alo ng with Shonka and r meeting, , be Buchanan Co Ellen Gaffn Pictured: EB ans, chips, and ice cre ey of 86.5 acr unty Supervi am. TC board me es of county- (Gary Gissel absent) sors Don Terry Peter opened bids owned pastu years of 20 son, Larry Ch mbers for the rental 16, 2017 an re esmore, La Flickinger, d 2018. There land for remaining opening bid ns and Dan Sp we wa re erf s submitted by General Ma three bids sub 2015 and the slage serve were allow nager Butch Do mi nn tte ell ed to raise Rorabaugh their bids an y Farms for $55 per acr d. The high with Donnell . d Q Farms y Fa and Donnell e. All parties Roadside Ma rms the final bidder Story conti y Farms did at nues on so son has ende nagement Director Sherl $95 per acre. d. page 28. yn and did som Last month the departm Hazen reported that spr e hydro-seed ent complet ing. Hazen ed bridge pil aying seaformed her is working on of ing spraying planting no due to vege a sign on Fairbank Am w. tation growt ish Bouleva h. rd that is pa Shonka inrtially block ed Story continu es on page 25.

e) named a Heritage Farm (abov y Kress farm of Rowley was Pictured: The Leo and Audre ry Farm at the Iowa State Fair. was recognized as a Centu and the James K. Arnold farm

See Inside!

Gallery is new

By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE

NEWS

ercial Club will have their Winthrop Community and Comm Sept. 21 at Winthrop City Hall. monthly meeting at 6 PM on be to discuss the future of will An important item on the agenda g for many volunteers and new Winthrop Days. The club is lookin ideas. and everyone is welcome and The meeting is open to the public encouraged to attend.

Your comprehensive news source, covering Buchanan County and surrounding areas. We have it all! Complete, accurate stories, school news & sports, local government, business news, great color photos, and local advertising.

Send in form below or call 319-935-3027/319-327-1810

EB swears board membinernew school s

EBTC hosts C u Appreciation stomer Night

as little as $32 a year!

Subscribe today for

election results approved ANFOfﬁcial Wall hschool onoree

November sl candidates seate of t for city electi on

ICSD holds August board meeting

Winthrop C & C Club will meet tos discuss future of Winthrop Day

Buchan st

a Heritage Farm. recognized. and 101 Heritage Farms were This year 366 Century Farms favorite days of the year. This farm families is one of my raised the “Being able to recognize these have cared for the land and who es famili the of ation . To own a farm for 100 or award is a tremendous celebr world the feed and build our state tion and dedica ce, patien crops and livestock that helped work, hard values of land stewardship, 150 years is a testament to the Northey. in Iowa’s farm families,” said Story continues on page 5. perseverance that are found

Zoning Commission discusses wind turbines

es Iowa Department of Agriculture ry and Heritage Farm famili Bill Northey recognized Centu owned at Iowa Secretary of Agriculture To qualify, a family must have year. this again Fair for State the more during a ceremony at ry Farms and 150 years or or more in the case of Centu least 40 acres for 100 years

Story/Photos submitted by

fami

tan areas. by 1.4%. • Personal income increased climbed • Per capita personal income 2013. in 63 to $45,115 from $44,7 the major • The largest growth rates in ted in occupational groups are expec Computer Construction and Extraction, Care and nal Perso al, matic Mathe and and PractiService, Healthcare (Support Social tioner), and Community and Service. the fast• The Iowa occupations with decade are est growth rate over the next tors, transla expected to be interpreters/ ational medical sonographers, occup ty securi ation therapy assistants, inform meeting/ analysts, insulation workers, al physic ies, actuar ers, convention plann al care aides, therapists assistants, person rs. teache health ry conda and postse t • The occupations with the larges expected growth in number of jobs are , nurses red registe to be truck drivers, retail salesfood prep/serving workers, rs/ labore reps, e servic er persons, custom rs, material movers, childcare worke cleaners, and rs janito aides, health home and cashiers.

Story/Photos by Donna Jensen Community Correspondent

all-time high in 2014. billion • Exports expanded by $1.2 dollars. poli• Job gains were highest in metro

Monarchs reign at Old Time Meal Council appoints new city clerk

As the Iowa economy contin nt rate is grow and Iowa’s unemployme consum7th lowest in the country, rising orce er conﬁdence and a strong workf work live, to place great a make Iowa and run a business. orce The newly released Iowa’s Workf ghts and the Economy report highli ive state trends that make Iowa an attract d or for businesses that want to expan p opporturelocate, and offers rich start-u s. reneur entrep nities for Highlights include: d an • The labor force in Iowa reache

Iowa is 9th best place to have a baby in U.S.

75 Cents

Law enforcement rates to increase for county towns

WHO 2 forCena tury and Heritage Farms recognized LE YE during Iowa State Fair AIowaR!Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureorau150celeyearbratsed years lies that have owned a farm for 100

2015 Iowa’s Workforce and the Economy Report ues to

See Inside!

Celebrate a prairie gem in Buchanan County EB Class of ‘85 holds reunion 4-H State Fair winners Favorite Columns, Recipes, Local Advertising, More!

Supervisors o

pen pasture b

ids

Nobody covers community news like THE NEWS! YES! Send THE NEWS to me:

Send THE NEWS to friends/family:

Name ____________________________________

Address __________________________________

_________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________

Prices for one-year subscription: In Buchanan County $32 Outside Buchanan County $35 Outside Iowa $38 Mail, with check, to PO Box 9, Winthrop IA 50682