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New Chamber of Commerce Director announced The Independence Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced Sara Franzen as the new director.

“As the new director for the Independence Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and to thank you for your support as we continue to work towards creating new networking, promotional, and development opportunities to help our businesses succeed,” comments Franzen.

“I am a proud Northeast Iowa native, born and raised in Calmar, Iowa. I graduated in 2013 from the University of Northern Iowa with a BA in Psychology. My backgrounds and passions are in business development, sales, and community relations. I worked for Upper Iowa University in the Admissions department where I represented and promoted the University through on and off campus events and educational fairs. I have also developed my own business as an independent contractor with Humble Travel since 2014.

“I am confident that with my background and passion to see Independence grow through new and inventive methods of local business development, we will see even more success within the Chamber in upcoming years.

“Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at the Chamber, and I look forward to meeting each and every one of you.

I’m excited to work with and for you to continue the great work of the Independence Chamber!”

Franzen begins her duties with the Chamber of Commerce Sept. 12.

“Prior learning” can help build a skilled workforce

ployment for military service members, veterans and their families.

The Collaborative on Military Credit is working to increase: • Service member degree completion; • The number of institutions that provide course equivalencies for military experience; and • The number of states that accept military training as progress toward licensure or certification.

The Multi-State Collaborative on Military Credit recently completed an online guide to help service members and veterans in the health care field obtain career credentials.

Reminder - Iowans must file unemployment claims online Just a reminder that Iowans filing continuing unemployment claims will soon need to complete the process online rather than over the phone. The Branstad Administration will end the phone option Oct. 1.

Those receiving unemployment benefits should have received a letter

By 2020, 65% of jobs will require a college degree or postsecondary credential. However, at current rates of degree completion, the nation may see a shortage of five million skilled workers, according to a 2015 report by the Council for Adult & Experiential Learning.

Prior Learning Assessment may help by awarding college credit to Iowans for knowledge, skills and abilities they've gained outside the classroom.

The report outlines approaches states are taking to incorporate Prior Learning Assessment. Approaches include evaluating individualized student portfolios, corporate and military training-program evaluations and exams.

Iowa is among the states participating in prior learning initiatives. Iowa is part of a 13-state Collaborative on Military Credit, which aims to smooth the transition to civilian em-

about the change. The letter outlines how to file a weekly claim or check your claim status online by going to www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov and clicking “File Weekly Claim.”

For those who do not have access to a computer, a limited number of unemployment insurance representatives will be available to help claimants over the phone at 1-866-2390843, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Please let me know if you have any problems with the online system.

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Enhancement (CCSE) Assistant Editor Committee for School and faciliBuchanan’s Citizen’s a bond issue for new construction Members of East District. a Dec. 6 vote to approve Community School are preparing for growing need East Buchanan (EB) project because it addresses a ties renovation at this a great time for “I believe now is for our students,” said EB School President Board Aaron Cook. “We have some great programs – both academic and exThe Buchanan The grant-funded – that grants.

Economic Development ing study will help address Story continues tracurricular improvement housing issues Commission (BCEDC) on page 20. this an workforce in facilities will has been awarded De- by identifying each comtake to the next CounUSDA Rural Business will munity’s specific housing Pictured, front row: and help that level.” velopment grant ty Auditor Cindy Gosse needs.”

George “There This will be the help pay for a county-wide BCEDC Director Lake continued, second housing needs assessment.a is a direct and positive im- Lake. Back: County Super- district’s to Norm attempt to pass a Attracting and keepingone pact of securing the grant and Dawn visor Don Shonka, is Devel- general obligation CCSE members Mary Donlea study. qualified workforce Brus of USDA Rural pay for the housing on the facilities plan Kress offer information of the biggest challenges While there is strong anec- opment, Jacob Tjaden and bond.

Back night. is Buchanan Story continues at the East Buchanan Welcome INRCOG. companies in evidence that there Brian Schoon of on page 17.

Iowa are dotal in BuPhoto) shortage County and rural (Courtesy their a housing must facing as they grow chanan County, there need proof of the businesses.

Di- be verified According to BCEDC “The rector George Lake, availability of affordable is an and livable housing mainof important aspect a stataining and growing It makes ble pool of labor. employit difficult to hire Dear Guardian: in the Not a particle of moisees if there is little Hot, dry and dusty.

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By Christine Dale, ture have the clouds parched and part of a series suggested weeks; and the earth, dust to fill the The following is Independence resident two of by reader and former his enjoyment of local burnt, sends up volumes were obstruct the respievils with which we Don Risk, who shared special eyes, ears, clothing and life, and find that many NEWS. He has a pedestrian. With a in the imaginahistory with THE War, particularly as it ratory passage of the acquires threatened, have no existence but experienced south, the nuisance we have interest in the Civil residents strong wind from the escapes it – books, tion. The greatest difficultyof loneliness one feels Buchanan County intensity. Nothing of sense was recorded by of Buchanan County, a tenfold is to overcome the and the whole paraphernalia [sic] folks at home. in the 1881 “History a grayish hue. when separated from the gude all the better when and Biographi- papers, blankets, Illustrations with furniture speedily assumes Iowa, give a But we shall enjoy their society its pages are more camp like campaigning to have regained cal Sketches.” Within originally sent to … But there is nothing have been we return. Nearly all but the party eager letters and though there might and are ready and than 100 soldier in Independence. good appetite; individuals at first, with squea- their buoyancy of spirits, [a secessionist soldier fastidious the Guardian newspaper some Rebellion the walk boldy up to the to get sight of a secesher wish will be gratified the War of the in mish stomachs, they can now food with the gale These echoes from or sympathizer]. Whether how much has changed bolt their are a reminder of hospitable board, and We have already eaten soon or not, remains to be seen. *** the last 155 years. written blowing its biggest guns. make quite a hole in were 5. excerpts page shall on Story continues The following letter served in Company our peck of earth, and But we are who here much longer.

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ESTATE AUCTION

TRACTORS • EQUIPMENT • PICKUP TRUCK • TOOLS • HOUSEHOLD • COLLECTIBLES

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 • 9:30 AM 2661 190TH ST. • AURORA IOWA

Directions to site: 1.2 miles N. of Winthrop, IA on W45 to 200th St. 8/10 mile West on 200th St. to Reed Ave. 1 mile N on Reed Ave to 190th St. 4/10 mile W. to site.

PICK UP TRUCK

2006 Chevrolet Duramax 2500 HD Diesel, #IGCHK23246F111195, 4 door, 4x4, white with gray cloth interior, 96,500 original miles - **13,000 miles on new motor, 5th wheel ball.

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1971 4020 parade ready, #T213R257593R, diesel, wfe, repaint, new rubber 18.4R 38, 3pt. parade storage box; 630 parade ready, #630420, 4456 hrs., repaint, good rubber 13.6-38, 3 pt. parts are gone, nfe; 3020 diesel, #T113RL33053R. 5583 hrs. wfe, 3 pt. fnt. fender, good rubber 15.5-38 with JD 148 loader; A- used for tractor pulling, engine locked up; A- #422517, repaint, spoke wheels, 10-36 rears; B- #B, repaint, spoke wheels, 10-38 rears, has road gear, bought during war; M- parts tractor, wfe.

LAWN/SNOW EQUIPMENT

JD 318 riding lawn mower, 48”, powersteering; Two wheel lawn cart; JD TRS 32 walk behind snow blower with shield; Push mower.

JD PARTS

Cast wheel for A, Assorment of 2 cylinder parts, Lights, Shields, Grill cover, Steering sections, Other items too numerous to list.

JD COLLECTIBLE

Yellow oil barrel, advertising pcs., 2 pedar tractors 4020 & newer, Mud flaps, 1/64 toys, Grease gun, 1/16 62, Cups, Hats, Thermometer, Signage.

TRAILERS/EQUIPMENT

JD 220 disk, center fold, 18’ tandem wheels; Kelley B70, 3pt. backhoe with 18” bucket; 24’x8’ gooseneck trailer with 7000 lb dual axles, ramps, elec. winch; 16’ car trailer, 3500 lb. dual axles, bumper hitch, wood floor, ramps; JD 444 corn head; Seed bag forklift hauler; JD walking plow; Several JD 2&3 bottom plows on steel and rubber; Running gears; Drop hay rake on steel; Metal barge wagon on steel; 3 pt. 2 prong bale mover; 3pt for 530 or 630; JD suit case & tire weights; Weight bracket; 150 gal. fuel tank for pickup; 500 gal. pol tank; Model H-47 spreader; 3pt. hydrol lift; 12 no till coulters for 7000/7200 planter; Agro power 251-KW2S portable generator; 24 new disc openers for JD 7000 planter; Fnt fuel tank for 30/40 series

TOOLS/SHOP

Torch set on wheels, Tire changer, Millmatic 140 wire welder with auto set, Self darkening welding helmet, Forney welder, Anvil, Shop master 20T press, Parts bins full, Several multi drawer tool chests, Set of Armstrong USA wrenches 1 7/16”-2 3/4”, Wrenches, Hand tools, Elec. tools, Welding rods, Makita saw, Floor jack, Chains, Lincoln greaser, Cords, Ladder, Drill press, Table saw, Band saw, Compact floor pipe bender - like new, Hand corn sheller, Childs wagon, Fencing material, Planter plates, Imp. wheels & rims, Tire chains, Clamps, Shelving, Rakes & shovels, Other items too numerous to list.

HOUSEHOLD

Dorm refrigerator, Flat screen TV, Stack chairs, Kitchen utensils, Oak glider, Elec. room heater, Overstuffed rocker/recliner, Office desk & chair, HP windows 7 computer, Quilts, Quilt books, Fabric, Linen, Blankets, Games, Knitting supplier, Canning jars, Wood porch glider.

AUCTIONEER’S COMMENTS: Due to Jim’s passing Shirley is offering the above listed items to the highest bidder to settle his estate. Everyone knows what a die hard John Deere fan Jim was. Everything very well taken care of, don’t miss this auction. Any questions on equipment call John 563-580-3255 or Auction Co. TERMS: Cash, good check or credit card (3% convenience fee when using credit card).

Nothing to be removed until settled for. Not responsible for accidents or theft. Must have ID. All items sold “As Is - Where Is”

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Shirley Arnold and Jim Arnold Estate

Emmett Donnelly Auctioneering & Appraisal Service Independence, Iowa • Emmett Donnelly • 319-334-6122 • Cell 319-404-5005 www.donnellyauction.com

Recently, I was selected to serve on the Industrial Hemp Program Interim Study Committee in the Iowa Legislature. Later this fall, the committee will meet and look at the economic and environmental impact of establishing the program and the regulatory aspects relating to industrial hemp production.

While it is legal to import hemp ingredients for processing here, the United States is the only major industrialized country to prohibit large scale commercial production. Both hemp and marijuana were banned in the 1930s, but they are different because hemp has little THC, the addictive active ingredient in marijuana. Hemp proponents say there are few effects when smoked, typically just a bad headache.

Hemp is used in a staggering number of products, including textiles, building materials, and industrial uses. Hemp seeds contain essential fatty acids and the oil is used in salad oil, margarine and food supplements.

Industrial hemp could have a positive impact on our environment. Hemp grows

dense and vigorously and sunlight cannot penetrate the plants to reach the ground. This means the crop is normally free of weeds and would not need a lot of pesticide. It also has deep roots which could prevent soil erosion. Hemp could be used in rotation with other crops. It’s been called a “mop crop,” absorbing impurities from the soil.

At least one bill introduced in 2013 in the Iowa Senate, but it was never was brought up for debate.

Before meeting this fall, I would like to hear your thoughts on the issue.

I appreciate the messages and correspondence I receive from people in the District. You can contact me anytime at bruce.bearinger@legis.iowa.gov or 515281-3221.

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Fall fishing in Iowa rivers Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing Iowa’s rivers and streams this fall. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend. “You are never far from one of Iowa’s many rivers,� said Greg Gelwicks, Iowa DNR interior rivers research biologist. “Fall is a great time to give them a try.�

Fish start to become more active as the stream temperature drops. “Look for actively feeding fish where riffles enter pools or rocky areas,� Gelwicks said. “They can sit there out of the current and wait for food to come by.�

Many predatory fish species such as catfish, walleye, sauger and bass can be found close to natural or manmade habitat features such as riffles, log-jams or rock.

Smaller fish including shiners and minnows are attracted to hiding and resting spaces found within habitat features and predators feed around these features.

Small “up-river� segments of interior rivers can be fantastic for walleye and smallmouth bass in early fall. Use crankbaits and spinners to catch smallmouth bass and crankbaits or jigs with crawlers for walleye. Try the upper Wapsipinicon River (Buchanan and Linn counties) or upper Cedar River (Black Hawk and Bremer counties) for smallmouth bass. The Shell Rock River (Butler and Bremer counties) or upper Cedar Rivers (Black Hawk or Bremer counties) are a great choice for walleye. “The Missouri and Mississippi rivers boast some of the best flathead catfishing in the Midwest,� said Jon Christensen, DNR natural resources technician. The Missouri River’s swift current, rocks and snags are good habitat and food is abundant for these predatory catfish. Use live fish as bait; green sunfish and bullheads tend to survive best on the hook. “Blue catfish can be found in the Missouri River along the border,� said Christensen. Several state record fish have been caught on the Missouri River, including the

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4-H is one of the nation’s largest youth development organization program that is open to all 4-12 grade students. Youth in K-3 grades are called Clover Kids and they too are able to participate in club meetings and events throughout the year. 4-H empowers young people to become true leaders. True leaders develop skills like confidence, working well with others, and are dependable. In 4-H, true leaders aren’t born – they are grown.

The research-based 4-H experience grows young people by the hands on learning experiences it offers. 4-H’ers are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; and two times more likely to participate in STEM activities. In Buchanan County there are 15 clubs that members can choose to be a part of. Every club is different and unique in their own way. Some focus on primarily livestock, while others gear towards community service or nature and the environment, but overall most of the clubs have a variety of interests in all the project areas.

To find out more detailed information about the clubs check out the Buchanan County 4-H webpage at http:// www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/page/join-4-h. Call or email to learn how to sign up today!

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Cover crops work Submitted by Ashley Sherrets, Ag/Hort Program Coordinator Buchanan Co. ISU Extension and Outreach “Corn yields rose an average 3.4 bushels per acre, or 1.9%, after cover crops and soybean yields increased 1.5 bushels per acre, or 2.8%. Analysis of the survey data revealed that yield increases rose to 8.3 bushels per acre of corn after cover crops had been used for more than four years on a field. In soybeans, the average yield gain increased from 0.1 bushel per acre after a single year in cover crops to 2.4 bushels after four years of cover crops,� states the 2016 Cover Crops Survey Analysis.

Over the last five years or so “cover crops� has become a hot topic. Many agricultural producers have become familiar with cover crops, which are plants that are grown to provide protection and nutrients for the soil that would otherwise be bare.

In Iowa, that could mean the bare soil from harvest to planting time or even during the growing season the space between our traditional corn and soybean crop rows.

The use of cover crops became more prevalent as they were estimated to decrease nutrient-laden water runoff that contributes to the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone, laid out in the Iowa Nutrient reduction strategy. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service also offered cost share programs for those producers who were willing to plant cover crops in among their cash crops.

Many organizations have been collecting data and conducting surveys, calculating the benefit of using cover crops over the years. There has recently been released a four year study of cover crops, put together by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which reflects a national enthusiasm for their use as well as yield boosts. This survey is the result data and feedback from 2,020 farmers from across the country. The following information comes from the 2016 Cover Crops Survey Analysis; This survey was conducted in March 2016 by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program and the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) with help from the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and Purdue University. The full report is available online at www.sare.org/covercropsurvey. Some of the key points of the survey were that there are proven yield benefits from using cover crops as listed above. Rob Myers, Regional Director, Extension Programs for SARE at the University of Missouri, was quoted saying cover crops really do the best work in years where the weather hampers growing conditions, such as drought. Reasons for this are the moisture holding capacity for the soil that cover crops bring, as well as water infiltration. Those benefits help relieve stress on the cash crop. In years when the conditions are better for growing crops, there won’t be as many benefits apparent.

The Cover Crops Survey Analysis also highlights that for many producers, it’s the benefits such as overall soil health, increased soil organic matter, as well as the ability for cover crops to hold our soils in place. “Though the yield benefits, profitability and resilience provided by cover crops are widely recognized by the farmers in the survey, the benefits they highlight the most are long-term soil impacts,� states Chad Watts, Executive Director of CTIC. The overview to the Cover Crops Survey Analysis may be found at www.sare. org/Learning-Center/From-the-Field/North-Central-SARE-From-the-Field/2016Cover-Crop-Survey-Analysis.

A local advocate for cover crops and chairman of the Lime Creek Watershed Improvement Association council in Southern Buchanan County, Dick Sloan has been using cover crops for the last five years. Dick chose to start using cover crops to add organic matter to the soil, and flew on his first cereal rye crops into both corn and soybeans in fall of 2011. Dick’s work with the Lime Creek Watershed Improvement Association has allowed like-minded farmers to meet and have the opportunity to partner with Marty St. Clair of Coe College to do water testing on fields where they are using cover crops, and the data shows the benefits.

Sloan’s own experiences have led him to continue trying out a complete soilhealth program with his fields. He has gone to a no-till system, combined with cover crops where there is something growing continually.

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Dick’s own suggestions to farmers who have not been using cover crops but are interested, are to pick out 40 acres and commit to a long-term, full soil health commitment. He believes that this devotion to soil health and its preservation are the future of farming.

Suggestions for furthering your knowledge of cover crops and soil health can be obtained from field days, reading reports, and from joining organizations such as Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI), Iowa Learning Farms field days, or even by coming to some of the meetings held by the Lime Creek Watershed Improvement Association. The Iowa Soybean Association put together the Lime Creek Watershed Improvement Plan in 2016, working with local producers for a long-term plan for improving water and soil in the Lime Creek watershed.

For Dick and other farmers like him, cover crops are the present and the future.

Dick has gone from not only using cover crop but to now growing his own cereal rye, soft red winter wheat and winter barley to use himself.

In just five years, Dick has become an advocate for cover crops, water quality and soil health that Buchanan County and the whole state of Iowa can trust and come to for information. We are very thankful to have his experience and participation in any partnerships or programming we do with cover crops or water quality.

Whether you are a seasoned cover crop user or just interested in learning more there are many research-based organizations and reports out there to learn from. If you would like more information on cover crops, you may contact Ashley Sherrets, Ag/Hort Program Coordinator with Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach at 319-334-7161 or sherrets@iastate.edu.

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Suicide Prevention Week is September 5-11 Governor Branstad signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 5-11 as Suicide Prevention Week. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for all Iowans and the 2nd leading cause of death for 15-24 year-olds and those ages 25-44.

“Last year in Iowa, 414 Iowans died by suicide – an increase of 22 deaths from 2014,” said IDPH Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator Pat McGovern. “Unfortunately, many of those who died never received effective help, partly because of the stigma often associated with behavioral health illnesses and treatment.”

“Most people who die by suicide have talked about it or given definite warning signs,” said McGovern. These signs include things like making a plan or talking about suicide; making statements about feeling hopeless, helpless, or worthless; suffering the recent loss of a family member or friend through death or suicide; other losses, like a job or relationship loss; use or increased use of drugs and/or alcohol; sudden uncharacteristic behavior changes like increased aggression; withdrawing from activities and people one usually enjoys; or a sudden decline in grades at school or work performance. Talking about suicide is not an easy thing to do, but if concerned, your involvement might save a life.

Ways to start a conversation about suicide: • I have been feeling concerned about you lately.

• Recently, I have noticed some differences in you and wondered how you are doing.

• I wanted to check in with you because you haven’t seemed yourself lately.

Questions you can ask: • When did you begin feeling like this?

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• Have you thought about getting help?

• Are you thinking about taking your own life?

What you can do to help: • Be open and honest about your concerns.

• Be willing to listen without judgement.

• Offer to help. You can say things like, “You are not alone in this. I’m here for you.” or “I may not be able to understand exactly how you feel, but I care about you and want to help.”

• Seek support for yourself and the person you are concerned about.

Everyone can play a role in preventing suicide. If you or someone you know may be suicidal, get help immediately. Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK or go to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.

Another option is to contact Your Life Iowa by calling 855-581-8111, texting 855-895-8398 (2-10 PM Central) or visiting www.yourlifeiowa.org. For more information about how IDPH is addressing suicide prevention, visit https://idph.iowa.gov/substance-abuse/youth-suicideprevention.

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Do You Know Your Cholesterol Levels?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 102 million American adults have a total cholesterol at or above a healthy level (200 mg/dL). What are your cholesterol numbers?

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, making it a great time to visit your physician and learn the facts on your cholesterol health.

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Public Notice Buchanan County Board of Supervisors August 22, 2016

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016 with Don Shonka, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Gary Gissel present. Absent, none.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the minutes of the August 15th meeting. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $486,032.15. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the following monthly officer’s reports: Clerk of Court $1,426.38; Jail $5,262.44; and County Recorder $10,744.45. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 16-59 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Supervisors approve the hiring of Amy Holle, part-time case manager for the community services department at an hourly rate of $20 effective September 2, 2016.

Passed this 22nd day of August 2016.

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the resignations from Mack Kleitsch and Dalton Koch, seasonal park technicians for the conservation department, effective August 20, 2016. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the resignation from Dakota Popp, naturalist intern for the conservation department, effective August 27, 2016. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the resignation from Jacob Woodson, part-time seasonal staff for the roadside management department, effective August 19, 2016. All in favor, motion carried.

Roadside Manager, Sherlyn Hazen presented her monthly report. The staff is spraying brush and thistles within the county right of way around the county.

After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

Public Health Director, Amy Marlow presented her monthly report. The department is working on updates to policies and job descriptions. They are completing the yearend reports and preparing for the Iowa Dept. of Public Health Services site visit. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

Environmental Health/Zoning Administrator, Matthew Even presented his monthly report. Well testing has picked up due to the new Grants to Counties funding. Charges have been filed for county infractions of the Sewage Disposal Ordinance. Equipment has been purchased for the pool inspections.

Three pool inspections have been completed. The Board of Health has adopted an Animal Bite Policy. A civil citation for a county infraction of the Zoning Ordinance. July statistics for permits and well testing were reported. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report.

All in favor, motion carried.

EMA Director, Rick Wulfekuhle presented his monthly report. Employee training continues regarding emergency situations. Work continues at the emergency support facility preparing for winter. Director Wulfekuhle presented the training dates for the next month. After

discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

GIS/E911 Coordinator, James Quinn presented the monthly report of his department. Coordinator Quinn developed a map for Emergency Management on hazardous materials. Tri-State Tower installed additional stabilizer brackets to the Lee Ave. communications tower. The State of Iowa released the updated version of the NG911 GIS Standards. Quinn will be working on updating our data to meet the standards. The PSAP upgrade project was completed July 14th. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented the written report from the Community Services Department. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

IT Director, Ray McDonald presented the monthly report of his department. McDonald reported on the work completed the past month and what is scheduled to be completed in the next 30 days. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the monthly report. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the FY17 Home Occupation Permit for Char Marzen d/b/a Chars Hair Designs, 2074 215th St., Independence.

All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 16-60 AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 16-A-06 BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Liberty Township, Section 21, 8.15 acres from “A-1” agricultural to “R-3” residential.

BE IT ORDAINED: That Section IV of the Buchanan County, Iowa, Zoning Ordinance be amended to reflect the zoning change on the official zoning maps as follows: East 8 acres of the North 16 acres of the NW qtr. of the NE qtr., Sec. 21, Twp. 88N, R8W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa.

The specific request is to allow four dwellings on the property instead of the two dwellings that were originally agreed upon.

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the aforementioned amendment at 9:15 a.m. on September 19, 2016 in the Supervisors’ Chambers of the Buchanan County Courthouse, Independence, Iowa.

Passed this 22nd day of August 2016.

At 10:15 a.m. the public hearing regarding the rezoning request for Nathan and Kristi See was called to order with Matt Even, Zoning Administrator present. Mr. Even read the minutes of the Zoning Commission meeting and stated their vote was 7 to 0 to approve rezoning. After discussion, motion by Gissel second

by Gaffney to close the hearing at 10:18 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion

by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the following resolution. All in favor, motion carried.

RESOLUTION 16-61 WHEREAS, Gaffney proposed the adoption and enactment of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment on the 1st day of August 2016, which action is recorded in Book X Page 159 of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, the same was duly published in the Independence Bulletin Jour-

Although most of your cholesterol is produced by your body, we also add cholesterol by the foods that we eat. Meat, poultry, eggs, fish and dairy products are a few of the main contributors of cholesterol in our diets. When the cholesterol we eat is added to what our body produces, the total is often more than what our body needs.

According to the American Heart Association, aim for your total blood cholesterol to be less than 200 mg/dL. Your HDL cholesterol should be above 40 mg/dL and optimally above 60 mg/dL. Since this is the “good” cholesterol, the higher the number the better. For the average healthy person, LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol”) should be less than 130 mg/dL. Shoot for that number to be even lower (less than 100 mg/dL) if

nal, an official newspaper of general circulation in the county and complying with Sections 618.3 and 618.14 of the Code of Iowa, on 17th day of August 2016; and UPON MOTION made by Gissel and second by Gaffney a vote was held to suspend the requirement for three successive readings and votes, which motion passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors, as follows: THOSE VOTING FOR SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: Gaffney, Gissel and Shonka THOSE VOTING AGAINST SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: None NOW THEREFORE the following was read and voted upon by the Board of Supervisors, and it passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors: AND IT IS NOW THEREFORE ENACTED AND ORDAINED: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 16-A-05 BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Hazleton Township, Sections 1, 8,628 sq. ft. (.20) acres from “A-1” agricultural to “R-2” residential.

The rezoning of the following described property is approved: Commencing S89.0499°W 287.393 ft., S0.0057°E 1035.371 ft. from the NE corner of the SE qtr., Sec. 1, T90N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, th S0.2830°W 107.411 ft., S90.0°W 85.0 ft., N0.0°E 95.0 ft., N81.7447°E 86.4260 ft. to the point of beginning. To allow construction of a single-family dwelling.

THOSE VOTING FOR THE PASSAGE: Gaffney, Gissel and Shonka.

THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE PASSAGE: None Passed this 22nd day of August 2016.

At 10:30 a.m. the public hearing for the second reading of the amendment to Chapter 42 Private Sewage Disposal Systems Ordinance was called to order with Tim Rasmussen, Ryan Rasmussen, Charlie Comfort, Clayton Ohrt and Matt Even, Sanitation/Zoning Administrator present. Tim Rasmussen presented written and verbal comments regarding the proposed changes. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to close the hearing at 10:59 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second

by Gaffney to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon.

Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 16-62 AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the third reading of the amendment to Chapter 42 Private Sewage Disposal Systems Ordinance on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Courthouse, Independence; and WHEREAS, copies of the proposed amendment to Chapter 42 Private Sewage Disposal Systems Ordinance are available in the County Auditor’s office, 210 5th Ave. N.E., Independence, Iowa and can be obtained between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Interested parties that are unable to attend the hearing may submit written concerns prior to the date and time of the hearing to the Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 317, Independence, Iowa 50644.

Passed this 22nd day of August 2016.

Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to adjourn at 11:08 a.m. All in favor, motion carried.

Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor Claims paid the month of August: Aable Pest Control, Serv ................55.00

Adelphia Metals I LLC, Supplies 2,000.00 Advance Auto Parts, Parts............159.99 Advanced Business Systems Inc, Supplies. ......................................................208.75 Ahlers & Cooney PC, Serv .......225.00 Alliant Energy, Serv ...............2,244.21 Altorfer Inc, Parts ......................238.94 Anderson Erickson Dairy, Inmate Provisions .........................................280.13 AT&T, Serv..................................41.45 Auel, Angie, Reimb .....................75.00 B & B Farm Store Inc, Supplies ..63.80 B.G. Brecke Inc, Repairs .......3,660.93 BankIowa, Fees ..........................30.76 Bennett, Robert, Serv ...............200.00 Benton’s Ready Mixed Concrete, Concrete ........................................665.00 Bergfeld, David, Reimb...............60.00 Berns, Allan, VA Per Diem/Mileage Reimb ....................................1,594.70 Best Way Building Products Inc, Supplies ............................................21.97 Black Hawk Co Auditor, Serv .1,663.00 Black Hawk Mngt Inc, Rental....499.16 Black Hills Energy, Serv .............66.42 Bodensteiner Implement Co, Supplies ..................................................326.93 Brandon Water Works, Serv .....100.00 Brandon/Jefferson Twp, FY17 Approp ..................................................690.00 Breitbach, Pat, Serv..................100.00 Bremer Co Sheriff, Serv .............29.54 Brown, Marlene, Mileage Reimb 35.64 Bruening Rock Products Inc, Rock . ...........................................521,832.29 Buchanan Co Health Center, Serv . ...............................................1,935.73 Buchanan Co Sheriff, Serv .......135.34 Buchanan Co Treasurer, Taxes ..41.00 Buds Electric Inc, Repairs ..........60.00 Burkhart, Tai, Reimb ...................67.50 Cabela’s Inc, Supplies ................52.48 Case Management Serv, Regist510.00 Central IA Water Assn, Serv .....550.10 Central IA Distributing, Supplies384.60 Centurylink, Serv ........................76.00 Charm-Tex, Inc, Supplies ......... 911.88 Chase Oil Inc, Fuel ................2,141.00 Cintas Corp, Supplies ...............340.14 Citizen Herald, Publications......617.90 City Laundering Co, Serv .........584.34 Clayton Co Sheriff, Serv .............36.74 Connell, Karen R, Mileage Reimb 4.32 Consolidated Energy Co, Fuel8,477.77 Construction Materials Inc, Supplies ..................................................150.00 Courier Communications, Publications ..................................................425.00 CVSI Motorsports, Serv ............225.00 Cy & Charleys Firestone Inc, Repairs ...............................................1,661.81 Daves Enterprises, Repairs ......315.00 Delaware Co Case Mgmt, Serv ...... ...............................................2,121.45 Dental Distributors Inc, Supplies .... ..................................................285.25 Derr, Doug, Reimb ......................60.00 Des Moines Stamp Co, Supplies 99.90 Dettbarn, Arne, Reimb ..............146.86 Doyle, Thomas, Mileage Reimb .27.00 Dubuque Co Sheriff, Serv...........22.00 Dunlap Motors Inc, Repairs ...1,124.56 East Central Iowa Rec, Serv ....240.90 Eastern Iowa Tourism Assn, Dues .. ..................................................135.00 Evizzit LLC, Serv ......................440.00 F & W Service Co Inc, Repairs1,933.95 Fairbank, City Of, Serv .............143.28 Fareway Foods, Supplies .........357.85 Farmers Mutual Telephone Co, Serv ..................................................144.76 Fastenal Co, Parts ....................408.88 Four Oaks Inc, Serv...............1,295.80 Frye, James R, Mileage Reimb ....2.16 Gaffney Quarries, Rock .........5,893.67 Galls-Quartermaster, Uniforms .126.14 Gissel, Gary, Mileage Reimb ....285.12 Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceutical, Serv ..................................................381.40

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Gosse, Cindy, Reimb ................250.64 Greenley Lumber Co, Supplies ..31.62 Growmark Inc, Fuel .............16,593.30 Hardware Hank, Supplies .........166.97 Hartig Pharmacy, Serv...........1,199.03 Hayzlett, Chris, Reimb ..................2.77 Hobby Lobby Stores Inc, Supplies54.23 Holle, Kris, Reimb .....................127.45 Hoskins, Lael D, Serv ............8,700.76 Hulbert, Dave, Va Per Diem/Mileage Reimb .......................................363.50 IA Lein, Regist ..........................175.00 IACCB, Regist .......................1,170.00 ICOP, Supplies ......................3,335.95 IIW PC, Serv ..........................9,946.72 Independence Light & Power, Serv .............................................14,048.51 Independence LP, Serv ............225.00 Independence Postmaster, Supplies ..................................................270.30 Industrial Supply Solutions, Parts ... ...............................................1,140.55 Insight Public Sector Inc, Licenses . ...............................................6,509.26 Intab LLC, Supplies ....................50.67 ICAP, Ins ...................................625.04 Iowa Crime Prevention Assn, Dues ....................................................50.00 Iowa Dept of Public Safety, Serv .... ...............................................2,145.00 INRCOG, Serv .......................4,946.89 Iowa Office Interior, Supplies ....282.02 Iowa Prison Industries, Supplies .... ..................................................499.29 Iowa State Bar Assn, Dues .......260.00 J Robert Hopson Inc, Serv ....1,200.00 John Deere Financial, Supplies ...... ...............................................1,780.98 Johnson, Bruce, Serv ...............192.00 K Construction Inc, Bridge Const ... ...........................................182,395.89 K Mart, Supplies .........................54.74 Keierleber, Brian, Reimb...........407.62 Kelly, Amy, Reimb .......................46.60 Ken’s Electric, Repairs .............128.95 Klenk, Brenda L.B., Serv ..........492.00 Kwik Trip Stores, Fuel...............275.97 Lehs, Richard J, Serv ...............704.00 Lexisnexis, Serv .......................156.00 Lindgren, Richard D, Serv ........125.00 Linn Co Sheriff, Serv ................205.02 Mail Services LLC, Serv ...........785.08 Manatts, Concrete ...............4,429.68 Marco Technologies LLC, Repairs.. ..................................................358.41 Marion Police Dept, Serv ............25.00 Marlow, Amy, Reimb ...................96.82 Maynard, Steve, Reimb ............103.52 McCarter, John L, Serv .............187.27 McGraw, Kriss A, Serv ................32.72 Medical Associates, Serv..........749.68 MGIA-Iowa Chapter, Regist ......150.00 MHDS-ECR, Serv ..............193,129.00 MidAmerican Energy Co, Fuel..161.00 Miller Quarry, Rock ................1,090.86 Mills, Karla, Reimb....................468.18 Monkeytown Office Supply, Supplies ....................................................61.92 Municipal Emergency Serv, Supplies ..................................................192.00 Myers-Cox Co, Inmate Provisions .. ...............................................4,629.31 Napa Auto Parts, Supplies........873.22 Nels Agri-Serve Co, Payment 4,000.00 Network Computer Solutions, Repairs ..................................................270.00 Norstar Industries Inc, Parts .....388.62 North Iowa Juvenile, Serv......1,125.00 Oelwein Ace Hardware, Supplies22.99 Oelwein Elevator, Supplies .......151.00 Oelwein Glass Inc, Supplies .......70.01 Oelwein Police Dept, Serv ..........42.00 Oelwein Publishing Group, Publications ...............................................1,207.90 Oelwein Veterinary Clinic, Serv ..26.00 Office Ally, Serv ..........................19.95 Office Max Inc, Supplies .............55.38 Office Towne Inc, Supplies ....4,523.18 O’Reilly Automotive Inc, Parts ..295.01

Orkin Exterminating Co, Serv .....60.54 Pathways Behavorial Serv, FY17 Approp ...............................................5,000.00 Paul Niemann Construction Co, Sand/ Rock ..................................100,845.33 Pech, David, Mileage Reimb ......38.88 Peters Law Offices, James T, Serv. ..................................................102.00 Pinicon Ford, Repairs ..........69,377.22 Pipestone Veterinary Serv, Serv159.89 Polk Co Treasurer, Serv ...........239.90 Power Plan, Parts ..................9,099.47 Prinsco, Parts ...........................474.30 Print Express, Printing ............894.00 Public Safety Center Inc, Supplies .

763.72 Quality Computer Service Inc, Supplies ..................................................235.14 Quill Corp, Supplies ....................32.28 R & R Drainage, LLC, Repairs .250.90 Racom Corporation, Parts ..... 9,711.20 Ratchford, Rick, Serv................150.00 Ray O’Herron Co Inc, Supplies 288.53 Reidy, Tom, Reimb ...................144.44 Rexco Equipment Inc, Rental 4,125.00 RJS Welding, Repairs ..............730.00 Roepke, Leland C, VA Comp/Mileage ....................................................41.20 Rowley, City Of, Serv..................12.50 RV Horizons Inc, Serv ..............298.03 Ryherd, John, Mileage Reimb ....33.48 S & G Harviuex, Serv ...............105.00 Safelite Auto Glass, Repairs .....157.86 Scots Supply, Parts ..................137.75 Scott Co Sheriff, Serv ...................5.90 Security Storage, Serv..............225.00 Shahriari, Daria T, Serv ............343.50 Shield Technology Corp, Serv ..150.00 Shonka, Don, Reimb ..................52.92 Short, Janice, Mileage Reimb.....14.58 Shred Master, Serv .....................37.50 SHRM-Society for HR Mgt, Dues ... ..................................................190.00 Signs & More, Supplies .........1,075.00 SimplexGrinnel, Serv ...............476.92 Slattery, John, Mileage Reimb ....10.26 Smock, Fred, Serv ....................125.00 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co, Supplies ..................................................504.16 State Hygienic Laboratory, Testing . ..................................................826.00 State Of Iowa, Reimb ...............136.87 Stenner, Marc, Repairs .............451.63 Streicher, Blake, Serv .................75.00 Superior Cleaning Services Ltd, Supplies .......................................3,374.31 Superior Lamp Inc, Supplies .1,001.61 Superior Welding Supply, Supplies ..................................................100.98 Taylor, Alan, VA Per Diem/Mileage Reimb .......................................513.80 Thomas Electric Motor Serv, Repairs ..................................................210.95 Tri State Tower Inc, Serv .......2,187.97 Uniform Den Inc, Uniforms .......262.33 Unitypoint Health, Serv .............773.50 US Cellular, Serv ...................1,291.20 US Postmaster, Postage .......2,000.00 Van Meter Industrial, Supplies ..209.69 Veridian Credit Union, Fees........53.40 Verizon Wireless, Serv .............372.96 Verns True Value Inc, Supplies.348.50 Visa, Supplies ...........................658.76 Walmart, Supplies ......................12.18 Waste Management, Serv .....2,790.46 Waterloo Police Dept, Serv ...... 111.10 Welch, William J, VA Comp/Mileage ....................................................36.88 Wieland Development Llc, Serv125.00 Wilgenbusch, Kristin, Mileage Reimb ....................................................38.88 Windstream, Serv .....................329.06 Winthrop News, Publications ....668.55 Winthrop, City Of, Serv ...............35.85 Wolfey’s LLC, Serv ................1,000.00 Wulfekuhle Estate, Ann M, Subscription ....................................................18.00 Xerox Corp, Serv ........................37.88 Total ................................1,280,376.74

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Even also reported that the board of health has adopted an animal bite policy, and gave July statistics for permits and well testing.

Rick Wulfekuhle, EMA Coordinator, reported that employee training continues regarding emergency situations and gave the training dates for the next month.

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors Don Shonka, Ellen Gaffney, and Gary Gissel heard several monthly reports at their meeting August 22.

Roadside Manager Sherlyn Hazen stated that her staff is spraying brush and thistles within the county rights of way. During Public Health Director Amy Marlow’s report, she said the department is working on updates to policies and job descriptions, completing year-end reports, and preparing for an Iowa Dept. of Public Health Services site visit.

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in regular session Monday Independence City Council met in city code regarding speed night with a proposed change topic of discussion again. limits on 1st Street as a main Janet Buls weighed in Residents Karen Connell and for the proposed speed with questions and suggestions for clarification of the newlimit change. Connell asked applauded the speed limit ly amended ordinance. Buls l children. However, she change for the safety of schoo step in that many senior suggested this is a good first and urged the council to unity citizens walk in the comm and safety of pedestrians. continue to address the needs limit change on 1st speed The council approved the in response to community Street revising the ordinance 30 mph to 25 mph from ed input. The speed will be reduc NE adjacent to the city from 6th Ave., NE to 9th Ave., library.

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Council discusses plans for new sports courts Winthrop City Council met in special session August 15 to hear a presentation by Dave Sproull, Julie Sproull, Mary Donlea, and Dennis Donlea on a proposal for installing a multipurpose sport court in Winthrop.

The court would be for sports such as tennis, pickle ball, and basketball.

Those in attendance discussed possible locations, and construction and maintenance costs. Mary Donlea will write grant proposals, which could substantially cover the construction costs of the court.

A park survey is being developed and will be presented to homeowners in September in conjunction with an income survey, which is needed to apply for grant funds for sewer plant improvements.

The city plans to use the results of the park survey to work with all organizations involved to develop a long range plan for the park including land ownership, insurance coverage, amenities and location of amenities, future maintenance, and costs.

The plan will look at what the public is willing to fund with taxpayer dollars (such as multi-purpose sports court, pool, splash pad, and trail), to cover maintenance, and also where space should be reserved for amenities.

At year-end, the council will prepare next year’s budget and decide which amenities (if any) to consider for construction or continued maintenance. Nothing has been approved at this time.

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The Quasqueton Area Historical Society held its 27th annual fish fry Saturday night and served 482 people, just short of last year’s record turnout of 500. The event featured live music and a silent auction. There were plenty of door prizes donated for the event, including a Donna Wolfe painting from the Leone Sauer estate, a cloth wreath and candle, a $100 bill and gift certificates to area businesses. Winners were Bette Butler, Terry Love, Anita Arnold, Mary Jo Short, Janet Isham, Larry Crow, Shelia Payne and Norm Chesmore. (Christine Dale Photos)

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