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Proud to be a Buccaneer! East Buchanan celebrated homecoming last week with a parade through Winthrop. The football team (above) won over Ed-Co 36-0. Also pictured are Dylan Kortenkamp (top left) who has a shovel and is prepared to “bury the Vikings” and at right, Hunter Schulte and Gradon Fangman, members of the school’s 2016 state title winning golf team. See more photos on page 5. (Christine Dale Photos)

Parking is discussed at school board meeting

Commissioner of Elections promotes pre-registration for General Election Buchanan County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Cindy Gosse is encouraging those who wish to vote in the 2016 General Election on Nov. 8 to register early if they are not already registered. Voters may register on Election Day; however, Gosse encourages voters to get registered before 5 PM Saturday, Oct. 29 to avoid extra paperwork at the polling site on Elec-

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tion Day. This is the last day to pre-register for the Nov. 8 election. Those who have moved since the last election should update voter registration to current address before Election Day. A voter registration form can be obtained on the website: http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/ pdf/voteapp.pdf. Story continues on page 28.

Supervisors hear monthly reports At their Oct. 10 meeting, Buchanan County Supervisors Don Shonka, Ellen Gaffney and Gary Gissel heard Roadside Manager Sherlyn Hazen’s monthly report. Approximately 122 miles of brush and thistles have been sprayed. Trees were cut on Pine Creek Ave. by the railroad track for visibility, and six areas were hydro-seeded. Public Health Director Amy Marlow reported that her department will be attending new regional group meetings and will continue to attend a regional workgroup in Cedar Rapids. An update was given on flood response and recovery. The department is updating the Pandemic Influenza Plans. Story continues on page 28.

East Buchanan School Board member Brian Crawford brought up parking at the Oct. 12 board meeting. He said that Mary Donlea, who has met with community members regarding the upcoming bond project, has noted people are still concerned about whether parking is included in the facilities plan. Parking has been a subject of concern for community members throughout the planning process. When there is a big event, whether a football or volleyball game, or an elementary concert, parking overflows into the neighboring residential area. The board members confirmed that yes, adding 30-40 parking spaces west of the school is part of the plan. It is not mentioned on the bond proposal as the district plans to pay for it by using other funding sources. Board President Aaron Cook suggested they give some thought to providing ways to help the elderly or disabled who might

have difficulty getting from a parking spot to the school building or outdoor bleachers. The public will have an opportunity to learn more about the facilities project and bond proposal during a Bucs for Bond meeting at 7 PM Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Quasqueton City Hall. In addition, the public is welcome to send questions to ebbucs4bond@gmail.com. The meeting will also be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.ebbucsforbond.com. Superintendent Dan Fox stated that the number of students attending the district as reported for certified enrollment is expected to be up to 582 compared to 537 this time last year. Secondary Principal Eric Dockstader reported that middle and high school students will take the Iowa Assessments at the end of October. This will be the last year the assessments will be used to report student proficiency in Iowa. Story continues on page 25.

Area manufacturers open doors for tours Submitted by George Lake

In celebration of October as manufacturing month, the Buchanan County Economic Development Commission (BCEDC) worked with area companies to sponsor tours of their businesses. Manufacturing Month is when the manufacturing heritage of communities is recognized and celebrated. Buchanan County has a manufacturing base that creates a wide range of products while providing good jobs for residents. Participating companies included Wieland & Sons Lumber in Winthrop, Bertch 2016 Cabinet Manufacturing in Jesup,Copyright and Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Meridian Ag Distribution and Pries Enterprise of Independence. Story continues on page 25.

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“Walking School Bus” is discussed at senior center

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On Oct. 10, Jacki Schares (pictured) visited the Buchanan County Senior Center to talk about the Independence Walking School Bus, which had a trial run on Oct. 13. Led by adult volunteers wearing bright yellow vests, participating students walk together on a safe route to school, which encourages more exercise. Because of the sheer number of families interested, two routes were planned for the trial run. Next year it may be expanded into an ongoing program. To learn more, call Schares at 515291-0496. A monthly Birthday/Anniversary dinner was held Oct. 12. Performer David Poggenklass of Guttenberg played piano and sang “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” and “School Days,” among other songs. Health Educator Josh Rodgers from the Northeast Iowa Food Bank was present Oct. 14 to discuss squash and pumpkins. Early settlers in North America enjoyed pumpkins and squash as a treat. Although many people claim to not like squash, Rod-

gers believes they have not had it prepared properly. Place whole squash in an oven pan and bake for 20 minutes at 350° or poke holes in it then microwave about four minutes per pound. This will soften the squash and make it easier and safer to cut. Place on a towel to stabilize it then make one cut through the center. After spooning out the seeds, place each half

face down to finish cooking. Another way to eat squash or pumpkin is to peel the softened fruit (see above) then slice thinly. Place slices onto pan and drizzle with oil. Bake in a preheated, 450° oven for 15-20 minutes, uncovered, until gold brown. Roasting in this way will create a caramelized flavor. Winter squash varieties are interchangeable in squash recipes.

Winthrop Library welcomes speaker Rudy Daniels on Nov. 2 Dr. Rudolph Daniels will present Trains Across Iowa at 6 PM Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Winthrop Public Library. He will describe the past, present and future of the Hawkeye State’s railroads. The program explores Iowa’s unique position in the construction of the first transcontinental railroad and Iowa’s great contribution to railroad safety. The talk also describes the famous streamliners that rode Iowa’s rails. Daniels is an Assistant Dean, and retired department chair of Railroad Operations Technology and instructor

of railroad history, at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City. Daniels has written the official history of U.S. railroads, Trains Across the Continent, which was written at the request of the railway industry, and was contributing editor to the Railway Atlas of North America. He has recently finished Railroading on Three Continents, an account of United States railroad operations during WWI. All aboard for an Iowa rail adventure!

Hear the personal story of one family’s struggle through mental illness at 6:30 PM Monday, Nov. 7 at the Independence Public Library. Virginia Pillars wrote her journey through mental illness with her adult child. Her book, “Broken Brain, Fortified Faith: Lessons of Hope Through a Child’s Mental Illness,” was released last month. “Broken Brain, Fortified Faith” is the story of her family’s journey through schizophrenia, navigating the uncharted waters of mental illness to find help for their daughter, Amber, and support for their family. This memoir is an honest look at the stress, anger, education, and finally, hope, experienced through the eyes of a mother. In the book, the author also educates readers about how the disease affects the brain, how it is treated, and what people must do financially and legally to protect loved ones until they recover from the disease. Best

of all, Pillars shares her thoughts, doubts, and faith struggles, as well as the comfort and strength she found as she prayed for her daughter and saw those prayers answered in unexpected ways. Local (retired) teacher, author, and public speaker Jacquie McTaggart had this to say about Pillars: “After attending a gathering where Virginia Pillars told about her adult daughter’s encounter with schizophrenia, how it affected the family, how they managed to survive – and ultimately thrive, I began a quest to get her in Independence. … Pillars will grab your attention – and your heart – with her opening statement, and she’ll keep it through the last syllable. Her message is more than a chronicle of one family’s journey

Gary and Nancy Maurer of Independence will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and open house from 11 AM-3 PM on Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Community Plaza, 25 W. Charles, Oelwein. Gary and Nancy (Reed) were married Oct. 29, 1966, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette. They are the parents of three daughters: Michele (Galen) Kelly, of Fayette, Missy (Steve) Rau of Stanley and Margie (Bret) Lau of Aurora. They have eight grandchildren: Amanda and Travis Kelly, Tyler, Tanner and Troy Rau, Haylee, Heidi, and TJ Lau. All relatives and friends are invited to help celebrate this special occasion. Your presence is the only gift the couple desires. Greetings may be sent to 1559 Lawrence Ave., Independence IA 50644-9224.

Card party to be held to benefit BCHC Auxiliary

Author to visit Independence Library Submitted by Independence Public Library

Gary and Nancy Mauer to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

through schizophrenia. It is a road map (complete with guideposts) for anyone carrying a heavy cross” Pillars lives on a farm, along with her husband of 41 years. She is the mother of four – one of whom suffered from a mental illness – and grandmother of four, with a passion for reaching out to families who are also affected by mental illness. She volunteers both as an educator and a support group leader for the National Alliance on Mental Illness and speaks to organizations of the effects of mental illness on families. Pillars is certified in First Aid for Mental Health and has been a frequent speaker on her faith journey for over 25 years. For information, contact the library at 319-334-2470 or iplprograms@ gmail.com.

Attention all 500 and Bridge card players! The Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary will hold a card party fundraiser beginning at 1 PM Oct. 28 at Oak View Senior Living Complex in Independence. All are welcome to participate; cost is a $5 donation. Through fundraising efforts of the BCHC Auxiliary, $6,000 in scholarships were awarded in 2015 to those entering or continuing their education in a health care related field, donations have also been made to educational programs at BCHC, such as Safe Sitter, and projects and improvements throughout the hospital. Refreshments and prizes will be available to participants throughout the afternoon. To RSVP, contact Nancy White at 334-6830 for 500, and Bette Butler at 334-2416 or Sharon Naylor at 334-4277 for Bridge by Monday, Oct. 24.

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Call 319-935-3027, Email: news@thenews-guide.com Mail: PO Box 9, Winthrop IA 50682. Drop off at: 225 W. Madison, Winthrop First Monday of the month – Buchanan Co. Homeless Council meeting, noon, St. James Episcopal, Independence. First Monday of the month – Winthrop Library Book Club, 6:30 PM. First Thursday of month – Grief support group for widows/widowers, 10 AM, Cedar Valley Hospice, 801 1st St. E, Independence. No cost, open to public. Info: Amy Peyton, 319-334-6960 or toll free, 888-273-8957. Second Thursday of month – VFW Bechter/Boies Post 2440 meeting, 6 PM social, dinner, 7 PM meeting, VFW Club Post, 128 3rd Ave. NE, Independence. Second Thursday of month (September-May) – Foster Parent Support Group meeting, 6:30 PM, First United Methodist Church, Independence. Childcare provided, 319934-3647 or 319-934-3247. Third Monday of the month – Winthrop C & C Meetings, 6:30 PM, Winthrop City Hall. Everyone invited.

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Fridays, Noon-1 PM – Hot Dog Lunch, St. James, 202 2nd Ave. NE, Independence. Shop at St. James Revolving Closet and get a free hot dog meal. Oct. 20 – Business Jelly, 9 AM-noon, Winthrop Business Center, 155 1st St. Casual co-working event where entrepreneurs, freelancers, home workers, and people running businesses meet (bring own laptop). At 11:30, T.D. Holub will speak about starting and growing his unique agribusiness. Info: BCEDC Director George Lake 319334-7497, email director@growbuchanan.com Oct. 20 – Quasqueton Area Historical Society, 7 PM, Old Bank Building. Agenda: membership, contributions, memorials, lease for the city shop, steps for the city shop, painting bid. Everyone is welcome. Oct. 22 – Drug Take-Back Day, 10 AM-2 PM, Buchanan Co. Sheriff’s Office, 210 Fifth Ave. NE, Independence, or Jesup Police Dept., 791 Sixth St., Jesup. All types of unwanted or expired prescription drugs and over-thecounter medications will be collected. In Independence, BCHC will collect sharps for proper disposal. Drop-offs are 100% anonymous and no information is collected. Info: Deputy Cory Hartmann, 319-334-2568.

Third Monday of month – Buchanan Co. Democrats Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 PM, at new headquarters: 129 2nd Ave., NE, Independence. (Democratic Women’s Club meets 5:45 PM.)

Oct. 25 – Independence Garden Club meeting, 11:30 AM, Buchanan Co. Senior Center, Independence. Public is welcome, local grower Denny Shannon speaks on “Pumpkins, gourds and squash.” Meal reservations: Darlene Lorenz, 319-334-2623.

Third Thursday of month – Foto Friends, 7 PM, Prairie Hills Senior Living, Independence. Dues-free, just for fun, open to those interested in photography, 319-334-3773.

Oct. 25 – East Buchanan Band/Vocal Concert, 7 PM. Featuring the grade 6-7 band and grade 6-12 choirs. Note: This is a change from the previous date, Oct. 24.

Third Thursday of month – Quasqueton Area Historical Society meeting, 7 PM, at the museum, everyone welcome!

Oct. 27 – Halloween Storytime & Monster Mash, 6-7 PM, Winthrop Library.

Fourth Sunday of month – Mobile Food Pantry, 12:302:30 PM or until food runs out, Living Water Church, 113 2nd Ave. NE, Independence. Beth Ownby, 319-334-5105. Last Thursday of month – Buchanan Co. Republicans meet, 7 PM, Pizza Ranch, 6 PM supper. Mondays, 7 PM – Winthrop Alcoholics Anonymous, Fellowship Hall, W. Madison St., Winthrop, 319-6104849 for help with an alcohol problem. Wednesdays, 1 PM – Quilt Club, Homestyle Café, Brandon. All quilters welcome. Wednesdays, 7-8 PM – Al Anon Meeting, St. James Episcopal Church, Independence, in kitchen area. Thursdays – Rhyme Time, 9:30 AM; Movin’ & Groovin,’ 9:50; Story Time, 10:10; Independence Library. Rhyme Time is for babies up to age two and caregivers; Story Time and Movin’ and Groovin’ is for toddlers and preschoolers. 319-334-2470

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Oct. 28 – BCHC Auxiliary Card Party Fundraiser, 1-4 PM, Oak View, Independence. Play bridge or 500 to support Buchanan Co. Health Center Auxiliary projects. $5 entry donation. RSVP by Oct. 24; for bridge call Nancy White (319-334-6830), or 500, Sharon Naylor (319-3344277) or Bette Butler (319-334-2416). Oct. 28 – Pillow cleaning fundraiser, 8:30 AM-3 PM, Wapsipinicon Mill. Sponsored by Buchanan Co. Historical Society. Have pillows renovated with new ticking the same day. Info: 319-334-4616. Oct. 28 – Legos/Games/Craft/Movie, 2-4 PM, Winthrop Library. Oct. 28 – Halloween Boo Bash, 5-6:30 PM, Independence Public Library. All ages enjoy games, stories, crafts, snacks, photo booth. Free. 319-334-2470.

Oct. 29 – Indee Zombie Run, Buchanan County Fairgrounds. Do you have what it takes to survive a potential zombie apocalypse? Navigate 3.1 miles of rough terrain, obstacles and hungry zombies. Gather friends and register today! Dress to impress – awards will be given! All proceeds benefit Fair Association and Independence Area Chamber of Commerce. Info: 319-334-7178. Oct. 30 – Heartland Acres Halloween Fun, noon-4 PM, for the young and the young-at-heart. Children admitted free with adult admission, which is half price ($5) for this event only. Tour the Agribition Center, enjoy games and refreshments. Wear a Halloween costume, have picture taken as a pumpkin as a gift. Info: 319-332-0123. Oct. 30 – Brandon Area Community Club Halloween Party, 1-3 PM, Community Center. Games, food, costume contest, and door prizes! Oct. 31 – Brandon Trick-or-Treating, 6-8 PM. Oct. 31 – Independence Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treating, 4-5:30 PM, Downtown Independence. 319334-7178. Oct. 31 – Hazleton Halloween Treat, 5-8 PM, City Park. Oct. 31 – Aurora Trick or Treat, 5-7 PM.

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Oct. 31 – Independence Trick-or-Treating, 4-5:30 PM downtown only, 5:30-7 PM city-wide. During downtown trick-or-treating, 1st St. E ( 2nd Ave. NE to 3rd Ave. NE) and 3rd Ave. NE (1st St. to 2nd St. NE) will be closed. Nov. 2 – Trains Across Iowa, 6 PM, Winthrop Library. Learn about Iowa’s position in the construction of the first transcontinental railroad and railroad safety. The talk also describes the famous streamliners that rode Iowa’s rails. Nov. 4 – Winthrop Blood Drive, 1-6 PM, Church of Christ United Fellowship Hall. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. Appointment/info: Marilyn, 319-935-3681. Nov. 4 – Littleton and Chatham Historical Society Chili Supper and Raffle, 5:30-7 PM, 601 State Street in Chatham (across from Littleton Lounge). Freewill donation to benefit ongoing museum needs. Info/raffle tickets: 319-415-1175 or tonybengston@yahoo.com. Nov. 5 – Buchanan Co. Animal Shelter Shelterbration Shindig fundraiser, Buchanan Co. Fairgrounds. Social hour 5 PM with dinner and live auction 6-8 PM, live music 8-11 PM. Tickets $25 per person or $225 table of 10, call 319-360-5511. BCAS is a non-profit 501c3 no-kill shelter nearing completion in Hazleton; serving Buchanan and Fayette County areas. Nov. 5-6 - Dec. 4 – Christmas at the Depot, noon-8 PM Saturdays, noon-5 PM Sundays (noon-3 PM Dec. 4), Illinois Central Railroad Depot. Hwy. 150 N., Independence. Small decorated table-top trees and specialty items, sold at silent auction. All 11 towns in Buchanan County donate Christmas items. Admission is free; donations for to food pantry appreciated. At 3 PM Dec. 4 holiday items go to highest bidder; 319-334-3439. Nov. 8 – Independence National Honor Society Blood Drive, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, weight room at high school. Help NHS graduating seniors earn scholarships. To schedule appointment, sign up in high school office, or email Kirstie Martin at kmartin2_17@independence.k12.ia.us Nov. 9 – Career Fair, 4-7 PM, Henderson Event Center, Independence. Free for job seekers to attend. Many Buchanan Co. businesses will be on hand to take applications and share information. Info: George Lake, BCEDC 319-334-7497 or director@growbuchanan.com Nov. 18 – Buchanan Co. Health Trust Annual Dinner & Auction, Masquerade Ball theme. Social hour 6:30 PM, Heartland Acres Event Center. Live and silent auction items, jazz combo, dinner, dessert. RSVP: Michelle McBride, 319-332-0905.

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THE WINTHROP NEWS, USPS (687-340) VOLUME 124. Published each Thursday by Goodnight in the Morning Communications, 221 1st Street East, Independence, Iowa 50644. Official newspaper for Buchanan County, East Buchanan Community School District, and Cities of Independence, Winthrop, 2016 Quasqueton, Rowley, and Brandon IA. Subscriptions paid in advance at stated rates. Periodicals postage paid at Independence, Iowa 50644. POSTMASTER: Send form 3579 to PO BOX 9, Winthrop IA 50682. The News is printed on recycled paper with soy ink. Photos and articles may not be reprinted without written consent of the Publisher. Logos are available electronically at http://inanews.com/foundation/contests/results/

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October 20, 2016

Daniel J. Brace

WINTHROP– Daniel J. Brace, 52, of Winthrop, IA, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, IA. He was born on August 14th, 1964 in Manchester, IA, the son of Clair and Pauline (Turley) Brace. He graduated from East Buchanan Community Schools in Winthrop with the class of 1982. Daniel married Michelle King in 1987, but later divorced in 2001. He worked for the CRANDIC Railroad for much of his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who also loved helping his friends and neighbors dearly. Daniel is survived by his two children, Tad (Tasha) Brace of Cedar Falls, IA, and Alexa (Scott) Gentz of Jesup, IA; 2 brothers: Richard (Connie) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Jim (Joan) of Winthrop, IA; and 2 sisters: Judy (Don) Wulfekuhle and Janet (Jon) Isham of Independence, IA; and 2 grandchildren. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Clair (1985) and mother, Pauline (2014); a sister in infancy, Julianne Brace. Visitation held Wednesday October 19, 2016, from 4 PM to 8 PM, at the Reiff Funeral Home and Crematory in Independence, IA, with friends encouraged to wear Iowa Hawkeye or Chicago Cubs attire. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Daniel J. Brace Memorial Fund at Veridian Credit Union 1900 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644. To leave an on-line condolence please go to www.reifffuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Leanna Jane Roepke Lamont – Leanna Roepke, 66, passed away Oct. 13, 2016, after a battle with cancer. Leanna was born May 17, 1950, at Oelwein, the daughter of Leland Dean and Leah Gibson Griffin. She married Michael Albert Roepke August 31, 1974. To this union were born two children, Joseph and Sarah. Leanna is survived by her husband, Michael; son Joseph (Amy), daughter Sarah Roepke (Bethany Seedorff), two grandsons, and a brother Jeral Griffin. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. No services or visitation are planned at this time.

Buchanan Co. Senior Center Menu

Meal locations: Buchanan Co. Senior Center (MondayFriday), 400 5th Ave. NE, Independence. Lamont (Thursdays), Lamont Community Building, 644 Bush Street, 563-924-2237 for reservations. Rowley (Monday - Friday), 101 Ely St., Rowley. Call 319-334-7011 by 1 PM the business day before planning to attend. No additions or cancellations will be accepted the day meal is served. Note: bread/margarine is served with most meals. Oct. 21: A - Baked Chicken Breast with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Fresh Seasonal Fruit; B - Creole Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Fresh Seasonal Fruit Oct. 24: A - BBQ Chicken, Baked Sweet Potato, Broccoli, Pudding; B - Pork Loin with Gravy, Baked Sweet Potato, Broccoli, Pudding Oct. 25: A - Crustless Chicken Pot Pie, Lima Beans, Chuckwagon Corn, Fresh Seasonal Fruit; B - Beef & Bow Tie Pasta, Lima Beans, Chuckwagon Corn, Fresh Seasonal Fruit Oct. 26: A - Swiss Steak, Garden Rice Medley, Green Beans, Fruited Gelatin; B - Chicken Noodle Soup, Egg Salad, Ranch House Tomatoes, Fruited Gelatin Oct. 27: A - Roast Beef with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Tropical Fruit; B - Berry Almond Chicken, Salad, Copper Pennies, Tropical Fruit

Women’s Connection holds monthly meeting

Story/Photos by Donna Jensen Community Correspondent

The Independence Area Women’s Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, held it monthly meeting Oct. 13 at the Buchanan County Senior Center. Lacey Toale gave the feature presentation, Baby Cakes, where she demonstrated her cake decorating ability. Mary Kay Miller played songs prior to the meeting and later Julene Lee sang and played guitar. Speaker Barb Gaines of Savan-

nah MO shared “What Part of Meow Don’t You Understand?” She lives with her husband, a spoiled French bulldog and two kittens and her topic touched on the cats’ antics and how they relate to her life choices. She then focused on “What Part of ME Don’t You Understand?” and referred to God’s role in her life. Hostess gifts were given to Shirley Terry and Joan Zimmer. It was also noted the group is looking for two new board members. The next meeting will be held at 6:30 PM Monday, Nov. 7 at Oak View Independent Living in Independence. The theme will be “Colorful & Unique” and there will be a dessert bar for $6. The meeting will feature a presentation by local artist John Decker, singing by Mary Kay Johnson, and “From Dumb to Dynamic” by speaker Sherri Kubly of Edgewood, who found truth, strength and courage to overcome destructive lies.

Quasqueton will be “spook-tacular” this weekend and next as the annual Haunted House is underway! The Quasqueton Haunted House will be held 7-11 PM Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22 and 28-29. Admission is $9 per person, which supports the Quasqueton Community Club, although the cost is reduced by $1 for those who bring a canned item for the food pantry. In addition, Quasqueton Trick-or-Treating will be 5-7 PM Monday, Oct. 31. The monthly City Council Meeting was held Oct. 10. Presided by Mayor Chad Staton, council members Terry and Bill Kress, Shelia Payne and Jeff Werling were in attendance; Ben Stanford was absent. Others at the meeting were: Corinne Love, Clayton Ohrt, Fire Chief Brian Vanous, Scott Cooksley, Attorney Jim Peters, East Buchanan Government Students and City Clerk Anita Arnold. In regular business, the previous minutes and all bills were approved. Reports approved included Law Enforcement, Clerks, Public Works, QES and Treasurers. A public hearing was held to hear first reading of Ordinance 243, which would change the speed limit to 35 mph on Linn Street from 7th Street to the east end of city limits. No comments were made, so further hearings were waived and the ordinance was approved. Staton advised that Taylor and Kristin Connolly asked permission to have a sidewalk removed from a property at 502 N. 2nd Street, which they had purchased. The request was approved. Terry Kress and Ben Stanford were appointed to the Personnel Review Committee. Staton informed council about a route that needs corrections, as citizens were trapped on the west side of the river during recent flooding. Vanous noted that Med Compass will finish the rest of the required physicals. He also asked if the council would be willing to use funds not used toward purchasing a new vehicle to buy additional rescue tools, such as a Jaws of Life.

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Reservations and cancellations must be called in to Judy Miller at 319-493-8101 by 10 AM Friday, Nov. 4. Those attending may use the Lutheran church parking lot to park if the Oak View parking lot is full. Members were reminded that there will be an auction during the December meeting to benefit Stonecroft Ministries. Those wishing to donate items should contact Janet Ankerstjerne. Pictured: Lacey Toale (top), Julene Lee (center), and Barb Gaines (left).

Aurora City Council met Oct. 11 with Mayor David Young presiding and council members Shelly Robinson, Dale Buckman, Jerry Meyers, Tammy Schweitzer, and Richard Rau present. Also in attendance were Marion Rau, Deb Hundley, Stacey Smith, Taylor Smith, Carter Boggess, Sheriff Bill Wolfgram, and City Clerk Diana Gates. Sheriff Wolfgram reported that 25.5 hours were logged in the community in September. He spoke briefly on recent dog issues and advised council to share information with the city attorney. He also thanked Aurora Fire & EMS for their assistance with a recent situation. He stated that the expense of a broken light on the Comet Center can be sent to his office if needed. Deb Hundley, speaking on behalf of Fire Chief Hundley in his absence, asked to have a key for the Comet Center to gain access to locked rooms in the building in the event of a future emergency situation. She also noted that the department recently approved new member Denis Kramer and asked for council’s approval, which they gave. It was also noted that the fire department voted to approve spending approximately $2,500 for a fire text response system, using funds raised at the September fundraiser. Council approved the expense. The Aurora Comet Center will host a 10-year anniversary event to be held Oct. 29. Halloween Trick and Treating was set for 5-7 PM Oct. 31. Buckman asked how the tree trimming was coming in City Park. Mayor noted the trimming has been started and the contractor wants the ground to get dry and hard to complete removal of larger trees so park grounds would sustain less damage. Schweitzer asked if council should reconsider removing the two restrooms in the city park and keep the cement block unit as there is a need for one year-round. She noted that the rented port-a-potty had been removed already, which was not expected. The mayor will request a handicap-accessible unit be rented for next spring for the season and see what maintenance is needed for the cement blocked structure unit.

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East Buchanan Homecoming parade pays tribute to Harry Potter

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Buchanan Co. Career Fair will be Nov. 9

Are you in need of a job, seeking better employment opportunities or would like to find work closer to home? Buchanan County businesses are looking to hire people with a wide array of skill sets. And for Buchanan County Companies … we can help you find qualified employees to help move your business forward. Buchanan County Economic Development Commission (BCEDC) and Sedona Staffing Services will host a career fair 4-7 PM Wednesday Nov. 9, at Henderson Event Center, Independence. It is free for job seekers to attend and many Buchanan County businesses will be on hand to take applications and share information on available jobs and future career opportunities. Prior registration for job seekers not required. Dress appropriately, bring resume or employment history information and visit the career fair on Nov. 9. Are you a Buchanan County business that would like to exhibit at the fair? Contact George Lake at BCEDC 319-334-7497, email director@growbuchanan.com

Members of the 2016 Golf Team Junior float – Slytherin House

Messerly, Mabb join Regional Family Health

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Senior float – Gryffindor House

Regional Medical Center (RMC) and Regional Family Health (RFH) announced new medical staff, Courtney Messerly, MD, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Nicolette Mabb. Messerly, a family practice and OB physician, will provide care in Team I at Manchester. Mabb joined the RFH Behavioral Services team. Board certified in family medi- Courtney Messerly, M.D. cine, Messerly received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in La Crosse. Her scope of practice includes family practice and obstetrics. Mabb graduated from the University of Iowa in 2014 with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and is board certified. She will provide an additional Nicole Mabb, DNP, ARNP opportunity to co-manage the medical and behavioral health of patients. The focus of the Behavioral Services program at RFH is to provide short-term mental health services to established patients. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Messerly, request a referral to see Dr. Mabb or learn more about Behavioral Services offered, call RFH at 563-927-7777.

Wapsie Valley Creamery building is going up!

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Senior moms, flying high on brooms (at right) and on the float (below). Christine Dale Photos

Wapsie Valley Creamery in Independence is moving forward with plans to establish a new refrigeration facility as part of an on-site expansion project. The 24,000 sq. ft. several million dollar chiller building will allow Wapsie Valley to expand production capabilities and products by allowing increased storage of high quality cheese and whey products. In 2015, they established a new cheese-making room and purchased equipment that doubled production output. Acquiring new customers and creating new cheese products necessitates the creamery’s latest expansion. President/CEO Mark Neilson said, “The building will be buttoned-up by winter so that interior construction can proceed on schedule. … Once completed, our new building and equipment will allow us to stay competitive in a very competitive market.” Wapsie Valley Creamery is under management by the 3rd generation of the Neilson family. The Creamery makes a wide variety of cheese and whey products that are sold throughout the United States, North America and Asia.

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“If you eat, you have a connection to a farmer every day.” –Al Wulfekuhle October became known as Pork Month because it marked the time of year when hogs were traditionally marketed. Today, it serves as a celebration to thank pork producers and share their stories with consumers. “If you eat, you have a connection to a farmer every day,” said Iowa Pork Producers Association President Al Wulfekuhle, a pig farmer from Quasqueton. “October Pork Month is an opportunity to refresh the connection consumers have with farmers. Our mission is to produce safe, nutritious food in a responsible manner for families across the United States and around the world.” In 2008, pork producers adopted six We CareSM ethical principles at the National Pork Industry Forum. The pork industry follows the six guiding ethical principles of the We Care initiative to maintain a safe, high-quality pork supply. Producers are committed to: • Producing safe food; • Safeguarding natural resources in all industry practices; • Providing a work environment that is safe and consistent with the industry’s other ethical principles; • Contributing to a better quality of life in communities; • Protecting and promoting animal well-being; and • Ensuring practices to protect public health. “The ethical principles define our values and who we are,” Wulfekuhle said. “Consumers can be confident that the pork they eat was raised using these ethical principles.”

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Pork is the world’s most widely eaten meat, representing 36 percent of all meat consumed, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. According to Nielsen Perishable Group retail sales data for 52 weeks ending May 28, 2016, the top five most popular cuts sold are Center cut chops, Assorted Chops, Back Ribs, Spare Ribs and Tenderloins. In terms of dollar sales, Center Cut Chops accounted for more than $1,002 billion, Assorted Chops $525 million, Back Ribs $411 million, Spare Ribs $237 million and Tenderloins at $177 million. “Consumers recognize the versatility of serving pork in their homes,” said Wulfekuhle. “Cook pork until the internal temperature reaches between 145 degrees and 160 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a three-minute rest, this will ensure flavorful and tender pork on the plate.”

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Pork Month encourages consumer connections using #RealPigFarming National Pork Month provides a unique opportunity for pork producers to connect with people interested in learning about what happens on pig farms today. The Pork Checkoff and the Iowa Pork Producers Association are encouraging producers to share their farm stories on social media this month using the hashtag #RealPigFarming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Pork Checkoff launched #RealPigFarming to encourage and empower producers and others passionate about pig farming to use social media as a platform for meaningful, impactful conversations with consumers about what happens on their farms,â&#x20AC;? said Claire Masker, Pork Checkoff public relations director. Including the hashtag symbol (#) before â&#x20AC;&#x153;RealPigFarmingâ&#x20AC;? helps people search social media posts with the same phrase and makes it easier for them to follow conversations.

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The Pork Checkoff – *Checkoff Mission –“The National Pork Board is the catalyst that unites pork producers with key stakeholders focused on building a bright future for the pork industry through research, promotion and education.” *Checkoff Vision—“The National Pork Board will elevate U.S. pork as the global protein of choice by continuously and collaboratively working to do what’s right for people, pigs and the planet.” Pork Facts *Pork is the worlds’ most widely eaten meat. (Source: FAO, from most recent data) Pork –36%, chicken – 35%, beef – 22%, lamb – 4%, other – 3% * U.S. pork industry exports to more than 100 countries and those exports account for 25% of pork and pork variety meat production. *According to 2015 pork segmentation study, of all meat eatings: Fresh pork makes up 15% and processed pork makes up 30% *The pork target group eats an average of 3.2 servings of fresh pork every two weeks. About one of those servings is chops. They eat an average of five servings of processed pork every two weeks. Approximately two of those are bacon. *Most popular sold pork chop is the boneless New York pork chop. *More than 67% of all fresh pork eaten at home is consumed by the Frequent Eaters group, defined as those who eat fresh pork more than three times every two weeks. *Between 14 and 23% of all Americans practice the USDA and National Pork Board recommended pork cooking end temperature guidance to cook pork from medium rare (145 degrees F.) to medium (160 degrees F.) with a three-minute rest. *In June, 235.5 million pounds of fresh pork were sold. The most popular fresh pork cuts were loins, followed by ribs.

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SHIC helps prepare producers for new and emerging diseases By Mike King, www.pork.org

With the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) recently celebrating its first anniversary, it’s time for a report card on how the organization did during its freshman year. SHIC, funded by the Pork Checkoff, is charged with helping producers and the entire industry prepare for and combat new and emerging swine disease threats. SHIC’s goal is to protect and enhance the health of the U.S. swine herd through coordinated global disease monitoring, targeted research investments to minimize the impact of future disease threats and analysis of swine health data. To start meeting its mission, the nine-member SHIC board hired Paul Sundberg, DVM, as it’s only full-time employee and its first executive director in June 2015. Sundberg, who was a National Pork Board vice president, oversees SHIC’s day-today operations. SHIC collaborates with the National Pork Board, the National Pork Producers Council, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, USDA, state veterinarians, diagnostic laboratories, academia and other groups. “In our first year, we’ve tried very hard to move quickly to help minimize the impact of future disease threats,” Sundberg said. “Our work essentially falls into four main buckets – preparedness, response, monitoring and analysis.” Pedv was tipping point The introduction of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) into the U.S. pig population in 2013 helped crystallize the need for what has become SHIC. “One of the big lessons that we learned during the initial PEDV infection was the importance of open, candid communication between agencies, veterinarians

and farms,” said National Pork Board President Jan Archer. “PEDV confirmed that our pig population is at constant risk to the introduction of another new disease,” Archer said. “As producers, we had so many questions.” SVV is early test Less than a month after SHIC’s official opening in July 2015, it met its first challenge when Seneca Valley Virus (SVV) was reported. SHIC quickly invested $270,000 in research to find critical answers to address the new disease threat. “It’s about ongoing, active monitoring; it’s about getting targeted research funded and underway quickly when a threat is identified; it’s about having reliable and practical diagnostic capabilities,” Sundberg said. “And it’s about making the accurate information available quickly to take action.” Participation is Paramount Daryl Olsen, SHIC board president and veterinarian said, “While we’re pleased with where we are after one year, SHIC’s real successes are yet to come. Today we are developing the framework. We need to help producers, veterinarians, USDA and allied industry better understand SHIC’s role and get them involved.” Freshman year achievements During its first year, SHIC made progress in many key areas such as communication/ collaboration , global disease assessment, support of veterinary diagnostic labs, disease risks research, rapid response teams, diagnostic fee support, and swine disease matrix.

Focus on price protection this fall By Steve Meyer, www.pork.org

The inventory numbers in USDA’s most recent quarterly U.S. Hogs and Pigs report, released in June, suggested large fourthquarter pork supplies but modest growth through August. While I anticipated a difficult fourth quarter, my concerns are growing due to actual marketings since July 8. From the week ending June 10 through the week ending July 8, federally inspected slaughter was 10.282 million head, up only 6,950 head, or 0.07 percent, from my weekly forecasts for that period of 10.289 million head. From July 17 through August 26, however, federally inspected slaughter of 15.46 million head exceeded my forecast of 15.139 million head by 2.1 percent. So what’s going on and what does it mean? Large numbers and limited slaughter capacity will not allow market weights to be reduced this fall if prices plunge. Anecdotal evidence indicates that producers are current in marketings. More than one packer told me in late August that his company had canceled a few loads because pigs were too light on the planned delivery date. If that was widely the case, it suggests that producers have adjusted their marketing plans. But being that current would mean that hogs have been pulled ahead to leave space to harvest other pigs early this fall. This would reduce weights and relieve some supply pressure. Producers would have had to go deep enough into finishing barns to reduce weights significantly. Evidence of that is mixed. Marketing weight down from a year ago Weights of all federally inspected hogs have been slightly lower than last year and followed a normal seasonal pattern. Weights of federally inspected barrows and gilts suggest producers have pulled marketings forward, with weights two pounds below year-ago levels the first three weeks of August and likely hitting a seasonal low of 204 pounds, carcass weight, the week of August 20. However, weights of producer-sold barrows and gilts reported through the mandatory price reporting system have been only slightly lower than last year, following a near-perfect seasonal pattern. Average weights of packerowned pigs, normally higher than producer-sold pigs, are the closest they’ve been to weights of producer-sold pigs since fall of 2014. This suggests packers are getting ready for fall’s large slaughter by getting current on marketings they control the

most – their own pigs. All things considered, I believe that we are current on marketings and likely have pulled a few hogs forward, but not enough as of Aug. 26 to explain all of this summer’s additional marketings. Pig crop may have been under-estimated The other explanation is that USDA’s December-throughFebruary pig crop estimate may be low. The initial estimate in the March report was 29.582 million head, down 0.2 percent from a year earlier. USDA revises estimates depending on how the initial value compares to subsequent slaughter. The upward revisions of 2013 and 2014 were, of course, in response to largerthan-normal piglet losses caused by porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). Since PEDV’s impact waned in 2014, USDA has under estimated the pig crop in every quarter, with four of the estimates proving to be 2.4 percent or more too low. The most recent quarter with comparative slaughter data is September through November 2015. The initial pig crop estimate was 1.9 percent smaller than subsequent slaughter. Given slaughter since June 1, I would not be surprised by a 2 percent or so revision to the December-through-February pig crop in the September report. New pork plants coming on line this fall Looking at all factors, fourth-quarter 2016 slaughter likely will be up 2.7 percent from 2015. If pigs have been pulled forward, that would provide some leeway for additional hogs this fall, but there is little room for error. U.S. pork packing capacity was 2.44 million pigs per week this spring, down from 2.46 million last year. Plant startups in Pleasant Hope, Missouri, and Windom, Minnesota, will add 6,500 head per day, or 32,000 to 35,000 weekly, pushing total capacity to 2.475 million. But

I suspect the plants will be processing only around 4,000 head per day by year’s end. What about pork demand? Real per capita expenditures (RPCE) for pork, which measures domestic pork demand, has improved sharply since 2009, gaining in five of six years and up 16 percent from 2013 to 2015. But gains have been hard to achieve in 2016, with five of six months showing year-on-year declines and the total through June down 2.5 percent from a year ago. But 2015 RPCE values set record highs. Compared to the 20112015 average, 2016 pork RPCE was still up 8.1 percent through June and should be close to 2015 levels through December if the economy continues its modest improvement. That signifies stable demand at levels near the highest seen since 1990. While export demand remains a bit shaky, largely due to the strength of the U.S. dollar, it should remain stable. Export volumes should grow slightly the rest of the year due to lower U.S. wholesale cut prices. Bottom line: keep marketings current It’s imperative that you get current in marketings immediately. The best opportunities may have already passed, but assess the situation and try. CME Group Lean Hogs futures for October, December and February may offer some help. Depending on your financial strength, consider taking some price protection for the fourth quarter and the first quarter of 2017. Futures prices as of Aug. 29 likely represent losses, but I believe there is considerable downside risk for the next six months that can be limited by pricing action now.

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Arming dietitians with farm facts By Nicole Chance, www.pork.org

Retailers aren’t the only influencers who recently received an up-close look at a hog farm. With dietitians facing more questions about the farm-to-table process than ever, the Pork Checkoff provided an opportunity for key dietitians to learn about pig production so they can answer consumer concerns. “When I joined the Pork Checkoff team, the majority of my conversations with health professionals involved the nutrient profile of pork and how it fits into a healthy lifestyle,” said Adria Huseth, manager of nutrition communications and research for the Checkoff. In June, 10 influential registered dietitians from across the country toured Brenneman Pork, Inc., a farrow-to-finish pork operation near Washington IA. They received a behind-the-scenes look at life on a pig farm and also learned about the different cuts of pork and how to prepare them. “Dietitians are key influencers because they get asked questions about how food is raised,” said Erin Brenneman, who hosted the tour. “We wanted to open up our barn doors to give them the facts they need to address concerns with their clients and to be informed resources.” The tour showed what it takes to raise pigs, from the farrowing barn to the finishing phase. They also had the opportunity to assist sows in delivering piglets. “The hands-on experience was an amazing opportunity that I have not gotten on other tours,” said Roberta Duyff, a food and nutrition consultant. “It was amazing to me that we were able to help bring a life into this world and then see how those lives are really nourishing our lives.” The dietitians visited a nursery research barn to learn about what goes into making rations to keep pigs healthy and growing. “It was a good reminder for me that there is so much care taken into what pigs eat with every stage of the process – before pregnancy, after pregnancy, weaning and then the lactation diet,” said Bridget Swinney, a dietitian and author from Texas. The dietitians also participated in a pork fabrication demonstration and a cooking experience that showcased different ways that pork can fit into a healthy diet. Throughout the farm tour and kitchen demonstrations, the dietitians had access to an array of experts, including farmers, veterinarians, chefs and other dietitians. “Many of us are asked difficult questions about pig farming,” Duyff said. “While we may have had some basis of knowledge, it was beneficial to see firsthand how pigs are raised today. What we learned will help us educate consumers.”

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors October 10, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 10, 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 October 3rd meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the employee reimbursement claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $482.97. All in favor, motion carried. Roadside Manager, Sherlyn Hazen presented her monthly report. Approximately 122 miles of brush and thistles have been sprayed. Trees were cut on Pine Creek Ave. by the railroad track for visibility. Six areas were hydro-seeded. 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 will be attending the new regional group meetings and will continue to attend the regional workgroup in Cedar Rapids. An update was given on the flood response and recovery. The department is updating the Pandemic Influenza Plans. Director Marlow completed job descriptions for the three remaining positions in the department. Worksite business flu shots are underway. Immunization card reviews start in schools this week. Yearend reports have been completed. 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 was completed on five wells directly related to flooding. The department is working with property owners regarding delinquent inspections and installations. Administrator Even is working on an ordinance regarding animal bites. The department will be promoting local

schools to participate in a radon poster contest. Work on the comprehensive plan has started. New information was posted on the Buchanan County website dealing with flooded wells, septic systems and flood cleanup to deter the growth of mold. Even updated the Board on upcoming training opportunities. Discussion was held regarding the condemnation of flooded homes. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. EMA Director, Rick Wulfekuhle presented his monthly report. Director Wulfekuhle reported on the flood damage. Safety training with departments continues. Chris Hare reported on the projects he completed this month. Director Wulfekuhle reported on the meetings scheduled for the next month. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Community Services Director, Julie Davison presented the monthly report of her department. Case Management served 78 clients in September. Four residents received rental assistance and 10 received utility assistance. Twenty veterans were served. The Disaster Recovery Coalition has been reactivated due to the recent flooding. Approximately 25 households were affected by the flood. 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 Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the monthly report. 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 16-67 AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 16-A-08 BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Madison Township, Section 19, 30.93 acres from “A-1” agricultural to “I” industrial.

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: West ¾ of the N ¼ of the SW ¼ of Sec. 19, T90N R7W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. To allow for commercial extraction of limestone, a continuation of an existing quarry. The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the aforementioned amendment at 9:15 a.m. on October 24, 2016 in the Supervisors’ Chambers of the Buchanan County Courthouse, Independence, Iowa. Passed this 10th day of October 2016. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the Limited Site Usage License Agreements between Buchanan County and the Independence Community School District; and Buchanan County and the Jesup Community School District. All in favor, motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the snow removal for the 2016-17 snow season. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following solicitation for bidding. All in favor, motion carried. SOLICITATION FOR BIDS The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will accept bids for a contract for snow removal at any or all of the following locations: 1.Parking lots and sidewalks, areas located on the east, north, west and south sides of the Buchanan County Courthouse/ Jail complex, 210 5th Ave. N.E., Independence, Iowa. 2.Parking lot and sidewalks at the Buchanan County Human Services/Public Health building, 1413 1st St. West, Independence, Iowa. 3.Parking lot and sidewalks at the Buchanan County Senior Center building, 400 5th Ave. N.E., Independence, Iowa Bids must be submitted for each location on a seasonal basis. The proposed contract will have the following provisions: 1.Snow removal shall be completed not later than 7:30 a.m.

2.Snow removal shall be required upon the accumulation of one (1) inch or more of snowfall. 3.The Contractor shall salt and sand parking lots on County property. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing salt and sand. 4.The Contractor shall salt and sand the parking lots at a time to be determined by Buchanan County custodial staff or a member of the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors. 5.When snowfall occurs or continues during business hours, full snow removal will be delayed until after business hours are completed except snow will not be allowed to accumulate in excess of three (3) inches in the traveled ways. 6.Payment for service will be made monthly for five months beginning December 2016 and last payment to be made in April 2017. 7.The contract term shall be one year. Within two (2) weeks following the County’s acceptance of a bid, the successful bidder must provide to the County proof of adequate liability insurance coverage. For purposes of this paragraph, “adequate liability insurance coverage” shall mean coverage amount of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for personal injury proximately caused by negligence of the contractor, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for any one accident proximately caused by negligence of the contractor, and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for any damage to property proximately caused by negligence of the contractor. Said insurance policy shall name Buchanan County as an insured. Failure to provide such proof within a two-week period shall be grounds for setting aside the bid and reopening the bidding process. All bids shall be submitted on bid proposal forms which can be obtained at the County Auditor’s office. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope mailed or given to the Buchanan County Auditor’s office not later than 9:00 a.m., Monday, November 7, 2016. The words “snow bid” must be written on the outside of the envelope. Bids will be opened beginning at 9:15 a.m., November 7, 2016 in the Supervisors boardroom

at the Buchanan County Courthouse. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the First Judicial District Department of Correctional Services FY16 financial report. All in favor, motion carried. County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented the board and commission positions that will expire December 31st. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to direct the County Auditor to advertise for the vacancies. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor Gosse presented the September financial report. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor Gosse presented the September Health Trust financial report. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. County Engineer, Brian Keierleber presented an amended resolution for the reclassification of Bland Blvd. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the following amended resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. AMENDED RESOLUTION 16-64 WHEREAS, a county may apply for modifications to its farm to market system to add or subtract mileage from its system, to accept or delete highways gained or lost through jurisdictional transfers, or to change the classification of roads within its system, and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County has consulted with its County Engineer and desires to modify its farm to market road system to provide continuity of intra-county and inter-county routes, to meet the needs of existing or potential traffic, to better meet land use needs, or to provide a more suitable location for a farm to market route, and WHEREAS, application for modifications to any county’s farm to market system must be made to the Farm to Market Review Board per the requirements of Code of Iowa Section 306.6, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County that this county is formally requesting that the Farm to Market Review Board

approve the following modiﬁcations to its farm to market system: Road segments proposed for addition to the farm to market system: Segment 1. Bland Boulevard from Iowa Ave. easterly to the South corporate limits of Independence AS to FM (0.80 mi) Segment 4. Jackson St. from the South corporate limits of Independence/end 6th Ave. S.W. southerly to North corporate limits Independence/begin 6th Ave SW AS – FM (0.34 mi) Total Mileage added to the Farm to Market System: 1.14 miles Road segments within city corporate limits as farm to market extensions: Segment 2. Bland Boulevard S.W, from South corporate limits of Independence northeasterly to 6th Ave SW AS – FME (0.24 mi) Segment 3. 6th Avenue S.W. from Bland Boulevard S.W. southerly to South corporate limits of Independence/begin Jackson St. AS – FME (0.12 mi) Segment 5. 6th Avenue S.W. from North corporate limits of Independence/end Jackson St. southerly to Enterprise Dr. AS – FME (0.17 mi) Segment 6. Enterprise Drive from 6th Avenue S.W. easterly to Iowa 150 AS – FME (0.51 mi) Total Mileage added to Farm to Market Extension System: 1.04 miles Road segments proposed for deletion from the farm to market system: Quonset Ave. from 130th St. to 150th St. Total Mileage deleted from the Farm to Market System: 2.0 miles Road segments proposed for deletion from the farm to market extension system: None Appropriate. Total Mileage deleted from the farm to market extension system: 0.0 miles The Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County, in lawful session this 10th day of October, 2016 hereby adopts this farm to market modiﬁcation resolution. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to adjourn at 10:32 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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Sheriff’s Office plans Drug Take-Back Day on October 22 The DEA’s Fall Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for 10 AM-2 PM Saturday, Oct. 22. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a collection site at its office, located at 210 Fifth Ave. NE in Independence. All types of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications will be collected.

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Quasqueton City Council Meeting, October 10, 2016 The monthly City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Chad Staton at 7pm on October 10th, 2016. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Council members in attendance were; Terry and Bill Kress, Sheila Payne and Jeff Werling. Ben Stanford was absent. Others in attendance at the meeting were; Corinne Love, Clayton Ohrt, Fire Chief Brian Vanous, Scott Cooksley, Attorney Jim Peters, East Buchanan Government Students and City Clerk Anita Arnold. Unless otherwise stated all motions were unanimous. There was no one present for Citizens Forum. A motion was made by Jeff and second by Bill to approve previous minutes. The Mayor added a couple of additional bills that had been received; a motion was made by Jeff and second by Bill to approve all bills. A motion was made by Shelia and second by Bill to approve current Law Enforcement Report. The Mayor advised council that Taylor and Kristin Connolly had asked permission from the Council to have sidewalk removed from new property that they had purchased at 502 N. 2nd Street. A motion was made by Terry and second by Bill to approve their request. A motion was made by Shelia and second by Bill to approve Clerks Report. The Mayor appointed Terry Kress and Ben Stanford to Personnel Review Committee and asked other Council Members to come up with issues that they feel needed to be brought to their attention or corrected. The Mayor advised Council members of route that needed to have some corrections done to it for citizens that were trapped from flooding on west side of river. A motion was made by Bill and second by Jeff to approve Public Works Report. Public Hearing was opened at 7:13pm to hear first reading of Ordinance 243 that would change speed limit to 35 mph on Linn Street from 7th Street to the east end of city limits. No comments were made; public hearing closed at 7:15pm. A motion was made by Jeff to approve ordinance waiving second and third hearings; this was second by Shelia. Fire Chief Brian Vanous advised Council that Med Compass was going to finishing the rest of physicals that were required. Vanous also asked the council if they would be willing to use money that was not used to purchase new vehicle to purchase additional rescue tools (i.e. Jaws of Life). A motion was made by Bill and second by Shelia to approve request and QES Report. Treasurer report was given by Mayor. Mayor also advised everyone that Haunted House is starting this weekend. East Buchanan Students asked questions. A motion was made by Jeff and second by Bill to adjourn meeting at 7:25pm. CITY of QUASQUETON 10/13/16 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT As of October 31, 2016 10/03/2016 payroll charge -4.00 10/06/2016 autopay Ipers -582.30 10/06/2016 autopay Rowley Savings Bank 941 deposit -1,159.78

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Independence City Council, October 10, 2016 The Independence City Council met in regular session in the council chambers at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, October 10, 2016. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order with Council Members Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Hanna, Grover, and Brown in attendance. Hill was absent. Complete proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk for public viewing. Grover/Holland to amend the agenda in order to include items on the Taxiway Widening Project. Ayes: All. Grover/Vaughn to approve the agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting held October 10, 2016. Ayes: All. Public comments were received and placed on file. Lenius/Grover to accept and approve the consent agenda that approves the following: 1) The minutes of the September 26, 2016 Regular Meeting. 2) City Financials for the month of September. 3) Fareway Stores Inc. Class B Wine, Class C Beer, and Class E Liquor License November 15, 2016 through November 15, 2017. Ayes: All. Vaughn/Hanna to approve the following bills for payment. Ayes: All. ACCESS SYSTEMS Contract-ALL 712.37 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Maint-PD 36.97 AFLAC Ins 769.76 B & B FARM STORE INC Equip-PR 14200.00 BAGBY’S AUTOMOTIVE Service-ST 78.50 BANKERS TRUST Fees-PR,ST 250.00 BODENSTEINER IMPLEMNT Supply-A,PR,ST 951.19 BROWN SUPPLY CO Supply-W 3782.39 BRUENING ROCK PRO INC Rock-ST 2445.87 BUTTERS, RAY Deposit-PR 100.00 CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS Ins 48.32 CENTURYLINK Phone-CH 85.83 CITY LAUNDERING CO INC Maint-A,PD,PR,W 383.55 COLLECTION SERVICES CNTR Payment 290.00 CRAWFORD ENGINEERING Service-CH,ST 8998.00 CY & CHARLEY’S Maint-PD,PR,ST 111.46 DATA TECH Service-CH 4014.00 DINGES FIRE CO Supply-FD 1106.47 DON’S TRUCK SALES INC Maint-ST 337.57 FASTENAL CO Supply-PR,W 261.42 FECHTLING, DANA Refund-PR 110.00 FERRES, JEFF Refund-PR 91.70 GENERAL TRAFFIC CNTRL Equip-ST 219.62 GOVCONNECTION, INC Equip-All 195.69 GRAINGER INC Supply-ST 113.40 GREENLEY LUMBER CO Supply-PR,ST 27.72 GROSE, KENNY Refund-PR 110.00 GROUP SERVICES INC Self Fund-All 6334.99 HARRIS FIREARMS LLC Uniform-PD 144.97 HAWKEYE FIRE & SAFETY Equip-PD 75.00 HOOKEM, WES Deposit-PR 100.00 HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO Chemicals-W 3989.18 IA DEPT-PUBLIC SAFETY Service-PD 300.00 IA DIVISION OF LABOR Maint-CH 40.00 IA PRK & REC ASSO. Training-PR 90.00 IA PRISON INDUSTRIES Sign-CH 17.14 INDEPENDENCE L & P Service-All 28522.80 INDEPENDENCE PLUMBING Service-PD 774.15 INDEPENDENCE ROTARY Dues-CH 258.00 INRCOG Service-A 235.13 IRS FED/FICA TAX 23249.29 IPERS Retirement 38297.46 KELTEK, INC. Maint-FD 3748.32 KEYSTONE LAB INC Analysis-W 182.00 KIRKWOOD COMM COLLEGE Training-FD 60.00 LYNCH DALLAS, PC Legal-CH 2075.00 M&T BANK Non-IPER 910.37 MCDONALD, CONNIE Uniform-PD 10.00

In a collaborative effort, representatives from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) and Pathways Behavioral Services will be on-site to help collect items and answer any questions. In addition, BCHC will collect sharps at this event for proper disposal. 10/10/2016 17331 Kress *, Terry -110.82 10/10/2016 17332 Kress, William -110.82 10/10/2016 17333 Payne, Shelia -55.41 10/10/2016 17335 Staton, Chad L -302.97 10/10/2016 17338 Werling, Jeff -110.82 10/10/2016 17334 Stanford, Benjamin E -83.12 10/10/2016 17336 Vanous*, Brian -207.79 10/10/2016 17337 Vanous, Nicole -207.79 10/10/2016 17339 Peters Law Ofﬁce Professional Services -204.00 10/10/2016 17340 Keystone lab Wasterwater Analysis -308.00 10/10/2016 17341 Quasky Mart Mthly Statement -410.69 10/10/2016 17342 The News Minutes -105.16 10/10/2016 17343 East Buchanan Telephone Co-Op Phone Lines Sept -214.16 10/10/2016 17344 Yearous Trucking rock -418.56 10/10/2016 17345 Central Iowa Water Association Sep Bill -98.17 10/10/2016 17346 Buchanan County Auditor Law Enforcement Contract -5,817.00 10/10/2016 17347 Iowa Municipalities Workers’ Compensation Ins #5 Installment -605.00 10/10/2016 17348 iowa Wall Sawing Service dirt for campground -360.00 10/10/2016 17349 Wieland &Sons Lumber Co. VOID: mulch 0.00 10/10/2016 17350 Wieland &Sons Lumber Co. mulch -108.00 10/10/2016 17351 Cooksley, Scott campground -726.75 10/10/2016 17355 Quasqueton Cemetary Annual Contribution -2,000.00 10/10/2016 17356 Iowa Wireless Cell Phone -35.72 10/10/2016 17357 Vanous, Nicole Conference reimbursement -120.00 10/10/2016 17358 True Value gloves/plunger -12.38 10/10/2016 17359 John Deere Financial tractor/repair -383.66 10/10/2016 17360 O’Reily Auto Parts battery -114.78 10/10/2016 17361 ProBuild posts for campground/ﬂood -231.88 10/10/2016 17362 Waste Management of WI-MN Sep Pickup -2,999.43 10/10/2016 17363 Menards shop/park -116.59 10/10/2016 17364 Heins Trucking carb -102.00 10/10/2016 17365 WSA Promotions LLC 4x7 plates -17.00 10/10/2016 17366 Advanced Systems Service Contract for 10/10/16-1/09/20... -56.90 10/10/2016 17367 Alliant Utilities Sep Bill -3,312.81 10/12/2016 17368 Greentree trees -1,058.00 10/12/2016 17369 Heins Trucking carb -339.35 10/12/2016 17370 Iowa Water Environment Assoc. Jay Sandberg annual conference -30.00 10/13/2016 17352 Arnold, Anita I -700.48 10/13/2016 17353 Pohren, David D. -96.97 10/13/2016 17354 Sandberg, Jay D -2,133.01 Total 11100 · Rowley Savings Bank -26,172.07 TOTAL -26,172.07

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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 11, 2016 The Winthrop City Council met in SPECIAL session on Tuesday, August 11, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor, Gerald Dennie, presiding. Council Members present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, and Lee White. Council member Leland Sprague was absent. Also present: P.W.D. Shawn Curtis and City Clerk Mary Ryan. Motion Myers, second Kress to approve the Consent Agenda: prior meeting minutes (October 5, 2016), and current bills. All ayes. Motion Hesner, second White to approve Resolution 2016-13, between the City of Winthrop and University of Iowa Community Credit Union for the subordination of the “free” lot mortgage of Matthew Barth. All ayes. Motion White, second Kress to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. BILLS TO BE APPROVED AT SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2016 COMPANY, PURPOSE AMOUNT PAYROLL 11,217.21 John Deere Financial gas can & vehicle charger 162.96 State Hygienic Lab water testing 12.50 Winthrop Building Supply screws & washers 5.10 ---------------TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID 180.56 TOTAL BILLS BY ACCOUNT: GENERAL 168.06 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 0.00 ROAD USE TAX 0.00 UTILITY 12.50 ---------------TOTAL 180.56

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NOTICE OF HEARING AND LETTING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, PROPOSED FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TAXIWAY WIDENING, FOR THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, IOWA, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS THEREOF Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Independence, Iowa will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 331 First Street East, Independence, Iowa, at 6:30 p.m. on the 24th day of October, 2016, at which time a hearing will be held and said Council proposes to adopt plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Taxiway Widening Project and work incidental thereto for said City. Sealed bids for the work comprising the improvement as stated below must be field before 3:00 p.m. CDST on October 24, 2016, at City Hall, 331 1st Street East, Independence, IA 50644. Sealed proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 3:00 p.m. on October 24, 2016. The City of Independence reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Work on the improvement shall commence upon approval of the contract by the City, and as stated in the Notice to Proceed. All work under Contract must be substantially complete on or before November 30, 2016. Damages in the amount of $100.00 per Calendar Day will be assessed for each Calendar Day the work remains incomplete. Each bidder shall accompany its bids with bid security, as defined in Section 26.8 of the Iowa Code in the amount equal to ten (10) percent of the total amount of the bid. Bid guaranty may be certified check or bid bond made payable to City of Independence, IA. Copies of the project documents are available for a price of $25.00 per set. This fee is refundable, provided the plans, and specifications are returned complete and in good useable condition, and they are returned within fourteen (14) calendar days after the award of the project. Please make your check payable to Bolton & Menk, Inc. and send it to 2730 Ford Street, Ames, IA 50010-0688, (515)233-4430. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #4702935 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded $0.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information. A public hearing will be held by the City of Independence on the proposed contract documents (plans, specifications and form of contract) and estimated cost for the improvement at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. on October 24, 2016, at City Hall, 331 1st Street East, Independence, Iowa. Preference shall be given to domestic construction materials by the contractor, subcontractors, material, men, and suppliers in performance of the contract and further, by virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa statutes. Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status form with the bid may result in the vid being deemed unresponsive and rejected. Bidder shall not include sales tax in the bid, The City of Independence will distribute tax exemption certificates and authorization letters to the Contractor and al identified subcontractors. Contractor and subcontractors may make copies of tax exemption certificates and provide a copy to each supplies providing construction materials. These tax exemption certificates/authorization letters are applicable only for this specific project under the Contract. All proposals submitted in accordance with the instructions presented herein will be subject to evaluation. Bids may be held by the City of Independence, IA for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of conducting the bid evaluation. The Owner will base the award of contract upon the lowest aggregate sum proposal submitted from those bidders the Owner confirms as being responsive and responsible. The right is reserved, as the City of Independence, IA may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received. Widen existing taxiway south of main airport aircraft apron. Base Bid includes following approximate quantities: 357 CY Unclassified Excavation and Topsoil, 462 SY PCC Pavement, 505 SY Granular Base, 505 SY Subgrade Preparation, 192 LF Sub drains/ Drain Pipe, 2 Intakes, and 0..11 Acre Speeding and Fertilizing. This Notice is given by authority of the City of Independence, Iowa. /s/Jeena Lynch, City Clerk/Treasurer.

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Google uters from Mac laptops to The transition of student comp of discussion at the East Buchanry topic prima the was oks mebo Chro Eric DockSept. 14. Secondary Principal s 6-12 an School Board meeting on ing pains” as students grade “grow some are there stader noted program rm as part of the 1:1 computer switch to a new computer platfo throughout the school year. laptop that allows students to use a some minor dramatic shift would have It was expected that such a to network primary issue is getting them The out. difﬁculties to iron developare they said r stade ver, Dock with the school printers; howe other Iowa problem, noting a number of ing ways to work around the on page 4. nues conti Story ion. districts are in the same situat

s nthly repHealtort rs hear mo Supervi12someeti h Care y ng, Buch- in the Cedar Valle At their Sept. rvianan County Board of Supe l, sors Ellen Gaffney, Gary Gisse al sever heard ka Shon and Don monthly reports. HaRoadside Manager Sherlyn 454 zen stated that approximately have s thistle and miles of brush in the been sprayed and 15 areas county were hydro-seeded. Amy Public Health Director hMarlow reported that the Healt ed. releas was map tion Coali care d place Buchanan County will be

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counCoalition with several area ties. Marlow also reported that: cogrant m Syste ery -EMS Deliv ordination continues. upbeen have s -Job description or dated for director, deputy direct . and public health nurse g -Public Health is collaboratin h to with Environmental Healt envifor al manu policy a create ronmental health services. Story continues on page 4.

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Supervisors approve farmland bids

At their Oct. 3 meeting, Buchanan County Supervisors Council discusses waterworks rehabilitation proposal mers opened bids for rental of county owned farmland. Bids houses. Vaughn expressed concern for updates to the waterworks facilicts and EBTC celebrates its custo For information on EBTC produreceived for the 242 acres were: Erwin Henderson, d/b/a ) By Steven C. Smith

erative (EBTC East Buchanan Telephone Coop mer al Custo customers enjoyed an Annu evening in Appreciation dinner Thursday

Independence City Council met in in at 214 or stop Henderson Farms, Independence, $200 per acre and Chris regular session Monday night. Mayor services, call 319-935-3011 Shadden, Steel Central City, $206.61 per acre. The bidders were Davis presided, Councilman Robert North 3rd Street. e. and Stan to raise their bids with Erwin Henderson raising Hill was absent. At their last meeting, Pictured top: Lans Flickinger allowed October 20 customers. , 20 Winthrop. 16 EBTC Board members serve his ﬁnal bid to $285 per acre. After discussion, the board Councilperson Dennis Vaughn asked handed out. s) Smith Photo C. ¢ 75 Ce en (Stev Gift cards and door prizes were accepted the bid from Henderson for a three-year 75 contract. nts en to form a task force to review an enColle ), ($250 k Franc ra Winners included Sand Story continues on page 21. gineering report on the needs and Burns ($50). Moroney ($100), and Robert costs of proposed maintenance and repair to city waterworks and well

City code: House numbers must be on residences

Eagle Scout project Bullerman completes of the pictured kneeling to the right

ties a workshop was held on Oct. 7. Story continues on page 21.

Pictured, from left: Independence City Council members Deb Hanna and Mike Lenius, Bolton & Menk Project Engineer John Graupman, and citizen Fred Miller. (Steven C. Smith Photo)

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Winthrop City Council met Oct. 5 with Mayor Gerald Dennie presiding and Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, and Lee White present; Leland Sprague absent. t. Bu Girl Scout Troop Es 2128 from has accomplished their goal of prochWinthrop anan Co un Mayor Dennie announced that per city code, all resity ReinviWinthrop viding safer crosswalks near East Buchanan School and received ew 1892 dences need to have house numbers not less than 2½ their Bronze award as a result! The girls were integral in replacing two flashinches in height and of a contrasting color to their backing yellow lights in front of the school with two additional stop signs to slow ground. Emergency response personnel need numbers down traffic, prevent accidents, and improve safety for all children coming to identify a residence in case of an emergency. Winand going from school. throp residents are urged to place house numbers on their The ambitious scouts walked around town and acquired approximately 80 homes as soon as possible. signatures supporting the proposed stop signs. Once that was accomCDBG surveys and park amenity surveys have all been plished, they presented the signatures and proposal to turned in. The council appreciates the participation of the Winthrop City Council. They also attended a secresidents in completing surond meeting to observe the council’s approval of their veys and reminds them that proposed changes. the information will be a Heather Sattizahn and Barb Yearous, troop leaders, valuable planning tool going are very proud of the girls working so hard on the into the future. project and achieving such an important goal. The Council approved Winst Buchanan“There are many more projects leaders Ea commented, celebrated ho with throp Halloween trick-ora pa comiand grow that we will continue see the girlsmelearn rade thrto ough Winthrop. Th ng last week (ab ov treat hours for 4:30-7 PM on wonext from duringe)the also inviteeeveryone to n overyear. Ed-CWe o 36-0. Also football team Kortenkour Monday, Oct. 31. amptroop help support with our bake sale fundraiser pic tured areto (top left) wh Dylan has a shovprojects “buryfor FEMA fire grant bids were the our raise to money troop foroadditional el and isand Viking s” an prepared ddeserve Gr at ew ad rig tyRevi reviewed and approved as on ht, nCoun Fa chana Hu fun trips that the girls dearly from working so ngman, memb nter Schulte at: Facebook.com/TheNews-Bu us Follow ers titl of winnbe follows: bunker gear, Sandry s.com ingheld hard. 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It is no giv be att ing the Pand Secondary on the bond t mention emic Influe en on flood response an end a regional workgrou attending Princ pro nza Plans. d recovery. pay for it by posal as the district pla ed reported that mi ipal Eric Dockstade The departm p in Cedar ns to de r ddle and hig us ent is updatnts Board Presi ing other funding so urces. en will take the Iowa As h school student Aaron sessments at d the Co of October. y give some ok suggest Story continu the Th ed tho is es on page ught to will be the the assessm to help the 28. last ye en elderly or dis providing ways dent proficie ts will be used to repor ar abled who t stuncy in Iowa might Submitted by . 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Area manufacturers open doors for tours

Story continued from front page Touring local manufacturers provides opportunities for companies and their employees to promote the quality of the business and the products made. According to BCEDC Development Director George Lake, “The scope and quality of goods made in Buchanan County is pretty amazing and I think it safe to say that the average citizen may not be aware what is made locally. A second and maybe more important outcome of the tours is to allow the parents of children to see and better understand the multitude of great jobs available in manufacturing. Once parents better understand modern manufacturing they may be more willing to encourage a technical education for their children leading to a high-income, satisfying career.” According to Lake, manufacturing has a massive impact on the state and local economy as it represents 18.8% of Iowa’s total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and contributes $31 billion to the state’s economy. Manufacturing is Iowa’s largest economic sector employing 215,000 workers and provides $13.1 billion in exports. “Iowa not only feeds the world, but we

provide manufactured goods to almost every nation in the world,” said Lake. “Those who toured local businesses were offered a glimpse into some of those goods which are made in Buchanan County and exported around the world. Plus, manufacturing offers some of the highest-paid jobs available.” Wieland and Son’s Lumber Company co-owner Jeff Wieland hosted tours of his facility. His tour began where freshly cut logs are brought in and treated prior to processing. He then explained how the logs are checked for metal and deficiencies, debarked, cut, graded, kiln dried and then shipped to customers. The process is highly mechanized using laser and electronic sensors to ensure a superior product. Wieland’s high quality Iowa and Wisconsin lumber is shipped throughout the world. He spoke highly of his family and their workforce, which enables them to consistently and efficiently process lumber products. There will be future opportunities to tour Buchanan County businesses as the BCEDC plans to work with area companies to offer public visits next October.

Parking is discussed at school board meeting

Story continued from front page Next year the state will switch to Smarter Balanced tests for math and language arts, which are closely aligned to the Core Curriculum. In addition, Dockstader said they are getting accustomed to the new laptop computers that students are using, and that during homecoming week the students “showed more school spirit” than he has seen at other districts where he has worked.

Fox shared that a local Girl Scout troop petitioned to install stop signs in front of the school to replace the flashing lights. This should improve traffic flow and student safety. (See full story in last week’s edition of THE NEWS.) The public is welcome to attend the next regular school board meeting at 5 PM Wednesday, Nov. 9.

I’m with you. Seems like I wake up every day vowing not to do it. But I do. I click on the news to see the latest outrageous coverage of this presidential election. It’s like the movie Groundhog Day wrapped around a reality TV show … or a slow motion train wreck. Forty some years ago when “plumbers” stole information from campaign headquarters the news media would not rest until the culprits had been found and prosecuted. A campaign stealing or disclosing the secrets of the other party was considered a criminal offence. Eventually it cost a sitting president his office. Nearly 20 years ago we saw some of the first reality TV shows. The primaries resembled the Survivor or Big Brother reality TV shows. Conniving and campaigning to be the last one standing. Looking always to be provocative and gain viewers, the shows continued to push the limits, vulgar language, showing sexual trysts, and more and more skin. The term Big Brother originates from George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, with its theme of continuous oppressive surveillance. I think the key here is the oppressive coverage of the salaciousness of this campaign. It seems that most are not outraged by the criminal act of stealing secret campaign data. The media gleefully publishes each leaked email. I know, I know – the internal communications are often not kind. The sausage making process is simply not pretty. And, media coverage of the other campaign continues to emphasize only the salacious gutter talk of the candidate. I know, I know – some will say I

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am being unkind. I just don’t know how to better represent the clips of interviews the media dwells on. I think the most depressing thing about this campaign cycle is we are hearing very little vision for the future. The media knows viewers want spectacle over substance. That is what sells. That is how we have been conditioned. I think perhaps we’ve crossed the line. Still, I watch. On the one hand I’m reminded of Andy Griffith starring in the 1957 film A Face in the Crowd. Although he plays a “country boy,” this country boy is manipulative and power-hungry, a drifter who becomes a television host and uses his show as a gateway to political power. Maybe The Manchurian Candidate from 1962. Or maybe any of the modern TV political conspiracy dramas, West Wing, Madame Secretary, or even Veep. Family, friends and acquaintances talk of having a hard time controlling their blood pressure as they watch the “news” of this campaign. Each day more outrageous than the last – conspiracy theory and prurient quotes. Mood swings, general grumpiness, and feelings of despair. It now has a name: ESS – Election Stress Syndrome. I saw on a morning “news” program that doctors and psychologists are suggesting meditation can help. It’s just 20 more days, just 20 more days … Oohhhm … Oohhhm ….

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Dear Editor: Good people can cross party lines and they gain the support of everyone. Clayton Ohrt is such a candidate running for the position of Buchanan County Supervisor. Though I am not a declared Republican, I support and will vote for the best candidate for an office. Phil, my husband, and I aren’t only impressed with Clayton’s commitment to his community but his loyalty and conviction to his county. A dedicated individual becomes actively involved his community, school and church. Involvement is one thing, but making a difference is yet another. Clayton has impacted many lives by being a Navy Vietnam War Veteran, Township Trustee, Council Person, E.B. Board Member, American Legion Commander, and a volunteer for numerous local events. This only scrapes the surface of his many contributions to this area. He continues to place others before himself in securing a better world for all of us. I will always remain grateful for his efforts to support, recognize, and help our two children who served and continue to serve our country through the United States Air Force. I encourage voters to keep in mind the quality of candidate that their vote supports. The person that is loyal, charitable, and value driven is the candidate that will always stand behind us, beside us, and for us. A vote for Clayton is a vote of confidence in the right direction. Please have your vote become your voice. Jan Short, Winthrop

There is one issue that rises above all others, that transcends whether you are a Republican or a Democrat – the Constitution of the United States. This election cycle – and every election cycle – it is imperative we look to, and vote for, candidates that will respect and protect this document and what it stands for. We all came at issues from different points of views and backgrounds, but one thing almost every America should agree on is the need to defend our liberties and preserve our personal freedoms. All the other issues we discuss ultimately flow from our Constitution – and it’s not a coincidence that all members of Congress and the President swear to uphold it when sworn in. Congressman Rod Blum has stepped up to the plate in his first term and has proven he will uphold the Constitution and fight back against an over-intrusive government. He has voted for bills to fund infrastructure and increase local control in education, while at the same time fighting to change the culture in Washington DC on multiple fronts. It is not just Republicans who care about personal freedom; a large majority of Americans do – including an increasing number of young people. This is a hopeful sign because, to be sure, there is no hope for our country without Constitutional principles and personal freedom. Rod Blum has done exactly what he said he would do – and his work is not done. Respectfully, Kitty Rehberg Retired Iowa State Senator

Dear Editor: I’m confident that fine arts instruction and opportunities are a necessary component of our children’s education. We have good programs at East Buchanan, and the students and teachers spend countless hours preparing for their performances. Having an updated venue to showcase the hard work and effort will enhance the experience for both students and the community. From singers, musicians and actors to behind-the-scenes technicians, the participants can experience the thrill of putting on a quality show, and the audience can be confident they are going to experience the best effort of the performers. A dedicated auditorium would be ideal but is expensive, and improved facilities that include expanded storage and organization for props and costumes, curtains without stains and holes, and a large door that allows easy access to large set pieces are just a start. Mindy Fults, Rowley

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Kanyon Cooksley ~ Christian French ~ Taylor Smith ~ Nolan Svoboda ~ Advisor, Mrs. Lisa Goedken

Back row: Austin Ackerman, Reese Recker, Nathaniel Dosland, Austin Cook, Alexa Riniker, Dylan Kortenkamp, Nicole Pettinger. Middle: Tannabelle Richmond, DeAnn Lentz, Jodie Mausser. Front: Mason Higgins, Kayla Dudley, Sarah Collison, Sidney Lamparter, Mercedes Wilson.

EB FFA Greenhands learn skills

By: Kaylee Kortenkamp and Spencer Cook On the eve of Oct. 5, East Buchanan FFA members traveled to Wapsie Valley High School in rural Fairbank where they attended leadership workshops with other FFA members across northeast Iowa. This specific workshop was geared towards Greenhand FFA members (first year members). East Buchanan FFA had great representation at this years Greenhand Fire-Up, totalling 14 Greenhands. Members attended workshops that focused on communications, working together, personal growth and FFA. Alexa Riniker said, “I really liked the interaction with other members from across our district. It helped me grow my communication skills immensely.” Nicole Pettinger said, “The workshops reminded me that agriculture is around me constantly and everything is tied together.” This year East Buchanan was also fortunate enough to have one member, Jodie Mausser, elected to district office last March and because she is a district officer, she had to present one of the workshops to younger members. Jodie presented the workshop called “Banana Soup.” Jodie is up for re-election in March 2017. All together, FFA members enjoyed themselves and they grew from the experience.

MS football drops two MS football hosted Lisbon on Oct. 6 in a tough football game for both grades. The 7th grade lost 12-32. EB also scored on a fumble recovery for a touchdown. The 8th grade lost 8-21 in another tough battle. The team found some success on the quarterback keeper, which EB scored on and played tough and hard on defense.

MS volleyball finishes

Middle School volleyball finished their season on Oct. 6 at Lisbon. The 7th graders were on fire winning 7 of 8. The 8th grade team also played extremely well, with some very exciting and intense action finishing their night 3-6.

East Buchanan 2016 Marching Band. Front row: Director Ron Landis, Tate Fults, Corissa Knutson, Emma Baker, Miranda Franzen, James Mossman, Keegan Kehrli, Kira Johnson, Dalton Kimball, Carter Boggess, Sydnie VanGorder, Alexa Blad, Hailey Hamilton, Emily Fain and Rachael Zahnd. Middle: Sarah Collison, Karen Sornson, Leah Koohy, Heather Gonterman, Erica Hoffman, Madison McMurrin, Isabel Thurn, Kiera Hellenthal, Brianna Krum, Mercedes Wilson, Gabby Clinton, Hannah McMurrin, Gwen Cabalka, Rachel Sornson, Bethany Cook and Natalie Schloss. Back: Austin Cook, Channing Pollack, Lukas Recker, Trey Johnson, Foster Hazen, Cole Bowden, Samantha Fults, Joshua Moreland, Katrina Smith, Christian Sattgast, Lila Miller, Reese Recker, Hunter Tucker, Logan Crawford, Dylan Crawford and Callen Reed.

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HS XC State Qualifying @ Cedar Falls TRV MD Band Fest @ NL V FB vs. Starmont (Senior night) All State music auditions ACT test date Robotics competition-small gym Jr. magazine sales kickoff CTE Advisor Meeting 6/7 band 6/12 vocal concert Iowa Assessments 9-11 grades Iowa Assessments 9-11 grades

JV keeps winning

The JV Football team started the Homecoming week out with a bang, defeating Alburnett 50-8! The game was close until halfway through the 3rd quarter when James Mossman made an interception at the goal line and prevented Alburnett from pulling within one score. The Bucs took control from there and scored 30 points in the final quarter and a half. The Bucs rushed for 375 yards, highlighted by Nolan Meyer rushing for 137 yards and passing for 77 yards. Great effort by the team, and a great way to start Homecoming week!

Marching band contest East Buchanan marching band recently competed in two competitions. At Five Seasons on Oct. 1, the band placed second and won best percussion in their class. At the state contest on Oct. 8, the much improved band received a high II rating, just shy of earning a I rating.

Gannon Cook medals at conference XC meet

By Coach Pat Schloss At the Oct. 14 conference XC meet held at Midland, our varsity boys’ team placed sixth out of the nine full teams. Gannon Cook (pictured) received a medal for placing 14th. Six out of our seven varsity guys ran their fastest times of the year. Way to go Gannon Cook (14th), Carter Boggess (22nd), Christian French (33rd), Mason Higgins (43rd), Austin Cook (55th) and Dylan Kress (56th). Kyle Decker also competed on varsity and placed 59th. In the girls’ varsity race, Erica Hoffman was our first to cross the finish line and placed 25th. Kennedy Amos was 27th and Samantha Fults was 28th. Randy Snyder and Jon Stanford ran in the JV boys’ race and both of them ran their fastest times of the year. Our EB runners did well. We have one more guaranteed meet next Thursday. This state qualifying meet will be held in Cedar Falls.

Mystery Student Last week’s mystery student was Kiersten Amos (pictured). This week’s mystery student is a 15-year-old freshman from Winthrop. He/She has seven siblings. His/ Her hobbies include robotics and color guard. Being touched is a huge pet peeve and being in closed places is a fear. A random fact is our mystery student loves trying new things. Can you guess this week’s mystery student?

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It’s a homecoming win

The football team took the field on Friday, Oct. 14 in the event that was built up all week, as they played the Vikings of ED-CO on homecoming. The Buccaneers struck right away on the first drive with a one yard touchdown run by Tyler Williams. The homecoming king would score again in the first quarter with an 8-yard run and a 2-point conversion. The Bucs went into the half with a 22-0 lead after a Carter Downer scored on a 26-yard run followed by a Dylan Kress 2-point conversion. Downer scored again in the third quarter on a 1-yard run. Sophomore Brock Naber got his first varsity touchdown on a two-yard run in the fourth quarter. The final score was EB 36, Ed-Co nothing. Carter Downer led the team with 152 rushing yards on 23 carries and broke the East Buchanan career rushing record of 2,533 yards previously held by Bryce Griswold and Jordon Gerbracht. Williams rushed for 75 yards on 17 carries while Braydon Nunemake ran 5 times for 32 yards. The leading tacklers were Heath Weber with 8.5 and Carter Downer, Taylor Fox, Spencer Cook, each with 4.5 tackles. Jordan Hettinger and Alex Gentz each had a sack. Jake Ohl and Max McGraw each had an interception. McGraw was able to return it 24 yards. Coach Jerry Alden said, “This was a very stressful week as a coaching staff as it was homecoming week and trying to keep the kids focused on the game all week and not to mention the flu bug we had going through the team all week as it seemed like we were missing 2 or 3 guys every night of practice right up until game night. We always talk about next man in and we had plenty of opportunities for that in practice this week to fill in for the guys that were missing. Overall I thought we came out a little slow and you could tell we were a step slower than we usually are but our guys really sucked it up and got the job done with a big homecoming victory. This win was huge for many reasons as it keeps us in the hunt for a district championship as well as a playoff berth with one game to go next week. Right now this team is playing with great confidence especially on the defensive side of the ball where our guys are just flying to the football and shutting teams down, reminiscing to the old Buccaneer stingy defenses of the past. If we continue to get better, we will continue to be a very tough team to beat and I think our guys will do that.” “This week we stay at home with Starmont and we have to come ready to play as they will just line up and try to run it over you, so our guys will have to step up to the challenge. If we can take care of business against them, we will be sitting in the playoffs for the second year in a row. Thanks to the huge crowd we had last week and to all the alumni who were back to see us play, hope to you all again against Starmont.”

Above: Taylor Smith and Freddie Rasmussen on Gender Bender day and below Blaise Fangman shows his Wartburg pride. The 2016 homecoming court: (first row) Kaylee Kortenkamp, Danielle Anderegg, Queen Samantha Fults, Cali Decker-Mayner and Kim Fank. Second row: Dalton Kimball, Gannon Cook, King Tyler Williams, Carter Downer and Jason Hoyle. (Photo courtesy of Lifetouch)

Below: Trevor Hepker, Dalton Kimball, Kim Fank and Taylor Smith dress for Farmer Day.

Homecoming queen and king Samantha Fults and Tyler Williams. (Lifetouch Photo)

Girls advance The East Buchanan girls’ volleyball team has advanced to the final round of the Tri-Rivers Conference Tournament since the reformation of the conference. In pool play Oct. 13 in Delhi, the Lady Bucs went 2-1 to advance to Saturday competition. First up was Central City. The Bucs won 21-12 and 21-15. Katie Gee, Kaitlyn Murphy and Alexa Riniker each had four kills. Danielle Anderegg and Kaylee Kortenkamp were perfect serving. Next up was North Linn. EB won that match in two sets, 21-13 and 21-8. Anderegg, Kortenkamp and Murphy each had three kills. Anderegg was 14 for 14 serving with two aces. Becca Walthart was 9 of 9 with an ace. Maquoketa Valley was the last opponent of the night. The first set was close but EB lost by two, 19-21. In the second set, MV won by five, 21-16. Murphy had six kills and two digs. Anderegg was 12 for 12 serving and Walthart was 7 of 7.

Spirit day participants (from l to r): Tannabelle Richmond, Sarah Collison, Miranda Franzen, Ashley Wessels and Mercedes Wilson.

Below, Front Rachel Sornson, Matthew Hoffman, Landon Nunemaker, Logan Crawford. Middle: Alex Hackett, Austin Ackerman. Third row: Scott McGraw (partially hidden), Braydon Ellis and Dylan Kress. Inset left: Jamie Fuller, Lindsey Crow, Hailey Robinson.

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Photo Contest winners announced Submitted by Buchanan Co. Conservation Board

Winners in the 2016 Buchanan County Natural Areas Photo Contest were recently chosen by Kip Ladage, professional freelance photographer. Kip shared some of his favorite images from 2015 and tips on what makes a good photo better before judging. He then offered comments on the images entered this year and selected the winning photos. Fontana Naturalist Sondra Cabell said, “Thanks to everyone who entered one or more pictures, and congratulations to all the winners. We had a significant rise in overall entries this year and all four categories were full of good photos to make selection of the winners more challenging. However, we also had a number of those entries disqualified because they did not include all of the information needed on the back of the image. Missing phone numbers and/or failure to include the location where the image was taken were the items most often missing from the photo. We encourage everyone who entered to enter again and keep trying!” Tracy Belle of Independence was chosen the overall winner for her photo of a girl playing in the mud in a dress (pictured). She also won in the Wildlife category with a photo a bounding white-tail doe. Kim Wessels won in the remaining three categories.

Her image of a thistle flower was selected in the Plants & Wildflowers category, a rosy cheeked girl sledding won in People Enjoying Nature, and a colorful fall image of Virginia creeper up an oak tree won in Landscapes. Both Kim and Tracy have entered in previous years without producing winning photos, but have continued to enter and their work was rewarded this year. The photo contest was sponsored by the Buchanan County Conservation Board. The overall winner received a $100 prize and winners in each category received $50. The photos will soon be on display in the Fontana Interpretive Nature Center. Cabell said, “Start taking pictures (or looking through images you have that have not been entered previously) when you are out picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, hunting, skiing, geocaching, etc., in Buchanan County for next year’s contest. The 2016 contest winners and 2017 contest rules will be online soon at www.buchanancountyparks.com. You can always find information there as well about all our county properties and upcoming events (click on the newsletter link). We look forward to seeing new photos from all of this year’s participants and from other amateur photographers in next year’s contest.”

Independence FFA Soils Evaluation Team competes at state Submitted by Fusion Forward

Independence FFA Soils Evaluation team competed at the FFA State Soils Evaluation CDE (Career Development Event) Oct. 8 at Iowa State University. The team earned the right to compete at state by placing 1st at the Northeast District soil evaluation competition. The top 29 FFA soils evaluation teams in Iowa competed, and the team placed 20th overall, which earned them a silver rating. This is the first time the Independence FFA Chapter has competed at state soils since restarting in 2013. Team members and their overall individual placing out of 114 individuals: Brynn Martin (48th), Peighton Prusator (66th), Megan Corkery (76th), and Matt Bolton (92nd). The competition includes a written exam along with the judging of four soils pits. To be successful, students must possess a strong understanding of soil characteristics, landscape positions, agricultural use recommendations and soil

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This is our annual Pork Month edition, so we are sharing some pork recipes. Here are a couple hearty recipes that are good for fall and winter. One of Steve’s favorites is a dish his mother and grandmother often made. It is simple and delicious for those who like sauerkraut. Feel free to make your own stuffing if you prefer. I make my own version of crockpot pork and beans using plain beans and my own sauce to cut down on salt and sugar. How— Mary Beth Smith ever, this recipe looks quick and easy! Pork Chops, Sauerkraut, and Stuffing 4 Iowa Chops or 6 regular pork chops 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 can Frank’s sweet German sauerkraut 1 box Stove Top stuffing mix (any flavor you desire) Brown pork chops in oil until nicely browned on both sides. Place in sprayed 9x13 baking pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, garlic powder, and any other herbs/ spices you desire. Spread onion slices on top of chops, then sauerkraut (do not drain). Prepare stuffing according to package directions, and spread on top of sauerkraut. Bake at 350 for about an hour. If stuffing starts getting too brown, top with foil. Easy Crockpot Pork and Beans 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 lbs) 1 medium onion, sliced 3 cans pork and beans (15 oz each, do not drain) 1½ cups barbecue sauce 1 tsp. each cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes (as desired) Place roast in crockpot (cut in half if you need to fit). Top with onion. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over roast. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Remove roast and shred with two forks, return to crock pot and heat through. Serves 12 at 217 calories per 1-cup serving. Serve over cooked rice or baked potatoes, if desired.

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Pictured: Independence FFA Soils Evaluation team, from left: Brynn Martin, Megan Corkery, Peighton Prusator, and Matt Bolton. formation. The competition also tests knowledge related to conservation practices, soil texture, and factors influencing basements and septic tank installation. Congratulations to these Independence FFA members for their outstanding achievement!

Supervisors hear monthly reports

Story continued from front page Marlow completed job descriptions for three remaining positions in the department. Worksite business flu shots are underway. Immunization card reviews are beginning in county schools, and year-end reports have been completed. The supervisors also heard from Environmental Health/ Zoning Administrator Matthew Even who stated that well testing was completed on five wells directly related to flooding. The department is working with property owners regarding delinquent inspections and installations. Even is also working on an ordinance regarding animal bites. The department will be promoting local schools to participate in a radon poster contest. New information was posted on the Buchanan County website dealing with flooded wells, septic

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systems, and flood cleanup to deter mold growth. Discussion was held regarding condemnation of flooded homes. EMA Director Rick Wulfekuhle reported on flood damage, continuing safety training with departments, and scheduled meetings. Chris Hare also reported on projects he completed this month. A report by Community Services Director Julie Davison stated that Case Management served 78 clients in September. Four residents received rental assistance, 10 received utility assistance, and 20 veterans were served. The Disaster Recovery Coalition has been reactivated due to the recent flooding. Approximately 25 households were affected by the flood. IT Director Ray McDonald reported on work completed

Story continued from front page Voters can still register after the Oct. 29 deadline, but will need to provide more identification. Nonregistered voters who vote absentee at the Auditor’s Office after Oct. 29 or those who plan to register on Election Day at their polling location will need to show proof of residence and proof of identity. Proof of residency can be accomplished with: • Property tax statement • Utility bill • Bank statement • Paycheck • Other government document Acceptable proofs of identification must contain a photo and include: • Iowa driver’s license • Out-of-state driver’s license • Non-driver identification card • U.S. passport All forms of ID must be current and valid and contain an expiration date. For more information contact the Buchanan County Auditor's Office at 319-334-4109.

the past month and what is scheduled to be completed in the next 30 days. In other action, the board approved a resolution and notice of public hearing for rezoning of property in Madison Township, Section 19, 30.93 acres from “A-1” agricultural to “I” industrial. The public hearing will be at 9:15 AM Oct. 24, in the Supervisors’ Chambers. Discussion was held regarding snow removal for the 2016-17 season and the supervisors decided to solicit bids for the courthouse/jail, public health, and senior center. County Auditor Cindy Gosse presented board and commission positions that will expire Dec. 31, and it was decided to advertise the vacancies.