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NEWS BRIEFS Hardin County sees 921 Saying Good-Bye total COVID-19 tests As of Friday, June 12, Hardin County has seen a to- tal of 42 positive COVID-19 cases, but that is out of 921 By Elaine Loring nie’s last day at St. Mary time she was in fifth grade, the toNews EditorSisterCatholic Church willConnie be June Nuns talked to the girls at Bi- people tested in the county. “A lot more testing is going ELDORA – Sister Connie 30. “I will have a year of sab- on,” said Rocky Reents of Howe waved to the parade as batical,” she said, noting that See SISTER CONNIE: Greenbelt Home Care. it swung through the St. Mary the COVID-19 pandemic Page 3 “We’ve had 300 to 400 Catholic Church porte-cochere had thrown a wrench into her hundred people tested this Sunday afternoon, June 7. She plans for now. “So my travel- week,” she said, noting that greeted each parishioner who ing will have to be in another sent their best wishes through sense,” she said. “I will be in residents were taking advan- Sister Connie (above) tage of Test Iowa, with the signs, waves and shouts from Cedar Rapids at Sacred Heart their vehicles. It was their way Convent.” holds a sign made by one nearest testing sites to Eldo- of the parishioners of St. ra being located in Marshall of saying good-bye through Sister Connie’s journey to- social distancing during the ward becoming a Nun began Mary Catholic Church; and and Black Hawk counties. the truck behind her shows The Centers of Disease COVID-19 pandemic, but plans as a child during Vacation Bi- will be made for a more formal ble School. Her church hosted donated items for the food Control is still reminding pantry. people to wash their hands gathering when restrictions are children from both St. Antho- lifted. ny and Zearing parishes, and often, avoid close contact A line of vehicles parade with people who are sick, “There’s been a voice stir- Sisters would come and teach ring in me for a while,” Sis- Bible School in their full floor- past Sister Connie as well- use a cloth face-covering wishers hold signs and call for mouth and nose when ter Connie said. “It’s saying length habits. “Before that, my you’ve been here long enough. only exposure to Nuns was out their congratulations around others, cover coughs as part of her send-off. and sneezes, clean and disin- It’s time.” what I saw on TV,” she said. fect and monitor your health. After 18 years, Sister Con- One summer, around the Ain’t nothing but a bee thing

Mark Tintjer of rural Hubbard has been in the bee business for about 20 years. He started with two hives, got up to 55, Local beekeepers but now has around 30. “The hives do the best in timber,” he said. “They need flowering trees, like Basswood.” Alfalfa and clover are also excellent sources of pollen, Tintjer said, not- abuzz with activity ing that the decline in the bee population can be attributed to By Elaine Loring News Editor HARDIN COUNTY – It started with a trip to the Iowa State Fair and discovering the bee exhibit in the Varied Indus- tries Building, Steamboat Rock resident Jackie Hagberg said. The hives do the best in “My grandson was with me and we decided it would be fun.” Seeing this exhibit, then discovering that Ellsworth Com- timber. They need flowering munity College in Iowa Falls was offering a class on beekeep- ing, she enrolled. “It was a message from God that I should do trees, like Basswood. this,” she smiled. For seven weeks Hagberg attended the 2 ½-hour, once a - Mark Tintjer week class at ECC then jumped right in to beekeeping. “It was Area beekeeper a lot of information,” she said. “I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to do it.” Beekeeping requires a lot of work and involves purchasing chemical use in farm fields as well as fewer alfalfa acres. a queen bee and a separate batch of 1,000 bees. “After I got my Tintjer is an organic bee farmer and lets his radishes and as- bees I was so nervous,” she said, noting that the first year was paragus go to seed, as the bees enjoy their flowers. Tintjer’s a real learning experience. The queen lays eggs and when hon- honey is harvested in the end of July or early August and he sells ey is harvested in the fall, there can be up to 60,000 additional it to various businesses around central Iowa including in Eldora, bees from those eggs. The drone bees fertilize the queen; the worker bees make the honey and keep the hive warm in the winter. Queens live 2 to 3 Mark Tintjer carefully displays a bee-filled years, worker bees live 5 to 6 weeks, and drones, about 8 weeks. See BEES: Page 11 tray from one of his beehives.

Deadlines Classified/Display Ag Marketing welcomes Advertisements & Legals THURSDAY, NOON new staff member Submitted News Stories Open house THURSDAY, 5 P.M. slated for June 16 By Elaine Loring News Editor Protest draws ELDORA – May was a busy month for Austin Day, Ag Market- Forecast ing Dept.’s newest employee. He attention to had just graduated from Iowa State WED. University, turned 21 and moved to Partly Cloudy Eldora because his internship be- Black Lives Matter came a job at Ag Marketing Dept. “Through interning, I decided this Dr. Abigail Hemken kneels in front of McFarland Clinic in Eldora. 90°/68° is where I wanted to be, ” Day got involved in agriculture THURS. By Elaine Loring neck, killing him in Minneapolis on May in middle school, and although not News Editor 25. Floyd was a 46-year-old black man Scattered Storms raised on a farm, he saw poten- ELDORA – Dr. Abigail Hemken of who was arrested for allegedly using a tial to help people with their farm McFarland Clinic in Eldora joined oth- counterfeit bill, and Chauvin restrained 87°/65° dream. Originally from Wisconsin, er medical professionals across Ameri- him by using his knee on Floyd’s neck, Day lived most of his life in Wau- ca at noon Friday, June 5, as part of the which lead to his death. Chauvin is FRI. kon, Iowa, and graduated from White Coats for Black Lives movement. currently charged with second-degree Iowa State with a bachelor’s degree Scattered Storms Dr. Hemken took a knee in front of the in Agronomy with a minor in Ani- Austin Day and Julie Roe will host an open clinic for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the 84°/64° See DAY: house at Ag Marketing Dept. (today) June length of time it took for ex-officer Der- See PROTEST: Page 3 16. ek Chauvin to kneel on George Floyd’s Page 3 Tuesday, June 16, 2020 • PAGE 2 Area News Keeping our words South Hardin Rec Area receives and actions in check so he could stop himself from grant for clubhouse Little doing what he did. Just think. UNION – The South Hardin If he had that day off, was a Recreation Area, 601 Chapin Pieces few minutes late, decided to St., has renovated the upstairs By Elaine take a late lunch, or an early of the clubhouse, thanks in Loring lunch, anything… anything at part to a $7,500 grant from the News Editor all which would have prevent- Hardin County Community En- ed him from being there with dowment Foundation. The grant Do you ever say or do some- the other now ex-officers, we was under the Public/Society thing, then immediately regret would have never known who Benefit heading, and match- it? I’m not talking about the he was, or who George Floyd ing funds, plus an additional niceties which normally flow was. $30,500, were raised by the rec- from our mouths along with And because those two had reation area board for a total of our intentional thoughtfulness. that particular confrontation $38,000 for the project. I’m talking about the regret on that particular day, a mas- The recreational area club- that follows a string of nasty sive ripple effect started. Busi- house opened in 1968 and no words, which cut to the bone, ness-owners racked up millions updates had been done since or something done – usually in upon millions of dollars in pro- then. “It was really needed,” a knee-jerk reaction – with the test damage; other people have said Barb Schwark, wife of sole intent of hurting someone died in protest-related violent board member Mark Schwark. deeply. acts, rubber bullets have been “Future plans are to remodel the We’ve all been there. Usually fired, curfews have been enact- downstairs, too” she said. these missteps end with an apol- ed, fires have been started, me- Remodeling included bath- ogy and everyone walks away a morials have been spray-painted rooms, kitchen, flooring, ceil- little tougher, a little wiser or a and damaged. ings, ceiling fans and trim. A little less hurt. In time, every- Arrests, assaults, gunfire, video system will also be added. thing returns back to normal. mob-mentality, violence, inju- The clubhouse is available to Unless you’re Derek Chau- ries… all of this because of just rent at a cost of $200 - $400 de- The upstairs of the clubhouse at the South Hardin vin. He’s the guy whose knee one 8 minute and 46-second pending on what amenities are remained on George Floyd’s event. Recreational Area received a $7,500 matching requested. Call 641-486-2335 grant from the Hardin County Community neck for 8 minutes and 46 sec- We all matter. Our words for more information. onds, killing him in Minne- matter. Our actions matter. No Endowment Foundation for renovations. apolis at the end of May. This matter how big or how small, action made history, and not everything we do matters. good history. Maybe a new ripple effect can I can’t even imagine what be started – one which is full Chauvin’s thoughts are right of thoughtful and kind acts, as now. He’s probably wishing well as kind words. It’s time to Can, bottle cage relocated to for a time machine to take him keep our actions in check. It’s back to that pivotal moment time we all got along. Dorothy’s Senior Center By Elaine Loring News Editor ELDORA – With the Emily Schossow of COVID-19 pandemic keeping local grocery stores from ac- Union Graduates from cepting bottles and cans, most people find themselves going Buena Vista University to a redemption center out of town. Dorothy’s Senior Center STORM LAKE – Emily Commencement Ceremony on 1306 17th Ave., now has some- Schossow of Union graduated June 20, as well as in-person on where to toss these items. with a bachelor of arts in busi- Oct. 11, the Sunday of the 2020 Grace Kadolph and Susan ness (financial decision making Homecoming Celebration. Granzow placed a banner on track) from Buena Vista Uni- Undergraduate students the can and bottle cage, which versity in the spring of 2020. who graduated with honors is located on the west side of BVU’s 129 th Commence- completed a minimum of 60 the senior center, and all mon- ment Celebration originally credit hours from BVU and ey they receive from can and scheduled for May 23 has been maintained a minimum cumula- bottle donations will go back to rescheduled due to COVID-19 tive GPA of 3.5 for Cum Laude, the senior center. restrictions. Graduates will 3.7 for Magna Cum Laude, and “We got the cage from the be honored at BVU’s Virtual 3.9 for Summa Cum Laude. city,” Kadolph said, adding

Grace Kadolph (left) and Susan Granzow show off the new sign they placed on the can and bottle redemption cage located on the west side of Dorothy’s Senior Center.

they had it moved to the Se- cash in the donated cans and to 12:30 p.m., but because of nior Center then a banner was bottles at a redemption center COVID-19, they are currently made. She also said that cans out of town. “The money will closed. When open, they offer should not be crushed, and go to the Senior Center and exercise classes, bingo, game the bottles and cans should help pay all the bills,” Kadolph day and craft day. They also The Centers for Disease Control be cleaned before donating, said. “It will help keep it open.” host Meals on Wheels. “And preferably. Dorothy’s Senior Cen- people can rent the center too,” and Prevention recommend that Kadolph and Granzow will ter is normally open 8 a.m. Kadolph said. everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV Local students at least once. Commercial Agricultural Equestrian Garages named to BVU’s Hobby Shops And More! 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To be honored, a stu- dent must have earned a mini- mum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student. The hon- ored students included: [email protected] • Toni Gibbs - Conrad 1254 Edgington Ave., Eldora, IA • Kylie Willis - Wellsburg June 2020 Office: 641-939-5051 Cell: 641-373-3232 • Kiel Stevenson - Conrad Area News Tuesday, June 16, 2020 • PAGE 3 DAY PAGE 1 Morningside Happy mal Science. “I’m hoping to grow house for their clients from noon in this area and stay long-term,” to 3 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 16. announces 2019-20 BIRTHDAY! Day said. The general public is invited from Julie Roe, owner of Ag Mar- 3 to 5:30 p.m. Arvin and Carolyn Haywood keting Dept., had limited her cli- “Austin is a great addition to Roadman Scholars formerly of Conrad are th entele, but Day will be taking on Ag Marketing Dept.,” Roe said. SIOUX CITY – Morning- of 3.76 or above. The award is celebrating their 85 birthdays, new clients. “I’d like to introduce “His ag degrees and experience side College has named 233 named in honor of Earl Road- June 30 and July 2. The family clients to Austin and reintroduce will help farmers feel comfortable students as Roadman Scholars man, who was president of of the Arvin and Carolyn are ourselves to the community,” Roe in working with the organization.” in recognition of high academic Morningside College from 1936 requesting a card shower to said. In an effort to do this, Ag For more information about distinction for the 2019-20 ac- to 1956. The names listed in celebrate. Cards may be sent to Marketing Dept., 1123 Edging- Ag Marketing Dept., call ademic year. Roadman Schol- this release are of Morningside the following address: ton Ave., will be hosting an open 641-939-7006. ars must be full-time students students in the surrounding who have completed at least 45 area. Carolyn and Arvin Haywood credits of college work with a • Mackenna L. Ruffcorn of 95 D Avenue, Apt 123, SISTER CONNIE cumulative grade point average Radcliffe Grundy Center, IA 50638. PAGE 1 ble School and told them what it ral ministry, but did not have was like to be a Sister. Because a degree. Loyola University Eldora City Council to of that conversation, “a seed in Chicago had an Institute of was planted.” All through ju- Pastoral Studies, so Sister Con- meet June 23 and 29 nior high and high school, Sister nie enrolled, graduated with a South Hardin ELDORA – The Eldora City be taken. Connie couldn’t shake the idea master’s degree, then returned Council has scheduled meetings The meetings will be avail- of becoming a Nun. During her to Cedar Rapids. “It wasn’t School Board raises at 6 p.m. June 23 and June 29. able via Zoom unless Gov. Kim senior year, she visited Sacred long before I was called back to The Eldora Pool 2020 season Reynolds loosens restrictions Heart in Cedar Rapids, but de- the mountains,” she said, so she will be discussed at the June 23 on public gatherings, which is cided to wait on entering, and headed back to Montana. breakfast, lunch costs meeting with possible action to to be considered on June 17. enrolled in Marshalltown Com- In 2001, Sister Connie’s aunt munity College, instead. from Iowa Falls died and that, ELDORA – The South Har- for the 2020-21 school year. “During those two years along with her own aging par- din School Board met in regu- The only fees increasing are at MCC, I was paired with a ents, “became real to me.” She lar session Monday, June 8 and breakfast and lunch which will young Sister and we became needed to be back to the Mid- accepted resignations from Da- go up $0.05. Those fees are for- pen pals,” she said. After grad- west, and in August of 2002, vid Myrick, high school Indus- mula driven and required an uation in 1971, she entered Our began at St. Mary in Eldora and trial Technology teacher and increase. Lady of Mercy Novitiate for St. Mark in Iowa Falls. Bill Huebner, Assistant Girls Approved a bid from Martin Young Women. “I tried it, I St. Mark in Iowa Falls and Basketball Coach. Nick Eller Brothers for $33,413.99 for the liked it, and after nine months St. Mary in Eldora are “clus- was thanked for his leadership high school kitchen refrigera- they accepted me and I contin- tered” and share the same on the High School Boys Track tion system; ued as a Sister of Mercy.” priest. About a year ago, Sis- Team for the past two years. Approved to authorize the During this time, Sister ter Connie let go of her hours Contracts for new teachers business manager to pay the Connie received her degree in at St. Mark to work part-time. included Amy Faris, School end of year fiscal bills; Elementary Education from Now she has decided to take a Nurse, Emily Dwyer, first Discussed the Return to Mount Mercy College (now a sabbatical from both churches. grade teacher and Joseph De- Learn plan, graduation and university), then eight years “The Holy Spirit is saying it’s hart, high school Industrial summer activities. later, took her final vows. In time for a new adventure.” Technology teacher. The next regular scheduled 1983 she had the choice of ei- “God provides,” she said In other business the board: board meeting is 5:15 p.m. ther teaching in Waterloo or about her next steps. “There’s Accepted the bread bid for Monday, July 13. Location Kalispell, Mont. She chose something in each of us and if 2020-21 school year from Pan- and how to participate in the Kalispell. “I felt a calling to we’re open to listening, our in- O-Gold for $6,630, and the meeting will be determined by Montana.” ner-voice will guide us. I trust milk bid from AE Dairy for government regulations and re- While in Kalispell, she re- that inner voice and will con- $26,250.50; strictions at the time the agen- ceived an invitation to pasto- tinue to listen.” Approved the fees schedule da is posted.

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ELDORA-NEW PROVIDENCE usage and milk bid with AE Dairy for an ing and social distancing and the District Water/Sewer...... 49.79 HS Grounds Equip Repairs....281.80 QZAB Bond Payment...... 71,500.00 SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION estimated cost of $26,350.50 based on does not charge enough to sustain such a Elem Water/Sewer...... 221.06 Elem Grounds Equip Repairs...48.20 OPERATING FUND REGULAR MEETING usage. All voted in favor. The motion car- person. HS Water/Sewer...... 454.10 School Bus Sales Co., Centerpoint Energy Services, Inc./iJump, JUNE 8, 2020 - DISTRICT OFFICE ried. Administrator/Supervisor/Superintendent Cross, Karisa, Bus #11 Windshield...... 395.37 HS Natural Gas...... 1,919.26 BOARD ROOM Discuss/Action 2020-21 Fee Schedule Comments Pack Fee Refund...... 87.50 Schumacher Elevator Company, Fund Total...... 1,919.26 The meeting of the board was held Dr. Zellmer informed the board that Mr. Henrichs informed the board his Dashir Management Services, Inc., Elem Qtrly Maint...... 404.52 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND electronically as permitted by Code of fees would remain the same this year master schedule was complete and in- H/S Custodial Sub...... 171.60 Shield Pest Control, LLC, John Deere Financial, Iowa Section 21.8 and originated from the except for breakfast and lunch as these cluded a new intervention time to get June P/T Custodian...... 1,471.78 Pest Control...... 45.00 Supt Office Proj...... 56.71 ENP District Office Board Room. are formula driven and require increas- more people involved and a protected June F/T Custodian...... 3,246.01 Pest Control...... 65.00 Fund Total...... 56.71 Present: Board Members: Maggie es. The breakfast and lunch cost will go writing time, families have been notified June Facility MGR...... 6,646.70 Stamp Fulfillment Services, STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND VanderWilt and Marc Anderson, Superin- up by $.05 for next year. Motion by Marc of next year’s classroom assignments, he Davis, Ashley, HS Stamped Env...... 1,243.55 BCLUW CSD, tendent Dr. Adam Zellmer and Board Sec- Anderson seconded by Emily Herring to was proud of the teachers collaboration Virtual Teach Conf-TQ...... 65.00 Superior Welding Supply Co., SH Share of Storm Wrestling Fees, retary Cindy Bierle, on zoom: Jay Stanish approve the fee schedule for the 2020-21 with their peers on online teaching, and Drury Automotive Services, Ag Welding Supplies...... 585.00 Awards...... 559.75 and Emily Herring, High School Principal school year. All voted in favor. The motion the elementary had a new look with win- Bus #6 Tank Assem/ Timberline Billing Service LLC, Eldora Hardware, Mike Rundall, Elementary Principal Kev- carried. dow clings funded by the Eldora Rotary. Cylinder...... 2,383.51 May Medicaid Billing...... 733.45 Spray Paint for Football Field.....9.58 in Henrichs, IF newspaper Matt Rezab Discuss/Action High School Refrigeration Mr. Rundall stated seniors had checked Bus #2 Exhaust/ VISA, ENP General Fund, and visitors. Absent: Nick LaVelle, Jared System Replacement Updated Bid out and he had taken an insurance video Light Assembly...... 2,168.92 Nurse Supplies...... 99.00 Concessions Proceeds to GF Track Cook, and Greg Salvo. Dr. Zellmer informed the board as with diploma presentation just in case, the Bus #11 Windshield Install.....351.00 PBIS Medals...... 451.41 Resurf...... 200.00 Call Meeting to Order Martin Brothers got in and removed the master schedule is done but may require Eberline Family Chiropractic, Home Arts Perkins Equip...... 499.98 Iowa High School Speech Assn, The meeting was called to order at floor of the old system it was determined changes depending on class sizes, sum- Bus Driver Physicals...... 500.00 Home Arts Perkins Equip...... 575.96 LG Group All-State Festival 5:15 p.m. by President Maggie Vander- that the original cooler approved last mer sports were a welcome surprise and Eldora Hardware, Home Arts Perkins Equip...... 264.20 Registratati...... 23.00 Wilt with the reading of the mission state- month wouldn’t work and was likely the are off and running, and he also appre- ECC Paint Supplies...... 540.88 Home Arts Equip...... 32.80 Iowa Sports Supply Co., ment “Embracing today’s challenges, pre- culprit of the condensation issues. A more ciated the staff and community for their ENP Elementary School, HS Soc St Supplies...... 817.83 Discus/Shot Carrier/ paring for tomorrow’s world.” expensive cooler is needed with a differ- understanding in this unsettling time. Elem Postage...... 221.30 Background Check...... 15.00 Crossbar-Track...... 58.00 Discuss/Action Consent Agenda ent insulated flooring system, but this is Dr. Zellmer stated he is finishing up the Good Shepherd Preschool, End of Year Awards...... 317.09 Pfantz, Greg, Dr. Zellmer went over the resignations still less expensive than cutting and jack- return to learn report and some state re- May Preschool Tuition...... 6,103.00 Webb, Nancy, Reimb for FFA Supplies/ and recommendations for staff. Motion by hammering out the entire concrete pad. ports and hopes for as close to normal as Grundy Center CSD, Cell Phone Allow Jan-June.....150.00 Postage...... 131.48 Marc Anderson seconded by Jay Stanish He noted the other company that bid did possible start to next year. 2nd Sem Open Enroll...... 3,368.00 Williams, Scott and Nichole, Ron Imoehl E-Mail Messenger Service, to approve the consent agenda. All voted not have this option for the cooler. Motion Set Date and Time of Next Regular Meet- 2nd Sem Open Enroll TLC.....163.25 Pack Fee Refund...... 36.50 Email Service for Ad Contacts..50.00 in favor. The motion carried. Included in by Emily Herring seconded by Marc An- ing Hawth Productions, Zellmer, Adam, Fund Total...... 1,031.81 the consent agenda along with the agen- derson to approve the updated bid with The next regular board meeting will Elem Window Vinyl...... 1,887.10 In District Travel...... 200.00 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND da, May regular meeting minutes, report Martin Brothers for $33,413.99 for HS be on Monday, July 13th at 5:15 p.m. with Heart of Iowa Communications Co-Op, Cell Phone Allowance...... 50.00 Allison, Kirk, of disbursements, and financial report kitchen refrigeration system replacement. the location and how to participate to be Phone Service...... 196.44 Fund Total...... 201,601.88 Lunch Acct Refund...... 35.55 were the following items: an open enroll- All voted in favor. The motion carried. determined by government regulations at Phone Service...... 344.70 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Anderson Erickson Dairy, ment request for Olivia Dreier from E-NP Discuss/Action Authorize Business Man- the time of agenda posting. Phone Service...... 387.78 Access Systems Leasing, Milk-COVID 19...... 1,806.42 to Iowa Falls; staff resignations from Da- ager to Pay end of Fiscal Year Bills Adjourn Heartland Paper Company, Copier Lease...... 701.75 Anway, Sherry, vid Myrick as high school industrial tech- Dr. Zellmer informed the board the With no further business the meeting HS Custodial Supplies...... 63.01 Copier Lease...... 701.74 Lunch Acct Refund...... 33.45 nology teacher, Bill Heubner as assistant fiscal year ends June 30 and rather than was adjourned at 5:44 p.m. Heiserman, Sara, CDW Government, Inc., Bimbo Bakeries, girls’ basketball coach, and Nick Eller as have a board meeting at the end of the OPERATING FUND Virtual Teach Conf-TQ...... 65.00 Phone System Upgrade....14,416.98 Bread-COVID 19...... 386.41 boys’ track coach; staff recommendations month districts authorize the business Novafitnes 2nd Wind Exercise Equip- Hoover, Leona, Phone System Upgrade....14,416.98 Brekke, Pat, for Amy Faris as school nurse, Emily manager to pay the end of fiscal year ment, Radio Dispatch Help...... 500.32 Cedar Falls CSD, Clothing Allowance...... 75.00 Dwyer as 1st grade teacher, Joseph De- bills. Motion by Marc Anderson seconded Fitness Room Treadmill Hubbard-Radcliffe CSD, 3rd Qtr Sp Ed Tuition...... 3,594.84 Crouse, Diane, Hart as high school industrial technology by Jay Stanish to authorize the business Repairs...... 823.05 2nd Sem Open Enroll TLC.....163.25 Gehrke Quarries, Inc., Clothing Allowance...... 37.50 teacher, HS TLC: Nancy Cook as SEL/ manager to pay the end of fiscal year bills. AGWSR CSD, 2nd Sem Open Enroll...... 3,368.00 Bus Barn Rock...... 709.79 Douglas, Vicky, Community Connections Coach, Thomas All voted in favor. The motion carried. 2nd Sem Open Enroll...... 50,520.00 Hughson, Dustin, Gehrke, Inc., Clothing Allowance...... 37.50 Howe, Dick Shindelar, Sara Heiserman, Discuss Return to Learn Plan, Gradua- 2nd Sem Open Enroll Cell Phone Allow Jan-June.....150.00 HS Tile/Rock Backfill...... 9,780.00 Eggleston, Jan, and Greg Pfantz as AIW Coaches, Kristin tion, and Summer Activities TLC...... 2,938.50 Iowa Falls CSD, Hanson Trucking, Clothing Allowance...... 37.50 Shindelar as Academic Success Coach, Dr. Zellmer informed the board that Alden Community School Dist., 2nd Sem Open Enroll...... 18,187.20 Stone Hauling...... 273.60 Giguere, Christi, Ashley Davis as Curriculum Coach, Greg the return to learn plan had to be to the 2nd Sem Open Enroll...... 6,736.00 2nd Sem Open Enroll Honey Creek Design and Build, Clothing Allowance...... 75.00 Pfantz and Matt Thompson as Men- Department of Ed by July 1, 2020 and he 2nd Sem Open Enroll TLC.....326.50 TLC...... 1,534.55 Pack Remodel Down Heath, Deb, tor Teachers and Heather Sherman as hoped to have it out by June 15. He noted Alliant/IES Utilities Inc., 2nd Sem HSAP Open Payment...... 12,980.00 Clothing Allowance...... 37.50 Leadership Selection Team Member, El- summer sports opening up was a pleas- Natural Gas...... 112.26 Enroll...... 4,041.60 Menard’s/Capital One Commercial, Hy-Vee Food Store, ementary TLC: Dee Priske, Carey Winter, ant surprise and gave a huge shout out Elem Natural Gas...... 1,198.77 2nd Sem HSAP Open Enroll Pack Room Conversion...... 2,869.28 Non Food...... 9.95 Denise Hansen, Sydney McDonald/Kati to Mike May, Mr. Rundall, and Mr. Thomp- HS Electricity...... 232.75 TLC...... 195.90 Fund Total...... 60,444.96 Kendall, Jami, Stephens, Diedre Howe, Kelsey Nilles, son as well as coaches Dick Shindelar Elem Electricity...... 231.58 John Deere Financial, PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT Lunch Acct Refund...... 87.65 Joylyn Cobb, and Dana Hughson as PLC and Becky Rosonke on getting things Amazon Capital Services, Supts Office Flowers...... 90.69 City of Eldora, Kerns, Amanda, Leaders, Carey Winter and Teresa Wil- started. He noted new things for fans Elem Supplies...... 27.18 Elem Grounds Supplies...... 80.98 June Rent...... 1,666.67 Clothing Allowance...... 75.00 liamson as Mentor Teachers, and Jenniff- would be no bleachers, no concessions, BCLUW CSD, HS Grounds Supplies...... 323.94 Drury Automotive Services, Martin Bros. Distributing Co., er Konomi as Leadership Selection Team and no admission fees (free will dona- 2nd Sem Open Enroll...... 40,416.00 Kane, Natalie, Bus #11 Bearings/Hub Food-COVID 19...... 2,900.11 Member; 2020-21 Sharing Agreement tion). Dr. Zellmer noted they are working 2nd Sem Open Enroll Elem Postage...... 98.00 Kit/Exhaust...... 5,869.32 Non Food-COVID 19...... 115.55 with H-R for Social Services/Counseling on a graduation ceremony but are hold- TLC...... 2,122.25 Knight’s Sanitation, ENP Debt Service Fund, Moss, Cheryl, Position; 2020-21 Preschool Contract ing off on final plans until after June 17th Cedar Falls CSD, Garbage Collect...... 32.40 PPEL Loan ADM Fees Clothing Allowance...... 37.50 with Good Shepherd Preschool; 2020- when the current restrictions run through 3rd Qtr Sp Ed Tuition...... 19,694.48 Garbage Collect...... 48.60 Transfer...... 300.00 Murphy, Heather, 21 Sharing Agreement with AGWSR for to see if the governor loosens restrictions 3rd Qtr Sp Ed Tuition...... 535.92 May, Mike, Fund Total...... 7,835.99 Lunch Acct Refund...... 99.85 School Librarian; and an Extended Year in the next proclamation to possibly in- 3rd Qtr Sp Ed Tuition...... 924.52 Cell Phone Allow Jan-June.....150.00 DEBT SERVICE Rosonke, Becky, Special Education Contract with 43 North clude more people. Mr. Rundall noted he 3rd Qtr Sp Ed Tuition...... 871.16 Menard’s/Capital One Commercial, UMB Bank NA, Clothing Allowance...... 75.00 Iowa. is planning on an in-person graduation 3rd Qtr Sp Ed Tuition...... 279.56 Elem Spec Ed Supplies...... 129.88 PPEL Loan ADM Fees Santor, Anna, Public Report Time – None. ceremony possibly on the baseball field. Centerpoint Energy Services, Inc/iJump, Mid-America Publishing Corp/FKA Eldora Transfer...... 300.00 Lunch Acct Refund...... 36.55 Discuss/Action 2020-21 Bread and Milk Dr. Zellmer noted he appreciated the way HS Natural Gas...... 483.68 Newspapers, Fund Total...... 300.00 Tidman, Pam, Bids staff had come together and gone with Central Iowa Distributing, Legal Publications...... 192.40 ADDITIONAL BILLS Clothing Allowance...... 37.50 Dr. Zellmer noted the District is re- the flow making this difficult situation a Extractor Repairs...... 14.00 NAPA Auto Parts, MAY/JUNE 2020 Vandepol, Lora, quired to send out requests for bids from little easier. It was noted parents are al- Extractor Repairs...... 56.00 Athletic Field Fence Topper...... 32.47 General Fund Lunch Acct Refund...... 33.55 a minimum of 3 businesses for both bread lowed to drive players to the baseball and Central Rivers AEA/FKA AEA 267, Owens, Amber, HCSB, Fund Total...... 6,070.04 and milk. We received 2 bread bids and softball games and the Iowa High School Elem Guidance Supplies...... 4.05 Virtual Teach Conf-TQ...... 65.00 May Direct Deposit Fee/ Activity Fund Contracted Requests one milk bid and are required to select the Athletic Association is not going to allow PBIS Positive Postcards...... 70.00 Postmaster-Eldora, Wire Transfer...... 25.00 for Payment – June 2020 vendor with the lowest bid. Motion by Em- in person contact besides baseball and 2nd Sem Work Postage...... 110.00 Management Fund Dike (6/15/20), SB Officials, 2x$100...... ily Herring seconded by Marc Anderson softball prior to July 1. The fitness center Experience...... 4,750.00 Proffitt, June, Employee Benefit Systems, ...... $200.00 to approve the bread bid with Pan-O-Gold will not be open because it would need Elem Tech Repairs...... 239.90 Pack Fee Refund...... 29.50 May Retiree Insurance...... 7,935.59 Aplington-Parkersburg (6/16/20), BB Of- for an estimated cost of $6,630 based on an attendant to watch and control clean- City of Eldora, Randy’s Mowers and More, To Pay July 1, 2020 ficials, 2x$100...... $200.00 Capital Projects Fund Aplington-Parkersburg (6/16/20), SB Of- Debt Service Fund, Computer Lease ficials, 2x$100...... $200.00 PUBLIC NOTICE Transfer...... 112,076.90 Grundy Center (6/19/20), BB Officials, Debt Service Fund, 2x$100...... $200.00 Hardin County Board of Supervisors Revenue Bond Grundy Center (6/19/20), SB Officials, Transfer...... 175,940.00 2x$100...... $200.00 Debt Service Fund, Gladbrook-Reinbeck (6/24/20), BB Offi- HARDIN COUNTY BOARD OF to freeze the Supervisors’ salaries. Roll Specialist/Sanitarian. Dept of Transportation $1,047.00; Iowa QZAB Bond Transfer...... 71,500.00 cials, 2x$100...... $200.00 SUPERVISORS Call Vote: “Ayes” McClellan and Gran- Seth Wengert reviewed the construc- Emergency Vehicle Installs $4,980.76; Debt Service Fund West Marshall (6/26/20), BB Officials, MINUTES – JUNE 3, 2020 zow. “Nays” None. tion permit application. Iowa Falls Fire Extinguisher $34.50; CSI Leasing, 2x$100...... $200.00 WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. Resolution No. 2020-19, Compensa- Brent Tripp briefed the Board on his Iowa Falls Glass Inc $257.52; Iowa Law Computer Lease...... 112,076.90 West Marshall (6/26/20), SB Officials, COURTHOUSE LARGE CONFERENCE tion Increase Resolution, is hereby adopt- family’s operation. Enforcement Academy $1,125.00; Iowa Bank of America, 2x$100...... $200.00 ed and on file in the Auditor’s Office. Matt Tripp presented his argument for Prison Industries $93.20; Iowa Regional ROOM Revenue Bond Total...... $1,600.00 Chair Lance Granzow called the meet- McClellan moved, Granzow second- permit approval. Utilities Assoc. $137.20; IPERS OFFICE Payment...... 175,940.00 (Ledger – June 16, 2020) ing to order. The meeting was held elec- ed to approve the Statements of Under- Donna Juber commented that a re- $103,930.55; Iron Mountain $76.25; ISAC Hardin County Savings Bank tronically due to COVID-19 public health standing for Central Iowa Community quired stockpile or compost facility en- $129.05; JBI Distributors $2,034.00; risks. Also in attendance were Supervi- Services. Motion carried. hancements plan was missing from the Jessica A Lara $26.64; John Deere Fi- sor Reneé McClellan; and Becca Junker, McClellan moved, Granzow seconded permit. Juber also asked if there would nancial $914.48; Johnson Controls Fire JD Holmes, Justin Ites, Linn Adams, Lori to approve the return to active employ- be follow-up to ensure the new building Protection LP $6,259.60; Jones Appliance Kadner, Dave McDaniel, Rocky Reents, ment of Mary Nelson, Friendship Club would be sited as indicated on the permit. $1,191.36; King Const. & Overhead Door PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Tifani Eisentrager, Megan Harrell, Dave Coordinator, effective 06/01/2020. Nel- Julie Duhn reiterated statements Inc $145.00; Kirk Ridout $625.00; Kit Pa- Dunn, Curt Groen, Floyd Hammer, Machel son was furloughed due to COVID-19. made at the 10:00 a.m. hearing. per $40.00; Krogh-Oppold Feed & Supply City of Eldora City of Eldora Eichmeier, Wes Wiese, Cheryl Lawrence, Motion carried. Written comments were also received $82.61; Lawson Products Inc $1,045.95; John Zimmerman, Donna Juber, Bob Ju- McClellan moved, Granzow second- from Juber and Duhn. Liberty National Life Insurance Compa- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: ber, Mark Buschkamp, Mindy McLeland, ed to approve the move from full-time to There being no other comments or ob- ny $959.88; Linn Adams $40.00; M & G Notice is hereby given that on June Notice is hereby given that on June Bette Dossman, Julie Duhn, Darrell Mey- part-time for Brooke Thieme, Correctional jections, McClellan moved, Granzow sec- Tire Service $180.98; Machel R Eichmei- 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Coun- 23, 2020 at 6:15 p.m. in the City Coun- er, Taylor Roll, Michael Pearce, Jessica Officer, at a rate of $15.00/hour, effective onded to close the public hearing. Motion er $17.55; Mail Services LLC $581.88; cil Chambers of City Hall, Eldora, Iowa; cil Chambers of City Hall, Eldora, Iowa; Sheridan, and Denise Smith. Supervisor 05/26/2020. Motion carried. carried. Mainstay Systems Inc $3,240.00; Marla the Eldora City Council shall hold a public the Eldora City Council shall hold a public BJ Hoffman was absent. McClellan moved, Granzow seconded McClellan moved, Granzow seconded Kay Williams $805.50; Martin Mariet- hearing on amending a chapter 41 of the hearing on amending a chapter 91 of the The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. to approve the hiring of Ericka LeeAnn to adjourn. Motion carried. ta Aggregate $10,530.96; McDowell & Eldora Municipal Code, Public Health & Eldora Municipal Code, Water Meters. At McClellan moved, Granzow seconded Vargason, part-time Correctional Offi- /s/ Lance Granzow /s/ Jessica Lara Sons Contractors $330.00; McKesson Safety, fireworks. At the public hearing, the public hearing, the Ordnance will be to approve the agenda with the following cer, at a rate of $15.00/hour, effective Lance Granzow, Chair Jessica Lara Medical Surgical $223.37; Mend Cor- the Ordnance will be discussed for possi- discussed for possible action. change: moving “Discuss Non-elected 06/03/2020. Motion carried. Board of Hardin County rectional Care PLLC $10,417.52; Metal ble action. (Ledger – June 16, 2020) Employee Salaries” above “Action on COVID-19 Update: Supervisors Auditor Culverts, Inc. $64,699.90; Michael Lan- (Ledger – June 16, 2020) Compensation Board’s Recommenda- Thomas Craighton, Emergency Man- Claims Paid by Hardin County caster $40.00; Mid American Energy tion”. Motion carried. agement Coordinator, advised his team May 2020 $29.50; Mid-America Publishing Corp McClellan moved, Granzow seconded received direction from Homeland Secu- Ackley Public Library $686.08; Adam $929.83; Mid-Iowa Community Action to approve the June 3, 2020 claims for rity on use of grant dollars. Additionally, Seward $650.00; Advanced Drainage Inc. $187.50; Midland Power Cooperative payment. Motion carried. there are now ramped-up plans for testing Systems, Inc. $3,003.92; AFLAC $512.61; $1,377.29; Midwest Card & ID Solutions PUBLIC NOTICE Utility Permits: in nursing homes. AgVantage FS $27,622.50; Ahlers & $361.58; Miller Cemetery $48.00; Mur- McClellan moved, Granzow seconded Discussion was held on the reopening Cooney-P.C. $1,700.00; Airgas North phy Tractor & Equipment $17.66; Napa City of Eldora to approve Hardin County Utility Permit of County buildings, and the following ac- Central $791.36; Alden Public Library Auto Parts $935.27; NAPA Auto Parts Application UT-20-24, submitted by Heart tion was taken: $1,326.42; Alliant Energy $14,357.52; Al- $2,347.35; Nationwide Retirement Solu- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of Iowa Communications. Motion carried. McClellan moved, Granzow seconded vin C Clark $600.88; Angela De La Riva tion $615.00; Office Depot $296.52; Om- AMENDMENT OF FY2019-2020 CITY BUDGET Form 653.C1 McClellan moved, Granzow second- that the Policy Statement: COVID-19 Pre- $184.50; Avesis Inc $702.50; Barco Mu- nicare Inc $396.67; O’Reilly Auto Parts Inc The City Council of Eldora in HARDIN County, Iowa ed to approve Hardin County Utility Per- cautions and the Hardin County Court- nicipal Products $2,466.78; Bauer Built $332.40; Perry AG Services $68,760.50; will meet at Eldora Council Chamber mit Application UT-20-025, submitted by house “Public Health Emergency” Oper- Tire $1,665.40; Beaver Creek Detailing Pete Emerson Excavating $500.00; at 6:00pm on 6/29/2020 Heart of Iowa Communications. Motion ating Guideline be approved for use upon and Glass $240.00; Beth Shanks $22.50; Petroblend $631.70; Piper Sandler & carried. the reopening of the Courthouse on June Black Hawk County Sheriff $750.00; Co. $1,000.00; Pitney Bowes Purchase (hour) (Date) ,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 Secondary Roads: No update. 8, 2020. Motion carried. Black Hawk County Treasurer $250.00; Power $140.44; Plastic Recycling Inc McClellan moved, Granzow seconded Public Comments: Black Hills Energy $152.91; Brinton, Bor- $930.96; Polk County Treasurer $184.77; (year) by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons to approve the Transportation Title VI Pro- Donna Juber inquired about the plan dwell & Johnson $18,437.50; Buckner Prairie Event Supply $705.00; Public given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type gram Review. Motion carried. for rock on sideroads. Cemetery $48.00; Builders FirstSource Employee Health Fund $164,555.77; and by activity. McClellan moved, Granzow second- Other Business: None. $321.86; Calhoun Burns and Associates Quaker Security LLC $6,375.00; Quality ed that Resolution No. 2020-18, Hardin McClellan moved, Granzow seconded Inc $3,041.76; Cam Spray $9.65; Camp- Automotive Inc $36.30; Quill Corporation Total Budget Total Budget County Highway S75 Embargo, be adopt- to recess until 10:00 a.m. Motion carried. bell Supply Co $1,410.29; Cedar Valley $32.99; R Comm Wireless $2,152.00; as certified Current after Current ed. Roll Call Vote: “Ayes” McClellan and At 10:02 a.m. the meeting was recon- Medical Specialists, PC $24.00; Center Racom Corporation $186.00; Radcliffe or last amended Amendment Amendment Granzow. “Nays” None. Resolution No. vened. The meeting was held electroni- Associates $168.00; Central Iowa Distr Public Library $1,546.50; Radcliffe Tele- 2020-18 is hereby adopted and on file in cally due to COVID-19 public health risks. Inc $3,367.99; Central Iowa Fabrication phone Co $313.57; RC Systems- Water- Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property 1 1,261,433 0 1,261,433 the Auditor’s Office. Also in attendance: Supervisor McClellan; $104.59; CenturyLink $16.50; Centu- loo Office $5,228.42; Region Six Planning Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0 Floyd Hammer, The Outreach Pro- and Del Johnston, Julie Duhn, Donna Ju- ryLink $874.31; Chelsey Lewer $277.50; Comm $2,071.35; Reliable1 $858.67; Net Current Property Taxes 3 1,261,433 0 1,261,433 gram, updated the Board on efforts to ex- ber, John Zimmerman, Jessica Sheridan, Cintas $850.96; Cintas Corporation ReliaStar Life Ins Company $1,151.19; Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 0 pand the nonprofit’s operations in Union Michael Pearce, and Denise Smith. Su- $93.03; City of Ackley $251.78; City of Ryan J Stupp $150.00; Safety-Kleen TIF Revenues 5 8,000 0 8,000 to include mechanized meal packaging pervisor Hoffman was absent. Alden $29.34; City of Eldora $4,763.12; Corporation $490.00; Schumacher El- Other City Taxes 6 474,724 0 474,724 for food banks and disaster relief. Ham- McClellan moved, Granzow seconded City of Hubbard $59.03; City of Iowa evator Co. $509.63; Scott’s Sales Co Licenses & Permits 7 5,925 0 5,925 mer expected a decision from USDA Ru- to approve the agenda as posted. Motion Falls $2,226.26; City of New Providence $90.00; Seamless Gutterworks Company Use of Money and Property 8 133,900 0 133,900 ral Development later that day on whether carried. $28.88; City of Radcliffe $68.86; Clapsad- $25.00; Seat Treasurer $150.00; Shield Intergovernmental 9 389,538 0 389,538 or not his program qualified for funding. Chair Granzow opened the public dle-Garber Assoc $36,968.87; Collection Pest Control $180.00; Short Circuit Elec- Charges for Services 10 2,166,478 6,000 2,172,478 McClellan moved, Granzow seconded to hearing on the Animal Feeding Operation Service Center $7,084.83; Concrete Inc tric $5,000.00; Sioux Sales Company Special Assessments 11 20,047 0 20,047 approve a letter of support from the Board Construction Permit – Ferris Pork Site, $945.56; Contech Engineered Solutions $90.75; South Hardin Signal Review Inc Miscellaneous 12 92,263 91,000 183,263 of Supervisors, if so needed, for The Out- Section 16, Ellis Township. $9,330.70; ConvergeOne, Inc $122.50; $113.00; Speck Electric $189.48; State Other Financing Sources 13 0 0 0 reach Program’s expansion project. Mo- Proof of publication was verified by Cooks Correctional $101.62; Cooley Medical Examiners Office $31.25; Steam- Tranfers In 14 912,346 22,500 934,846 tion carried. Jessica Sheridan, Environmental Health Pumping LLC $530.00; Cottage Cem- boat Rock Library $949.50; Storey Ken- Total Revenues and Other Sources 15 5,464,654 119,500 5,584,154 McClellan moved, Granzow seconded Specialist/Sanitarian. etery Society $84.00; Counsel Office & worthy $3,611.45; Story County Auditor to accept the resignation of Conservation Del Johnston reviewed the construc- Document $15.45; Cover All Embroidery $380,966.57; Summit Food Service LLC Board member Verl Duncan. Granzow tion permit application. Inc $164.98; Culligan $2,374.85; Dan- $12,926.39; Terracon $24,917.20; Terry Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety 16 570,173 93,627 663,800 and McClellan thanked Duncan for his Oral comments were heard from Julie ko Emergency Equipment $1,373.02; Swenson $1,716.00; Terry’s Cemetery Public Works 17 466,796 8,000 474,796 service. Motion carried. Duhn regarding hog culling processes David A Fincham $600.88; Denco Corp Restoration & Repair $495.00; The Da- Health and Social Services 18 49,410 468,000 517,410 McClellan moved, Granzow seconded and market instability and from Donna $31,127.10; Eichmeier Motor Co $96.70; vis Brown Law Firm $1,045.00; Theisens Culture and Recreation 19 411,083 50,000 461,083 to appoint Trent Lambert to fill the va- Juber on separation distance from wells Eldora Hardware $259.33; Election- $257.09; Theresa A. Ritland $539.85; Community and Economic Development 20 15,376 11,500 26,876 cancy on the Conservation Board. This being incorrectly measured from the new- Source $4,180.00; Fastenal $85.91; Thomas Craighton $600.00; Thomson General Government 21 495,536 0 495,536 term ends December 31, 2021. Motion er, rather than older, building. Franklin Rural Elec Co-Op $30.00; Galls Reuters - West $109.12; Times Citizen Debt Service 22 638,901 0 638,901 carried. Written comments were also received Incorporated $62.58; GATR of Des $2,436.40; Transit Works $127.66; U.S. Capital Projects 23 0 55,000 55,000 McClellan moved, Granzow seconded from Duhn and Juber. Moines, Inc $790.60; GECRB/AMAZON Cellular $1,151.88; U.S. Post Office Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 2,647,275 686,127 3,333,402 to approve the Sheriff’s Monthly Report There being no other comments or ob- $12,098.60; Gehrke Inc. $27,412.53; $825.00; UMB Bank, N.A. $422,236.25; Business Type / Enterprises 25 1,821,641 -307,802 1,513,839 for May 2020. Motion carried. jections, McClellan moved, Granzow sec- Gillund Ent. $723.20; Global Software Union Public Library $1,431.33; Universi- Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures 26 4,468,916 378,325 4,847,241 Discussion was held on non-elect- onded to close the public hearing. Motion / TAC10 $29,102.00; Grass Masters ty of Northern Iowa $4,859.92; US Bank Transfers Out 27 912,346 22,500 934,846 ed, non-union employee salaries for FY carried. Lawn & Landscaping Service $1,260.00; Equipment Finance $4,317.81; USAble Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 5,381,262 400,825 5,782,087 2021. Granzow and McClellan were com- McClellan moved, Granzow seconded Greenbelt Home Care $22,440.26; Hands Life $58.66; Van Wall Equipment $249.56; Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over fortable with the 1.3% increase for which to recess until 11:00 a.m. Motion carried. On Excavating LLC. $5,200.00; Hansen Veridian Credit Union $1,948.34; Verizon (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year 29 83,392 -281,325 -197,933 department heads budgeted. McClellan At 11:01 a.m. the meeting was recon- Family Hospital $540.85; Hardin Co Ag- Wireless $2,628.95; VISA $4,335.14; noted this increase does not apply to dep- vened. The meeting was held electroni- riculture Soc $2,000.00; Hardin Co Sol- WahlTek Inc $2,315.00; Walmart Com- Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 3,681,992 0 3,681,992 uty salaries and raises should be based cally due to COVID-19 public health risks. id Waste & Recycling $207.00; Hardin munity $224.20; Wapello County Sher- Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 3,765,384 -281,325 3,484,059 on performance reviews. No action taken. Also in attendance: Supervisor McClel- Co Tire & Service Inc $1,272.37; Hardin iff $65.80; Weidemann Incorporated McClellan moved, Granzow second- lan; and Seth Wengert, Brent Tripp, Fern County $2,963.10; Hardin County Office $46,985.71; Wesley Wiese $40.00; Wil- Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: ed to acknowledge the Compensation Feldman, Curt Groen, Kent Mowrer, Matt Supplies $72.07; Hardin County Sher- cox Equipment $147.49; Williams Excava- Board’s recommendations. Motion car- Tripp, Julie Duhn, Donna Juber, Jessica iff $9,286.83; Hardin County Treasurer tion LLC $3,595.08; Windstream $540.39; Charge for Service: addional clinic rental Misc. Revenue: ENP 28E agreement, library grants, RUT ried. Sheridan, Michael Pearce, and Denise $1,044.00; Hawkeye West Pest Control Winters Septic Service $300.00; Woodley assessments & items sold, loss revenue for 28E in blight Public Safety: new fire truck, police training & uniforms Discussion was held on the Compen- Smith. Supervisor Hoffman was absent. $60.00; Hazel Green Cemetery $36.00; Funeral Services LLC $1,767.00; Wright and equipment Public Works: repairs Health & Social Service: Amb moved to general, clinic repairs, carpet and sation Board’s recommendations, and the McClellan moved, Granzow seconded HCSB Federal $144,988.85; HCSB State County Sheriff $59.90; Youth & Shelter building study Culture & Rec: tennis court resurface Community & Econ Devel: loans given out Capital Projects: following actions were taken: to approve the agenda as posted. Motion $24,826.73; Heart of Iowa $3,222.82; Services Inc $653.10; Youth Shelter Care blight program and street repair Enterprises: moved Amb to general McClellan moved, Granzow seconded carried. Henderson Products Inc $43.15; Hon- of North $1,399.50; Z & Z Glass $90.00; There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in to allow 75% of the increase as proposed Chair Granzow opened the public ey Creek Design & Build $10,883.00; Ziegler Incorporated $5,635.58; Zion Lu- expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not by the Compensation Board for all elected hearing on the Animal Feeding Operation Honey Creek Land Improvement, LLC theran Cemetery $100.00; Grand Total budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget. officials except the Supervisors. Roll Call Construction Permit – Tri-B Site Section $36,443.18; Hubbard Public Library $1,956,276.63 Vote: “Ayes” McClellan and Granzow. 8, Section 8, Alden Township. $1,290.17; Hy-Vee $55.51; IACCVSO (Ledger – June 16, 2020) “Nays” None. Proof of publication was verified by $50.00; Innovative Ag Services $909.00; McClellan moved, Granzow seconded Jessica Sheridan, Environmental Health Iowa Co Recorder’s Assoc. $200.00; Iowa City Clerk/Finance Officer Area News Tuesday, June 16, 2020 • PAGE 5 Eldora Library LETTER TO THE EDITOR OBITUARIES Class reunion input sought Margaret Luiken, 95 Margaret Elizabeth (Rose) To the Editor: We know that many people Luiken, 95, of Steamboat Rock, I am writing on behalf have to make travel plans Iowa, went to her Heavenly home of the 50+ Eldora High in a timely fashion and be- on the morning of Friday, June 5, School class reunion, now cause of that, we will decide 2020. Due to COVID-19, to pro- rescheduled for Sept. 26 by mid July whether to have tect the health and safety of all, this fall. We had input from a reunion this year or wait services are currently being lim- our committee and several until next June. We would ited as required by state and local of the newest 50- year re- never expect anyone who is authorities and the CDC. union class, and as you can uncomfortable to attend this Public graveside services for imagine, there were many event, but many still want to Margaret were held at 1 p.m. differing opinions on if have it, if at all possible. We Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the at all, or when, to hold the respect all the thoughts that Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Pas- reunion. We decided that our classmates have on this tor Harrison Lippert officiated we would reschedule and subject and appreciate your the services for Margaret. There see what course the virus input. was no visitation prior to ser- takes. The key word is “un- vices. Memorial contributions certainty” when trying to Jim Brown may be directed to her family to make a decision like this. Committee Member be given to Steamboat Rock Bap- tist Church. For further infor- mation or to send a condolence please visit www.ablesfuneralhomes.com Photo submitted Letter to the Editor Policy Margaret Elizabeth Rose was born on Sept. 26, 1924, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Marie Eva (Eden) of Mianock, Hun- Good morning! Today is a these new books out, they are The Eldora Herald-Ledger in sincere personal views as gary and Henry Rose of Willendorf, Germany. She graduated perfect day, the sun is shining and awesome! welcomes the opinions of our opposed to canned publicity from Steamboat Rock High School in 1942 and attended Moody it is not terribly hot outside. The Our Children's program has readers in the form of letters to releases or talking points for an Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill. On Jan. 16, 1946, she was united in perfect day to sit outside and read been fun so far. It is not too late to the editor, as long as the sub- individual or a cause, therefore marriage to Ernest Russell Luiken at the First Baptist Church in a book with your morning coffee. sign up! Elaine is hosting weekly missions are not in bad taste if a writer cannot assure us that Steamboat Rock. They farmed in this area until 1974. When they We have had a steady stream of story and craft times. Anyone can and refrain from attacking in- their submission is individual retired the couple moved into Steamboat Rock. Margaret accepted patrons checking out our new re- join, if you need the zoom link, dividuals without supporting and personal, it may be rejected. the Lord in 1938 and became a member of the Baptist Church. She lease books. please call. You are never to old to documentation or a rational and Your Letter to the Editor must was active in the Dorcas Society serving as an officer for many We are continuing with phase be read to!! Our prizes are in and legally defensible justification. include: years, teaching Sunday School and Bible School. Margaret enjoyed 3. 10-11 for our vulnerable pa- are on display at the library. In any event the newspaper • Your full name with signature baking, gardening, sewing and her grandchildren. trons, 11-5 for general public, and Harry Potter fan, we just reserves the sole discretion to • Your complete address Left to cherish Margaret’s memory are her sons: Arnie (Linda) 5-6 by appointment for those who received Fantastic Beasts decide whether or not a reader • Your telephone number Luiken, Marvin(Sue) Luiken of Steamboat Rock, Ron Luiken of work. We also have computers and Where to Find Them by submission will be published. If Your address and telephone Apache Jct., Ariz. and two sisters: Kathryn Trupp of Ozark, Mo. available for 1 hour time slots. J.K.Rowling. Hunger Game fans, your letter is selected it will be number will not be printed in and Ruth Freeman of Eldora, 9 grandchildren, as well as many Good news, our courier service we have Ballad of Songbirds run on a single occasion and you the newspaper, but will be used great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. is up and running. If you want to and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. agree to give us the right to pub- for verification by newspaper She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Marie Rose; read a book we don't own, you can There are reserve lists for these lish it in print and digital form. editorial staff. husband Ernie; daughter-in-law: Luana Luiken; brothers John and request to borrow from another li- titles, get your name on today!! The Eldora Herald-Ledger will Unsigned letters and letters Henry M. Rose. brary. We have a clip board avail- New Adult books: Furmi- not accept letters that are du- containing personal attacks able for requests. dable Foes by Rita Mae Brown, plicated, reprinted, copied, or the newspaper deems to be of Rob brought in 3 boxes this Lucky One by Lori Rader-Day, otherwise reproduced. Letters a libelous nature will not be week! It is a good day when the One Ocean Boulevard by Mary should be original, typewritten published. The Eldora Her- UPS guy needs a dolly to bring Alice Monroe, Sea Glass Cottage or neatly handwritten. Letters ald-Ledger reserves the right to in your orders! In these boxes, we by Raeanne Thayne, To Wake the should not exceed 300 words. end debate on a topic after both received over 30 need children's Giant - A Novel of Pearl Harbor Letters exceeding this length sides have had ample chance to Kenneth Neeld, Sr., 102 books. We have a great mixture by Jeff Shaara. could be subject to editing and express their views. The Eldo- Kenneth Neeld, Sr., 102, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away of picture books and non fiction Trivia Question:What are the may not be published in their ra Herald-Ledger reserves the Monday, June 8, 2020, at Nora Springs Care Center, in Nora books.I will again thank The three summer signs of the Zodi- entirety. right to edit or refuse all letters. Springs, Iowa. Visitation was held at noon on Friday, June 12, Friends of the Eldora Library for ac? a. Gemini, Cancer and Leo; The Eldora Herald-Ledger All columns and letters on the 2020, with funeral services at 1 p.m.at Linn’s Funeral Home their generous donation to make b. Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capri- does not as a general rule print opinion page are the views of 1521 Washington Ave, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Burial was at the War- this purchase possible. Grand- corn; c. Cancer, Leo and Virgo; d. form letters or letters which are the authors and do not neces- ren Township Cemetery, Mc Callsburg, Iowa. Paster Tim May- ma's and moms, stop in and check Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces also submitted to other news- sarily reflect the views of The be of Bethany Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed to papers. We are most interested Eldora Herald-Ledger. the Bethany Lutheran Church 2712 Wahington Ave, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126 The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is making the arrangements. Correction and Retraction Policy Steamboat Rock Our Eldora Herald-Led- published. The correction will ger strives for accurate and denote the issue, article and in- complete news reporting but correct information along with Arvin Klemme, 88 Library news occasionally we get it wrong. the correction. Digital correc- Arvin Klemme, age 88, died at his home in Hubbard, Iowa, on In cases where an error has tions will also be made and June 9, 2020. Library news hours are as fol- the end of the month of June and been made we will run a cor- an editor’s note will be added Relatives and friends were invited to an outdoor visitation lows: Tuesday from 1 to 6 p.m. all of July by making up read- rection, clarification, retrac- to the bottom of the article in from 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, at Boeke Funeral Home in Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. ing bags for at least 12 of our tion or editor’s note in the next question noting what was inac- Hubbard. Social distancing guidelines should be adhered to. Thursday – Friday from 12 to 4 younger patrons which will in- edition. Our goal in any event curate and noting when the arti- Graveside services were held at Hubbard Cemetery at 10:30 Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. clude a free book, prizes, activi- is to inform readers of correc- cle was amended. If the article a.m. Friday, June 12. Attendees were encouraged to bring a lawn It has been so good to be ty suggestions with instructions tions clearly and quickly, cit- was posted on Facebook, Twit- chair. open again to the public and see and worksheets along with a list ing the incorrect information ter or any other online medium In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to patrons in the library. Although of suggested books to go along and updating with the correct controlled by The Eldora Her- Zion United Church of Christ, Hubbard, Iowa or American Le- we did do and still are doing with the theme for this summer. information. ald-Ledger, a post will be made gion Post #4, Hubbard, Iowa. curbside pickup, it was good to These will be handed out at the All corrections will be print- linking to the corrected article, For more information and online condolences go to: www. see familiar faces and catch-up library on a weekly basis and ed on page 2 in the next issue noting the correction. boekefuneralhomes.com with all of you. there is no sign up. We will post As most of you by now to Facebook when we are ready know, the Friends of the Library to go with this project. are doing a letter writing cam- New to the Library paign asking for donations to go Adult Fiction along with the $3,600 grant we Between the Lies by Michelle received from the Hardin Coun- Adams, This is how I lied by ty Endowment Foundation to Heather Gudenkauf, Deep in repair the basement walls of the the Alaskan Woods by Kaaren library. There is also a $2,000 Harper, Summer Longing by Ja- challenge from an anonymous mie Brenner, To Wake the Giant donor to do this work. You can by Jeff Shaara donate to this project by making Week at the shore by Barbara out your check to “Friends of Delinksy, The Lost Orphan by the Steamboat Rock Public Li- Stacey Halls, The Deep Dark brary” and dropping it off at the Descending by Allen Eskins, library for them. This organiza- Someone like You by Karen tion is a 501(3) (c) and any dona- Kingsbury, The Heavens May tion you make is tax deductible. Fall by Max Eskens We are going to do summer DVD’s reading by social distancing for Dolittle, Jumanji the Next Level

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PUBLIC NOTICE Hardin County Zoning

The Hardin County Board of Supervi- Comments: Written comments may be sors has received a construction permit emailed to publichearing@hardincoun- application for a confinement feeding tyia.gov or mailed to the Auditor’s Office operation, more specifically described as with a delivery date prior to June 24, follows: 2020. Name of Applicant: Anthony Heiden Location of Public Hearing: The Location of the Proposed Construc- hearing is being held via Zoom Meet- tion: Section 6 of Alden Township ings: Meeting ID: 651 811 554 Phone: Type of Confinement Feeding Opera- (312) 626-6799 URL: https://zoom. tion Structure ≠ Proposed: One new 4800 us/j/651811554. head deep pit swine finisher confinement Please call the Hardin County Zoning building as a new swine confinement fa- Administrator if you have questions about cility how to connect to the hearing: zoning@ Animal Unit Capacity of the Confinement hardincountyia.gov or (641) 939-8135. Operation After Construction: 1920 ani- Date and Time of Public Hearing: mal units. (4800 head of swine finishers) Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM Examination: The application is on ≠A confinement feeding operation file at the Hardin County Auditor’s Office. structure = a confinement building with a County buildings are open only by ap- below the floor concrete pit; confinement pointment. Please contact the Auditor’s building with an earthen basin or anaero- Office to determine the best option for bic lagoon; aboveground steel tank, etc. examining the application. (Ledger - June 16, 2020) Tuesday, June 16, 2020 • PAGE 6 Legal/Area PUBLIC NOTICE Steamboat Rock City Council

STEAMBOAT ROCK CITY COUNCIL rent. Pieters moved, Blackburn seconded requirement and goes up to $600k. The the money forward. We have a housing motion of 1st amended reading. Motion unanimously. Absent: Schurman. Meeting REGULAR SESSION JUNE 9TH, 2020 the motion. Motion carried unanimously. grant opens in late August with 60 days inspector living in Steamboat Rock, so if carried unanimously by roll call. Absent: adjourned at 9:23p.m. The Steamboat Rock City Council met Absent: Schurman. to enter an application and receive an we need an official inspection on a prop- Schurman. A full copy of the ordinance Timothy A. Stearns, Renee Oltrogge, in regular session June 9th, 2020, 6:30 Mimi Wagner presented PowerPoint answer in the spring. Hagberg moved, erty, perhaps he would be a resource to will be posted with the agenda for next Mayor City Clerk p.m. with City Council in chambers and slides for the dam mitigation. Hardin Hoffman seconded the motion to join with do this. Risius property has nothing new. month Claims To Be Approved 06/08/2020 the availability via zoom due to COVID-19 County Conservation is considering three Hardin County in the application for the Pieters advised that it is two separate An Ordinance for engine brakes was Builders FirstSource, Shop Vac & restrictions. Present were Mayor Stea- cabins above the pond, increasing camp- grant. Motion carried unanimously. Ab- parcels. Shore property is the farm by brought up for discussion by Mayor Supplies 225.03; Heart of Iowa, Tele- rns and the following council members: site availability and amenities, and a new sent: Schurman. the sewer plant, the holdup for approval Stearns due to citizen complaints. May- phone & internet service 228.63; Grun- Adam Blackburn, Jackie Hagberg, Wren access road above the flood plain. Also Melissa Johanson, Librarian was un- of the sale is establishing an easement or Stearns contacted officials at other dy National Bank, Community Center Hoffman, and Kevin Pieters; absent: Cory on County owned land, additional river able to present the library report to the for the sewer line. Attorney, Nederhoff communities with similar ordinances and Loan Payment 2,115.00; United States Schurman. Also present were JJ Veld, ramps, parking, and walk-ways on the council due to technical difficulties. The spoke with Mike Smith, Shore’s attorney reported on their experiences. Hagberg Treasury, Payroll 340.70; IPERS, Payroll Melissa Johanson, Bob & Vicki Hutch- west side up- river above the existing Library Board Meeting agenda, minutes and they agreed to do the sale and the moved approval, Blackburn seconded 298.87; Dean Willems, Trimmer Repair croft, Suzie Devries, Scott Williams, Carol camp-ground. City owned land would in- and Budget were presented. city has until spring to establish the ease- the motion. Motion carried unanimously 50.00; Iowa League of Cities, IMPA Clerk Williams, Sondra Morlan, Mimi Wagner, clude additional river ramps, parking, and Scott Williams, Fire Chief presented ment. Mayor Stearns spoke to: Bryan with vote by roll call. Absent: Schurman. Classes 1020.00; Haskins, Kelly, Pay- JD Holmes and Renee Oltrogge. walk-ways on the east side of the river. the fire department report to the coun- Rotgers about the garage roof caving in, Hoffman requested a full copy of the ordi- roll 390.30; Oltrogge, Renee A., Payroll Mayor Stearns called the meeting Plan also includes Rock arch rapids in the cil. First meeting with everyone wearing Zach Thomas tenant with camper, boat, nance be posted with the agenda for next 1,203.84; J.J. Veld, Mileage & office sup- to order. Pieters moved, seconded by river directly adjacent to the existing Pine masks and all were shown the PPE that and debris at 103 5th St and suggested month. plies 117.24; Veld, JJ, Contractual earn- Blackburn to approve the posted agenda Ridge Gun Range, plus some bank ero- is required for responding. Training will be the clean-up day could be helpful, Niel- Mayor Stearns requested a motion to ings 2,100.00; Sanchez, Maria, Cleaning as amended. Motion carried unanimously. sion mitigation, and a few more fun and held on June 18th. During the last month, sen at 402 W Main St continues to work approve a new steel roof for the conces- contract 200.00; Alliant Energy, Electric Absent: Schurman. interesting obstacles in the current of the SRFD applied for a grant through Bayer on the height of vegetation growing in his sion stand. Two bids are in hand and the & Gas 2,202.10; Blythe Sanitation, Gar- Pieters moved, Hagberg seconded river all upstream from the bridge. The old out of Beaman to help offset the cost of front yard, and left message for the owner motion should be for acceptance of the bage pickup 1,420.51; ClerkBooks, Annu- the motion to approve the City bills as ball diamond concession stand would be new wild-land protection gear, the gear of 202 7th St for the camper on the park- comparable bid at the least expensive al Training Classes 375.00; Danko, Fire presented. Motion carried unanimously. available for use by public as restrooms company has not sent anyone here to ing without current tags. cost after receiving a third bid. Silvey Department Light Bar 1,204.30; Great Absent: Schurman. Hearing no additions with a 6th Street entrance to the East side measure due to COVID-19. Gear dryer is Clean-up days will be Saturday July Construction $1528.31 and Sents Steel Western Bank CC, $16.04 Office, $69.15 or corrections to the Minutes of the May river access parking. Additional ideas for complete and dry’s suits within a day in- 11th and 18th from 8am – 11am. D&T Re- Roofing $1960. Request would be to get Tools, $407.27 Building 492.46; Hardin 11th, 2020 City Council meeting. Hoff- developing the City owned land might in- stead of 3 days. Hydrant out front is broke cycling in Iowa Falls will provide a truck it done as soon as possible. Hagberg County Sheriff, County Sheriff Contract man moved, Pieters seconded the motion clude a municipal full hook-up city camp- below the surface, repair kit should be for metals to be recycled and a trailer moved, Blackburn seconded the motion. 613.54; JCJDW Investments LLC, Solar to approve the minutes. Motion carried ground with several tiers of elevation, all coming. Kickoff breakfast will be timed as for appliances with a $15 fee/ appliance, Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Panels 1,169.79; Keystone Lab, Water & unanimously. Absent: Schurman. Hours above the flood plain. Some tent camp- the Sunday prior to the Boat Club begin- please bring cash, money order or check Schurman. sewer analysis 520.00; Mid America Pub- were presented for Renee Oltrogge, City ing sites could also be part of the plan. ning their weekly breakfasts. Training in filled out to City of Steamboat Rock with Building permits presented for Stea- lishing, Publish public notices & legals Clerk and Kelly Haskins as Water/Sewer City would need to apply for grants to do Lakeville, MN for national based system. the appliances at the drop off or call city rns, Hoffman, Pieters, and Hagberg 134.89; NAPA, Fire Department 80.05; Supervisor. Hagberg moved, Hoffman this kind of development. One of the ad- Requesting reimbursement for travel, hall prior to drop off to obtain a sticker. properties. Pieters moved, seconded by Shield Pest Control, Café Pest Control seconded the motion to approve hours as vantages of that location is the access to class was free, $89 room and $19 gas. A roll-off will be provided for refuse and Blackburn. Motion carried unanimously. 35.00; Steamboat Pride & Betterment, presented. Motion carried unanimously. sewer and water. Wagner advised we can Hagberg moved, Blackburn seconded the debris with the normal rules of no haz- Absent: Schurman. Paper 26.74; VanWall Equiptment, Tool Absent: Schurman. do this in phases and see how it goes. motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ab- ardous materials. The list of non-accept- Council discussed and decided to parts 53.45; Steamboat Rock Library Sondra Morlan owner of Rock n Row Wagner said at the July meeting she will sent: Schurman. able items is posted with the posters for open City Hall on Monday, June 15th with 750.00; Eldora Hardware, UPS charges; presented a request to lease a 30 feet have a draft with hard lines for us to re- JJ Veld presented the public works re- clean-up days and on the landfill website normal hours and COVD-19 protocol in supplies 87.38; Ag Machinery, Oil 6.00; wide river access across City owned view. Likely begin in 2021 but it depends port. JJ advised DNR changed their sam- at www.hardingcountysolidwaste.com. place with masks mandatory and a see Hardin County Solid Waste, Landfill as- land that is presently unused south of the on funding and when the DNR removes pling protocol, now only an 8 hour hold, Social distancing should be observed at through barrier within City Hall. If anyone sessment fee 2,441.25; Stockdale Law, existing Iowa River landing next to our the actual dam. so once a week needs to run a sample to the collection site. Volunteers from the has symptoms they are asked to not enter City Attorney charges 150.00; IAS, LP Sewer lift station. This would help reduce Wes with the Hardin County Con- a lab in Ellsworth. Will be reflected on his Council/ city will need to be present at the City Hall. City Hall will be closed on June tank charges 67.86; Scott Williams, Re- some congestion at the existing Iowa servation is researching a grant for the mileage reports. City water system was City shed location to assist local people. 18th for training, July 2nd & 6th for the 4th imbursement for PVP Piping 70.39; Mi- River access. Mayor Stearns suggested mitigation of hazardous chemicals at the flushed with no issues. No action taken on letter received from of July holiday and 20th – 24th and 29th – chael Pittman, Payroll 46.17; Kevin Piet- a 5 year lease and we would check with gun range and has asked Steamboat Mayor Stearns gave update on prop- Travel Now. 30th for clerk training. Discussion of City ers, Payroll 46.17; Keith Crosser, Payroll city attorney. More discussion at the July Rock if they would consider joining in erties. Ready to move forward to fore- No report on compost pile, due dili- Socials- tabled until the July meeting. 55.41; TJ Hall, Payroll 18.47; Nathaniel meeting. an EPA Brownfield Grant application for close on the Akins property. Eckheart is gence continues. Governor Reynolds resumed utility Johnson, Payroll 41.56; Gene Kies, Pay- Craig Babcock requested the pur- the Phase I and II Environmental studies being worked on by new owners. Hack- No update on AARP Grant. late charges and shut offs as of May 28th. roll 27.70; Mike Perkins, Payroll 46.17; chase of a complete new toilet for the girls needed. There is no match funding if the barth needs to posted in the paper 2-3 Mayor Stearns brought up a propos- Iowa Board of Utilities recommended to Jolene Pieters, Payroll 50.79; Ryan locker room in the gym. Pieters moved, grant is received. Additional State grants times due to heirs and IRS lien. Reid’s 90 al to adopt revised Ordinance No. 20-3 start both with the July billing. Pieters Rolph, Payroll 27.70; Emily Schuneman, Hagberg seconded the motion. Motion would be sought for the actual clean-up. days is up on June 12th and we will send Chapter 144 Property Maintenance moved, seconded by Hagberg to start Payroll 23.09; Jami Stupp, Payroll 4.62; carried unanimously. Absent: Schurman. Steamboat Rocks part in this application a 2nd notice to specify what needs to Code. Proposed ordinance is a blending with July billing for late charges and shut Ryan Stupp, Payroll 36.94; Marla Wil- Mari Sanchez gave notice for Mama’s would be for the Schoolhouse asbestos, be done and by when. Legal expense is of existing ordinance in a revised version. offs. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: liams, Payroll 36.94; Scott Williams, Pay- Diner to be vacated by June 30th. She re- lead paint, and any other hazardous ma- $1k-$1500 for each property and then the Exception for farms and properties more Schurman. roll 221.64; Total $20,873.69 quested to donate a large fridge located terial mitigation. Hardin County has never $5-6,000 cost to tear down. Nederhoff ad- than 2 acres was stricken as a revision.. Hagberg moved to adjourn the meet- (Ledger – June 16, 2020) in the kitchen to the city in lieu of her June applied for this grant and it has no match vised to do one at a time and keep rolling Hagberg moved, Hoffman seconded the ing, Pieters seconded. Motion carried

HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF LOG Saturday, May 30 reported. •5:50 p.m.: A caller requested to •2:29 a.m.: A caller reported an speak with a deputy. erratic driver. •6:46 p.m.: A caller reported a •11:09 a.m.: A caller reported a disabled vehicle. tree down. •7:06 p.m.: A caller reported •11:38 a.m.: A 911 call was hitting a deer. transferred to Marshall County. •8:17 p.m.: Open 911 land line. •12:07 p.m.: A caller reported a •8:39 p.m.: A caller reported a power pole down. disabled vehicle. •12:51 p.m.: A caller reported a •10:10 p.m.: Family dispute. tree down. •10:30 p.m.: A caller reported an •1:50 p.m.: Fire alarm. erratic driver. •9:47 p.m.: A caller reported an Sunday, May 31 open door. •Three controlled burns were Tuesday, June 2 reported. •Two controlled burns were •2:25 a.m.: Cheri Dirks, 29, was reported. arrested and transported to the •12:43 a.m.: A caller reported a Hardin County jail on charges of loose dog. OWI, possession of paraphernalia, •2:51 a.m.: A caller reported a and possession of a controlled disabled vehicle. substance. •6:05 a.m.: A caller reported •8:29 a.m.: Animal complaint. debris on the roadway. •12:25 p.m.: A caller reported a •8:36 a.m.: Citizen assist. Emily Ubben disabled vehicle. •10:04 a.m.: A caller requested [email protected] • 1:33 p.m.: 911 wireless. to speak with a deputy. Office: 641.939.5051 Cell: 641.373.3232 •10:16 p.m.: A caller reported hitting a deer. Monday, June 1 •One controlled burn was Continued on page 7

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The AGWSR softball team meets MaKenna Kuper (25) at home plate after a home run last season. The three-time all-state slugger is back for her junior season as the Cou- gars hope to find more offense this summer. (Jake Ryder photo) AGWSR’s Brody Roder (right) lunges to tag BCLUW’s Koty Kruse during a game last summer. Roder is one of three returning second-team All-NICL West players on the Cougars roster this summer. (File photo) Cougar softball wants to power up offense Experience will guide By Jake Ryder run average. Gerbracht is a enna Kuper is back for her Mid-America Publishing two-time all-state catcher, hit- junior season after hitting 11 ACKLEY – In recent years, ting .427 in her junior season home runs with 25 RBI as a Cougar baseball AGWSR softball has had the with three triples and 15 RBI, sophomore. Sperfslage (.333, 5 By Jake Ryder runs and knocking in 13 runs ability to play multiple po- necessary pitching to grind out but also pitched some in her 2B) and Josie Winterberg (.391, Mid-America Publishing last season, adding 12 stolen sitions and keep AGWSR’s low-scoring battles with great younger years. 17 RBI) also bring back strong ACKLEY – The AGWSR bases in 13 attempts. Brody lineup flexible. opponents. “Ali came in this winter offensive numbers. baseball team brings back Roder hit .317 with 10 RBI as AGWSR started last sea- Defense will likely again be before all this stuff happened The Cougars finished 20-7 plenty of experience for the a junior and Jaden Penning son 1-8, then rattled off three a strong suit for the Cougars and she throws pretty decent,” last season, falling 1-0 to Bish- 2020 season. contributed a .276 average NICL West wins in a row this summer, but after the grad- Drake said. “I think we’ve got a op Garrigan in a regional final The Cougars seek to build in his sophomore year last before stumbling down the uation of all-state hurler Tary- good core nucleus.” in Ackley. AGWSR was third on a 5-14 overall record last summer. stretch and eventually being an Barrick, AGWSR’s pitching That brings in several in the NICL West, four games season, with a 4-7 mark in Starr, Roder and Macy are knocked out by Saint Ans- presence will take time to questions about lineups and behind undefeated NICL West NICL West play. returning second-team All- gar in a substate first-round re-establish itself. defensive alignment that the champs BCLUW. “We have some guys in NICL West players. Benning game. In the meantime, co-head Cougars will have to figure out The IGHSAU rated AGWSR some key spots that have been was an honorable mention. The season started Mon- coach Brenda Drake hopes the as the beginning of the season ninth in its Class 1A preseason here before,” AGWSR coach “We’re trying to create day (June 15) at Grundy Cen- Cougars can get the bats going approaches. rankings. Dave Showalter said, “and we more reps in practice,” Show- ter, with the home opener on in those tough games. “If Ali pitches, who catches? AGWSR started the 2020 have our top three pitchers, alter said. “We’re trying to Wednesday (June 17) against “We’re gonna have to score If [Taylor] Sperfslage catches, season in Grundy Center on statistically, back from last get back to the fundamentals West Marshall. some runs this year,” Drake who’s playing outfield?” Drake Monday. The home opener is year. … These guys are help- a little bit early and definitely “It’s good to have a lot of said. “We’re not going to have said. “We only lost two seniors June 17 (Wednesday) against ing out so many of the young trying to get kids to the bull- the kids here again,” Showal- 1-0 shutouts. They’re going to [Barrick and Carrinton Hunt], West Marshall. guys that we have and trying pen again. … Trying to get ter said. “We returned quite a hit the ball, so we need to be but we also have three upper- “They’re definitely excited to keep attention to detail.” them back in a comfort zone few kids but we have a lot of able to field it and then score classmen that decided not to go to be able to play,” Drake said. Luke Starr saw the most and make sure they’re not new faces this year and being runs. We’re stressing getting on out. It makes that a little tough- “We’re following along and do- work last season, throwing 37 putting too much strain on away from them so long and base.” er. … We’ve been working on ing what [the athletic union] is and one-third innings as a ju- arms.” not being in the school build- The pitching staff will like- doing a little bit more live pitch- asking us to do. … The hardest nior with 57 strikeouts and a In addition to returning ing, that’s been a little bit dif- ly build around seniors Rachel ing to the girls and the girls do- thing has been for the girls to 3.94 ERA. Ben Macy (32 2/3 sophomore Darren Veld, who ferent. … There’s definitely Sicard and Ali Gerbracht, while ing live pitching to our girls so bring their own water and drink IP, 4.29 ERA) and Wyatt Ben- saw playing time last season, some excitement there, just the possible looking at a couple in- they can see where they’re at as enough water because it’s been ning (28 IP, 5.25 ERA) return Showalter also indicated that idea of some normalcy that we coming freshmen as well. pitchers, too. Lot of holes yet to so darn hot for a few days. But for their junior year. he’ll look to Lane Abbas, haven’t had in awhile. … We Sicard threw 65 and one- fill and a lot of questions for us they’re excited to play, they Macy is also the Cou- David Koop, Bo Gerbracht have a tremendous group of third innings last season with yet.” want to be here and their atti- gars’ top returning bat at a and Bradly Roder for contri- young men on the team and we 68 strikeouts and a 2.89 earned Three-time all-stater MaK- tudes are really good.” .356 clip, hitting three home butions this season, with the are excited to play.”

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Ray All-NICL West outfielder and Angus Callaway are a Kennedy Williams provide a year older as sophomores; solid nucleus along with re- Ray Callaway had a 5.18 ERA turner Madison Ubben. last year in 25 and two-thirds “They’ve had the experi- innings pitched. ence on the field and will be “Treye was at the top of looked upon for leadership,” our rotation last year and he BCLUW head coach Megan did really well,” BCLUW Yantis said. head coach Matt Zoske said. Kruse hit .421 last season “He kept us in a lot of games, with five doubles and 26 runs didn’t walk guys, didn’t throw batted in, leading the Comets many pitches and that keeps with 29 stolen bases. Williams the defense in it.” hit .301 with 22 RBI and Ub- The Comets will be look- ben hit .342. ing to fill in for a couple of Yantis also noted that Abby All-NICL West graduates in Feldpausch will contribute to Jack Garber and Koty Kruse, pitching along with Kruse, both of whom were sec- who threw 41 and one-third ond-teamers last season. innings last season with a Noah Gallentine returns 5.59 ERA as the No. 2 option for his junior season as the behind unanimous first team Comets leading hitter last all-NICL West pitcher Bailey season with a .326 average, Ashton. crossing the plate nine times BCLUW will also have to BCLUW’s Kiersten Kruse connects on a pitch during a last summer. fill in for first-team all-NICL game against AGWSR last summer. Kruse is a return- “Last year we had a real- West first baseman Cate Na- ing first-team All-NICL West and honorable mention all- ly good infield, and we lost son, first-team shortstop state infielder set to lead the Comets this summer. (File some really good players, but Easton Swanson and first-team photo) … it’s not what you lose, it’s utility player Olivia Hughes. what you replace them with, BCLUW pitcher Ray Callaway checks on a runner at first “With graduating seven and we’ve got guys to replace base during a game with Grundy Center last season. seniors last year, we will be those guys,” Zoske said. “It’s The sophomore is one of eight returners to the Comet looking at younger players against Wayne. The Falcons feel we have prepared them to just a matter of getting the baseball team this summer. (Jake Ryder photo) to fill lots of positions,” said went on to qualify for the 1A step up to the next level,” Yan- good players we’ve got in Yantis, who was the NICL state tournament, finishing tis said, identifying small ball spots that they can play; it West’s Coach of the Year last as consolation winners after as another strength: “We have may not be their natural spot, by three runs or less last sea- men and their pitch counts season. “Sophomores Kenna losing their state quarterfinal always been good at the small but guys that can play base- son. Zoske hopes this year’s are cut off and you have to Paxson, Allison Engle, Emma game to Lisbon. ball game.” ball can adapt and every year team will be better-equipped have two guys out there on Hoover, Kaylee Grant and BCLUW was one of the Yantis also noted she ex- we usually have two or three to finish off those close games. the same night in high school Emma Averill all have poten- strongest defensive teams in the pects an adjustment period for guys that can do that.” “We didn’t have any var- baseball when you’re usually tial in filling these spots.” NICL West last season, with a the younger players to varsity The season started June sity pitching experience last hoping for just one. … And The Comets went unbeaten .940 team fielding percentage pitching. 15 at West Marshall, and year, so we would get the it takes a little bit where you in NICL West play last sum- second only to East Marshall BCLUW started the season the home opener is June 17 first four or five innings,” can miss a pitch from time to mer and finished with a 23-10 (.958); Yantis expects that trend June 15 at West Marshall and in Beaman against Grundy BCLUW head coach Matt time in JV, but not in varsity. overall record, bowing out in to continue this summer. opening day at home is June Center. Zoske said. “Then a couple of … We should take a step even a Class 1A Region 4 semifinal “We will be young, but I 17 against Grundy Center. The Comets lost six games our best pitchers were fresh- further this year.”

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South Hardin’s Emma Salvo swings the bat during a game with West Marshall last summer. Salvo is one of many returners to the field for Tiger softball this summer. (File Good nucleus for photo) Tiger baseball Tiger softball hard By Jake Ryder their last six games, including a after it.” Mid-America Publishing district play-in game against Clar- Kolby Winter returns for his ELDORA – The South Hardin ion-Goldfield-Dows before bow- senior season as the top returning baseball team will be tasked with ing out to Dike-New Hartford in bat by average, hitting .264 last at work replacing seven seniors from last the district semifinal. summer. Dante Dolash contribut- year, but head coach Dick Shin- As a team last summer, South ed seven runs batted in on a .238 By Jake Ryder her junior year after hitting fielder and brings a big bat,” delar thinks this returning group Hardin ranked second among average. Mid-America Publishing four doubles, two triples and Becky Rosonke said. Hailey will respond this summer. NICL West teams in team batting Dolash brings back the most ELDORA – South Hardin two home runs with 16 runs also plays travel ball for Ne- “We have a good nucleus of average (.271) and earned run av- experience on the mound, allow- softball head coach Becky batted in last season. Maddie braska Gold 515. “The Stille upperclassmen and younger ath- erage (3.63) and posted 53 errors ing 22 earned runs in 28 innings Rosonke belives a majority of Maifield hit .342 in 15 games twins will bring lots of speed letes that should help us be com- in 507 chances for an .895 fielding last season with 35 strikeouts in the Tigers out for softball this played last season with 10 to our team this year.” petitive,” Shindelar said. “The percentage, ranking last among his sophomore season. summer were doing what they RBI, earning honorable men- In addition to expected returning letterwinners and other NICL West teams that reported “We’ve got a strong junior class could to work hard during the contributions from Hailey players from last year are ready to their fielding stats last summer. with some underclassmen that are COVID-19 pandemic. 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Lawrence, second-team pitcher maybe not physically yet, but The shortened 2020 season season’s 3-20 season with The Tigers play A-P on Tues- a 1-11 record in the NICL - Becky Rosonke day (June 16) and begin the Cade Spieker and honorable men- mentally,” Shindelar said. “I don’t begins June 16 against Apling- South Hardin softball tion Colton Haley. think we’ll be in midseason form, ton-Parkersburg, with the NICL West. South Hardin battled NICL West schedule on the South Hardin won three of but I think they’ll be ready to get West opener the following day at to force extra innings with head coach road at East Marshall on June East Marshall. Woodward-Granger in a re- 17. “I just think the season in gen- gional opener and scored first “We have several girls Committed to Our Community! eral will be interesting as this is an in the extra frame, but the tion All-NICL West. Josie that have been working re- experiment in being able to return Hawks came out on top with Raska (.258 avg., .333 on- ally hard in the offseason,” to a somewhat sense of normal- two runs in the bottom of the base percentage) and Shelby Becky Rosonke said. “Grace cy,” Shindelar said. “This will tell eighth to end the Tigers’ 2019 May (.200, 20 RBI) are other Cable works almost every day us how things may go in the fall campaign. returning offensive producers on her hitting, Hailey Roson- as far as school and sports. … It “Our core varsity squad for the Tigers. ke works every day on her will be interesting, with all the dis- has been playing varsity soft- Rosonke will also be look- pitching, … Josie Daleske has tractions and new protocols that ball since they were in eighth ing at how eighth-graders like been working most days on 1602 Edgington Ave. • Eldora • 858-3567 are in place, how the athletes will grade,” Rosonke said. “Most Hailey Rosonke and Madison hitting and catching. 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