Ida County’s Official Newspaper CourierIda County $1.00 Vol. 42, No. 9 Ida Grove, Iowa www.idacountycourier.com Wednesday, March 1, 2017
News IG council approves playground GLIMPSE equipment for ball complex The Ida Grove City Council met to be a member of SIMPCO. The with Tony Bennett from the Ida council also approved $4,000 as Holstein State Theatre Grove Kiwanis chapter regarding the annual contribution to the or- show mes playground equipment at the new ganization. Page 5 ball complex Feb. 21. Discussion on the ACH and third The Kiwanis has enough funds party billing and the Iowa Munici- Classic Nashville raised to purchase the equipment pal Bene its Plan was tabled until Road Show at no cost to the city. The coun- a new city administrator is hired. Page 6 cilmen approved the equipment Larry Albrecht, Ida Grove Li- Colorado men arrested, being installed at the new ball brary board chairman, was pres- drug charges filed diamond complex. The work is ent to discuss the Lincoln Center Page 14 scheduled to be completed prior agreement. This will allow the li- to the summer season. brary to provide a minimum of six Spring Farm and Home Michelle Bostinelos and Amanda cultural screenings per year to the Special sec on-inside Harper from Siouxland Interstate public free of charge. The council Metropolitan Planning Council approved the agreement for the
March 1, 2017 • Section A (SIMPCO) were present to discuss library. their request for continuing part- Discussion was held on the nership with the City of Ida Grove. downtown revitalization project. Following discussion, the coun- The board denied inal payment cil approved a $2,123 payment (continued on page 2)
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Honeybees Tire Maintenance Lawn Care Winter returns: After a couple of weeks of spring-like conditions, Old Man Winter returned to the area Low popula on-A3 Seasonal repair checklist-A5 Maintaining your lawn-A6 Conference board reviews Friday to remind us he is still in charge of the calendar. A large portion of western Iowa was under a CoIddaa Cuuriounntyriety er THE Special Edition of the Ida County Courier, The Holstein Advance, Aurelia Star Ida assessor’s 2017-18 budget blizzard warning Friday that brought snow and strong winds. Upcoming Events The Ida County Conference of $228,647. The main decrease Board tentatively approved a pro- in the budget comes in the GIS Knights of Columbus posed 2017-18 budget for county mapping project (aerial photog- County commissions, board okay Fish Fry Fridays assessor Joe Cronin’s of ice Feb. raphy), which drops from the cur- March 3, 17, 31 20. rent budget igure of $49,845 to 4:30-7 pm A public hearing on the pro- $12,000 in the proposed budget. Sacred Heart Catholic Church budgets, off icers for coming year posed budget will be held Mon- The budget includes a 5 per- Ida Grove day, March 13 at 4:45 p.m. in the cent increase in pay for Cronin ❚ by DEB LOGER concerns and future jail staf ing. long and hard at the jail staf ing Pancake Breakfast board room of the courthouse. An ($48,479 to $50,903) and a 5.1 The Ida County Public Safety Sheriff Wade Harriman request- in the near future. Our jailer staff Sunday, March 5 alternate inclement weather date percent increase for addition- and Communications Commission ed the commission approve the is currently spending 7.4 hours 7:30 am-12:30 pm of March 14 at 4:45 p.m. was set. al help in the assessor’s of ice approved its FY 2018 budget dur- budget as presented last month. per day in the jail. I’ve looked at Schleswig Community Hall The proposed budget of ($32,300 to $33,950). ing its Feb. 21 meeting in Battle The total budget request was neighboring counties to ind out Free Concert $210,117 shows a decrease of The proposed taxation rate per Creek. Sheriff Wade Harriman $1,432,858 with $50,000 in antici- what they are spending. We had Feat. Jennie Williamson $18,530 from the current budget (continued on page 2) also addressed current budget pated revenues with the tax asking 100 more bookings into our jail of $1,382,858, up from the current than Osceola County did. Their Sunday, March 5 • 1 pm St. Paul Lutheran Church year’s tax asking of $1,290,397. current public safety budget is Ida Grove The approved budget re lects $1,400,000 and their jail budget is the following areas: administra- $380,000. We booked in 100 less Omelet Brunch tion—$216,054, patrol services— than Sac County. Their current Sunday, March 19 $733,851, communications— public safety and jail budgets are 10:30 am-1 pm $290,886, investigations— $1,598,000 and $311,000, respec- St. John’s Lutheran Church $3,160, jail—$80,407 and of ice– tively. Monona’s current public Ba le Creek $108,500. safety budget is $1,580,000 with “I want you to be aware there $380,000 budgeted for the jail.” 3-Day Forecast are a couple areas of concern in Harriman gave an update on the current budget. I budgeted January arrests, patrol hours, jail Wed 3/1 $17,000 for jail food and provi- and personnel. He noted there sions and through February we’ve were 42 arrests and 1,346 patrol 40° | 24° spent $18,074. I budgeted $2,500 hours in January. A sink has been Partly Cloudy for primary medical expenses for installed in the jail per the recom- inmates and, through February, mendation of the health inspector. Thurs 3/2 we spent $14,231. We are also ac- He gave an update on a violent cruing overtime with dispatchers, inmate with mental issues who 38° | 20° which needs to be watched,” said was transferred to Cedar Rap- Clear Harriman. ids, a work. comp. issue, dispatch Harriman said, “We need to look (continued on page 2) Fri 3/3 45° | 31° Mostly Cloudy Supervisors purchase truck, set embargo for M-31 Like us on The Ida County Board of Super- go will last for approximately 90 Facebook visors met in special session on days or until weather conditions Feb. 20 to approve the purchase allow for its removal. More infor- www.facebook.com/ of a truck and to approve an em- mation and permits for hauling GoingsOnInTheGrove bargo for M-31. necessary loads may be obtained Resolution 17-03, 90-day em- by calling the Ida County Engi- bargo for M-31, was approved by neer’s office at 712-364-2920. Follow us on the board. The resolution states The board also discussed and Twi er Photo Submitted that, starting the week of Feb. approved the purchase of a 2017 Caramel apples: 20, Ida County’s M-31, between Ford F-150 for the Ida County The King Theatre board recently completed a caramel apple fund-raiser, selling more Highway 20 and Highway 175 in Conservation department. The @IdaCoCourier than 660 caramel apples. The group is currently working on an active timeline to show a possible film Arthur, was to have a weight lim- truck will be purchased from by the end of the year, in honor of the King Theatre’s 100th anniversary. Here, Ida Grove city councilman it of six tons per axle enforced on Beckman Motors of Odebolt for Jeff Buehler and King Theatre board member Tracy Van Houten dip the apples into chocolate. it. It is expected that this embar- $24,352. Odebolt Pool Fund-Raiser Have Johnson Propane Fill your Tank & Stay Odebolt Community Building Warm All Winter Long! 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more about — . . . county commissions (continued from front page) Additional funds will be needed meeting is April 18 at 6 p.m. at overtime issues and Deputy Alex for the radio console. Sohm told Galva City Hall. Ehlers will be going to Michigan the board the project and equip- Ida Grove Mayor Devlun White- for four weeks of training with his ment expenditures are included ing was absent. new K-9 partner. in the budget. Emergency Management E911 Service Board The board approved Shield’s Commission The Ida County E911 Service proposal for a CAD (Computer Aid- The Ida County Emergency Board elected of icers, approved ed Dispatch) system for $10,000. Management Commission elected its 2018 iscal year budget and Sohm will be purchasing a new of icers and approved its 2018 is- discussed remodeling the com- computer for the CAD system. cal year budget. munication center. A discussion was held on install- Leonard was elected chairman, Supervisor Rhett Leonard was ing 911 signs for the wind towers. Fineran was elected vice chair- elected chairman, Arthur Mayor Sohm plans to assign one address man and EMC Coordinator Sohm Randy Fineran was elected vice for each wind tower road, similar was appointed secretary. chairman and E911 Coordinator to what O’Brien County did. There The 2018 iscal budget was ad- Ed Sohm was appointed secre- could be three towers off of one opted following a public hearing. Photo Submitted tary. address (tower one, tower two The budget calls for $106,869 to- O-A/BC-IGMS jazz: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Middle School jazz band participated The 2018 budget was adopted and tower three). tal expenditures, an increase of in the Northwest Iowa Band Association’s district jazz festival held in Le Mars on Feb. 20. The group following a public hearing. The Sohm said, “It’s going to be a $27,439, from the current year’s finished third at the event. Band members include in first row, from left to right: Ashly Gunderson, budget calls for $270,665 total ex- fair amount of work. I’ve consid- budget of $79,430. Revenues for Abby Nichols, Sophia Veltri, Mia Mortensen, Anna Winterrowd, Lillian Hoffman and Carli Ullrich. Second penditures, up $592 from the cur- ered hiring two part-time people FY2018 are estimated at $71,877, row: Max Webb, Jadye Schulter, Macaela Johnson, Elle Schroeder, Bella Raasch, Amber Hoefl ing, Mahala rent year’s budget of $270,073. with one doing the signs or hiring up $15,200 from the current bud- Revenues for FY2018 will remain an individual at $20 per sign to get of $56,677. The budget in- Kruse and Garret Nichols. And in the back row: Easton Harms, Johnathan Scales, Megan Brummer, Anna the same at $241,300. install them. That $20 doesn’t in- cludes $35,000 in capital equip- Mogensen, Alexis Ulrich, Mary Carlson, Amber Hofmeister, Kally Henderson, Eric Sibenaller, Trust Wells Sohm discussed plans to re- clude the cost of the sign.” ment for a mobile communication and director Neil Anders. model the Public Safety Answer- Fineran asked if Sohm had con- vehicle. ing Point (communication center). sidered paying the ire depart- The old mobile communication He noted the last remodel was in ments to install the signs. vehicle has been gutted and is be- 2002. Sohm would like to add a Galva Township Fire Board rep- ing advertised for bids. back-up system but, to do that, the resentative Craig Peterson said, if Sohm is working on a mass shel- door to the jail needs to be moved. the ire departments were going tering plan and mass fatality plan The supervisors approved paying to get paid, all Ida County ire de- and grants. He reported a tabletop to move the jail door and carpet- partments need to be asked. exercise was held Feb. 20, and he ing costs. He reported a notice Sohm will talk to the ire chief is working on a full-scale exercise went out Feb. 21, seeking bids for to see if there is interest in install- with Cherokee County. the remodel project. ing the signs. He will also contact The next emergency manage- According to Sohm, Buena Vista Prison Industries about the cost ment commission meeting is April County gave its old dispatch furni- of the inished signs versus Sohm 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Galva. ture to Ida County, which will save putting the numbers on them. Whiteing was absent from the the county considerable funds. The next E911 Service Board meeting. NOW HIRING Welding Positions • $14 Starting on 2nd Shift • $1,000 Sign-on Bonus • 1st & 2nd Shi Available Production Assembly, Shore Station, Accessory, Paint & Loading Departments • 1st Shi Positions Available Photo Submitted Part-Time Work Waste receptacles: Jamee Dittmer, president of the Holstein Chamber of Commerce, is shown unload- ing one of the three waste receptacles to be placed on the walking/biking trail in Holstein. The Holstein Chamber of Commerce received a grant from the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation to help • All Departments • Flexible Schedule purchase the waste receptacles. They will be placed on concrete pads to help keep the trail clean. Machine Operators more about — • $12.50 Starting on 2nd Shift . . . Ida Grove council • 1st & 2nd Shi Available (continued from front page) paired at a later date. The council approved a mem- as the issues discussed at a prior The pool replastering project is bership to the Iowa Public Air- Benefits meeting still have not been ad- scheduled for April. ports Association for $75. dressed and repaired. The council approved a fork A Class B Wine permit and Class • Paid Holidays • Health Insurance City Attorney Peter Goldsmith attachment for aerial work plat- C Beer permit was approved for • Paid Weekly • 401(k) noted he has received a response forms at $6,500. Ida Grove Cenex. from Verizon regarding the anten- The council discussed data tech- A building permit was approved Employment Connections off ers you a chance in becoming na lease for the water tower. The nology training for deputy clerk for Jason Reitz to build a new ga- a Full-Time Employee at Midwest Industries two are working together on the Heather Sweeden. Following dis- rage and to pour new concrete inancial part of the contract. cussion, the action item was tabled slabs around the garage on Taylor •Weekly A endance Bonus Discussion was held on crack re- until new staff can be hired. Street. pairs on the Pleasant Valley Trail. Mayor Devlun Whiteing was ap- The Ida Grove City Council will • $500 Sign-on Bonus The council noted they would have proved as bank signatory at Unit- meet March 6. A public hearing Must be able to pass a Background Check, Read & Understand English city employees mark off where re- ed Bank of Iowa and First State for approval of the inal budget is pairs are needed. They will be re- Bank. scheduled during that meeting. *Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our more about — website at www.eci.jobs or stop by our off ice located at Midwest Industries. . . . conference board APPLY AT: (continued from front page) guard Appraisals, Inc., was in at- ect, which will provide equitable 122 E. State Hwy 175 $1,000 in the new budget will in- tendance to explain the residen- assessments among all residen- Ida Grove, IA 51445 crease from .43987 to .53526. The tial reappraisal project for Ida tial parcels and update the coun- increase in the tax rate is due to a County that would tentatively be- ty’s appraisal system. 712-364-4896 planned residential reappraisal gin March 2020 with a projected In other business, the board ac- project for Ida County. The proj- completion date of March 2022. cepted the resignation of board of ect is expected to cost approxi- The reappraisal will be for every review member Creston Schubert mately $320,000. Cronin noted he urban residential parcel, every of Galva. Dennis Bennett of Galva EXCLUDES will set aside the increase in the rural residential parcel and ev- was appointed to the board of re- DEADLINE: FRIDAY 3 PM HOLIDAYS tax rate, which will raise $80,000 ery Ag dwelling (including vacant view to ill the vacancy created per year for the next four years, to parcels) in the county. by Schubert’s resignation. The ALL NEWS, DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING cover the $320,000 cost. After discussion, the board ap- term of of ice will expire Dec. 31, in the Ida County Courier, Reminder & Green Saver Bob Ehler, president of Van- proved proceeding with the proj- 2020. Ida County Courier Wednesday, March 1, 2017 3
Extension council adopts budget The Ida County Extension tures with a total tax request of in Ames on March 26 and 27 as Council met Feb. 15 at the Exten- $162,550, with $156,813 from well as approving Krista Lukins, sion office for the regular meet- property tax and $5,737 from office manager, attendance at the ing and budget hearing. In at- utility excise tax was approved GP training in Ames on March 28 tendance were council members unanimously. and website training in Ames on Connie Werner, Tammy Neubau- The public hearing was closed April 19. er, Andrew Butcher, Jeff Miesner, and the regular meeting was Announcements Kyle McBride and Kyle Rohlk. opened again. Janssen reviewed the current Regional Extension Education The consent agenda items in- Extension Insurance, Claims and Director Terry Janssen and Pro- cluding the minutes of the Jan. Liability Information with coun- gram and Outreach Coordinator 18 meeting and staff-written re- cil. Council was also advised Kandice Tomlinson were also ports, and the current volunteer FSQA training will become YQCA present. Members absent were list were approved. and all 4-Hers exhibiting live- June Knop, Denise VanDusen and The treasurer’s report and stock will need to complete the Val Georg. vouchers were approved. The on-line course in the future. The budget public hearing was amount spent to date, since July Tomlinson briefly updated opened. The notice of the pub- 1, 2016, is $103,756.59. Op- council on the Land Grant Legacy lic hearing appeared in the Ida erating checks and electronic Celebration and women-manag- County Courier on Feb. 1 as re- fund transfers in the amount of ing-cattle course. quired by law. Nobody request- $3,963.12 were approved. The next council meeting is ed to speak. The fiscal year 2018 In new business, county Ex- March 16 at 7 p.m. Extension education operating tension staff were give the okay Tammy Neubauer, Photo Submitted budget of $208,125 in expendi- to attend the annual conference Secretary 4-H donation: Quad County Corn Processor ethanol plant in Galva recently donated $500 to the Ida County 4-H Youth Council. The donation will help defray the annual participation cost of each individual 4-H member in Ida County. Quad County Corn Processors’ employees Dave Juelsgaard (far left) and Adam Todd (far right) and are pictured with Ida County 4-H members at their February meeting at the Ida County Extension Office. From left, Macy Wunschel, Anna Van Dusen, Ida County Youth Coordinator Laura Johnk, Bree Henningsen and Mallory Moore.
Ida County soybean, corn bushels per acre rank second in state The USDA’s National Agricul- produced the highest district av- Cherokee led all counties with tural Statistics Service has re- erage yield at 63.2 bushels per an average of 219.7 bushels per leased county information on the acre. acre. Ida County with 216 bushels 2016 soybean and corn harvests. No county recorded an aver- per acre was second. Scott, Shel- Soybeans age yield less than 50 bushels by and Cedar Counties rounded Locally, Ida County produced per acre. Clarke County, at 50.3 out the top five with yields with 6,165,000 bushels from 90,500 bushels per acre, had the lowest more than 215 bushels. Sixty of harvested acres, which averages yield in the state. the 99 counties surpassed the 68.1 bushels per acre. Ida Coun- In 2016, four Iowa counties 200 bushel mark in 2016. ty’s average yield was second in produced more than 10 mil- The West Central District, the state. Sac County produced lion bushels of soybeans, led by which includes Ida and Sac Coun- 8,178,000 bushels from 128,100 Plymouth County, with 13 million ties, was Iowa’s largest corn pro- Photo Submitted harvested acres or 63.8 bushels bushels according to the USDA. ducing district in 2016 with 419 Conduct of meetings: Ridge View FFA participated in FFA Subdistricts Feb. 21 in Orange City. The per acre. Kossuth (12.8 million), Pottawat- million bushels according to esti- conduct of meetings group received a gold and advanced to districts. Members are, front from left— Statewide, one county (Chero- tamie (11.1 million), and Sioux mates released by the USDA. The Alex Movall (alternate), Russel Brummer, Connor Pickhinke and Tate Phillips. Back row—Brooklyn Albers, kee) broke the 70 bushel per acre (10.1 million) also topped the 10 Central District was 3.75 million Katlyn Weise, Emerson Else and Rachel Kenny. Brummer was high score in the green-hand quiz. barrier with an average of 70.1 million bushel threshold. Wood- bushels behind the West Central bushels per acre. Forty-eight oth- bury (9.9 million) rounded out District. er counties averaged more than the top five. Kossuth County was the larg- 60 bushels per acre. Ida (68.1), Corn est corn producing county with Plymouth and Lyon (66.7), and Locally, Ida County produced 68.4 million bushels produced. Sioux (66.4) Counties rounded 28,474,000 bushels from 131,800 Pottawattamie, Crawford, Web- out the top five. harvested acres or 216 bushels ster and Sioux rounded out the Soybean yields were highest per acre, which was second high- top five. Other counties produc- in the northern two-thirds of est in the state. Sac County pro- ing more than 40 million bushels the state, where all the districts duced 35,859,000 bushels from were Hamilton, Franklin, Wood- averaged more than 60 bushels 167,300 harvested acres or 214.3 bury, Plymouth, Hardin, Benton per acre. The Northwest District bushels per acre. and Clinton.
Be careful with winter manure Omelet Brunch Sunday, March 19 applica on 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Reminder for all manure ap- plicators: winter manure applica- St. John’s Lutheran Church, Battle Creek tion may result in runoff and lost Free-will offering nutrients. So be careful if manure Sponsored by St. John’s Lutheran can’t be injected or incorporated Church Men’s Club because of ield conditions. For con inements, state law lim- its liquid manure application on frozen or snow-covered ground Photo Submitted from now until April 1. Con ine- Job interview contest: Ridge View FFA members participated in FFA Subdistricts Feb. 21 in Orange City. ment producers must contact their
Participating in the job interview contest were, from left—Kolton Blum, Braleigh Schossow and Rayann regional DNR ield of ice prior to Volkert. Blum received a gold medal and is the first alternate to districts. Volkert received a bronze applying manure if they’re faced medal and did not advance. Schossow received a silver medal and did not advance. with an emergency situation.
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March 3 • 17 • 31 WELCOMES Wee Wisdom is a non-denominational Christian Preschool serving children from 3-5 years of age. The developmentally appropriate curriculum stresses looking at the whole child. Sacred Heart Children enrolled will be involved in activities designed to foster social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual development in a Christian atmosphere. Catholic Church Hall, Ida Grove The school fulfills all state requirements and is licensed by the State of Iowa. Mallory Roling,ng, Serving: 4:30–7:00 PM A $25 deposit is required and currently being accepted to secure 2017-2018 prioritized registration status. $ $ Adults: 9 ( 10 at door) ARNP This amount will be applied to the first month’s tuition. Children 6-12: $5 ($6 at door) (not refundable if student does not attend next fall) All parents are required to attend the registration night Children 5 and under: FREE to complete the enrollment process. Carry-outs available Please bring your child with you!
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NOW HIRING: Notice Of Nondiscriminatory Policy As To Students Commercial & residential COLLECTIBLES-ANTIQUES-GUNS-FARM roofers. Must be 18 to ap- ply. Pre-employment drug EQUIPMENT OFFERED AT PUBLIC AUCTION MONDAY - FRIDAY screening required. We are Special Week AUCTION HELD LUNCH ON ofthe an equal opportunity em- -9LMJ<9Q -=HL=E:=J c 9E Wee Wisdom Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or ployer. Apply at 200 2nd St., RAIN OR SHINE!!! GROUNDS Ida Grove, IA 51445. Ph: &G;9L=< 9L L@ -L c #<9 !JGN= DIRECTIONS: 712-364-2200. 50-1t/crgs From Ida Grove take Hwy 175 East 4 Miles then South on Orchard Avenue 2.7 Miles (Corner of 280th & Orchard) Auctioneers Note: We will be selling the Dean Miles inventory beginning at 11:00 am followed by the consigned estate NOTICE: made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational furniture. This furniture is some of the nicer antique and collectibles we have sold in a long time, in good condition. Before you send your old gold away to someone you TRACTORS don’t know, bring it into Mur- 2008 825 Foton Diesel Tractor S.N. T66003002, 82 HP, wide-front, front wheel assist, 540/1000 PTO, ray Jewelers, your home- quick coupler, 16.9 x 34 rear tires, 11.2 x 24 front tires, dual hydraulics, 254 hrs. (purchased new by Dean), town jeweler in Ida Grove for rear wheel wts., Koyker 310 loader w/7’ bucket, loader has joystick. policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs. 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN LIMITED AWD JD H Tractor over 66 years. Ph. 712-364- Gas, narrow front, 9.5 x 32 tires, w/continental belly mower Green Saver SKID LOADER: Heated Leather Interior, Sunroof, Remote Start 2822. 17-tfc/crgs 542B Bobcat Skid Loader, reconditioned, hydraulics, 25HP, 43” bucket, Good Condition Reverse Sensors, Power Liftgate, Power Memory Seat FARM EQUIPMENT: International 80 3pt Snowblower, 500 Gal diesel barrel w/electric pump, 300 Gal gas barrel, 500 Gal diesel tank w/12V motor, 300 Gal plastic barrel, Winco 25,000 Watt generator w/welder & Third Row, Local Trade, 85,000 miles WE’RE OPEN AGAIN: supplies, 8’ x 12’ steel barge box w/Midwest hoist, J&M gear, Running gear, Woodflare box w/steel wheels, Two Peaz in a Pod/Alley 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Was $17,950 3 pt hog mover, Pickup box trailer, 7’ Bushhog, Bale spear, Westendorf loader, 9’ bin auger w/orbit motor, Brodie Veit Antiques in Odebolt, 222 Briggs & Stratten transfer pump, Pallet forks 3 pt, 15.5 x 38” tractor chains, Reddy 110,000 BTU heater, South Main St. (in the al- Westendorf JD hubs, Front end pedestal for JD 4020, Ford tractor drawbar, Wood ladders, Windmill lad- SALE ley), Odebolt. Open 1st & ders, 28’ Aluminum ext ladder, Come alongs, Gear puller, Clamps, Hitch pins, Clevis, Tire irons, Cement tools, Rivet machine, 2-Moisture $ 3rd weekend of every month. testers, 12 V treble light, Chain tighteners, Fence stretcher, SMV signs, Log chains, Electrical wiring, 16 ft. Hay rack PRICE 16,250p Friday, 10-5. Saturday, 10- Hyd jacks, Truck jacks, JD cylinder, Roller chain, Hyd hose & fittings, Electric fence posts & wire, Manhole lids, 14-16’ Cattle panels, Large 3. Or by appointment. Ph. selection of hand tools, 250 Steel posts, Pick axe, Electric power tools, Wood posts, Table saw/grinder bench, Tractor wts, Snow fence, 712-797-0222. Lots of new & Car ramps, Tool locker, Vise, Steel bars, Drill press, Torches, Manuals, Floor jacks, Stands, Larry Beckman Motors Electric Motors, Block & tackle, Organizers, Scoops, Forks, Minnow trap, Cattle tagging equipment, Squirrel cage fans, Dirt scraper, Disk unique inventory. Furniture, Odebolt, Iowa cultivator, Chicken brooder heaters, 3-10’x6’ doors, 2-8’x9’ garage doors antiques, primitives, col- ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES lectibles, shabby chic, local Copper-clad Cookstove, Dresser, Dropleaf table, Standard oil barrels, Pump, Woven wire stretcher, DeLaval crafters, man cave items, separator, McCormick/Deering mower divide, Milk & cream cans, Trunks, Cross-cut saw, Iron seat, 2 row planter, Call the 712-668-4896 • 800-936-9992 collector tractors & toys & lots Single plow, Steel wagon wheels, Egg incubator, Rolls or planter wire & stakes, G.E. metal ice box, Old windows, more. 50-1t/crgs 2 tine hay fork, Chicken nest, Chicken crate, Hand push mowers, Hand corn sheller, Nail kegs, Wire roller, Steel horse collars, Celluloid horse harness rings, horse drawn bobsleds, Misc horse harnesses, Collars & pads, Neck IOWA CDL-A DRIVERS: FOR RENT: FOR SALE: yokes, Oak caneback wheel chair, Plant stand, Oak pedestal table, Floor lamp, Singer sewing machine w/cabinet, High chair, Wood chairs, Home weekly & up to 43 28,000-bushel grain storage. Brand new, Bradford-built Bassinet, Drying rack, Maytag ringer/washer w/electric motor, Platform scale w/wts., Trike, Wash tubs, Assorted hubcaps, Tins, Wood CPM. Great benefi ts & leas- Hayes Township, Ida fl atbed. Aluminum & steel. boxes, Baby bed, Garden Hose, Kids banana seat bikes, Misc items too numerous to mention ing options. Call Dart Transit County. Ph. 712-369-1605. Call for estimate & avail- Dean & Janet Miles, Owners today: 844-303-9913. 49-3t/crgs ability. Ask for Jesse. Ph. 49-2t/gs 712-249-2936. 49-26/gs Auctioneers Note: These antiques and collectibles are in good condition and very desirable LANSINK COMPLETE ANTIQUES: Oak glass front book case, Ash dresser w/mirror, tear drop pulls, ornate; 3 oak book- TREE SERVICES: shelves; Ornate wood table; Ash commode; Oak platform rocker w/needle point cushions; 3 oak & wal- Call us for trimming, removal, nut dressers, ornate; Camel back trunk; Small wood boxes w/lids; 3 matching oak captain chairs (2 sets) Ida County stump grinding. Over 40 GUNS: Mossberg 410 shotgun 1830-C; 20-Gauge shotgun; 2 Double barrell shotguns NR Davis & Sons years’ experience. Aerial & TBarker; Pellet guns; Remmington 22; 22 Rifle; Winchester 12-Gauge shotgun Model 120, L1488748; bucket. Free estimates. Ph. Winchester 12-Gauge Model 1400 MKII S.N. 583190 700 East Second Street METAL TOYS: Stucto grain co trailer; Unit model dragline; Green Giant semi tractor & trailer; Tonka 712-883-2437; Danbury. truck; 3 dump trucks; Pickup truck; Cattle truck; Tonka Cargo King trailer & truck (Mound, Minn); Hand- 50-1t/crgs made elevator; hand-made toy wood barn COLLECTIBLES: 4 sleep-eye Minnesota pitchers (4 sizes); Silverware; Oil cans; Bottles; Pens & Pencils; Ashtrays; Metal PRODUCTION JOBS DOSE GARAGE SALE: trays; Tins; Metal toy cookstove; Marbles; Hunting knives; Lunch box; Train tracks & rail cars; Race cars & track; Sharpen- Now starting at $13.05! Finish Room positions start at $14.00! 3-day. Downtown Ida Grove. ing stones; Qt jars w/zinc lids; Skeleton keys; Paddlocks; Crocks; Wildlife statues; Manuals; World War II-Civil War History Opening for a CDL driver and machine operators for door manufacturing. Thursday, Sept. 4, 9-5. 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by Dawn Schreiber the instructor. sary; just show up to play. Interim recreation Step aerobics are held Mon- Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 director days and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.–6 We will be having our annual a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 1–8 p.m. Sun- White Wall War Racquetball a.m. Bockelman is the instruc- day. Tournament on Saturday, March tor. Lifeguard hours: 6:30–8:45 18. Forms are available at the Water aerobics are held p.m. Monday-Friday and 2–5 rec center. Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockel- p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There will be an information- man is the instructor. We ask that everyone who al lifeguard course meeting on Toning class is Monday- uses the facility respect our Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at Thursday at 5 p.m. Mondays rule about changing your shoes the Ida Grove Rec Center. and Wednesdays are HIIT/Ta- when you enter the building. Our first annual Dodgeball bata at 5:30 p.m. Jen Conover is This will help keep the building Swimming Pool: Older Swimming Pool, about 1936, on East Tournament will be Sunday, the instructor. clean and help extend the life- April 9. Forms are available at AM Mix is on Tuesdays and time of our equipment. Second Street, Ida Grove, Iowa. the rec center. Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Conover Visit our website: www.ida- Save the date for our next is the instructor. groverec.org. youth sports fundraiser featur- Zumba/Pound/Tabata are Remember that you can use ing special speaker, Dan Gable. held Mondays and Wednesdays Chamber Bucks to pay for a The event will be held on May at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is membership. Also, GOMACO, 9. the instructor. Horn Memorial Hospital and All fitness classes are offered Spinning classes are held ev- North Star employees get spe- with a paid membership. ery Friday at 5:30 a.m. and Sat- cial discounts. We also offer a ut of the Pas Yoga is held Tuesdays and urdays at 7 a.m. Lauri Hummel- military discount for past or O t Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle gard is the instructor. present military service. Bennett is the instructor. Adult co-ed volleyball is avail- Contact Schreiber with any Pilates are held on Mondays able in the gym on Sundays at questions at 712-364-3716 or at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is 6:30 p.m. No sign up is neces- [email protected]. Forty years ago Thirty years ago forcement groups will hold a joint After two months of chopping Eight Ida Grove boy scouts re- meeting this week to review the and rearranging the board of su- ceived merit badges at the Court investigation to see if anything has pervisors has the county budget for of Honor held last Thursday with been overlooked. Iowa FRW to host recep on, meet with lawmakers iscal year 1977-78 whipped into four advancing in rank. Rob Hol- Six area wrestlers will be repre- The Iowa Federation of Repub- dent Gwen Ecklund of Denison. state legislators and executive shape. The budget calls for tax ask- mes, Todd Jepsen, Jeff Heurts, Jay senting O-A, BC-IG and G-H at the lican Women will hold its annual “This is a time of tremendous hope branch have already accomplished ings of $1,204,844, which is about Heurts, Jon Andresen, Philip Holst, class 1A state wrestling tourna- legislative day on Monday, March and opportunity, and our mem- so much in 2017, and we are look- $320,000 greater than the asking Andy Miller, Corey Rector and Den- ment in Des Moines this weekend. 6, featuring meetings with GOP bers across the state are excited ing forward to seeing them at for the current iscal year. Total nis Uhl all received merit badges. Representing BC-IG are senior Matt leaders, a legislative reception and to come together for this historic work.” spending for 1977-78 is estimated Jon Andresen also received a skill Railsback at 125 pounds and junior visits to the Senate and House gal- event.” In addition to meetings with at $3,124,153, up from last year’s award, along with Jamie Chisholm. Andrew Michaelsen at 175 pounds. leries at the State Capitol in Des The Iowa Federation of Repub- Governor Branstad, Lt. Governor $2,623,071. The increases in ask- Philip Holst advanced to tenderfoot Junior Casey Conover will repre- Moines. lican Women invites all members Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agri- ings and spending sound substan- and second class scout, while Rob sent G-H at 119 pounds along with “This is the irst time in nearly and guests to participate, Ecklund culture Bill Northey, Secretary of tial and may give the impression Holmes moved to life scout. Todd senior Chad Niemeier. Finally, rep- 20 years that Iowa has had Repub- continued. “We will meet with our State Paul Pate and State Auditor that the supervisors aren’t being Jepsen advanced to star scout and resenting O-A are junior Joel Zieg- lican majorities in the Senate and elected of icials, tour the Capitol, Mary Mosiman, the Federation frugal. However, in most cases, the Jon Andresen to irst class scout. mann at 125 pounds and junior B.J. House while holding the gover- observe our legislators at work will host a reception for Republi- board was forced to increase ex- Jeff Pick didn’t leave the Iowa high Hollander at 160 pounds. nor’s of ice,” said IowaFRW Presi- and spend time networking. Our can senators and representatives. penditures for funds they have no school state wrestling meet empty- Ten years ago control over, including insurance handed. Pick, a 167-pound senior The Battle Creek-Ida Grove High costs and simple in lation in utili- from Odebolt-Arthur came away School girls’ basketball team picked ties and labor. from the state contest with a fourth up their third state tournament Ida Grove’s Tim Phillips waited place inish. Also qualifying for the qualifer banner in four years when four years to get a shot at competi- tournment but not placing were they beat Treynor 59-49 in the re- Windowsill tion in the state wrestling tourna- Derrick Clausen of Ida Grove and gional inal Friday in Denison. BC- ment. And when the chance came Delane Galvin of Galva-Holstein. IG will take on Prairie City-Monroe his way, he made the most of it. The Twenty years ago in irst round state tournamen tac- Nothing is permanent in this world, not Ida Grove senior, who holds the After two weeks of investiga- tion March 5 in Des Moines. even our troubles. —Charlie Chaplin school record for most career victo- tion, the Ida County Sheriff’s De- Adam Parker of Aurelia-Galva- ***** ries, inished ifth in the 119-pound partment and the Iowa Division of Holstein placed eighth at the class Dreams don’t work unless you do. weight class at the Iowa high school Criminal Investigation are no closer 2A state wrestling tournament Sat- ***** state wrestling tournament. Ida to inding out what happened to 21- urday. Parker was the only wrestler Respect yourself enough to walk away from Grove sophomore Jeff Schoenherr year-old Connie Ruddy, who disap- from area county schools to place anything that no longer serves you, grows you failed to place, as did Brian Rusch, a peared from her home in Ida Grove. at state. Parker posted a 2-3 record or makes you happy. senior 155-pounder from G-H and Ruddy did not leave a note, nor did at the state meet to claim the eighth ***** junior Tim McGuire, also from G-H she contact friends or family before place medal at 125 pounds. He in- Technology is nothing. What’s important and Steve Hansen, from Odebolt- her disappearance. According to ished his junior season with a 44-7 is that you have a faith in people, that they’re Arthur. Sheriff Dave Jensen, the two law en- record . basically good and smart and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them. March is American Red Cross Month, —Steve Jobs Colic Awareness Month, Credit Education ***** Month and Music In Our Schools Month. Relationships are always stronger when This is National Cheerleading Week and Lohff-Schumann you are best friends irst and couples second. International Celebrate Your Name Week. ***** Today, Tuesday, is Floral Design Day, More than 45 percent of all U.S. adults are International Pancake Day and National Tooth by Libby Bagenstos time. Money collected will be put but not Tired (Libby), 4-4:45 p.m. single. Personal- inance website WalletHub Fairy Day. Wednesday is World Compliment Recreation director towards new equipment. Cardio and weights (Rayven) and has determined the top 10 best states Day, Friday is International Ear Care Day and 5K Leprechaun Run and After Birthday parties: Let Lohff-Schu- 5:30-6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) for singles based on 23 key indicators, National Anthem Day. Party: Our 5K Leprechaun Chase mann make your child’s birth- Tuesday: 5:45-6:30 a.m. Cardio/ including share of single adults, movie costs, ***** will begin at 5:30 p.m. on March day party a hit. The fee includes: ball (Mel) and 9-9:45 a.m. Begin- nightlife options per capita, unemployment I always arrive late at the of ice, but I make 16 at CornerHaus 101 on Main admission for your entire group, ners Zumba (Araceli) rate for singles and number of itness and up for it by leaving early. —Charles Lamb Street in Holstein. To register, con- use of our gym, community room Wednesday: 5:45-6:30 a.m. recreational facilities. They are: Washington, ***** tact Lohff-Schumann. and children’s room, which now Spinning (Barb), 5:45-6:30 a.m. Colorado, California, Montana, South Dakota, In 2008, Italy spent $65 million to bail out Baseball and softball registra- includes an eye play system and Weights (Mel), 9-9:45 a.m. Zumba Texas, Hawaii, Nevada, District of Columbia the Parmesan cheese industry. tion: Preschool-eighth grade base- games for all ages, for three hours, (Araceli) and 4-4:45 p.m. Circuits and Florida. ***** ball/softball registration forms for a decorated sheet cake and ice (Rayven) ***** The irst award given out at the very irst the 2017 seasons were due March cream. If interested contact Bagen- Thursday: 5:45-6:30 a.m. Fitness There’s a trick to driving on ice. And, Grammy Awards in 1959 went to Frank 1. stos. Mix (Rayven), 9-9:45 a.m. Mommy apparently nobody knows it. —Maxine Sinatra’s “Only The Lonely”…for best album Monday cards: Join us every Personal training: Personal and Me (Libby), 9:45-10:30 a.m. ***** cover. The music industry started the Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play eu- training is always available at your Retired but not Tired (Libby) and March is an overspill for the bad weather awards ceremony because it felt it had to chre and 500. Prizes and a light convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) February couldn’t it into its schedule. do something to demonstrate an industry snack are provided. Members play Keely and Rayven. Stop in today Friday: 5:45-6:30 a.m. Partner ***** standard of quality and defend traditional for free and non-members will be and check out our specials. Workout (Libby), 9-9:45 a.m. Be- Some believe that contact lenses irst came pop music against the onslaught of rock ’n charged the daily admission fee. Fitness schedule ginners Zumba (Araceli), noon to out in 1887, when German F.A. Muller, a roll. Facility fund-raiser: If you have Feb. 20-March 27 12:45 p.m. Arms and Abs (Ray- glassblower, made a pair. Others attribute the ***** empty pop cans you’d like to do- Monday: 5:45-6:30 a.m. Yoga ven) invention to Adolf E. Fick, a Swiss physician You must go on adventures to ind out nate to a good cause, you can drop (Barb), 9-9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me Sunday: 5 to 6 p.m. Boot Camp who made a lens in 1888. where you truly belong. —Sue Fitzmaurice them off at Lohff-Schumann any- (Libby), 9:45-10:30 a.m. Retired (Rayven) ***** *****
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125 South Main St. in Galva Shaping Souls: After the week Matilda Jane clothing boutique: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily four assessment on Feb. 4, 53 par- HGTV Fixer Upper celebrity de- 712-282-4426 ticipants returned for bi-weekly signer Joanna Gaines’ collection www.Sole2SoulGalva.com weigh-ins. Since week one more of children’s and women’s cloth- RAGBRAI® XLV: The 2017 dates than 317.5 pounds were lost by ing, Matilda Jane, will be featured are July 23-29 and organizers say participants. The group’s body fat at a trunk show at The Meeting that the 411 miles and 13,078 percentage decreased from 38.32 Place Saturday, March 4 from 10 feet of climb are both the third- percent to 37.5 percent. Their av- a.m. to noon. easiest totals in RAGBRAI® his- erage body mass index decreased Prairie Pedlar spring program: tory. Sole to Soul has six bikes, from 33.4 to 31.9. A total of 448.7 Jane Hogue, owner of Prairie three treadmills and three ellip- inches has been lost. Pedlar in Odebolt, will be our tical cross-trainers to help you Skill builder quilting class: Don- guest speaker at The Meeting prepare. Call Sole to Soul Sole for na Bremer’s four-week quilting Place on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 membership fee information. class began March 2. Bremer will p.m. to teach a program on creat- Step/Weights/Yoga: Sole 2 teach a spring or Easter themed ing hanging baskets with annual Soul’s next eight-week session of quilting project. Class dates are lowers. Photo Submitted step aerobics, weight training cir- March 9, 16 and 23 (March 30 is The Meeting Place is the ideal cuits and yoga starts on Monday, a snow makeup date). Sign up by place to host your special event. Shaping Souls: Shaping Souls seven-week fitness and wellness challenge continues at Sole 2 Soul’s March 6 at 6 p.m. calling 282-4426. Call 282-4426 for information. fitness center in Galva. On Saturday, Feb. 18, 44 people exercised together at the Galva school gymnasium. Shaping Souls is for all ages, genders and fitness levels, and Adam Pyle of Schaller brought along his little girl, Kallie. The live and online workouts are coordinated by Tuel Shed Training of West Des Moines, and participants are encouraged to exercise more, eat healthier, reduce portion sizes, balance carbs and proteins, drink more water and motivate each other along the way. Shaping Souls ended Feb. 25, Schultz from the Senate but there will be another challenge starting in late March between the towns of Galva and Schaller.
Jason Schultz under the same restraints as our current public employees have Artwork Iowa State Senator District 9 public sector employers that busi- worked their entire career under submissions Republican ness would eventually go broke. this framework. This change for Among the large projects taken The old Chapter 20 places too them seems dif icult, but I will say needed for Iowa up this session is the Chapter 20, much power in the hands of those again, this law does not remove public employee relations (col- negotiating for higher wages and health insurance, it requires it. women’s exhibi on lective bargaining) reform passed a customized work environment The new law has nothing to do Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and and signed this last week. This re- at the expense of the taxpayer and with IPERS. The new law does not the Iowa Arts Council announced an form may be the most needed and the of icials charged with provid- cut wages. open call for female artists to submit bold action of the 2017 session. ing a service for Iowans. But I do not think it is right that art for the Iowa Women’s Art Exhibi- Our reforms will have the ef- The reason the old Chapter 20 Iowa law provides an advantage tion, which showcases works from fect of balancing the experience looked like it was working is that in negotiating over the majority female Iowa artists and celebrates between the private sector, who governments really can’t go broke of taxpayers who foot the bill. It their contributions to the vitality of provides the vast majority of tax and close. They can’t be sold to a is also important that the elected the arts and quality of life in Iowa. revenue for public services and larger entity like a private busi- of icial at each level have the i- “All across Iowa, business leaders the public sector employees who ness can. Instead, as the cost of nal say in how a public entity is tell me our state’s quality of life is provide the services Iowans ex- services goes up, the tax burden managed. This is the Chapter 20 one of the top considerations when pect. goes up. Property taxes, income that should have been enacted in they’re looking to expand or recruit When Chapter 20 was written taxes and sales taxes are all col- 1975 and will serve us well for new employees,” Reynolds said. “Io- and debated in 1974, the end re- lecting more than they ever have. years to come. wa’s female artists have played a sig- sult was a bill that addressed the Yet we ind ourselves in dif icult I’m working to catch up on the ni icant role in improving our quality issues of the day. The legislature budget situations annually. emails I received on this issue as of life in Iowa, and they’ve done it in 42 years ago listed 17 mandatory So, for 42 years the agricul- well as all the other issues we a way that improves our economic topics that must be bargained if tural, manufacturing, and service face this year. It is an honor to vitality, too. So, I am pleased to high- either side wanted to negotiate sectors of Iowa’s economy have serve you as your senator and the light their works in my formal of ice on them. If the topic is opened been growing and expanding, workload only reminds me of how and encourage them to apply to be in and the two sides do not come while Iowa’s cost of government important our work is to Iowans the exhibit.” to an agreement, the outcome grew right along with it. Even if who are affected by our decisions. The new round of art will rotate is potentially settled by a third tax rates did not increase, natural I read through all email even if I semi-annually at the State Capitol party arbitrator who does not growth in economic activity sent cannot get a response out that in the formal of ice of the Lt. Gov- represent the taxpayers. This has in more of your tax dollars. If we day. My email is Jason.schultz@ ernor with a Fall Exhibit July-De- become a fatal law over the last could hold the cost of government legis.iowa.gov. cember 2017 and a Spring Exhibit four decades. steady, this would translate into I currently serve as the chair January-June 2018. The submission Compare that to the private lower tax rates and more growth. of the Labor and Business Rela- deadline is May 1, and artists must Photo Submitted sector, where employers have the This Chapter 20 revision is work- tions Committee and serve on apply at www.iowaartscouncil.slide- Honor choir: inal say on what they can afford, ing to address this problem. the Judiciary, State Government room.com. Ridge View High School had five students participate which bene its can be provided Iowa’s public sector employees and Ways and Means committees. Applicants must be a current Iowa in the Northwest Iowa Honor Choir on Feb. 9 in Sioux Center. Those and decide how issues such as are valued and provide important Additionally, I serve on the Edu- resident, female, 21 years of age or participating included from top left, Brady Meyer, Cole Degen, Cloe hours, in-service training or pro- services in every community of cation Apropriations subcommit- older and not enrolled in a degree- Droegmiller, Brittney Vincent and Jill Galvin. cedures for staff reduction will be the state. I understand the con- tee. Please feel free to contact me granting program. Submissions must handled. It is my belief if a private cern of public employees. After at 712-269-2178 or by email at be original pieces in 2D or 3D media sector business tried to operate 42 years under the old law, our [email protected]. completed within the past ive years. OPERATORS NEEDED Film, video or installation work will not be accepted. Works also must American Natural Processors, be display-ready, including frames, For an evening Let’s Go to the Movies TONIGHT! fastening/installation material and a progressive specialty food company, is now hiring of “REEL” fun stand-alone without set-up needs. FULL-TIME DAY & NIGHT SHIFT Selected artists will receive $250 stipends to underwrite transporta- PRODUCTION PERSONNEL tion and display costs. Will train. No experience necessary but qualifi ed applicants need NRCS changes strong attention to detail, good organizational and soil loss equa on mechanical skills and precise documentation. Processing experience a plus. Greetings, moviegoers. NRCS is planning to replace the This coming weekend, we are Universal Soil Loss Equation (RU- APPLY IN PERSON OR SEND RÉSUMÉ TO: showing “The Lego Batman Mov- SLE2) with WEPP, the Water Ero- ie” (PG, animated). There are big sion Prediction Project model, pos- AMERICAN NATURAL changes brewing in Gotham, but sibly in the next six months. 6081 159th Street • Galva, IA 51020 if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to This change will impact livestock save the city from the Joker’s (Zach owners who are required to submit Gali ianakis) hostile takeover, he manure management plans (MMPs) may have to drop the lone vigilan- or nutrient management plans te thing, try to work with others (NMPs) to DNR. Currently, RUSLE2 and maybe, just maybe, learn to is required in MMPs and NMPs as lighten up. Maybe his superhero part of the phosphorus index. sidekick Robin (Michael Cera) and Once NRCS begins using WEPP, loyal butler Alfred (Ralph Fiennes) the DNR plans to accept plans us- can show him a thing or two. ing either RUSLE2 or WEPP during “The Lego Batman Movie” con- a transition period. After the transi- tinues its block-buster franchise’s tion period ends, all plans will need winning streak with another round to be updated with WEPP. It is an- of dizzyingly funny - and beauti- ticipated that training opportunities fully animated - family-friendly for MMP preparers will be available mayhem.” - Rotten Tomatoes day (March 4) – 3:30 p.m. and 7 “Silence,” tells the story of two during the transition period. More The irst “Sports Favorites” p.m. and Sunday (March 5) – 3:30 Christian missionaries who face developments will be released as classic ilm for March is “Hoo- p.m. the ultimate test of faith when they become available. siers” (1986). It tells the story of “Hoosiers”—Sunday (March they travel to Japan in search a small-town Indiana high school 5) - 7 p.m., Monday (March 6) – 7 of their missing mentor (Liam Home Sweet Home! basketball team that wins the p.m. and Tuesday (March 7) – 7 Neeson) - at a time when Chris- Somerset Apartments state championship. p.m. tianity was outlawed and their “It may adhere to the sports un- Up next in March: “Jackie,” “A presence forbidden. This film is in Holstein-offers one bedroom apartments for persons 55 years derdog formula, but Hoosiers has League of Their Own” (1992), rated R for some violence, but I of age or older or persons with a been made with such loving craft “Sully” and “Chariots of Fire” recommend you see this film in a disability. Utilities included and rent and features such excellent per- (1981). season of contemplating belief. It is based on 30% of gross annual formances, that it’s hard to resist.” As the religious season of Lent asks some very interesting ques- income. Laundry room and off street - Rotten Tomatoes begins, I’d also like to share with tions, ones worth talking about. parking available. Show times you details about a film coming For more information, visit Please call 877.521.8750 or visit oakleafpm.com “The Lego Batman Movie”— to the State in April. www.holsteinstatetheatre.com Friday (March 3) – 7 p.m., Satur- Martin Scorsese’s newest film, and “Like” our Facebook Page. Equal Housing Opportunity 6 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Ida County Courier FAMILY & FRIENDS
Holstein Chamber News
The Holstein Chamber of Com- into making the website easier to merce met on Feb. 9 at noon at update, so others can help with Boulders Inn and Suites. President maintaining and updating infor- Jamee Dittmer called the meeting mation. to order. The secretary’ minutes The Chamber After Hours is and treasurer’s reports were ap- scheduled for March 3 from 5:30 proved. to 6:30 p.m. and will be held and In old business, Kathy Vollmar hosted by Rehabd. reported she and Teresa Hunt pro- Dittmer handed out member- grammed the control boxes that ship perks lyers to those in atten- were accessible, and we are still dance. experiencing dif iculties. Shaun Jamee Dittmer Winkel contacted In Control of President Photo Submitted Mapleton in regards to the lights. Road show: The Classic Nashville Road Show, starring Katie Deal They charge $60 per manhour. Omelet brunch and Obie Award winner Jason Petty, will be at the Rosemary City hall will distribute the welcome bags that are provided Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein on Saturday, March by the Holstein Chamber to new at BC St. John’s 4. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. community members. Vollmar The St. John’s Lutheran Church and Christina Volkert will ill the Men’s Club is sponsoring an om- Photo Submitted bags and deliver them to city hall elet brunch Sunday, March 19, Willow Dale royalty: Classic Nashville Road Show to be distributed. from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Willow Dale Wellness Village crowned its The Classic Nashville Road nation, wowing audiences with The waste receptacles have been John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Valentine’s Day royalty during its annual Valentine’s Day banquet. Show, starring Katie Deal and her authentic portrayals as Pat- ordered and were to be delivered Creek. O-A/BC-IG band director Benjamin Mauritz provided live music for Obie Award winner Jason Petty, sy Cline, Loretta Lynn and oth- in mid-February. Tyler Parsons A free-will offering will be ac- the meal. This year’s king and queens were Gilbert Nihsen and Mary will be at the Rosemary Clausen ers. asked about dog waste bags be- cepted. Ann Ortner from the nursing home, photo above, and Rosemary Center for Performing Arts in Petty is a Tennesseean whose ing available as an add-on to the Eason from the assisted living, below. Holstein on Saturday, March 4. professional journey took him receptacles. No action was taken Showtime is 7:30 p.m. from Nashville’s Ryman Audi- on the suggestion. This performance will feature torium to New York City, where We still have some open spots KC fish fry classic hits from the likes of Lo- he earned an Obie Award for his for the Holstein Business Spot- retta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Tammy Off-Broadway portrayal as Hank light. Contact Teresa Hunt to at Sacred Heart Wynette, June Carter Cash, Hank in Hank Williams’ “Lost High- schedule a month. The Knights of Columbus will Williams, George Jones, Merle way.” In new business, the budget for host Fish Fry Fridays on March 3, Haggard and Johnny Cash – plus As a team, Deal and Petty have 2017 was set. 17 and 31 at Sacred Heart Catholic many more. enjoyed great success around Different fund-raising ideas Church in Ida Grove from 4:30 to 7 Their song list will include fa- the country, and their classic were discussed. After some dis- p.m. Carry-outs are available. vorites like “Louisiana Woman,” Nashville roadshow has drawn cussion, this topic was tabled un- Adults are $9 ($10 at the door), “Mississippi Man” and “Jackson;” raves from audiences and crit- til next month. Chamber members children six to 12 are $5 ($6 at the poignant tunes like “Crazy” and ics alike. are encouraged to bring ideas to door) and children ive and under “He Stopped Loving Her Today” There will be a very limited the March meeting. are free. and gospel traditions, such as number of tickets available for Vice president Gayle Brown at- “Will The Circle Be Unbroken?” this show. For more informa- tended the Main Street Iowa work- At IG Faith Community— Georgia native Deal first found tion, call Ken Buell at 712-368- shop held in Sac City on Feb. 21. her voice as a country singer in 4849 or email kenbuell@fron- A community must attend a Main 2002 and has since traveled the tiernet.net. Street Iowa workshop before ap- Movie night plying for any grant monies. Faith Community Church in Ida The Chamber website was dis- Grove is hosting the movie, “The Day of Prayer in Holstein, Ba le Creek, Odebolt cussed. Christina Kjar Hanson Perfect Day” on Sunday, March 5, Area churches will observe 2:30 p.m. The church invites men was asked to contact Roxy Steven- at 6 p.m. World Day of Prayer with special and women from Battle Creek and son about the website and look Admission is free, but a love of- services Friday, March 3. Ida Grove to join in the service. fering will be taken for the produc- This year, the women of the WDP The Odebolt United Method- ers. One of the producers will be Committee of the Philippines call ist Women will host World Day of present to answer questions and everyone to worship considering Prayer in Odebolt on Friday, March ield a discussion following the the words: “Am I Being Unfair To 3, at 9 a.m. in the church fellow- College movie. You?” With these words as a back- ship hall. All are welcome. drop, the public is invited to learn Men and women are invited to about the Philippines’ history and attend. Coffee and rolls will be rich cultural diversity. served, along with a short program News Pancake breakfast The WDP motto is “Informed on “Am I Being Fair To You?” Prayer, Prayerful Action.” in Schleswig Men and women are welcome to Holstein Chamber Two area students have been VFW Post 3930 and American attend the celebration. named to the Iowa Lakes Commu- Legion Post 645 are hosting a The Holstein community will aft er hours nity College fall honors list of full- pancake breakfast Sunday, March Photo Submitted celebrate World Day of Prayer Fri- The Holstein Chamber of Com- time students who have earned a 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at day, March 3, at 2 p.m. at Faith Lu- merce invites the public to join 3.25 or higher grade point aver- the Schleswig Community Hall in theran Church in Holstein. them for refreshments and hors age on a 4.0 scale. Students named Schleswig. First Presbyterian Church in de’oeuvres March 3 from 5:30 to to the list are Hunter Lindgren of Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice Battle Creek will celebrate World 6:30 p.m. at Rehabd. at 107 S. Main Battle Creek and Kyle Knudsen of and coffee will be served for a free- Day of Prayer on Friday, March 3, at St. in Holstein. Ida Grove. will offering. In celebration of Life should be measured not by the number of years, but rather by the love shared, the memories made;
the joy given and the blessings received. Please join us as we celebrate th Donna May Schau’s 88 Birthday their children would like to on March 11 honor them with a card shower. Cards may be sent to: Cards of congratulations may be sent to: 5936 260th Street 1113 Park Lane Ida Grove, IA 51445 Ida Grove, IA 51445 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Ida Grove Ambulance is looking feat. Nashville Christian for volunteers to join the service. recording artist JENNIE WILLIAMSON Potential volunteers who: • Are at least 19 years old • Live within 5 miles of St Paul Horn Memorial Hospital • Have a valid driver’s license First Embrace Lutheran Church and clean background 100 7th St. can pick up an application Ida Grove, IA 51445 from any crew member. Ida County Courier Wednesday, March 1, 2017 7
For BC, IG— World Day of Prayer First Presbyterian Church in Bat- tle Creek will celebrate World Day of Prayer with Christians around the world on Friday, March 3, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The church invites men and women from Battle Creek and Ida Grove to join in the service. World Day of Prayer (WDP) is an ecumenical movement of Christian women who come together to ob- serve a common day of prayer and action each year on the irst Friday of March. The 2017 service, pre- pared by the women of the Philip- Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier pines, lifts up issues of economic OSC staff: Odebolt Specialty Care has a new administrator and justice, with the theme “Am I Being director of nursing. Tammie Godbersen, left, is the new director of Unfair To You?” The WDP motto is “Informed nursing, and Kelsey Schenk is the new administrator. Prayer, Prayerful Action.” A light lunch and time of fellowship will OSC hires director of nursing, administrator follow the service. Everyone is wel- come. Photo by: Amy Forbes | Ida County Courier Odebolt Specialty Care in Ode- and getting to know the residents, bolt has hired two new employees their families and the community,” Chocolate lovers: Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek held its annual chocolate lovers’ event. for its leadership team. said Schenk. Cowboy Fitch to Residents, tenants and community members were invited to try a vast array of various chocolate treats. Kelsey Schenk of Carroll was Tammie Godbersen was born hired as the new administrator. and raised in Wyoming. She bring music of She began her duties on Feb. 13 earned her college degree in Wy- under Administrator Nancy Sny- oming. During her employment John Denver der. Snyder’s last day was Feb. 24. years in Wyoming, she worked as Schenk was born and raised in a charge nurse (RN) in small facili- Join “Cowboy Brad” Fitch as he Hull, the youngest of six kids. She ties. While living in Arizona, she celebrates the music, messages and graduated from the University of was employed as a hospice case memories of John Denver. Fitch will South Dakota with a bachelor’s manager. be presenting a special tribute show degree in health services and ad- Godbersen and husband, Jeff, on Friday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. at ministration. lived in Arizona for three years the Donna Reed Theatre in Denison. She was employed at Lyon Spe- prior to moving to Odebolt, Jeff’s You will be moved by his renditions cialty Care in Rock Rapids as a cer- hometown. of Denver’s classic melodies, ti ied nurse’s assistant (CNA) for “I began working as the director performed with reverence, joy and three years. She trained at Lyon of nursing here at OSC on Dec. 1. a lot of fun. From “Rocky Mountain Specialty Care for six months prior Jeff was born and raised here, and High” and “Take Me Home, Country to receiving noti ication from the our eight-year-old daughter, Allie, Roads” to “Annie’s Song,” this is an Care Initiatives’ corporate of ice of spent her summers visiting her event not to be missed. being hired at OSC. grandma, Joan Godbersen,” said Raised in Estes Park, Colo., this Her responsibilities include: all Godbersen. singer, songwriter and guitarist has planning and directing of daily op- “I’m excited to be a part of a been playing professionally since he erations and inancial and person- small community that my husband was 15 years old. He has recorded 19 nel functions of the facility. its right into. Everyone has been albums featuring his original music “I’m blessed and excited to be so very accepting, so it feels like that re lects what he loves about here for this new opportunity home.” nature and the western lifestyle. For tickets, contact The Donna Reed Foundation by calling 712-263- 3334, by email at info@donnareed. OSC Auxiliary meets new staff org or visit The Donna Reed Museum at 1305 Broadway in uptown The Odebolt Specialty Care Aux- The next OSC Auxiliary meeting Denison. All seats are reserved. iliary meeting was called to order is March 16, with Ranae Babcock Money raised by the concert will by president Junith Comstock. serving brunch. go toward the maintenance and Photo Submitted Comstock thanked Ruth Wulf for Ruth Wulf operation of the Donna Reed Theater Sweetheart gathering: Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Ida Grove had a good turnout for its “Let the brunch. Secretary building. Me Call You Sweetheart” gathering recently. Nine members answered roll call. The secretary’s report was read and approved. Sonia Synder commented on Aaron Schumaker’s entertainment. Ida High Achievers 4-H Club discusses scholarships, spring trainings, conferences Schumaker got down on one knee and sang Elvis music to the resi- The Ida High Achievers met on approved. March 31. held on March 4 at Holstein United with a program on calving. dents. Feb. 12. The Pledge of Allegiance Old business included infor- New business included the youth Methodist Church and on April 10 There was a Pride of Iowa presen- The public is invited to come out was led by Abby Else and roll call mation about the Ida County 4-H lock-in Feb. 24-25. The 4-H fund- at the Ida Grove Rec Center. The tation. Lucas Else said the pledge to the home and enjoy the enter- was: “Name your favorite food.” Foundation scholarships. Appli- raiser is being held. Packets were Iowa 4-H Youth Conference is June and the meeting was adjourned. tainment provided by the Auxil- The secretary’s report and the cations are held at the Extension due back by Feb. 27 and pick up 27-29. Morgan Todd iary. treasurer’s report were given and of ice and need to be turned in by is March 16. FSQA training will be The next meeting is March 19 Secretary March 3 is Sonia Synder’s last day. She has provided 15 years of service to OSC residents. She plans to travel and enjoy her family. She plans to join the Auxiliary and stay involved with some of the events. Administrator Nancy Synder re- ported there were no new inqui- ries. The facility needs nurses and nurses’ aides. Shelby Bengford is the new dining service manager. She is going to training and will work in the kitchen three days a week and two days in her of ice. Nancy Synder’s last day was Feb. 24. She is opening a 24-bed for de- mentia memory care unit in Car- roll. She reported charts are being updated with new pictures on the residents’ charts. The ice cream machine can be used three days a week. They have moved the ice cream machine to the kitchen, as the compressor is going out, and the residents were complaining of the noise. It is quite old and parts are hard to ind. New business: Cowboy Jim is coming March 13, and there will I t’s more than a job, be bingo on St. Patrick’s Day. Ash Wednesday is March 1. Daylight it’s a calling. savings time is March 12 and our bazaar is in May during National Nursing Home Week. Director of Nursing Kelsey Schenk of Hull is the new administrator. She was a certi ied 60-bed licensed skilled nursing center | Alzheimer’s unit nursing assistant at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids for three years To learn more and to apply online, after graduating from college. She visit good-sam.com/ holstein. trained for six months at the same facility until she got the call from the corporate of ice to come to ` Odebolt. She said she is blessed ! " and excited for her opportunity. 8 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Ida County Courier SPORTS
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Photo Submitted State qualifiers: Seven Ridge View High School archers qualified for the state meet in Des Moines First graders: Several area children participated in the Ida Grove Rec Center youth basketball teams March 3-4. Headed to state in the first year of the Ridge View archery program under the direction of in November and December. Coaches focused on the fundamentals of basketball. First graders Justin Kinney are, front from left, Lauren Johnson and Cassie Allen and back from left, Evan Cockerham, participating were, front from left: Jaxin Neville, Xander Devitt, Will Godbersen, Bella Mumm and Izy Tristin Drey, Jo Loera, Brett Taylor and Brant Price. Rohlf. Back: Coach Amanda Eason, Zachariah Johnson, Kash Schulte, Ashtyn Rehse, Breah Harms, Blake Patera, Talon Schramm and Allison Hayden. Jaci Nichols was also a team coach. Arbegast upends defending state champion to earn 170 finals berth Editor’s note: The following beating tough kids dominantly. Even with the hips, I knew I had to story is reprinted with the per- As soon as I got those irst two, I ight through it and get through it. mission of Kristi Nixon of Mid- knew it was coming. I knew it.” Obviously, it was enough.” America Publishing. Jared Arbegast, his coach and fa- Jarel said he didn’t even know Jarel Arbegast, the son of Jared ther, won’t deny that he switched which way to turn after the clock and Jenna Arbegast, formerly of from coach to dad in the inal mo- went off. Odebolt, went for broke and it ments, jumping all off the mat and “I didn’t even know what was paid off. yelling, ‘two!’ the two-point take- going on,” Jarel said. “I looked up, The West Fork senior gained down that secured the 10-8 semi- the crowd is cheering, all my fam- a last-second takedown of 2016 inal. ily...it was just amazing.” state champion Tanner Sloan of “I went into dad mode, in about Coach Arbegast had his doubts Alburnett to gain the 170-pound ive seconds to go, when I knew after that January night, too. inals of the state wrestling tour- he was going to get two, and it’s “I didn’t know what the knee nament Saturday, Feb. 18, at Wells amazing, I just can’t,” coach Arbe- was going to do, with the hips, Fargo Arena in Des Moines. gast said. “I’m speechless. we’ve been battling the hips for Through all of the hard work, “You probably saw the raw emo- years,” coach Arbegast said. “It was battling injuries and sitting out of tion there; I was so jacked up and like, ‘ah, now what are we going to tournaments, when all he wanted it’s unbelievable. It’s hard to do do?’ He was feeling good, and he to do was wrestle, the Warhawk that ine line anymore nowadays was like, ‘we’re not going to worry is inally seeing it pay off and he between coach and dad, and I tell about that.’ He puts the knee brace started to believe. you what...I can’t even speak right on and gets after it; that’s all it is.” “It’s just a dream come true,” now. It’s awesome.” And, coach Arbegast said he Jarel Arbegast said. “I knew I had A month ago, there was some kept the Saturday night suit in the short time and had to give it all I doubt as to Arbegast’s future school’s Suburban and will have to had. when, on top of his hip problems bring it out for the inal, a irst for “The defending champ. That’s he has battled all along, he had a the coach and school. insane.” scare with a knee injury. One of Arbegast faced Taylan Entriken Arbegast got the opening take- his losses came on the heels of the of Hudson, who was 47-1. But, the down, and it was a battle the rest knee tweak at home. West Fork wrestler didn’t want to Photo Submitted of the way. “That was one of the scariest think about that just yet. Second graders: Several area children participated in the Ida Grove Rec Center youth basketball teams “It’s the best feeling in the moments, as you know,” Jarel said. “I’ll think about (the champi- in November and December. Coaches focused on the fundamentals of basketball. Second graders world,” Jarel said. “We’ve worked “I tried to wrestle the night it hap- onship match) later,” Jarel said. participating were, front from left: Ali Nichols, Chloe Murphy, Lia Hansen and Kylie Peterson. Back: for this since kindergarten. We’ve pened, and it didn’t go very well. “Right now, I just want to go hug Coach Amanda Eason, Janessa Kolar, Brady Youngren, Mitchell Brummer, JJ Parks and Marilyn Johnson. been looking for this for years; I Obviously, that wasn’t the real me my mom.” Jaci Nichols was also a team coach. can’t believe it’s inally here. out there. It started feeling pretty In the Class 1A 170-pound inal, “This year, (I started to believe). good; I got therapy for it. The more Arbegast lost by decision 8-4 to Being healthy, coming out hard, I wrestled, the more con ident I felt. Taylan Entriken of Hudson. Bowling Scores Reserve your Memorial Day
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Third graders that participated Gregor Ernst 571 Johnson Propane 275 Designs by Jamee 388 at half time of the girls’ basketball game Jan. 3 were Creighton Lichtenberg, Zachary Balder, Jack Gilbert, HIGH TEAM GAME Pronto 167.5 Designs by Jamee 358 Check out our web page! Rupp Tire 960 United Bank of Iowa 119.5 HIGH TEAM SERIES www.idacountycourier.com Jackson Groth, Billie Oxendale, Ava Young and Kade Spotts. Jaci Nichols was also a team coach. Sunset Upholstery 913 First State Bank 106 Designs by Jamee 1079 Ida County Courier Wednesday, March 1, 2017 9 Iowa birth certificate exchange offered for small certificates The Iowa Department of Pub- purpose they are intended to be three and one-half inches by lic Health Bureau of Health used for. eight inches. Statistics is taking steps to ex- The newborn birth certificate The newborn birth cards may change any newborn birth cer- wallet cards were issued from be exchanged by mail or in per- tificate issued from May 1993 to May 1993 to October 2009, and son with the Bureau of Health October 2009, where the birth after the birth of a child in Iowa. Statistics, 321 E. 12th St., Lu- certificate is a small wallet- The birth certificate wallet card cas State Office Building, Des size card. The newborn birth was printed as a perforated at- Moines, Iowa 50319. certificate wallet cards issued tachment to a larger document. The following steps must be during this time period did not The newborn birth certificate taken to expedite the exchange contain enough vital record in- wallet card measures two and of the newborn birth certificate formation to be used for iden- five-eighths inches by four wallet cards: tification purposes, essentially inches. The entire document • Download the application making them less useful for the that parents received measures for certified copy of Iowa vital record from http://www.idph. iowa.gov/health-statistics/re- Students visit turkey farm via Skype quest-record. Approximately 60 Battle Creek- Ida County Farm Bureau helped • Open the application for Ida Grove ifth graders got to see broadcast the Farm Chat. Farm copy of birth certificate link and irst-hand the daily operation of Bureau is also having a contest for print document. one of Dan Roeder’s turkey farms the most creative and decorated • Complete the application, via Skype on Feb. 9. Each student turkey. The winner will receive a including notarized signature. Photo Submitted got to ask Roeder, from Ida Grove, mesh bag and a Life on the Farm • Return application, copy BC-IG overall winner: Allison Moore, front was the overall BC-IG Elementary winner for the FFA a question. The students also re- game. of driver’s license and original ceived materials and games about Melissa Nelson with Siouxland newborn birth certificate wallet coloring contest held in conjunction with National FFA Week. Presenting the award were the O-A/BC- turkeys to take home or work on Ag in the Classroom helped with card in person or by mail. IG FFA officers, left to right; Elliott Bengford, president; Bree Henningsen, vice president; Jordan Rohlk, in the classroom. the program. Due to the number of certifi- secretary; Daltyn Swanger, treasurer; Claire Sohm, reporter and Skylar Reis, sentinel. cates to be replaced, it is ex- pected to take four to six weeks to receive the replacement birth certificate via mail. In-person requests will be completed in a timely manner and in the order they are received. Ida County If you have a person born between 1993 and 2004 in Ida County, you can go to the Ida County Recorder’s office at the Ida County Courthouse, bring the small wallet-sized birth cer- tificate with you and you will go home with the new larger cer- tificate at no cost. If you have a person born be- tween 1993 and 2004 outside of Ida County, you can bring the smaller wallet-size certificate to the recorder’s office at the courthouse and they will handle the exchange and you will get a new copy in the mail between six and eight weeks. If you have a person born be- tween 2005 and 2009, in any Photo Submitted county in the state, you can get O-A overall winner: Emmaleigh List, front, was the overall O-A Elementary winner for the FFA coloring the new certificate that day in contest held in conjunction with National FFA Week. Presenting the award were O-A/BC-IG FFA officers, exchange for the wallet-sized left to right; Elliott Bengford, president; Bree Henningsen, vice president; Jordan Rohlk, secretary; Daltyn Photo Submitted one at no charge at the record- Swanger, treasurer; Claire Sohm, reporter, and Skylar Reis, sentinel. ers office at the courthouse. Farm Chat: Forrest Pirigyi, left, and Dan Roeder of Roeder Turkey If you have any questions Farms did a live Farm Chat with students from BC-IG fifth grade. about this process, you call Ju- The fifth graders learned the day-to-day operations of the turkey lie Phillips at the Ida County O-A/BC-IG FFA announces coloring contest winners operation and had the opportunity to ask questions. Ida County Recorder’s Office at 712-364- O-A/BC-IG FFA held a coloring Third grade: Jersey Bral, irst First grade: Connor Davis, irst Farm Bureau helped broadcast the Farm Chat. 2220. contest for all elementary stu- place; Kade Spotts, second place place; Bella Mumm, second place dents during National FFA Week. and Sydney Schreiber, third place. and Addison Mohr, third place. BC-IG Elementary results are as Fourth grade: Beau Malcom, Second grade: Jaxx DeJean, irst follows: irst place; Halle Montgomery, place; Lia Hansen, second place Kindergarten: Kolt Spotts, irst second place and Kylee O’Brien, and Brooklyn Martin, third place. place; Tenley Oldham, second third place. Third grade: Emmaleigh List, Happiness Express installs leadership team place and Owen Forbes, third Fifth grade: Sadie Schirrmacher, irst place and overall winner; Rod Schneider of Ida Grove was president; Rick Rannells of Dun- vocal music programs. In the place. irst place and Ethan Frank, sec- Anabel Jensen, second place and recently installed as a member lap, secretary; John Haselhoff of past year, they helped to sponsor First grade: Tyler Riessen, irst ond place. Isaac Hoe ling, third place. of the 2017 leadership team of Schaller, board member; Marty a Youth In Harmony event in Hol- place; Lane Howard, second place O-A Elementary results are as Fourth grade: Jaiden Roeder, the Denison chapter of the Bar- Nelson of Dunlap, board member, stein for the area high school stu- and Ashlynn Rohlk, third place. follows: irst place; Aiden Carstensen, sec- bershop Harmony Society. Sch- and Kevin McFarland of Odebolt, dents. During the past year, the Second grade: Allison Moore, Kindergarten: Briley Schultz, ond place and Diem Reis, third neider was installed as music/ immediate past president. Happiness Express contributed irst place and overall winner; irst place; Brooklyn Wulf, second place. performance vice president. The Happiness Express is the $2,800 to vocal music programs. Aaliyan Fiedler, second place and place and Harper Ladwig, third Fifth grade: Sharolynn Vandel, Also installed were Kent Born- performing a cappella chorus of Now in its 53rd year, it wel- Jenna Miller, third place. place. irst place. hoft of Schleswig, president; Bob the Denison Harmony Society. comes men who enjoy singing as Brockhoft of Minden, member- Members come from a 60-mile a hobby. They meet each Monday Driver A leader in Utility and ship/development vice presi- radius of Denison, and they pres- at 7:30 p.m. at the Denison High Wireless Industries dent and treasurer; Dennis Cook ent an annual spring show, as School vocal room, 819 North • Industrial Maint. 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David Allen Engelking Feb. 2, 1951 – Feb. 21, 2017 IDA GROVE – Graveside services for David Allen at VT Industries in the countertop division until his Engelking, 66, of Ida Grove will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, health declined. He then relocated to Ida Grove, where March 2, 2017, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle he lived the rest of his life. He enjoyed collecting Creek. The Rev. Kevin J. Freese wolves and ishing. In his younger years, he loved will of iciate. going out dancing. There will be no visitation. Left to cherish his memory are his sons: Allen Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Engelking of Dike and Jason Engelking of Ida Grove; Home in Ida Grove is in charge three grandchildren: A.J., Tarra and Keith Engelking; of arrangements. a brother, Darrell (Terri) Engelking of Battle Creek; a He died Feb. 21 at Creighton sister, Darnelle (Edward) Maybe of Logan; a cousin, University Medical Center in Donald (Dorothy) Engelking of Knoxville; a loyal Omaha, Neb. companion dog, Casper; four nephews and extended David A. Engelking, son of family and friends. Dick and Elsie (Schiernbeck) Engelking, was born Feb. David was preceded in death by his parents, Dick 2, 1951, in Battle Creek. He grew up in Battle Creek and Elsie Engelking, and two brothers, Dennis and and enlisted in the Army National Guard, serving his Darwin Engelking. country in Iowa and Texas, for six years. Condolences may be sent online to www. David made his home in Battle Creek and worked christensenvanhouten.com.
Anna Eileen Leinbaugh HOLSTEIN – Services for Anna Eileen Leinbaugh, arrangements. 95, of Holstein will be at a later date. Nicklas D. She died Feb. 17, 2017, at Methodist Manor Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein is in charge of Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Photo Submitted Individual speech: Twelve high school students from O-A/BC-IG participated in the annual individual speech district contest at Manson Northwest Webster on Feb. 25. They include, front row, from left: Beulah M. Carlson Dallas Hare, Carrie Miller, Courtney Peters and Stephen Stangl. Middle row, Marzia Shivers, Lindsey Feb. 28, 1932 – Feb. 18, 2017 Kruse, Vandy Mosier and Bree Henningsen and back row, Evan Veltri, Josie Wulf, Peyton Miller and PANORA – Services for Beulah M. Carlson, 84, she married Darrell Carlson in South Sioux City, Neb. Emma Endrulat. of Panora were Feb. 21, 2017, at Panora United They made their home in Meade, Neb., until Methodist Church. Twigg Funeral Home at Panora Darrell’s death eleven months later, in 2009. Beulah was in charge of arrangements. then moved back to Panora. Burial was in Lyons Cemetery at Beulah was very artistic and enjoyed quilting, Lyons, Neb. painting, cooking and sewing. She was a former She died Feb. 18 at Panora member of Battle Creek Presbyterian Church and Specialty Care Center. Battle Creek Ambulance Service. Beulah M. Carlson, daughter After moving to Panora, she became a member of of Alfred and Marion (Cooper) Panora United Methodist Church, Piecemakers and Tague, was born Feb. 28, 1932, Stitch & Chatter. She also made quilts for various in Harrison County. fund-raising events throughout the community. She graduated from Tekamah Beulah is survived by her children: Nancy Leonard High School in 1950. On Sept. 17, 1950, she married of Panora; Tom Hightree of Virginia; Stanley Hightree Ralph Hightree Jr. in Tekamah, Neb. They lived in of San Jose, Calif.; Jane Petersen of Ida Grove and Gayle Lyons, Neb., and Logan for a short time. (Kurt) Shackelford of Panora; her step-children: David They then lived in Mapleton for about 12 years. (Sheri) Carlson and Debra Carlson; 10 grandchildren They then moved to Battle Creek, where they lived and 13 great-grandchildren. from 1967 until 1984. They then lived in various She was preceded in death by her parents; her communities until Beulah moved to Panora in 2007. irst husband, Ralph; her second husband, Darrell; a Ralph passed away in 2006. daughter-in-law, Adel Hightree; two sisters and two Beulah worked mostly as a secretary/bookkeeper brothers. for the Battle Creek School District and Mutual of Memorials may be left to Panora United Methodist Omaha, from which she retired in 1995. In June, 2008, Church or St. Croix Hospice, Panora.
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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH SILVER CREEK Father Richard Ball Keith & Nancy Hair, Pastors Paul Egger, Pastor UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Pastor Kristin Boysen Saturday – 5 p.m. confessions; 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday – 10 a.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. Bible class 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship 10 a.m. worship Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Mark Aurand Richard Salcido, Pastor ~ Holstein ~ 330 S. MAIN ST. - 712-364-3630 Neil Wehmas, Associate Pastor 712-369-0852 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN UNITED METHODIST CROSSRIDGE EVANGELICAL Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Matthew Martens, Interim Minister Dori Collogan, Pastor FREE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 8 a.m. worship 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Pastor Tyler Parson 9:15 a.m. Sunday school & Bible class Sunday – 8:15 a.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. worship LOHFF-SCHUMANN MEMORIAL FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10:30 a.m. worship 9:20 a.m. Sunday school 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship COMMUNITY CENTER Chad Lierman, Pastor 9:30 a.m. coff ee hour 301 LOHFF-SCHUMANN DR. 10:30 a.m. worship 712-368-6139 312 MAIN ST. - 712-364-2412 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH st rd Sunday – 9:30 a.m. RiDGE KiDS Sunday ~ Arthur ~ Communion on 1 & 3 Chris Schroder, Pastor – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & adult Bible study Sunday of the month 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 10:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HIGHWAY 175 & M31 - 712-367-2472 OUR LADY OF GOOD 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion Shari O’Bannon, CRE Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages COUNSEL CATHOLIC 321 MAIN ST.- 712-364-3829 10:30 a.m. worship Father Richard Ball Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Bible study 6 p.m. prayer meeting 513 MUELLER ST. - 712-368-4755 10:30 a.m. worship, followed by fellowship coff ee Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. Mass
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Social Security PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors
2017 Brings changes to “full re- two months. increase is two-thirds of one percent IDA GROVE, IOWA the operation of vehicles upon Second- 6 ton axle weight whenever he deems FEBRUARY 20, 2017 ary Roads or to impose restrictions as it necessary to reduce damage and for tirement age” Full retirement age was age 65 for for each month—or 8 percent for The Board of Supervisors convened in a to weight of vehicles to be operated the period deemed expedient (not to ex- by Brian DeMoss many years. However, due to a law each year—that you delay receiving special session, members present Chair Rhett upon said secondary roads, except farm ceed 90 days), by erecting signs in ac- Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond tractors as defi ned in Section 321.1, cordance with Section 321.472. Social Security district manager passed by Congress in 1983, it has them until you reach age 70. Drey. subsection 7, for a total period not to BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Spencer/Storm Lake been gradually increasing, beginning If you decide to receive bene its A claim in the amount of $24,352 to Larry exceed ninety days in any one calen- county engineer may grant permits of Beckman Motors was approved from (Gen- dar year, whenever any said highway exemption upon a showing that there is Every worker’s dream is having a with people born in 1938 or later, un- before you reach full retirement age, eral Basic-Conservation $7,000) and ($17,352 by reason of deterioration, rain, snow or a need to move to market farm produce secure retirement to enjoy the fruits til it reaches 67 for people born after you should also understand how General Basic Designated for Conservation other climatic conditions will be seriously of a type subject to rapid spoilage, or of their labor. Social Security is here to 1959. continuing to work can affect your Equipment). damaged or destroyed unless the use of loss of value or to move any farm feeds Leonard moved to approve Resolution vehicles thereon is prohibited or the per- or fuel for home heating purposes. help you secure today and tomorrow. You can learn more about the full bene its. We may withhold or reduce 17-03-Ida County 90 Day Embargo-M31 and missible weights thereof reduced, and Passed and Approved this 20th day of Part of that commitment is ensuring retirement age and ind out how to your bene its if your annual earnings authorize the Chair to sign said Resolution. WHEREAS, Severe spring weather Feburary, 2017. Schubert seconded the motion and it carried, conditions have caused M-31 between /s/ Rhett Leonard, Chair you have the most up-to-date infor- look up your own at www.socialsecu- exceed a certain amount. However, all voting Aye. State Highways 20 and 175 to be inca- ATTEST: /s/ Lorna Steenbock, Auditor mation when you make your retire- rity.gov/planners/retire/retirechart. every month we withhold or reduce Blanket 90 Day Embargo- pable of bearing the customary traffi c Resolution 17-03. thereon without undue damages. There being no further business, the Board ment decisions. html. increases your future bene its. That’s WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, “Full retirement age” refers to the There are some things you should because at your full retirement age we is empowered under authority of Sec- by the Ida County Board of Supervisors February 27, 2017, or on call of the Chair. age when a person can claim their remember when you’re thinking will recalculate your bene it amount tion 321.236(8). 321.255 and 321.471 to that the county engineer be authorized /s/ Lorna Steenbock /s/ Rhett A. Leonard 321.473 of the Code of Iowa to prohibit to close M-31 to vehicles in excess of Auditor Chair Social Security bene its without any about retirement. to give you credit for the months in reduction, even if they are still work- You may start receiving Social which we reduced or withheld bene- ing part or full time. In other words, Security bene its as early as age 62 its due to your excess earnings. In ef- you don’t actually need to retire from or as late as age 70. The longer you fect, it’s as if you hadn’t iled for those your work to claim your full bene its. wait, the higher your monthly bene it months. You can learn more at www. Also note that waiting until you’re will be. Your monthly bene its will socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/ 70, if you can, will bring you a higher be reduced permanently if you start whileworking.html. monthly bene it. The choices you them any time before full retirement If you pass away, your retirement make may affect bene its your spouse age. For example, if you start receiv- date can affect the bene it amount or children can receive on your re- ing bene its in 2017 at age 62, your your surviving loved ones receive. If cord, too. monthly bene it amount will be re- you started receiving retirement ben- As the bells rang in a new year, they duced permanently by about 26 per- e its before full retirement age, we also rang in changes in 2017 for peo- cent. cannot pay the full amount to your ple considering claiming Social Secu- On the other hand, if you wait to survivors. Their bene it amount will rity retirement bene its. For people start receiving your bene its until be based on your reduced bene its. who attain age 62 in 2017 (i.e., those after your full retirement age, then You can learn more by visiting our born between Jan. 2, 1955 and Jan. 1, your monthly bene its will be perma- Retirement Planner at www.socialse- 1956), full retirement age is 66 and nently increased. The amount of this curity.gov/planners/retire.
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove Join Us! CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP CITY HALL FEBRUARY 15, 2017 Enjoy a “5 Star” Social as Council Member Buehler called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. with the following mem- bers present: Tomlinson and Goodman. May- Willow Dale celebrates another or Whiteing, Attorney Goldsmith and Council Members Cates and Clough were absent. Oth- ers present were Deputy Clerk Sweeden and Consultant Marlo Schoer. Motion by Council Member Goodman to ap- Medicare and Medicaid. prove the agenda, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote, motion car- ried. Motion by Council Member Goodman for • Thursday, March 2nd Council Member Buehler to conduct the meet- ing, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On • 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm a unanimous vote, motion carried. The Council reviewed the tax certifi ca- • Sparkling Cider and Hors D’oeuvers tion page, noting the tax rate for FY2018 is 13.16283. Motion to approve the proposed budget for • Everyone is invited FY2018 by Council Member Goodman, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unani- mous vote, motion carried. Motion by Council Member Goodman to set Come celebrate this great the public hearing for the FY2018 budget for March 6, 2017, with the public hearing pub- achievement! lished on February 22, 2017, second by Coun- cil Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to ad- journ, second by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Attest: /s/ Heather Sweeden, Deputy Clerk /s/ Devlun Whiteing, Mayor PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove
CITY OF IDA GROVE six cultural screenings per year, free of charge, Water Superintendent Lon Schluter were called CITY HALL to the public. Motion by Council Member Cates over the weekend to assist in repairing a fi re FEBRUARY 21, 2017 to approve the Lincoln Center Agreement, hydrant and water main break in Battle Creek. Mayor Whiteing called the meeting to order second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a Discussion was held on the most appropriate with the following Council Members present: unanimous vote, motion carried. way of compensating them. Motion by Council Paul Cates, Scott Tomlinson, Jeff Buehler and Motion by Council Member Buehler to ap- Member Goodman to pay Schluter and Sholty Ryan Goodman. Others present were Deputy prove the consent agenda consisting of the through the City’s normal payroll system with Clerk Heather Sweeden, Attorney Peter Gold- claims list, fi nancial reports, the February 6th reimbursement from the City of Battle Creek, smith, Library Board Chairman Larry Albrecht, minutes, a Class B Wine and Class C beer second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a Michelle Bostinelos and Amanda Harper from permit for Ida Grove Cenex and the Fire De- unanimous vote, motion carried. SIMPCO and Tony Bennett. Council Member partment, Rec Center and Library fi nancials, Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to Clough was absent. second by Council Member Cates. On a unani- approve purchasing a set of work platforms Council Member Cates asked to amend the mous vote motion carried. costing $6,500.00 from Mid Country Machin- agenda to add discussion or voting of Marlo On behalf Kiwanis, Tony Bennett asked for ery to allow the City Crew to perform aerial Schoer’s hours and also discussion or voting permission from the Council to install play- work, second by Council Member Buehler. On of paying two members of the City’s Mainte- ground equipment geared towards children a unanimous vote, motion carried. nance Crew for work that took place over the ages seven and younger at the Ball Fields. Motion by Council Member Goodman to ap- weekend. Tony stated they are not seeking funding from prove authorization of Mayor Whiteing to sign Motion by Council Member Goodman to ap- the City for the equipment as they have re- at United Bank of Iowa and First State Bank, prove the amended agenda, second by Coun- ceived a donation and will be applying for a second by Council Member Cates. On a unani- cil Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote grant to fund the project. Motion by Council mous vote, motion carried. motion carried. Member Tomlinson to approve the Kiwanis to Motion by Council Member Goodman to ap- A CRASH COURSE IN TEXTING. Motion by Council Member Buehler to ap- install the playground equipment, second by prove payment of $75.00 for the Iowa Public prove payment of $4,000.00 toward the Hous- Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous Airports’ Association Membership, second by ing Trust Fund and SIMPCO membership pay- vote, motion carried. Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote, ment of $2,123.00, second by Council Member Council Members still have not been able to motion carried. A message from the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Goodman. On a unanimous vote, motion car- get in touch with Red Oak Glass regarding the Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to Governor’s Traffi c Safety Bureau and your local ried. frosting doors and windows from the Down- adjourn, second by Council Member Clough. law enforcement agencies. Library board Chairman Larry Albrecht was town project. Council denied making payment On a unanimous vote motion carried. present to request approval of the Lincoln of $3,684.72 to RDG Planning & Design until Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Center for Performing Arts Agreement. This all issues are resolved. Attest: /s/ Heather Sweeden, Deputy Clerk will allow the library to provide a minimum of Street Superintendent Gerrod Sholty and /s/ Devlun Whiteing, Mayor
Form 673 Iowa Department of Management NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET ASSESSING JURISDICTION: Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Ida County Assessor The Conference Board of the above-named Assessing Jurisdiction will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget as follows: Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location: 3/13/2017 4:45 p.m. Board Room At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of receipts and expenditures on file with the Conference Board Clerk. Copies of the Supplemental Budget Detail (Schedule 673-A) will be furnished upon request. Clerk's Telephone Number: Clerk's Name: 712-364-3622 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY Joe Cronin ABCDEFGHI Expenditures Estimated Estimated Estimated FUND Ending Fund Beginning Fund Estimated Amount (Use Whole Dollars) FYE 6-30-2016 FYE 6-30-2017 FYE 6-30-2018 Transfers Balance Balance Other Transfers To Be Raised Actual Re-estimated Proposed Out FY 2018 FY 2018 Receipts In By Taxation 1. Assessment Expense 223,577 228,647 210,117 170,598 88,038 12,798 0 279,879 2. FICA 00 00 0 3. IPERS 00 00 0 4. Emergency 00 00 0 5. Unemployment Comp. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6. Tort Liability 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7. TOTAL 223,577 228,647 210,117 0 170,598 88,038 12,798 0 279,879 Proposed taxation rate per $1,000 valuation: $ 0.53526 12 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Ida County Courier From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log
Thursday, Feb. 16 3:44 a.m.: Fireworks complaint enue near 140th Street, call can- Of icers received 15 calls for ser- in the 300 block of Park Street celled vice. Among the calls were three 10:52 a.m.: Non-medical trans- 6:56 p.m.: Suspicious person/ traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and port activity reported in the 2900 block one noise complaint. 1:39 p.m.: Medical assistance re- of Pioneer Avenue 12:32 a.m.: Medical assistance quested in the 100 block of Main Tuesday, Feb. 21 requested in the 100 block of Main Street Of icers received 13 calls for Street, call cancelled 1:45 p.m.: Non-medical trans- service. Among the calls were one 3:11 a.m.: Parking complaint in port, assist with committal 911 wrong number, two calls to the 400 block of Altona Street 5:37 p.m.: Suspicious person/ talk to an of icer and one aban- 3:17 a.m.: Parking complaint in activity reported in the 2000 block doned 911 call. the 100 block of Second Street of Pioneer Avenue 9:17 a.m.: Report of a controlled 4:30 p.m.: Medical assistance 6:45 p.m.: Accident reported on burn in the 5900 block of High- Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier requested at Good Samaritan So- Walnut Street, damages only way 175 E911 board: The Ida County E911 Service Board elected officers during its meeting Feb. 21 in Battle ciety 10:38 p.m.: Animal complaint in 3:14 p.m.: Report of a burglary Creek. Members of the board are, front from left—Ida County Supervisor and chair Rhett Leonard, Galva 6:07 p.m.: Welfare check re- the 200 block of Elm Street in the 200 block of Lubeck Street Mayor Stan Nading, Galva Township Fire Board representative Craig Peterson and Battle Creek Mayor quested Sunday, Feb. 19 4:12 p.m.: Warrant check in the Doc Holmes. Back—E911 Coordinator/secretary Ed Sohm, Holstein Mayor Connie Ludvigson and vice 7:30 p.m.: Emergency transport Of icers received nine calls for 200 block of Crawford Street, ar- 8:44 p.m.: Medical assistance re- service. Among the calls were two rest made chair Arthur Mayor Randy Fineran. Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing also serves on the board. quested for heart/chest pain at VT traf ic stops and one call to talk to 4:43 p.m.: Accident with un- Industries an of icer. known injuries in the 600 block 10:43 p.m.: Civil paper service in 4:33 a.m.: Structure ire reported of Washington Street the 1000 block of Industrial Park in the 2500 block of Quail Avenue 6:42 p.m.: Medical assistance 11:11 p.m.: Assault in progress 10:32 a.m.: Reprot of theft/ requested in the 100 block of Ida reported in the 1100 block of Fifth shoplifting from the 100 block of Street Street, arrest made Buena Vista Street 8:25 p.m.: Medical assistance 11:30 p.m.: Emergency trans- 10:45 a.m.: Medical assistance requested at Morningside Health- port requested in the 800 block of Main care Community for fall Friday, Feb. 17 Street 8:28 p.m.: Suspicious person/ Of icers received 23 calls for 2:31 p.m.: Civil paper service in activity reported on German Av- service. Among the calls were four the 100 block of Crawford Street enue near 120th Street traf ic stops, one 911 transfer, two 6:09 p.m.: Accident reported in 9:18 p.m.: Report of fraud/ calls for jail activity and three calls the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue, scam from the 100 block of Maple to talk to an of icer. damages only Street 6:26 a.m.: Report of brush/ 6:35 p.m.: Accident reported 9:43 p.m.: Emergency trans- grass/ ield ire on Highway 20 with animal involvement in the port near Eagle Avenue 5900 block of Highway 175 Wednesday, Feb. 22 10:58 a.m.: Assisted with urinal- Monday, Feb. 20 Of icers received 20 calls for ysis testing Of icers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were one 10:58 a.m.: Assisted with urinal- service. Among the calls were ive for a traf ic stop, one 911 wrong ysis testing traf ic stops, two 911 wrong num- number, two calls to talk to an of- 10:59 a.m.: Assisted with urinal- bers, one abandoned 911 call and icer and one abandoned 911 call. Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier ysis testing two calls to talk to an of icer. 2:27 a.m.: Medical assistance Public safety commission: The 2017 Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission is 2:54 p.m.: Warrant served at the 6:21 a.m.: Medical assistance re- requested in the 1000 block of comprised of, front from left—Sheriff Wade Harriman, Supervisor Creston Schubert, Supervisor Ray Drey Ida County Courthouse quested in the 100 block of First Valley View Drive and Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing. Back—Battle Creek Mayor Doc Holmes, Supervisor Rhett Leonard, 4:43 p.m.: Report of reckless Street 6:26 a.m.: Report of theft/shop- driving, speeding on Highway 175 9:05 a.m.: Medical assistance re- lifting from the 100 block of Ma- Holstein Mayor Connie Ludvigson, Galva Mayor Stan Nading and Arthur Mayor Randy Fineran. 5:37 p.m.: Accident reported on quested in the 800 block of Second ple Street Highway 175, damages only, report Street 7:27 a.m.: Report of a burglary of operating while intoxicated, ar- 10:14 a.m.: Assisted motorist on from the 100 block of Main Street rest made Brady Avenue 8:21 a.m.: Search warrant ex- 7:13 p.m.: Assisted with unlock- 10:44 a.m.: Suspicious person/ ecuted in the 5900 block of 260th ing a vehicle activity reported in the 100 block Street 9:10 p.m.: Medical assistance re- of Main Street 9:33 a.m.: Report of fraud/scam quested in the 3000 block of Car- 11:25 a.m.: Medical assistance from the 400 block of Iowa Street riage Avenue requested at Willow Dale Wellness 9:41 a.m.: Civil paper service in 11:02 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Village the 1000 block of Industrial Park Highway 59 2:09 p.m.: Emergency transport 9:59 a.m.: Assisted motorist on 11:23 p.m.: Report of vehicle ire 3:31 p.m.: Civil paper service at Highway 20 on Faith Avenue near 220th Street the Ida County Courthouse 11:37 a.m.: Assisted Depart- 11:52 a.m.: Emergency trans- 4:21 p.m.: Assisted with unlock- ment of Human Services port ing a vehicle 12:11 p.m.: Assisted outside Saturday, Feb. 18 4:45 p.m.: Report of reckless agency Of icers received 11 calls for driving, speeding on Jasper Av- 1:31 p.m.: Civil paper service in service. Among the calls were one enue the 1000 block of Industrial Park 911 wrong number and three calls 5:37 p.m.: Suspicious person/ 2:27 p.m.: Non-medical trans- to talk to an of icer. activity reported on Harvest Av- port 4:29 p.m.: Non-medical trans- port 5:09 p.m.: Animal complaint in Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier the 100 block of King Street EMC board: 5:17 p.m.: Report of reckless The Ida County Emergency Management Board elected officers during its meeting Feb. 21 driving, speeding in the 400 block in Battle Creek. Members of the board are, front from left—Ida County Supervisor/chair Rhett Leonard, of Quimby Street Sheriff Wade Harriman, Holstein Mayor Connie Ludvigson and Battle Creek Mayor Doc Holmes. Back— 7:22 p.m.: Report of theft/ Supervisor Ray Drey, Supervisor Creston Schubert, Ida County EMC Coordinator/secretary Ed Sohm, shoplifting from the 200 block of Galva Mayor Stan Nading and vice chair Arthur Mayor Randy Fineran. Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing Main Street also serves on the board.
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HELP WANTED: HELP WANTED: HELP WANTED: THANK YOU: NOTICE: NOTICE: Michaelsen Construction of Ida 3-11 p.m. every weekend at Golden Temporary Farm Labor: Van Beek To the Holstein, Cushing, Galva, Before you send your old gold Call today to get your furnace & Grove is looking for a full-time Horizons. Health care experience Harvesting, Pollock, S.D., has six Ida Grove & Battle Creek Fire away to someone you don’t know, water heater cleaned & checked. employee. Duties include tiling, helpful, but not required. On-the- positions, six-mo. experience for Departments. We would like to bring it into Murray Jewelers, your Call Propane Hank @ 712-365- operating heavy equipment & job training provided. Call or stop operating self-propelled, custom extend a big Thank You to all the hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for 4740. www.propanehank.com. trucking. Class A CDL required. in. 712-364-4128. 800 Byron class harvesting machines to volunteers from the fi ve local fi re over 69 years. Ph. 712-364-2822. 41-tfc/cra Contact Scott at 712-364-3202 or Godbersen Drive, Ida Grove. harvest a variety of grain & oilseed departments that helped battle our 4-tfc/crags 712-210-1749. 9-tfc/crags 7-tfc/cra crops, adjust speed of cutters, fi re for 24-plus hours last Friday. This NOTICE: blowers & conveyers, change was something no one ever wants I am now taking appointments for cutting head & height of cutting to see, but it was truly spectacular NOTICE: March. I will be back in the salon HELP WANTED: HELP WANTED: head using hand tools; clean & to watch fi ve different departments We have A.O. Smith water heaters March 1, so call today to book Class A CDL drivers/tankers. Great Temporary Farm Labor: John maintain building, equip. & vehicles; work together as one! Special thanks on hand, gas & electric. Install a your appointment. Glam & Glitz by pay, home weekends & benefi ts! Olinger, Woonsocket, S.D., has two long periods of standing, bending & to our employees-Tricia, Amelia, gas water heater today & save big Farrah, Ida Grove. Ph. 712-364- Potential of $60,000-plus per year! positions, three-mo. operating large able to lift 75#; must able to obtain Morgan & Mike. Also a big thank you dollars starting today. Call Propane 4224. 8-2t/cra Contact Tony 608-935-0915, ext. farm equipment & machinery with appropriate CDL with clean MVR to Dale, Mike, Alan and Andrew for Hank at 712-365-4740. 28-tfc/cra 16. www.qlf.com. 9-1t/cra(INCN)* GPS for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, to drive grain & transporter trucks the extra equipment & time. Thanks planting, harvesting & transporting within 30 days; once hired, workers also to the Holstein Travel Center NOTICE: grain, oilseed crops & silage from may be required to take employer- and Hardee’s for providing water, PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Get your propane forklift tank HELP WANTED: fi eld to storage, operating haying paid random drug tests; testing coffee, sandwiches & goodies to For confi dential help, medical or camper tank fi lled at Johnson Temporary Farm Labor: Carlson equipment for swathing, raking, positive/failure to comply may result keep everyone going! Everyone’s care, anonymous pregnancy test, Propane, 960 First St., Battle Harvesting, Good Ridge, Minn, has baling, stacking & transporting in immediate termination from help was greatly appreciated. guidance or counseling, etc., call Creek. 32-tfc/cra two positions, six-mo. experience from fi eld to storage, assisting employment; employer provides The Friedrichsens Birthright at 1-800-550-4900 24 for operating self-propelled custom with vaccinating, ear tagging, free tools, equipment, housing & Brett & Allisa hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father NOTICE: class, harvesting machines to supplements & feeding of livestock; daily trans.; trans. & subsistence Brian & Debbie Dailey Council Knights of Columbus Congrats to the Mid-America harvest a variety of grain & oilseed clean & maintain building, equip. & expenses reimb.; $11/hr. up to Joe 10864. 9-1t/cra publishing team, owners of the Ida crops, adjust speed of cutters, vehicles; long periods of standing, $3,000/mo., plus r&b, depending on Dan & Alice County Courier & Holstein Advance, blowers & conveyers, change bending & able to lift 50#; must location in CO, OK, KS, SD & ND, 9-1t/cra on your 35 individual awards you cutting head & height of cutting able to obtain driver’s license with may increase based on experience, received at the Iowa Newspaper head using hand tools; clean & clean MVR within 30 days; once may work nights, weekends & asked Events Association banquet. Keep up the maintain building, equip. & vehicles; hired, workers may be required but not required to work Sabbath; good work. long periods of standing, bending & to take employer-paid, random 75% work period guaranteed from Wanted Johnson Propane able to lift 75#; must able to obtain drug tests; testing positive/failure 3/21/17–1/1/18. Review ETA790 NOTICE: 9-1t/cra appropriate CDL with clean MVR to comply may result in immediate requirements & apply with Job Order Lenten service & luncheon. Dates: to drive grain & transporter trucks termination from employment; 1775004 at nearest IA Workforce WANTED TO RENT: March 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5. Time: within 30 days; once hired, workers employer provides free tools, Offi ce or call 515-281-9336. Farmground for 2017 growing 12 noon. What: Service led by local Livestock may be required to take employer- equipment, housing & daily trans.; 9-1t/cra* season. Derek Johannsen. Ph. 712- pastor & free-will luncheon served by paid random drug tests; testing trans. & subsistence expenses 269-8795. 8-4t/cra* the UMW. Where: Ida Grove United positive/failure to comply may result reimb.; $13.79/hr., increase based Methodist Church sanctuary & BULLS FOR SALE: in immediate termination from on experience, may work nights, GUITAR WANTED! fellowship hall. The free-will donation Angus & Limousin bulls with weaning employment; employer provides weekends & asked but not required DRIVERS CDL-A: Local musician will pay up to $12,500 will be split equally between United weights up to 908 lbs., Y wts. to free tools, equipment, housing & to work Sabbath; 75% work period We know ALL our drivers! Get for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Methodist Women & Ida County 1,660 lbs. Complete performance, daily trans.; trans. & subsistence guaranteed from 3/15/17–12/15/17. home & get paid!! Great benefi ts Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender Ministerial Association. 9-2t/cra feed effi ciency & EPD data. Excellent expenses reimb.; $11.59/hr., up to Review ETA790 requirements & & retirement! New equip. w/APUs. amplifi ers, also. Call toll free! 1-800- disposition. Great set of easy $2,200/mo. plus r&b, depending apply with Job Order 1777903 at Family-owned. Ph. 855-279-2657, 995-1217. 9-1t/cra(INCN)* GUN SHOW: calving, carcass improving 2-yr.-olds on location in MN, OK, KS & SD, nearest IA Workforce Offi ce or call ext. 2. March 3-5, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa- & yrlngs. available. Fully guaranteed. may increase based on experience, 515-281-9336. 9-1t/cra* 8-2t/cra* WANTED: Family Center. Friday, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; We sell a lot of bulls & over 80% may work nights, weekends & 2-4 car storage building to rent or buy Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9 sell to repeat buyers every year. asked but not required to work in Ida Grove. Will consider larger. Ph. a.m.-3 p.m. Large selection of guns Leonard Limousin and Angus. Sabbath; 75% work guaranteed HELP WANTED: 712-292-1616. 9-1t/cra* & ammunition for sale. Info: 563-608- Mark Leonard, Holstein, Iowa. 712- from 3/18/17–12/15/17. Review Willow Dale Wellness Village in HELP WANTED: 4401. 9-1t/cra(INCN)* 368-2611 or 712-830-9032. ETA790 requirements and apply Battle Creek is looking for an on-call Temporary Farm Labor: Deere 9-9t/crags with Job Order 9194396 at nearest van driver to transport residents & Farms, Hallock, Minn., has two NOTICE: IA Workforce Offi ce or call 515-281- tenants as needed. Individual must positions, 3 mo. operating large Garage Sale Old Man Winter is coming. Call 9336. 9-1t/cra* have excellent customer service farm equipment for tilling, fertilizing, us today for propane. Johnson Lamination Service available! skills, Class D chauffeur license & spraying, planting, harvesting, Propane Heating & Cooling. 712- Ida County Courier pass a motor vehicle record check. loading trucks & transporting grain 365-4740. 41-tfc/cra 712.364.3131 DRIVERS CDL-A: Please call Mark at 712-365-4332 & oilseed crops from fi eld to storage, GARAGE SALE: Sign-on bonus! Vacation! 401k or stop by 404 1st Street in Battle irrigation maintenance; clean & Galva United Methodist Church, & MORE! Regional & OTR. Creek for an application. 8-2t maintain building, equip. & vehicles; 300 Crawford Street, Galva, Iowa. Universetruck.com. 866-958-7825. long periods of standing, bending & “YOU PRICE IT” garage sale. 6-4t/cra* able to lift 75#; must able to obtain Saturday, March 4, 2017, 8 a.m. to HELP WANTED: driver’s license with clean MVR 4 p.m. The church building itself has Part-Time Dietary Aide to cook, within 30 days; once hired, workers been sold, so . . .“YOU NAME THE INVENTORY/QC/COMPLIANCE: bake & create salads. 64 hours every may be required to take employer PRICE.” EVERYTHING MUST GO ! Help Wanted: Part-time opening two weeks with opportunity to pick up paid random drug tests; testing ! ! AND “SILENT AUCTION” items. at Century Nutrition’s Ida Grove more hours. Benefi ts include health positive/failure to comply may result Several of the silent auction items feed mill. Duties include: inventory insurance. Relief Housekeeper to in immediate termination from may be viewed on Craig’s List-Galva management, ordering & receiving work as needed. Apply by March 3 employment; employer provides Methodist Church Closing “Silent Quad County Corn Processors, an ethanol facility in Galva, Iowa, ingredients, sampling, updating & to www.hornmemorialhospital.org. free tools, equipment, housing and Auction” closes at 4 p.m. Saturday, maintaining feed tags & formulas, Applicants are not discriminated in daily trans.; trans. & subsistence March 4, 2017. 9-1t/crags seeks a detail oriented, hard-working, quick learning and self- administering QC program, FDA hiring based on race, color, national expenses reimb.; $12.75/hr., motivated individual to become part of its team. Th e position paperwork & other offi ce duties as origin, age, disability, or sex. increase based on experience, may will be part-time, working approximately 25 hours per week in time allows. This position would also Interpreter is provided at no cost. work nights, weekends & asked the aft ernoons, with extended hours during busy scale times help the offi ce manager with tassk 8-2t/cra but not required to work Sabbath; throughout the year, especially harvest season. & fi ll in when there are absences. 75% work period guaranteed from Appliances Detailed-oriented personality is a 4/1/17– 1/1/17. Review ETA790 must! This position may turn into a HELP WANTED: requirements and apply with Job Responsibilities will include back up scale operations, inventory full-time position within 3-4 months. The City of Battle Creek is seeking Order 9205399 at nearest IA FOR SALE: control and possibly other duties. This is a new position for Century a part-time maintenance person to Workforce Offi ce or call 515-281- Maytag Bravos top load. High & it is expected that the work hours work approximately 20 hours per 9336. Effi ciency. Stainless steel tub. Three would likely be 10-2:00, or as week, more or less. Duties include 9-1t/cra* years old. Ph. 712-830-9990. Applications are availabe at www.quad-county.com and should decided by offi ce management of mowing, reading water meters, 9-1t/cra* be emailed to: [email protected]. For more information, what works best. Pay would start at snow removal & assisting the contact Kristi Brotherson at (712)282-4305 Ext. 103. Quad $13 per hour & up to $14/hour after maintenance superintendent with a County Corn Processors is an equal-opportunity employer. 90 days upon a successful review. variety of other duties. Starting pay Have Merit raises will occur thereafter. is $9-10/hr. Drug-testing-required For Sale To apply, please stop at our offi ce position. Stop by the City Clerk’s HIGH RADON at to apply: 201 Jacobs Ave, Ida offi ce or call 712-365-4646 for an in Your Home? Grove, Iowa. Or call 712-364-2224 application. Deadline to apply is – CONTACT – ODEBOLT SPECIALTY CARE or/email your resume to: offi ce@ March 10th. Position will remain FOR SALE: NULLE CONSTRUCTION centurynutritioninc.com. 6-4t/cra open until fi lled. 9-2t/cra Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass State Licensed IS NOW HIRING: hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, • RN/LPN $5,000 full time or $2,500 part time Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560. 712.364.3571 9-1t/crags Sign on bonus, increased starting wages For Rent FREE ESTIMATES • CNA’s FT/PT increased starting wages SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: RADON CAUSES LUNG CANCER FOR SALE: We offer competitive pay plus experience factor, FOR RENT: FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Water heater, home furnaces, LB In Ida Grove. Two-bedroom, one- Three-bedroom duplex. Garage. White heaters, Infra-Red Tube Shop LPN/RN tuition assistance, generous anniversary bonus, bath apartments. One furnished, one $425/month plus deposit. No pets. heaters. Call Propane Hank at 712- employee referral bonus & much more. Apply online or unfurnished. Ph. 712-371-2577. Ph. 712-880-9973. 5-tfc 365-4740. 41-tfc/cra in person. Come join our team at Odebolt Specialty Care! 43-tfc/cra FOR RENT: FOR RENT: Two-bedroom home in Ida Grove. All FOR SALE: In Ida Grove. One-bedroom appliances included, plus a garage. 10x10 storage shed. 5x10 three- apartments. No smoking & no pets. In a nice neighborhood. Garden sided dog kennel. Ph. 712-292- Contact Bev at 712-371-2367. area. Ph. 712-369-9856. 9-2t/cra 1616. 9-1t/cra* Ida Grove 9-tfc/cra Apartments Classifieds start at $12 for 25 words or less, Built In 1996-97 Odebolt Specialty Care HOUSE FOR RENT: 10¢ a word over 25 801 S. Des Moines St., Odebolt Two-bedroom in Ida Grove. Garage. (Green Saver – additional $6 a week) Upstairs and ground fl oor units, $450/month, plus deposit. No pets. Iddaa County Couriierer & Reminder 2-bedroom apartments, 712.668.4867 Ph. 712-880-9973. 5-tfc 712.364.3131 214 Main St., P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445 940 sq. ft., laundry hookups, Jill Grote, Business Office Manager all electric, refrigerator, stove, Tammie Godbersen, Director of Nursing dishwasher & central air [email protected] DEADLINE — Ida County Courier — Call Today! Sunset St., Ida Grove www.careinitiatives.org FRIDAY, 3 PM! [email protected] 712.364.3131 712-364-2571 AA/EOE Disability & Vets Not for Profit 14 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Ida County Courier Courthouse Report
Real Estate Transfers Terry Peterson, Mapleton; Robert pended. Leah Drews, warranty deed to Tunberg, Kansas City, Mo.; Martin Anthony Heitman, Granville, Clint Schug, Lot 1, Block 3, Car- Ahrendt, Lemont, Ill.; Shelly Schi- controlled substance violation, ney’s Acres, Ida Grove. ernbeck, Ida Grove. 10 years in prison, $1,000 fine Jack and Linda Ausborn, real Other suspended. estate contract to Nick and Lind- Anna Zarro, Paullina, failure to Raymond Nilles, Cherokee, say Newquist, 1.91 acres in the provide proof of financial liabil- contempt—failure to pay fine NE ¼ NE ¼, Section 36, T-88-N, ity. (driving while barred), 10 days R-41-W, Ida County. Jorge Lemus, Fort Dodge, no in jail, may purge jail sentence by Kathy and Michael Laferriere, valid driver’s license. paying fine as ordered. warranty deed to Everett Hord, Hannah Nailor, Holstein, failure Raymie Bluml, Ida Grove, pos- the south 20 acres of the NW ¼ to obey stop sign and yield right session of methamphetamine, 45 and the N ½ SW ¼, Section 35, of way. days in jail, $315 fine suspended. T-88-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Paul Arbegast, Arthur, seat Raymie Bluml, Ida Grove, un- Clerk of Court belt. lawful possession of a prescrip- Due to a change in procedures Chad Payne, Hot Springs Vil- tion drug, $315 fine suspended, at the Ida County Clerk of Court lage, Ark., operation without reg- 45 days in jail to run concurrent office, information is only provid- istration card or plate. with meth charge. ed electronically. Denis Flannery, Danbury, fail- Donavon Swanson, Ida Grove, The following information is ure to obey traffic control de- controlled substance violation, from data filed by the Ida Coun- vice. 10 years in prison. ty Clerk of Court office. Traffic John Tietsort, Battle Creek, op- Alexis Hansen, Manilla, elud- and other charges might include erating non-registered vehicle. ing, deferred judgment, two years charges that were dismissed. For Sheena Graeber, Holstein, fail- probation, $300 civil penalty. more information on specific ure to provide proof of financial Alexis Hansen, Manilla, pos- cases contact the clerk of court or liability. session of methamphetamine, 58 visit www.iowacourts.gov. Criminal days in jail, $315 fine suspended. Traffic charges Jeremy Bainbridge, Ida Grove, OWI Speeding violation of a no contact order, Stacie McKenzie, Ida Grove, Nathan Graham, Cherokee; seven days in jail, $65 fine sus- two days in jail, $1,250.
Depu es make OWI, drug, warrant arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice taken into custody by Ida County following a traf ic stop in rural Photo Submitted has released information on sev- deputies in Galva with the assis- Ida County after Ida County’s K-9 Drugs seized: The K-9 team of Anou and Ida County Deputy Andrew Shillington were part of a traffic en arrests made during the past tance of the Iowa State Patrol. She gave a positive alert to the pres- stop that led deputies to seize four and a half pounds of marijuana and a quarter of a pound of cocaine week. was transported to the Ida County ence of narcotics in the vehicle. during a rural Ida County traffic stop. K-9 Anou was deployed after officers were alerted to the odor of On Feb. 17, Miguel Angel Lopez, jail where she was held overnight. Both men were transported to the narcotics during the stop. 22, of Correctionville was arrest- She was released the following Ida County jail where they are be- ed on an outstanding Ida County day into the custody of the Wood- ing held on $20,000 cash bond. warrant for contempt of court. He bury County Sheriff’s Of ice. On Feb. 22, Curtis Alan Mogler, was transported to the Ida County On Feb. 21, Alex Eugene Sum- 48, of Fort Dodge was arrested Colorado men arrested, drug charges filed jail where he was booked into the mers, 21, of Correctionville was and charged with driving on a The Ida County Sheriff’s Of- Arrested at the scene were John marijuana coming from the pas- county jail. He was later released arrested in Galva on an outstand- suspended license and possession fice arrested two Colorado men Wesley Reed, 42, and Michael senger compartment. after posting $300 bond. ing Woodbury County warrant of drug paraphernalia. Follow- on Feb. 22 for possession with Christopher Taylor, 33, both of Ida County K-9 Anou was de- On Feb. 17, Gregory Allan Jones, charging him with 16-counts of ing his arrest, deputies located a intent to distribute cocaine and Aurora, Colo. Both men were ployed and alerted to the odor of 50, of Grinnell was arrested and violation of a no contact order green leafy substance believed to marijuana following a traffic charged with possession with in- narcotics. A subsequent search charged with operating while in- and probation violation. He was be marijuana and a white crys- stop on Highway 20 in rural Ida tent to distribute marijuana and of the vehicle revealed more toxicated following a minor mo- transported to the Ida County jail talline substance believed to be County. cocaine and drug tax stamp vio- than 4.5 pounds of marijuana tor vehicle accident in rural Ida where he was held overnight. He methamphetamine. Both sub- lations. Both were transported to and a quarter pound of cocaine County. He was transported to was released the following day stances ield-tested positive for the Ida County Jail. hidden in the vehicle in several the Ida County jail where he was into the custody of the Woodbury those substances. This occurred Property crimes The vehicle they were travel- packages. held overnight. He was released County Sheriff’s Of ice. after the Ida County K-9 gave a ing in was pulled over at 3:15 Deputies seized the narcotics the following day after appearing On Feb. 22, Michael Christopher positive alert to the presence of The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice a.m. for a minor traffic violation. and a large amount of U.S. cur- before the magistrate. Taylor, 33, and John Wesley Reed, narcotics inside the vehicle. He has released information on four As the deputies approached the rency that was also sealed in a On Feb. 21, Cheyenne Marie 42, both of Aurora, Colo., were ar- was transported to the Ida County property crimes reported during vehicle they smelled an odor of package. Matheny, 22, of Le Mars was ar- rested and charged with posses- jail where he was held overnight. the past week. rested on an outstanding Wood- sion with the intent to distribute He was released after the follow- On Feb. 12, Cenex in Ida Grove bury County warrant for violation marijuana and possession with ing day after appearing before the reported a bad check written for of a no contact order. She was the intent to distribute cocaine magistrate. $29. ODEBOLT SPECIALTY CARE On Feb. 21, Rex Reisdorph of Holstein reported $90 in property IS NOW HIRING: loss of padlocks. Come join our team at Odebolt Specialty Care: On Feb. 22, Dan Jensen of Arthur Sheriff releases January statistics reported the theft of a vehicle val- • FT Social Services/Activity Coordinator ued at $750. The Ida County Sheriff’s Office with two each for medical-falls, Rural—A total of 409 calls On Feb. 22, Scott Niemeier of New starting wage plus experience increase, released statistics for January at parking and suspicious behav- with 139 for traffic stops; 29 Holstein reported the theft of tur- generous anniversary bonus, employee referral bonus, the Ida County Public Safety and ior. for jail; 22 for motor vehicle as- key decoys, chainsaws and a pro- benefits & much more. Apply online or in person! Communications Commission Battle Creek—A total of 35 sistance; 21 for phone calls; 19 pane heater valued at $900. meeting in Battle Creek, Jan. 21. calls with seven for traffic stops; for 911 transfers; 16 for talk to Deputies logged 16,392 miles four each for civil processes and an officer; 14 for warrants; 11 in January. Patrol hours by dis- talk to an officer; three each for for fire department controlled Bearing, false trict were: Ida Grove—380.5, animals and suspicious behavior burns; 10 for road hazards; nine Holstein—260, Battle Creek— and two each for medical-sick for civil processes; eight for jail 132.5, Galva—143.5, Arthur— and suspended/revoked/de- booking/prints/etc. and seven alarm calls 95, rural—334.5 and other—20. nied/no driver’s license. each for property damage acci- Area ire departments responded Odebolt Specialty Care A total of 44 hours were spent Galva—A total of 13 calls with dents, 911 abandoned calls and to two ire calls during the past Nancy Snyder, Administrator on special investigations, 51 four for civil processes. assist other agency. week. Jill Grote, Business Office Manager hours were spent in the office, Holstein—A total of 79 calls Also, six each for reckless driv- On Feb. 20 at 4:33 a.m., the 712.668.4867 3.5 hours were spent in court, with 13 for parking; 11 for traf- ing and suspicious behavior; five Arthur Fire Department was called [email protected] 24 compensation hours were fic stops; seven for suspicious for 911 wrong numbers; four to Flint Hills Resources ethanol used and 48 vacation hours were behavior; six each for warrant each for fraud and health and plant in Arthur where a bearing www.careinitiatives.org used. checks and civil processes; four safety; three each for accidents went out and caused considerable AA/EOE Disability & Vets Not for Profit Deputies assisted four citizens each for medical-sick and medi- involving an animal, alarms, as- smoke in the building. and 12 motorists, investigated 13 cal-unknown; three each for talk sistance, suspended/revoked/ Providing mutual aid were accidents, served 64 civil papers, to an officer and welfare checks denied/no driver’s license, un- the Battle Creek, Ida Grove and found six open doors and con- and two each for property dam- locking doors, warrant checks Odebolt ire departments. The ducted 1,183 premise checks. age accidents, domestic, fire and welfare checks and two each departments remained at the Property lost through theft/ department structure, medical- for unknown accident, attempts scene 5.5 hours. burglary or criminal mischief falls and unlocking doors. to locate, mental, OWI and uri- On Feb. 20 at 5:10 p.m., Boerner & Goldsmith totaled $22,921. Property recov- Ida Grove—There were 198 nalysis for probation. the Odebolt Fire Department ered totaled $21,000. calls for service with 26 for civil responded to a ire alarm at Law Firm, P.C. In January, 26 males and 11 fe- processes; 18 for emergency the O-A/O-A/BC-IG building in Attorneys at Law males were booked into the Ida transfers; 17 for talk to an offi- Double fatality Odebolt. After checking out the Ida Grove ...... 712.364.2421 County Jail for 14 felonies and 23 cer; 13 for traffic stops; 12 for building, it was determined to be misdemeanors. This compares suspicious behaviors; 11 for accident a false alarm. to 28 (22 males and six females) unlocking doors; seven each for Two Lake View residents died inmates booked into the jail in medical-falls and medical-sick of injuries sustained in a two-ve- $ January 2016 for six felonies and and six for property damage ac- hicle accident Feb. 14 at the in- WWW.VTINDUSTRIES.COM 500 22 misdemeanors. cidents. tersection of M4 and 280th Street. New Hire A total of 155 citations were Also, four each for 911 wrong Mercy Air Care transported Wil- CAREER OPPORTUNITIES issued as follows: Arthur—two, numbers, animals, fraud, park- liam Fewell, 73, of Lake View to Bonus Battle Creek—11, Galva—one, ing, probation checks and wel- Mercy Medical Center, where he BE PART OF A 60 YEAR TRADITION OF PRODUCING Holstein—two, Ida Grove—16 fare checks; three each for died. His passenger, Peggy Beh- and rural—123. 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