60 Years a Firefighter

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BY JAMES JENNINGS The News With the 2020 State Legis- lature session kicking off this week, legislators are back to work. State Sen. Kevin Kinney (D- Oxford) has a number of issues he would like to see the Legis- lature address but is realistic about his chances of getting them passed. “Being in the minority party, you just don’t know yet,” Kinney said. “There are some things I’d really like to tackle myself.” One issue Kinney believes has bipartisan support is adding emergency medical services to the list of essential services. Currently, state law only considers police and fire protection to be essential services. “I’m trying to get some legislation passed to allow counties to get a funding source for

SEE KINNEY | PAGE 2A Hearings set JAMES JENNINGS/THE NEWS Jim Millice has served on the Wellman Fire Department since joining as a 19-year-old in 1959. He was honored last week for his 60 years of service to the department. on Highland bond projects

BY JIM JOHNSON 60 YEARS A FIREFIGHTER The News RIVERSIDE The Highland school board Jim Millice has served on the Wellman set public hearings on the two projects that will be funded Fire Department since joining in 1959 with the $3.7 million bond issue approved by voters last year. BY JAMES JENNINGS the trunk of the car and hang The public hearings will be The News onto that. Feb. 10, the same day that the WELLMAN “I can still remember them school board will vote on sell- coming around the corner ing the bonds. Jim Millice grew up near by my house, and those steel “We are knee deep in con- the old Wellman fire station wheels were just skipping struction work,” Superinten- and remembers a time before across the pavement as they dent Ken Crawford told the the station even had a fire were going up the street with board at its meeting Monday truck. two guys sitting in the back evening. “It’s going fast.” Walking through the bay of of an old car pulling on that Bids on the projects – re- the current fire station, Millice thing.” placement of the heating and spotted the old fire cart – a hose Fighting fires has been the air conditioning system at the wrapped on a spool mounted family business for Millice. high school and renovating the on two steel wagon wheels. “My dad (Chase Millice) elementary school playground “They would come to the was assistant chief, and my un- – will be opened on Jan. 28. cle (Chuck Capper) was chief,” fire station and open the trunk JAMES JENNINGS/THE NEWS The district already held a lid of their car,” Millice re- Wellman Fire Chief Jeremy Peck (right) presents Jim Millice with a pre-bid meeting with contrac- called. “Two guys would sit in SEE MILLICE | PAGE 10A plaque honoring Millice’s 60 years of service to the department.

SEE BONDS | PAGE 2A Council satisfied, for now, with steps to contain Riverside dog

BY JIM JOHNSON Schultz is adding bricks tion,” Schneider said. “If we that the Schultzes provide to protect the house. The News where there are gaps between hear it’s running loose, we’ll documentation that the dog is “I don’t want him to be ev- RIVERSIDE the fence and the ground. take additional action.” up to date on shots, that a local erybody’s friend,” Schultz said. City Administrator Chris- Neighbors had come to an veterinarian evaluate the dog “He is there for a purpose.” The Riverside City Council tine Yancey confirmed Schul- October City Council meet- and that the backyard be en- He added that the dog is not is satisfied, for now, with the tz’s report. ing to complain about the closed with a fence. trained to be aggressive. progress made by Dennis and “I went out today, and it dog, which reportedly killed a In December, the council “I will not train him to be Diana Schultz in securing their looks like the fence is up,” she neighborhood kitten one time reviewed a behavioral assess- aggressive,” he said. pit bull puppy from escaping said. when it was out. ment of the dog, which stated One recommendation from the house. The council took no action. The Schultzes live on the dog “is under-socialized the evaluation was for the dog “The fence is complete,” Mayor Allen Schneider sum- Schnoebelen Street near the (and past the window of social- to have formal training, some- Dennis Schultz told the council marized the council’s opinion. Highland Elementary School. ization). He is under-exercised thing Schultz said the family Monday night. “I never thought “We want to make sure the Neighbors and council mem- both mentally and physically.” cannot afford. I would be digging fence holes fence is sound, that there’s not bers have voiced concern that Monday Schultz said that “The problem with that is it in Iowa on Christmas Day.” any risk with the dog getting if the dog gets loose, it could the dog’s behavior is improv- costs about $1,400 to do that,” He added: “Since we put the out accidentally,” Schneider attack a child. ing and he is responding “so he said. “If you remember cor- fence up, we got rid of a lot of said. After hearing from the much better to commands.” rectly, finances are real high in problems.” “We’ll monitor the situa- neighbors, the council ordered Still, he said the dog is there my household.” PAGE 2A | THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 NEWS THE NEWS

Iowa needs to look to China for pork industry success in 2020

BY JIM JOHNSON The News WELLMAN Pork industry expert Jim Long says pork farmers in Iowa need to look to China to determine how successful they will be in the coming year. “Over the next 12 months, our destiny in this industry is going to be tied to what is going on in China,” Long said. Long is the CEO and partner of Genesus, the Canadian- based company that is the world’s largest independent producer of health-registered purebred swine. Long writes a weekly commentary on the swine industry that is printed in 17 languages across 27 countries. He was invited by Precision Structures – PSI – of Wellman to talk about the world market for swine. More than 160 people attended, not surprising since Washington County is the second biggest county for pork production in Iowa, which it- JIM JOHNSON/THE NEWS self is the second leading state Jim Long said several factors are increasing demand for Iowa pork in China. in the country for pork production. next three years. farms with African swine fe- covered with corn that was with, they understand when Long started by asking how African swine fever (ASF) ver, but authorities told him spread out to dry in the sun. you make your point and stick many pork producers in the has been devastating the pork “you don’t have ASF … send “Here’s corn down the road, to it.” room thought 2019 was a good industry over the past year in the pigs to slaughter … you and people are driving right Add the reduction in sow year. Only one raised his hand. other countries. never had ASF.” over it,” Long said. herds with improving trade “Hopefully 2020 is going to He compared the response He wanted to have his breed- On top of that, herds are fed agreements and the outlook be a lot better,” he said. to the disease in Russia and ing stock tested for the disease, bagged feed in bags that are for U.S. exports to China is American exports are ris- China. When Russia got Af- but the government would not used over and over. improving with the trend line ing. rican swine fever in its hog allow him to do the testing. “I think we all know about showing improved exports “You can see the total, not Long added: “It’s a gov- disease and viruses. … How from the United States to Chi- herds authorities came in and only in China, but everything ernment denial that goes on are you going to control ASF na. killed all of the pigs, burned everywhere is going up,” Long there.” spreading when you are using “We expect it will continue; them and buried them. In Chi- said. “There is only so much The disease is not under bagged feed?” Long asked. it will increase,” Long said. pork in the world. There is only na, pigs were sent to slaughter. control in China because they One thing the Americans “The Chinese need pork. I ex- so much protein in the world.” “They did not eliminate the have not put practices in place have in their favor, according pect that number to keep in- He said he expects prices to herds; they put the meat into to control it, Long said. to Long, is President Trump’s creasing.” improve soon. the food chain,” Long said. “China has no rules,” he hardline on trade with China. “The big thing about China “We are optimistic for 2020,” He told the story of a Chi- said. “What President Trump is you have 1.4 billion people Long said. “Demand is there.” nese farmer with about 80,000 And farming practices in has done is 100% right,” he eating 67 pounds of pork, so it’s He sees “decent” profits for sows he visited. The farmer China can add to disease. He said. “The one thing with the a huge opportunity. They like American producers for the told Long that he had three showed multi-lane highways Chinese that I have negotiated pork; they eat pork.”

KINNEY/Continued from Page 1A

EMS,” he said. “I’ve been work- “We’ve got to come up with are different options out there. ing on this particular issue for a mental health funding sys- There may be an opportunity the past three years. I’ve had tem and a steady stream of to get the 3/8 cent for IWILL. the legislation there.” money for them,” he said. There are about three or four He said he has been work- One option he and other leg- different versions of this float- ing with other legislators on islators are looking at is using ing around.” the issue and that State Rep. a portion of a proposed sales Kinney said that the Legis- Bobby Kaufmann (R-Iowa City) tax increase to help fund men- lature is expected to take up fel- said that he plans to run the tal health. on voter rights again this year. same legislation in the House In 2010, Iowans voted to ap- Last year, Gov. Kim Reyn- that Kinney is running in the prove a constitutional amend- olds unsuccessfully backed a Senate. ment to create a trust fund for constitutional amendment to “It’s very bipartisan, and Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy end the ban on felon voting we’ll see if we can get some (IWILL) with a 3/8-cent sales rights. movement on it,” Kinney said. tax to fund it. However, that Kevin, a former law en- “It’s using the current code, sales tax has never been enact- forcement officer, said he sup- and we’re just changing it ed. ports restoring voting rights to some. We’re using code that’s Kinney said there is talk of felons. already on the books and just enacting a 1-cent sales tax to “That’s one of the things adding to that particular code include the 3/8 cent for IWILL. that I feel if they’ve paid their DON’T MISS OUT! section.” “One of the things I’m hear- debt to society and they’re pay- Kinney also sees mental ing is that they’re looking at ing off their fines, they should health as an issue the Legisla- the other 5/8 cent could become have the ability to vote,” he VISIT ture needs to address this ses- a funding source for mental said. “We’re the only state left KALONA Visit sion. health,” Kinney said. “There that doesn’t do that.” Kalona BONDS/Continued from Page 1A Spring Tourism tors to discuss the high school optional in case bids come in the elementary school. work, which includes building higher than anticipated. The Feb. 10 will be a busy day Booklet renovations in addition to the district cannot spend more in the Highland district. That air conditioning. than the $3.7 million approved morning, the district will Here’s your chance to promote your business in the Contractors will submit an by voters on the projects. “sell” the bonds. upcoming Visit Kalona tourism booklet published by alternate bid for replacing win- A pre-bid meeting for the At 5:30 p.m., the board will dows throughout the school. playground piece of the bond hold a public hearing to give The News. That piece of the project is project will be held Jan. 21 at district residents an opportu- This booklet will be geared for spring and summer, nity to comment on the high highlighting events from March 2020 through August school projects. At 5:45 p.m. on Feb. 10, a 2020. Thousands of the booklets will be distributed public hearing will be held on throughout Iowa at visitor centers, chambers of the elementary playground commerce and tourist attractions. piece of the project. Following the public hear- The tourism booklet is a proven publication for ings, the board will vote to ac- attracting visitors to your business or event. Make cept the bids and approve the sale of the bonds. According to sure you are in it. district Business Manager Sue We have special pricing with full-page ads Rich, the board could reject the steeply discounted. bids and the sale of the bonds. If board members did that, the To have the booklets ready for distribution in bidding process would start early March, the ad deadline is over. Rich said the bonds would Friday, Jan. 31, at noon to finalize ad. not be issued until later in Feb- Contact Bridget Johnson, [email protected], ruary and the district would Jim Johnson, [email protected] or call 319-656-2273. not receive money from the bond sale until March. THE NEWS NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 | PAGE 3A Dave Loebsack endorses LOOKING AHEAD THURSDAY JANUARY 16 MONDAY JANUARY 20 ing – Riverside VFW Post 6414, Kalona Brewing Company MARTIN LUTHER KING 5 p.m. Buttigieg for president Trivia Night – 405 B Ave., 7 JR. DAY SATURDAY JANUARY 25 p.m. Hillcrest Visit Day– Hillcrest Iowa City Genealogy Soci- Over the weekend, U.S. Rep. unite the nation. Kalona Optimist Meeting Dave Loebsack announced his Buttigieg said Academy, Kalona, Noon. ety meeting – 2730 Bradford endorsement of Pete Buttigieg he was honored – Kalona United Methodist Drive, Iowa City, 9:30 a.m. for president. by Loebsack’s Chruch, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22 “I’m proud to announce endorsement. Super Football Ad Deadline, TUESDAY JANUARY 28 that I’m endorsing Pete But- “As an educa- SATURDAY JANUARY 18 Noon. Hospice of Washington tigieg to be the next president tor and a public Antique Auction – Duwa County Soup and Supper THURSDAY JANUARY 23 of the United States,” Loebsack Buttigieg servant, Dave Auction Building, 11/2 miles –Washington Unity Presbyte- said. “Pete offers a new kind of Loebsack has West of Wellman on Highway Wellman Parkside Activi- rian Church, 209 E. Main St., leadership that we desperately dedicated his 22, 9 a.m. ties Center Anniversary Washington, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. need – he’s a midwestern may- life’s work to cre- Open House – 6- 8 p.m. or, a veteran and is from a new ating opportuni- SUNDAY JANUARY 19 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29 generation. ties and making 4-H Skating Party – Wellman FRIDAY JANUARY 24 Valentine’s Day and Tax “Iowans and our coun- life better for Io- try face great challenges like wans,” Buttigieg Skating Rink, 1-3 p.m. Jerry and Margie’s Cater- Prep Ad Deadlines, Noon. climate change, increasing said. “Congress- health care costs and an econ- Loebsack man Loebsack BRIEFS omy that isn’t working for the has never let the majority of Americans. They partisan fighting in Washing- Optimists to meet Hillcrest seeks recipes and ter District will be awarded can’t be solved those with the ton get in the way of delivering a $1,000 scholarship and then same political warfare that is on the priorities of his constit- Thursday, Jan. 16 stories for cookbook submitted to the CDI regional on display in Washington. Pete uents. The Kalona Optimist Club Hillcrest Academy is cel- is the candidate that can heal “I am honored to have Rep. will meet Thursday, Jan. 16 ebrating its 75th anniversary director. Regional winners will our divides, restore decency to Loebsack’s endorsement, and I at 6 p.m. at the Kalona United by publishing a cookbook full each receive $500. the presidency, and bring this look forward to him joining me country together.” on the trail to work together to Methodist Church. of recipes, stories and photos Three scholarships will be Loebsack said that Butti- heal the deep divisions in this from the past 75 years of the awarded on the state level in gieg’s campaign is inspiring a country while also addressing Iowa City Genealogy school. the amounts of $3,000, $2,000 sense of hope and optimism the most urgent issues facing Hillcrest is looking for and $1000. and that Buttigieg can help us.” Society to meet Jan. 25 people to submit recipes and High school seniors living At the Jan. 25 meeting of the stories to recipes@hillcrestra- in Washington County may Iowa City Genealogy Society, vens.org by Jan. 31. Photos or request additional informa- Iowa lawmakers open session Sandra Hudson will share the scans of recipe cards are ac- tale of a young man’s transfor- ceptable. tion and an application form focusing on skilled workforce mative journey to the Czech by contacting their high school Republic following the Velvet Hillcrest visit day guidance office or the Wash- BY KATHIE OBRADOVICH leading the nation in educa- Revolution in 1989. ington Soil and Water Conser- Iowa Capital Dispatch tion,” House Minority Leader Anyone with an interest in on Monday, Jan. 20 vation District at 319-653-6654, DES MOINES Todd Pritchard, D-Charles architecture, decorative art, Hillcrest Academy will host Ext. 3. City, said. fine art, guns and armaments, a visit day on Jan. 20. Despite a minor glitch with Republicans, however, have literature, music, or even Visits involve shadowing some of their microphones, pushed back at the suggestion unique business plans, will see a current student for either a Iowa legislative leaders were they have fallen short in their images to enliven their imagi- half day or full day. Lunch is loud and clear about their pri- commitment to education and orities as they opened the 2020 they did again on Monday. nation. provided. legislative session on Monday. “Every funding promise we Everyone is welcome to at- Details and registration can “Yes, I know the sound is have made to K-12 education, tend the meeting, which will be found at hillcrestravens. off – you’re just going to have we have fully funded,” Whit- begin at 9:30 a.m. at the LDS org/visit. to strain your ears, and I apolo- ver said. “Those promises are Family History Library, 2730 There will also be a coffee gize for that,” Senate President yielding results. Iowa has the Bradford Drive, Iowa City. time at the beginning of the Charles Schneider, R-West Des highest high school gradua- A wheelchair accessible en- day for parents to meet with Moines, said as he began his tion rate, highest average ACT trance is available from the the administrative team. opening remarks. score, and the highest rate of But lawmakers didn’t have concurrent enrollment in the east parking lot. to strain to hear the themes country.” Washington Soil and Water legislative leaders emphasized While GOP lawmakers de- Hillcrest Chili Supper in their speeches. cried dysfunction in Wash- offers scholarship Republicans, who control ington, D.C., to call for setting on Feb. 15 The Washington Soil and the majority in both the House aside partisan discord, Sen- The annual Hillcrest Acade- Water Conservation District and Senate, were unanimous ate Minority Leader Janet Pe- my Chili Supper, hosted by the and the Dean Gerot family are in calling for action to expand tersen, D-Des Moines, invoked Iowa’s workforce – also a top is- senior class and has a tradition co-sponsoring the district’s an- children’s television icon Fred since 1960, is set for Saturday, nual scholarship. sue among business groups in Rogers. Feb. 15 from 4:30-7 p.m. Applications must be re- Iowa. She asked fellow lawmakers “Iowa’s economy is growing to focus on Iowans in need – The senior class is current- turned to the Washington Soil but employers are desperately and on policies such as raising ly selling tickets and tickets and Water District by Feb. 14. in need of skilled workers,” the minimum wage, banning will also be available at the The scholarships will be newly elected House Speaker so-called “conversion therapy” door. Tickets are $10 adults, presented to Iowa high school Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford that attempts to reverse ho- said. He called on lawmak- $9 seniors 65-plus, $5 kids 4-12, seniors to be used for their first mosexuality and expanding and free kids 0-3. year of education on the college ers to address the state’s lack health care and mental health of access to child care and to In addition to the tradi- level while pursuing programs services, among other propos- continue working to expand tional – and vegetarian – chili, of study in any field of agricul- als. broadband capabilities across “Mr. Rogers famously told there will be the Mexican soup, ture or natural resources. the state. this story: ‘When I was a boy pozole, with all the fixings. The application chosen by They also emphasized fiscal and I would see scary things the Washington Soil and Wa- control and an interest in con- in the news, my mother would tinuing to cut taxes. The GOP- say to me, ‘Look for the help- controlled Legislature in 2018 ers. You will always find people COLLEGE BRIEF passed the largest income-tax who are helping.’’ In that spirit, cut in state history – legisla- I’m asking today that we strive Goshen College tion that is still being imple- to be the new helpers focused Caleb Gingerich, a first-year history ma- mented. There was no mention on working together to build Monday of a looming proposal jor from Kalona, was recognized for academic a healthier, happier, safer and to raise sales taxes in Iowa to excellence on the fall semester dean’s list at stronger Iowa neighborhood pay for water quality and men- Goshen College in Goshen, Ind. Gingerich is a tal health programs while po- for our parents, grandparents, graduate of Hillcrest Academy. children, grandchildren and tentially cutting other taxes. The dean’s list includes students earning “We want to continue to re- our friends.” The 100-day session is at least a 3.75 GPA, while completing at least duce those rates to bring our 12 hours of coursework for a letter grade. state from the back of the pack scheduled to end April 21. to one of the states with the lowest rates,” Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, R-Anke- ny, said. “We can continue to do more to simplify and make taxes lower, fairer, and more efficient. But the ultimate goal is to ensure the people who work hard for their money are getting to keep more of it.” Democratic leaders also acknowledged the need to expand Iowa’s workforce. But they emphasized K-12 and early-child- hood education as their priorities. “Democrats understand that to build a better future and grow our workforce, we must educate the children and students of today to work and lead tomorrow. That is why we will introduce legislation to put education first again and build on our once proud history of " / " 3 & " 5" - & / 5 4 ) 0 8 PAGE 4A | THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 OPINION THE NEWS Presidential hopefuls differ from what you see on TV

Living in Iowa during a presidential election is a political junkie’s smorgasbord. Iowa’s first in the country caucuses draw in any and every candidate with even the most remote hope of winning the presidential election. Candidates crisscross the of numbers and statistics. He state early and often in an at- may be kind of goofy, but the tempt to woo Iowa voters and man is sharp as a tack. gain a foothold in the national Tulsi Gabbard campaigned election. here in October. I did not know The massive 2020 field of much about her before her Democratic candidates has visit. After her speech, I still given Iowa voters ample oppor- didn’t know much about her. tunities to see and hear what She was, in a word, forgettable. the candidates have to say and The first candidate visit I how they carry themselves. covered was nearly two years Many of the candidates ago when John Delaney spoke have made stops in Washing- to a handful of people in Wash- ton County, and as the news ington. He was thoughtful and editor here at The News, I have articulate in his presentation, had the opportunity to attend but there was something per- these events and see the candi- sonal that seemed to be miss- dates in person. ing. What you see in person is of- As for those no longer in the ten different from what you see race, I was most disappointed on TV. by Kamala Harris. She seemed Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Television – and even news- more interested in trying to hit paper accounts – do not cap- home runs with catchy one-lin- ture everything. Monday, Jan. 20 marks the to read some of the great books Television gives viewers ers than staking out a defini- federal holiday celebrating the that are out there on Dr. King. birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin More importantly, take some soundbites. I have tried to be tive claim on any issues. Luther King Jr. time to read the things he as thorough as possible in my Tim Ryan had some great I am so pleased that our wrote himself. written accounts of the events, ideas when he visited last country has chosen to honor And if you are so inclined, but even those do not tell the June. I was disappointed that this great man, and I hope you there are several worthwhile whole story. his campaign never caught any enjoy the holiday in his name. local celebrations. Here are a In seeing a number of can- traction, and he quickly joined As usual, the Board of Super- few: didates in person, I have been the ranks of the also-rans. The list goes on and on. Our visors did a proclamation in J^[CBAKd_joCWhY^X[- both surprised and disappoint- Marianne Williamson was society still has a deep racial his honor; this year, that was gins at 9 a.m. at Eastdale Plaza, ed. I have had my preconcep- … well … Marianne William- divide. son. To her credit, she was Thursday, Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m. We also need to recognize marching to the Scanlon gym tions changed by these encoun- We would like to think at Mercer Park. Festivities ters with those in the upper pretty much as advertised, but that King was a radical. she has never pretended to be America has come a long way America grudgingly accept- there begin at 10 a.m., with tier, as well as those at the back since the 1960s. lunch served at noon. anything else. ed racial reforms because they of the pack. After the 2016 elections, 8[j^[b 7C; 9^khY^ _i As a native Vermonter, I were less dangerous to the sta- Elizabeth Warren and Pete I’m not certain I feel that way holding a service and program looked forward to seeing Ber- tus quo than the other issues Buttigieg drew the biggest any longer. Race was a huge from noon-2 p.m. at the church. nie Sanders when he planned King championed. crowds of the Washington issue in the 2016 election, and J^[ 9ehWbl_bb[ FkXb_Y B_- to attend a potluck lunch in King took seriously the bib- County events I covered. the team the racists supported brary will do a reading of the Lone Tree. I was disappointed lical teachings that the love of Warren, whose TV sound- won. money is a sin, and that rich “I Have A Dream” speech at 5 when he canceled after suffer- bites often show her as shrill Look at America today. men will not be welcomed into p.m. that day at the library. ing a heart attack. or angry, was warm, upbeat Black Lives Matter is a re- heaven. Yes, King was a Social J^[Kd_l[hi_joe\?emWY[b- I missed Amy Klobuchar and had a great sense of humor sponse to the epidemic of black Democrat. ebrates Human Rights Week telling her personal story. when she visited Crawfords- men being killed by police. He proposed seismic chang- in conjunction with the MLK Buttigieg, in my opinion, ville in October. I was on my The U.S. Supreme Court es to the political and social holiday. There is a long list of comes across as a bit stiff on honeymoon that week. Priori- killed much of the Voting structures that exist in Amer- events; see mlk.uiowa.edu for television, has an in-person ties. Rights Act, and they are likely ica. In addition, King was ada- details. charisma and magnetism that All of these are just my per- to kill Affirmative Action. mantly anti-war. We have so much work to is difficult to define. sonal observations. I’m quite Black women die in child- To the status quo, he was do. We cannot forget that. Former Vice President Joe sure anyone else might have birth at ridiculous rates. Black the most dangerous man in the But we also need to take the Biden visited Washington in drawn different conclusions. men are more likely to go to world. time to celebrate our success- late December. I was expecting Which makes my point – prison than college. Take some time this week es. Happy MLK Day! the feisty Joe Biden I have seen during this election season, do on TV countless times. Instead, everything you can to see as LETTERS TO THE EDITOR at least for this campaign stop, many candidates as possible. he was quiet, subdued and at Make your own observa- Contact senators If the facts don’t support the a moratorium on factory farms times, rambling. tions. Draw your own conclu- about Trump trial charges, they must exonerate and push for legislation ad- Andrew Yang was another sions. Do your due diligence him. dressing climate change, pro- recent visitor to Washing- so you can make an informed Editor: Doing the right thing calls tecting the environment and ton. Yang, the self-proclaimed decision on caucus night. If there was ever an urgent for political courage, a quality supporting regenerative, sus- “Asian guy who likes math” time to write or call your U.S. often lacking in Washington. tainable, independent family impressed me with his grasp James Jennings is the news editor at The News. senator, that time is now. The Call, write and email Sens. farming practices. legitimacy of our government Grassley and Ernst today de- Our agricultural system has depends on whether the Sen- manding they rise above party been co-opted by and for big ate chooses to give President loyalty and insist on a full and money corporations, leaving Trump an open, transparent, fair trial, based on evidence our small towns and rural com- complete and impartial trial. and witness testimony. munities economically devas- Top senators, including Ma- Emery Styron tated and our land and water jority Leader Mitch McConnell Riverside poisoned. and Judiciary Chairman Lind- Bernie Sanders knows that sey Graham, are clearly more interested in holding sham Sanders believes it will take a massive people’s movement to break Wall partisan proceedings than in in farms, ranches weighing evidence and hear- Street’s control of our food ing witnesses. Editor: systems and bring economic That’s not right. Let’s have I am a 69-year-old grand- opportunity back to our small a decision based on facts. father of six, a Vietnam War towns. If evidence and witness veteran and board member of That’s why Sanders is the testimony show Mr. Trump Iowa CCI Action Fund. I am not best choice for president: to attempted to coerce a foreign a farmer, but I support Iowa help “us” win the big changes government to interfere in a farmers and the work they do we need and rebuild the Iowa U.S. election and obstructed for our state and for our coun- we want to see to make our an investigation by Congress, try. state a “Place to Grow” for all senators must set aside party Bernie Sanders believes Iowans – not just the select few. concerns and remove him from in farms and ranches, too. As Kenn Bowen office. president, Sanders will enact Iowa City SUBMIT YOUR LETTER! WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. SEND US YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR [email protected] THE NEWS LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 | PAGE 5A Beginning a new year and a new decade OBITUARIES

A new year, a new decade Tyrone “Ty” P. Butterbaugh lies before us. What does it 1943 - 2020 hold for us? Only God knows. A new year always seems like Tyrone “Ty” P. Butter- Mile Acci- a fresh start or new begin- baugh, 76, of Kalona, died dent Free ning to break some old habits Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at the award over or make new resolutions. It University of Iowa Hospital. a span of 20- doesn’t take a new year to start On Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, the plus years fresh, though. Our God is such family will gather at the Peter- of driving. a great help and we have much san, Jennifer, and Ryan; my seim Funeral Home in Kalona Ty enjoyed to thank him for during this husband Joe and I and children to greet friends from 3-5 p.m. f i s h i n g , past year. Verena, Benjamin, Loretta, Jo- In lieu of flowers a general c a m p i n g , Baby Allison is 12 days old seph, Lovina, and Kevin, and memorial fund has been estab- p l a y i n g today. She is back to her birth Loretta’s special friend Dustin. lished. cards, and weight now, 6 pounds and 1 With everyone bringing Tyrone Paul Butterbaugh cheering on the Kansas City ounce. She went down to 5 food, we had a good dinner. was born Dec. 29, 1943, in Chiefs and the Iowa Hawkeyes. pounds and 10 ounces. She is On the menu were mashed Washington, Iowa, the son of Survivors include his wife: doing well but daughter Eliza- potatoes, gravy, meatballs, Paul D. and Dorothy K. (Lynn) Marilyn of Kalona; six chil- beth is still a little anemic and corn, potato salad, cheese, hot Butterbaugh. He attended dren: Bill Goodwin of Iowa City, feeling as well as can be expect- peppers, bread, butter, jelly, a Mid-Prairie High School and Donnie (Jennifer) McDannald ed. variety of pies, peach dessert, studied computer program- of Oregon, Donna McDannald Daughter Lovina is helping brownies, cookies, etc. A vari- ming in college. In 1961 he Gingerich of North Liberty, daughter Elizabeth and Tim ety of snacks were also set out, SUBMITTED joined the United States Navy Derrick (Carrie) McDannald, with household duties this such as party mix, deer jerky, Lovina baked blueberry pies for and served until 1962. Ty was Julie Carter and Jesse Carter week. Little T.J. is a busy body Christmas candy, etc. their family’s Sunday dinner at united in marriage to Marilyn of Kalona; 18 grandchildren; and keeps them on their feet. The afternoon was spent Tim and daughter Elizabeth’s Ross Carter in Richmond on 25 great-grandchildren; one Daughters Verena and Lovi- playing games. Brother Albert, house. July 1, 1978. brother: Don (Judy) Butter- na were staying with them last brother-in-law Jacob, and my He was a truck driver for baugh of Marion; and several week, assisting them with their husband Joe teamed up against many years, beginning with nieces and nephews. work and children. Last Thurs- their wives in Aggravation. Brownies CRST and later owning and Preceding Ty in death were day I also spent the day there, The game’s name proved true operating his own truck for his parents and two sisters helping out with the work and for the women’s team. We lost 2 cups sugar Malone Freight Lines. He was and husbands: Shelda (Har- spoiling the grandbabies. almost every game, but it still 2 cups flour awarded Driver of Year in 2002 old) Eads and Priscilla (Bruce) Last week we washed their was fun! Other Aggravation 1 teaspoon salt and earned the Two Million Rounds. bedding and, since it was a nice games were also being played, 1 stick margarine sunshiny day in the upper 40s, as well as Ten Thousand with 4 tablespoons cocoa I hung the quilts and sheets dice. The house was a bit noisy 1 cup water Larry Ray “Huey” Knepp out on the line to dry and then from all the games being played 1/2 cup shortening put them back on their beds. in the same room. 2 eggs 1948 - 2020 Daughter Susan and children The Aggravation boards 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda Larry Ray “Huey” Knepp, Sandy (Lar- also came in the afternoon. were made by nephew Jacob. 71, of Kalona, formerly of Keo- ry) Striegel With five children age three He makes them to earn money, 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon ta, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at of Harper; and under, it takes a lot of care as he is limited in what he can his home. n e p h e w s : with the little ones but is so do by his muscular dystrophy. Larry was born Sept. 20, Dan (Laura) much fun. He still has both legs/feet in Frosting: 1 stick margarine, melted 1948, in Washington, Iowa, to Striegel of Sunday, our family and casts up to his knees. He seems Edgar and Geneva (Sliekers) R i v e r s i d e Mose, Susan, and children to be doing okay with the sur- 4 teaspoons cocoa 1 box powdered sugar Knepp and graduated from and Dean went to Tim and Elizabeth’s gery so far. He will need lots Washington High School. He ( S h e l l i e ) house and took in dinner. of therapy after he’s out of the 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 tablespoons milk worked for Mayers Standard Striegel of We had barbecued chicken, casts. Service, dug graves with Dick Sigourney; mashed potatoes, gravy, dress- Daughter Verena has been Haines, worked for the City niece: Diana (Jeff) Wilcox of Mix sugar, flour, and salt; set aside. Bring ing, lettuce salad, blueberry going to the eye doctor about of Keota and was a mechanic Cedar Rapids; seven great-niec- to a boil the margarine, cocoa, water, and short- pie, and Jell-O cake. Sisters a scratch on her cornea that at Gretter Motors. One of his es and nephews; three great- ening and pour it over the sugar, flour and salt Verena and Susan also came flared up. She has already greatest joys was when he ad- great-nieces and nephews; and mixture. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk, soda, va- and stayed to eat dinner with made two trips to the eye doc- opted his two girls. He enjoyed his faithful companion: Rascal. nilla, and cinnamon. Pour into a greased cookie us. tor and needs to go back again bowling, ‘shroom hunting, an- He was preceded in death by sheet pan with edges. Bake at 400 degrees for Monday, Jan. 6 was Old tomorrow to have the contact tiquing, flea markets, fishing, his parents. 20 minutes. Christmas (Epiphany), a holi- lens that the doctor put in re- cars, singing, woodworking Memorial was held Sunday, Frosting: Mix the frosting ingredients well day that the Amish in this moved. They want to check if and refinishing furniture. Jan. 12, 2020, at Powell Funeral community honor. Those that it’s doing better. and pour over brownies while hot. Survivors include two Home in Keota. Burial will be gathered at my sisters Verena Our eye doctor in town has daughters: Marcia (Jared Bab- at Holy Trinity Cemeteries - St. and Susan’s house for the noon several locations and wasn’t Lovina’s Amish Kitchen is written by Lovina cock) Knepp of Coralville and Elizabeth Cemetery in Harper meal were brother Albert, Sar- in the office nearby so Verena Eicher, Old Order Amish writer, cook, wife, and Sara (Kyle) Nordman of North at a later date. Memorials to ah Irene, and their children needs to go to the other office, mother of eight. Readers can write to Eicher at Liberty; granddaughter: Kin- Washington County Hospice, Leanna, Andrew, Susan, and 25 miles away. It sure isn’t PO Box 1689, South Holland, IL 60473 (please ley Nordman and two on the Faith Baptist Church or his Sylvia; sister Emma, Jacob, cheap with all the trips, but include a self-addressed stamped envelope for way this year -- one in Janu- grandchildren. www.powellfu- and their sons Jacob Jr., Ben- it’s worth taking care of it. She a reply); or email LovinasAmishKitchen@Men- ary and one in June; sister: neralhomes.com. jamin, and Steven; niece Eliza- was so miserable and had lots noMedia.org and your message will be passed beth and Manuel; niece Emma, of pain since Monday morning. on to her to read. She does not personally re- Menno, and Jessica; Mose, Su- Until next week—God bless! spond to emails. Sylvanus “Chub” Miller Jr. 1925 - 2020 Lowly waters promise lift in life Funeral services for Sylva- Iowa City, nus “Chub” Miller Jr., 94, for- followed by While recently looking at John of the Cross wrote “The merly of Kalona, will be held M c I n t y r e some pictures of a group of Dark Night of the Soul,” detail- Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at 11 a.m., Buick in friends traveling to the Holy ing his struggle with being at at the Peterseim Funeral Home C o u n c i l Land, the pictures by the Jor- a spiritual and emotional low in Kalona, with Chaplain Cindi Bluffs. dan River particularly stood point. McKee officiating. Burial will In July out. For one this is the spot St. Ignatius of Loyola writes follow at the Sharon Hill Cem- 1967 the fam- where Jesus was baptized. The about “desolations” in his Spir- etery in Kalona. Visitation ily moved other reason is that everyone itual Exercises. He wrote them will be held Friday morning to Treynor, in the picture was at the lowest after he had lived in a cave for from 9 a.m. until the time of Iowa, so two of the boys could point of their lives – literally. after death, was baptized in wa- a year and came close to taking service. A memorial fund has attend the Iowa School for the Not emotionally and by no ters flowing out of a sea called his life by suicide. And most re- been established for Crestview Deaf. While in Treynor, Chub means spiritually, but literal- dead? It means that he will cently, when Mother Teresa of Specialty Care in West Branch, was associated with the Boy ly. At 1,410 feet below sea level, meet us at the lowest point in Calcutta’s biography came out, Iowa, where Chub passed away Scouts, where he was known the Jordan River is geographi- our life, when we feel that emo- we learned of many dark years Jan. 11, 2020. as “The Colonel” for his com- cally the lowest place on the tionally and spiritually, we Sylvanus “Chub” Miller, manding role in popcorn sales. surface of the earth. The Jor- in her life. have hit rock bottom. Jr. was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Chub and Eula Jean lived in dan River also flows out of the Christ never promised you, I am sure almost all of you Mother Teresa, or anyone an rural Kalona, the son of Syl- Treynor until September of Dead Sea, which is the deepest vanus and Martha (Beachy) 2017, when they relocated to body of water on land at 2,460 reading this have had some easy life here. But he does Miller, Sr. On June 4, 1945, Crestview Specialty Care to be feet below sea level. type of experience like this. I promise life eternal after the he was united in marriage to near Von and his family. Eula What does that say about know I have, and have coun- trials and tribulations of this Eula Jean Figgins in Kalona. Jean passed in April 2018. our lord and savior? That he seled many others who have one. Trust in his love for you To this union was born four Chub is survived by his four chose the lowest place on earth been in this dark place. In whenever you find yourself at to begin his public ministry? fact, there are many saints a low point. Christ is always sons: Von (Pam) of Iowa City, children; 10 grandchildren; 17 That the one who gave us life who have experienced this. St. there waiting for you. Max (Carla) of Marrero, La., great-grandchildren; and one Tim (Krys) of Bonner Springs, sister: Vida Yutzy in Hutchin- Kan., and Hal (Kathy) of Honey son, Kan. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Creek, Iowa. Preceding Chub in death Chub was an auto parts were his parents; his wife; a manager for many years, first sister: Edna Kauffman; and Menus are subject to change. Menus are grapes. shredded lettuce, cheesy cauliflower, mandarin at Gates Chevrolet in Kalona, four brothers: Howard, John, elementary listings. High school and middle Hillcrest Academy oranges, sugar cookie. then University Motors in Ray and Glen. school may have alternate choices. Monday –Cook’s choice. Thursday – Cheese pizza, twisted fries, Tuesday – Chicken fajita, lettuce, cheese, peas, kiwi, fun cookies. Jan. 20-24 Spanish rice, red pepper strips, apple wedges. Friday – Sloppy Joe, bun, baked beans, Mid-Prairie Wednesday – Barbecue beef sandwich, sweet potato strips, baked chips, grapes. Monday – No school. coleslaw, potato wedges, apples, chocolate Highland Tuesday – Baked chicken, cheesy potatoes, chip cookie. Monday – No school. baby carrots, chocolate muffins, pears. Thursday – Spaghetti, green beans, baby Tuesday – Mozzarella breadsticks, mari- Wednesday – Beef enchilada, cilantro-lime carrots, bread. nara sauce, steamed broccoli, diced pears. rice, steamed broccoli, steamed corn, pine- Friday – Cheese pizza, tossed salad, garlic Wednesday – Sloppy Joe on a bun, baked apple and oranges. bread, applesauce, chocolate muffin. beans, peaches. Thursday – Breaded chicken sandwich, Lone Tree Thursday – Teriyaki chicken, brown rice, roasted red potatoes, green beans, rosy apple- Monday – No school. peas and carrots, mixed fruit. sauce. Tuesday – Mandarin chicken and rice, broc- Friday – Breaded chicken patty, bun, Friday – Chicken noodle soup, Goldfish coli, sweet potato bites, apple wedges. steamed cauliflower, applesauce, sidekick crackers, cucumber slices, mixed vegetables, Wednesday – Chicken patty with bun, slushie. 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ROTARY HONOR

SUBMITTED Ethan Hall sits on the fire pit he built at Sugar Bottom Campground for his Eagle Scout project.

SUBMITTED Mid-Prairie senior earns Eagle Kalona Rotarian Pete Buffer (left) is presented with his Paul Harris Fellow pin by club President Jim Johnson. The pin honors Buffer’s Ethan Hall with Boy Scout volunteering in his commu- from the local Corps of Engi- ongoing contributions to the Rotary International Foundation. In ad- Troop 234 completed his Eagle nity, participating in regular neers and the Iowa Coalition of dition to those contributions, Buffer serves as the foundation chair- Scout Board of Review on Jan. troop camping opportunities Off Road Riders, a local moun- man for the Rotary Club of Kalona. 7. The members of his board and earning a minimum of 21 tain bike group, to construct have recommended he advance merit badges. to the rank of Eagle Scout. After attaining the rank of this item at the day use area of SENIOR DINING MENUS As final paperwork is sent Life Scout, he must plan, de- Sugar Bottom Campground. to the national level, Hall will velop and give leadership to Hall is a senior at Mid-Prai- Jan. 20-24 continue to serve his troop and others in a service project help- rie High School who has been Lone Tree prepare for his Court of Honor ful to any religious institution, involved in cross country, Wellman – Goodwin Monday – Smothered chicken breast, sweet A candidate for Eagle Scout any school or the community. Monday – Potluck. potatoes, mixed veggies, applesauce. must complete a number of re- Hall’s project was a paver track and Fellowship of Chris- Tuesday – Chicken strips, mashed pota- Tuesday – Ham and bean soup, fresh salad, quirements such as being an patio with a fire pit. He worked tian Athletes. Hall enjoys hunt- toes, mashed potatoes and gravy, hot vegeta- pears, pudding. active member of his troop, closely with representatives ing, fishing and mechanics. ble, fruit. Wednesday – Tuna and noodle casserole, Wednesday – Pork loin, mashed potatoes, peas, mandarin oranges, cookies. Harvard red beets, cheesecake. Thursday – Creamed turkey and a biscuit, Thursday – Chicken fried steak, mashed Lone Tree district changes attorney sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit. potatoes and gravy, mixed veggies, apricots. Friday – Salmon loaf, creamed peas and Friday – Pork ribeyes with mushroom sauce, BY JIM JOHNSON potatoes, strawberries and ice cream. beets, mandarin oranges, ice cream. torney at its regular meeting Nitzschke chairs the Public The News Cost for a meal is $6 per person. Make res- For reservations, call 319-629-5144 by 10 on Jan. 8. Sector group of Lynch Dallas. Nitzschke is with the Lynch He represents school districts, ervations by 9 a.m. Call 319-646-2711. a.m. LONE TREE Dallas law firm based in Ce- cities and counties and pro- The Lone Tree school board dar Rapids. He comes with an vides daily counsel and advice WELLMAN-SCOFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS voted to change attorneys after impressive pedigree in Iowa on a variety of issues includ- more than 30 years with Brian school legal circles. ing employee discipline, open Gruhn representing the dis- He successfully represent- meetings and public records Activities: Jeff Kinney. trict. ed the Glenwood Community and other facing Iowa school Fridays at 10:30 a.m. – Tod- New easy reading: “This Gruhn, according to Super- School District in the 2010 case districts. dler time with Megan. Book Will Not Be Fun” by Ci- intendent Ken Crawford, has involving the interpretation of He regularly represents New adult fiction: “The rocco Dunlap; “If I Was the health issues. the Iowa Legislature’s changes government agencies in collec- German House” by Annette Sunshine” by Julie Fogliano; The board named Brett to state education funding and tive bargaining and employ- Hess. “The Masterpiece” by Jay Nitzschke as the district’s at- teacher salary schedules. ment litigation. New biography: “Nerves Miletsky; and “Finding Kind- of Steel” by Tammie Jo Shults. ness” by Deborah Underwood. New adult nonfiction: New DVDs: “Tom and Jer- KALONA PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS “Before and After” by Judy Pace Christie. ry Tales;” “A Star is Born;” and Programs/events 2019 Edition” by Irma Rombau- New easy reader books: New junior fiction: “The “Treasure Planet.” Preschool Storytime every er. Princess in Black and the Bath Log in to the library’s web- “Toy Story 4: Old Friends, New Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. New young adult: “Con- Time Battle” by Shannon Hale; site at www.wellmanlibrary. Friends” by Natasha Boucha- Toddler Time every Friday ceal, Don’t Feel” by Jen Calo- “The Bookwanderers” by Anna org for the latest news and ac- rd; and “Magical Mermaids!” at 10:30 a.m. nita; “Ali Cross” by James Pat- James; and “Wrecking Ball” by tivities. by Brian Swenlin and Jennifer Jan. 20 No School – Open terson; and “The Toll” by Neal Bardekoff. house crafts for youth 1-3 p.m. Shusterman. New adult fiction: “A New junior fiction: “Sea- New children’s DVDs: Minute to Midnight” by David sick Sea Horse” by Sudipta “Annie (2015 Version);” Baldacci; “The Bake Shop” by Bardhan-Quallen; and “Sweet- “Frosty the Snowman;” “Pen- Amy Clipston; “Final Option” ie” by Kate Klimo. guins of Madagascar;” and by Clive Cussler; “Twisted New junior nonfiction: “Rock ‘n Learn: Getting Ready Twenty-Six” by Janet Evanov- “Moles” by Rachel Poliquin; for Kindergarten.” ich; and “Another Way Home” and “The Brain is Kind of a Big Check out the library’s web- by Deborah Raney. Deal” by Nick Seluk. site at www.kalona.lib.ia.us or New adult nonfiction: New easy books: “Lost Facebook page – Kalona Pub- “A Pilgrimage to Eternity: in the Library: A Story of Pa- From Canterbury to Rome in tience and Fortitude” by Josh lic Library. Patrons can also Search of a Faith” by Timothy Funk; “The Rechargeables: download books and maga- Egan; “The Beautiful Ones” by Eat, Move, Sleep” by Tom Rath; zines from the computer using Prince; and “Joy of Cooking – and “Truman” by Jean Reidy. their library card number. THE NEWS LOOKING BACK THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 | PAGE 7A 115 YEARS AGO son Barracks where they will be inducted in the Army. LOOKING BACK AT KALONA JAN. 20, 1905 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beranek and Dick and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Prebyl and Betty spent Thurs- Kalona day evening at the Joe TeBock- Uncle Jacob Fry is seriously horst home. ill at the home of his son-in- Bans of matrimony were law, Frank Huff. read Sunday at Holy Trinity Mrs. Frank Mellecker, who for Mary Ann TeBockhorst and has been ill for a couple of Dale Duwa. weeks, is improving. Wellman Critz Mehaffey left Wednes- Staff Sgt. Marlo Matthes, day evening for a visit at Lone 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Tree. Matthes of Wellman, was shot Leon Southwick returned in the leg in Germany, accord- last Saturday from Ames ing to word received by his where he took a two-week family. Sgt. Matthes entered course in stock and corn judg- service three years ago. He ing. Leon was well pleased went overseas in December of with the work and learned a 1943. great many things that will be Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Glider of value to him in the years to have received two letters from come. their son, Carl, since he was in- Riverside jured in Belgium. H. Steele bought the Morri- Glenwood Gingerich writes son Green farm of 160 acres at that he is now somewhere in $65 per acre last week. Germany and has been pro- Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Wood- moted to a sergeant rating. He burn and children spent last states that the fact that he was Sunday at the H. F. Steele raised in Iowa helps him to be- home. come acclimated to the terrifi- Fire in downtown Kalona, January 1920, destroying the Chicago Store, the Bon Ton Café on the east John Klein moved to Lone cally cold weather which he is and the Kennard Restaurant on the west. Tree last Thursday. experiencing there. B. J. Godlove spent a part The Garden Club will meet of last week with his children, with Mrs. E. D. Miller. This Dr. L. L. Godlove and Mrs. E. will be a special program and L. J. Strickler, Alva Kepler, Mrs. Bess Burich, Mrs. Albert new buildings include Well- D. Lewis and families in Well- playlet, “As Others See Us,” Fay W. Boone, Clifford Small, Novy, Mrs. Earl Walton, Mrs. man Lumber, Wellman Auto man. directed by Mrs. Charles Bush. Joe Levy, Phillip Preston, Paul Oscar Gerot, Mrs. Don Kirch- Rebuilders, Buckwalter Body Wellman The committee in charge con- Baumert, Charles Miller, Cur- ner, Mrs. William Meyer, Mrs. Shop and Buckwalter Motors. Grandma Wellman has been sists of Mrs. H. E. Ross, Mrs. tis Figgins, and Donald Dickel. Jim Thomann, Mrs. Don Da- Nearing completion on High- feeling very poorly during the L. J. Kehoe, Mrs. B. Redlinger, Officers seated for the Re- visson, Mrs. Hubert Malich- way 22 east is the new office of past week. She is now staying Mrs. C. W. Durian, Mrs. J. J. bekah Lodge were Mrs. Donald ky, Mrs. Carl Craig and Mrs. Dr. John L. Miller, chiroprac- at the Chas. Schachner home. Ward and Mrs. Carrie Marner. Siefken, Mrs. Charles Smith, George Havel. tor and two-unit apartment Paul Herring and Miss Jen- A large attendance is desired Mrs. Larry Plank, Mrs. Jack Wellman house. nie Walker, Lexington young for this unusual program. Guengerich, Mrs. L. J. Strick- Staff Sgt. William Walker people, were united in mar- Lone Tree ler, Mrs. C. R. Beckley, Mrs. has been awarded a third 25 YEARS AGO riage at the home of the bride’s Dinner followed by games Kay Kaalberg, Mrs. Alma Mi- Bronze Star (second oak parents last evening. of bridge at two tables was chel, Mrs. George V. Fry, Mrs. leaf cluster) for meritorious JAN. 19, 1995 Mr. D. C. Olive, who recent- the entertainment when the Roland Maxwell, Mrs. Phillip achievement in ground opera- ly purchased the hardware and Chat and Bid Club were guests Preston, Mrs. Velma Spicher, tions against hostile forces. implement stock of R. R. Craig, of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reiss. Mrs. Clifford Small, Mrs. Cur- While under enemy fire, Staff Kalona has disposed of the store to Mr. Family score honors were won tis Figgins, Mrs. Fay W. Boone, Sgt. Walker, serving as a light Willow Creek moved to its J. H. Miller, of North English, by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wolf. Mrs. Alva Kepler, Mrs. Joe weapons infantry advisor, dis- new location across the street who took possession Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Townsend Brown Fisher and Mrs. Eugene Way. played calmness and courage in the building, which housed were guests. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chap- which won him the respect Courtyard Square. 100 YEARS AGO The January meeting of the man were honored at a grocery of both the Vietnamese and Iowa Crafters Market E & R Women’s Guild was held shower in the Edwin Hostetler American units. opened Dec. 12 in the former JAN. 15, 1920 Wednesday afternoon at the home with Mrs. Daniel D. Airman 1st Class Gary Water for Life office (formerly home of Mrs. Emora Attig with Miller assisting. Sharing the Schauf, son of Mr. and Mrs. a DX service station). It is be- about 40 women in attendance. courtesy were Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilbur Schauf, is a member of ing run by Richard and Mau- Kalona Pvt. Richard Coon, 27, of J. Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Martin the 4780th Air Defense Wing reen Michel. A cooperative of One of the most destructive Iowa City, formerly a resident Boller, Mr. and Mrs. Robert that has earned the U. S. Air 15 crafters and artisans, the fires that ever visited Kalona, of Lone Tree, has been report- Schrock, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Force outstanding unit award. Iowa Crafters Market was cre- raged here Tuesday night, re- ed as missing in action in Lux- D. Miller and family, Mr. and TTT Society met with Co- ated and is managed by Michel sulting in the destruction of the embourg. Mrs. Marlan Logan, Mr. and riane Godlove. Present were who hopes to have “25 craft- big Chicago Store, the Bon Ton Richard Baker and William Mrs. Omar Fountain and fam- Joyce Belcher, Lavera Miller, ers and this place absolutely Café on the east and the Ken- Keeler left Wednesday night ily, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Logan Jacque Powell, Jan Palmer, packed by spring.” nard Restaurant on the west of for Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and family. Dorothy Swain, Kathryn Ei- Wellman the Chicago Store. Nothing but for their pre-induction physi- Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Marn- men, Ann Schlabaugh, Cath- The Wellman Rec center the outer walls were left stand- cal examinations for military er and family, Mr. and Mrs. erine Wehrle, JoAnn Tad- ended 1994 and started 1995 ing. service. Baker volunteered for Henry Mullet and daughter lock, Dorothy McClellen, with their first all-night New Nearly all of the contents induction, and is hoping to be enjoyed dinner in Iowa City Iva Redlinger, Emma Barta, Year’s Eve skate. The first ses- of these buildings was a to- assigned to Navy service with observing the 17th birthday of Linda Dawson, Virginia Ging- sion from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. was tal loss. In the upstairs of the the Seabees. twins Rosella and Roseanna erich, June Goschke, Marjorie enjoyed by 150 skaters. Fifty Hesselschwerdt building, over Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mincer Marner. Griffith with Delores Longwell skaters wanted to stay for the the Kennard Restaurant, R. H. have purchased the Hazel At- Lone Tree and Lorene Snider co-hostess- second skating session from Peterseim had his stock of un- kin residence in Sunnyside ad- Raymond Lorack was in- es. 2-8 a.m. Some brought pillows dertaking goods and also his dition which is occupied at the stalled as worshipful master ALC Club members will and sleeping bags to lounge on household goods. His loss will present time by Superinten- of Abner Lodge in ceremonies meet at the home of Mrs. Tom for a while. Everything was reach about $7,000 or more on dent and Mrs. E. B. Wyllie and Tuesday night. Hubert Rath of Bates. Mrs. John L. Miller will made a great success due to all which we understand there family. The Mincers plan to Riverside had served in this host the meeting. the volunteer help throughout was no insurance. move to Lone Tree soon. Their post during the past year. Oth- Mr. and Mrs. Ed Semler, the night from Jeff and Tami Wellman son, Frankie Mincer, will oper- er officers for the coming year Wellman’s Gamble Store own- Davidson, Terry and Danette The house occupied by ate their farm. include: Ralph Bell, Chester ers, attended a merchandise Blum and Eugene and Teresa Milo Palmer and family of Mr. and Mrs. James Hradek Bell, H. C. Buell, Lester Bell, and buyer’s show this past Davidson. Amish, burned to the ground have purchased the Mrs. Pau- Ronald Krueger, Sam Sand- weekend in Chicago. last Sunday from a fire started lena Schmidt residence on ers, Buford Martin, Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Graf in the garret from a chimney, Center Street. The house at Brown Jr., and Hubert Rath. were Sunday dinner guests of no doubt. We understand that present, is occupied by Mrs. Sheriff’s deputies were in Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wade, Jen- only the contents of the down- Mary Swiales and Mrs. Grace town again Wednesday in- nifer and Cory. Mr. and Mrs. stairs rooms was saved. This is Crist. vestigating several overnight Jerry Powell and Doug Powell certainly hard luck for Milo. break-ins. Another in a series were in Chicago last week to The marriage of Miss Zula of break-ins in this area during attend the buyer’s show at the Beeney, daughter of Mr. and 50 YEARS AGO the past few weeks. merchandise Mart and Ameri- Mrs. Verge Beeney of Frenda- JAN. 15, 1970 Officers were investigating can Furniture Mart. le, to Ivan Zager of that vicin- a break-in at Bill’s Repair shop Business expansion out- ity, took place New Year’s Day when reports were received numbered new dwellings con- at the home of the bride’s par- Kalona from the Lone Tree Grain & structed in Wellman in 1969. ents. These young people are Sgt. Duane Miller, stationed Feed and from the Lone Tree Business firms moving into well and favorably known to a in Vietnam may be seen on TV Savings Bank. large circle of friends. during “The Bob Hope Show” Riverside which was presented at Christ- On Dec. 23 it was reported 75 YEARS AGO mas to units of service men. that the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duane is the son of Mr. and Lewis Weber was entered and JAN. 18, 1945 Mrs. J. Claude Miller of Kalo- their Christmas gifts were na. taken from under the tree. Two The 1970 officers for Kalona other homes were entered in Kalona Odd Fellow Lodge and Kalona the vicinity. Jim Coons Feed Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Yoder Rebekah Lodge were installed plant at Haskins was also bro- entertained in their home in in a joint ceremony in the Odd ken into. honor of Sgt. and Mrs. Clifford Fellow hall. Odd Fellow officers The Women’s Society of Page, Pfc. and Mrs. Darrell installed were Larry Plank, Christian Service met at the Wade and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Myron Jones, George V. Fry, church for the January meet- Yoder. Other guests included: F. L. Strickler, Harold Fisher, ing. There were 11 present: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Swart- zendruber, Treva and Verlin, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stoltzfus, Cletus and Marvin and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Yoder, Arleta and Sheryl. A delicious goose dinner was prepared after which the evening was spent in visiting. The condition of Mrs. Nellie Edmondson still remains criti- cal at this writing. Geraldine Swartzendruber and Louise Miller were weekend guests in the Ora Hooley home at Wellman. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Britton called on Mr. and Mrs. John Benell Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Grady and Timmy and I. J. Kelley were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lamont Kelley Sunday. Gerald Teets and Lt. John Bigelow made a business trip to Des Moines last week. Rita Strabala left Mon- day morning for Los Angeles, where she will be employed. Warren Schaeffer and Rich- ard Kiefer left by bus for Jeffer- Lending Hands is ‘more than just a place to spend the day’

BY JAMES JENNINGS The News WASHINGTON There are a number of elderly individuals who may be living independently or with a caregiver but still need assistance during the day. Lending Hands Adult Day Center in Washington helps to meet those needs. “We are more than just a place to spend the day,” Lend- ing Hands Director Tracy Laws said. “Lending Hands provides an environment focusing on what participants can do by giving them a purposeful and fulfilling day.” Participants visit the center anywhere from once a week to several times a week. Laws says the staff works to tailor programs to fit the needs and interests of the participants. “We have about 20 people a day, with a total of 30 participants enrolled,” she said. “Some come half days, and some come for the whole day. It’s very individualized to what that person needs or what the caregiver needs. “We also have a lot of people just to come to socialize. They JAMES JENNINGS/THE NEWS come here just so they’re not Alice Stoner, a life enrichment partner at Lending Hands Adult Day Center in Washington, visits with participant Pat Allen of Kalona. home by themselves and they can have some interaction.” and at the end of the year, we There are also activities to Some of the activities in- give them rewards for how far help participants socialize. clude game days and field trips they went,” Laws said. “We do a lot of reminiscing into the community. Fitness also includes brain games just to start a conver- Laws said some of the field fitness. There are computers sation,” Laws said. “We’re al- We’re not here just for the participants, but we’re here trips have included Cedar Rap- set up where participants can ways looking at something just for the families, too.” ids Kernels games, shopping work on mental fitness pro- so we can have fun and have and even the Washington Fire grams. that interaction. It’s good for Tracy Laws Department’s pancake day last “It will give them some puz- people to get out and have that Lending Hands Director week. zles and quizzes,” Laws said. socialization and sense of pur- They also bring in perform- “If you do really good, it gets pose.” ers from around the commu- a little harder the next time. If The focus is not just on the physical toll on caregivers, and caregiving role, it’s so hard. If nity to entertain participants. you don’t do as well, it’s not as participants though. Caregiv- they need breaks. you’re not healthy, if you don’t There is an exercise room hard the next time. ers benefit from the services. “We’re not here just for take care of yourself, if you where participants can do “It keeps your brain fit. The Laws pointed out that be- the participants, but we’re don’t fill your bucket, you’re some stepping exercises. brain’s a muscle, and you have ing a caregiver for a family here for the families, too,” she going to get sick and then “We keep track of their steps, to keep that active.” member can take a mental and said. “When someone is in that what?” Five ways to show seniors appreciation

Grandparents and seniors can share wisdom and a life- time of experience with the young people in their lives. Expressing gratitude for such lessons is a great way to show the seniors in your life, whether it’s a grandparent, mentor or family friend, how much they’re appreciated. Some seniors live alone, while others may be living with their adult children and grandchildren, offering care and support to help make the household function. Whether grandparents, aunts and uncles or older friends live close by or else- METRO CREATIVES SERVICES where, there are many ways Generations can bond over hobbies enjoyed together, such as play- for their loved ones to show ing video games. them how much they’re appreciated. life and key moments that will digital assistants that enable Become pen pals. Seniors bring them joy. Chances are them to share videos, tablets to may have limited mobility or they’ll return the favor with a send email or access social me- opportunities to get out of the letter of their own. dia, mobile phones for calling house. Receiving mail is one Explore technology to- and texting, and anything else way to connect with the out- gether. Younger generations families can customize to their side world. Regularly send let- can introduce seniors to avail- needs. ters to a grandparent or other able technology that can bring Offer companionship. senior, sharing tales of daily them closer. This may include Spending time with younger generations can motivate seniors to stay active and en- gaged. Have games and activities at the ready or simply provide a listening ear. Shop and run errands. Help aging loved ones perform the tasks that they may not be able to tackle on their own. This can include picking up groceries or prescriptions or taking them to appointments. Simple work around the house, like doing laundry or light clean-up, also can be a big help. Start a hobby together. Develop a hobby that seniors and young people can enjoy together. Watching classic mov- ies, painting ceramics, going to sporting events, or garden- ing are just a few of the many hobbies that seniors can enjoy with their young loved ones. There are many ways to bridge the generation gap and spend meaningful time with aging loved ones. SUBMITTED Pleasantview Home and Health offers assistance to people needing in-home assistance. Pleasantview branches out with home health program

BY JAMES JENNINGS worked with the Pleasantview to the clients’ needs. “I think it really offers the Whaley, said she personally The News board a little more than two “Sometimes, they actually family some peace of mind benefitted from the help. KALONA years ago on ways to address have some needs with their to know that someone will “The care given by Pleas- that shift. The facility launched activities of daily living and be with mom and dad on this antview Home and Health took In recent years, the staff at Pleasanview Home and Health. social life,” she said. “If they day,” Jennifer Bennett, execu- time, stress and worry away Pleasantview Home in Kalona “We started just in the vil- had just a little more help, they tive assistant at Pleasantview, for me so I was able to relax noticed a shift in the care needs lage – our independent living would be good and safe.” said. “They don’t have to wor- enough to start my day at work of the local elderly population. program,” Hochstedler said. Dorothy Miller utilized ry about going to see them or without worries,” Whaley said. More people were beginning “We immediately had a couple Pleasantview Home and Health making that phone call.” Pleasantview Home and to opt to live at home longer people who jumped on with before eventually moving into Hochstedler said that the Health currently has four part- rather than enter a long-term services.” the long-term care facility. program can help ease the de- time staffers who offer services care facility. “We were seeing a need be- That program eventually “I got to remain indepen- mands of caring for an elderly six days a week from 7 a.m.-8 cause folks are staying in their branched out to serve the Kalo- dent in my apartment longer,” loved one. p.m. homes much longer than they na community and has grown. Miller said. “I had an hour of “Caregiver stress is a big, Hochstedler said that peo- used to,” Elvesta Hochstedler, “Right now, we have about help every weekday morning big thing, and whatever you ple seeking home assistance Pleasantview Home indepen- a dozen people on our list,” with showers, getting dressed, can do to help alleviate that should call, and the staff would dent living nurse, said. “We Hochstedler said. “Some of laundry, dishes, empty trash, stress can help,” she said. “We get them set up with the servic- didn’t really have anything those people may use as little bed-making and other light can do things so that the wife, es they need. in between independent liv- as one hour a month, and some housekeeping, and assistance daughter or son can be family “The first thing they would ing and long-term care. People of them have used us 15 hours with coffee and breakfast. As instead of being the caregiver. do is give us a call, and we didn’t need 24-hour-a-day help, a week. It varies what people time went on I was able to add Having to do all the caregiving would find out what their but they did need some help to need.” more time as I needed it.” can kind of take away the joy of needs are,” she said. “We pret- be safe.” She explained that staff Caregivers also benefit the relationship.” ty much try to customize based Hochstedler said staff works to customize home care from the service. Miller’s daughter, Sandra on what they need.” HOW TO MANAGE A LOVED ONE’S MONEY

:_iYkii fbWdi _d WZ- lWdY[$ Have conversations even before an aging loved one needs caregiving. Talking through difficult topics when parents are healthy can simplify decisions later on. Ef[d W `e_dj WYYekdj$ Joint back accounts make it easier for caregivers to manage loved one’s money if the person becomes physically or mentally incapacitated. CWa[ b[]Wb \_ZkY_Who Y^Wd][i$ Documenting fidu- ciary changes in the letter of the law can serve as a measure of protection against potential problems. Fkjoekhfh_eh_j_[i\_hij$ You may end up running yourself financially ragged catering to a loved one’s needs. Do not take on unmanageable debt. 7ia\eh^[bf$ Speak with a financial advisor and/or el- der care attorney about the best ways to manage a loved one’s money to ensure an aging parent or child will be provided for. Arranging assets in certain ways can make individuals eligible for certain benefits. Managing money is just one of the many tasks associated with being a caregiver. PAGE 10A | THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 NEWS THE NEWS

MILLICE/Continued from Page 1A he said. “I always remembered my dad going to the fires when he left the house, and always thought that was the thing to do.” Following in their foot- steps, Millice joined the Well- man Fire Department in 1959 when he was 19 years old and has been serving on the department ever since then. “We were just starting to do some of the training,” he said. “The older guys showed us what to do as far as ladders. I couldn’t drive a truck for a while.” Things have changed a lot since 1959, especially regarding the amount of training firefighters have to do. “The amount of training we do now is a lot,” Millice said. “Back then, somebody might want to do something in a class, and we’d do it, but that wasn’t very often. Maybe some of the older guys would show you a piece of equipment and how to work it or how to handle a hose on a ladder or how to set the ladders up.” Today, firefighters have to train on a number of things, including requirements for using the equipment, the bunker gear, the air packs, safe-driving classes, classes on pump operation, all the equipment they have, according to Mil- lice. He said that dedication is SUBMITTED the key to being a good firefighter, and that often drives Jim Millice (second row, far right) is shown in this 1972 photo of the members of the Wellman Fire Department. prospective firefighters away ment. into bunker gear because I was taking care of the troops. from the business. Last week, the department “The biggest thing that reading too many stories about “If somebody needs a piece “Dedication makes a good honored Jim Millice with a sticks out in my memory is in how the highest killer of vol- of equipment out of the truck, I firefighter, and that isn’t here pair of plaques marking his 60 any more, not like it used to the first year I was on, we went unteer firefighters was stress can get it. I can help change air years of service. Millice kept be,” Millice said. “They have to out to a fire north of town,” he from the job. So, I backed off on packs outside the hot zone.” one plaque, and the other is on want to do it. With all the train- said. “When we drove into the that.” Wellman Fire Chief Jeremy display at the fire station. ing, you spend a lot of hours driveway, I remember seeing Although he no longer goes Peck praised the work Millice Millice has no plans to slow down here. You’ve got to have two firemen in the back of a into “hot zones,” he is still ac- does for the department. down at this point. the training hours to meet station wagon doing CPR on a tive with the department, help- “Jim is everything to this “I’m going to keep do- state and federal regulations to little girl. She did not make it. I ing in any way he can. department,” Peck said. “Jim ing what I’m doing,” he said. even be on the department. don’t think you ever get used to “Now, I’m mainly doing does the things that are hard “There is good camaraderie “They think it might be fun it.” gopher work or driving the that nobody else wants to do. among the people here. The and glamorous, but when they Everything changed for Mil- truck,” Millice said. “In the He has done that for years and biggest reward I’ve gotten out find out all the training that’s lice in 2004 when he suffered a summer months, I make sure I years and doesn’t complain at of it is the people, the guys I required, they’re gone.” heart attack. get a cooler of water when the all. He just puts his nose to the work with. Another difficult aspect of “After I got through that, crew takes off on a fire. I fill grindstone and does it. This “You’ve got to trust the the job is dealing with human I decided I didn’t want to do a cooler with ice and water to fire department would not op- guys you go into a smoke-filled loss, a lesson Millice learned in the hands-on stuff,” he said. “I make sure they have drinking erate without Jim Millice right house with. If you don’t, you his first year with the depart- told them I didn’t want to get water when they’re out there – now.” shouldn’t be there.” County awards contract for Wellman bridge

BY MARY ZIELINSKI rejected Jan. 2 and awarding for variations on traditional Correspondent the contract to low bidder, Iowa bridge design especially for WASHINGTON Bridge & Culvert of Washing- beams and concrete, bringing ton for $619,973. cost in line with the original After reviewing and revis- Thorius told the Board of low bidder. ing the original plans for a Supervisors that the original At the time of the initial bridge replacement on Birch estimate of approximately bidding, all bids were approxi- Avenue, County Engineer Ja- $500,000 “was a little low.” mately 126% over estimate. cob Thorius Tuesday recom- The review also included Work on the bridge, west of mended reconsidering bids revisions to the plan, allowing Wellman and l.25 miles south of Highway 22, could start this spring. The board also approved seeking funds through the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Divi- sion from FEMA for the Pre- Disaster Mitigation Program, a project with a total cost of $293,517. Of that amount, the county would provide up to an $80,000 match to meet the minimum 25% required in the grant application. In other business, the board acknowledged a report and funding request of $34,924 from PAWS & More, which provides annual humane services for the county. In 2019, PAWs received 895 animals. The funding request is derived from the number of animals accepted from the county, multiplied by a daily boarding fee of $18 for the first seven days the animal is in the service’s care. The is the period set by the state before an animal is adopted or put down. It calculated to 269 animals at $18 each, times seven days for $33,894 plus $1,020 reimbursement for 17 pickups at $60 per call to cover the cost of the vehicle and personnel. Funding also comes from county municipalities, dona- tions and grants. SPORTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020

HIGHLAND/LONE TREE BOYS BASKETBALL Offensive rebounding important again for Highland BY NICK MOFFITT set up a play with the game tied Lone Tree had to foul and put The News at 55. Adamson at the line with 33.2 RIVERSIDE The Huskies set up an in- seconds left. bound play that looked at get- Adamson rattled home the Derick Sandburg has had a ting Zack Lasek a shot in the front end of the one-and-one knack for important offensive post, but the Lone Tree defense opportunity. rebounds this season. took away his ability to drive. “I just had to make it. The For the second time this sea- The Huskies then reset and last thing I wanted to do is miss son, a big offensive rebound by looked inside again. Eventu- the front end and give the other Sandburg led to a Cole Adam- ally a pass inside worked back team a possession,” Adamson son 3-pointer that gave High- outside and Cole Adamson hit said. “…You just have to hit land a late lead. Adamson hit a 3-pointer from the left side. that first one and the second the big shot to give Highland “I think they thought it was one seems to come and you get the lead and closed it out with going to Zack (Lasek) because comfortable on the line.” four straight free throws for a he had a very dominant game,” Adamson hit the second one 62-55 win over Lone Tree. Adamson said. “When they and hit a pair later after anoth- The win gives Highland a doubled down on him I popped er Lone Tree miss at the other leg up in the SEISC North race out to the 3-point line and Der- end. The Lions stopped fouling after that, leading to the 62-55 and showcased a few key im- ick drove and found me. I could win. provements they have made just tell that he was going to The Huskies have improved this season. pass it to me and I shot the their free-throw shooting to “That was a huge, huge re- ball.” 68.1% as a team this season bound for us. That could have Lone Tree took a timeout from 59% a year ago. Adam- switched the game either way with 1:10 left in the game and son specifically has improved for us,” Highland coach Bill Zy- out of that set up a shot for from 59% to 76% and McFar- wiec said. Harmon Miller from midrange. NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS The Huskies took a timeout Miller missed the shot and af- Highland’s Zack Lasek helps break the press against Lone Tree’s after the offensive rebound and ter attempting to steal the ball SEE HUSKIES | PAGE 4B Tyler McCullough. Lasek finished with 23 points. AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL Huskies cruise over Hillcrest BY NICK MOFFITT The News KALONA Highland controlled the game from the opening tip and used 19 steals to cruise to a 56- 18 over Hillcrest Academy. The Huskie defense allowed only four points in the first half of play against the Ravens, mostly due to their ability to get steals in the full-court press and preventing offensive re-

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NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS Lone Tree’s Sara Branson drives into the lane while making contact with Highland’s Alyssa Brase. The Lions went on to beat Highland 52- Alyssa Brase had a game-high 37 to move to a 7-5 record this season. 18 points against the Ravens. LONE TREE/HIGHLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL M-P BOYS BASKETBALL Lone Tree defense steals the show Big second half BY NICK MOFFITT the post on an inbound to take started to bully Highland de- gives M-P a win The News a 10-5 lead with 2:22 left in the fenders down low. RIVERSIDE first quarter. “They got more physical Mid-Prairie broke a five- They extended that to 14-8, and we didn’t respond,” High- game losing streak with a dom- Down 14-8 after one quarter, but Brase picked up her sec- land head coach Jody Fink inating second half against the Lone Tree girls basketball ond foul on a charge with 7.7 said. They got more physical Wilton. team ratcheted up their defen- seconds left in the first quarter The Lions also kept on the and we didn’t respond. The Golden Hawks went sive intensity, forcing 28 turn- and the play fired up the Lone Huskies in their full-court into halftime tied at 26 with overs and using that to beat Tree bench. The Lions fed off pressure. Holley Johnson and They had the size ad- the Beavers, but dominated the Highland 52-37 in a rivalry that energy into the second Sara Branson were pests for vantage and we backed third quarter to take a 14-point game. quarter and only allowed four lead into the final eight min- the Highland back court and away from them making it Early on, the Huskies found points in the second quarter. came up with four steals each utes of the game. success off of inbound plays. Lily Miller got Lone Tree’s on the night. easier to score. Ethan Trimpe had his best night of the season, tallying Haley Sweeting played a ball 13-0 run started with a buck- The Lions transformed a Jody Fink off a Lone Tree defender’s back et in the post. Kasey Chown 20 points to lead the Golden Highland girls basketball coach as an assist to herself and the scored six of her 12 points dur- Hawks. He hit 8-17 from the Huskies found Alyssa Brase in ing the second-quarter run and SEE LONE TREE | PAGE 4B floor and had five rebounds and three steals. Mid-Prairie also had two bigs reach double-digits with Aidan Rath scoring 14 points and Carter Harmsen scoring 10 Moffitt: Saying goodbye to the newspaper on 4-5. Mid-Prairie pushed the lead BY NICK MOFFITT Highland football team making ing but came to encounter kind working in sports for now, but in the fourth quarter. The News the playoffs in 2018, and Iowa people at every stop. Coaches, I will for sure miss the opportu- Brad Tornow had six assists Mennonite’s insane basketball parents and athletes alike were nity to cover the great kids in on the night. I have been pretty fortunate comebacks during the 2018 always helpful in getting the the area. Justice Jones tallied his during my time as sports edi- first points of the season, hit- postseason. story and giving up their time I won’t make this long, tor at The News. ting a free throw and grabbing It includes off the field sto- for the newspaper. but my final ask would be to As I sit down to think about two rebounds. Logan Harmsen ries like telling people the Thanks to all of the coaches subscribe to the paper. Many also scored his first points this all the awesome stories I have story of Highland’s first girl that were helpful in getting towns the size of this area are been able to cover over the last season, going 2-4 from the floor. quarterback, how athletes use information into the paper. not fortunate enough to have It was the first time since three years, I feel pretty lucky. sports to deal with loss and While you see all the work they a newspaper that funds sports their season-opening win that From on the field things how Colton Allen could have do on the court, know they do coverage like we do. That’s Mid-Prairie had three players like the Mid-Prairie cross been anyone’s friend. a lot as well to highlight your only possible through your in double figures. country team starting a dy- Before starting the job, I kids off the court. subscriptions. Mid-Prairie took on Wil- nasty of state championships had little knowledge about the I’m escaping off to sunnier Thanks for all of the memo- liamsburg in a non-conference during my time here and the schools I would wind up cover- skies in Phoenix and won’t be ries! bout on Monday, losing 59-41. PAGE 2B | THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 SPORTS THE NEWS M-P GIRLS BASKETBALL Hawks shoot to big win over Wilton BY NICK MOFFITT The Golden Hawk bigs turnovers. The News dominated the night inside Mid-Prairie went up 16-12 with Maddie Nonnenmann, Mid-Prairie shot the ball after one quarter and led by Jaselyn Robertson and Phelan well on the way to a 62-44 win five at halftime. Hostetler finding success in- The second half was where over Wilton. side. The three combined for 30 the Golden Hawks blew the It was a 54% night shooting points on 13-21 shooting. Rob- game wide open. They went on for the Golden Hawks, a big ertson was 4-4 on her inside surge over their season aver- shots. a 15-4 run throughout the third age of 42%. It was led by Myah Other than shooting per- quarter to put the game out of Lugar with 16 points on 6-10 centage, the Golden Hawks and reach for the Beavers. shooting. She hit four 3-point- Wilton had pretty identical stat The win moved Mid-Prairie ers in the win as well. sheets in rebounds, steals and to 3-5 on the season. M-P GIRLS BASKETBALL Raiders steal game late against Hawks

NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS BY NICK MOFFITT Lone Tree’s Matt Carlson picked up a win in a triangular meet at The News New London last Thursday. Williamsburg outscored LONE TREE WRESTLING Mid-Prairie 16-6 in the fourth quarter of their 48-47 victory over the Golden Hawks. The game swung wildly between Lions win dual meet the two teams. It was the Raiders who dealt BY NICK MOFFITT pinned his opponent in 1:37. the first blow of the night, tak- The News Tim Mills was the final vic- ing a 21-10 lead after one quar- tor for Lone Tree with a 3:30 pin Lone Tree picked up a ter. Williamsburg hit four at heavyweight. Mills was giv- 3-pointers in that first quarter SEISC win last Thursday night ing up weight on his opponent, to blow the game open. with a dual win over Van Bu- as Mills generally wrestles at Mid-Prairie struck back in ren County. 220. Mills scored a takedown in the second quarter with a 20-5 The Lions won the dual 30- the first and a reversal in the quarter in favor of Mid-Prai- 18 and won all three contested second period before pinning rie. The Golden Hawks had matches in the dual. Caden Carson Halbrook. two double-digit scorers on the night in Maddie Nonnenmann Smith won his match at 152 Mathew Hemsted and Hunt- NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS (14) and Myah Lugar (13). The pounds over Darrin Coffman. er Hain picked up victories by point wing was enough to give Amara Jones had seven points and five steals against Williamsburg. Smith scored an early take- forfeit. down but was reversed by Coff- them a 30-26 lead at the half. to give Williamsburg a 48-47 from there. The Lions then lost a 63-12 They extended the lead to man before the end of the pe- lead with 13 seconds left. The loss pushes Mid-Prairie dual to New London on Thurs- nine by the end of the third riod to tie things at 2-2. Smith Mid-Prairie missed an op- to 3-6 this season. day as well. quarter, but Williamsburg had deferred to the third period Lone Tree’s two wins were cut that to 45-41 with around portunity on the other end and Amara Jones had seven on choice, and Coffman chose by Matthew Hemsted and Ca- two minutes remaining in the had a chance after Williams- points, five steals and four down. Smith used that advan- den Smith. Smith picked up game. Williamsburg stole the burg missed the front end of assists in the game. Georgia tage to pin Coffman in 2:53. a win by forfeit at 152 pounds ball while down 47-45 with un- a one-and-one. The Golden Nisly was in the starting line- At 170 pounds, Will Hotz and Hemsted pinned his oppo- der 30 seconds to go and Taylor Hawks had a pass stolen and up on Monday night. She tal- scored two takedowns and nent in 2:40 at 145 pounds. Busch hit the dagger 3-pointer Williamsburg iced the game lied a steal and an assist. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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He scored a 16-1 technical who was hosting the meet. but fell to Wapello in a SESIC fall over Gavyn Brown for five Against Bellevue, Mid-Prai- dual meet. team points. rie took a 24-0 lead after sweep- The 48-36 dual loss to Wa- Carlos Valenzuela, Ethan ing the first four weights. Isaac pello saw the Indians win five Boucher picked up a pin in Paisley and Maddie Peiffer matches by fall and three by 1:19 and Cory Allen, Caleb Ver- each went out and got six team cande and Gannon Callahan all forfeit to Highland’s four by points to put the Huskies up picked up wins by forfeit. fall and two by forfeit. 23-0. At 138 pounds, Pekin’s Mi- The two teams then swapped Easton Schlabaugh started chael Jones scored a technical forfeits at 106, 113 and 120. Mid- the match off at 106 pounds and fall at 17-2 over Brogan Caro- Prairie led 30-12 at that point. got the Huskies on the board lan. Noah Ford then won a quick with a pin in 1:03. Schlabaugh Caedon Harbison was the bout at 126 pounds by pinning is up to 24 wins this season, 13 Dustyn Talbot in 30 seconds. next Highland wrestler up, by fall. Bellevue won the next three wrestling at 170 pounds he weights with a forfeit and pins NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS Yahir Jimenez won by fall pinned Blake Juhl in 2:33. at 138 and 145 pounds. Aiden Cael Garvey has 14 pins in 21 wins so far this year. He picked up a in 2:35 to give the Huskies a Cael Yeggy pinned his oppo- West picked up a win by forfeit pair of pins in a meet at Camanche last Thursday. 12-0 lead. Wapello took the next nent in less than a minute at at 152 pounds. four matches by fall, all in the 182 pounds and Eli Slaymaker Mason Hartley won a 5-2 de- dual with pins in four of five contested weights and picked first or second period. pinned his opponent in 1:10. up a few other by forfeits. Cal- cision at 160 pounds and Cael matches. Cael Garvey started They then took 152, 160 and Highland coach Derick Ball off the dual at 170 with a pin for lahan picked up a relatively Garvey won a 5-0 decision at 170 by forfeit. said Slaymaker was the wres- 170 pounds. Mid-Prairie in just 56 seconds. late pin, winning in 4:46 over The Huskies got wins from tler of the night and was given The Golden Hawks won the At 195 Isaac Boucher pinned Peyton McLane. dual 48-30. his opponent in 50 seconds. Clarke Latcham won by fall Cael Yeggy and Eli Slaymaker a giant H on a chain to signify After the dual, Evan Phillips Caleb Vercande won in 1:05 in 1:45, his fourth pin of the by fall and Justin Sosa picked it. He was 2-0 on the night. won an exciting 21-10 major de- at 220 and Gannon Callahan season. cision in an exhibition match. pinned his opponent in 45 sec- After this dual, Mid-Prai- BASKETBALL STAT LEADERS He scored nearfall points six onds at heavyweight. rie continues to show their times over the match. The Golden Hawks had a strength in the upper weights. Next up was Mid-Prairie’s 24-6 lead heading to the bottom Cael Garvey and Gannon Cal- Boys Girls Points per game Points per game loss on the night against a weights. Mid-Prairie’s only lahan both earned their 20th Keegan Edwards, Lone Tree 20.6 Alyssa Brase, Highland 13.3 Camanche team with three win the rest of the dual was a wins of the season on Thurs- Eli Ours, Hillcrest Academy 19 Holley Johnson, Lone Tree 13.2 ranked wrestlers. Those three Vinnie Bowlin win by forfeit at day at Camanche. Zack Lasek, Highland 17.7 Myah Lugar, Mid-Prairie 11 wrestlers all provided bonus 152 pounds. Mid-Prairie had been slated Mason McFarland, Highland 14.4 Maddie Nonnenmann, Mid-Prairie 11 points for the Indians in a 51-30 to wrestle at the Gary Curtis Mid-Prairie finished the Kobe Borntrager, Hillcrest Academy 13.1 Yani Gutierrez, Hillcrest Academy 10.4 win for Camanche. night by blasting Northeast 60- Invite on Saturday, but it was Mid-Prairie started off the 9. Mid-Prairie won six of eight cancelled due to weather. Field goal percent (min. 35 FGA) Field goal percent (min. 35 FGA) Kobe Borntrager, Hillcrest Academy 60.5% (46-76) Phelan Hostetler, Mid-Prairie 53.5% (24-45) Zack Lasek, Highland 56.6% (69-122) Kasey Chown, Lone Tree 53.1% (43-81) BIG WIN/Continued from Page 1B Cale Yoder, Lone Tree 55.2% (32-58) Maddie Nonnenmann, Mid-Prairie 50.7% (35-69) Bill Laughlin, Highland 54% (34-63) Dani Laughlin, Highland 42.1% (16-38) Cory Krueger, Lone Tree 52.6% (51-97) Josie Mullinnix, Lone Tree 40% (36-90) bounds. “Lots of things to continue 3-pointers 3-pointers to work on, but we are making Mason McFarland, Highland 30 Yani Gutierrez, Hillcrest Academy 20 progress and moving forward,” Keegan Edwards, Lone Tree 23 Holley Johnson, Lone Tree 18 Highland coach Jody Fink said. The Huskies looked to feed Harmon Miller, Lone Tree 23 Myah Lugar, Mid-Prairie 16 senior Alyssa Brase in the post Eli Ours, Hillcrest Academy 22 Maddie Jacque, Lone Tree 12 early on offense and she did Cole Adamson, Highland 15 Amara Jones, Mid-Prairie 5 just that with 14 points in the first half including two plays Free-throw percent (min. 20 FTA) Free-throw percent (min. 20 FTA) where she was fouled and made Carter Harmsen, Mid-Prairie 87% (20-23) Josie Mullinnix, Lone Tree 62.5% (30-48) the bucket. Mason McFarland, Highland 86.7% (26-30) Alyssa Brase, Highland 62% (44-71) The Huskies got some ad- Cole Adamson, Highland 72.2% (39-54) Maddie Nonnenmann, Mid-Prairie 61.9% (13-21) ditional offense from fresh- Eli Ours, Hillcrest Academy 70.7% (29-41) Haley Sweeting, Highland 59% (23-39) men Abbi Stransky and Dani Noah Miller, Hillcrest Academy 70% (14-20) Holley Johnson, Lone Tree 58.8% (20-34) Laughlin draining a 3-pointer. The Ravens had Yani Guti- Rebounds per game Rebounds per game errez hit a pair of free throws Zack Lasek, Highland 9.5 Alyssa Brase, Highland 9.9 and Esther Hughes hit a jump- Keegan Edwards, Lone Tree 9.5 Kasey Chown, Lone Tree 7.8 er. Cory Krueger, Lone Tree 8.6 Kayla Cerny, Highland 6.6 Out of halftime, the Ravens Aidan Rath, Mid-Prairie 6.9 Yani Gutierrez, Hillcrest Academy 6.2 worked harder for rebounds Kobe Borntrager, Hillcrest Academy 6.2 Abbi Stransky, Highland 6.0 on the offensive end and it paid off. Leah Bontrager finished Assists Assists with a team-high five offensive Keegan Edwards, Lone Tree 89 Haley Sweeting, Highland 47 rebounds and hit her only shot Cole Adamson, Highland 42 Holley Johnson, Lone Tree 27 of the night. The Ravens were Brad Tornow, Mid-Prairie 34 Amara Jones, Mid-Prairie 27 even with Highland in the Zack Lasek, Highland 31 Jenna Sands, Highland 22 third quarter with each team Eli Ours, Hillcrest Academy 31 Kayla Cerny, Highland 19 scoring nine points. “We need to continue to Steals Steals work on our rotations for our Mason McFarland, Highland 30 Holley Johnson, Lone Tree 48 press and be patient when Keegan Edwards, Lone Tree 28 Amara Jones, Mid-Prairie 36 breaking the press,” Fink said. Harmon Miller, Lone Tree 21 Sara Branson, Lone Tree 34 Yani Gutierrez hit a pair of Eli Ours, Hillcrest Academy 20 Abbi Stransky, Highland 33 back-to-back 3-pointers in the Tyler McCullough, Lone Tree 20 Haley Sweeting, Highland 32 third quarter. The Huskies surged for- Blocks Blocks ward again in the fourth in the Cory Krueger, Lone Tree 18 Phelan Hostetler, Mid-Prairie 13 NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS big win. Keegan Edwards, Lone Tree 11 Kasey Chown, Lone Tree 11 Esther Hughes (11) goes around a screen from Sarah Miller (42). The win was the third Aidan Rath, Mid-Prairie 11 Josie Mullinnix, Lone Tree 9 Hughes finished with seven points for Hillcrest Academy. straight for Highland. Zack Lasek, Highland 8 Allison Marshek, Lone Tree 7 Mason McFarland, Highland 5 Alyssa Brase, Highland 5 PAGE 4B | THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 SPORTS THE NEWS

NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS London Schrock looks to poke the ball out from Colby Stokes during the first half of play. AREA BOYS BASKETBALL

NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS Highland’s Cole Adamson plays defense against Lone Tree’s Keegan Edwards. Huskies down Ravens Hillcrest Academy kept Ravens with 23 points and a even pace early, but Highland solid 5-8 from 3-point range. HUSKIES/Continued from Page 1B was able to run away from the Kobe Borntrager had 17 Ravens in a 65-58 win. points on 6-10 shooting for the land is shooting north of 85% The Huskies led by 15 points Ravens despite some early foul this season. Zywiec said that with 1:20 left before the Ravens trouble for him. improvement has come from closed the score late, but the The win for Highland was Huskies controlled the game a big one according to Lasek, free throws being a big part of for most of the second half. who said it was nice for the Highland’s practices. After struggling to find lead- Huskies to beat Hillcrest Acad- The game had been back- ing scorer Zack Lasek in the emy again. and-forth all game, with the first half, they went to him ear- It was the first win for the teams staying within a couple ly in the second. Lasek scored Huskies over the Ravens since possessions almost all game. the first seven points for High- January 2017. Highland had a 18-12 lead after land in the second half and had It marks the end of six 19 total points in the half. straight wins for the Ravens. one quarter and took a 29-25 The Huskies made their Highalnd is 10-1 after this lead into halftime. Lone Tree mark at the free-throw line, week and atop the SEISC North took a lead at 35-34 with 4:20 left going 24-30 on the night com- rankings. in the third quarter, but Colby pared to just 5-12 for Hillcrest The Ravens game at Dan- Stokes quickly gave Highland Academy. ville was postponed and they the lead back with an offensive Eli Ours led the way for the are 4-5 this season. rebound and putback. The quarter ended with Highland leading by two at 44- 42. The Huskies did a solid job of playing defense on the leading scorer in the SEISC North, Keegan Edwards. The Huskies held Edwards to 11 points on 4-17 shooting on the night. Zy- NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS wiec said their defensive plan Lone Tree’s Cale Yoder looks for an opening. Yoder is making 55% for him was to sag off screens of his field goals this year. and take away his ability to assists and nine rebounds. Pekin on Jan. 21. Zywiec said drive to the basket. Cory Krueger finished as they don’t want to overlook “He’s a tremendous talent the leading scorer for Lone Louisa-Muscatine and Mediap- and we talked about with our Tree with 17 points and nine olis their next two games, but a screen and rolls taking Zack rebounds. victory over Pekin would help and Derick and sagging off of The Huskies were led by a get revenge on their only con- there to take away those driving lanes,” Zywiec said. “He double-double 23 points and 11 ference loss and put them in sees the floor so well, so you rebounds from Zack Lasek. De- the driver’s seat for the confer- can’t allow him to penetrate.” rick Sandburg had 11 rebounds ence title. Edwards still finished the and three assists. Lone Tree will take on BGM night just one rebound short of The win by Highland sets in a non-conference game on NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS a triple-double at 11 points, 10 up an important game with Thursday. Luke Schrock, right, attempts to take a charge from Cole Adamson.

LONE TREE/Continued from Page 1B six-point deficit into a five- without leading scorer Alyssa lineup. Johnson finished with game on a 9-0 run behind four Lousia-Muscatine on Tuesday point lead at halftime, 23-18. Brase in the first half as she 16 points and hit three shots points from Alyssa Clarke. and then will host Mediapolis Highland came as close as picked up her fourth foul with from beyond the arc. Lone Tree now has a 7-5 three points early in the third 6:34 in the third quarter and Chown finished with 12 record and have won back-to- on Friday. quarter, but Lone Tree went on fouled out with 4:57 left in the points, but more impressively back conference games for the The Lions traveled to Kalo- a 12-2 run behind back-to-back game. 17 rebounds including seven second time this season. 3-pointers from Johnson and After a Holley Johnson on the offensive glass. It was Highland had a three-game na to play Hillcrest Academy Maddie Jacque to have a 37-24 3-pointer with 4:12 left to push her best rebounding night so streak broken in the loss and and host BGM in a non-confer- lead after three quarters. the lead to 22 points, the Lions far this season. fell to 4-10 this season. Highland also had to do started to pull starters from the The Lions closed out the Highland faced off against ence game on Thursday.

NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS NICK MOFFITT/THE NEWS Holley Johnson picks up one of four steals against Highland’s Dani The Highland girls basketball team found some early success of inbound plays like this one, where play- Laughlin. Johnson is averaging four steals per game this year. ers stacked up in the post. THE NEWS PUBLIC NOTICES THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 | PAGE 5B

City’s representative. CARRIED 4-0. WINDSTREAM $133.46, phones WATER FUND ...... CITY OF LONE TREE Baird, Dickey motioned to send pro- COBB OIL CO $238.64, fuel $15,801.34 ...... $9,635.31 posal on rezoning in two-mile fringe back DOLLAR GENERAL $91.54, food supplies SEWER FUND ...... to Johnson County with approval. No is- FAREWAY MEAT & GROCERY $500.99, food supplies CITY OF LONE TREE $18.50/month per household starting $23,790.38 ...... $8,226.38 sues or concerns on City’s behalf. CAR- RIVER PRODUCTS COMPANY $245.89, rock SEWER REVENUE ...... JANUARY 6, 2020 July 1, 2020. CARRIED 4-0. RIED 4-0. STATE HYGIENIC LAB $462.50, tests Dickey, Swinton motioned to deny $14,518.40 ...... $0 Mayor Havel read and adopted 19th US CELLULAR $104.52, cell phones REFUSE FUND ...... Mayor Havel called to order at 5:30 lease agreement with Verizon for use of Amendment Centennial Commemora- VISA $903.44 leadership academy, council PM the regular meeting of the Lone Tree water tower. CARRIED 4-0. tion Proclamation. ALLIANT ENERGY $5,391.09, street lights/electric $4,950.92 ...... $3,629.22 City Council at Lone Tree City Hall with Baird, Ronan motioned to move Baird, Swinton motioned to adjourn DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA $116.62, employee premium CPTL PJT-WWP ...... Baird, Dickey, Swinton and Ronan pres- regular City Council meeting in February at 6:42 PM. CARRIED 4-0. EASTERN IOWA LIGHT & POWER $143.45, street lights/electric $79,200.00 ...... $44,000.00 ent and Wageman absent. Swinton, to Monday the 10th at 5:30PM at Lone WELLMARK $5,073.24, employee premium TRUST & AGENCY ...... Ronan motioned to approve the agen- Tree City Hall. CARRIED 4-0. FOLLOWING CLAIMS PAID IN DECEMBER WINDSTREAM $476.74, internet/phones $125.00 ...... $50.00 da as presented. CARRIED 4-0. Baird, Dickey, Swinton motioned to set HAWKINS, INC. $619.11, supplies UNITED STATES TREASURY $154.19, garnishment DEBT SERVICE ...... Dickey motioned to approve the consent public hearing for SF634 Max Levy for HOLLAND, MICHAEL, RAIBER & SITTIG $350.00, legal services IPERS $2,569.53, IPERS payment $0 ...... $3,828.00 agenda (minutes, reports, bills). CAR- February 10th during regular city council IOWA RUAL WATER ASSOCIATIES $275.00, membership dues IRS $3,626.40, FICA payment TOTALS ...... RIED 4-0. Water samples were read from meeting. CARRIED 4-0. JOHNSON CO SHERIFF OFFICE $5,070.00, police contract IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE $2,960.00, state withholding, sewer tax, $315,416.81...... $98,087.49 Eastside Village and United Presbyterian Baird, Dickey motioned to hold a JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE $2,416.00, refuse contract water excise tax Cash On Hand ...... $3,955,072.81 Church, reported safe and filed. budget work session following regular JOSH EIBEN $50.00, deposit return DECEMBER PAYROLL $15,295.28, all employees Sav Cert ...... $298,563.03 Mayor Havel asked Councilwoman meeting on February 10th. CARRIED MATHESON TRI-GAS $32.00, rent Dickey to be the Mayor Pro-Tem for her 4-0. MENARDS $52.72, supplies RECEIPTS...... DISBURSEMENTS JOANNE HAVEL, MAYOR term, Dickey accepted. Swinton, Baird motioned to approve MID WEST ONE BANK $3,828.00, interest payment GO series 2017A GENERAL FUND ...... Swinton, Dickey motioned to ap- Resolution 2020-B (public hearing for MIDWEST FRAME & AXLE $899.23, sander repair $15,786.40 ...... $21,490.92 prove Resolution 2020-A (council liai- codification of code book). To be held STANDARD PEST CONTROL $28.00, spray ROAD USE TAX ...... ATTEST sons). CARRIED 4-0. during regular city council meeting on TALLGRASS BUSINESS RESOURES $12.05, supplies $55,321.44 ...... $7,227.66 STEPHANIE DAUTREMONT, CITY CLERK Baird, Dickey motioned to approve February 10th. CARRIED 4-0. TEAM LAB $237.00, snow plow coating LOST ...... Submitted for publication 01-07-2020 bid from Johnson County Refuse for cart Swinton, Dickey motioned to partner THE NEWS $243.48, legals $81,293.25 ...... $0 system garbage and recycling services with Solarize Johnson County in 2020 US FOODS $1,487.38, food supplies TIF ...... Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- for a 5-year contract. New service is and for Councilman Baird to be the VEENSTRA & KIMM $44,000.00, engineering expenses $24,629.68...... $0 ary 16, 2020 L-132

Motion by Heiden, second by Porter, RESOLUTION No. 01-02-20-01 the final score on the master matrix; JOHNSON COUNTY to authorize the Board Office Executive CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION Now, Therefore, be it Resolved by Director, on behalf of the Board, as sig- RESOLUTION the Board of Supervisors of Johnson natory to the Iowa Department of Public Whereas, Iowa Code section County that the Board of Supervisors Cost of this publication: to designate the Iowa City Press-Citizen, Health County Substance Abuse Preven- 459.304(3) sets out the procedure if a hereby adopts this construction evalu- Fiscal year to date cost North Liberty Leader, Solon Economist, tion grant documents. board of supervisors wishes to adopt a ation resolution pursuant to Iowa Code (as of 7/1/19): and The News as official newspapers of Motion by Rettig, second by Heiden, “construction evaluation resolution” re- THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD Johnson County for calendar year 2020. section 459.304(3). to authorize Chairperson Rod Sullivan, lating to the construction of a confine- Motion by Sullivan, second by OF SUPERVISORS Motion by Heiden, second by Sulli- Board Office Executive Director Mike ment feeding operation structure; and FORMAL ORGANIZATIONAL van, to approve the 2020 appointment Heiden, to approve Resolution 01-02- Hensch, and Social Services Director Ly- Whereas, only counties that have 20-01. MEETING MINUTES schedule, as submitted, for Supervisors, nette Jacoby as signatories to the 2020 adopted a construction evaluation reso- JANUARY 2, 2020 including alternates, to various boards, Motion by Rettig, second by Porter, Community Foundation of Johnson lution can submit to the Department of to approve the Title VI Non-Discrimina- Chairperson Green-Douglass called committees, and commissions. County accounts for the Livable Com- Natural Resources (DNR) an adopted the Johnson County Board of Supervi- Motion by Sullivan, second by tion Agreement with the Iowa Depart- sors to order in the Johnson County Ad- Heiden, to authorize the Chairperson to munity for Successful Aging Charitable recommendation to approve or disap- ment of Transportation (DOT). ministration Building Boardroom at 9:00 authorize election recounts. Giving Fund. prove a construction permit application Motion by Heiden, second by Sul- a.m. Members present: Lisa Green- Motion by Porter, second by Heiden, Motion by Porter, second by Sul- regarding a proposed confinement feed- livan, to approve the Standard Title VI/ Douglass, Pat Heiden, Royceann Porter, to authorize the Chairperson to sign livan, to authorize Chairperson Rod ing operation structure; and Non-Discrimination Assurances with the Janelle Rettig, and Rod Sullivan. grant applications when necessary to Sullivan, Board Office Executive Direc- Whereas, only counties that have United States DOT. Unless otherwise noted, all actions meet grant deadlines. tor Mike Hensch, and Social Services adopted a construction evaluation reso- Motion by Porter, second by Sulli- were taken unanimously. Motion by Porter, second by Sul- Director Lynette Jacoby as signatories lution and submitted an adopted recom- van, to approve, as submitted, the pre- The News Publisher Jim Johnson livan, to authorize the Chairperson to to the 2020 Community Foundation of mendation may contest the DNR’s de- Johnson County accounts for the Livable cision regarding a specific application; approved list of proclamations for Board asked that the Board designate The sign letters of support, letters and cer- consideration. News as an official County newspaper tificates of appreciation, and letters of Community for Successful Aging Endow- and ment Fund. Whereas, by adopting a construc- Motion by Porter, second by Sulli- for 2020. sympathy on behalf of the Board. van, to authorize the Chairperson, Vice Motion by Heiden, second by Porter, Motion by Rettig, second by Heiden, Motion by Porter, second by Heiden, tion evaluation resolution the Board of to authorize Chairperson Rod Sullivan, Supervisors agrees to evaluate every Chairperson, and the Board Office Ex- to appoint Rod Sullivan as Chairperson that, when the Board of Supervisors has ecutive Director to designate flag proto- of the Board of Supervisors, for a term duly approved a contract, agreement, Board Office Executive Director Mike construction permit application for a Hensch, and Veterans Affairs Director proposed confinement feeding opera- cols for Johnson County buildings and ending December 31, 2020. ordinance, resolution, conveyance, proc- grounds. Motion by Sullivan, second by Por- lamations, fireworks permits, or other Gary Boseneiler as signatories to the tion structure received by the Board of ter, to appoint Pat Heiden as Vice Chair- instrument constituting an act by the 2020 Community Foundation of John- Supervisors between February 1, 2020 Adjourned to Informal Meeting at person of the Board of Supervisors, for Board of Supervisors on behalf of John- son County account for the Johnson and January 31, 2021 and submit an 9:13 a.m. a term ending December 31, 2020. Roll son County during 2020, that the Chair- County Armory and Veterans Memorial adopted recommendation regarding /s/Rod Sullivan, Chair, Board of Supervi- call: aye: Green-Douglass, Heiden, Por- person of the Board of Supervisors, or Fund. that application to the DNR; and sors ter, Sullivan; nay: Rettig. the substitute presiding Chairperson in Motion by Heiden, second by Porter, Whereas, the Board of Supervisors /s/Attest: Travis Weipert, Auditor Motion by Sullivan, second by the event of the Chairperson’s absence to authorize the Chairperson to issue must conduct an evaluation of every Recorded by Emily Way Heiden, to approve the 2020 meeting or incapacity, is authorized and directed Orders of Mandatory Evacuations and construction permit application using These minutes were sent for formal ap- schedule, as submitted, for the weekly to execute such contract, agreement or Mandatory Curfews in cases where the the master matrix created in Iowa Code proval and publication on January 9, Board of Supervisors formal and infor- other document so approved, the lack of Governor of the State of Iowa issues a section 459.305, but the Board’s rec- 2020. mal meetings, other meetings, and of- express authorization and direction in state disaster proclamation in and for ommendation to the DNR may be based ficial County holidays. the specific motion or resolution of ap- any portion of unincorporated Johnson on the final score on the master matrix Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- Motion by Sullivan, second by Porter, proval notwithstanding. 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Carter Baldwin ...... 180.00 Iowa City Free Medic ...... 26750.00 Michael Lintz ...... 40.00 Staples Credit Plan ...... 431.82 Chi Penn Oaks Lllp ...... 550.00 Iowa County Sheriffs O ...... 49.50 Mid American Energy ...... 8.08 Stratus Audio Inc ...... 181.78 Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- Chris Henze...... 60.00 Iowa Division Of Labor ...... 240.00 Midwestone Bank ...... 20484.24 Susan Paul Revocable T ...... 500.00 ary 16, 2020 L-176

Eastern Iowa Light & Power, HS-Electric...... $6,028.48 Katelynn Moss, Reimb.-Class B License fee ...... $78.00 Prairie Farms Dairy Inc, Milk ...... $1,943.67 HIGHLAND CSD Harold or Laura Enlow, Nov. Transportation ...... $12.50 One Source, Background checks ...... $121.50 Reinhart Foodservice, Food ...... $4,671.79 Ewell Educational Services, FFA-AET Subscription ...... $175.00 PSC Distribution Inc, Plumbing Supplies ...... $210.88 Total ...... $19,115.09 Ferrellgas, LP-Gas ...... $6,542.34 Sue E Rich, Reimb.-IASB Expense ...... $10.00 HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SEIBA, SEIBA-Bandmaster Dues ...... $10.00 Jody Fink, Nov. Transportation ...... $22.50 Matt or Dawn Richardson, Nov. Transportation ...... $114.00 Payroll Account DECEMBER 2019 INVOICES Matt Shull, V GBB-official-12/13 ...... $105.00 Andy or Ashley Frank, Nov. Transportation ...... $25.00 City of Riverside, HE-Water & Sewer ...... $399.40 Southeast District FFA, FFA-Greenhand Fire-Up ...... $55.00 AIG, Tax Sheltered Annuity ...... $2,425.00 Bret or Heather Frank, Nov. Transportation ...... $104.50 Nathan or Julie Robinson, Nov. Transportation ...... $25.00 Hartford, Tax Sheltered Annuity ...... $167.00 Activity Account Terri Stone, Musical-T-shirts ...... $140.00 General Fund, HE-Chiller Pump Motor Deduct ...... $1,000.00 Rosetta Stone Ltd., Renewal License ...... $795.00 Amazon Capital Services, Robotics-Supplies ...... $9.99 Stout Seed, FFA-T-shirts ...... $1,476.25 Horace Mann, Tax Sheltered Annuity...... $550.00 Cassandra Goodwin, Reimb-Mileage ...... $37.05 Denise A Roth, Reimb-Student Writing entry fees...... $70.00 Internal Revenue Service, FICA ...... $81,139.48 AndyMark Inc, Robotics-Supplies ...... $76.71 Ted Sueppel, V G/BBB-official...... $115.00 Eric or Ashley Hahn, Nov. Transportation ...... $40.00 Schnoebelen INC., HE - Snow Removal ...... $292.50 BSN Sports, Inc., BBB-Lettering for Uniforms ...... $450.00 Brendan Sullivan, JHGBB-Official-12/9 ...... $70.00 Ryan or Sarah Hancock, Nov. Transportation ...... $80.00 Matt or Jessica Schnoebelen, Nov. Transportation ...... $22.50 IPERS, IPERS ...... $57,263.51 Casey’s Business Mastercard, Reading for Educ. Expense ...... $60.03 Gina L Trower, Reimb-FarmHer Conf Fees ...... $150.00 Eric or Kara Hauenstein, Nov. Transportation ...... $12.50 State Disbursement Unit, Garnishment Ded Payable ...... $705.60 Mass Mutual, Tax Sheltered Annuity ...... $600.00 Elite Sports, Drill Team - Clothing ...... $1,234.64 Gene Vineyard, JHGBB-official-11/25 ...... $65.00 Highland Community Schools, Health Ins ...... $3,685.43 Stewart & Sons Ltd, Diesel ...... $4,442.50 Treasurer, St Of Ia, State Income Tax ...... $14,091.00 Pat Ensminger, V GBB-official-12/13 ...... $115.00 Hills Bank & Trust Co., FFA-Nat’l Conv. Expenses ...... $598.15 Highland Insurance Account, Unreimbursed Medical ...... $2,592.51 Nicole Stewart, Nov. Transportation ...... $56.00 VOYA, Tax Sheltered Annuity ...... $450.00 Tyler Foster, JV GBB-official-12/1 ...... $70.00 Walmart Community, Vocal Music-Musical supplies ...... $71.14 Shannon Hill, Nov. Transportation ...... $41.00 The Home Depot Pro, Custodial supplies ...... $1,470.53 Total ...... $156,685.99 Harmison’s Hometown Fundraising, FFA-Fruit sales ...... $3,855.00 Mark Warth, V GBB-official-12/13 ...... $105.00 Hiway Service Center Corp., Bus 19-9 Repair ...... $287.63 The News, Legal Publications ...... $334.61 Al Huntzinger, JHGBB-official-11/25 ...... $145.00 World’s Finest Chocolate, Inc., Class of 2021-Fundraiser .. $1,595.00 Holland, Michael, Raiber & Sittig PLC, Legal services ...... $2,454.00 Cody or Brittnay Thompson, Nov. Transportation ...... $17.50 Preschool Account IHSAA, BBB-Supplies ...... $20.00 Gabriel Wylder, WR-official-12/12 ...... $135.00 Ion Environmental Solutions, Water & Wastewater Svcs ..... $1,280.00 Hills Bank & Trust Co., School Brd Conv Expenses ...... $1,512.66 Preschool Fund, Preschool P/R ...... $1,334.50 Iowa FFA Association, FFA-Membership Dues ...... $473.00 Total ...... $20,270.83 Iowa Communications Network, Circuit Services ...... $21.25 Walmart Community, Ag-Supplies ...... $74.03 Total ...... $1,334.50 Susan Kallaus, MS Student Council-Supplies ...... $100.00 Iowa Dept. Of Natural Resources, Wastewater Const Plan Fee $100.00 Wellmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Health Ins ...... $58,961.51 Blair Klinefelter, JHGBB-Official-12/9 ...... $70.00 General Account Iowa Paper INC., Maint. Supplies ...... $221.76 West Music Co, Band-Music ...... $705.50 Schoolhouse Account Pat Knobbe, V G/BBB-official ...... $175.00 AAA Mechanical Contractors, INC., Ice Machine Maintenance ...... Johnson County Refuse, INC., Dec Pickup...... $970.00 Jeff Wieland, Additional Bus Trips ...... $625.00 D&N Fence Company, Greenhouse Project-Fence ...... $1,985.00 Tim Kortemeyer, JHWR-Official-11/11 ...... $85.00 ...... $1,243.19 Jennifer Kasper, Nov. Transportation ...... $15.00 Windstream, Misc Fees & Services ...... $1,982.99 Design Engineers, PC, HS-HVAC Upgrade-Schematics...... $31,500.00 Joe Loria, V G/BBB-official ...... $105.00 Ace-N-More, Maint. Supplies ...... $111.94 KCII Radio, Advertising fee ...... $75.80 Total ...... $111,319.22 Grant Wood AEA, 19-20 Power School Subscription ...... $9,535.11 Jackson Miller, JV BBB-official-12/1 ...... $70.00 Alliant Energy, HE - Electric ...... $1,295.15 Kirkwood Community College, CPR Instructor Class ...... $229.00 HR Green Inc, Wastewater Treatment Engineer ...... $1,695.00 MinnTex Citrus Inc, FFA-Fruit Sales ...... $4,861.22 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies ...... $775.06 Krafka Lawn & Landscape, FB Field Fall Fertilization ...... $930.00 Insurance Liberty Doors, INC., AG Classroom-Door Closers ...... $1,236.00 John Murphy, JVBBB Official ...... $95.00 Apple INC., Title 3-Computers ...... $1,498.00 John or Paula Kurt, Nov. Transportation ...... $22.50 Advantage Administrators, Flex Benefits...... $2,592.51 Music Theatre International, Musical Royalty Fees ...... $1,105.00 Arnold Motor Supply, Transp. Supplies ...... $20.14 Zion or Seth Leaton, Nov. Transportation ...... $40.00 Eagle Ridge Corporate Services Inc, Claims paid ...... $383.61 Mc Creedy-Ruth Construction LLC, HS Gym Roof-Blocks/Lift ...... Trace Myers, JV BBB-official-12/1...... $70.00 Avesis Third Party Administrators Inc, Vision Ins ...... $324.59 Roger or Courtney Liebhart, Nov. Transportation ...... $40.00 Wellmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Health Ins Premium ...... $1,456.60 ...... $5,148.00 National FFA Organization, FFA-Jackets ...... $1,367.00 Jenahlee Chamberlain, Nov. Transportation ...... $27.50 Alex or Elisa Lyons, Nov. Transportation ...... $56.00 Total ...... $4,432.72 UMB, Principal/Interest-SAVE Bond ...... $242,334.40 Travis Pierson, JV G/BBB-official ...... $95.00 Nick or Jesi Cole, Nov. Transportation ...... $17.50 Madison National Life, LTD Ins...... $495.85 Total ...... $293,433.51 Owen Piette, Reimb-FIRST Lego League exp ...... $504.31 Collection Services Center, Garnishment Ded Payable ...... $170.00 Gloria Maldonado, Nov. Transportation ...... $114.00 Nutrition Account Positive Promotions, HS Student Council-Supplies...... $68.45 Custom Impressions, INC., Name plates ...... $20.00 Marge Mc Artor, Reimb.-Hotel Room Dylexia Conf ...... $75.59 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies ...... $407.61 ** DISTRICT TOTAL ** .. $606,591.86 Phil Ritchie, JHGBB-Official-12/5...... $70.00 Delta Dental of Iowa, Dental Ins ...... $3,932.22 Menards, Maint. Supplies ...... $59.98 Bimbo Bakeries, Bread ...... $465.69 Denise A Roth, Accompanist ...... $150.00 Demco, INC., HE Library-Supplies ...... $105.53 Mid-American Energy, HE-Natural Gas ...... $653.42 Lunch Fund, Lunch P/R ...... $11,578.33 Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- Justin and Shannon Schmid, Reimb-Robotic Supplies ...... $79.94 Sara and Loren Dolan, Nov. Transportation ...... $15.00 Midwest Computer Products Inc, Promethean Board Lamps .. $195.60 Aaron McPherson, Kitchen Help ...... $48.00 ary 16, 2020 L-167

MMS Consultants, Inc., 1917 S. Gilbert HIGHLAND CSD Street, Iowa City, Iowa, by bona fide bid- MID-PRAIRIE CSD ders. Plans and specifications will be ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS in accordance with the Information for available January 10th, 2020. A pre-bid DOCUMENT 00 012720 District Central Office, 1636 Hwy 22, meeting is scheduled for January 21st, HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY PLAY- Bidders. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wellman, Iowa, Monday through Friday, 2020 at Highland Elementary School, GROUND RENOVATION PROJECT IN Bids will be received at: Highland SCHOOL BUS SPECIFICATIONS & BIDS 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 220 Schnoebelen St., Riverside, Iowa RIVERSIDE, IOWA FOR THE HIGHLAND Community School District Office, 1715 MID-PRAIRIE COMMUNITY Sealed bids are due and to be re- 52327. COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Vine Avenue, Riverside, IA 52327. SCHOOL DISTRICT ceived at the School District Central Products and materials incorporated IN THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, Office, 1636 Hwy 22, PO Box 150, Well- Bids will be opened and publicly in the Work of this Project are exempt STATE OF IOWA man Iowa, on Tuesday, February 19, Notice is given hereby that the High- read aloud immediately after the speci- from Iowa sales tax and local option To Whom It May Concern: 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Bids may be mailed, land Community School District will re- fied closing time. Bids received after sales tax. You are hereby notified that at 7:30 hand delivered, or emailed to the atten- ceive sealed bids for construction of the that time will not be accepted. All inter- Performance Bond and Labor and Mate- p.m., Central Time on Monday, January tion of Jeff Swartzentruber, Business above project until 1:30 P.M. on January ested parties are invited to attend. rial Payment bond will be required in the 27, 2020, in the High School Library at Manager. 28th, 2020. The following limitations shall apply Mid-Prairie High School, 1634 Hwy 22, Published by order of the Board of full amount of the contract. Wellman, Iowa there will be a public Directors of the Mid-Prairie Community The Project will involve the following: to this Project: Bidders shall list on the Form of Demolition of a portion of existing play- Approximate Start Date: June 1st, hearing on the proposed specifications, School District. Proposal the names of persons, firms, form of contract, and estimated cost for ground, regrading of playground area, 2020 companies or other parties with whom two School Buses, both to be diesel pow- By: Jeffrey C. Swartzentruber purchase and installation of playground Final Completion Date: August 15th, the bidder intends to subcon tract. This ered. Any persons interested may ap- Title: School Board Secretary equipment, installation of subbase and 2020 list shall include the type of work and ap- pear and file objections to the proposed pour-in-place rubber playground surfac- Copies of the plans, specifications, proximate subcontract amount(s). specifications, form of contract, or cost Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- ing and other related work. proposed con tract documents and form of such School Buses. ary 16, 2020 L-39 Bids security in the amount of five of proposal blanks may be secured Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- Proposed specifications and form of Date of second publication, Thursday, percent of the bid must accompany bid at the Office of the Project Engineer, ary 16, 2020 L-61 contract may be examined at the School January 23, 2020 PAGE 6B | THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICES THE NEWS

Yoder; Abstain-Young. of $619,973.70 as well as a bid from amount of $393,547.90, a bid from WASHINGTON COUNTY At this point in the meeting Seward Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, Boomerang Corporation, Anamosa, assumed the duties of Chair. Iowa, in the amount of $691,301.75. Iowa, for $428,054.25, and a bid from The Board voted to appoint Bob Yo- The Engineer’s estimate for the project Tschiffgrie Excavating, Dubuque, Iowa, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board voted to approve the der to a one-year term ending December was just shy of $500,000.00 and Tho- in the amount of $620,374.60. The WASHINGTON COUNTY, IOWA agenda as published. 31, 2020 as the Washington County rius expressed concern regarding the Engineer’s estimate for the project REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, Young nominated Seward as Chair representative on the 8th Judicial Dis- amount of the two bids compared to the was $453,000.00. The Board voted to JANUARY 2, 2020 of the Board of Supervisors for calendar trict Correction Board and to appoint estimate and recommended that both award the contract for Triple Reinforced year 2020 and Stoops seconded the Abe Miller to a one-year term ending De- bids be rejected. In turn Thorius stated Concrete Box Culvert Project BROS- Chair Robert C. Yoder called the motion. There was no discussion and cember 31, 2020 as alternate. his plan to speak with both bidders in SWAP-C092(104)--SE-92 to Iowa Bridge meeting to order at 9:00 am in Court- hearing no other nominations the Board The Board voted to appoint Jack an effort to ascertain why the bids were and Culvert, Washington, Iowa, in the house chambers in regular session. voted to appoint Jack Seward, Jr. as Seward, Jr. to a one-year term ending so much higher (approximately 126%) amount of $393,547.90 and to autho- Items on the agenda included: appoint- Board of Supervisors Chair for calendar December 31, 2020 as the Washing- than the Engineer’s estimate. Such dis- rize the County Engineer to sign perti- ment of 2020 Board of Supervisors year 2020. The vote on the motion was ton County representative on the South cussion will aid in determining whether nent documents. Chair and Vice-Chair; appointment of as follows: Aye-Stoops, Young, Seward, Iowa Area Crime Commission Board and to rebid the project at a later date. The The Board voted by roll call vote to various commission, board, and com- Yoder; Abstain-Miller. to appoint Stan Stoops to a one-year Board voted to reject all bids received approve Resolution 20-01 for approval mittee members; review bids and act on Stoops nominated Miller as Vice- term ending December 31, 2020 as al- with regard to Bridge Replacement Proj- of the Lime Creek Triple Reinforced contract for Bridge Replacement Project Chair of the Board of Supervisors for ternate. ect BROS-SWAP-C092(103)--SE-92 on concrete box culvert project and County BROS-SWAP-C092(103)--SE-92; review calendar year 2020 and Young sec- County Engineer Jacob Thorius Birch Avenue. Engineer Authorization to Sign Contract bids and act on contract for Triple Re- onded the nomination. Miller declined presented the Board with two bids for Thorius next presented the Board Document in Doc Express and to autho- inforced Concrete Box Culvert Project the nomination. Stoops nominated Bridge Replacement Project BROS- with three bids for Triple Reinforced rize the Chair to sign. BROS-SWAP-C092(104)--SE-92; Reso- Young for the position of Vice-Chair of SWAP-C092(103)--SE-92. The proposed Concrete Box Culvert Project BROS- At 9:38 am the Board voted to ad- lution 20-01 pertaining to authorization the Board of Supervisors for calendar project would involve replacement of a SWAP-C092(104)--SE-92. The proposed journ. of County Engineer to sign Doc Express year 2020 and Seward seconded the bridge originally constructed in 1928 project would involve replacement of contract documents. Supervisors Stan nomination. There was no discussion and located on Birch Avenue 1.25 miles an aged bridge on 130th Street east Attest: s/ DANIEL L. WIDMER, County Stoops, Bob Yoder, Richard Young, and and hearing no further nominations the south of Hwy 22 near the unincorporat- of Hickory Ave and east of Wellman Auditor Jack Seward, Jr., were also present. Board voted to appoint Richard Young ed town of Nira. Thorius provided a bid with a box culvert. Thorius provided All motions were passed unani- as Board of Supervisors Vice-Chair for for the project from Iowa Bridge and Cul- a bid for the project from Iowa Bridge Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- mously by those Supervisors in atten- calendar year 2020. The motion passed vert, Washington, Iowa, in the amount and Culvert, Washington, Iowa, in the ary 16, 2020 L-136 dance unless noted otherwise. as follows: Aye-Stoops, Miller, Seward,

Freeman Foods, Shop/City Hall/Skate Supplies & Skate Merch. For vote was unanimous ayes. caused to be read. Stutzman moved to CITY OF WELLMAN Resale ...... $124.84 Resolution No. 20-02 A Resolution approve Resolution No. 20-06, second- Gambles, Streets/Gas Supplies ...... $21.57 to set mileage reimbursement to em- ed by Philpot and upon roll call the vote Garden & Associates, Utility Mapping/Smoke Testing ...... $2,078.80 ployees using their personal vehicles was unanimous ayes. JANUARY 6, 2020 Kelly L Litwiller ...... $1,907.31 Gingerich Well & Pump, 3rd St. Project Boring ...... $1,400.00 for City business was introduced and Evans made a motion to approve WELLMAN, IOWA Cynthia S Thrapp ...... $962.58 Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co., FY19 Annual Exam ...... $1,784.16 caused to be read. The new rate for Federation Bank plat, Fleming seconded Fed Taxes ...... $4,307.10 Hawkins, WTP Chemicals...... $1,062.85 2020 is $.575/mile. Philpot moved to and all voted aye. The Wellman City Council met in State Taxes ...... $2,081.00 Hi-Line Inc., WTP Supplies ...... $53.70 approve Resolution No. 20-02, second- Evans made a motion to approve regular session in the Council Cham- IPERS ...... $8,434.83 IAMU, December Energizers...... $151.68 ed by Evans and upon roll call the vote Harmsen/PSI plat, Stutzman seconded bers of the Wellman Municipal Building BC/BS ...... $8,495.62 Iowa One Call, October/November One Calls ...... $32.40 was unanimous ayes. and all voted aye. at 5:30 pm. Mayor Ryan Miller presided AFLAC ...... $253.56 Iowa Prison Industries, Truck Route Flags ...... $192.23 Resolution No. 20-03 A Resolution McCain made a motion to approve with City Administrator, City Clerk and Terra Enterprises, 6th Ave N Repair & Drainage Work ...... $8,899.70 Kalonial Tree Service, FY20 Ash Tree Removal ...... $7,110.00 obligating funds for appropriation to the Newswanger plat, Evans seconded and the following Council Members: Shan- HACAP, Customer LIHEAP Refund ...... $155.68 Kim Ward, Tree Removal Reimbursement ...... $700.00 payment of principal and interest on cer- all voted aye. non McCain, Aaron Fleming, Angela Jason Altenhofen, Deposit Refund ...... $137.50 Kirkwood Business Service, Water Disinfection Class ...... $135.00 tain debt obligations which shall come McCain made a motion to approve Stutzman, Anthony Evans, & Mark Phil- Mary Ellen Driscoll, Deposit Refund ...... $56.55 Koons Gas Measurement, Gas Dresser Repair Assembly Kit ...$810.26 due in the next succeeding fiscal year water plant floor replacement esti- pot. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Cox Sanitation & Recycling, December Recycling/Large Stickers ...... Lynch Dallas PC, Attorney Fees ...... $180.00 was introduced and caused to be read. mate from Abbey Carpet & Floor for the Consent Agenda was approved upon ...... $2,904.75 Mahaska Bottling Co., Skate Pop for Resale ...... $132.85 McCain moved to approve Resolution $4,437.00, Philpot seconded and all motion by Philpot, seconded by McCain Jesse J Meade, December Cell Reimbursement ...... $70.00 Metering & Technology Solutions, Gas Mag Meter Circuit Board ...... No. 20-03, seconded by Fleming and voted aye. and all voted aye. The consent agenda Josh S VanWinkle, December Cell Reimbursement ...... $70.00 ...... $883.72 upon roll call the vote was unanimous Council moved into budget work ses- includes the agenda, minutes from pre- Teresa K Lampe, December Cell Reimbursement ...... $60.00 Municipal Gas System, Furnace/Insulation Rebates ...... $350.08 ayes. sion. Litwiller went through a list of bud- vious meeting, Approval of Annual Ap- Kelly L Litwiller, December Cell/Mileage Reimbursement ...... $152.80 PEFA, Inc., December Gas Purchase ...... $14,691.62 Resolution No. 20-04 A Resolution get items that she would like some input pointments, Approval of appointment to Travis D Hartley, December Cell Reimbursement ...... $70.00 Schindler Elevator Corp., Parkside Elevator Contract ...... $938.76 obligating funds for appropriation to the from Council on. Litwiller and Miller P & Z Commission and the following: Timothy J Garrett, December Cell Reimbursement ...... $70.00 TCM Supply, Gas Wax Tape ...... $503.14 payment of principal and interest on cer- then went through the Capital Improve- 12/30 Payroll William D Nickell, January Yard Waste ...... $175.00 The News, December Minutes/Sr. Dining Meals Ad...... $251.58 tain debt obligations which shall come ment Plan and updated council on what Megan E Harris ...... $312.05 Paws & More, December Donation/Customer Contributions ....$364.12 USABluebook, WTP Chemkeys ...... $152.21 due in the next succeeding fiscal year projects were completed and discussed Kamren Martin ...... $34.34 Treasurer State of Iowa, 4th Qtr. Gas Tax ...... $271.00 USDA, January Parkside Payment ...... $2,532.00 was introduced and caused to be read. the ones that haven’t been completed Ashten E VanWinkle ...... $30.58 Standard Pest Control, January Pest Control ...... $45.00 USDI, Gas Catco Heater/Mapping/Battery Packs ...... $3,212.55 Philpot moved to approve Resolution No. yet and whether they should be included Carol A Wilkins ...... $1,042.46 Treasurer State of Iowa, December Sales/Water Excise Taxes ...... Viking Industrial Painting, Water Tank Inspection 2019 ....$10,270.00 20-04, seconded by Evans and upon roll in the next Plan. Troy M Wilkins ...... $492.39 ...... $3,598.00 Wash. Community YMCA, December Fees ...... $180.00 call the vote was unanimous ayes. With no further business Philpot Teresa K Lampe ...... $1,099.14 Todd Troyer, December Building Permits ...... $35.00 Wash. Co. Environmental Health, Skate Rink Food License Renewal .... Resolution No. 20-05 A Resolu- moved to adjournment at 6:42pm, Flem- Robert L Goodrich...... $193.93 Wellman Emporium Assoc., January Sr. Dining Condo Fee ...... $136.54 ...... $150.00 tion to approve City Employees and/or ing seconded and all voted aye. The next Robert E Freeman ...... $193.93 Alliant Energy, City Utilities ...... $9,701.12 Wellman Auto Parts, Gas/WTP/Shop/Skate Supplies ...... $287.85 Elected Officials access to Federation regular City Council Meeting will be held Shannon K McCain ...... $161.45 Bancard Center, January Skate Rink Credit Card ...... $379.75 Wellman Co-op Telephone, City Telephones ...... $906.97 Bank public funds accounts was intro- Monday, January 20, 2020 at 5:30pm Tracy W Owens ...... $193.74 Brown SupplY, WTP Supplies/Meters ...... $2,052.00 Total ...... $125,951.62 duced and caused to be read. McCain in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Mark C Philpot ...... $161.61 City of Wellman, City Utilities/Skate Pizzas for Resale ...... $2,401.12 No one spoke in public forum. moved to approve Resolution No. 20-05, Municipal Building. Beth A VanWinkle ...... $1,293.83 Cox Sanitation & Recycling, WTP Dumpster/Maintenance Bldg. Roll Off Resolution No. 20-01 A Resolution seconded by Stutzman and upon roll call Betty J Johnston ...... $101.00 ...... $542.45 to establish The News as an official pub- the vote was unanimous ayes. Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk are Timothy J Garrett ...... $1,903.27 Credit Bureau of Washington, Weekly Report-Email Edition ....$146.00 lication newspaper was introduced and Resolution No. 20-06 A Resolution subject to Council Approval. Travis D Hartley ...... $1,245.11 Dearborn National, Employee Premiums ...... $173.87 caused to be read. Fleming moved to to approve City Employees and/or Elect- Jesse J Meade ...... $1,302.15 Eldon C Stutsman, Salt Brine ...... $185.00 approve Resolution No. 20-01, seconded Officials access to Hills Bank public Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- Josh S VanWinkle ...... $1,190.95 Ferguson Waterworks, Mach 10 Water Meters ...... $4,423.92 ed by Stutzman and upon roll call the funds accounts was introduced and ary 16, 2020 L-193

7:00 PM public hearing was open Resolution No. 2020-A a Resolution 2) Kalona Historical Village – Utility/ CITY OF KALONA regarding the proposed ordinance for designating official publication, commit- Advertisement Support - $13,200.00 the Electric Franchise Agreement with tee membership, and appointing certain 3) City Hall Landscaping (west side KALONA, IOWA Kalona Vet Clinic, paws & more agreement ...... 50.00 ITC Midwest LLC, was open. There being City Officers, was considered by the of building) - $5,000.00 CITY HALL Kalonial Tree Service, stump removal ...... 950.00 no oral or written objections the hearing Council. Motion was made by Spitzer, 4) Pocket Park (B Avenue) - JANUARY 6, 2020 - 7 PM Keystone Laboratories, water testing ...... 25.00 was closed. and seconded by G Schmidt, authoriz- $17,000.00 Kuenster Heating & Air, repairs ...... 590.55 Council Member Spitzer, introduced ing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign 5) Cemetery – Tomb of the Unknown Regular meeting of the Kalona City Leah Bagley, refund rent deposit balance ...... 11.07 an Ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. the same. The Council was then polled - $4,800.00 Council with Mayor Robe presiding. Mo- Lincoln Winwater Works, part ...... 50.25 2020-330, an Ordinance granting to with Bender, G Schmidt, J Schmidt, and 6) Flagpole Replacement - tion was made by J Schmidt, and sec- Mark Robe, mileage reimbursement ...... 17.40 ITC Midwest LLC, an Electric Franchise Spitzer, each voting yes. The motion car- $4,500.00 onded by Spitzer, approving the agenda, Meardon, Sueppel & Downer, attorney ...... 2,000.00 Agreement, in the City of Kalona, IA. It ried. 7) Library – Phase 1 Carpet Re- with all voting yes. Midwest Frame & Axle, repair ...... 386.03 was moved by Council Member Spitzer, Resolution No. 2020-B a Resolution placement – Split Cost with Library Council Members present: Bender, Printers Workshop, Chamber Match ...... 375.00 and seconded by Council Member J making appointments and confirming $5,500.00 G Schmidt, J Schmidt, and Spitzer. RDG Planning, & Design, Kalona Zoning ...... 968.30 Schmidt, that the Ordinance be now ad- appointments of the Mayor of Kalona, 8) Park Equipment – ADA Play- Minutes of the Regular Meeting on Reserve Account, Postage ...... 800.00 opted. The Mayor put the question on was considered by Council. The ap- ground - $40,000.00 December 16, 2020 were approved and Robert Christner, water contractor ...... 405.00 the motion, and the roll being called the pointments are as follows: Planning Motion was made by G Schmidt, and presented and published. SYNCB/Amazon, supplies ...... 78.56 following named Council members vot- and Zoning Commission: Larry Chris- seconded J Schmidt, with all voting yes. On motion by G Schmidt, and sec- TASC, monthly ...... 105.60 ed: Bender, G Schmidt, J Schmidt, and tenson, Ron Slechta, Sylvan Schla- The motion carried. onded by Spitzer, the following bills were Team Laboratory, sewer chemicals ...... 1,200.00 Spitzer, each voting yes. bach, Andrae Naraine, Chris Swart, Lori Consideration of method for coun- allowed with all voting yes. The News, publications ...... 156.06 Whereupon the Mayor declared the TeBockhorst, and vacancy; Board of cil replacement was held. Motion was Treasurer State of Iowa, sales tax/excise tax/state withholding ...... motion duly carried and declared that Adjustment: Bill Minor, Myron Ropp, made by Bender, for approval of applica- Alliant Energy, monthly ...... 13,338.28 ...... 3,342.63 the Ordinance had been given its initial and 3 vacant positions; Tax Increment tion for Council appointment to replace Carl, A Nelson, Architectural Designs/Insurance Claim ...... 12,133.26 Tyler Technologies, water notices ...... 4.20 passage. Finance Board: Mitch Billups, Brenda member, and seconded by Spitzer, with Consideration of Department of Herington, Chuck Gustafson, Abby Yo- City of Kalona, final water bill-rent deposit-L Bagley ...... 88.93 UPS, postage ...... 23.09 all voting yes. The motion carried. Transportation Right-of-Way for ITC Mid- der, and Danielle Johnson; Building Delta Dental, Dental Insurance ...... 566.92 Varsha Borede, flood mitigation ...... 1,000.00 Approval of changing the time for Douds Stone, rock ...... 249.94 Wellmark Blue Cross, Insurance ...... 403.20 west for removal, and replacement of Code Board of Appeals: Merlin Kauff- existing poles on 14th and Highway 22 man, Merv Miller, Susan Heitman, Steve council meeting on February 3, 2020, Garden & Associates, Engendering - C Avenue Reconstruction ...... WITHDRAWALS: due to caucus to 5:30 PM meeting time...... 1,079.47 Transfer funds ...... $ 31,968.23 East. Work will consist of installing poles Reif, and vacancy; Park and Recreation in the Right-of-Way on Highway 22 and Board: Amy Mattes, Allen Rath, Kelby Motion was made by Spitzer, and sec- HE Trucking, rock hauling...... 212.50 General Fund ...... 37,363.56 onded by J Schmidt, with all voting yes. Hills Bank Kalona, transfer to general-water (payroll taxes) .2,581.17 Washington Co Riverboat Fd ...... 3,485.38 crossing to 14th Street. Bender, Ann Yotty, and Marcus Hall; and Motion was made by Spitzer, and Library Board of Trustees: Kyle Askling, The motion carried. Hills Bank Kalona, transfer to general-Garb/Storm Sewer/Paws&More . Library Board Fund ...... 2,707.50 Approval of Iowa Alcoholic Bever- ...... 17,929.28 Garbage Fund ...... 14,360.78 seconded by Bender, with all voting yes. Shirlene Seale, Christina Grier, Karen Hills Bank Kalona, transfer to general-water (budget) ...... 10,837.98 Local Option Sales Tax Fund ...... 50.00 The motion carried. Stalter, Frank Slabaugh, Jim Miller and age Division License for Kalona General Hills Bank Kalona, transfer to general-sewer (budget) ...... 21,130.25 Road Use Fund ...... 1,927.97 Discussion on voluntary annexation County Representative: Donna Jones. Store, for a Class B Native Wine Permit. Hills Bank Kalona, transfer to general-water (payroll) ...... 7,921.26 Trust & Agency Fund ...... 2,374.96 properties was held by council. Around The Motion was made by G Schmidt, Motion was made by J Schmidt, and sec- Holiday Inn, conference ...... 133.28 Water Fund ...... 21,340.41 600 acres were presented to be an- and seconded by onded by G Schmidt, with voting 3-1, the Hydrite Chemical, water chemicals ...... 1,584.18 Sewer EFT Bond Payment ...... 8,840.00 nexed into City limits south of Kalona. At J Schmidt, authorizing the Mayor motion carried. Ideal Ready Mix, cement-Tomb of the Unknown ...... 1,864.00 DEPOSITS: the time of annexation certain areas will and City Clerk to sign the same. The Approval of Sharon Hill Cemetery IMT Insurance, fidelity bond insurance ...... 249.00 Transfer Funds ...... $ 37,632.50 be deeded to the City for Recreation use. Council was then polled with Bender, G Deed for, Vernon or Linda Tuttle. Motion Iowa One Call, Water/Sewer locates ...... 28.80 General Fund ...... 3,362.88 Also presented for annexation was City Schmidt, J Schmidt, and Spitzer, each was made by Bender, and seconded by Iowa Public Employment Retirement System, IPERS ...... 6,222.81 Washington Co Riverboat Fd ...... 34,830.82 owned property that is still located in the voting yes. The motion carried. Spitzer, with all voting yes. The motion Jody Bailey, Watershed ...... 2,340.00 Library Memorial Fund...... 306.00 county on the north of Kalona. Council Considering the distribution of the carried. Johnson County Refuse, dumpster/garbage & recycle contract ...... Library Board Fund ...... 215.84 directed staff to continue with annexa- 2020-21 Washington County River- ...... 14,435.78 Local Option Sales Tax Fund ...... 24,957.22 tion process, and contact county and boat Quarterly Funds, in the amount of SARAH ETHEREDGE, City Clerk JW’s Foods, UPS samples/supplies ...... 64.82 Road Use Tax Fund ...... 18,726.90 the required utilities companies. Motion $140,000.00. Projects proposed are as MARK ROBE, Mayor Kalona Builders, supplies ...... 15.00 Water Fund ...... 29,407.50 was made by J Schmidt, and seconded follows: Kalona Coop Telephone, part ...... 24.78 Sewer Fund ...... 17,527.64 by G Schmidt, with all voting yes. The 1) Rec Center Project Debt Payment Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- Kalona Historical Society, matching funds ...... 3,485.38 motion carried. - $50,000.00 ary 16, 2020 L-230

passed 4-0. passed 4-0. ed in closed session. Second by Schnei- CITY OF RIVERSIDE Rodgers moved to pass 1st Reading McGuire moved to pass Resolution der, passed 4-0. of Ordinance #010620-03, Rezoning #010620-07, Final Pay request from City Council and Mayor comments Parcel #04-083-550-15 from P-1 Public Triple B Construction for the Hwy 22 were given. RIVERSIDE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Administrators report was reviewed. to R-1 Residential. Second by Sexton, project, subject to receipt of lien waiv- JANUARY 6, 2020 David Collins of WEDG presented Rodgers moved to adjourn at 10:07 passed 4-0. ers. Second by Sexton, passed 4-0. PM. Second by Schneider, passed 4-0. program material to Council. Scott Pottorff, MMS Consultants Sexton moved to pass Resolution The Riverside City Council meet- McGuire moved to support WEDG gave Capital Project updates on Hwy 22 #010620-08, Contract Library Services Full content of Council Meetings can ing opened at 6:30 pm in City Hall with at the “Advisory Council” level for year project, and Ash Street, and discussed with Kalona Public Library for FY 20-21 be viewed on the City web site; www. Mayor Schneider requesting roll call. 2020-2022. Second by Rodgers, passed project schedule for 4th Street Improve- at the sum of $20,954.00. Second by cityofriversideiowa.com Council members present were: Tom 4-0. ments. Rodgers, passed 4-0. Work Session- Wednesday, January Sexton, Andy Rodgers, Lois Schneider, Resolution #010620-01 Commer- McGuire moved to pay Resolution Rodgers moved to pass Resolution 8th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. and Edgar McGuire. Jeanine Redlinger cial Property Real Estate tabled. #010620-04, Pay request #6 to Cor- #010620-09, Appointing Tom Sexton as Budget Work Session – Monday, was absent. McGuire moved to pass Resolution nerstone Excavating for the Ash Street Mayor Pro Tem. Second by Schneider, January 13th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Rodgers to approve agen- #010620-02, Approving pay request #5 Improvement Project in the amount passed 4-0. Council Meeting – Monday, January da, moving item 15 to after item 5, and to APEX Development Group for North- of $10,601.05. Second by Rodgers, McGuire moved to pass Resolution 20th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. tabling items 21 and 22 to next meeting. ern Heights Development in the amount passed 4-0. #010620-10, Appointing Council Com- Budget Work Session – Monday, Second by Sexton, passed 4-0. of $109,776.58. Second by Schneider, Rodgers moved to pass Resolution mittees as attached for year 2020. Sec- January 27th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Rodgers moved to approve the min- passed 3-1 Sexton opposed. #010620-05, Revised Change Order ond by Sexton, passed 4-0. utes of December 16th , and expendi- Sexton moved to open Public Hear- #25 for Triple B Construction on the Hwy Sexton moved to enter into Closed tures. Second by McGuire, passed 4-0. ing for rezoning Parcel #04-083-550-15 22 project for a credit of $3750.00. Sec- Session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(j) real ATTEST: Council received the December 17, on Blackberry Street at 8:18 PM. Sec- ond by Sexton, passed 4-0. estate at 9:18 PM. Second by Rodgers, Becky LaRoche; City Clerk 2019 Planning and Zoning minutes. ond by McGuire, passed 4-0. McGuire moved to pass Resolution passed 4-0. Allen Schneider; Mayor Dennis Schultz updated Council on There were no written or oral com- #010620-06, Approving Final Accep- Council returned to open meeting at dog issue. Privacy fence is installed. City ments. Sexton moved to close Public tance from Triple b Construction for the 9:35 PM. Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- Building Inspector will do final check. Hearing at 8:19 PM. Second by Rodgers, Hwy 22 project. Second by Schneider, Rodgers moved to proceed as direct- ary 16, 2020 L-117

CITY OF RIVERSIDE SCHNEIDER, ALLEN , MILEAGE ...... $171.68 this notice or one month from the date EXPENDITURES JANUARY 2, 2020 STANDARD PEST , JAN SERVICE ...... $65.00 PUBLIC NOTICE of mailing of this notice (unless other- COUNCIL MEETING BILLS STOREY KENWORTHY , W2 FORMS ...... $39.69 wise allowed or paid) a claim is thereaf- THE NEWS , PUBLICATIONS ...... $177.63 ter forever barred. ALLIANT ENERGY, SERVICE ...... $4,357.26 TOTAL BILLS ...... $41,442.88 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT pointed executor of the estate. Any ac- WASHINGTON COUNTY tion to set aside the will must be brought ALTORFER INC., WWTP - GENERATOR ...... $857.00 Dated this 30th day of December, 2019. APPARATUS TESTING , RVFD PUMP TEST ...... $1,289.00 DECEMBER EOM PAYABLES in the district court of said county within BECKY LaROCHE , JAN CELL ...... $50.00 BROWN SUPPLY , WATER EXPENSE ...... $1,322.00 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE the later to occur of four months from BEST FRIENDS DOG ACADAMY , DOG EVALUATION ...... $200.00 DELTA DENTAL , JAN BILLING ...... $149.54 OF EDWARD ARTHUR HOWDERSHELT, the date of the second publication of CYNTHIA OTIS CHARLTON BRYAN LENZ , JAN CELL ...... $50.00 JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE , DEC BILLING ...... $1,874.25 Deceased. Probate No. ESPR 007461 this notice or one month from the date 1381 Fir Avenue COLBERT TRUCKING , SALT SAND HAUL ...... $83.95 LINCOLN NAT’L LIFE INS , JAN BILLING ...... $288.55 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF AP- of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the Wellman, IA 52356 CORE & MAIN , SERVICE LIDS HWY 22 ...... $610.00 MEDIACOM , RVFD ...... $182.27 POINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE decedent and devisees under the will Executor of Estate HARRY’S CUSTOM TROPHIES , PLAQUE/NAME PLATE ...... $55.78 MEDICAOM , CITY HALL ...... $182.27 TO CREDITORS whose identities are reasonably ascer- I-TECH , DEC SERVICE ...... $225.00 SANDRY FIRE SUPPPLY , RVFD ...... $1,897.20 To All Persons Interested in the Es- tainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Timothy J. Krumm, ICIS PIN No: JAY STUELKE , JAN CELL/ UNIFORM ...... $175.00 US CELLULAR , JAN BILLING ...... $148.93 tate of Edward Arthur Howdershelt, De- Notice is further given that all per- AT0004487 JOHNSON COUNT, 50 YARD WASTW BAGS ...... $77.50 VERIZON , JAN BILLING ...... $63.54 ceased, who died on or about August sons indebted to the estate are re- Attorney for Executor KUENSTER HEATING , SERVICE ...... $492.78 WATER REFUND ...... $58.60 16, 2019: quested to make immediate payment Meardon, Sueppel & Downer P.L.C. MEARDON, SUEPPEL, DOWNER , LEAGL ...... $650.00 WELLMARK , JAN BILLING ...... $4,121.12 122 South Linn Street MENARDS , SHOP ...... $229.10 WINDSTREAM , JAN BILLING ...... $377.94 You are hereby notified that on the to the undersigned, and creditors hav- MID AMERICAN ENERGY , SERVICE ...... $433.48 TOTAL PAID BILLS ...... $10,666.21 27th day of December, 2019, the Last ing claims against the estate shall file Iowa City, IA 52240 OMNI SITE , YEAR MONITOR X7 ...... $1,932.00 Will and Testament of Edward Arthur them with the clerk of the above named PEOPLE SERVICES , JAN SERVICE ...... $22,428.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ...... $52,109.09 Howdershelt bearing date of the 6th district court, as provided by law, duly Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- RHINO, RO CLEANING ...... $6,344.00 day of November, 2017, was admitted authenticated, for allowance, and un- ary 9, 2020 L-58 RIVER PRODUCTS , SALT SAND ...... $111.13 Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- to probate in the above named court less so filed by the later to occur of four Date of second publication, Thursday, RON’S AUTO BODY, 2 - 78 DT BATTERIES- DUMO TRUCK ..... $337.90 ary 16, 2020 L-47 and that Cynthia Otis Charlton was ap- months from the second publication of January 16, 2020. THE NEWS PUBLIC NOTICES THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 | PAGE 7B

County to 6% in Keokuk County which munity. Since 2008 there have been of projects specific to Washington Coun- WASHINGTON COUNTY was reduced to 3% by the Keokuk Board 36 business starts, relocations, and/or ty. Schlabaugh stressed that all ERWMA of Supervisors. Miller maintained that expansions, a net gain of 70 new jobs, projects require voluntary approval of governmental benefits for older individu- 82 buildings that were rehabbed, over the landowner. Such projects require a BOARD OF SUPERVISORS elected officials. Miller verified the un- als are based on the Cost of Living Index $13 million in private dollars invested 90% ERWMA and 10% landowner cost REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, derstanding of Stoops that the goal of and there is no means of negotiation. in building rehabilitation and acquisi- DECEMBER 17, 2019 the recommended $1,000.00 one-time share. The Board took no formal action Seward reiterated Young’s comments tion, and 20,264 volunteer hours. She regarding ERWMA’s request for funding bonuses for Recorder and Treasurer was regarding the 3% increase for various shared that property formerly owned Chair Robert C. Yoder called the to bring the two positions closer to the in the amount of $10,000 for FY 2021. groups of employees and that various by the City of Washington and located , Seward shared one set of appraisals meeting to order at 9:00 am in Court- annual compensation of the Auditor. boards who determined such increases at the corner of 2nd Avenue and 2nd house chambers in regular session. Stoops in turn questioned the proposed related to the cost of necessary equip- were made up of a broad range of repre- Street had been sold and the new owner ment and assets related to start-up Items on the agenda included: public $1,000.00 one-time bonus recommen- sentatives from throughout Washington had razed the existing building and re- hearing re: proposed bid package for dations for Sheriff and County Attorney costs for the future County Ambulance County. Seward suggested consider- developed the property into commercial Services Department had been received civil work/tower construction as part of to which Treasurer Jeff Garrett opined ation be given to awarding increases in office space which added the property County Communications Project; discus- the reason for the recommendation while another set from a different source the form of a specific dollar amount for to the tax roll. She also referenced the is being prepared. The Board took no for- sion/action re: FY21 County Budget; was to improve the present state-wide all employees rather than a percentage property located at 120 East Madison in discussion/action re: approval for pub- compensation rankings of the two po- mal action. increase. Miller reminded that employ- Washington which will be redeveloped Conservation Director Zach Rozmus lication of bid packages for civil work/ sitions. Miller expressed compensation ees of certain departments are eligible into office space. MSW has worked very tower construction as part of County levels established to reach the goal of described a project planned for the fu- for longevity bonuses in addition to an- hard, according to Grunewaldt, to pro- ture that will address drainage and ero- Communications Project; appointment a specific state-wide ranking was not a nual wage increases. Yoder recalled that mote private investment in building re- to County Conservation Board; Main good idea. Seward offered clarification during his tenure as Supervisor annual pair and rehabilitation through the use sion problems on farm ground owned by Street Washington Annual Report/ of a statement made previously on De- salary increases had ranged from 1% to of Washington Incentive Fund grants, the County near the Orchard Hill com- FY21 funding request; English River cember 10, 2019 when an individual 3%. Miller acknowledged that employ- the development of the Downtown In- plex. Rozmus also described a small Watershed Annual Report/FY21 funding stated the three Comp Board members, ees deserve more compensation but vestment Grants in partnership with the portion of County property located just request; evaluation of necessary equip- out of seven total members, who voted again questioned where does the money City of Washington, and technical assis- south of the Sheriff’s Office which can- ment and assets re: start-up costs for against the motion ultimately passed come from to pay for the increase, espe- tance from Main Street Iowa architectur- not be farmed due to holes as well as a future County Ambulance Services Dept; did so because they favored a 2% in- cially in light of expenses for such things al consultants. According to Grunewaldt large piece of concrete that is believed discussion/action re: proposed improve- crease. Seward stressed such a state- as the new Communications building the Economic Restructuring Committee to be a remnant of a building that was ments to County-owned farm ground; ment was an assumption and that in all and future county-owned ambulance continues to focus on helping business razed at some point in the past. Rozmus designation of The News for publication probability, based on statements made service. Seward emphasized the impor- partners of MSW by providing market suggested since equipment will be on of official Washington County proceed- earlier, at least one of the nay votes was tance of hiring and keeping good em- analysis data, participating in business site to correct the drainage and erosion ings in 2020; discussion/possible ac- cast by a member of the Comp Board ployees, providing quality ambulance, recruitment training, and working with issues it would seem reasonable and tion re: certification of Cost Allocation who favored an increase of more than police, fire, and emergency manage- individuals on business planning. The economical to also have the necessary Plan; update from Ambulance Advisory 3%. Seward also shared that a report, ment services, and followed up stating Promotion Committee continues to in- work completed to clean up the other Committee and appoint committee to recently prepared by the National Asso- all such things must be provided in order vest time and energy in developing and property including filling in holes and pursue various certification numbers ciation of State Budget Officers, pointed allow Washington County to grow and marketing special events that foster removing the old concrete foundation. that are required in order to obtain re- out salary increases are targeted at thrive. Stoops expressed he was not in community pride while events such as Such work would eliminate a safety haz- imbursement. Supervisors Abe Miller, certain classes of employees that are favor of reducing the Comp Board rec- Sip & Shop, Shop & Stroll events, and ard and possibly increase tillable acres. Richard Young, Stan Stoops, and Jack in high demand and difficult to success- ommendation to 1.5% and maintained the lighted Christmas parade and Santa Further discussion took place and the Seward, Jr. were also present. fully recruit. Also, according to Seward, the Board should take care of its good House are excellent examples of local Board voted that the question of wheth- All motions were passed unani- the current good economy and low un- employees and be mindful of employees events that highlight the commitment er to remove an old foundation located mously by those Supervisors that were employment results in keen competition who were raising families. Miller agreed of MSW to the community and its future in the southwest portion of the Orchard present unless noted otherwise. with the private sector for employees. the County was fortunate to have many development. Grunewaldt requested Hill complex be posed to a contractor The Board voted to approve the Seward acknowledged data is available good employees but also encouraged funding from the County in the amount with such input from the contractor be- agenda as published. to support nearly any position but also his fellow Board members to view the of $6,834.00 for FY21 which is a 2% in- ing made available to the Board of Su- The Board voted to open a public suggested data related to the local area matter of compensation in the same crease from the current level of funding pervisors. hearing regarding proposed bids for civil be given a higher level of consideration. way that a business owner would view for FY20. The Board took no formal ac- The Board voted to designate The work and tower construction as a part Also, close proximity of the University of his or her business and ask from where tion. The complete report is available in News as an official 2020 County news- of the County Communications Project. Iowa is a unique factor that must be con- the money will come to pay expenses. the Auditor’s office. paper for publication of official County Seward explained that Edge Consulting sidered with regard to retaining employ- Budget Director Cyndie Sinn responded Ryan Schlabaugh, on behalf of proceedings. Engineers, Inc. had assembled bid pack- ees. Young maintained the Cost of Living in the negative regarding Young’s ques- the English River Watershed Manage- The Board voted to approve, and ages which would be available on-line. Index is not an accurate measurement tion whether the Board could approve ment Authority (ERWMA), thanked the authorize the chair to sign, a Certifica- Bid packages require approval before of an individual’s cost of living because just the 3% recommended increase Board for its annual financial support tion of Cost Allocation Plan prepared by tower work can occur and will be due it is calculated based on information and not the $1,000.00 one-time bo- of $10,000 over the past few years. The Cost Advisory Services, Inc., (CASI) of January 31, 2020. There was no public gathered in a relatively short three- nuses. Miller moved to decrease the English River Watershed is part of the comment. The Board voted to close the month period of time. Instead Young Adel, Iowa. CASI assists the majority of compensation board recommendations Lower Iowa River watershed and covers counties in Iowa, including Washington public hearing. recommended the Consumer Price In- for elected officials by 33%. The motion 639 square miles. It covers portions of With regard to the FY21 budget the dex be utilized. Young and Seward also County, in developing cost allocation died for lack of a second. Seward and six counties (Iowa, Keokuk, Poweshiek, plans which allow counties to collect re- Board renewed its discussion for sal- reminded their Board colleagues it was Stoops expressed need for additional Johnson, Washington, and Mahaska) ary recommendations received from the Supervisors themselves who rati- time to consider the Comp Board recom- and includes 16 member organizations imbursement of indirect costs from the the County Compensation Board (Comp fied a labor contract with the Sheriff’s mendations. The Board took no action. and is governed by representatives Iowa Department of Human Services. Board) for elected officials. The recom- union currently in force that calls for a , The Board voted to approve for pub- from each of the 16 organizations. The , Seward provided a brief update with mendations included annual increases 3% annual increase for employees of lication the bid packages for civil work largest urban area in the English River regard to the County Ambulance Advi- of 3% for all elected officials along with the Sheriff’s Office. Also, the Commu- and tower construction as a part of the Watershed is Kalona. Reducing local sory Committee and the progress being a one-time adjustment of $1,000.00 for nications Board and Emergency Man- County Communications project and to flood impact and improving soil and wa- made for implementation of a county- the County Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, agement Board both voted in favor of a authorize the Chair to sign. ter quality are the goals of the ERWMA. owned ambulance service. Public Health and Recorder. Such recommendations 3% increase which led Young to ask for The Board voted to appoint Kim Prier The ERWMA is committed to education Director Dannielle Pettit-Majewski and may not be increased by the Supervisors. advice on how to explain to citizens the to a five-year term on the County Con- and urban/rural partnerships in order Young will begin work on the pursuit of However the recommendations may be reason(s) why some county employees servation Board that ends December to reach its goals of reducing local flood various required credentials and certi- decreased by an identical percentage for were receiving 3% increases while other 31, 2024. impact and improving soil and water fication numbers necessary for billing each position with the exception of the employees were receiving less than 3%. Main Street Washington (MSW) quality. Schlabaugh stated with the help and reimbursement. recommendation for Supervisors which Miller responded by stating that the Executive Director Sarah Grunewaldt of $5.7 million in funding from Housing At 10:30 am the Board voted to ad- can be reduced independently from that Board should have given thought to that stated the mission of Main Street Wash- and Urban Development (HUD) flood journ. of the other elected officials. Miller stat- when negotiating the union contract and ington is to create a culturally diverse, control efforts are being implemented in ed the Social Security Administration he questioned where the money will economically vibrant downtown district. Poweshiek and Iowa Counties which will Attest: s/DANIEL L. WIDMER, County had adopted a cost-of-living increase of come from to meet expenses. Stoops This is achieved through strong partner- provide flood mitigation benefits to ar- Auditor 1.6% and he advocated for a reduction provided data regarding Comp Board ships, historic preservation, and coordi- eas downstream, including Washington in the Comp Board recommendation recommendations from other area coun- nated events designed to empower local County. The ERWMA presently is pursu- Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- that would result in a 1.6% increase for ties which ranged from 0% in Wapello businesses, volunteers, and the coming grants that would lead to completion ary 16, 2020 L-382

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS culated based on information gathered Subdivision Coordinator. There will be no feit his salary until he is released from HYVEE FOOD, Meals ...... 42.80 REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, in a relatively short three-month period change in Dolan’s rate of pay. active military duty. IA COMM ASSURANCE POOL, Premium ...... 4,796.86 DECEMBER 23, 2019 of time. Seward stated the elected offi- The Board voted to acknowledge, The Board voted to acknowledge, IA POLICE CHIEF’S ASSN, Dues ...... 125.00 cials would have the ability to increase and authorize the Chair to sign, a per- and authorize the Chair to sign, a per- ICIT, Dues ...... 50.00 Chair Robert C. Yoder called the the salaries of their deputies up to a sonnel change request with an effective sonnel change request from the Trea- IGRAPHIX INC, Supplies ...... 69.12 meeting to order at 9:00 am in Court- level of 85% of that of the elected of- date of January 2, 2020 from Second- surer for Lindsay Adam whose compen- INST OF IA CERTIFIED, Dues ...... 25.00 house chambers in regular session. ficial. He also explained that some em- ary Roads for Jacob Thorius whose an- sation rate will change from $22.67 per JET PHYSICAL THERAPY, Service ...... 540.00 Items on the agenda included: discus- ployees, such as Public Health or Com- nual compensation rate will increase by hour to $23.35 per hour effective Janu- JIMS SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, Parts ...... 54.00 sion/action re: FY21 County Budget; munications, would not necessarily fall $20,000.00 as a result of adding the ary 2, 2020 as a result of her six month JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, Gloves...... 30.98 personnel change requests–Sheriff; under the $0.75 directive since their duties of Subdivision Coordinator to his employment anniversary. JOHNSON CO MED EXAMINER, Med exam fee ...... 2,677.02 personnel change requests–County En- compensation is determined by a board. current duties. The Board voted to designate The JOHNSTON, JEFFREY, Reimb ...... 266.76 gineer; acknowledgment of equipment Stoops agreed with the $0.75 per hour County Engineer Thorius informed Southeast Iowa Union/Washington Eve- JR CONSTRUCTION, Remodel ...... 6,000.00 quotes provided by County Engineer; proposal presented by Seward and said the Board of his intentions to purchase ning Journal as an official 2020 County KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY, Ammo ...... 249.00 personnel change request–Auditor; Res- it would reduce the existing “spread” two new pickup trucks to replace a 2003 newspaper for publication of official olution 19-64 re: appointment of Assis- between the high and low amount that Ford F-150 pickup truck with approxi- County proceedings. LECKBAND, SARAH MAXWELL, Atty fee ...... 540.00 tant County Attorney; personnel change an equal percentage tends to create. mately 145,000 miles along with either At 9:59 am the Board voted to ad- LEICHTY & SON CONST, Maint ...... 460.00 requests–County Attorney; personnel Yoder expressed he favored a percent- a 2005 Ford F-250 pickup truck with journ. LINN CO SHERIFF, Service ...... 53.14 change request–Treasurer; designation age increase. Discussion continued. The approximately 107,000 miles or a 2004 LOUISA CO SHERIFF, Service ...... 116.20 of The Southeast Iowa Union/Washing- Board voted to establish a pay rate in- Chevrolet 1500 extended cab pickup Attest: s/DANIEL L. WIDMER, County MACHINE SHED, Academy meals ...... 1,849.00 ton Evening Journal for publication of crease of $0.75 per hour for non-elected truck with approximately 166,000 miles. Auditor MID AMERICAN ENERGY CORP, Utilities...... 21.32 official Washington County proceedings employees in FY21. The vote on the mo- Thorius stated quotes were solicited MILLERS METAL SUPPL, Fencing...... 1,071.14 in 2020. Supervisors Abe Miller, Richard tion: Aye-Yoder, Seward, Stoops, Young; from eight dealers and four were re- 911 DATAMASTER INC, Maint ...... 3,675.00 MOHRFELD ELECTRIC INC, Commun project ...... 112,980.53 Young, Stan Stoops, and Jack Seward, Nay-Miller. Additional discussion took turned. Prices ranged from $32,525.00 ABILITY NETWORK INC, Claims ...... 202.00 MPH INDUST INC, Repair ...... 201.84 Jr. were also present. place for compensation for elected offi- to $50,990.00 for a new shop pickup ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, Printer lease ...... 372.50 PEAK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, Commun project ...... 254,785.28 All motions were passed unani- cials and the Board voted to reduce the and from $29,386.00 to $31,690.00 for ACE-N-MORE, Supplies ...... 276.01 PHILIPS, TERRY, Reimb ...... 365.24 mously by those Supervisors that were salary recommendation for FY21 made an extended cab pickup. Thorius recom- ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HLTHCARE, Supplies ...... 7.02 PHYSICAL THERAPY, Service ...... 1,445.00 present unless noted otherwise. by the Compensation Board for elected mended the purchase of a 2020 Dodge ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC, Maint ...... 24.89 PRAIRIE MEADOWS, Lodging ...... 122.08 The Board voted to approve the officials by 10%. The vote on the motion: RAM 3500 pickup with Tommy Liftgate AEGIS THERAPIES INC, Service ...... 2,312.47 QUILL CORP, Supplies ...... 961.48 agenda as published. Aye-Yoder, Seward, Stoops, Young; Nay- for a total of $32,985.00 from Capper AERO RENTAL, Eqmt rent ...... 1,919.50 RICH, CARRIE, Reimb ...... 143.11 With regard to the County FY21 bud- Miller. The Board voted to continue the Auto in Washington with Thorius noting AGRILAND FS INC, Propane ...... 2,319.62 RIVER PRODUCTS CO, Roadstone ...... 24,969.19 get the Board continued its discussion $150.00 monthly stipend for the Board the purchase would be made locally. He ALLIANT, Utilities ...... 4,748.51 RR BRINK LOCKING SYSTEMS, Parts ...... 150.00 regarding salary recommendations for Chair in FY21. also recommended the purchase of ei- ALTORFER MACHINERY, Parts ...... 3,125.91 RYAN, MATT, Tools ...... 452.99 both hourly employees and elected of- ther a 2020 Dodge RAM Quad Cab pick- ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY, Supplies ...... 90.45 SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR, Maint ...... 226.03 ficials. The recommendation received WASHINGTON COUNTY up for $29,430.00 from Capper Auto or BAILEY OFFICE OUTFITTERS, Supplies...... 184.92 SECRETARY OF STATE, Notary ...... 30.00 from the County Compensation Board ELECTED OFFICIALS COMPENSATION a 2020 Ford F-150 SuperCab pickup for BRASE, RANDI, Reimb ...... 33.36 SHELANGOSKI, PAUL, Reimb ...... 74.20 (Comp Board) for elected officials in- $29,386.00 also from Capper Auto. Ac- BROWNELLS, Supplies ...... 213.41 SIRCHIE FINGERPRINT LAB, Kits ...... 101.92 cluded annual increases of 3% for FY 2020-21 FY 2019-20 increase cording to Thorius the ultimate decision BRUTYS CARPET CORNER, Flooring ...... 10,930.92 SITLERS SUPPL, Lights ...... 2,011.80 all elected officials along with a one- County Attorney will be based in large part on delivery CAPPER AUTO CENTER, Maint ...... 199.24 SLOAT, ROBERTA, Reimb ...... 17.89 time adjustment of $1,000.00 for the $121,900 $117,819 3.46% date. He added the purchase of the two CARL A NELSON & CO, Commun project ...... 51,372.20 County Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, and County Sheriff vehicles is included in his FY20 budget. CARSON PLUMBING &, Repair ...... 88.86 SORRELLS, CARA, Reimb ...... 98.22 Recorder. Such recommendations may $100,238 $ 96,72 3.63% The Board voted to acknowledge the CDW GOVERNMENT, Eqmt ...... 2,703.05 SOUTHEAST IOWA UNION, Subscription ...... 142.50 not be increased by the Supervisors but Auditor purchase of a 2020 Dodge RAM 3500 CENTURYLINK, Phone ...... 19.79 STAPLES, Supplies...... 56.55 may be decreased by the Board by an $ 77,088 $ 75,062 2.70% pickup with Tommy Liftgate for a total CINTAS, Service ...... 161.26 STAUFFER SOBASKI, RONDA, Cleaning ...... 120.00 identical percentage for each position Treasurer of $32,985.00 from Capper Auto and CITY OF RIVERSIDE, Utilities ...... 35.65 SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC, Meals ...... 5,189.79 with the exception of the recommen- $ 74,286 $ 71,457 3.96% either a 2020 Dodge RAM Quad Cab CJ COOPER, Service ...... 275.70 THE NEWS, Subscription ...... 43.00 dation for the Supervisors which can Recorder pickup for $29,430.00 or a 2020 Ford COLEMAN CONSTRUCTION, Snow removal ...... 350.00 THOMSON REUTER WEST, Westlaw ...... 1,975.57 be reduced independently from that of $ 73,226 $ 70,425 3.98% F-150 SuperCab pickup for $29,386.00 COPY SYSTEMS INC, Maint ...... 59.94 TINNES, CHRISTY, Reimb ...... 92.04 the other elected officials. Seward be- Supervisor from Capper Auto. COST ADVISORY SERV, Service ...... 4,125.00 TRI-CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY, Security ...... 455,473.26 gan the discussion by stating he had $38,493 $ 37,482 2.70% The Board voted to acknowledge, COSTCO, Membership ...... 60.00 TRUCK COUNTRY, Parts...... 453.88 conversed with members of the private Supervisor Chair and authorize the Chair to sign, a per- DANS OVERHEAD DOORS I, Service ...... 5,623.00 UI COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERV LLC, Service ...... 197.00 sector who were getting annual raises $ 1,500 $ 1,500 0.00% sonnel change request from the Audi- DELONG CONSTR, Commun project ...... 39,758.45 UMB BANK, Bond fees ...... 800.00 ranging from 4% to 8%. He also cited the tor for Deborah Seale whose title will DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA, Claims ...... 3,097.02 US CELLULAR, Cell phone...... 2,188.70 current low unemployment rate which The Board voted to acknowledge, change from that of Subdivision Coordi- DOUDS STONE LLC, Roadstone ...... 10,364.24 VERIZON WIRELESS, Data ...... 120.03 results in a competitive market for em- and authorize the Chair to sign, a per- nator to Assistant Real Estate Coordina- DRIVERS LICENSE GUIDE CO, Guide ...... 29.95 VETERANS INFO SERVICE, Book ...... 28.00 ployees. Seward sought consideration sonnel change request from the Sheriff tor effective January 2, 2020. There will DUNN CO, FRANK, Patch ...... 799.00 VISA, % WASHINGTON STATE BANK, Supplies ...... 3,728.14 of a straight across-the-board increase for termination of Lucas Snedigar as a be no change in the rate of compensa- EARLS INC, Service ...... 42.00 VIVIAL, Ads ...... 118.50 of one identical dollar amount for all Reserve Deputy effective December tion or the number of hours worked each EASTERN IA LIGHT & POWER, Utilities ...... 1,010.70 WALMART COMM BRC, Supplies ...... 55.15 non-elected employees. Seward said 30, 2019. The vote on the motion: Aye- week by Seale. EDGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC, Commun project ...... 53,975.00 WASH CHAMBER OF, Ads ...... 25.00 he would be comfortable with a 10% re- Yoder, Seward, Stoops, Miller; Abstain- The Board voted by roll call vote to ELECTRICAL ENGNEERING & EQUIP, Service ...... 225.00 WASH CO AMBULANCE, Contract ...... 20,833.33 duction in the Comp Board recommen- Young. approve Resolution 19-64 for appoint- ELECTRONIC APPL CO INC, Repairs ...... 2,111.82 WASH CO ASSESSOR, Reimb ...... 28.87 dations. He also stated, while acknowl- The Board voted to acknowledge, ment of Assistant Washington County ELERT & ASSO NETWORK DIV INC, Phase 4 ...... 3,720.00 WASH CO AUDITOR, Reimb ...... 400.00 edging the 3% increase that county law and authorize the Chair to sign, a per- Attorney and to authorize the Chair to FAREWAY STORE, Meals ...... 392.16 WASH CO HOSPITAL, Service ...... 2,512.00 enforcement employees will receive per sonnel change request from the Sheriff sign. FARMERS CO-OP KEOTA, Service ...... 692.67 WASH CO PUBL HLTH, Reimb ...... 113.65 the current union contract, he likewise for the hiring of Lucas Snedigar as a The Board voted to acknowledge, FASTENAL COMPANY, Supplies ...... 336.44 WASH CO SECONDARY, Fuel ...... 5,146.49 favored a $0.75 per hour increase for non-exempt full-time Uniformed Patrol and authorize the Chair to sign, a per- FEDERATION BANK, Rent ...... 5,750.00 all other non-elected officials. Miller Services Officer at the bi-weekly rate sonnel change request from the County FOUR OAKS, Sheltercare ...... 279.90 WASH CO SHERIFF, Service ...... 16,944.50 stated that he favored a decrease in the of $1,804.80 effective December 31, Attorney for the hiring of Anthony Jan- FOWLER, JAMES, Rent ...... 200.00 WASH EVENING JOURNAL, Publication ...... 51.52 recommendations of the Comp Board 2019. The vote on the motion: Aye- ney as an exempt full-time temporary FRANK MILLARD & COMPANY INC, Commun project ...... 89,038.75 WASH LUMBER & HOME CENTER, Shelter ...... 192.34 that would result in a salary increase Yoder, Seward, Stoops, Miller; Abstain- Assistant County Attorney at an annual FRYTOWN FARM SUPPLY, Fencing ...... 311.50 WASH STATE BANK, Rent ...... 47.25 for elected officials equal to the Social Young. salary of $88,364.25 effective January GARRETT, JEFFREY, Reimb ...... 79.56 WELLMARK/WAGEWORKS, Claims ...... 91,217.03 Security Administration cost-of-living in- The Board voted to acknowledge, 16, 2020. It is expected that Janney GARY SANDERS MASONRY, Commun project ...... 256,828.70 WEMIGA WASTE INC, Service ...... 14,132.00 crease of 1.6%. He also expressed he and authorize the Chair to sign, a per- will serve for approximately 11 to 14 GATR TRUCK CENTER, Chains ...... 896.64 WINDSTREAM, Phone ...... 1,429.45 would have liked more time to study and sonnel change request with an effective months. GLANDONS WESTSIDE, Repair ...... 44.90 WULF, BOBBIE, Reimb ...... 140.46 consider the proposal made by Seward date of January 2, 2020 from Second- The Board voted to acknowledge, GLOSSER, CHRISTINE, Reimb ...... 100.69 YODER, ERIN, Reimb ...... 74.33 regarding a $.075 increase. Young main- ary Roads for Kathleen Dolan. Dolan and authorize the Chair to sign, a per- GREINER DISCOUNT TIRES, Repair ...... 24.45 YODER, ROBERT, Reimb ...... 95.15 tained that the Cost of Living Index is not will adding additional duties and re- sonnel change request from the County HAMILTON, BRANDON, Reimb ...... 16.09 an accurate measurement of an indi- sponsibilities as needed to her existing Attorney for John Gish who, effective HENRY CO PUBL HLTH, Reimb...... 2,234.57 Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- vidual’s cost of living because it is cal- position as Office Manager to assist the February 13, 2020, will voluntarily for- HOBBS, CHRISTINE, Reimb ...... 398.93 ary 16, 2020 L-384 PAGE 8B | THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 , 2020 CLASSIFIEDS THE NEWS $7 minimum for first 15 words GARAGE SALES SUBMIT YOUR PO Box 430 319-656-2273 30¢ each additional word $10 for 40 words CLASSIFIED: 419 B Ave., Kalona, Iowa 52247 [email protected] CLASSIFIED DEADLINES LINE ADS: 4 P.M. MONDAYS | DISPLAY ADS: 10 A.M. MONDAYS

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For rent: Storage units, 108 6th St., Kalona. Also Riverside location. Call Livestock Equipment, 319-330-0949 or 319-648-2949. 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apts. for rent in Kalona. Some utilities furnished. 319- 656-4446. Mini-storage: located on Commercial Street in Lone Tree. Now taking reservations. Call 319-643-7150 Feed Truck Driver/Mill Operator. CDL and clean driving record required. Wanted Prairie Pork, Inc. 319-461-4368. WANTED: Timber. Casper’s Logging. Looking for a motivated professional Walnut, oak, river bottom. No yard to join our staff as a Medical Recep- trees please, Kassandra 563-929- tionist. Job duties include medical 6364. Rick 319-361-0371. billing, answering phones and sched- uling among other duties. Experience with accounting or medical billing is preferred. Welcoming part-time applications. If interested please send Help Wanted resume and contact Amy at 319-656- 3177. Physical Therapy Services, P.O. Box 535, Kalona, IA 52247. Kalona Historical Society wishes to hire a part-time person to maintain the buildings and grounds at the Histori- cal Village. Approximately 10 hours/ week. March 15 - Nov. 15. Qualifed person should be able to lift 50 lbs., work from a ladder and have some maintenance experience. Apply at the Kalona Historical Village between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications due by Feb. 1, 2020.

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Prairie High School. Requesting assis- way 22. Unsure if someone is inside. granddaughter. WASHINGTON COUNTY DISPATCH tance. Staff is attempting to locate and No one is around. Appears the vehicle Caller in the 100 block of A Avenue, return the student. Parents were con- overheated. Driver was located and was Kalona, reports someone was on their tacted and the student returned to the walking home. property and cut their tree around the January 6 were advised of the eviction process and building. January 10 Caller reports a black cow that is out to contact lawyers for custody. power line. Alliant is saying it was not Caller requests Kalona Fire to an Caller in the 400 block of Seventh their company. Officer spoke with the in the 1000 block of Highway 1, Kalona. Deputy reports being out with DHS out-of-control grass fire in the 1700 Street, Kalona, reports the male subject Officer responded. While on scene the at a residence in the 1500 block of caller. Documentation unless the com- block of Black Diamond Road SW. Kalo- she lives with threw her phone, grabbed pany can be identified. cow struck a truck in Johnson County. 120th Street, Wellman. na Fire and Kalona QRS responded. The her cigarette out of her mouth, then Assisted parties with exchanging infor- Caller in the 1000 block of Second fire was extinguished. grabbed her shirt. Requests a deputy. January 11 mation. Street, Wellman, requests a welfare Caller reports a subject drove into Requesting Riverside Fire to assist Caller reports having a problem with January 7 check on a dog that has been outside the ditch near the Kalona car wash then Conesville Fire for a structure fire. River- a person at the laundromat in Kalona Caller in the 400 block of Seventh for three hours. Officers responded and drove to the Dollar General. They were side Fire was en route when disregarded that took her clothes out of the dryer. Street, Kalona, requests to speak with a advised the owner that the animal must all over the road. Requesting a welfare by Muscatine County. Responded. Caller had all the dryers oc- deputy regarding a child custody issue. have food, water and shelter. check. Officer responded to the vehicle Caller reports his wife was in an ac- cupied, had left the laundromat and was Officer spoke with the caller and advised Deputy reports being out with a sub- owner’s residence but was unable to get cident on the Johnson Washington Road not present when the drying cycle had her this is a civil matter and she needs ject in Riverside, wanted out of Washing- anyone to answer the door. and Kiwi Avenue. She was hit by a trac- completed. Situation was resolved and to contact an attorney regarding custody ton County. Washington County deputies Caller in the 1200 block of South tor that left the scene immediately. No county attorney will be contacted. issues. and Johnson County deputy responded. Nutmeg Avenue, Kalona, reports a trac- description of the tractor at this time. He Caller reports damage to her vehicle January 8 Arrested Isaiah James Swantz, 19, un- tor on fire that is approximately 40 feet is on his way to the scene. Family has while it was parked in the parking lot in Report of a semi that went into the known address, for violation of proba- from a hog building. Kalona Fire and already picked the wife up. Responded. the 1000 block of Walnut Avenue, River- ditch at Highway 22 and Cedar Avenue, tion original charge operating while QRS responded. Fire extinguished. Female driver was still on scene. Acci- side. Report to be filed. Wellman. It is on its side. No injuries. intoxicated first offense. Bond $1,000 Caller in the 400 block of B Avenue, dent was not a hit-and-run. Driver of the Caller in the 400 block of Seventh Driver is out of the semi. A private tow cash only. Kalona, reports a possible violation of a tractor did make contact with the female Street, Kalona, requests to speak to a company responded. DNR was contact- January 9 no-contact order. Officer responded. No- driver to make sure she was OK. Female ed due to a diesel fuel leak. Caller in the 1200 block of Hickory body would answer the door. driver advised him he could move along, deputy in reference to a possible no- Caller in the 400 block of Seventh Avenue, Wellman, reports a sedan with Caller in the 400 block of Seventh but did not obtain his information. No ci- contact order violation. Street, Kalona, reports the mother of Missouri plates parked at the end of Street, Kalona, reports not getting along tations. Caller reports loud music on South his child is at the residence and is try- his driveway. Officer responded. Vehicle with the female living at the residence. Caller in the 100 block of A Avenue, Sixth Street, Kalona, coming from a ing to take the son. The son does not has a flat tire and subject does not have Officer responded and subject will get Kalona, reports a possible violation of shed. Responded and spoke with sub- have a coat on. Officers responded. keys. Vehicle towed. along for the rest of the night. no-contact order. Spoke with the caller. ject there and made them aware of Both subjects came to an agreement to Caller reports a student ran out of Report a white truck, possibly dis- No violation occurred. It was the grand- the complaint. They will turn the music stay there with the child for the day. They the building without permission at Mid- abled, near the rendering plant on High- mother who attempted to contact her down. PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE OF The storm water will be from construc- Environmental Protection Division, 502 NOTICE Absentee Ballots Available at: STORM WATER DISCHARGE tion activity for a Bridge Replacement E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319- ELECTION OF TRUSTEE Louisa County Auditor project located in Washington County, 0034. The public may review the Notice PO Box 186 The Washington County Road De- IA; Public Land Survey location is in of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon- Drainage District No. 23 Louisa Co. Wapello, IA 52653 Levee District No. 9 Louisa Co. partment plans to submit a Notice of In- the NW1/4 of Section 21& SW1/4 of day through Friday, at the above address tent to the Iowa Department of Natural Section 16,Township 77N, Range 8W. January 25, 2020 1-3 p.m. Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- Resources to be covered under National Storm water will be discharged into Lime after it has been received by the depart- ary 16, 2020 L-14 Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Creek. ment. Location: Loran Yoder home, 5090 Date of second publication, Thursday, (NPDES) General Permit No. 2 “Storm Comments may be submitted to 690th St, Lone Tree, IA 52755 January 23, 2020. Water Discharge Associated with Indus- the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- trial Activity for Construction Activities.” Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ary 16, 2020 L-29

PUBLIC NOTICE On January 28, 2020 the Washington IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR said county within the later to occur of wise allowed or paid) a claim is thereaf- County Board of Supervisors will con- WASHINGTON COUNTY four months from the date of the second ter forever barred. The Washington County Board of duct a public hearing on this matter publication of this Notice or one month Dated this 2nd day of January, Supervisors has received a construction at 9:00 a.m. in the Board’s chambers IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF from the date of mailing of this Notice to 2020. permit application for a confinement at the Washington County Courthouse BERNICE M. DARBY, Deceased. Pro- all heirs of the decedent and devisees feeding operation, more specifically de- which is located at 222 West Main bate No. ESPR007464NOTICE OF under the will whose identities are rea- s/ Dale Herman Stout scribed as follows: Street, Washington, IA 52353. Pub- PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF sonably ascertainable, or thereafter be Executor of the Estate Name of applicant: JDSD Farms lic comments may be delivered to the EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS forever barred. 2237 Meadowbrook Dr SE LLC – Riverside Site Board of Supervisors at the hearing or To all persons interested in the estate Notice is further given that all per- Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Location of the operation: Section to the Washington County Auditor prior of BERNICE M. DARBY, deceased, who sons indebted to the estate are re- 8, Highland Township to the hearing. died on or about December 13, 2019: quested to make immediate payment Richard S. Bordwell Type of confinement feeding opera- You are hereby notified that on Janu- to the undersigned, and creditors hav- Attorney for Executor tion structure proposed: construction Dated: January 6, 2020 ary 2, 2020, the Last Will and Testa- ing claims against said estate shall file 206 West Main Street of new 4,960 head capacity deep pit For the Board of Supervisors ment of BERNICE M. DARBY, deceased, them with the Clerk of the above-named P.O. Box 308 swine finisher confinement facility Washington County, Iowa bearing the date of December 4, 1995, District Court, as provided by law, duly Washington, IA 52353 Animal Unit Capacity: 1,984 ani- was admitted to probate in the above- authenticated, for allowance, and un- mal units s/ Daniel L. Widmer named court and that Dale Herman less so filed by later to occur of four Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- Examination: The application and Washington County Auditor Stout was appointed Executor of the months from the second publication of ary 9, 2020 L-56 plan may be reviewed by the public in estate. Any action to set aside the Will this notice or one month from the date Date of second publication, Thursday, the Washington County Auditor’s Office, Published in The News, Thursday, Janu- must be brought in the District Court of of mailing of this Notice (unless other- January 16, 2020. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until ary 16, 2020 L-40 4:30 p.m., through January 27, 2020.