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Taking part in the procession of students at Sunday’s West Fork Social High School graduation are Kyle Dusold (right) and Ty Eberling. distancing rules in place through July; Schools receive re-opening guidance The fi rst of the student speakers at Sunday’s West Fork High School BY TRAVIS FISCHER graduation was Ian Latham. DICK Governor Kim Reynolds extend- FRIDLEY PHOTOS ed the ongoing public health emer- gency declaration last week, keeping social distancing regulations in place CCONGRATSONGRATS TOTO THETHE through July 25. The emergency proclamation has more than 160 rules and orders con- cerning public safety measures and regulatory relief for a COVID-19 CClasslass 22020020 world, but the general idea is con- sistent across the board. Businesses, events, and any other activity where ooff people gather together must main- West Fork conducts graduation ceremony tain six feet of distance between par- BY DICK FRIDLEY greatness in all of your faces,” she said. members of the National Honor Soci- it work and made the best of what we ties and be diligent on cleaning and hygiene habits. SHEFFIELD — Members of the Among the special award winners ety. had. West Fork High School Class of 2020 recognized by Willms were the follow- The three featured speakers for While stricter regulations aren’t “The memories we created were be- expected to be implemented, Reyn- were honored at Sunday’s graduation ing: the program were Ian Latham, Sidney yond irreplaceable,” she concluded. ceremony at the high school football • Achieving a grade point average Schaefer and Collin Witte. olds has suggested that the current field. of 3.6 or higher — Emily Caspers, Ty Latham focused on some of the Witte closed out the speakers with level of safety measures will remain School Superintendent Mike Kru- Eberling, Caleb Jones, Ian Latham, highlights that his class achieved this meaningful thought. “Let us not in place through the rest of the year. ger welcomed those in attendance and Kylie Laudner, Alison Rice, Sidney during high school. waste a moment feeling sorry for our- “The extension of the proclama- offered his congratulations to the class Schaefer, McKensie Shupe, Mariah He characterized the senior year as selves. It is up to us to create our fu- tion will remain focused on actively members. Steenhard, Brayden Vold and Collin one of “many highlights and some dis- managing COVID-19 in Iowa,” said ture.” Reynolds. “We continue to assess vi- High School Principal Bobby Witte appointments. I am proud to say that Concluding the ceremony was the Willms commended the class members • Superintendent Academic Award the Class of 2020 was able to find a rus activity and the progress on our for their hard work and dedication, par- (achieving the top four ACT scores): way to overcome the negatives.” awarding of diplomas to class mem- response efforts on a daily basis as ticularly during their senior year, Alison Rice, Mariah Steenhard, Schaefer, the next speaker, said the bers by Board of Education Vice Pres- we have from the very start.” “Perseverance is something you Brayden Vold and Collin Witte “Class of 2020 is special. In spite of the ident Roger Witte and Superintendent Currently, Iowa is seeing a rise will remember for a long time. I see Also recognized were senior class adjustments we had to make, we made Kruger. in cases, particularly among young- er people as businesses re-open and summer activities resume. This has resulted in an increase in positive to- Upmeyer and Rockwell City Council meets tal cases, even as the fatality rate has been greatly reduced over the last Ragan recap ROCKWELL — The Rockwell City 3. Approve Bills for Payment e. Fourth Street Sewer Line month. Council was to meet Wednesday at 7 4. New Business f. 213 Main Street East Property “We know that COVID-19 re- p.m. at the City Council chambers. a. Fire Works/Waive Noise 5. Old Business mains in communities across our an eventful The meeting agenda was to include: Ordinance 6. Committee Reports state, and the nation, and will for 1. Call to Order b. Fire Works Permit 7. Council Discussion some time,” said Reynolds. “We legislative 2. Approve Minutes of Previous c. Storm Water Project 8. Employee Discussion must all continue to do our part to Meeting d. Router12 9. Adjourn keep the virus contained and man- session ageable, even as we return to more of our every day activities.” BY TRAVIS FISCHER Long term care facilities have It was a legislative session for the gone to extensive efforts to protect record books. Meservey Fireworks their residents and elderly Iowans After being disrupted by the are taking greater preventive mea- COVID-19 pandemic for several sures due to their higher risk of weeks, Iowa legislators returned to complications. Meanwhile younger Des Moines facing an entirely dif- demographics, though less likely to ferent crisis as the issue of police suffer major complications from the brutality against minorities reached disease, are contracting the virus at a boiling point across the nation. an accelerated rate. Lawmakers reached out to both black As of Sunday, June 28, there leaders and law enforcement to craft have been 28,489 confirmed cases a policing reform bill that was passed of COVID-19 in the state, increas- unanimously by both chambers short- ing the 25,934 total from the week ly after returning to work. prior. The 2,555 new cases last “The reforms were agreed upon week shows a modest up tick in the by some folks that really put in some number of cases. extra effort,” said Senator Amanda Approximately, 10,100 of the Ragan. confirmed cases are currently fight- “There were many instances ing the disease, up 900 from the where we could do things that spoke previous week. However, the num- to the concerns that people had,” said ber of serious cases have dropped Representative Linda Upmeyer. “It’s again, with only 118 people hospi- certainly not the end of the conver- talized and 36 in an ICU. sation, but it’s something we can do In total, an estimated 1,140 el- right now. derly adults (age 80+), 3,419 older The reforms ban law enforcement adults (61-80); 9,116 middle age from using chokeholds in situations adults (41-60); 13,390 young adults where deadly force would otherwise (18-40); and 1,424 children have not be a concern and requires annual tested positive for the disease. training on implicit bias and de-esca- These estimates are based on a per- lation techniques. It also allows the centage-based breakdown of the attorney general to prosecute a crim- state’s reported positive cases. As inal offense committed by a law en- the total number of cases increase, forcement officer resulting in a death, the less accurate these estimates regardless of whether the county at- will become. A single percentage torney requests assistance or not. point difference can change an es- While police reform saw bi-parti- timate by more than 280 cases. san cooperation, other bills tackled by the legislature during the final See COVID-19: Page 2 days of their session were more po- larizing. Among the more controversial is- IN THIS ISSUE sues tackled by the legislature was in response to Secretary of State Paul OPINION ...... 3 Pate’s actions in facilitating state pri- PUBLIC NOTICES...... 5 mary election voters under the condi- tions of the COVID-19 pandemic. CLASSIFIEDS ...... 7 A global pandemic couldn’t stop the show in Meservey this weekend. Spectators spread out across the SPORTS ...... 8 See LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Page 2 town on Saturday, June 27 to view the annual Independence Day fi reworks celebration. PHOTOS BY TRAVIS FISCHER 2 The Pioneer Enterprise LOCAL NEWS TThursday,hursday, JJulyuly 22,, 22020020

COVID-19 FROM PAGE 1 LEGISLATIVE SESSION FROM PAGE 1 Current testing shows that on what will be expected of Pate’s office took the ini- compromise was made to ad- assistance. When people are to be done.” roughly 64% of positive cas- them as kids return to the tiative during the pandemic, dress those concerns. on child care assistance and Upmeyer is also glad to see es result in symptoms while classroom. extending the early voting “Many would argue that their income increases be- that the COVID-19 pandemic 13% have been asymptomat- However outside of gener- period and sending out ab- the Secretary of State ignored yond a certain point, they can hasn’t been overly impactful ic, with the remaining cases al common sense guidance, sentee ballot request forms to election law,” said Upmey- abruptly lose that assistance to the state budget. The legis- pending or unknown. such as keeping staff and stu- every registered voter in the er. “One person is making a due to no longer qualifying. lature was able to pass a bud- 31,915 Iowans have also dents who are ill at home and state. These efforts have been decision that sort of nullifies “It’s really difficult for get that was largely similar undergone serology testing teaching children to wash credited with leading to a re- something that 150 people de- some parents to contin- to budgets of previous years for coronavirus antibodies, their hands regularly, the cord-breaking turnout for the bated.” ue working because they thanks to a high amount of re- which would indicate that two-page document of state June 2 primary. Instead, the house passed lose their child care just as serve funds. they have had the virus. Of guidelines don’t offer any In response, Senator Roby a bill that requires the Sec- they start gaining and mak- “Because we have the re- that number, 2,276, about policy suggestions to prevent Smith (R-District 47) led a retary of State to receive ap- ing headway,” said Ragan. sources that we do, we could 7%, have tested positive for the spread of COVID-19 in proposal to restrict the Sec- proval from the Legislative “They’re penalized for doing pretty much move forward antibodies. schools. retary of State from mailing Council before taking similar good work.” with a status quo budget The death rate for the vi- To the contrary, the guide- ballot request forms to voters measures in the future. On the other hand, there and people wouldn’t have to rus continues to drop. Just lines largely focus on dis- that had not already made a In a related matter, the leg- were matters that the legisla- take big hits,” said Upmey- 20 deaths were reported last couraging districts from request for a request form. islature failed to take action tors were glad to see action er. “We’re in a good position week, bringing the death implementing prevention “What seems odd about it on the restoration of voting on this year. Enhancing the and I think Iowans should be count total in the state to policies, such as screening is that it was such a positive rights for felons, which has penalties for animal cruelty proud of that.” 705. Of that number, ap- students at the door or man- thing for the state for people been an ongoing policy goal was a reform that Senator Ra- The wild ride of 2020’s leg- proximately 331 have been datory mask wearing. For to come out and vote. The au- for Governor Kim Reynolds. gan was happy to see make it islative session was not how elderly, 282 have been older masks in particular, not only ditors did an absolutely fabu- While the house passed a through. Noting that the leg- Upmeyer expected to end her adults, 70 have been middle are mandatory mask policies lous job of following through bill that would have addressed islation is specific to compan- 18 year political career. Still aged adults, and 14 have been not recommended, the guide- with it” said Ragan. “People the matter, it failed to get ion animals, not livestock, the Upmeyer is happy with the young adults. lines emphasize preventing of both political parties took through the senate during the bill increased penalties for pet state of the state as she exits Nearly half of the the stigma associated with advantage of it. Making it last days of the session. An owners that abuse or neglect her time as a representative. new deaths attributed to non-use. more difficult did not seem unexpected outcome consid- their animals. “You always kind of hope COVID-19 in the state con- At the same time, schools tinue to result from outbreaks are advised to allow the use of like a well thought out plan.” ering the support from both “That was a big change for an orderly exit, but this in long term care facilities. masks and are also instructed While Democrats called the Republican Governor and that had been in the works for was a very extraordinary With 364 deaths in total, long to provide appropriate PPE out Smith’s proposal as a Democratic legislators. a long time,” said Ragan. “It time,” said Upmeyer. “I’m term care residents have con- and training to employees to method of voter suppression “Everybody comes to the was very important for a lot of glad we were able to come sistently made up roughly ensure that teachers do not by adding additional steps to legislature with different people to have that move for- back and finish our work.” half of the state’s fatal cases. face a stigma for wearing the absentee voting process, backgrounds and there were ward.” Though she won’t be re- Outbreaks in long term protective equipment. Republicans countered that some that were very opposed With access to broadband turning to session next Jan- care facilities continue to For schools that do decide Pate had stepped beyond the to moving forward on that in internet becoming a much uary, Upmeyer is still on drop, however. The total to implement a mask policy scope of his authority, ar- the senate,” said Ragan. “I greater priority every day, the the clock through the rest of number of long term care fa- or any other policy beyond guing that if a Secretary of think that’s a disappointment. legislature worked on creat- the year and making herself cilities with active outbreaks teaching good hand washing State was able to unilaterally Hopefully the Governor will ing opportunity grants to help available to constituents. dropped to 25 this week, habits, the state wants it to be change rules to expand ac- handle that through executive fund access across the state. “I’ve loved working with bringing the current number clear that they are acting on cess to voting they could also order.” “COVID created a real the people in my district and of positive cases down to 735. their own accord, without the change rules to limit it. The Another issue that Ragan eye-opening experience for to be able to represent them In total, 296,333 Iowans backing of state. more extreme parts of Smith’s laments falling to the wayside some people,” said Upmeyer. in the Iowa Legislature,” said have been tested since the “If a district is going to proposal did not make it was eliminating the “cliff “It really highlighted where Upmeyer. “It’s really an hon- start of the pandemic. With require more than what De- through the legislature, but a effect” on state child care we have gaps and what needs or.” an average of 5,580 tests per partment guidance outlines, day over the last week, test- they should only do so in ing rates have risen back up consultation with public above the state’s 5,000 tests health and legal counsel,” Rockwell Woman’s Winners of college per day goal. as it says in the guidance. As the state rolls into July, “Schools are reminded that schools are preparing to open when not using the Depart- Club meets savings drawing are their doors once again. ment’s guidance word for Last week, the Iowa De- word, they should indicate ROCKWELL — On June Nominations for vice pres- partment of Education re- this was a locally-determined 24, eight members of the Rock- ident and secretary were ap- announced leased guidance for districts distinction.” well Woman’s Club met at the proved. Mary Ellen Nelson and Lutheran Church parish hall. Wendy Jorgensen will be the WEST DES MOINES tent format that explains The Collect was read and roll vice presidents. Lorna Thomp- — Thirty-five Iowa parents why the topic is important, Rockwell fireworks are set call was answered with your son will be the secretary. and guardians each received what students can do now, favorite holiday. Minutes of the There will be a July meet- $250 in college savings de- additional steps they should for Friday previous meeting were read and ing with some changes. It will posits after their entries take later and what parents the treasurer’s report was given. be July 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the were randomly selected in a can do. In addition, talking ROCKWELL — The In order to promote social Both were approved. Lutheran Church parish hall. quarterly drawing sponsored points are provided as a Rockwell Chamber of Com- distancing, those attending The scholarship committee There will be no breakfast by Iowa Student Loan®. The merce will have its annual the display are asked to watch guideline for approaching gave a special report. Three potluck. Members are asked winners were among 344 holiday fireworks display on them from their respective the topic with students. scholarships will be given out to bring their own sack lunch. eligible participants who “SP3 has allowed our par- Friday, July 3 at approximate- vehicles. from the Club this year. Those Drinks will be provided. At entered after receiving free ents to connect to concise, ly 10 p.m. at Chamber Acres. receiving the $100 scholarships this meeting there will be an college and career planning easy-to-read information are Collin Witte, McKensie installation of officers and any information for their middle Shupe and Sydney Nuehring. proposed bylaw changes will be relevant to their child’s ca- and high school students. Reading lists were handed in to presented. reer and college readiness,” Janet Kuhlemeier. Awards will Carolyn Nuehiring will be The information service, said Carmen Stenger, school BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY be given out at the July meeting. presenting a program on her SP3 or Student Planning counselor at Monticello High New guidelines for scholarships trip to New York. Meeting was Pointers for Parents, is pro- School. “While the informa- Jaspersen were presented to the members. adjourned. vided by the nonprofit stu- tion and resources are very A Handy Reference INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE, LTD. After reviewing and discussion, For more information about dent loan provider to help helpful, my favorite part of For Your Information “The Little Shop With The Big Service” the guidelines were approved the club call Linda Dunning at parents and guardians guide these resources is the talking and will be in the handbook 641-822-3640. New members their students through eighth points section for parents to th Gene Christianson 641-998-2724 next year. are always welcome. through 12 grades with an start career conversations Tom Christianson 641-444-7163 THORNTON eye to the future. with their teens.” Tim Christianson 641-892-4949 “Parents are often unsure Joey Dickman 641-998-2724 More information and City Clerk 998-2415 of how to help their student simple signup is available at Library 998-2416 301 Main St. • Thornton, IA ICUF partners with think about and plan for the www.sp3.org. 641-998-2724 future. 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Correction and Retraction Policy A case of identifiable Thank you Mother Nature The Pioneer Enterprise strives for accu- rate and complete news reporting but oc- copyright BY DICK FRIDLEY begin spring training at their unless otherwise noted: casionally we get it wrong. In cases where I want to offer my thanks to respective facilities on Wednes- July 2 — at Garner-Hayfield/ an error has been made we will run a cor- tangible change in how Conan Mother Nature for cooperating day. A 60-game regular season Ventura rection, clarifi cation, retraction or editor’s for Sunday’s West Fork High will then commence on either July 3 — Nashua-Plainfield note in the next edition. Our goal in any Doyle wrote the character. event is to inform readers of corrections Rather than the stoic genius School graduation ceremony at July 23 or 24. July 6 — at Mason City New- clearly and quickly, citing the incorrect AGE OF with little use for emotional at- the football field in Sheffield. It obviously won’t be the man (Baseball) information and updating with the correct THE GEEK tachment, the last years of Sher- I was glad to see the school same as the 162-game schedule July 7 — Forest City information. had the chance to honor the that has taken place in the past. July 8 — at Clarion-Gold- All corrections will be printed on page lock Holmes saw him warm up Travis and embrace more humanistic members of the Class of 2020 We will see how it goes over field/Dows 2A in the next issue published. The cor- and their many accomplish- with the players and fans. Dollar Fresh store opens rection will denote the issue, article and Fischer characteristics. incorrect information along with the cor- It is based on these charac- ments during the past four years. Rockwell Fireworks I had a chance on Tuesday of rection. Digital corrections will also be BY TRAVIS FISCHER teristics that the Conan Doyle Their senior year was obvi- I encourage area residents to this week to check out the new ously not what they expected it enjoy the annual Rockwell Fire- Dollar Fresh store in Hampton. made and an editor’s note will be added The game is afoot! estate claims the Enola Holmes to the bottom of the article in question not- It’s been a while since I’ve to be, but this was obviously a works display on Friday, July 3. The store is a welcome addi- ing what was inaccurate and noting when Mysteries have infringed on written about copyright law, but great way to wrap things up. The program is slated to be tion to the community. I wish it the article was amended. If the article was their copyright. Farm Progress Show will go held at Rockwell’s Chamber well. posted on Facebook, Twitter or any other now there’s a case sure to inter- “Springer places Enola online medium controlled by The Pioneer est. Last week the Conan Doyle on Acres. Tasty Tuesday Holmes at the center of the nov- The 2020 Farm Progress Iowa ticket sales are halted I also enjoyed trying one Enterprise, a post will be made linking to Estate filed a lawsuit against els and has Holmes initially the corrected article, noting the correction. Netflix over their upcoming Show will proceed as planned Due to the uncertainty of of the great sandwiches at last treat her coolly, then change to Sept. 1-3 in Boone. whether college football games week’s opening Tasty Tuesday Newsroom film “Enola Holmes.” respond to her with warmth and The movie, adapted from With interest from farmers will be played this fall, and how event at Sheffield City Park. Dick Fridley, kindness,” as it says in the law- and exhibitors as well as support many fans would be allowed to The food truck from Grid 641-456-2585, ext. 129, or email Nancy Springer’s “Enola suit. “In his copyrighted 1924 from officials in Iowa, show attend, the University of Iowa Iron Grill & Sports Lounge [email protected] Holmes Mysteries” series of story “The Three Garridebs,” management is confident in began to pause ticket sales at the from Webster City was on hand novels, centers around Sherlock Please send press releases, letters to the Conan Doyle created this new hosting the event with increased end of June. to provide several of its popular editor and other news items to regional- Holmes’ much younger sister as emotion and friendship in Sher- health and safety measures. Only fans who have renewed items. 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Fork students are required to booster. have a pair of important immu- The Pioneer Enterprise Staff Grassley supports in rural Students who have a certifi- Regular employees in order of nizations prior to the start of the continuous years of service: Sue O’Brien, 2020-2021 school year. cate of immunization exception Correspondent; Ad Sales; Becky Fuqua, Trump’s proclamation broadband Those immunizations in- are not required to have these Composition; KaSara Smith, Composition; clude a meningococcal vaccine shots. Dick Fridley, News Editor, Photographer. WASHI NGTON, DC — acted to preserve opportuni- Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Io- ties for American workers. service Offi cial Newspaper for: Cerro Gordo County wa) expressed support for We’ve seen how the H-1B WASHI NGTON, DC —The 2020 Vacation Bible City of Dougherty President Donald Trump’s re- and H-2B visa programs have Trump Administration has an- City of Rockwell cent proclamation extending created a drag on jobs, job nounced that the U.S. Department City of Thornton and expanding a temporary opportunities and wages for of Agriculture (USDA) is invest- School July 6-10 City of Meservey freeze on certain categories Americans workers – even in ing $86 million in rural broad- City of Swaledale VBS will be held virtu- (1071 250th St) on Friday July West Fork School District of visas as millions of Ameri- normal times. Our first prior- band service for 17,000 people Member of can workers remain sidelined ity must always be to protect and businesses in eight states. ally, July 6-9! Our theme is 10, 3:30-5 p.m. We will have Iowa Newspaper Assn. by the ongoing pandemic. In American workers and their “Access to high-speed broad- “God’s Good Creation” which a chance to meet some of the National Newspaper Assn. May, Grassley joined Sen. livelihoods, and I think this highlights how God made the animals we will learn about, A Division of Mid-America band internet, or e-Connectiv- Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and oth- new proclamation helps us do ity, is a cornerstone of prosper- world and everything in it with take a train ride and have Publishing Corp. a unique purpose, including some wonderful outdoor fam- P.O. Box 29 ers in calling on the admin- that,” Grassley said. ity anywhere, but especially in us! We will provide packets, ily fun! Hampton IA 50441 istration to expand President The President’s proclama- America’s rural communities,” available for pickup starting ELCA Good Gifts Trump’s April 22 proclama- tion extends an earlier visa said USDA Deputy Under Secre- The Pioneer Enterprise is published on Sunday July 5 after wor- Our VBS curriculum was tion to include additional cat- freeze through the remain- tary for Rural Development Bette weekly at the Hampton Office by Mid- egories of guest worker visas der of 2020 and expands the ship. 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Ann Weiner, 91, of Nora perience is now live in its mobile the U.S. to another, using only a will be open to the public. So- In 2020, the fireworks Springs, passed away Sunday, Ann Weiner banking app. Embedded into the recipient’s email address or U.S. cially distanced seating will be show is the only part of the June 27, 2020 at Country Mead- digital banking experience of mobile number. Funds are typ- available in the bleachers, and traditional Belmond July 4 First Security, Zelle enables con- ically available within minutes ows Place in Mason City. space will also be available on celebration that will be held. Due to the Covid-19 pan- venient person-to-person (P2P) when both parties are already en- demic, a private Mass of Chris- payments for more than 4,400 rolled with Zelle. tian Burial will be held at Holy mobile banking consumers. To learn more about Zelle or Name Catholic Church, Rock- COVID-19 cases rise in “We’re thrilled to be able to to get started, visit https://ww- ford, with the Rev. Ralph Davis, offer this to our customers,” said w.1stsecuritybank.com/zelle. Celebrant. Burial will follow in Franklin County Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer, First Se- About Zelle Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. curity President and CEO. “In Brought to you by Early Warn- In lieu of flowers and cus- BY TRAVIS FISCHER 1,158 people in Franklin this time of social distancing, ing Services, LLC, an innovator tomary remembrances, memo- The number of cases of County have been tested so far, we’re all looking for ways to in payment and risk management rials may be left in Ann’s name COVID-19 in Franklin County with a positivity rate of 6.3%. avoid using cash or checks. 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Services: new cases from the week prior. avoid public places and gath- from the First Security mobile ments to friends and family with The daughter of Francis and Private mass of Christian Of the total cases, 38 have re- erings to minimize potential portedly recovered. exposure. If possible, maintain app. a bank account in the U.S. Funds Aileen (Coyle) Cooling, Ann Burial at Holy Name Catholic The Zelle Network includes are available directly in consum- was born on May 29, 1929 on Church Of the positive cases, one a distance of six feet between has been an elderly person (age yourself and others, and wash banks and credit unions of all siz- er bank accounts typically with- the family farm outside of Car- Arrangements by: es. For more than 95-million con- in minutes when the recipient is tersville. She attended country 80+); approximately eight have your hands frequently. Hogan Bremer Moore been older adults (61-80); 24 For more information on sumers, Zelle is already available already enrolled with Zelle. To school, graduating from Rock- from the convenience of their learn more about Zelle and its well High School in 1946. Fol- Colonial Chapel have been middle aged adults COVID-19, visit the Iowa De- (41-60); 30 have been young partment of Public Health’s mobile banking app, making participating financial institu- lowing her graduation Ann ry (Phyllis) Cooling and Judy digital payments a fast, safe tions, visit http://www.zellepay. attended Teacher’s College in adults (18-40); and nine have website at idph.iowa.gov. (Jerry) Conner; 20 grandchil- been children. and easy alternative to cash and com. Cedar Falls. She taught coun- dren; 53 great grandchildren; try school for one year outside brothers and sisters in law, of Cartersville before marrying Pearl Cooling, Marilyn Cool- UNI strengthens commitment United Way hires director Frank Weiner on August 27 of ing, Marge (Jim) Bahnsen, Don 1949 in Cartersville. (Marjorie) Weiner, and Elaine MASON CITY — United years to the nonprofit world in Together they would be Merrill; as well as numerous to entrepreneurship Way of North Central Iowa is search of making her work real- excited to welcome Angelina ly matter. blessed with 66 years of mar- nieces, nephews, and extended CEDAR FALLS — The UNIBusiness started offering the riage and six children. For Perez as the new Campaign and “We’re excited to have Ange- family members. University of Northern Iowa an- courses every semester, instead Marketing Director. Perez will lina on board,” said United Way many years Frank and Ann She is preceded in death nounced a change to the name of once a year. farmed outside of Rockford be- head United Way’s fundrais- CEO Jen Arends, “She values by her parents; her husband, of its marketing department to “More and more students are ing and community outreach our community and will be a fore purchasing the Cartersville Frank; son, Joe; grandson, reflect long-held entrepreneurial asking what we are doing with Elevator in 1967. Together they efforts. strong team member for United Adam Hanig; great grandsons, values that in recent years have entrepreneurship,” said Laurie She is a creative profession- Way.” worked side by side and were Seren Engels, and Kolbe Wein- surged in popularity for current Watje, associate director of the proud to build a business that is al with combined experience in People interested in connect- er; daughters in law, Judene and prospective students. John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial finance, marketing and event ing with Angelina can contact still in the family today. Weiner, and Barb Weiner; sib- The new name, the Depart- Center. “Students are finding management. After spending her at marketin@unitedwaynci. Ann enjoyed spending the lings, Hugh (Velma) Cooling, ment of Marketing and Entre- the value of having some entre- the majority of her career in the org or by contacting the United summer months at their cab- Donnie Cooling, Bill Cooling, preneurship, was approved by preneurial background. It gives corporate sector, Perez has re- Way at 641-423-1774. in in Clear Lake and traveling and Kay (Jerry) Gleason; sisters the Board of Regents at a June them that entrepreneurial mind- directed her focus in the last 5 south to Arizona during the in law, Betty Kuehl, and Ruth 4 meeting and both reflects and set, and that’s what employers winter. She enjoyed watching Denby. legitimizes the department’s are looking for - someone to be her family grow to include 20 Ann’s family would like to commitment to teaching the innovative, creative and make Corn growers may need to grandchildren and 53 great thank the Nora Springs Care mindset, values and strategies of projects happen and execute on grandchildren. Center and especially Country entrepreneurs. ideas.” scout for European Corn Borer She was a long time member “Entrepreneurship classes Entrepreneurship courses at Meadows Place for the love AMES — Corn growers may be essential,” Dean and Hodgson of Holy Name Catholic Church and care provided to Ann and have long been part of the depart- UNI provide students a combina- in Rockford and St. Patrick’s ment’s curriculum,” said Leslie tion of classroom and real-world need to be on the lookout for a write. for being Ann’s family when common insect pest this year, es- ISU Extension and Outreach Catholic Church in Clear Lake. they could not due to Covid-19 Wilson, dean of UNI’s College business experience. Coursework Those grateful in sharing in of Business Administration focuses on the financial aspect of pecially if they’re no longer using provides a comprehensive guide restrictions. a transgenic Bt seed that is resis- to understanding ECB and its as- her life include her children, Joe (UNIBusiness). “Combined with a startup, business model can- Hogan Bremer Moore Co- tant. sociation with other pests, found Weiner, Gary (Sheryl) Weiner, rd growing interest in entrepreneur- vases and business plans, growth lonial Chapel, 126 3 St. NE, In 2019, about 15% of corn in the publication “European Dick Weiner, Steve ( Jill) Wein- ship, we seek to further elevate strategy planning and more. Mason City. (641)423-2372. the great work of our entrepre- The students are also partnered grown in Iowa and 17% grown in Corn Borer – Ecology and Man- er, Janet (Frank) Hanig, Barb ColonialChapels.com the United States did not contain agement with other Corn Pests.” (Larry) Rooney; siblings, Jer- neurship curriculum and we be- with local businesses to assist lieve the name change does that.” the owner in identifying possi- a Bt trait, according to an article Producers can learn more UNIBusiness Department of ble growth opportunities within by Ashley Dean and Erin Hodg- about the life cycle and identifica- Marketing has offered a certifi- their businesses. son, extension entomologists with tion of ECB in the ISU Extension cate in entrepreneurship for the Both the entrepreneurship Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication “Ecolo- last 20 years and added a minor minor and certificate are offered and Outreach. gy and Management of European starting in the 2014-15 academ- to all UNI students. Almost 200 Not using a Bt trait makes the Corn Borer in Iowa Field Corn.” ic year. The courses became so students were enrolled in the crop susceptible to certain in- There are typically two gener- popular among students that courses in fall 2019. sects, especially European corn ations of ECB in Iowa, according borer. The European corn borer, to Dean and Hodgson, and “each often referred to as ECB, is an generation has unique scouting invasive insect that feeds on al- requirements to ensure effective Serving Cerro Gordo

JOIN THE most the entire corn plant except management.” The first genera- PIONEER County and the the roots. ECB can result in sig- tion involves scouting for larvae, US IN ENTERPRISE communities of nificant yield reductions caused and the second generation in- Celebration Rockwell, Swaledale, by poor ear development, broken volves scouting for egg masses. FIRST BAPTIST Sundays: ST. PAUL 1-800-558-1244 • Rockwell Meservey & Thornton stalks and dropped ears. While many Iowans may re- CHURCH Feb.-July - Worship: EVANGELICAL Dean and Hodgson are re- member what ECB looks like, 121 2nd St., N., Rockwell 10:30 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH [email protected] minding farmers about the impor- Hodgson said it’s still a good idea Phone 822-4919 Aug.-Jan. - Worship: 400 Larch St., Th ornton tance of scouting their fields for for producers to refresh them- Pastor Ken Livingston 8:30 a.m. Interim Pastor Jane Harris ECB and taking appropriate ac- selves on what they need to be Sundays Wednesdays: Sundays tion if evidence of ECB is found. looking for and whether pesticide 8:30 a.m. Worship Bible Study 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship UNITED L.P. COMPANY In a recent article by Dean and use is justified. 9:30 a.m. Coff ee Time RICHLAND LUTHERAN Service Hodgson called “Planted Non-Bt Hodgson said it’s also possible 10 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH, ELS Thornton Mason City Corn? Plan to Scout for European that some producers have forgot- 300 Elm St., Th ornton ROCKWELL 641-998-2711 641-423-4011 Corn Borer,” they say that farm- ten about the pest, or if they’ve FIRST Phone 641-455-3562 UNITED METHODIST ers have been able to control ECB started farming after 1996, that REFORMED CHURCH www.richlandlutheran.com CHURCH 1-800-531-9241 1-800-475-5742 since Bt corn became available they may not have past experi- 620 2nd St., Meservey Pastor Robert Harting 303 Monroe St., Rockwell in 1996. However, not everyone ence with ECB. Phone 358-6151 Sundays Phone 822-4833 plants Bt seed, especially in years Dean and Hodgson’s article Rev. Rodney Meester Feb.- July: Rev. Wendy Johannesen Want more business? It pays to advertise! when corn prices are low. and the publications from ISU Sundays Sunday School/ Sundays “For farmers who opted out Extension and Outreach help pro- 9:30 a.m. Worship Bible Class: 7:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Call or email Becky today. of Bt corn this year, scouting for vide answers and offer photos to ECB (and other corn pests) will assist with identification. Worship: 8:30 a.m. 10:25 a.m. Worship FIRST UNITED Aug.- Jan.: 641.456.2585 or 1.800.558.1244 Ext.120 PUBLIC NOTICE METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School/ SWALEDALE Cerro Gordo County 404 Maple St., Th ornton Bible Class: 11:30 a.m. UNITED METHODIST Debra Devine Worship: 10:30 a.m. CHURCH PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF Various tabulations, reports, correspon- Sundays Main St., Swaledale SUPERVISORS dence and other documents that were Want more business? It pays to advertise! JUNE 23, 2020 presented at today’s meeting are placed 8:30 a.m. Worship SACRED HEART Phone 995-2252 The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo on fi le with the supplemental minutes. Service CHURCH Rev. Wendy Johannesen Call or email Becky today. County, Iowa, met in special session pur- Chairman Tim Latham suant to adjournment at 10:30 a.m. Pres- Board of Supervisors 305 Elm St., E., Rockwell Sundays ent: Chairman Tim Latham, Vice Chair- ATTEST: HANFORD Phone 822-4950 8:55 a.m. Worship 641.456.2585 or 1.800.558.1244 Ext.120 man Casey Callanan, Supervisor Chris Adam V. Wedmore, Auditor COMMUNITY Fr. John Gossman 10:15 a.m. Sunday Watts, and various members of the public. Cerro Gordo County The purpose of the meeting was regard- CHURCH Sundays School ing Teamster grievances. 12411 Spruce Ave, Mason 8 a.m. Mass With no further business, the meeting ad- Published in The Pioneer Enterprise on July 2, 2020. City ZION journed at 11:25 a.m. Phone 423-7376 ST. PATRICK REFORMED CHURCH 641-822-4657 CATHOLIC CHURCH 2029B Jonquil Ave. MEET YOUR NEW MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Pastor Scott Sokol 1001 9th Ave. S. Clear Lake Sheffi eld Sundays Phone 357-3214 Phone 579-6186 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Fr. John Grossman Th e Rev. Petri Van Rooyen LET ME HELP YOU 10:15 a.m. Sun. Worship Saturdays Sundays 4 p.m. Mass 9:15 a.m. Worship HOLY NAME CHURCH Sundays 10:45 a.m. Sunday PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS! 507 1st Ave NW, Rockford 10 a.m. Mass School Phone 641-756-3569 Tuesdays ContactCont me today Fr. Ralph Davis ST. PETER 9 a.m. Sewing Group Saturdays EVANGELICAL Th ursdays fforor aall of your 5 p.m. Mass LUTHERAN CHURCH, 9 a.m. Bulletin Deadline aadvertisingdve needs. ELCA PRINCE OF PEACE 502 2nd St., S., Rockwell LUTHERAN CHURCH, Interim Pastor Jane Harris Becky Fuqua WELS Sundays MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE 670 12th St. NE 9 a.m Worship Service Mason City IA 50401 Phone: 641-831-5197 or Phone: (641) 424-3503 1.800.558.1244 Ext.120 Pastor Robert Harting E-mail: [email protected] Pastor’s cell: 641-455-3562 PIONEER ENTERPRISE TThursday,hursday, JJulyuly 22,, 22020020 PUBLIC NOTICES The Pioneer Enterprise 5

REPORTING FROM THE CERRO GORDO COUNTY COURTHOUSE Marriage Licenses a Controlled Substance Marijuana Clear Lake. Judgment for the plaintiff Revenue Stamps Shown on Previ- den to Thomas Madden; Cotton- to Elias and Alexis Smirlis; 10-96-20 Amanda Butner, Mason City to Kyle Third or Subsequent Offense was on June 18 in the amount of $1,250 ous Deed B20 P3733; 2020-3734. wood Village First Subdivision Blk 1 Sub. of SW1/4 NE1/4 Lot 8 Exc N 55’ Staleym, Mason City on May 16. dimissed. with 2.18% interest from May 6. DWD: Mary Ree and Shelly and Lot 4 MC W1/2; 2020-3700. & Exc S 7’; $156,000; 2020-3602. Shane Treslan, Mason City to Ja- Tonette Wolfe, 22, Mason City, pled Credit Collections Bureau vs. Terry Whitacre to Michael Schilling; DWD: Brian and Merrilee Campbell DAJT: Mitch, Ward, and Wanda mie Fuller, Mason City on June 13. guilty on June 23 to Voluntary Ab- Amanda Starr, Rockwell. Case dis- Young’s, R.S., & W.H. Dickirson’s to Select Property Group LLC; Rock- Miller to Wanda Miller; Jones & Scott Graham, Mason City to An- sence From Custody (pled from Es- missed with prejudice on June 19. Sub NE/4 24-96-22 Between B1 well (Original Town) Blk 7 Lot 8 RW; Axelsen’s Sub in 14-96-22 Lot 33; nMarie Legler, Mason City on June cape From Custody - Felon). Wolfe LVNV Funding LLC vs. Lucille Var- & 14 Sirrine, L25 Sirrine Sub 1 & 4 $65,000; 2020-3690. 15-96-22 SE NE Triangular Portion 20. was sentenced to 60 days in jail, relmann, Mason City. Judgment for Blk 3 Lot 26, Blk 3 Lot 27; $193,000; DCD: Bruce Krafka Executor and of Lot 1; 2020-3601. John Shannon, Mason City to fined $315 plus 35% surcharge, and the plaintiff on June 17 in the amount 2020-3733. Warren Krafka Estate to Bruce Kraf- DWDJ: Julie and Mark Sindlinger Rhonda Weber, Mason City on June $196 in costs. of $2,499.41. DWDJ: Linda Wilmarth Trust and ka; Tate’s Bill, 1st Add Blk 1 Lot 5 to Brandt and Amanda Hofer; Har- 20. Larry White, 48, Klemme, received Credit Collections Bureau vs. Karen Wilmarth Revocable Trust to MC; 2020-3674. bourage Condominium Bldg F3 Unit a deferred judgment on June 19 to Amanda Star, Rockwell. Judgment James and Mary Cabeen; 02-96-21 DQC: Bradford and Angela Barber 29A CL; $145,000; 2020-3598. Civil Court OWI First Offense. White was placed for the plaintiff on June 17 in the SW NE Parcel “A” in Part of as Desc to Barber Enterprises LLC; Clear DAJT: Janice and Spence Abrams The court handled three child sup- on one year probation, ordered to amount of $1,956.52 with 2.18% in- in Survey B20 P2499; $120,000; Lake (Original Town), Sub. of Lots 1 and Kevin Pals Attorney in Fact to port matters. pay a $1,250 civil penalty, and $100 terest from May 20. 2020-3730. thru 4 Blk. 11 Lot 2, Lot 3 CL Lot 2 Janice Abrams; 18-97-22 SE SE, NE Enerbank USA vs. David Hammen. in costs. Fertilizer Equipment Specialists vs. DWD: Lonny and Debra Gretillat Exc Sly 27.3’ & Nly 12’ of Sly 39.3’ of SE, SW SE, NW SE, NE SW; 2020- Judgment for the plaintiff on June Joshua Schmelzer, 45, Clear James Dreier, Osage. Judgment for to Marsha Brunsvold; Carlton’s, Lot 3; 2020-3661. 3597. 20 in the amount of $7,226.64 with Lake, received a deferred judgment the plaintiff on June 23 in the amount George, Sub of Lot 1 of Elon A. Tut- DQC: Bradford and Angela Barber DWD: Scott and Sarah Lester to 1.439.93 in pre-judgment interest on June 22 to OWI First Offense. of $2,500 with 2.18% interest from tle’s Sub in S/2 SW/4 NW/4 18-96-21 to Bradford Barber Cotrustee, An- Scott Lester; Oakridge 1st Add Lot 8; and 9.99% interest from May 31. Schmelzer was placed on one year May 26. Blk 4 Part Of; $225,000; 2020-3725. gela Barber Cotrustee, and Angela 2020-3594. probation and assessed a $1,250 Matthew Holt, Mason City vs. Heidi DWDJ: Kristine Rasmussen to Pe- Barber Living Trust; Tuttle’s, M. & DWD: Ray Properties LLC to AL District Court civil penalty. Wilke and Sean Bass, Mason City. ter and Sharon Koenigsfeld; Park E.A. 2nd Add Blk 28 Lot 5 CL Part of; CIL LLC; Westside Acres Add Lot 6 The court handled five probation Simpson Daleus, 41, Burnsville, Case dismissed without prejudice on Ridge Add., Blks. 1 & 2 Blk 2 Lot 7 2020-3660. MC W90’ of Lot 6 Exc W5’; $481,000; violations and one case of contempt. pled guilty on June 22 to OWI First June 22. MC; $154,125; 2020-3724. DWDJ: Mulley Land Company to 2020-3586. Brandon Barker, 36, Mason City, Offense. Daleus was sentenced to DAJT: Jeffrey and Stella Cumming Bradley and Mary Thompson; Stone- DWD: Clear Lake Bank & Trust pled guilty on June 22 to Driving two days in jail, fined $1,250 plus Property Transfer to Stella Cumming; 34-97-20 SW SE cliff 3rd Subdivision Clear Lake Iowa Company Trustee, Nancy Kenne- While Barred. Barker was sentenced 35% surcharge, $10 DARE, and DAJT: Carmen and Larry Madson Part of; 2020-3722. Lot 15 CL; $61,000; 2020-3653. dy Trust, and Mary Larsen to Mary to 14 days in jail, fined $625 plus $1,151 in costs. to Carmen Madson; Rolling Acres DPAT: State of Iowa and Iowa De- DWD: Andrew and Twyla Steen- Larsen; 18-96-21 Auditor’s Palt of 35% surcharge, and $172 in costs. Linda Miller, 71, Mason City, pled 3rd Add Blk 5 Lot 7 MC; 2020-3786. partment of Transportation to Ray block to Grant Landon; Willowbrook NE1/4 NE1/4 Lot 1 Undivided 1/2 Int Kristie Bales, 39, Mason City, pled guilty on June 19 to OWI First Of- DWD: Sharon Buck and Elida and Anne Zook; 27-96-20 SW SW Add., Sub. of S 617’ of O.L.F Lot 6 Port of (Cont 3.24 Acres); $38,500; guilty on June 17 to Theft in the Sec- fense. Miller was sentenced to two Morse Agent to Tyler Havens; 18- Parcel Contains 1.61 Acres; 2020- MC Exc W 5’; $156,000; 2020-3650. 2020-3575. ond Degree. Bales was sentenced days in jail, fined $1,250 plus 35% 96-21 Sub. of Lot 11 NW1/4 SW1/4 3721. DWD: Ryan, Karrie, Shaun, and DWD: John and Marcia Kennedy to five years in prison (suspended), surcharge, $10 DARE, and $100 in Lot 2 1/3 Int; 2020-3784. DWDJ: William and Monica Fedeler Heather Bonner to James Morrison; and Mary Larsen to Mary Larsen; placed on three years probation, costs. DWD: Elida Morse to Tyler Havens; to Dale and Laura Cram; Outlet Park Knapp’s 2nd Add T Blk 16 Lot 4, Blk 18-96-21 Auditor’s Plat of NE1/4 fined $750 plus 35% surcharge (sus- Efren Eleria Vazquez, 32, Mason 18-96-21 Sub. of Lot 11 NW1/4 Add Blk 1 Lot 9 SLY1/2; $85,000; 16 Lot 5 TH E5’ of Lot 4; $14,000; NE1/4 Lot 1 Undiv 1/2 Interest Por- pended), and $125 Law Enforcement City, pled guilty on June 17 to OWI SW1/4 Lot 2 1/3 Int; 2020-3783. 2020-3720. 2020-3644. tion of (Cont 3.24 Acres); $38,500; Initiative. First Offense (pled from OWI Sec- DCD: Wayne Broers Estate and DPAT: State of Iowa and Iowa De- DWD: Longball Development LLC 2020-3573. David Steiner, 38, Algona, pled ond Offense). Eleria Vazquez was Kevin Broers Executor to Tyler Ha- partment of Transportation to Larry to Focus Properties LLC; 10-96-20 DWD: Sheryl McDonald and Eliza- guilty on June 23 to Theft in the Third sentenced to two days in jail, fined vens; 18-96-21 Sub. of Lot 11 NW1/4 Eden; 27-96-20 NW SW, NE SW Auditor’s Plat of Lots 5 & 6 NE1/4 beth Yezek; Youngblood’s Add Blk 3 Degree (pled from Theft in the Sec- $1,250 plus 35% surcharge, $10 SW1/4 Lot 2 B03 P9477 & B07 Parcel in N 90 Acres (78.09 Acres); NW1/4 & Lot 15 NW1/4 NE1/4 Lot 1; Lot 1; $101,000; 2020-3568. ond Degree). Steiner was sentenced DARE, and $302.50 in costs. P6304; 2020-3781. 2020-3717. $535,000; 2020-3641. DWD: James and Mary Lou to 180 days in jail (suspended), DCD: Linda Schlauderaff Coexecu- DWD: Helene Bachellor to Lisa DWDJ: Michelle and Kurt Lamers to McGuire to Oakcrest Point LLC; placed on two years probation, fined Small Claims tor, Shelley Sellers Coexecutor, and Lenz; Simenson’s, Sewell, Sub Thomas and Alissa MAngan; Asbury Dodge’s Point Park Blk 10 Lot 31, $625 plus 35% surcharge (suspend- Stephanie Setterholm, Rockwell Carol Welty Estate to Jake White- of 3.9 acres in SW Part of Lot 4 in Farm 3rd Add Blk 3 Lot 5 MC; 11-96- Blk 10 Lot 32 Exc Wly 40’ as Desc in ed), $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, vs. Melinda Flaten, Mason City. hurst; 27-97-22 SE SW Parcel “A” in NE/4 NW/4 18-96-21 Lot 4; $87,500; 20 NE NE Part of; $467,500; 2020- Survey Rec B88 P6044; $1,075,000; and $75 in costs. Judgment for the plaintiff on June 17 Part of as Desc & Depicted in Survey 2020-3713. 3639. 2020-3531. Richard Thompson, 39, Thornton, in the amount of $1,500 with 2.18% B01 P7543; $130,000; 2020-3778. DWDJ: Marlin Blakewell and Amy DWDJ: Linda Ott Trustee and Linda DWDJ: Maurice and Arlene Fahr- pled guilty on June 22 to Possession interest from January 2. DWD: Jessica Hemmen to Valerie Follmuth to Andrew and Katherine Ott Revocable Trust to Brad Sabin ney and Nancy Fallis Attorney in Fact of a Controlled Substance Third or Lake Chevrolet vs. Justin Cleve- Linderman; WestHaven Blk 13 Lot Sutter; 18-96-21 Sub. of N1/2 NE1/4 and Susan Bunz; 13-97-22 SW NW to Maurice and Arlene Fahrney, Nan- Subsequent Offense. Thompson land, Mason City. Judgment for the 7 MC & N 8’ of Portion of Vac E-W Lot 2 Part of; $118,500; 2020-3710. Tract #1 in Part of as Desc in Survey cy Fallis, and Kristine Wiant; Bel Air was sentenced to five years in pris- plaintiff on June 18 in the amount of Alley Lying S of & Abutting Lot 7; DWD: Don and Donna Diele- B92 P9054; $300,000; 2020-3629. 5th Add Blk 5 Lot 4 MC; 2020-3511. on, fined $750 plus 35% surcharge $6,500 with 2.18% interest from June $117,500; 2020-3773. man to Richard Hansen; Ernston DWD: Ryan and Amanda Kershner DWD: River Bend Developers LLC (suspended), $125 Law Enforce- 18. DWD: Brandon Smith to Vincent & Siesseger’s Sub of Lots 7 & 8 in to Amanda Kershner; Brice & Ong to Patti Lahr; Village At River Bend ment Initiative, and $10 DARE. An Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Breedlove; Midland Heights Lot 244 Block 8 in Cheney & Palmeter’s Land Co.’s Street Railway Add Blk Bldg Unit 520 MC; $262,500; 2020- additional charge of Possession of Emily Decker, Mason City. Judg- MC; $123,000; 2020-3757. South Add. To Clear Lake Lot 2 CL; 16 Lot 1, Blk 16 Lot 2 MC N1/3 of Lot 3502. a Controlled Substance - Marijuana ment for the plaintiff on June 23 in DWD: David and Elizabeth Haag to $117,000; 2020-3708. 1 & N1/3 of E1/2 of Lot 2; 2020-3617. DWD: Marlys Mishak to Craig Third or Subsequent Offense was the amount of $3,457.51 with 2.18% Brandon Smith; Rolling Acres Add DWDJ: Richard and Barbara Thom- DWD: Linda Wilmarth Trustee and Mishak and Marlys Mishak Life Es- dismissed. interest from February 3. Blk 5 Lot 33 MC; $152,000; 2020- as to Tracy and Leigh Kading; Park- Karen Wilmarth Revocable Trust tate; Fieldstone 2nd Add Blk 1 Lot 12, Broderick Vollbrecht, 27, Mason LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jeffrey 3755. er’s A.T., Plat of Lots 1 & 2 of Lot 1 to Linda and Steven Wilmarth and Blk 1 Lot 13 CL S1/2 of Lot 13 (Con- City, pled guilty on June 17 to Pos- Gorder, Mason City. Judgment for DWD: Donald and Mary Harms to SE1/4 NW1/4 Sec. 10-96-20 Lot 1, Susan Baker; 02-96-21 NW NE, NE taining 10224 SQ FT); 2020-3500. session of a Controlled Substance the plaintiff on June 17 in the amount Claudia Harms; Prairie Estates Bldg Lot 2 W 10 Links of L 2 & Parcel of NE, SW NE, SE NE Exc Parcel “A” MCON: Thompson Family Realty Third or Subsequent Offense and of $1,087.87 with 2.18% interest from B Unit B2 CL 1/3 Interest; $75,000; Land Lying Between S Line of Lots & in SW NE as Desc in Survey B20 No 5 LLC to JB Storage LLC; 12- OWI First Offense. Vollbrecht was March 2. 2020-3749. N Bank of Willow Creek; $325,000; P2499; 2020-3616. 96-22 Auditor’s Plat of Lots 1, 2, & sentenced to five years in prison Midland Credit Management Inc vs. DCD: John Ree Estate and Mary 2020-3705. DCDJ: Hester MacGregor Estate 3 SE/14 Lot 1 CL Sub of E1/2 of N (suspended), two days in jail, fined Thomas Baumgartner, Mason City. Ree Executor to Michael Schilling; DCD: Ruth Schaefer Estate and and Paul MacGregor Executor to 50.33 Acres Exc N 662’ Orig Con- $2,000 plus 35% surcharge ($750 Judgment for the plaintiff on June Young’s, R.S., & W.H. Dickirson’s Gary Schaefer Executor to Karen Jodi and Ken Draper; Meadowbrook tract B20 P3431; Richards & Bur- suspended), $125 Law Enforce- 17 in the amount of $1,463.45 with Sub NE/4 24-96-22 Between B1 & Hubacher; Brookside Add Blk 1 Lot 4th Add Blk 6 Lot 21 MC; $211,000; den’s Add Lot 35 E1/2 E 1/2 of Lot ment Initiative, and $10 DARE. An 2.18% interest from March 16. 14 Sirrine, L25 Sirrine Sub 1 & 4 Blk 9 MC; $100,000; 2020-3704. 2020-3610. Exc Potion Orig Contact B20 P3431; additional charge of Possession of BCG Equities LLC vs. John Woods, 3 Lot 26, Blk 3 Lot 27 Documentary DAJT: Thomas and Eleanor Mad- DWDJ: Dean and Tracy Schaefer $238,000; 2020-3701.

PUBLIC NOTICE Cerro Gordo County

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF appropriation, the amounts charged there- C G Co Attorney, judgement, fi ne ...... 125.00 1 LEAF, supplies ...... 100.91 1 Pike, Derek, purch serv ...... 1,000.00 1 SUPERVISORS to, and the unencumbered balance. The ...... 276.40 2 Flatness, Michael, meals/mileage ...... Lou’s Gloves Inc, supplies ...... 86.00 1 Pitney Bowes Global, repair ..... 137.82 1 JUNE 23, 2020 auditor shall report the status of such ac- C G Co Emergency Man, contribution ...... 97.02 1 M.D. Products & Solu, parts ..... 228.48 1 Plagge, Luke, purch serv ...... 500.00 1 The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo counts to the applicable departments and ...... 7,350.75 1 Floyd & Leonard Elec, parts ...... 11.58 1 Mail Services LLC, mailing .... 5,502.06 5 Powerplan, parts...... 897.37 1 County, Iowa, met in regular session pur- officers monthly during the 2020-2021 C G Co Recorder, legal ...... 14.00 1 Floyd County Sheriff, serve notice ...... Mail Services LLC, printing ...... 507.75 1 Prairie Energy Coope, utilities .... 19.50 1 suant to adjournment. Present: Chairman budget year. C G Co Treasurer, insurance ...... 68.00 1 Marco Inc, rent...... 136.42 1 Productivity Plus Ac, parts ...... 923.50 1 Tim Latham, Vice Chairman Casey Calla- Department FY2021 FY2021 ...... 74,900.00 6 Franklin County Sher, serve notice...... Marco Inc, supplies...... 184.84 1 RBM Consulting LLC, printing ...... nan, Supervisor Chris Watts and various Adopted Appropriations C G Co Treasurer, mailing ...... 17.70 1 ...... 6.00 1 Marco Technologies L, repair ... 141.05 1 ...... 370.32 1 members of the public. Budget C G Co Treasurer, purch serv...... Franklin Rec, utilities ...... 60.00 1 Martin Marietta Mate, blading ...... Reserve Account, mailing ...... 1,800.00 1 Chairman Latham convened the meeting Non-Department 377,147 377,147 ...... 27,300.00 1 Fulton, Laura, legal ...... 155.00 1 ...... 279.52 2 Retired Senior Volun, contribution ...... Board of 285,203 285,203 at 10 a.m. Supervisors Cahalan, Debra, election offi cial ...... Galls LLC, uniforms ...... 949.73 2 Martin Marietta Mate, utilities...... 95.18 1 ...... 1,500.00 1 Callanan moved with Watts seconding, to Personnel 129,487 129,487 ...... 115.00 1 Gast, Eldon, ag/hortic ...... 467.22 1 Mason City Fire and, ambulance ...... RICOH USA Inc, repair ...... 103.15 1 approve today’s agenda and the meeting Medical Examiner 170,065 170,065 Capital One, supplies ...... 149.79 1 Gempler’s Inc, supplies ...... 351.97 1 ...... 500.00 1 RICOH USA Inc, rent ...... 138.08 1 minutes of the June 16, 2020 regular ses- County Grants 466,696 466,696 Capital One, training ...... 150.00 1 Gerken, Tammy, meals/mileage ...... Mason City Glass Inc, furn ...... 398.00 1 Ries Tiling, tile lines ...... 691.35 1 sion and June 17, 2020 special session. County Libraries 219,624 219,624 Carrier Access IT LC, consult ...... 145.48 1 Mason City Tire Serv, repair ...... 16.00 1 Rockwell Public Libr, contribution ...... Motion passed unanimously. Ambulance & 29,548 29,548 ...... 8,750.00 1 Glen’s Tire Service, repair ...... 12.50 1 Mason City Tire Serv, tires/tubes ...... 5,282.50 1 Public comment session was held. Disaster Carrier Access IT LC, telephone ...... Glen’s Tire Service, tires/tubes ...... 577.58 1 RSM US LLP, consult ...... 985.00 1 Callanan moved with Watts seconding, Special Projects 3,068,555 3,068,555 ...... 1,572.73 1 ...... 60.00 1 Mason City Youth Tas, contribution ...... Sanofi Pasteur Inc, medicine ...... to approve claims. Motion passed unan- Auditor 1,089,283 1,089,283 Casey’s Business Mas, fuels ....379.85 1 Goodnature Work Stop, uniforms ...... 1,875.00 1 ...... 2,626.58 1 imously. Treasurer 716,678 716,678 CDW Government, Inc., equip...... 37.49 1 Mathre, Mark, meals/mileage ....119.03 1 Sargent, Ron, supplies ...... 224.67 1 Watts moved with Callanan seconding, Attorney 1,581,882 1,581,882 ...... 1,871.25 5 Goodwin Tucker Group, equip ...... McCaslin, Penny, meals/mileage ...... Secretary of State, printing ...... 30.00 1 to approve the continuation of the $1.50/ Sheriff 7,518,198 7,518,198 CDW Government, Inc., online info ...... 439.94 1 ...... 49.74 1 Shahriari, Daria, legal ...... 69.00 1 hour stipend for Colleen Young for addi- Recorder 452,030 452,030 ...... 1,808.97 1 Graham Tire Co, repair ...... 345.50 1 McGowan Jr, James, zoning board ...... Short Elliott Hendri, consult ... 2,990.39 1 Postage 30,000 30,000 tional mapping duties until June 30, 2021. CDW Government, Inc., repair ...... Graham Tire Co, tires/tubes ...... 183.30 1 Siemers, Tracie, meals/mileage ...... Secondary Roads 7,985,100 7,985,100 Motion passed unanimously. Courthouse 874,488 874,488 ...... 1,607.95 1 ...... 1,850.63 2 McKesson Medical - S, supplies...... 38.53 1 Watts moved with Callanan seconding, Maintenance CDW Government, Inc., software ...... Green Canopy Inc, sanit disp ... 434.78 4 ...... 1,847.30 8 Smith, Kenneth W, zoning board ...... to authorize Kent Rhode to conduct fi eld Veterans Affairs 180,856 180,856 ...... 16,963.98 1 Green Canopy Inc, supplies ...... 82.00 1 McLaughlin, John, meals/mileage ...... 206.42 1 review of Drainage District 120. Motion Conservation 2,112,896 2,112,896 CDW Government, Inc., supplies ...... Hancock County Oil C, fuels...... 103.95 1 Smith, Samantha, training ..... 1,128.40 1 passed unanimously. Health Dept 5,537,280 5,537,280 ...... 565.31 1 ...... 1,146.62 1 McQuaid, Julie, board review ... 900.00 1 Staples Business Adv, equip ...... 53.81 1 Callanan moved with Watts seconding, County Relief 217,243 217,243 Central Iowa Distrib, parts ...... 176.00 1 Hancock County Sheri, serve notice ...... Mechanical Air Syste, repair .....552.20 1 Staples Business Adv, supplies ...... to approve the Class C Liquor License DHS 231,250 231,250 Central Iowa Distrib, supplies ...... 33.00 1 Mediacom, supplies ...... 314.51 1 ...... 295.92 2 for Geneva Bar & Grill pending receipt of CPC/Mental Health 1,382,780 1,382,780 ...... 2,522.60 3 Harrison Truck Cente, parts...... 852.82 2 Menards, posts ...... 79.79 1 Staples Credit Plan, signs ...... 185.81 1 dram shop insurance certifi cate. Motion Court Services 764,546 764,546 CenturyLink, telephone...... 740.12 1 Harrison Truck Cente, repair ...... Menards, supplies ...... 259.92 3 Staples Credit Plan, supplies.... 429.99 3 passed unanimously. HIPAA 10,000 10,000 CenturyLink, telephone...... 135.06 1 ...... 1,387.50 1 Menards, tile lines...... 27.40 1 Stellar Truck & Trai, repair ...... 720.55 1 Watts moved with Callanan seconding, Planning & Zoning 125,487 125,487 Cerberus LLC, software...... 1,499.00 1 Hawkeye Auto Body, repair ...... 250.00 1 Merck Sharp & Dohme, medicine ...... Storey Kenworthy, furn ...... 1,907.29 1 to approve Resolution 2020-48 WHERE- Safety 63,959 63,959 Cerwinske, Keith, supplies ...... 278.18 1 Healthy Harvest of N, contribution ...... 2,929.96 1 Summit Food Service, food/provisions .... AS, it is desired to make supplemental Civil Service 2,000 2,000 Charles City Foster, contribution ...... 375.00 1 MercyOne North Iowa, hosp treat...... 6,780.34 2 Commission appropriations, in accordance with Sec- IT 1,267,660 1,267,660 ...... 950.00 1 Heartland Asphalt In, asphalt...... 95.23 1 ...... 315.00 1 Suntrac Services Inc, lab tests ... 60.00 1 tion 331.434 (6) of the Code of Iowa; and, GIS 136,713 136,713 Chosen Valley Testin, repair ..... 883.50 1 Heartland Paper Comp, supplies...... MercyOne Occupationa, lab tests ...... Swaledale Public Lib, contribution ...... NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED No Department 970,728 970,728 Cintas Corporation #, repair ..... 146.22 1 ...... 83.16 1 ...... 17.00 1 ...... 1,971.25 1 by the Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gor- GRAND TOTAL 37,997,382 37,997,382 Cintas Corporation #, supplies ...... Hemann, Krista, meals/mileage...... MercyOne Occupationa, med exam ...... The Masters Touch LL, printing ...... do County, as follows: ...... 203.46 1 ...... 142.60 1 ...... 570.00 4 ...... 1,692.09 1 Section 1. The amounts itemized by ac- Motion passed unanimously. City of Clear Lake, chem/gases...... Hogan Bremer Colonia, General Trans- Meservey Public Libr, contribution ...... The Shredder, purch serv ...... 102.00 1 count number on the attached schedule Callanan moved with Watts seconding, ...... 15.12 1 portation ...... 553.00 1 ...... 2,454.75 1 Thornton Public Libr, contribution ...... are hereby appropriated from the resourc- to adjourn at City of Mason City, contribution ...... HomeHealth Advantage, purch serv ...... Meyer, Tomas, training ...... 283.00 1 ...... 3,086.75 1 es of each fund so itemized. (The follow- 10:13 a.m. Motion passed unanimously...... 24,044.25 1 ...... 804.00 1 MidAmerican Energy C, utilities...... Thrifty White Pharma, medicine ...... ing amounts are for FY 2021). Various tabulations, reports, correspon- City of Mason City, utilities ...... 602.86 2 Honda Financial Serv, equip ..... 869.00 4 ...... 744.21 2 ...... 1,732.85 1 Section 2. Subject to the provisions of dence and other documents that were City of Rock Falls, sanit disp .... 134.10 1 Hy-Vee Accounts Rece, food/provisions.. Midland Concrete Pro, repair...... 21.20 1 Thrifty White Pharma, supplies...... other county procedures and regulations, presented at today’s meeting are placed City of Thornton, sanit disp ...... 31.05 1 ...... 76.59 1 Midland Concrete Pro, wood ...... 92.87 1 and applicable state law, the appropri- on fi le with the supplemental minutes. City of Thornton, utilities ...... 71.45 2 Internet Marketing P, advertising ...... 2,810.00 1 Trask, Lisa, repair ...... 250.00 1 ations authorized under Section 1 shall Chairman Tim Latham Clausen Plumbing & H, repair ...... 75.00 1 Midwest Pipe Supply, culverts .... 50.00 1 UMB Bank, N.A., interest...... 250.00 1 constitute authorization for the department Board of Supervisors ...... 230.69 1 Iowa Bridges & Culve, bridge ...... MidWest Wheel Compan, parts ...... United States Postma, mailing ...... or offi cer listed to make expenditures or ATTEST: Clear Lake Area Cham, advertising ...... 23,498.54 1 ...... 219.56 1 ...... 300.00 1 incur obligations from the itemized fund, Adam V. Wedmore, Auditor ...... 40.00 1 Iowa Department of J, judgement, fi ne .... Miller Agronomy, repair ...... 400.00 1 UnityPoint Clinic, med exam...... 84.00 2 effective July 1, 2020. Cerro Gordo County Clear Lake Ind Telep, repair ..... 819.80 1 ...... 276.40 2 Moonlight Floor & Ma, custodial ...... US Cellular, repair ...... 1,676.34 1 Section 3. In accordance with Section CLAIMS Clear Lake Public Li, contribution ...... Iowa Dept of Public, repair .... 5,430.00 1 ...... 1,395.00 1 Ventura Public Libra, contribution ...... 331.437, Code of Iowa, no department ABC/PFI Legal Servic, serve notice ...... 12,089.50 1 Iowa Prison Industri, supplies ...... Motorola Solutions I, equip ...... 4,727.00 1 or offi cer shall expend or contract to ex- ...... 125.00 1 Clear Lake Sanitary, utilities ...... 32.66 1 ...... 400.00 1 ...... 23,056.35 1 Verizon Wireless, telephone .....772.95 2 pend any money or incur any liability, or Absolute Waste Remov, sanit disp ...... Clear Lake Sanitary, water test ...... J & M Lawn Care and, ag/hortic ...... NAPA Auto Parts, lubricants ...... 56.86 1 VISA, dues...... 260.00 1 enter into any contract which by its terms ...... 1,362.23 5 ...... 44.00 2 ...... 197.52 1 NIACOG Housing Trust, contribution...... VISA, repair ...... 9.99 1 involves the expenditure of money for Accurate Analytical, lab tests ....287.00 2 Community Kitchen Of, contribution ...... JCL Solutions, supplies ...... 171.77 1 ...... 1,250.00 1 VISA, supplies ...... 370.84 1 any purpose in excess of the amounts Ahlers & Cooney PC, labor relations ...... 2,000.00 1 Jim Hunt Electric LL, repair ...... 70.45 1 North Iowa Area Comm, contribution...... Visit Mason City Inc, contribution ...... appropriated pursuant to this resolution...... 270.00 1 Compass Expediting I, serve notice ...... Jim Hunt Electric LL, utilities..... 306.50 1 ...... 1,250.00 1 ...... 5,550.00 1 For purposes of this section, the use of Airgas USA LLC, repair ...... 270.09 1 ...... 40.00 1 Jones, Jody, Board of Review expenses . North Iowa Area Coun, freight ...... Watts, Chris, meals/mileage ...... 64.40 1 holding accounts shall be deemed an ap- Alliant Energy, utilities ...... 22,033.80 6 Consolidated Energy, fuels ....2,927.06 2 ...... 4.49 1 ...... 610.00 1 Wellmark Blue Cross, purch serv ...... propriate mechanism for the allocation of Alpha Media USA LLC, public ed ...... Consolidated Energy, supplies ...... - 1 KCMR Radio, public ed ...... 50.00 1 North Iowa Broadcast, judgement, fi ne ...... 60,500.00 1 expenses. Appropriations made to such ...... 930.00 1 Control Print Creati, supplies ....150.00 1 Kirby Built Quality, wood ...... 2,062.26 1 ...... 150.00 1 West Payment Center, data proc ...... accounts shall be deemed as suffi cient Altec Industries Inc, parts ...... 289.80 1 Counsel, equip...... 4,428.00 1 Kramer Ace Hardware, repair .....30.56 1 North Iowa Community, contribution ...... 1,249.13 1 authority for department heads to expend Aramark, uniforms ...... 112.61 1 Counsel, printing...... 3.00 1 Kramer Ace Hardware, tires/tubes...... 625.00 1 West Payment Center, mag/books ...... such resources and will be allocated to ex- Batteries Plus LLC, printing ...... 12.00 1 Counsel, repair ...... 178.43 2 ...... 13.49 1 North Iowa Media Gro, publication ...... 94.92 1 penditure accounts in the same manner Bauer Built Tires In, repair ...... 268.00 1 Crisis Intervention, contribution ...... KTTC/Fox 47, advertising ...... 500.00 1 ...... 1,103.38 2 WEX Bank, fuels...... 64.52 1 as the related expenditures are allocated. Benson, Ericha, meals/mileage ...... 1,250.00 1 Lambertsen Excavatin, tile lines ...... Northern Iowa Therap, purch serv ...... Willemsen, Kevin, supplies ...... 106.99 1 Section 4. If at any time during the 2020- ...... 180.55 1 D & D Sales Inc, public ed ...... 932.46 1 ...... 2,357.50 2 ...... 595.00 1 Worth County Sheriff, serve notice ...... 2021 budget year the auditor shall ascer- Bergland & Cram Arch, architect ...... DataSpec Inc, software ...... 2,297.00 1 Language Line Servic, purch serv ...... Northern Lights Home, contribution ...... 43.80 1 tain that the available resources of a fund ...... 6,375.00 1 Davison, Nada J, purch serv ...... 30.00 1 ...... 625.00 1 Wymore, Adam, supplies ...... 203.25 1 for that year will be less than said fund’s Blazek Electric Inc, repair ...... 64.00 1 ...... 1,000.00 1 Larry Elwood Constru, equip ...... Offi ce Elements, dues ...... 33.00 1 Ziegler Inc, parts ...... 391.59 1 total appropriations, the Auditor shall im- Bolton & Menk Inc, tile lines ...... Diamond Vogel Paint, supplies ...... 21,449.00 1 Offi ce Elements, supplies ...... 612.24 2 GRAND TOTAL: ...... 501,922.43 mediately so inform the board and recom- ...... 7,463.50 2 ...... 40.09 1 Larson Printing Comp, printing ...... OneNeck IT Solutions, consult ...... mend appropriate corrective action. Brakke Implement, equip ...... 900.00 1 Erland, Kay, election offi cial ...... 110.00 1 ...... 1,419.75 2 ...... 1,008.00 1 Section 5. The auditor shall establish Brakke Implement, lubricants ... 135.72 1 Fareway Stores Inc, supplies ..... 30.52 1 Larson Printing Comp, supplies...... Pappajohn Shriver Ei, legal ... 3,433.00 2 Published in The Pioneer Enterprise on separate accounts for the appropriations Brakke Implement, parts...... 631.59 1 Federal Fire Equipme, safety items ...... 505.95 1 Payton, Belva, board review .....900.00 1 July 2, 2020. authorized in Section 1, each of which Brcka, Kent, board review ...... 900.00 1 ...... 22.00 1 Lauen-Son Constructi, tile lines ...... 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In addition to var- series, which aired on the or- Proceeds from the event were named to the Spring Avenue and the railroad under- “We will be posting videos you ious programs, activities and ganization’s Facebook page on will be able to watch at whatev- resources, COVID Recovery June 7, featured 13-year-old will go to Relay for Life of 2020 (January to May) Dean’s pass. The testing site previously er time works best for you. You Iowa offers free, confidential Heston, who has been singing Franklin County. List at Ellsworth Community was at the North Iowa Events Center. can embrace your inner early virtual counseling to all Io- for his home church since he Competition will take College. The drive-through clinic is bird, if that suits you, or use it wans. The program is also of- was 4 years old. The second place at Ridge Stone’s par-3 Seth Vogel achieved a per- only available to those who have as a wind down to the day.” fering a number of activities, was Andrew Hoyt, a ukulele course. fect 4.0 grade point average, been screened and referred, Anderson says the series including cooking classes, par- playing singer songwriter from Registration gets under- while Jamie Stanbrough also with patients being scheduled will benefit all a range of par- ent resources and more, to help Des Moines. way at 6 p.m., with compe- earned a spot on the Dean’s for testing via the MercyOne tition to follow at approxi- List. Family Health Line or by their mately 8:30 p.m. To be eligible for the Dean’s provider. Liquidity remains a concern on Iowa farms Participants are invited List, students must have taken If you have symptoms of to play a practice round pri- 12 or more credit hours during COVID-19 such as a fever, AMES — Despite a higher were also higher.” levels since 2015, while the top or to the main event. the semester (a full-time class cough or shortness of breath, average income in 2019, Iowa’s Plastina gives an overview third has consistently averaged Cost for taking part in load) and have earned at least a you should call the MercyOne mid- to large-size farms actual- of the Iowa farm liquidity situ- incomes more than twice the the tournament is $50 per 3.5 grade point average for the Family Health Line at 641-428- ly saw a considerable decrease ation in the June edition of Ag state average. in farm liquidity and working Decision Maker, in a featured individual and $100 per Spring 2020 semester (Note: 7777, with the nurse instructing Plastina said farms may be team. Developmental courses do not capital over the past year. article called “Mixed liquidity able to sustain a loss in liquidity you on the best next steps for Data from the Iowa Farm results for Iowa farms in 2019.” To register, contact Tra- count towards GPA.) Part-time your care and whether you qual- Business Association, collected The share of farms with for a while, but when it occurs cy Shreckengost at 641-425- students are not included in ify for testing based on your from 401 farms, shows net farm negative working capital in- year after year, the challenges 6800. this list. symptoms. income in 2019 at an average of creased almost uninterruptedly become more pressing. $77,946 per farm. But that num- from 10% in December 2014, “We are concerned with ber only tells part of the story, to 17% in 2019, while the share those who are struggling or according to Alejandro Plasti- of farms with working capital short on liquidity,” he said. Blood drive is taking place na, assistant professor and ex- below $250 per acre increased “That means that if anything DES MOINES — LifeServe munity Relations Coordinator pointment online at lifeserve- tension economist at Iowa State from 23% to 34% over the same goes wrong or they don’t get a Blood Center is asking com- Claire DeRoin. “Whether it’s a bloodcenter.org or call 800-287- University. period. loan or something to generate munity members to book an ap- regular donor coming out for this 4903. “A higher average income in Plastina said the liquidity more cash, they might need to pointment to give blood, boost fun event or a first time blood LifeServe Blood Center is a 2019 did not translate into an for some farmers is actually liquidate some assets or make overall improvement in finan- improving, but many others the blood supply, and show sup- donor rolling up their sleeve to non-profit, community based adjustments to their long-term port for their favorite first re- thank a first responder who had blood center that has served the cial liquidity for Iowa farms,” are seeing a decline. According plan.” sponder group during the Battle an impact on their lives, all the needs of local hospitals and pa- Plastina said. “Not only was the to the report, the bottom third of the Badges blood drive. donated blood will go to save lo- tients in our regions since 1963. share of farms with vulnerable of farms (ranked according to The report explains how li- LifeServe Blood Center’s sec- cal hospital patients in our com- As one of the 15 largest blood liquidity larger in December annual return to management) quidity is calculated and offers ond annual Battle of the Badges munity.” centers in the country, LifeServe 2019 compared to a year earlier, have consistently averaged neg- useful insight and comparisons blood drive is taking place by Blood donors will cast a vote Blood Center is the sole provider but their working capital needs ative accrued net farm income dating back to 2012. appointment only on July 1-3 at for their first responder group of blood and blood products to local LifeServe donor centers after donating. Those votes will more than 120 hospitals locat- across the state. Donor centers in determine whether law enforce- ed across Iowa, Nebraska, and Ames, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, ment, the 2019 champion, will South Dakota. Goat survey shows potential for Marshalltown, Mason City, hold onto their crown and brag- LifeServe is committed to Sioux City and Urbandale will ging rights. Donors will get a saving lives by providing pre- growth and improvement take part. voucher for a free shirt. mier service to volunteer blood “Pitting local fire, EMS, and To help ensure the safety of donors and access to a safe, qual- AMES — A recent survey growth. However, as the industry The survey was mailed to 215 law enforcement groups against team members and other blood ity blood supply for hospitals and of dairy goat producers in Iowa grows, she said the survey also dairy goat producers in fall 2019, each other is a fun way to bring donors during this COVID-19 patients. A donation with Life- shows the opportunities and chal- shows some areas where produc- with a response rate of 41.5%. out supporters and blood donors pandemic, LifeServe is enforcing Serve will help save your neigh- lenges faced by this industry. ers face challenges. The top five responding counties during a time of the year when several precautionary measures. bor, a friend or family member or Dairy goat production is im- Producers indicated that com- were Johnson, Ringgold, Clay- we really need help boosting Appointments are required. a stranger on the street. portant to Iowa, ranked third modity prices, bacteria count and ton, Jefferson and Washington. donations,” said LifeServe Com- Schedule a blood donation ap- in the nation, with 214 licensed somatic cell count are the top Bentley said the results pro- dairy goat herds and 34,000 three conditions that have signif- vide a useful understanding of milking does, according to the icant impact and concern on their the industry for farmers, exten- United States Department of Ag- dairy goat business. sion specialists and the general riculture. “Milking management and public. “Iowa Dairy Goat Farm Sur- health issues would be a key area “This survey can be used to vey - Fall 2019” was the first sur- of education, given their con- better serve our dairy goat pro- vey of this kind to take a look at cerns about conditions that im- ducer audience, knowing what topics such as milk production pact their business,” Bentley said. current issues they are facing and composition, housing and Record-keeping and under- and plans for the future,” Bentley milking facilities, dairy farm standing cost of production are said. management and planning for the two other areas that producers According to the survey, Io- future. would find useful in staying suc- wa’s goat producers plan to con- The survey was led by Iowa cessful in the dairy goat business. tinue with herd expansion and State University Extension and According to the survey, 49% facility upgrades. Nearly half Outreach dairy specialist Jenn of respondents do not keep pro- of respondents said they plan to Bentley and retired dairy special- duction records on individual expand their herd in the next five IT’S DECISION ist Leo Timms. goats and only 18% of respon- years, and more than half, 55% Bentley said it’s encouraging dents track their cost to produce and 56% respectively, plan to to see Iowa’s strong dairy goat 100 pounds of milk – the com- update housing for milking does, position in the nation, and said mon standard dairy farms use to and milking facilities, within the TIME IN there still appears to be room for measure profitability. next 15 years. Researchers build system to monitor crops AMES — After decades of In addition to Dong, the “By simultaneously de- growing corn and soybean research team includes Iowa tecting plant performance and AMERICA! yields across the Midwest’s State’s Patrick Schnable, a diagnosing the cause, we can Corn Belt, per-acre yields are Charles F. Curtiss Distin- actuate the proper response,” approaching their theoretical guished Professor in Agricul- the researchers wrote in a proj- Get the TRUTH in the limits. But there’s still a need ture and Life Sciences, the ect summary. for more grain to feed people Iowa Corn Promotion Board In areas where fields are and livestock. Endowed Chair in Genet- irrigated, that response could CONSERVATIVE CHRONICLE Where can that grain come ics, the Baker Scholar of Agri- include controlled delivery of from? How can farmers and cultural Entrepreneurship and water and nitrogen fertilizer fields produce even more? Is director of the Plant Sciences to just the areas of a field that The ONE SOURCE for Conservative there a new, sustainable way to Institute; Michael Castellano, need it. That could minimize boost productivity? the William T. Frankenberger Viewpoints of the Nation’s Top Engineers, geneticists, Professor in Soil Science; Bas- the amount and cost of fertilizer agronomists, system modelers kar Ganapathysubramanian, applications while reducing the and machine-learning experts the Joseph C. and Elizabeth A. amount of fertilizer that runs Columnists and Cartoonists. at Iowa State University and Anderlik Professor in Engi- off fields and feeds harmful al- the University of Nebraska-Lin- neering; Sotirios Archontoulis, gal blooms in rivers, lakes and coln think they might have a associate professor of agron- the Gulf of Mexico. PRINTED WEEKLY. AVAILABLE BOTH IN PRINT AND ON-LINE way. They’re combining their omy; plus Nebraska’s James The key to this new system electronics, computing and Schnable, associate professor is combining and networking crop expertise to develop a sys- and the Dr. Charles O. Gard- many different tools. tem that will constantly monitor ner Professor of Agronomy; “We have looked at develop- fields at near single-plant reso- and Yeyin Shi, assistant profes- ing sensor-based technological lution, predict productivity and sor and agricultural information solutions to help agronomists,” help farmers manage their wa- system engineer. Dong said. “We have designed R $28 for 3 months R $46 for 6 months R $80 for 1 year R Free Sample (1 per year) ter and fertilizer use. 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Other than including a two-run home run this game, we’ve hit the ball re- by Kayden Ames. One of the ally well. This one, we kind of few others, a solo blast to dead struggled. We hit the ball, but it center by Levi Janssen, provid- was right at them. Ones that we ed the difference. hit really hard was right at them, “We hit well tonight,” so their pitchers did a good job, Shreckengost said. “We had when they catch you on an off- a good game. Noah (Maske) day, you tip your hat and you is throwing really well, but move on. That’s what you get.” I think I took him out in the The Bulldogs missed out on fifth, he was a little tired and a chance to score in the fourth then Kayden (Ames) came in on a close play at the plate when and threw well. He got pinched trying to score Carson Miller a little bit, the zone got a little all the way from second on a tight on him and g ave up some short fly from Benji Sauke that walks and a couple of hits and dropped in right. then brought Kellen (Cameron) “We weren’t scoring, strug- in there. We needed Kellen in gling to get on base,” Lokenvitz the end.” said. “Lazy little fly ball to right Actually, the Bulldogs out- field. I felt we had a jump on it; I hit West Fork 9-5, but the differ- thought it took a perfect throw to ence was three of the five War- get him, if he would have had to hawk hits were in the opening go through to the cut, he wasn’t inning and were accentuated by going to get him. It looked like the long ball by Ames and then he had a good arm, but like I later by Janssen. said, it took a perfect throw to The start, which H-D coach get him. I thought it was a little Matt Lokenvitz said has become high, and we were under it, but Kellen Cameron of West Fork turns to tag out the Bulldogs’ Carson Miller in a close play at the plate in the fourth inning on routine for his team, set the tone. that’s the way it goes sometimes. Tuesday, June 23. The Warhawks won the contest 4-3. Kristi Nixon/Hampton Chronicle “That’s normal for us right “It’s a judgment call and now,” Lokenvitz said. “We’ve you’re not going to get them all. try something, especially in the home runs, bombs and we did the Northwood game right after Shreckengost said that he got five games (in) right now When you’re struggling to get on middle innings because if he’s great.” that. The kids re-grouped. We would have made the same and every team has scored on us base and score runs, you have to safe, that jump start becomes a Lokenvitz’s team, which had practiced inside the Wellness moves against the Bulldogs even string of hits a bit sooner. It’s a two doubles and indeed lead 3A Center, hit for about two hours if the rain-out hadn’t occurred. gamble you take, sometimes you in that category, also loaded the and they were ready to go.” “We were going to go (with) make it, sometime you don’t.” bases in the sixth, but the War- Lokenvitz said, “If we are Kellen (pitching) last night, any- It took a two-out rally for hawks were able to escape that playing our best baseball by way,” Shreckengost said. “Noah the Bulldogs to get on the board jam, as well. July, we’ll be happy. Sometimes, was going to pitch against these with consecutive walks to Mill- “You start putting the ball in you are going to run into bumps er and Payton McNealy. Sauke guys, anyway. It wouldn’t have play, squaring it up, beginning in the road. We did that in the mattered. Dylan will go (against stepped up with an RBI single first game, when we had to go of the game, most of our swings Central Springs) and Kellen and then a two-run single by against one of the best pitchers were dipping back our shoulder goes against St. Ansgar. Lucki- Jordan Severs forced Shrecken- straight up in the air,” Loken- in the state in Tyler Olson. We ly, we have good pitching, a lot gost and the Warhawks to go to vitz said. “Weren’t very inspired scratch away a few hits, few who can throw. Hopefully, that Kellen Cameron, who was slat- swings and we didn’t have a base runners, don’t do much, we ed to start the previous night’s very good approach at the plate. play really well for three games helps us because we’ve got dis- rainout. That last inning, we had better then get rained out yesterday, a trict seeding coming up quick. “I figured they’d score runs,” approaches. Better walks, better little bit nervous that we’d be a Those two losses will bite us in Shreckengost said. “I think they bit sluggish after four days off, the long run. We need to string led the state in runs scored. hits, some good things. We had the tying run on second base, but but we came out sluggish and some out and get back on top of They had the most runs, most need to get better.” things.” doubles, I know, in the state of it’s all a learning experience.” Iowa after four games. They hit Playing a slight part was af- West Fork 4, Bulldogs 3 really well. We shut them down. ter Monday’s rainout, the Bull- H-D 000 000 3 - 3 9 2 Cruz); WF (Ames). 2B – H-D (De West Fork center fielder Jakob Washington looks to throw the We scored runs today, a couple dogs did not practice and West Fork spent time in its Wellness W.Fork 300 001 x - 4 5 5 La Cruz, Sauke). HR – WF (Ames, ball into the infield after making a catch on Monday, June 22. Levi Janssen). SAC – None. SB – Center. Winning battery – Noah Maske, WF (Dylan Schlader). HBP – H-D “I told the kids, ‘I think we’re Kayden Ames (5), Kellen Cameron (Payton McNealy); WF (Janssen, one of the best 1-3 teams around (7) and Cameron, Nate Hubka (7). Cameron). RBI – H-D (Jordan going into tonight’s game,’” Losing battery – Marcos Baez Severs 2, Sauke); WF (Ames 2, Shreckengost said. “The Ackley and Cal Heeren. Two or more hits Janssen, Maske). – H-D (Benji Sauke 3, Mario De La game was a stinger for us and Bulldogs roll by West Fork

SHEFFIELD – An eight- innings of relief. run seventh inning turned what Ten of the 18 Bulldog runs was already a convincing win were unearned. for the Bulldog softball team to The one bright spot for a rout in an 18-1 victory in this co-coaches Mary Schulz and Franklin County match-up on Sadie Winfrey was Makenzie Tuesday, June 23. Rachael Hubka gave up 12 Fessler, who hit 2-for-3 and No. 6 hits and the Warhawk defense homered for the second straight committed eight errors behind game. her while Delaney Christian- Avery Hanson struck out Central son gave up five more earned eight batters and allowed just Springs runs off five more hits in two four hits for the Bulldogs. West Fork Warhawks shuts out walks off send No. 10 W. Fork Central St. Ansgar SHEFFIELD – Class 2A No. Springs 6 Central Springs methodically reeling put away the West Fork softball SHEFFIELD – Dylan ST. ANSGAR – West team, 9-0, on Wednesday, June Schlader helped out his own Fork’s baseball team earned 24. cause on the mound as West its first win in a row as St. The Panthers rapped out 13 Fork’s baseball team escaped Ansgar dropped back-to-back hits and held the Warhawks to Central Springs at home on contests in a 2-0 victory over just one, from pitcher Rachael Wednesday, June 24. the Saints on Friday, June 26. Hubka. Schlader, who struck out Kellen Cameron struck out five in four innings pitched, hit Although the visitors won four and gave up just three a two-run double for the War- handily, it wasn’t until the lat- hits in blanking the Saints. er innings until Central Springs hawks as they improved to 3-3. Kayden Ames also hit an RBI Kayden Ames was 2-for- started to pull away. 3 at the plate, both doubles, Leadoff hitter Kaylea triple for coach Tom Shrecken- gost’s team, who despite getting and drove in a run as coach Fessler, cousin of West Fork’s Tom Shreckengost’s team im- Makenzie Fessler, homered for out-hit for the second night in a row, found a way to win. proved to 4-3 overall, 3-1 in the Panthers. She also earned the Top of Iowa East Confer- the win in the circle, striking West Fork 4, ence. out four and walking none. Central Springs 3 Cameron also helped out his own cause by hitting Central Springs 9, Cent. Sprgs 100 010 1 - 3 5 3 W.Fork 200 001 1 - 4 6 2 2-for-3. He went the distance West Fork 0 with 91 pitches. Cent. Sprgs 010 015 2 - 9 13 3 Winning battery – Dylan W.Fork 000 000 0 - 0 1 3 Schlader, Jakob Washington (5) West Fork 2, St. Ansgar 0 and Kellen Cameron. Losing Winning battery – Kaylea battery – Josh Stepleton and West Fork 200 000 0 - 2 6 0 Fessler and Madisyn Kelley. Brock Mathers. Two or more St. Ansgar 000 000 0 - 0 3 NA Losing battery – Rachael Hub- hits – CS (Chase Berding); ka and Kylie Laudner. Two or WF, None. 2B – WF (Schlad- Winning battery – Kellen Cam- more hits – CS (Carly Ryan 3, er). 3B – WF (Kayden Ames). eron and Nate Hubka. Losing Lizzy Hamand, Kiley Hanft); WF, SAC – WF (Hayden Shrecken- battery – Ryan Cole and Carter None. 2B – CS (Kelley). HR – CS gost). SB – CS (Stepleton); WF Salz. Two or more hits – WF (Fessler). SAC – None. SB – CS (Noah Maske, Cameron, Wash- (Kayden Ames, Cameron); SA, (Emme Dietrich); WF (Maddie ington, Devon Geiger). HBP None. 2B – WF (Ames 2); SA, Hubka, R. Hubka). HBP – None. – CS (Bryce McDonough). RBI None. SB – WF (Carter Meints); RBI – CS (Fessler 3, Kelley 2, – CS (Stepleton 2, Berding); WF SA (Ryan Cole 2). RBI – WF Hanft). (Schlader 2, Ames, Geiger ). (Ames, Levi Janssen); SA, None .