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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Postville Herald-Leader ESTABLISHED 1992 • COPYRIGHTED 2008 • USPS 006-515 • VOLUME 18 • NO. 29 • 12 PAGES 112 NORTH LAWLER STREET, POSTVILLE, IOWA 52162 • PHONE: 563-864-3333 • FAX: 563-864-3400 • SINGLE COPY: $1.00 News Email: [email protected] • • Advertising Email: [email protected] What’s Postville receives Vision Iowa Grant happening in to fund expansion at NE Iowa YMCA and around Governor Chet Culver announced last Wednesday, July 9 that Postville was one of four recipients of Vision Iowa Grants. Postville...... Culver said, “The projects funded by these grants will provide citizens and visitors alike with new recreational and educational opportunities. I applaud Postville and all winning communities and the Vision Iowa Board for working together to make Iowa a more attractive place Call FEMA Fraud line to live, work and play.” Postville was awarded $850,000 for Project N. I. C. H. E. S. at the YMCA. This two story to verify authenticity addition to the existing recreation center, previously known as the 1940’s gym, will include an Word has been received indoor therapeutic swimming pool, racquetball court, community center and classroom space by FEMA that people have for preschool and childcare services. Postville’s award of $850,000 was approximately 95% of been getting phone calls the $875,550 requested. from a source saying they Jeremy Strub of the YMCA said, “I am pleased to announce that we received nearly the are a FEMA representative. entire amount requested for our project. One of the most impressive success stories of this proj- Anyone who has gotten such ect was the donations we received in just over a month’s time. Our goal at the Northeast Iowa a call after they have initial- YMCA was to raise $70,000. We showed the strength of our community in coming together and ly contacted FEMA, should raising over $90,000. hang up and contact the Project N. I. C. H. E. S. would not have received $850,000 in grant money without the sup- FEMA fraud line. the num- port of Postville Community Schools, Allamakee County, the City of Postville, Clayton County, ber is 1-800-323-8603. The the Postville Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Iowa YMCA Board of Directors and Post- number for the FEMA news A gift from afar ville Child Care Services. Kevin Westcott, an employee of Hall Roberts’ Son, unloads a truck which was filled desk is 513-251-3687. The project, which is expected to break ground early next year, will consist of a four year to the brim with food, paper products and much, much more. The contents were donated old preschool classroom, racquetball court and a therapeutic exercise pool. The second floor to the Postville Food Pantry by a gentleman from Ohio, who only wanted to be known as will have an open room that may be used as a community center, after school programming and Peter, after he heard about the extreme needs in Postville following the May 12 raid via Postville Community exercise classes. the National news. The donations came in part from the Youngstown Community Food Blood Drive is July 18 Strub added, “We are also building a new entrance to the YMCA that will allow for better Center, Inc. and the Gleaner’s Food Bank. Paul Rael, director of Hispanic Ministry at St. energy efficiency and supervision of the building. We are working on other grant opportunities The Postville Commu- Bridget’s Church and member of the board of directors of the food pantry, said he was and are continuing to take donations to enlarge the cardio-exercise room and redirect traffic nity Blood Drive will be telephoned by “Peter” and asked how we got our food and when he explained that local from the women’s locker room to the workout area. With everyone’s effort, we will have a facil- held Monday, July 28 from donations and the purchasing of food from a Waterloo food bank could not keep up with ity like none other in Northeast Iowa.” 1 to 6 p.m. at Memorial the need following the raid, Peter said a truckload would be forthcoming. Rael added that The anticipated completion date of the entire project is January of 2010. Hall. the donation was also partly coordinated by Abi Lyons of the Jewish Labor Commission. Other projects funded from the Community Attraction and Tourism Fund (CAT) were: All donors will have the The truck arrived in Postville last Thursday afternoon just in time for this week’s distri- Birmingham Park Shelter Project, $45,000; Children’s Discovery Center, Clinton, $325,000 chance to register to win bution. one of two $25 gas cards. and Ankeny to Woodward Trail, $1,750,000. For an appointment visit givebloodgivelife.org or call At the Council Judy at 1-800-478-4180. The need for blood is Stall door removal at PCCS approved, YMCA ongoing. In fact, during the summer months, the gift is Peace Rally discussed, special meeting especially important. Give volunteers blood and change a life, set to clarify proposed housing code starting with your own. of the year The Postville City Coun- replacing them with curtains approved the removal of the Postville Booster Club cil, meeting in regular session is much better for children in doors, Penrod told Hageman to meet in Mott Lobby Monday evening had several this age group. she is not to make these types lengthy and somewhat con- She said, “We are judged recognized The Pirate Athletic of decisions in the future troversial items on the agen- by the parents and the com- Booster Club will meet without prior approval. da. munity and we want to al- tonight (Wednesday, July Although Hageman for service Katie Hageman, director leviate any risk that may 16) at 7 p.m. at the Mott agreed, she reiterated the fact of Postville Child Care Ser- be a potential hazard.” Lobby in the High School. that the contract is vague and vices, along with members Mayor Penrod expressed All members are urged to she would like to have it clari- to facility of the Board of Directors at disgust that the doors had attend. fied. She said when she asked Kelly Livingood and Pam Livingood have been recognized by the Board of Directors the Center, asked that doors been removed prior to seek- about painting and mainte- for their volunteerism at the Northeast Iowa YMCA. Both have given countless hours of to the bathrooms used by ing permission from the City service. Their names have been engraved on a plaque which is displayed at the facility. Di- children through age five be saying the building’s physi- rector Jeremy Stub said, “We are very appreciative of the hours that Kelly and Pam have Allamakee County removed. cal appearance is up to the City Council Fair Special Section given to the Y. They help make our day to day operation run smoothly.” Kelly volunteers She explained that the City’s discretion. Although CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 maintenance expertise among other things and Pam has volunteered countless morning inside today’s Herald- doors are a safety hazard and the Council unanimously hours and both are always willing to help wherever needed. Leader. Join the fun! Faith leaders speak out on poor treatment of Board sets five IASB legislative priorities, immigrant workers here & in flood recovery approves volunteer football coach on trial Des Moines, IA – Iowa Immigration Reform, speak- Gregory Palmer, Iowa Annu- Faith leaders spoke July 10 ers on the call included Rev. al Conference of the United basis, approves teacher transfer to grade 4 during a telephone press con- Catherine Quehl-Engel, Chap- Methodist Church, Rev. Julia The regular meeting of to pay. p.m. Seats up for election ference on the recent abuse lain of Cornell College in Mt. Rendon of the Iowa Confer- the Postville School Board • Support increased fund- this year are those of Laura Monona suffered by immigrant work- Vernon, Bishop Alan Scarfe, ence of the United Church met on Monday, July 14, with ing for AEA assistance to Lubka, Jeff Cox, and Jamie ers in the state at the Agripro- Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, of Christ and Patty Kupfer, interim superintendent Dar- local schools in the areas of Smith. Nominations for va- 563-539-2061 cessors plant in Postville and Bishop Steven L. Ullestad, Manager of Partnerships with win Winke now the head ad- emerging technology, pro- cancies can be filed between Part of the BIRDNOW DEALERSHIPS in flood recovery efforts in Northeastern Iowa Synod America’s Voice. Amidst a ministrator at the school. The fessional development, cur- July 7 and before 5 p.m. on in Monona, Fayette, Cascade, Jesup, Eastern Iowa. Convened by of the Evangelical Lutheran Oelwein & Independence. chorus of faith leaders calling top priority for Winke during riculum assessment and early July 31. Nomination papers Buick, Pontiac, Cadillac, Ford, Lincoln & Christians for Comprehensive Church in America, Bishop on Congress to investigate childhood activities. Mercury available at our Oelwein location. the meeting was to choose the will require a minimum of 20 the Postville raid, the bish- school’s five IASB legislative On a two to one vote, the signatures. All candidates are ops and clergy denounced the priorities for the year. This Board did approve Ben Heit- at large. We’re Here Upcoming Rally is calling troubling pattern of worker year the Board chose to sup- land as a volunteer football In other action, the to Serve You! exploitation and disregard for port the following priorities, coach for the 2008 season on Board: for immigration reform, immigrant families around which they feel would most a trial basis. Concerns were • Approved the transfer of And We’re Only the state. In particular, the impact the district: voiced over Heitland being Matt Leeman from first grade 10 Minutes Away! worker justice, family unity exploitation of clean-up • Support adequate and involved with the program to fourth grade to fill the va- (Postville, Iowa….) Hundreds of people from across the crews brought in to aid in re- on-time funding for ELL stu- as he is a 2007 graduate of cancy left by the departure See us for all your country are planning to gather in Postville, on Sunday, July cent flood recovery has high- dents until the students reach PHS and there is little age of Tracy Decker. The district full auto service & 27th for an interfaith prayer and March calling for compre- lighted the abuses as a wake- proficiency. difference between him and will be cutting back to two body shop needs. hensive immigration reform, family unity, an end to raids and up call, revealing the urgent • Support the creation of the players. Board members sections of first grade. need for fair and humane im- noted that Heitland’s role will Open 6 days a week . just labor practices. The rally and March will take place on an additional funding mech- • Approved the Secretary migration reform. “Working anism for school districts’ have to be explained to the and Treasurer reports for the Monday-Friday Sunday, July 27th from 1 – 4 p.m. St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, Jewish Community Action towards immigration reform transportation costs that does players the first day of prac- district. The Board also ap- 7am-5pm and has become even more ur- not directly or indirectly im- tice, which is Aug. 11, and if pointed Clara Lensing as Saturday 7am-Noon. of St. Paul, Minnesota, and The Jewish Council on Urban Af- fairs of Chicago, Illinois, are the organizers of this event. gent following the troubling pact funding for the educa- any problems occur in the first 2008-2009 Board Secretary, stories that have emerged month of coaching, the item Check “This is a call for Justice. This is a call to be faithful to our tion program. Mike Kruckenberg as the from Iowa,” said Patty Kup- • Support a school founda- will come before the Board Board Treasurer, and Steve www.BIRDNOW.com American and Religious values. This is a call to stand in solidarity with our Hispanic brothers and sisters,” said Sr. Mary fer, Manager of Partnerships tion formula that recognizes again at the September meet- Saunders as Board Attorney. or call Toll Free with Americas Voice. “Sadly, and adequately funds changes ing. If there are no problems, • Heard a recap on Project 1.888.BIRDNOW McCauley of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church. The rally will begin with an interfaith prayer at 1:00 p.m. these two examples are not in demographics, including Heitland will be allowed to NICHES from Mike Kruck- (247-3669) for inventory & at St. Bridget’s Church. A walk through the town will follow. declining and increasing en- finish out the season. Jeff Cox enberg who has been in- more information or It will conclude with testimonies from those directly affected Faith leaders speak on rollment changes. cast the dissenting vote. stop by our Dealership! by the immigration raid that took place on Monday, May 12th treatment of immigrants • Support changes in col- With the upcoming school School Board lective bargaining requiring board elections on Tuesday, You’ve got to get to our at Agriprocessors in Postville, as well as from others commit- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 place, you’ll like the ted to comprehensive immigration reform, worker’s rights, an arbitrators to first consider Sept. 9, the Board set the way we treat you! end to raids and family unity. local conditions and ability polling hours for noon to 8 PAGE 8 • POSTVILLE HERALD -LEADER • WEDNESDAY , JULY 16, 2008

Public Notice/Area www.postvillenewspaper.com Building Sweet Corn Supervisors hear further permits issued Day coming to comments in regard to The City of Postville has issued building permits to: Elgin August 2 Planning and Zoning Board July 3, 2008: Robert and Mary VanSickle, 135 E. Wil- Elgin Sweet Corn Day by Bob Beach liams for dormer and egress is set for Saturday, August windows at an estimated cost 2 with the Sweet Corn Feed The Standard of $5,000. beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular July 3, 2008: Hall Roberts’ The Butter Fun Walk/ session Monday, July 14 with Chairman Lennie Burke, Dave Son, Inc., 139 W. Greene, re- Run (5K) will begin at 7:30 Duncklee and Kathy Campbell in attendance. During public place front gable at an esti- a.m. at the Elgin City Park. comment time, John Smola of the Allamakee County Planning mated cost of $3,035. The preregistration dead- and Zoning Commission addressed comments by real estate July 3, 2008: Moishe line is Wednesday, July developer Jason Brink and Supervisor Duncklee published in Lefkovitz, 535 Walnut Street 23. Registration forms are last week’s issue of The Standard (Brink had said that Smola for a fence at an estimated available at Moores in Elgin was “trying to run the show” at meetings of the Planning and cost of $300. and West Union and online Zoning Commission and that Smola may have a confl ict of at www.elginiowa.org. interest due to his participation in the Bluffl and Study Group; A Corn Cob Regatta Supervisor Duncklee had said that his impression was that boat race will also be held Smola made it diffi cult for the Commission to do its work). in conjunction with the cel- Smola said that he has been trying to get members of the ebration. Participants may Planning and Zoning Commission to work together, noting that Minutes of the eitherNotice compete to Bidders in a one at the fi rst meeting of the Commission following the recent Meetings of the person kayak or two person passage of the county zoning ordinance the Commission had Allamakee County canoe.Allamakee The race County begins is accept- at 2 Board of Supervisors ing bids for landscaping around some organizational problems and couldn’t even elect a chair- courthousep.m. on the building. bridge For nearest more man. Fellow Planning and Zoning Commission member Den- Monday, July 7, 2008 informationValley School. contact Preregistra- Mike Galla- gher at 563 568 6402 or stop in nis Kuhens was also present at the meeting to defend Smola, (Unoffi cial Minutes) attion the iscourthouse. also required Bids for must this be saying that Smola’s membership on the Commission has been Board met as preadjourned. receivedevent with by the Allamakee deadline County also Board members present Dunck- Auditor, 110 Allamakee St., Wau- “a godsend,” and that the Commission is clearly in need of the lee and Burke. Campbell was kon,be JulyIA 52172 23. by August 1, 2008 kind of leadership that Smola has attempted to provide. absent. All board members voting at 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened With regard to Brink’s charge of a confl ict of interest, Smo- “AYE” unless noted. on August 4, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. Area scouts get God and Country awards 08.215-Motion by Duncklee The Allamakee County Board of la said that he does not own any bluffl and property and will not and second by Burke to approve Supervisors reserves the right to benefi t from an ordinance that is either more or less restrictive Local Scouts received God and Country awards at a Service of Recognition at West agenda as posted and to approve reject any or all bids, to waive any minutes of June 30, 2008. Motion informalities in biddingSchool and Board accept with regard to development. Karen Pratte of Lansing, who also Clermont Lutheran Church on June 1, 2008. Those receiving the award are Logan West, carried. anyCONTINUED bid deemed FROMto be in PAGEthe best 1 served on the Bluffl and Study Group, noted that Smola was son of Lee and Karen West, Daniel Wander and Johnathon Wander, sons of Kyle and During public comment time interest of Allamakee County. among fi ve members of the 43-member group elected to pres- Kathy Wander, and Pastor Dwight Albers. Jason Brink said he had attended wk 29 ent the Group’s recommendations to the Board of Supervisors a Zoning Board Meeting and was volved with the project from concerned with the grandfather because the Group believed he would be fair. clause and amendments to be the beginning. The Board also met with Tom Masey and Vicki Bloxham the highest increase percent- made to the Zoning Ordinance. • Received an update on fected by the raid. He was also concerned with at- of Upper Explorerland, who updated the Board on fl ood miti- through the diffi cult process age wise. attendance of summer school He asked that Williams tendance of board members and gation funding. Masey said that “mitigation funds” or “buy of formulating an immigra- Council person Ross Mal- with confl icts among members of from Elementary principal Street in front of St. Bridget out” funds are only available in areas covered by the National tion policy that affi rms the com explained that the per- the board. Chad Wahls. There were Church be closed during the Department Head Meeting Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which Allamakee County dignity and humanity of the centages are set by the collec- 130-140 kids in attendance Rally and they be given a po- was held with various depart- currently is not. In order to be covered by NFIP, the County migrants in our midst and tor and not the City. The new ments reporting. for the program. Wahls also lice escort during the walk. would need to pass a fl ood plain management ordinance. ceases fear tactics like the garbage rates were set at $15, 08.216-Motion by Duncklee noted that during the regu- Both requests were approved. and second by Burke to hire Gale Supervisor Campbell said that she is hesitant to consider raid in Postville until there $18 and $20 depending on Evans as part-time custodian for lar school year, there were He added that the committee passing such an ordinance since it would have a signifi cant is unifi ed, comprehensive, the size tote used. A monthly 17.5 hours per week at $8.50 per 104 kids absent ten or more has already received permis- hour and after 6 months if ap- impact countywide and the benefi ts may be outweighed by the and just reform.” Rev. Julia surcharge for fuel will also be days for the 2007-2008 year. sion for buses to park on the proved increase to $8.75. He will drawbacks of the additional regulation required. The Board Rendon concluded, “Both added to the bill. begin July 8, 2008. Motion car- He noted that was down by Hall Roberts’ Parking Lot. agreed to have County Attorney Bill Shafer examine the ordi- the Hebrew Scriptures and Several landlords were ried. about 30 kids from the previ- The Council did, howev- One of trees on courthouse nance and make a recommendation. the New Testament tell us to given a chance to speak ous year, and that the number er, ask Rael to alter the route lawn needed to be trimmed. In other business, the Board accepted and placed on fi le welcome the sojourner in our briefl y on a proposed housing Board will have Gallagher contact would have been lower with- moving from West Street to quarterly reports from the Auditor, Recorder and Sheriff and midst and to include those code. Among those speak- Brink Tree Trimming. out the extenuating circum- Bancroft to avoid high traffi c Structure repair is fi nished so the annual report from the Treasurer. who are excluded. For us to ing were Christina Drahos, bids will be taken for landscap- stances. tolerate the shabby treatment areas. He said it was their in- Barbara Senft, Trevor Seib- ing. of fl ood relief workers, some tent to go past Agriprocessors ert, and Kermit Miller. All 08.217-Motion by Duncklee but he would take the City’s and second by Burke to have bids Faith Community speaks out on treatment of of whom are immigrants, agreed that the code, as writ- for landscaping to Auditor’s Offi ce immigrants would violate our faith. We request back to the commit- ten, would be a landlord’s by 4:00 p.m. August 1, 2008 and Subscribe tee. bids will be opened at 9:30 a.m. CONT. FROM PAGE 1 believe God cherishes every nightmare and would, more on August 4, 2008. Motion car- person, and as Christians we Attorney Anne Loomis than likely, drive them out of ried. today! must stand up for those who said, “It is your right under business. They were in agree- 08.218-Motion by Duncklee isolated incidents but part of church is responding to God’s the constitution of the United and second by Burke to approve the systematic mistreatment call to feed the hungry, cloth lack the resources to defend ment, however, that some $9050 FY09 Allocation to EMS. themselves.” States to demonstrate free sort of code was necessary Motion carried. of immigrant workers across the naked and visit the im- speech but we want you to be and it was decided to hold a 08.219-Motion by Duncklee the country,” she said. Faith prisoned,” added Bishop Ste- City Council safe.” and second by Burke to approve groups all over Iowa have ven Ullestad. special meeting to work out and sign contracts with J B Hol- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 During a public hearing land Construction for Projects stepped up their efforts to Bishop Ullestad said the the details before sending the on proposed garbage collec- proposal to a public hearing. LF-8R1-2008 for $73,058.50 and provide basic needs for work- raid has affected him person- tion fees, resident Jerome LF-28S1-2008 for $41,761.50- ers who are being exploited. ally as he considers Postville nance repair of a faucet, she A meeting to “hash out” the Iverson and Morgan Bridge was told those things were the Lenth said he did not think details of the code was set for Roads. Motion carried. Many workers are hired by his home town. Ullestad is a it was fair for those people Board adjourned to meet on staffi ng agencies that often do 1971 graduate of Postville Center’s responsibility. She July 23 at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Monday, July 14, 2008 at 8:45 added, “I just need to know with less garbage to receive a.m. not tell them where they are High School as his father Allamakee County being assigned to work and was the Pastor of St Paul what I can and cannot do so Board of Supervisors provide little or no training, Lutheran Church during his this does not happen again.” Lennie Burke, Chairperson Paul Rael spoke to the ATTEST: Mary O’Neill, Auditor food and inadequate housing teenage years. “Members wk 29 for the workers. “I’ve yet to of the faith communities are Council concerning the Peace meet a Republican or Demo- joining together to provide Rally/ Walk which is be- Northeast Iowa crat who is not appalled when care for children with no ing organized by St. Bridget learning of the exploitation food, babies in need of dia- Church, Jewish Community Child Care Providers! Action and the The Jewish and lack of basic human de- pers and families in need of The following child care providers have cency extended to workers homes. The toll of the dev- Council on Urban Affairs. He said several hundred people applied for the Iowa Quality Rating System Minutes of the Notice to Bidders as they aid Iowa in its hour astation on Postville has yet and received the rating that they applied for. Meetings of the of need,” said Rev. Cath- to be measured. The impact are expected to attend the Allamakee County is accept- Congratulations to these Child Care Providers! Allamakee County erine Quehl-Engel. “When on the children will last a life- Rally which will take place ing bids for landscaping around Thank you for your commitment to improving Board of Supervisors courthouse building. For more 35 mostly African-Americans time.” “With grace and love, from 1-4 p.m. on July 27. It Monday, July 7, 2008 information contact Mike Galla- will begin, he said, with a the quality of care for Iowa’s children. gher at 563 568 6402 or stop in workers sat on a bus for 14 I believe we are called to (Unoffi cial Minutes) at the courthouse. Bids must be hours without food, or when speak against acts that induce interfaith prayer and a call Level 1 Board met as preadjourned. received by Allamakee County a Hispanic gentleman from fear like the Postville Raid, for justice to show that the Level 2 - Child Care Centers Board members present Dunck- Auditor, 110 Allamakee St., Wau- Child Development Homes lee and Burke. Campbell was kon, IA 52172 by August 1, 2008 Miami works in toxic fi lth and proposed anti-immigrant groups stand in solidarity for Little Bulldogs Child Care and Learning - absent. All board members voting at 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened 12-14 hours daily then is told legislation that causes suffer- immigration reform. People, Amanda Headington, Decorah Director: Karen Reichard, Monona “AYE” unless noted. on August 4, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. he said, will be bussed in Angela Dobbs, Cresco 08.215-Motion by Duncklee The Allamakee County Board of by management to sleep on ing, oppression, and denial of Level 3 - Child Development Homes and second by Burke to approve Supervisors reserves the right to from as far away as Minne- Cathy Bakke, Decorah or under the bus that brought people’s human decency and Annette Zweibohmer, Ossian agenda as posted and to approve reject any or all bids, to waive any apolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Jeanette Sweet, Decorah minutes of June 30, 2008. Motion informalities in bidding and accept them to Cedar Rapids, then rights,” commented Bishop carried. any bid deemed to be in the best Iowans must rise to biparti- Gregory Palmer. “We call Madison and beyond. The Julie Wilkins, Waukon Level 3 - Child Care Centers During public comment time interest of Allamakee County. Rally will conclude with tes- Kari Darnell, Waukon Elkader Child Care and Learning Center - Jason Brink said he had attended wk 29 san moral, legislative leader- upon all elected offi cials to a Zoning Board Meeting and was ship,” she concluded. “Our prayerfully and humanely go timonies by those directly af- Lindsey Verthein, Waukon Director: Lydia Guyer - Elkader concerned with the grandfather clause and amendments to be Maryanne Harris, Lansing Level 4 - Child Development Homes made to the Zoning Ordinance. Rosana Zamora, Elkader Jeanne Jo Kramer, Waucoma He was also concerned with at- SALE EVERY Level 2 tendance of board members and www.nicc.edu with confl icts among members of THURSDAY Child Development Homes Level 5 - Child Development Homes the board. 9:30 A.M. - Nicole Steffans, Postville Mila Smith, Decorah Department Head Meeting Selling: Fat Cattle, was held with various depart- ments reporting. Feeders, Market 08.216-Motion by Duncklee Cows, Veal Calves and Dairy Cattle and second by Burke to hire Gale Evans as part-time custodian for 17.5 hours per week at $8.50 per SPECIAL FEEDER hour and after 6 months if ap- Where students SUCCEED. proved increase to $8.75. He will CATTLE SALES begin July 8, 2008. Motion carried. One of trees on courthouse Spring & Summer WAUKON lawn needed to be trimmed. Studies have shown, on average, that NICC Schedule Board will have Gallagher contact This schedule runs Brink Tree Trimming. students transferring to a regent university May, June, July & August Structure repair is fi nished so Every 2nd & 4th Thursday bids will be taken for landscap- do better than those students who begin their SWEET CORN DAYS ing. Afternoon 2 P.M. 08.217-Motion by Duncklee studies there as a freshman. The high-quality and second by Burke to have bids Selling Farm Fresh Feeder Cattle for landscaping to Auditor’s Offi ce academics and award winning faculty, AUGUST 4 & 7, 2008 by 4:00 p.m. August 1, 2008 and bids will be opened at 9:30 a.m. that support your success along the way, NORTHEAST IOWA Monday, August 4th on August 4, 2008. Motion car- • Heritage Parade, Downtown Waukon, 7:00 pm ried. make NICC the smart choice. 08.218-Motion by Duncklee • Moonlight Madness Sidewalk Sales and second by Burke to approve $9050 FY09 Allocation to EMS. Motion carried. SALES COMMISSION 08.219-Motion by Duncklee Waukon, Iowa Thursday, August 7th and second by Burke to approve • VMH 5K Cardiac Classic Run/Walk and sign contracts with J B Hol- For more information land Construction for Projects LF-8R1-2008 for $73,058.50 and 563-568-4501 • Sweet Corn Meal $3.00, Starting at 4:30 pm in the Waukon State LF-28S1-2008 for $41,761.50- Gary Whittle, Mgr. 563-379-3767 Bank Parking Lot, Serving Sweet Corn, Sandwiches & Beverage Iverson and Morgan Bridge Dan Treangen 608-434-4045 Roads. Motion carried. Register Today! Fall classes start August 21. Lyle Mohwinkle 563-380-4954 Board adjourned to meet on • Ice Cream Malts Served by the Allamakee County Dairy Board Monday, July 14, 2008 at 8:45 For more information visit www.nicc.edu/smartchoice. UPCOMING FEEDER SALES • Music by the High School and Community Band a.m. Allamakee County July 24 & August 14 Board of Supervisors Lennie Burke, Chairperson ATTEST: Mary O’Neill, Auditor wk 29